THE STEVE RHODES COLUMN I THINK Lancashire played really well at New Road yesterday -- they got off to a solid start and, to their credit, they built a good base and capitalised on that towards the end. They kept wickets in hand and if someone like
WORCESTER Wanderers claimed their first ever victory in the English Colts Plate final at Bedford's Goldington Road, seeing off Roch-ford Hundred 29-3. After five rounds of competition the Sixways team lifted the trophy, thanks to some impressive attacking
SIR - I was incensed when I went into my local shop, and the person serving me was on the mobile phone all the time and never spoke to me. She just put her hand out to scan my produce, and then put her hand out to take my money. And they say shop at your
SIR - In 2008, the head master of the school I attended will have been dead for 50 years. Mr Frederick Windle was headmaster of Castlemorton School from 1945 to 1955. I would like any one who was there when he was in charge to let me know how life has
SIR - May I correct a statement in the article headlined "Council demands answers over pay" in last Friday's Worcester News. The article states incorrectly that the county council has only 31 posts with £50,000 plus salaries. The annual accounts
SIR - There is obviously no cohesive working between Cabinet Ministers in this Government. John Prescott and his ministers thought that Prof David Blanchflower and his excellent paper evidencing Worcestershire's claim for area cost adjustment was not
ONE of Worcestershire's premier hotels and conference venues is holding a swanky clients' evening to celebrate its first anniversary under new ownership. The Bromsgrove Hotel, in the town's Kidderminster Road, is celebrating its first year as part of
THREE major retailers will be opening new stores this summer at Webbs of Wychbold. Cotswold Outdoor, HobbyCraft and Royal Worcester and Spode will all open their doors as part of the award-winning Worcestershire garden centre's £5m redevelopment.
IN a partnership that goes back decades, TM Logistics, based at Martley, near Worcester, has won a new £4m contract from the world's leading manufacturer of drinks cans. A subsidiary of Taylors of Martley plc, TM Logistics has built a nationwide operation
CHILDREN at Warndon Infants School in Worcester learnt about music from around the world as part of their Multicultural Week. Musician Pedro Brown held a workshop that saw the youngsters try their hand at playing a number of percussion instruments.
MALVERN Girls' College students were very successful at the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival. Kemi Greene achieved amazing success, winning first place for Scripture (16 years and under) and prose reading (16 years and under). She also won the
DROITWICH Spa High School is to hold a complementary health day. This is the second time such an event will have taken place at the high school. Deputy head Jane Christopher said: "We have gathered together a number of local therapists who will offer
PRIMARY school children from Worcester have been asked their views on the future strategy of the county council. A draft Children and Young People's Plan has been drawn up by Worcestershire County Council with youngsters contributing ideas. Primary
A LOT of the time it is down to people always expecting the worst. These are not our words - they were spoken by Karen Hall, who represents a company called Kentwood Ltd. This firm wants to convert a bungalow in Lower Broadheath into a care facility
SIR - I am not sure how long ago it was, but the Queen stopped off in Worcester. She paid a visit to Royal Worcester Porcelain factory where my son Keith worked and I believe he met her. A man stood just in front of me with a Union Jack cap and shirt
SIR - In reply to C J Smith (Worcester News, April 18), I would point out that up to 1979, NHS managers were expected to reflect the spirit of Nigel Bevan's dream and benevolently allocated adequate funds to all NHS projects. However, with the
SIR - I have noted your comments in the Worcester News urging us council employees to use alternative forms of transport. While I would be the first to admit that something needs to be done about the situation I must stress that leaving cars at home would
THIS season's hottest trends in fashion were modelled at a Worcester department store. A charity show was held at Beatties, in CrownGate Shopping Centre, on Thursday, April 27. Just as the spring and summer trends hit the stores members of staff and
WORKERS in Worcestershire can help ensure the future of vital heart research by taking part in the British Heart Foundation's biggest ever fund-raising collection. During Help a Heart Week, from June 3 to 11, supporters are urged to give out cash collection
A Worcester children's charity is in the money thanks to the efforts of pupils at a city school. The 265 youngsters, who attend Northwick Manor Infants School, collected £855 in special Christmas money-boxes for Acorns Children's Hospice. School
OUTSIDE in the playground at Cranham Primary School, the reception class is having fun. Some are building with plastic bricks, others are chatting over a toy house and some are playing with balls. Lauren is practising her writing and Amie is using the
FURIOUS motorists have had to fork out almost £300 each after wheel clampers impounded their cars after parking in a Worcester car park. One angry victim called the act "highway robbery" after clampers swooped on unsuspecting drivers who left cars
A CONTROVERSIAL development on land near St John's, Worcester, came one step closer when planning chiefs put the final touches to guidelines prospective developers must follow. Worcester City Council's planning committee met to discuss the development
