MOOR Green have signed goalkeeper Daniel Lewis from Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year contract. Lewis, who joined Kidderminster in May 2004 from Midland Alliance side Studley, was released this summer. The Redditch-born player had attracted scouts
SIX Worcester players have been called up for England's final trial match before the Women's Rugby World Cup squad is chosen. Head coach Geoff Richards has chosen 45 players for the England elite squad, which will be whittled down to 26 for the World
PHIL Jaques admitted his 202 for Worcestershire yesterday in County Championship division two was hard work. Jaques' innings against Northamptonshire took his Championship aggregate to 921 runs in six matches at a fantastic average of 102.3. But he
PHIL Jaques prepared for his imminent departure to play for Australia `A' in the Top End Series with his second double century in just 11 innings. The Aussie left-hander starred for Worcestershire on the first day of his side's Liverpool Victoria County
BEWDLEY maintained their healthy lead at the top of the Crusader Worcestershire League Seconds division one after easing to victory by 169 runs against Kington. Ben Jones put them in charge with a knock of 134 to help his side to a total of 273-3 which
THE form book might have suggested Cutnall Green Second XI were on a hiding to nothing at table-topping Feckenham but they emerged from the match with a nine-wicket victory and our Team of the Week award. Green were eight places behind their opponents
TONY Neel rolled back the years with a seven-wicket haul at the age of 72 -- on the ground named in his honour. The leg-spinner took 7-44 for Old Elizabethans fourths in their Worces-tershire County League Division Three South match against Colwall
MOOR Green have signed goalkeeper Daniel Lewis from Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year contract. Lewis, who joined Kidderminster in May 2004 from Midland Alliance side Studley, was released this summer. The Redditch-born player had attracted scouts
HEREFORD United have been handed a home draw against Championship side Coventry City in the Carling Cup. Ties will be played in the week starting August 21 with United's game against Coventry most likely to take place on Tuesday, August 22.
PHIL Jaques admitted his 202 for Worcestershire yesterday in County Championship division two was hard work. Jaques' innings against Northamptonshire took his Championship aggregate to 921 runs in six matches at a fantastic average of 102.3. But he
SIX Worcester players have been called up for England's final trial match before the Women's Rugby World Cup squad is chosen. Head coach Geoff Richards has chosen 45 players for the England elite squad, which will be whittled down to 26 for the World
PHIL Jaques prepared for his imminent departure to play for Australia `A' in the Top End Series with his second double century in just 11 innings. The Aussie left-hander starred for Worcestershire on the first day of his side's Liverpool Victoria County
NEW shoots of Himalayan balsam are now appearing on Worcestershire riverbanks and landowners are being urged to pull them up before it is too late. Unless they are uprooted now, they will grow into tall vigorous plants that smother native species such
SIR - I was amused that David Barlow, Chairman, South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, watches, Casualty and Holby City. Is he trying to pick up a few tips - and do the police watch The Bill? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIR - My husband and I have always regarded the Worcester News as a very responsible newspaper. Therefore we were both shocked and appalled to see the picture of Beckham and the football team represented in such a blasphemous way in your paper. No wonder
SIR - How good it was to read the headline in the Worcester News "Carry a Knife and you'll go to prison" (June 5). It would be even better if this were applied to assault, mugging, burglary, robbery, rape, child molesting and the like. Let's make that
SIR - May I thank all those who kindly donated at our street collection on May 27. I am pleased to report that the amount collected totalled £323.34, despite the atrocious weather. SUE HARTLEY-BENNETT, PP Bob Burton (treasurer) Pershore Talking
SIR - Much had been written lately, about the demise of West Mercia Police force, if the present government goes ahead and merges it into a super regional police force. Far be it for me to criticise the excellent service that our police provides. However
SIR - One hundred and thirteen British service personnel have died in Iraq since New Labour (with enthusiastic Conservative support!), took us into an open-ended war in 2003. Jack Kinsman (Worcester News, June 6), is ashamed that our Prime Minister,
SIR - You might have expected a lot more reaction to the proposals for building 10,000 houses on greenfield sites on the periphery of Worcester. Your initial editorial comment probably got it right - there's no objection to sensitive additional building
SIR - J Butterfield kindly invites me to respond to his further letter of June 10 (MEPs nod through laws made in the EU) in which he asserts that the Commission starts the ball rolling on EU legislation, makes it water-tight, and then passes it to the
UO me amat, amat et canem. Or to put it into plain English, love me, love my dog. It is said this proverb was first mouthed in Latin by St Bernard, presumably extolling his listeners to be patient and understanding of all things canine. We can be
WHEN a major holiday company sought the perfect caravan park for staff training, it trained its sights on Worcestershire - and found a solution. Wigley Orchard Holiday Park in Stoke Bliss, near Tenbury Wells, was decided as the ideal venue for staff
MUSIC-lovers still have time to vote for their favourite local acts in a bid to shoot them to stardom and a slot on this summer's festival circuit. Local Heroes aims to discover Britain's best unsigned artists at grass roots level and give them the
A TRIO of exhibitions have opened at Bewdley Museum to coincide with the town's carnival weekend. Bewdley Carnival was held on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 and thousands of visitors turned out to take part in celebrations. Hat's Off is a
ASPIRING archaeologists have got to work uncovering fascinating finds at The Commandery. The dig, which will last six weeks, began on Tuesday, and is the ideal opportunity for history lovers to play a part in the rediscovery of Worcester's fascinating
THE number of community support officers pounding the beat in Worcester and surrounding areas is to more than triple in the next year. West Mercia Police Authority has agreed to hire an additional 183 CSOs by April 2007, bringing the total to 255.
BELLS will ring out at Worcester Cathedral on Saturday as nine teams compete in the final of the National Twelve bellringing competition. More than 100 ringers will take part in the five-hour final after competing in three national heats at Norwich,
A MINI-mountain of surplus packaging was gathered by members of five Worcestershire Women's Institutes as part of a nationwide protest. They staged a demonstration at Rushwick Village Hall yesterday in order to make their point that many of the things
DOG owners have been urged to follow the rules in a Worcester park after a series of attacks in the area. The County Council's Countryside Service has said that it welcomes pet lovers to Worcester Woods Country Park, but only the responsible ones.
