Archive - Friday, 21 September 2018

Worcestershire Pride is nearly here

WORCESTERSHIRE Pride, an event celebrating the LGBT community will take place tomorrow.

Dog walker's anger after broken glass cuts dogs paw

A DOG walker is appealing for people to stop leaving broken glass around parks, after her Labrador’s paw was badly injured on a walk.

Warriors fan's fury over parking fine

A WARRIORS fan was disappointed to be fined £70 for parking on Shire Business Park, despite, along with hordes of other fans, having done so for years.

Swimming: National medals for Pershore competitors

PERSHORE Swimming Club are toasting a fine summer which produced a gold and silver medal at the national finals.

Let's say hi-de-hi again to national treasure Su

SU Pollard leans back in the chair, her face breaking into the kind of smile that seems to suggest she’s known you all her life.

Pershore Phoenix tackle London Great River Race

PERSHORE Phoenix paddlers took on one of their favourite events in the London Great River Race.

Barefoot thief threatened garage staff with knife during robbery

A BAREFOOT thief threatened staff with a knife at an Ombersley petrol station during a robbery in the early hours of Friday (September 21).

Worcester City: Managing Birley's workload no hardship for Snape

MANAGER John Snape is happy to manage Mat Birley’s playing time to make the most of his “second to none” talents.

Are your gas appliances safe?

Commercial Feature: The eighth annual Gas Safety Week will see organisations from across the UK working together to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide…

Podcast: Gillies lifts lid on "torrid" end to Warriors career

WORCESTER Warriors legend Craig Gillies has lifted the lid on a “torrid” final six months of his 11-year Sixways career.

Worcestershire behind target for five-year-olds getting MMR jabs

The proportion of five-year-olds getting both MMR jabs in Worcestershire is higher than average, but still below target.

London Road closed after accident

LONDON Road is closed.

New signing for Wolves' BBL opener

WORCESTER Wolves have signed Dean Wanliss ahead of tonight's British Basketball League opener.

Someone like you and like Adele too

SOMEONE Like You - The Adele Songbook is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters.

Salmon and the Severn inspire poet

WORCESTER poet, Anthony Wood has a grasp of imagery that sometimes leaps like the River Severn salmon on the front cover of his new book.

Worcester's Dark Horse team secure Hockenheim trophy

WORCESTER'S Dark Horse drag racing team were among the top performers at meetings in Germany and closer to home.

Officer dismissed from West Mercia for failing to investigate incidents

A POLICE officer has been dismissed from the West Mercia force following a public misconduct hearing.

Worcester crib league results

LATEST results from the Worcester Crib League.

Worcestershire delight at Parnell capture

WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Joe Leach and head coach Kevin Sharp are delighted with the signing of Wayne Parnell on a long-term deal.

Tom Jones: Latest on search for missing student

Martley seconds celebrate runners-up spot

MARTLEY seconds are celebrating after finishing second in Worcestershire Cricket League Division Four despite losing their last game of the season to champions Claverley.

New face joins business network

THERE is a new face at a successful Worcestershire business network.

Tom Jones: Police ask public to stay away from riverside search - but friends say you can help give out flyers

A GROUP will be handing out posters and flyers across Worcester this afternoon in an effort to find 18-year-old Tom Jones.

I'm in it for the long haul, says new Wolves boss

TY Shaw is looking beyond Worcester Wolves’ “gruelling” British Basketball League campaign as he bids to be at the club for the long run.

This weekend's football fixtures

WHO'S playing who?

TEAM NEWS: Leicester Tigers v Worcester Warriors

DIRECTOR of rugby Alan Solomons has made three changes to Worcester Warriors’ starting line-up ahead of Sunday’s trip to Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership (3pm).

Wildlife trust celebrates anniversary with woodland purchase at Alfrick

A CONSERVATION charity is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the purchase of its 100th patch of land.

CONFIRMED | Dave Reynolds leaves Worcester City for Redditch United

HOTSHOT Dave Reynolds has left Worcester City for Redditch United.

