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  • Dales are left feeling green

    A DISAPPOINTED Archdales 73 side left Stockingford thinking they deserved something from a very dull game, which they lost 2-0 in Midland Combination Division One. Basement boys Dales dominated the first-half and caused The Cabbages several problems

  • Police search for Tenbury fight witnesses

    TWO shop windows were smashed during a late-night fight in Tenbury town centre at the weekend. Two large windows at Teme Cycles, Market Square, were smashed during the disorder involving two men outside the Market Tavern pub between 9.15pm and 9.30pm

  • Shifnal stalemate

    WESTFIELDS returned from Shifnal Town with a hard-fought goalless draw in the Midlands Football Alliance. Shifnal had beaten Westf-ields 1-0 at Allpay Park earlier in the season but Westfields put up a gritty display and defended well for long periods

  • Impressive set and a fantastic production

    AN impressive set helped the Swan Theatre Amateur Company (STAC) perform an outstanding production of Private Lives. Noel Coward's play, an overwhelming critical and commercial success when it was first staged in 1930, remains delightfully witty, honestly

  • Bond rejects move to New Road

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S hunt for an overseas player has drawn another blank after Shane Bond rejected the move to New Road. Director of cricket Steve Rhodes revealed at this evening's annual general meeting that the Kiwi pace ace would not be joining the 2007

  • Skipper scores vital goal

    BROMYARD grabbed three valuable points in their fight for survival in the West Midl-ands Premier Division. Town moved off the bottom spot with a 2-1 victory over Brierley Hill and Withymoor. Bromyard fell behind in the 26th minute when former Town player

  • Pimlow brace seals fine victory

    UPTON travelled to the Warwickshire countryside for their Midlands Five West (South) clash with Pinley and came away with a 26-15 success. The visitors were quick out of the blocks with both the forwards and backs putting good moves together and making

  • Ledbury stroll to triumph

    LEDBURY produced another fine display to see off Old Leamingtonians 23-7 in Midlands Four West (South). Ledbury's impressive away win, coupled with a defeat for leaders Spartans and a draw for second-placed Old Coventrians, saw the Herefordshire side

  • Cleaning up at bin-and- brush awards

    REFUSE collectors and street cleaners have been recognised at a special awards evening. Wychavon District Council recognised the work of employees of FOCSA, the company responsible for its refuse collection, recycling and street cleaning contracts.

  • Pegasus are given an Ard time of it

    PEGASUS Juniors crashed to a 3-1 home defeat in the Hellenic Premier Division to Ardley United. Two goals in as many minutes midway through the first half all but sealed the game for the visitors. Ardley took the lead when they won a corner and as the

  • Chosen Hill seal points with decisive late score

    PERSHORE were left to rue missed opportunities after going down 17-10 at home to Chosen Hill Former Pupils in Western Counties North. The first game at Piddle Park in 2008 due to yet more flooding was highly entertaining, with the visitors scoring the

  • Groups can claim money for their charities

    A NATIONAL bakery is launching a new community initiative to help charities in Worcester. Every year Warburtons Bakery provides financial support by donating products to worthy causes across the region. The company has decided to focus its effort on

  • What do you think of the WN website?

    EVERY year Newsquest Media asks for your opinions about its newspaper websites, and now it is asking for your views about worcesternews.co.uk Our online survey is already up and running and although it takes about 10 minutes to complete, the information

  • Selfish minority won't spoil our park

    VISITORS young and old showed their support at the launch of a police initiative designed to get people to love their park. The Love Your Park campaign was launched by police in Gheluvelt Park, Barbourne, Worcester, with the message to respect, protect

  • Speedy deliver punch

    A GOAL bonanza at Speedy Sports saw the home team thrash Punchbowl 10-3 in a Worcester Sunday League Division Four encounter. Dale Watkins hit a hat-trick with Josh Homans and Dave Attwood both adding a brace. Elsewhere Dan Kendrick cracked a hat-trick

  • We took part in the great Tolladine tidy-up

    YOUNGSTERS from a Worcester estate spent a day sprucing up the area where they live. More than 50 children turned up to the Tidy Tolly day held by Worcester Community Housing in Tolladine on Thursday, February 14. Tolladine estate manager Kelly Hibbert

  • Spencer to lead Bergerac mission

    WORCESTER number eight Catherine Spencer will lead England Women against France in the RBS Six Nations championship this Saturday in Bergerac on Saturday (3pm). England head coach Gary Street said: "This is a very strong 22 for what is going to be a

  • 'Eyesore' car park: does it deserve spot in new book?

