VULNERABLE elderly people unable to cook their own meals were reduced to tears when they learned a service providing them with hot food is to be axed. The Community Housing Group (CHG) has pulled the plug on the Cooking Pot Dining Service, which caters
ARMY commandos from Worcestershire are heavily involved in the running of operations in Afghanistan, planning artillery and air strikes. Major Andrew Clarke and Captain Chris Hancock are half-way through a six-month tour with 29 Commando Royal Artillery
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are disappointed a request to play Telford United over the Christmas and New Year period was ignored by the Conference. Harriers had asked to take on the newly-promoted Bucks in back-to-back matches on Boxing Day and
Worcester City have performed a dramatic U-turn and are now committed to taking the club debt-free to Nunnery Way. Last October, the St George’s Lane outfit stated they could not afford a move with property developer St Modwen and withdrew
WORCESTER City will be out to prove the bookies wrong after being priced as second favourites for Blue Square Bet North relegation. Several of the major bookmakers have Carl Heeley’s team at 40/1 to win the title outright, with Coral fancying
WORCESTER Wolves have re-signed Callum Jones and Alex Zimnickas for the new season. English guard Jones, who broke through into the first-team last campaign, and Lithuanian Zimnickas join David Watts in committing themselves to the British League team
FORTY youngsters, a keyboard player, a brougham carriage and Hotz the horse caused a stir in Worcester city centre. Hotz pulled the carriage which brought Eddie Paisley and Cerys Jones, two of the principal cast members in the Worcester Operatic and
Worcestershire won the toss and have elected to bat. Worcestershire Royals: Moeen, Manuel, Kervezee, Shakib, Cameron, Mitchell (capt), Andrew, Scott (wkt), Choudhry, Ajmal, Shantry. Warwickshire Bears: Chopra, Maddy, Porterfield, Troughton
A WOMAN has been inspired to fund-raise by a young boy who, as a baby, survived both meningitis and septicaemia which almost crippled him. Cole Forse, of Drakes Broughton, near Pershore, was just 18 months old when in 2006 he was rushed to hospital
THIS week, Worcester saw a landmark for the victims of domestic abuse. The first domestic violence protection order (DVPO) was made at Worcester Magistrates Court – part of a pilot project in the south of the county which hopes to keep victims safe.
FIVE-time European and Commonwealth medalist Fran Halsall is adamant Amy Smith is the key cog in delivering Great Britain a first-ever World Championships 4x100-metre freestyle relay gold in Shanghai this month. The 23-year-old has a proven track record
Grandmother Sue Strutt – the vicar of eight parishes around Bosbury, near Ledbury – got to fulfil a lifelong dream when she whizzed around the famous track at more than 100 miles per hour. And those who would like to see what a vicar travelling
RUBBISH strewn on the ground from the city’s takeaways is a regular sight around Worcester, so it’s great to see a local franchise taking pride and helping clear it up. McDonald’s staff were out in force on Saturday to help pick up litter along Bromwich
SIR – It looks like Lord Patten [BBC Trust chairman] is going to do some cutting of executives’ pay. Another thing he could do is cut out the sports commentators who talk far too much. The BBC put on some super coverage of the tennis at Wimbledon
SIR – Once again we as a nation are humiliated by the EU and human rights courts. The dreaded Human Rights Act has again reared its ugly head when Europe’s top judges banned Britain from deporting two Somalians, whose crimes included threats to kill,
Sir – I read your report ‘Robbers jailed for nine years’ (Worcester News, July 2) on the two thugs who attacked and robbed old people. These ‘animals’ used a lumphammer in a series of attacks and robberies. They had a string of convictions but it
SIR – I live in southern Ireland but I am originally from Worcester. I like to keep up to date with the Worcester News through your website worcesternews.co.uk. I would just like to say how much I enjoy the fashion articles written online by Lydia
SIR – I read with interest the article about the new development in Lowesmoor, Worcester, (Worcester News, July 2). The £75 million redevelopment of Lowesmoor is to be called St Martin’s Quarter and it all sounds very exciting for an area of Worcester
Sir – For some months now there has been a heated debate about the scrapping of the Harrier force and the Royal Navy carriers. The Government has hit back claiming that the Harrier force had to be scrapped because it could no longer afford to keep
ZAC Purchase conquered all in front of him on his way to a Beijing 2008 gold but four-time Olympic champion Matthew Pinsent is urging the rower to forget about titles in the run-up to London. The 25-year-old ex-King’s School Worcester pupil, alongside
FORMER Worcester Warriors flanker James Collins’ proposed move to Sale Sharks has fallen through. Extensive medical screening has revealed that the 25-year-old ex-Sixways academy product has not recovered from a previous injury. Subsequently, Collins
THE city could be in line for a fresh jobs boost if a new business park gets government backing, Worcester’s MP says. At a meeting yesterday the councillors, company directors and council officers who make up Worcestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership
Worcester Wolves director of basketball Paul James says that he hopes to be in a position to announce several signings next week. The University of Worcester-based British League outfit have only confirmed one player will be returning to the
WORK to expand Sixways to a 15,000-capacity stadium could begin as soon as 2013, according to War-riors managing director Charlie Little. Planning permission was granted to replace the temporary north stand with a permanent structure as part
WORCESTER Canoe Club paddlers recorded fine results at Nottingham Regatta in ideal racing conditions. Dave Tysoe, racing in the boys’ ‘A’ 1,000-metres, was among the members to achieve a top-two spot. Meanwhile, Worcester have a taster day at the club
A 131-YEAR-old Worcester porcelain merchant has put its premises up for sale. The proud name of G R Pratley and Sons is as closely linked with the city as Royal Worcester Porcelain. Its store has been at 16 The Shambles – one of the oldest shopping
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals head into tonight’s Friends Life t20 derby clash with Warwickshire Bears at New Road (5.30pm) knowing that they have to win if they are to keep their quarter-final chances alive. Three consecutive defeats for Steve Rhodes’ side
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes says he desperately wants to retain all-rounder Gareth Andrew amid interest from local rivals Warwickshire. The 27-year-old has served the New Road side with a 28-day notice to allow him to speak to other
A WOMAN who lent money to a man who had lost his job said she was in “total disbelief” after he later broke into her home with a crowbar in an attempt to steal from her. Darren Thomas, of The Tything, Worcester, repaid the kindness of neighbour Georgia
CREATIVE students from Worcester sixth form college showcased their work at an art and design exhibition. Worcester Mayor David Tibbutt and Mayoress Jane Tibbutt were among visitors to the event which was organised by art, design and media students.
BARBOURNE AC matchman Nigel Hobday recorded his second victory in a month at a close-fought club contest on the bottom pool at Sion Farm Fisheries. Starting on the pellet at around five metres, he hammered out around 25lbs of silver fish before changing
MORE evidence of a mediaeval hamlet has been discovered on the site of a former Worcester farm. Two more ancient dwellings have been uncovered at Earl’s Court Farm, Tudor Way, Dines Green, after excavations were commissioned by the developer
THE number of pupils with special educational needs in Worcestershire is in line with the national average. However, the number of pupils educated in special schools is higher in the county than the national average. In Worcestershire in January 2011
