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  • 23/5/06 - Surrey win was great for morale

    THE STEVE RHODES COLUMN WHEN you are playing on a good wicket that is going to spin, like the one at The Oval last week, you really want to win the toss, so to lose it was a big disappointment. We bowled pretty well though and kept them to three-and-a-half

  • 23/5/06 - Rhodes targets double success

    WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes will instruct his players to go into today's Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan in `ultra-positive' mood. Rhodes believes the weather is likely to affect the game,

  • 23/5/06 - Harriers hold half-term courses

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' football in the community scheme will host a series of football courses for children during the forthcoming half-term. The courses have a World Cup theme and children will be able to practise some of the great goals from past

  • 23/5/06 - Warriors arrange three friendlies

    WORCESTER Warriors will kick off their pre-season campaign against Italian side Viadana at Sixways on Friday, August 11. It is the first of three friendlies organised by the club, who then travel to Cardiff Blues on Saturday, August 19, and finish their

  • 23/5/06 - Worcester trio earn Sevens call

    WORCESTER trio Claire Allan, Lois Moulding and Alice Richardson have been named in the England Sevens squad for the world's biggest women's international rugby tournament. England women will be bidding for a hat-trick of FIRA European Sevens titles

  • 23/5/06 - Rhodes targets double success

    WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes will instruct his players to go into today's Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan in `ultra-positive' mood. Rhodes believes the weather is likely to affect the game,

  • Children soak up a powerful message

    SIXTY children from Years 5 and 6 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Chedworth Drive, Warndon, enjoyed an electrifying afternoon when they took part in one of npower's interactive power workshops. Power Days are part the company's Energy To Live

  • If you think maths is dull, take a look at Carol Vorderman

    WHEN Carol Vorderman pops up on Channel Four in the middle of the afternoon, don't think she is just providing a bit of entertainment for pensioners and bored students. No, she's also inspiring a whole generation of school pupils in maths, making them

  • Closing this waste site is madness

    MANY of the thousands of Worcester householders who visit the Bilford Road household waste site every week will have noticed a sign proudly proclaiming the amount of rubbish reclaimed or recycled that week. These days, the figure is pushing 50 per cent

  • Staff at hospital treated me Royally

    SIR - Mrs Rose (May 16) says the Royal Hospital is a waste of money. All I can say is all the staff were splendid to me when I was there last August. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

  • How many more fathers must die?

    SIR - The Worcester News' poignant photograph (May 16) showed local children who lost their fathers in the Second World War. The anniversary of the Battle of the Somme will be here on July 1. In 1916, it left 20,000 British dead and 40,000 wounded.

  • A great time at symphony hall

    SIR - What an enjoyable evening at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Sunday, May 14, for the Worcestershire Youth Musical Gala concert. Musical talent galore, brass, jazz, string, orchestras and choirs. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Chris Stowell

  • Former mayor is on the right road

    Sir - Councillor Aubrey Tarbuck was quite right to be disappointed over his edited election address, it demonstrates the political sensitivity shown over the Claines ward. Coun Tarbuck is also right with his well-known views on the need for the continuation

  • Shut vile animal torture camps

    SIR - I could not disagree more with Jo Tanner in her defence of vivisection. Humane alternatives exist in the form of National Anti-vivisection Society and the Lord Dowding fund for Humane Research. They unfortunately do not receive any Government

  • Alarming case of the bogus vet

    SIR - The story that a man is masquerading as a vet and duping local pet lovers is really very alarming. The dangers are manifest and at least your article will put readers on their guard. But it is certainly questionable for the police to suggest

  • Longer jail terms, not a bigger police force

    SIR - I fully concur with the chief constable of West Mercia police, Paul West, and the new Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Ian Imray, who both show concerns over the suggested merger of our local force with several other Midlands forces. Having served

  • Emma is taking the county to the world

    A STRING of Worcestershire hotels is hoping to benefit when Emma Robinson travels to Germany and London this month. Miss Robinson is the conference desk co-ordinator of Conference Worcestershire and she will be seeking to boost the international reputation

  • City tip closing for six months

    A WORCESTER tip will close for almost six months after a shock decision was made to shut the site for refurbishment. Users have been told to travel to Droitwich, Pershore or Malvern to recycle once the Bilford Road tip shuts on Saturday, June 3, for

