IRATE residents are up in arms over plans by Worcester nightclubs to extend their opening hours. They say they are sick and tired of being awoken by "drunken yobs" in the early hours. Vince Tregus will tonight speak on behalf of Bridge Street residents
ANIMAL rights activists in Evesham accused of harassment have vowed to continue to fight for their cause. A total of five people giving the same address in the town have had writs filed against them by Japanese firms Daiichi Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, Eisai
A MOTHER has started a petition, after speeding restrictions on her road were excluded from a Safer Routes to School initiative. Dawn Stewart said the speed bumps, which were placed down the entire length of Tudor Way and Howard Road, in Dines Green,
A GROUP is calling for more choice for women who terminate pregnancies after it was revealed free abortions for Worcester women are mainly carried out in Birmingham. The issue came to light when a pregnant woman who needed a termination sought help from
THE Worcester employee of a monthly journal has been awarded £2,033 compensation for unfair selection for redundancy after his employers faced financial problems. Norman Setra of Warndon Villages, Worcester, was "headhunted" by Finz Publishing Ltd of
RARE medals belonging to a Malvern-born Antarctic explorer have fetched £2,300 more than their expected asking price. Two medals belonging to 1930s explorer James Hamilton Martin went for £10,350 when they were sold at a London auction on Friday, smashing
THE Royal British Legion is urging Worcestershire to support the "lifeblood" of ex-servicemen and women by becoming a collector for the 2003 Poppy Appeal. Last year's nationwide campaign raised £21.1m, which helped care for veterans, represent pensions
A PHOTOGRAPHIC diary is clicking into shape after making a start on capturing the history of St Peter's, Worcester. The photos of the new revamped piece of wasteland, at the back of the electricity substation, by Broomhall Way, were taken by David Edgerton
THE news that four of Worcester's most popular nightclubs are applying for longer opening hours will be welcomed by some - and feared by others. The owners of Bamboo, Tramps, Le Mangos and Bushwackers have all applied to the city council's licensing committee
GOOD-hearted citizens who can spare a few hours of their time a week are urgently needed to run a new Acorns shop. Clothes, toys, books and games will be just some of the items sold in the shop which is due to open in Pershore towards the end of next
EVERY now and again, one is afforded the good fortune of being given a fascinating glimpse into the thought processes of the movers and shakers in our society. Indeed, it is the nature of life's journey that such bounty can sometimes fall into your lap
WORCESTER Wolves travelled to play Coventry Crusaders for the first game in their Patrons Cup Challenge and returned home with a 101-95 victory. Coventry fielded a strong team that included former French international Derek Pope and the exciting American
JAMES Brown offered us one of the more fascinating sub-plots last season at Sixways. On Saturday, the fly half proved he's about to add a new twist to the tale. Worcester eased past Harrogate and into the fourth round of the Powergen Cup through physicality
NUNEATON Borough grabbed the spoils but needed the lion's share of luck to see off valiant City. The consensus from the Boro contingent was that John Barton's side were the best they had faced this season. But it was no consolation and if Nuneaton are
BOSS Ian Britton breathed a huge sigh of relief after Kidderminster Harriers moved out of the Nationwide League Division Three relegation zone with victory over basement club Carlisle United at Aggborough on Saturday. Goals from Andy Bishop and Danny
LEADING marksman Steve Guinan grabbed his ninth goal of the campaign as table-topping Hereford ended Woking's unbeaten home record at the Kingfield Stadium on Saturday. The striker pounced from close-range with just eight minutes remaining to give Hereford
BROMSGROVE Rovers stormed into the first round of the FA Trophy following a fine 3-1 victory against Dr Martens Western Division rivals Sutton Coldfield Town. George Rooney's side will now travel to Weston-super-Mare in the next round on November 1. Rovers
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 19 Bromyard (a) 7-1 Ball 3, Robinson, Giddings, A Wright, Wood. Wed July 23 Studley (h) 1-3 Ball Tues July 29 Westfields (h) 1-1 Wood Sat Aug 2 Bilston (a) 6-1 Ball 4, Sayer, Wood Tues Aug 5 Stourbridge (h) 4-1 Robinson
