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  • BOY RACERS PLAGUE STORES

    BOY racers who have been plaguing a private Worcester car park have sparked a row between two neighbouring retail stores. The gangs of youths have been using the Homebase car park on Hylton Road as a racetrack in the evenings. The DIY company says McDonald's

  • Killing accused cleared

    A FAIRGROUND worker has been cleared of killing a man outside an Evesham kebab shop. Mr Justice Morland instructed the jury at Worcester Crown Court to find Richard Parker not guilty of the manslaughter of Sorren Prosser on day five of the trial. His

  • Homes are needed for rescue pets

    THREE dogs and two cats rescued following the death of their elderly owner are in desperate need of new homes. The animals are described as "very sweet despite their circumstances" by Sindie Sinclair, who is now caring for them at Greenacres rescue centre

  • Hunt for man who abused woman

    A WOMAN was physically and verbally abused by a man outside a Hereford pub. The woman was in the car park of the Gamecock pub on Holme Lacy Road at around 9am on Sunday, May 5, when the man started abusing and assaulting her near a couple of parked vehicles

  • Lack of power leaves firms fuming

    THE landlord of a Worcester pub claims he has lost thousands of pounds after a spate of blackouts left the venue without power. The Eagle Vaults pub has been left without electricity on nine occasions in the last two weeks, often for two hours at a time

  • Aisle see you by the baked beans

    WORCESTER MP Michael Foster will be joining a county councillor to promote the first-ever surgery at a Blackpole supermarket. Coun John Buckley is aiming to listen to a host of problems at the Sainsbury's store off Windermere Drive today, with the surgery

  • Councillor and MP in bid to help

    PARENTS at a Worcestershire pre-school threatened with closure held a meeting to discuss its future. The Manor Park Pre-School in Lower Wick, near Worcester, could be closed for good in July if it cannot find new premises. Its current home in Regina Close

  • She's heroine of the countryside

    A SMALLHOLDER who helped bring life back to Herefordshire after foot-and-mouth wrought havoc in the county, has been rewarded at a glittering ceremony. Clare Wichbold "felt like an Oscar winner" after collecting the coveted local government trophy in

  • Regiment's new Colonel

    THE county's infantry regiment, the Worcestershire and Sherwood For-esters, has a new colonel. Col Jonny Hackett has taken over from Brigadier JP Weller. The 52-year-old won the Sword of Honour and Queen's Medal at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst

  • 25/5/02 - Kadeer leads way

    HALF centuries from Kadeer Ali, Gareth Batty and Paul Pollard helped Worcestershire secure a 172-run win over University College Worcester in a 50-over friendly at New Road yesterday. Kadeer led the way with 96, while Batty made 61 and Pollard was undefeated

  • Brown out to thrill at Sixways

    WORCESTER'S new signing has revealed just why he came to Sixways - he just loves to entertain. James Brown became Worcester's 12th close season signing this week when he made the move from London Irish. The fly-half, who celebrates his 24th birthday today

  • Newcomer Lyons is aiming to pass test

    NEW signing Pat Lyons believes Worcester City's St George's Lane surface is perfect for his passing game. The 24-year-old, who completed his move from Burton Albion, is relishing the chance of displaying his skills in front of the City faithful and is

  • Chalmers out to be number one

    CRAIG Chalmers has welcomed Worcester's new flyhalf James Brown to the club but insisted he will be firing on all cylinders when the season begins. Worcester's talismanic outside half hopes to have put his injury problems behind him for next season's

  • Personal allowances for pensioners

    W H Forrester's letter (You Say, May 18) states that personal tax allowances of pensioners are set to increase next April. I am afraid this is not the case for female pensioners aged 60-64 years. Their personal allowance will also be frozen, the same

  • Why we have quit the party

    DOES it not seem strange that some months ago the disused airfield site at Throckmorton was considered to be an unsuitable location for a large housing estate? It was suitable however - without consultation of the local residents - to be a burial site

  • Send back illegal immigrants

    SHARON Power writes she is heartily sick with asylum-seekers being given bad publicity (You Say, May 17). She is among the many other people who do not distinguish between genuine asylum seekers and illegal immigrants. The latter are those who come into

