A CONTROVERSIAL housing scheme alongside the railway line at Malvern Wells is being recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections from local residents, the parish council and other concerned groups. The amended plan by Landmarque Sites Ltd
THE people of Pershore have a new mayor who believes that it is important that the town has a year of consolidation.' Councillor Ken Rowe became mayor this week when he took over the reins from coun Val Wood. His wife Margaret, also a Pershore town
SIMON Jones picked up his second five-wicket haul in less than a week as Worcestershire ripped through the remaining Gloucestershire batsmen in a rain-affected day at New Road. The Welshman, who returned a career one-day best of 5-32 on Sunday in the
WARRIORS wing Uche Oduoza has been named in the England squad for the Emirates Airline London Sevens on May 24 and 25 at Twickenham. The line-up also includes former Worcester flyer and IRB Sevens top points-scorer Ben Gollings. England Saxons Lee Dickson
MALVERN'S new community hospital is not being designed as a nursing home for the town's elderly, says a health chief. Paul Bates, chief executive of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT), was responding to criticisms that the new hospital would not
A METHADONE addict wasted police time by lying and repeatedly changing her story, a court heard. Officers approached Jacqueline Corbett after her acquaintance, Michael Pouch, was caught using a invalid prescription at Boots Pharmacy in Worcester. When
THANK heaven for little girls. And thank heaven - or perhaps thank the cast and crew - for this impressively ambitious production of the much-loved musical Gigi. It was quite apt for the society to celebrate its 50th anniversary with such a sparkling
THE venue for the final Houghton Harries Shield match of the season between Worcestershire & Herefordshire and Shropshire on Wednesday has been changed from Telford to Whitchurch (7.30pm). The tournament is contested annually by the three domestic unions
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THANK heaven for little girls. And thank heaven - or perhaps thank the cast and crew - for this impressively ambitious production of the much-loved musical Gigi. It was quite apt for the society to celebrate its 50th anniversary with such a sparkling
NORTH Midlands have recalled Luctonians trio Alex James, Darren Brick and Nick Byron for Saturday's County Championship Shield promotion decider against Northumberland at Tynedale (3pm). Malvern wing Ryan Henshaw also starts the match, as does Worcester
WORCESTERSHIRE'S eight-ball pool star Scott Surridge is continuing to make a name for himself in the sport after qualifying for the England Under 21 team. Surridge, aged 18, won all six of his matches at Great Yarmouth to qualify outright for the team
TOP amateur athletes from across the country will be descending on the city on Saturday to compete in Worcester Rowing Club's Spring Regatta. Competitors aged from 14 to 60 plus will be battling it out over the River Severn course from the road bridge
A lone police officer was tripped up and stamped on as he faced up to a baying mob of hundreds of Rangers fans, video footage showed today. The officer was among seven riot officers seen retreating down a city centre street at about 10.15pm yesterday
WORCESTER shoppers can help send emergency aid to victims of the devastating Burma cyclone. Worcester South Rotary Club will be outside the Guildhall, High Street tomorrow collecting for their new ShelterBox campaign. The international charity, which
WORCESTER Swimming Club had two teams competing in the second round of the Nuneaton and District Junior League. The A' team travelled to Leamington Spa for a rematch with last year's fellow finalists and, although there were many fine performances, the
BROMSGROVE Golf Club's 17/24 handicap team inflicted the first home defeat in more than three years on Widney Manor. The team won their second league match of the season 301-282 at the Solihull course. The match was played on a glorious sunny day so
TRIBUTES have been paid to Worcester City legend Jock Airlie, who has died at the age of 88. Jock, whose real name was Seton, made 24 appearances for the St George's Lane club between 1948 and 1950, scoring eight goals. He went on to become City's chief
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A HERD of cattle is due to be released in a Worcester meadow as part of a conservation exercise by the city council. The 25-strong army of hand-reared cattle will be in the Ronkswood Hill Meadow on Monday, May 19. The cattle will be allowed free rein
RESIDENTS of a Malvern housing estate are within a few weeks of seeing a long-awaited dream start to come true. Adults and children living in Elgar Avenue have been planning their own community garden for nearly a year after Malvern Town Council agreed
