A £1.5m grants scheme has been rolled out across Worcestershire aimed at breathing new life into the rural economy. Worcestershire's Property Service has welcomed the introduction of the redundant buildings grant scheme, which offers grants to companies
IF Worcestershire residents have talent, then Midland Musical Theatre Group (MMTG) want to see it. The amateur dramatics company is holding a Worcester's Got Talent competition and organisers are hoping all sorts of people - from singers, dancers, comedians
WORCESTER men's firsts crashed to a 4-1 defeat against North Stafford in the BodyK-raft Midlands Premier Divis-ion. The hosts got off to the best possible start when Chris Adams took a quick free-hit at the top of the circle to pick out Phil Howell whose
WARTIME spirit, music and laughter will echo around a Worcestershire hall next month. The Women's Institute Worcestershire branch is celebrating its 90th birthday throughout 2008 and on Friday, March 7, hosts a one-night only 1940s revue show at Stourport
DROITWICH were on the wrong end of a five-goal thriller in the West Midlands Premier League against Old Halesonians. Nick Bates gave the hosts something to fight for in the second-half as his goal meant Droitwich went in at the break trailing 2-1.
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WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is paving the way for other authorities across the region in finding even more ways of running efficiently. The latest scheme has seen the county council continue to pioneer e-Auctions when awarding contracts to external
CHADDESLEY Corbett were held to a 4-4 draw against Kingswinford in the first of two games over the weekend. Barlaston then held Chadd-esley to their second draw in two days. Chaddesley, having been involved in the eight-goal thriller on the Saturday
MOURNERS packed in to a village church to say farewell to a former picture editor of the Worcester News, Ken Upton. Mr Upton died at his home in Elmley Castle, near Pershore, earlier this month at the age of 67. Yesterday, the village church of St Mary's
WORCESTER Women's hopes of returning to the National League were dealt a huge blow when they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Matlock Bailens in the Midlands Premier Division. An untimely tackle in the Worcester D' gave Matlock an early penalty stroke and the
A MOTHER stole a teacher's handbag when she went to collect her son's sweatshirt from school, a court heard. Kirsty Gordani took the bag in the hope that it contained cash that she could use to pay off debts to drug dealers. But when she could find no
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WORCESTER'S Can Do drag racing team are celebrating victory in two competitions this season. The family-run team, which boasts over 50 years of drag racing experience, claimed both the 2007 National Championship and the Santa Drag Racing Club Championship
SATURDAY SLAZENGER ENGLISH LEAGUE National North: Stourport v Doncaster (2pm) BODYKRAFT MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier: Olton & West Warwick v Worcester. West Midlands Premier: Old Wulfrunians v Kidderminster; Warwick University v Redditch. Division
A MAN left lying unconscious outside a Worcester pub after a fight had cocaine with a street value of £400 taken off him. Richard Hauxwell was noticed by witnesses searching through the victim's pockets. He left the scene but later returned and was
WORCESTER News editor Kevin Ward and Gabby Beddows from Noah's Ark recently appeared on Wyvern FM to promote our £1m 'Towards a Brighter Future' campaign. Speaking to DJ Paul Ellery, they discussed the Noah's Ark Trust charity and why the money was so
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE FC Tything v VBL Sports (R Gardner); Grosvenor Sports v Martley Spurs (P Fowler); Hanley Swan v West Malvern (J Phillips); University of Worcester v Pershore Manor (L Croy); Worcester YMCA v Upton Town (Laura Gough
NOMADS narrowly edged to victory over Heenans Rebels by just two pins in Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittles League. M Knibb top-scored for Nomads with 39, while N Walmsley and S Woodward both racked up 37 pins. J Moffatt (39)
A WOMAN who was at the heart of a village community near Worcester for 33 years has died peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital aged 71. Doreen Turner, who liked to be called Do, was born in Worcester but moved to Ombersley in 1975 after marrying
