NORTHAMPTONSHIRE star Monty Panesar rattled thr-ough Worcestershire's nervy batting line-up to leave the visitors' hopes of Liverpool Victoria County Champion-ship promotion hanging by a thread. Panesar picked up 5-101, with fellow spinner Jason Brown
ANDY Preece believes a repeat of the performance against Redditch United will provide a good foundation for success against Blyth Spartans. Worcester City host the Nationwide North leaders at St George's Lane for the first time on Saturday as they continue
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be looking to build on their confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Southport when they take on Morecambe in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday (3pm). Andy White and Gavin Hurren scored the goals which handed Harriers their first
HEREFORD United coach John Trewick insists the Bulls will have the right attitude when they visit rivals Wrexham in Coca-Cola League Two on Sunday (12pm). The Racecourse Ground club have shipped 14 goals in their last three league and cup games - 5-0
DROITWICH and Evesham have both been handed home ties in the frist round of the EDF Energy Senior Vase. The Spa side host Warwickshire outfit Dunlop, while Evesham entertain Willenhall and Worcester Wanderers visit Leek. Elsewhere, Bromyard face a trip
THE mother of a heartbroken youngster has slammed a "despicable" thief who took flowers her son laid in memory of his beloved pet. Jonte Hagan used his pocket money to buy the floral tribute for his cat, which died last Friday after being hit by a vehicle
PICTURE the scene: celebrity chef Antony Worral Thompson being chased by a husky while hurling a mangold at it and you've pretty much covered the headline news for this year's Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show, which takes place next weekend on the
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT Broccoli (calabrese) The green varieties of this versatile vegetable are being harvested now, to add to delicious stir-fries, soups and even salads. Seeds should be sown in spring and then thinned to about 8cm apart when they are
PLANT fashions come and go, as do colourful materials like sky blue fences and glass gravel. But one stalwart has remained where others have fallen by the wayside: the humble conifer. In the past two years plant sales in general have been in decline,
Daniela Sutton describes herself as an ambassador for the horse' in her role as a crystal healer. Daniela has more than 20 years' experience of hands-on healing with animals and people. She has had particular success with horses, and says that most humans
LIKE last week's walk, this one is in the area covered by the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark. Also like last week's walk, some of the footpaths are sub-standard, though they are all usable without much difficulty. However, others in the area are
FEARS are growing that a child could be seriously injured or killed making their way to school in Droitwich. Concerned parents and a town councillor are warning that an accident could happen as youngsters attempt to cross a busy road outside two town
TELEVISION vet Joe Inglis has teamed up exclusively with the Worcester News to get our pets eating more healthy food. Mr Inglis, recognisable from the popular shows Vets in Practice and Blue Peter, is taking some time out from the surgery to be at the
EVESHAM United return to league action on Saturday buoyed by two impressive victories in cup competitions. Paul West's side thrashed Radstock Town 6-1 in the FA Cup first qualifying round last Saturday and saw off Redditch United 3-1 on penalties in
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown believes his side can learn from their FA Cup heartbreak. A 90th-minute goal saw Rovers cruelly dumped out of the competiton against Ilkeston Town in Tuesday night's first qualifying round replay at the Victoria Ground
MALVERN Town manager Paul Molloy pits his wits against a former team-mate when his side entertain Woodford United at Langland Stadium on Saturday (3pm). Molloy and Woodford boss Phil Mason played together for two seasons at Worcester City during the
STOURPORT Swifts boss Roy Rencher believes a victory on Saturday will give his side the impetus they need to kick-start their season. Swifts are currently bottom of the Southern League division one midlands with one win from five games. But tomorrow's
SIR - So the village of Kempsey is yet again on its high horse about the behaviour of its younger residents. I have long held the opinion that the good people of Kempsey need to take responsibility for the deeds of their offspring -- and not just try
SIR - As the living representative of the Scots, vanquished at Worcester, 355 years ago, I would like to thank David Hallmark and all other in your generous commemoration of 1651. It was a lovely occasion, held in the venue of the Porcelain Museum, and
SIR - The recent report from the Bruges group has been attacked because it was authored by somebody of a UKIP persuasion. Is it not likely that recognising the reality that our nation loses more than £50bn annually - directly and indirectly - because
RESIDENTS are being reminded that they can catch the bus for free on Friday - but only if they leave their cars at home. Drivers are being urged to try out alternative modes of transport as part of In Town Without My Car Day. Organised by the Worcestershire
Cruelty blights the lives of one in six children and comes in various forms - emotional, physical, sexual and neglect. It is not exclusive to any section of society and can strike at the heart of every community. Each week at least one child will die
A MUSICAL extravaganza is set for Evesham Arts Centre on September 29 and 30. The Vale Connection Ladies Chorus and the Vale Harmony Barbershop Chorus will be supported by The Big Swing Band. Popular comedienne Anita Bolland will compere the evenings.
