ANXIOUS parents, teachers and children protested at County Hall this morning in a final bid to convince councillors to save Worcestershire's special schools. Campaigners marched from Worcester Countryside Centre to the county council offices in Spetchley
SHOPPERS and traders have been warned to look out for a chilli powder containing illegal levels of a cancer-causing toxin. Worcestershire Trading Standards said the distinctively mis-spelt Deggi Mirch Chilly Powder contained excessively high levels of
EXCITING plans for a new learner pool and an extended gym have been announced for Droitwich - but only if the town's Lido is demolished. Wychavon District Council has said it will drastically extend Droitwich Leisure Centre if campaign group Save A Lido
A DROITWICH resident is considering how to spend his new found riches after being sent a cheque from British Telecom - for just 2p. Andrew Christian-Brookes, who is a Wychavon district councillor, was highly amused when he received a letter from the company
RUNNERS from across Worcestershire successfully battled atrocious weather to complete the London Marathon. They were among the 33,000-strong field pounding the streets of the capital during heavy rain, high winds and low temperatures yesterday. "It was
A CHARITABLE woman who came out of retirement to work as a day chaplain at Worcester Cathedral has died. Shirley Pollard, of The Cedars, Fernhill Heath, died in the early hours of Easter Day - at the age of 77. The talented musician was born in Essex
THE landlady of a vandal-hit village pub near Worcester has sold up and moved on. Wreckers daubed menacing messages such as "fat cow", "she must go" and "customers wanted" on the side of the pub during Rose Farries tenure at The Royal Oak, in Hallow.
A CHARITY relay has raised pots of cash to help the sick in Pershore. Scott Attwood, aged 31, who lives in Wyre Piddle, organised a 12-hour dawn until dusk gym relay session to raise funds for Pershore Relief in Sickness. Mr Attwood and 20 friends and
ASK any of the residents who live, work or drink near to the former St John's Cinema and, we'd wager, they'll tell you it was only a matter of time before some kind of calamity struck the derelict building. Though Saturday's fire might have had more tragic
WANDERING through the cavernous recesses of Dun Subbin en route to the wine cellar the other day, I was suddenly struck by the following thought. If I were a moderately ambitious politician willing to gamble on headline-winning campaign to secure electoral
Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton. The Stoke-born teenager had been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth
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
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
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
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
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
WORCESTERSHIRE'S players have given the thumbs up to the club's new £700,000 Basil D'Oli-veira Stand. It will be officially opened by the County's star batman Graeme Hick at 11.30am on Tuesday, May 4, before the start of the newly-named totesport League
MARK Newton admits the return of Australian pace star Andy Bichel has added to the 'buzz' that has surrounded Worcestershire's build-up to the new season. The County's chief executive said: "When we announced membership fees for 2004, when there was a
WORCESTER City goalkeeper Danny McDonnell has been rewarded for another outstanding season by earning an England call-up. The 31-year-old has been selected to play for the National Game XI in the end of season Four Nations Tournament in Scotland next
ANDY Bichel smashed an unbeaten 161 as Worcestershire triumphed by seven wickets in a limited-over friendly against Essex at Chelmsford. It was the Australian Test star's second ton inside three days as he revved up for the County's opening Frizzell County
CAUGHT at Dawn, ridden by 17-year-old jockey Tom Weston, was the toast of the Worcestershire Hunt point to point after his victory in the Lady Dudley Cup at the Chaddesley Corbett track on Saturday. Weston, always had his mount to the fore in the 11 runner
BATTLING Bromsgrove Rugby Club clinched promotion to Midlands One with a last-gasp try in a nerve-shredding finale at Derby on Saturday. Coach Dean Ball's Finstall Park side were 9-3 down with just a minute left on the clock when Matt Birch flicked a
TWO second-half goals from Mark Bellingham salvaged a point for Bromsgrove Rovers as they drew 2-2 with Dr Martens Western Division strugglers Cinderford Town. Cinderford scored two very early goals but were indebted to keeper Andy Fisher for some stunning
ANDY Bichel smashed an unbeaten 161 as Worcestershire triumphed by seven wickets in a limited-over friendly against Essex at Chelmsford. It was the Australian Test star's second ton inside three days as he revved up for the County's opening Frizzell County
WORCESTER City goalkeeper Danny McDonnell has been rewarded for another outstanding season by earning an England call-up. The 31-year-old has been selected to play for the National Game XI in the end of season Four Nations Tournament in Scotland next
I WOULD like thank the two gentlemen who came to my assistance in Malvern Link on Sunday, April 11, when my car battery was flat. One hailed a car which stopped and assisted me with two jump leads and helped me on my way. Thank you both. LES TUNSTALL,
I AM pleased Graham Bridges shares happy memories of "Stews" although presumably at a different period from myself (You Say, April 13). The drummer whose name he never knew was probably Hubert Williams. The saxophonist, who also doubled on violin, was
G MOSIER of Indiana, USA (You Say, Tuesday, April 13) states that my £200 bet on the Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger one day becoming President cannot be successful, because the US Constitution prohibits naturalised citizens from being elected
