1803: On Saturday evening last, a farmer, returning home from this city, rode his mare furiously along the streets. A trolley laden with coal was standing at the door of a person's house in Broad Street against which the farmer's poor mare came with such force as to be immediately thrown down. The rider escaped any material injury but the mare died next morning. We hope this incident will operate as a caution to others not to ride so violently along the streets, a conduct in the highest degree reprehensible, but too frequently practised.

Wanted immediately, 400 men as substitutes in the Royal Army of Reserve for the County of Middlesex, to whom 18 guineas bounty will be given and all expenses paid them to London. All men of courage and spirit over the height of 5ft 2 inches will find this an advantageous proposal. Apply to R. Gill at his house No.17 Causeway, Turkey (now Tybridge Street), Worcester, or at his office in the Bell Inn Yard, Broad Street.

1903: Alfred James Burton, a youth, of Westbourne Cottages, Happy Land West, was summonsed at Worcester Police Court for unlawfully selling a pistol to a person under 18 years of age - Harold Brooks. The Chief Constable, Mr Byrne, said this young purchaser had already been fined for discharging the firearm. Brooks said Burton sold him the pistol for 1s.6d. The Chief Constable emphasised the danger of the misuse of firearms. Burton was fined 10 shillings.

On Saturday, their Royal Highnesses Princess Margaret and Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught, arrived at Malvern Station by train from London. The princesses were accompanied by their Lady-in-Waiting and were met by Earl Beauchamp and taken in his lordship's carriage to Madresfield Court. Their Royal Highnesses on Monday visited Malvern Priory Church in which they were much interested.

Dr Edward Elgar, it is understood, is about to pay a visit to Italy.

1953: The Worcestershire branch of the British Legion, at its AGM in the Shirehall, passed a resolution calling on the Government to adopt "ordinary, common justice" by providing a basic pension nationwide of 90 shillings a week.

It has again been decided that a Christmas party will be arranged for the less fortunate children of Worcester. Sponsored by Berrow's Newspapers Ltd., in conjunction with the Gaumont and Odeon cinemas, it is hoped that more than 1,000 children will be provided with Christmas gifts. Entertainment will be by way of a film shown at the Gaumont, and some of the artistes appearing in Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Royal have promised to attend.

The Inkberrow branch of the National Farmers Union has unanimously passed a resolution protesting to the Government at the continued call-up of farm workers for National Service.