YOUR Worcester News is on a mission. Having broken through the 300 friends mark for our Facebook page a week or two ago, we've decided we want to see if we can make it to 500 by the end of the year. Our list has been growing steadily
A NEW team has been set up at a Worcester charity for children from the north of the county who have suffered a bereavement. Previously, bereaved children in the Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest areas were cared fro by the Brambles Trust
THE Royal Grammar School Worcester and the Alice Ottley School (RGSAO) have arranged a link-up with Premier League giants Aston Villa. RGS The Grange, Claines, will be a regional base for the Birmingham club’s community activities and talent identification
TRADERS are “disgusted” at a decision to withdraw free car parking on weekends leading up to Christmas. In recent years, car parking has been free in Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) car parks every Friday and Saturday in December. But this year
MALVERN St James pupil Tabitha Monkhouse won her West Midlands national qualifier at Tudor Grange, Solihull. The 13-year-old took the 50-metre freestyle swim by 0.04 seconds, recording a personal best time of 30.31. She then ran the 1,000m, finishing
THE Norbury Theatre’s production of Situation Comedy is both enjoyable and full of laughs. Directed by Sue Imms, the show is well-presented and the six-strong cast make the most of Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke’s well-crafted and demanding
DROITWICH Dolphins were runners-up at the Solihull Trophy Gala. The swimmers took 15 first places, including success for Beccy Peake and Laura Cadwell in the under 13s 100-metre freestyle and 100m breaststroke respectively. There were also excellent
STAFF at a butcher’s shop have become the latest to experience eerie happenings connected to an historic ghostly legend. Roger Evans at Clare Barry in Evesham’s High Street has heard doors banging when he has been alone in the store, and it is believed
MALVERN’S Chase Technology College won the Army West Midlands School Sevens at Stourbridge’s Stourton Park ground. They beat Worcester’s Christopher Whitehead Language College four tries to nil in an entertaining final. It was the culmination of a busy
WORCESTER City will need to clean up their act on the field if they are to earn a cut of £15,000 at the end of the season. The Football Conference has launched a scheme to reward clubs for good disclipline to support the Football Associa-tion’s Respect
THE region’s top prosecutor has joined convicts on an unpaid work party in Worcestershire. Colin Chapman, West Mercia’s chief crown prosecutor, was getting stuck in at the Worcester Countryside Centre for Inside Justice Week this week. Mr Chapman, who
WORCESTERSHIRE’S new overseas signing Ashley Nof-fke hopes his spell at New Road next summer will help him become a better player. The Australian all-rounder agreed earlier this week to join the LV County Championship Division One new boys
WORCESTER Wolves Seconds won their first match of the season, defeating Plymouth Cannons 80-64 in English Basketball League Division Four. Wolves took a commanding first-half lead of 48-29 at the University of Worcester with excellent all-round play.
KARL Broadhurst believes Hereford United’s win against Carlisle is the boost the players need to propel them up the League One table. On-loan Bristol Rovers striker Andy Williams struck on the hour for the 1-0 victory which, coupled with Yeovil Town’
NORTH Midlands Under 16s suffered the agony of conceding a last-minute try and losing 15-10 to Warwickshire in their opening county match of the season at Broadstreet RFC near Coventry. North Midlands had opened a 10-3 lead at the interval with Jack
A FATHER armed with a baton went into a pub and attacked a man he accused of bullying his son. Christopher Whittaker punched Andrew Reeves in the face as he sat at a table with his wife and tried to rain other blows on him. His 15-year-old son threw
CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove insists he is still looking for people to invest in Kidderminster Harriers. The Aggborough chief is continuing his search for individuals to plough £50,000 into the Blue Square Premier outift each season, the figure re-quired
TOBY Attwood scored twice as Worcester City Wanderers won 4-2 at Worcester Colts in the Worcestershire FA Under 16s Cup first round. Colts capped a good start with a goal mid-way through the first-half but Matthew Burton levelled with a volley. Man-of-the-match
Worcester Wolves basketball players have been given a head to toe pink makeover to raise awareness of breast cancer. They will wear the strip at their game against Newcastle Eagles tonight and donate a percentage of gate receipts to the Breast Cancer
A WORCESTERSHIRE GP is relieved there are no plans to pay county doctors not to send patients to hospital. Patient groups and MPs warned that the policy – introduced in other parts of the country to cut NHS budgets – could prevent people receiving
JACOB Gillibrand scored an early goal as Leigh and Bransford Badgers Rovers Under 10s won 1-0 at Welland Juniors Colts in the Talbot Page-Jones Memorial Shield. He calmed a nervy start by burying James Henry’s fine pass before Josh Hall, Will Swiers
ALMOST 1,500 youngsters attended a careers fair in Worcester. The event, hosted by Connexions at Perdiswell Leisure Centre included 69 stands for teenagers to browse. There were members of the armed forces, the police, and fire service, as well as local
A WOMAN who has been missing for four days has allegedly been seen in Bromsgrove. Police said they have received reports that Madeleine Goodier was thought to have been seen at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Bromsgrove about 2.30pm yesterday.
