SCIENCE teachers facing the jobs axe at University College Worcester are being treated like sacrificial lambs, according to a union representative. Senior management at UCW are poised to close programmes in the biological and environmental science departments
A WORCESTER man attacked his partner with a piece of wood during a prolonged assault over two days. Grant McIver lashed out at Deborah Peterson at her home, hitting her over the back of the head, city magistrates were told. The following day he became
A SECOND clean sheet in a row for keeper Tim Clarke was the most important outcome from Tuesday night's goal-less draw at home to his former club Scunthorpe. After conceding 12 goals in three games, the experienced Clarke has now not been beaten in 180
A FIFTH case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in Worcestershire. Eighteen cattle and 300 sheep were being valued this morning before being slaughtered at Lodge Ford Hill, The Woodlands, Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster. The outbreak
DOWNING Street is pressing for tourist attractions in parts of Worcestershire and Herefordshire unaffected by the foot-and-mouth crisis to be re-opened. Prime Minister Tony Blair is worried that large parts of the country have been needlessly closed down
SLIGHTLY to the west of Worcester there is an area of countryside, bounded by Bromyard Road to the south and Martley Road to the north, which, in its own quiet way, has as much to offer as anywhere in the county. It's not spectacular, but it is relatively
FARMERS are living on a knife-edge and it is only a matter of time before someone commits suicide, warns Worcestershire NFU chairman Richard Jordan. Mr Jordan, who has a farm in Inkberrow, says that he has been losing sleep over the foot-and-mouth crisis
Cross the road from the layby and walk through Woodbury Park to the A4133. Cross over to walk along Cherry Orchard then left on Severn Heights. Go through a gate to join a field-edge, cliff-top footpath with splendid views across the Severn Valley. The
Walk east from Castle Square, along any of the following: Harp Lane, High Street or Church Street (all parallel) to the Buttercross. Turn down Broad Street, which descends to the River Teme, which you cross at Ludford Bridge. Walk past The Charlton Arms
ONE of the great joys of my 1950s village childhood was being recruited by the local farmer to go potato-picking. For half-a-crown a day, and all the taters you could carry home, Jack Mace's call for volunteers never went unheeded. In fact, the regiments
Angling Catfish Conservation Group: Ron Griffiths (Northern Region), 22 Cooper Close, The Heathlands, Bromsgrove (01527 835534). County Youth Sailing Centre Angling Section: The Secretary, County Youth Sailing Centre, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove (01527 861426
The season gets underway on April 20th - let us know how you think the County side will fare!
THE war of words over relegation and promotion to rugby's elite escalated last night when English Second Division Rugby called for Rugby Football Union chairman Brian Baister to resign. ESDR chairman and Worcester benefactor Cecil Duckworth stunned RFU
WORCESTER City face the prospect of three games in five days next week after their Dr Mar-tens League Premier Division trip to Havant and Waterlooville was re-arranged for next Thursday, March 29 (7.45). City were left with little alternative as Havant
EVESHAM United should have striker Steve Taylor back for their latest crunch promotion clash at home to Solihull Borough tonight (7.45). The former Kidderminster Harriers and Bromsgrove Rovers player had declared himself fit to return after a groin injury
STOURPORT Swifts look to keep their Midland Alliance title hopes on track when they travel to Bloxwich Town tonight (7.45). Swifts need victory to keep up the pressure on leaders Barwell, who they trail by nine points but have a game in hand. Boss Rod
OFFICIALS at Cheltenham are holding their breath after it was revealed that the course falls just outside a foot and mouth infected area. A case of the disease has been confirmed at nearby Sandhurst. And any continued spread of the disease closer to the
PATRICK Haslam's useful all-weather performer China Castle can record his 21st success - and 20th on the sand - in the Festival of Washerwomen Claiming Stakes at Southwell tomorrow. China Castle landed a handicap at Lingfield last March and was not seen
VIKRAM Solanki has conquered Bangladesh and now faces fresh challenges with England 'A' in New Zealand if he is to enhance his reputation further. The tourists move on to the second stage of the tour with the Worcestershire batsman having staked a valid
WORCESTERSHIRE are on the look-out for new players with a batsman being their main priority. Their search is to be stepped up after missing out on two players they have been tracking recently. The duo have not been named but one is believed to have been
