A FLORAL design studio has moved into new premises in Worcester. The Marcy Street Studio of Floral Design was founded by Ann-Marie James two years ago. Initially, it was based in a converted barn near Pershore, but has grown to become one of
IN the light of recent high-profile divorce cases, business owners are looking more to pre-nuptials agreements in order to protect their companies. Jonathan Brew, senior partner and family law specialist at the Worcester office of Harrison Clark LLP
A WORCESTERSHIRE school is aiming to put the community at the heart of learning by launching a special project with the police. In what is believed to be the first venture of its kind in the district, Stourport High School, in Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn
ONE man's rubbish is another man's art. The children at a Worcester special school managed to put recycling to great effect by turning what had been thrown away into pieces worth looking at. Old gloves, discarded records and bits of used fabric which
AN Olympic event has raised a record amount for Cancer Research. The second Keren Drive Olympics organised by Sarah Kaced, Kathryn Cobain, Grace Higgins, Daniel Thomas and Sarah Cobain took place on Sunday, June 4. The children had fun organising and
MALVERN College's annual prize-giving ceremony was interrupted when a figure in a top hat and ragged clothing entered the stage during the headmaster's speech. Hugh Carson was in the middle of speaking at the Forum, Malvern Theatres, when the intruder
THE popularity of a career in teaching is at an all time high. Research among graduates aged over 25, commissioned by the Training and Development Agency for schools (TDA), shows that 45 per cent are likely to investigate changing career to become
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's scrutiny committee has announced the results of its year-long investigation into healthy eating in schools. As reported in the Worcester News last month, the committee wants schools to provide more information to parents
A PROFESSIONAL artist has inspired Abberley Hall School pupils to create some colourful works of art. Darryll Wakelam helped final year students construct two large totem poles. The project started on Monday, June 19, with a visit to Oxford's Natural
The leading teachers from across Worcestershire had cause to celebrate last week when they were among those to pick up prizes at this year's prestigious annual teaching awards, as reported in the Worcester News (right). Here, Joby Mullens finds out what
SIR- Perhaps David Barlow (June 5) could tell me, via your letters page, what Dame Shirley Bassey's first No.1 hit was. To my utter shame, I don't know - though I think it might have been Fire Down Below. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
SIR - It's less than two weeks since Bilford Road site was closed down and I've noticed on my daily walk with the dog that rubbish is already mounting up along the footpaths. There are fridges, cupboards, garden waste and black bags by the score. KENNETH
surprised that very little has been reported in your paper about the shambolic organisation of the county hall park-and-ride for the Elton John concert. Quite the opposite -- reading the letter (June 20) from John Elliot, I agree that the concert organisers
SIR -- The BNP supports the Home Secretary's criticism of the sentence handed down to a paedophile attacker. John Reid described the five-year sentence given to 24-year-old Craig Sweeney as "unduly lenient". The pervert abducted and sexually assaulted
SIR -- So another chunk of old Worcester is turned to rubble. I refer to the building which was for many years known as "Dr Bennett's" on the fork of Lowesmoor Terrace and Lowesmoor Place. Whatever is intended to be built there surely could have incorporated
SIR -- If N Taylor would like to ring the members' room at County Hall I will be glad to provide him with a copy of our scrutiny report on public transport. He will see that the report goes into considerable depth to explore what will improve public
SIR -- I am grateful for the invitation even through a third party, from Mike Foster MP, to write to him personally. This is being in sharp contradiction to a previous exchange of letters in 2001 when he suggested in reply to a letter written to him in
SIR - I was very pleased to see that the Worcester News has put in motion a campaign to rally support for the preservation of the historic sports pavilion on Boughton Park/Cinderella Ground. As commendable as this is, I see little point in this move
THE spiralling crisis in the National Health Service has given birth to a language all of its own. The worst example to date has been the term "bed-blocking", a glib piece of callous jargon that this newspaper has always viewed with with utter distaste
HIGH-visibility clothing is being given away by the Ministry of Defence and the British Horse Society so military helicopter pilots can see horse riders more easily. Often, pilots of low-flying helicopters do not see riders until the last minute, and
THE number of homeless people in Malvern has halved in a year after housing chiefs employed an officer dedicated to tackling the problem. The dramatic drop is revealed in Elgar Housing Association's performance annual performance report, which shows
