WORCESTER Warriors survived a frantic finale to register a vital win and draw level on points with relegation rivals Northampton Saints. The visitors thoroughly deserved a victory which keeps alive their chances of beating the drop after they dominated
THIEVES and prostitutes in Angel Place, rogues on the riverside and if you live in New Street, then watch out for cannonballs coming through your bedroom window. Beware talking to soldiers in the Cross Keys tavern in Friar Street, too. For after one
WITH the distinct smell of Trophy fever hanging heavy in the air at Aggborough, Kidderminster Harriers fans will have the chance to come face to face with the prize itself ahead of today's semi-final first leg showdown with Northwich Victoria. From noon
HEREFORD United's Trent McClenahan is preparing to clock up the air miles with his national side. The Bulls left-back was part of the Australia under-23s team that drew 0-0 with Iran in Tehran. It was the Aussies' first fixture in the six-match, four-group
DALE Rasmussen admits his family's happiness was the main reason for him deciding to stay with Warriors for another three years. The Samoan powerhouse this week put pen to paper on a new contract that will keep him at Sixways until the summer of 2010
CHRIS Smith is beginning to earn himself a reputation for last-minute goals. The Worcester City defender has been in the right place at the right time to net vital goals for his side in recent matches. At Hinckley United on Tuesday, Smith rose to head
A DISABLED woman is to be moved out of her top-floor flat after nearly two years of shuffling up and down two flights of stairs on her bottom, thanks to the Worcester News. We exclusively reported last Saturday (3) how Hayley Brown only manages to get
JAMES Bader cracked a fine unbeaten 50 from just 33 balls as the Old Vigornians beat Chaddesley Corbett by 17 runs in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Monday Division. Bader was well-supported by Arti Fiaz, who made a hard-hitting 21, and
RAINBOW provided the biggest upset of the season so far in Division One of the Worcester Table Tennis League with a 7-3 home win over Wyre. Joe Higgs was in fine form for Rainbow, winning all three of his singles matches. Higgs chalked up the more side's
A WORCESTER cinema is hoping residents will come out in force to support a charity preview screening of Mr Bean's Holiday. The Vue cinema, in Friar Street, is holding the fundraiser on Sunday, March 18, following a successful preview screening of the
ORGANISATIONS working with children and young people can get cash to help them fund new projects. Time is running out for small and emerging voluntary and community groups to get money from the Local Net-work Fund. They can still get funding of up to
A WORCESTER newsagent has successfully opposed a compensation claim for unfair dismissal by a former employee following a dispute over the letting of a flat. Linda Bell of Upper Tything, Worcester, made her unfair dismissal claim at Birmingham Employment
A COUPLE who fell head over heels in love with each other are celebrating 50 years of marriage today. Raymond Dix accidentally tripped Frances up with his size 12 feet when she was leaving the cinema in Foregate Street, Worcester. Mrs Dix, a 16-year-old
A DROITWICH man who said he needed his car to help his elderly grandmother do her shopping has been banned from driving for six months. Scott Warner, aged 22, of Wey Close, Droitwich, app-eared before Worcester Mag-istrates Court charged with driving
VAIDAS Grazulis, of White-wood Way, Whittington, Worcester, has been fined £60 and given three points on his licence after admitting that he broke the speed limit in, Worcester. Sina Akhtar, prosecuting, told Worcester magistrates: "He was driving his
IN Worcestershire 85 out of every 1,000 people aged 65 and over receive help from their local council to continue living at home, according to a new analysis of official figures launched by the Chartered Society of Physio-therapy (CSP). This puts the
A TOTAL of 30 cars have been damaged by vandals in Evesham. Many of them - parked in or near Lichfield Avenue in the town - had broken wing mirrors. The damage is thought to have happened at about 12.20am on Saturday, March 3 A man and a youth were
Healthy eating by pupils from Malvern St James raised £353 for St Richard's Hospice. Thirty pupils from years 3 to 6 took part in the hospice's healthy eating challenge. They were sponsored to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day for a week
AN open day at an Evesham museum will be held to mark its 50th anniversary. The Evesham Almonry Museum is housed in the only remaining building of the former Evesham Abbey and today is also the venue for the tourist information centre. However, it first
A BRITISH Red Cross (BRC) volunteer is getting ready to walk more than 1,100 miles to raise awareness of the organisation's life-saving work. Andrew Spreadbury, aged 41, of Stourport, will walk 15 miles a day, from Land's End to John O'Groats, to raise
Healthy eating by pupils from Malvern St James raised £353 for St Richard's Hospice. Thirty pupils from years 3 to 6 took part in the hospice's healthy eating challenge. They were sponsored to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day for a week
