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  • Away defeat adds to home demands

    ALL good things must come to an end. And so it was that Worcester City's 100 per cent record away from St George's Lane came to an end at Ellesmere Port on Saturday with a 2-0 defeat at Vauxhall Motors. It was a defeat that eventually had to come but

  • Helen Mead on Monday

    "Y should shred those," a friend advised me as I disposed of a pile of receipts after checking my bank statements. It was not enough, she stressed, simply to rip them up, as I was doing, and throw them in the bin. They had to be virtually obliterated

  • Cameras are saving lives on our roads

    THE deep loathing expressed in some quarters for speed cameras is, these folk would have us believe, a fair reflection of public opinion in this country. They portray cameras as rapacious cash cows preying on long-suffering motorists, highlighting the

  • Youngsters on heritage project at Witley Court

    NEW self-guided trails and a living sculpture highlighting the natural heritage of historic Witley Court and gardens, near Worcester, will be created by a group of young people with learning difficulties, thanks to a £25,000 award from the Heritage Lottery

  • Six-match ban for Morrison

    ANDY Morrison has been hit with a six-match touchline ban and £750 fine by the Football Association in the aftermath of the abandoned pre-season match with Kidderminster Harriers. Worcester City's assistant manager admitted an FA charge of violent conduct

  • Steve builds the Bridge as treble wrecks Reality

    STEVE Turberfield bagged a hat-trick to lead The Bridge to a 6-2 Worcester Sunday League win over Reality Rangers. Ralf Harris also added a brace for the hosts in the division one fixture. Rodrigo Pastore and Kevin Insall both scored twice for Ronkswood

  • Council accused of misusing £70,000

    A PROMINENT councillor has accused Worcestershire Coun-ty Council of spending £70,000 on self-congratulatory leaflets to boost its public satisfaction survey performance, while neglecting services. County councillor Tom Wells said £15,000 was spent on

  • Drivers urged to buckle up and stay safe

    DRIVERS are being told to belt up for safety's sake. West Merica Police are reminding motorists that everyone - adults, children and even family pets - must buckle up in vehicles no matter how long or short the journey. Figures show that about one in

  • Baggage chaos for Russian musicians

    A russian string quartet due to play a prestigious concert at Malvern is facing a "logistical nightmare" because of UK flight baggage restrictions. Many international musicians returning from playing in the UK are being hit by the cabin baggage ban which

  • City host Romulus in FA Cup

    WORCESTER City have been handed a home draw against Midland Alliance high fliers Romulus in the FA Cup second qualifying round. The match, City's first in the competition this season, is scheduled for Saturday, September 30. Elsewhere, Evesham United's

  • Old thinking about traffic problems

    SIR - It will not be possible to cure Worcester's traffic congestion until all the authorities get together and spend a serious amount of money. Possibly the first way of addressing the problem is the completion of the ring road by ignoring the not in

  • COUND

    COUND George Henry Doreen, Julie, Mark and Sally would like to thank Friends and Relatives for attending George's funeral and for the generous donations given. Thank you to his Doctor at Pershore Health Centre, the District Nurses and Macmillan Nurses

  • FACCHINETTI

    FACCHINETTI Barbara Angela and David would like to express their sincere thanks to all Relatives and Friends for their kindness and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss. Thanks to all who attended the Funeral Service and sent floral tributes

  • PRITCHARD

    PRITCHARD Ronald Jeffrey Peacefully slipped away on September 13th, after a long illness bravely borne, aged 81 years. Retired Painter and Decorator with Malvern Hills District Council. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved father of Janet and Dorothy

  • HEWLETT

    HEWLETT Margaret Passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 63 years. The Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Friday, September 22nd, at 12.30 p.m. No flowers please, donations, if desired, for The Cats Protection League, may be

  • MERRY

    MERRY Eric Retired BT Engineer. Passed peacefully away on September 12th in hospital, aged 81 years. Son of the late Albert and Lucy, brother to Roy, Joan, Thelma and the late Edna, Betty and Ken, loving partner to the late Emily. Funeral Service at Worcester

  • STEPHENS

    STEPHENS Ruth Of Fernhill Heath, formely of Hallow. Passed away on September 11th, 2006, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late George, dearlly loved mother of Michael and David, mother in law to Enid and Jennifer and a loving grandmother and great grandmother