LABOUR candidates in Worcester City Council elections could pay the price for problems at Westminster with a low turnout in Thursday's polls. But they say city voters are more interested in local issues than the troubles of Home Secretary Charles Clarke
VILLAGERS living in Low-er Broadheath, near Wor-cester, have hit out at a plan to house adults, who have learning difficulties, in their community. The proposal is to convert a bungalow in Martley Road, into a facility that offers 24-hour care for
THE NHS cash crisis could force more patients to be cared for at home at the expense of taxpayers, councillors fear. Worcestershire County Council's cabinet met to discuss the impact of budget cuts in this area's health service - and feared it could
ANGRY residents living near a disused Worcester oil storage depot have said plans to build 91 homes on the site would cause a traffic nightmare and sewage to pour on to the streets. Objections to the proposals by Persimmon Homes to build on the grassland
A SOLDIER on the run has denied lying about abuse and says he will return to the Army. Yesterday the Worcester News reported that the allegations of drug abuse, bullying and theft made by AWOL soldier Darren Pollock were false. Major Bob Prophet,
THERE are more than 57,000 carers working in Worcestershire - and many combine caring with a full- time job. For many, financial matters are at the forefront of their minds, and other worries can include how to make appropriate legal arrangements to
THE sun was shining over Dines Green on Saturday when hundreds of people came together to celebrate spring. People of all ages descended on the Green Centre, in Gresham Road, Worcester, to take part in a family fun day between 11am and 3pm. Parents
By the time we die most of us will have spent around one quarter of our lives at work - but how often do we stop and think about the people we work with? Work colleagues can make your daily life a living hell or an enjoyable experience - but all too
FAMILY favourite Thomas the Tank Engine will star in a live action show at Severn Valley Railway this weekend Thomas and friends, played by real engines, will be around for two weekends and hundreds of children are expected to give them a warm welcome
THE Pax singers will be performing at Worcester City Library on Friday evening. The event is in support of the Friends of the County Music Library and will use music borrowed from Worcestershire Music Library, which is based at the central library in
OLD Elizabethans completed their pre-season preparations on a high note with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Sutton Coldfield at the Memorial Ground. The visitors elected to bat on a good-looking wicket but Jamie Alford (2-28) had opener Richard
PLAYERS from the two counties are chasing glory in Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy. Worcester Golf and Country Club amateur Richard Bennett and professional Graham Farr tee off in the regional final on May 24 at Whittington Heath
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' North Midlands Shield semi-final against Hereford will be played tomorrow. A fixture backlog has prevented the match from being played at a weekend and, as the final is scheduled for Stourbridge on Sunday, the mid-week slot
TWO black belts from Master Clive Harrison's Black Belt Academy have picked up awards from their first competition of 2006 --the GTI Southern Cham-pionships in Swindon. Helen Box took gold in the black belt patterns, while Sally Glea-ves picked up bronze
CMB Sports are making a strong challenge for the Worcester Sunday League Division Two title, hitting the net 25 times in their last two matches. Anchor Falcons were put to flight in an incredible 17-0 scoreline with Paul Bennett netting five times
A POOR batting performance saw Worcestershire slump to a 119-run defeat against Lancashire at New Road in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy. Batting first, Lancashire's batsmen played sensibly to post a competitive total of 248-5 from 50 overs.
WORCESTERSHIRE captain Vikram Solanki is refusing to press the panic button after seeing his side slip to early season back-to-back defeats. He said: "With the new format of the C&G Trophy it is not a knockout competition anymore and there is a lot
WORCESTER Wanderers claimed their first ever victory in the English Colts Plate final at Bedford's Goldington Road, seeing off Roch-ford Hundred 29-3. After five rounds of competition the Sixways team lifted the trophy, thanks to some impressive attacking
DROITWICH Spa High School is to hold a complementary health day. This is the second time such an event will have taken place at the high school. Deputy head Jane Christopher said: "We have gathered together a number of local therapists who will offer
PRIMARY school children from Worcester have been asked their views on the future strategy of the county council. A draft Children and Young People's Plan has been drawn up by Worcestershire County Council with youngsters contributing ideas. Primary children
OUTSIDE in the playground at Cranham Primary School, the reception class is having fun. Some are building with plastic bricks, others are chatting over a toy house and some are playing with balls. Lauren is practising her writing and Amie is using the
FIXTURES Tuesday, May 9, Infirmary Senior Cup final, Malvern Town v Pershore Town (7.45, at Bromyard Town). West Midlands League Division One Saturday, May 6, Malvern Town Reserves v Stafford Town (2.45). RESULTS Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance
