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RESIDENTS in Worcestershire are being given the chance to learn about their local history. The county council will be holding the fascinating exhibition at Tenbury Library to give people in the town a chance to find out more about the area’s past.
POWICK ‘A’ maintained a nine-point lead at the top of Worcester Sunday League Division Two with a 6-2 win at struggling Coppertops Athletic as Mike Collins netted twice. Wessie retained second spot with Kirk Layton bagging two in their 5-2 home win over
SHOPS in Worcester could close due to sky-high business rates, says a parliamentary hopeful. Conservative candidate for Worcester Robin Walker fears that shops could shut as they face increasing rates next year. Business rates are due to rise by up
MARC McGregor is set to return to the Worcester City team for tonight’s Blue Square South trip to Thurrock. The former Weston-super-Mare striker missed Satur-day’s 1-1 draw against Bish-op’s Stortford at St George’s Lane through illness but
WORCESTERSHIRE FA CUPS U16s quarter-finals: BAM Medicals 1 Mostyn Rangers Youth 8; Newtown Sports Juniors 3 Worcester Lynx 1; Nunnery Wood Pumas 6 Ombersley Terriers 3 (aet); Oldbury Park Tigers 3 Northside Youth 3 (Northside won 4-2 on pens). U15s
A FORMER school caretaker who lost his job and then launched a failed business enterprise has admitted drink driving. Simon Edwards appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court after he was stopped by police in his Renault Espace in Upton-upon-Severn.
WORCESTER Wolves could hardly have expected to win at Glasgow Rocks after a week of upheaval at the University of Worcester-based club. Therefore the fact they lost the British League clash 111-59 was no surprise, but Wolves did not lose their fighting
MALVERN Town were denied by a last-minute leveller in a 1-1 draw at home to high-flying Tipton Town in the Aspire Midland Alliance. The hosts started brightly and Mike Rhodes’ shot was cleared off the line before they took the lead on 18 minutes. Paul
ROAD users are being urged to take extra care as the county’s fleet of gritters make their first trips of the winter tonight with temperatures set to fall below freezing. Worcestershire County Council is asking drivers to adjust their driving
A LAST-gasp try ended Worcester Wanderers’ 100 per cent record in Midlands Two West (South) as they suffered a narrow 18-17 defeat at Earlsdon. The Sixways side managed to out-score their hosts by three tries to two but, ultimately, it was
MAKE sure you buy your Worcester News on Wednesday so you can fly a Union flag and give our local regiment a heroes’ welcome now that they have returned from Afghanistan. The flag with the logos Give Troops A Heroes’ Welcome will be found
A FEW minutes into the opening scene and I suddenly realised why this evergreen ballet oozes with appeal. It was that eureka moment, the split-second in time when the only mystery that remained was why the thought hadn’t occurred sooner. For gazing at
THE easy quip would be that Mary Collin could talk for England, except I can’t really say that because her mother’s Irish. But you get my drift. However, she is a nationalised Brummie, which puts her smack in the heart of the Midlands, although she
THE debate about the role of community support officers rumbles on, mainly because there seems to be widespread confusion about their precise role in society. And adding to the confusion are the police, who appear to be adopting a twin-pronged
CREATIVE children have been busy making Christmas baubles out of clay. About 100 youngsters took part in the Festive Fun for Everyone workshop at Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery in Foregate Street, on Saturday. The children spent the day making
TONIGHT'S reserve match between Worcester City and Atherstone Town has been called off to protect the St George's Lane pitch. The Central Conference fixture was due to take place at St George's Lane. City drew 1-1 against Bishop's Stortford on the pitch
IT’S not often that you go to a concert and right from the start it’s crystal clear that the musicians are not only masters of their instruments but also faithful to the chosen genre. In the case of King Pleasure, the period is that strange
A SERIAL burglar with Parkinson’s disease who was found collapsed on the floor of a Worcester flat he had broken into after suffering a seizure has been jailed. Shaun Willmott, aged 46, of Lichfield Avenue, Ronks-wood, Worcester, was taken
FAMILIES flocked to the heart of Malvern and Droitwich to see the Christmas lights switched on. In Malvern, the star of Channel 5’s Milkshake! flicked the switch. Amy Thompson, who is appearing in Jack and the Beanstalk at Malvern Theatres
BAGLEY Olive Roy and Family would like to thank everyone for attending Olive's funeral and for the kind messages of sympathy and cards received during their recent sad loss. Also thank you to the Doctors and Care Workers who looked after Olive and to
WILLIAMS JJ Pigman John lost his hard fought battle with Leukaemia on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009, aged 53 years. All his Family and many Friends were devoted to him and he will be sadly missed. The funeral service will be held at St Nicholas Church,
FIGGETT John of Campion Drive, Malvern. Formerly of Broadway. Peacefully on November 23rd, 2009 aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Stella and father of Anna and Julia. Former employee of Gordon Russell and committee member of Worcester County Cricket