WORCESTER City will be playing their football in Blue Square South next season. The long-awaited decision as to which league the St George's Lane club would be in has been announced by the Football Association. The move will also see Redditch United
ENTRIES are already flying in for the Worcester News competition to name the city's week-old falcon chicks. The RSPB has teamed up with us to give you the chance to name the two young peregrine falcons born earlier this month. The two best names chosen
A FORMER para kicked to death in a ferocious street attack "didn't have a bad bone in his body" his grieving family said yesterday. Steven Jones, who lived and worked in Droitwich, died from his injuries after 16-year-old James Simpson kicked and stamped
GRISSWELL Elizabeth Betty The Family would like to express their sincere thanks to Friends and Neighbours who attended Betty's funeral and also for the flowers and the donations to The Parkinsons Society. Thanks also to Reverend Charles and Philip Tomlins
HUNABAN Mike Happy 70th birthday dad. Love from Sally, Andrew and Emma.xx Published in paper 15/05/2008
ROGERS Edward Beech Ted Of Pook's Hill, The Slough, Redditch. Passed away peacefully at home on May 13th, after a long illness patiently borne. Funeral on Wednesday, May 21st at Redditch Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only, donations to Thomas
SPEAKMAN Cecelia Joan Died on May 9th, 2008 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Sadly missed by all Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and all the Family. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at
LEWIS Ivor Roy Of Claines, formerly of Oddingley. Passed away peacefully in hospital on May 9th, 2008, aged 75 years. Fond memories Ivor from Kay. Loving father of Clive. Ivor will be sadly missed by all Family Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
BULLOCK Irene Passed away peacefully at Teme Court Residential Home on May 12th, 2008, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald and much loved mother of Paul. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, May 21st at 1.30 p.m. Flowers may
RIDD Maureen Joy nee Phillips Passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2008. Much loved mother, grandmother and sister. good friend to her Colleagues at Worcester Royal Infirmary and Worcester Porcelain. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 20th at 11
WOOD Ivy Passed away suddenly in hospital on May 8th 2008, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mum of Sue, Brian, Vince and the late Pete. Also mum in law to Rog. Grandmother to Shelley and Paul, great grandmother to Eoin, Dillonand
BEARD Rose Of St Johns Passed away peacefully after a short illness at home on May 13th, 2008, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Much loved mother of Anne and Paul.Devoted grandma to Simon and Natalia. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium
BLACKSHAW NEE VAUGHAN Simon and Sarah Congratulations Simon and Sarah on the birth of Sophie Marie. Love always from both Families. Published in paper 15/05/2008
BLACKSHAW NEE VAUGHAN Simon and Sarah Are proud to announce the safe arrival of Sophie Marie, born May 13th, 2008 weighing 7lb 10 ozs. Thanks to everyone concerned. Published in paper 15/05/2008
DODD Dolly Seven years have passed since you went away.But you are loved and missed every day. Daughter Janet and Brian. Son Brian and Mary. All Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and best friend Mick. xxx Published in paper 15/05/2008
WYCHAVON District Council opted out of a plan to create a "super district" with Worcester City and Malvern Hills because members and officers did not think it would benefit the district's residents, it has been revealed. We broke the news earlier this
Sir - Through his understatement, describing teaching as "quite hard and frustrating" Mr Shearon sadly illustrates his (and many others) ignorance of the job's demands. Today's teachers are not required simply to impart knowledge. They are counsellors
PEOPLE in Worcestershire are getting a helping hand to catch the cycle bug. The Worcestershire Cycle Loan Scheme, operated by Worcester charity Motov8 in conjunction with Worcestershire County Council, hopes to remove the main barrier stopping people
SIR - If anybody was still in any doubt about the mindless, intransigent interference of the EU into all aspects of British life perhaps the European Council Regulation EEC No. 3922/91 Annex III (EU-OPS) would provide a degree of enlightenment. This
