A GARDEN bonfire which got out of control ended up torching neighbours’ fences and sheds. The fire which was started at a garden in Morton Road, Fernhill Heath, near Worcester on Wednesday, July 27, has prompted firefighters’ warnings to people thinking
THE parish church was packed out as mourners paid their respects to a woman whose great passions in life were her family, table tennis and the WI. Peggy Mytton, who had lived in the same house in Church Lench, near Evesham, with her husband John for
A FUND-RAISING mum who has worked tirelessly for a centre supporting the victims of rape and sexual abuse is reaching the finishing line after collecting £11,310. When she started out, the target was to raise £3,000 but by the end of last year she had
HEREFORD United will be looking for an improvement when they visit Forest Green Rovers in Saturday's friendly (3pm). The Bulls were beaten 3-1 at Telford United on Tuesday and head to the New Lawn with just a week to go before the League Two season kicks
CHILDREN and their teddy bears made the most of the sunshine at a fun day. More than 1,200 people visited National Trust property Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich, when it hosted its own Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Some 162 children took part in the event, which
A LONG-STANDING manufacturer is taking on young apprentices for the first time in a decade and is urging the Government to cut red tape. Winstanley – based in Racecourse Road, Pershore, has risen from the ashes of a factory fire last year. And in a
SAEED Ajmal’s maiden Worcestershire five-wicket haul was scant consolation as Somerset batted the hosts out of this LV= County Championship Division One contest. The Pakistan off-spinner accounted Arul Suppiah, Chris Jones, Peter Trego, Alfonso Thomas
A PARKED car which had to be tarmacked around by road workers has been moved. The vehicle was on the front page of the Worcester News yesterday after causing headaches for engineers who were re-surfacing St George’s Square in Worcester. Residents
A brave schoolgirl who controversially refused a lifesaving heart transplant has celebrated milestones doctors never thought she would achieve – including her 16th birthday. Brave Hannah Jones was just 13 when, left drained by debilitating surgery to
SCHOOL inspectors have described a Worcester primary as a good school that cares for its pupils well. An Ofsted report said pupils at St George’s CE primary school enjoyed a “lively buzz” in most of their lessons. The report said the students usually
SIR – The proposed removal of mobility payments from people living in residential care through the Welfare Reform Bill potentially has a significant impact on the lives of disabled people. It is therefore important that there is a public and
A CIGARETTE end sparked a fire which caused considerable damage to two homes in Droitwich. Two fire engines were called to the blaze in Shepherds Rise at 1.10am yesterday. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus had the blaze under control by 1.40am
SIR – In his letter ‘Hospital staff have always been excellent’ (Worcester News, July 26) Phil Pegler told us of his good fortune in “going private”. Lucky old you, Phil, but would you care to give us your thoughts on the morality of pushing
SIR – Re your Comment ‘Abuse of our loved ones is endemic (Worcester News, July 21). I agree with you and you say there are many ways of abuse – from physical, sexual and financial. Councils can be accused of financial cruelty to our most vulnerable
SIR – Mr [Jim] Evans’s first letter (Worcester News, July 11) was not really about overpopulation – it was a splenetic attack on Christianity. His second missive (Worcester News, July 13) was slightly more sensible, but his third message (Worcester
THREE illegal workers have been arrested following an immigration swoop on an Indian restaurant in Worcester. Officers from the UK Border Agency raided Pasha, St John’s, on Tuesday evening, arresting two men. A man was also arrested at Anaz takeaway
SIR – I concur with Mr B Mew on his congratulations to the staff at Jeynes Hardware and his sadness that this business is to close down. Many people including myself will miss their excellent service and advice. It is a sad reflection that such
A COMMUNITY support officer from Worcester has been nominated for a superintendent’s commendation for his role in bringing two prolific robbers to justice. As previously reported, Paul Sheward and Luke Sargent were both jailed for nine years for a series