  • Fit for angels

    Bertram's revenge on the Taxman - how, cider brandy came back to life. By George Thomas Once upon a time, in the depths of rural Herefordshire, there were lots of pot stills bubbling away making cider brandy, and the villagers would get very merry drinking

  • Tales from the river bank

    Herefordshire is leading the way with a major water vole restoration scheme. Vole Position The dramatic decline in the number of Britain's water voles has been well documented in recent years, but now there is hope for the animal's future, due in no small

  • Society news - Hereford Chamber Choir

    HEREFORD Chamber Choir spent five days in Germany as guests of the SKD choir from the Erloserkirche, Munich. The trip followed Hereford's hosting a visit by the German group last year. The chamber choir gave two concerts, one in the Erloserkirche where

  • Society news - The Audley Chapel

    The Audley Chapel, at Hereford Cathedral, built around 1500, has recently undergone extensive work to conserve its Tudor paintwork, one of the finest examples of its type anywhere in the country. Part of the project, supported by the Heritage Lottery

  • Society news - Hergest Croft

    More than 400 guests spent a magical summer's evening at Hergest Croft, Kington, by kind invitation of Lawrence and Liz Banks, to listen to Mozart's Cos fan tutte, performed by The Garden Opera Company. The evening was supported for the sixth year by

  • Society news - Hereford Round Table

    IT was a night of glamour and glitz when Hereford Round Table held its summer ball on a Las Vegas theme. Sponsored by allpay.net, the event took place at Lyde Arrundle, the home of Round Tabler Rob Watkins. Entertainment include an aerobatics display

  • Society news - Abbey Dore

    A weekend of good food, music and enjoyment under the Black Mountains took place at Abbey Dore, hosted by the people of Craswell. Two concerts saw performances by violinist Tasmin Little, pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips and The Craswell Players. The second

  • Society news - The Red Cross Great Spring Garden Event

    The Red Cross Great Spring Garden Event proved it was just that - great! Nearly 1,300 attended the event earlier this year, raising just over £16,000 for the charity's work in Herefordshire. 1. At the cake stall (from left to right) are: Sue Vaughan,

  • Georgian Delight

    Property: The Old Rectory, Thruxton Agent: Humberts Price: £950,000 Contact: 01432 278278, www.humberts.co.uk Georgian splendour, wonderful views AND an all-weather tennis court. Just three reasons to recommend this period country house. Of course, there's

  • Forever Autumn

    AS Autumn draws ever nearer, the richness of England's country colours are reflected in the season's collections. Plush plums, bursting berries, gorgeous golds, the colours of the nation's wardrobes are changing as surely as the leaves on the trees and

  • Mainly for Men

    1. Crombie (£70), denim jacket (£40), long sleeve casual shirt (£25), trousers (£30) and shoes (£45) from Burton. Stockists: 0845 214514/www.evans.co.uk. 2. Single breasted black/brown Donegal jacket (£199), non-iron dark red Bengal stripe shirt (£49.95

  • I could go on Zinging

    YOU'VE unpacked your cases, finished that last bottle of sangria and all that seems to be ahead is cooler weather, darker days and longer nights - enough to leave anybody down in the dumps. Autumn and winter are on their way and it seems Christmas is

  • Mud glorious mud!

    Mud may be dirty murky and impossible to remove but it has its beauty benefits too! Mud is dirty and gloopy - yet we're more than willing to smear it on our faces and slather it all over our bodies in the name of beauty. And for good reason. Despite its

  • Prep School

    Cleansing, toning and moisturising just aren't enough any more these days, experts are advising us to prepare our skins before applying make-up. "A beautiful look begins with great-looking skin," renowned make-up artist Laura Mercier says. "Before applying

  • Let's make up

    Some of the latest products around - just waiting to brighten up your dressing table! Chanel's Inimitable mascara works wonders . The white elastomer brush has very fine bristles to reach all the lashes for precise application. It comes in four shades

  • Autumn Fest

    Seasonal events that lie ahead Hallowe'en Probably THE October event - originating more than 2,000 years ago with the Celtic Samhain, which celebrated the end of summer and the beginning of the Celtic new year on November 1. The Celts also believed that

  • Lilly Fond

    England may have its rose, Wales the daffodil and Scotland the thistle. But Hereford's got the water lily! Meet Malcolm Edwards, the 'curator' of the national hardy water lily collection, which is based in the county. THINK of things associated with Herefordshire

  • One woman and her dog

    In only five years sheepdog triallist Angie Blackmore has accomplished what many handlers take a lifetime to master. Roy Lewis meets her to gain an insight into the world of top flight sheepdog trialling. IT'S not easy breaking into the male-dominated

  • Friend or Foe?