OFSTED inspectors rated Worcestershire County Coun-cil's adult learning service as good during a recent visit. Inspectors gave the quality of provision and achievement for the service the second highest rating. They praised the county council for adopting
A WORCESTER teenager is hoping to raise cash for a county charity. Matt Peplow, left, of Winchester Avenue, St John's, has recorded a four-track CD which he will sell in aid of the County Air Ambulance. The album features the 16-year-old - who is a
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Wychavon District Council for permission to built stabling and a tack room at Stoulton Fields, Wadbor-ough Road, Stoulton, near Worcester. Officers are now considering the detailed scheme prior to taking it
A DROITWICH home could be divided into two flats if planning permission is granted. The applicants want to build a two-storey side and single-storey rear extension with recladding and brickwork at 43 Nunnery Avenue. The plan is with Wychavon District
STAPLES, the office supplies retailer that has a branch in Worcester, has led a fund-raising drive to create the UK's longest paper chain to raise funds for children's charity ChildLine. The Worcester store on Shrub Hill Retail Park helped to raise more
PARENTS of newborns are being encouraged to use real nappies as part of a new scheme by Worcestershire County Council and Here-fordshire Council. The Real Nappy Incentive Scheme gives parents the chance to either receive £30 cash back when they buy £50
David Jones is the first recruit in three years to join the ranks of Ledbury's retained firefighters. Although Mr Jones works full-time for Ledbury Plumbing and Bathrooms Ltd, his public-spirited employers have agreed to allow him to respond to emergencies
ANOTHER pair of lucky Worcester News readers will join the ranks of finalists for our Win a Car competition. Royston Smith and Charles Garfield, both from Worcester, were our week five winners and will go forward to join the 14 other finalists in a gala
ADULTS who want to brush up on their communication skills have the opportunity to take a free course. The Workers' Educational Association will be running a study course designed to help with reading, writing, speaking and listening. The group, which
WESTONS Cider at Much Marcle, near Ledbury, is staging an Alpaca Day on Saturday, March 17. Organised by the British Alpaca Society's western region, the event is being held to raise awareness of the unusual animals, which will be on show from 10am -
A WORCESTERSHIRE fire station could lose one of its two fire engines, unless more retained firefighters can be found. Ledbury station manager Bryan Morgan, who is in charge of the stations at Ledbury, Ross, Fownhope and Whitchurch, said that daytime
BRAVE children are being recruited to help rid Worcester of its gruesome ghosts. The Ghost Walk of Worcester has launched a new children's walk that starts this month. Adventurous youngsters aged between six and 12 will accompany a ghost-busting hero
THE county council's youth service is set to feature in a national conference in London later this month. The department's youth support service development manager Bridget Cooper, and participation and engagement manager Joe Green, are among special
FIRST-time travellers abroad seeking passports will have to make a journey to get them. The Home Office says they will need to take a special screening test at one of a number of centres in various parts of the country. From next month, Worcester people
A SOUTH African man was caught talking on a mobile phone while driving his friend's car when not covered by insurance. Marne Alston, from Johannesburg, was seen at 12.15pm on Tuesday driving a Ford Focus on Barbourne Road while using the phone. Alston
A LIBRARIAN is swapping her love of books for her running shoes as she gears up for the London Marathon later this year. Alyson Noake, who lives with her family in Lower Wick, Worcester, has been training since Christmas. Mrs Noake will be raising money
England football kit maker Umbro is aiming for more growth in the fast-growing Chinese market this year after it said announced that tough UK trading conditions would continue. The firm said sales in China increased 48 per cent to £30.4 million last
England football kit maker Umbro is aiming for more growth in the fast-growing Chinese market this year after it said announced that tough UK trading conditions would continue. The firm said sales in China increased 48 per cent to £30.4 million last
More than 65,000 staff at department store chain John Lewis will share a record bonus pot of £155 million after annual profits rose 27 per cent. The pay-out from the partnership, which is co-owned by its employees, is 29 per cent higher than last year
WHIPPING up a great Mother's Day celebration isn't difficult - just throw in lots of thoughtful treats, stir in some pampering and then rustle up a feast. While breakfast in bed on Sunday, March 18, will always go down a treat, mum will really feel
LAUNCHED less than three months ago, Apache's new van hire venture is going from strength to strength. Set up just before Christmas with only a few vehicles, the Hartlebury company has had to bring forward its ambitious expansion plans to meet demand