A VICAR who camped out on the roof of her church to raise funds for repair work performed her last service on Sunday. The Rev Janet House delivered her last sermon at the Holy Trinity and St Matthews Church, Ronkswood, in front of her loyal congregation
A POOR batting performance saw Worcestershire slump to a 119-run defeat against Lancashire at New Road in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy. Batting first, Lancashire's batsmen played sensibly to post a competitive total of 248-5 from 50 overs. Mal
WORCESTER Wanderers claimed their first ever victory in the English Colts Plate final at Bedford's Goldington Road, seeing off Roch-ford Hundred 29-3. After five rounds of competition the Sixways team lifted the trophy, thanks to some impressive attacking
CMB Sports are making a strong challenge for the Worcester Sunday League Division Two title, hitting the net 25 times in their last two matches. Anchor Falcons were put to flight in an incredible 17-0 scoreline with Paul Bennett netting five times and
THE STEVE RHODES COLUMN I THINK Lancashire played really well at New Road yesterday -- they got off to a solid start and, to their credit, they built a good base and capitalised on that towards the end. They kept wickets in hand and if someone like Stuart
VILLAGERS living in Low-er Broadheath, near Wor-cester, have hit out at a plan to house adults, who have learning difficulties, in their community. The proposal is to convert a bungalow in Martley Road, into a facility that offers 24-hour care for young
THE NHS cash crisis could force more patients to be cared for at home at the expense of taxpayers, councillors fear. Worcestershire County Council's cabinet met to discuss the impact of budget cuts in this area's health service - and feared it could mean
By the time we die most of us will have spent around one quarter of our lives at work - but how often do we stop and think about the people we work with? Work colleagues can make your daily life a living hell or an enjoyable experience - but all too often
WORKERS in Worcestershire can help ensure the future of vital heart research by taking part in the British Heart Foundation's biggest ever fund-raising collection. During Help a Heart Week, from June 3 to 11, supporters are urged to give out cash collection
IN a partnership that goes back decades, TM Logistics, based at Martley, near Worcester, has won a new £4m contract from the world's leading manufacturer of drinks cans. A subsidiary of Taylors of Martley plc, TM Logistics has built a nationwide operation
SIR - I was incensed when I went into my local shop, and the person serving me was on the mobile phone all the time and never spoke to me. She just put her hand out to scan my produce, and then put her hand out to take my money. And they say shop at your
SIR - In 2008, the head master of the school I attended will have been dead for 50 years. Mr Frederick Windle was headmaster of Castlemorton School from 1945 to 1955. I would like any one who was there when he was in charge to let me know how life has
SIR - In reply to C J Smith (Worcester News, April 18), I would point out that up to 1979, NHS managers were expected to reflect the spirit of Nigel Bevan's dream and benevolently allocated adequate funds to all NHS projects. However, with the arrival
A LOT of the time it is down to people always expecting the worst. These are not our words - they were spoken by Karen Hall, who represents a company called Kentwood Ltd. This firm wants to convert a bungalow in Lower Broadheath into a care facility for
JONES Ron Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandad. Taken from us suddenly two years today deeply missed. In our hearts you will always stay, loved always and forever God bless. From Gwen, sons Rob, Colin and Families and stepson Mike.
GROVES Barrie Cherished and loving memories of my Barrie who died two years today. The days are lonely and empty without you. You are loved and missed every day. Tears fade away. My heartache will always stay. Sue. xx Published in paper 02/05/2006
NOLAN Paul Happy 40th Birthday Love always. Donna x Have a great day Dad Love you forever. Megan x Published in paper 02/05/2006
NOLAN Paul Happy 40th Birthday Best wishes love Mum, Dad and all the Family. xxxx Published in paper 02/05/2006
TOLLEY Charles May 2nd, 1991. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, We loved you too much to ever forget. Love always Ann, Ingrid, Peter, Nick, Rachel, Hazel and Jo. Published in paper 02/05/2006
CHILDREN at Warndon Infants School in Worcester learnt about music from around the world as part of their Multicultural Week. Musician Pedro Brown held a workshop that saw the youngsters try their hand at playing a number of percussion instruments. Suzanne
MALVERN Girls' College students were very successful at the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival. Kemi Greene achieved amazing success, winning first place for Scripture (16 years and under) and prose reading (16 years and under). She also won the Robert
CHAIRMAN Dave Boddy has hailed 2005/06 as a successful season on and off the pitch for Worcester City. Before a ball was kicked last August, Boddy set three specific targets for the St George's Lane club -- to make a realistic Nationwide North play-off
A Worcester children's charity is in the money thanks to the efforts of pupils at a city school. The 265 youngsters, who attend Northwick Manor Infants School, collected £855 in special Christmas money-boxes for Acorns Children's Hospice. School administrator
WORCESTERSHIRE captain Vikram Solanki is refusing to press the panic button after seeing his side slip to early season back-to-back defeats. He said: "With the new format of the C&G Trophy it is not a knockout competition anymore and there is a lot