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A WHITE vehicle is being hunted by police after the driver failed to stop following a collision with a pedestrian. Worcester police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on City Walls Road at the pedestrian crossing by the old Jaguar garage
FORMER Nunnery Wood High School student Stephanie Richardson has her feet on the first rung of the ladder to becoming a solicitor. Stephanie, from St Peter's, Worcester, has commenced her training contract with Thomas Guise Solicitors, one of Worcestershire's
WORCESTER'S cash-strapped city council could save at least half a million pounds a year if managers were better organised when buying equipment and services, a report says. A new study by the city's own assessment team has found vast amounts of taxpayers
WORCESTER people could be forgiven for thinking the city was covered with a dusting of snow yesterday morning. But according to Worcester News weather expert Paul Damari the tiny falling white flakes were freezing drizzle due to a mixture of foggy moist
WILLIAMS Constance Freda Freda Denise, Trevor and Family would like to thank all who attended the funeral service to celebrate Freda's life at St Martins Church. Also for the lovely flowers, cards, messages of sympathy and donations to St Richards Hospice
BERROW Oliver Aged 84 years. Passed away at The Haven Residential Home, Droitwich. Burial to take place at 9 a.m. Monday February 25th, 2008 at St Marys Churchyard, Droitwich. Published in paper 20/02/2008
HEWLETT John Samuel M.B.E. Passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2008, after a long illness courageously borne, aged 92 years. President of Worcester City Branch, Royal British Legion. Dearly beloved husband of Betty and a much loved father of Pauline
WATKINS John Richard Passed peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, aged 50 years. A beloved son to Jean and Fred, a loving husband to Rita, father to Joni and Cara, brother to Sue, son in law of Eileen and brother in law of Mike. The funeral service
HAYWARD Bob Dad Five years ago you passed away but in our hearts you will always stay.Love Tracey, Dave and family. xx ---------- DadFive years ago you passed away, my memories of you never fade away.Love Trevor and Boys.xxx Published in paper 20/02/
HOLLINGSHEAD Joseph William In loving memory of a dear father who passed away one year ago today. A father who's love and kindness is remembered every day by his son Tony. God Bless. Published in paper 20/02/2008
ORCHARD Elsie Margaret Passed away on February 14th, 2008. Much loved mother and mother in law of Margaret and Brian, Edward and Margaret, Janet and Geoff, Susan and the late John and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral arrangementsto
PATE Eileen Formerly of Pinkett Street, Worcester. Peacefully at Redhill Court Care Home on February 13th,aged 94 years. Much loved mother of Wendy, Carole, Michael and Christopher and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester
COOPER Desmond Des Passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on February 8th, 2008, aged73 years. Devoted husband to Myrna and a loving father to Alan and Ian and father in law to Rox. A special grandad to Jake, Daniel and Daryl and brother to Maureen
PITT Ethel Peacefully on February 16th 2008, aged 93 years. A lovely and loving lady. Wife of the late Aubrey. Mother of Aubrey and Carole, grandmother of Lindsey, Vicky, Andrew and Sharon. Great grandmother of Tabitha, sister of Audrey and friend and
WILSON David Thinking of you dad and grandad on your Birthday. There's not a day that goes by, where we don't miss you. Always in our hearts. Love you loads. Kim, Stu, Daniel and Chelsea. xxx Published in paper 20/02/2008
WILD Eric After sixteen years dad, we still miss you loads. Wish you were still here. Never forget you. Paul, Julie and Family. Published in paper 20/02/2008
WILD Eric Joseph Thinking of you always dad Still missing you. Love John, Karen, Jenna and Verity xxxx Published in paper 20/02/2008
BIRD Bet A year has passed since you've been gone.I wish you were still here, But you will never be forgotten Bet, I will always hold you near, You are loved and thought of every day and missed much more than words can say. Roy. Published in paper 20
WILD Eric Joseph Remembering a very special dad, grandad and great grandad. Always in our thoughts,Forever in our hearts,Though you're not here with us,We will never be apart. Still missing you. Cynth, Geoff, Shelley, Brett, Tracy, Dek and Eadie. xxxx
WILD Eric Joseph Sixteen years has passed now. Still thinking of you,Still my dad,Still missing you. Love you. Christine and Dave. xxxx Published in paper 20/02/2008
