ANDY Awford has ruled himself out of the running to become assistant manager at Worcester City. The position is vacant at St George's Lane following the resignation of Andy Morrison this week. Awford, who began his career with City, is currently between
AUSSIE duo Phil Jaques and Doug Bollinger have jetted into Worcestershire and are raring to get stuck into the new season. Jaques, who averaged in excess of 88 during his maiden season at New Road last term, pursuaded his New South Wales team-mate Bollinger
Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section (WODYS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style with a party at which past members will take a trip down memory lane, singing numbers from musicals in which they have played. Songs from hit shows
At a recent NODA (National Operatic & Dramatic Association) awards presentation ceremony SJP picked up the Regional Award for Best Drama 2006 for their production of Living Together. This is such an accolade and a tribute to the members of SJP who worked
WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of getting off to a flying start to the season have been dealt a blow with the news Matt Mason will not be fit for the early stages of the campaign. The Aussie-born seamer has struggled with a shoulder injury over the winter, but
OUR season is probably going to hinge on what happens this weekend and I don't foresee any of the players freezing on the big occasion. Quite simply, we have been under pressure since the very start of the season and if we were going to freeze, it would
WORCESTER Wanderers play their last league game on the old first team pitch on Saturday, facing Spartans in Midlands Four West (South) (3pm). After 32 years of action, the pitch and second team venue will become a park-and-ride site over the summer in
WORCESTER Wolves Under 18s have made it to the play-offs in their first National League season. The young guns won the Under 18s West Midlands Conference championship with 11 wins and just one loss to qualify for the national play-offs. Wolves face
LITTLE Witley's Steve Watton made a brilliant start in his campaign for honours in the Thoroughbred Sportscar Championship at Snetterton. Watton held off Andy Green to win the first meeting and record the fastest lap. The contest is for sportscars of
PUPILS from Worcester's Pitmaston Primary School will play tag rugby in front of tens of thousands of fans at the EDF Energy Cup final at Twickenham on Sunday. The school will represent Worcester Warriors who are working with nine and 10-year-old boys
SIXTY and Worcestershire Motor Club member Matt Pearce helped Mic O'Brien to third place in the BTRDA National Gold Star Championship. Co-driver Pearce took on the North Humberside Rally in O'Brien's Ford Focus WRC 02 across long, high speed straights
NIALL Campbell took the honours at Arden Sailing Club's traditional Egg' challenge at Easter. After calling for his right of way under the rules in the first race, Campbell held off Stuart Stephen and Jeremy Griffiths. In the second contest, Campbell
DROITWICH driver Richard Hay is back on the grid on Friday. The 42-year-old television company director will be in action in opening rounds of the Evo Caterham Eurocup. He takes his Caterham CSR 260 sports car to the German Grand Prix circuit of Hockenheim
THE new season is well under way at Perdiswell Golf Club. The March Weekend Medal was won by new captain Adrian Crowley (82 gross-15 handicap=67 nett), closely followed by Steve Griffiths (89-21=68) and Steve Kupter (77-8=69). Other results, Summer
WORCESTER cyclists have been in action in early-season events with good results in time trials. In Malvern club VC Sevale's open 10-mile event at Severn Stoke, riders from Team Echelon took the team prize. Worcester's Paul Dring led them with 22 minutes
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Powick v VBL Sports (R Fisher); Upton Town v Martley Spurs (N Jeynes). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Areley Kings v Gemini; Blackheath Town v Tolladine Sports; Brintons v Albron; Gigmill v KS Athletic
PASSENGERS were showered with glass when a bottle was thrown through a bus window. Yesterday police appealed for information following the incident, which happened in Belmont Road, Hereford, on Saturday, April 7. The bus was close to the Tesco store
WILLYANWOODY, ridden by Rachel Green, was the stand-out winner at the Croome & West Warwickshire Hunt point-to-point meeting in front of a large crowd at Upton-upon-Severn. Although not jumping with normal fluency, the odds-on Mixed Open favourite
THE number of motorists in Worcestershire caught using mobile phones while driving has dropped following the introduction of tough new penalties. Between Tuesday, February 27 and Tuesday, March, 27, 93 people were fined £60 and received three penalty
A RUN-down three-storey building in Worcester is to be revamped and turned into nine new flats. The work will take place in Lowesmoor at numbers 40-48, which will be converted into a two-storey development. The shops at level one will be given a revamp
BATCHELOR Roger and Claire Nee Powell Congratulations on the Birth of your beautiful daughter, Bethany Frances on Saturday April 7th, 2007 at 11.15pm, weighing 7lbs11.5oz, at Sandwell General Hospital. Best wishes and love from proud grandparents Margaret
ELLIOTT Mark and Mandy Are proud to announce the safe arrival ofLuke Anthony,born on April 9th, 2007 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. First grandchild for Vivian and Vicky Mackay, of South Africa, and first grandson for John and the late Ann Elliott,
FARNSWORTH Luke Happy Birthday Luke.With all our love,Mum, Dad and Zach.x ---------- To my grandson, congratulations on your 21st Birthday.Love always,Nan.x ---------- To a smashing godson, happy 21st.Love aunt Jo, uncle Philip and Si.x ---------- Happy
BAKER Thelmanee Townsend Passed away suddenly on March 31st, 2007, aged 79 years. Re-united with Don. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18th
TIMMINS Maude Beautiful memories treasured forever,Of happy days we spent together.Not a day do I forget you, In my heart you are always near, As I loved you, So I miss you, As it dawns another year. You are somewhere in the light, Where love and life
VERNALLS Terry Cherished memories of a very precious husband, father, grandad, brother and uncle, who fell asleep nine years ago. Loved and missed always. All our love Linda, Martin, Maxine, Frances, Bernadette, Sean, Jessica, Christopher, Jade, Michael
GOLDSMITH Michael Harold On April 2nd 2007, aged 69 years. Graveside service at Astwood Cemetery on Tuesday, April 17th at 9.30a.m. Enquires to A V Band 41 St Nicholas Street , Worcester 01905 22892 Published in paper 11/04/2007
