SPRING Hill horse trials will take place on August 28 at Spring Hill Estate between Broadway and Moreton-in-the-Marsh. The day starts with dressage at 8am followed by show jumping and cross country. Because 309 entries have arrived, there will be
DROITWICH'S Matt Neal extended his championship lead to 27 points after chalking up one victory in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rounds at the high-speed Snetterton circuit. The reigning champion is now clear of nearest challenger
WESTFIELDS entertain Strat-ford Town tonight (7.45pm) and will look to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at Coalville Town in their first Midland Alliance game. Despite a hard-working performance, they returned home empty-handed from Leicester-shire.
WORCESTERSHIRE legend Graeme Hick has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal at New Road. In 2007, the former England man, who recently became the second player since the war to score 100 first-class hundreds for his county, will be strapping on his
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is determined to put right Saturday's 3-1 opening day defeat at home to newly-promoted St Albans City when his side travel to take on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Satdium tonight (7.45pm). The good news for
TWO superb George Clegg free-kicks helped Worcester City come from behind twice to earn a point against Nun-eaton Borough last night. Clegg found the bottom corner with pin-point accuracy in each half of an enthralling contest at St George's Lane.
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Stephen Moore sent Twenty20 cup holders Leicestershire crashing to defeat in the NatWest Pro40 clash at Grace Road with a career best 105 not out. The Foxes, who triumphed in a dramatic final against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge
Friday, August 11, 2006 JOHN Brain's new-look Wor-cester Warriors side ran out 35-15 winners in an entertaining pre-season clash with Italian outfit Viadana at Sixways last night. Summer arrivals Lee Best, Marcel Garvey, Miguel Avra-movic and Darren
Saturday, August 12, 2006 THE pre-season bubble of optimism at Aggborough burst quite spectacularly as promoted St Alban's City pulled off a deserved 3-1 victory. Kidderminster Harriers paraded nine new signings in the first 11, including two additions
Saturday, August 12, 2006 THE record books will show Worcester City began their Nationwide North campaign with a 1-0 victory at Barrow. They will also credit close-season signing Craig Wilding with the winner, scored after 25 minutes at Holker Street
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is determined to put right Saturday's 3-1 opening day defeat at home to newly-promoted St Albans City when his side travel to take on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Satdium tonight (7.45pm). The good news for
PICKING up three points on the road in Nationwide North proved a problem early on for Worcester City last season. It took Andy Preece's men until January 21 to chalk up their first win away from the Lane, sparking a run which ultimately led to nine
Monday, August 14, 2006 TWO superb George Clegg free-kicks helped Worcester City come from behind twice to earn a point against Nun-eaton Borough last night. Clegg found the bottom corner with pin-point accuracy in each half of an enthralling contest
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Stephen Moore sent Twenty20 cup holders Leicestershire crashing to defeat in the NatWest Pro40 clash at Grace Road with a career best 105 not out. The Foxes, who triumphed in a dramatic final against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge
WORCESTERSHIRE legend Graeme Hick has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal at New Road. In 2007, the former England man, who recently became the second player since the war to score 100 first-class hundreds for his county, will be strapping on his
IT was very disappointing to lose our game with Surrey last week. Because they are above us in the league, we desperately wanted to beat them. However, the really big games are still ahead of us and we are confident of being able to win. The important
SIR - Once again, New Labour town councillor Eve Freer has hidden behind the Worcestershire Partnership of Forums in an attempt to criticise or discredit me. She refers to my letter of last month, in which my membership of the NPC (National Pensioners
SIR - I am amazed at the actions of Israel at the present time. Since I visited Auschwitz in 1951, I have always had a great deal of sympathy for Jewish people and their problems. Unfortunately, in the case of Israel, there are some important issues which
SIR - Many elderly and disabled people struggle at this time of the year in getting rid of garden waste. In the Arboretum, for many residents, getting to a recycling centre is very difficult - they don't like you going on the bus with three bags of rotting
SIR - Perhaps had the RSPCA not squandered our money on a multi-million pound new premises, together with two recent political and extensive advertising campaigns in the national press, the local branch might not now be facing problems ("Debt-ridden RSPCA
SIR - I am very interested in your gunners picture (Letters, August 2). I once had an original of this picture, and another showing the unit, the Malvern Battery, at camp in a hurricane. The sub-section shown had won the House of Lords and Commons
SIR - We have just returned from three weeks travelling in Europe where even small towns - and not only Paris - enjoy a relaxed and tasteful cafe culture. We have experienced, at first hand, the pleasure of enjoying a wide choice of drinks (alcoholic
PEOPLE who refuse to tax their vehicles are a menace on a number of levels. At one end of the scale there is the deadly serious possibility that they haven't got the remaining documentation such as insurance, and at the other end there is the annoyance
COUNTY MUSEUM, HARTLEBURY Youngsters can try their hand at a range of activities, including clay modelling, sand casting, card weaving, hat making and brass rubbing Tuesdays to Fridays all through August. They can also look around the main galleries
CHILDREN across Worcester are finding out about the past, thanks to the Earth Heritage Trust. The trust held an Earth Science Fun Day at the University of Worcester where schoolchildren were about to construct paper dinosaurs and make fossil moulds.
