EMINENT Worcester architect Henry Gorst, who designed the Swan Theatre and several other significant buildings and restoration projects in the city and county, has died at the age of 96. In his twilight years Mr Gorst was able to look back with
THOUSANDS of food lovers flocked to Evesham at the weekend to enjoy its second annual Pie and Ale Festival. Organisers said the event was a great triumph as visitors and local people mingled in the packed Abbey Park and Market Square. There
A DOG walker has described the intimidating scene of carnage she encountered on an early morning walk in Pershore after she discovered the aftermath of an all-night rave. The woman was walking with two friends through a peaceful Tiddesley Wood
A REMARKABLE collection of writings on the Battle of Worcester by prominent UK historians has been published for the first time. Stretching to 179 pages, the coffee-table-sized book combines nine essays from writers including Professor Ronald Hutton
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s Worcester branch was given the rare opportunity to sponsor a race at a recent meeting at the city’s racecourse. The race was named The Lifeboats Saving Lives At Sea Handicap Steeple Chase after sponsors
A MAN who stole an iPod and threatened two young men had no intention of doing the crime. Adam Rock, of Wensleydale Drive, Blackpole, Worcester, received a 12-month conditional discharge after the theft which happened on a petrol station forecourt
OFFICERS and staff from West Mercia Police met the stars of the Olympic and Paralympic Games when they attended the victory parade in London. Sarah Hollier, from the force’s planning office at Hindlip, near Worcester, as well as Inspector Adrian
A HOSPITAL ward in Worcester is being axed as part of continuing efforts to save money, it has emerged. The Highfield ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital is being closed at the end of next week. The facility, which has 22 beds, acts as a trauma
THE dilapidated ground floor of a Worcestershire town hall is finally set to undergo a facelift after almost a decade as a derelict eyesore. The prominent town centre building in Evesham dates back to the 16th century. And after standing empty
A MUSIC business engaged in a running battle to erect a signpost directing customers to its site has been threatened with a £2,500 fine. Vale Pianos at Throckmorton, near Pershore, has been trying to get official signage for eight years as it is
ROSS Kemp – no not him, but a younger version of the name – who works for Vax, the Droitwich floorcare firm, has won £3,000 on a television show that gives young entrepreneurs a boost with their business ideas. A junior product designer with
SIR – In reply to the letter by N Taylor ‘If you sow the wind, reap the whirlwind’ (Worcester News , September 10). As a Christian, I try to obey the 10 commandments. “Thou shalt not kill” – there is no ambiguity about that. GEORGE COWLEY
SIR – I was very interested in A H Cooper’s letter ‘Temporary bus stops would have been nice’ (Worcester News, September 13) while Laugherne Road in Worcester was closed for repair. They would have been a great help to many. Why can’t they
SIR – Has anyone got any used/unwanted dolls’ clothes, toys’ crochet or knitting patterns they don’t use any more? My daughter is learning to knit and crochet and we are finding these items really hard to find. My address is 1 Hillcrest
SIR – Ushmush83 (worcesternews.co.uk, September 13) says we shouldn’t blame footballers for people spitting in everyday life, nor professinal runners or any other people. The publicity footballers get on TV depicting this filthy habit in itself
SIR – I suppose Ian Duncan Smith [Secretary of State for Work and Pensions] is thinking those disabled athletes who won gold medals at the Paralympics could come off benefits – well, he’s wrong. They will still need help. The lower paid families
SIR – I agreed with just about everything in the celebratory Comment about the Paralympics ‘Inspired by those who reach so far’ (Worcester News , September 10). But at a time when welfare benefit and service cuts are actually casting the disabled
SIR – Re ‘Truly wonderful show at the Commandery’ (Worcester News , September 6). No doubt the good people of Worcester did not turn out in their droves to see The Second Best Bed at the Commandery for the simple reason they were at the Swan Studio
SIR – I take issue with the attempts by Labour’s Joy Squires to blame Conservative energy policy for Bosch’s decision to pull out of the technology park (Worcester News , September 12). The renewables sector the plant was supposed to cater for
TWELVE years ago, Worcester Wolves were being watched by a handful of spectators and players stacked chairs after matches. Now, in just a few months, the British Basketball League team will walk out in the new £15million 2,000-capacity Worcester
KICKABOUTS in some of the poorest parts of rural Africa have been brightened up by the delivery of a bulkload of football shirts direct from Worcester. When the Lovell family, of St John’s, started planning a trip to Zambia to do volunteer work
THE family of a man who died when his car crashed into a wall at a health clinic have paid tribute to a man “who had a great zest for life.” William John Glackin, known as John, turned 70 last month and enjoyed spending time with his family, travelling
EVESHAM United captain Tesfa Robinson has earned a call-up to the St Kitts and Nevis squad for a trio of Caribbean Cup matches next month. The 26-year-old has been selected for qualifying games against Anguilla on Wednesday, October 10, Trinidad
THE Worcester Warriors players have been ‘brutal’ with each other in the wake of throwing away victory for the second time this season, according to centre Alex Grove. The Sixways side lost their opening Aviva Premiership game of the campaign
WEST Mercia Police officers have been paying their respects to the memories of two colleagues from another force shot dead in the line of duty in Manchester. The force which polices Worcestershire lowered its force flag at its headquarters in Hindlip
UPDATE 5.53pm: Traffic now cleared. There is slow traffic on M5 at the moment. Be prepared for a longer journey. Delays on M5 Southbound between J4A M42 and J6 A449 / A4440 Warndon Way / A4538 Pershore Lane (Worcester). Average speed 20 mph
WORCESTERSHIRE are prepared to bide their time over building a squad to challenge for promotion back to the top-flight of the LV= County Championship. Following this season’s relegation from Division One, the New Road side will be looking to bounce
DEMANDS are being made for Worcestershire County Council to withdraw £21 million of investments in the tobacco industry. Despite the council taking over responsibility for ‘stop smoking’ services from next year and being in charge of creating an
AS we prepare for the FA Cup on Saturday, we have a chance to reflect on what has been a good start in the league and there are lots of positives to take. The team went unbeaten in seven of those eight games in Blue Square Bet North and our home
A SLEEPING man had to be rescued from a burning Worcester flat by his wife during the dramatic blaze which struck a chip shop in Worcester’s London Road . The couple living directly above Seacrest Fish Bar said they were lucky to have got out safely
A hairdresser who lives next door to the chip shop has also revealed how he is fearing losing thousands of pounds of trade. Dave Benbow Hairdressing was left with terrible smoke and ash damage. Mr Benbow, aged 41, was forced to cancel 10 appointments
A NEW rogues gallery featuring wanted criminals in Worcestershire can now be viewed as part of a crackdown on crime. West Mercia Police launched the wanted page yesterday alongside a new initiative aimed at driving down the number of burglaries
