ON-loan striker Colin Larkin is de-lighted with the experience he is gaining from playing for Kidderminster Harriers in the Nationwide League. The 19-year-old's month-long stint from Wolverhampton Wanderers is due to end after today's home clash with
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a man who attempted to break up a fight were back on the streets of Evesham in the early hours today. More than 20 officers took part in the check in the town's High Street, starting late last night - exactly one
A WORCESTER mum with a history of psychiatric problems has been ordered to keep to the west side of the city - or be jailed again. Droitwich magistrates told Violet Miller she must stick to strict bail conditions until pre-sentence and psychiatric reports
KIND-hearted Worcester children are filling up Christmas boxes to help bring some cheer to less fortunate youngsters living abroad. Presents, including small toys, games, crayons and sweets are being contributed by children from Nunnery Wood Primary School
WORCESTER doctors are planning to set up new procedures to ensure there could never be a repeat in the city of the Harold Shipman case. Dr Shipman is serving life after being convicted of murdering several of his patients while practising as a GP in Hyde
A NEED for affordable housing, including bungalows and retirement homes, has been revealed by a recent housing survey in Kempsey. But developers want to build executive-style homes in the village, according to the latest round of planning applications
KINGSLEY Jones believes Worcester's Coventry defeat could yet be an extremely well disguised blessing as they look to recover their season. The Sixways skipper is confident the squad will come back from their 31-22 National One reversal to win promotion
POOR second rounds at the Cannes Open have hit David Park and Jeremy Robinson's chances of getting European Tour golf cards for next season. Hereford's Park, who was in second place after a first round of 64, slipped back to joint 36th after a second
THE comeback heroics of Manchester United in their 5-3 defeat of Spurs was running through the minds of Worcester City players as they took the pitch for the Ilkeston Town match. Fortunately for City it was because they were required to display the same
INJURED keeper Scott Cooksey was set to receive a boost ahead of today's Nationwide Conference game with Boston United when he will be presented with a semi-professional cap for representing England. Director of Football Graham Turner said the cap would
KINGSLEY Jones believes Worcester's Coventry defeat could yet be an extremely well disguised blessing as they look to recover their season. The Sixways skipper is confident the squad will come back from their 31-22 National One reversal to win promotion
Harriers' Broughton headed down and straight at Book on 69 minutes when Bennett cleverly flicked on Clarkson's cross. Cheltenham made their second substitution on 81 minutes when Devaney replaced the on-loan Williams. Hadley came on in a bid to grab a
Ex-Harrier Yates was off for Cheltenham on the stroke of half-time with substitute Jackson taking his place. Harriers continued to enjoy the majority of the possession but were finding it difficult to break through a competitive Cheltenham defence. Scott
COUNCILLOR Paul Denham complains (You Say, October 4) that the Independent councillors voted the Conservatives into power. Well, doesn't he understand what independent means? It is their prerogative to vote for whom they want, that is why they are Independents
THE words "sour grapes" came to my mind after reading Councillor Denham's views on why New Labour lost control of Worcester City Council. (You Say, October 4). The real reason why New Labour are now in opposition and not in control is because they lost
THE attacks on Afghanistan are a classic example of "developed" countries exercising their military muscle in order to achieve and ensure their own dominance over the world. Again we have seen no consultation by the US/ UK, with the United Nations, about
"NO solid proof has been put forward by Britain and America as to the guilt of the Taliban or Osama Bin Laden," writes Sajid Riasat. (You Say, October 6). Any question of proof or guilt are matters to be determined by a Court of Law. At this stage, in
Chris Banks, the Cheltenham centre-back, was booked inside the second minute for pulling back the dangerous Broughton on the halfway line as Harriers tried to break away. The initial exchanges were physical, as expected, with neither side getting into