    A CONCRETE 1960s car park in Worcester - seen by many as an eyesore - has been included in a book trying to change people's opinion of contemporary landscape. Images of Change, an archaeology of England's Contemporary Landscape, includes a picture of

  • Stitched-up Latham ready to take on the Hurricanes

    CHRIS Latham has revealed that the injuries he sustained playing for Queensland Reds in last Friday's Super 14 opener against Otago Highlanders were nothing more serious than a grotesquely swollen lip and a sore head. But he admitted there were fears

  • Cameron stars for North Mids

    NORTH Midlands reached the knock-out stages of the National Under 20 Championship by defeating a strong Notts, Lincs and Derbyshire side 29-12 in their final Midlands Group B' match at Newark. Worcester full-back Cameron Pimlow added a converted try

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  • Pork joints stolen from supermarket

    THIRTY joints of pork worth a total £300 have been stolen from supermarket in Worcester. Police are now appealing for wintesses to the burglary from Sainsbury's in Windermere Drive, Blackpole, which happened about 4.20am on Sunday. A Nokia phone was

  • Event will feature top musicians

    A SPRING concert is to take place at a Malvern school this month as part of a series of professional events. On Sunday, February 24, violinist, Louise Vale, accompanied by Alan MacLean, will perform at Malvern St James. A spokesman said: "Louise plays

  • Watson shows the way for Stourport

    STOURPORT Trampoline Club turned in a fine performance at the regional qualifiers in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Helen Watson had an excellent result after moving up an age group, becoming one of the youngest trampolinists in her age group. After an impressive

  • Outsiders ease past Winning Post to extend run of success

    OUTSIDERS made it five wins out of the last six by beating Winning Post by two pins at Heenan's Club in the Worcester and District League Division Three. The winners led by 26 pins after the first two legs and, despite Winning Post cutting the deficit

  • Tell councillors about blocked drain problems

    ANYONE aware of any blocked drains or gullies in Droitwich has been urged to report them to two county councillors. Worcestershire county councillors Peter Pinfield and Edgar Harwood, who represent the town, want to find out where problems are so they

  • Fat fryer causes fire at pub

    FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to tackle a fire caused by a fat fryer at a pub near Worcester. Four fire engines from Worcester and Droitwich were called to the White Hart pub, Fernhill Heath, about midday. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue

  • Cathedral concert for judge killed in floods

    A memorial concert will be held at Worcester Cathedral for the county judge killed during last year's summer floods. Eric Dickinson, of Leigh, near Malvern, died in June when his car was swept away by floodwaters at Pershore. Now, in memory of the 68

  • Pressure and the Weather

    Pressure changes effects everything living on this planet including the way we feel, it shapes our personality without us knowing it. When pressure is high the subsiding air which is to be found beneath anticyclones can reduce the sea level by about

  • Be Cheggers for a day - organise your own swap shop

    PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being urged to carry on the enthusiasm for exchanging unwanted items that was generated by the last month's successful swap shops. Worcester and Kidderminster both hosted events kicked off by Keith Chegwin - who starred in

  • WILLIAMS

    WILLIAMS Terence Terry Suddenly but peacefully on February 8th, 2008, aged 67 years. Loving husband of Muriel and devoted brother, father and grandad. Ex employee of Metal Box and well respected wedding photographer. Funeral service will take place at

  • DAVIS

    DAVIS Doris Of Drakes Broughton, formerly of Pershore. On February 12th, 2008, peacefully in hospital, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Hector. Dearly loved mother of Audrey, Graham, Valerie and the late Ivor. A much loved mother in law, gran and

  • GAFFNEY

    GAFFNEY Joseph Eight years today. Not a day do we forget dear dad, In our hearts he's always near, Our wonderful memories have sustained us each day, As it dawns another year. Loving children Mary, Patrick, Peter, Susan and Families Published in paper

  • MOORE

    MOORE Tommy Treasured memories of my dear brother. I miss you Tommy and always will. God bless. Loving sister Pat. xxx Published in paper 18/02/2008

  • BARRATT

    BARRATT Jack Passed away seven years today. Sadly missed will never be forgotten. Love Beryl and Family xx Published in paper 18/02/2008

  • FARRAND

    FARRAND Dave February 18th 1998 Though absent you are ever near, Still missed, still loved and ever dear. Love fromGlen, Karen, Becky and Louise x Published in paper 18/02/2008

  • TURNER

    TURNER Doreen Mary Do Beloved wife of Arthur passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Service to be held at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February 22nd, 2008, at 2.30 p.m. Service of celebration of Do's

  • STOCK

    STOCK Lilian Rose Precious memories of a dear mum, nan and great nan, who passed away three years ago today. Always in our thoughts, never forgotten. Love Elizabeth, Fred, Albert, Anthony, David, Teresa, Selina, Luke and Sammy. Published in paper 18/

  • Did you serve in the Kure area?