UNIVERSITY of Worcester vice chancellor Professor David Green has received a prestigious honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Worcestershire. The Worcestershire Ambassadors presented Prof Green with their Pride of Worcestershire
PRISONERS will be preparing to run free in Worcesershire as a hugely-successful fund-raising event that earned its organisers top honours from the Queen returns to the area. Jail-break ran for 10 years until 2000 and in that time raised £1m for charity
ORGANISERS behind ambitious plans for a Malvern skate park are to begin campaigning in earnest for a plot of land for the project. TG's Project is aiming to create a purpose-built park in the town in memory of Malvern skateboarder Tim Greenwood, who
A COUNTY council organisation responsible for managing the roads has been attacked for a "lack of interest and support" in helping Worcester City Council. The planning committee, which decides on any new developments in Worcester, has criticised the
TRIBUTES have been paid to a leading horticulturist who died in hospital following a two-vehicle collision. Sue Ward, aged 61, died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, on Friday, August 4, after her vehicle was in collision with a second vehicle at Wick
A YOUNG boy who called 999 when he saw a blaze in his next door neigbour's camper van has been rewarded for his quick thinking with a trip in a fire engine and a certificate. Joe Bush, aged seven, of Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, not only notified the emergency
THERE is a green theme running through this year's Festival. Ex-ballet dancing flower arrangers and Worcester's biggest-ever flower show are giving local gardeners a reason to put down the watering can. On Thursday, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks,
RACE for Life participants have been urged to step up a gear when it comes to coughing up the cash for Cancer Research UK. Of the 5,500 women and girls who took part in Worcester's 5km race in June, just 39 per cent have handed in their sponsorship
THE summer sun which has been conspicuous by its absence in the past few days will return later this week and we can expect to see plenty more of it before the season ends. A temperature of 18.1 degrees centigrade made Sunday the coolest day for almost
MORE than 200 untaxed vehiclehave been towed from the streets of Worcester in a three-month clampdown on tax disc dodgers - and most of them have been crushed. Sixty per cent of the 240 vehicles that were taken to a secret venue in the city were destroyed
JERZY, an affectionate lovable two-year-old boxer dog, is hoping to find a new owner. The stray, who was picked up by a dog warden, was taken to Danemere Kennels, Tibberton, near Worcester, where he has been since April. The kennel staff have tried
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Stephen Moore sent Twenty20 cup holders Leicestershire crashing to defeat in the NatWest Pro40 clash at Grace Road with a career best 105 not out. The Foxes, who triumphed in a dramatic final against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is determined to put right Saturday's 3-1 opening day defeat at home to newly-promoted St Albans City when his side travel to take on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Satdium tonight (7.45pm). The good news for Yates
WORCESTERSHIRE legend Graeme Hick has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal at New Road. In 2007, the former England man, who recently became the second player since the war to score 100 first-class hundreds for his county, will be strapping on his
DROITWICH'S Matt Neal extended his championship lead to 27 points after chalking up one victory in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rounds at the high-speed Snetterton circuit. The reigning champion is now clear of nearest challenger Colin
WESTFIELDS entertain Strat-ford Town tonight (7.45pm) and will look to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at Coalville Town in their first Midland Alliance game. Despite a hard-working performance, they returned home empty-handed from Leicester-shire. As early
SPRING Hill horse trials will take place on August 28 at Spring Hill Estate between Broadway and Moreton-in-the-Marsh. The day starts with dressage at 8am followed by show jumping and cross country. Because 309 entries have arrived, there will be seven
WESTFIELDS entertain Strat-ford Town tonight (7.45pm) and will look to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at Coalville Town in their first Midland Alliance game. Despite a hard-working performance, they returned home empty-handed from Leicester-shire. As early
SPRING Hill horse trials will take place on August 28 at Spring Hill Estate between Broadway and Moreton-in-the-Marsh. The day starts with dressage at 8am followed by show jumping and cross country. Because 309 entries have arrived, there will be seven