  • Soldier's actions saved lives in Iraq

    A TERRITORIAL Army soldier from Malvern whose quick thinking and bravery helped save lives in Iraq has been awarded a commendation. Lance Corporal Thomas Spaughton, a former pupil of Worcester Grammar School, received a General Officer Commanding's

  • Farm's ice cream melts TV hearts

    ICE cream producers Michael Davies and Gillian Kerton were due to appear on television today showing their wares. The father and daughter from Salwarpe, near Droitwich, were filmed on their first visit to a Worcestershire farmers' market for the programme

  • Pipes can play on at Cathedral

    PIPE organ music will continue to sound from Worcester Cathedral after all. The British Government raised fears that the music, which has sounded from the Cathedral pipes for years, would be barred under new European regulations. However, a Euro MP

  • Hearty helps to promote bike ride

    SHOPPERS in Worcester High Street have been encouraged to have fun, keep fit and raise much-needed funds by taking part in a charity bike ride. Staff from British Heart Foundation were hard to miss when they paid a visit to Worcester. They were reminding

  • Healthy, safe and happy - the hope for county pupils

    AN ambitious plan to make sure every Worcestershire pupil is healthy, safe and enjoys their time at school has been drawn up the county council. As revealed in the Worcester News last month, more than 5,000 children, as well as the police, youth services

  • Watch the bid to find the fittest firefighter

    TEAMS of firefighters will raise a few temperatures at Debenhams in Worcester when they get sweaty for a charity challenge. The 999 Challenge, to discover Britain's fittest firefighters, will see a team of six from the city compete in a triathlon in

  • Cameras will roll to film Ben's castaways

    THE exploits of a newly-established community on a Pacific island being created by a Malvern man are set to hit the nation's television screens. Former Malvern College student Ben Keene is looking for 5,000 volunteers to take part in a unique social

  • Town's walking festival sets off

    HIKERS are set to be out and about in Malvern this month as the town holds a walking festival in a bid to attract more visitors. The Malvern Walking Festival was held as a trial in October 2004 but proved so successful it was held again last year, when

  • Ambulance service has new leader

    THE Department of Health has confirmed that Anthony Marsh will be chief executive of the new West Midlands Ambulance Service when it is created in July. The appointment follows a major reorganisation of the ambulance trusts in England. From July 1,

  • Treasure hunters on the pub trail

    PIRATES are set to invade Worcestershire later this month when treasure hunters are sent around the county as part of a pub's competition. It will be the second year that the Old Cross pub at Langley, near Oldbury, West Midlands, has organised a charity

  • Maths whizzes are London-bound

    STUDENTS from a Worcester school hope everything adds up to success when they compete in a national maths final. Jack Harrison, aged 14, James Scott, 14, Daniel Hughes, 13, and Jonathon Horne, 13, from The Worcester Royal Grammar School, used their

  • Boffins baffled by skull under street

    A SKULL found beneath a Worcester city centre street has baffled archaeologists. It was believed that the body, whose sex has still to be identified, was part of the former St Nicholas Church in The Cross, Worcester, but experts now say this is not

  • Thank you Mr Hick - and thank you Prince's Trust

    Pupils from Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester were presented with certificates by veteran Worcestershire batsman Graeme Hick at a special party to mark the 30th birthday of Prince Charles's charity the Prince's Trust. The youngsters

  • Horses move over for Noki

    CLIFTON-on-Teme's point-to-point meeting at Upper Sapey produced competitive racing despite the persistent rain. Two national awards were decided with Nokimover taking the PPORA Club Novice Riders race and South-western claiming the Mixed Open. Nokimover

  • In memory of stalwart

    WORCESTER Nomads will never forget the contribution of Bill Jones to their cricket club. After playing a significant role in developing the set-up at Bransford before passing away in November 2004, his name now lives on with the retitled Bill Jones

  • Rhodes targets double success

    WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes will instruct his players to go into today's Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan in `ultra-positive' mood. Rhodes believes the weather is likely to affect the game,

  • Warriors arrange three friendlies

    WORCESTER Warriors will kick off their pre-season campaign against Italian side Viadana at Sixways on Friday, August 11. It is the first of three friendlies organised by the club, who then travel to Cardiff Blues on Saturday, August 19, and finish their

  • Worcester trio earn Sevens call

    WORCESTER trio Claire Allan, Lois Moulding and Alice Richardson have been named in the England Sevens squad for the world's biggest women's international rugby tournament. England women will be bidding for a hat-trick of FIRA European Sevens titles