    SIR - On behalf of Kure City Council History Library, Japan, I am anxious to make contact with anybody who served in the Kure area from late 1945 to 1956 as a member of the British Army, Navy or Royal Air Force. Memories, and the loan of old photographs

  • There should be a pulpit exchange

    SIR - The General Synod should implement a pulpit exchange scheme. The clueless lot from Canterbury to be exchanged with the Grand Vizier of Gaza. Not only would the Grand Vizier's presence be an improvement upon the present incumbent, it would also

  • Man jailed after lying to jury - court

    A Worcester man who lied to a jury in a burglary trial with a false confession has been jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to perjury. Russell Purfield, aged 26, of Clarendon House, London Road, was said to have been put under pressure by the

  • Pro Europeans are coming out in force

    SIR - Following a recent letters page, it would appear that the pro Euopeans are coming out of the woodwork in force. Maybe if this yes or no scenario could be resolved we could all get back to reading the sports section first. If the European set-up

  • Is there a point to our very existence?

    SIR - Is there really a point to our very existence? George Cowley may correct me otherwise. It seems too costly to live in (somewhat naive) harmony/peace and now to die with some dignity or respect. If you live, you're in debt to a society that really

  • I will repeat myself for Richard Udall

    SIR - If my letter about Richard Udall and the EU was too difficult for Peter Scott to understand, I would like to repeat it for him. I asked how Mr Udall could prove it is a minority that are against the EU. I also asked why the Government doesn't

  • All expenses claims should be looked at

    SIR - In reply to E W Taylor of Redditch, I'm pleased you like my letters. But, when I see people being employed and being paid more than the Prime Minister for running a department in Worcestershire, it appears something is not quite right. Being robbed

  • What do you think of the WN website?

    EVERY year Newsquest Media asks for your opinions about its newspaper websites, and now it is asking for your views about worcesternews.co.uk Our online survey is already up and running and although it takes about 10 minutes to complete, the information

  • We need to learn to be more economical

    SIR - I write regarding your stories How can we find a home for Alex' and Why so many families cannot afford a home' (February 4). There are several reasons why many families cannot afford a home. First, because there are no affordable houses and no

  • Reg Moule Answers your Questions

    I have lots of trouble with slugs in my garden and so I was wondering if you could recommend any plants that are slug resistant? My neighbour says that it is the smaller slugs that do most damage, so I hope I'm not wasting my time collecting large ones

  • WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK Feb 16

    Begin to feed plants in established borders using a controlled-release slow-acting fertiliser, but try to avoid getting it on new leaves. Spray nectarine and peach trees to prevent peach leaf curl disease. Sow quick-growing perennials under glass to

  • The council was in a no-win situation

    SIR - I can fully appreciate why Wyre Forest District Council decided to put the Stourport Tesco plans to consultancy - because they were in a no-win situation. If they approved the plans there would be uproar from some of the local community. If they

  • Guildhall caterers hit out at scheme for café in building

    THE catering firm that runs a cafe in Worcester's Guildhall has hit out at controversial proposals to replace it with a high street coffee shop. No final decisions have yet been made over the Guildhall's future, but Worcester City Council is considering

  • So much for the promises of Labour

    SIR - A letter from Councillor Richard Udall (January 29) stated that a "tiny minority of readers continue to oppose Britain's membership to the EU". So tiny in fact that the ex Prime Minister Tony Blair was afraid to give us the opportunity to vote on

  • Good Enough to Eat - Globe Artichokes

    These beautifully ornamental and delicious veg should be planted in either the flower border or the vegetable garden from February until April. They need a sunny, sheltered spot and well-drained, moisture-retentive soil which has been enriched with organic

  • Little Hereford near Tenbury

    The church of St Mary Magdalene at Little Hereford, near Tenbury, is of considerable interest in itself, but from late January to mid or late February it has the added appeal of a churchyard full of snowdrops. There are wild daffodils too, in bloom for

  • Farmers to benefit from EU changes

    WORCESTERSHIRE farmers could be set to benefit from some moving of the environmental goalposts by the European Union. The recent changes in the latest Rural Development for England, made by the EU may have seen the removal of the four management plans

  • Our MPs should attend EU debates

    so few MPs can be bothered to attend the Commons debates on the Lisbon Treaty, because this is the most important issue to face this country for centuries. The Labour MP Frank Dobson stood up and announced that he was "extremely concerned about recent

  • Now get all your advice at the touch of a button

    People who want advice on gardening dilemmas, from designing and pruning to pest identification and plant combinations, may have always relied on the staff at the local garden centre, green-fingered neighbours, or Gardeners' Question Time on Radio 4.

