RURAL bishops, including John Oliver, formerly Bishop of Hereford, are warning that the tangible and significant contribution that churchgoers make to the life of their communities is in danger of being lost. This message comes in a new book Changing
SCHOOL choirs will be performing a newly commissioned piece of music celebrating the history of the Severn Valley Railway. Severn Rides for Severn Lovers was composed for the Kidderminster Choral Society by Geoff Cummings-Knight. Mr Cummings-Knight, who
TWO of the biggest names in the world of folk music are lined up to perform at Stourport's new Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club. Singer/songwriter and guitarist, Steve Tilston, whose songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, is performing tomorrow
ORGANIC sausages, ciders, smoked salmon are just some of the treats in store at a tasting day at a deli. Jenade's deli and caf, Upper Tything, Barbourne, will hosting a one-off Meet the Producers tasting day, on Saturday, March 5. Producers will be on
AN elderly woman needed help from paramedics after a chimney fire at a 17th Century farmhouse. The blaze began just after 11am yesterday at a farm in Ashperton, near Ledbury. A neighbour saw smoke coming from the 98-year-old's home and alerted emergency
MIKE Dabrowski proved to be a hot shot after winning the fifth Worcester YMCA Pool Competition. The 22-year-old resident of the Henwick Road centre in St John's walked away with a £25 gift voucher from Woolworths, the Champions Cup, his name engraved
THE family of a former Worcester councillor found dead with a chest of drawers on top of her, heard how her injuries were not related to her death. Frances Carolyn Williams, of Lavender Road, Barbourne, who served two terms as a Labour councillor in 1981
CONGRATS to Mary Dhonau on being chosen by the Liberal Democrats to stand in Worcester at the next General Election. Mrs Dhonau has achieved much distinction - and no small degree of fame - with her various campaigns throughout the Faithful City. But
IN the same week that we learn Worcester's spy cameras are set for a major upgrade, news reaches us that 20 more speed traps are on the way. This is how it works. Motorists are caught, fined... and the money is ploughed back into more equipment. These
IF you see people on horseback dressed in red coats careering through your town or village today, don't be surprised. They may be committing an offence. Or not - as the case may be. The Hunting Bill became law yesterday. That means foxes can no longer
AGOOD compromise, it is said, leaves everybody mad. And that, after the horses have been stabled and the dogs put back in the kennels, would appear to be the case following this weekend's "banned" hunt meets. Of course, the Bill to ban hunting with dogs
ANDY Preece has backed his side to keep a third consecutive clean sheet in Nationwide North tomorrow night when they travel to Lancaster City. The City player-manager savour-ed his first win in charge at St George's Lane when Leon Kelly's 16th goal of
ANOTHER clean sheet, another win on the road and, more importantly, another three points in the promotion locker. A victory that should have been wrapped up long before the delayed five o'clock finish was thoroughly deserved but the failure of the Robins
LEA & PERRINS has declared its products are in no way involved in a national cancer food scare and declared - Our Sauce is Safe. The city firm said its Worcestershire Sauce has in no way been contaminated by a potentially cancer-causing dye found
THOUSANDS of dedicated huntsmen and supporters were out in droves at meets across Worcestershire and Herefordshire on Saturday in defiance of the Government. In one of the area's biggest meets, more than 500 people turned up to support Ledbury Hunt at
DROITWICH should "file for a divorce" from Wychavon according to a civic leader and residents who say they are outraged at the way the town has been treated. Leader of the Labour group on Worcestershire County Council and Droitwich Spa Town Council Peter
A CLUB run by volunteers that provides lonely and disadvantaged people over the age of 50 with a healthy meal and gentle exercise celebrates its 10th anniversary today. The Triangle Luncheon Club was founded on February 21, 1995, by Age Concern Worcester
FOR her it was his sense of humour, for him, her slender good looks. Their eyes met across a crowded dancefloor at Kempsey Parish Hall and within two years they were married at the village church amid three inches of snow. Now, half a century on, Harry
