A WORCESTER man has been given a two-year community rehabilitation order after admitting theft and possession of heroin. David Pace admitted two charges of theft and one of possession when he appeared at Droitwich Magistrates Court yesterday. The court
A ROAD crash victim is fighting for life today after having his leg amputated by paramedics working to free him from the wreckage. The man was fully conscious as he underwent major surgery in his overturned lorry. The lorry driver was in collision with
A MOTHER who lives near University College Worcester claims students could be responsible for human excrement left on her doorstep. Other families living in Comer Road, St John's, claim their lives are being made a misery by vandalism, and "shocking language
A MAN went into a violent, drunken frenzy and assaulted four people after being accused of being a paedophile by his sister. Edward Brown "lost it" when sister Hayley made the accusation after a night in the pub, Droitwich Magistrates' Court heard yesterday
WORCESTER drug addicts trying to kick the habit are to be given a helping hand after the launch of a city-based branch of Narcotics Anonymous. The group, which held its first meeting last month, aims to help and support users as they battle with their
TWO schoolgirls staged a demonstration outside Droitwich's closed Lido pool to protest against plans to build a multi-million pound health spa. Lauren Hampton and Carla Hallett, both 11, do not want to see Droitwich's Lido turned into a hydro health complex
AUGUST 18 H Weymouth DML 3-3 (Owen 3, inc 2 pens) 21 A Kettering Town DML 1-4 (Owen) 25 A Ilkeston Town DML 2-1 (Stant, Heeley) 27 H Hinckley United 4-3 (Owen 2, inc 1 pen, Middleton, Burrow) SEPTEMBER 01 A Newport IOW DML 1-1 (Owen) 03 H Moor Green DML
ANY multi-million pound cash injection into the city economy is good news. And getting the cash from the present government without asking may be seen as nothing short of a miracle. But that is exactly what is happening under the new Sure Start scheme
DEAN Bennett has unearthed a rich vein of form which he hopes will persuade Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby to take him off the transfer list. The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner is also aiming for a new contract when his current deal expires
AGGBOROUGH is obviously a nice place to be at the moment. Four Nationwide League Division Three wins on the trot and everybody is starting to talk about us securing a place in the play-offs. That, of course, is our target, but we mustn't get carried away
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has moved closer to boosting his squad after holding talks with a transfer target last night. Barton confirmed he had agreed personal terms with the player but said the matter was now in the hands of the two clubs to thrash
CAPTAIN fantastic Carl Heeley grabbed a 51st minute winner before pulling off a superb goalline clearance to help Worcester City to a 1-0 win against Merthyr Tydfil last night. But John Barton's side rode their luck as Merthyr had a Gavin Beddard goal
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has moved closer to boosting his squad after holding talks with a transfer target last night. Barton confirmed he had agreed personal terms with the player but said the matter was now in the hands of the two clubs to thrash
NORTH Midlands 16-Group Schools have made four changes for tonight's final match of the season against Warwickshire at Droitwich (7.15). Peter Winstanley, the King's, Worcester full-back, is recalled while Ollie Everton of Chantry High School, Martley
AGGBOROUGH is obviously a nice place to be at the moment. Four Nationwide League Division Three wins on the trot and everybody is starting to talk about us securing a place in the play-offs. That, of course, is our target, but we mustn't get carried away
EVESHAM United boss Phil Mullen admits tonight's Dr Martens Western Division clash with Rocester (7.45) does not have to be pretty - just effective. The Robins are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 3-2 defeat at home to Clevedon Town at the weekend
TURKISH leader Rauf Denktash tells us that Greece and Turkey could go to war if Cyprus joined the EU. This does not augur very well for the proposed expansion of the EU with countries from eastern Europe joining. Does this not send a message on attitudes
n INCREDIBLY, there have now been 48 consecutive nights during which fireworks have been discharged on the new Warndon estate. How self-indulgent this community is - totally disregarding the needs of infants, the sick, the elderly and animals. The city
THE Railtrack fiasco has not only hit shareholders but threatens the Government's ability to raise private funds for Britain's crumbling public services. Investors have made it clear that they will demand a premium to compensate them for the risk of what
POLICE are appealing for information after thieves stole keys from an unlocked office in Evesham. They took the keys to a white Ford D710 18-foot, flat bed lorry, registration SUY 423B valued at £1,000, which was then stolen from Offenham Road between
Monday, November 26, 2001 CAPTAIN fantastic Carl Heeley grabbed a 51st minute winner before pulling off a superb goalline clearance to help Worcester City to a 1-0 win against Merthyr Tydfil last night. But John Barton's side rode their luck as Merthyr
MAKING a will can often be a traumatic and expensive experience. But Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire is offering a special service designed to put clients at ease. The Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney Service is available, by appointment
RESTAURANTS and pubs in the area that promote local produce have been recognised in an innovative awards scheme. The Tastes of Worcestershire, organised by the county council, was run for the first time this year and aims to highlight the abundance of
A FRENCH horn player from King's School has won the Worcestershire Young Musician 2001 award. Seventeen-year-old Adrian Uren beat six other finalists in the soloist category with his performance of En Foret by Eugene Bozza. The finals of the ensemble
PEOPLE throughout Worcestershire are being urged to check if they are eligible for Winter Fuel Payments. Most people who are entitled to the payment will be given it automatically. But anyone trying to claim the benefit for the first time must apply.
