A PILOT and co-pilot had a lucky escape after the helicopter they were flying took a dramatic tumble near Droitwich. A strong gust of wind got hold of the chopper as it was coming in to land, blowing it through a hedge and into a field. Two fire engines
THE Faithful City could be in line for more temporary flood barriers in a bid to protect Worcester residents' homes, it has been revealed. The Environment Agency is currently conducting an appraisal, looking at sites in the Upper Severn Area - which covers
A CITY wine firm is to host a wine tasting session to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Lovers of either red or white will be able to tantalise their taste buds as around 50 wines will be on offer during the event, which takes place at The Commandery
IT probably makes perfect sense that Worcester City's newest rising star Tom Warmer considers his favourite player to be Paul Gascoigne. For there are several striking similarities between Gazza in his pomp and 20-year-old Warmer, the latest youngster
WORCESTER Wolves face arguably their toughest match of the season tonight (6pm) as they attempt to stop City of Sheffield Arrows. Wolves travel to the in-form English Basketball League Division One leaders, currently destroying everything in their path
IT probably makes perfect sense that Worcester City's newest rising star Tom Warmer considers his favourite player to be Paul Gascoigne. For there are several striking similarities between Gazza in his pomp and 20-year-old Warmer, the latest youngster
JAMES Percival has been sent to Coventry in order to get some games under his belt. The 21-year-old lock, who has yet to break through into the Sixways first team this season, will join up with fellow Worcester young guns Jon Higgins and Neil Mason at
THREE players from Wor-cester Rugby Club Ladies have been chosen to represent their country ahead of two international matches. Number nine Joanne Yapp and wingers Kim Shaylor and Nicky Crawford have all been named in the England squad for games against
Reports of earthquake 250 Years Ago 1754 We hear from Constantinople that a few nights since that Capital was disturbed by a very considerable shock of an earthquake which returned with greater violence shortly afterwards and was followed by a third quake
MICHAEL Foster MP (right) is talking rubbish. The people of Blackpool do not want these casinos any more than the people of Worcester. A major drama series started this week on BBC1. It offers a realistic slant on how the casino hype has affected Blackpool
I RECENTLY attended a meeting where members were discussing future planning as far ahead as the year 2015. When it came to the traffic situation in Worcester it was mooted by one senior county council employee that perhaps one method would be traffic
CUTTING through all the rubbish written by both sides of the discussion on the Christopher Whitehead School, I would say that the most recent Ofsted report is not one to draw very much comfort from - except for those in terminal denial. Our children are
I EXPECT Evening News readers have heard a lot about bringing democracy to Iraq. I think this is an admirable aim but what type of democracy? Will it be the same type of democracy that can allow Governments to lie about reasons for going to war, ignore
THERE is an alternative view to the Liberal Democrat statements being reported by your Parliamentary Correspondent, Daniel Bentley. He claims the Lib Dems are running neck-and-neck with Sir Michael Spicer in West Worcestershire. This ignores the probability
A GLORIOUSLY sunny day welcomed owners from all over the British Isles to Stockton Court, Stockton-on-Teme, where John Sinnett hosted the Suffolk Sheep Society Champion Flock Open Day. Winning the society's champion flock accolade rounds off a year of
THE seven-year struggle to ban hunting should finally reach its climax this week when the stage is set for an almighty clash between the Commons and the Lords. After so many twists and turns, after countless bills to outlaw the sport have been stopped
THE Conservatives could be set to wrest control of Redditch at the next general election - without gaining a single extra vote. That was the analysis of a leading election expert who predicted that Labour voters could play right into the hands of the
IT'S surprising how the wheel goes full circle in all sorts of ways and none more so than in the management of the Worcestershire countryside. Within living memory, only about 30 years ago, cash incentives were being offered to landowners to grub up hedges
THE Sea Cadets in Worcester are on a mission to raise £30,000 to refurbish their decrepit headquarters in a bid to keep youngsters occupied. The organisation, based in a building on Portland Walk, in Diglis, Worcester, needs the money to ensure youngsters
UNIVERSITY College Worcester has taken another "very positive" step forward in its bid to secure full University status, its principal has said. Professor David Green believes UCW did "as well as they possible" during a visit by assessors, who left on
