A WORCESTER woman who creates art from glass has won a prestigious award. Lisa Sheppy, who runs the foundation diploma in art and design course at the Worcester College of Technology’s School of Art and Design, was one of over 200 artists chosen to
A COUPLE celebrating their diamond wedding today say their happy marriage is based on a good philosophy. William Thomas, who is also celebrating his 81st birthday today, and his wife, Agnes, 83, met while they were both serving in the Army in the years
MATT Neal moved back into second spot but is still trailing Jason Plato in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship drivers’ leaderboard. The Worcestershire driver shared the wins with Honda Racing Team colleague Gordon Shedden and title-chaser
MALVERN opened their National Three Midlands campaign with a 21-16 home victory over Burton. Although the visitors kicked an early penalty, the Spring Lane side scored the first try through Tommi Hughes on 10 minutes with Tommy Hayes converting. Burton
CHAIRMAN Anthony Hampson has praised the efforts of Worcester City fans in making the club a better place. There is a new-found optimism around St George’s Lane, borne out of entertaining football on the pitch and an increase in turnover. Crowds have
ONE of Britain’s rarest and most endangered bumblebees has been discovered on a Worcestershire nature reserve. The severely threatened brown-banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) is usually only found in small pockets in the south-east of England but was
WORCESTERSHIRE head to Middlesex tomorrow (10.30) looking to maintain their charge for an immediate return to the LV= County Championship top flight. The New Road side currently sit in third place in Division Two with two games remaining of the campaign
WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE SECOND XI DIVISION ONE Colwall v Hagley Colwall 414-7 declared (17) (J Hylands 100, A Bishop 77), Hagley 203-7 (7) (J Goodwin 73no, S Critchard 4-37). Colwall winning draw. Pedmore v Belbroughton Pedmore 176 (3) (R Hawk 8-60
WORCESTER’S Danielle Waterman praised England’s efforts as they went down 13-10 in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final to New Zealand at Twickenham Stoop. The full-back, along with Worcester team-mate Kat Merchant, both started for England in a pulsating
DOGGED Worcester Wanderers began their Midlands One West season with a 23-11 home loss to promotion hopefuls Dudley Kingswinford. But the spirited hosts can take a lot of credit for playing their part in an entertaining encounter. Wanderers took the
HUNDREDS of historic buildings are being prepared to allow people to go behind their closed doors. The annual Heritage Open Days scheme, running between Thursday and Sunday, will see more than 300 historic locations in the West Midlands open
A MAN had his £400 bicycle stolen as he sat on a bench in Worcester. The man was sitting on a bench on Bromwich Road, near to Worcestershire County Cricket Ground, late on Friday night. He was approached by two men - one already on a
AN intrepid trio from Worcestershire have pedalled all the way from London to Paris. Ian Stobart, aged 49, Neil Davies, 34,and Clive Britton, 45, who all work for CP Foods in Hartlebury, near Worcester, cycled 300 miles to raise money for Breast
A 38-year-old sex offender has walked free from court despite assaulting two girls. Anthony Lamb of Bretforton Road, Badsey, near Evesham, was given a “rigorous” three-year community order to help him deal with his problems by Judge Patrick
AT first glance it looks like something that might come buzzing across the set of Doctor Who and then you realise how tall it is. On that basis it would be a bit like crossing a dalek with a Maasai warrior, an unlikely combination I agree but
A WOMAN has been punched in the face by a complete stranger. The incident happened near a telephone box at the junction of Rose Avenue and Tolladine Road, Tolladine, between 4.30pm and 5pm on Friday, September 3. The woman - who did not know her attacker
THIS is a lovely walk exploring the greener parts of Worcester, from the rural hamlet of Bevere to leafy streets full of Georgian and Victorian charm. It could easily take a full day because it’s quite long and there are plenty of places along
FAMILIES were out and about in Worcestershire during the last weekend of the summer holidays. The village of Wick, near Pershore, went back to its swashbuckling roots with a pirate-themed fete, inspired by an old poem that tells of buried treasure in
MALVERN Pony Club’s summer camp proved that the bond between pony and child is as strong as ever. Dozens of horse-mad youngsters enjoyed the event which has been held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, for more than 40 years. The children
