ALAN Connell's equaliser seven minutes from time brought Hereford a richly deserved point at the Deva Stadium tonight. The only surprise was that, in extending their unbeaten sequence against Chester to seven matches, the Bulls did not pick up the three
WORCESTER'S prospects of avoiding relegation from the Premiership may appear bleak but they have received support from an unlikely source. Saturday's 33-19 defeat to Gloucester leaves the Sixways club seven points off their nearest rivals at the bottom
ANDY Preece insists Worcester City want to win the Worcestershire Senior Cup. City host tenants Evesham United in the semi-finals at St George's Lane tomorrow night (7.45). The player-manager is expected to underline his intentions of claiming a piece
BRETFORTON Old Boys and Red Horse both won their Worcestershire FA Sunday Junior Cup semi-finals to set up an all Evesham Sunday League final. The Old Boys defeated league rivals Ambassador 3-1, while Red Horse defeated Harriers Trust 4-3 in extra time
TWELVE county pool players will battle to be crowned national champions next week. Worcestershire are one of eight teams competing at the Inter County Championships in Great Yarmouth on Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4. The team has qualified for
I HAVE been Worcester City player-manager for just over two years now and this is as good a position as the club has been in, in terms of going for promotion. Things are going forward and I still feel our destiny is in our own hands. There's everything
THE University of Worcester basketball team are set to host their counterparts from Edinburgh tomorrow (4pm) in the British Universities Basketball Championships - with a place in the final eight at stake. The Worcester side are bidding to win the title
The mother of Rachel Whitear whose death was used in a national anti-drugs campaign said it was no surprise her death could be heroin related, but that her daughter had seemed "very positive" the night before her death. But Pauline Holcroft, of Ledbury
COMMUTERS were left stranded in Hereford railway station following a points failure. Central trains services could only run between Birmingham and Great Malvern, passing through Worcester, and could not go as far as Hereford yesterday. Commuters were
A MAN who drunkenly fell asleep in the street and then swore at police officers has been told to stop drinking by Worcester magistrates. Brian Harper was found asleep outside the White Hart pub, College Street, Sidbury, Worcester, on the evening of Friday
SHOPPERS in Worcester will get an early Easter boost this year, with the news that Aldi is opening its first store in the Faithful City. The cut-price supermarket chain has finalised a date for the opening of a new store on the old Courts furnishing
LEAGUE-leaders Worcester City women kept up their push for promotion from West Midlands Division One South with a 2-0 victory at Birmingham Athletic. Louise Holmes and Hazel Adams both scored with first-half lobs, Adams' from 25 yards, as City won their
WORKERS are being urged to get on their bikes as part of a scheme to get people off four wheels and onto two. Anyone who works for a business with a travel plan can borrow a bike for free, thanks to Worcestershire County Council's Choose How You Move
A NEW housing development will be built after Worcester City Council's planning committee granted it permission. Thirteen new homes will be built in Pope Iron Road, Barbourne, Worcester, adjacent to the riverside conservation area. The development includes
THE chairman of the Worcestershire Licensed Victuallers' Association has hit out at proposals that could see pub and club owners become liable for people who drink and drive. In the Government's review of its road safety strategy published yesterday,
MORE than 500 Santas from Worcester and beyond who raced around the city's streets in last year's Christmas fun run raised £22,000 for Leukaemia CARE. The fantastic sum beats the previous year's figure by £2,000. A further £7,000 was raised from Santas
A GROUP of councillors will travel to Westminster next month in a bid to revive a town's campaign for a new hospital. Town councillors from Malvern will meet Shadow Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley and ask him to support the case by putting
AN osteoporosis screening day at a Worcester fitness club will give visitors the chance to find out whether they are at future risk from the brittle bone disease. Simply Women Fitness and Beauty in Henwick Road, St John's, Worcester, will hold the event
