I love nothing better than pottering around in my garden during my spare time and have been busy in my vegetable plot planting seeds during the last few weeks. Not only do I find gardening relaxing and therapeutic but I don’t think you can beat the taste
INFLUENTIAL scrum-half Matt Powell makes a welcome return for Worcester Warriors' crucial Guinness Premiership trip to London Irish on Sunday (3pm). Director of rugby John Brain recalls Powell after an ankle injury in one of seven changes to his starting
LONDON Irish will feature eight internationals in their first XV on Sunday against Worcester Warriors at Reading's Madejski Stadium. Ex-Ireland winger Justin Bishop, in his final home appearance, and French forward Olivier Magne return. They are the
NORTHAMPTON boss Paul Grayson accepts his relegation-haunted Saints face a huge task in their quest for Guinness Premiership points against Wasps on Sunday. The 2000 European champions will play National League One rugby next season if they lose and
WORCESTER scrum-half Oliver Frost is celebrating his first start for England Under 18s on Saturday. Frost faces Ireland in the final game of the Six Nations Festival tournament at Burnbrae Rugby Club in Glasgow (1pm). The Bromsgrove School student made
ANDY Morrison has revealed he decided at Christmas not to stay with Worcester City for another season. The former Manchester City defender, who arrived at St George's Lane when Andy Preece was named boss in February 2005, resigned as assistant manager
WORCESTER director of rugby John Brain says there will be no champagne on ice at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday but admits it will be hard to ignore events from across the Thames Valley. Brain's men go into the penultimate round of Guinness Premiership
GRAHAM Turner has hit out at two refereeing decisions which he says has ruined Hereford United's disciplinary record. Striker Tim Sills was shown two yellow cards shortly after replacing Steve Guinan ag-ainst Swindon last Saturday and Dean Beckwith was
CHART-topping folk-pop duo Nizlopi are set to play a sell-out gig in Worcester. The last time the band performed in the city, their wistful JCB Song had just reached number one in the UK chart. Now, with their second album due to be released at the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' season-ticket holders will be the first supporters in line to get their trip to Wembley booked. They will be able to buy up to 10 tickets for the FA Trophy final with Stevenage Borough which will be hosted by the nation's new
THE Andy Taylor Autoparts/Brookhire team are trying their luck in the Cotswold Motorsport Group Rally Championship after attempting the West Midlands event in recent years. Driver Taylor is looking forward to the new challenge and may consider the odd
A FAMILY had a lucky escape when the mother woke in the early hours to the crackling sound of fire that engulfed her roof. When Karen Wardle was disturbed by a noise at 3am yesterday, she thought it must be her eight-year-old daughter Meg, who had a
WYRE are Worcester Table Tennis League Division One champions after beating Pavilion Players 9-1 to take maximum points. The victory put them nine points ahead of Cripplegate Roamers with two games left to play. Roamers took the runners-up place after
CAR enthusiasts, start your engines because the second Malvern Classic Car Show is coming to the Three Counties Showground. The show will see a gathering of more than 100 clubs and 250 private enthusiasts, as well as trade and autojumble stands from
A LARGE indoor swimming pool can be built in the grounds of a grade-II listed farmhouse in the Worcestershire countryside. Despite objections from two parish councils, Malvern Hills District Council has approved the plans for Northington Farm, Farm Lane
THE woman whose 80-year marriage entered the record books has died, aged 102. Florence Arrowsmith died on Monday, almost two years after her beloved husband Percy passed away. Just two weeks before Percy died, aged 105, the couple had set the world
THE search is on for Herefordshire's most outstanding musician. People of all ages and abilities can be nominated for the Elgar In Hereford Award, which is for contribution rather than musical ability. Paul Aldred, head of Herefordshire Council's music
JACKIE Harris will be displaying examples of her stained glass creations at Malvern Tourist Information Centre from Monday, April 9 until Monday, April 23. The Malvern designer and maker is celebrating her first year in business and anyone interested
TWO lucky furry friends are making a speedy recovery after being found by a passer-by stranded in a ditch. Nick Nevey discovered the guinea pigs - named Bob and Alice by the RSPCA staff now looking after them - while taking his dog, Stan, for a walk
