WHEN Elton John breezes into Wor-cester next month to entertain thousands of his loyal fans, it won't be the first time the flamboyant showman has set foot inside New Road. Back in the summer of 1987, Elton -- aka Reginald Dwight -- enjoyed a day's
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Boa-rd's over 50s team have played in the Inter County Over 50s Championship for many years, but 2006 has seen the launch of an over 60s team. Recently, counties in South East England recognised that many over 50s players were
WORCESTERSHIRE'S head groundsman Tim Packwood is happy with the state of the wickets his team has produced this season despite a clutch of low-scoring games at New Road. A pitch liaison officer (PLO) inspected the wicket after the first day of the Liverpool
A RAPID 107 from Phil Jaques set up Worcestershire's first Liverpool Victoria County Championship win of the season as they beat Surrey in an astonishing run chase at the Oval. Set 285 to win from 62 overs, they were 95-0 when rain wiped out 30 overs
WORCESTER Warriors have offered full-time academy contracts to its England Under 19 World Cup trio, Matthew Mullan, Sam Macdonald and Chris Pennell. The Worcester players were an integral part of the England squad which claimed a creditable third spot
PHIL Jaques is determined to bring the sweet taste of success back to New Road during his stint as one of Worcestershire's overseas players. The talented left-handed batsman is convinced all the elements are in place for New Road promotion in both four-day
A GIANT ladybird, given a sponsored stretcher ride from Worcester city centre to join youngsters at Acorns Children's Hospice in Bath Road, raised £500. Once raffle prize Larry the Ladybird arrived at his destination thanks to hospice supporters, Kobi
A WORCESTER couple's charity hairdressing event has proved a cut above the rest, raising nearly £2,000 for the city's St Richard's Hospice. Edwina Muckle, who owns Verity hairdressers in York Place, and her husband Tony organised the event at the shop
SIR - Yes, we all want more funds pumped into the NHS (M Cooke, Letters April 29) but where will the money come from? Certainly not from the increasing numbers of unemployed or companies that are either closing down or relocating abroad. Funding comes
SIR - I am trying to find a picture (photo, print, postcard, drawing etc) of the Packhorse Inn in St Nicholas St, Worcester, before the black-and-white mock Tudor facade was built in the 1920s. I have exhausted the usual sources. My last hope is that
SIR - I believe that it is a £60 fine to park on double yellow lines and your car doesn't get towed away. Surely this is a cheaper option than parking on the Courts' car park with clampers on the prowl? Does the company, or any other doing the same
SIR - I would like to thank George Cowley for taking an interest in my views for the election campaign, and I would also like to thank those who voted Green in Gorse Hill. As running a car is becoming increasingly expensive, I think it is essential
SIR - May I congratulate the Elgar School of Music for the excellent concert performed on Saturday, May 13, by the students and teachers. Pieces were sung and played from The Marriage Of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Symphony No.40 in G, Sonatina in F and
SIR - So the local safety camera partnership is to stop telling us where the mobile speed cameras are. That is an admission that they are more interested in catching speeding motorists and deriving income from them than promoting safety. Perhaps, like
SIR - Peter Alcock asks why Mike Foster seemed blind to the obvious problems looming when our new hospital was being planned. It's for the same reason Mike Foster has discovered a desire to introduce the quaint notion of democracy into local politics
Schools have been complaining for years that Government league tables do not provide a fair picture of the quality of their teaching. After all, they say, we can't choose which pupils we take in. If we happen to have more difficult pupils than other
THERE'S no fudging the issue, visitors to Herefordshire are set to get a sweet taste of the county thanks to a new initiative which kicks off this month. Hereford's Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is at the centre of a drive to make sure that visitors
A HEREFORDSHIRE MP was tested for coeliac disease during a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons this week. Now, Leominster MP Bill Wiggin is urging others to be tested for what is one of the most under-diagnosed yet most common diseases
A GROUP of dedicated businesswomen are limbering up and training for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. The Worcester Women Retailers will join 5,500 other runners when the 5km women-only sponsored event comes to Pitchcroft on Sunday, June 11. The
YOUNG parents in Worcester are set to receive a helping hand from a new support service that aims to help them develop the life skills and confidence to live independently and gain their own accommodation. The Park Street project, to be launched on
AN adventurous county doctor is on top of the world after reaching the summit of Everest. Locum GP Dr Jonathan Salter left the comforts of his Knightwick home near Martley at the beginning of April ready for the ultimate climbing challenge to raise