A BRACE from Chloe Deam helped Droitwich Spa Wildcats Girls Under 11s beat Ferndale Youth 3-0 in the Mercian Festival Junior League. Casey Homer and Sapphire Star worked hard in defence as Wildcats imposed themselves to open the scoring through Georgia
CALLS have been made to delay the second phase of Wychavon’s wheelie bin scheme if delivery and collection problems cannot be sorted out. Some of Wychavon’s district councillors strongly criticised the way the first phase had been handled by
HOPLEY Jane, Kathryn and William, the family of the late Reverend Bill Hopley, wish to thank Relatives and Friends for their support, cards and sympathy. Thank you to everyone who attended the service and for generous donations to St Richard's Hospice
BAGNALL Anne Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October 20th 2008, aged 77 years. Funeral to take place at St Michaels Church, Elmley Lovett, on Friday, October 31st 2008, at 11a.m. Flowers or donations for the Alzheimers Society
EVANS Dorothy Dot Of Drakes Broughton formerly of Holloway, Pershore. On October 21st, 2008 peacefully in Pershore Hospital aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Jim, a devoted mother, mother in law and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all
MCCREEDY Ronald You are loved, remembered and missed as always. From all of your loving Family xx Published in paper 24/10/2008
RUSSELL Karen Much loved and deeply missed by Family and Friends. Passed away one year today. A loving wife, mother and grandmother we will love always. You are forever in our thoughts and our wonderful memories we cherish. Stuart, John, Mark and Families
KILMINSTER Jean Loving memories of a wonderful mum. Love Shaun xx Published in paper 24/10/2008
FRYER Dorothy Margaret Passed away peacefully on October 17th, 2008. Wife of Percy, mother of Timothy, Jackie, Robin, Deborah and Simon. Will be sadly missed by all the Family. Funeral to be held on October 27th, 2008,at Worcester Crematoriumat 12.30
EVANS Rita Olive Passed away in Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on October 22nd, 2008, aged 86 years. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday,October 30th,at 3 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare,17 Lowesmoor
HOCKING Hilda Passed peacefully away onOctober 21st, aged 88 years. Sadly missed by son Keith, daughter in law Eileen and grandson Mathew. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, November 4th at 10 a.m. Published in paper 24/10/2008
BREAKWELL Dennis Of Worcester. Passed away on October 7th, 2008. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, October 30th, at 12 noon. Flowers may be sent toE J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU. Published in paper
FLETCHER Edna Formerly of Clifton on Teme. Peacefully at Whitegates Residential Home, Bromyard on October 21st, 2008, aged 100 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Private cremation, followed by a Service of Celebration for her life atSt Kenelm's
CARLETON Annette To all Family, Friends and Work Colleagues who kindly donated to The Worcester Breast Unit following Annette's passing away on July 15th. The final amount was £1,530.24 Thanks Steve Published in paper 24/10/2008
RUSSELL Karen A dear friend who fell asleep much too soon, one year ago today. Sadly missed and fondly remembered, not just today but every day. Carole, Colin and Chloe. Published in paper 24/10/2008
OAKLEY Peter Passed away two years today. A kind and loving husband, dad and grandad. Never forgotten. Edna, Linda, Susan Published in paper 24/10/2008
THE parents who helped their paralysed son travel abroad to die are waiting to hear their fate. Mark and Julie James travelled to Switzerland with their tetraplegic son Dan from their home in Sinton Green, near Worcester. The 23-year-old checked
Fly-half Matthew Jones will make a return to his former club Ospreys when Worcester Warriors travel to the Liberty Stadium in the EDF Energy Cup on Sunday (3.05pm). Jones has recovered from an ankle injury and will line up against his old side
THE controversial free bus pass scheme that has plunged Worcester City Council finances into crisis may be administered at county level in the future. Local politicians have welcomed the news that the Department for Transport (DfT) is considering
GRAHAM Ward is expected to have shaken off a virus in time for Worcester City’s trip to Maidenhead United tomorrow. The right-back is the latest player to have been struck down by a mystery stomach bug which has swept through the City camp
