A COUNCILLOR convicted of driving offences remains defiant, insisting he will continue to serve as a member on Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire County Council, despite coming under pressure to quit. Mumshad Ahmed now sits as an independent
MOTORISTS in south Worcestershire have been urged by police not to fall foul of increased fixed penalties for seat-belt offences. As from Tuesday, June 30 fines have now doubled - from £30 to £60 - for all seat-belt offences, whether involving the
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Stephen Moore ended his 10-month century drought as he shone for England Lions against Australia at New Road, while County colleague Steve Davies chipped in with a half-century. Moore, 28, was in fine form against the Baggy Greens
BOTTOM-of-the-table Worcestershire are facing their fifth LV County Championship defeat of the season tomorrow. Liam Plunkett was league leaders Durham’s enforcer once again at Chester-le-Street. Needing 179 to triumph, there was no hint of the hosts
TRIBUTES have continued to be laid at a spot where a popular Worcester dentist died in a motorbike accident. John Bue died on the A4440 Hams Way between Powick and Rushwick on Wednesday, June 24. The father-of two from Warndon Villages set up the Green
AFTER 18 years cooking for the city firefighters ‘Aunty Barb’ is hanging up her apron. Barbara Clarke first arrived in the kitchens at Worcester Fire Station in 1990 after having previously cooked for youngsters at two schools in the city.
POLICE and partner organisations are making good progress in tackling the anti-social behaviour problems that have been affecting Upton-upon-Severn on weekend evenings. At a meeting of Upton Town Council, Inspector Clive Griffiths told members
THE second Shakespeare Championship qualifier of the season was fished in baking hot conditions on a low and clear Avon between Evesham Town Waters and Hampton Ferry. There were signs that the river is improving with better weights being recorded than
THE first two events of the 2009 Wychavon Parish Games have taken place. The petanque event took place in Evesham with eight parishes involved. Going into the final game, Crowle were in the lead, but they feared they had lost the trophy when they
THE end of a nightmare two-years is in sight for a Cradley pub, as it prepares to finally reopen after 2007’s devastating floods. The Red Lion at Stiffords Bridge was struck hard by the extreme weather of July two years ago. Landlady Sally Cook remembers
An electrical fault caused a fire at a Worcester electricity provider this afternoon. Fire crews were called to the npower building in Warndon after reports 12.45pm after reports of a building fire and smoke coming from an electrical cupboard
THE health of people living in Malvern is better than the average for the rest of England but they are more likely to be injured or die on the roads, according to a national report. People in Malvern are healthier than people in Worcester and the average
FIREFIGHTERS visited a Worcester school to teach pupils about safety. Children at Whittington CE Primary School were taking part in a health-themed week. As well as healthy eating and exercise, the children were taught some essential information about
OLYMPIC medallist Darren Campbell dropped in at Droitwich Spa High School to play his part in National School Sport Week (NSSW). The annual event is a week-long celebration of PE and school sport that aims to inspire millions of children in schools across
A VAN driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist on a Worcestershire road has been banned from driving for 18 months and fined £500. Jonathan Gwyne app-eared at Worcester Crown Court where he admitted a charge of careless driving that led to the death
A PROJECT which aims to team people who have gardens with others who are keen to grow food has been launched in Malvern. Lets Grow Together is a sharing scheme which is being organised by environmental group Transition Malvern Hills.