A FIRE engine collector put his hobby to good use when he rushed to the scene of a blaze and helped put it out. David Middleton came to the rescue and helped the professionals douse the tyre fire on Tuesday night. Mr Middleton, of Hamdean Farm, Peopleton
ART and multimedia graduates from the University of Worcester will be showcasing their artistic talent with a creative exhibition in the city centre. Gradu-ART will feature a range of contemporary works, including textiles, ceramics, paintings, and
WORCESTER city centre was brought to a standstill as the threat of an explosion loomed over the area. A faulty underground electric link box sent thick black smoke billowing up into The Cross and across to High Street, causing fears of a major disaster
IN THE match previewed as the tale of the two Indian left arm spinners it was Kenilworth's overseas star who took top billing to frustrate Kidderminster Victoria. Shitansu Kotak was the difference between the two sides, scoring almost half of the hosts
STOURPORT batsman Tom Gloster was in record-breaking form in their winning draw at Stourbridge in Division Three North of the Crusader Worcestershire County League. Gloster hit a whopping 181, including 20 fours and five sixes, to set a new club best
Birmingham League Premier Division Kenilworth v KVCC. Kenilworth 264-4 (55 overs), KVCC 222-8 (55 overs). Winning draw for Kenilworth. Kenilworth (15 pts), KVCC (6). Crusader Worcestershire County League Division One 1st teams Alvechurch v Pershore. Pershore
TOGETHER we've cracked it! Operation Covert has hit its £80,000 target and the new young people's activity centre at Rhydd Covert will open in three weeks. Two organisations came forward with substantial donations this week to cover the remaining £10,000
A FRUSTRATED couple desperate to be reunited are warning other people not to be seduced by dreams of a new life in the sun. Hopes of a fresh start in Turkey turned into a "living nightmare" for Mark and Karen Lewis who, after a month of being apart, are
TWO Wyre Forest groups will be battling it out against a host of other young musical talent from Worcestershire schools tomorrow. A Battle of the Bands contest has been organised by Worcestershire County Council as part of the Voices and Visions Festival
CHART-TOPPING musicians helped an Upper Arley mother celebrate her 40th birthday with a day to remember. Nizlopi, who sprang to fame with their hit, The JCB Song, played a special concert for Tracey Smith in the Wyre Forest village on Saturday. The party
BEWDLEY will be in full bloom next month when green-fingered residents compete in an annual competition. Eager gardeners have until Friday, July 7 to enter this year's Bewdley in Bloom contest, which will be judged on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and
A KIDDERMINSTER company at the centre of a row over pallet storage will appeal after retrospective planning permission for its business on a new site was refused. The firm, PRS Ltd, based at Clensmore Business Park, Clensmore Street, which moved from
SIMON Andrews and Piranha Racing collected more points in the British Supersports Championship at Snett-erton last weekend. The Wickhamford racer moved up to ninth in the championship listings after qualifying in seventh place for the Supersports race
COTSWOLD jockey Richard Johnson teamed up with trainer Peter Bowen to land a double with Celtic Boy and Tommy Spar at Stratford last Sunday. Temple Guiting handler Jonjo O'Neill, meanwhile, had to settle for a brace of second place finishes with Longueville
AFTER grabbing his first Prescott victory at the midsummer meeting last year, Deryk Young has been right on the pace in top-line hill climb competition. The Hereford driver will surely be the man to beat in a busy weekend's motor sport at the Bugatti
BRETFORTON crashed to their first defeat of the Cotswold Hills League season as reigning champions Exhall moved to within two points of the top flight leaders. The absence of the holidaying Paul Jones was a huge blow for Bretforton who gave a debut to
LAST weekend saw the start of the qualifying matches for the annual Evesham Festival. Clive Wyn and George Tho-mas, travelling companions from Wrexham, drew the two end pegs and the former won the match to secure his place at the Wychavon Championships
Evesham Jubilee Society EXCELLENT weights were recorded at the first club match of the season to be staged at the Fishery. First on a day when 21 members fished for five hours was venue expert Tim Hunt who weighed in 43.5.0 (peg 30) to win the Simon de
THIS year's Evesham and District Angling Association Junior and Intermediate Championships will take place on the Avon on Saturday, August 19. The event, sponsored by Shakespeare and Match Fishing, is a four-hour individual contest for juniors and a five-hour
THREE mixed rinks faced each other at Evesham and Littleton when the two clubs squared up in the Willersey Provisions Cup last Wednesday. Evesham won by 23 shots on their home green, while the scores were tied in the reverse fixture when again Evesham
IF YOU have dreams of your child one day scoring a winning try for England or would just like them to have fun, learning basic rugby skills, former Worcester Warriors coach, Andy Keast, has laun-ched a unique rugby based programme for local children.
STOURPORT'S Ultimate Frisbee team are inviting beginners to have a fling at an open day showcasing the sport. The free event takes place at Stourport Memorial Park from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, July 2. Ultimate is a fast-paced disc sport played across the
KIDDERMINSTER gymnast Sophie Lane has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Summer Special Olympics in China next year. It is a dream come true for the 13-year-old Sion Hill Middle School pupil who took up the sport when she was seven.
STOURPORT Boat Club's Duncan Gwilliam has been crowned National Veteran Champion after beating the best in Britain at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham. Sculling in a single in the Vet C category, Gwilliam even got the better of a former Henley
AS the season reaches the halfway stage, Franche A lead Division One of the Kidderminster & District Midweek Bowling league. A win at SW Victoria has opened up a five point gap over second-placed Kinver B who were beaten at Oldington A. Franche D's
SPORTING prowess clearly runs in the family for Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Russ Penn - after his father won the club's annual golf day. Mick Penn led a four-man team called Stourbridge Vets to victory with 91 points in the tournament at Kidderminster
CHURCHILL & Blakedown have the bragging rights for a year after lifting the Wyre Forest Parish Games trophy. They grabbed glory in the multi-discipline event despite finishing fifth in the final quiz round at Kidderminster Town Hall. Bewdley were
FRANK Pickett put together a run of nine games undefeated to sweep aside the opposition in Kidderminster Chess Club's annual handicap tournament. His score of 7.5 points enabled him to finish 1.5 points ahead of Dave Close and Jim Friar, who tied for
PHIL Jaques admitted his 202 for Worcestershire yesterday in County Championship division two was hard work. Jaques' innings against Northamptonshire took his Championship aggregate to 921 runs in six matches at a fantastic average of 102.3. But he said
LIAM Ridings was the hero as Pershore recorded a welcome Worcester-shire County League Division One victory at Alvechurch last Saturday. Ridings showed concentration in defence while hitting the bad ball to the boundary as he rattled up an unbeaten 77
BROADWAY gained revenge for their first loss in the Con-corde League with a resounding 137-64 victory over Pershore last weekend. Mark Rainbow's rink won in convincingly 36-13 after being 26-4 up at the halfway stage. Colin Cooper was 12-6 up after 12
THIS year's Evesham and District Angling Association Junior and Intermediate Championships will take place on the Avon on Saturday, August 19. The event, sponsored by Shakespeare and Match Fishing, is a four-hour individual contest for juniors and a five-hour
Evesham Jubilee Society EXCELLENT weights were recorded at the first club match of the season to be staged at the Fishery. First on a day when 21 members fished for five hours was venue expert Tim Hunt who weighed in 43.5.0 (peg 30) to win the Simon de
Contest at Meadow, 16 fished: John Cooper (Kamasan Kids) 81-1-0 (Peg 8), Jason Cowan (Team Ave it) 71-10-0 (Peg 36), Richard Massey (Moorlands) 54-12-0 (Peg 58). Cost-Cutter, Island Bank, 23 fished: Carl Astbury (SBS) 73-10-0 (28 Island), Des Ravenfall
IF YOU have dreams of your child one day scoring a winning try for England or would just like them to have fun, learning basic rugby skills, former Worcester Warriors coach, Andy Keast, has laun-ched a unique rugby based programme for local children.