A CHILDREN'S entertainer who wowed the crowds with his Punch and Judy show has died. Uncle Mike, who performed at the Worcester Festival, lost his battle with cancer at the beginning of this month at the age of 61. A funeral was held in Birmingham for
THE anticipated 150th anniversary Elgar Festival will be opened by the renowned English Symphony Orchestra (ESO). The ESO will open the special festival with a concert in Worcester Cathedral on Wednesday, May 30. The four-day festival, which is taking
Earlier this month the Worcester News revealed the crisis on the county's roads. Now we want you to tell us if potholes are blighting your area. We are already aware of potholes causing problems on Tybridge Street and Blackpole Road. If you know of
PUPILS and teachers at Bowbrook House School spent a day doodling to raise cash for charity. Youngsters at the school, at Peopleton, near Pershore, took part in the fourth National Doodle Day on Friday to raise funds for Epilepsy Action and the Neurofibromatosis
A CCTV image has been released by police after a window was smashed at a Worcestershire insurance firm. Police want to trace witnesses or anyone with information about the incident, which happened at Clarke Roxbrough in The Homend, Ledbury, at about
ALLSOPP June Bill, Sandra, Steve, Karen, Kate, Warren and all the Grandchildren would like to thank everyone for the beautiful cards and messages of sympathy received following their sad loss. Also to extend their sincere thanks to all those who attended
WILD Eric We'll raise a glass to you tonight, dad. We are all thinking of you. From your loving Family. xxxx Published in paper 27/02/2007
WILD Eric Joseph Birthday memories fifteen years on. Thinking of you dad always. Love fromJohn, Karen, Jenna and Verityxxxx Published in paper 27/02/2007
HOLLINGSHEAD Joseph William Ex Metal Box Passed away peacefully at Newtown Hospital on Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 after a short illness, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna and dearly loved father of Anthony Tony. Funeral service at Worcester
BOURNE Richard Thomas Of Droitwich, suddenly on February 20th, 2007, aged 37 years. Beloved son of Joan and the late Tom and dear brother of Tina and Mark. Sadly missed by all the Family. Funeral service at St Peters Church, Droitwich on Thursday, March
GURRADO Sheila Margaret In dear memory of my late wife Sheila Gurrado. Who passed away February 27th, 2005. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Your ever loving husband Carmine and Family. Published in paper 27/02/2007
LONG Norman Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Passed away February 27th, 2001. Always remembered, Joan, Martin, Julie, Martin and granddaughters Charlotteand Emilia. Published in paper 27/02/2007
The academic facilities might be fantastic, but private schools have even more to offer, writes Robin Barlow, of the Independent Schools Council information service. Most people are aware that independent schools dominate the top spots in examination
You don't have to cross the Channel to sample exquisite continental cuisine in a chateau setting As you head down the tree-lined drive past the beautiful lake and park in front of Brockencote Hall Hotel, you know this is going to be a special experience
There's something in the water in Colwall - a village dominated by the Malverns like its more famous neighbour, but with an atmosphere all its own. Words: Andrea Calvesbert. Photographs: Martin Humby Visitors to Colwall today may be surprised to find
RUFF Neville Passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2007, aged 87 years. Dearly loved father of John and father in law of Sigrid. Loving grandad and great grandad. Reunited with his dear wife Edna and Granddaughter Michelle. Funeral service at Claines
DIGGER Mark and Natalie Would like to announce the arrival of Matilda May on February 24th, 2007. Thanks to everyone involved. ---------- Thank you for our beautiful daughter Matilda May. All my love Mark. xxx ---------- Congratulations to you both on
HODSON Emily Grace Love & best wishes on your first birthday to our little princess. Nanny and Grandyxx Published in paper 27/02/2007
BOSWORTH Joan In memory of our wonderful mum, who passed away one year ago today. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. John, Jane Cathy, Richard and Family. Published in paper 27/02/2007
HOSKINS Wilfred God chooses all the beautiful things, the birds, the bees, the butterflies and then he chose you. Love forever and always, Sheila, Bob, Helen and David. xxxxx Published in paper 27/02/2007
LOCK Les Passed away twenty years today. It seems like only yesterday, We laughed and shared a smile. We wish we could do that again, Just for a little while. We had no time to say goodbye, No time to hold you tight. And tell you that we loved you so,