  • Hereford stars in contract talks

    GRAHAM Turner has begun contract talks with his play-off stars as he starts planning Hereford United's League Two assault. A handful of United players are already tied down for next season -- including Andy Williams, Andy Ferrell and Alex Jeannin --

  • Droitwich go on eight goals scoring bonanza

    THE last weekend of the Worcester and District Football League saw a comprehensive 8-0 win for Droitwich Spa Reserves over Perdiswell in the Sunday League Division One. Barry Sargeant was their shooting star, netting four times. In the Premier Division

  • Jenkins misses out to Taylor

    TERRY Jenkins travelled across the Atlantic for the World Series of Darts but bowed out to a familiar foe. The Ledbury ace lost 6-3 in the second round to 13-time PDC world champion Phil Taylor who eventually beat his protégé Adrian Lewis 13-5 in

  • Children soak up a powerful message

    SIXTY children from Years 5 and 6 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Chedworth Drive, Warndon, enjoyed an electrifying afternoon when they took part in one of npower's interactive power workshops. Power Days are part the company's Energy To Live

  • If you think maths is dull, take a look at Carol Vorderman

    WHEN Carol Vorderman pops up on Channel Four in the middle of the afternoon, don't think she is just providing a bit of entertainment for pensioners and bored students. No, she's also inspiring a whole generation of school pupils in maths, making them

  • 23/5/06 - Bulls glory pointing the way for City hopes

    HANDS up -- how many Worcester City supporters mistook their own team for those battling against Hereford United in Saturday's Conference play-off final? Same kit, same blue and white colours. Top-to-toe, Halifax Town were decked out like City -- except

  • 23/5/06 - Surrey win was great for morale

    THE STEVE RHODES COLUMN WHEN you are playing on a good wicket that is going to spin, like the one at The Oval last week, you really want to win the toss, so to lose it was a big disappointment. We bowled pretty well though and kept them to three-and-a-half

  • Warriors arrange three friendlies

    WORCESTER Warriors will kick off their pre-season campaign against Italian side Viadana at Sixways on Friday, August 11. It is the first of three friendlies organised by the club, who then travel to Cardiff Blues on Saturday, August 19, and finish their

  • Hereford stars in contract talks

    GRAHAM Turner has begun contract talks with his play-off stars as he starts planning Hereford United's League Two assault. A handful of United players are already tied down for next season -- including Andy Williams, Andy Ferrell and Alex Jeannin --while

  • Droitwich go on eight goals scoring bonanza

    THE last weekend of the Worcester and District Football League saw a comprehensive 8-0 win for Droitwich Spa Reserves over Perdiswell in the Sunday League Division One. Barry Sargeant was their shooting star, netting four times. In the Premier Division

  • Jenkins misses out to Taylor

    TERRY Jenkins travelled across the Atlantic for the World Series of Darts but bowed out to a familiar foe. The Ledbury ace lost 6-3 in the second round to 13-time PDC world champion Phil Taylor who eventually beat his protg Adrian Lewis 13-5 in the final

  • Horses move over for Noki

    CLIFTON-on-Teme's point-to-point meeting at Upper Sapey produced competitive racing despite the persistent rain. Two national awards were decided with Nokimover taking the PPORA Club Novice Riders race and South-western claiming the Mixed Open. Nokimover

  • Pipes can play on at Cathedral

    PIPE organ music will continue to sound from Worcester Cathedral after all. The British Government raised fears that the music, which has sounded from the Cathedral pipes for years, would be barred under new European regulations. However, a Euro MP, who

  • Hearty helps to promote bike ride

    SHOPPERS in Worcester High Street have been encouraged to have fun, keep fit and raise much-needed funds by taking part in a charity bike ride. Staff from British Heart Foundation were hard to miss when they paid a visit to Worcester. They were reminding

  • Healthy, safe and happy - the hope for county pupils

    AN ambitious plan to make sure every Worcestershire pupil is healthy, safe and enjoys their time at school has been drawn up the county council. As revealed in the Worcester News last month, more than 5,000 children, as well as the police, youth services

  • Cameras will roll to film Ben's castaways

    THE exploits of a newly-established community on a Pacific island being created by a Malvern man are set to hit the nation's television screens. Former Malvern College student Ben Keene is looking for 5,000 volunteers to take part in a unique social experiment