THERE'S not much joy for dairy farmers in the CAP Reform package - that was the conviction of the many milk producers at a recent meeting The get-together, at Hawford, near Worcester, was one of a series of roadshows laid on by the Milk Development Council
Saturday, April 17, 2004 CAPTAIN marvel Carl Heeley steered in a stoppage time header to claim a sensational win at St George's Lane on Saturday. It capped an incredible six-minute turnaround in which Worcester City emerged from the jaws of defeat to
THE BRITISH Horse Society has praised Worcester city council for its "hands on" approach to the new law intended to eradicate the dangerous plant, ragwort, from areas used by horses. Several members of the public helped Rory McLure, who is the council's
WHEN the sun catches them at the right angle, it's like a light bulb shining in your eyes. The glare from a field of polytunnels is probably not what the Good Lord had in mind when he designed the English countryside, but times move on. While everyone
FIFTEEN years of aggressive expansion have been marked with the opening of a new head office for a Worcestershire housing developer. Neil Grinnall Homes officially opened its new headquarters, at Hadzor Hall, Hadzor, near Droitwich, on Friday. Conservative
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
WORCESTER Garden Centre is "passionate about plants", according to a leading gardening expert. The Droitwich Road centre, in Perdiswell, Worcester, won a half-day's consultancy with Andy Campbell, one of the top guru's in the garden centre industry, at
A GREETINGS card and gift retailer, based in Droitwich, is a finalist in the equivalent of the gift industry "Oscars". Smart Ideas opened its first shop in Droitwich 26 years ago and now has 11 greetings card and gift shops in the Midlands, including
SAINSBURY'S is unfairly penalising thousands of workers, according to shop workers' union Usdaw. The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers claims Sainsbury's 2004 pay review imposes a pay freeze on workers who chose not to switch to a new pay
STUDENTS in Worcestershire will have the chance to test their driving skills, without getting behind the wheel of a car. More than 200 teenagers are being offered the experience of life on four wheels, thanks to BSM's unique driving simulator. Developed
A SYMBOLIC break from tradition will mark a new chapter for the Worcester Diocese, with a novel welcome for a new chaplain. The agriculture and rural life chaplain, the Rev Robert Barlow will be commissioned and licensed at Worcester's Livestock Market
AROUND 100 children enjoyed yet another fun-packed week of activities at Easter Holiday play schemes in Malvern, Tenbury and Martley. The schemes, which have been running for five years, saw children, aged between five and 11, take part in a whole host
A DERELICT cinema in Worcester, targeted in a suspected arson attack, should be demolished or revamped before someone is killed, say neighbouring residents. More than 50 firefighters were called to a fire at the former St John's cinema, at 5am on Saturday
A CIDERMAKER, a rock star and a Viscount, all from Worcestershire and Herefordshire, have made it on to the prestigious Sunday Times 2004 Rich List. However, Cecil Duckworth, the multi-millionaire owner of Worcester Rugby Club, had dropped off the 2004
OTHER FIXTURES 25/4/04: Sponsors Day. Malvern v University College Worcester, 3.00. 9/5/04: North Midlands Cup final: Aston Old Edwardians v Malvern (at Dudley Kingswinford, 3.00). 15/5/04: Pilkington day at Spring Lane. Results MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) 6/
THE third annual Rubbish? Sort It! campaign kicks off today, with organisers hoping that it will be the most successful yet. The scheme, organised by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust and city and county councils - supported by the Evening News, needs
GENEROUS Worcestershire residents are being urged to donate cash for a brick to help build a new hospice for sick children in Worcester. Fran Grantham, manager of Acorns Children's Hospice Trust shop, in Mealcheapen Street, Worcester city centre, has
A PLAY performed by The Bishampton Barnstormers went down a storm when the group scooped the overall winner title for the Worcestershire Theatre Festival Award. The cast of three fought off competition from other drama groups in Worcestershire when they
HEART failure patients in Worcestershire are set to benefit from new specialist nurses thanks to a £9m Lottery grant. The cash has meant the national charity the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has been able to launch a new specialist nurse network and
A RANGE of spring walks and activities are on offer for Worcestershire residents who might not be sure where to take those first adventurous steps. The new Countryside Walks and Events programme offers activities from a stroll through bluebell woods and
THE world of film is being revolutionised for hundreds of deaf and blind movie-fans in Worcestershire. A National Lottery grant of £500,000 to the UK Film Council is allowing 78 cinemas across Britain, including the Odeon in Foregate Street, Worcester
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday, April 20 Premier Division Cup semi-final (Second leg): Malvern Town (1) v Tividale (1) - POSTPONED. Saturday, April 24 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Tipton Town (2.45). Division One (South): Malvern Rangers
NSPCC 24-hour Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk Gloucester Child Protection Centre: (0800 500 800). NSPCC Pershore and Evesham Group: Mrs N Clarke, The Old Off-Licence,Peopleton WR10 2EE. (01905 841672). Worcestershire