A GIANT leap forward in space-age home entertainment will hit Worcester when the city hosts one of the most hotly-anticipated product launches of 2007. World-leading Danish brand Bang and Olufsen's new home cinema centre and loud speaker will be unveiled
THE first-ever unihock tournament in Worcestershire has been hailed a huge success. Organised by Special Olympics Worcestershire, the event gave athletes with learning disabilities the opportunity to play friendly but competitive games. Unihock is
ANCIENT trees across Worcestershire will be put on the map thanks to a £50,000 lottery grant. The money, from the Heritage Lottery Fund, will pay to recruit and train volunteers who will identify and record the county's most historic trees. The scheme
AN ANGRY Worcestershire mother has criticised a bus company after claiming her daughter was ordered off by a driver and left stranded because of a mix-up over fares. Kathy Fairbairns, of Manor Road, Stourport, described Saturday morning's incident as
BUILDING regulations on properties in Wychavon could be changed to help protect the environment by eliminating carbon emissions. A report by the district council's policy manager, Sarah George, approved at the latest development control committee meeting
A HOMELESS man shouted abuse at people outside a building society in Worcester city centre, the city's magistrates court was told. Terry Taylor, aged 43, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to using foul and abusive language in a public place, breaching
A DRUG addict who stole to feed his habit was sentenced to a total of six weeks in prison. Samuel Scarrett, aged 26, of Cedar Avenue, Brickfields, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court charged with theft, resisting a police officer, and breaching a
TWO budding pop stars will sing their hearts out to compete for the coveted title of Worcestershire Pop Icon 2007. Hanley Castle School pupil Izzy Cordey and Dyson Perrins sixth-former Laura Leeson have made the finals of the county-wide competition
THE Regal cinema in Evesham could become a danger to the public if it is not repaired soon, according to a councillor. Wychavon councillors have been trying to persuade owner John Red-path to spruce up the Grade 11 listed building. Last April, Mr Redpath
THE faint aroma of fresh coffee can be detected in the foyer of Worcester City Library, Art Gallery and Museum. It is about the only clue that there's something cooking in the building. In fact, there's not a great deal cooking on the premises, for the
A TEACHER who had to fight for his life following a horrific car crash is back at his Worcester home. Robert Young, aged 29, suffered a broken pelvis and ribs, and a punctured lung in the crash last October - and was in a coma for almost a week. Mr
SIR - England isn't unpleasant, John Phillpott (Seven Days, February 10). How can it be? It gave us Charles Dickens and P G Wodehouse. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
SIR - Now Mr Blair has achieved his ambition of being at the centre of Europe - by our title of the crime capital of the EU- the recent laws on 24-hour drinking, re-classifying drugs and now more gambling casinos begin to make sense, don't they? At least
SIR - The University of Bath is trying to trace the graduates it has lost touch with over the years. If that includes any of your readers, they can visit our new alumni website - http://alumni.bath.ac.uk - to receive directions on how to update their
SIR - Some good news. British Gas has announced it is going to reduce the price of gas, but it's only a fraction of the amount the firm put it up by. Will the other suppliers now follow British Gas? They should be looking after the customers. I think
If your venue has any upcoming gigs, please call Lauren Murray on 01905 742251 or e-mail lm@worcesternews. co.uk TONIGHT AKA - Drummonds, New Street, Worcester Fin's Memorial Night - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester The Temperance Seven -
SIR - I see hidden in a long list of ministerial statements that John Prescott's department of nobody has been given another 30 per cent rise on the money that it was awarded in November. His department of nobody now receives £2.5 million a year. On
THERE are not many Oliver Mealings in this world. Here is a 15-year-old who regularly dumbfounds crowds with his impressive card tricks and natural confidence. He has already established himself as Malvern's resident restaurant magician and now he
HE may not be the real Cliff Richard but he will certainly make you look twice. Kytsun Wolfe looks like him, sings like him, talks like him, and apparently walks like him and he is bringing his nostalgic tribute show to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall next
REHEARSALS for The Full Monty are in full swing for Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society. WODS are preparing for the musical adaptation of the popular film, which will be staged at Worcester's Swan Theatre in April. However if you can't wait that
American jazz singer Curtis Stigers does not cover old songs - he breathes new life into them. Most recently seen on the BBC's reality singing contest Just The Two Of Us, he first found fame in 1991 when his debut self-titled album sold 1.5 million.