PEOPLE hoping to move into accommodation in Kidderminster's Hurcott Road might have to go through a traffic lights-style system of conviction checks in a bid to clamp down on crime on the estate. Anyone flagged as "red" under the police categorisation
Stockton reservoir, Rugby: Shaun Pearce (Park Inn) 58-0-0, Glynn Mansell 31-12-0, Dave Peters (Park Inn) 25-1-0, Steve Booker (Matroc) 22-12-0. Section winners: A Ian Thomson (Keepers) 19-8-0, B Geoff Wilkes (Banksiders) 13-4-0, C Kevin Higginson 13-4
Result Cob House Farm: Barry Southall 52lb 14oz; Graham Billingsley 4-7-0; Paul Potter 40-3-0; Brian Darby 32-7-0. The next contest will be at Elbridge Top Pool on Wednesday. Draw 9am.
THE number of blazes tackled by firefighters in Wyre Forest's three towns rose over a three-month period. There was better news over false alarms, which fell during the same time. Statistics for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, which covers
YOUNGSTERS at Hartlebury First School have been learning the importance of education as part of a national campaign. The pupils made paper puppets of teachers, with messages on the back to Prime Minister, Tony Blair, as part of Oxfam's Make Poverty History
Bronx club match fished on the River Stour: Martin Smith 9lbs, 2 Derek Aston 7-7-0, Dave Cole 4-12-0. Dudley Bait & Tackle Open, fished on the canal at The Navigation: B Lewis (BC Tackle) 9lbs 4oz, A Biles (Mallards) 8-6-0, B Garbett (DBT) 7-4-0,
River Avon, Twyning, Golden Peg: John Williams 7-0-0, Paul Connolly 6-15-0, Fred Hutton 3-1-0, Tony Lowright 2-11-0. The next contest is on Sunday, June 25, at Keepers Pool.
Juniors, Stackpool: K Brien 5-10-8, C Boulter 4-2-8, L Bow 3-14-0, L Taylor 3-13-8. Seniors, Keepers Pool: S Boulter 76-4-0, A Smith 35-10-0, J Wyatt 35-2-0. The next seniors contest is on Sunday at the Island Pool at Welfield. Anglers should meet at
WYRE Forest residents and pupils have been invited to learn more about DNA in the garden at a Kidderminster school exhibition. King Charles I School, in Comberton Road, will host the event, which includes displays and a variety of talks from experts on
MEN born in Wyre Forest between 2002 and 2004 are less likely to live to see their 80th birthdays than their counterparts in neighbouring districts, according to research relating lifespan to wealth. Women, however, in Wyre Forest could live to roughly
PEACOCK won an end-to-end clash with Ummmbetty by the odd goal in nine to move a point clear at the top of Leisure Leagues Five-a-Side. Last week's leaders The Greecy Spoons were defeated 7-3 by third-placed Horsefair Wand-erers. Wolverley Boys got back
SCOUTS and Cubs hailed new heroes after a competitive Kidderminster and District 5-a-side tournament. Medals were presented by district commissioner Dave Denton who praised the players and referees. Marcus Hart received a special award for refereeing
WYRE Forest Brintons Youth under-10s should be in peak condition for the Stourport and District Youth League after climbing Snowdon. Manager Stuart Royall said the sponsored trek by players, friends and family was a great success, raising more than £300
A KIDDERMINSTER man is to stand trial at Worcester Crown Court on three charges of indecently assaulting a young girl and a boy. Nigel Hawkins, 35, of Whittall Drive West, Birchen Coppice, pleaded not guilty to the offences, alleged to have been committed
PHIL Jaques prepared for his imminent departure to play for Australia 'A' in the Top End Series with his second double century in just 11 innings. The Aussie left-hander starred for Worcestershire on the first day of his side's Liverpool Victoria County
DAMAGE amounting to £250 was caused in an arson attack on a garden shed and fence at a property in Stourport. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident, between 2am and 3.20am on Monday, June 12, at Bigbury Lane. PC Dianne Goodman said: "The fire appears
HEREFORD United have been handed a home draw against Championship side Coventry City in the Carling Cup. Ties will be played in the week starting August 21 with United's game against Coventry most likely to take place on Tuesday, August 22.