BILLY Smart's legendary travelling circus is on its way to Worcestershire. The circus, which first toured in the 1940s, sets up camp at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern on Tuesday, March 13, and promises to amaze the audiences, young and old,
TIME is running out for making your opinions heard on plans that could see 62,300 new homes built across the county. To date, only about 300 completed questionnaires and letters have been sent to the West Midlands Regional Assembly from across the region
OUTRAGED Worcester News readers are doing their bit to help an elderly lady whose scooter was stolen last week. The newspaper has been contacted by a number of people keen to pitch in and donate cash to the disabled pensioner June McLean, after her mobility
ENGLAND Under 19s have called Worcester's Matt Deacon into their squad. The Hartpury College hooker replaces Scott Freer for Friday night's game against Wales at Aberavon (7.15pm). England launched their international season with an 18-11 win over Italy
GREEN-minded people in Worcestershire have been dedicated to recycling as the latest figures reveal. After indulging over Christmas and the new year, people have been filling up their recycling bins and bottle banks. John Bond, Worcester City Council's
YOUNGSTERS with diabetes from Worcestershire and Herefordshire will try their hand at abseiling and climbing during an activity weekend. On Friday, March 9, 30 children aged eight to 13, who all have type one diabetes, will head for the Pioneer Centre
Here's your big chance to win a wonderful weekend break for two at The Renaissance Reading Hotel, a superb 4-star Marriott deluxe property situated in the heart of the town. Modern, elegant and comfortable and indulging every need of the discerning
THE leader of Worcester City Council will get an inflation-busting pay rise when the new financial year starts in April. The amount of cash handed to Conservative councillor Simon Geraghty for his role as boss at the Guildhall is set to increase 14 per
Simply cut out the voucher in the Worcester News on Wednesday 28th February and when you buy a BIG MAC at any of the participating restaurants you will get another one absolutley FREE!
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has told the city council to get tough on rubbish after a weekend clean-up to help tackle waste in the city. He has started a new war of words with the city council by accusing it of "failing" to help tackle waste problems in
SIR - The snowfall of February 8 and 9 came and went but still this newspaper and its website publish critical remarks about school closures and bitter comments. I'm sure that the majority of critics wrote from frustration due to inconvenience in one
SUPPORTERS of Acorns Children's Hospice have the chance to dress in glowing colours to celebrate Chinese New Year. Carol Chambers, manager of the Acorns shop in Pershore, slipped into one of the beautiful bargain outfits from the Orient that the shop
You Will See The Flowers On The Ground You Will See The Scar Marks On Trees Around You Will See The Press And News In Brief Don't Let Your Family Feel This Grief Ten Or More In The Past Few Years Don't Let Your Family Cry These Tears Drive With
VISITORS to one of Worcester's Tudor buildings were roped into a bit of construction work while they learned more about the city's history. But it was nothing too strenuous - they were given the chance to rebuild Worcester in the 1500s by cutting out
A PUB chain has lodged a planning appeal after a proposal to turn Droitwich's disused county council offices into a bar and restaurant were refused on the advice of police officers. Wychavon District Council turned down the application to transform the
Staff went bananas at a Worcester store to celebrate the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight, highlighting the need to pay poor farmers in the developing world a fair price for their products. The St John's Co-op joined more than 25,000 shops across the
THE final group of children returned to a middle school this week more than a month after it was closed because of an asbestos scare. Year six pupils at Westacre Middle School, Ombersley Way, Droitwich, returned for the first time this term after contractors
VISITORS can find out about improvements being made to a historic park in Worcestershire by going on a walk at the weekend. On Sunday, a special restoration walk around Croome Park is being organised to show what has happened during the winter months