A dance group will be able to perform in front of even more people after being given a financial boost. DanceFest, based in Sansome Street, Worcester, tours Worcestershire to show off its skills in venues such as schools and village halls. Now it
PRIMARY school children in Worcester are set for an exiting feast of books, poetry, drama and animation at the University of Worcester this summer. From this Thursday to Wednesday, July 5, the university is hosting its second Children's Book and
A YOUNG adventurer is hoping to cause a splash as she attempts to swim the distance of Peru's largest lake in a bid to raise funds for a charitable trip to the country. Twenty-two-year-old Sarah Kelly is planning to visit Peru in January 2007 with the
THE SEARCH is on to find six top Worcester talents who are prepared to give up some of their spare time to help increase tourism. The city council has launched a new independent company called Visit Worcester which will have a board largely made up
PRESSURE is growing on health chiefs to save a county cancer ward, amid fears its closure could be a `done deal'. The chief executive of St Richard's Hospice in Worcester believes the Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community Hospital will close, despite
DISABLED people in Worcester could soon be able to buy a special key which would give them free access to toilet facilities. The suggestion has been made by a city councillor, who has criticised the lack of free disabled toilets in Worcester. The
The national knife amnesty is nearing its end and West Mercia's assistant chief constable is urging anyone with an unwanted knife to make sure they hand it in at their nearest police station now. West Mercia Constabulary, along with all police forces
PLANS to move allotments in Malvern to a green space in the town to allow the cemetery to expand have been hit by a wave of protest from residents. Malvern Town Council has applied to Malvern Hills District Council for a change of use at Greenfields
THE buses of yesteryear have been meticulously recreated by a man who used to work on them. Arthur Mansell, of Hallow, crafted four vintage buses which used to carry the people of the county between 1933 and 1952. Mr Mansell, who was employed by
THE STEVE RHODES COLUMN JUNE has been a really pleasing month's cricket for us and we have played very positively throughout. Even in the drawn game at Bristol we had the better of the match. The spirit in the dressing room is as good as it has been
WORCESTER Warriors' Richard Blaze admitted his fellow England Under 21 players were relieved after securing fifth spot in the World Championships. A 32-8 win over Ireland capped a memorable season for England, who have now won nine of their 10 games
COUNTY director of cricket Steve Rhodes believes his side are in a great position to succeed in the Twenty20 Cup despite never getting past the quarter-final stage. The fourth season of the popular action-packed competition starts today with the Royals
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have pulled off a transfer coup by snapping up former Leicester City and Wolves striker Dean Sturridge. The 32-year-old, who most recently played in the Championship with Queen's Park Rangers last season, has signed a one-year
STRIKER Craig Wilding has set his sights on firing Worcester City into the Con-ference after becoming the club's first summer signing. The 24-year-old arrives from Redditch United on an initial one-year deal after impressing new boss Andy Preece with
NEIL Fletcher (72) and Josh Staines (36) gave Stoke Prior a formidable total against Bar-nards Green in the Worcester Evening League's Carnival Cup competition. Although the Green made a spirited effort to chase the 168 runs required for victory, they
EVESHAM defeated Birming-ham League premier division side West Bromwich Dart-mouth by four wickets in the Williamson Trophy. Evesham won the toss and inserted Dartmouth and struck two early blows, Khalair and Jones departing with the score on 20.
WORCESTERSHIRE Bowling Association travelled to Leo-minster Bowling Club to take on Herefordshire Bowling Association looking for a minimum of eighteen points from this third Middleton Cup group game. But this was not to be Worcestershire's day as Here-fordshire
STRIKER Craig Wilding has set his sights on firing Worcester City into the Con-ference after becoming the club's first summer signing. The 24-year-old arrives from Redditch United on an initial one-year deal after impressing new boss Andy Preece with
COUNTY director of cricket Steve Rhodes believes his side are in a great position to succeed in the Twenty20 Cup despite never getting past the quarter-final stage. The fourth season of the popular action-packed competition starts today with the Royals
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have pulled off a transfer coup by snapping up former Leicester City and Wolves striker Dean Sturridge. The 32-year-old, who most recently played in the Championship with Queen's Park Rangers last season, has signed a one-year
WORCESTER Warriors' Richard Blaze admitted his fellow England Under 21 players were relieved after securing fifth spot in the World Championships. A 32-8 win over Ireland capped a memorable season for England, who have now won nine of their 10 games
HEREFORD United defender Tamika Mkandawire has signed on with the Bulls for another year. The popular Malawian -- last season's Player-of-the-Year --is expected to be handed the club captain role, vacated by the long-serving Tony James. Mkandawire