ANYONE thinking of causing mischief in Worcester City Centre should think again as a new CCTV camera will be watching their every move 24-hours a day. Worcester City Council planning committee gave the go-ahead yesterday for a new state-of-the-art camera
COMPANY bosses are being called on to help support a major event teaching youngsters how to stay safe. The Danger Dodgers day was held for the first time this year in Malvern, last month, and was hailed a huge success - with a total of about 330 Year
ANDY Preece has backed his side to keep a third consecutive clean sheet in Nationwide North tomorrow night when they travel to Lancaster City. The City player-manager savour-ed his first win in charge at St George's Lane when Leon Kelly's 16th goal of
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Jim Lewis re-ports triple Gold Cup winner Best Mate to be "101 per cent" as he prepares for his title defence at Cheltenham next month. The Callow End owner is hoping his 10-year-old will steer clear of the sore throat that has affected
ANDY Keast paid tribute to his Warriors after putting Harlequins to the sword. The former Quins coach was delighted to return to his old stamping ground for victory as Worcester moved up to ninth in the Premiership table. "We looked a streetwise team
ANDY Keast paid tribute to his Warriors after putting Harlequins to the sword. The former Quins coach was delighted to return to his old stamping ground for victory as Worcester moved up to ninth in the Premiership table. "We looked a streetwise team
The highly rated 'keeper, whose eye-catching form has encouraged the scouts to flock to Aggborough, pulled off a string of saves to deny Halesowen Town. But the Southern League Premier Division visitors still triumphed 2-0 against a Harriers team otherwise
THE stars of badminton, fresh from a superb Olympic games in Athens, where Great Britain enjoyed their first finalists, Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms, are expected in Birmingham to take part in the Yonex All England Open Championships. The world's greatest
Saturday, February 19, 2005 IT was perhaps typical that Worcester's shuddering blow to the very heart of English rugby was met with a smile rather than a scowl. Despite the sour taste left in the mouth of the Quins' management, all the talk at the Stoop
IN reply to Councillor Francis Lankester's letter (Evening News, Friday, February 11) may I inquire if the city council has spent £120,000 on renovating the fountain and adding new green areas. Where? Regarding the fountain, we were told that approximately
I HAVE been a great supporter of speed cameras but I am now beginning to suspect that they are cash-generated. I read in the Evening News "Twenty new traps to catch county motorists". On Central News at Six, it was revealed West Mercia are top of the
THE Friends of Callow End School, with the help of the Village Hall Committee, held a disco to raise money for victims of the Asian tsunami. The family disco was held in the village hall on Friday, January 22, and raised a total of £207.90 for the tsunami
I SHALL never forget the eerie silence in the garrison cinema. It was rare for any emotional moment to pass without some ribald comment. Acts of heroism were normally accompanied by scathing catcalls especially if the hero happened to be American. The
SATURDAY SOCCER COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Shrewsbury Town 4 Kidderminster Harriers 2. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Hereford United 1 Canvey Island 0. NATIONWIDE NORTH Ashton United 2 Redditch United 3; Worcester City 1 Vauxhall Motors 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Division
TWO of the biggest names in the world of folk music are lined up to perform at Stourport's new Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club. Singer/songwriter and guitarist, Steve Tilston, whose songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, is performing tomorrow
THE renovation of one of Worcester's oldest buildings is close to making the grade. Work to convert the Grade-II listed building - 57 Broad Street - in the city centre, into five luxury apartments is now nearing completion. Maurice Sutherland, of the
COMPANIES in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being sought to take part in a series of BBC business programmes. The BBC Business Unit, which produces such shows as The Money Programme, Back to the Floor and I'll Show Them Who's Boss, is looking for