    Throughout history mankind has grappled weighty issues: Hurst or Greaves, Stork or butter, Kylie or Danni Minogue and, in the field of integrated crop management, friend or foe? Natural enemies are on your side, so how can you pick the goodies from the

  • Back in style

    THIS year sees the Institute of Advanced Motorists celebrating its 50th anniversary, with a host of events held nationally and locally. Launched in June 1956, the organisation was set up to improve driving standards, promote road safety, and establish

  • Things ain't what they used to be?

    CAR fans are not happy, it seems! Those who enjoy the sensations and satisfactions that come with car ownership are truly fed up with, well, many things. There's the fact that less than a third of road tax gets spent on roads, that fuel is expensive and

  • Robins romp into next round

    Radstock Town 1, Evesham United 6 SIX more goals in this season's FA Cup tally and, more importantly, another £2,250 in the coffers, writes Mervyn Collins That was Evesham's reward for Saturday's romp at Radstock where the first qualifying round tie was

  • Fixtures for 2006/2007 campaign

    Friendlies JULY Tues, 18 Alvechurch a 3-5 Owen (2), Jukes 80 Thurs, 20 LITTLETON H 8-1 90 SAT, 22 WORCESTER CITY H 1-2 175 Thurs, 27 Stratford Town a 1-1 110 Sat, 29 Boldmere SM a 2-0 Curtis 2 55 AUGUST TUES, 1 REDDITCH UTD H 0-0 128 TUES, 8 WERNLEY H

  • Delight as busy road is to have a crossing

    YOUNGSTERS and their parents will soon be able to cross a busy road safely in order to get to a school, to the delight of one campaigning mum. Worcestershire County Council plans to install a zebra crossing in Holly Mount Road outside Gorse Hill Primary

  • HINES

    HINES Eileen Passed peacefully away on September 13th, 2006. Now re-united with her beloved husband Reg. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, September 25th at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Cancer

  • PRICE

    PRICE Alan Tommy Michelle would like to thank all her Friends and Family for all the love and support they have given during this very sad time. Published in paper 18/09/2006

  • BARNETT

    BARNETT Robert Russell Passed away four years today. Sadly missed by loving wife, Thelma. x Published in paper 18/09/2006

  • Not the retiring type

    Since April, Lieutenant General Sir John Foley has been settling into his role as High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. JULIETTE KEMP catches up with him and his wife, Lady Ann Foley. IR John Foley has led an interesting life - and that's

  • Back and enjoying it

    Back and enjoying it SIR John Foley is getting on famously with being High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Since taking up the appointment he has been out and about in the two counties visiting the police, fire and ambulance services, presenting

  • Slow Emotion

    Herefordshire is quickly getting a taste for Slow Food with the launch of a new campaign, George Thomas picks up his knife and fork . . . The concept of 'slow food' is growing fast in Herefordshire. Those behind the campaign to make the vast food-producing

  • Top dog!

    Is your pet pooch driving you barking mad? HE may be man's best friend but that relationship can become more than a little strained when a dog's behaviour causes problems for its owners. But even the most loving of dog owners often don't realise that

  • Society news - Hereford City Rotary Club

    Hereford City Rotary Club and guests celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special dinner at the Masonic Hall, Hereford. A certificate commemorating the occasion was presented to the city president Paul Morris by district governor Ken Corrigan. All pictures

  • Society news - Minster College Leaving Ball

    Pupils and staff donned their best DJs and party frocks to attend this year's Minster College Leavers' Ball. 1. From left: Aidan Price, Sam Owen, Michael Hazel, Steve Parry, Chris Yarranton. 2. Louise Jones (left) and Emily Lander. 3. Ellie Gwilliam-Carter

  • Society news - Picture round-up

    1. Intrepid twosome Mike Daly and Mick Simpson at Torres Del Paine, Chile. They are riding from the planet's southern most habitable city navigable (by bike), Ushuaia in Argentina, South America, to the northern most navigable (by bike) point in Alaska

