WORCESTER City failed to build on their victory over Leigh RMI as they were held to a frustrating draw by Solihull Moors at St George's Lane. Andy Preece's side were the dominant side for the majority of a contest low on entertainment but were unable
A COUPLE and their seven children have been forced to share beds and sleep on mattresses and car seats following a fire which ravaged their home. Gemma Robertson and Neville Parker lost "everything" in a fire which gutted their home in Drake Avenue,
MEMBERS of Worcestershire Junior Chess Academy celebrated a year of success at their awards ceremony. Following the final of the Captain's Challenge Cup on and a charity quiz club co-ordinator Andrew Moore gave an entertaining report, the 2006-2007 season
THIS is the new multi-milion pound sports centre being built in Worcester. The state-of-the-art leisure centre is being provided in St John's by Sainsbury in return for permission to demolish the exisiting one and replace it with a superstore. Plans
THE top-of-the-table clash in the Worcester Sunday League Premier Division saw Tolladine Sports thrashed 7-0 by a rampant Perrywood. Danny James netted four times for Wood with Barry Hughes adding a brace and Gary Price also on target. A Darren Wade
TWO Division Three teams beat Division One opposition in the Worcester and District League Knock-out Cup. Volunteers A', bottom of Division Three last season, had a four-pin victory over Warlords, while Woodmen beat Sausagemen by six pins. Closing date
BALL bearings were fired at car showroom damaging vehicles on the forecourt. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident, at the Droitwich Garage, Kidderminster Road, Droitwich at 2.20pm on Wednesday. As well as the cars, an entrance door
OLD Elizabethans closed their season with a dismal batting display which led to a 44-run defeat to out-of-form Newport. Spinner Ollie Griffiths carried on his good form to take 6-27 as the Shropshire-based side crumbled to just 121 all out. Jamie Alford
A BABY has stunned her parents - and the midwife who delivered her - with her magnificent mop of dark hair. Long-haired Louisa Lilee, now six weeks old, caused gasps of amazement when she was born at Worcestershire Royal Hospital with a full head of
OMBERSLEY rounded off their promotion-winning Birmingham League Division Three season with another victory. The village side were indebted to Matt Rawnsley (52), Nick Dale-Lace (45) and Marcus D'Oliveira (43) for taking them to 200-7 to overhaul Wem's
BROMYARD Town's youngsters acquitted themselves well in a 1-0 defeat at Shawbury United in the West Midlands League Premier Division. The visitors lost Rob Woodward after 20 minutes with a hamstring pull following a good start. But they controlled the
A GROUP of travellers have moved on to a school's playing field, disrupting classes. Three trailers and a tent have been on the playing field at Hindlip CofE First School in Hindlip, near Worcester since the weekend. Headmaster John Tilley said he was
LEDBURY Town travelled to new boys AFC Wulfrunians in the West Midlands Premier and left with their biggest defeat of the season, crashing 7-0. The visitors found themselves 2-0 down at half-time. After a training ground free-kick, Ledbury failed to
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria ended their Birmingham League Premier Division campaign with a disappointing seven-wicket defeat against Himley. Batting first, Kidderminster got off to a poor start and were 54-5 in no time as Josh Knappett, Andrew Siwicki, Will
WESTFIELDS extended their unbeaten Midland Alliance run to six games when they drew 1-1 with previous leaders Friar Lane and Epworth. In a tremendous game with chances at both ends, Shaun Prince crashed a header against the post on 10 minutes. Keeper
WORCESTER Wolves have clinched a new sponsorship deal with npower before the start of the new British Basketball League season. The deal, which will also be matched on a pound-for-pound basis by the government's Sportsmatch scheme, will help increase
HOLDERS Archdales 73 moved into the President's Cup third round after easily beating Newhall 2-0 at Claines Lane. The first-half was dominated by Dales and they were unlucky to still be level at the interval. Lee Seldon went close and Dan Sullivan found
BIRDSEYE SPORTS EVESHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE Division One: Gardeners Arms 5, Broadway United 0; Upton Snodsbury 4, Evesham WMC 1; Red Horse 4, Peopleton 0. Division Two: Bredon 3, Mickleton Rangers 2; Oddfellows Arms 1, Crowle 3; Offenham Rovers 2, Alderton
A WORCESTER garden centre is getting behind the farming industry by hosting its first autumn market. Following the recent floods, which destroyed the crops of many Worcestershire farmers, St Peter's Garden Centre has joined forces with Worcestershire