OLD Elizabethans completed their pre-season preparations on a high note with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Sutton Coldfield at the Memorial Ground. The visitors elected to bat on a good-looking wicket but Jamie Alford (2-28) had opener Richard Dandy
PLAYERS from the two counties are chasing glory in Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy. Worcester Golf and Country Club amateur Richard Bennett and professional Graham Farr tee off in the regional final on May 24 at Whittington Heath
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' North Midlands Shield semi-final against Hereford will be played tomorrow. A fixture backlog has prevented the match from being played at a weekend and, as the final is scheduled for Stourbridge on Sunday, the mid-week slot is
TWO black belts from Master Clive Harrison's Black Belt Academy have picked up awards from their first competition of 2006 --the GTI Southern Cham-pionships in Swindon. Helen Box took gold in the black belt patterns, while Sally Glea-ves picked up bronze
WORCESTERSHIRE captain Vikram Solanki is refusing to press the panic button after seeing his side slip to early season back-to-back defeats. He said: "With the new format of the C&G Trophy it is not a knockout competition anymore and there is a lot
FURIOUS motorists have had to fork out almost £300 each after wheel clampers impounded their cars after parking in a Worcester car park. One angry victim called the act "highway robbery" after clampers swooped on unsuspecting drivers who left cars in
A CONTROVERSIAL development on land near St John's, Worcester, came one step closer when planning chiefs put the final touches to guidelines prospective developers must follow. Worcester City Council's planning committee met to discuss the development
LABOUR candidates in Worcester City Council elections could pay the price for problems at Westminster with a low turnout in Thursday's polls. But they say city voters are more interested in local issues than the troubles of Home Secretary Charles Clarke
ANGRY residents living near a disused Worcester oil storage depot have said plans to build 91 homes on the site would cause a traffic nightmare and sewage to pour on to the streets. Objections to the proposals by Persimmon Homes to build on the grassland
A SOLDIER on the run has denied lying about abuse and says he will return to the Army. Yesterday the Worcester News reported that the allegations of drug abuse, bullying and theft made by AWOL soldier Darren Pollock were false. Major Bob Prophet, from
THERE are more than 57,000 carers working in Worcestershire - and many combine caring with a full- time job. For many, financial matters are at the forefront of their minds, and other worries can include how to make appropriate legal arrangements to protect
THE sun was shining over Dines Green on Saturday when hundreds of people came together to celebrate spring. People of all ages descended on the Green Centre, in Gresham Road, Worcester, to take part in a family fun day between 11am and 3pm. Parents tucked
FAMILY favourite Thomas the Tank Engine will star in a live action show at Severn Valley Railway this weekend Thomas and friends, played by real engines, will be around for two weekends and hundreds of children are expected to give them a warm welcome
THE Pax singers will be performing at Worcester City Library on Friday evening. The event is in support of the Friends of the County Music Library and will use music borrowed from Worcestershire Music Library, which is based at the central library in
THIS season's hottest trends in fashion were modelled at a Worcester department store. A charity show was held at Beatties, in CrownGate Shopping Centre, on Thursday, April 27. Just as the spring and summer trends hit the stores members of staff and volunteer
ONE of Worcestershire's premier hotels and conference venues is holding a swanky clients' evening to celebrate its first anniversary under new ownership. The Bromsgrove Hotel, in the town's Kidderminster Road, is celebrating its first year as part of
THREE major retailers will be opening new stores this summer at Webbs of Wychbold. Cotswold Outdoor, HobbyCraft and Royal Worcester and Spode will all open their doors as part of the award-winning Worcestershire garden centre's £5m redevelopment. The
SIR - May I correct a statement in the article headlined "Council demands answers over pay" in last Friday's Worcester News. The article states incorrectly that the county council has only 31 posts with £50,000 plus salaries. The annual accounts show
SIR - There is obviously no cohesive working between Cabinet Ministers in this Government. John Prescott and his ministers thought that Prof David Blanchflower and his excellent paper evidencing Worcestershire's claim for area cost adjustment was not
SIR - I am not sure how long ago it was, but the Queen stopped off in Worcester. She paid a visit to Royal Worcester Porcelain factory where my son Keith worked and I believe he met her. A man stood just in front of me with a Union Jack cap and shirt
SIR - I have noted your comments in the Worcester News urging us council employees to use alternative forms of transport. While I would be the first to admit that something needs to be done about the situation I must stress that leaving cars at home would
WORCESTER Wanderers claimed their first ever victory in the English Colts Plate final at Bedford's Goldington Road, seeing off Roch-ford Hundred 29-3. After five rounds of competition the Sixways team lifted the trophy, thanks to some impressive attacking