UNTIL MARCH 14 Alphabet A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition by Peter Blake comes to Droitwich Library, Droitwich Spa. Admission free. UNTIL MARCH 17 Benjamin Brecknell Turner An exhibition of many of Turner's finest photographs taken in Worcestershire
WILLIAMS Iris Would like to thank everyone who attended her surprise80th Birthday Party and for all the lovely cards and gifts she received. Also a special thanks to Dave and Judy for the use of the New Inn. Published in paper 09/03/2007
BAND Paul You were cuddly as a baby and stole everybody's heart and you are still cuddly now. Love Mum, Dad, Donna, Lynseyand Kids.xxxx Published in paper 09/03/2007
MINTON Gary Happy 40th Birthday dad.Love from Aaron, Ben and Sophie. xxx ------------ Have a good day.All my love, Sarah. xxx ------------ Happy 40th Birthday Bro.Love Sharon, Rachel and Dean. xxx Published in paper 09/03/2007
RAMSEY Garry Passed away suddenly on March 5th, 2007, aged59 years. Much loved husband of June, dad to Debra and Darren, grandpa to Jordan, Dale, Laurenand Gaby. Will be greatly missed by Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on
LEWIS Wayne formerly Spiers. Wayneie Much loved nephew to Pauline and Mark. Always in our minds and hearts. Dear cousin to Marc, Craig and Paul. Sadly missed by all. Jay. Published in paper 09/03/2007
WOOD Nancy Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital on March 6th, 2007, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mother of Nancy, Louis, Andrew and Jim. Will be sadly missed by her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester
BARNES Margretta Gretta Carried home to receive her crown, by Jesus her saviour, on February 28th, 2007, from Worcestershire Royal Hospital. A saint who truly laid down her life for others. A greatly loved and missed wife of Joe, mother of seven and grandmother
TANDY Beatrice Joyce On March 6th, 2007, after an illness, bravely borne, aged 80 years, of Malvern. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Maxted, much dearly loved mother of Caroline, Marilyn, Katherine and Barbara, loving grandmother, great grandmother and
SIMPSON John Memories are revived, lived in my mind, heart and soul. A better husband, father and grandad, there could never be. You were so right, my love to you always.You are always in my heart. Until we meet again. Miss you my rock so much. Love from
HOLMES Alison In loving memory of Alison Jane Holmes, diedMarch 9th, 2006. You are always in our thoughts. All our love. Andrew, Ben and Steph.Mum and Dad,Family and Friends.xxxx Published in paper 09/03/2007
MOUNTFORD Clara Passed away March 9th, 2003. Remembering you always. Alf.xx Published in paper 09/03/2007
Whether you choose to wear a gorgeous gown or a stunning suit on your big day, get the style right and you can't fail to look lovely. It is the bride who is the centre of attention at all weddings so it is important that she gets the choice of gown right
The bride's hair can make or mar her entire outfit and as she will be the centre of attention, it is essential it looks its best for this reason alone. However, as the bridal outfit usually involves a complex headdress with or without a veil, which she
They say "all brides are beautiful" - and of course they are. However if she doesn't happen to be an impossibly tall bean pole with perfect bone structure, she will probably feel less than beautiful, which would be a pity for her very special day. Beauty
Cakes at weddings date back to pre-Roman times. Today the cake is usually the centrepiece of the reception and its cutting and consumption a matter of real ceremony. Deciding on the sort of wedding cake you want at your wedding is very important, as is
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The subject of wedding stationery can be contentious. One school of thought maintains that it is an unnecessary expense and ordinary writing paper and the telephone are all that are required to make announcements and invite guests. Another is equally
One of the more important wedding arrangements is the transport. The bride's father traditionally pays for the vehicles to take his wife, the bridesmaids, himself and his daughter to the venue, and also provides the transport that takes himself, his wife
SIR - Councillors opposing the plans to build thousands of new homes in Worcestershire are absolutely right to question whether the infrastructure would be put in place to serve this burgeoning population. That is not the only legitimate question that
CAGGIANIELLO Oto Passed away on March 6th, 2007. Much loved husband of Immacolata, devoted father of Pasquale and Claudio. He will be greatly missed by his Father, Brothers, Sister and Friends but never fogotten. Requiem Mass at St George's Roman Catholic
LEWIS Wayne formerly Spiers Died on March 2nd, 2007 aged 18 years. Dear son of Sharon and her partner Paul. Much loved brother of Gemma and Nicole. Will be very deeply missed by his loving Family and many Friends. Funeral service at St Barnabas Church
LEWIS Wayne Many tears have fallen. Always in our hearts. Good night. Roger, Caroline, uncle Roger and auntie Caroline, Andrew, Vicky, Joe and Zoe. Published in paper 09/03/2007
