Archive - Thursday, 25 April 2019

Land Rover and Audi stolen in car key burglary
BETWEEN 11pm on April 24 and 6:30am on April 25, someone broke into a property in Aston Somerville and stole car keys before stealing two cars. One is a dark grey Land Rover Discovery Sport KVJ and the second is a grey Audi S3.
Worcester City: Goalkeeper Sam Gilder set to retire
WORCESTER City will have a second farewell on Saturday with goalkeeper Sam Gilder set to retire at the end of the season.
“When you know, you know": Worcester City's Mat Birley to retire
TWINKLE-toed playmaker Mat Birley revealed his “toughest” season with injuries had instigated the call to hang up his boots – but only after leading out Worcester City for the final time.
Cox's reaction to Rapids' nerve-jangling win over Durham
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids are set to select from an unchanged squad for Friday's Royal London One-Day Cup encounter with Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road (11am).
Family claims they cannot move house because of a “tired, broken, old lift”
A FAMILY claim they have been through “hell and back” after being prevented from moving to a new house due to a “tired, broken, old lift.”
Pershore Carnival returning with 'fairy tale' theme
PREPARATIONS are under way for this year’s Pershore Carnival, which is set to bring some magic to the bank holiday with its theme of ‘fairytales.’
Worcestershire Ambassadors has appointed six new directors
WORCESTERSHIRE Ambassadors has appointed six new directors with a wealth of experience across a range of business sectors.
Car keyed causing damage to bumper
ON April 23, between 10.45am and 2pm, a silver Peugeot 3008 VRM that was parked on the cattlemarket car park, Worcester, was keyed with damage caused to the rear bumper.
Charity tin for Dementia UK stolen
BETWEEN the April 22 and April 23 a Charity Tin for Dementia UK was taken from a commercial premises on Shrub Hill. The Tin contained approximately £70 of sponsorship money that had been collected for a person who is running in the London Marathon.
Gus the Asparagus Man delivers 1,000 asparagus spears to Chelsea Pensioners
ONE thousand asparagus spears have been delivered to the Chelsea Pensioners.
Classic Holmes at Malvern Theatres
Blackeyed Theatre return to the Malvern stage next month with a new adaptation of The Sign of Four, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic second Sherlock Holmes novel.
Pay for Mumbo Jumbo at Worcester Arts Workshop?
IT’s really not mumbo jumbo that you can pay what you like at a forthcoming gig, at Worcester Arts Workshop.
Super Rugby hooker signs for Warriors for next season
WORCESTER Warriors have continued their transfer business in New Zealand with the signing of hooker Matt Moulds.
CHAMBER COLUMN: Praise due for Two Counties Queen's Award winners
Earlier this week, six businesses from Herefordshire and Worcestershire were named as winners in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2019, one of the most prestigious awards for UK businesses.
Crackdown catches 133 drivers using phones at the wheel in 1 week
THERE were 133 drivers caught using their mobile phone at the wheel in a single week across West Mercia.
Sympathy for the Devil is a Mystery at Malvern Priory
THE MYSTERY unfolds and the drama has begun at Great Malvern Priory, as God and Lucifer battle it out during the Malvern Mystery Play.
Picture from the past: Choristers put on their football boots
TODAY's archive picture from the file of the Worcester News dates back to March 1999, when angel-voiced youngsters from across the county swapped their music for mud, to take part in a football tournament at The King's School - organised by the Choir…
Warriors pair named in England U20s squad for Springboks match
WORCESTER Warriors pair James Scott and Kai Owen have been named in the England under 20s squad for Friday’s match against South Africa (7.30pm).
Ieuan Ley Morgan
Ieuan Ley Morgan Passed away eight years today. Much loved and sadly missed by Wife Janet, Daughters Helen and Alison, their Husbands Tim and Maz. Grandchildren Lydia, William, Jacob and Hugo and Stepchildren Shuna and Gavin. Always in our thoughts.
Gerald Hughes
GERALD HUGHES In memory of a loving Husband, Dad and Grandad, who passed away eleven years today, April 25th, 2008. Never forgotten by all the Family.