MIRACLE baby Ross Anderson was waking up to his first morning at home today after defying the odds and expert medical opinion. Good fortune was with mum Mandy when she went into premature labour - she was at Worcester racecourse with a bet on a horse
WORCESTER'S bid to win Lord Mayor status has been submitted to the Lord Chancellor. City leaders decided to make the bid after a contest for the royal honour was announced in July. The title has only been granted 16 times in the past century, usually
A ROAD is to be raised by up to 3ft in height to save disturbing a 19th Century burial site. The stretch in Tallow Hill, which runs around the car park, will soon be rebuilt as part of a two-phase revamp of the site. Worcester city council's planning
A PERSISTENT thief who stole to feed his heroin habit has been ordered to comply with a drugs testing order by magistrates. Jonathan Morgan was subjected to the year-long order after admitting 13 different offences at Droitwich Magistrates Court. The
ANNE Foster may have celebrated her 101st birthday, but she still acts like a rebellious teenager according to her daughter. Mrs Foster was born in Birmingham and moved to Worcester when she was two years old. "We lived in Blackpole first, and back then
Local pride is at stake at Aggborough where Harriers take on former Conference rivals Cheltenham Town. Fans are expecting a crunch match after Harriers stung their Gloucestershire opponents last season with a thrilling 3-1 win at Whaddon Road. Boss Jan
WE had harboured faint hopes that the age of political correctness - you can mimic your own mid-air quote marks - was slowly on the wain. There's nothing wrong with eliminating the truly prejudicial or patronising from life. But, let's be honest, the
Worcester Ladies will be looking to put on the performance of the season as they face Saracens at Sixways tomorrow (2.30). Saracens are just two points ahead of Worcester in the RFUW Premiership, and a win would boost the confidence of the Sixways ladies
WORCESTER Wolves seek a fourth straight win in the National Basketball Trophy when they travel to face Liverpool tomorrow (4pm). The newly-promoted Wolves' success in winning their first three games in the competition, including a narrow one-point home
Worcester Ladies will be looking to put on the performance of the season as they face Saracens at Sixways tomorrow (2.30). Saracens are just two points ahead of Worcester in the RFUW Premiership, and a win would boost the confidence of the Sixways ladies
The first meeting of the season between local rivals Kidderminster Harriers and Cheltenham Town ended in disappointment with a goal-less draw. Harriers looked rarely threatened by their former non-league rivals but were mainly confined to long-range efforts
ON-loan striker Colin Larkin is de-lighted with the experience he is gaining from playing for Kidderminster Harriers in the Nationwide League. The 19-year-old's month-long stint from Wolverhampton Wanderers is due to end after today's home clash with
Brilliant steering by cox Nicki Freeman brought top times for two Worcester Rowing Club crews in the Small Boats Head of the River race. Gales and rain swept across the Severn, making conditions extremely difficult, but the teenager's coxing was so good
THE comeback heroics of Manchester United in their 5-3 defeat of Spurs was running through the minds of Worcester City players as they took the pitch for the Ilkeston Town match. Fortunately for City it was because they were required to display the same
MRS E Copson says (You Say, October 1) that the cost of her case so far is £15,000. If she hadn't stubbornly refused to comply with British Law, this public money wouldn't have been wasted. GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester.
I DON'T know how anyone who is not seriously disabled can obtain a parking badge. To qualify for the mobility allowance of disability living allowance, you should not be able to walk without someone to assist you. Someone must be telling porky pies to
AFTER recent events, it appears Tony Blair believes himself to be an elder statesman in the world and held in high esteem. So, politician to the end, he tries to make political mileage and tell us that joining the euro is the way forward. How can he look
AS an Irishman, living in Britain, I largely agree with Sajid Riasat (Evening News, October 6) especially in respect of the dual standards applied by successive Governments to foreign terrorism and the "home-grown" variety. I am no great admirer of the
Harriers launched a series of long-distance drives at goal with Smith perhaps coming closest. The centre-back rushed forward from defence and fired a 30-yard piledriver on 24 minutes which keeper Book held above his head at full stretch. Adie Smith Another