JERZY, an affectionate lovable two-year-old boxer dog, is hoping to find a new owner. The stray, who was picked up by a dog warden, was taken to Danemere Kennels, Tibberton, near Worcester, where he has been since April. The kennel staff have tried to
A YOUNG boy who called 999 when he saw a blaze in his next door neigbour's camper van has been rewarded for his quick thinking with a trip in a fire engine and a certificate. Joe Bush, aged seven, of Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, not only notified the emergency
ORGANISERS behind ambitious plans for a Malvern skate park are to begin campaigning in earnest for a plot of land for the project. TG's Project is aiming to create a purpose-built park in the town in memory of Malvern skateboarder Tim Greenwood, who died
UNIVERSITY of Worcester vice chancellor Professor David Green has received a prestigious honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Worcestershire. The Worcestershire Ambassadors presented Prof Green with their Pride of Worcestershire Award
CHILDREN across Worcester are finding out about the past, thanks to the Earth Heritage Trust. The trust held an Earth Science Fun Day at the University of Worcester where schoolchildren were about to construct paper dinosaurs and make fossil moulds. Children
WORCESTERSHIRE legend Graeme Hick has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal at New Road. In 2007, the former England man, who recently became the second player since the war to score 100 first-class hundreds for his county, will be strapping on his
COUNTY MUSEUM, HARTLEBURY Youngsters can try their hand at a range of activities, including clay modelling, sand casting, card weaving, hat making and brass rubbing Tuesdays to Fridays all through August. They can also look around the main galleries,
SIR - Many elderly and disabled people struggle at this time of the year in getting rid of garden waste. In the Arboretum, for many residents, getting to a recycling centre is very difficult - they don't like you going on the bus with three bags of rotting
SIR - We have just returned from three weeks travelling in Europe where even small towns - and not only Paris - enjoy a relaxed and tasteful cafe culture. We have experienced, at first hand, the pleasure of enjoying a wide choice of drinks (alcoholic
Saturday, August 12, 2006 THE pre-season bubble of optimism at Aggborough burst quite spectacularly as promoted St Alban's City pulled off a deserved 3-1 victory. Kidderminster Harriers paraded nine new signings in the first 11, including two additions
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is determined to put right Saturday's 3-1 opening day defeat at home to newly-promoted St Albans City when his side travel to take on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Satdium tonight (7.45pm). The good news for Yates
Monday, August 14, 2006 TWO superb George Clegg free-kicks helped Worcester City come from behind twice to earn a point against Nun-eaton Borough last night. Clegg found the bottom corner with pin-point accuracy in each half of an enthralling contest
Saturday, August 12, 2006 THE record books will show Worcester City began their Nationwide North campaign with a 1-0 victory at Barrow. They will also credit close-season signing Craig Wilding with the winner, scored after 25 minutes at Holker Street
GILES Edna May Passed away June 29th, 2006. Joy would like to thank everyone for all donations to MacIntyre Care, Abbey House, Evesham. In memory of Ed. Thank you. Published in paper 15/08/2006
RICE Eric Lonely is my life without you, It will never be the same, In silence I remember you, with pride I speak your name. In the quiet of my mind, where no-one else can see, The tears fall with memories we alone shared. I know you walk beside me, and
COUNTY MUSEUM, HARTLEBURY Youngsters can try their hand at a range of activities, including clay modelling, sand casting, card weaving, hat making and brass rubbing Tuesdays to Fridays all through August. They can also look around the main galleries,
TWO superb George Clegg free-kicks helped Worcester City come from behind twice to earn a point against Nun-eaton Borough last night. Clegg found the bottom corner with pin-point accuracy in each half of an enthralling contest at St George's Lane. A draw
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Stephen Moore sent Twenty20 cup holders Leicestershire crashing to defeat in the NatWest Pro40 clash at Grace Road with a career best 105 not out. The Foxes, who triumphed in a dramatic final against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge
TWO superb George Clegg free-kicks helped Worcester City come from behind twice to earn a point against Nun-eaton Borough last night. Clegg found the bottom corner with pin-point accuracy in each half of an enthralling contest at St George's Lane. A draw
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates is determined to put right Saturday's 3-1 opening day defeat at home to newly-promoted St Albans City when his side travel to take on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Satdium tonight (7.45pm). The good news for Yates