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Elliott Wilson will miss the start of the new season because of injury. The 24-year-old opener has undergone an operation on his back and will not be available when the County launch their Championship campaign against Middlesex
FORMER Worcestershire player Dean Headley has been forced to retire from first-class cricket. The ex-England fast bowler was one of the players given a central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board last year but suffered a back injury early
CRICKET worldwide is today mourning the death of Sir Donald Bradman, the great Australian and legendary batsman, six months short of his 93rd birthday. The son of a farmer and carpenter, who graced Worcestershire's ground with his genius, set matchless
GRAEME Hick was given a suspended ban after displaying dissent after his first innings dismissal in the First Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The Worcestershire batsman was summoned to a hearing at the close of play on the fourth day by Test match referee
WORCESTERSHIRE are to play a waiting game over whether Graeme Hick will continue as captain. A decision will not be made until it is clear where the County batsman fits into England's plans for the coming campaign. Worcestershire's chairman John Elliott
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick is lucky to be on England's tour of Sri Lanka -- according to the England and Wales Cricket Board's own official web-site. Hick is one of a number of England players who come in for some stinging criticism on the site, including
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Glenn McGrath has rubbished claims of an England revival following their series win in Pakistan. He thinks Australia can still whitewash Nasser Hussain's men when the sides meet this summer. "For England to match us they have got to play
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick jets out with England tomorrow with a clear message to the Sri Lankans: "We're determined to carry on where we left off in Pakistan." Hick was one of England's heroes when they won the third and final Test to clinch an historic
WORCESTERSHIRE'S cricketers have started to warm up for the 2001 season with regular indoor training sessions. Increasing fitness levels is their first priority under the watchful eye of assistant New Road coach Damian D'Oliviera. And by the time newly
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club suffered a loss, after taxation, last year of £25,882 - their first deficit in 18 seasons. Details of the financial downturn are revealed in the County's statement of accounts, which will be presented to New Road members
WHAT WOMEN WANT (12): Mel Gibson finds the answer to that age-old question in this engaging and heart warming comedy. Odeon, Worcester.12.25, 3.10, 5.50, 8.30. UCI Merry Hill. (12.15 Sat/Sun only), 3.15, 6.30, 9.15. Fri/Sat late 12.00. Warner Village
The Government's chief vet today (March 19) received a slow hand clap when he met angry farmers opposed to the foot-and-mouth cull. Jim Scudamore was given a cool reception by Cumbrian farmers as he tried to defend the pre-emptive slaughter of up to 500,000
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Kabir Ali has won the prestigious Cricket Society award for the Most Promising Young Cricketer of the Year. It was presented by The Lord Alexander of Weedon, President of the MCC, at the society's autumn dinner, held at the Royal
ADRIAN Gregson and his chums at Unison haven't been pulling the punches lately. Mr Gregson, the union's branch secretary for Worcestershire, works part-time at the county council's Spetchley Road headquarters. But that hasn't stopped him from having a
WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of signing highly-rated batsman Anurag Singh have been boosted after he turned down the offer of a new two-year contract to stay with Warwickshire. The County are believed to be favourites to sign the 25-year-old, a former captain
RON Headley wants to become Worcestershire County Cricket Club's new coach. The former New Road star batsman has contacted the County with a view to taking over from Bill Athey. Headley has turned down the position of director of cricket at Stourbridge
WARWICKSHIRE'S Anurag Singh today emerged as a red-hot favourite to join Worcestershire in their bid to rise from the ashes of last season's bitterly disappointing campaign. County cricket committee chairman Martin Horton said he was "99 per cent" convinced
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Vikram Solanki sees the example set by England opener Marcus Trescothick as just the spur he needs as he seeks to take his unexpected chance to cement a place in international cricket this winter. An untimely injury to Nick Knight saw
WORCESTERSHIRE have released unsettled paceman Alamgir Sheriyar from his contract. Warwickshire are believed to be interested in the 26-year-old who asked to leave New Road following a disappointing season. He had two more years left to run on his contract