The Johnsons Volvo dealership bought the business from Asgard September 1 2005 and has established prestigious new high standards. Johnsons Ltd are one of the largest privately owned motor retailers in the UK - as a group, Johnsons represents five manufactures
Walker Renault is a friendly and welcoming dealership, fronted by Ian Barker, sales manager, who leads a professional team of five sales staff and an overall staff of 50 who can deal with all of your motoring needs. With an exciting and world renown safety
This year is Chrysler Group's biggest ever in the UK with no less than six new right-hand drive vehicles on sale in the first seven months, together with the launch of the Dodge brand. Chrysler's award-winning 300C saloon, which has already sold out in
You may have heard in the news that it's all change here at smart. And you'd be right. We are returning to our roots and plan to focus solely on the production of the smart fortwo - securing its status as the iconic small car brand. We're proud to say
The Brindley Group is the new name for Mazda in Stourbridge alongside their Citroen franchise. Britain 's biggest selling weekly car magazine, Auto Express, has selected the second generation Mazda MX-5 as the 'best used Roadster money can buy' in the
Kia has introduced two scorching special edition Picantos to this summer's line-up. The Picanto Zipp! and Zipp+ both feature a panoramic electric folding canvas sunroof which, at the touch of a button, gives Kia customers a breath of fresh air. Paul Williams
A WORCESTERSHIRE school is aiming to put the community at the heart of learning by launching a special project with the police. In what is believed to be the first venture of its kind in the district, Stourport High School, in Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn
AN Olympic event has raised a record amount for Cancer Research. The second Keren Drive Olympics organised by Sarah Kaced, Kathryn Cobain, Grace Higgins, Daniel Thomas and Sarah Cobain took place on Sunday, June 4. The children had fun organising and
A PROFESSIONAL artist has inspired Abberley Hall School pupils to create some colourful works of art. Darryll Wakelam helped final year students construct two large totem poles. The project started on Monday, June 19, with a visit to Oxford's Natural
THE buses of yesteryear have been meticulously recreated by a man who used to work on them. Arthur Mansell, of Hallow, crafted four vintage buses which used to carry the people of the county between 1933 and 1952. Mr Mansell, who was employed by Midland
THE STEVE RHODES COLUMN JUNE has been a really pleasing month's cricket for us and we have played very positively throughout. Even in the drawn game at Bristol we had the better of the match. The spirit in the dressing room is as good as it has been for
STRIKER Craig Wilding has set his sights on firing Worcester City into the Con-ference after becoming the club's first summer signing. The 24-year-old arrives from Redditch United on an initial one-year deal after impressing new boss Andy Preece with
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have pulled off a transfer coup by snapping up former Leicester City and Wolves striker Dean Sturridge. The 32-year-old, who most recently played in the Championship with Queen's Park Rangers last season, has signed a one-year deal
HEREFORD United defender Tamika Mkandawire has signed on with the Bulls for another year. The popular Malawian -- last season's Player-of-the-Year --is expected to be handed the club captain role, vacated by the long-serving Tony James. Mkandawire has
NEIL Fletcher (72) and Josh Staines (36) gave Stoke Prior a formidable total against Bar-nards Green in the Worcester Evening League's Carnival Cup competition. Although the Green made a spirited effort to chase the 168 runs required for victory, they
EVESHAM defeated Birming-ham League premier division side West Bromwich Dart-mouth by four wickets in the Williamson Trophy. Evesham won the toss and inserted Dartmouth and struck two early blows, Khalair and Jones departing with the score on 20. Shuckla
WORCESTERSHIRE Bowling Association travelled to Leo-minster Bowling Club to take on Herefordshire Bowling Association looking for a minimum of eighteen points from this third Middleton Cup group game. But this was not to be Worcestershire's day as Here-fordshire
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have pulled off a transfer coup by snapping up former Leicester City and Wolves striker Dean Sturridge. The 32-year-old, who most recently played in the Championship with Queen's Park Rangers last season, has signed a one-year deal
A dance group will be able to perform in front of even more people after being given a financial boost. DanceFest, based in Sansome Street, Worcester, tours Worcestershire to show off its skills in venues such as schools and village halls. Now it will
PRIMARY school children in Worcester are set for an exiting feast of books, poetry, drama and animation at the University of Worcester this summer. From this Thursday to Wednesday, July 5, the university is hosting its second Children's Book and Media
THE SEARCH is on to find six top Worcester talents who are prepared to give up some of their spare time to help increase tourism. The city council has launched a new independent company called Visit Worcester which will have a board largely made up from
