SHOPPERS are being warned about buying stolen goods after theives took £14,000 of items from lorries parked in Worcestershire. Calvin Klein aftershave and perfume, valued at £8,000, was stolen from a white Renault articulated lorry sometime between
EVESHAM United boss Paul West hopes the vast majority of his walking wounded will be fit in time to face Zamaretto League Premier Division leaders Farnborough at St George’s Lane on Saturday (3pm). The Robins saw midfielder Michael Hayden taken to hospital
THE widower of a popular nurse has spoken of how honoured she would have been to have a room named after her at a new breast unit. Richard Heal contacted the Worcester News from his home in New Zealand to urge people to support the Worcestershire Breast
IT has been nearly nine months since Worcester City last won an away game. Since winning 1-0 at the now-defunct Fisher Athletic on February 21, when Craig Wilding was on target, City have gone 15 league matches without success on their travels. Eleven
THE CHRISTMAS lights switch-on had a touch of extra showbusiness magic this year as child singing sensation Charlie Green performed some popular festive classics to the crowds. The 12-year-old star from Droitwich performed For Once in My Life
STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt feels the attitude at the Walshes Meadow club has completely changed since he joined last season. Despite watching his side drop points against 10-men AFC Sudbury in the 1-1 draw in Zamaretto League Division
STUDENTS in dire financial straits have been urged to shun loan sharks and turn instead to their own university for help. Economist professor David Green, vice-chancellor of the University of Worcester, has called for a national campaign to
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss John Snape hopes to have Marlon Walters and Kevin Banner back for the visit of Biggleswade Town in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands on Saturday (3pm). Walters has been suspended and fellow midfielder Banner injured as both
EVESHAM United are hoping to move into their new stadium in time for the start of next season. The Robins, who play in the Zamaretto League Premier Division, are due to see construction work start on the Cheltenham Road site in January. Plans have been
WESTFIELDS will tackle former Nottingham Forest star Nigel Jemson in the FA Carlsberg Vase second round on Saturday. The Hereford side host Rainworth Miners Welfare, who reached the competition’s final in 1982 before losing to Forest Green, at allpay.park
A SEX offender who left an obscene and abusive message on his answerphone for a police officer has been told by a Worcester judge to take anger management classes. Jamie Justice had left the message for Detective Constable Amanda Walker, of
CHILDREN have been left stranded after thieves stole wheels from their minibus which they have had for just a fortnight. Trips planned for the pupils of St Bartholomew’s Primary School, Stourport, have been put on hold while safety checks are carried
A CATERING manager is swapping her apron for the camera lens in a bid to become a top model. Mariya Georgieva, of Rainbow Hill, Worcester, has made the cut for the first heat of Top Model UK 2010, a national contest that could transform her into a professional
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THE hunt is on to find Big Foot in Worcester. There will be thousands of pounds of prizes hidden In Fat Face in High Street on Saturday. Shoppers who find a ‘Big Foot’ golden sticker will be the lucky winners. The shop, which
MORE staff working for Worcestershire County Council are being encouraged to desk-share and work partly from home to free up space that can be rented out to other organisations. As bosses keep one eye on the council’s need to make £45 million
THE Great Fire of London was brought to life for pupils at King’s Hawford school. Children were thrown back in time when local education company Discover History spent a day teaching them all about the fire, a topic they are studying. The children learned
A MOTHER from Worcester narrowly avoided a second jail sentence when her truant son wrote an impassioned letter to a judge. Tanya Brookes was told by deputy district judge David Goodman she could go to prison after her 14-year-old son Joshua
THE Great Fire of London was brought to life for pupils at King’s Hawford school. Children were thrown back in time when local education company Discover History spent a day teaching them all about the fire, a topic they are studying. The children
GARDNER Ann nee Beale Of Twigworth. Passed away on November 5th, 2009 in Gloucester Royal Hospital after a short illness courageously borne. The beloved soulmate of Paul, adored mum of Paula, Sally, Matthew, Martyn, Adrian and Sara. Also devoted nanny
TILL Phyllis Passed away suddenly on November 2nd, 2009 aged 82 years. Wife of George for 62 years, mother of Jan and Pam. Will be sadly missed by Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren in Canada. Special thanks to her care givers and neighbours Sally,
WILLIAMS Gordon Charles Passed away peacefully on November 7th 2009. "Goodbye to a Gentleman" A loved husband, loving brother and loving uncle to all his Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. The funeral service will take place at
DUFTY Hilda Marjorie Passed away peacefully at St Richards Hospice on November 8th, 2009, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, and dearly loved mother of Martin. A much loved sister and aunty who will be sadly missed by her Family and Friends.