WORLD record Test wicket-taker Courtney Walsh is being linked to a possible move to Worcestershire. The New Road club are in the market for an overseas star for next season as their current international player, Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, will
OPENER Paul Pollard is a doubtful starter for Worcestershire's County Championship Division One match against Warwickshire which opens at Edgbaston tomorrow. He is still battling to overcome a hand injury which he sustained while fielding during the County's
ROOKIE paceman Chris Liptrot came in for praise from Worcestershire coach Bill Athey after returning career-best figures of 6-44 in his side's nine wicket win over Warwickshire at New Road. For the 20-year-old it was the perfect way to mark his first
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club will have a new face on their committee as from October 1. Ian Pugh, a Worcester solicitor, keen member of the New Road club, and a stalwart administrator of the former Worcester City Cricket Club, has been elected to
WORCESTERSHIRE face bitter rivals Gloucestershire tomorrow for the first time since their controversial NatWest Trophy replay with a rallying call from New Road coach Bill Athey. "We've got to fight like hell to stay at the top," he said as the County
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Reuben Spiring will miss the rest of the season after learning that he needs a seventh operation on his injured knee. Spiring has been plagued by the injury for the last three years and a scan revealed the latest damage. He is due
BILL Athey hurled a few bouncers at his players following Worcestershire's four-wicket defeat against Essex at Chelmsford. "There is no excuse for the way we let the game get away from us," was the honest reaction of coach Athey. "We established a first
PROMISING young batsman Kadeer Ali has been called up by Worcestershire for their one-day tour match against New Zealand 'A' at New Road on Monday. The 17-year-old will get his chance after scoring centuries in the last two matches for the Second XI.
Worcester Film Society - Tin Drum. March 16. 8.00pm. University College Worcester, Henwick Road, St Johns, Worcester (01905 611742 or 355171). Table Top and Jumble Sale - Ombersley Young Farmers Club. March 17. 10.30-2.00pm. Fernhill Heath Village Hall
I'M no vet but is it just possible that the foot-and-mouth virus may be spread by seagulls? In addition to all the other contact routes, this could explain the 1981 case in the Isle of Wight, believed to have been carried airborne from Brittany, in Northern
GRAEME Hick hopes to make a winning send-off for Worcestershire tomorrow before embarking on a sustained spell of England duty. Hick is due to lead the County in their top-of-the-table Norwich Union Division One clash with Somerset Sabres at Taunton (
I AGREE with Colin Cook (You Say, March 7). George Cowley is special and should be designated a "National Treasure". Put him on a desert island for his own protection and we'll allow him one luxury. A post box! PETER LEA, Worcester.
March 16 Come Together and New Artic Set. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. March 17 Come Together 4 Piece. Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club, The Moors, Worcester. St Patrick's Day with I've Just Seen Roger. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester
Chamber Music - Centre Stage. March 16. Lunchtime 1.10pm. CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham (0121 616 6500). Vanbrugh String Quartet. March 17. 7.30pm. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church (01905 775246). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. March 17
IT is, to say the least, disingenuous of Tory City Council Leader Robert Rowden to claim that his letter (You Say, March 8) about concessionary fares provides "clarification". He seems to have forgotten exactly what happened at the February Policy and
A GENERATION of students is caught in a debt trap beyond their control, an insolvency expert warns. The abolition of grants and the imposition of tuition fees had forced the debt burden to grow year on year, says Alan Haden, of Worcestershire-based Haden
OPENER Philip Weston is set to make his first appearance of the season in Worcestershire's three-day match against the West Indies starting at New Road tomorrow. He has battled his way back to fitness following an operation on his left knee. Weston performed
WORCESTERSHIRE coach Bill Athey believes England will have to pull out all the stops if they are to win this summer's tough five-Test series against the West Indies. "They are a formidable side and very difficult to deal with," said former England batsman
GRAEME Hick and Paul Pollard return for Worcestershire's County Championship Division Two match against Gloucestershire which opens at Bristol tomorrow. Captain Hick is back after his century-making exploits for England against Zimbabwe at Lord's while
