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  • Have your say on the plans for 800 homes

    A MAJOR consultation exercise to gather the views of people on controversial plans to develop an area of land to the south of Droitwich has started. Wychavon District Council has launched a three-week consultation on the proposal to build about 800 homes

  • Worcestershire edged out in last ball drama

    GARETH Andrew’s superb all-round display was not enough to prevent Worcestershire Royals falling to their second Friends Life t20 defeat of the season at Headingley. The destructive 27-year-old hit a 26-ball 60, with five fours and four sixes

  • Councillor blasts gipsy policy

    COUNCILLORS are on a collision course with the Government over planning policies for gipsies. Wychavon District Council’s deputy leader and executive member for planning, infrastructure and housing has blasted proposals which would force it and other

  • Our trucks are not too large for country lanes

    THE boss of a haulage firm at the centre of a planning row says he has “jumped through every hoop” to satisfy people objecting to his trucks. Edward Robinson, managing director of Robinsons of Worcester, has hit out at suggestions his trucks are too

  • American tour proves a success for rugby club

    WORCESTER Wanderers won all six games on their rugby tour to north America. The city’s amateur club enjoyed a successful visit with a party of 54 based in the sister town of Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Six matches against Newport Rhode Island, Boston

  • Proms in the park will hit right note

    MORE than 1,500 children from 20 primary schools across Worcester will come together for a school proms in the park. The youngsters will perform at Gheluvelt Park’s recently-refurbished Vict-orian bandstand during a week-long programme of performances

  • Now I can do you more than spuds

    A MAN who sells baked potatoes in Worcester city centre can now serve customers a wider range of food and drink and open longer despite objections from another business. Graham Cook said being able to serve up additional products such as hot pork rolls

  • Plenty of buyers, not enough help

    SIR – I read in the Worcester News that the city planners have approved the conversion of a house in Dart Road into four self contained flats. Hundreds of flats are on the market and many more are being built. There are plenty of potential buyers

  • Yorkshire Carnegie v Worcestershire Royals

    Yorkshire Carnegie Gale c Solanki b Shakib 29 Bairstow lbw b Moeen 24 Lyth c Moeen b Choudhry 14 McGrath c Shantry b Andrew 21 Brophy not out 12 Ballance not out 1 Total 101 (for 4) 14 overs FoW: 1

  • Warriors duo in England team

    Worcester Warriors pair Matt Kvesic and Andy Short have been named in the England under 20s team to face Ireland tomorrow. Back-rower Kvesic and centre Short will line up for their country in the opening Pool ‘C’ match of the Junior World Championship

  • Good to see IMF is backing cuts

    SIR – It’s good to see that the IMF has backed the Cameron/Osborne financial cuts and austerity plans. A worthy body – even if it did note that they weren’t working very well! I understand the board of FIFA are also backing the plans or at least

  • Man stole clients’ lifesavings

    A WORCESTER financial adviser has been sent to prison after admitting stealing more than £500,000 from his clients’ lifesavings. Robert Newey, an independent financial adviser, took £553,000 from six clients – some of whom were elderly and vulnerable

  • Bags designed to mislead us

    SIR – With reference to the headline story of June 7, ‘Don’t Be Fooled!’ We are told that no legal action can be taken against those circulating these bags. I cannot understand why not. Under Section 2 of the fraud act 2006, Fraud by false representation

  • Please help me to trace old pals

    SIR – I would be most grateful if you could help me trace some old school chums from the late 40s early 50s. My name is Alan Taylor and I live in Norfolk. I would be very pleased to get in touch with some friends from my childhood when I was

  • Hosepipe ban "imminent"

    A WATER company has warned of an increasing likelihood of supply restrictions. Meanwhile, a union has said a hosepipe ban is imminent – blaming it on the “mismanagement” of resources. The GMB said it believed Severn Trent will announce

  • The Blues Brothers at Bristol Hippodrome

    Jake and Elwood mingled with the audience before the show commenced wearing tops with CREW on their backs handing out leaflets promoting other forthcoming productions – bizarre… The boys moved on to the stage that initially began with silent

  • COMMENT: Roadworks just lead to frustration

    Queues and chaos – just what you need in the commuter rush. But that looks as if it’s what Worcester can expect for the next three or four months because of roadworks on a main route into the city. We know the sort of gas mains replacement work being

  • I’m glad that I knew Mr Charles

    SIR – It is with some regret that I learned of the death of Fred Charles from your newspaper dated June 1. He was my foreman and he looked after me and helped me when my mother was ill, I was only a teenager then. He got to find out that I was

  • City burglary spate sparks window warning

    POLICE are warning home-owners to lock up securely after burglars raided three Worcester homes in one night. The break-ins all happened in the St John’s area in the early hours of yesterday and the thieves entered each of the homes through open or unlocked

  • Gym will still be making a profit

    SIR – Regarding your story about traders being angry over Tolladine Road being shut for four months (Worcester News, Friday, June 3). Yes it does make it harder for business and also for anyone using a main artery into Worcester. But, in the

  • OAP's car turned across tragic biker's path - police

    A motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Herefordshire last month has died from his injuries. He was involved in a crash at 12.10pm on Sunday, May 29, on the A4103 Hereford Road, outside The New Inn pub near Storridge

  • We can’t depend on fossil fuels

    SIR – John Phillpott’s article (Worcester News, June 4) tries to dismiss wind turbines. The Green Party wants significant reductions in our overall energy consumption, but sees them as part of the future renewable energy mix, along with solar,

  • How much are Lords claiming?

