THE search is on to find Worcestershire’s unsung heroes. The county council is about to launch its annual competition for talented and brave 11 to 19 year olds. Anybody who has an involvement with young people – such as teachers, youth workers, sports
WORCESTER Warriors ended Saracens 100 per cent record in the Guinness Premiership by holding them to a 12-12 draw — the second such scoreline at Sixways in the space of a week. In another try-less encounter which was dominated by the sound of leather
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Bar-ry Norgrove insists the sale of top-scorer Mat-thew Barnes-Homer to fellow Blue Square Premier rivals Luton Town was a “very, very good deal.” The England ‘C’ international left Aggborough on Thursday for a substantial
WORCESTER people are being reminded to turn out in their thousands to give our local regiment a heroes’ welcome on their return from Afghanistan. More than 400 soldiers from The 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) will march through
FULL-TIME: Willie Walker held his nerve to slot a 73rd-minute penalty and secure a second successive 12-12 draw for Worcester Warriors. Seven days after the draw with Bath at Sixways, Warriors again gathered two points. Walker's four kicks cancelled
SANTA is going to be arriving at a garden centre in Worcester today. Raising money for children’s bereavement charity the Noah’s Ark Trust, this will be the seventh year he will be visiting St Peter’s Garden Centre. The Mark and Ark Masons of Worcestershire
NORTH Midlands Under 19s include five members of the Worcester Warriors academy for the annual friendly against Yorkshire at Dudley Kingswinford on Sunday (2.15pm). Prop Tom Williams, a former England Under 16s ‘A’ international, lock Joe Garner and
TERRY Jenkins has been fined by the Darts Regulation Authority after coming to blows with Andy Jenkins at the Nuland Players Cham-pionships in Holland. The Bull, from Ledbury, and the aptly-named Rocky clashed at the PDC event and were both brought before
WORCESTER Wolves have been thrown into turmoil after cancelling six players contracts and the resignation of head coach Chuck Evans. The University of Worcester-based British Basketball League side were set to travel Glasgow Rocks on Sunday
HEREFORD United manager John Tre-wick is pleased with the deals that he did on the final day of the emergency loan window this week. The Bulls chief signed England Under 19 international midfielder Nathaniel Wedderburn on loan from Barclays Premier League
A HEALTHCARE assistant from Worcestershire who is in training to climb a mountain next year has raised £2,000 and lost three stone. Laura Worrallo-Hickman, from Bransford, near Worcester, will tackle Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, to raise funds for
WARNDON Villages Sharks Under 12s recorded their 10th Stourport Youth League win on the trot with a thrilling 3-1 comeback success over Bewdley Town. Kieran Burns went close early on for Sharks but keeper Harry Stanley pulled off a superb save before
A WORCESTER pub is celebrating 50 years of serving pints in the heart of the community. The Mayflower is the only remaining pub in Dines Green. While survival has not been easy landlady Adele Price says the estate pub, in Grenville Road, is still a
THE seconds gave Worcester Wolves a lift when they recorded a double victory. Wolves beat City of Portsmouth Smugglers 97-89 in the English Basketball Shield and West Anglia Fury 101-73 in Division Four. The match with Division Three outfit Smugglers
He is mad as hell and not going to take it anymore... It’s not uncommon for British actors to lend their name to projects in order for them to get off the ground and it’s something Michael Caine has been doing for years and it is perhaps what best
Fronted by the enigmatic Skin, identified as one of the most veracious, iconic, and engaging female vocalists in modern musical history, and further to the release of the greatest hits album Smashes and Trashes, dulcet rockers Skunk Anansie are
MACAULEY Johnson starred with four goals as Northside Tigers Under 13s saw off Newtown Sports Colts 9-1 in the Mercian Festival Junior League Division Two. In tricky weather conditions, Johnson caught the eye with fine power and skill and fellow winger
COMPUTER hacker Gary McKinnon has hit the headlines again after he was denied leave to appeal against his extradition to the US. The 43-year-old is accused of hacking into 97 government computers, including the Pentagon and Nasa, supposedly in the hunt
OFF licences across Worcestershire look set to shut, after administrators for First Quench announced more closures. The company - which trades as Threshers, Wine Rack, Victoria Wine and Local - fell into administration in October after struggling
A MAN with a string of convictions including harassment and impersonating a policeman lied about his past to get a job working in a care home for vulnerable people. Lee Frayling’s past was only uncovered when staff carried out a standard police
