WORCESTER lock Craig Gillies has escaped a lengthy ban despite admitting two charges of stamping on Bristol's Joe El Abd and can play in the final match at home to Saracens. The 6ft 8ins player was given a two-week suspension by a Rugby Football Union
AMBULANCE services in the two counties have been put under pressure following a spate of road traffic collisions that all happened within an hour. Crews were first called to the B4197 at Great Witley at 3.50pm today (Thursday) following a collision involving
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain is expected to announce at least one new signing next week but is remaining tight-lipped over the identity of any players until after Sunday's crunch game at London Irish. To add to the intrigue, Leicester have announced
WORCESTER Warriors' Greg King has been handed his first England start of the IRB Under 19 Championship against New Zealand at Ravenhill in Belfast tomorrow night (5.30pm). The centre, from Chipping Norton, replaces Exeter's Tom Bedford at outside-centre
THERE is a theory doing the rounds at the moment which suggests Worcester will prevail over Northampton in the battle to avoid relegation from the Premiership because their players have more experience of scrapping for their lives. It is something of
ON-LOAN defender Glenn Wilson sits out Kidderminster Harriers' trip to his parent club Rushden and Diamonds in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday as part of the conditions of his temporary move. Wilson, who had fallen out-of-favour after a managerial
GRAHAM Turner has called on his goal-shy Hereford United side to keep believing. The Bulls have failed to score in 574 minutes of football, a barren spell that stretches back six games. On-loan striker Steve Guinan was the last Hereford player to hit
STOURPORT Swifts have been handed a lifeline in their bid to avoid relegation from the Southern League Division One Midlands. The Walshes Meadow club are currently propping up the table with 31 points from 38 games. But, following the merger between
TRAVELLERS should be slapped with fines for staying on car parks without paying, according to Worcester MP Mike Foster. He has called for a hardline approach to dealing with travellers stopping off in Worcester. As the Worcester News previously reported
GOALKEEPER Karl Lewis is set to play the rest of the season for Evesham United. Lewis has proved an able deputy for number one choice Nathan Vaughan in recent weeks and is in line for a recall in Saturday's Southern League Division One Midlands match
AN ELDERLY woman was pushed to the ground and mugged by a robber who stole her handbag. The woman was left badly shaken after the mugger attacked her from behind and seized her bag containing £40 in cash. The incident happened on a pathway leading from
GOALKEEPER Craig Humphries has been released by Malvern Town after failing to show up for two games. Humphries did not arrive at the Langland Stadium until after Saturday's match against Willenhall Town had finished and was absent for Monday's trip to
ROD Brown has been hit with an injury crisis ahead of Bromsgrove Rovers' end-of-season run-in. Captain Mark Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken arm in Monday's 1-0 victory over Stourbridge. Striker Neil Davis
MANAGER Andy Preece is adamant he will not take any risks on players' fitness in the final three games of the season. Worcester City's squad is already down to the bare bones and there are question marks over several players ahead of Saturday's match
WESTFIELDS are looking to put a disappointing Easter period behind them and get back to winning ways at Tipton Town in the Midland Alliance on Saturday (3pm). The allpay.park club lost twice over the holiday weekend, going down 2-1 at home to Alvechurch
THE Home Secretary has backed calls for a notorious killer who murdered three children in Worcester to be banned from returning to the city. In a letter to the city's MP Mike Foster, it has been revealed that John Reid took special measures to ensure
THIEVES have taken three satellite navigation systems in a series of raids on cars in Worcestershire. The satellite navigation systems, a lap-top computer and CDs were stolen in three separate car break-ins in Evesham. A £350 Sat Nav 700 and a £1,500
WARNDON Parish Council in Worcester is waving goodbye to two of its long-serving members. Councillors Andrew Philpott and Yvonne Griffiths will not be standing for re-election in this year's polls. Mr Philpott, aged 43, was first elected onto the parish
COUNTY blood donors who have helped to save the lives of more than 2,500 people have been thanked for their support by the National Blood Service (NBS). Between them they have rolled up their sleeves to give a pint of blood 958 times. As each blood
