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  • Daily Diary, April 25, 1915

    LOCAL CASUALTIES: 7 Private Albert Edward Wood - First Battalion. Lance Corporal John Silas Banner, PrivateThomas Griffith, Lance Corporal Edward Walter Marns, Private Arthur Mountain, Captain Archibald Douglas Hussey Ray and Sergeant Albert Henry

  • Report crime online with revamped police website

    PEOPLE in Worcestershire can now report crime online.West Mercia and Warwickshire Police have revamped their websites, introducing a range of new features including the ability to report minor and non-emergency crimes online, renew firearms licences and

  • Police enforcing Lowesmoor traffic restrictions this evening

    POLICE are enforcing new traffic restrictions in Lowesmoor this evening. The new restrictions – which came into force in January – mean the road is closed to all traffic except buses, cyclists and emergency vehicles travelling towards the city

  • Tree planting to celebrate 100 years of the Women's Institute

    MEMBERS of a Worcester branch of the Women's Institute planted a tree to mark the national organisation's 100th anniversary.Oldest member of the Pump House Women's Institute, 90-year-old Greta Lawrie and founder Sylvia Hudson got stuck in to plant the

  • Man dies after falling from roof

    A MAN has died after falling from the roof of a disused barn on a redevelopment site near Worcester. Labourer Christopher Windiate was rushed to hospital shortly after 9.30am after he fell from the roof of a barn at Court Farm, Hindlip Lane, Hindlip

  • Delays on the M5 following three-car crash

    TRAFFIC is slow on the northbound carriageway of the M5 following a three-car crash near junction six for north Worcester. One lane was closed following the crash at 4.45pm and traffic was entirely halted for about five minutes while the vehicles

  • More roadworks on Tolladine Road on the way

    MORE roadworks are set to begin on Tolladine Road in Worcester on Thursday (April 30).The works on behalf of Severn Trent Water near the junction with Rose Avenue are expected to continue until May 5.They are likely to cause delays for motorists according

  • Community groups could grab a grand to help deliver projects

    COMMUNITY groups in Worcester that need a funding boost can now access a share of a £100,000 funding pot to help deliver activities and projects.The funding has been made available by Sanctuary Group's Grand Ideas Fund, which will offer up to £1,000 to

  • Acorns Children's Hospice scoops national award

    ACORNS Children's Hospice has scooped a national award for its work to meet cultural and religious needs of the families it works with. The Diversity Champion Not for Profit Sector Award for 2015 recognises organisations which promote diversity in ways

  • Quad bike stolen in South Littleton

    A HONDA quad bike was stolen from a shed in a garden in Main Street, South Littleton, near Evesham, at about 4.07am on Tuesday, April 21. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0035-s-210415.

  • Equipment stolen in Fladbury

    THIEVES broke into a log holiday home in Mill Bank in Fladbury, near Evesham, and stole a Moza portable welder, a Honda generator and a Stihl saw between 5pm on Friday, April 17 and 11am on Monday, April 20.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident

  • BMX stolen in Honeybourne

    A MASIA BMX stunt bike was stolen from outside a house in Hudson Close, Honeybourne, near Evesham, between 1pm and 9.45pm on Sunday, April 19.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0692-s-190415.

  • Trailer stolen in Middle Littleton

    A FOUR-wheel trailer with ramp and a whacker plate were stolen from a driveway in Cleeve Road, Middle Littleton, near Evesham, between 8.30pm and 10.15pm on Wednesday, April 22.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0718-s-220415.

  • Pork and plant pots stolen in Evesham

    A JOINT of pork was stolen from a freezer in a shed in a garden at the rear of a house in Merstow Road, Evesham, between midday on Wednesday, April 15 and midday on Friday, April 17. Three small plant pots were also stolen from the garden.Any information

  • CD player stolen in Evesham

    A CAR parked in Woodlands, Evesham, was broken into between 7.15pm on Saturday, April 18 and 10.30am the following day and a Pioneer CD player was stolen.The rubber around the driver’s side window was also damaged.Any information call police on 101 quoting

  • Handbag, iPods, 30 CDs and phone chargers stolen in Evesham

    A PINK and grey New Look handbag, an iPod Touch in a pink case, a purple iPod Nano, 30 CDs and two iPhone chargers were stolen after the front passenger window of a car parked in Cheltenham Road, Evesham, was smashed between 7.45pm and 8.35pm on Saturday

  • Car bonnet scratched in Bredon

    THE bonnet of a vehicle parked in Queensmead Road, Bredon, near Stensham, was scratched between 8pm on Thursday, April 16 and 10am the following day.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0052-s-170415.

