UKIP's Richard Delingpole criticises the Green Party for promoting "meat free Mondays" in Brighton ("Which is the real 'party of the people'?", Worcester News, November 17th).Surely, however, the Greens should be praised, rather than
PROGRESS is being made in a long-delayed project revamping hospital services in Worcestershire but work remains to be done, a senior health boss has said.Although it was previously hoped the project dubbed The Future of Acute Hospital Services in Worcestershire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the A4538 Pershore Lane on the outskirts of Worcester at 3pm this afternoon to reports of smoke billowing from a car. On arrival they found the smoke had been caused by an electrical fault in the car and made the vehicle
CHRISTMAS is approaching, which can only mean one thing — BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Whether you love it or hate it, the annual review of the sporting calendar is almost upon us. This year, however, there might actually be some genuine
CONCERNS a long awaited £17 million railway station on the outskirts of Worcester could damage Pershore's train station and services have been raised by the town's councillors.Worcestershire Parkway is a major new project on track to open in Norton, near
A BEREAVED couple will mark what would have been their son's first birthday with a coffee money raising funds in his memory. Russell and Lisa Ventura have organised the coffee morning at Bindles Brassiere, Sidbury, on Saturday (November 29) which
NEW measures have been put in place at hospitals in Worcestershire to ensure patient’s valuables are kept secure.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust – the organisation running Worcester Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and Redditch Hospital
A man wielding an axe frightened people out for the evening as he ran through traffic in the city centre of Worcester, a court has been told. Adam Sapwell had taken the axe to confront a pub landlord he wrongly believed had been having a relationship
A MAN was punched to the face while walking home from work in Malvern.Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which took place on November 14 along Orford Way in Malvern at 6.30pm.The victim was walking alone along the road when an unknown
Sir - I agree with Mr S Bowcott (Worcester News 15 Nov ) that Perdiswell was always intended for public open space.Too much of our green fields have disappeared already without that area being treated the same way. I used to work for the MEB at Blackpole
A FATHER described the "horror movie" moment an axe-wielding man tried to attack him before running off along a busy city centre road swarming with people. Wesley Joyce said his only instinct was to protect others as he gave chase when Adam Sapwell
WORCESTER'S MP has defended a controversial cut in flooding funding - insisting it pales into comparison with the record investments across Worcestershire. Robin Walker insists the county council has nothing to fear after a budget for managing
A CHARITY that helps people in the farming community deal with hardship and distress has received a cash boost from Worcestershire farmers.County farmers have raised £11,250 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and a cheque was handed
HEROES of the community can be put forward to receive an award for their work during this year. Wychavon District Council is looking for nominations for its annual Community Recognition Awards.Open to the whole community, the awards give those who have
WHO wants to talk about rape, sexual violence and domestic abuse? They are difficult subjects to talk about and to read about, but they need to be discussed. This is why the 16 Days of Action (November 25 to December 10) are so vital in getting
Lance Corporal Joseph Thomas Howard 33083 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 23/4/1917
SHOPPERS can get into the season of goodwill by donating tinned goods to the city's foodbank at two supermarkets.Collections will be held at Tesco in St Peter's and Warndon from Thursday (November 27) to Saturday to help feed hungry people in the city.Volunteers
Corporal Isaac Thomas Howard 11913 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 16/6/1917
Private Frederick Howard 15312 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 13/3/1915
Private Frank Howard 5663 2/7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 10/10/1916
Private William House 23281 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died of Wounds France and Flanders 6/8/1916
Private Robert House 57301 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 27/5/1918
ROWING enthusiasts from Worcester will be taking on a 24-hour festive fitness and fundraising challenge.The Row Ho Ho event will see members of Worcester Rowing Club exercising for a full day on two rowing machines from 5pm on Saturday (November 29) to
Private Harry Leonard Hourd 57712 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds France and Flanders 24/9/1918
Private William Houghton 240192 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 26/9/1917
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a teenage boy from Worcester who has not been seen since last Thursday. Dang Hai, who is Vietnamese and does not speak English, was last seen on November 20 and was reported missing by his support worker when
CHILDREN have been learning the skill of lantern making in a special workshop at the Hive library. Pupils studying at St Clement's C of E Primary School in St John's, Worcester, got creative at the workshop organised by Boffy Arts Events on Saturday.They
Sherlock Holmes is dead and a villain worse than Moriarty needs stopping. Looks like Scotland Yard’s in trouble. Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty have just plunged into the depths of the Reichenbach Falls and only one body has emerged. Scotland
WORCESTER delivered a perfect birthday present for manager Mark Stanley with a 2-1 win at mid-table Old Silhillians in Warwick Printing Midland Division One. Skipper Rob Riddell struck a late winner for Worcester, who maintained their unbeaten