  • Truth about the Labour years

    CLIFFORD Lord (You Say, May 17) appears to view the advent of Independent councillors as the reason for the failings of the Labour group. The battle over park-and-ride - now costing £250,000 per year - would have been won, had it not been for the casting

  • 25/5/02 - Chalmers out to be number one

    CRAIG Chalmers has welcomed Worcester's new flyhalf James Brown to the club but insisted he will be firing on all cylinders when the season begins. Worcester's talismanic outside half hopes to have put his injury problems behind him for next season's

  • Crash man dies

    A MAN who was trapped in his car after an accident on a road in Worcester today has died. The victim, described by ambulance staff as being in his 30s, died after the crash near the Norton Road turning off Bath Road. Fire crews were sent to the scene

  • Flying the flag... as cost rises

    CHEERING on England in the World Cup could cost a Worcestershire shop owner dear if Sven's men clinch the championship. Sean Kerr has been selling the flag of St George for £9.95 and has promised customers that if England win the cup he will give them

  • Fate of site still in the balance

    THE fate of the former Co-op site on Newtown Road in Worcester still hangs in the balance. Members of the city council's planning committee have deferred a decision on the former Co-op Dairy and Leo's Foodstore - owned by Lidl. Lidl wants to build a superstore

  • TV date for smacking head

    THE headteacher of a Worcester school fighting for the right to smack its pupils is to appear on a televised debate. As revealed in the Evening News, The River School wants to bring back the slipper for persistently disruptive pupils. Tomorrow, Graham

  • Medical records are found dumped in alley

    HOSPITAL records containing confidential patient autopsy results were found dumped in a Worcester alleyway. The medical notes, which bear details on the causes of death for 35 patients, were scattered along Croft Walk in The Butts, opposite Images nightclub

  • Flats for site near The Butts are given the nod

    SIXTY-FIVE inner city flats can be built on a car park off The Butts in Worcester, councillors have decided. As well as building on the NCP car park at 14 to 24 The Butts, vehicle repair and glass centre buildings will have to be demolished. The proposal

  • Court heads back to the Victorian era for fun

    VISITORS will be able to step back in time when a Victorian country fair comes to Witley Court. Families will be able to have lots of fun when they have a go on traditional Victorian swings for adults and children at Witley Court, near Great Witley. A

  • National award for a top quality service

    WORCESTERSHIRE Children's Information Service has become one of only three in the country to be given a national quality award. The Guidance Council assessors decided the CIS met all the standards to be nationally accredited. Assessors visited the Children's

  • Setback for superstore's 24-hour bid

    PLANS for round-the-clock opening at a Worcester supermarket have suffered a setback after councillors have shown reluctance to back the scheme. Tesco has applied for a 12-month trial at its St Peter's store - opening continuously from 8am on a Monday

  • Ancient wall will not be at risk

    BUILDING work at Upton-upon-Severn Baptist Church will be carried out without breaching the ancient wall behind the church, town councillors heard. The church, which has no vehicular access from its frontage on Old Street, has planning permission for

  • Hunt for an entertainer

    THE warden of a Worcester alms-house is looking for an entertainer for its Golden Jubilee party. Pauline Freeth of Laslett's Alms-houses, Union Street, would like to hear from anyone who can help. "We have 16 elderly residents and we are holding an afternoon

  • Mother in street snatch ordeal

    A MUM who was walking with her little boy had her handbag snatched by a teenager in Kidderminster. The thief snatched the handbag off her shoulder as she walked through the alleyway between Byron Close and Elizabeth Close. The thief, who did not say anything

  • Training for a Severn disaster

    A "STRANDED" river steamer will be the focus of a dramatic training exercise for Hereford & Worcester Fire Brigade. The waterway rescue, due to take place at Diglis Lock on the River Severn today, will reconstruct the scenario of a boating disaster

  • £60m town centre redevelopment scheme

    WORK is due to start soon on the remainder of the £60m Kidderminster town centre development. Developer Centros Miller has sold the remainder of the Weaver's Wharf site for £30m to investment company Highstone Estates to secure its future. However, the

