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  • Daily Diary October 23, 1914

    LOCAL CASUALTIES:  10 Privates Albert Brettell, Richard Marsh & Samuel Tibbetts, Company Quarter Master Sergeant George William Travell - Second Battalion. Privates Albert Collins, William Dancocks, Edward Harrison, Frank Mence, Thomas Stringer

  • Two turtles cause big trouble in Worcester pond

    DESPITE being small in stature, two turtles are causing big problems in a Worcester pond.After first being made aware of two yellow-bellied slider turtles living in Lyppard Grange Pond last winter, Warwick Neale, the community engagement manager for Cleaner

  • Oasis Academy Warndon opens new sport and play space

    A NEW sport facility at a school in Worcester has been officially opened.Oasis Academy Warndon secured £30,000 of funding to develop the sport and play space on its site.This came as part of Sport England’s £18m Primary School Facilities

  • Barn dance to support Oxfam

    A BARN dance will be held in Worcester to support the victims of conflicts in Gaza, Syria, Iraq and South Sudan.The event, which will take place at The Angel Centre, The Butts, on Saturday, November 15, from 7.30pm to 11pm, has been organised by the Worcester

  • Ten years? Piece of cake for environment centre

    THEY may be used to serving up slices of Victoria sponge but it was a special 10th birthday cake staff and volunteers at Pumphouse Environment Centre were preparing to cut this week.People who had contributed over the past decade to the centre, based

  • Julius Caesar to be performed at Worcester Cathedral

    A PERFORMANCE of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar will be put on at Worcester Cathedral tomorrow (Oct 23), Friday (Oct 24) and Saturday (Oct 25).The play is being staged by The Worcester Repertory Company and there are two showings a day - at 1.30pm

  • Cherry Orchard Post Office set for refurbishment

    CHERRY Orchard Post Office in Worcester is set for a “vibrant new style” and will re-launch with extended opening hours after a brief closure for refurbishment.Work to modernise the store in Bath Road will start on Wednesday, November 5, at

  • Morning concert

    HOLBORNE Brass will be performing a coffee morning concert at St Martin's, London Road on Saturday October 25 from 10.30am to 11.30am.Admission is free but donations can be made to the SMILE Appeal.For more information, log on to stmartinsworcester.org.uk

  • Cyril Charles Henry

    Cyril Charles Henry   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 10/04/1918    

  • Claude Henry

    Lieutenant Claude Henry   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/09/1915

  • Arthur Henry

    Private Arthur Henry 64322   Ist Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 14/10/1918

  • William Stephen Hennessey

    Private William Stephen Hennessey 29653   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 10/04/1918

  • Arthur Hennell

    Second Lieutenant Arthur Hennell   14th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/01/1918

  • Local artist goes back to pub's roots to create outdoor mural

    A WORCESTER pub has gone back to its roots for inspiration for a new work of art.The Chestnut in Lansdowne Road, Worcester, has been without a chestnut tree on its grounds for a number of years.Landlord Colin Robinson took over the pub two years ago and

  • Fun, fitness and self defence at Halloween party

    YOUNGSTERS can join the fun of a Halloween party with Defence Lab at Christopher Whitehead Language College.Children aged from four to seven and eight to 14 will be able to enjoy the party as well as pick up safety tips.The self defence classes take place

  • Malvern Hills will provide a Big Draw

    THE stunning landscape surrounding the Malvern Theatres will no doubt provide inspiration to youngsters taking part in The Big Draw.Families are invited to come along to the theatre in Grange Road during half term for two extra special afternoon sessions.This

  • William Bramwell Henn

    Private William Bramwell Henn 29905   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of Wounds France and Flanders 26/04/1918

  • Joseph Stuart Henley

    Corporal Joseph Stuart Henley 241911   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of Wounds France and Flanders 21/04/1917

  • Calamity Jane/Bristol Hippodrome

    BACK in 1852 Martha Jane Cannary was born, in later years she was christened 'Calamity Jane' during a campaign at Goose Creek by Capt Egan who she successfully rescued after he was shot and getting him safely to the Fort. On recovering, Capt Egan laughingly

  • Frederick James Henley

    Private Frederick James Henley 57682   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of Wounds France and Flanders 14/10/1918      

  • Football programme to promote fair play

    TWELVE teenagers will learn about using sport as a tool for resolving conflicts.Premier League footballers and top level coaches will come together for a special programme focused on intolerance and racism in the game.FAIR Play – Football Against

  • Expand your skills with Christian artist

    ASPIRING artists who would like to learn more about the craft can take part in lessons with an established Christian artist.As well as art tuition, Amanda Lewis, based in Sidbury, Worcester, is also hoping to expand and give talks to church groups and