ONLY six months after opening, Whites @ The Clockhouse restaurant in Berrington Road, Tenbury Wells, has collected two AA rosettes. Up to October last year, business partners Chris Whitehead and Sarah Macdonald both worked for Waitrose. Now, their
WALKERS are being asked to help identify bluebells this spring as part of a national project. The National History Museum is looking into how climate change and hybrids are affecting Britain's favourite wild flower. It is hoped the public will help
BRAVE Katie Leydon has said goodbye to her golden locks - and all in the name of charity. More than 200 pupils from Nunnery Wood High School, Worcester, watched the 14-year-old having her hair chopped off recently. Katie's mum Heather Leydon has a
ELDERLY people are trying their hands at blogging, internet shopping and myspace, thanks to Age Concern Herefordshire and Worces-tershire. The charity is holding internet classes for beginners for anyone over 50 at its centre in Sansome Street, Worcester
A MEETING of Worcester-shire's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder family support group will take place in Worcester later this month. The meeting, on Tuesday, April 17, will take place at Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester
THE County Air Ambulance is calling on Worcester-shire's parish councils to donate money to fund the vital service. The charity, which needs £3.5 million a year, hopes to attract support from as many parish councils as possible. Paul Weir, fund-raising
I have been auditioning for the professional pantomime last week. There is so much young talent about, it really is quite staggering. I auditioned one young lady for the part of the genie, at present in her final year at drama college in Birmingham.
"IT is a brave man who takes to the wild seas in a bath." Well said, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. The audience won't have stopped laughing when Tim Fitzhigham visits Whitbourne Village Hall to tell them about his attempt to cross the English Channel in a bath
A TOTAL of £200,000 has been handed over to support the work of a Worcestershire arts centre. The managers of Pershore's Number 8's charity shop Just After 8 handed over the money to the centre's managing director Ray Steadman at Belle House, Pershore
IMAGINE the scene. You're walking down Worcester High Street one fine May morning when a total stranger starts whipping you with a bunch of stinging nettles and then gives your bottom a good pinch, too. Most people would be a little annoyed by such outrageous
THE sensational Russian Cossacks are coming to the Courtyard, Hereford. Widely acknowledged as Russia's premier Cossack dance troupe, the Moscow-based Russian Cossack State Dance Company arrive in Hereford on Wednesday, May 2. With 50 dancers, musicians
THREE Evesham men are getting on their bikes to ride the length of the country and raise funds for a leukaemia charity. Paul Edmondson, Oli Steward and Nick Berry will start pedalling from John O' Groats to Land's End on Monday and aim to cover 1,000
JANIE Dee says she was born to act. She says that standing on a stage is part of who she is. She also says that she really needs to give it all up and spend more time with family. One of Britain's most versatile actors, Janie is also one of the most
THE owner of a café has hit out at reports suggesting tourist attractions are serving up unhealthy food to children. Nett Ward, owner of the Orchard Café, at the Countryside Centre, Spetchley, Worcester, is concerned about reports in the national media
ONE of Herefordshire's most energy efficient housing developments has been built in Hereford city centre Barton's Place, off Eign Street, has been developed by South Shropshire Housing Association, in partnership with Herefordshire Council, which provided
A FORMER Worcester fire fighter who battled blaze after blaze at the height of the Blitz has died. The funeral of Frank Fielding was held yesterday at St Martin's Church, London Road, Worcester. He fought fires in London, Manchester and Liverpool during
HANDS up if you've ever come home from work starving hungry, and after rooting around for something to eat, opted for pasta in a bland sauce? Admittedly, it's quick and easy, but convenience doesn't always make for exciting food. And eating pasta as
AS I walked up to the Jockey Inn, a small country pub/restaurant, I was greeted by a large sign saying fresh local asparagus was on the menu. My eyes widened and my tastebuds started to tingle in anticipation. There is nothing quite like local seasonal
