1803: The triennial meeting of the Three Choirs of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester commenced here yesterday. The stewards, with their friends and the principal vocal performers, dined at the Unicorn Inn and spent the evening with the utmost hilarity and loyalty. Several songs and glees were given by Messrs. Nield, Incledon, Knyvett and Bartleman with their accustomed excellence.

A general muster of the Worcester Loyal Volunteers is ordered at Pitchcroft on Friday evening next for the purpose of making a return, agreeable to the commands of his Royal Highness, the Duke of Cumberland, which, we doubt not from the spirit and loyalty of the corps, will be fully attended.

The troops who sailed from our shores some months since, avowedly for the East Indies, are said to have landed at the Cape of Good Hope to the number of 4,000. These, with the Dutch troops, now form a very strong garrison.

1903: "How Sunday is Observed in Lich Street" - Sarah Ann White of 17 Lich Street, Worcester, was summonsed at the City Police Court for using obscene language in Lich Street on Sunday. According to witnesses, her language was very vulgar, and her conduct caused a crowd to collect. It seemed that rows were very frequent in Lich Street on Sundays. White, who had been convicted of 19 previous offences, was fined £1 or 14 days gaol in default.

Last Saturday was the day which ancient custom ordained for Worcester's annual Hop and Cheese Fair. The weather could not have been more favourable, and the streets presented a more than usual business-like appearance. Heavily laden trains brought many visitors, and the pleasure element of the fair was chiefly centred on Angel Street and the old Sheep Market where there were rows of stalls doing a brisk trade in gingerbreads and sweet stuffs.

1953: The War Office has authorised the 267th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery TA to include "Worcestershire" in its title. This is to recognise the close ties over many years between the Regiment and the county of Worcestershire.

The electronic church bells given by relatives in memory of John Somer, distinguished as a farmer, sportsman and cavalryman, were dedicated by the Rev James Nankivell in the presence of a large congregation at Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, on Sunday.

Milkmaid Bakeries of Worcester have pleasure in announcing that they are now baking the delicious and delightful Milkmaid Superwhite Loaf. The price is only 6d, baked hourly and delivered daily!