  • Labour politician backs one-week cancer test guarantee

    LABOUR’S parliamentary candidate for Worcester has expressed support for her political party’s new pledge of a one-week cancer test guarantee.Councillor Joy Squires has backed the campaign after health statistics revealed the number of patients

  • Waiting times for A&E can now be viewed online

    WAITING times for Worcester's accident and emergency department can now be viewed online.People can view the waiting times for A&E departments at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, as well as the Minor Injuries

  • Retro Style In Worcester

    WORCESTER is the perfect spot this weekend for anyone seeking a retro wardrobe and makeover.Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair, the biggest vintage fair in the UK and winner of the UK’s Best Vintage Fair 2013 an 2014, is coming to the Guildhall this Sunday

  • Youngsters enjoy day as mascots at Worcester City FC

    A GROUP of students from Fort Royal Community Primary School spent a "fabulous" day as mascots at Worcester City FC.The youngsters were welcomed to the club with open arms and were immersed in the matchday experience.They watched City grind

  • Archway Academy opens campus in Worcester

    A SCHOOL that offers an alternative curriculum for children who have struggled in mainstream education has opened a campus in Worcester.Archway Academy's new site on Cardon Street was officially unveiled this morning (October 22) by Mayor of Worcester

  • Abberley’s amazing forest school

    CHIDLREN at Abberley Hall School can enjoy learning in the open air, thanks to the launch of an array of outdoor classrooms.Abberley, which is set in more than 100 acres of land at Great Witley, has created an extensive outdoor education and forest school

  • 86 year-old caught speeding five times must do driving retest

    AN 86-YEAR-OLD retired school teacher has been banned from driving and ordered to take another driving test after being caught repeatedly speeding. Norah Lawley, of Coombe Green, near Malvern, admitted speeding in her Ford Focus when she appeared

  • When will Walcot Ford be replaced by bridge?

    Sir - When is the ford (Walcot Ford, Drakes Broughton) going to be replaced by a bridge. I wrote to the county council after another person became stuck and that was as well as the man being killed a few years before. The reply was adequate signage was

  • Shappi returns for feisty fun

    THE star of Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow is returning to Evesham Arts Centre with a brand new show. Shappi Khorsandi will be bringing her Because I'm Shappi to the Victoria Avenue venue after motherhood saw her take

  • Cinematic thrills and chills

    THERE will be thrills and chills for movie buffs who can enjoy a selection of silent horror short films.The shorts are all from the dawn of the 20th century and will be accompanied by brand new music scores especially commissioned by the Abertoir Horror

  • Celebrate the birth of Oscar Wilde with ballet performances

    A MODERN ballet to celebrate Oscar Wilde’s 160th Anniversary will be coming to The Swan Theatre, Worcester, on Thursday, October 30.Chantry Dance Company brings The Happy Prince and two other original ballets to commemorate Wilde’s birth.Adapted

  • Pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens in Worcester

    SHOPPERS in Worcester can now get organised for the festive season and help charity at the same time by visiting a new store in the city.A Cards for Good Causes pop-up shop, which sells Christmas cards in support of 25 national and four local charities

  • Put on your Halloween finest for two nights of rock

    GET dressed up in your Halloween finest and join in the frightening fun at Iron Road, Evesham.To set the mood, female fronted gothic rock band Worhol from Houston, Texas, will take the stage on Thursday, October 30.Fronted by classically trained composer

  • Frank Hawkins

    Private 8364 Frank Hawkins   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 12/03/1915

  • Ernest Hawkins

    Private 37594 Ernest Hawkins   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 20/09/1917

  • Charles Hawkins

    Corporal 9624 Charles Hawkins   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 04/03/1917

  • Albert George Hawkins

    Private 43823 Albert George Hawkins   14th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 19/05/1918

  • Gas leak at Ketch roundabout

    A GAS main was hit while roadworks were being carried out to enlarge Ketch roundabout. A National Grid engineer was called to the island after a gas mains was hit at just after 4pm yesterday. He carried out a temporary repair and called out

  • Albert Edward Hawkins

    Private 57909 Albert Edward Hawkins   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 09/09/1918

  • Charles Henry Hawkesford

    Private 8195 Charles Henry Hawkesford   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 10/07/1916

  • Thomas Hawkes

    Private 13889 Thomas Hawkes   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds at sea 16/08/1915

  • Henry Hawkes

    Private 15718 Henry Hawkes   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 15/10/1917

  • Charles Heskins

    Private 18647 Charles Heskins   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/07/1916