WORCESTERSHIRE choir Philomusica is gearing itself up to celebrate some notable milestones in the 2006/07 season. The group is celebrating its 40th anniversary and will also performe a 900th gala performance of Elgar's oratoria, The Dream of Gerontius
I wonder just how many out of these 47 young people that were counted in Pershore Skateboard park were actually skateboarding? Each day I've been at the park, the majority are either sat on the top (predominately girls) or going up and down the ramps
BUDDING local star Charmaine Goode from Cleeve Prior will take the stage by storm next month along with her acting buddy Mia Causier with their sketch show, aptly named Sketching, at the Evesham Arts Centre. Charmaine, who also works as a lorry driver
THE Phoenix Theatre Group presents Oliver! from Thursday to Saturday, October 12-14 at Evesham Arts Centre. For tickets, call 07910 499 589.
A FAMOUS farce by Brandon Thomas is performed at Worcester's Swan Theatre in October. Charley's Aunt is staged by the Swan Theatre Amateur Company from Tuesday to Saturday, October 17-21. The play is set in 1892 and the fun begins when two Oxford students
THE Stour Gallery in Shipston is holding its autumn exhibition and this month sees a collection of new paintings, ceramics and sculptures. Simon Pooley, from Cheshire, a trained architect, has exhibited his paintings all over the country. This month visitors
FLOODS of complaints over parking facilities at Abbey Road Medical Centre have been dismissed by the company responsible for its maintenance. Medcentre has brushed off complaints by patients and staff, who are up in arms after having to wade through a
A MEMORIAL service was held yesterday to remember 13 Britons killed in terrorist attacks abroad last year, among them Evesham teenager Hannah Lloyd. The service was at Southwark Cathedral in London and remembered those who died in and those who survived
OVER a thousand children and young people across Worcestershire have helped to create a plan that shapes the way council services are delivered to them. The youngsters, along with parents, carers and other organisations, have fed into the Worcestershire
THE design of Evesham's new Leisure Centre moved a step nearer to being rubber-stamped on Tuesday night after the current design proposals were endorsed. Wychavon District Council's executive board met to discuss the results of the major consultation
A DISABLED bus user says he is fed up with being left out in the cold due to lack of ramps on First Buses - just months after the company boasted installing them on all of its vehicles. Simon Wadley, who lives on Pershore Road in Great Comberton, has
ANIMAL rescuer Pip Singleton of Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue is up in arms after finding a dog dumped at the side of a busy road with a smashed fema. Pip discovered the Saluki Lurcher, which the rescue centre named her Princess Suki, by the road
EVERYONE connected with South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust could look back over the past four-and-a-half years with pride and pleasure at what had been achieved. That was the message from chairman David Barlow at the final meeting of the board held
TRADERS and tourism operators in Evesham have called for the site of the former Swan Lane School, which now houses Worcestershire County Council offices and is for sale, to be used for car parking. "I believe that its strategic location, linked closely
EVESHAM firefighters were pleased with the turnout on Monday after offering residents the chance to check their child car seats were correctly fitted under new Government guidelines. The crew were stationed in Morrisons supermarket car park throughout
AN Evesham man is asking local people to take an important first step towards reintroducing a running club into the town. Colin Tether said he had been surprised to see so many people running and jogging in Evesham and then to find there was no club.