DAY Deborah Ann 21/01/1971 12/11/2006 Much loved and missed. Forever in our thoughts. John, Kristian, Daniel and Steven. Published in paper 12/11/2009 in Worcester News
TAYLOR Peter Missed so very much a loving father, father in law and grandad. With love from Dawn and Family, Stephanie and Family and Kerry and Family. Published in paper 12/11/2009 in Worcester News
NEWMAN MILLWARD Lee and Sophie Congratulations on the birth of Scarlett Olivia, born November 5th. Love from Mum and Nick, and all the Family x x x Published in paper 12/11/2009 in Worcester News
IT has been a good year for comedy horror movies, old hands in the genre went back to their roots as Evil Dead’s Sam Raimi returned to direct Drag Me to Hell and the zombie apocalypse was gifted with a long deserved big budget facelift in Zombieland
TAYLOR Peter Even though we're far apart, you will always be deep in my heart, for after all the tears and pain, i know one day we'll meet again. Your ever loving wife, Chris x x x Published in paper 12/11/2009 in Worcester News
CHRISTMAS is only six weeks or so away, but it's still far enough in the future for people to ignore it. Others, however, have their decorations up already and are so excited you'd think that today was December 24. Have you bitten the bullet and started
A FAMILY who have been forced to sell their home to avoid repossession now fear they may lose their beloved pets as they can’t take them to temporary accommodation. Penny Rowe and her three children are desperate to find somewhere for their four animals
THE Drifters are doo wopping more than 50 years after the group first formed. The legendary band, whose hits included Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, and Spanish Harlem, will perform at Sin in Worcester on Friday, December
A GIANT Christmas tree has taken pride of place underneath St Andrew’s Spire in Worcester. The 21ft tall Norway spruce, which was installed by Worcester City Council arborists yesterday, will be used for the city’s St Richard’s Hospice’s
This month is great for lots of root vegetables such as parsnips, turnips and carrots which can be added to a lovely winter casserole to bulk it out and make it go further. Casseroles are great when you come in from the cold and want a good hearty
WORCESTER international racing driver Tim Matthews was press-ganged into racing the Anglo American AAR2 in the final race of the 2009 UK Sports 2000 Championship at Brands Hatch. The seat in the car had been vacated by the team’s regular driver Gary
A HOSPITAL boss has ruled out job cuts this financial year even though Worcestershire NHS faces grave financial problems. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has saved just £200,000 – £2.3 million shy of the target set by health chiefs
A SOMBRE silence fell as the Last Post sounded out across Worcestershire yesterday. Thousands of people around the county observed two minutes silence at 11am to pay respects to men and women killed in wars. A crowd gathered outside Worcester Cathedral
IT is going to be a massive test of our mental toughness and physical conditioning this weekend. Tomorrow night, we make the long journey to face Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League and then we return home to take on Milton Keynes Lions
SIR – Remembrance of the fallen of two wars and a generation of boys that are falling. Now that should never be. We are back to the Dark Ages with no equipment and little training. The unknown looks like a great adventure but to be brought home in
SIR – I was horrified to hear of the death of five British soldiers, killed by the same Afghan National Police Force we are supposedly in alliance with. This follows the realisation that the Afghan ‘elections’ were an exercise in corruption, nothing
SIR – Our Armed Forces have fought with courage to bring the people of Afghanistan to the threshold of democracy. It’s now up to the Afghans to decide on the democratic country they want. If Afghanistan descends into chaos, then so be it. The natural
THE mother of a Worcester soldier killed in Afghanistan this summer has spoken for the first time of her pride for her son. Linda Williams, mum of Private Jason Williams, said: “I can’t believe he’s gone. It’s so sad. “I look at all the photographs
SIR – Our MPs never had ‘moral authority,’ Mr Foster, but we did expect them to run Britain with our interests in mind. MPs are discredited now because they clearly have no power over what our government does. We can only guess at who or what runs Britain
THIS column has described Tom Neathway as an inspirational figure on more than one occasion. Today we report on a remarkable decision by Corporal Neathway that shows just why he deserves to be described in such a way. Cpl Neathway, as many of our
AN inspirational Worcester paratrooper who lost both legs and an arm in an explosion in Afghanistan has vowed to return to the front line. Corporal Tom Neathway said he hoped to go back next year to complete his tour of duty. He was
ROB Elvins’ return from suspension is set to provide Worcester City manager Richard Dryden with a selection poser ahead of Saturday’s crucial match at Dorchester. City are in desperate need of a victory following three straight defeats that
DRAINAGE must be improved at in a Worcestershire village to prevent flooding it has been claimed. Kempsey Parish Council heard about concerns from a resident living in nearby Kerswell Green, who had 18ins of water in his home during the summer 2007
BROMYARD could play a pivotal role in emergency environmental protection after Hereford and Worcester Fire Service submitted plans to expand the town’s station. The service hopes to take advantage of Bromyard’s central location to tackle
MOTORISTS are being reminded to remove valuables from their vehicles after goods were stolen from cars in Droitwich. The latest plea from West Mercia Police comes after a mobile phone and a sat-nav were taken from two vehicles parked on drive-ways
CLASSICAL music lovers from all over the UK are expected to visit Worcestershire for a one-off concert. The Boyan Ensemble of Kiev, whose members come from Ukraine’s prestigious Revutsky Academic Male Choir, will perform at Malvern Priory on Wednesday
A RECENTLY completed ‘dome house’ at Bishops Wood environmental centre, near Stourport-on-Severn, could provide a groundbreaking solution to how buildings are made. Jay Emery, who runs manufacturing specialist Dingley Dell Enterprises, has used African
A POPULAR youth bus has received additional funding enabling it to be decorated and kitted out with new equipment. The Wychavon Youth Bus has been given £30,000 from the community cashback fund run by West Mercia Local Criminal Justice Board. The
Actor Sir Ian McKellen will visit a county high school during this year’s anti-bullying week. The star of stage and screen will visit Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-on-Severn, to help tackle homophobic bullying in schools. Sir
ONE of a town’s most well-known faces has collected an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Town, district and county councillor John Smith, a former leader at all three tiers of civic government, as well as a former mayor of Evesham, was awarded