FRIENDS of Tony Ballard, the Worcester teenager who drowned in the river Severn on Monday, are to gather to remember him tomorrow. More than 600 people have now joined a tribute group to the 17-year-old on the social networking site Facebook. And at
BRIAN Smikle has become the latest player to pledge his future to Kidderminster Harriers. The midfielder has agreed a one-year deal at the Aggborough club as manager Mark Yates continues to assemble his squad for the new season. The former West Bromwich
A MAN who cheated death after surviving a freak accident with a 100mph train in Droitwich has declared himself an "idiot". Noah Hodgkiss, 56, said he had been "unbelievably lucky" after he was flung yards along the track by the force of the crash. He
TERRY Jenkins produced an impressive display to swiftly end Simon Whitlock's PartyPoker.net Las Vegas Desert Classic hopes with a 6-1 victory. Ledbury's Jenkins showed the form which took him to the 2007 Desert Classic final to sweep past the qualifier
A PENSIONER with a suspected blood clot on the brain has yet to receive vital surgery more than a year-and-a-half after he was hospitalised in a serious fall. Geoffrey Driscoll had been suffering dizzy spells which led to a fall in Farrier Street, Worcester
JUDGE Andrew Geddes, who retired four months ago after 15 years at Worcester Crown Court, has died at his holiday home in France at the age of 66. Tribute to his work was paid at the court yesterday by Judge Alistair McCreath, Recorder of Worcester,
Buy Local on Saturday! The fourth of July is Independents' Day in Worcestershire - and we need your help. Our Buy Local campaign reaches its conclusion on Saturday - and we are urging our readers to give the supermarkets a miss for the
VERNALLS Mary Affectionately known as Vern. Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on June 25th, 2009, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Cliff, much loved Mam to Robert, Anne and John, a dear gran to Andrew, Matt, Ben, Matt, Emily
PECK Richie Of Drakes Broughton, formerly of The Falkland Islands. Passed away in Pershore Hospital, on June 27th, 2009, after a long illness courageously fought with strength beyond belief, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Maggie and a dear uncle and
PRINCE Dorothy Muriel "Doll" Formerly Perry nee Dolloway Died suddenly on Monday, June 29th, 2009, aged 91 years. Dear mother of Clive, sister to Betty and Joyce. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium, on Thursday, July 9th, at 12.00 noon
RYDER Paul Of Spetchley, formerly of Ryder's Radio, Worcester. Passed away on June 20th, 2009, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty, dearly loved father of the late Michael and Christopher. Much loved grandad and friend to many. Funeral service
MONTGOMERY Patrick David "Monty" Passed away at St Richards Hospice, on June 26th, 2009, aged 80 years. Dearly loved father of Clive and daughter in law Lyn and a much loved grandfather of Edward, James and Abigail. Funeral service at St Barnabas
HARDMAN Michael Paul Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 55 years. Much loved father of Paul and Beth. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, July 7th, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to
BOTHWICK Dan & Becky nee Finch Congratulations on the Birth of your daughter Ava Grace, on Tueday, June 30th. Love from both Families. xxx Published in paper 02/07/2009 in Worcester News
COLLINS Bob July 2nd, 1991. In loving memory of a dear dad and grandad. Forever in our thoughts. Mike, Marg, Paul and Ian. xx Published in paper 02/07/2009 in Worcester News
HENCHER. Les. Remembering a dear dad and grandad, died fourteen years today. Always in our thoughts. Published in paper 02/07/2009 in Worcester News
VANDALS who smashed a mural painted by a group of young people are being sought by police. The mural was on part of a concrete panelled wall destroyed in Lido Park, Droitwich, during the weekend of June 20-21. The wall had been decorated by a team from
SATURDAY BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT LEAGUE FIRST XI Premier Division: Barnt Green v Himley; Kidderminster Vic v Leamington Spa; Moseley v Wolverhampton; Shrewsbury v Knowle & Dorridge; Walmley v Bromsgrove; Walsall v Kenilworth Wardens. Division One
THE annual Worcester Festival is just a few weeks away and with it more than 330 events to keep the masses entertained. The arts, music and cultural extravaganza – which encompasses the Worcester Camra Beer, Cider and Perry Festival and the newly established
TRADERS received a blow when a line fault caused a powercut near the city centre. Businesses and homes in the Lowesmoor area were among 62 properties without power following a a low voltage fault between 9.30am and 9.45am, today. Businesses