THE Doncasters Group, the Midlands-based manufacturer of components for the aerospace industry, has landed the biggest contract in its 226-year history. The group, which has a facility in Droitwich, has struck a deal worth £160m with US firm Hamilton
THE stars of badminton, fresh from a superb Olympic games in Athens, where Great Britain enjoyed their first finalists, Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms, are expected in Birmingham to take part in the Yonex All England Open Championships. The world's greatest
TWO fund-raising events involving theatre and music will be held this weekend in Kidderminster and Stourport to raise cash for victims of the Asian tsunami disaster. A gala concert will take place at The Rose Theatre, Broadwaters on Saturday. All proceeds
WORCESTERSHIRE residents have shown lots of love for St Richard's Hospice by purchasing £9,400 worth of Valentines raffle tickets. Worcester Mayor Allah Ditta drew the winning ticket from thousands at the hospice in Rose Hill. Prizes included dinner,
MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) 26/2/05: Malvern v Kenilworth. 12/3/05: Old Coventrians v Malvern. 2/4/05: Malvern v Leamington. 9/4/05: Hinckley v Malvern. 23/4/05: Malvern v Stoke on Trent. RESULTS 28/8/04: Powergen Cup preliminary round: Malvern 18, Longton 20
LATIN American dance classes for girls and boys aged between seven and 15 are set to start at Worcester's Christopher Whitehead School. The classes will be held every Monday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and include Salsa, Cha Cha and Samba. For more information
MOTOWN and soul fans are being invited to re-live the sounds of the 60s at Worcester Arts Workshop in Sansome Street on Saturday, February 26. A live DJ and bar and will be available at The Soul Session event which takes place from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets
A LONG-serving official at Worcestershire County Council has started work as the new boss of the authority's trading standards department. Steve Birch, who was worked for the council since 1974, was due to take over today from Clive Graham. He will also
THE two Warndon community support officers are holding surgeries for people to come and talk to them about their concerns in the area. Lee Russell and Jo Isaac will be available on the last Monday of every month from 6pm to 8pm and on the last Wednesday
THE Cat appeared in purr-son to sign Red Dwarf memorabilia for fans this weekend. Danny John-Jules, who played Cat in the long running BBC sci-fi comedy, met fans at the signing session at the Videodrome in Broad Street, Worcester on Saturday. "We had
PARENTS of persistent truants in the Tenbury area could be hit with spot fines of £50 if they continually fail to send their children to school. County education chiefs at Worcester have agreed to incorporate the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 into the
The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance Tuesday, February 15: Coalville Town v Malvern Town (7.45). Saturday, February 26: Rushall Olympic v Malvern Town (3.00). Saturday, March 5: Malvern Town v Barwell (3.00). Saturday, March 12: Racing Club Warwick
WORCESTER Wolves' superb five-game unbeaten run in English Basketball League Division One came to an end as leaders City of Sheffield Arrows edged home 78-77 at University College Worcester. Despite the narrow loss in front of an entertained home crowd
AN almost full-strength squad will be out for revenge at Common Road on Saturday when a fourth successive Southern League Division West win will further strengthen Evesham United's hopes of promotion. Manager Dave Busst will welcome back Lee Knight, Neil
July (friendlies) Thurs 15 PERSHORE TN (H) 6-1 Ross, Vincent, J Clarke (2), Stokes, og SAT 17 HALESOWEN TOWN (H) 1-0 O'Toole TUES 20 COVENTRY CITY (H) 0-1 TUES 27 HEREFORD UTD (H) 0-3 WEDS 28 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-3 Williams FRI 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 3-2
Show your mum just how much you care...tell us why she is a great mother and she may have a chance to win a posy of spring flowers. It's Mother's Day on Sunday, March 6, the one day of the year when children of all ages can tell their mums just how much
POLICE say there are "no grounds" for them to object to a new off-licence opening on a Worcester estate - despite residents handing a 200-signature petition to magistrates. Homeowners on Ronkswood estate claim another drink outlet was unnecessary and