  • Quadrille teams on horseback tell stories to music

    WAS it The Sweeney? Or possibly The Bill? Surely not Dixon of Dock Green? Anyway, the villains ran for cover as the wail of police sirens echoed around the spacious indoor arena of Bromyard Equestrian Centre. In fact, it wasn't only the bad boys who

  • EU directives are fully scrutinised

    SIR - Tony Eaves (Worcester News, February 6) wonders how many people really know how an EU directive becomes law in the UK. I am happy to enlighten him. EU Directives do not "slip into UK law by default". Directives are scrutinised extensively, then

  • It is not hard to see why the city needs more houses

    MP Mike Foster is taking an increasingly aggressive stance in the great debate over Britain's housing needs and Worcestershire's alleged obligations with regard to this matter. He's had numerous pops at Worcester's Tory-controlled city council and has

  • Our Government can be overruled

    SIR - Peter Scott appears to be proud of the fact that the House of Lords has now effectively, in many matters, recognised that the European Court of Justice is the supreme arbiter for deciding matters of law (February 11). In other words, our Government

  • Warden scheme could be interesting

    THE introduction of six new traffic wardens for the streets of Worcester could be a double-edged sword. Some areas away from the city centre certainly do need addressing in terms of illegal parking because it's no joke when you can't park anywhere near

  • Fund-raiser Mary steps down from Noah’s Ark

    A MUCH-loved fund-raiser for a Worcester-based bereavement charity has stepped down from a post she has held for the last five years. Mary Irish, who is known by many people throughout the county for her fund-raising and bubbly personality, had her last

  • There’s nothing better than an afternoon tea

    SIR - I whole heartedly agree with Neil Hunter (February 7). A Starbucks coffee shop is quite inappropriate for our beautiful Guildhall. His suggestion of afternoon tea and tea dances on certain days would be just wonderful and an attraction to both

  • Hills board welcome chance for openness

    MALVERN Hills Conservators have embraced a move to create greater openness within the organisation and become more interactive with members of the public. Members of the administration and resources committee welcomed a change of policy, suggested by

  • History comes to life at event

    HISTORY came to life in Worcester city centre at the weekend. While modern life went on around them, Napoleonic soldiers mixed with Civil War militia men and Second World War troops shared cups of tea with characters from the Tudor times. The Worcester

  • Newton happy to tackle questions

    MARK Newton is expecting some strong questions at Worcestershire's annual general meeting tonight at the John Moore's Theatre at King's School (7pm). Having announced losses of more than £1million for the past year due to the devastating summer floods

  • Edwards’ victory in hot challenge

    KELLY Edwards' first competition of 2008 resulted in a gold at the Commonwealth Judo Championships in Mauritius. Despite hot temperatures and very high humidity, the Kidderminster Samurai Judo Club girl had little difficulty in the junior under 20 years

  • Patients will soon be able to see GP at walk-in centre

    WORCESTER is to get a new walk-in health centre. The city is top of a shortlist for a brand new GP-led health centre which could be open by December. Costing £1 million-a-year to run, the centre will offer normal GP services, but will be open from 8am

  • Traffic warden numbers double

    MOTORISTS beware... a traffic warden "hit squad" is coming to a Worcester street near you. Worcester City Council has launched a major clampdown on parking cheats, following a lengthy recruiting drive that has seen the number of city traffic wardens

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  • Fairy footy raises vital cash

    AN ASSORTMENT of angels, fairies and famous characters from fiction took to the turf in Worcester to raise money for a cancer charity. All 17 Year Six girls from the Grange School, Claines, took part in a fancy dress lunchtime soccer match in aid of

  • Man was seen to drop knife - court

    AN Evesham man was seen to drop a kitchen knife on his way to a nightclub in the town, a court heard. Neil Collins said he had found the knife earlier in the evening and was intending to take it home. But when he decided to go to Innuendos nightclub

  • Future to become clearer for Malvern land

    THE fate of a prime site near the centre of Malvern could be settled this coming week after 10 years of uncertainty about its future. The land on Church Street, between Victoria Road and Albert Road North, belongs to Malvern Hills District Council and