A PAINTING of a rural scene near the Malvern Hills has won a prize for an artist and writer who was given six months to live. Ian Fearnside, aged 64, entered his picture Corner of a Field Near Malvern in an art competition run for over-60s by the
SIR – I hate people using cameras inside our cathedral, Mr [John] Phillpott (Worcester News, February 16). It disturbs my sense of peace. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
SIR – The Government should really look at the energy companies. Most are now owned by foreigners who don’t want to invest in new plants or nuclear. They just want to take out as much as possible back to their own countries. Surely this
A DETERMINED oarsman is preparing to tackle one of the toughest races on the planet by rowing non-stop for 2,000 miles around the UK. James Plumley, a mechanical engineer from Worcester, is part of a four-man team hoping to raise £50,000 for charity
A FASHION show will be held to help support Droitwich Spa Lido. The Friends of Droitwich Spa Lido group has organised the event for Friday, March 15 at The Sacred Heart Church hall, Worcester Road. Tickets cost £8 and include a glass of wine
A PATIENT branded a nuisance complainer who felt he was treated like a ‘naughty child’ has gained the support of a leading patient group to change NHS complaint rules. Andrew Brown of St John’s, Worcester, was given ‘vexatious complainant’ status
IT might have been Midnight in Moscow, but it was school lunch break in Worcester for Trad Jazz legend Kenny Ball, who has died at the age of 82. Because back in the late 1930s, the Ball family - father, mother and nine children - moved from Dagenham
A COURAGEOUS man who was born a girl has thanked the people of Worcester for backing him. Bobby Fransis Barnes, of Diglis, Worcester, was flooded with messages of support after a story appeared in the Worcester News about his battle against the
SIR – Steve Davis (Worcester News, March 1) was in a hole, and now graces us with his inability to stop digging. On February 15, he wrote in a letter to the Worcester News that Norway and Switzerland have “no problems” trading as non-members with
Julie Walters has been honoured with an outstanding achievement award to recognise a career spanning almost four decades. The 63-year-old actress - whose varied roles have included Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films and a moving portrayal
SMOKERS can get an extra helping hand to kick the habit as part of a national campaign. Scales Pharmacy in Astwood Road, Worcester, will be offering advice and giving away NHS Smokefree Quit Kits as part of national No Smoking Day tomorrow.
SIR – In his letter, Ewan Gear offers a few supposed objections to equal marriage (Worcester News, February 26) but they are all irrelevant. He raised the subject of sexual health, but there’s no reason to think that same-sex marriage would cause
SPA residents are now being reminded they can apply for new car park season tickets from Wychavon District Council. Tickets, with the new reduced pricing for 2013/2014, are available on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis. Car parks covered
WORCESTERSHIRE’S countywide business network is toasting its success – albeit with mugs – as it marks its second birthday. Membership has now topped 3,900 and more than £79 million of contracts have been promoted to local businesses since its launch
MORE drivers have come forward to reveal how their cars were wrecked by a notorious Worcestershire pothole. At least three other motorists have forked out for damage done by a massive hole in Church Lane, Norton, near Worcester. It follows
SIR – I hope this old football photograph, above, brings back many happy memories for Worcester News readers. Heenan’s Colts were Worcester Youth Section League Champions in 1944-45 and Minor Infirmary Cup finalists in 1944-45. Team, back row
A FOLK-pop starlet will be out to prove why she is known as the English rose with the eight-string guitar. Despite only being 24, London-based singer-songwriter Lisbee Stainton has been writing songs for almost 15 years and drawing all sorts of
WORCESTERSHIRE's gritters remain on standby with the cold weather forecast to stay for the next several days. Despite freezing temperatures, bracing winds and snow flurries, Worcestershire is still proving to be a luckier county than most in the
SIR – Maxine Burgess (Worcester News, February 28) does not deny vegans make up less than a third of one per cent of the population. Clearly they are a tiny minority but one that should be tolerated regarding their beliefs in our society. Unfortunately
EIGHT men have been jailed for break-ins at nearly 40 commercial premises, including ones in Bromsgrove and Ombersley. West Mercia Police launched an investigation after burglaries at business premises, mainly golf clubs and garden centres, in
IT is hard to walk through Worcester city centre without becoming painfully aware of the carnival of knuckle-dragging grotesques on show. Sometimes it’s as if the fair is in town but at least you knew that was entertaining and, when the fun was
THE Tory leader of Worcestershire County Council has revealed his concern over UKIP potentially “splitting the vote” in May’s elections. Councillor Adrian Hardman has reached out to disgruntled supporters in the county by saying there is “not a
SIR – You reported that 300 jobs are set to go at the Serco Shop Direct call centre (Worcester News, March 8). Local MP Robin Walker said: “There is a 90-day consultation period taking place right now, which is very important to mention, and I
ANDY Short appears to have played his last game for Warriors after agreeing to join Bristol on loan for the rest of the season. The former England under 20s centre-cum-wing, who will join the Memorial Stadium outfit on a permanent two-year deal
CUSTOMERS to a Wychbold store will be asked to judge a children’s Easter competition. Hobbycraft Droitwich, based at Webbs garden centre, Wychbold, is kicking off the Easter season by asking visitors to judge a fun design competition they have
A MAN died in a car fire in Bromsgrove last night. Fire crews from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a car fire in Bromsgrove Road, Marlbrook at 11.10pm. Crews from Bromsgrove and Redditch were sent to the scene.
ALL of us who weren’t playing for the Cavaliers against The Army last week got together for a meal before the game and then we went up to Sixways to support the lads. It was great to get together and relax and then we had a few beers after the
THE Tory leader of Worcestershire County Council has revealed his concern over UKIP potentially “splitting the vote” in May’s elections. Councillor Adrian Hardman has reached out to disgruntled supporters in the county by saying there is “not a
SCHOOLS across Worcestershire have been praised for driving up standards – as it emerged the county is starting to out-perform similar areas. A new report has been published showing considerable improvements at both GCSE and primary school level
STEVE Rhodes admits there are still several places up for grabs in his Worcestershire first XI ahead of the 2013 season-opener at Lancashire in just under a month’s time. The County head to Old Trafford to get their LV= County Championship Division
THE chief executive of a council has offered to apologise in person to a pensioner after a binman defecated on the homeowner's drive. The man from Ryall, near Upton, said he has so far refused the offer of an apology from the binman, who has been
SOME OF the country’s highest flyers will be going on sale later this month to raise money for flyers of a different nature. Nigel Bennett, a pigeon racing enthusiast, will be hosting an auction of racing pigeons at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall
EIGHT men were jailed in connection with breaks-ins at nearly 40 commercial premises across the Midlands including many in Worcestershire. The investigation by West Mercia Police followed burglaries at business premises, mainly golf clubs and garden
WORCESTER City have been boosted by the news Ellis Deeney has not broken his ankle. The left-back was taken to hospital after suffering the injury in last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Vauxhall Motors but X-rays have shown only a severe sprain.
A BRAVE man who was born a girl wants to give courage to other transgender people after appearing on TV to talk about his struggle. Bobby Fransis Barnes, of Diglis, Worcester, was interview-ed by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby live on ITV