HE prefers four wheels as a method of transport but Dave Allen, Worcester's Brooklyn Toyota general manager, will be leaving the cars behind when he enters the Flora London Marathon on April 22 to raise money for Leukaemia CARE. Dave will be running
LAWRENCE Phyllis Happy 90th Birthday. Lots of love Yvonne, Terry, Gary, Julie, Samuel, Martin, Anita and Daniel. xxx Published in paper 12/04/2007
MULLEN Fred The Family of the late Fred would like to thank all who attended his funeral, for the many messages of condolance and for donations to the two chosen charities. Also many thanks to Reverend Dominic Melville, and to A V Band Funeral Directors
JAMES Barrie Stuart Passed away peacefully at home on April 7th, 2007, aged 59 years. Loving husband to Sally, much loved father to Nicola and Hayley and very special grandad to Ethan. Funeral Service will take place at St James Church, Badsey on Wednesday
BUTLER Marjorie Peacefully, after a short illness at home on April 4th, 2007, aged 80 years. Loving wife, mother and grandma. Service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, April 20th at 10 a.m. No flowers please, donations to Acorns Children's Hospice,
GOURLEY Emily Margaret nee Sherwood Passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2007, aged 99 years. A much missed aunty to Fred and Elsie, David and Jill. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18th at 3 p.m. No flowers
GODWIN Ina Of Solitaire Avenue, Worcester. Passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2007, aged 82 years. Ina requested a private cremation. Donations, if desired, in memory of Ina, for St Richard's Hospice may be sent to Philip Tomlins Funeral Directors,
GWYNN Michael John April 12th, 2004. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is the heartache that never goes away. Your loving wife Joyce and Family.xxxxx Published in paper 12/04/2007
HAND Violet and Sidney In loving memory of a dear mother and father. Always in our thoughts. June, Bill and Family. Published in paper 12/04/2007
LANE Mariannee Drinkwater Passed away April 2nd, 2007, in hospital, after a short illness, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Cyril Lane. Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Greatly missed. Funeral Service at St Thomas Church, Crown East on
ASHMORE Gwen Passed away on April 3rd, 2007, aged 88 years. She will be sadly missed by Marianne, Alastair and Rachel. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, April 13th at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations for
LAWRENCE Phyllis Happy birthday Mum. Enjoy your special day. Much love from Jim, Bren and Family xxx Published in paper 12/04/2007
FREEMAN Samara Happy 3rd birthday. Lots of love from Mummy, Daddy and Trafford xxx Published in paper 12/04/2007
LAWRENCE Phyllis Happy 90th Birthday mum. Love always, John, Philip and Evelyn. Published in paper 12/04/2007
ROBERTS Jessie Sarah Passed away nine years. To have you as our mum, was the greatest gift of all, Now you are not with us, we miss you more and more. Love always, Dorothy, Colin and Carol. Published in paper 12/04/2007
HADLAND John Eight lonely years without you. There is nothing I can do, When every thought reminds me, How much I'm missing you. It seems like only yesterday, We laughed and shared a smile, I wish we could do that again, Just for a little while. Love
ROBERTS Jessie Memories of a dear mum and nan. Time passes, memories stay. Loved and remembered every day. God bless. Philip, Rosemary, Nicholas, Maria, Caroline and Great Grandchildren Published in paper 12/04/2007
VOLUNTARY drivers across Worcestershire are being urged to pick up a copy of a new handbook to help them avoid accidents and injuries. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Volunteer Driver's Handbook offers advice and reassurance
SIR - Seeing the artist's impression of the Lowesmoor development (Worcester News, February 24), what a wasted opportunity to build only 10 flats. Surely with a development this size, planners could easily have got more than 100 apartments. JOHN SHEARON
A CITY charity shop is appealing for volunteers. The Daisychain Benevolent Fund store in the Bull Ring, St John's, Worcester, has about 18 part-time voluntary staff, but urgently needs more. Manager Christine Martin said: "We need people to work both
Drink is no excuse SIR - I quote: "In mitigation, Mark Turnbull said it was an alcohol related matter." (Worcester News, March 20). Being drunk is no excuse for criminal behaviour. People who cannot handle alcohol should leave it alone. G COWLEY, Warndon
MALVERN'S award-winning pub the Nag's Head is hosting a four-day beer festival to celebrate St George's Day. The St George's Brewery Mediaeval Beer Festival opens on Thursday, April 19, at 7pm and finishes on Monday, April 23, the saint's day itself.