A PUB near Worcester is hosting an X-Factor-style talent contest tonight. The winner of the competition at the Berkeley Arms, in Spetchley, will receive a trophy and £100. All contestants can take part for free by turning up on the night
INTERNET users will soon be able to log on and view a three-dimensional panoramic map of Worcester. The Google Street View car has been driving around Worcester videoing our streets, ready for the images to be uploaded. The car, which
GWYNNE Eddie Happy 90th Birthday Great Grandad. Have a lovely day. Lots of love Jayne, Ben, Lucy and Toby. xxxx Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
OLIVER Queenie Lilian Formerly of Malvern. Passed peacefully away at a Nursing Home in Newport, Shropshire, on November 24th 2009, aged 82 years. Funeral enquiries to Newport & District Funeral Service. Telephone 01952 820667. Published in paper 27
THOMAS Ann nee Morris Passed peacefully away after a short illness at home in Guisborough. Sadly missed by husband David and all her Family. Ashes to be scattered in Astwood Cemetery at a later date, to be announced. Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester
KELLY Eithna Ann Edna Passed away peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on November 23rd, 2009 aged 74 years. Beloved mum of Caroline, Pauline, Sean, Sharon, Liam and Dean. Mother in law of Mark and Roger and a beloved nan and great nan. Funeral service
PALMER Olive Norrie nee Thompson Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on November 22nd, 2009, aged 86 years. Sadly missed by husband Cliff, and sons Roger, Brian and Families. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on
SELLICK John Anthony One year today you passed away. Treasured memories. David, Nicky, Ian, Simone, Darryl, Sam and Stacey. Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
FILDES Reg 21.06.1923 - 20.11.2009. Beloved husband of Edna. Funeral service at St Michael and all Angels Church, Martin Hussingtree on Friday, December 4th at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, for the Childrens Society,
VERNALLS Sean Happy 21st Birthday. Have a great day. Lots of love Mom, Craig, Nan, Grandad, Nat, Sophia, Martin, Maxine, Bernadette, Jessica, Christopher, Jade, Michael, James, Archie and Charlie. xxx Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
GALE Keith Royston Alison, Mick and Rose wish to thank all who attended Keith's funeral, and for all the cards, messages of sympathy and donations. Thanks also to the farmer Newland Court Farm, the person who stopped and phoned 999, Dave Bird Coroners
SELLICK John Anthony 02-03-43 27-11-08 Fell asleep one year ago today. Remembered and loved every day, miss you so much. God Bless sweetheart. Loving wife Judy. xxx Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
HAYWOOD Sid Twelve years since that sad day. So greatly missed in every way. Your loving wife Beryl. Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
GRIEVESON George Derrick Died November 27th, 1989. Twenty years have passed. In loving memory of a great father and grandfather. Stuart, Frances, Alexandra, Daniella, Stephen and Oliver. Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
MURPHY Colin John Passed away November 27th 2001. Lovingly remembered always. John, Bev, Jamie, Ben and Josh x Published in paper 27/11/2009 in Worcester News
WORCESTER’S Victorian Christmas Fayre is up and running to provide lots of festive fun for visitors and residents of the city. Hundreds of people gathered in the streets to listen to Christmas carols performed by the Cathedral Voluntary Choir
PEOPLE living and working near the river Severn were nervously watching as water levels were expected to peak today. Some flooding has been seen along the banks of the Severn, including the car park and grounds of Worcestershire County Cricket
HIGH-flying Worcester Wanderers will be looking to extend their 100 per cent record when they travel to Earlsdon for a Midlands Two West (South) clash. Elsewhere, in the division there is an eagerly-anticipated local derby when Droitwich make the short
CHURCHES in Worcestershire villages could close within 10 years unless more people support them. Peter Holzapfel, vicar of St Mary’s in Kempsey and St Denys’ in Severn Stoke, warned villagers that the future of their churches was in their hands and uttered
TIPPED as the future Graeme Hick when he arrived at New Road, Holland international Alexei Kervezee has a more modest target in his sights for the 2010 campaign. Following a season of discontent at Worcestershire, the 20-year-old batsman was one of the
Lily Vanilli, renowned for her cupcake sculptures, has created this deliciously unique frosting for Tate & Lyle using a Divine Dark Chocolate cake base. The creamy ripe avocados and toasted walnut topping combined with the rich dark chocolate
MALVERN face the toughest derby of their season when they travel to Bromsgrove tomorrow in National Three Midlands (2.15pm), according to director of rugby Dave Robins. Ahead of a home league date with Hereford seven days later, the Spring Lane side