THE Vale of Evesham Christian Centre celebrated its centenary last weekend with more than 200 people present to join in the fun. The Bewdley Street church was packed on Saturday and Sunday, with visitors keen to enjoy activities and learn more about the
The discovery of Anglo-Saxon artefacts and remains in Bidford on Avon has been commemorated with the unveiling of a special plaque. The blue plaque has been placed at a central point in the village to mark 1,000 years of its rich history and to mark the
A trader in Bricklehampton was counting the cost of trust this week. A thief made off with a cool-box containing vegetables for sale to local residents and the honesty box he left with them for payment. The distinctive honesty box and cool box, which
A BROADWAY woman reached 100 on Saturday and believes the secret to long life is 'a little tot of whisky every night'. Grace Catherine Jones, of Station Road, celebrated with family and friends by holding a tea party at her home. Mrs Jones, who owned
FARMERS will be celebrating a successful harvest next month. Gloucestershire NFU holds a harvest festival service in Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday, October 8 at 3pm. "This is a joint service of thanksgiving with the Young Farmers' Clubs and the Country
THURSDAY Club: There will be a South Cotswold tour, stopping at Bibury for lunch on September 28, 10am start. Cost of coach is £8. Non-members welcome. Further information from Janet on 750066 or Margaret on 750316. BOOK Club: The September meeting will
MICKLETON Society: Members of the society arrived at Frampton-on-Severn for their summer outing in sunshine to enjoy a picnic in the garden of Frampton Court. Two guides showed members around the house, which is listed Grade I listed, built by ancestors
A MAJOR alarm was sparked last week when a 6ft wall close to a primary school crashed to the ground. Firefighters armed with heat-seeking equipment raced to the scene amid fears children - who were on their lunch break at the time - could be trapped under
A GARDENERS' Question Time has been organised for people struggling to make the most of their plants. A panel of experts will attempt to impart their wisdom at an event being held in the Frank Parkinson Centre at Pershore College on Thursday, October
PERSHORE High School played on its reputation as a frontrunner in the public speaking world as it hosted a workshop on the subject last Saturday. The event was arranged by the English Speaking Union, which is aiming to allow more schools to get involved
HERITAGE and history society: Three attractions in one are in store for those joining the next outing on Sunday. The village of Lacock, near Chippenham, with its cobbled streets, used as the setting for a number of period dramas and Harry Potter films
ROYAL British Legion: The women's section held its September meeting in the Betteridge Room. After the business, Angela Hugman gave an interesting and humerous talk entitled Tales of the Unexpected. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs Teresa Holder. The
WICK Walkers: Brian and Margaret Barton led a dozen walkers through a mixture of countryside near Lineholt and the banks of the Severn on August 27. The sun came out as they negotiated their way across a golf course across fields and through Winnall to
THE hot sunny weather in July, together with the rain in August, gave Evesham in Bloom judges the perfect opportunity to see the town's gardens, commercial and school frontages at their best. Colourful and innovative displays adorned the town in the lead
PUPILS from Prince Henry's High School in Evesham spent this summer making a difference to people's lives in northern Peru. Students aged between 16 to 18 took part in a World Challenge Expedition, a scheme that invites youngsters from all over the world
WITH a staggering 88 entries, the inaugural Powick and Callow End Scarecrow Festival has been hailed as a great success. The weekend's event saw around 1,000 people join in the fun, which raised £1,100 for the Friends of St Peter's Church, St James'
BUDDING LEWIS Richard and Georgina are happy to announce Alexandra Natasha-Marie's arrival on September 4th weighing 5lb 10oz. Many thanks to the superb Staff at Leicester General. We just wanted our Worcester Friends to know. Published in paper 21/09
ROBINSON Harry Passed away sixteen years ago on September 20th. Always in our thoughts. Wife Beryl, sons Andrew, Nick, Dave, Stephen, daughter's in law Debbie and Lol, Grandchildren Laura, Holly, Paul, Louise, Wayne, Samantha, Michelle, Grant, Kai, Chiana
GLANVILLE Joan Of Clifton on Teme. Peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on September 18th 2006, aged 91 years. The Funeral Service will take place at St Kenelm's Church, Clifton on Teme on Tuesday, September 26th at 11.30 a.m. followed by Cremation
HODGES Bertha Formerly Crawford Passed away peacefully in Hospital on September 17th 2006, aged 83 years. Dearly loved mother of Annette, Keith and the late Robin and a loving mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother and also dear sister to Bert.
