Archive - Thursday, 22 August 2019

GCSE results 2019: Live coverage from across Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich and Evesham
All the results and reaction from GCSE results day 2019 across Worcester, Malvern and Evesham
Ruth Holmes
RUTH HOLMES Remembering the best Wife, Mum and Nan on your 77th Birthday. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. All our love from Ted, Andy, Nett, Alan, Shell and Families xxx
Eunice Esther Mason
EUNICE ESTHER MASON Of Drakes Broughton Died peacefully on August 18th 2019 aged 81 years. Treasured Wife of Ralph. She will be missed by Louise and Richard and David and Alison. At the request of Eunice there will be no Funeral Service. Donations if…
Nora Elizabeth Sanders
NORA ELIZABETH SANDERS Passed away peacefully on August 14th, 2019, aged 96 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, August 29th, at 1p.m Family flowers only with…
Anthony John Banner
ANTHONY JOHN BANNER (Dad, Our Dad, Grandad, Tonyeee, Ban, TB) Passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2019, aged 72 His Son Steve and Daughter Jen were both with him Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in 2015, which he considered mildly inconvenient, he…
Arthur Collins
ARTHUR COLLINS Fifteen years today. Arth, the way we were, miss you always, Your ever loving Wife Agg. x ------------- You were a special Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Love Nev, Lol, Nichola, Chelsey and Reece. xx ------------- Our dearest Dad, loved…
Michael Terence Bradburn
MICHAEL TERENCE BRADBURN Passed away peacefully on 12th August 2019 aged 81 years. Mike will be greatly missed by loving wife Carol, daughters Karen and Alison, grandchildren, great children family and friends. Funeral service is to take place at…
John Doughty
JOHN DOUGHTY Steve, Nick and Family would like to thank Family, Relatives, Friends, Neighbours, all Staff at St Richard's Hospice and Doctors at Thorneloe Lodge Surgery for their support during John's illness. Thanks to Stuart Crompton for the lovely…
VIDEO: Lorry carrying thousands of live chickens smashes into family's fence
SCREAMING chickens were left strewn across a road after a poultry lorry toppled onto its side and smashed through a house wall and fence.
Road closed both ways by Holt Fleet pub after crash has now reopened
A ROAD has been closed both ways following a crash earlier this morning has now reopened.
Man from Worcester arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming
A MAN from Worcester has been arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming.
No fireworks display at end of Worcester Festival this bank holiday Monday
THERE will not be a firework display to round off the Worcester Festival on Monday, for the first time in 17 years.
More night shelters to open across Worcestershire in bid to tackle rough sleeping
MORE than £60,000 of extra money has been pledged to help people at risk of homelessness.
Worcester cricket bat attack was 'horrible' says teacher who noted down suspect's car reg
A TEACHER took a note of a car registration after the window of her home was smashed with a cricket bat, showering a child in broken glass.
Petrol station returns to Upton as council approves new fuel-tank plan
A PETROL station is returning to Upton-Upon-Severn after the town council voted to install new underground fuel tanks.
Lily, 8, beats cancer after 833 days of chemotherapy treatment
AN EIGHT-year-old girl has got the all clear after her battle against cancer.
How Queen's visit prompted clean-up of 'dunghills' of human waste
In the latest column by Discover History's Paul Harding on Worcestershire's past, he tells how Queen Elizabeth 1 visited the city - and why that meant a clean-up operation for local residents.
New pub coming to Worcester as Ego Restaurants takes on Manor Farm site
A NEW Mediterranean pub and bar is coming to Worcester.
Mum warns parents after discovering 'bag of needles' in bush
A MUM has warned parents after she discovered a bag of needles hidden in a bush.
Worcester News readers back petition to install crossing outside ‘dangerous’ tunnel
WORCESTER News readers have backed a petition to install a crossing outside a ‘dangerous’ tunnel.
Objections to planned flats construction on surgery site in Malvern
A proposed flat development on the site of a former doctor’s surgery was approved by planners - despite objections being raised.
Fair Point: Young people need less pressure to perform
WITH so much pressure on young people to perform well in exams, I am concerned for the strain it puts them under.
'Do not give up on your dreams' Worcester Bosch's Victoria Billings on her journey
Victoria Billings, director of marketing for Worcester Bosch, says she hopes to be a role-model for other women in business.
NOSTALGIA: Bowbrook pupils help the blind in 1999
TODAY'S old picture from the archive of the Worcester News dates back to December 1999, when pupils at Bowbrook House School, near Pershore, raised £528 for Sight Savers International with a sponsored walk on the Malvern Hills. Pictured are pupils…
'We are sleepwalking to disastrous no deal' - says former city MP Mike Foster
WORCESTER’S former Labour MP has ruled out a return to politics, despite his fears the country is sleepwalking into a "disastrous" no deal Brexit.
Editor's View: Rough sleepers should be helped much earlier
IT is encouraging to see the news that more than £60,000 has been offered to help offer support to rough sleepers, especially since the money is intended to be used for preventing people becoming homeless in the first place.
Plan for Community Hall 'shelved' after town votes against it
PLANS for a community hall have been ‘shelved’ after the majority of the townspeople who took part in a public consultation voted against it.
What could be nicer than spending your lunch time listening to music in a pub? The Gentle Jazz show will be happening at the Bear and Ragged Staff pub in Bransford and the music will be provided by pianist and singer Peter Gill. A spokesman said: “Pet
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Honest Ed Byrne at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall
DOES the comedian Ed Byrne have any traits that are worth passing on to his children?
Latest Worcester News Camera Club pictures on the theme of 'numbers'
Camera Club members have captured these beautiful pictures.
CHAMBER COLUMN: H&W Autumn Expo a free opportunity for local food producers
I WOULD like to invite local companies and sole traders to Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn Business Expo on Thursday, October 10, in association with Hewett Recruitment.
11 parishes sign up to We Don't Buy Crime initiative
MORE than 10,000 We Don't Buy Crime property marking kits have been provided communities since the start of the year.
Visual feast on display at Green Stage Gallery in Bishop's Frome
Greenstage Gallery's Summer show which runs until Sunday, September 1, features work by Brian Denington, Chris Howells and Kathryn Sassall, many of whose cycling paintings are based on the Tour de France.
GCSE results 2019: The Chase School, Malvern
THE Chase headteacher said he is "proud and delighted" with how his students performed in what is the second year of the reformed GCSE qualifications.
Letter of the Day: UK billionaires keen to leave EU due to Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive 2020
SIR – Many readers of Worcester News are in favour of Brexit.
Warriors boss clarifies Duncan's immediate future
HEAD coach Rory Duncan is expected to see out the final year of his contract at Worcester Warriors despite having his head turned by a possible return to South Africa.
City striker "must control his temperament" after dismissal
MANAGER Ashley Vincent says striker Jak Jeys “must control his temperament better” after losing his cool in Worcester City’s mid-week 4-0 thrashing at Long Eaton United.
Worcestershire ace ruled out for rest of season
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Josh Tongue will miss the rest of the 2019 campaign with a side strain.
"World-class" Guptill has been "amazing" for Worcestershire
BOSS Alex Gidman has praised the impact of Martin Guptill during his second spell with Worcestershire Rapids.
Evesham throw away two-goal lead in last nine minutes to lose
EVESHAM United threw away a two-goal lead in the last nine minutes as they lost 3-2 at Larkhall Athletic in Southern League Division One South last night.
Youngster was "nervous wreck" in winning big golf prize
YOUNG golfer Mark Hewlett won nett honours in his first big competition.

21st August 2019