A young girl’s gift from her dead father leads to an adventure of her own in Fleur Hitchcock’s Dear Scarlett. Scarlett’s father died some years ago and all she knows about him is that he was a thief, or so she thinks. A delivery of his old pick
AN ARMY of pink-haired Spartans continues to raise the battle cry for St Richard's Hospice, raising nearly £7,000 for the cherished charity. The Spartans with their pink Mohican haircuts are gaining attention for the right reasons as they raise more and
THE Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) handed over the keys of a hovercraft to local charity, Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) today, Wednesday November 26.As a result of the severe flooding in 2007 Severn Trent donated two hovercrafts
A BOOK promoting business in and around the Wychavon district has been touring schools and colleges in the area in an attempt to share the positive message from businesses featured inside it. Grow in Wychavon features 52 businesses from the district and
HOSTS of choirs stepped forward, after being invited to take part in a vocal charity event next week to raise funds for Worcestershire hospices.Webbs Garden Centre of Wychbold has pledged £1,000 to be split between the firm’s five chosen hospice charities
FOOD in children’s literature will be the subject of a special public lecture taking place at The Hive in Worcester, next week.Professor Jean Webb, Director of the International Forum for Research in Children's Literature at the University of Worcester
YOUNG people had a chance to have their say on health services last week as part of the Children’s Commissioner Takeover Day. The annual event gives young people an opportunity to work with professionals within an organisation and be involved in the
A WORCESTERSHIRE sailor had his outstanding volunteer endeavours recognised by Princess Anne at the annual Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Volunteer Awards in London last Friday, November 21. Arden Sailing Club’s Alan Salerman, from Rubery near Bromsgrove
HEARTLESS poachers have inflicted horrific facial injuries on a deer.The poor animal was shot in the face by illegal hunters in Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire, on Thursday, November 13.It was found the morning after the shocking attack struggling to
PARLIAMENTARIANS in Worcestershire have voted for measures which will give people the chance to sack their MP between elections. Your Worcester News can reveal how county MPs have supported the Recall Bill, which will now be sent to the House of
Private 8431 Thomas Hough 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 24/10/1914
Lance Corporal 13029 John Hough 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds France and Flanders 20/09/1914
Private 25790 Edward Hough 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 07/06/1917
Private 53088 Albert Hough 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 26/04/1918
L/CpI. 10457 Alfred Hoton 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 13/03/1915
Private 40390 Thomas Edward Hotchkiss 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 05/10/1918
Private 6054 Horace Hoskin 2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds Home 19/08/1916
LESBIAN, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people living in south Worcestershire are invited to give their feedback on health services in the area.A focus group run by NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and LGBT equality charity
FOOD in children’s literature will be the subject of a public lecture taking place at The Hive in Worcester next week.Professor Jean Webb will deliver the latest in the Professorial Lecture Series on Wednesday, December 3 with a talk titled ‘Devouring
THE National Trust in Worcestershire believes it has lined up the right events and activities to help people enjoy "a good old fashioned Christmas".Harry Bowell, the Trust's regional director for the Midlands, says: “We all have our own favourite
Private 42620 Charles Richard Horwood 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 27/10/1916
CALLOUS thieves haven stolen the wheels from a school minibus in Worcestershire. The heartless act has left St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School in Stourport facing a repair bill of thousands of pounds while pupils may miss out on trips and sports
THE city centre will play host to Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre from Thursday welcoming in a mixture of stalls, entertainment and fairground rides as well as thousands of tourists. If this is your first year - or the 22nd year - you have
THE sickening head injury sustained by former Worcestershire batsman Phil Hughes this week is a timely reminder of the inherent dangers of sport. Hughes is on a life support machine in a Sydney hospital after being hit on the head when a bouncer
A CHILD porn pervert was caught trying to print off a picture of naked boys on a public computer at the Hive library in Worcester, a court heard. Michael Anderson was in the middle of printing out the picture when the printer overheated and jammed
A WOMAN who turned to a Worcester group for support after experiencing domestic abuse has praised the group for helping her "get her confidence back".Gill West, who lives in the Warndon area of Worcester, was referred to the DAWN Project two
Sir - It's so annoying to read firms spouting that they are hiring people from east Europe because British people are too lazy.What they fail to mention is that they are paying minimum wage,which is far better money than in some places, then no doubt
A MISSING cat may have been taken by van by mistake from Ledbury to Malvern, or even Worcester.Peter disappeared from his home, Spring Grove,the Deer Park estate, on Tuesday November 18.His owner, Rachel Coates said: "I’m sorry to say there’s been
A VIETNAMESE boy "who may have been trafficked into the UK" has gone missing in Malvern. Tien Nguyen, aged 14, was last seen on Tuesday last week (November 18) at around 4.30pm, when he told his carers he was going to Great Malvern Priory Church
Private 23702 James Frederick Horton 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds France and Flanders 05/09/1916