    SIR – It’s sad that Tory Lord Taylor of Warwick has been sent to prison for expenses fraud. With more than 700 lords, which is far too many, wouldn't it be interesting to see how much they are claiming for expenses. JOHN SHEARON Worcester

  • Another firm signs up to apprenticeship drive

    COMPCO Fire Systems, one of the largest privately owned fire engineering companies in the UK, is the latest big name sign up to the 100 in 100 apprentices campaign. Backed by the Worcester News, the employment initiative was set up to get 100 Worcestershire

  • ‘Charity bag’ firm to be investigated

    A COMMERCIAL collection company which claims to raise funds on behalf of the air ambulance is being investigated by Trading Standards, despite the watchdog earlier saying it wasn’t breaking the law. As previously reported, leaflets and collection

  • We need a change of heart on bus service

    SIR – I felt that I must write and protest as to the axeing of the 300 and 334 bus services on Sundays. But before I give my reasons I must declare that I am a bus driver, who sometimes drives these services, which although they are one single

  • Missing angler found safe and well

    A WELL-KNOWN angler who was reported missing last week has been found safe and well. John Bryan - known as John the Fish - was found by police officers on Wednesday, who spotted him watching the anglers at Diglis Weir in Worcester. Mr Bryan, aged 63

  • Saving ideas from Martin Lewis

    B&Q 15 PER CENT OFF Online code and in-store voucher. Use by Monday, June 13. Log on to moneysavingexpert.com discount vouchers section for more details. One voucher per transaction. Not valid with other offers/promos, other discount cards or

  • Block out the dark with a colour code

    TRY A TUNIC Colour block tunic, £28, Dorothy Perkins, Cathedral Plaza, Worcester. STARS AND STRIPES Stripe vest, £22, Topshop, Cathedral Plaza, Worcester. FUTURE’S ORANGE Betty Jackson dress, £65, Debenhams, CrownGate, Worcester. MAXI-MUM

  • Price to pay for road improvements

    A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to improve traffic flow for motorists and facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users in Worcester has finished – but it has come at a cost to some businesses. After a year of disruption while new cycle lanes,

  • Shakib ready to be reunited with friend

    WHEN Saeed Ajmal walks into the New Road dressing room next week, the Pakistan off-spinner will find one familar face. The 31-year-old is expected to be with Worcestershire next Wednesday after returning home following Pakistan’s tour of the West Indies

  • Worcester keep up top standing with fine show

    WORCESTER Athletic Club consolidated their position at the top of Midland Track and Field League Division Six with a strong all-round display in Oxford. They won the round by 32 points from hosts Abingdon after a close-fought contest. The lead changed

  • Biker taken to hospital after crash

    A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital this morning following a crash with a car. The man, in his 20s, suffered abrasions to his legs and a suspected broken leg in the incident, which happened at the junction of Grasshopper Avenue and St. Peter

  • Kitchener makes Tigers switch

    LEICESTER Tigers have confirmed the signing of Graham Kitchener from Worcester Warriors. The 21-year-old lock, currently playing for the England Saxons, has joined the nine-times Premiership champions for the 2011/12 campaign. Kitchener

  • City brought to standstill

    IT was queues, queues and more queues for drivers as roadworks caused tailbacks on main routes into the city. Worcester businesses are upset over lost trade, saying the closure of Tolladine Road could have been more clearly sign-posted.

  • Stars back to boost County's Twenty20 hopes

    WORCESTERSHIRE Royals will roll out their big guns for the trip to face Yorkshire Carnegie tonight (5.40pm). The County lost their opening Friends Life t20 match at Lancashire last week by eight runs without any of their overseas signings.

  • Student teaches Rushwick rivals

    DAN Sproul continued his fine start to the season with a career-best 165 for Rushwick. The 20-year-old opener bludgeoned 25 fours and six sixes en route to a winning draw against Harborne thirds in Worcestershire League Division Three. His second century

  • So that's what an aardvark looks like

    A BABY aardvark was one of the animals on show during half term in Worcester. Animal Mania bought along their newest addition – the six-week-old Brazilian aardvark – when the group visited the Orchard Cafe at Worcester Woods Country Park. The group’

  • City striker keen to be big hit with Lane fans

    STRIKER Mike Symons is relishing his new challenge at Worcester City. The 24-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the St George’s Lane club after being released by Blue Square Bet North rivals Gloucester. He scored 25 goals in three seasons with

  • Back-row signing in pipeline, but Hill is happy with squad

    RICHARD Hill’s search for back-row reinforcements goes on — but the Sixways head coach is adamant he won’t rush into signing a player just for the sake of it. The Warriors chief recognises the need to augment his resources at the back of the

  • Teenager damaged police van after drugs arrest

    A TEENAGER who smashed up the inside of a police van was angry he had been arrested for drug offences, a court was told. Adam Watkins, aged 19, of Poplar Avenue, Brickfields, Worcester, faced seven offences when he appeared before city magistrates

  • City doctor marks landmark birthday

    A DOCTOR who cared for hundreds of Worcester patients has celebrated his 100th birthday. Bruce Milligan, who joined Thorneloe Lodge surgery in Barbourne in 1946, will mark his centenary with a family gathering. Dr Milligan was born in

  • Weekend cricket fixture list

    SATURDAY WORCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE FIRST XI Division One: Bewdley v Pedmore; Bromyard v Astwood Bank; Droitwich Spa v Oldswinford; Redditch v Worcester Nomads; Romsley & Hunnington v Pershore; Stourbridge v Worcester. Division Two: Belbroughton v Malvern