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Stephen Moore sent Twenty20 cup holders Leicestershire crashing to defeat in the NatWest Pro40 clash at Grace Road with a career best 105 not out. The Foxes, who triumphed in a dramatic final against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge
DROITWICH'S Matt Neal extended his championship lead to 27 points after chalking up one victory in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rounds at the high-speed Snetterton circuit. The reigning champion is now clear of nearest challenger Colin
Friday, August 11, 2006 JOHN Brain's new-look Wor-cester Warriors side ran out 35-15 winners in an entertaining pre-season clash with Italian outfit Viadana at Sixways last night. Summer arrivals Lee Best, Marcel Garvey, Miguel Avra-movic and Darren Morris
MORE than 200 untaxed vehiclehave been towed from the streets of Worcester in a three-month clampdown on tax disc dodgers - and most of them have been crushed. Sixty per cent of the 240 vehicles that were taken to a secret venue in the city were destroyed
THE summer sun which has been conspicuous by its absence in the past few days will return later this week and we can expect to see plenty more of it before the season ends. A temperature of 18.1 degrees centigrade made Sunday the coolest day for almost
RACE for Life participants have been urged to step up a gear when it comes to coughing up the cash for Cancer Research UK. Of the 5,500 women and girls who took part in Worcester's 5km race in June, just 39 per cent have handed in their sponsorship money
PICKING up three points on the road in Nationwide North proved a problem early on for Worcester City last season. It took Andy Preece's men until January 21 to chalk up their first win away from the Lane, sparking a run which ultimately led to nine successes
THERE is a green theme running through this year's Festival. Ex-ballet dancing flower arrangers and Worcester's biggest-ever flower show are giving local gardeners a reason to put down the watering can. On Thursday, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks, former
TRIBUTES have been paid to a leading horticulturist who died in hospital following a two-vehicle collision. Sue Ward, aged 61, died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, on Friday, August 4, after her vehicle was in collision with a second vehicle at Wick
A COUNTY council organisation responsible for managing the roads has been attacked for a "lack of interest and support" in helping Worcester City Council. The planning committee, which decides on any new developments in Worcester, has criticised the old
PRISONERS will be preparing to run free in Worcesershire as a hugely-successful fund-raising event that earned its organisers top honours from the Queen returns to the area. Jail-break ran for 10 years until 2000 and in that time raised £1m for charity
IT was very disappointing to lose our game with Surrey last week. Because they are above us in the league, we desperately wanted to beat them. However, the really big games are still ahead of us and we are confident of being able to win. The important
SIR - Once again, New Labour town councillor Eve Freer has hidden behind the Worcestershire Partnership of Forums in an attempt to criticise or discredit me. She refers to my letter of last month, in which my membership of the NPC (National Pensioners
SIR - I am amazed at the actions of Israel at the present time. Since I visited Auschwitz in 1951, I have always had a great deal of sympathy for Jewish people and their problems. Unfortunately, in the case of Israel, there are some important issues which
SIR - Perhaps had the RSPCA not squandered our money on a multi-million pound new premises, together with two recent political and extensive advertising campaigns in the national press, the local branch might not now be facing problems ("Debt-ridden RSPCA
SIR - I am very interested in your gunners picture (Letters, August 2). I once had an original of this picture, and another showing the unit, the Malvern Battery, at camp in a hurricane. The sub-section shown had won the House of Lords and Commons prize
PEOPLE who refuse to tax their vehicles are a menace on a number of levels. At one end of the scale there is the deadly serious possibility that they haven't got the remaining documentation such as insurance, and at the other end there is the annoyance
YATES Catherine Of Pershore. On August 9th, 2006, tragically aged 20 years. Much loved and adored daughter of Wendy and Ian, dearly loved sister of Tom and sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Pershore Abbey on Thursday, August
THORLEY Olive May Formerly of Hallow. Passed peacefully away at Astley Hall Nursing Home, Astley, Stourport on Severn, on August 6th, 2006. The Funeral Service will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, August 23rd, at 1.00 p.m. All enquiries
RICE. Eric Oscar. Remembering a much loved father and grandad. Always in our thoughts. Carole, Adrian, Bradley, Jeremy and Nick. Published in paper 15/08/2006