Daphne Josephine Freeman
DAPHNE JOSEPHINE FREEMAN Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her Family on April 14th, 2019, aged 80 years. Loving Wife to John, much loved Mother to Paul and Chris as well as a beloved Grandmother to Francesca. A Service to celebrate Daphne's…
Dorothy Mary (Dolly) Holford (nee Pickup)
Dorothy Mary Holford (nee Pickup) 'Dolly' Sadly passed away April 10th, 2019 aged 96 Much loved Mother to David and a dear Mother in Law to Ann Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, May 8th at 1pm Family flowers only, donations if…
Kathleen (Kath) Grosvenor
Kathleen Grosvenor 'Kath' Sadly passed away suddenly on Friday, April 12th. Funeral will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:30 am at Worcester Crematorium and afterwards at the Winning Post. Rest in peace dear Kath
Georgina Ethel Alice Annis (nee Mitchell)
GEORGINA ETHEL ANNIS (NEE MITCHELL) Passed away peacefully n her sleep at The Lawns Nursing Home, Kempsey on April 10th, 2019, aged 97. A devoted and loving Mother, Mother in law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and a Great Great Grandmother. Service to…
Mum's fear she will bump into the 'Monster of Worcester’ who murdered her children
THE mother-of-three children murdered by the ‘Monster of Worcester,’ David McGreavy, says she can’t understand why he would be considered for release.
Letter of the day: City stands united in grief
SIR – It is with pain and sorrow that I write to you and in condolence with the tragic events that transpired on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka.
Cancer battles inspire special garden for RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Mementos such as marbles, buttons and over a hundred other curiosities are part of a special garden for Macmillan Cancer Support at this year's RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
Domineering husband slapped his wife when she didn't bring him clean socks
A DOMINEERING husband headbutted his wife and slapped her in the face when she failed to bring him clean socks during a campaign of abuse.
Labour councillor faces probe over homophobic rants on Twitter
A LABOUR councillor is facing an investigation after he was accused of writing homophobic rants on Twitter.
Pensioner's anger at £200 invoice after police smash open door
A PENSIONER claims police officers assured him the constabulary would pay for repairs after smashing open his door – but he’s now been lumbered with the £200 bill.
Benefit delays force record numbers to turn to foodbank
LOW wages and lengthy delays in people receiving benefit payments have been blamed for a record number of referrals to Worcester Foodbank last year.
Man faces Worcester drugs and weapons charges
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court in Worcester on drugs and weapons charges.
Restaurant owner cleared of wrongdoing in immigration row
A RESTAURANT owner cleared of any wrongdoing in an immigration row over one of his former employees said he is now looking to rebuild the business’s reputation.
Beautiful Spring pictures from Worcester News Camera Club
MISTY mornings and beautiful bluebells were some of the lovely images captured this week by members of the Worcester News Camera Club.
Captain turned water boy on keeping cool under pressure
CAPTAIN Gerrit-Jan van Velze says he has been using his water boy role to keep his team-mates cool in the heat of the relegation battle.
Worcester Election 2019: Claines
IT might not look like it now but Claines was once a hotspot for Liberal Democrat councillors in the Guildhall.
New cycling trail: a good idea?
CYCLISTS have welcomed a new mountain bike trail on the Malvern Hills – but some people are against the route, saying animals could be put at risk.
Man burgled Malvern Town Football Club
A MAN burgled Malvern football club, stealing an amplifier.
Warriors duo back in full training ahead of Gloucester clash
TWO key Worcester Warriors players are on course to return from injury ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Gloucester at Sixways (3pm).
Fair Point: Take responsibility for online slurs made in the past
WE have all done or said things in our past that we regret, or are embarrassed by but not many people have made quite as much of a let down of themselves as a certain Labour councillor.
Group demonstrates against animal testing at university
AN animal rights group demonstrated outside a university in protest of the animal testing that takes place onsite.
Worcester Election 2019: Cathedral
ONE of the city's most recognisable and populated wards has historically been a long and tight battle between Labour and Conservatives for a share of its seats.

24th April 2019