WORCESTERSHIRE crashed to a heavy defeat in their Second Eleven Championship game with Glamorgan at New Road. The visitors, resuming on 184-4 overnight, finally declared on 261-9. Mark Wallace was top scorer with 82, while trialists Roger Sillence and
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals are likely to select from a 14-strong squad for their opening Norwich Union National League Division One clash against Yorkshire Phoenix at New Road tomorrow (1.00). Kabir Ali, Matthew Rawnsley and Ryan Driver are added to the 11
NEW Road supporters will get their first sight of pace star Glenn McGrath when he makes his County Championship debut for Worcestershire against Glamorgan tomorrow. "It will be good to get under way at home and hopefully play well enough for us to win
ALL eyes will be on pace star Glenn McGrath tomorrow when he makes his high-profile debut for Worcestershire in their Benson and Hedges Cup clash with Somerset at Taunton. And New Road officials are hoping the wet weather will relent to enable the world-class
ENGLAND legend Ian Botham has been surprisingly overlooked from Wisden's five leading players of the last century following a specially-commissioned poll of 100 former cricketers and journalists. The former Worcestershire all-rounder, widely regarded
STEVE Rhodes will captain Worcestershire next season when Graeme Hick is away on England duty. The decision to make Rhodes vice-captain was announced by the County today. Hick is to remain skipper despite being one of 12 players who have been awarded
WORCESTERSHIRE have asked the ECB to discuss with the International Cricket Councul the issue of late arrangement of international games. The County's move follows a change to the original dates for their tour match against the West Indies this season
WORCESTERSHIRE will face a captaincy dilemma if Graeme Hick becomes part of England's elite group of centrally-contracted players. The County do not have a designated vice-captain if the New Road batsman is required for international duty. Steve Rhodes
WORCESTERSHIRE'S fixture with the touring West Indians at New Road has been re-scheduled. Originally a four-day game planned for Wed-nesday, May 31, to Saturday, June 3, it will now be a three-day match played from Friday, June 2, to Sunday, June 4. The
WORCESTERSHIRE are convinced Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath will help bring the glory days back to New Road. "His signing is a great coup for the club," chairman John Elliott told members at the County's annual meeting held at King's School, Worcester
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Lionel Newton. Vice-Chairman: Colin C. Youngjohns. Company Secretary: J. Richard Painter. Directors: Paul Byrne, Graham R. Lane, Tom Murrant. Chief Executive: Neil Morris. General Manager: Geoff Butler. Administration Manager: Alan
A VALE householder was slightly hurt after he disturbed an intruder at his house last Sunday. The man, who lives in Blacksmith Lane, Cropthorne, suffered slight injuries to the back of his head and lower back when the intruder pushed him over, before
A superb run by Shrewsbury's Aiston opened up the Harriers' defence on five minutes but Clarkson managed to scramble the ball out for a corner. Ian Clarkson Harriers managed to clear the set piece and Hinton was warned soon after for a foul from behind
Kidderminster Harriers enter another bottom half of the table clash desperate to get on the score sheet after three 0-0 draws in a row. However, their record of no goals conceded in these games is a record boss Jan Molby is keen to protect. Right winger
A MAJOR development of Malvern Hills Science Park could see a further £18.5m pumped into supporting hi-tech companies in the district. Proposals for phases 3,4 and 5 at the park are being examined even as work on phase 2 is under way. Meanwhile a £1.8m
The term 'outcast' is one that still relates to India today. More than a hint of discrimination here. The Anglo-Indian and Eurasian communities are beset by discrimination, a relic of the British Raj. Part travelogue and part historical fact, Laura Roychowdury
Was there a Government directive at the advent of the new millennium which suggested a theme for the decade revolving around castaways, desert islands and survival in general? Contemporary culture seems to be obsessed with the idea, and I must confess
A WORCESTER cemetery has been forced to put up concrete posts in a bid to stop visitors driving over sacred burial ground. Staff at Astwood Cemetery have spent £1,000 on bollards to try and prevent drivers churning up turf just yards from headstones and
HEAVY blizzards are on their way with wind-chill temperatures reaching a bitter minus four degrees, Evening News weatherman Paul Damari is warning. People across the two counties are being advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary as the first