MOOR Green have signed goalkeeper Daniel Lewis from Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year contract. Lewis, who joined Kidderminster in May 2004 from Midland Alliance side Studley, was released this summer. The Redditch-born player had attracted scouts
BEWDLEY maintained their healthy lead at the top of the Crusader Worcestershire League Seconds division one after easing to victory by 169 runs against Kington. Ben Jones put them in charge with a knock of 134 to help his side to a total of 273-3 which
A LEADING medical consultant has raised more than £14,000 for St Richard's Hospice by completing his sponsored cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats. Professor Richard Lewis is a governor of the Worcester hospice and made the 1,000 mile trek in
WORLD Cup fever brings out all the part-time patriots. All of a sudden, a place called 'In-ger-lund' becomes very important indeed. I even saw a St George's flag hanging on the wall of a Worcester offenders' hostel. I presume that the inmates were once
l A FEW weeks ago, I reflected on how computers had completely changed our lives. I recalled how teachers had once informed their charges that these magical machines would liberate Mankind from the drudgery of work, heralding an Aquarian age of leisure
SOME people in Worcester are getting wound-up by the seagulls issue once again. I do wish some individuals would gain some sense of proportion about such matters. I would imagine people who become purple-faced about a few gulls are also the same sort
IT makes no difference at all how many shake-ups are ordered, grave announcements made or the number of ministerial jobs hitting the shredder. Her Majesty's Home Office is now an inept, festering heap of corruption and endemic bumbledom. It has overseen
A FIRE engine collector put his hobby to good use when he rushed to the scene of a blaze and helped put it out. David Middleton came to the rescue and helped the professionals douse the tyre fire on Tuesday night. Mr Middleton, of Hamdean Farm, Peopleton
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have beaten off competition from several Football League clubs to land defender Mark Creighton from Redditch United. The 24-year-old defender put pen to paper on a one-year deal at Aggborough yesterday afternoon. Manager Mark Yates
MOOR Green have signed goalkeeper Daniel Lewis from Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year contract. Lewis, who joined Kidderminster in May 2004 from Midland Alliance side Studley, was released this summer. The Redditch-born player had attracted scouts
WHEN a major holiday company sought the perfect caravan park for staff training, it trained its sights on Worcestershire - and found a solution. Wigley Orchard Holiday Park in Stoke Bliss, near Tenbury Wells, was decided as the ideal venue for staff from
IN what could easily be marked down as a shaggy dog story, an Evesham businessman is selling a product to prevent pet pooch's puddles marking perfect green lawns. Peter Grinnall claims that by placing a "Dog Rock" in Fidoe's drinking bowl, it will take
THE deadline is looming for the visit to Tenbury by the judges of this year's Heart of England in Bloom competiton and although much has been done there is still much that could be done to tidy up the town. "It's not just about baskets and tubs, " said
DOING her bit for conservation has earned a Stourport woman a place in the national final of a business awards competition. Beth Williams is among contenders for Country Living magazine's Enterprising Rural Women Awards. Winners will be announced during
Tenbury 253-4 Martley 254-5 AFTER setting home team Martley a big target to win the local derby Division Three fixture in the Crusader Worcestershire League, sloppy fielding and bowling allowed the visitors to get home by five wickets with over an over
SIR - I was amused that David Barlow, Chairman, South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, watches, Casualty and Holby City. Is he trying to pick up a few tips - and do the police watch The Bill? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIR - My husband and I have always regarded the Worcester News as a very responsible newspaper. Therefore we were both shocked and appalled to see the picture of Beckham and the football team represented in such a blasphemous way in your paper. No wonder
SIX Worcester players have been called up for England's final trial match before the Women's Rugby World Cup squad is chosen. Head coach Geoff Richards has chosen 45 players for the England elite squad, which will be whittled down to 26 for the World
WORCESTER lock Richard Blaze takes on Welsh house-mate Craig Everitt today with more than bragging rights at stake at the Under 21 World Championships. The Warriors duo are the best of friends off the pitch but there will be no love lost on it when England
BRETTELL NEE WILSON Amanda and Rob To uncle Bob and auntie Pooh a little girl number two. Olivia's sister Ella Jane, Early in the morning came. Of all the places you hit gold, We welcome you to our fold. From uncle, auntie and cousins too, We wish the
EVANS Mabel Mary Passed away ten years today. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Sadly missed by her loving Family. Audrey, Eric, Doreen, Bernard, Diane, Philip, Robert and Ashley
RUFF Edna Irene In memory of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away one year today. There's a face that's always with us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember of someone we loved so dear. Deep in
BAGGUS Gwyn Boss Passed away suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on June, 18th 2006, aged, 78 years. Beloved husband of Pam, much loved father of Alan and Sue and a loving grandad. Funeral service at St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester on Friday
RATKOVIC Maria Marietta nee Tarantino Passed away peacefully after a long illness borne with courage and dignity at the Macmillan Unit, Evesham on June 15th, 2006, aged 81. Devoted wife of Blagoje Charlie and loving mother to Konstantin, Jelena, Jovanna
HEREFORD is about to be shaken up a bit, as 2Faced Dance Company prepares to transform Hereford Leisure Centre for its annual show - this year called Sub-title. Having moved venue from the smaller Courtyard, it seems 2Faced - run by choreographer and
SPECTACULAR views in an idyllic countryside location, friendly staff and fantastic traditional English cuisine - what more could you want from a restaurant? The Four Winds restaurant enjoys a superb location on Hollies Hill, off the Bromsgrove Road in
IN difficult times we all need support - and arranging a funeral can be an emotional task for bereaved families. Fortunately help is at hand from Kidderminster's longest established funeral directors, Edwin Harris and Sons, who pride themselves on sensitivity
THE Granary Hotel in Shenstone has a great new look - thanks to extensive refurbishment and renovation work. The Heath Lane venue now has a striking new reception area, brand new function bar and a transformed lounge area which was formerly the Atrium
BACK pain, sciatica and a painful neck are all common problems, but many people can be helped or completely cured by chiropractic treatment. Sometimes the symptoms of spinal problems are obvious, but sometimes they are more subtle, such as frequent dull
THE sheesham is one of the most beautiful trees of India. It can usually be found growing near to rivers in Jodhpur and Rajasthan and is able to grow in monsoon and drought conditions and in temperatures from below freezing to a stifling 40 degrees. Known
ROSS playwright Peter Terson has come up trumps again - this time in conjunction with fellow writer Suzanne Hill. The Beauty Island, which runs at Ross-on-Wye's Phoenix Theatre until Saturday, is a light little piece which takes the virtues of a department
Events/talks 23 Kimbolton St James CE Primary School 150th Anniversary Fete, 5pm. 24 St Ethelbert's Church Fete, Bargates, Leominster 2pm-4pm. 24 Book fair, Hereford Courtyard, 10am. 24 St Peter's Church Fete, Birley 12noon-3pm. 24 Herefordshire Headway
PHIL Hackett has put the stamp on his time at Herefordshire College of Art. The 25-year-old student has posted his intention to make a success of his future career by winning a national prize. Stamps designed by Phil will appear next year to mark the
CHADDESLEY Corbett Cricket Club hope to take their Sunday best into their stuttering Worcestershire County League campaign. While their Division One form has faltered on Saturdays, captain Mark Edwards' men have excelled in the Village Knockout Cup on
STOURPORT batsman Tom Gloster was in record-breaking form in their winning draw at Stourbridge in Division Three North of the Crusader Worcestershire County League. Gloster hit a whopping 181, including 20 fours and five sixes, to set a new club best
WYRE Forest folk are being urged to take to the saddle and enjoy a leisurely ride through the countryside on Sunday. The Bewdley cycle event has been organised as part of National Bike Week, which aims to encourage more people to take up the environmentary-friendly