  • William Heskey

    Lance Corporal 40743 William Bell Heskey   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 20/11/1917

  • Samuel Herrington

    Private 7606 Samuel Herrington   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 27/01/1915

  • Fundraisers collect £200 for children in Syria

    A GROUP of kind-hearted friends and work colleagues have collected £200 to help children experiencing hardship in war-torn Syria. Money was raised through a fundraising meal at the Burgerworks restaurant in Worcester and will be donated to Save

  • John Herman

    Private 2301 John Stewart Herman   1/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 17/09/1915

  • William Heritage

    Private 9454 William Heritage   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds Home 18/03/1915

  • Leonard Heritage

    Private 14987 Leonard Heritage   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Mesopotamia 26/10/1916

  • Albert Heritage

    Private 14657 Albert Heritage   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 13/03/1915

  • William Herbert

    Private 42463 William Herbert   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 10/04/1918

  • Parenting course focuses on challenges of raising children

    HELPING parents cope with the many challenges of raising children will be the focus of a new course starting in Worcester next month.The Parenting Children Course is aimed at parents, step parents or carers of children aged from newborn to ten and will

  • Fancy helping out backstage?

    IF you have ever wondered how stage shows are put together then take a look behind the scenes at Evesham Arts Centre.The theatre in Victoria Avenue is looking for volunteers to help run shows and are holding a backstage open day on Saturday, November

  • School holds celebratory event with a freezing twist

    PUPILS at Sytchampton Endowed First School, near Droitwich, were given a rare opportunity to get revenge on their teachers and parents at a special event. Children inflicted a freezing experience on the adults by helping drench them with water

  • Moving accounts tells story of World War One

    LETTERS, stories and experiences from the people of Worcestershire during World War One will be brought together for the first time.Moving, personal stories of soldiers at the front line are detailed through letters, diaries and poems as well as unusual

  • Stay safe on Bonfire Night

    STAY safe on bonfire night, is the message from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service as residents prepare to celebrate on Wednesday, November 5. Station Commander Alan Haley said: “We encourage people to go to an organised event as this

  • 12 hours of music marks silver jubilee for brass band festival

    THE SILVER Jubilee of the Wychavon Festival of Brass (WFB) will be celebrated with twelve hours of music. Bands from the West Country, the London area, Wales and Yorkshire will be travelling to Worcestershire to blow their own trumpets - and trombones

  • West African traditional dance display

    A COLOURFUL high octane traditional dance display from West Africa will be performed by young contemporary artists.Ballet Nimba will perform Bagatai at The Market Theatre, Ledbury on Saturday, November 8.They are self styled ambassadors of West African

  • Pupils design dresses for disadvantaged girls

    TEXTILE students from Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College have designed garments for charity Dress a Girl Around the World. Students who could sew were asked to make pillowcase dresses, which will be delivered to girls living in poverty in the developing

  • Horror stories of the pets whose owners don't care

    CALLOUS pet owners have abandoned almost 250 animals in Worcestershire this year – and a recent spate of kittens being dumped is only adding to this shocking statistic. A pair of 10-week-old kittens were tossed from a car window and discarded on

  • Welland Pre-School youngsters learning about autumn

    YOUNGSTERS at Welland Pre-School have been learning about autumn in the past few weeks.Among the activities they have been taking part in are going out into the landscape to collect seasonal tokens such as conkers, leaves, acorns and beech nuts, and learning

  • Three Faiths Come Together in Bromsgrove.

    ORGANISERS of the "Three Faiths Festival" in Bromsgrove hope it will foster "friendship, goodwill and understanding" between Muslims, Christians and Jews.The event will take place at the Council House in Bromsgrove, Burcot Lane, on

  • He's all white: Ultra rare squirrel caught on camera

    THE first picture has emerged of the ultra-rare white squirrel which has made the trees along Pitchcroft its home. Kathy Shaw came across the incredibly rare creature as she walked to Croft car park along Croft Road on Thursday afternoon and managed

  • James says Wolves are on course for more glory

    CHALLENGING for honours in the British Basketball League is well within Worcester Wolves’ capabilities, says head coach Paul James. Wolves underwent a significant overhaul in the summer with five new players joining the squad. But James insists

  • Fireworks stolen in raid on St Johns business premises

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a business in St Johns, Worcester, when three packets of fireworks were stolen.Three intruders gained access to the property between 10pm and 10.10pm on Tuesday, October 14, and removed the fireworks

  • Droitwich Spa High School students raise cash for charity.

