NORTHAMPTONSHIRE skipper David Sales fell four short of a deserved century against promotion-chasing Worcestershire before a frantic dash to hospital to see the birth of his third son. Sales, with good support from Ben Phillips, rescued his side from
WORCESTER Warriors are hopeful prop Chris Horsman will be fit to face Bath on Saturday. Horsman was withdrawn at the 11th hour with a back strain from the team that went on to lose 25-13 to Guinness Premiership champions Sale at Sixways last Friday.
WORCESTER Lawn Tennis Club's junior stars were not fazed by experience at the annual senior championships finals. County junior Michael Shipley set the Northwick Close club's competition alight by winning the men's singles. The 14-year-old defeated
WORCESTER men's seconds continued their troubled start to the season with a heavy 6-1 defeat to Hampton-in-Arden. They started with a mixed team of new and old members for the second week running, making a promising start. Tom Lewis put Worcester ahead
STOURPORT women's firsts enjoyed an unbeaten two days, defeating Redditch 6-1 and Cannock 4-1 in friendlies. Although they started slowly against Redditch, they went ahead on 10 minutes through Fran Moss from a short corner. Jodie Vincent then swept
THE number of new recruits joining the Army has been rising in recent weeks, with 18 enlisiting in one day. The Worcester Army Careers Information Office, in Foregate Street, has seen a sudden surge of 16 to 24-year-olds applying to sign up, taking the
A WORCESTER man smashed his target time when he completed a gruelling ironman triathlon. Edward Garton, from Skipton Crescent, was competing in the event at Rutland Water, near Oakham, to help raise funds for the Children's Liver Disease Foundation (
TWENTY-three child victims of child abuse were helped by a charity in Worcestershire and Herefordshire in just one year. The figure from the NSPCC shows the number of children the charity referred to statutory agencies during 2004/05, and places the
Prospective students can attend the University of Worcester's open day this Sunday, from 10am to 3pm, to find out about the wealth of full and part-time study opportunities on offer. Lecturers and staff will be giving talks and providing exhibitions
SIR - I have a straightforward question for Pam Davey, as she is Wychavon's official community planning champion' for ordinary people, a planning committee member, Spa resident, and district councillor for Droitwich East including Vines, Waterside, Hillend
SIR - I think either I must have misunderstood the collection arrangements for the new wheelie bins in Warndon or you must have misreported them (Bins will be wheeled up to your door today). You see, our last collection was on Friday, September 8, and
MALVERN opened their home campaign with a resounding 54-5 win against Camp Hill in Midlands Two West. A controlled catch-and-drive move from the line-out trundled over the line for Shaun Lancett to secure the first try of the game after only three minutes
A WEALTH of musical tributes are being lined up for Worcester's most celebrated son by the choir that is named after him. Next year sees the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Edward Elgar and the city's Elgar Chorale has lined up performances of
DROITWICH claimed a 29-14 victory over neighbours Worcester Wanderers to maintain their unbeaten start to the Midlands Four West (South) season at Sixways. The visitors pressed the home line from the start and a good drive from Phil Horton's line-out
PERSHORE overturned a 14-point deficit after just seven minutes to register a 22-21 victory against Nuneaton Old Edwardians in Midlands Three West (South). The visitors were ahead through a converted try after just two minutes and they doubled their
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians got off to the worst possible start against highly-fancied Aston Old Edwardians in Midlands Three West (North) after conceding a converted try in the first minute. They responded almost immediately with a try from captain Ben
STOURPORT played their part in a fast and open game against Bromsgrove seconds but eventually lost 27-10. Playing a team several divisions above them, they only capitulated in the last 20 minutes when the home team's superior fitness told. There was
LUCTONIANS turned in a disappointing display in their first home encounter of this season's Midlands One campaign as they lost to old rivals Dunstablians 9-5. Lucs failed to generate any first-half momentum, conceding a succession of penalties and producing
NOVELL Florence The Family would like to thank Friends, Relatives and Neighbours for all their support and kind messages of sympathy. Published in paper 20/09/2006
PREECE Albert The Family of the late Albert would like to thank everybody for their kind thoughts and messages and all who attended the funeral service, and also the Staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital who cared for him. Published in paper 20/09/2006
MILTON Monica Betty nee Jones Suddenly at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on September 15th, 2006. Wife of the late Leslie Post Office. Will be sadly missed by daughter Pat, son in law Dave, grandchildren Michael, Sarah and James, daughter in law Becky