BOSSES of Kidderminster carpet firm, Victoria, say despite a retail slowdown and soaring energy costs, jobs will remain safe. Group managing director, Alan Bullock, said the firm had been hit by a slump in the consumer market over the past two years but
SEVERN Valley Railway is gearing up for its two annual 1940s Weekends, beginning on Saturday and Sunday and continuing on July 1 and 2. The wartime look will be recreated by around 500 re-enactors as an estimated 10,000 visitors descend on Kidderminster
A NEW £1 million loom is to be installed at one of Kidderminster's leading carpet firms following increased demand for one of its products. The introduction of the additional machinery has come as good news for the staff at Brintons, who will use it to
GLORIOUS weather brought the crowds out to celebrate Bewdley Carnival's 40th anniversary in style. More than 2,000 people turned out to enjoy Saturday's event which was hailed the best for years. Committee secretary, Angela Pitt, said takings were up
KIDDERMINSTER'S former police chief superintendent and his wife are celebrating their golden wedding, having been childhood sweethearts. Malcolm and Eileen Cummings, a former nurse, married on June 23, 1956 after first meeting when they were aged just
A DOG belonging to a Stourport couple survived a 50ft fall from a cliff in Cornwall and had to be rescued by an RNLI lifeguard. Jasper, a whippet-spaniel cross, went missing last Thursday, chasing rabbits while walking at Pentire Point with his owners
AN elderly man involved in a collision with a car following a fall from his disability scooter is on his way to recovery. A police spokeswoman said the man, who toppled over in his three-wheeled scooter while crossing a road in Kidderminster, had received
NEW shoots of Himalayan balsam are now appearing on Worcestershire riverbanks and landowners are being urged to pull them up before it is too late. Unless they are uprooted now, they will grow into tall vigorous plants that smother native species such
THE third round of matches in the Prudden Road Surfacing Junior Cup resulted in clear leaders emerging from all four groups. Pool A, played at Snit-terfield, saw unbeaten Bidford given closer matches. Brothers George and Harry Naylor opened with a good
STRATFORD continued their domination of the Premier Division of the Prudden Road Surfacing League when they blew away mid-table Littleton. Shipston, though, stayed on the heels of the leaders after Henley failed to field a team. Studley, meanwhile, slipped
THE sixth Prudden Road Surfacing Charity Cup Final will take place on Saturday from 10.30am the NFU Sports & Social Club courts near Stratford-on-Avon. It will be an all-Stratford affair with the winners of the Winter League, Stratford A, playing
IAN Suckling hit a superb century to help steer Evesham to a tremendous six-wicket success last Saturday. Chasing Penn's 249-8, the left-handed opening batsmen received superb support from Scott Marshall who was dismissed just 11 runs short of three figures
LIAM Ridings was the hero as Pershore recorded a welcome Worcester-shire County League Division One victory at Alvechurch last Saturday. Ridings showed concentration in defence while hitting the bad ball to the boundary as he rattled up an unbeaten 77
EXHALL and Wixford are interested hearing from local clubs interested in playing friendly matches at Under-l1 and Under-12 level. The poor early season weather has played havoc with the fixture list and club officials are now hoping to extend the season
A STIFF middle order boosted Badsey after they had lost three early wickets at Chester Road last Saturday. Facing one of their Worcestershire County League Division Four title rivals, the Ballards Park men were in trouble at 46-3 after being asked to
ONE of the most violent assaults ever witnessed at Exhall and Wixford blasted Sunday's hosts out of this year's npower Village Cup, writes Mervyn Collins. Ansley captain Ahsan Sayed smashed an incredible 109 not out as the visitors amassed 291-4 off their
SIX days after steering Bretforton to a Worc-estershire Clubs League win at Feckenham, Daryl Mitchell smashed 167 to lead Halesowen to Birmingham League success. The Badsey-born Worce-stershire all-rounder has been left out in the cold since the arrival
MEMBERS of Evesham Rowing Club turned out in force at Stratford-on-Avon's Annual Regatta last weekend when they returned home with five wins. Chris Sumner, back home from university for the summer, beat a strong competitor from Falcon BC to get through
THREE boys' crews from the Evesham club travelled down to the prestigious Marlow International Regatta as part of their training for next month's National Championships. Held on the World Champion-ship course at Dorney Lake, the event is an opportunity
AFTER losing to their counterparts from the English Civil Service, the South Warwick-shire Association hit back to defeat Leices-ter City and District Parks and the North-ampton Vice-Presi-dent's Associations. South Warwickshire led throughout at Strat-ford
BROADWAY gained revenge for their first loss in the Con-corde League with a resounding 137-64 victory over Pershore last weekend. Mark Rainbow's rink won in convincingly 36-13 after being 26-4 up at the halfway stage. Colin Cooper was 12-6 up after 12
VINA Kite was crowned Evesham Golf Club's Ladies champion on Tuesday after the annual 36-hole tussle. The winner totalled 176 for the Sunday and Tuesday rounds to see off the challenge of Jackie Edmunds and lift the Beryl Osborne Trophy for best gross
EVESHAM United Ladies will again be competing in the Kidderminster Women's County League next season. With Common Road only available for pre-season matches, Pershore College have made their facilities available for use for home games next season. The
THREE members of Evesham Wheelers entered the Chelten-ham Open 25-mile Time Trial from Greet. On a blustery cool morning, the trio all recorded reasonable times with Steven Good-bier leading the way with one hour four minutes and one second. Martin Hall
WYRE Forest sailing sensation Alison Young has completed her progression from the Royal Yachting Association to the Olympic Development Squad. It moves her closer to her ambition of representing Great Britain at the 2012 London games.Young has also started
Evesham and District Flying Club THIRTEEN members sent 135 birds to Poole on June 17, liberated at .30am into no wind. 1 H Heckingbottom 1510.09; 2 H Taylor 1477.51; 3 M Beale 1466.59; 4 H Heckingbottom 1465.44; 5 G Carter 1463.88; 6 M Kinchin 1456.49
THIS year's Wychavon Parish Games get under way on Saturday with the Bellboating on the River Avon in Pershore . Other events scheduled are angling, crib, ladies' and mens' darts, dominoes, men's five-a-side football, ladies' rounders, pool, skittles,
SAMURAI Judo Club superstar Kate Walker has jetted off to Cuba for a 10-day international training camp with the British Olympic Development Sq-uad. The 16-year-old Bewdley High School pupil has earned rave reviews from GB team coach Darren Warner, who
A HOST of trophies will be up for grabs when the Banks's Bewdley Darts League finals take place at Bewdley Bowling Club at 7pm tomorrow. Among the issues to be resolved are the singles, doubles and team competitions, while the league winners and runners-up
SERVICE with a smile will be the name of the game when Bewdley Tennis Club holds its annual open day on July 2. Budding tennis players can measure the speed of their serves using the electronic gun, while a ball machine will also be in use. The event
STRATFORD continued their domination of the Premier Division of the Prudden Road Surfacing League when they blew away mid-table Littleton. Shipston, though, stayed on the heels of the leaders after Henley failed to field a team. Studley, meanwhile, slipped
EVESHAM United Ladies will again be competing in the Kidderminster Women's County League next season. With Common Road only available for pre-season matches, Pershore College have made their facilities available for use for home games next season. The
AFTER grabbing his first Prescott victory at the midsummer meeting last year, Deryk Young has been right on the pace in top-line hill climb competition. The Hereford driver will surely be the man to beat in a busy weekend's motor sport at the Bugatti
BRETFORTON crashed to their first defeat of the Cotswold Hills League season as reigning champions Exhall moved to within two points of the top flight leaders. The absence of the holidaying Paul Jones was a huge blow for Bretforton who gave a debut to
PHIL Jaques prepared for his imminent departure to play for Australia 'A' in the Top End Series with his second double century in just 11 innings. The Aussie left-hander starred for Worcestershire on the first day of his side's Liverpool Victoria County
ROY Evans took the honours in the Sunday Open at Furnace Mill Fishery with a catch of 71lb 8oz. Evans also shared the silver prize with Andy Buckley as they both landed 4lb exactly. Dave Williams is in fine form at the moment and has been in the top three
The next contest is on Mill Pool at Furnace Mill on Sunday, June 25. The draw will be at the venue at 8am.