Private 20144 James Horton 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died Gallipoli. 06/08/1915
Private 19182 Harry Oswald Horton 9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died at home 22/03/1918
Private 36726 Henry Norman Horton 10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 06/05/1917
Private 24550 Harry Horton 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 10/07/1916
Private 29889 George Henry Horton 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 21/08/1916
Private 8986 George Horton 13th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died at home 05/09/1915
Private 19960 Benjamin Hollyhead 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 15/07/1916
Private 8920 Frank Horton 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 19/12/1914
Second Lieutenant Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Francis John Hollowell 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 07/07/1916
Private 17788 William Holloway 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died Gallipoli 04/06/1915
Private 20674 Walter Holloway 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died Gallipoli 06/08/1915
Private 39825 Martin Lloyd Harris Holloway 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 24/05/1917
HUMPH Hack, exhibition curator at Malvern Theatres, discusses three artists currently being displayed during The Christmas Exhibition.They used to say that, “If you stand in Piccadilly Circus long enough all the world will pass you by”.This Christmas
Lance Corporal 18674 Ernest John Holloway 9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died Mesopotamia 25/01/1917
Private 43267 Herbert Holloway 2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 03/09/1918
Private 240333 Dennis Holloway 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 10/04/1918
A PERSHORE-based artist has seen her vibrant pieces of work beamed throughout London.Artist Hayley Reynolds, known locally as Baby Marble Designs, has hit the streets of London with her fresh, vibrant, tactile pieces of work. This new up-and-coming artist
PARISH councillors have labelled a planning application to build 103 dwellings on land at Broomhall Way, Worcester, as “a big cause for concern”. Members of St Peter’s Parish Council voted to object to the proposals by developer Seven Capital during
AN adrenaline-junkie couple from Worcestershire made a real splash when they had their wedding vows blessed in an underwater ceremony. James Abbott and Dorota Bankowska, who live in Great Witley, took the plunge and tied the knot in a 1.5 million
VOTING lines are now open for The People’s Millions competition involving a disability charity in Worcester. Members of the public can call 09015 228214 from a landline or 6228214 from a mobile and select option two to vote for Worcester Snoezelen
A POWERFUL new verbatim work by DV8 Physical Theatre following the extraordinary life story of one man will be screened at Ledbury's Market Theatre on Tuesday, December 9.Beamed live from the National Theatre, the screening of John follows years of crime
EVESHAM parents, who came close to losing their children after the father left their toddler alone in his car for five minutes, have spoken out about their ordeal. Julie and Tim Haines were faced with an unexpected battle against social services to keep
OVER fifty members of Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society (PODS) dressed in glamorous costumes - and a few Christmas jumpers - will fill the stage at Number 8.There will be festive cheer aplenty at the theatre as PODS stage A Christmas Celebration
AHEAD of next week’s Autumn Statement by the Chancellor, Mid Worcestershire MP Sir Peter Luff is backing a business campaign to help smaller firms flourish.The Federation of Small Businesses set out its new business manifesto for the 2015-2020 Government
A WORCESTERSHIRE health and fitness instructor has scooped a quartet of major national awards. Nicola Carless, who runs The Studio in Bromsgrove, won the most inspirational instructor, coach and tutor and best sports, health and fitness group in
BUSY times ahead at Worcester law firm SME Solicitors, which has four new faces around the water cooler.The business in Sansome Walk has shown its commitment to supporting local young talent with recruitment of the quartet as part of a expansion plan.Hannah
ON A miserable afternoon and a heavy pitch, Worcester continued their excellent away form with a hard-earned 12-8 Women’s Premiership victory at Wasps — their third consecutive win on the road. The visitors applied the early pressure but it was
SIR - AS a regular visitor to Worcester and having been Worcester born and bred, couldn't wait to see this new super duper market place now it's finished.I was in absolute shock at seeing it, just a big open space - half a million pounds - you have got
THE brilliantly funny Olivier-nominated homage to double act Morcambe and Wise will be coming to Malvern Theatres on Tuesday, December 2.Eric and Little Ern vividly brings back the warm memories of a bygone era, recreating some of the finest moments of
Birmingham Airport has ended the summer season flying high, as almost 900,000 people passed through it in October.Latest figures show the airport handled 878,689 passengers last month, which represents an increase of 5.8 per cent compared with October
MALVERN got back to winning ways after their defeat at Newbold in Midlands Two West (South) last week when they beat Nuneaton Old Edwardians 13-10 at Spring Lane. However, it was the proverbial game of two halves. Malvern started the game brightly
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has reaffirmed his support for Saeed Ajmal and is keen for him to return to New Road next season if he gets approval from the International Cricket Council for his remodelled bowling action. Rhodes
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 0 ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 528 First Battalion Pont du Hem “Red Barn”: In billets. Second Battalion wire received from Second Division informing us that the GOC in C would inspect us in our billets at 2.15pm. The Battalion