  • Society news - Galanthus Gallery

    Galanthus Gallery, in Wormbridge, held a privileged private view for its Sculpture in the Garden 2006, in aid of Breast Cancer Haven, Hereford. The exhibition, which ran throughout the summer, featured work by artists Peter Clarke, Peter Colquitt, Matt

  • Society News - Picture round-up

    1. Renowned chef Franco Taruschio (right), formerly of the acclaimed Walnut Tree Inn in Abergavenny, with Ross Williams, chef/proprietor of The Wellington. Franco spent a day at the award-winning pub and restaurant in Wellington recreating some of The

  • Society news - Hereford Cathedral

    Each June more than 100 Friends of Hereford Cathedral gather for a weekend of celebration, fine lunches and to enjoy the delights of the cathedral. This year, they were entertained to a salmon supper in the 15th century College Cloisters, with music provided

  • Society news - Three Choirs Festival

    HEREFORD came alive to the sound of music in August when it hosted this year's Three Choirs Festival. A performance of The Gathering Wave was the first event on the Saturday evening, but the festival opened officially the next day with the traditional

  • Weddings

    Mark Allen Natalie Harris WHEN pharmacists Mark John Allen and Natalie Charlotte Harris met, marriage proved the best prescription for their relationship. The wedding took place at St Mary's Church, Hay-on-Wye. Mark is the son of Terry and Christine Allen

  • Drovers return

    Property: Drovers Barn, Whitney on Wye, Price: £565,000 Agent: McCartneys Contact: 01497 820778 hay@mccartneys.co.uk THE new owner of Drovers Barn is bound to be happy to return again and again to this converted building which, in part, dates back to

  • Rock Star

    Property: Rocks Place Yatton, Ross-on-Wye Price: £1,100,000 Agent: Sunderlands Contact: 01432 356161. enquiries@sunderlandshereford.co.uk IT rocks man -- well you'll certainly feel like a star living in this unique home with its seven reception rooms,

  • Cottage industry

    JULIE HARRIES talks to a couple who returned a cottage, in the family for generations, from dereliction and all on a budget. Read on overleaf . . . A LOT of emphasis has been put on our heritage in recent years, with hundreds of people researching their

  • Under cover

    THESE days what you're wearing underneath your gorgeous dress is as important as the heels you've chosen to wear. Inject a little glamour into every day with Cotton Club Stargate champagne bra featuring delicate lace detail, £80 from Silk Storm. You don't

  • Green for glamour

    Organic skincare is one of the fastest growing areas of the beauty industry, as more women become aware of the importance of going green. It's estimated that, on average, women apply more than 200 chemicals to their skins a day. Research has shown that

  • We're JAMin'

    AAH autumn - the time to reap nature's bounty. Not without reason do we talk about all that "mellow fruitfulness". It's when we gather in the harvest and reap the benefits of the summer while, traditionally, preparing for sparser winter days ahead. There

  • Core Value

    THERE couldn't be a day more pertinent to Herefordshire and its cider heritage than National Apple Day, October 21. The event, organised by the Common Ground organisation, has been running since 1990 and sees apple-related events and celebrations taking

  • Laid Back

    The ancient craft of hedgelaying and all its different styles is undergoing something of a revival - but Herefordshire's own particular style may lose out to others in the future. County expert George Bevan tells ROY LEWIS about the drawbacks and why

  • Top Cat

    At a glance Model: Jaguar XK8 Convertible, £64,955. XK8 from £58,995. Engine: 4.2-litre V8 petrol unit developing 300bhp. Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, driving rear wheels. Performance: Maximum speed 155mph, 0-60mph 6.0 seconds. CO2 emissions

  • Snap Happy

    When you're looking for a digital camera, the key indicator for image reproduction is the megapixel measurement. The more pixels, the sharper the print will be and the bigger you'll be able to make it as it simply means there are more dots per inch so

  • Worcestershire swoop for Ali

    WORCESTERSHIRE have captured promising batsman Moeen Ali on a three-year contract from Warwickshire. Ali, the cousin of County and England paceman Kabir, turned down a two-year offer from Midlands rivals Warwickshire. The 19-year-old is regarded as

  • Charity’s the winner as Edward cracks triathlon

    A CHARITABLE engineer has completed a gruelling triathlon to raise £250 for the Children's Liver Disease Foundation . Edward Garton, of Skipton Crescent, The Berkeleys, Worcester, smashed his target when he completed the half-ironman distance vitruvian

