FORMER Malvern reality television star Nush Nowak is threatening to sue the NHS following claims an error was made by surgeons who first operated on her severely broken leg. Last August, Nush, who found fame after appearing in the Channel 4 hit show Big
THE resignation of television presenter Robert Kilroy-Silk has been deemed appropriate by the chief executive of Worcestershire Racial Equality Council. Dr Mohammed Aslam was appalled at the presenter's newspaper column in which he called Arabs suicide
A NEW £20m private hospital dedicated to performing surgery on the clinically obese is set to open in Worcestershire. It is hoped that as many as 2,000 operations will be carried out in the first 12 months at Dolan Park Hospital, near Bromsgrove. The
A CLEVER piece of equipment that can diagnose problems with car engines has been stolen in Worcester. The £3,500 Sykes Pickevent servicing kit is in a black case and was taken from a Mitsubishi L200 car in Helford Close in the Ronkswood area of the city
A DEPRESSED teenager who contacted a Worcestershire-based internet site for help thrust her own hand into a kitchen blender after being told to act on her impulse to hurt herself. Penny Broderick - the horrified founder of the website - immediately shut
A FATHER and son have been fined £16,000 each after a rambler fell chest-deep into a slurry pit on their land. John Newell, aged 55, and his son Richard, of Upper Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester, admitted they had ignored a requirement to cover up the
A FORMER Mayor of Hereford has lost her appeal at Worcester Crown Court against a six-month driving ban imposed after a road accident. Catherine Gundy, aged 78, of St Guthlac Street, Hereford, must take a test before she can drive again, Judge David McEvoy
A "NO modern dress" door policy ensured an evening with a twist for the Napoleonic Association's annual ball. The group's event saw battle-hardened rivals downing their muskets and ales, as a temporary truce was called at the Fownes Hotel in City Walls
GOVERNMENT Ministers are moving to stem a taxpayers' revolt by warning 31 councils planning "excessive increases" in council tax, that they will be capped if they do so. Worcestershire County Council is one such council. Having received a warning letter
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 106-61 in their National Basketball League Division Two match at home to Oxford Devils. Wolves fielded a full strength team with Rikki Prince returning from injury to replace Colin Rhooms. Shooting guard Josh Cooprider was in
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
The versatile Gadsby was Ian Britton's first signing after the 2002/03 season, agreeing a one-year contract at Aggborough. A player with good defensive qualities in the air or on the ground, he did not figure much in a turbulent Division Two campaign
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for two years with
The Republic of Ireland U-20s captain did well in the reserves at Wolverhampton Wanderers but failed to make his first-team debut. Ward was released at the end of the 2002/03 season as a result but caught Ian Britton's eye in a trial with Harriers and
Jenkins moved on to pastures new in December 2003 on an 18-month contract after 181 games over more than seven seasons at Swansea. The midfielder or full-back, Jan Molby's first permanent signing in his second spell in charge at Harriers, is a hard-working
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
The Birmingham-born front man was once known as the Flying Postman from his non-league days at Cradley Town. Williams was 23 when he broke into professional football with Swansea City and he became a well-travelled player before signing for an initial
Christiansen's signing was another major coup for Harriers director of football Jan Molby in January 2004. The giant Danish striker attracted plenty of interest from clubs in his homeland but he wanted to play in England after a failed trial at Grimsby
CECIL Duckworth has vowed to step up his financial support after Worcester Warriors' momentous 15-7 victory at promotion rivals Orrell. The Sixways chairman, speaking exclusively to the Evening News from his Barbados holiday home, admitted he was "caught
YOUNGSTERS Troy Douglin and Shabir Khan are included in Worcester City's squad to face Moor Green in the fourth round of the Dr Martens Cup at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). Both are defenders and are in with a chance of making debut appearances with
IMPROVING Evesham United deservedly beat table-topping Redditch United 2-0 in an action-packed Dr Martens Western Division derby at Common Road. The game contained two penalties, two sendings-off and plenty of incidents to keep the Robins' biggest crowd
MALVERN Town maintained their lead at the top of the West Midlands League Premier Division with a 2-0 derby victory at Ledbury Town. Malvern took a stranglehold on the game from the kick-off and only some resolute defending kept them at bay, until a superb
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Kidderminster Harriers 1 Darlington 1. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Morecambe 2 Hereford United 2. Dr MARTENS LEAGUE Western Division: Evesham United 2 Redditch United 0; Gloucester City v Bromsgrove Rovers -