WARD Darren Paul Of Warndon. Passed away suddenly on November 18th, 2009 aged 43 years. Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, December 7th at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations
DAVIS Barbara Treasured memories of our dear mum, nan and 'little nan'. One year ago today since you passed away, But in our hearts and thoughts you will always stay. Lots of love Marian, Mick, Jackie, Norman, Wendy, Andy, Corinne, Jim, Trevor, Verity
POWELL Helen I said goodbye twenty five years today. My heart still aches with sadness, My secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Cherished memories. Love Frank x ---------- There's a place in our hearts no one can fill
BRACE James Precious memories of a dear husband and father, called to rest twenty four years today. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, On the day God called you home. Loving wife Dorothy, son Martin,
GLANVILLE Roger Formerly of Clifton on Teme. Peacefully at Hastings Care Home on November 27th, aged 97 years. The funeral service will take place at St Kenelm's Church, Clifton on Teme on Monday, December 7th at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Worcester
MEAR Bryan John Francis, Margaret and Patrick wish to thank Everyone who attended Bryan's funeral and for messages of sympathy, cards, donations and floral tributes. Very special thanks to Cheryline of St Richard's Hospice and Doctors, Nurses and Staff
HARRIS Doug Fell asleep November 30th, 2002. There are others, This we know, But he was our's and We loved him so. God Bless. Mum and Denise. xxx Published in paper 30/11/2009 in Worcester News
HARRIS Doug Cherished memories of Doug, my loving and devoted husband, fell asleep seven years ago today. Today, tomorrow my whole life through, I will always love and remember you. Until we meet again. Goodnight God bless. With all my love as always
THE Victorian Christmas Fayre has been another huge success for traders, shoppers and the city of Worcester. The heart of Worcester was bursting at the seams over the weekend as throngs of visitors enjoyed the final days of the fayre, which
As we move into December, the weather can be extremely stormy with heavy persistent rain causing flooding. As I mentioned in onset of winter part 1, we often experience the first real sharp frost of winter during this month. In past years a cold frosty
CHILDREN and adults are invited to join in the countdown to Christmas during two special weekends. Worcestershire County Council’s County Museum in the grounds of historic Hartlebury Castle, near Stourport-on-Severn, will be organising festive events
Santa and his little helpers are used to handling precious gifts and those they encountered at West Midland Safari Park were exceptional! The latest addition to the Park's famous pride of White Lions includes another five cubs. Barely eight
IT’S not often that you go to a concert and right from the start it’s crystal clear that the musicians are not only masters of their instruments but also faithful to the chosen genre. In the case of King Pleasure, the period is that strange
ATTACKS on ambulance staff are down because bosses are taking action in the courts. There have been 80 physical attacks on staff from the West Midlands Amb-ulance Service NHS Trust so far this financial year, down from 94 in the previous 12
ANYONE who drives along Battenhall Road, Worcester, or heads up the A449 towards Kidderminster will be aware that speed limits are often reduced, but rarely move in the opposite direction. There are good reasons for the 20mph zone in Battenhall
FORMER Worcester Wolves player-coach Skouson Harker is facing disciplinary action from the club as the row that has seen Chuck Evans quit rumbles on. The Canadian is one of several players that went on an unauthorised strike after comments
MISS Worcester has made it through to the finals of the brand new talent show So You Think You Can Dance? Leanne Groutage has been hand-picked to take part in the television show, which is already huge in America. The BBC version, which will air in
A WORCESTER parish councillor has been referred to the city council’s standards committee for allegedly bringing the reputation of a former colleague into disrepute. Warndon councillor John Buckley will now have to wait 20 days to find out
Worcester City chairman Anthony Hampson has assured fans the club will not be forced to pay off their bank debt next month despite a possible setback to the sale of St George’s Lane. The Blue Square South club owe the Royal Bank of Scotland
SPEED limits on some of Worcestershire’s roads could be increased – in a bid to make them safer. A review into the possibility of speed limits being lowered or raised on some of the county’s A and B roads has been met with approval by road
TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division South: Bromsgrove Rovers v Highgate United; Bromyard Town v Coventry Sphinx. Southern Division: Stourbridge v Bewdley Town. TOMORROW Coca-Cola League Two: Northampton Town v Hereford United
A venture to provide networking and development opportunities for the future business leaders of Hereford and Worcester has been launched by the Institute of Directors (IOD), the Chamber of Commerce and the University of Worcester. The Young Directors