RESIDENTS have vowed to continue fighting plans for a caravan park in Rock which, they say, will be an eyesore and spoil their quality of life. A proposal for 24 touring caravan pitches at Yew Tree Farm, Pound Bank, was considered at a Wyre Forest District
The next contest is on Sunday at Poole Hall fisheries. Anglers should meet at the venue at 8am.
GOOD progress is being made in Wyre Forest's three-year strategy for housing in the district, councillors have been told. A report updating members of the district council's service policy panel on the strategy, covering 2004-2007, said the authority
Perry Mountain has climbed into second in the Golden Maggot AC aggregate table after back-to-back wins. Mountain used feeder pellet tactics and worm hook bait to finish with two fine nets of carp in the Elmbridge and Boldings matches. Dave Lewis and Paul
CAR enthusiasts are being urged to rev up their engines and join a charity tour through Kidderminster next month. The Victory Trail event, organised by the Motor Cycling Club (MCC) and the MG Car Club (MGCC) is on Sunday, July 23. It is open to any enthusiast
The next contest is at Hurcott Pool at 7.30am on Sunday. Permits for the pool are ready for collection. Phone 07759 165381 for more details.
A SHUTTLE service ferrying employees between Kidder-minster and Worcestershire Royal hospitals is to be scrapped from Monday, to save £70,000.
BEWDLEY Town Football Club will be playing West Midlands Regional League Premier Division football at Ribbesford Meadows next season. It quashes rumours they had missed the deadline for ground improvements. The club were forced to groundshare with neighbours
A WOLVERLEY resident fears a "lack of foresight" is putting children's lives at risk in the village. Nigel Addison, of Brookside Cottages, has expressed concerns about Worcestershire County Council's Safer Routes to School Scheme, although his views are
KIDDERMINSTER is revving up for a day of carnival fun as a convoy of vintage vehicles joins the street parade for the first time. Taking pride of place among the floats will be a moving, potted history of motoring, courtesy of the Stourbridge Pre-War
Silver Fish, KDAA Pool: Trevor Wills 6-0-0, Mick Price 5-8-0; Dave Coles 4-10-0. June 17: Phil Coles 9-2-0, Dave Coles 5-12-0, Trevor Wills 4-8-0. The next match is on Saturday with an 8am draw.
A COOKLEY hairdresser is celebrating 45 years of hairdressing in the village on the same day she marks her 60th birthday. Pamela Poxon has been running her salon, Pam's Hairstylists, for the past 30 years and after forming a loyal following has vowed
LEADERS Masters FC stay seven points clear of second-placed Cookley Wanderers after wins for both of the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League top two. Masters hit Stourport Youth for six, while Cookley demolished Artois Athletic 15-2. Cookley will be out to
TWO murder inquiries are under way in Wyre Forest after two men died following unrelated incidents outside town pubs in the space of six days. Stuart Heath, 27, of Bridge Street, Stourport, appeared before Kidderminster magistrates on Monday charged with
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a mountain bike in Kidderminster. The children's "Apollo" mountain bike was stolen from the garden of a house in Park Street, where it had been left unsecured. The red and black bike, valued
PHIL Jaques admitted his 202 for Worcestershire yesterday in County Championship division two was hard work. Jaques' innings against Northamptonshire took his Championship aggregate to 921 runs in six matches at a fantastic average of 102.3. But he said
SIX Worcester players have been called up for England's final trial match before the Women's Rugby World Cup squad is chosen. Head coach Geoff Richards has chosen 45 players for the England elite squad, which will be whittled down to 26 for the World
A KIDDERMINSTER teenager has denied at Worcester Crown Court breaking into a flat and causing damage. Ernest Taylor, 19, of Victoria Place, Foley Park, was remanded in custody for a trial date to be fixed. He is accused of burglary in Rifle Range Road
TONY Neel rolled back the years with a seven-wicket haul at the age of 72 -- on the ground named in his honour. The leg-spinner took 7-44 for Old Elizabethans fourths in their Worces-tershire County League Division Three South match against Colwall at
A KIDDERMINSTER man said to have dragged his girlfriend down two flights of stairs by her hair is facing an extended prison term when he is sentenced. A jury at Worcester Crown Court unanimously found 24-year-old Clifford Hodgkins guilty of assaulting
THE form book might have suggested Cutnall Green Second XI were on a hiding to nothing at table-topping Feckenham but they emerged from the match with a nine-wicket victory and our Team of the Week award. Green were eight places behind their opponents
A PENSIONER from Kiddermi-nster has pleaded guilty to five charges of making an indecent video of a child. Brian Parker, 70, of Whittall Drive West, Birchen Coppice, was rem-anded on bail at Worcester Crown Court for a pre-sentence report. He was also
ANOTHER manifestation of the World Cup is the speed with which pubs revert to becoming male bastions. Yes, there are still women with their menfolk, seemingly glued to the wide screen with lager in hand, and doing the odd bit of shouting. But these are
OUR new chief constable went walkabout around the Wyld's Lane area. Paul West met community leaders and obliged the cameras by adopting an earnest expression whenever there was the possibility of a shutter clicking. I'm all in favour of such meet-the-people
VETERAN Worcester councillor Mike Layland should count himself lucky that he still attracts a certain amount of flak from a few of his fellow councillors and some members of the public. These days, there is only a pathetic much-reduced rump of New Labour
WORCESTER city centre was brought to a standstill as the threat of an explosion loomed over the area. A faulty underground electric link box sent thick black smoke billowing up into The Cross and across to High Street, causing fears of a major disaster
DOG owners have been urged to follow the rules in a Worcester park after a series of attacks in the area. The County Council's Countryside Service has said that it welcomes pet lovers to Worcester Woods Country Park, but only the responsible ones. Recent
BELLS will ring out at Worcester Cathedral on Saturday as nine teams compete in the final of the National Twelve bellringing competition. More than 100 ringers will take part in the five-hour final after competing in three national heats at Norwich, Bristol
A HEALTH management body has a new acting chief, who will serve for the final three months of its existence. Laurence Tennant succeeds Eamonn Kelly as acting chief executive of Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust from July 1 until October 1. On that date,
THE number of community support officers pounding the beat in Worcester and surrounding areas is to more than triple in the next year. West Mercia Police Authority has agreed to hire an additional 183 CSOs by April 2007, bringing the total to 255. CSOs
A TRIO of exhibitions have opened at Bewdley Museum to coincide with the town's carnival weekend. Bewdley Carnival was held on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 and thousands of visitors turned out to take part in celebrations. Hat's Off is a special
MUSIC-lovers still have time to vote for their favourite local acts in a bid to shoot them to stardom and a slot on this summer's festival circuit. Local Heroes aims to discover Britain's best unsigned artists at grass roots level and give them the chance
ASPIRING archaeologists have got to work uncovering fascinating finds at The Commandery. The dig, which will last six weeks, began on Tuesday, and is the ideal opportunity for history lovers to play a part in the rediscovery of Worcester's fascinating
A MINI-mountain of surplus packaging was gathered by members of five Worcestershire Women's Institutes as part of a nationwide protest. They staged a demonstration at Rushwick Village Hall yesterday in order to make their point that many of the things
ART and multimedia graduates from the University of Worcester will be showcasing their artistic talent with a creative exhibition in the city centre. Gradu-ART will feature a range of contemporary works, including textiles, ceramics, paintings, and multi-media
EVESHAM United Ladies will again be competing in the Kidderminster Women's County League next season. With Common Road only available for pre-season matches, Pershore College have made their facilities available for use for home games next season. The
BLOOD donors are being invited to give during sessions being held at Stourport Civic Centre today. Session times are 1pm to 3.15pm and between 4.30pm and 7pm. New donors are always welcome.