A WORCESTER teenager who launched an unprovoked attacked on two men after drinking 10 pints of beer has been jailed for four months. Darren Parkinson punched victim Julien Dukes on the face without any warning, knocking him to the ground and while he
WORCESTER city councillors have demanded to see the Swan Theatre's accounts, after questioning why it relies on handouts. The new "executive board", whose six members are all Conservative, also wants to examine the city's Racial Equality Council books
A CUNNING thief cut the fuel pipe of a van so he could later steal its contents. Worcester police said the blue Peugeot boxer van was packed with cigarettes and beer after its owner had been to the Booker cash and carry at Warndon. Officers said while
SCHOOLS across Worcestershire are to share almost £465,000 to improve access for disabled youngsters. Ministers want the cash to be spent on lifts, handrails, specialist furniture and computer equipment. Facilities for blind and deaf youngsters will also
COMMUTERS living in rural areas are being urged to take strict precautions against triggering new foot-and-mouth outbreaks as they travel to and from the countryside and town. The Country Land and Business Association has called for motorists to thoroughly
PLANNING staff at Wychavon District Council have cancelled the first of a series of village consultation days on the Review of the Local Plan in the wake of increased fear over foot-and-mouth disease. The first consultation was due to take place today
THE Kidderminster and District Lions Club has cancelled Raft Race 2001 due to the foot-and-mouth crisis. Although the race was not due to take place until May, the cancellation has happened to prevent costs to rafters. Next year's race has been organised
WALK north beside the B4202 and turn right when you come to the village school. Ignore a turning for Suffolk Lane and keep straight on past a green towards Abberley Village. At a junction by St Michael's Church in the village centre fork left on the Heightington
At the top of Church Street (the main street) bear right to walk up St Ann's Road. Keep straight on at the junction with Happy Valley. A little further on, soon after a wooden shed, join a footpath on the right which climbs into woodland. You will encounter
ANTI-social behaviour in Droitwich is to be tackled by a new joint initiative between police and a host of town organisations. Droitwich beat manager PC Alun Jones has described the initiative as a "unique opportunity" to help people who become the victims
FARMERS, landowners, animal welfare groups (even the RSPCA) and countryside lovers are combining in a rare alliance to try to persuade the Government from embarking on their plan to slaughter healthy sheep and lambs. The move which has brought about this
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have resolved their dispute with midfielder Barry Horne who had his Aggborough contract terminated. The former Welsh captain was the subject of a seven-hour Football League tribunal in Birmingham yesterday which ended with Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have resolved their dispute with midfielder Barry Horne who had his Aggborough contract terminated. The former Welsh captain was the subject of a seven-hour Football League tribunal in Birmingham yesterday which ended with Harriers
HEREFORDSHIRE'S leading clubs have been given the go-ahead to resume playing at home again. The Herefordshire Football Association had prevented clubs in leagues such as the Banks's Brewery League and Hellenic League from playing on their own grounds
Worcester City Football Club's full fixture list for the 2000/2001 season AUGUST 19 - Tamworth, DML (A) 2-1 (goal scorers Lutz, Cottrill) 21 - Bath, DML (H) 0-0 26 - Stafford, DML (H) 2-4 (Heeley, Joyce) 28 - Merthyr Tydfil, DML (A) 1-4 (Weir) SEPTEMBER
WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of a triumphant 2000 season have been hit by news that Australian pace ace Glenn McGrath's appearances will be restricted because of international duties. The 29-year-old fast bowler will miss the County's first three Benson and
WORCESTERSHIRE are preparing to step up their search for a new batsman for next season. They have a target in mind and are hoping to be able to open talks with him in the near future. New Road cricket committee chairman Martin Hor-ton said moves concerning
MARTIN Horton has been re-elected to the Worcestershire committee for three years. He is joined by Dave Broughall, Mike Gilhooly and former New Road bowler John Inchmore following a postal ballot of County members. Horton, the current chairman of Worcestershire's
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club are the masterminds behinds behind a new nationwide grassroots initiative. Earlier this year the County submitted a scheme as part of the 'Improving the Health of English Cricket' project launched by County Championship
MARK Newton is to succeed Mike Vockins as chief executive at Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The 48-year-old, currently Director of Marketing for Yorkshire CCC, will take over in June when Vockins retires after 30 years at New Road. Newton, who was