  • Yapp so close to lifting trophy

    WORCESTER'S Jo Yapp led England Women to within touching distance of the World Cup and then praised the effort of her team. England fell at the final hurdle, going down 25-17 to New Zealand in the final at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada

  • 50 not out for former county legend Horton

    A NEW Road cricket legend is celebrating the finest half century of his life. Martin Horton, the popular and talented opening batsman and off-spinner for Worcestershire County Cricket Club, celebrated 50 years of marriage at the weekend. Mr Horton,

  • County climb to first division

    WORCESTERSHIRE have won promotion to theNatWest Pro40 Division One after rivals Surrey lost to bottom of the table Somerset at Taunton. Surrey beat Worcestershire at New Road on Saturday to throw the promotion race wide open, but they needed to avoid

  • Red card and penalty miss cost City dear

    WORCESTER City manager Andy Preece believes his team need look no further than themselves for the cause of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Vauxhall Motors. Adam Burley was sent off and Mark Danks missed a penalty as City's unbeaten record away from St George's

  • County wrap up promotion despite last game defeat

    SURREY put a dampener on Worcestershire's NatWest Pro40 Division two promotion hopes with a thrilling 13-run win against at New Road. The Brown Caps would have gone up with Gloucestershire if they had avoided defeat by Somerset today. But their slip-up

  • Burley sees red as City go down

    Vauxhall Motors 2 Worcester City 0 WORCESTER City's unbeaten start to the season on the road came to an end when they pushed the self-destruct button at Vauxhall Motors. From a seemingly comfortable position, Andy Preece's side managed to leave Ellesmere

  • Evesham fire six in FA Cup

    EVESHAM United continued their progress in the FA Cup with a 6-1 thumping of Radstock Town in the first qualifying round. The Robins were two goals ahead inside the first 10 minutes when Mark Owen scored from the penalty spot and Richard Ball supplied

  • Rovers earn replay

    BROMSGROVE Rovers managed a 1-1 draw at Ilkeston Town in their FA Cup fixture. In the 49th minute Kevin Banner converted a spot-kick after a foul on Neil Davis in the penalty area. Banner and Richard Burgess both missed chances to extend the visitors

  • A fun-filled time at county events

    THOUSANDS of people flocked to Worcestershire over the weekend as the county hosted a variety of fun-filled events. The streets of Droitwich were packed on Saturday as townsfolk and visitors celebrated the inaugural Salt Day. There was a surprise as

  • Donaldson goal sees off Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers dropped into the bottom four of the Conference after losing by a single goal at the Kit Kat Crescent. Clayton Donaldson scored the only goal of the game just before the half-time interval to leave Harriers at the wrong end of the

  • Brain claims there is no desperation at Sixways

    WORCESTER'S director of rugby John Brain insists the mood at Sixways is not one of "desperation" despite his side suffering their third successive defeat in the Guinness Premiership. Warriors went down 25-13 to Sale, leaving them bottom of the table

  • Nine-wicket Sprague the hero as OEs finish fifth

    WORCESTER'S Old Elizabe-thans finished their Birmingham League Division Two season on a high note when they beat Studley by 59 runs. The win was thanks to an astonishing bowling performance by Matt Sprague who enabled OEs to finish fifth in the league

  • Clements on song with ton

    EVESHAM recorded an em-phatic 90-run win over Dor-ridge to secure fourth place in Birmingham League, Division Two. Evesham's popular skipper Barry Clements appropriately rounded off what has been a superb season for the club with a magnificent match-winning

  • Defeat for Chester Road men

    KIDDERMINSTER finished their Birmingham League season with a 31-run defeat against Wellington. Highlight of the match was an innings of 126 by Tim Hancock who, with former West Indies player Phil Sim-monds (67), led Wellington to a total of 261-6 after

  • OVs wind up season with two defeats at Colwall

    OLD Vigornians' Crusader Worcestershire Cricket League season ended disappointingly with a double defeat against Colwall. The first XI bowling was put to the sword by Colwall, who still had an outside chance of promotion and were in search of maximum

  • All the weekend’s results

    SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hallow WMC 4 Bedwardine 1; Talbot (Worcester) 3 v Hanley Swan 1; VBL v Powick - no result received; West Malvern 4 Pershore Manor 5. KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Areley Kings