    STUDENTS at Droitwich Spa High School have been raising cash for three charities this week.The school's Sixth Form Council planned a variety of quirky ways to raise cash for The Teenage Cancer Trust, Ngobit School in Kenya and Chadgrove School in

  • Attempt made to damage cash machine in Foregate Street

    POLICE are investigating an attempt to damage a cash machine at the Tesco Express in Foregate Street some time on or before Monday, October 20.Although the machine was interfered with, it was reported still working, and the bank has been contacted. Police

  • Businesses can improve overseas ambitions during Export Week

    BUSINESSES are being urged to take advantage of the facilities offered during UK Trade & Investment's Export Week. Running from November 10-14, the event provides seminars, workshops and market briefings to provide practical advice on doing business

  • Controversial crackdown on private landlords in Worcester

    A CONTROVERSIAL crackdown on Worcester's rental market can today be revealed - sparking fears thousands of people will be stung in the fall-out. Your Worcester News can reveal how the city council is considering forcing private landlords to stump

  • Local brainpower helps new Worcester charity

    THE combined brain power of more than 20 local businesses raised £1,000 for Worcester charity Frankie’s Legacy at a quiz night organised by SME Solicitors at the New Road headquarters of Worcestershire County Cricket Club.Teams included

  • Gridlock in Worcester due to council traffic survey

    TRAFFIC gridlock has hit Worcester this morning - with drivers stuck in jams of around an hour due to a council survey. Serious delays have hit the A4440 Southern Link Road, with tailbacks reported around Broomhall Way, Crookbarrow Way, Hams

  • Five things you need to know Wednesday

    1. Top story: Police storm caravan in drugs raid at Bastonford, near Worcester POLICE storm a caravan at Bastonford and discover a cannabis cultivation outfit in one of the bedrooms with a potential yield of £25,000. 2. Today's weather

  • Rainbow nation of business people at Sixways event

    ARE you a red, blue, green or yellow business person? Not sure? Then you should have been at a breakfast meeting at Worcester's Sixways stadium.Because it was where Finditinworcestershire’s Insights for Better Business event explained the Insights

  • King’s School favourites to regain Modus Cup title

    HEAD of rugby at King’s School Jonny Mason says the form book will go out of the window in tonight’s annual Modus Challenge Cup battle against Worcester rivals Royal Grammar School at Sixways (7pm). King’s School, captained by winger Ryan Kerley

  • 100 YEARS AGO (Great War - 18 October 1914)

     Concerts at Norton Barracks – Worcester people are giving splendid assistance to the hundreds of troops at the Barracks in the YMCA Tent, and this week no fewer than four first rate entertainments have been held. On Monday evening, Miss Southwell

  • 100 YEARS AGO (Great War - 4 October 1914)

    Three young officers of the Worcestershire Regiment were killed in action last week – lieutenants H.J. Graham Gilmour, C.C. Harrison and C. Henry. Lieut. Gilmour was 31 years of age and the son by her first marriage of Mrs Price Hughes of Red Hill

  • 100 YEARS AGO (Great War - 27 September 1914)

    FIRST Worcester War Victim – We regret to learn that Lieutenant Ralph Lessingham Spreckley (of the long established city brewery family), fourth son of Mr and Mrs H.W. Spreckley, has been killed in action. His parents have received a telegram announcing

  • 100 YEARS AGO (Great War - 20 September 1914

    SIR Edward Elgar and other eminent conductors will take part in a concert arranged by Madame Clara Butt to take place at the Royal Albert Hall on October 10 in aid of the war relief funds. The Queen’s Hall Orchestra will assist. There are now 1,470

  • 100 YEARS AGO (WORLD WAR ONE – 13 September 1914

     “Worcestershire’s 5,000 Recruits” – There was another big day at Norton Barracks on Thursday, nearly 500 recruits arriving from all parts of the county. This brought the total number of recruits to Kitchener’s Army to about 5,000. This number is in

  • 100 YEARS AGO (The Great War, September 6, 1914)

     On Thursday, 148 recruits joined at Norton Barracks, making a total for the month of nearly 2,900. Of the men at Norton, 80 go today to join the Special Reserve and 390 more will leave on Saturday, so that the depot is not likely to become overcrowded

  • 100 YEARS AGO - 30 August 1914

    “Great Recruiting Efforts” – The Worcestershire Regiment has now got nine battalions, each of which is more than 1,000 strong. There are also 900 men in training at the regimental depot at Norton Barracks, and in just three weeks, 1,900 men have been

  • Dreamboats and Miniskirts/Malvern Theatres

    NO more national service, the Christine Keeler sex scandal shaking the Establishment to its very core… with the old order in disarray, no wonder the second wave of youth music would grow into a tsunami, sweeping away everything that lay in its path