Archive - Monday, 17 December 2018

City centre premises caught selling booze to child
A CITY centre premises will receive a warning after it was caught serving alcohol to a child.
EDITOR'S VIEW: Help for homeless people is now more vital than ever
WE’RE so used to seeing homeless people on the streets of Worcester that the sight of someone in such a desperate and vulnerable position has lost its impact, becoming something common that we can easily ignore.
New scheme to support children who have experienced domestic abuse
A NEW scheme has launched to support children in Worcestershire who have experienced domestic abuse.
Oh! Your beautiful Christmas trees
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year... and one of the things that makes Christmas truly magical is dressing the Christmas tree.
CAMERA CLUB
Readers' winter pictures
MP Robin Walker praises biggest police funding increase since 2010
WORCESTER MP Robin Walker has hailed the announcement of the largest increase in police funding since 2010.
Couple takes gift filled shoeboxes to children in Romania
A KIND hearted couple travelled to one of the poorest countries in Europe to spread Christmas cheer to children.
More drivers say their car was damaged by fuel from Worcester Tesco
More car owners are reporting problems with their vehicles after filling up with diesel at a Tesco garage in Worcester.
County to keep more of its business rates after pilot bid approved
THE county is expected to receive around £4 million extra next year after it's bid to join a business rates pilot scheme was approved by the government.
Two Acid House parties at Worcester Arts Workshop this Christmas
WHAT is Christmas without a good party?
Local cinemas will screen a New Year Andre Rieu concert
THE man widely considered to be the world’s leading pop classical artist is already looking forward to the New Year, and he hopes local audiences will join him for a musical celebration.
Warriors captain signs new two-year contract
WORCESTER Warriors captain Gerrit-Jan van Velze has extended his Sixways stay after signing a new two-year contract.
City hope Cheltenham relationship can blossom
WORCESTER City hope their blossoming relationship with Football League side Cheltenham Town can only grow stronger.
Malvern forward leaves for higher level
MALVERN Town's on-song forward Joshua Hunt has joined Southern League side Cinderford Town after his brace in a commanding 4-0 victory over Shifnal Town.
BUSINESS LAW: Are you ready for a global future?
British business is responding to Brexit, even before it happens – our exports of goods and services to the rest of the world outstrip our exports to the EU, which have been falling from 55 per cent in 2006 to 43 per cent in 2016.
Police warning motorists to take extra care after car spins and ends up in hedge
POLICE are warning motorists to take extra care in icy conditions after a crash this morning.
Behind the Business: The Bedwardine landlord Sebastian O'Donnell
Sebastian O’Donnell, landlord of The Bedwardine in St John’s, has a lot to celebrate this Christmas after his business won the inaugural Worcester News Pub of the Year competition.
"Don't ask a homeless person 'what's wrong with you?' – ask 'what happened to you?'"
Jonathan Sutton is the CEO of St Paul's Hostel in Worcester, which provides accommodation for homeless people. The former British army officer told the Worcester News about the St Paul's team's pioneering approach, which sees them asking homeless people…
Worcester Sunday football: Kempsey Colts United in win boost
KEMPSEY Colts United boosted their fight to get away from the lower end of McDonald's Worcester and District Football League Sunday Division Two.
Picture from the past: Young inventors in 1995 come up with cleaning solution
TODAY'S picture from the archive of the Worcester News dates back to February 1995, when three inventive students at Dyson Perrins High School in Malvern unveiled their latest innovation. John Hickley, David Lunn and Grenville Hicks, all in the school's…
Worcester City: Striker James Lemon is back with "unfinished business"
STRIKER James Lemon is out to grab his second chance at Worcester City and follow in the footsteps of legendary hitman Mark Owen.
Audiologists donating hearing test profits to Alzheimer's UK
A HEARING specialists is helping those with Alzheimer’s this Christmas by donating £3 for every hearing test undertaken in December to their charity of choice, Alzheimer’s Research UK.
TEAM NEWS: Northampton Wanderers v Worcester Cavaliers
CENTRE Wil Butler will captain Worcester Cavaliers against Northampton Wanderers in tonight’s Premiership Rugby Shield battle at Franklin’s Gardens (7.30pm).
COMPETITION: Are you in the crowd at Warriors v Pau?
ARE you our Face in the Crowd this week?
Council says fortnightly waste collection has proved a success
THE amount of waste thrown away by households across Malvern Hills District has fallen by more than 1,680 tonnes since the introduction of fortnightly collections.
Question marks over future of Worcester's Laura Ashley store after firm announces '40 closures'
THERE is a question mark over the future of the Worcester branch of Laura Ashley.
Letter of the day: It’s so hard trying to see a GP
SIR – Do you remember when you used to ring your doctor’s surgery and make an appointment to see your doctor on that day?
New lock gave Warriors "grunt up front", says Duncan
HEAD coach Rory Duncan believes new lock Michael Fatialofa gave Worcester Warriors extra "grunt up front" in their 23-7 home triumph against Pau.
Mens choir raises cash for Pancreatic Cancer UK
PANCREATIC Cancer UK has been given a £500 Christmas present by the Vale Harmony Barbershop Chorus.
University's new Art House granted alcohol licence despite complaints from neighbours
A NEW university teaching space was handed a licence to serve alcohol despite resident concerns over disorder and fears it would become a student bar.
Worcester hostel helps homeless mum spend Christmas with her daughter again
A MUM who became homeless is looking forward to her first Christmas with her daughter in three years, after starting to turn her life around thanks to the support of a Worcester hostel.
Man pledges to only use trains as 'last resort' after ticket fine
A MAN says he will only use trains as a 'last resort' to get to work after he was fined for not having a ticket.
Fair Point: My breakdown ordeal and how strangers helped me out
WHEN you’re in need, it’s great to see people volunteering to help out.
Campaign group calls for hall's new hunting licence to be revoked
A CAMPAIGN group has urged the National Trust to cancel the new hunting licence issued for Hanbury Hall – or prove no animals will be harmed.
PICTURES: Christmas fair raises money for St Wulstan’s Church restoration
WELLAND Parish Hall was the venue for a Christmas fair and coffee morning to raise funds for restoration work at St Wulstan’s Church in Little Malvern.
Changes to bin collection dates over Christmas in Worcester
BIN collection dates over the Christmas period in Worcester have been confirmed by the city council.
CHAPLAIN'S BLOG: So proud to call skilled, compassionate professionals “My friends”
Christmas has now come to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. So on Thursday the long awaited Christmas tree appeared just in time for the Carol Concert.
Bill and Terry Goodwin
GOODWIN Bill and Son Terry Remembered with love. Kath, Sharon, Tony, Trish and Family. xx
Barry tomkins
TOMKINS Barry In loving memory of a dear brother, gone but never forgotten. Love Sue, Mike and Charlie. x
Barry Tomkins
TOMKINS Barry Thirty five years today. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts, You are always there. Jan, Sons Melvyn and Gary, Daughters in Law Tracy and Sally and Grandchildren.
Joan Dinsdale
DINSDALE Joan On December 9th, 2018, aged 86 years. Devoted and much loved Wife of the late Eugene 'Ted' Dinsdale, and dearly beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who was a wonderful joy and blessing to have in our lives. A dear loving…
Sidney (Sid) Dance
DANCE Sidney (Sid) Passed away December 17th, 2016. Cherished memories of a wonderful Dad. Missed very much. Loved and remembered always. Love Teresa and Tim. xx