  • Ambulance service has new leader

    THE Department of Health has confirmed that Anthony Marsh will be chief executive of the new West Midlands Ambulance Service when it is created in July. The appointment follows a major reorganisation of the ambulance trusts in England. From July 1, Hereford

  • Treasure hunters on the pub trail

    PIRATES are set to invade Worcestershire later this month when treasure hunters are sent around the county as part of a pub's competition. It will be the second year that the Old Cross pub at Langley, near Oldbury, West Midlands, has organised a charity

  • Emma is taking the county to the world

    A STRING of Worcestershire hotels is hoping to benefit when Emma Robinson travels to Germany and London this month. Miss Robinson is the conference desk co-ordinator of Conference Worcestershire and she will be seeking to boost the international reputation

  • Shut vile animal torture camps

    SIR - I could not disagree more with Jo Tanner in her defence of vivisection. Humane alternatives exist in the form of National Anti-vivisection Society and the Lord Dowding fund for Humane Research. They unfortunately do not receive any Government funding

  • Alarming case of the bogus vet

    SIR - The story that a man is masquerading as a vet and duping local pet lovers is really very alarming. The dangers are manifest and at least your article will put readers on their guard. But it is certainly questionable for the police to suggest no

  • Longer jail terms, not a bigger police force

    SIR - I fully concur with the chief constable of West Mercia police, Paul West, and the new Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Ian Imray, who both show concerns over the suggested merger of our local force with several other Midlands forces. Having served

  • Closing this waste site is madness

    MANY of the thousands of Worcester householders who visit the Bilford Road household waste site every week will have noticed a sign proudly proclaiming the amount of rubbish reclaimed or recycled that week. These days, the figure is pushing 50 per cent

  • 23/5/06 - Worcester trio earn Sevens call

    WORCESTER trio Claire Allan, Lois Moulding and Alice Richardson have been named in the England Sevens squad for the world's biggest women's international rugby tournament. England women will be bidding for a hat-trick of FIRA European Sevens titles when

  • 12/8/03 - Turner backs buoyant Bulls

    GRAHAM Turner is backing his Hereford United players to hold their nerve against rivals Forest Green Rovers tonight (7.45). Buoyant Bulls withstood an early onslaught from Tamworth on Saturday to chalk up an opening day 3-1 victory and Turner expects

  • 8/8/03 - Bulls bid to quell challenge of new boys

    FAMILY fortunes will be split tomorrow when Graham Turner's Hereford United clash with son Mark's Tamworth side at the Lamb Ground (3pm). Injury has ruled Mark out of the Lambs' line-up but the impending Nationwide Conference opener has dominated talk

  • 31/7/03 - Guinan may face Blues

    HEREFORD United entertain a Birmingham City XI at Edgar Street tonight (7.45). Striker Steve Guinan is expected to play some part as his recovery from knee surgery continues, while new signing Danny Carey-Bertram is likely to feature despite picking up

  • 28/7/03 - Bulls continue to pile up the goals

    THE goals keep coming in Hereford United's pre-season programme after a 7-0 win against Bromyard Town at Delahay Meadow on Saturday took their tally to 30 in five games. But United didn't have things all their own way against the West Midlands Leaguers

  • 26/7/03 Brown is relishing new Bulls challenge

    STRIKER David Brown will have been many things on his arrival for his first day's training with new club Hereford United but overawed would certainly not be one of them. Respected Conference professionals as they are, the likes of Paul Parry, Tony James

  • 25/7/03 - Bertram fires United goal bonanza

    HEREFORD United made it three pre-season wins out of four with a 13-1 goalscoring spectacular at Ludlow Town's impressive new Coors Stadium last night. A sizeable crowd saw some excellent finishing by the Bulls as they officially opened the Midland Alliance

  • 24/7/03 - United trip

    HEREFORD United will officially open Ludlow's new Coors Stadium in their lastest pre-season friendly tonight (7.30). Manager Graham Turner is taking a full squad with Ben Smith (ankle) and Steve Guinan (knee) both expected to feature. Stourport Swifts

  • 23/7/03 - Hereford striker will see specialist

    INJURED David Brown is due to see a specialist today to assess the extent of the damage to his broken collarbone. Hereford United's new striker frac-tured the bone in a freak training ground accident when Richard Teesdale toppled on the 24-year-old last