A BRAVE little girl with a rare kidney disease is still battling the condition. Seven-year-old Amber Hirons, who was featured in the Worcester News two-and-a-half years ago when she was nominated for a Hunt For A Hero award, is still laughing in the
A NEW business park will be built on vacant land in Worcester after approval was granted despite major concerns over congestion. Outline planning permission has been granted for a 46,000 square metre park and creche to be built on land off Newtown
A SERIES of 30-minute walks in Worcester have been organised by council bosses to urge locals to take advantage of the seasonal sunshine and get active. The walks will be held every two weeks right through until autumn. Park warden Michelle
WYCHAVON District Council has set aside £20,000 to help ensure a new community hospital is built in Evesham. Councillors want to ensure momentum for the new hospital is maintained despite upheaval at South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. The trust
THE way `difficult' pupils are dealt with in Worcestershire is to come under scrutiny after it was revealed some schools are being more tolerant than others. A special task force is to be set up to look at how permanently excluded children are treated
THE cost of setting up a regional police force in the West Midlands would be about £53m, leading to fears that front-line officers could be axed to pay for the controversial move. The estimated costs to merge West Mercia Police with West Midlands,
DISABLED children raced side by side with able-bodied children when more than 1,500 people came together for the Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run. Despite the wet weather, the event at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern yesterday was one of the
A VITAL charity that looks after the welfare of Worcester's neglected animals could close if people don't increase their donations. The Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire branch of the RSPCA is more than £28,000 in debt, partly because of a big drop
THE celebrations could be heard for miles - and they went on for hours. The euphoria surrounding Hereford United's promotion to the Football League has captivated the Two Counties. Malvern fans, who journeyed to the match in a convoy of coaches and
A tree warden says he was treated like a criminal when a supermarket confiscated photos of trees he took in its car park. Danny Robb, a volunteer at Warndon Parish Council, Worcester, took photographs of trees close to Tesco in Millwood Drive because
HEREFORD'S nine-year exile from the Football League is finally over after a thrilling win in the Nationwide Conference play-off final at Leicester City's Walkers Stadium. Around 10,000 Bulls fans cheered themselves hoarse after United twice fell behind
WORCESTER lost by five wickets at home to Wombourne in a reduced overs Birmingham League Division Three game following rain. Wombourne won the toss and asked Worcester to bat on a damp wicket and their decision soon paid off when Richard Gardiner was
JUBILANT Jamie Pitman's post-match celebrations were held up by a spot of toilet trouble! Hereford's long-serving midfielder could not wait to join in the dressing room party with his United team-mates. But frustrated Pitman was whisked away for a
ANDY Williams admits Hereford United's play-off glory has capped off a tremendous end to his breakthrough season. The 19-year-old Herefordshire-born strike sensation can look back at an immense past 12 months at Edgar Street. Williams topped the club's
AMBITIOUS Graham Turner has set his sights on emulating the likes of Carlisle and Southend by guiding Hereford United to back-to-back promotions. Following his side's dramatic play-off victory over Halifax, which finally ended United's nine-year Football
A RAPID 107 from Phil Jaques set up Worcestershire's first Liverpool Victoria County Championship win of the season as they beat Surrey in an astonishing run chase at the Oval. Set 285 to win from 62 overs, they were 95-0 when rain wiped out 30 overs
WORCESTER Warriors have offered full-time academy contracts to its England Under 19 World Cup trio, Matthew Mullan, Sam Macdonald and Chris Pennell. The Worcester players were an integral part of the England squad which claimed a creditable third spot
PHIL Jaques is determined to bring the sweet taste of success back to New Road during his stint as one of Worcestershire's overseas players. The talented left-handed batsman is convinced all the elements are in place for New Road promotion in both four-day
A GIANT ladybird, given a sponsored stretcher ride from Worcester city centre to join youngsters at Acorns Children's Hospice in Bath Road, raised £500. Once raffle prize Larry the Ladybird arrived at his destination thanks to hospice supporters, Kobi
PHIL Jaques is determined to bring the sweet taste of success back to New Road during his stint as one of Worcestershire's overseas players. The talented left-handed batsman is convinced all the elements are in place for New Road promotion in both four-day
WORCESTERSHIRE'S head groundsman Tim Packwood is happy with the state of the wickets his team has produced this season despite a clutch of low-scoring games at New Road. A pitch liaison officer (PLO) inspected the wicket after the first day of the Liverpool