THIS is the first image to show how a proposed eco-hamlet could look once it has replaced a disused incinerator. The development would replace the old Worcestershire County Council incinerator at Haylers End, Hanley Swan, which is the equivalent in height
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden has been hit by a double blow for tomorrow’s Blue Square South home clash with Bishop’s Stortford (3pm). The St George’s Lane chief had hoped to run the rule over Tamworth left-back Dominic Langdon at training last
This could arguably be the best ever cookie dough you will ever make – the secret is adding the condensed milk which gives you the most wonderful texture – crisp outside and soft centred’. Christmas is fast approaching so why not bake a batch
Makes approx 1Kg Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes 397g can Carnation Condensed Milk 150ml (1/4 pt) milk 450g (1lb) Demerara sugar 100g (4 oz) butter 150g (5oz) glace cherries, halved 50g (2 oz) stem ginger, chopped
Makes 20-25 biscuits Ingredients 125g (5oz) margarine or butter 100g (3½ oz) dark soft brown sugar 4tbsp Carnation Condensed Milk 325g (11oz) plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground ginger 20 boiled sugar
Makes: 12 rounds Preparation time: 20 minutes plus time to chill the pastry Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 225g (8oz) plain flour 115g (4oz) cornflour 225g (8oz) unsalted butter, softened 55g (2oz) caster sugar 55g (2oz) icing sugar
Try these simple biscuits, perfect for edible gifts for Christmas... wrap them in cellophane and box up with ribbon – the kids will love to help too! Makes 12 biscuits Ingredients 125g (5oz) margarine 100g (3½ oz) dark soft
SIR – Michael Foster MP accuses the Conservatives of believing in “free market dogma” but the fact is that New Labour has exactly the same belief. Michael Foster also has the audacity to claim that his Conservative opponent “won’t stand up to the cuts
COMPLAINTS about the ambulance service have nearly doubled as crews struggle to get to 999 calls fast enough. A total of 142 complaints have been registered against West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust so far this year (2009/10), nearly
SIR – Louis Stephen of Worcester Green Party (Letters, November 21) and I will continue to differ on Labour’s failed Hunting Act. Where we do appear to agree is putting right the Labour government’s total failure in dealing with the countryside. Labour
SIR – May I echo the sentiments of Louis Stephen (“Animal welfare is an important part of the Green Party manifesto,” Letters, November 21). At election time this year, an analysis done by Protecting Animals in Democracy showed that the Green Party’
SIR – On Friday, November 6, I had a serious fall outside Marks & Spencer in the Shambles. Unfortunately this left me with a severely damaged face and a broken arm. First and foremost, I would like to thank all those who came to my aid after I fell.
THE front row curse that seems to linger around Sixways has been up to its old tricks again this season. Director of rugby Mike Ruddock has seen his props dropping like flies — with England Saxon Matt Mullan and Shaun Ruwers ruled out for an extended
WORCESTER’S Victorian Christmas Fayre has become one of the city’s biggest visitor attractions in recent years. Now in its 17th year, the event is recognised as the biggest and best themed street market in the Midlands. It attracts coach
HOOKER Chris Fortey is set to join the exclusive ‘200 club’ in the Guinness Premiership when Worcester Warriors entertain table-topping Saracens at Sixways tonight (8pm). Director of rugby Mike Rud-dock has selected the same starting line-up that drew
TAXI drivers in Worcester say they are working in fear of their safety and are demanding for CCTV cameras in their cabs before “someone gets killed”. Worcester City Council was set to press ahead with the scheme two years ago but there was opposition
MIKE Ruddock has spoken out about the tackle area directive that has been introduced this season, saying it is the root cause of the barrage of aerial ‘ping-pong’ that is blighting the Guinness Premiership. The new ruling, which gives the defender at
THE new patron of Worcester’s Swan Theatre has vowed to champion the venue’s future. Lord Faulkner of Worcester was revealed as the theatre’s patron earlier this month when Chris Jaeger, chief executive of Worcester Live, described the 63-year-old as
YOUNG mums in Worcestershire have helped create a new branch of the Women’s Institute. The group came about after Susan Rose decided to hold a coffee morning at her house in Abberley, near Worcester, for mums with children starting school this year.
BANKS and funders have been urged to help the county’s manufacturers out of recession. According to the leader of an industry support body, “cash will be king” for companies looking to make the most of the first signs of economic recovery. Simon Griffiths