A LIST of buildings to be preserved in and around Stourport has been given the seal of approval by councillors. The list features 311 structures - including a mid-19th century public house, Georgian postbox, cast iron bridge and bandstand - which have
RESIDENTS of a Stourport care home will go back to the future to raise cash to buy a replacement minibus for one that was stolen. Joined by staff, the residents of Ravenhurst, in Lickhill Road North, will host a Victorian garden party on Sunday, that
SIR - How good it was to read the headline in the Worcester News "Carry a Knife and you'll go to prison" (June 5). It would be even better if this were applied to assault, mugging, burglary, robbery, rape, child molesting and the like. Let's make that
SIR - May I thank all those who kindly donated at our street collection on May 27. I am pleased to report that the amount collected totalled £323.34, despite the atrocious weather. SUE HARTLEY-BENNETT, PP Bob Burton (treasurer) Pershore Talking Newspaper
SIR - Much had been written lately, about the demise of West Mercia Police force, if the present government goes ahead and merges it into a super regional police force. Far be it for me to criticise the excellent service that our police provides. However
WARRIORS have bolstered their pack with the signing of giant Welsh forward Gavin Quinnell. The 23-year-old, who is the younger brother of former Worcester player Craig and part of one of rugby's most famous dynasties, has signed a two-year contract. Weighing
SIR - One hundred and thirteen British service personnel have died in Iraq since New Labour (with enthusiastic Conservative support!), took us into an open-ended war in 2003. Jack Kinsman (Worcester News, June 6), is ashamed that our Prime Minister, his
SIR - You might have expected a lot more reaction to the proposals for building 10,000 houses on greenfield sites on the periphery of Worcester. Your initial editorial comment probably got it right - there's no objection to sensitive additional building
SIR - J Butterfield kindly invites me to respond to his further letter of June 10 (MEPs nod through laws made in the EU) in which he asserts that the Commission starts the ball rolling on EU legislation, makes it water-tight, and then passes it to the
UO me amat, amat et canem. Or to put it into plain English, love me, love my dog. It is said this proverb was first mouthed in Latin by St Bernard, presumably extolling his listeners to be patient and understanding of all things canine. We can be sure
COMETH the hour, cometh the man. The pages of history are peppered with examples of time colluding with destiny, and while Peter Shaw may not be in exactly the same league as Drake or Wellington, his act of bravery and disregard of danger is nevertheless
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria will make two enforced changes when they welcome early-season title favourites West Bromwich Dartmouth to Chester Road on Saturday. Andrew Siwicki has jetted off to Germany to watch England in the World Cup, while Will Gifford has
YARNOLD Pamela Nee Wilde On June 18th, 2006, aged 63 years. Pamela was employed at Kays, St John's for many years. Resident of Court House Nursing Home, Malvern. Widow of Roger Yarnold. Funeral at Woodgreen Evangelical Church, Warndon at 2 p.m. on Monday
O'CONNELL Elsie Peacefully in hospital on June 16th, 2006, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Micky and loving mother of Tony, Alan, Johanna, Patrick and Bernadette. Also a much loved mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by all who
HUNT Chris Happy 40th Birthday Fred. Lots of love Nicola. xx ------------- Happy 40th Birthday. All our love Josh, Oliver and Olivia. xxx ------------ Love and best wishes on your 40th Birthday. Mum, Dad, Dave, Angie, Georgie, Brad and Alex. xxxx Published
BERRY William Passed away six years ago today. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. God bless Gill and Family. Published in paper 22/06/2006
SMITH. Sheila. Treasured memories of a loving wife and mum. Passed away sixteen years today. Love Brian. Published in paper 22/06/2006
VOTING is underway in Newsquest's band competition, Local Heroes. There are 56 bands from the Midlands who have uploaded their songs, including young funk rock band The Myth. Their musical ability and songwriting talent provide a package that, in the
A LOCAL woman has given up a lucrative city-based career as a senior human resources professional to fulfil a life-long dream. In May this year Clare Jones, a dog owner herself of six years, launched Bark Canine Services, which gave her the perfect work-life
YE Olde New Inn is an oasis for walkers, fishermen and anyone out and about in the locality, offering a stunning location and superb menu with extensive choice. This fascinating country pub dates back to 1640, when it was a cider house for miners to refresh
BEING innovators when it comes to running a fish and chip shop may seem a bit unlikely but that is exactly what Lou Marcou and his team are. Customers of the Newtown Fish Bar in Kidderminster have been going without for the past seven weeks whilst the
STUDENTS on the Contact Course at Herefordshire College of Art and Design will give a performance next Tuesday at 2pm. The students, who have learning difficulties, have been involved in a project aimed at integrating them with students throughout the
WARRIORS have bolstered their pack with the signing of giant Welsh forward Gavin Quinnell. The 23-year-old, who is the younger brother of former Worcester player Craig and part of one of rugby's most famous dynasties, has signed a two-year contract.
WORCESTER lock Richard Blaze takes on Welsh house-mate Craig Everitt today with more than bragging rights at stake at the Under 21 World Championships. The Warriors duo are the best of friends off the pitch but there will be no love lost on it when
WARRIORS have bolstered their pack with the signing of giant Welsh forward Gavin Quinnell. The 23-year-old, who is the younger brother of former Worcester player Craig and part of one of rugby's most famous dynasties, has signed a two-year contract.