THE importance of apprentices to the success of Worcester businesses was stressed at the latest Finditinworcestershire breakfast meeting. More than 80 business representatives gathered at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium for the ‘Getting
SIR – As the manager of the team at Jeynes Home Hardware, I would like to thank Mr B Mew (Worcester News, July 25) and indeed all our lovely customers for their kind words over the last few weeks. As you can imagine, we will miss them as much
ARMED robbers escaped with a 'significant amount of cash' after a raid at a bailiffs in Worcestershire. A number of men forced their way into the Bristow and Sutor in Bartleet Road, Redditch, with at least one brandishing what appeared to be
SIR – A few lines to defend our NHS. I see private companies, including one in Droitwich, are now advertising what they claim are quicker operations. Although they don’t say so, I suspect they may also use some NHS expertise. I certainly know
A VOLUNTARY organisation which helps prosecute suspected bogus charity collectors has slammed Worcestershire trading standards for not taking tougher action against those operating in the county. As we previously reported, a company using the name Air
SIR – After reading columnist John Phillpott’s comments about disabled car parking spaces (Worcester News, July 24), I felt the need to speak up on behalf of people with disabilities. I am in complete shock that such comments [“If you are really
WORCESTER Warriors are in action at Edgeley Park tomorrow night for the final regional heat of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby Sevens. Warriors hand summer signing and former England Sevens international Danny Gray his club debut as
I ASKED more than 4,000 users of my website and 95 per cent have received spam texts in the last sixth months. If you get them, here’s what to do. There are three different types of unwanted marketing texts. It’s important to understand which
A CHARITY is expanding a service that helps to link elderly, lonely and socially isolated people with the outside world. At a time of government and council cuts, Age Concern Worcester and District has decided to react to increasing demand for its telephone
ABBERLEY’S Alice Wright vowed to bounce back in style after finding her European Youth Olympic Festival outing tough going in Turkey. The 17-year-old took part in the 3,000m in Trabzon’s Sogutlu Athletics Stadium and the sweltering heat took its toll
It may be July, but the autumn is just around the corner and Worcester shops will soon be stocking the season’s fashions FOR HER Denim shirt dress, £40, Next, Cathedral Plaza Miso floral palazzo trousers £24.99, Republic, High Street.
GREG Chinn proved that practice does make perfect after taking a stunning nine-wicket haul for Bromsgrove seconds. The 23-year-old’s dedication to improving his bowling paid off in spades as he recorded figures of 9-38 from 15 overs, including six maidens
RECKLESS and abusive dog walkers are letting their pets run loose off the lead while horses are running around Worcester Racecourse sparking fears there might be a fatal accident. During the last two race meetings on Pitchcroft dog walkers and other
WORCESTER City expect to make a decision on Marc McGregor’s future in the next 10 days. The 33-year-old striker was not offered a new deal at St George’s Lane but returned for pre-season in a bid to prove his fitness ahead of the Blue Square Bet North
AN ENTREPRENEUR from Worcestershire who impressed on the Dragons’ Den has said “he’s out” – of business. Adam Weaver walked away with £50,000 for his Pershore-based car accessories firm after an impressive pitch on the BBC show last year.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “true gentleman” who worked for five decades at a Worcester motorcycle dealer. Bennett Martin, who co-owned WJ Bladder and Son in Sidbury, died on Monday, July 18, aged 90. He was born the eldest of five children in Ledbury
A TRAINEE pilot rode a motorbike too powerful for the terms of his licence after receiving advice from his father. Duncan Stafford pleaded guilty to riding a Honda CBR 600 otherwise than accordance with his licence and without insurance at Worcester
A NEW campaign aims to show people in Malvern that it really is a safe place to live. Malvern Hills Comm-unity Safety Partnership says research shows that despite low crime rates in the region, there is a disproportionate fear of crime. The campaign
A MAN who initially challenged evidence of a speeding case has been fined. Patrick Cooper was clocked in his Toyota Celica doing 35mph in a 30mph zone along the B4209 Hanley Swan Road on March 18. Cooper told Worcester Magistrates Court that at first