  • Sound and caring, but standards need raising

    MORE needs to be done to raise the standards at a Worcester school. Dines Green Primary School was described by Ofsted inspectors as a sound and caring school where staff appreciate and value pupils. But the report said pupils' progress was satisfactory

  • Rare document returns home

    A MEDIAEVAL document detailing the start of an investigation into a bitter land dispute between church leaders has returned to Worcestershire. The papal bull, dated 1466, was donated to Worcestershire County Council's Record Office after it had spent

  • Just keep going

    HOW far's a Devon mile? As long as you want it to be, it seems. Time and again, we would ask for directions and were either told "oh, just a mile or so" or "it's a 10-minute walk". I can't for the life of me understand this apparently universal inability

  • We’re sick of the waste scattered across the grass

    RESIDENTS of two blocks of flats in Worcester are furious at having to put up with rubbish strewn across the grass outside their homes. They say it is because there is no designated area to store the refuse produced by the 16 flats off Tolladine Road

  • Don’t look – a naked Phillpott

    BEWARE the guest house upstairs window that faces directly out to the street. Having just showered, I walked past the window and found myself standing just a few inches from the crowded upper deck of a double-decker bus. A woman passenger recoiled in

  • Time has been kind to general

    THE church at Crediton is probably the finest for miles around. Constructed from a soothing, red sandstone the building is, if you will pardon the pun, a credit to the inhabitants. There is a plaque in the church to Sir Redvers Buller, the commander-in-chief

  • Seafront has the charm of Victorian era

    SIDMOUTH city fathers have made sure their seafront has retained all of its Victorian charm. There are no burger bars, gaming machines or any of the other outlets that so often cheapen a place. Not for them the fate of Weymouth or Newquay. Meanwhile,

  • My toes were surrounded by sticklebacks

    SITTING by this Devon pool, I have noticed shoals of sticklebacks and minnows just inches from my feet. I haven't seen a Jack Sharp in years. Let me have your stickleback memories, please. Perhaps we can start a dialogue along the lines of the great

  • We are a vital part of Devon

    THEY can't decide whether they love or loathe us. To many Devonians, we teeming millions living on that giant anthill at the top of the M5 are nothing more than an unfortunate necessity. Yes, we may be grockles' but the natives know full well that this

  • Speed cameras cut death toll

    ROAD traffic collisions involving death and serious injuries have been reduced by two thirds on sites that have a speed camera. As revealed earlier in the week, driving in West Mercia is now considered safer than ever before. According to the area's

  • I’ll have the baby apricot clafoutis, please

    CHANGE is reaching into every backwater of Devon. Even pubs that lie off the beaten track must sell food to survive. Gordon Ramsey- consciousness is everywhere, manifesting in a mass of manic behaviour and black-and-white check trousers. Where old men

  • Praise be! New church set for January opening

    A NEW baptist church being built in Worcester should be open by January if building work continues on schedule. The Red Hill Baptist Church is currently located in Cannon Street, off London Road, but will relocate to St Peter's Drive in St Peter's once

  • Coal is the enemy of the environment

    SIR - The pending catastrophic effect on humanity from global warming is not fully understood by the vast majority of people, but leading scientific minds who comprehend the world's most destructive force now say that we have a mere three decades to

  • Concerned about the siting of masts

    SIR - In two separate stories you report on strong local opposition to telephone masts in the city; one in Warndon, the other in Lowesmoor. Worcester Green Party supports local people in their opposition to these masts. We have major concerns regarding

  • Beauty queen’s skydive rakes in cash

    A skydive by Miss Worcestershire to raise money for two charities close to her heart has raked in almost £700. Selina-Nicole Lavictoire, aged 20, of Nelson Road, St John's, jumped from 13,000 feet over the Northampton-shire countryside. The £679 raised

  • We must face up to the housing problem

    SIR - The frustration of expectant mum Zoe Gibson and her partner who have to leave the YMCA as they are now technically a family is vivid and understandable. The epidemic proportions of homelessness in the UK effects not only the individuals and communities

  • Regency house party fun for all

    BUDDING Elizabeth Bennetts can attend a Regency house party at Hanbury Hall this weekend The elegant 18th Century house, near Droitwich, is coming to life today and tomorrow with demonstrations of Regency dancing and outdoor games such as quoits