WILD Eric A loving, caring, generous and devoted dad and grandad, taken from us sixteen years today. Why? Love Cathy, Terry, Donna, Lisa and Katie xxxxx Published in paper 20/02/2008
BIRD Bet To a loving mum and nan. To think we did not say goodbye Will always bring regret,But the hearts that always love you Are the hearts that won't forget.Angie, Kevan and Tom. xxx Published in paper 20/02/2008
ANIMAL-loving children got up close and personal with creepy crawlies and minibeasts at a veterinary surgery in Malvern. Youngsters were given the opportunity to look behind the scenes of Best Friends Veterinary Surgery so they could see for themselves
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SIR - I see the savage cuts were voted through by the city council. Isn't it rather disappointing to see that one councillor actually couldn't stand up and be counted - Councillor Layland abstaining. You were either in favour or against! You, in fact
A POOP-scoop patrol is out to clean up a Worcestershire village plagued with problems of dog mess, and owners are being warned they could face £50 fines if they fail to pick-up after their pet. Officers from Malvern Hills District Council's street scene
SIR - I vividly remember the blizzard of 1947. Our village, Aston Somerville, was totally cut off for about a week. Food was fetched from Broadway on the backs of cart horses. I was 10 at the time. We kids loved it - a week off school. GEORGE COWLEY
SIR - Given the situation the city council finds itself in trying to cope with the Goverment's cash cut, I am sure readers would be fascinated to know which services would be cut or suffer price increases given Richard Udall's comments on funeral charges
A TEENAGER kicked a man in the head while he lay on the ground following an argument over a blanket, a court heard. Albert Smith was knocked unconscious during a fight between himself and Steven Fellows in Deansway, Worcester, last month. Fellows, aged
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service has appealed for organisations who have bought life saving equipment to tell them where it is located. Staff believe many businesses or groups have invested in Public Access Defibrillators over the last few years and want
A FORMER chef armed with a ball-bearing gun and a meat cleaver terrified agricultural workers when he called at a Worcester farm looking for an alleged rapist. Darren Miles claimed his girlfriend told him she was the victim of a sex attack. Wearing
LITTLE did Worcestershire know that when Elton John blasted out I'm Still Standing' back in June 2006, that his concert would help keep the cricket club on their feet 12 months later. When New Road staged that summer concert, the County took out an insurance
CONCERNS have been raised about proposals to merge two schools in Worcester. Parents and governors have been told amalgamating Northwick Manor infant and junior schools could benefit pupils, but reservations have been voiced about that idea because both
DROITWICH Amateur Boxing Club's Josh Turner has reached the National semi-finals of the Schoolboy Championships. The 12-year-old boxing for Midland Counties against Yorkshire in the quarter-finals comfortably outpointed Liam Taranji from Hud-dersfield
SIR - Peter Scott's constructive and thoughtful letter (about the positive effect of EU membership on the cleanliness of our rivers and beaches) set me wondering why we don't use our EU membership to press both the EU and our government to start making
PLANS for a major new development on the edge of a Worcester housing estate have met strong opposition. Persimmon Homes wants to build 34 new family houses - 10 of them classed as affordable - along with 14 allotments, a kickabout' recreation area and
SIR - About 18 months ago I responded to a consultation document issued by the EU on the permanent use of dipped headlights. Ninety-five per cent of the UK responses were against the idea, even including the Government's own response. The reasons against
ON Your Marks. Get Set. Go. A series of interactive workshops are being launched this month and Worcestershire companies are set to be among the first to make the most of more than £30 billion of public sector opportunities. The free Business Link West
THE licensees running a Worcester pub are drinking to success after just six months in the job. Luke Charles-Short and Rachel-Marie East, who manage the Cap and Gown in Upper Tything, Worcester, have scooped the best new licensee award from their brewery