HANDLEY John In loving memory of a precious husband, dad and grandad who passed away one year today. We love and miss you more each day, life will never be the same now you have gone. We will always have you in our thoughts and treasure the memories of
HIGGINS Delphine In loving memory of a loving wife, mother and grandmother who passed away three years today. Always in our hearts and minds. Brian, Matthew, Adam, Debbie, Jake and Niall. Published in paper 20/09/2006
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
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
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
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
A CITY business which was in tatters after an explosion destroyed its premises has survived the catastrophe and is now looking forward to the future. Weeks of hard work and thousands of pounds were lost when a huge explosion ripped through a flat above
BIRCH Rosemarie Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness, aged 53 years. Wife of George, mother to Claire, Dionne, Scott, Caroline, Matthew and Melanie, grandmother to Jordan, Thomas and Simon. The funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
WILLIAMS Gwen Suddenly on September 13th, 2006, aged 66 years. Beloved wife of John, loving mother to Brian, Tracey, Michael and Denise, grandmother to James, Laura, Ross, Liam, Demi-Louise, Saxon and Holly. Remembered by all. Funeral Service will take
WEBB George Chicken George Passed away at St Cloud Nursing Home on September 7th 2006, aged 85 years. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Baptist Church, Sansome Walk on Monday, September 25th, at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Astwood
BRUNYEE Gerald Reginald Passed away on September 16th, 2006, aged 75. Beloved husband of Marion, cherished father of Karen and the late Andrew, dearly loved grandfather of Emma, Sam, Laura and Naomi. Now re-united with Andrew. The Funeral Service will
TAIT Moya Jane Peacefully in hospital on September 16th, 2006. Beloved wife , mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, September, 26th at 1 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Mencap, may be
SMITH David Of Peopleton, on September 12th 2006, suddenly but peacefully in the Hawthorns Nursing Home, Evesham, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Margaret. Funeral service at Peopleton Church on Tuesday, September 26th at 2 p.m., followed by private
MOONEY Andrew To everyone who sent flowers, cards and gave sympathy and support in our time of great sadness. Andrew's Family would like to say thank you to you all. Published in paper 20/09/2006
GODWIN Olive The Family would like to thank everyone for attending the funeral and for donations to St Richards Hospice. Also thanks to Olive's dear friend Peggy for all of her help and support. Published in paper 20/09/2006
HANDLEY John Passed away one year today. To our very special dad. Your predicted words of wisdom were so true, And every day of our lives we greatly miss you. Our love always Mark, Tracey and Families. xxx Published in paper 20/09/2006
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
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 awards, attending
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
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
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
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
1. The dog is an animal - respect it as such. It is unkind to treat a dog as a human being (ie dressing it in 'clothes'); it doesn't think like us and will get confused. Dogs are pack animals and have different rules of behaviour to us. 2. Have structured
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
A PROTEST group is appealing for more members as it attempts to stop what it calls a "chaotic" housing development on the outskirts of St John's, Worcester. Earl's Court Farm Action Group, based in Dines Green, is horrified by proposals to build 200
COFFEE lovers are being invited to enjoy a nice cuppa while doing their bit to raise money for charities later this month. Macmillan cancer support is holding a charity coffee morning from 10am on Friday, September 29, in the mayor's parlour at the Guildhall
SIR - Your editorial begins: "Much as we grumble about paying taxes, at least we know that our money is going to pay for services we can't do without". If only! I have a challenge for the Worcester News - find out where our money goes and then see if
SIR - It seems that a combination of a Government indulgently paralysed by in-fighting and Worcester's new Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate Robin Walker is getting Labour in the city worried. As a local lad myself who has known Robin
THE funeral of George Webb, known better to the public of Worcester as Chicken George, is to take place on Monday. One of the Faithful City's most colourful characters, he died at St Cloud's Nursing Home in Callow End earlier this month. He was 85.