AS the recession continues many people are still tightening their belts – but there are easy ways to save money on gardening. So says celebrity gardener Chris Beardshaw, who insists you don’t have to buy loads of new plants, liquid fertilisers
●EVERY now and again, I type my name into a search engine to check if anyone has been using my efforts without permission. It happens from time to time, not that I ever do anything about it. Perhaps I should be flattered. The other day, I came
WHETHER it fell over through sheer old age or whether it was craftily sabotaged during the Second World War to prevent the Germans discovering they were 11.5 miles from Tenbury Wells, we’ll never know for sure. But what is certain is that now
WALKING past my old primary school during a recent fleeting visit to the Land of the Bear, my mind drifted back to those days when lessons were briefly put on hold and desks were pushed against the wall for a country dancing session. My favourite
DESPITE all the gadgetry of the modern age, we British still basically move to the rhythm of the seasons. Summer is a time of festivals, harvest, plenty… and campaigning. Campaigning? Yes. Autumn will soon be here and Worcester’s soldiery will
HOOKER Chris Fortey will captain Worcester Warriors 'A' as they visit Leeds in the 'A' League opener tonight (7.30pm). Fortey is one of several senior players named in the side and is joined by Adam Black, who makes his return from injury, and Oliver
NOT even the rain could dampen the spirits of the people who took part in this year’s Relay for Life. For 24 hours, 19 teams ran, walked, skipped and hopped their way around the track at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre for this year’s event.
SIR – I have just read the letter regarding unions and must disagree. If it wasn’t for unions then most of us would still be living in slums on poor wages. Michael Seabright, Worcester
SIR – I have the great honour to be chairman of the Pershore Plum Festival committee – a relatively small group of dedicated hard working volunteers, who have just made August Bank Holiday in Pershore the success that it was. About 17,000 people from
SIR – Congratulations to my fellow citizens of Worcester and to the Sustrans Connect2 project on the commencement of the new footpath from Waverley Street to our useful and beautiful new bridge. It is entirely in keeping with the city transport strategy
SIR – In response to Mr Whitehouse’s biased view of unions (Letters, August 24) perhaps when he makes these derogatory statements against the unions – ordinary hard working people – he might like to consider what the working conditions of workers were
Worcester City have unveiled plans for the stadium at Nunnery Way they hope will be their passport to a long-term future. City need a new home in place by June 2013, the date they have to vacate St George’s Lane, or face the possibility of
Venue: Hatton Country World Where: Off the A4177 near Warwick What’s on offer: Hatton Farm Village: The village has a collection of animals including donkeys, goats and pigs, a guinea pig village, children’s shows, funfair and pony rides, summer
A WORCESTER athlete who battled with leukaemia 12 years ago is celebrating after picking up three gold medals at the British Transplant Games. Steve Nyland, of Christine Avenue, Rushwick, was part of the Birmingham transplant team and triumphed in the
ARE Worcestershire really the worst side in county cricket? According to one member of the national press who spends most of his time wrapped in the England bubble all year round they are. But really? I think we all know the true answer to that question
CITY planners could take action against their own council over controversial roundabout advertising signs. There are concerns about the size, location and number of the signs, which bring about £25,000 a year in revenue and are used to help
IT is fair to say Worcester City Council’s efforts to raise much-needed additional funds by selling sponsorship of traffic islands have not been its finest hour. Regular readers will remember that back in 2008 the council linked up with specialist firm
TWELVE months ago, Worcestershire went through the entire campaign without a win in the LV= County Championship. Now with just two matches remaining, the New Road side are in a three-way fight with Glamorgan and Gloucestershire for promotion
SHAAIQ Choudhry is proof that you should listen to what your parents have to say. The Worcestershire slow left-arm bowler was on the verge of chucking away his cricket career at Christmas following his release from Warwickshire. But