SMITH Ernest Ernie Died peacefully in his sleep on September 16th at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 86 years, following a short illness borne with great dignity and courage. Beloved father of Rosemarie and devoted grandad to Nick and Claire. Father
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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
THIS week my wife and I have attended the Battle of Britain Remembrance Service at RAF Gosford, and the Remembrance Service at the graves of some 26 ex-servicemen at the Evesham Waterside Cemetery. We have also just seen on TV the scene of the return
A TRIBUTE and thank you. My birthday falls shortly, and my friend arranged to take me out. Consequently she drove over from Daventry to pick me up. "Where shall we go?" "No idea. You choose" Eventually we decided on the Cotswolds and headed into Banbury
HAVING flown in a number of Canberra aircraft while employed by Boulton Paul Aircraft Co Ltd at their Flight Test Section, RAF Defford, in the mid 1950s, I was very interested in the preserved cockpit of one of these fantastic planes on display at the
100 Years Ago September 22, 1906 Absolute disregard of the truth characterised much of the evidence given in the Bengeworth assault case at the Evesham Borough Sessions on Tuesday, and perjury of the grossest kind was committed. The witnesses contradicted
A BRAND new comedy drama by an award-winning playwright is coming to Number 8 at the end of the month and will have audiences rolling in the aisles. Secrets & Lies & DIY is the latest offering from The MsFits, made up of playwright Rona Munro
ONE of the biggest puppet theatre companies in Scotland is coming to Malvern in October offering a twist on a famous children's story. Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre is presenting Red Riding Hood's Magic Purse, a take on the classic fairytale Little Red Riding
A DAZZLING equestrian theatre show is making its way to Cheltenham Racecourse in an event not to be missed by horse lovers. Spirit of the Horse presents Chimera, a production involving more than 30 horses from across the globe in the Equestrain Touring
organisations in the Vale are again being offered Gannett Foundation grants, with cash funding of between £1,000 and £5,000 for community projects. The foundation, the charity arm of Gannett Co Inc, owner of Newsquest Media Group, publishers of The Evesham
LOCALLY-produced food and drink will be celebrated at the Vale of Evesham Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1. Based at Workman Gardens, there will be tastings, competitions, workshops, a cookery demonstration area by Vale
THREE Hereford and Worcester ambulance crew members will be taking on an adrenaline-pumping challenge in memory of a colleague from Evesham. Paramedics from Worcester Ambulance Station are gearing themselves up to take part in the Afan Argoed Challenge
COMPUTER users can now log on with more ease at public libraries, including Evesham, thanks to Worcestershire County Council. Residents can now access People's Network PCs for more than two hours at a time under changes which came into force on September
A FORMER Prince Henry's pupil is to receive a helping financial hand to study at the University of Cambridge. Thomas Most, 18, of Bish-ampton, near Pershore has been awarded a bursary as part of awarding body OCR's West Midlands Bursary Scheme. Tom recently
YOUNG people can now take advantage of a new scheme called the South Warwickshire youth bank, aimed at providing financial support to youth projects in the area. The scheme, which is supported by Warwickshire County Council youth workers, has previously
A coroner this week dismissed claims that Broadway mechanical engineer James Atkins, 65, was killed by his holiday vaccinations. But Mr Atkins' grieving girlfriend Marianne Thomas says she remains convinced that innoculations led to him dying about two
A YOUNG Broadway man has completed his training and has been admitted to the Royal Marines. Richard Craig, 20, a former pupil of Prince Henry's School in Evesham, passed out at Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon with 910 troop. He said: "It
A MOVING tribute is to be paid to a Vale of Evesham woman who died in office while serving as president of the National Dexter Society. Members from all over the country will be at Stratford Cattle Market on Saturday, October 7, for the annual general
GARDENERS have just a few weeks to save lawns after the worst summer for horticulture in 30 years, a local expert has warned. Lawns were scorched and brown following July's record temperatures, but the next few weeks are the perfect time to repair damaged