CLASSIC car enthusiasts will flock to Droitwich this weekend for a vintage rally. The Droitwich Classic and Vintage Car Rally is on Saturday between 10am and 4pm. It will feature more than 130 cars. Droitwich's High Street and St Andrew's Street will
SIR - Do you remember having a penfriend when you were younger? Do you remember the delights of getting letters from faraway places with strange-sounding names? My penfriends used to send me foreign stamps and postcards of exotic places that I could
JASON Donovan delighted fans when he visited Worcester to officially launch a £1 million appeal for a county charity. The former Neighbours star and teenage heart-throb joined more than 100 guests for the Noah's Ark Trust champagne reception and lunch
A violent man who smashed up his partner's home in front of her young children has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Vincent Walmsley flew into a temper during an argument with Heidi Moule over her ex-husband. He ripped the doors off a wardrobe
LESS stigma is attached to being a single parent than ever before, according to two single parents in the county. Suzanne Fildes, of Five Oaks Close, Malvern, said although she had not chosen to be a single mum, it was now a way of life. Her comments
MINI enthusiasts in Worcestershire are invited to get behind the wheel and join a fund-raising charity drive. Hilltop Minis, which meets every Tuesday, currently at the Railway Inn in Malvern Wells, has organised Archie's Mini Adven-ture, a fun run around
SIR - Heading towards Worcester city centre on my old push bike, I suddenly became aware of a breathtaking view of the cathedral seen from the top of Wheatsheaf Hill looking across Fort Royal Park. This is something I seem to have missed when travelling
PREPARATIONS for the 2007 Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run are picking up speed. The huge fund-raiser, which brings together people of all ages and abilities, takes place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, on Sunday, July 1. There are three races
PREPARATIONS for the 2007 Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run are picking up speed. The huge fund-raiser, which brings together people of all ages and abilities, takes place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, on Sunday, July 1. There are three races
NINE Midlands housing associations - including two based in Worcestershire - have teamed up to overturn myths about housing jobs and combat a future shortfall in recruitment. The associations, which employ people across the Midlands and the South West
DO you know what jihad is? Do you know why a Muslim faces towards Mecca when they pray, why a woman might choose to wear the veil or where the Kaabah is? If you don't, you are not alone. Islam has about one billion followers world-wide, more than 1.6
THE creator of the cult 1970s children's television show Tiswas has been installed as the new High Sheriff of the West Midlands. Peter Tomlinson has lived in Worcesershire for the past 31 years. His new role is poles apart from the slapstick time he
SCHOOL years with six terms rather than three are not being considered in Worcestershire, despite a national push towards a new system. The Local Government Association (LGA) is encouraging councils and schools to implement its standard school year of
DRIVERS are being warned to look out for motorcyclists after the number of riders injured rose last year. Reports from the West Mercia Constabulary for 2006 show almost a 9 per cent increase, with 268 motorcyclists and passengers injured in collisions
STARTING earlier this month, two new changes took effect. They are designed to help support modern working families, and have been introduced by the Government. It has extending paid maternity leave to nine months for hundreds of thousands mothers who
AN EMERGENCY gate in Warndon Villages, Worcester, could be opened after a campaign by residents. Mums in the area have been campaigning since 2002 to get an emergency gate at the bottom of Ankerage Green opened by the county council's Highways department
SIR - We read that Worcester City Council hopes the bitumen repair to the grouting of the paving slabs in Worcester High Street will do the trick and halt the damage being caused to these slabs by lorries delivering to the shops (Worcester News, March
THERE are several reasons why you should join the Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run. First of all, Acorns is a worthy cause, providing care and support through its children's hospice for young people in the two counties facing what would seem to most of
A BRITISH Red Cross volunteer from Stourport-on-Severn stopped off in Worcester during a charity walk. Andrew Spreadbury is walking more than 1,100 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise cash for charity. The 41-year-old is walking 15 miles
A PROMINENT Worcestershire councillor has been charged with possessing indecent photographs of a child. Malvern Hills district councillor Michael Angell is accused of 17 separate counts of possessing indecent photographs on Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Whatever your religious beliefs, Easter is traditionally a time for a new start, new beginings and a new life. Did you give up anything for lent? Many of us try to give up vices or bad habits for lent - chocolate, alcohol etc etc but how many of us manage
Before I get on with the blog I have just read that Tesco are now planning on buying milk directly from farmers within the vicinity of the store that it will be sold; "Tesco is also launching a new "localchoice" milk. Sourced from farms near the stores