  • 22/7/03 - United too hot for West Brom kids

    HEREFORD continued their unbeaten start to their pre-season programme with a comprehensive 5-0 win over a very young West Bromwich Albion side. With their senior squad on tour in Denmark, the Baggies sent a side consisting mainly of promising teenagers

  • 15/7/03 - Murray keeps United at bay

    A SUPERB display from Wolves' first-choice goalkeeper Matt Murray held a promising Hereford United to a 1-1 draw at Edgar Street in a lively pre-season friendly last night. The giant goalkeeper made a string of fine saves to stop the Bulls from opening

  • 14/7/03 - Wolves take on Hereford

    HEREFORD United kick-off their pre-season programme in style tonight when Premiership new boys Wolves visit Edgar Street (7.45). Several first-teamers should be in the Wolves' side and manager Dave Jones will also be present. Bulls boss Graham Turner

  • 5/7/03 - Bulls' deficit cut by £80,000 in last year

    HEREFORD United have managed to cut their financial losses for the last financial year by almost £80,000. Shareholders at the club's annual meeting were told that United reported a loss of £21,670 in the financial year ending May 31, 2002. This compares

  • 10/6/03 - Rose named in top XI

    MICHAEL Rose has capped an impressive first season for Hereford United by being named in a Nationwide Conference XI. The left-back was selected in a poll among Conference managers. Bulls' boss Turner has also had informal talks with a goalkeeper, which

  • WESTON

    WESTON Lauren Happy 13th Birthday Lauren. Lots of love from Nan, Uncle Keith and Uncle Philip. xxx Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • PITMAN

    PITMAN Emily and Jack Loving memories of our dear mum and dad, reunited together. Love John, Linda, Margaret and Julie. Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • FINCH NEE WILSON

    FINCH NEE WILSON Linda Deep in our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. God Bless Sis. Paula, Gary, Joe, Nicky and all the Boys. Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • FINCH

    FINCH Linda Diane Fell asleep May 23rd, 2005. Always in our thoughts. Jacqui and Peter. Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • FINCH

    FINCH Linda One year has gone by when you were taken from us, but our love and memories of you mum we know we can cherish. We love you mum we always will, There is a hole in our hearts we will never be able to fill. All our love always and forever, Esther

  • JONES

    JONES Irmgard Loving memories of a wonderful mum and nan Ingrid, Janet, Neville, Peter and Families. Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • FINCH

    FINCH Linda nee Wilson One year has passed since that sad day, you closed your eyes and passed away, behind our smile there's many a tear, for a sister we lost and loved so dear. Always loved from Richard, Mandy, Katie, Lauren, Lesley and big brother

  • STABLER

    STABLER Frederick On May 13th 2006, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Krysia. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, May 31st, at 2. p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The British Heart Foundation may be sent, c/

  • CARTER

    CARTER Lawson Ex Archdales and Fords, Dagenham Loving husband of Helene and devoted father of David and Alison, also brother to Dorothy and Barbara. Passed peacefully away at Old Church Hospital, Romford, on May 17th, 2006. Donations to International

  • HALFORD NEE HAILSTONE

    HALFORD NEE HAILSTONE Christina Margaret Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Friday May 19th, 2006. Of 4, Church Street, Kempsey. Dear wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Tony and grandmother of Marty, Nicky and Georgie. Funeral

  • SPINNER

    SPINNER Dorothy nee Taylor Formerly of Ransom Avenue. Peacefully on May 17th 2006, aged 86 years. Loving wife of the late Fred and mum to the late Carol Jewkes and mum in law to Geoff and grandma to Robert and Emma. Resting in peace with Fred and Carol

  • 23/5/06 - Rhodes targets double success

    WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes will instruct his players to go into today's Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan in 'ultra-positive' mood. Rhodes believes the weather is likely to affect the game, which

  • Rhodes targets double success

    WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes will instruct his players to go into today's Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan in 'ultra-positive' mood. Rhodes believes the weather is likely to affect the game, which

  • Worcester trio earn Sevens call

    WORCESTER trio Claire Allan, Lois Moulding and Alice Richardson have been named in the England Sevens squad for the world's biggest women's international rugby tournament. England women will be bidding for a hat-trick of FIRA European Sevens titles when