Worcestershire County Council is encouraging support groups for older people to bid for money to develop community-based activities within their local area. A new scheme, called WiNN, which is a partnership involving the county council, South Worcestershire
EVESHAM United knocked out higher-ranked Redditch United to earn a date with Kidderminster Harriers in the Worcestershire Senior Cup. The Robins triumphed 3-1 on penalties at the Valley Stadium last night with Nathan Vaughan saving three spot-kicks after
A MALVERN man assaulted two people - one of them a 15-year-old boy - after losing his temper during a dispute with a nearby family. Neil Bozward, aged 34, of Langland Avenue, near Sherrard's Green, became angry after getting into a discussion while
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application for a four-storey block of flats and offices in Droitwich looks finally set to be given the go-ahead, despite widespread criticism of the proposal. The proposal for 55 flats and four offices on the Droitwich Garages
RESIDENTS in the Warndon area of Worcester who have petitioned against the building of a phone mast may have lost their fight. Planning officers at Worcest-er City Council have recommended that prior approval is given to an application by mobile phone
RESIDENTS of Ledbury's Queen's Court have joined together to form a committee. Each of the 50 householders has been asked to pay £12 a year to be used to help elderly residents pay for essential domestic repairs. A self-help committee has been formed
A £23m expansion plan for Worcester Rugby Club is expected to be given the go-ahead this week. The proposed scheme at Sixways includes a new North Stand, taking capacity to 13,200, a health centre and racquet club, a new car park, and replacement training
A CHARITY planning to open its new caf for the first time this week has suffered a setback after the front window was smashed. Headway, which helps people recovering from brain injuries, hoped to launch the caf and bookshop called Chapters and Pages
WORCESTER'S so-called softly-softly approach towards people who drop litter may be over but there has been a minimal increase in the number of the fines that have been paid. On Saturday, July 29, the Worcester News reported that just 14 fixed penalty
STAFF at a nursing home in Malvern had a great time yesterday, taking their dogs to work with them to help raise money for an animal charity. Bupa's Court House nursing home, in Court Road, Barnards Green, took part in Bring Your Dog to Work Day in aid
TWO huge fig trees will grace the new St Richard's Hospice building in Worcester thanks to a generous gift from a Worcestershire garden centre. Patients and families visiting the new £5.25m hospice, which opens early next month, will be able to admire
HERITAGE and progress don't usually make for happy bedfellows and the growing disagreement between the civic society and city council over how Worcester should proceed with the Lowesmoor development is a perfect example. This newspaper usually avoids
HERITAGE watchdogs have slammed a planned £75m revamp of the Lowesmoor conservation zone by saying it will "obliterate" the character of the area. Worcester Civic Society - the guardian of city history - has penned a letter attacking the development
ACTORS from television soap Emmerdale have been criticised by hospice fund-raisers for not paying their bar bill at a charity cricket match and dinner in Worcester. The stars drank for free at New Road cricket ground and Worcester Racecourse, leaving
SIR - Each September, we remember the climax of the Battle of Britain, when many sacrificed their lives so that we could live in a free country. On Friday, the Government is planning to concede to the European Union the right to determine our legal system
SIR - The RSPCA representative Judith Haw insists the society's campaigns are not political and then goes on to list activities which are blatantly so. The public thinks of the RSPCA as looking after animal welfare in terms of lost dogs and distressed
THREE days before Christmas last year 18-year-old Kerry Harrington was sitting around a restaurant table pulling crackers with her family. Despite a cough, she was entering into the festive spirit and putting up with the ribbing from her relatives telling