Worcestershire is set for temperatures to plummet to as low as minus 3C during the next couple of nights. But the widely forecasted blizzard conditions, which would create havoc for farmers and commuters in Worcestershire will not materialise, believes
WAR memories will be recorded by school pupils across Worcestershire thanks to a £22,232 Lottery grant. Ten high schools will take part in a Their Past Your Future programme as part of events marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World
TIM Collier is an early doubt for Friday night's showdown with Sale. Worcester Warriors' influential lock aggravated his pectoral injury during Saturday's 15-9 win at Harlequins and is now facing a race against time to make the Premiership clash at Sixways
STUART Watkiss is urging his downcast Kidderminster Harriers men to believe they can win the "three-horse race" to avoid relegation. Harriers threw away a two-goal lead in Coca-Cola League Two on Saturday to lose 4-2 at fellow strugglers Shrewsbury Town
IT was perhaps typical that Worcester's shuddering blow to the very heart of English rugby was met with a smile rather than a scowl. Despite the sour taste left in the mouth of the Quins' management, all the talk at the Stoop was of sweeteners. After
STUART Watkiss was left at his lowest ebb after Kidderminster Harriers threw away a two-goal lead to lose another vital game in their Coca-Cola League Two relegation fight. Flowing football and confident finishing put Harriers 2-0 up through Chris Beardsley
IT may well have been a horrible, scrappy battle -- but Worcester City won't give two hoots. Three points is the most important end product for relegation-threatened City right now and the manager, players and supporters are not bothered how it comes.
STUART Watkiss is urging his downcast Kidderminster Harriers men to believe they can win the "three-horse race" to avoid relegation. Harriers threw away a two-goal lead in Coca-Cola League Two on Saturday to lose 4-2 at fellow strugglers Shrewsbury Town
Saturday, February 19, 2005 STUART Watkiss was left at his lowest ebb after Kidderminster Harriers threw away a two-goal lead to lose another vital game in their Coca-Cola League Two relegation fight. Flowing football and confident finishing put Harriers
POLICE capes were the best piece of clothing I was ever issued, they kept you dry, warm and you could hide the odd pack of fish and chips under them. One old bobby who enjoyed his fag even used to have a crafty gasper under one and blow the smoke out
"TRUE cost of the EU", read the headline to Mark Starr's response to D Margrett (Letters, Saturday, January 29). His letter claimed that according to the Government's Office for National Statistics, Britain's annual EU membership cost £11bn or £30m a
Saturday, December 18, 2004 NEW boss Stuart Watkiss refused to be downhearted by Kidderminster Harriers' 2-0 Coca-Cola League Two defeat at Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Although the disappointing setback left his side two points adrift at the foot of
Saturday, February 19, 2005 IT may well have been a horrible, scrappy battle -- but Worcester City won't give two hoots. Three points is the most important end product for relegation-threatened City right now and the manager, players and supporters are
SCHOOL choirs will be performing a newly commissioned piece of music celebrating the history of the Severn Valley Railway. Severn Rides for Severn Lovers was composed for the Kidderminster Choral Society by Geoff Cummings-Knight. Mr Cummings-Knight, who
TWO fund-raising events involving theatre and music will be held this weekend in Kidderminster and Stourport to raise cash for victims of the Asian tsunami disaster. A gala concert will take place at The Rose Theatre, Broadwaters on Saturday. All proceeds
SUGAR beet farmers in Worcestershire have been given a valuable boost in their campaign for fair rules with the backing of MP Peter Luff. Mr Luff visited sugar beet farmers John and Philip Sanders in Ombersley to support them and others in their efforts
AT least one in five people depend on state benefits in many of the country's old industrial heartlands, new research disclosed today. A study by the GMB union showed that in some former mining towns, almost one in three people of working age claimed
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has revealed it is set to create 6,000 new jobs through at least 15 new stores and 20 major investment schemes in existing locations. News of the expansion comes as Asda's newest recruit, celebrity mum Sharon Osbourne, hits the
