THE search is on for a drinker with a discerning palate and the stamina to put 170 real ales to the taste test. Organisers of Worcester's annual Beer and Cider Festival are on the lookout for one lucky drinker to take up the mammoth challenge. More than
A FORMER economics student at a Worcester college has become one of the youngest multi-billion pound fund managers in the City of London. Kate Jones attended Chantry High School, in Martley, between 1989 and 1994, and then studied economics, maths and
POLICE have launched a fresh appeal for information into the death of Herefordshire skydiver Stephen Hilder. Det Supt Colin Andrews, of Humberside Police, who is leading the investigation, said that although a motive had not yet been found, he remained
FORMER Mayor of Worcester Reg Glover has died at the age of 91. Born in Wales in 1912, Mr Glover and his family later moved to Cinderford, in the Forest of Dean, and he went to Monmouth School. He came to Worcester for a job in the Post Office, where
TWO teams are getting ready for a truly historic cricket match. Witley Court is hosting an 18th Century game complete with Georgian era rules and costumes, which include tight breeches to the knee with long stockings and white frilly shirts. Underarm
CECIL Duckworth has praised Worcester Rugby Club supporters for their commitment after a season ticket price hike. The Sixways chairman consulted the supporters club during the close season to test the water on a price increase and was delighted with
ANDY Keast is backing Duncan Roke to come through his big-match nerves this season. Worcester Rugby Club's coach watched on in horror last season as the full-back saved his worst performance of the season for the National One showdown with Rotherham at
MODEST Kabir Ali put yesterday's career-best bowling performance down to 'one of those lucky days' as Worcestershire consolidated their position at the top of the Frizzell County Championship division two. Paceman Kabir grabbed 8-58 to help rip out Dominic
CECIL Duckworth has praised Worcester Rugby Club supporters for their commitment after a season ticket price hike. The Sixways chairman consulted the supporters club during the close season to test the water on a price increase and was delighted with
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has declared himself delighted with the list of programme of pre-season friendlies that the club has arranged. City begin their home friendlies against First Division Coventry City on Wednesday (7.45), with West Bromwich
HEREFORD United Director of Football may be in the market to bring in another striker following a freak injury blow to summer signing David Brown. The former Telford United player cracked his collarbone following a training collision and will be out for
ANDY Keast is backing Duncan Roke to come through his big-match nerves this season. Worcester Rugby Club's coach watched on in horror last season as the full-back saved his worst performance of the season for the National One showdown with Rotherham at
WORCESTER Canoe Club came home with a clutch of medals from the National Sprint Championships held at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham. George Parker took a gold medal in the 1,000m U18 boys K4 and a silver in the 500m, competing in K1 he
GARY Webb thinks me inane. In my defence, over the years I have both won and set quite a few competitions in New Statesman magazine, one of our leading intellectual publications. Could it be that Mr Webb lacks tolerance and a sense of humour? Incidentally
IS someone in Gary Webb's household holding a gun to his head every morning, forcing him to read George Cowley's letters? (You Say, Saturday, July 5). If not, if he doesn't like the letters he doesn't have to read them. Other than Shirley Bassey's records
I WOULD be grateful if whoever found my purse - probably left on the No 26 bus to Henwick Park) would at least return my bus-pass which was in it, with my full address on it. MRS G HAYWARD, Hamilton Rd, Sidbury, Worcester.
IT'S hard to understand how the word exonerated" can be used to describe the outcome of the Foreign Affairs Select committee's investigation into Alistair Campbell's - and, by extension, Downing Street's - role in manipulating intelligence material. The
MR Margrett made the bewildering statement (You Say, Wednesday, July 9) that "many Geordies feel more akin to the Scots than the English". Really ? I suggest he goes to St James' Park in a Scotland shirt next season to find out, first hand, just how much
Why do people try to justify speeding on the public highway? I hear whinges about 'only doing 35 in a 30 mph area', haven't they seen the advert of the child flying over the bonnet? Complaints that speed cameras are only to generate local authority income
MODEST Kabir Ali put yesterday's career-best bowling performance down to 'one of those lucky days' as Worcestershire consolidated their position at the top of the Frizzell County Championship division two. Paceman Kabir grabbed 8-58 to help rip out Dominic
A PICTURESQUE country lane has become a no-go area after walkers have been attacked - by flocks of 'dive-bombing' buzzards. Posters have been put up warning anyone travelling from Kempsey to Kinnersley through Kerswell Green that they do so at their own
A YOUNG woman was killed in an horrific drink-drive smash as she accompanied a friend caught up in a love triangle. Laura May had drunk a large quantity of vodka at a party before she left to confront her boyfriend about another woman. But she lost control
A DOCTOR'S wife who collided with a car, killing a passenger, has been cleared of causing death by dangerous driving. Katherine Dawkes' Land-Rover overtook a lorry on the A4538 between Warndon and Spetchley and hit a Ford Capri. Timothy Hill, aged 26,
THE Queen has offered a personal message of condolence to the Ledbury family coming to terms with the deaths of three loved ones in a crash on the M56. Her Majesty spoke of the crash during her visit to Ledbury last Friday and her message was passed to
FLICKERING hot air balloon burners dancing in time to music is the spectacular highlight of a weekend of entertainment at Pitchcroft. The glow show rounds off the first day of the Worcester Air Balloon Show which is part of a national grand prix to find
SHELSLEY Walsh have a star-studded line-up for its three-day Festival of Speed Hill Climbing next month. The meeting will be held over the weekend of August 15-17 and features the top hillclimb cars of today and a feast of cars from the past. Practice
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are about to step up their busy pre-season programme with three high-profile friendlies at Aggborough. On Monday newly promoted Premiership side Leicester City will be the visitors followed by West Bromwich Albion on Friday. Walsall
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are about to step up their busy pre-season programme with three high-profile friendlies at Aggborough. On Monday newly promoted Premiership side Leicester City will be the visitors followed by West Bromwich Albion on Friday. Walsall
CAN I congratulate all the Worcester libraries and the city council for their forward planning. I regularly use the excellent facilities offered by our libraries, particularly the free internet service available to all. I was particularly pleased to see
NO parent would willingly put their child's life at risk, so may I ask them to think for a moment about the dangers faced by youngsters who decide to play in quarries during the long summer holidays. Quarries can look like fun places to swim, climb, dig
I'M grateful to Frank Jones, of Malvern (You Say, Thursday, July 10) for giving me the opportunity to expose the Prime Minister's dishonesty about my party's policies. It's a matter of great concern to me that the PM's leading his MPs in a concerted campaign
I FOUND your editorial footnote to a recent letter of mine both rude and presumptuous (You Say, Friday, June 27). Indeed, my letter in response to Councillor Tom Wareing's extraordinary ideas of secular humanism made no references denying him his right
WORCESTER City manager John Barton has declared himself delighted with the list of programme of pre-season friendlies that the club has arranged. City begin their home friendlies against First Division Coventry City on Wednesday (7.45), with West Bromwich
