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  • Dog owner fined after pet bit her neighbour

    A WOMAN has been fined and ordered to pay compensation after her dog bit her next door neighbour’s ankle. Hayley Mountford, of Hemmingway, Evesham, pleaded guilty at Worcester Magistrates Court to being in charge of a dog which was dangerously out of

  • Bath man attacked stepdad

    A MAN who went round to his mum’s house to have a bath ended up in a fight with his stepfather, a court was told. Jamie Cornes, aged 23, of no fixed address, visited his mum’s house in Landsdowne Close, Malvern, on Sunday, September 5.

  • Breast unit campaign inspires poetry evening

    TWO poets were lost for words after their work gave a dedicated breast care unit in Worcester a cash boost. The reading and open mic night headed by Martley poet Jenny Hope, of Martley, and Sarah Leavesley (who writes under the pen name Sarah

  • Secrets of the past unearthed by Derek

    AN archaeologist who uncovered the secrets of an Iron Age settlement has had his work published in an archaeological journal. Worcestershire County Council archaeologist Derek Hurst is one of just a handful of non-academics ever to have had his work

  • Driver didn't know size of her car

    A WOMAN who hit another car while trying to park at a Worcester supermarket has been fined for not reporting the accident. Sarah Smith, of Hemsby Close, St Peter’s, drove a Jaguar X-Type, to the St Peter’s Tesco store on Tuesday, April 4. Matt Dodson

  • Duo enjoy taste of fast life

    A RACING fan was treated to a “fantastic” day at Silverstone circuit, courtesy of Hylton Renault and the Worcester News. Mick Drew, of Tintern Avenue, off Astwood Road, Worcester entered a competition earlier this year to win two exclusive VIP passes

  • Expo visitors being urged to bag prize

    A LAW firm will be encouraging visitors to go on a trail of discovery at Worcestershire Business Expo tomorrow. Thursfields has a new environmentally friendly travel bag to give away to Expo visitors and is launching a competition to see just how far

  • Late Toby is strike bowler against County

    PROMOTION-chasing Worcestershire were bowled out for 313 on the opening day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash at Lord’s. Toby Roland-Jones fell foul of the London tube strike congestion to miss the first 40 minutes of play but returned

  • Firms still suffer financial shortfall

    THE recent reported upturn in the fortunes of the UK’s banking sector has not translated into the expected lending increase to business, a regional expert claims. Despite the widespread announcements of a return to profit from the banks, little benefit

  • Parents join fight for funding boost

    WORCESTER’S MP was joined by parents and three school governors from across the county to discuss what response should be made to the Government’s consultation on the pupil premium. The aim of that is to improve attainment by targeting tuition funding

  • Fund-raiser is a real family affair

    THREE siblings are organising a night of live music in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Scott, Loren and Jodie Howland, who recently lost an uncle to cancer, are holding the fund-raiser at the Sketchley Club in Lower Wick, Worcester, on Saturday. The

  • Warriors 'A' beaten on the road

    ANDY Short and Will Betts both grabbed first-half tries as battling Worcester Warriors ‘A’ were edged out 26-14 by Leeds in the ‘A’ League. England Under-20 ace Short crossed for a first-half try after 27 minutes as the teams were deadlocked 7-7 at the

  • Man attacked ex during row

    A MAN has been given a community order after assaulting his former partner during an alcohol-fuelled argument. Craig Walker, of Park Way, Droitwich, had recently split from his partner of three years when the pair ran into each other on Friday

  • We’ll help you find a new job

    THE thought of starting a new career can be a scary, especially as last year was a tough one. But at the Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair, people will be offered professional help and advice. The event, which will be at the Guildhall

  • Cadets celebrate 150th anniversary

    CADETS from the air force and the Army gathered at Worcester Cathedral to celebrate their 150th anniversary. Cadets from the West Mercian Air Training Corps joined Army cadets from Hereford and Worcester on Sunday. The Lord Leiutenant for Worcestershire

  • Power back on after blackout

    THOUSANDS of homes in Worcester were left without power after a high voltage fault. Information from Central Networks showed up to 3,600 customers were affected in the Warndon area at around 2pm following an underground cable fault.