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City centre premises caught selling booze to child

EDITOR'S VIEW: Help for homeless people is now more vital than ever

New scheme to support children who have experienced domestic abuse

Oh! Your beautiful Christmas trees

CAMERA CLUB

MP Robin Walker praises biggest police funding increase since 2010

Couple takes gift filled shoeboxes to children in Romania

More drivers say their car was damaged by fuel from Worcester Tesco

County to keep more of its business rates after pilot bid approved

Two Acid House parties at Worcester Arts Workshop this Christmas

Local cinemas will screen a New Year Andre Rieu concert

Warriors captain signs new two-year contract

City hope Cheltenham relationship can blossom

Malvern forward leaves for higher level

BUSINESS LAW: Are you ready for a global future?

Police warning motorists to take extra care after car spins and ends up in hedge

Behind the Business: The Bedwardine landlord Sebastian O'Donnell

"Don't ask a homeless person 'what's wrong with you?' – ask 'what happened to you?'"

Worcester Sunday football: Kempsey Colts United in win boost

Picture from the past: Young inventors in 1995 come up with cleaning solution

Worcester City: Striker James Lemon is back with "unfinished business"

Audiologists donating hearing test profits to Alzheimer's UK

TEAM NEWS: Northampton Wanderers v Worcester Cavaliers

COMPETITION: Are you in the crowd at Warriors v Pau?

Council says fortnightly waste collection has proved a success

Question marks over future of Worcester's Laura Ashley store after firm announces '40 closures'

Letter of the day: It’s so hard trying to see a GP

New lock gave Warriors "grunt up front", says Duncan

Mens choir raises cash for Pancreatic Cancer UK

University's new Art House granted alcohol licence despite complaints from neighbours

Worcester hostel helps homeless mum spend Christmas with her daughter again

Man pledges to only use trains as 'last resort' after ticket fine

Fair Point: My breakdown ordeal and how strangers helped me out

Campaign group calls for hall's new hunting licence to be revoked

PICTURES: Christmas fair raises money for St Wulstan’s Church restoration

Changes to bin collection dates over Christmas in Worcester

CHAPLAIN'S BLOG: So proud to call skilled, compassionate professionals “My friends”

Bill and Terry Goodwin

Barry tomkins

Barry Tomkins

Joan Dinsdale

Sidney (Sid) Dance