MORE children in Worcestershire are being encouraged to try school dinners. The county council hopes to get more pupils eating hot healthy lunches rather than bringing in their own food. A recent survey of the county’s schools revealed that at primary
SKOUSON Harker is looking for more consistency from Worcester Wolves as they pursue their first win of the season at Everton Tigers tonight (7.30). But Wolves have a massive task in the British Basketball League clash as Tigers have started the match
MASTERCHEF judge and restaurateur John Torode can talk about beef until the cows come home. His new book, John Torode’s Beef (Quadrille, £20), is devoted to all things bovine – from the most succulent steak to offal and other cuts that have fallen
STAFF and students at the University of Worcester are doing their bit for the environment and saving themselves some money at the same time by taking part in Switch it Off. Inspired by the campaign, which is being backed by your Worcester News, students
Children from Year 2, Year 4 and Year 5, of Oldbury Park Primary School, Worcester are sharing bits from their favourite books as part of the National Year of Reading.
SOULFUL sophisti-pop band the Christians come to Worcester tonight. The Liverpudlians, who collected an admirable number of chart hits in the late 1980s and early 90s including Ideal World and Harvest For The World, will be at Huntingdon Hall
IT’S hard to beat a good wholesome home-cooked meal in the welcoming surrounds of a friend’s house but I would say the closest I have come is a visit to the Chequers at Cutnall Green, near Worcester. As soon as you walk through the door you can
IN 1992 Beverley Craven was named Best British Newcomer at the Brits Awards. Her self-titled debut album, which remained in the UK album chart for over a year and featured the song Promise Me, has now sold almost two million copies worldwide.
WORCESTER musicians Jamie Knight and Simon Othen will soon deliver acoustic delicacies at the city’s Marr’s Bar. Knight and Othen have been developing as a duo since 2008 began and cite wide musical influences as the reason they can call on any
BECOMING a mum has changed Cara Dillon’s outlook on life. It has not, however, dulled her passion for performing and, following an 18-month career break to raise twins, the folk singer has returned to the stage. Dillon’s maternity leave came
IT has been a long time in coming but Hereford United have finally clawed themselves off the bottom of League One. In four days, the Bulls drew 0-0 at Brighton and defeated Carlisle 1-0 at Edgar Street to end an eight-match winless run and increase their
EVER-popular poignant comedy The Vagina Monologues returns to Worcester next week. Alternatively billed as the ‘ultimate girl’s night out’ and ‘compulsive viewing for men’, Eve Ensler’s smash hit play is performed at the Swan Theatre on Thursday
POST office customers in Worcestershire will find out next week which of their local branches are to close. The news comes as one post office in Malvern confirms it is being shut. Sub-postmistress Ali Poole has placed a notice on the
MALVERN actor Nick Wilkes will revive his debut play this month. Resting, a comedy about four out-of-work actors as they await their big break, will be staged at the Courtyard in Hereford from Wednesday, October 29, to Saturday, November 1,
Kellogg's are currently running a campaign called 'The Big Bake' which is all about encouraging parents to bake with their children. COCO POPS ORIGINAL HALLOWEEN BATS 15 - 20 minutes preparation plus extra time for decoration Makes approx 12
FOLLOWING rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, rock star comedian Tim Minchin is coming to Worcester. Passing through the city on his major UK tour, Australian-born Minchin will perform at Huntingdon Hall on Wednesday, November 12. The musical
POOR old Mike Foster. The Worcester MP has seen his workload (not to mention his salary) soar since being made a Government minister. But desperate to show ordinary constituents he hasn’t forgotten them, Mr Foster is keeping his weekends packed with
THE Colwall Players will forget their lines, miss their cues and descend into chaos with their latest production. The company, performing as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society, present – deep breath – The Haunted
FAMILIES throughout Worcestershire are being invited to get into the spirit of Halloween at the National Trust’s historic Croome Park. There will be plenty of spooky activities for everyone to enjoy this weekend on the estate at Croome D'Abitot, which
