1802: The 5th Dragoons, who for some time have been stationed in Worcester, have received a route for Newcastle-upon-Tyne. One division marched from hence this morning, and the remainder are expected to follow in the course of the present week.

Wanted a Butler in a Gentleman's family in the country. Required is a middle-aged man who perfectly understands the duties of that office and whose character shall bear a very minute inquiry.

Needed to purchase - an estate from one to two hundred acres of land, situate upon the banks of the Severn between Worcester and Gloucester. Any person having one to part with may hear of a purchaser by applying to Mr Barratt of Bond Street, Bath.

1902: Mr T Rawlings (21), son of Mr J. Rawlings of Woofferton Farm near Tenbury, was in charge of a waggon in the hayfields on Tuesday when the horses took fright. He was knocked down, and the waggon passed over him, crushing him so severely that he died soon after.

Sixty pupils of Red Hill School, Worcester had a very enjoyable outing to Ladywood. They left in a large break and, after games and a roll in the hay, tea was taken. The children sang several songs to the delight of bystanders, and Professor Beasley and his performing dog were a source of much amusement to the children.

The marriage has taken place between Earl Beauchamp of Madresfield Court, Malvern, and Lady Lettice Grosvenor, granddaughter of the 1st Duke of Westminster and daughter of the late Earl Grosvenor and Countess Grosvenor.

1952: Anthrax has killed four fox hounds of the North Ledbury Hunt, and 10 others are also feared to have contracted the disease which is said to be fairly rare in dogs. The affected animals have been cremated, and the Police have ensured that very extensive disinfection of the premises has taken place.

Work on the new gas holders at Worcester has been seriously held up by the national shortage of steel supplies.

About 200 tons of dried grass - concentrated cattle food - were destroyed by fire which severely damaged a 13-bay Dutch barn on Manor Farm, Lower Wick. "We are convinced the outbreak was due either to sabotage or carelessness," said Alderman T. S Bennett, head of Bennetts Dairies and Farms. "Quite a few thousand pounds worth of damage has been done."