  • Camera, iPod and cash stolen in Elmley Castle

    A DIGITAL camera, an iPad and cash were stolen when burglars broke into a house in Main Street, Elmley Castle, near Evesham, between 8.45pm and 10.15pm on Friday, April 17 while the occupants were in another room.Any information call police on 101 quoting

  • Garden at Malvern Spring Festival to promote organ donation

    A SPECIAL garden encouraging organ donation will be on show at next month’s Malvern Spring Festival.The garden has been designed by award-winning landscape architect Ruth Gwynn and her husband Rupert from Keyspace Gardens in Pershore on behalf of the

  • A stain on the history of humanity

    Sir - What kind of a nation are we having cut funding to protect desperate exploited migrants from drowning ? Where is the heart of the EU to which we belong for doing the same?It is the same contempt-worthy culture that puts balance sheets first in which

  • Fun for all the family at Stoke Parish Fete

    STOKE Parish Fete at Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, takes place on Saturday May 2 from 10am to 5pm.Free admission. Entertainment includes fun dog show, a fun hunt, vintage car road run, Stage Door dance academy, marching band, ferrets and stalls.

  • Purse stolen in Worcester

    A PURSE was stolen from a trolley while the owner was out shopping in Mealcheapen Street in Worcester city centre between 11am and 11.25am on Wednesday, April 22. Police are reviewing CCTV of the area.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident

  • Thieves steal letter R from front of jewellery shop

    VANDALS stole the letter R from a sign at the front of Frazer Heart jewellery shop in the High Street, Worcester, between 6pm on Tuesday, April 21 and 8am the following day. Police are reviewing CCTV of the area. Any information call police

  • Learn about DNA at Worcester museum

    AS PART of the celebrations of the anniversary of the discovery of DNA the Infirmary Museum at the University of Worcester’s city campus will hold a special event from 11am until 3pm on Saturday, April 25.Visitors to the free event can learn about DNA

  • Fundraising walk in aid of air ambulance

    YOUNG and old in Worcestershire are being invited to take part in a fundraising walk around the picturesque Wyre Forest in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.As part of National Walking Week the 15th annual Rock Pound the Bounds Walk4Life is being

  • Two disputed decisions are costly for beaten Worcestershire

    DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes was disappointed Worcestershire were unable to put the finishing touches to a “fantastic effort” after recovering from being on the receiving end of Sussex batsman Matt Machan’s first-day onslaught at Hove. The

  • Fuel stolen from vehicle in Barbourne

    FUEL was stolen from a vehicle parked in Albany Terrace, Barbourne, Worcester, after a hole was drilled in the tank between Wednesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 22. Any information call police on 1010 quoting incident 0455-s-220415.

  • Police speak to street drinkers in the Arboretum

    POLICE were called to the community gardens in Westbury Street in the Arboretum area of Worcester – part of the area of the city centre where drinking outside is banned – at about 2.45pm on Wednesday, April 22 to reports of people drinking alcohol.

  • Plant pots damaged in St John's

    PLANT pots in a community garden in Henwick Road, St John’s, Worcester, were damaged and one was stolen between midday on Wednesday, April 22 and 2pm the following day.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0612-s-230415.