Drivers warned of M5 restrictions as road improvements are carried out

RESTRICTIONS will be in place on the M5 Junction 6 next week while improvement work is carried out.

UPDATE: missing girl has now been found

UPDATE 11am: Katrina has now been found, says family.

Tom Jones search: Divers prepare to join day 3 search for missing student

Fostering team will be attending this year's gay pride

PEOPLE going to Worcestershire Pride on Saturday can find out all about fostering in the county.

"I was passed around like a piece of meat" says teenage girl in Worcester rape trial

A TEENAGER who says she was raped described being ‘passed around like a piece of meat’ by three men.

KFC: Decision delayed to allow councillors to visit city at night

A DECISION over a new KFC has been delayed to give councillors a chance to see what the city centre is like at night.

James set for "surreal" return to Wolves with Plymouth

PAUL James is preparing himself for a “surreal” return to the University of Worcester Arena when his Plymouth Raiders side face Worcester Wolves tonight (7.30pm).

Worcester City: Club "confident" over Hampson's financial estimates

CHAIRMAN Steve Goode feels “110 per cent sure” no financial misconduct will be unearthed during the examination of Worcester City's finances.

Mills: Venter a "great replacement" for Willison

FRANCOIS Venter is a “great replacement” for Jackson Willison and it is only a matter of time before Worcester Warriors are clicking in attack, according to Ryan Mills.

Teen fined after bid to headbutt police officer

A TEENAGER has been fined after he struck a police officer in the calf and then tried to headbutt him.

Awards ceremony celebrates Fortis Living gardeners

KEEN gardeners were rewarded with an awards ceremony that celebrated their success at turning their gardens into beautiful havens.

Join Listers Volvo in Worcester Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning

STAFF at Worcester's Volvo dealership are busy whisking up tasty treats as they prepare to take part in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. 

Highways called to over 60 locations during Storm Bronagh

YELLOW warnings for winds have been issued by the Met Office as Storm Bronagh has been causing havoc.

Micropub landlord opposes Go Sober for October campaign

A MICROPUB landlord has raised concerns about a cancer charity's drive to stop people drinking next month.

MasterChef finalist returning to Worcester to share his skills

A MASTERCHEF finalist will return to Worcestershire to share his culinary skills.

"No malice" in Spencer's red card tackle, insists Mills

RYAN Mills insisted there was “no malice” in Will Spencer’s red card tackle despite acknowledging the reasons for his ex-team-mate’s dismissal.

John Collins

COLLINS John Passed away eleven years ago today. Always in our thoughts. Doreen and Family and daughters Sharon and Julie in Australia.

Harvey and Margaret Burston

BURSTON Harvey and Margaret Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary. All our love, Alan, Louise, Helen, Jon, Hannah, Scott, Matthew and Emma. xxx

Ken Goodhead

GOODHEAD Ken Sadly passed away on September 12th, 2018 at Worcester Royal Hospital Devoted Husband of the late Cynthia Goodhead, also greatly missed Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. A Service to celebrate his life will take place at Worcester…

Hazel Shaw (Green nee George)

SHAW (Green nee George) Hazel Passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2018, aged 85 A loving Mum to Alan, June, Stephen, Graham, Gary, Michelle and the Late Phillip. A treasured Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan Funeral Service to take place on…

Ronald (Ron) Hall

HALL Ronald (Ron) Of Worcester Passed away peacefully in hospital on September 6th, 2018, aged 77 years. Loving Husband of Ann, Father of Russell, Matthew and Julie. Grandfather and Great Grandfather of Gabrielle, Danielle, Toby, Izzy Mae and Isla…

Lucy (Betty) Jauncy

JAUNCY Lucy (Betty) Passed away peacefully at The Worcester Royal Hospital on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018, aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of Alfie, much loved Mum of Martin, Paul and Sarah, Sister to Jean, also a much loved Nan, Grannie and Great…