AN elderly Droitwich woman has been robbed of £700 holiday savings by three men who barged into her home and held her down. The woman fought back with her walking sticks, but was held back by one of the robbers as the other two searched her home. It
HUNDREDS of people dressed in pink turned up to to raise thousands of pounds for charity at Worcestershire County Cricket Club. In its eighth year, the annual fundraising event organised by prolific batsmen Graeme Hick, saw more than 320 people raise
A summer school in Malvern, was such a success this year, that organisers are already taking bookings for next year. The 'Active Angels' Holliday Club ran at Worcestershire's Malvern St. James' School for two weeks in the holidays. Girls from eight
A TROUBLED 51-year-old man high on drugs ranted at children and their parents on their way to a school in Worcester, a court heard. Alan Jenkins stumbled around the playground at Cherry Orchard Primary School shouting abuse at groups of children and
ROMAN soldiers rubbed shoulders with Royal Air Force pilots in a festival which brought our history to life. Hundreds flocked to Droitwich Salt Day in bright sunshine for good-humoured, old-fashioned fun which banished gloomy memories of recent floods
A CEMETERY where one of the founding fathers of British medicine is buried will be preserved for future generations, thanks to a new group. The Friends of Astwood Cemetery formally came into being on Thursday to look after its future and safeguard its
WORCESTER City will make a quick return to Tamworth this month having drawn the Lambs in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup. Andy Preece's men came away from Staffordshire with an impressive 2-0 win just over a week ago. On Saturday, September
CHAMPKEN Ray Cherished memories of a loving husband and special dad and grandad, who passed away September 17th, 1980. Still sadly missed. Loving wife Doll, sons Paul and John and daughter Margaret and Familiesxxx Published in paper 17/09/2007
CRAWFORD Norman Loving memories of a wonderful husband and dad who passed away ten years ago. Love and miss you more than ever. Remembered everyday. Wife June, Ann and Phil, Sue and Trev, Nigel and Louise, Alison, Jude and Alan, Grandchildren and Great
LICURSI Gorizia Loving wife, mother, grandmother who passed away September 17th, 2001. Sadly missed, never forgotten. Aleardoi, Maria, Andrea and Fabio xxx Published in paper 17/09/2007
HODGES CRAWFORD Bertha A mum we loved doesn't go away. She walks beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, Still missed and very dear. Annette, Keith and Families and brother Bert. Published in paper 17/09/2007
ROSCOE Ivor Nina, Sharon and Amy would like to thank everyone for their help and support over the past few months. Also thanks for the lovely flowers and donations, for St. Richard's Hospice and Worcester Animal Rescue Shelter, in memory of Ivor. Published
FAREBROTHER Stephen James Aged 55 years. Passed away suddenly at his home in Stourport on September 10th, 2007. Much loved brother of Sue and Gert, uncle of Davin, Adam and Kris. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his many Friends. Funeral service to take
HEWLETT Geraldine On September 13th, 2007, peacefully at home in Pershore, aged 57 years. Much loved wife of Barry, dearly loved mother of Darren, Scott and Jamie, loving nan to Keely and Katelyn. Also a much loved daughter, sister and auntie who will
ROGER Sillence is the major casualty as Worcestershire release five players. The all-rounder has not been offered a new deal at the County as the New Road outfit start their plans for the 2008 campaign. Joining the former Gloucestershire man through
FIREFIGHTERS say they do not now believe there is a fire on the Malvern hills. They had been alerted at 10.23am by several motorists reporting smoke coming from the hills. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent officers to the scene who
Worcester entrepreneurs who appeared on a television programme have won another business coup. Justin and Michele Chieffo due to have a quarter of a million of their eco-bags due to be stocked at Tesco from December are to be branded with Fine Fayre
Saturday Premier Division: Hallow WMC 3 West Malvern 0; Martley Spurs 1 Upton Town 1; FC Tything 3 Pershore Manor 4; VBL Sports 2 Grosvenor Sports 4; Worcester YMCA 2 Hanley Swan 2. Sunday Premier Division: Archdales 1 Arrow 2000 0; Blackpole 1 AFC Mazak
A DEPRESSED drunk has been sentenced to nine months in prison. In a series of incidents on the same day Andrew Reeves stole women's clothing from a shop in Worcester city centre, threatened two security guards, was found in possession of cannabis, a
A CASH dispenser user has spoken of his amazement and relief after £500 he accidentally left was taken from the machine and handed straight into the bank. Clive Smith is now offering a reward to the man whose integrity saved him from being considerably