HIGH-visibility clothing is being given away by the Ministry of Defence and the British Horse Society so military helicopter pilots can see horse riders more easily. Often, pilots of low-flying helicopters do not see riders until the last minute, and
SIR- Perhaps David Barlow (June 5) could tell me, via your letters page, what Dame Shirley Bassey's first No.1 hit was. To my utter shame, I don't know - though I think it might have been Fire Down Below. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
WORCESTER Warriors' Richard Blaze admitted his fellow England Under 21 players were relieved after securing fifth spot in the World Championships. A 32-8 win over Ireland capped a memorable season for England, who have now won nine of their 10 games this
SIR -- I am grateful for the invitation even through a third party, from Mike Foster MP, to write to him personally. This is being in sharp contradiction to a previous exchange of letters in 2001 when he suggested in reply to a letter written to him in
SIR -- So another chunk of old Worcester is turned to rubble. I refer to the building which was for many years known as "Dr Bennett's" on the fork of Lowesmoor Terrace and Lowesmoor Place. Whatever is intended to be built there surely could have incorporated
SIR - I was very pleased to see that the Worcester News has put in motion a campaign to rally support for the preservation of the historic sports pavilion on Boughton Park/Cinderella Ground. As commendable as this is, I see little point in this move without
THE spiralling crisis in the National Health Service has given birth to a language all of its own. The worst example to date has been the term "bed-blocking", a glib piece of callous jargon that this newspaper has always viewed with with utter distaste
HALION TALLY Louise and Matthew Congratulations Louise and Matthew, thank you for the gift of a beautiful baby granddaughter, Jessica Lucy. All our love Nani Jayne and grandad Mike. xx Published in paper 27/06/2006
SHEPHARD June Glennis Mary 'Glennis' nee Smith Of Malvern, formerly of Leigh Sinton. Passed away suddenly at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Wednesday, June 21st, 2006, aged 67 years, after a short illness very courageously borne Beloved wife of
CARY Kelly Mary Two years ago you left us. We miss you so much. Love always your husband Simon, children Richard, Jonathan, Rachel, Grandchildren Stuart, Joseph and Jacob xxx Published in paper 27/06/2006
ONE man's rubbish is another man's art. The children at a Worcester special school managed to put recycling to great effect by turning what had been thrown away into pieces worth looking at. Old gloves, discarded records and bits of used fabric which
THE popularity of a career in teaching is at an all time high. Research among graduates aged over 25, commissioned by the Training and Development Agency for schools (TDA), shows that 45 per cent are likely to investigate changing career to become a teacher
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's scrutiny committee has announced the results of its year-long investigation into healthy eating in schools. As reported in the Worcester News last month, the committee wants schools to provide more information to parents
MALVERN College's annual prize-giving ceremony was interrupted when a figure in a top hat and ragged clothing entered the stage during the headmaster's speech. Hugh Carson was in the middle of speaking at the Forum, Malvern Theatres, when the intruder
The leading teachers from across Worcestershire had cause to celebrate last week when they were among those to pick up prizes at this year's prestigious annual teaching awards, as reported in the Worcester News (right). Here, Joby Mullens finds out what
COUNTY director of cricket Steve Rhodes believes his side are in a great position to succeed in the Twenty20 Cup despite never getting past the quarter-final stage. The fourth season of the popular action-packed competition starts today with the Royals
COUNTY director of cricket Steve Rhodes believes his side are in a great position to succeed in the Twenty20 Cup despite never getting past the quarter-final stage. The fourth season of the popular action-packed competition starts today with the Royals
WORCESTER Warriors' Richard Blaze admitted his fellow England Under 21 players were relieved after securing fifth spot in the World Championships. A 32-8 win over Ireland capped a memorable season for England, who have now won nine of their 10 games this
PRESSURE is growing on health chiefs to save a county cancer ward, amid fears its closure could be a 'done deal'. The chief executive of St Richard's Hospice in Worcester believes the Macmillan Unit at Evesham Community Hospital will close, despite assurances
DISABLED people in Worcester could soon be able to buy a special key which would give them free access to toilet facilities. The suggestion has been made by a city councillor, who has criticised the lack of free disabled toilets in Worcester. The Radar
The national knife amnesty is nearing its end and West Mercia's assistant chief constable is urging anyone with an unwanted knife to make sure they hand it in at their nearest police station now. West Mercia Constabulary, along with all police forces