OLIVER James Robert Jim Of Droitwich, suddenly on April 6th 2007, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Val, dear father of Robert, Sonia, Wayne, Karen and Richard and a much loved father in law, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
BRADY Kathleen Of Droitwich, peacefully on April 8th, 2007, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Christine and mother in law of Ian. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, April 13th at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
SIMPSON Elizabeth Ann Formerly of Worcester. Passed away Tuesday, 27th March, 2007 in Spain where she lived happily for a number of years. She died suddenly and peacefully after a short illness. Beloved wife of Roy, mother of David and Robert, mother
TURNER Claire Marie Of Worcester. Passed away peacefully onApril 2nd, 2007, aged 42 years, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Sadly missed by all her Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, April 16th, at 11.30 a.m. Flowers may be sent
TURNER Claire Marie Of Worcester. Passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2007, aged 42 years, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Sadly missed by all her Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, April 16th, at 11.30 a.m. Flowers may be
PAGE Louise and Richard Are proud to announce the Birth of Alisha Dawn born on March 31st, 2007. A little sister to Chloe. --------- Lots of love from your Nanny's and Grandads. Published in paper 11/04/2007
MCDORNELL Margaret Passed away April 11th, 2006.Sleep in peace.Always in my thoughts, your lovinghusband Terry. Published in paper 11/04/2007
TIMMINS Maud A loved one never dies until forgotten. Forever in my thoughts mum. God bless. Maisie. xx Published in paper 11/04/2007
WILLIAMS Joyce Celia In loving memory of my dear wife, passed awayApril 11th, 1998. You are never more than a thought away. I miss you still,Bill Published in paper 11/04/2007
THE leader of Worecster City Council has come out fighting over the recent taxi drivers dispute by saying checks on cabs are vital to "drive up standards". He has also urged taxi drivers not to go on strike again in Worcester by saying it benefits nobody
SIR - The travellers who set up camp on Shrub Hill Retail Park, Worcester, should have had their caravans clamped. Clampers are eager to get people going to the doctor's or church - so why can't they clamp travellers? JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
SIR - I'd like to say heartfelt thanks to the Worcester News for the article and photos concerning the many beer cans cascading down the canal bank in Barbourne, Worcester (March 23). I find it no coincidence that on the day the paper was published,
SIR - When getting our council tax reminder, it always states why there is an increase in the bill. I find this hilarious because it states "police funding", but where are the police to safeguard the public? Every time you look at a paper some awful
THE butterfly population should soon be booming, thanks to some hard graft from conservation volunteers. The Action Earth team used saws, loppers and sickles to clear an overgrown area of land at Monkwood Nature Reserve, near Sinton Green. The clearance
SIR - I have supported the meningitis cause since my son Andrew suffered from meningitis in 1990. Thankfully, Andrew made a complete recovery, although at the time it was the most terrifying period of my life. Last year I accepted the honour of becoming
THE DNA of more than 23,000 Worcestershire people is being stored on a police database. West Mercia Constabulary is keeping the samples in the hope of solving crimes through the latest forensic techniques. The surprising figure was obtained by the Worcester
A CLOWN had a host of tricks up his sleeve as he delighted audiences at a Worcester shopping centre during an extravaganza of activities. Nicholi the clown entertained audiences at Bell Square in the CrownGate centre yesterday. He performed magic tricks
People up and down the country have been flocking to parks and beaches over the last few days as Britain basks in the unseasonably warm weather. But unfortunately it won't be picnics in the park and weekends in the country for everybody this spring
KIDDERMINSTER travel manager Kerry Green has been appointed Midcounties Co-op Travel's first weddings and honeymoon specialist. The role has been created in response to an increasing number of people who want to get married abroad. Kerry, who has worked
MORE companies are willing to move to find their perfect premises but too many rely solely on the internet, according to commercial property experts. Worcestershire's Property Service, which offers a free, confidential search to businesses seeking premises
The charge of hypocrisy often gets levelled at the church, and those who wear their convictions publicly must expect that. So it didn’t surprise me when people were astonished that bishops were among those in the House of Lords who joined with others
SIR - So it's time for Elgar College of Technology to go through the exact same situation as Elbury Mount Primary School did, is it? I can see many many similarities between the two schools and the way the local education authority (LEA) has denied
The news that Malvern's famous water has been reclassified as spring' rather than mineral' should not unduly trouble the millions of people around the world who drink it every day. It is unlikely that the Queen, who reportedly prefers Malvern bottled
THE new headteacher of Worcester's Elgar Technology College has vowed to help it once again become a "performing" school. It is hoped interim headteacher David Williams will help bring the school out of special measures after it was failed by Ofsted
MALVERN Water is no longer classed as natural mineral water after it was downgraded because of impurities. Malvern Water, which is popular with the royal family, has lost the premium status it has enjoyed since it was first classed as a natural mineral
AFTER a bank holiday break filled with blue skies and fun in the sun, the warm weather is set to continue with temperatures soaring as we head into the weekend. Despite fears the fine weather will be followed by a typically British cold spell, Worcester
A SEVEN-year-old boy died after being repeatedly failed by Worcestershire's health system, it has been alleged. Five times in three days his parents tried to get help from medical professionals, without success. Eventually the boy's symptons became
JUSTIN Thompson could have played his last game for Wor-cester City. The Canadian defender has signed a deal to play full-time football for the Portland Tim-bers in the United Soccer Lea-gue, North America's second tier, over the summer. But the Oregon
