Archive - Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Jerk chicken restaurant could replace closed Greek eaterie
A JERK chicken restaurant could replace a Greek eaterie which has closed in Worcester city centre.
GREEN MATTERS: Three Counties Traditional Orchard Project
Worcestershire used to be famous for its orchards, for its apples, pears and plums.
SALLY'S SAVERS: When a treat stops being something special, it's time to think again
TGI Friday! Well, almost. We all look forward to some down time at the weekend, a time when we enjoy a night out, a day’s shopping, a movie or other treat, after all it is the weekend, isn’t it?
DAD'S WORLD: If all else fails, panic
“What’s happening?! Are you OK, son?”
Acid attack suspect branded a 'conman' in court
A ‘MUSLIM elder’ who ‘pretended’ to attack a three-year-old boy with acid outside a Worcester school was branded a ‘conman’ in court.
Water leak being fixed at Worcester Road, Malvern Link
Temporary traffic lights are in place on the A449 Worcester Road, near the Malvern Link railways station.
Worcester City: George Forsyth set for Stourbridge switch
SOUGHT-after star George Forsyth is set to leave Worcester City for Stourbridge.
Police issue CCTV image after Warndon supermarket knife incident
A MAN carrying a knife stole goods from a late-night supermarket in Warndon.
Fly-half back at Warriors after being released by Scotland
FLY-HALF Duncan Weir has arrived back at Worcester Warriors ahead of Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership showdown with Leicester Tigers at Sixways (1pm).
Peopleton Duathlon is club's season opener
PEOPLETON Duathlon will be Worcester Triathlon Club’s season-opener for a 14th consecutive year on Sunday.
WEA 2019: Heartstart Malvern nominated for Community Involvement Award
A LIFE-SAVING group from Malvern has been nominated again in the Worcestershire Education Awards.
Improvements planned for city footpath described as 'mud bath'
A FOOTPATH that was causing problems for a mum whose son was coming home from school caked in mud is set to be repaired.
Seth Lakeman brings folk to Hereford Cathedral
THE highly esteemed English folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman has announced what organisers are calling "an unmissable show" at Hereford Cathedral.
Dad took his own life after argument, inquest hears
A DAD who posted a goodbye message on Facebook, took his own life after an argument with his ex-partner, an inquest heard.
Fans' favourite agrees to extend stay at Warriors
BACK rower Marco Mama has pledged his commitment to Worcester Warriors for another season by signing a new one-year extension.
Matisse artwork and Diaghilev's Ballets Russes exhibition at Worcester City Art and
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EXPLAINED: The FA rules which could save Littleton and Pershore Town from relegation
LITTLETON have fresh hope of salvaging survival from a disastrous season with Pershore Town also in pole position to avoid the drop.
FSB COLUMN: Celebrating wonderful Worcestershire winners
THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has hosted the West Midlands final of its Celebrating Small Business Success Awards 2019.
Picture from the past: Chinese delegations visits Blackpole company in 1982
TODAY's picture from the archive of the Worcester News dates back to October 1982, when city-based Superform Metals of Blackpole hosted as delegation of industrialists and scientists from the People's Republic of China. The visit followed two weeks…
Duo set to face Tigers after being released by England U20s
FLANKER Ted Hill and centre Ollie Lawrence have been released by England under 20s and are likely to feature in Worcester Warriors’ clash with Leicester Tigers at Sixways on Sunday (1pm).
New Worcestershire boss says batsman can get back on track
WORCESTERSHIRE first team coach Alex Gidman has revealed the hunger of Tom Fell to demonstrate his full potential and enjoy a successful time with the bat this summer.
Teenage boy taken to hospital after car crashes into lamppost
A TEENAGE boy has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a lamppost.
Police investigate incident in which woman was nearly defrauded out of her life savings
WEST Mercia Police are investigating an incident that saw a 75-year-old woman nearly defrauded out of her life savings of £27,000.
More people are claiming unemployment related benefits
THERE has been a rise in the number of people claiming out-of-work benefits in Worcester.
St Richard's Hospice raffle offers £5,000 prize
A HOSPICE in Worcester has launched its annual fundraising raffle – featuring a top prize of £5,000.
