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SIR - Personally John Phillpott (August 16) I couldn't give a monkey's whether Amos is booted out of his seat or not.I have far more important things to worry about such as nuclear war.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester

SIR - I sincerely hope (and pray) that the Tories will not lose control at the Guildhall. (John Phillpott, August 16).Labour spend, spend, spend insanely.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester

WEST Mercia Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire Service have launched an investigation after a fire at a block of bungalows in Redditch.The fire, which started at just before 3am this morning (Saturday, August 23), is currently being treated as suspicious

SIR - I am writing to say a very big thank you to the two fast response drivers, Dave and Julie and the ambulance driver and his partner Toby and Lorraine.This is for getting my husband to the hospital as soon as possible. I would also like to say a big

Incident 14:31 1/2 A crew #Kidderminster assisted the Unitarian church, Church Street, Kidderminster, by breaking into a 100 year old safe — HWFireControl (@HWFireControl) August 23, 2014 2/2 to enable wedding documents to be retrieved

IT'S a bank holiday weekend and there's lots going on in Worcestershire. If you're an organiser of a fete, show, festival or other event (or if you're just a visitor) we'd like to help you share your pictures. Just click on the green tab at

A WORCESTER-based cleaning company is looking to find a community project to muck in with. Spontex, based on the Shire Business Park in Warndon Villages, is looking for a local project or group that it can help give a deep clean and some cleaning products.The

4:55pm 4:55pm Thornton finds Preston and his header is saved by Vaughan. 4:55pm It's put behind. Another corner.

IT has been a hectic schedule for Worcestershire this season and we are currently recharging our batteries ahead of the push for promotion from LV= Championship Division Two. Although I’m sure the lads would much rather be playing in the T20 Finals

A RESCUE centre has been forced to reduce the number of stray and unwanted dogs it takes in because of a large drop in the number of volunteer walkers. Staff at Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter, Hawthorn Lane, Newland, said they had no idea

SIR - I wish Dave Bradley (August 16) that I could spend some time in my old home village of Aston Somerville.Sadly there are no Worcester Community Housing flats there so I am stuck in dear old Worcester city!I love the city but prefer the countryside.GEORGE

ACADEMY youngster Christian Scotland-Williamson admits he is excited about building a future at Warriors. The giant lock is looking to forge a career for himself in the professional game after joining from Loughborough Students. Scotland-Williamson

My mother Eva Mons Dutson born 27 August 1914, she was the daughter of Daniel and Alice Dutson, born at 16 London Road, Worcester. She was christened with the middle name of Mons to honour those lost at the battle of Mons, the news of the battle having

TAMWORTH are expecting Worcester City to be fired up for this afternoon’s Vanarama Conference North encounter at Aggborough (3pm). City’s second home match of the campaign falls into the category of a local derby and is particularly intriguing

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Gary Whild believes former boss Steve Burr will get a warm welcome on his return to Aggborough on Bank Holiday Monday. Burr will be back at the club where he spent four years when he brings his Chester side for the

CHAIRMAN Andy Lonsdale says there are no plans to move Hereford United away from Edgar Street. Fears have been rife that developing both ends of the famous ground was the aim when Tommy Agombar took over the club from David Keyte, spelling the

Chapter Four. Flogging, knots and coal shovels – training in Portsmouth.   The reality of Jack's arrival in the Royal Navy was far from romantic. He stepped off the the train in Plymouth ready for his first day before the mast on October

LOCAL CASUALTIES: 1 - Private George Pearce 12252 3rd Batt. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 2 After nearly four hours marching, the 2nd Worcs Batt. finally crossed the Franco-Belgian border near Malplaquet at 7.17am. After just two hours in billet