  • A day of well-deserved pampering

    ELDERLY Worcester people living in sheltered housing were treated to a day of pampering to encourage them to take care of themselves. Residents of Warmstry Court, in the city centre, were treated to the makeovers to promote healthy living. "The event

  • Organ recital is one to remember

    AN organ player is giving concert-goers an event to remember with big screen entertainment in Worcester. Keith Hearnshaw, who will play at St Martin's Church, London Road, on Saturday, May 25, believes that organ concerts can be fun. He chooses his programmes

  • 25/5/02 - City hero Paul dies

    ROY Paul, the man who captained Worcester City to their famous FA Cup victory over Liverpool, has died aged 82. He died in his native South Wales after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. The midfielder, who made his name with Manchester City and

  • 25/5/02 - Newcomer Lyons is aiming to pass test

    NEW signing Pat Lyons believes Worcester City's St George's Lane surface is perfect for his passing game. The 24-year-old, who completed his move from Burton Albion, is relishing the chance of displaying his skills in front of the City faithful and is

  • End this madness or face tragedy

    IT may sound like high jinks, but the antics of boy racers plaguing a private car park off Worcester's Hylton Road is nothing of the sort, so far as many people are concerned. While bosses at Homebase and McDonald's are looking to each other to take decisive

  • Bickerton in Wentworth frame

    WORCESTERSHIRE golfer John Bickerton is equal seventh going into today's third round of the Volvo PGA Championship at Wentworth. The Droitwich ace shot a fine four under par round of 68 yesterday, including an eagle three on the fourth hole, to take him

  • City hero Paul dies

    ROY Paul, the man who captained Worcester City to their famous FA Cup victory over Liverpool, has died aged 82. He died in his native South Wales after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. The midfielder, who made his name with Manchester City and

  • Mason, Higgins in sevens setback

    NEIL Mason and Jon Higgins will be unavailable for tomorrow's Midlands County Sevens Championship despite being named in a 12-man squad. The Worcester Rugby Club duo are nursing injuries and will not be able to play in the regional round at Stourbridge

  • Wright is confident Bulls can push for promotion

    HEREFORD United skipper Ian Wright is bullish about the club's chances of success next season despite a disappointing campaign this time round. The Edgar Street stalwart remains optimistic that the Bulls can be among the clubs battling for promotion from

  • I'm old

    MR VOWLES says (You Say, May 6) "People love the old songs". I certainly do, but then I suppose I am old myself. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

  • Speed limits

    I THINK T A James misread my letter on child accidents (You Say, May 9). I suggested in this letter that all roads within a town or village should have a speed restrictions of 20mph for one hour only between 8 and 9am. This would be during school days

  • Planning reunion

    I AM planning a Forms 5A and 5B Class of September 1970 - July 1971, Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC High School reunion of all those former pupils with whom I went to school. I would like this reunion to take place at the Barley Mow, Sidbury, Worcester on

  • Losing out with euro

    MOST people I meet don't seem to realise the very serious implications of joining the euro, and what we would lose by changing. We would be handing over all our gold reserves from the Bank of England. They will be gone, forever, into the European melting

  • One choice is facing the British people

    I HAVE concluded that it would be pointless for someone as "obdurate" as I to respond, in detail, to someone as besotted about Europe as Paul Griffiths. His letter headlined "Paranoid nonsense about Europe" bears no relationship to the facts. Europe was

  • Family wealth built on seeds

    GASCOYNE House, the historic riverside warehouse apartments block at South Quay, is now Worcester's only prominent reminder of a once flourishing city family business. Hop and seed merchants, G. Gascoyne & Co. occupied an important place on the city's

  • 25/5/02 - Harriers feed off Molby magic

    JAN Molby may has left Kidderminster Harriers but his pulling power at Aggborough lives on. The former Liverpool star is now in charge of Nationwide League Division Three rivals Hull City - and Harriers fans can't wait for him to bring his Tigers to Aggborough

  • 25/5/02 - Brown out to thrill at Sixways

    WORCESTER'S new signing has revealed just why he came to Sixways - he just loves to entertain. James Brown became Worcester's 12th close season signing this week when he made the move from London Irish. The fly-half, who celebrates his 24th birthday today