WORCESTER lock Richard Blaze takes on Welsh house-mate Craig Everitt today with more than bragging rights at stake at the Under 21 World Championships. The Warriors duo are the best of friends off the pitch but there will be no love lost on it when
THERE was disappointment for Worcester's Marc Evans and the Welsh team at the World Eight-ball Pool Federation Championships in Blackpool. While Evans exited the men's singles competition to Belgium's David Verey at the first qualifying round stage
LEDBURY Town have retained their West Midlands Premier League status for next season allowing them to enter the FA Vase and FA Cup. Manager Paul Wilband has appointed Ken Gibson, previously with Bedworth, as his new assistant. Fane McDonald is the new
EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews moved up to ninth place in the British Supersports Championship at Snetterton. The Piranha Racing rider finished in seventh place in the Supersports race on his Yamaha R6. Piranha are still to find the optimum setting for getting
WORCESTER'S Old Elizabethans slipped to a 10-run defeat at the hands of Feckenham in the Fearnley Factory Shop Sunday Club League division one. FIRST XI DIVISION Swindon v Bromsgrove Swindon won by seven wickets. Swindon 184-3 (6) (M Perkins 104
LIAM Paddock scored 78 for The Chase while most of his team-mates succumbed to the pace of Worcester Dominies opening bowler Sajid Ali (5-19) in Worcestershire Evening Cricket League division two. Paddock, 17, was supported by Richard Williams, who
AN action-packed programme of summer activities has been drawn up to keep city youngsters entertained during the summer holidays. Worcester City Council's sports development department has been working closely with St John's Sports Centre, Nunnery
A LEADING medical consultant has raised more than £14,000 for St Richard's Hospice by completing his sponsored cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats. Professor Richard Lewis is a governor of the Worcester hospice and made the 1,000 mile trek
ANOTHER manifestation of the World Cup is the speed with which pubs revert to becoming male bastions. Yes, there are still women with their menfolk, seemingly glued to the wide screen with lager in hand, and doing the odd bit of shouting. But these
WORLD Cup fever brings out all the part-time patriots. All of a sudden, a place called `In-ger-lund' becomes very important indeed. I even saw a St George's flag hanging on the wall of a Worcester offenders' hostel. I presume that the inmates were once
OUR new chief constable went walkabout around the Wyld's Lane area. Paul West met community leaders and obliged the cameras by adopting an earnest expression whenever there was the possibility of a shutter clicking. I'm all in favour of such meet-the-people
VETERAN Worcester councillor Mike Layland should count himself lucky that he still attracts a certain amount of flak from a few of his fellow councillors and some members of the public. These days, there is only a pathetic much-reduced rump of New Labour
l A FEW weeks ago, I reflected on how computers had completely changed our lives. I recalled how teachers had once informed their charges that these magical machines would liberate Mankind from the drudgery of work, heralding an Aquarian age of leisure
SOME people in Worcester are getting wound-up by the seagulls issue once again. I do wish some individuals would gain some sense of proportion about such matters. I would imagine people who become purple-faced about a few gulls are also the same sort
IT makes no difference at all how many shake-ups are ordered, grave announcements made or the number of ministerial jobs hitting the shredder. Her Majesty's Home Office is now an inept, festering heap of corruption and endemic bumbledom. It has overseen
MINDLESS vandals covered a well-loved riverside Worcester statue in paint. Furious council bosses insist that anyone caught for the offence must be prosecuted and made an example of. Yobs poured brown paint over the swan statue in the attack, which
COMETH the hour, cometh the man. The pages of history are peppered with examples of time colluding with destiny, and while Peter Shaw may not be in exactly the same league as Drake or Wellington, his act of bravery and disregard of danger is nevertheless
SIR - Talking of local food, Peter Luff MP (June 15) my late dad worked for Churchill's of Badsey. Every winter he picked sprouts and used to come home with frost-bitten fingertips. Sprout picking was piece-work, so the more bags he picked, the more
SIR - With reference to the photography entitled "mystery tribute day" in the Worcester News on Friday, June 9, I have in possession an aluminium cup engraved: Peace winners day, August 16, 1919, Worcester. I wonder if this has any connection with the
SIR - When Christopher Whitehead School was opened in 1934 it had been built with the exclusive intention of accommodating fewer than 200 children from the defunct St Clement's School. Since that time, educational requirements have changed many times.
SIR - After the latest report in the Worcester News I don't know whether to feel deceived by the council council for trying to hoodwink the residents of St John's. In addition we are annoyed by MP Mike Foster who "wants the school moved on educational
SIR - Mike Layland and Keith Burton appear to be the only councillors prepared to speak out against the closure of Bilford Road tip and the preposterous amount of or money to revamp the site. As they rightly state, spending £750,000 is false economy
SIR - Dilip Sarkar should read my letter again. It did not claim the Hurricane was equal to the Spitfire. Had the whole of my letter been published, he would have seen that I said the Spitfire was used to combat the ME109 fighters because of its superior
IN what could easily be marked down as a shaggy dog story, an Evesham businessman is selling a product to prevent pet pooch's puddles marking perfect green lawns. Peter Grinnall claims that by placing a "Dog Rock" in Fidoe's drinking bowl, it will take
AN alternative waste site is to be put in place in Worcester after mounting criticism over the temporary closure of the Bilford Road tip. The Worcester News can today reveal that two sites are being considered by Worcestershire County Council following
THE countdown to the fourth Worcester Festival has begun. With more than 300 events packed into a spectacular 17 days there are more things to see, do, and take part in than ever before. More than half the events are free, 55 under £5 and 107 are
SCORES of colourful banners are set to brighten up Worcester Cathedral as part of a arts project being carried out by disadvantaged youngsters from across Worcestershire. This summer, Salisbury-based community arts company, Toozalii will be working
THE folk of the Faithful City are being encouraged to get out in the fresh air and make the most of the improvements to the city's parks. A marathon walk, a six-a-side football tournament for teenagers, a toddlers wildlife walk and pop music in the
A HAVE-A-GO hero who two years ago pulled a man to safety as he jumped off a building has again come to the rescue. This time, Worcester City Council worker Peter Shaw caught a man in a different sense after an elderly lady was robbed as she withdrew
MORE vintage television owners have been telling their tales as the Worcester News searches for the oldest television in the city. Following our article about an online competition to find the oldest working set in the UK, the paper has been inundated
MYSTERY surrounds how the rotting carcase of a cat ended up on a Worcester industrial estate. The animal was found in the car park on Gregorys Mill Estate, in Barbourne by workers on Monday morning, shocking and puzzling those working in the area.
YOUNGSTERS at a Malvern primary school have been welcoming special visitors from Tanzania as part of a seven-week festival embracing African culture. Somers Park School, in Somers Park Avenue, began its Africa festival last month and, this week, a teacher