SMITH Chloe-May Happy birthday Teenager.All our love Mum, Dad, Jenna, Jess, Lilly-Mae and Harvey. xxxxxxx Published in paper 09/03/2007
Ordering the flowers is one of the most pleasant aspects of organising a wedding. There is the heady scent of the florist's shop, and the colour of the blooms seem to conjure up the essential spirit of the event. There are three choices open to the bride
It takes two to make a wedding, of course - so whether it's top hat and tails or a crisp modern suit, the man of the moment must make sure he looks worthy to wed his beautiful bride. He may often fade into the background next to his bride, but it is up
Weddings and rings seem to be inseparable. Nearly every culture uses a ring of some sort to signify marriage and the traditional of wearing it on the third finger of the left hand dates right back to the Romans. The engagement ring is the first ring a
* The fundamentals Marriages may be made in heaven but organising a wedding requires a far more down-to-earth approach. Everyone naturally wants their special day to be memorable for the things that went right - not for shoes that pinched, the caterers
Picture perfect Memories fade with time, but capturing your wedding in photographs or on video will allow you to relive the happiest day of your life whenever you choose and bring it all flooding back. A wedding without a photographic record is almost
MARCH 9 The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry Annual and open meeting at the Baptist church hall, Sansome Walk, Worcester, starting at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Rock n' Roll Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services
MARCH 10 Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra Afternoon concert in Pershore Abbey beginning at 2.30pm. Tickets from tourist offices in Pershore, Malvern and Worcester and on the door. Piano Recital By Yonty Soloman at Huntingdon Hall. One of the greatest
UNTIL MARCH 10 Charley's Aunt Starring Stephen Tompkinson in this hilarious comedy classic. Malvern Theatres. MARCH 10 Shoo Shoo Baby Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Tickets available from box office. MARCH 15-17 Conquest Double Bill A Year and
PHOTOGRAPHERS are expecting a last-minute flurry of parents who want to have their child's picture taken for the Worcester News Baby of the Year competition. Today and tomorrow are the final days when mums, dads, grannies and grandpas can enter youngsters
THE parents of students at Elgar Technology College have defended the school after it was revealed that an emergency governors' meeting had been called to discuss an impending Ofsted report. On Tuesday, we reported that governors had seen a draft report
WORCESTERSHIRE has enough sixth form places for the next five to 10 years and will not get any more. That is the verdict from the county council, which has decided to endorse a recommendation from the Learning and Skills Council. Education bosses at
FIRE crews had to tackle a blaze on the Malvern Hills after controlled burning got out of hand. Four appliances and two off-road vehicles attended the fire, which spread across one hectare (2.5 acres) of the Worcestershire Beacon shortly after 11am yesterday
YOUNGSTERS from sch-ools across Worcester-shire will be swotting up on the law in order to prepare for a court case with a difference. The annual magistrates' court mock trial competition will see pupils from 10 schools performing as lawyers, witnesses
THE parents of students at Elgar Technology College have defended the school after it was revealed that an emergency governors' meeting had been called to discuss an impending Ofsted report. On Tuesday, we reported that governors had seen a draft report
RESIDENTS and businesses in Worcestershire and Herefordshire can get access to information on what to do in the event of a crisis after a new website was launched yesterday. Set up by the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum (LRF) - a group made up of
FIRE has damaged a building at the historic Canon Frome Court, near Ledbury. Firefighters were called to the Georgian manor, the former home of the Hopton family, just after 9pm on Wednesday. Crews from Ledbury, Hereford and Bromyard used water from
TERRY JENKINS survived a thrilling comeback from Colin Lloyd to continue his play-off challenge in the Holsten Premier League Darts with an 8-6 win in Aberdeen. Jenkins made a superb start to lead 5-1 against the former World Matchplay champion, before
MORE than 1,000 job hunters descended on the Guildhall for the ninth Worcester News Jobs & Careers Fair. The event was packed with people keen to find out about the latest job opportunities available across the county. And with 16 exhibitors offering
MEN in waist-high waders will be out in force this weekend in a bid to rescue Worcestershire County Cricket Club's New Road pitch from the elements. The playing surface is under water for the fourth time this winter after the River Severn once again
On Tuesday the Worcester News ran a feature on the Scouts centenary celebrations. We would like to point out the Scout Promise heading we published should have read the Scout Law.