PLANS to move allotments in Malvern to a green space in the town to allow the cemetery to expand have been hit by a wave of protest from residents. Malvern Town Council has applied to Malvern Hills District Council for a change of use at Greenfields Road
A YOUNG adventurer is hoping to cause a splash as she attempts to swim the distance of Peru's largest lake in a bid to raise funds for a charitable trip to the country. Twenty-two-year-old Sarah Kelly is planning to visit Peru in January 2007 with the
THE number of homeless people in Malvern has halved in a year after housing chiefs employed an officer dedicated to tackling the problem. The dramatic drop is revealed in Elgar Housing Association's performance annual performance report, which shows the
A FLORAL design studio has moved into new premises in Worcester. The Marcy Street Studio of Floral Design was founded by Ann-Marie James two years ago. Initially, it was based in a converted barn near Pershore, but has grown to become one of the leading
IN the light of recent high-profile divorce cases, business owners are looking more to pre-nuptials agreements in order to protect their companies. Jonathan Brew, senior partner and family law specialist at the Worcester office of Harrison Clark LLP,
STRIKER Craig Wilding has set his sights on firing Worcester City into the Con-ference after becoming the club's first summer signing. The 24-year-old arrives from Redditch United on an initial one-year deal after impressing new boss Andy Preece with
SIR - It's less than two weeks since Bilford Road site was closed down and I've noticed on my daily walk with the dog that rubbish is already mounting up along the footpaths. There are fridges, cupboards, garden waste and black bags by the score. KENNETH
surprised that very little has been reported in your paper about the shambolic organisation of the county hall park-and-ride for the Elton John concert. Quite the opposite -- reading the letter (June 20) from John Elliot, I agree that the concert organisers
SIR -- The BNP supports the Home Secretary's criticism of the sentence handed down to a paedophile attacker. John Reid described the five-year sentence given to 24-year-old Craig Sweeney as "unduly lenient". The pervert abducted and sexually assaulted
SIR -- If N Taylor would like to ring the members' room at County Hall I will be glad to provide him with a copy of our scrutiny report on public transport. He will see that the report goes into considerable depth to explore what will improve public satisfaction
CRAZE Monica Romilly Peacefully after a short illness on June 23rd, 2006. Much loved aunt to Lesley, Andrew, Alan, Robin and the late Peter. She will be fondly remembered by her Family and many Friends. Funeral Service at St Philip and St James Church
GOODYEAR Elsie Mum Passed away two years today. Mum it broke our hearts to see you go, Because we really loved you so, God took you to his place, and proved to us you were the best. Miss you so much Mum. Love Lin and Tex xxxx ---------- Gentle Jesus up
FOWLER Hilda In loving memory of our mum who passed away seven years today. Roy, Mary, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Published in paper 27/06/2006
GREEN Teresa Passed away two years today. Remembering you is easy I do it every day. Losing you is the heartache that's never gone away. Until we meet again. Husband Jim and son Mike Published in paper 27/06/2006
GREEN Teresa Died 2 years today. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Love Sue, Mark and Family. ---------- To Nanny Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, To cherish and
Sales of convertible cars always open up as the UK weather improves, and Peugeot continues to dominate the sector with its 206 CC and 307 CC (Coup Cabriolet) cars attracting 12.5% of the market. Since the beginning of the year up to and including May,
The totally new Daihatsu Terios follows on from last year's new Sirion in offering a strong European flavour to its styling, packaging and dynamics. As a result Daihatsu aims to boost European sales from the 32,000 of 2003 to 80,000 in 2008. As so confident
As the flagship of Toyota's European model range, the Avensis occupies a pivotal position in building awareness of the Toyota brand as a whole. Since the current model was launched in 2003, it has succeeded in defining the superior quality, refinement
No one likes a smug driver, but many Citron C3 and C4 owners have an extra reason to be self-satisfied this week with the news that their cars have topped the charts in the 2006 British Insurance Car Security Awards. Picking up more points in the 'theft
Honda will unveil a new 3-door Civic at the London Motor Show in July - completing the impressive 'Built in Britain' line-up of Honda hatchbacks. The 3-door makes its world debut at the London event. It's joined by the award-winning 5-door Civic and the
The Scandinavian and contemporary showroom at Stratstone Saab, Digbeth High Street, is a bright, light and appealing state-of-the-art venue, in which to view and enjoy the superb sleek lines of the whole range of the Saab brand. Visitors to the dealership
The all-new Cadillac BLS range presents customers with a choice of 12 models featuring one diesel and three petrol engines, each with manual or automatic transmission, and three equipment levels. The right-hand drive BLS extends the American luxury brand's