Fair Point: Shambolic 'Independent group' should go back to the ballot box
HAS there ever been a more shambolic launch of a new political group as the Labour breakaway, Independent Group on Monday?
Builders chat mental health for Worcestershire Now We're Talking campaign
THE Now We’re Talking campaign to encourage people to discuss mental health was backed by builders.
Culture Secretary praises local newspapers for 'public interest journalism'
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright has praised the Worcester News for its important role in "public interest journalism" and urged people to support local newspapers.
Warriors centre had to overcome "language barriers"
SPRINGBOK centre Francois Venter admitted he had to overcome “language barriers” before starring in Worcester Warriors’ midfield this season.
Worcester News Camera Club
Worcester News Camera Club members have captured these beautiful pictures.
Woman suffers concussion after attack at city nightclub
A WOMAN believes she was the victim of an “unprovoked attack” at a city nightclub which left her bleeding heavily and needing her scalp gluing back together.
Malvern man given community order for drug dealing
A 23-year-old man has been given a community order after admitting being involved in the supply of cannabis, and possession of crack cocaine.
Council could take enforcement action over litter problem on private land
THE city council will consider taking enforcement action regarding a fly-tipping issue – including drug paraphernalia – on private land near family homes, if an official complaint is received.
Plan to build 'modern' home on edge of historic city park set to be approved
A PLAN to build a two-storey ‘modern’ home on green space on the edge of Gheluvelt Park looks set to be approved.
Prolific thief banned from Worcester shops
A THIEF has been given a community order after stealing clothes from Worcester shops.
Have new traffic lights made Worcester city centre junction safer?
HIGHWAYS chiefs say they are monitoring whether the installation of extra traffic lights are preventing crashes at a city centre accident blackspot.
Kempsey resident celebrates her 104th birthday with a glass of champagne
“Have a laugh, don’t be miserable and make the most of each day” is the secret to a long and happy life, according to a grand old lady celebrating her 104th birthday.
'Why would someone steal a statue from my baby's grave?'
A GRIEVING mum is devastated after a statue was stolen from her baby's grave for the second time.
Mobility scooter users want action over 'nightmare' tunnel in city
MOBILITY scooter users are calling for a crossing to be installed outside a city tunnel, which has been described as a 'nightmare' for disabled people.
Florence May (Fan) Atherage (nee Hadley)
ATHERAGE (nee Hadley) Florence May (Fan) Passed peacefully away on February 8th, 2019, aged 97. Beloved Mother to David, dear Mother in Law to Jean, Nanny Fan to many and a dear Aunty. Funeral Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday,…
Ettie Williams
WILLIAMS Ettie Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on February 10th, 2019 aged 89 years. A beloved Wife of the late Tom Williams. Much loved Mum of Tiddles, Tom, Dolly, Doris, Stanley, Billy, Diane, Lenny, Linda and Anthony and a…
Ena Evans
EVANS Ena Died peacefully at Latimer Court, on February 14th, aged 94. Widow of Dennis Evans, beloved Mother of John, Jan Simpson, Judith Flavel and Sheila Joynes, Grandmother of Richard, Karen, Gail, Leanne, Jennifer, Helen and Marianne and Great-Gran…
John 'Jack' Irvine
IRVINE John "Jack" Of Worcester. Passed away suddenly in hospital on January 30th, 2019, aged 76 years. Much loved Husband of Eileen, Dad to Julie and Andrea, Grandad to Emily and James, Father in Law to Mark and Fred. Funeral Service at Worcester…
Eric Joseph Wild
WILD Eric Joseph Our thoughts are with you Dad on this day. Love John, Karen, Jenna and Verity xxxx
Joseph Hollingshead
HOLLINGSHEAD Joseph William Passed away twelve years ago today. He will be remembered always for his love and kindness and is sadly missed by his son Tony.
Corrine Allen
ALLEN Corinne Passed away peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on February 12th, 2019, aged 67 years. Much loved Wife, Mum, Daughter and Nannie. Greatly missed and lovingly remembered. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, February 27th…
Warning issued by police after hoax calls made to Worcester petrol stations
POLICE have issued a warned to staff working at petrol station in the county, following hoax calls to city stations.

19th February 2019