A RAPID 107 from Phil Jaques set up Worcestershire's first Liverpool Victoria County Championship win of the season as they beat Surrey in an astonishing run chase at the Oval. Set 285 to win from 62 overs, they were 95-0 when rain wiped out 30 overs,
WORCESTER Warriors have offered full-time academy contracts to its England Under 19 World Cup trio, Matthew Mullan, Sam Macdonald and Chris Pennell. The Worcester players were an integral part of the England squad which claimed a creditable third spot
WHEN Elton John breezes into Wor-cester next month to entertain thousands of his loyal fans, it won't be the first time the flamboyant showman has set foot inside New Road. Back in the summer of 1987, Elton -- aka Reginald Dwight -- enjoyed a day's play
AMBITIOUS Graham Turner has set his sights on emulating the likes of Carlisle and Southend by guiding Hereford United to back-to-back promotions. Following his side's dramatic play-off victory over Halifax, which finally ended United's nine-year Football
JUBILANT Jamie Pitman's post-match celebrations were held up by a spot of toilet trouble! Hereford's long-serving midfielder could not wait to join in the dressing room party with his United team-mates. But frustrated Pitman was whisked away for a regulation
ANDY Williams admits Hereford United's play-off glory has capped off a tremendous end to his breakthrough season. The 19-year-old Herefordshire-born strike sensation can look back at an immense past 12 months at Edgar Street. Williams topped the club's
HEREFORD'S nine-year exile from the Football League is finally over after a thrilling win in the Nationwide Conference play-off final at Leicester City's Walkers Stadium. Around 10,000 Bulls fans cheered themselves hoarse after United twice fell behind
WORCESTER lost by five wickets at home to Wombourne in a reduced overs Birmingham League Division Three game following rain. Wombourne won the toss and asked Worcester to bat on a damp wicket and their decision soon paid off when Richard Gardiner was
A tree warden says he was treated like a criminal when a supermarket confiscated photos of trees he took in its car park. Danny Robb, a volunteer at Warndon Parish Council, Worcester, took photographs of trees close to Tesco in Millwood Drive because
THE celebrations could be heard for miles - and they went on for hours. The euphoria surrounding Hereford United's promotion to the Football League has captivated the Two Counties. Malvern fans, who journeyed to the match in a convoy of coaches and cars
A VITAL charity that looks after the welfare of Worcester's neglected animals could close if people don't increase their donations. The Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire branch of the RSPCA is more than £28,000 in debt, partly because of a big drop in
THE cost of setting up a regional police force in the West Midlands would be about £53m, leading to fears that front-line officers could be axed to pay for the controversial move. The estimated costs to merge West Mercia Police with West Midlands, Warwickshire
A BRAVE little girl with a rare kidney disease is still battling the condition. Seven-year-old Amber Hirons, who was featured in the Worcester News two-and-a-half years ago when she was nominated for a Hunt For A Hero award, is still laughing in the face
YOUNG parents in Worcester are set to receive a helping hand from a new support service that aims to help them develop the life skills and confidence to live independently and gain their own accommodation. The Park Street project, to be launched on Wednesday
AN adventurous county doctor is on top of the world after reaching the summit of Everest. Locum GP Dr Jonathan Salter left the comforts of his Knightwick home near Martley at the beginning of April ready for the ultimate climbing challenge to raise money
TENBURY pensioners are jeopardising their safety to avoid getting drenched by cars driving through a giant puddle, according to a town councillor. A drainage problem by the bridge on Kyrewood Road, close to Greenhill Close, has resulted in residents having
SIR - Yes, we all want more funds pumped into the NHS (M Cooke, Letters April 29) but where will the money come from? Certainly not from the increasing numbers of unemployed or companies that are either closing down or relocating abroad. Funding comes
SIR - I believe that it is a £60 fine to park on double yellow lines and your car doesn't get towed away. Surely this is a cheaper option than parking on the Courts' car park with clampers on the prowl? Does the company, or any other doing the same job
SIR - I would like to thank George Cowley for taking an interest in my views for the election campaign, and I would also like to thank those who voted Green in Gorse Hill. As running a car is becoming increasingly expensive, I think it is essential to
SIR - May I congratulate the Elgar School of Music for the excellent concert performed on Saturday, May 13, by the students and teachers. Pieces were sung and played from The Marriage Of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Symphony No.40 in G, Sonatina in F and
SIR - Peter Alcock asks why Mike Foster seemed blind to the obvious problems looming when our new hospital was being planned. It's for the same reason Mike Foster has discovered a desire to introduce the quaint notion of democracy into local politics