  • West Midlands residents holiday the most, according to study

    PEOPLE living in the West Midlands take more holidays than anyone else in the country, a study has found. Five trips a year is the average for West Midlands residents, according to a survey by sunshine.co.uk, although Londoners are more adventurous with

  • Worcester musician prepares for release of solo EP

    A WORCESTER musician says he is "incredibly excited" to be releasing his first solo EP.Scott Howland, who lives in Lower Wick, will launch the four-track EP — entitled Favourite Hello — this Sunday.The 24-year-old has been working on his solo

  • Worcester Warriors youngster Jack Cosgrove to join Edinburgh

    SCOTLAND under 20s international Jack Cosgrove will leave Worcester Warriors for Edinburgh at the end of the season. The 20-year-old prop, who joined Warriors' academy in 2013 and made his first-team debut off the replacements' bench against Sale

  • Pershore building in line for civic award

    A RECENTLY renovated Grade II Listed building in the heart of a Worcestershire market town has been nominated for a new award that recognises contributions to the build environment.Persora in Pershore High Street, which opened its doors last October after

  • Everything asparagus launches Vale gras festival

    QUINTESSENTIALLY English traditions, sprinkled with more than a little eccentricity sparked off an enthusiastic launch to this year's British Asparagus Festival in the Vale on St George's Day with a special guest crossing the Atlantic to take part.

  • ELECTION FOCUS: Lib Dem Federica Smith's Worcester battle

    THEY say a week is a long time in politics, and it is - so imagine what five years can do to a Liberal Democrat. It wasn't that long ago that Nick Clegg's party held serious sway in the opinion polls - in fact after the televised leader's debates

  • Election profiles: Worcester City Council's Cathedral ward

    A REAL battle is expected in Cathedral, the city centre ward known for being a real 'bellwether' contest at the Guildhall. Both the Conservatives and Labour realise how important this seat is - and for the party that loses, it could well spell

  • The firm that refused to move celebrates 30 years in Worcester

    ONE of Worcester's best known, and most steadfast, family businesses is celebrating its 30th birthday this year.In the early 1990s Thompsons, the electrical discount store, gained a certain amount of local fame for declining to move from the former Blackfriars

  • Josh Drauniniu to leave Worcester Warriors for London Welsh

    WORCESTER Warriors' fringe figure Josh Drauniniu will depart for London Welsh in the summer. The rock-bottom Premiership side, who are facing relegation back to the Championship, have re-signed the winger as well as capturing full-back Martyn Thomas

  • Immigrant decision was awful, whichever way you look at it

    Sir - When the coalition government backed plans to restrict the support given to rescue immigrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, they knew that it would probably lead to more deaths. A Government Minister at the time said that it was wrong to save

  • Goddard handed Evesham call-up

    EVESHAM United will turn to reserve team keeper Josh Goddard for tomorrow’s final match of the regular season at Bridgwater Town (3pm). The 19-year-old has been called on because Kevin Sawyer has a back injury and Jonathan Skeen, who played in

  • Leading cycle experience company pedals into Malvern

    ONE of the UK's most innovative cycling experience and holiday companies has parked its bike in Malvern.Greenrock, which is run by husband and wife team Joe and Laura Mearns, had relocated from Portsmouth, where the couple lived on a barge, to new headquarters

  • Dance group starts work on new project

    A DANCE company which encourages people of all ages and abilities to get rhythm is taking on a new project.everyBODY Dance, which is based at Longlands Care Farm near Bromyard, is working on new dance show, The Kingfisher and the Damselfly.The show follows

  • City target eighth place league finish

    WORCESTER City are out to finish the season in victorious style by securing eighth place in Vanarama Conference North. Already assured of a top-10 finish in their most successful league campaign for four years, a win against Colwyn Bay at Aggborough

  • Inquest opened in to death of Ernest Upward

    AN inquest has been opened in to the death of a man who went missing from a retirement home in Upton-upon-Severn.Ernest Upward, aged 82, was reported missing from the Beechwood Retirement Home on April 17 and his body was found the following day in a

  • No coalition questions here, please

    ROBIN Walker has blazed a breathless trail around the Commons since 2010, but what impression do Labour frontbenchers have of him? Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, visiting Worcester last week, claimed in between media interviews to have never heard

  • James takes the play-offs pressure from his Worcester Wolves

    HEAD coach Paul James believes Worcester Wolves are hitting the peak of their powers as they launch the defence of their British Basketball League play-offs title. Wolves, who finished third in the table, are aiming to triumph in the end-of-season

  • Five things you need to know Friday

    Top Story: Six fire engines called to major pub fire. Crews tackled the blaze at The Anchor Inn in Eckington, near Pershore, after a garden fire spread from conifer trees to the building's roof.   Today's weather: Misty start over most