THE Sweetest Thing has happened to a Worcestershire U2 fan - she's won a competition to see them perform in their studio after entering a competition 43 times in one day. Helen Washbourne, of Powick, near Worcester, sent a total of 56 text message entries
A LITTLE girl who has not eaten a meal since she was aged one is "overwhelmed" after Evening News readers rallied together to help pay for vital treatment. Two weeks ago, the Evening News reported how Matilda Merrell - or Tilly as she is known by her
TWO of the six families whose babies deaths prompted a probe into a county birthing centre have revealed for the first time their anger towards health workers. A scathing report detailing a catalogue of failings and shortcomings in care was published
A DENTIST and hunt member could face disciplinary action if he receives a criminal conviction for flouting any potential hunting ban, the General Dental Council has said. Tim Lewin, of Upton-upon-Severn Dental Surgery, is one of several huntsmen and women
A LOYAL blood donor is believed to be the youngest person in the country to reach the magical 75-pint mark. Robert Beard, aged 44, has been rewarded for parting with 75 precious pints of the red stuff in the last 25 years. His milestone was marked by
SKIPPER Wayne Hatswell admitted Kidderminster Harriers' second-half collapses are becoming demoralising after last night's 3-1 FA Cup first round defeat at Port Vale. Harriers led 1-0 at the interval through a Hatswell free-kick on four minutes but were
THREE players from Wor-cester Rugby Club Ladies have been chosen to represent their country ahead of two international matches. Number nine Joanne Yapp and wingers Kim Shaylor and Nicky Crawford have all been named in the England squad for games against
PHIL Mullen has not ruled out the possibility of a making a return to management with Bromsgrove Rovers. The former Evesham United and Cinderford Town boss is currently enjoying a spell away from the touchline. But he would be ready to step back into
TEENAGE Worcester golfer Kevin Barnes is on the crest of a wave after an experience of a lifetime. Sixteen-year-old Kevin has just returned from a week-long coaching holiday in Houston, Texas, where he was taught by Butch Harmon, once coach of Tiger Woods
JAMIE Pitman vividly remembers his last adventure at Southport in a Hereford United shirt -- especially the phenomenal strike which left the Lancashire seaside club teetering on the brink of relegation. Guinea Bissau striker Albano Correia, who made just
JAMES Percival has been sent to Coventry in order to get some games under his belt. The 21-year-old lock, who has yet to break through into the Sixways first team this season, will join up with fellow Worcester young guns Jon Higgins and Neil Mason at
LUDLOW Finished Cattle - 396 A stronger trade throughout with increased buying support being present. Well-fleshed cattle were easiest sold but again there were a considerable number of cattle which were plain. Prices were as follows: LIGHT STEERS Standard
LATEST Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Ryan Clarke will draw upon his experiences in the England youth set-up as he hopes for a run of games at the club. The Bristol Rovers shot stopper, 22, has joined Harriers on a month's loan to cover for the injured
FURTHER to John E Iebole's letter (You Say, Monday, November 1), I would point out that during the 17th Century, a conflict between the bankers of the day and the Stuarts led to the bankers in Holland financing the invasion of England by William of Orange
THE bus service in Worcester is supposed to be getting better. Advertisements on the buses show most services are supposed to run every 20 minutes or so. The passengers are paying up to £2.50 for a return to town that is more than a couple of miles. The
Friday, November 12, 2004 SKIPPER Wayne Hatswell admitted Kidderminster Harriers' second-half collapses are becoming demoralising after last night's 3-1 FA Cup first round defeat at Port Vale. Harriers led 1-0 at the interval through a Hatswell free-kick
A NEW product has been launched to combat the deadly disease of strangles which is sweeping across the Midlands. Strangles is a highly contagious, seriously debilitating condition which will cause any responsible horse owner's heart to miss a beat. The
JOHN Prescott's blushes have not been spared after his dreams of elected regional assemblies were crushed by voters in the North-East last week. So rarely do they find themselves on the side of the vast majority of public opinion in an election these
NOT content with the challenge of a forthcoming general election, Bill Wiggin has set his sights on a new goal. Having taken delivery recently of a cow and her calf, the Leominster MP wants to enter them into the Three Counties and Royal Welsh shows.
PIPER'S Hill Common is also known as Dodderhill Common and as Hanbury Woods. Whatever you call it, there's no doubt it's a lovely place and very popular with local people. Many come just to visit the woods, while others explore the surrounding countryside