GOALSCORERS 5 - Pope. 3 - Banner. 2 - Benbow. 2 - Jones. 2 - Atkinson. 1 - Benbow. 1 - Bowen. 1 - Dawson. 1 - Jackson. 1 - Scheppel. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 3 - Pope. 2 - Jackson. 1 - Atkinson. 1 - Dawson. 1 - Frost. 1 - Jones. 1 - Sutton
CHAS Perrett has a problem (Evening News, Tuesday, September 23). Should he show off his artwork in the sort of place that could have multiple uses i.e. meetings, dances? Worcester does not have one. We did have, but it is now a car park in the Corn Market
TENTATIVE proposals to restrict council tax increases for pensioners are welcome, but do not go far enough (Evening News, Monday, September 22). Many other low or fixed-income households also struggle to afford this unfair tax. That's why the Liberal
I TRUST that my letter in response to Mrs M Large (You Say, September 27) will answer the questions regarding veterinary support for hunting raised by Simon Taylor. He might care to view the Vets for Hunting website at www.vets-forhunting.co.uk/ before
MANY thanks to Mike Grundy for his "Sad ,yet historic photograph" of the last meeting of Worcester City Council as a self-governing county borough authority (Evening News, Saturday, September 27). I recognise most faces. It was indeed a sad occasion for
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Saturday, October 4, 2003 JAMES Brown offered us one of the more fascinating sub-plots last season at Sixways. On Saturday, the fly half proved he's about to add a new twist to the tale. Worcester eased past Harrogate and into the fourth round of the
THE Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show goes from strength to strength. Attendance boomed as crowds streamed in and the car park filled by mid-morning on the first day. No doubt the late September sunshine proved an added bonus as the wonderful Indian
WORCESTER City face a potential defensive crisis after losing Carl Heeley and Jon Holloway to injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Nuneaton Borough. Manager John Barton will learn the full extent of their injuries at training tonight. Both had to be
Saturday, October 4, 2003 NUNEATON Borough grabbed the spoils but needed the lion's share of luck to see off valiant City. The consensus from the Boro contingent was that John Barton's side were the best they had faced this season. But it was no consolation
PERSHORE Young Farmers Club is the newest in Worcestershire, having been up and running for just six months, writes Steve Quinton. We meet every Tuesday at Pershore College, where anything from bowling in Worcester to an evening on the golf range could
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
LANDOWNERS are being forced to control the spread of the equine killer weed ragwort under tough new Government measures. Defra officials are to be allowed to issue on-the-spot enforcement notices to landowners who have been asked to clear the weed in
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
THEY'LL be ploughing the fields and scattering without the help of John Willis from now on. Because Worcestershire's chaplain for agriculture and rural life has retired. He's parked his theological tractor, unhitched his prebendary plough and put himself
A WORCESTER company has proved it is one of the hottest properties around by being named Best Young Business in the West Midlands. Mainstay Residential Ltd was awarded the accolade in the Mustard.uk.com awards, a scheme that supports new and young businesses
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Henwick Academicals v Bretforton Old Boys (C Husband); Martley Spurs v Perrywood (M Stephens); Upton Town v Worcester City (D Roberts) Division One: Bransford Rovers v Welland Athletic (S Allbutt
RADIO station Classic Gold is no more, but a new station dedicated to the greatest hits of the past 40 years is taking its place. Classic Hits AM is a family-orientated station for Hereford and Worcester playing the hits from the 60s to the present day
WORKERS have been laid off at Royal Worcester Porcelain but bosses are remaining tight-lipped about the nature of the redundancies. The 250-year-old company made 12 factory workers redundant at the end of September but has refused to elaborate on the
FIREFIGHTERS from Worcester held a sponsored car wash on Saturday to raise money for a child with leukaemia. The city's Blue Watch team raised £750 to help pay for three-year-old Jordan Gibson to go to Disney World. Among those who put in some hard graft
AN actress playing Juliet was left nursing bruises and her pride when she fell for her Romeo - quite literally. Laura Rees plunged eight feet from a balcony and on to the stage at Malvern Theatres, during Friday's performance of Shakespeare's tragedy.