A CONCERT at Pershore Abbey tomorrow will celebrate the birth of Sir Edward Elgar. The Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a special concert to mark the 150th anniversary of the world-famous composer. The programme includes Le Carnaval Romain
THERE'S a sparkling little philosophical gem that maintains a butterfly flapping its wings on one side of the world will cause an earthquake on the other side of the globe, such is the precarious balance of existence. So runs the logic of the celebrated
A MAN has appeared in court charged with threatening to kill his wife with a samurai sword. Kevan Ledbury is alleged to have injured his estranged wife with a sword at their home in Leys Road, Harvington, near Evesham, on Tuesday, March 6. Ledbury,
WORCESTER'S answer to X Factor - the Text Factor - will win one talented singer £5,000, if they can brave a tongue- lashing from the judges. The 12-week competition at Sin Bar, New Street, Worcester, is nearing the final stages. The grand finale is being
TICKETS to see rock stars Status Quo perform in Worcester are selling fast. Since going on sale, 3,000 tickets have been sold by fans eager to see the band play at Sixways on Sat-urday, July 28. Thousands of music lovers will gather at the home of Worcester
You know when you get a certain satisfaction out of something you wanted to do for a while, and get to do it? Well, this week I did something I wanted to do for some time. I walked the length of the Malvern Hills from Tank Quarry to Chase End Hill. It
STUDENTS and staff at the Chase Technology College in Malvern are mourning the sudden death of an "outstanding" student. Fifteen-year-old Tammatari Tammy' Holmes died on Tuesday, February 27, of an unidentified virus, which cau-sed liver failure, then
Resurfacing work on two major Worcester routes is likely to bring more traffic chaos to the city. This Sunday and on Sunday, March 18, work will be carried out on Hylton Road, between Holywell Hill and Chequers Lane. Through-traffic is likely to be
A NINE-year-old girl has suffered a broken leg and arm and has severe bruising after being knocked down by a car. Isabel Fieldhouse, of Lower Grove Hill Farm, Suckley, near Worcester, was injuredwhen she was hit by a pick-up truck outside the village's
THREE youths are being hunted by police in Pershore after a schoolgirl was punched in the stomach during an attempted robbery. The incident happened in the grounds of Pershore Abbey at about 8.15am on Monday, March 5. The girl was approached by the
PET owners are being warned to keep their dogs under control after a spate of attacks on sheep. Pershore Police say dogs can be legally shot if found sheep-worrying. The warning comes after six incidents at two farms in the area where a total of 13
TRAFFIC chaos is coming to Worcester with a key bridge set to close for up to three months. Teme Bridge which is used by 20,000 cars daily, will close for surface improvements in the summer. A plan is being drawn up to re-route cars around it during
ASSISTANT boss Andy Morrison says he has been 'overwhelmed' by the response to his damning attack on a section of Worcester City fans. Morrison claims he has had nothing but a positive reaction to comments against a handful of supporters he says post
THE county air ambulance funds have been boosted by £20,000, thanks to fund-raising by Land Rover. The money was raised through the company's Motorvate incentive scheme, which is designed to improve attendance. The savings made by reducing absenteeism
ALL-POSTAL voting will not be used in Worcester during the May local elections because of concerns over the possibility of electoral fraud. City voters will be asked to pop along to their local polling station and tick a box in the traditional way.
DRAMA students at the University of Worcester narrowly lost out on the chance to go to a national drama festival. The actors and actresses were hoping their performance of Martin McDonaugh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane would win them chance to perform
THE licensing department for firearms in West Mercia area is to be closed until mid-March for staff training. The firearms and explosives licensing department will be reopening on Monday, March 19. Firearms licensing manager Chris Himsworth said: "We
TWO drug-related arrests are proof that West Merica police are not resting on their laurels. On Tuesday, March 6, two men were arrested in separate incidents. The first, at Worcester police station, was charged with possessing heroin and bailed to appear
SALES of the infamous gollies are better than ever at a Bromyard shop that has found its feet after a police raid this time last year. Donald Reynolds, owner of Pettifer's store in the High Street, said there is still a buzz in town about the national
THERE is a saying that people often look like their dogs. Champion exhibitor Christine Hart Diggines definitely does not - but as she is utterly dog mad she would not be insulted by the comparison. She certainly shares with them the same sense of fun