ENGLAND 'A' all-rounder Vikram Solanki is waiting on the results of an X-ray on a suspected broken finger in St Lucia after being injured while fielding in the slips in the Busta Cup match against Windward Islands. An unlucky week for the tourists took
GRAEME Hick is looking forward to a successful tour of Sri Lanka with England - and then returning to New Road to link up again with his old pal Tom Moody. "Hopefully, Tom will give me a few days off when I get back," smiled Hick as he looked ahead to
WORCESTERSHIRE have played down fears that standards in county cricket are being eroded by the international fixture lists. Four counties have still not signed overseas players for next season, as international tournaments and Test series' put a huge
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Vikram Solanki helped put England 'A' in sight of victory after the third day of the Busta International Shield match against West Indies 'B' in Grenada went entirely to a pre-arranged plan. But despite finishing off on a high note by
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Vikram Solanki takes his place in the England 'A' team when their Caribbean cricket tour gets under way tomorrow in the first Busta International Shield Match against West Indies 'B' in Grenada. England's preparation for their opening
THE war of words over relegation and promotion to rugby's elite escalated last night when English Second Division Rugby called for Rugby Football Union chairman Brian Baister to resign. ESDR chairman and Worcester benefactor Cecil Duckworth stunned RFU
WORCESTER City face the prospect of three games in five days next week after their Dr Mar-tens League Premier Division trip to Havant and Waterlooville was re-arranged for next Thursday, March 29 (7.45). City were left with little alternative as Havant
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Glenn McGrath had two huge celebrations two minutes apart when he captured his 300th Test wicket and completed a hat-trick in the first session of the second Test against the West Indies at the WACA in Perth. The Australian paceman blasted
EVESHAM United should have striker Steve Taylor back for their latest crunch promotion clash at home to Solihull Borough tonight (7.45). The former Kidderminster Harriers and Bromsgrove Rovers player had declared himself fit to return after a groin injury
FORMER Worcestershire left-arm spinner Richard Illingworth has signed a two-year contract with Derbyshire. The 37-year-old was released by the County in September after 19 seasons at New Road. Illingworth had told Worcestershire that he was happy to play
FORMER Worcestershire spinner Richard Illingworth is being linked with a move to Derbyshire. The 37-year-old was released by the County at the end of last term after 19 seasons at New Road. Illingworth is one of a number of possible new signings by Derbyshire
WORCESTERSHIRE'S determination to have improved pitches next summer resulted in the County holding a pitches "brains trust" at New Road yesterday. Taking part in the advisory work were Bill Adams, Professor of Soil Science at Aberystwyth University who
VIKRAM Solanki has spoken of his delight after winning a recall to the England cricket set-up for next week's one-day series in Kenya. The Worcestershire batsmen was included in the 14-man squad to play in the ICC Trophy series in Nairobi after opener
WORCESTERSHIRE have signed Australian Test paceman Andy Bichel as their overseas replacement for Glenn McGrath next season. The 30-year-old has been snapped up on the recommendation of McGrath and former County captain Tom Moody. Right-arm fast medium
GLENN McGrath has completed a clean sweep of Worcestershire's end of season awards. The Australian pace star was named as Worcestershire Supporters' Association and the junior Black Pears Club's Player of the Year. He was also presented with the Dick
WORCESTERSHIRE are today expected to agree to release unsettled paceman Alamgir Sheriyar from his contract. The 26-year-old wants to leave New Road and his request is being considered by the County's management committee. Worcestershire secretary Mike
WORCESTERSHIRE'S weekend of destiny continues tomorrow when they face a must-win Norwich Union National League Division One clash against Kent Spitfires at New Road (12.30pm). County officials, however, are praying the wet weather will relent to give
GLENN McGrath made a quick-fire breakthrough when promotion-chasing Worcestershire launched their make-or-break County Championship Division Two match with champions Northamptonshire at New Road today. The Australian pace star struck with his second delivery
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals begin their fight for Norwich Union National League Division One survival when they visit fellow relegation candidates Leicestershire Foxes in a floodlit clash tomorrow. "It's a massive match for us," said New Road coach Bill Athey