PEOPLE running projects for youngsters are being invited to apply for funding. Small and emerging voluntary and community groups in Worcestershire can apply for up to £7,000 for projects which provide opportunities and experiences for vulnerable or disadvantaged
TWIN brothers are set to star at a prestigious international film festival. Peter and Tony Foster, aged 14, of Bishops Frome, near Bromyard, were handed the lead roles in The End Of The Party in August 2006. The film has now been picked from more than
A BEREAVEMENT service has linked up with Worcestershire County Council to help people in the area. The Worcester branch of Cruse Bereavement Care is being funded by the WiNN initiative - the Worcestershire Neighbourhood Network - to deliver a range of
YOUNGSTERS aged four and over have been working up a sweat during a series of energetic dance workshops at Upton's Memorial Hall. The Sway Dance event taught children a variety of disciplines, including street dance, hip-hop, musical theatre and ballet
A MAN and woman have been arrested in connection with the robbery of an elderly woman in Worcester. The arrests happened at 12.38am today in St Catherine's Vale, off London Road, Worcester. They were made in connection with the robbery of an elderly
A NEW COUNTY Councillor has been elected for a Kidderminster ward following the death of Mike Oborski. Graham Ballinger, representing Liberal Party Save Our Hospital, won a by-election on Thursday night in the St Chad's ward. Mr Ballinger polled 1,059
ALL-rounder Roger Sillence underlined his credentials as a key player for Worcestershire with a stunning display with bat and ball in his side's 16-run warm-up game win against Essex at Chelmsford. Playing the first match of back-to-back 50-over games
APRIL-SEPTEMBER Worcester Walks From now until the end of September. 11am each weekday. Meet outside the Worcester Guildhall for a journey through time. APRIL 13 The Birmingham And Midland Society for Genealogy And Heraldry A talk on school records
Directors' Cut Prints, drawings and watercolours. Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham. UNTIL APRIL 27 Painting, Pots and Placings Malvern Hills Gallery, Worcester Road, by local artist Barbara Hutchinson. The Gallery is
WHEN Worcester College of Technology student Will Stephenson started sitting down while riding his skateboard, he had no idea he was about to break into a sport in which he now counts himself among the world's elite. The 19-year-old from Clifton-upon-Teme
UNTIL APRIL 14 Martha Josie And The Chinese Elvis Maureen Lipman at Malvern Theatres. APRIL 16-21 Kean Starring Antony Sher at Malvern Theatres. APRIL 17-21 The Dresser A tragicomedy by Ronald Hardwood, presented by the Swan Theatre Amateur
A BRAVE Worcestershire police constable who tackled an armed man has received the Chief Constable's Commendation. Worcester PC Ben Jordan, a trained dog handler, challenged a man who fired at him and a colleague, injuring his partner in the knee. The
LED Zeppelin fans will be facing something of a dilemma tonight. Fans of the rock legends have to choose between two tribute acts playing in Worcester - Whole Lotta Led at the Swan Theatre and Fred Zeppelin at the Marr's Bar in Pierpoint Street. Both
Pull those leggings and hoodies out from your gym bag - this summer we're wearing chic sporty gear as our Sunday best. "On your marks, get set for summer in this season's super-cool sporty kit," said Sarah Harris, fashion features writer at Vogue magazine
GRIFFITHS Carol and Stuart Are pleased to announce the arrival of grandson Nathan Floyd. Brother for Freya, Born April 5th, 2007, in Cambridge. Thanks to Derek and Sam. Published in paper 13/04/2007
HILL Kerry and Simon Congratulations to you both on the arrival Alfie George. We are so proud of you all. Love always, Mum and Martin. xxxxx Published in paper 13/04/2007
LEWIS Mary Elizabeth Of Droitwich. Peacefully, after a short illness, on April 11th, 2007, aged 84 years. Widow of Thomas, dear mother of George, Pamela and Jean and a much loved mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Dodderhill
WHELAN Colin Passed away suddenly on April 8th, 2007, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Carla and Glenn and a cherished and adored grandad of Lucy. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at St Stephen's
GOODFELLOW Dave Of Goldsmith Road, Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on April 8th, 2007. Much loved husband of Janet, loving dad of Vanessa and Daniel and dear grandad of Ellie and Ruby. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18th
EVERETT Henry James Jim Of Worcester and Reading. Passed away on Saturday, April 7th at the Shrubbery Nursing Home, Worcester, aged 88 years, Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, April 20th at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by family request, but
