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  • Daily Diary, August 16, 1914

    Local Casualties Today: 0 Rolling Casualty Count: 1 Some 120 women and persons had applied for some form of relief at the Guildhall, around 100 were wives of soldiers.  The total included some 20 widows, who were dependent upon sons now in

  • Three-try Warriors record Ospreys victory

    NEW-look Worcester Warriors began their warm-up for the new season with an encouraging 23-6 victory over Ospreys at Sixways. Summer recruits Sam Smith, who scorched over inside 20 seconds, and Nick Schonert, along with Ben Howard, scored the tries

  • Bus driver has restored my faith

    Sir - I once was a regular bus user in Worcester and sadly, on too many occasions to mention, was met with faces as sour as Les Dawson's when he talked about his mother in law!I now do not use the buses very often, as I am trying to get fit (although

  • It's like a jungle

    Sir - Reading about overgrown bushes in Tunnel Hill. Possibly even worse, the one's on Rainbow Hill. This is one of the main routes into the city, and it's like walking through a jungle. People may say walk on the other side, but it's a

  • This mayoral farce must stop

    Sir - I suppose we should not be totally surprised that our part time mayor would have no time for the opinions of local people voiced via the press here, in view of his historical and well documented hatred of said press.We should not be surprised either

  • County need early wickets after visitors gain upper hand

    WORCESTERSHIRE will look to bounce back with early wickets tomorrow after Gloucestershire enjoyed the better of the opening day of the LV= County Championship clash. Gloucestershire exploited the bowler-friendly conditions after winning the toss

  • Howard Joseph Edwards

    Second lieutenant Howard Joseph Edwards   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 09/10/1917

  • Howard Edwards

    Private 40061 Howard Edwards   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 27/10/1916

  • Henry Edwards

    Private 41045 Henry Edwards   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 29/09/1918

  • Henry Edwards

    Private 17939 Henry Edwards   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/07/1916

  • Harry Edwards

    Lance Corporal 6965 Harry Edwards   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds. Home 10/11/1915

  • Harry Edwards

    Company sergeant major 4725 Harry Edwards   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 24/09/1915   Distinguised Conduct Medal

  • George Edwards

    Private 17677 George Edwards   13th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died home 24/05/1916

  • Harry Edwards

    Sergeant 160 Harry Edwards   1/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/01/1916

  • George Edwards

    Private 20011 George Edwards   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 25/05/1916

  • Frederick Robert Edwards

    Private 51503 Frederick Robert Edwards   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 12/06/1918

  • Frederick John Edwards

    Private 16038 Frederick John Edwards   11th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds Salonica 04/03/1917

  • Frederick Edwards

    Private 24146 Frederick Edwards   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Mesopotamia 15/01/1917

  • Car towing caravan on fire on M5 in Worcester

    FIREFIGHTERS from Worcester and Droitwich were called to extinguish a car on fire which was towing a caravan on the M5, just north of junction seven, at 4.30pm on Friday.The motorway was not closed but traffic was congested.

  • Frederick Edwards

    Private 10448 Frederick Edwards   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds  France and Flanders 01/11/1914

  • Join Fortis Living for all the fun of the fair

    A FUN day for the community is being held in Droitwich.The annual event is being hosted by Fortis Living, the new name for the organisation which unites Festival Housing and Worcester Community Housing.It will take place at Westlands First School in Farmers

  • Thou shalt not kill

    SIR - We are slowly, but surely, blowing this lovely world of ours apart.The Middle East is doing its very best. Afghanistan, The Gaza Strip, Kuwait, Libya, to name but a few. The Russians and Ukraine, seems to be the beginning of a new Cold War and every

  • Boot camp just got glamorous

    A TOUGH military-style fitness provider has announced its latest recruit is none other than the current Miss Birmingham. Beauty queen Katie Stamp has turned to Xtreme Boot Camps for a rigorous training programme to ensure she is in shape for the

  • I ignore the Mayor

    SirsI read the Worcester News everyday but on Saturdays the blue column with a picture of the Mayor is totally ignored. Pity Worcester as a whole can't do the same.Chris HarrisWorcester

  • Will council take their golf safety responsibility seriously?