  • Police announce plans to save money and improve service

    THE county’s police force has announced a new operational model to improve the service it provides and save money. We reported previously in your Worcester News how 98 officers and 189 staff roles are being cut to help West Mercia Police save

  • Ahoy there! We're the first boat on canal for 80 years

    A BOAT has entered a Worcestershire canal for the first time in 80 years. The symbolic gesture marked the opening of the 250-year-old Barge Canal in Droitwich – part of a £12 million project to restore the Barge and Junction Canals which will create

  • COMMENT: Restoration of canal good for economy

    THE British canal system is undergoing a 21st century renaissance – and the restoration of the Droitwich Canal is living proof. Yesterday saw a boat enter the 250-year-old barge canal for the first time in 80 years. It was a symbolic act that

  • Warriors will pay for park and ride

    A ROW between Worcester Warriors and Worcestershire County Council has been settled after the club agreed to pay money towards a popular park and ride service which ferries rugby fans to and from Sixways on matchdays. We previously reported

  • County businessman seals 50k after Dragons' Den stand-off

    AN ENTREPRENEUR from Worcestershire walked away with £50,000 after an impressive pitch in the Dragons' Den. Adam Weaver, aged 30, appeared on the BBC show last night looking for an injection of cash into his Pershore-based company, proppa.com

  • Coach adds more power to squad

    ALEKSAS Zimnickas has become Worcester Wolves’ latest signing ahead of the new British Basketball League season. The 6ft 8ins Canadian-born power forward/centre will join his new team-mates for training next week having spent three seasons

  • Congregations join together

    MORE than 100 people from the smallest congregations in the diocese of Worcester joined together to worship as one. The 150-strong crowd gathered at the Three Counties Showground on Monday, August 30, to worship as one church during BigLittle

  • Store’s charity year takes off

    A WORCESTER supermarket has chosen a charity as its latest local charity partner. The Sainsbury’s store in Blackpole has chosen the Midlands Air Ambulance after nominations from customers keen to support the cause. It is the latest charity to

  • Walkers set out to raise money for good cause

    INTREPID walkers have taken part in an eight-mile walk to raise money for a charity which helps people with post-traumatic stress. Malvern Hills District Council chairman Mike Morgan joined 29 walkers and two dogs for the walk at the end of August

  • Worcester Ramblers Group

    UNUSUALLY for Ramblers Worcester Group, 24 members joined the walk on Thursday, August 19, probably because the weather was good and the route took us under the newly opened canal bridge at Hawford. Also, it was a shorter distance. Four new walkers

  • Have you received a tax letter today?

    MILLIONS of people around the country should be receiving letters from HM Revenue and Customs today, telling them if they're winners or losers in the latest tax blunder. It is thought that up to six million people have been affected, with the majority

  • Students who are here to say ‘you’ve got a friend’

    CHILDREN and teenagers across the county are taking their first steps at a new school or college this month – and it can be a giant leap for some. The prospect can be quite a daunting one. New building. New teachers. New lessons and new expectations

  • Speeding motorists making life hell for villagers

    PETRIFIED residents of a village just outside Worcester are pleading for road safety measures to be implemented on a busy rural road before someone is killed. Householders living on a 30mph section of Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, say problems with

  • Youngsters through in FA Cup

    WORCESTER City progressed in the FA Youth Cup with a 4-2 victory over Rugby Town at St George's Lane. Adam Evans, Kyle Hutchison, James Matthews and Dan Broome were on target in the preliminary round clash. Mark Owen's team will now

  • Away travel may suffer

    WORCESTER City Suppor-ters’ Club fear they will be forced to stop coaches for away games if numbers do not improve. The club currently organises travel to City’s matches around the country but have seen interest dwindle since the team’s switch to Blue