Schools have been complaining for years that Government league tables do not provide a fair picture of the quality of their teaching. After all, they say, we can't choose which pupils we take in. If we happen to have more difficult pupils than other places
WORCESTER Warriors have offered full-time academy contracts to its England Under 19 World Cup trio, Matthew Mullan, Sam Macdonald and Chris Pennell. The Worcester players were an integral part of the England squad which claimed a creditable third spot
BALLARD Dave Ten years today Missing you lots Mum, Dad and all the Family. Published in paper 22/05/2006
COTTON Evelyn and Frank Loving memories of mum, passed away one year ago today and dad passed away sixteen years ago on May 29th. Miss you both. Love from Dave and Lynn. xx Published in paper 22/05/2006
THOMAS Anne May Of Droitwich. Peacefully on May 17th, 2006, aged 93 years. Widow of Mac. Requiem Mass at Church of the Sacred Heart, Droitwich, on Monday May 29th, at 12 noon, followed by burial at St Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations,
COPE Madeline Of Bedwardine House formerly of Keepers Cottage, Broadwas. Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on May 16th, 2006, aged 86 years. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Wednesday, May 31st, at 3 p.m. No flowers
AN auction of amazing lots has raised £15,000 for a charity supporting bereaved children and their families. Billed as the charity social event of the year, the Noah's Ark Trust auction of promises held at Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, on Friday was a
A RAPID 107 from Phil Jaques set up Worcestershire's first Liverpool Victoria County Championship win of the season as they beat Surrey in an astonishing run chase at the Oval. Set 285 to win from 62 overs, they were 95-0 when rain wiped out 30 overs,
PHIL Jaques is determined to bring the sweet taste of success back to New Road during his stint as one of Worcestershire's overseas players. The talented left-handed batsman is convinced all the elements are in place for New Road promotion in both four-day
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Boa-rd's over 50s team have played in the Inter County Over 50s Championship for many years, but 2006 has seen the launch of an over 60s team. Recently, counties in South East England recognised that many over 50s players were getting
A WORCESTER couple's charity hairdressing event has proved a cut above the rest, raising nearly £2,000 for the city's St Richard's Hospice. Edwina Muckle, who owns Verity hairdressers in York Place, and her husband Tony organised the event at the shop
DISABLED children raced side by side with able-bodied children when more than 1,500 people came together for the Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run. Despite the wet weather, the event at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern yesterday was one of the largest
WYCHAVON District Council has set aside £20,000 to help ensure a new community hospital is built in Evesham. Councillors want to ensure momentum for the new hospital is maintained despite upheaval at South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. The trust
THE way 'difficult' pupils are dealt with in Worcestershire is to come under scrutiny after it was revealed some schools are being more tolerant than others. A special task force is to be set up to look at how permanently excluded children are treated
A NEW business park will be built on vacant land in Worcester after approval was granted despite major concerns over congestion. Outline planning permission has been granted for a 46,000 square metre park and creche to be built on land off Newtown Road
A SERIES of 30-minute walks in Worcester have been organised by council bosses to urge locals to take advantage of the seasonal sunshine and get active. The walks will be held every two weeks right through until autumn. Park warden Michelle Newell said
A GROUP of dedicated businesswomen are limbering up and training for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. The Worcester Women Retailers will join 5,500 other runners when the 5km women-only sponsored event comes to Pitchcroft on Sunday, June 11. The team
A HEREFORDSHIRE MP was tested for coeliac disease during a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons this week. Now, Leominster MP Bill Wiggin is urging others to be tested for what is one of the most under-diagnosed yet most common diseases. About
THERE'S no fudging the issue, visitors to Herefordshire are set to get a sweet taste of the county thanks to a new initiative which kicks off this month. Hereford's Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is at the centre of a drive to make sure that visitors
SIR - I am trying to find a picture (photo, print, postcard, drawing etc) of the Packhorse Inn in St Nicholas St, Worcester, before the black-and-white mock Tudor facade was built in the 1920s. I have exhausted the usual sources. My last hope is that
SIR - So the local safety camera partnership is to stop telling us where the mobile speed cameras are. That is an admission that they are more interested in catching speeding motorists and deriving income from them than promoting safety. Perhaps, like