  • In memory of stalwart

    WORCESTER Nomads will never forget the contribution of Bill Jones to their cricket club. After playing a significant role in developing the set-up at Bransford before passing away in November 2004, his name now lives on with the retitled Bill Jones Memorial

  • City tip closing for six months

    A WORCESTER tip will close for almost six months after a shock decision was made to shut the site for refurbishment. Users have been told to travel to Droitwich, Pershore or Malvern to recycle once the Bilford Road tip shuts on Saturday, June 3, for 23

  • Soldier's actions saved lives in Iraq

    A TERRITORIAL Army soldier from Malvern whose quick thinking and bravery helped save lives in Iraq has been awarded a commendation. Lance Corporal Thomas Spaughton, a former pupil of Worcester Grammar School, received a General Officer Commanding's (GOCs

  • Farm's ice cream melts TV hearts

    ICE cream producers Michael Davies and Gillian Kerton were due to appear on television today showing their wares. The father and daughter from Salwarpe, near Droitwich, were filmed on their first visit to a Worcestershire farmers' market for the programme

  • Watch the bid to find the fittest firefighter

    TEAMS of firefighters will raise a few temperatures at Debenhams in Worcester when they get sweaty for a charity challenge. The 999 Challenge, to discover Britain's fittest firefighters, will see a team of six from the city compete in a triathlon in the

  • Town's walking festival sets off

    HIKERS are set to be out and about in Malvern this month as the town holds a walking festival in a bid to attract more visitors. The Malvern Walking Festival was held as a trial in October 2004 but proved so successful it was held again last year, when

  • Maths whizzes are London-bound

    STUDENTS from a Worcester school hope everything adds up to success when they compete in a national maths final. Jack Harrison, aged 14, James Scott, 14, Daniel Hughes, 13, and Jonathon Horne, 13, from The Worcester Royal Grammar School, used their impressive

  • Boffins baffled by skull under street

    A SKULL found beneath a Worcester city centre street has baffled archaeologists. It was believed that the body, whose sex has still to be identified, was part of the former St Nicholas Church in The Cross, Worcester, but experts now say this is not the

  • Thank you Mr Hick - and thank you Prince's Trust

    Pupils from Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester were presented with certificates by veteran Worcestershire batsman Graeme Hick at a special party to mark the 30th birthday of Prince Charles's charity the Prince's Trust. The youngsters

  • 23/5/06 - Harriers hold half-term courses

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' football in the community scheme will host a series of football courses for children during the forthcoming half-term. The courses have a World Cup theme and children will be able to practise some of the great goals from past competitions

  • Staff at hospital treated me Royally

    SIR - Mrs Rose (May 16) says the Royal Hospital is a waste of money. All I can say is all the staff were splendid to me when I was there last August. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

  • How many more fathers must die?

    SIR - The Worcester News' poignant photograph (May 16) showed local children who lost their fathers in the Second World War. The anniversary of the Battle of the Somme will be here on July 1. In 1916, it left 20,000 British dead and 40,000 wounded. I

  • A great time at symphony hall

    SIR - What an enjoyable evening at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Sunday, May 14, for the Worcestershire Youth Musical Gala concert. Musical talent galore, brass, jazz, string, orchestras and choirs. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Chris Stowell

  • Former mayor is on the right road

    Sir - Councillor Aubrey Tarbuck was quite right to be disappointed over his edited election address, it demonstrates the political sensitivity shown over the Claines ward. Coun Tarbuck is also right with his well-known views on the need for the continuation

  • 23/5/06 - Warriors arrange three friendlies

    WORCESTER Warriors will kick off their pre-season campaign against Italian side Viadana at Sixways on Friday, August 11. It is the first of three friendlies organised by the club, who then travel to Cardiff Blues on Saturday, August 19, and finish their

  • 9/8/03 - Boss wants Bulls to show tough streak

    GRAHAM Turner is urging his Hereford United side to display a tougher streak to bolster their chances of making the Nationwide Conference play-offs. The Bulls just missed out on one of the prized play-off slots last season and Turner believes their failure

  • 7/8/03 - Turner signs 'keeper

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has moved to bolster his goalkeeping options with the capture of Ben Scott from Sheffield United. The 19-year-old was recommended to Turner and will be given the chance to impress during a month's loan period, although