SIR - It was interesting to read that the city's planning committee has agreed to allow a 150-year-old building that has been empty for 20 years to become a restaurant and wine bar. I can only assume that the committee has recognised the potential for
SIR - We are informed that British prisons are now full, with inmates being transferred to open detention centres or released early to make cell space for newcomers. It has now been almost 26 years since 258 young British and 649 Argentine soldiers
A WOMAN has spoken about the horrifying moment her pet dog was left injured and bleeding following an attack by two greyhounds in Worcester. Emma Watkins also received a nasty bite to her right hand as she tried to protect her three-year-old border terrier
SIR - It was interesting in the News to see a thug complaining that the police kept picking on him. The judge then pointed out that at 22 he had been convicted of 72 offences of drunkeness and violence - extreme in one case - therefore the police should
SIR - Last year, following the floods which caused havoc throughout the country, it was announced by the EU Parliament that they had agreed £110 million in aid would be made available to those areas of the country which had been badly hit. Lo-and-behold
SIR - The Chancellor's decision to quietly ditch the exemption on vehicle excise duty increases for larger cars over seven years old will push many hard pressed families into further hardship, but do very little to protect the environment. Families on
SIR - Your articles New hospital may be too small and it's still on the drawing board', and MP: We don't want more houses here' highlight the undemocratic nature of such decisions. Britain is now governed by a series of unaccountable quangos and bureaucracies
AN infestation of rats is plaguing a community centre, doctors surgery, takeaway and convenience store in Worcester. The rodents are running wild in Lyppard Grange, and last week one brazenly scuttled into the community centre hall while children were
SIR - I agree with Mark Starr that we shall all be worse off, (my weekly shopping has increased in price substantially) but I do not blame New Labour for this rise - I blame the world economic turmoil. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
TALENTED designers, engineers and chefs of the future have been displaying their school work for parents. GCSE and A/AS-level students, hard at work on their final exam coursework, have been showing off the fruits of their labours with an exhibition
SIR - I thought I'd better answer P Hine's letter Get a life and you won't notice the planes (Letters, May 12) which asks, "What is a chartered psychologist?": It's supposed to be to do with people's well-being, but I'm retired now so perhaps it's time
A NEW gym has opened up in Worcester city centre. The K Club is a new and exclusive health and fitness club which opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Just a short walk from the city centre on The Tything, the former Kays building has been
SIR - My heart goes out to the tenants in a block of flats who were fined £100 for putting their rubbish out in bags. It's quite obvious the bins provided were not adequate for their needs. They obviously need bigger bins. Is this another way for the
Pupils at Wychbold First School, near Droitwich, have welcomed a new headteacher. Rachel Hughes started at the School Road school at the start of the summer term after previously holding a post as deputy headteacher at a school in Bromsgrove. She replaces
Sir - I cannot keep it to myself. I've discovered a straight government minister! In a TV interview two Sundays ago, Gordon Brown boasted that New Labour had taken one million children out of poverty. The next day, Ann Treneman in The Times corrected
I WAS surprised that no Worcester Warriors players were included in the England Saxons squad that was announced this week. However, we are not a particularly fashionable club at the moment and international call-ups tend to go hand-in-hand with guys
CHILDREN, staff and volunteers at a Worcestershire village pre-school are jumping for joy now they have a new dedicated play area. The pre-school received grants from Worcestershire County Council and Malvern Community Safety to create a fenced area
A MAGGOT-ridden dead animal was discovered in the hot water tank of a blind Worcester man. Mark Hill, of Liverpool Road, Ronkswood, has now been without hot water for four days since the carcass was discovered by a workman on Monday. "A badly decomposed
SIR - Years ago while serving overseas I had the misfortune to be caught up in a raging fire in which I sustained severe burns. Worse, I lost every possession with the exception of the tattered shorts I was wearing at the time. There could be no more