Kellogg's are currently running a campaign called 'The Big Bake' which is all about encouraging parents to bake with their children. GHOSTS Creative fun for hallowe’en Takes 15 – 20 minutes preparation time plus extra for decoration
CHARTERED accountants and business advisers Kendall Wadley LLP, which has offices in Worcester, Malvern and Hereford, has appointed four new trainees, who will be completing their professional qualifications with the firm. David Findlay, aged
SIR – I’m deeply flattered that Mr D Parkes (October 14) compares my letters to the Beano comic. The Beano and Dandy were, and still are, highly witty, clever and amusing publications, written by talented adults. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
SIR – This autumn your readers have the chance to register their voice so they can have a say on the issues that affect them. The local council in your area is currently sending an electoral registration form to every household. We are encouraging
JUSTIN Richards is in line to make his comeback for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow’s FA Cup clash at King’s Lynn (3pm). The striker, Harriers’ top-scorer with eight goals, has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury but is back in training
Silence fell on Nunnery Wood High School, Worcester, when pupils took part in a sponsored silence to raise awareness of children with speech and language impairments, as well as raising funds for charity Afasic, which helps children with such disorders
SKIPPING youngsters at a Worcester school have been raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Children at St Barnabas Primary School in Green Lane, Rainbow Hill, took part in a sponsored skip for the charity. The school has its
SIR – Last month we enjoyed a family meal at the Glasshouse but our view was spoilt by some women outside protesting against foie gras – and there was none on the menu! Last weekend these women were protesting against fur outside Second Hand
GILBERT and Sullivan’s accessible comic opera fondly pokes fun at love. The satire, which mocks the aesthetic movement of the 1870s, was staged well by the Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society; from the simple but atmospheric scenery to a
MALVERN will be looking to get their season up-and-running when they travel to Kenilworth tomorrow (3pm). Without a point in Midlands One this term, the Spring Lane side are looking to end their run of five straight defeats. Teams — Malvern: First
SHOPKEEPERS will be monitoring who they sell flour and eggs to over the Halloween and bonfire night period. Local policing teams have been visiting shops in the south Worcestershire police division area and asking them to display posters informing
THERE’S something quite relaxing about watching birds in your garden. While I can’t call myself an expert and am not the best at recognising the different varieties, it’s always nice to hear and see them around you, and at least be able to spot
WE were in Bucharest last weekend, and I was intending to tell you all about the Romanian capital, which is a fascinating place, as the country tries to make up for decades of Communist rule. They are making progress but have a long way to go
SIR – It was very good to see on Sir Trevor MacDonald’s Tonight programme that a referendum organised by the programme in part of Luton gave a resounding thumbs down to the EU. Sixty-three per cent of the voters said no to the EU reform treaty
STAFF and students at the University of Worcester are doing their bit for the environment and saving themselves some money at the same time by taking part in Switch it Off. Inspired by the campaign, which is being backed by your Worcester News
SIR – I refer to the article in the Worcester News on the subject of carbon emission and I have to say the following. Please do not ask me to reduce my individual nano grain of emission. Speak to those who flew the Olympic flame around the world
TWO footballers have been suspended following the abandonment of a Worcester and District Football League match. The Katherine Rayer Cup first round encounter between Sunday Premier Division rivals Berwick Rangers and Arrow 2000 was called
SIR – We all know we are in for very hard times. The company I work for has made many people redundant. The national company my wife works for has cut work hours and has also made redundancies. Many businesses are cutting prices to keep trading