LANDOWNERS have welcomed the clarification and confirmation from the Rural Payments Agency that landowners who let grazing do not have to keep herd registers for their grazier's cattle. Frances Beatty, the Country Land and Business Association's director
A COST-effective health and safety support service to help farms and rural businesses operate safely and comply with legislation has been launched by South Warwickshire-based NFU Risk Management Services. Designed to help anyone running a small business
THREE top chefs have joined forces with the British Association for Shooting and Conservation to encourage more people to taste game this autumn. Mark Gough, Mike Robinson and Mark Gilchrist will be taking part in events during BASC's Taste of Game week
A QUICK and easy way to help beef producers identify areas for improvement in their enterprises has been launched by the English Beef and Lamb Executive. Beef Snapshot is a fast and accurate way of assessing key performance areas against industry standards
A VALE mother is living each day in fear after a bus sent steel posts outside her home flying and narrowly avoided crashing into her kitchen on Saturday. Karen Brown, aged 38, of Mill Bank, Fladbury was "petrified" when the bus struck the protection posts
VILLAGE Hall: Members of the committee were delighted with the response to the latest fundraising event, which took place last Saturday when a total of £1,250 was raised. On behalf of the committee, chairman John Redman thanked all those who set up and
WEDNESDAY Club: Members met on September 6 when Mrs Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed and a new member, Mrs Pamela Randall, was welcomed. Mr and Mrs Bellingham and Mrs Ellen James were welcomed back. Names were taken for the musical, Oliver
PARISH church flower show and fete: On a perfect day, many people were able to enjoy the flower show and fete in aid of church expenses. This annual event was started in 1960. Though there were fewer flowers this year, the vegetables, photographs and
THE ten year wait for Sir Peter Hall's return to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is well and truly over with his sublime production of Measure For Measure. Part of the ambitious year-long Complete Works Festival, Sir Peter was tempted to return with a classic
BRIDGES Barbara Ruth Formerly of Sebright Avenue, Worcester. Passed away on September 11th, 2006, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Rosemary and the late Richard and a loving mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother
RICHAU Kathleen Passed away peacefully at The Lawns Nursing Home, on September 17th, 2006, aged 93 years. Wife of the late Paul, dear auntie of John and Doreen. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium, on Tuesday, September 26th, at 11.30 a.m. Flowers
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
AN entrepreneurial mum who found her way in business after a broken ankle meant she had to change jobs is in line for a gold award. Pauline Earlies, from Droitwich, who put her house on the line to buy a franchise specialising in care and nursing staff
ELYSIA Natural Skincare has appointed two new account managers to join its sales team. Kirsty Ardis and Emma King have joined the Inkberrow-based company and will be using their extensive account development experience to build relationships with existing
A BRAVE secretary is preparing to abseil down the side of a city building to conquer one of her greatest fears. Roni Skye, aged 40, who works in the editorial department of the Worcester News as secretary to the editor, will abseil down the side of Debenhams
GLASSES were raised at the Much Marcle headquarters of Herefordshire cider maker H Weston & Sons Ltd, when the company opened its new production hall. A plaque in memory of the previous chairman, the late Norman Weston, was unveiled by his widow Maureen
A WEEKEND of festivities based on the work and abilities of young people in the community will take place at a church in Worcester at the end of the month. Displays of art, craft and photography, as well as live performances of music, dance, song will
SIR - So our young people are to be advised against having underage sex. This is laughable when most of the media devote themselves single-mindedly to portraying young people who don't either behave like tarts or thugs as distinctly uncool losers'. We
SIR - Through your pages may I offer our thanks to all the WODYS team from the team at Noah's Ark Trust. We were really honoured that Noah's Ark Trust was chosen by WODYS in 2006 to be the charity of choice for all the proceeds from the raffle during