THE corporate team at leading law firm Harrison Clark LLP is celebrating a record year for transactions and deliveries. In terms of transactions, 2007 saw the firm complete more than 50 deals worth a total value of more than £145 million. The transactions
SIR - Regarding the letter from Councillor David Candler (February 11), I would suggest the only positive actions to come out of the EU are the takeover of our elected Government. The difference between the European Union and British Government is freedom
A NEW scheme looking to boost the technological performance of Worcestershire has been launched with the aim of helping 200 businesses in the first year. Business Link West Midlands has designed an innovative new website (www.businesslinkwm. co.uk/tapintoit
A BROMYARD aluminium extrusion company has been awarded a top international environmental standard. Holden Aluminium Tech- nologies (HAT) has grown to become one of the leading companies in the UK to provide the manufacturing sector with innovative technological
A PLAYGROUP which celebrates its 40th anniversary in Worcester this year has received a glowing report from government inspectors. Blue Roof Pre-School has been judged as good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection. Manager Debbie Tipper said: "
A SOAP opera may sound like an unlikely and even bizarre way to stop teenagers getting pregnant. But this is one of the methods Worcestershire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership is using in its battle to cut the rate of under 18 conceptions by half by 2010
Twenty-five years is a long time these days to remain with one employer, but last week three of the city council’s staff, Ivor Bishop, Neil Bushell and Wendy Cash, achieved that accolade. On Tuesday, I was delighted to present them with their long-service
SIXWAYS' famous Friday night roar will be a big part of Worcester Warriors' armoury when they host London Irish this week (8pm). That's the opinion of Warriors head coach Clive Grif-fiths, who has called on the Worcester faithful to get behind their
SIMON Jones and Matt Mason are on course to be fit and firing for the start of the new season according to Worcestershire's director of cricket Steve Rhodes. The 2005 England Ashes hero is bowling well in the nets at Edgbaston as the County's winter
SIR - In recent weeks there have been numerous incidents of theft within Worcester centre. I learn from a police friend of mine that these reported thefts are not being recorded as crimes but merely as incidents of lost items. In many instances there
THE death of Louise Burkes remains a mystery - and today we urge anyone with information that might allow the police to provide some answers for her grieving family to help in any way they can. Detectives believe there are still people who were at Drummonds
YOUNGSTERS on Droitwich's Westlands estate have been told they can't continue to use a community hall for their Sunday school after a clash between two community groups. The Westlands Community Association has told the Lighthouse Sunday school it can
THE grieving husband of a mum-of-three who plunged to her death after a night in Worcester has backed a fresh police appeal for witnesses to come forward. Karl Burkes said he and his young children desperately need to know how his wife Louise came to
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A PROJECT which provides emergency accommodation for young people has called for more volunteers. Nightstop is a national network run locally by Herefordshire Supported Housing for Young People Project - SHYPP - which helps young people aged 16 to 25
A £1.5m grants scheme has been rolled out across Worcestershire aimed at breathing new life into the rural economy. Worcestershire's Property Service has welcomed the introduction of the Redundant Buildings Grant Scheme, which offers grants to companies
A MAN who poured cider over a car did so because he wanted to "have it out" with the owner. Dean Taylor, of Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, kicked and caused damage to the vehicle - a taxi - belonging to a Mr Zuman, an acquaintance of two years.
A WORCESTERSHIRE county councillor has called for people across the county to lobby for a radiotherapy machine to be based at a Worcester hospital. Currently people who need radiotherapy treatment have to travel to the oncology department at Cheltenham
FIFTY new affordable homes could be built in Malvern if planning permission is granted. The apartments in four separate three-storey buildings are being proposed for land at the back of Malvern Clinic off Pickersleigh Road. The scheme has prompted 21