  • Winning regatta for city

    WORCESTER crews enjoyed success at their autumn sprint regatta on the River Severn. The girls were in fine form with Alisha Page-Long and Harriet Walker tasting victory in the junior 16 double sculls. Em Price and Em Knight took the honours in the junior

  • Danks on the Mark in impressive start

    IN-FORM striker Mark Danks says he has made the best start to a campaign for six years. Since returning to St George’s Lane after two seasons away, the 26-year-old has been a revelation for Carl Heeley’s men, scoring five goals in his first

  • Lord’s date is fantastic experience

    SOME of our younger players are in for a brilliant experience today as they step out at Lord’s for the first time. For those who have never been to the home of cricket, all I can say is it is a fantastic place to play. It is hard to describe but as

  • Tracy clinches world mountain bike championship

    DOWNHILL mountain biking star Tracy Moseley made it 13th time lucky after being crowned world champion. The rider, from Storridge near Malvern, claimed the gold medal at the UCI Championship in Monte Sainte Anne, Canada, with a massive victory

  • No free parking for supporters

    SIR – I find it incredible that at this time when all and sundry, however old or impoverished, are being called on to make sacrifices, rugby supporters are allowed to park, free of charge, at County Hall. Either they should pay as individuals or the

  • Vesta Tilley was a remarkable star

    SIR – I read with interest James Savage’s article about the campaign to name a new footbridge in Worcester after Vesta Tilley (August 25). As a member of the de Frece family I am in full support of this proposal. My great-grandfather Isaac de Frece

  • What is the point of our half a ring road?

    SIR – Regarding your story (Rat run to be turned into a new cul-de-sac, Wednesday, August 2), about the closure of Bromyard Road end of Boughton Avenue, surely the only reason for extra traffic is due to the work taking place in St John’s. People complaining

  • Men ‘raped woman in flat after gun threat’

    A WOMAN with mental health problems was raped by two men in a Worcester flat after being terrified by shooting threats, a jury was told. The victim missed her train home to Kidderminster and was looking for a place to stay the night when she

  • Charitable action

    SIR – I agree with Worcester Muslim Welfare Association (August 21) that we should send aid to Pakistan, but there are also, Mr Fayaz, millions of children living below the poverty line in dear old England. Doesn’t charity begin at home? GEORGE COWLEY

  • MPs should put their job first

    SIR – John White (Letters, August 30) is absolutely spot on. I recently travelled through Wales and as soon as I crossed the border towards Welshpool I noticed that the roads became smooth and newly-refurbished. I saw flags in shop windows and on houses

  • City reveal new £1.26m ground costs

    JUST 24 hours after unveiling revised plans, Worcester City have revealed they are at least £1.5 million short of building a new stadium at Nunnery Way. City want to build a ground to Blue Square Bet North standard for £2m, which will feature

  • Bomb squad swoops on city semi - video

    AN ARSENAL of guns, missiles, grenades and ammunition was seized in a police raid that included the Army and bomb squad. Graham Lane, 65, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an illegal firearm at a semi-detatched home in Kilbury Drive

  • BALLOT: I dread to think what that dog could do

    A DOG grabbed a woman’s pet labrador by its neck in a vicious and unprovoked attack. Debbie Heason was left shocked and covered in animal blood after setting out on a peaceful dog walk in Perry Wood, Ronkswood, Worcester, last Tuesday.

  • Police hunt doorstep conmen

    BURGLARS tricked their way into the home of a frail and elderly woman and stole cash. Three men tricked their way into an address in Albert Road, off Wyld’s Lane, Worcester, at 11.30am on Friday. A spokesman for West Mercia Police wouldn't reveal

  • Bike stolen from garden shed

    A TEENAGER has had his new bike stolen from his garden shed. The bike - a mustard-green coloured BMX GT Interceptor with a skull and wings on the lower sub frame - was stolen at about 1.30am on Friday, September 3, from the 16-year-old's address in Goldsmith