TWO doctors have been honoured by Rotarians from Ledbury with the movement's highest accolade for their work helping diabetes sufferers in Tobago. They presented Canadian husband and wife team Melanie and Graham Curryer, who were at the heart of Ledbury
A FUND-RAISING fashion show held at Alfrick village hall, near Worcester, was a great success, say organisers. More than 100 people flocked to the hall to see a display of the latest autumn styles put on by department store Beatties. Organiser Grace Mansell
A PUBLIC fund-raising appeal is being launched to help save one of Malvern's most prominent landmarks. The spire of Christ Church, on Avenue Road, is falling into disrepair and needs urgent work. Iron hoops within the stone structure have rusted, forcing
WORCESTER City will be without Adam Burley for the FA Cup second qualifying round visit of Romulus. The left wing-back was sent-off after receiving two yellow cards in five second-half minutes at Vauxhall Motors on Saturday, a game which City went on
KATE Walker finished seventh at the Junior European Judo Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. It was the highest placing of any player on the British squad and her best result to date at major events. Walker, from Kidderminster's Samurai Judo Club, was
WE are never pleased when we lose. It's not what we are about and so, from that point of view, Friday night was disappointing. But every single week we play, we are getting better and, rather than concentrate on results and league position, we need to
A BRAVE secretary is preparing to abseil down the side of a city building to conquer one of her greatest fears. Roni Skye, aged 40, who works in the editorial department of the Worcester News as secretary to the editor, will abseil down the side of Debenhams
CALLING all mangold growers - your root vegetables are urgently needed for this weekend's autumn garden and country show at Malvern. The two-day event at the Three Counties Showground was hoping to include the traditional village fete sport of mangold
HOVERING 1,000ft above Worcester taking in the sights from a helicopter is definitely an enjoyable, and rather decadent, way to spend a day. After all, why bother going to the hassle of climbing into your car and driving around - or, perish the thought
During the past week, the national news has been dominated by the threatened hospital reconfigurations across the NHS and the Government's intention to continue increasing the involvement of the private sector with the NHS. Naturally, when discussing
A SPECIAL court for domestic violence victims has been hailed a success. The court, which operates at Worcester Magistrates Court every Monday afternoon, was launched in April. It fast-tracks domestic violence cases and offers victims support from a
WALKIES on Worcester Racecourse will be raising vital funds for animals that have been abandoned. Staff at Brentknoll Veterinary Centre, Whittington Road, Worcester, have organised a sponsored dog walk to raise money for Worcestershire Animal Rescue
A SEVENTY-four-year-old woman who has lived in Diglis for most of her life has spoken of her delight at the regeneration of the basin but thinks that all of the changes might be a bit too much for the area to cope with. Barbara Minton, of Diglis Lane
A WORCESTER heritage centre is considering closing off some of its exhibits after heartless thieves stole display items. Volunteer staff at the Tudor House Heritage & Education Centre in Friar Street have been left devastated by the spate of thefts and
Diglis Basin was known for being the stubborn acres - the land that was proving hard to develop - but that long-held view is about to change, as Tom Edwards found out. THE DIGLIS Basin project is set to take a massive step forward today with approval
WORCESTER has witnessed much since Bronze Age man first settled on the mound overlooking the river that was destined to become the site for Wulstan's cathedral. Indeed, Romans, Angles, Saxons, Danes had all made their architectural mark long before the
d SIR - Tenants of Worcester Community Housing had to suffer rotting rubbish for a period of more than three months and were subjected to health hazards that could also affect neighbours. People at Lansdowne Rise had a much smaller problem but again
A couple who have lived in the Diglis area of Worcester for many years have seen it all, from open fields to derelict dockland. Today they are witnessing a multi-million pound regeneration scheme take shape before their eyes. Barbara and Gerald
SIR - I've just received a letter from Ofcom, along with my phone bill. I quote: "On August 1, 2006, Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, ended the formal controls on the cost of phone line rentals and calls from BT. This will leave all phone companies,