QUITE how much confidence the pubic can have in the Government’s latest crime figures is impossible to fathom following the farcical way in which they were reported yesterday. The new figures showed worrying increases in the levels of violent
A WORCESTER man who took a three-inch knife into the city centre for protection has been jailed. Drug user Justin McAvoy hid the wooden-handled weapon in his sock when police approached him in Angel Place, but a doorman who saw the 39-year-old
EVESHAM United are ready to make history and reach the FA Cup first round proper for the first time in their history. The Robins have never been beyond the fourth qualifying round but will be looking to change that against Rushden and Diamonds tomorrow
WHEN growing up in the valleys of Wales, rugby is more than just a passion — it’s in the blood. So to get the chance to play for your region before going on to representing your country it is like a dream come true. Yet going through a serious
A DISABLED woman with arthritis says she has waited months in agony after her medical files were sent to New Zealand. Tina Brown of Worcester has hit out at NHS bureaucracy after hospital staff sent her medical audio notes to the other side of the world
WORCESTER Warriors’ head coach Clive Griffiths has challenged the Sixways players to follow in the footsteps of Leicester and Perpignan and shut the Ospreys out in their EDF Energy Cup clash at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday (3.05pm). The
A MAN and a woman needed hospital treatment for smoke inhalation following a house fire. The couple, believed to be both in their late 50s, were treated following the blaze in Landsdowne Road, Worcester, at 11.50pm on Wednesday. The fire is thought
IF someone had told manager Richard Dryden in August that Worcester City would be three points shy of the play-off places with more than a quarter-of-the-season gone, he would have snapped their arm off. Yet, with barely a week to go before
A “WANDERING alcoholic” has been remanded in custody for assaulting staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. An ambulance took an intoxicated Brian Harper to Accident and Emergency in the early hours of Monday, October 20, after a concerned
POLICE officers and staff have been praised for keeping crime levels down. The Herefordshire policing board said officers, including specials and community support officers, were committed and professional in their jobs. Chairman of the board councillor
A SHOPPING centre in Worcester has been holding a series of events to help prevent accidents. The CrownGate centre has been marking European Health and Safety Week all this week. It is particuarly hoping to prevent slips, trips and falls. According
CHARTERED accountants and business advisers Kendall Wadley LLP, which has offices in Worcester, Malvern and Hereford, has appointed four new trainees, who will be completing their professional qualifications with the firm. David Findlay, aged 22, joins
A STORE in Worcester is going to be working its magic for a city children’s hospice this weekend. Instead of tricks this Halloween, Woolworths on High Street will be holding a specialising fundraising weekend to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice
THE grandchildren of a Worcester man who died at St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester are organising a Halloween party in his memory. Sisters Kelly and Kirsty Webb and their cousins Della and Debbie Bowkett started planning the event before their 77-year-old
THE pick of Worcestershire’s tourist firms have made it to the final of the industry’s regional Oscars ceremony. The county has six finalists in this year’s Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards being held at the International Convention
A TWO-day rugby camp with Worcester Warrior Chris Latham will take place at RGS The Grange on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Worcester school is hosting the ‘Rise above the Rest’ camp between 10am and 3pm each day. Boys and girls aged between
Silence fell on Nunnery Wood High School, Worcester, when pupils took part in a sponsored silence to raise awareness of children with speech and language impairments. The event will also raising funds for charity Afasic, which helps children
UITE how much confidence the public can have in the Government’s latest crime figures is impossible to fathom following the farcical way in which they were reported yesterday. The new figures showed worrying increases in the levels of violent