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
MIXED signals are coming from the top of the Tory party. A couple of weeks ago, Julie Kirkbride voiced disquiet about the money being spent on adverts for public sector jobs in The Guardian's Society section. The newspaper, traditionally considered left-wing
A WORCESTER firm is to be one of the first West Midland companies to take part in a new campaign to persuade teenagers that manufacturing offers exciting career prospects. Yamakazi Machinery in Warndon, is due to host a visit by Year 12 pupils from St
THIS week's fixtures for football clubs across the two counties include: TONIGHT Dr Martens Cup Fourth Round: Worcester City v Moor Green (7.45). Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division: Leamington v Hereford United. South Division: Gloucester
A CONTROVERSIAL website which offered counselling to self-harmers has been closed down after a suicidal girl was advised to put her hand into a blender. The Malvern-based internet site www.si-am.info (self-injury awareness movement), was set up to try
ESTATE agent boss Andrew Grant stands proudly with St Richard Hospice's fund-raising team. The hospice announced Mr Grant would be heading their appeal to raise the remaining cash for their proposed new £5.25m care centre on Thursday, after they were
THREATS to cap a rise in Worcestershire's council tax bills could lead to a surge in bed-blocking at our hospitals and see the axing of more than 25 social workers - leaving vulnerable children at risk, it has been claimed. Dr George Lord, leader of Worcestershire
A MUM-OF-THREE says her family is lucky to be alive after a serious fire broke out in her teenage daughter's bedroom at their Worcester house this morning - gutting the top floor of the building. Three fire engines and 17 firefighters were called to the
WORCESTERSHIRE Euro-MP Liz Lynne is supporting a report being debated in the European Parliament calling for an EU strategy to combat the bushmeat trade. This trade in meat from wild animals has been a growing problem in Africa, Asia and South America
CONTROVERSIAL firm Jarvis has been picked to run a new treatment centre opening at Kidderminster hospital in the autumn. Jarvis Plc - which was responsible for maintaining the stretch of track blamed for the Potters Bar rail crash - will operate the orthopaedic
THE homes of mobile phone mast protesters have been targeted in a "malicious" poster campaign. Residents of Upper Welland, South of Malvern, claimed a three-year-long independent report failed to prove the masts were 100 per cent safe, and vowed to continue
A LEADING child advice bureau is appealing for volunteers from across Worcestershire run the West Midlands centre. ChildLine is searching for people to become involved with the counselling, training and administration of its helpline. It is on the lookout
WORCESTER shoppers and commuters could benefit from an extended car park if plans to amalgamate the Pitchcroft and nearby The Moors car park are given the go-ahead. The scheme proposes to link the two Worcester car parks by a vehicle ramp, which will
STAFF at the Dogs Trust, Evesham, have appealed for help after one of their puppies was stolen from their home. The seven-week-old black-and-white puppy named Summer is thought to be a collie cross. Jacqui Darlow, spokeswoman at the Dogs Trust, said she
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, January 24 Premier Division: Bustleholme v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v Wyre Forest Brintons (2.45). Saturday, January 31 WFA Junior Cup Semi-final: Malvern Town Reserves
THERE are times when I understand, with crystal clarity, the Romans' fascination with The Arena. As any student of ancient Rome will tell you, one dreadful excess followed another. First it was gladiators pitting their skills against one another. Then
WORCESTER Wolves travelled to London for their second National Basketball League Division Two game within 24 hours to play fourth-placed Westminster Warriors and won 96-83 yesterday. Wolves were without Rikki Prince who was replaced by Rhys Hocking. Josh
Released by Aston Villa, Brock signed for Harriers in September 1997 after a short spell at Northampton Town where he failed to make an appearance. He made his Harriers first-team debut in November of the same year and has proved himself a fine shot-stopper
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
The uncompromising defender was Ian Britton's last signing before the manager was sacked in October 2003 and cost Harriers a four-figure fee. Hatswell has a second chance to impress in the Football League after leaving Oxford under Ian Atkins due to a
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
Once capped by England U-20s and also in the national youth sides, the Birmingham-born midfielder has had a turbulent 2003-04 season. Murray signed for Harriers on an 18-month contract in January 2004 following a brief loan spell of three games earlier
BOSS Dave Titterton was ordered from the dug-out as Stourport Swifts slumped to a 3-1 Dr Martens Western Division defeat at Mangotsfield United. The Swifts manager was left incensed by the referee ignoring claims for two penalties early in the second
WORCESTER Wolves triumphed 106-61 in their National Basketball League Division Two match at home to Oxford Devils. Wolves fielded a full strength team with Rikki Prince returning from injury to replace Colin Rhooms. Shooting guard Josh Cooprider was in