HUNDREDS of Worcester's pensioners live on low incomes because they fail to claim benefits or they pay too much tax, according to a county charity. In a bid to stop older people in the city receiving a raw deal, the Worcester branch of Age Concern, is
MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) 11/10/03: Malvern v Aston Old Edwardians. 25/10/03: Newbold v Malvern. 1/11/03: Malvern v Stafford. 8/11/03: Bromsgrove v Malvern. 22/11/03: Malvern v Bedworth. 29/11/03: Malvern v Stoke on Trent. 6/12/03: Derby v Malvern. 20/12/03
WORCESTER City Council could be in line for a cash boost after Ministers pledged to investigate claims it has been short-changed by tens of thousands of pounds. Last month, the Evening News reported fears that the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has
MEMBERS of a Worcester club spent the weekend on the River Severn to raise money for charity. The Worcester Rowing Club completed a 24-hour sponsored row, rowing non-stop from 10am on Saturday to 10am yesterday. Members took on the watery challenge to
THE murder of Herefordshire skydiver Stephen Hilder has created a deep paranoia within the sport, it has been revealed. Police have still not identified the 20-year-old's killer, who severed the cords to his main and reserve chutes more than three months
JOHN Brain admitted that the James Brown show is gathering pace. Worcester's director of rugby was delighted with the professional display by all in the 59-0 defeat of Harrogate. However, he paid tribute to the fly half after an outstanding show at Sixways
A WORCESTER skate park celebrated its first birthday at the weekend - after what has been a far from smooth ride. RampAge in Orchard Street was once considered too noisy by neighbours and struggled to get permanent planning permission. But after police
A TALENTED 10-year-old is gearing up for the finals of a national young entertainer competition after wowing judges in the regional heats. Chloe Burrow, a pupil at Gorse Hill Primary School who also attends Harlequin Stage School in Worcester, won the
GIRLS at St Mary's Convent School collected their generous annual Harvest Festival haul in support of a city hostel. The Mount Battenhall school, in Worcester, has donated fresh and canned food to charity each year as part of its celebration of the festival
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, October 11 Premier Division: Wednesfield v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Hinton (2.45). Saturday, October 18 Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v Leominster Town
Saturday, October 4, 2003 TWO Steve Pope goals and Mark Atkinson saw Rovers through to the FA Trophy first round proper. Full match report to follow.
HOME, away (Midlands Two (West) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 6 HEREFORD 47-9 Sat 13 Kenilworth 15-16 Sat 20 STONEYGATE (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 31-9 Sat 27 NUNEATON OLD EDWARDIANS 27-19 OCTOBER Sat 4 Aston Old Edwardians 20-8 Sat
HALESOWEN TOWN 4 SWIFTS 3 A SECOND-HALF comeback by Stourport Swifts failed to halt Halesowen Town's progress into the FA Trophy first round as the home side grabbed victory with a goal six minutes from time. Lively Halesowen took a deserved fifth-minute
LATEST results in the E & E Engineering Worcester Monday Friendly Skittle League are: Division One: Cardents 393(2) (T.Southam 41), Hillbillies 440(18) (D. Faulkner 48, Dean Faulkner 43, D.A.Faulkner 42). Crown Regulars 408(8) (M.Lowe 38), Dirty Dozen
WORCESTER City face a potential defensive crisis after losing Carl Heeley and Jon Holloway to injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Nuneaton Borough. Manager John Barton will learn the full extent of their injuries at training tonight. Both had to be
JOHN Brain admitted that the James Brown show is gathering pace. Worcester's director of rugby was delighted with the professional display by all in the 59-0 defeat of Harrogate. However, he paid tribute to the fly half after an outstanding show at Sixways
LUCTONIANS continued their stunning start to the season with a 27-26 victory at Scunthorpe. The Midlands One side stay top of the league following their 100 per cent start to the campaign. Jeremy Wheadon gave them the perfect start on Saturday with an
Saturday, October 4, 2003 BOSS Ian Britton breathed a huge sigh of relief after Kidderminster Harriers moved out of the Nationwide League Division Three relegation zone with victory over basement club Carlisle United at Aggborough on Saturday. Goals from
IN reply to the letter by John E Willett (You Say, Friday, September 26) I will just say two words - drag hunting. JOHN NORWOOD, Kidderminster.
GARY Webb (You Say, Thursday, September 25) says that the EU is preventing window-cleaners from using a ladder without a mate holding on below. In fact, the EU law states the exact opposite, that it should be illegal to have anybody holding on and that
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Kidderminster 2 Carlisle 1. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Woking 0 Hereford 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Premier Division: Nuneaton 2 Worcester 1. Western Division: Redditch 2 Swindon Super-marine 0. FA TROPHY Preliminary
TAKING control of legal and financial issues is the topic of a workshop for women, due to take place on Wednesday. The workshop will be run by a solicitor, a financial adviser and a life coach, who are all members of the Evesham and Pershore Women in
THIS week's fixtures for football clubs across the two counties include: TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League: Hereford United v Hinckley United. League Cup: Wellington v Stratford; Evesham United v Kenilworth. TOMORROW Nationwide Conference: Northwich