THE pace of house price growth in Worcester during August slowed at the fastest rate for two years. The reasons, according to the RICS UK housing market survey, were recent interest rate increases, which led to a weakening demand for residential property
THE Church of Lynn and Geoff never really took off, which was a shame really, because today Geoff Anderson could be his own archbishop, tending to a flock of free thinkers like Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Nicole Kidman. As it is, he sits at home in
SIR- I do not "boast" about having a black and white TV, Mr Norwood, merely state it when relevant. I get an excellent sharp image on it, no eye-strain at all. The TV licence is only £46.50 a year. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIR - With reference to the couple who are unable to lift the rubbish because of back problems (Letters, September 10), go to the tip at Horford Road, in Worcester, where you will get all the help required. The staff are so helpful and will always help
This week in 1992: Army bomb disposal experts were called to the centre of Worcester on Sunday evening after a suspicious car was left outside the Forces Recruitment offices in Foregate Street. A full-scale alert was launched and nearby buildings evacuated
100 Years Ago: AT the city police court yesterday, Maurice Simpson (40), a miller of Strensham Cottage, Strensham, near Upton-upon Severn, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by throwing himself in front of a Worcester tram-car. William
SIR - Driving past the old Rover Works at Longbridge the other day, the levelling of the site was very apparent and brought home to me the extent of manufacturing job losses in the UK. Most of these jobs are being exported to China and other Third World
Pick early varieties of apples and pears when slightly underripe. Pot young alpines raised from cuttings in spring, using a gritty compost, and overwinter in a cold frame before planting out next year. Give autumn green crops a light dressing of general
THE summer's over, the kids are back at school and it's time to plant some bulbs to look forward to in spring. Whether it's drifts of daffodils, heady hyacinths or tantalising tulips, you can pep up your patio or give your borders a boost with these
SIR -Your readers may not be aware that September 17 to 22 was National Payroll Week. The week is intended to celebrate and promote the much maligned payroll function and all those who choose to work as a part of it. Perhaps all those collecting, or
SAMPLE a short stretch of the 154-mile Herefordshire Trail on this lovely walk from Bromyard. The trail was created by members of the Ramblers' Association in partnership with Herefordshire Council and it's a hugely scenic route linking the county's five
WORCESTER rider Charlotte Harris has returned from the Pony Club National Championships as the only individual in the UK placed in both the open eventing and open showjumping with two clear rounds in each. Charlotte, who is 21, lives in Fernhill Heath
FOOT-and-mouth - the phrase flies like shot to the heart of farmers across the UK and no more so than in Worcestershire, where for three months in 2001 lorry after lorry rumbled across the county to disgorge its disgusting cargo of dead livestock on to
THE Severn has certainly made its presence felt this summer but maybe some good will come of it. A thought occurred as I walked down Deansway one day during the recent floods wouldn't it be nice if this area could remain perpetually free of traffic?
SIR -I read Maxine Grant's letter, (Letters, August 28). I do not think that she has much to complain about really. Surely there must be some attraction in the job she has or she would not have decided to work so far from home. We are at war, but there
A FRUITFUL partnership between a hospital and a university has put 2,000 new nurses and midwives on local wards. A plaque was unveiled on Thursday at Worcester-shire Royal Hospital to celebrate successful links between the University of Worcester and
SIR - I write regarding the article concerning the city council's clamp down on street car dealers (Worcester News, September 4). There are several things that the council needs to sort out before it worres about car dealers who, in my opinion, are not
LAST week this newspaper launched a campaign calling on the government to issue our troops serving in Afghanistan with combat medals. Our campaign has featured a series of compelling reports from our reporter David Paine who spent a week on the front
A SINGER from a tiny Worcestershire village is to perform live on TV at the Albert Hall after being selected as the first artist to have an official song for the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance. Nineteen-year-old Tori White will sing in
A SINGER from a tiny Worcestershire village is to perform live to the nation at The Royal Albert Hall after being selected as the first artist to have an official song for The British Legion's Festival of Remembrance. Nineteen-year-old Tori White will