  • 6/8/03 - Turner is wary of new boys

    GRAHAM Turner admits Hereford United's opening fixture of the Nationwide Conference season at Tamworth on Saturday is far from ideal. The Staffordshire club, still on a high from winning the Dr Martens Premier Division, will provide a lively test for

  • 2/8/03 - Goals the name of the game for Rose

    MICHAEL Rose is hoping to boost his goals tally in Hereford United's forthcoming campaign. The free-kick specialist managed four last season, three from dead ball duties which he shares with midfielder Danny Williams, but has set his sights for a higher

  • 1/8/03 - Zilic puts an end to United record

    HEREFORD United suffered their first defeat in six pre-season matches when they went down 1-0 against a Birmingham City side featuring half-a-dozen players with Premiership experience. But the star for the Blues was triallist Dragan Zilic, the Montenegro

  • 19/07/03 - Bulls set for striker hunt after setback

    HEREFORD United Director of Football may be in the market to bring in another striker following a freak injury blow to summer signing David Brown. The former Telford United player cracked his collarbone following a training collision and will be out for

  • 12/7/03 - Turner warning for Premier new boys

    GRAHAM Turner believes the hard work has only just started for his former club Wolves. The Molineux club visit Edgar Street on Monday night for the first of their pre-season friendlies with the Premiership new boys poised to send a strong contingent of

  • 8/7/03 - Turner talks to new duo

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner was in talks with two players today as he bids to strengthen his 14-man squad. Turner has signed only two players to date, Jordan King and David Brown from Telford, and is believed to have missed out in a bid to snap

  • 28/6/03 - Bulls new boys get down to hard work

    THE hard work starts again for Hereford United this coming Tuesday when pre-season training starts at Edgar Street. It will be the first chance for the Bulls' summer signings - striker David Brown and midfielder Jordan King - to meet their new team-mates

  • 14/6/03 - Hereford midfielder is interesting Yeovil

    PAUL Parry has emerged as a target for newly-promoted Yeovil Town. The Hereford United midfielder scored 10 Conference goals last season, and Yeovil boss Gary Johnson has confirmed that he is tracking Parry. "I'm always following up good players and people

  • 7/6/03 - Brown aims to make big Hereford impact

    DAVID Brown is relishing a fresh challenge at Hereford United. The former Telford United hitman admitted it was a difficult decision to leave New Bucks Head but is committed to making his Edgar Street move a success. ""It was a very difficult decision

  • 3/6/03 - Turner set to snap up striker Brown

    HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is hoping to complete the signing of Telford striker David Brown on a free transfer today. Brown, who scored 16 goals last season, has rejected a new contract to stay at the Bucks Head and opted instead to move to

  • STAFFE

    STAFFE Steve Look whose 50! Lots of love Dad, Mal and Ivan. x Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • IRAKI

    EL-IRAKI Omar Happy 13th Birthday Omar. We are proud of you and wish you good luck for your future. Loads of love. Mum, Dad, Magda, Grandma, Grandpa, Great Grannie, Uncle Melvin and all the Family. xxx Published in paper 23/05/2006

  • ALLIBAND

    ALLIBAND Raymond Doreen and Family would like to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for all the lovely cards and letters received at this very sad time. Thank you to all Ray's ex work colleagues and everyone who attended the Service. Also to E Hill

  • ROBERTS

    ROBERTS John Jack Peacefully in the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on May, 20th 2006, in his 94 year. Formerly Chairman and Managing Director of James Roberts & Son Worcester Ltd., Leather Manufacturers. Beloved husband of the late Kay and loving father

  • DAVIS

    DAVIS Alice Mary Aged 97 years. Late of Strensham. Peacefully in hospital on May 16th, 2006. The beloved mother of Vincent and a much loved grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. The Funeral Service will take place at Upton Parish

  • CROTON

    CROTON Audrey Elizabeth Helen Peacefully on May 18th, 2006, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, dearly loved mum of Linda, Darryl and the late David and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service at St Peter's Church, Droitwich

  • FINCH

    FINCH Linda nee Wilson Passed away one year today. We miss you more than words can say, the tears we shed, we wipe away, but the ache in our hearts, will always stay. You were not only a daughter and sister Lin, but our best friend. Love you Mother and

  • JONES

    JONES Irmgard In loving memory of my dear wife Passed away eight years ago today I hold you close within my heart, I think about you always, But I wish I still had you Your loving husband. Clen Published in paper 23/05/2006