WORCESTERSHIRE have unveiled revised plans for the £4million Basil D'Oliveira Cricket Centre at a members forum held at the club's New Road headquarters. The meeting was told that, with the acquisition of the neighbouring Severn Bridge site, the County
WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of having captain Graeme Hick back for tomorrow's crucial CGU National League Division One title clash with Somerset at New Road have been dashed by the England and Wales Cricket Board. With the Fourth Test against the West Indies
WORCESTERSHIRE'S plans for a beat-the-clock helicopter flight to enable Glenn McGrath to play in next week's home County Championship Division Two match against Warwickshire have been grounded. The match has now been brought forward a day dashing the
JAMES Pipe is in line to make his County Championship debut for table-topping Worcestershire in the division two match against Essex which opens at Chelmsford tomorrow. The County plan to parade the 22-year-old reserve wicketkeeper as a batsman following
A Stitch in Rhyme: Textile Illustrations by Belinda Downes. Until March 17. Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham (01242 237431). Translucent Exposures: Photograms by Annie Halliday. March 17-April 29. Foyle Gallery, Mac, Cannon
ROOKIE batsman Ryan Driver is today basking in the glory of being Worcestershire's match-winning hero in yesterday's thrilling three-wicket NatWest Trophy win over Gloucestershire at New Road. The 21-year-old left-hander hit an unbeaten 61 as the County
COUNTY Councillor Bob Peachey (You Say, March 12), appears so obviously out of touch and angry with Worcester City Council. He could still be suffering from the "double whammy" of losing his city council seat to the Tories. He had also contributed to
BATSMAN Ryan Driver will make his NatWest Trophy debut for Worcestershire when they take on holders Gloucestershire in a third round clash at New Road tomorrow. The Truro-born 21-year-old previously played in the competition for Cornwall against Warwickshire
THE comments by doctors' representatives reinforce all the criticisms the Conservatives have made of the Government's NHS Plan - it clearly is a set of unworkable wish lists. The increasing gap between the Government's rhetoric and the reality of the
Beau Brummell - Theatre Royal Bath Prod. with Peter Bowles. March 19-24. Festival Theatre, Malvern, Worcs (01684 892277). Equus - Four Play Theatre Company. March 21-24. 7.30pm. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford (01432 359252). Habeas Corpus - Wye
I WOULD be most grateful if I could use the medium of your newspaper to inform members of any church denomination in your area of the free spiritual help and advice service that has recently been established entitled Bible Questions Answered. Although
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals will be without skipper Graeme Hick for their Norwich Union National League Division One clash against Northamptonshire Steelbacks at New Road tomorrow (1pm). As one of England's contracted players, he has been ordered by Lord's
RYAN Driver is set to be given the chance to fill Graeme Hick's boots tomorrow. The 21-year-old batsman has been drafted into a 13-man squad for tomorrow's floodlit Norwich Union National League Division One clash with Sussex at Hove (4.10). With Hick
GLENN McGrath and Elliott Wilson are both expected to shake off hamstring injuries and play in Worcestershire Royals' Norwich Union National League Division One clash against Yorkshire Phoenix at Headingley tomorrow. Both suffered the minor setbacks in
ANOTHER good batting display from James Pipe helped Worcestershire take control in their Second Eleven Championship match with Glamorgan at New Road. Wicketkeeper Pipe, who hit 56 for the Worcestershire Cricket Board in their NatWest Trophy game on Monday
GLENN McGrath is back in Worcester today while his new county colleagues complete their opening first class game of the season in Cambridge without their star attraction. The Australian was driven back home by Worcestershire coach Bill Athey yesterday
WORCESTERSHIRE'S opening batsman Philip Weston will be out of action for at least another three weeks. He is being sidelined for longer than expected following surgery on his left knee. Weston has yet to make his first appearance of the season because
PACE ace Glenn McGrath is now turning his sights on Warwickshire after his debut for Worcestershire was wrecked by rain which prevented any play in yesterday's Benson and Hedges Cup clash with Somerset at Taunton. The abandonment means the County return
GLENN McGrath will make his debut for Worcestershire in next Friday's Benson and Hedges Cup clash with Somerset at Taunton. The Australian pace star is set to arrive in this country on Tuesday when they County will be entertaining Gloucestershire in another