THE county's domestic violence victims will be sure of having their voices heard thanks to the launch of a new initiative. Co-ordinator of the County Forum for Domestic Violence, Claire Richards, is pictured with one of the white ribbons which will be
FOUR British soldiers, understood to be part of an SAS patrol, have been wounded in a gunfight in Afghanistan. The men, the first British casualties since the conflict began on October 7, have been flown back to Britain. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon said
A THIRD major drive to highlight domestic violence in Worcestershire has been launched to persuade more victims to report crimes against them. As part of the campaign, which was launched yesterday at Worcester's Guildhall, 8,000 people across the county
A POWERFUL steam machine has been unleashed on to Worcester streets to help deal with a sticky nuisance. Worcester City Council has its new gum-busting machine fully operational in its battle to remove the annoying problem from the roads. The high-powered
HEREFORDSHIRE was today officially declared free of foot-and-mouth disease. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said restrictions on the movement of animals from the county to other parts of the country would now be lifted. Previously
A GROUP of women had a shock when they discovered one of the world's most poisonous spiders in a Worcestershire forest. The funnel web spider, believed to be from Australia, was found severely dehydrated in a jar, and is not expected to survive. The spider
FLOOD victims who are unable to live in their homes could soon be entitled to reduced council tax bills. Government Ministers have announced plans to give councils across Worcestershire discretionary powers to reduce bills. Present rules mean that unless
ANOTHER diabetic has been left with hundreds of used needles after her medical centre refused to take them of her hands. Clare Bowen from Westlands in Droitwich, saw the front page of yesterday's Evening News which featured diabetic Pamela Jackson-Smith
THE wording on bus passes is still driving passengers round the bend after an elderly woman was told her pass was not valid. The passes, which cover the whole of Worcestershire and several counties, state "valid at all times" and allow pensioners and
IVORY Plant Hire's company secretary and director have appeared before a judge charged with illegally dumping waste at sites across Worcestershire. John Bruce and Ann Gartlan were accused of dumping wood, metal, bricks, tyres, concrete, soil, plastic
VISITORS to Great Malvern are being offered double the seasonal merriment this year. There will be not one but two Christmas events livening up the town centre and tempting people to come out, have fun and spend some money. Malvern Town Council invites
CHILDREN and adults are being invited to plant trees at the new community woodland off Townsend Way, Malvern, on Saturday, December 1, as part of National Tree Week. Malvern Hills Conservators are keen that people attend the event, founded and organised
NEW signing Alex Kevan demonstrated his ability during a tough full debut for Hereford United, according to caretaker manager Phil Robinson. The former Burnley player was in the starting line-up for the first time in the Bulls' 1-0 Nationwide Conference
DEAN Bennett has unearthed a rich vein of form which he hopes will persuade Kidderminster Harriers manager Jan Molby to take him off the transfer list. The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner is also aiming for a new contract when his current deal expires
David Thomas of Worcester Sea Cadets returned from the Inter-Services Cadet Swimming Championships at RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire, with gold medals in the 50m butterfly, 50m backstroke and 100m individual Medley. He beat off strong opposition, especially
I AM trying to find any surviving members of my grandfather's unit, 209 Bty 53rd Anti Tank Regiment (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Royal Artillery, who served in France in 1940, where my grandfather was killed. His name was Robert Wright. Born in Sunderland
IN reply to George Cowley (You Say, November 9) I suppose we in the UK should count our blessings. We still have a dedicated NHS, although the politicians have whittled it down since 1980. We have a free media even if the national Press does not always
AS a Kidderminster Hospital campaigner I am aware that there are several "reorganisation rats" about, but I didn't realise, until recently, that we also have dozens of political lemmings in prominent position in the county. They are called county councillors
A NATIONAL building company has chosen the Midlands as its seventh and most recent region to start building its special brand of homes. Antler Homes is an independently-owned company that has recently started building homes in Worcestershire following
Kidderminster Harriers reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup for the first time with a 3-1 win against Sutton United at Aggborough last night. Richard Langford, Matt Lewis and an own-goal made up Harriers' tally.