CLARKE Evelyn Greta Rita Passed away peacefully, aged 88 years, on Friday, April 6th, 2007, at Herons Park Nursing Home, Kidderminster. Grateful thanks to Staff at the Herons for their care during the past nine months. A loved sister and aunt, Rita, formerly
BOSLEY Elsie April 13th, 2006 Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, As thoughts go back as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you. Our love always Anthony, Lyn, Sara, Emily, Simon and Paul.xxxx Published in paper
BARNEY Ade Being without you Ade, Leaves a big empty space, That we cannot replace, But memories of you will never die. Loving wife Mal and Nicky Published in paper 13/04/2007
THE national director of Christian Aid is coming to Worcester to talk to residents. Worcester's Christian Aid committee will welcome Dr Daleep Mukarji for a supper and also a talk on Saturday, April 28. The event will take place at Magdelene Hall, St
COOPER Betty On April 9th, 2007, peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital,aged 88 years. Much loved wife of the late Sidney, a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at
BAYLIS Cecilia Rose nee Barker Devoted wife, of the late Horace and dedicated mother, nana and great nan of her children, Janet and Russell and their Families. Funeral to be held at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, April 19th at 4 p.m. Family flowers
HILL Simon and Kerry nee Sexty Congratulations on the birth of your lovely son Alfie Georgeborn on April 11th, 2007, at home. With love as always. Nanny and Grandad Sexty.xx Published in paper 13/04/2007
BARNEY Ade Dad, four years on and we still miss you everyday. Love always Jo, Martin, Edgar, Kit and Lola.xxx Published in paper 13/04/2007
BARNEY Ade Dad. Four years today. We miss you more than words can say. Love forever Michelle, Dene, Hope and Harriet. xx Published in paper 13/04/2007
PASSEY Leslie Thinking of you today and always. Love wife June and family. Published in paper 13/04/2007
PLANS to squeeze up to 6,300 homes into Malvern Hills district may not work, say parish councillors. The West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy was discussed at Kempsey Parish Council this week. Malvern Hills district councillor Mike Biddle said he
A SECTION of the canal that runs between Worcester and Stafford-shire is to be dredged. Preparation work will begin on Monday for carrying out main channel dredging between Wolverley lock and Whittington lock. It is part of a £450,000 project planned
WORCESTER City Council has appointed a former punk rock band lead singer as the new head of governance and corporate support. John Scarborough has been appointed to help develop city council policy, as well as head the legal services department. Mr
HERE are the latest selection of girls vying to represent the county in Miss England by being crowned Miss Worcester 2007. Any one of these lovely ladies could be walking tall if enough Worcester News readers vote them into the final heat when the polls
A YOUNGSTER has fought the pain of an ingrowing toenail to walk away with one of the top prizes in the World Irish Dancing Championships. Ellen Gilhooly, aged 12, of Warndon Villages, Worcester, displayed some fancy footwork after having the toenail
A FORMER fighter pilot and senior planning officer has died after losing his battle with cancer. John Sanders, who worked in the county planning service for 40 years, flew Hellcats in the Pacific with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. Mr
APRIL 14 Vocal Variations Performing songs about Fear in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum at 2pm. Audience and new members welcome. APRIL 15 Young Musician's Platform Final concert New Gusten Hall, Avoncroft Museum of Buildings
SIR - I see television antiques show Flog It! was filmed at the Guildhall. I wonder if anyone saw it as an opportunity to flog off all that old furniture the council wants rid of? JOHN SHEARON, Worcester
SIR - The local branch of the RSPCA would like to thank Morrison's in Malvern for allowing us to have a three-day collection at its store earlier this year. I am very pleased to say that generous shoppers donated £1,335.27, which will be used to pay
If your venue has any upcoming gigs please call Lauren Murray on 01905 742251 or email lm@Worcesternews.co.uk. TONIGHT Fred Zeppelin - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Woody & The Stuntcocks - Drummonds, New Street, Worcester. Official Receivers