GLENN McGrath's capture has prompted bookmakers Coral to make Worcestershire second favourites to win the County Championship second division. They are quoted at 100-30, while arch-rivals Warwickshire are favourites at 15-8. Australian pace star McGrath
ROOKIE seamer Kabir Ali will make his limited-over debut for Worcestershire when they open their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign at Northamptonshire tomorrow (10.45am). The up-and-coming 19-year-old is included in a 12-strong squad. Ali made his first-class
GRAEME Hick has set his sights on repaying the faith shown in him by Nasser Hussain and Duncan Fletcher as he strives for an incredible ninth England Test comeback against Zimbabwe and the West Indies this summer. Many pundits thought new Worcestershire
A FINE bowling performance from all-rounder David Lea-therdale could not save Worcestershire from a four-wicket defeat in their pre-season friendly with Hampshire at Southampton. Worcestershire's new captain Graeme Hick saw his side struggle with the
WORCESTERSHIRE have stepped up their training preparations for the coming campaign with regular net sessions at New Road which follow last week's rigorous 'warm-up' schedule in Portugal. The current cold weather may have come as a bit of a shock after
ALL the gates and doors at the County Ground will be open at Worcestershire County Cricket Club's annual Open Day on Sunday. The day will allow the public as well as embers and supporters to see behind the scenes at New Road, and allows potential members
STAR batsman Graeme Hick has run up a Worcestershire record £345,406 for his 1999 benefit. The bumper figure was re-vealed by the New Road club today. The previous highest Worcestershire benefit total was £271,275 for left-arm spinner Richard Illingworth
NEW star signing Glenn McGrath will be linking up with Worcestershire in mid-April. The Australian pace ace is due to arrive in the UK on April 17 and the County are hoping he will be available for their Benson and Hedges Cup match against Gloucestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE cricket committee chairman Martin Horton has criticised the decision to award contracts to England's top players. County skipper Graeme Hick is one of 12 players awarded a contract by the England Cricket Board. Hick could now miss the majority
WORCESTERSHIRE are awaiting further details about the introduction of central contracts for England players which could affect the likes of New Road stars Graeme Hick and Vikram Solanki. The contracts for the coming campaign means England can dictate
GRAEME Hick the prolific one-day international batsman needs no introduction -- but Hick the bowler has become a forgotten man in the last year. That was until England captain Nasser Hussain enlisted the Worcestershire captain's off-spin in Sunday's nine-wicket
Sat Aug 12 Torquay United (h) 2-0 Hadley, Horne Sat Aug 19 Scunthorpe United (a) 0-2 Tues Aug 22 Walsall (Worthington Cup 1st round, 1st leg) (a) 1-1 Hadley Sat Aug 26 Halifax Town (h) 2-1 Hadley 2 Mon Aug 28 Brighton and Hove Albion (a) 2-0 Foster, Bennett
Harriers have now gone well over five hours without a goal being scored in one of their matches. Broughton came close for the visitors on 51 minutes when he drove crisply from 25 yards but the ball just cleared the bar. Kidderminster cut Shrewsbury open
Broughton shook off Collins on 25 minutes to get clear but keeper Edwards was quickly out of his goal to tip the ball away from the forward's foot as he tried to round him. Skovbjerg then brought a superb reaction save from Edwards after connecting with
BOSS Jan Molby is full of praise for his transfer-listed players at Kidderminster Harriers - but midfielder Barry Horne has left Aggborough under a cloud. Harriers have responded to Molby's back-to-basics call with two goal-less draws in a row against
WORCESTERSHIRE county councillors are pleased that the Press office at County Hall has up to five staff on duty. The team can always be relied on to perform essential tasks, such as going for walkies. Er, yes. I hear when the newest recruit was hired,
FAR be it from me to speak ill of the dead. But I had misgivings about the praise lavished recently on the late Ron Carrington for his part in the deregulation of the region's bus network. Mr Carrington, a former chairman of Hereford-Worcester County
THE biggest jobs and training website in the UK was being launched today by the Government at venues around the West Midlands. Worktrain - www.worktrain.gov.uk - currently holds around 400,000 jobs and 500,000 training opportunities and is growing by
THE Malvern-based Partnership Housing Group presented a long-standing staff member with a gold watch on his retirement after 25 years with the group. Denis Grimes worked for Malvern Hills District Council and then for the Housing Group after the transfer
AN off duty police officer was doused in CS gas by colleagues while trying to deal with a gang of youths, writes Becky Procter The incident happened outside Wythall Community Centre when Redditch police were called to deal with a gang. Sgt Terry Shutt