WORCESTER Wolves travelled to London for their second National Basketball League Division Two game within 24 hours to play fourth-placed Westminster Warriors and won 96-83 yesterday. Wolves were without Rikki Prince who was replaced by Rhys Hocking. Josh
STOURPORT Swifts boss Dave Titterton was ordered from the dug-out as his side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Mangotsfield United in the Dr Martens Western Divison. Titterton was incensed by the referee who ignored claims for two penalties early in the second
JOHN Brain couldn't hide his emotion after seeing his side dispose of Orrell. Worcester's director of rugby, who lost out to Rotherham in the promotion race in the past two seasons, was delighted to finally win the 'big one'. "It's a fantastic achievement
Saturday, January 17, 2004 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are still having to look over their shoulder at the relegation area after tossing away two precious points against next-to-bottom Darlington. Adam Murray looked to have put Harriers on the victory trail
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 19 Bromyard (a) 7-1 Ball 3, Robinson, Giddings, A Wright, Wood. Wed July 23 Studley (h) 1-3 Ball Tues July 29 Westfields (h) 1-1 Wood Sat Aug 2 Bilston (a) 6-1 Ball 4, Sayer, Wood Tues Aug 5 Stourbridge (h) 4-1 Robinson
YOUNGSTERS Troy Douglin and Shabir Khan are included in Worcester City's squad to face Moor Green in the fourth round of the Dr Martens Cup at St George's Lane tonight (7.45). Both are defenders and are in with a chance of making debut appearances with
I WAS astounded when I read P J Mayne's criticism about a bias regarding letters on the subject of hunting. In my experience, both pro-hunting and anti-hunting letters are given equal prominence. I am very firmly in the anti-hunting court and I can assure
JOHN Norwood's apparently nauseatingly conformist pious platitudes annoy me. This is England, Mr Norwood. We are still allowed to criticise governmental policies. Referring to the emotions of those related to road accident casualties is a cheap shot.
MAKE any kind of reasonable enquiry about what's going on at Worcester Royal Porcelain and you're entitled to an answer. Mind your own business! That seems a fair interpretation of Margaret Wilson's very huffy response to the concerns that had been raised
nHERE we go again, the politically-correct brigade is on the march again, destroying people's right to free speech. Robert Kilroy-Silk has been pilloried for saying what he thinks is the truth about what happens in Arab countries. We all know it does
JUST before the children returned to school, we decided to go to the Bullring in Birmingham as a last treat. We decided to travel by train in order to save me driving and having to pay for expensive parking fees. We went to Foregate Street Station, bought
Saturday, January 17, 2004 SUDDENLY the agony turned to ecstasy. Come the final whistle at Orrell, Worcester -- so often proclaimed the perennial bridesmaids that they had become married to the clich -- were at last on the verge of the honeymoon. After
PETER Luff is keen to boost capacity on the Cotswold rail line, but he was taken back by a suggestion from Transport Minister Kim Howells. He suggested building four extra tracks for the line - which would take vast amounts of time and money to complete
A PRIVATELY funded investigation into the death of a Webheath woman has prompted the General Medical Council to reopen a case it originally threw out. Calvin Tudor is prepared to lose his home in what he calls his "fight for justice" following the death
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
HOME, away (Midlands Three West (South) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 6 Old Leamingtonians 17-8 Sat 13 CAMP HILL 27-8 Sat 20 Stewarts & Lloyds (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 38-16 Sat 27 LEAMINGTON 18-24 OCTOBER Sat 04 Old Coventrians
JOHN Brain couldn't hide his emotion after seeing his side dispose of Orrell. Worcester's director of rugby, who lost out to Rotherham in the promotion race in the past two seasons, was delighted to finally win the 'big one'. "It's a fantastic achievement
CECIL Duckworth has vowed to step up his financial support after Worcester Warriors' momentous 15-7 victory at promotion rivals Orrell. The Sixways chairman, speaking exclusively to the Evening News from his Barbados holiday home, admitted he was "caught
PETER Luff and Mike Foster are exchanging letters again. The current topic, as with previous exchanges, is school funding. Peter wrote first after being criticised by Mike in an Evening News story last month. Peter, who was making the point that Worcestershire
FOLLOWING a successful start to his St John's business Tony Mole hopes to go from strength to strength in 2004. Solitaires, in Oldbury Road, sells fruit, vegetables and flowers and has been open for three months. Mr Mole is very pleased with the progress
PROPERTY developers are taking advantage of Worcester's burgeoning buy-to-let market, according to letting agents. Buy-to-let properties grew by an average of almost 10 per cent during the fourth quarter of last year, according to the Association of Residential