WORCESTER Wolves set up a May Day showdown with North West London after an English Basketball League Division Two play-off victory. The Wolves saw off Westminster Warriors with a 115-58 win at University College, Worcester. The victory leaves the Wolves
The giant Senegal-born defender returned to Aggborough on a non-contract basis in February 2004 after training with the club for a few weeks. Sall, who left Aggborough the previous season and eventually went back to France, did not have the best of second
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
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
Director of football Jan Molby caused a stir by recruiting former captain Yates to help in Harriers' battle against relegation in February 2004. The midfield anchorman, whose versatility also makes him useful as a defender or attacker, spent four seasons
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
WE'RE in it to win it! That's Tom Moody's optimistic view on Worcestershire's first season in the top flight. "We're not just there to stay up," said the New Road director of cricket as his squad gear up for their maiden campaign in Division One of the
WORCESTERSHIRE have made two close season signings -- but one certainly doesn't need any introduction to the New Road faithful. That's Australian pace star Andy Bichel, who played for the County in 2001 and 2002. The other is seamer Nadeem Malik, a former
BY TIM CURTIS LAST year was a great season for Worcestershire des-pite the disappointment of losing a Lord's final and being relegated from National League Division One. Their cricket was impressive and, crucially, they dominated the four-day competition
THE Worcester Evening News and Worcestershire County Cricket Club have combined efforts to provide internet users with the best and most up-to-date news and information on the cricket club. Zena Clark, Content Producer for Newsquest Midlands South, publishers
QUESTION: What do New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Herefordshire have in common? ANSWER: They are all part of a varied selection of opponents Worcestershire will be facing this season. New Zealand are the visitors to New Road for a four-day match starting on
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Tom Moody will have very little spare time on his hands this season. As well as carrying out his director of cricket duties at New Road he will also be kept busy with a hectic programme of events for his 2004 testimonial year. A World
WORCESTERSHIRE'S long-serving stars Graeme Hick and Steve Rhodes aim to carry on re-writing the record books during the 2004 season. Master batsman Hick is looking to move further up the list of players who have scored the most first-class hundreds in
WORCESTER Wolves set up a May Day showdown with North West London after an English Basketball League Division Two play-off victory. The Wolves saw off Westminster Warriors with a 115-58 win at University College, Worcester. The victory leaves the Wolves
MALVERN Rugby Club claimed third place in Powergen Midlands Two (West) with a gritty 32-17 win at Stoke. For periods of this game it was a case of "after the Lord Mayor's Show" as Malvern although evidently superior to their hosts, frittered chances away
MALVERN Town maintained their West Midlands Premier Division title challenge with a 5-2 home success over Dudley Town. The afternoon started brightly in the fourth minute when a Rik Halion shot cannoned back off the bar, but Scott Morris was on hand to
* (I) indicates Internet entries. THE following each won a pair of tickets to the Memorabilia and Sporting Memorabilia event at the NEC on April 18: J Jordan, Shrewsbury Road, Kidderminster; P Lamb, The Patios, Kidderminster (I); S Lawley, Hayes Road,
Saturday, April 17, 2004 YOUNG goalkeeper John Danby enhanced his growing reputation with another commanding display to help Kidderminster Harriers banish any lingering relegation fears. Saturday's draw at fellow strugglers Cambridge lifted Harriers to
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
WHAT is the point of Worcester City Council taking away the lovely trees in the High Street which give some welcome shade in the hot summers that we seem to get now? If they are growing too large, there's such a thing as pruning. G BUDD, Worcester.
CAN any of our MPs tell us why we interned Oswald Mosley during the Second World War but do not adopt a similar policy with regard to al Qaida supporters? Why don't we intern the Muslim clerics and other extremists who are just as much traitors to this
REGARDING the letter sent in by Francis Lankester about the BNP (You Say, Saturday, April 10) has this person ever been to Burnley, where a lot of districts are no-go areas? The BNP is only trying to secure a future for the British people, unlike many
COULD someone please tell me where Peter Luff has been for the past few years? After reading the article on the front page (Evening News, Tuesday, April 13), I was shocked to learn the he had no knowledge of the loophole that allows staff to be recruited
I SEE from a recent report that the Chamber of Commerce believes we have a major problem in Worcester caused by traffic delays and congestion. It believes that there is already a serious threat to the economic well-being of the city as well as considerable
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Cambridge 0 Kidderminster 0. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Leigh RMI 0 Hereford 5. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Premier Division: Worcester 2 Eastbourne 1. Western Division: Bromsgrove 2 Cinderford 2; Shepshed 2 Evesham
An auction with a difference was recently held at Salwarpe Village Hall - instead of objets d'art, it was Crowle YFC members who were up for sale! But before anyone thinks the white slave trade has taken hold in Worcestershire, these members were temporarily