SIR - The article by MEP Mr Bushill-Matthews (Worcester News, March 22) about the EU and its benefits beggars belief Everything he states as EU benefits could easily have been achieved by us, ruling ourselves - and outside EU domination. It just needs
SIR - Many people must be worried about the proposed expansion of Worcester and the apparent Stalinist inevitability of it all. The present political system conspires to frustrate us by allowing our national political parties to appoint and control not
RAYMOND van Barneveld grabbed his first Holsten Premier League Darts win for five weeks with an 8-5 defeat of Ledbury's Terry Jenkins at the CIA. The world champion has dipped in form recently with two wins and a brace of draws, but moved back to second
SIR - Worcestershire County Council has now restricted use of its waste disposal sites to county residents only. It claims this is fair, since local council tax pays for the operation of waste sites. Hold on though, don't people who live in Bromsgrove
PRIVATE healthcare giant Bupa has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its UK hospitals, including Worcester's South Bank in Bath Road. The company has said discussions with potential purchasers are taking place which may or may not
A ROCK siren has won Worcester's answer to X Factor - Text Factor - after holding her nerve in a nail-biting final. Self-styled soulful rock chick' Charlotte Holland from Worcester proved too much for the competition at the James Bond-themed final of
PEOPLE have been warned to be extra vigilant after reports of a window cleaner conning the elderly and vulnerable. The man has been doing a poor job and charging extortionate prices in Stourport-upon-Severn. PC Tony Hunt, of Stourport police, said the
The UK's most popular and volatile girl Tracy Beaker comes to Malvern Theatres, in the brand new stage show Tracy Beaker Gets Real from 1st May. Created by novelist Jacqueline Wilson in 1991, her book has been adapted for both radio and TV and now BAFTA
A NEW seating and recreation area made in the shape of a barge will be unveiled in a Worcester-shire park tomorrow. The life-size replica of the Wych Barge, which once transported salt along the area's waterways, has been created in Vines Park, Droitwich
KLEENEX announces two new character designs and free bookmark to engage children in the Disney Cube facial tissue range KLEENEX is announcing the release of its latest designs in the new Disney Cubes range. Following the successful launch in 2006
First Great Western carries more than 70 million passengers every year across South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds and large parts of Southern England, offering fantastic scenery from coast to countryside, through cities and counties. Now, First
TOUGH new powers to discipline badly behaved pupils have had a mixed reception from education figures in the county. The new powers, introduced by the Government, are designed to fight disruptive, bullying or offensive behaviour. They give teachers
A NEW vegetable created and developed in a Worces-tershire town is causing a sensation. Its success has sparked claims that it could soon be as important to Evesham as asparagus. Baby leaf watercress, which is being produced by Kanes Food, Evesham's
A MAN who breached an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) 12 times has been given a six-month jail term. Terry Taylor was drunk when he began swearing inside the Nationwide bank in Worcester and asking customers for cigarettes. Peter Parson, prosecuting
Now it would not be Friday and it would not be the Bradders column if I didn’t write something about the local sporting scene... so let’s talk about gardening. Only because I did some rotovating last weekend. Very grown up it was, but to be honest the
WE in Worcester have become used to the river Sever bursting its banks on a regular basis and by and large we accept it as an act of God that we simply have to live with. But the flash floods that swamped hundreds of homes in the city last July were
TWO mobile phone masts could go up on a building on the Malvern hills despite objections from Malvern Wells Parish Council. Phone firm O2 has applied to put the antennae on the two gable ends of the Wyche treatment works, on Lower Wyche Road, Malvern
MAJOR plans have been drawn up to provide better protection from flash flooding for Worcester homes. It will involve bigger gullies, extra culverts and the handing out of emergency calling cards to ensure residents and businesses are able to cope better
WORCESTER City have their sights set on stretching their unbeaten home record to 11 games. Despite another season of failing to reach the play-offs, City have not been beaten at St George's Lane since losing to Leigh RMI on December 9. In that time,