    Sir - Perdiswell Park has featured twice recently in Worcester News, on 4 August the article of the gentleman golfer appealing for safety after his lucky escape from being hit in the face by a golf ball and secondly a letter on the 5 August questioning

  • Collicutt: We must win more homes games

    EVESHAM United manager Paul Collicutt has reiterated the importance of his side making the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium a tough place for opponents. The Robins are now in their third season at their Cheltenham Road ground but have struggled

  • We don't want terrorists here

    SIR - Once again we see young British people who have gone to Syria to join jihads.It is reported that hundreds of Muslim teenagers have left to go to join the war torn country.The latest two 16 year old girls. How did they fund their trip. It is said

  • Search to find owners of tabby cat who 'purrs for England'

    THE Worcester and District branch of Cats Protection is looking for the owner of this loveable tabby boy, who is thought to be about 10 years old. He was originally found on the side of the road and was handed in to Companion Care vets in Blackpole, Worcester.The

  • Best start for 25 years is the aim for Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are chasing their best start to a season for nearly a quarter-of-a century tomorrow. Victory against Dartford at Aggborough (3pm) would equal Harriers’ best return from their opening three games since the 1990-91 campaign

  • We are trying to trace a descendant

    SIR - My wife and I are researching her family history.We are interested in finding anyone in the Worcester area who may be able to help us.We are wanting to trace any descendants of a Walter Charles Hampton. He was born in Worcester in 1888 to Charles

  • Woodbine Willie's resting place

    SIR - Today, Thursday, August 7, I achieved a long held ambition. I visited the resting place of Woodbine Willie.The cemetery at St John's is such a well kept, tidy and pleasant place I was most impressed.I spoke to the gentleman who was caring for

  • County duo sign new contracts

    WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Joe Leach and paceman Chris Russell have signed new two-year contracts with the County. Leach, 23, scored his maiden first-class century against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham last season. He has fought his way back

  • September 1 deadline for in-debt Hereford United to be saved

    HEREFORD United face the threat of liquidation next month after their CVA proposal was rejected by creditors. HM Revenue and Customs, who are now owed £170,000 by the Southern League Premier Division club, had already rejected the arrangement,

  • Rhodes: Players won't get carried away in title quest

    WORCESTER director of cricket Steve Rhodes has named a 12-strong squad for today's LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Gloucestershire at New Road (11am). All-rounder Ross Whiteley is added to the players who were on duty in the County's

  • The story of the sailor who fought in the trenches.

    THERE' can't have been too many people who fought in the first World War and wore both army and navy uniforms, but William Henry Ruck was certainly one. Thanks to research by Mr Ruck's son in law Peter Lewis, who is 83 and lives in Malvern Link

  • Symons backed to hit the City target

    JOHN Snape believes it is only a matter of time before Mike Symons hits the goal trail for Worcester City. The striker, who scored 33 goals in two seasons before joining Oxford City, has yet to find the net on his return to the club. However

  • Showcasing new social enterprise in Malvern

    A MALVERN business has helped mark the launch of a new social enterprise in the town by entering its photographs in a local competition.The images have been put on display by Waller and Waller Opticians in Edith Walk as part of the Malvern in Bloom

  • I despair

    SIR - As a life-long Christian, I strongly support President Obama's decision to drop masses of food aid to the tens of thousands of Iraqi Christians and Muslims starving on mountains in Iraq.But I am against his decision to make military air strikes

  • Endangered newts halts building work at Pershore College

    AN endangered species of newt discovered at Pershore College has halted work on a £5.8 million development at the site. The college, in Avon Bank, Pershore, is currently part way through the investment into new facilities and learning spaces. But

  • Law team cycle to Paris for charity

    THE pedal power of two Worcester solicitors has raised nearly £500 for local charities.Wayne Thomas, director of Thomas Guise, and his wife Nicola, who is the firm's head of probate, cycled more than 300 miles from London to Paris as part of

  • Large fire in the open

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to Timber Lane in Stourport last night where a large quantity of rubbish was alight. The crew from Stourport received the call at 10.06pm and put out the fire using one hose reel.

  • One is not amused by you being AWOL

    IT'S been another harrowing few days for Worcester's Mayor Councillor Alan 'fiasco' Amos, who has hit double figures for the number of events he's managed to miss since June. The murky one managed to surprise even those with exceedingly low expectations

  • Bulls' Agombar 'forced to quit'

    FOOTBALL continues to almost be a sideshow at Hereford United following Tommy Agombar’s departure as owner. While the Bulls prepare for their third game in the Southern League Premier Division, a trip to Dorchester Town tomorrow (3pm), the future

  • Police look for man in connection with burglary

    A MAN is being sought in connection with a burglary on Conway in Worcester. West Mercia Police are looking to trace a man connected with the theft, which occurred between 12.30am and 12.50am on Wednesday, August 6.The man is described as being in his

  • Unprovoked attack in Evesham's Abbey Park

    WITNESSES are being sought following an unprovoked attack in Abbey Park, Evesham.The assault happened at about 3.30am on Sunday, August 3, close to the Rowing Club in Evesham. A 20-year-old man was walking along the river with a friend when he spotted

  • Winner of Touch the Tour flag design competition announced

    ALTHOUGH it wasn't easy, a winner of the Touch the Tour flag design competition has been decided. Judges from the Worcester News, Sanctuary Group and Local Enterprise Partnership spent time considering all 135 entries, all of which were well thought