SIR - Worcester News, May 8, MPs fight to halt expenses revelations'. If the MPs have been honest with their expenses claims, surely there is nothing for them to worry about. I agree they should disclose a detailed breakdown of their additional costs
WHEN Neil Sparkes was sent back to the pavilion having scored just one run in a pre-season warm-up match, his confidence was not high for the season ahead. So the Himbleton batsman was more than pleasantly surprised when he smashed an unbeaten 132 in
Not everyone can boast that they are related to a former Prime Minister, or to one of Shakespeare's alleged lovers. But Dan Snow can do both. The young TV historian already has an accomplished close family - his father is broadcaster and co-presenter
MPs must stay in tune with what our constituents, the people who elect us, are really thinking, and not get caught out by simply believing our own party political propaganda. My “postbag”, by which I mean not just letters but also telephone calls and
SIR - Your headline stating that merger talks were in progress between the two councils is very good news. I realise that there may be staff reductions but if these are handled sensitively they can be dealt with effectively over time and through normal
SIR - So Worcester City Council and Malvern Hills District Council are putting plans together to merge. It just about sums up the two half-baked organisations to consider such thing. With the populations of both areas growing they should be thinking
NOW we have heard it all. The wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons has been cleared after a complaint that she used taxpayers' money to fund taxi fares for shopping trips - because she is allowed to do it. As unbelievable as it may sound, Michael
HALF a pint of perry, Worcester black pears and an all-important splash of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce - no wonder the Worcestershire Warmer was named as the official dish of Worcestershire yesterday. Bursting with locally sourced ingredients,
CHILDREN at Dines Green Primary School in Worcester had a change from their usual class routines when they took part in a special pirate-themed maths day. Staff and children went to school dressed as pirates and spent the day working on mathematical
A WORCESTER woman has been named as Britain's most natural beauty. Amanda Hill, 21, was spotted by a scout for Transformulas, which supplies beauty products to the rich and famous, when she visited the Clothes Show in December. She was one of six women
A MAN who fell while trying to board a bus in Malvern has died. John Blaney, aged 52, had been in hospital since he was injured at the junction of Belle Vue Terrace and Church Street but died on Friday, May 9. His friends and next door neighbours Sarah
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SHANE Drahm is looking to perform a dramatic U-turn and escape from his contract with Japanese side Kubota Spears to stay with Worcester Warriors next season. I understand the in-form Aussie stand-off, who has been the catalyst for the Sixways side's
FATHERS in Worcestershire are being invited today to take advantage of support on offer in the county, as part of International Day of Families. The theme for this year's celebration day is Fathers and Families: Responsibilities and Changes. Worcestershire
NEW car parking charges are being introduced in Hereford. The changes, due to come into effect on Monday, June 2, follow a county-wide review and are the first since 2003. Councillor Brian Wilcox, Herefordshire Council's cabinet member for highways
MORE than 300 children and their teachers from schools across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are set to walk to the top of the Malvern Hills this afternoon to show their continuing support for outdoor education centres. The march will start at different
A NEW gym has opened up in Worcester city centre. The K Club is a new and exclusive health and fitness club which opened its doors at the beginning of the month. Just a short walk from the city centre on The Tything, the former Kays building has been
PARENTS who think their child may be dyslexic are being invited to a Worcestershire school for a free professional test. National Dyslexia week begins on Monday, highlighting the plight of sufferers. This Saturday the New Elizabethan School, at Quarry
A MAN who entered a shop he had been banned from and stole a crate of beer has appeared before Worcester magistrates. Ben Keeley, 22, was recognised by a member of staff when he entered the store he had previously been banned from. Prosecuting, Gemma
A MAN who was found with a cannabis plant has appeared before magistrates in Worcester. James Gallagher, of The Avenue, Welland, Malvern, appeared at Worcester magistrates' court where he admitted possessing the drug, with a street value of £5, at the