HERE are some quick tips to avoid racking up hundreds of pounds on your mobile phone while you are on holiday. KNOW WHEN YOU’RE ABROAD It’s about the signal. It’s not making a call but the moment your mobile receives a foreign network
TRENDY tots and en-vogue infants need go no further than Upton-upon-Severn for a good wardrobe change. And looking a picture for the summer need not cost the earth. Edina’s new children’s collection boasts a range of stylish outfits for boys
Stumps England Lions (1st inns) Denly b Lee 66 Moore c Haddin b Lee 120 Bell lbw b Lee 0 Solanki b Lee 8 Morgan lbw b Lee 4 Davies c Clarke b North 53 Rashid not out 36 Bresnan not out
A BID by councillors to reinstate free peak time bus travel for pensioners has failed following a heated meeting of the city council. Labour city councillors asked Worcester City Council to reintroduce the scheme which allows pensioners and
A RECORD entry of more than 250 competitors and an open water swim under blue skies at the Top Barn Activ-ity Centre put the 2009 Worcester Triathlon Champion-ships in the top bracket of national multi-event sports. Perfect race conditions and the highest
STAR Kempsey batsman Craig Weston insists mental application and the guidance of his captain are the secret to his amazing run of form. The 39-year-old opener is averaging a jaw-dropping 151 for the Crusader Worcestershire League Division Seven table-toppers
STAFF at a Worcester pub who dashed to the riverbank to help the rescue operation have described the distressing moments endured by the three other swimmers as they prayed for the life of their friend. The Wheatsheaf Inn, in Henwick Road, overlooks the
A WOMAN has been airlifted and a man taken by ambulance to hospital after a two car crash in Worcestershire. The crash happened at about 5pm yesterday on the A448 between Mustow Green and Kidderminster at Stone. Two rapid response vehicles
STEVE Dring, of the Pershore-based Echelon-Spiuk cycling club, gained three recent podium places. He took first place at Wool, in Dorset, winning the bunch sprint, and followed this up with second place in the Weymouth Road Race. Dring
SIR – Jim Evans’ attack on me (Letters, June 20) is just plain weird. I care about crime and therefore how we fight it. I cited the recent Campbell collaboration research which suggests that CCTV is not the cure-all many people assume. What if CCTV
SIR – It could not have been easy to choose a new speaker for the House of Commons from the gang of pirates that preside there. As there are far fewer MPs with credentials that do not include downright stealing than those who do, they have taken the
SIR – Every corrupt MP should give their second home to a deserving OAP. JOHN CUNNIFFE, Malvern.
Sir – I have just been to a wonderful gala concert, perfomed at Worcester’s Huntingdon Hall by the Elgar School of Music. Performances included, children and adult singers, cellists, pianists, violinists – however, the creme de la creme of the evening
SIR – I think it’s a good thing the police are using head-cams to capture criminal activities on film. Pictures speak a thousand words – for example police using a taser-gun could make people think they must have had a warped mind, and for someone
RACING at Worcester was abandoned yesterday after searing temperatures took their toll on the horses. The sweltering heat – which at one point reached just under 37C (100F) inside the stables – proved too much for the animals early on and the meeting
JUST days after a teenager drowned, people are still jumping into the river Severn to cool off. Police yesterday found four people swimming at the same spot 17-year-old Tony Ballard was pulled under on Monday. They were yards away from where mourners
WHAT were they thinking? The four people caught swimming in the river Severn in Worcester yesterday, just yards from where 17-year-old Tony Ballard lost his life on Monday, need their heads testing. Police had to order the two men and two
MICHAEL Jackson albums have sold out at HMV in Worcester. The store in the CrownGate Shopping Centre in the city centre has completely sold out of all of the late superstar's records, as customers clamoured for his music following his sudden death on
Buy Local on Saturday! The fourth of July is Independents' Day in Worcestershire. Our Buy Local campaign reaches its conclusion on Saturday - and we are urging our readers to give the supermarkets a miss for the day and try out their local independent
SUMMERTIME fun is on offer for families at a school fete. Headlining the entertainment on offer at Stanley Road Primary School, in Worcester, will be pony rides at the event on Saturday, July 4. There will be plenty of other attractions drawing the
A MAN who broke into a hair salon and stole five sets of hair straighteners was caught after leaving blood at the scene, a court was told. Christopher Smith smashed a window and climbed into Gingers Hair Salon, grabbed five GHD straighteners and ran