A LONER caused a huge explosion at his Worcester flat after buying 10 litres of petrol, a jury was told. The blast blew out window frames and sent brickwork crashing into the street. Neighbours had to evacuate their homes as a fire broke out in the
MORE than 130 workers face an uncertain future after a company announced it was considering stopping manufacturing at its Norton plant. Morganite Crucible, part of the Morgan Crucible Company, has revealed it may transfer manufacturing to other parts
THOUSANDS of county council employees are demanding answers after being informed they have been left at risk of identity fraud following the theft of their bank and national insurance details. Banks across the county are on high alert after the Worcester
SIR -We are researching a book on fetes and fairs and we hope readers in Worcester can help. We're keen to hear from people who have been organising fetes for years, and those who have justbegun. We are interested in big fetes, small fetes, winter fetes
TWO brothers killed in a car accident will be carried side-by-side to their final resting place. The bodies of Evesham brothers John and Joe Sliwinski will travel abreast in two hearses down Evesham High Street to All Saints Church at their funeral tomorrow
PRESTIGE car marque Jaguar made a return to Worcester when the city's new dealership, Hatfields Jaguar, held its grand opening. Hatfields Jaguar celebrated its official opening with more than 350 guests, who were treated to crepes, champagne and music
STUDENT Tim Lucas carried off two awards at a postgraduate prize-giving event. His achievement is testimony to eight years of dedicated study, after leaving school before A-levels. Educated at Malvern's Chase High School, Mr Lucas joined the Defence
A TEENAGE Lawrence of Arabia has returned home after a life-changing desert trek. Jack Lister, aged 18, was part of a team of international teenagers who travelled across the Sharqiya Sands in the Gulf state of Oman. Jack and two other teenagers were
District councillor Hannah Doyle reported on the consultation on the West Midlands Regional Spatial Survey in which she urged the parish council to involve itself as she felt it could directly affect Hallow. Highways: Despite it being thought that gulleys
President Shirley Miles welcomed members and visitors to the February meeting. It was with much regret that we learned of the recent death, after a year's illness, of Eileen Prangley. She had been a member for a number of years and had excelled at various
THE president, Jill Brotheridge, started the meeting by welcoming members and visitors and thanking Anne Price for arranging the January visit to St Richard's Hospice and Kim Maric for organising the meal at the Crown Pub. A letter had been received
A YOUNG Worcestershire woman with a strong community spirit has won the district finals of an international Lions Club award scheme. Lauren McClure, from the Teme Valley Lions Club, will now go on to compete in the Midlands regional final of the Lions
A CITY private school's junior school will be giving children a chance to get sporty over the forthcoming Easter holidays. RGS The Grange is launching Active Sports Camps this Easter. The camps will give girls and boys aged five to 13 the chance to
SCHOOLS around the county had a flipping great time on last week's Pancake Day. All 300 children at King's Hawford, including the school's kindergarten, took part in pancake races to mark the day. Headteacher Jim Turner said: "The children really enjoyed
A GROUP of students from Worcester's RNIB New College have helped produce a new website looking at crime and punishment in the Victorian era. The National Archives worked with 26 young people from the Whittington Road college as well as Look - the National
A SPEEDY student from a Worcester private school represented the county in an athletics event earlier this month. Rebecca Donnely, a Year 10 student from St Mary's Convent School, Battenhall, represented Hereford and Worcester County Athletics Team at
PINVIN CE First School's clerk of governors has scooped an award for her efforts for the school. Jo Gupwell has been selected as West Midlands regional winner of the Award for Outstanding Clerks. She will receive her award at a celebratory lunch and
DRAGONS were the focus of efforts by Year 3 pupils at Warndon Primary School. Youngsters at the Edgeworth Close, Worcester, school took part in a project to create a dragon out of junk, inspired by the recent Chinese New Year celebrations marking the
POLITICALLY-minded students at a city school enjoyed a visit from Worcester MP Mike Foster. A group of 10 AS-level politics students at Nunnery Wood High School took the opportunity to meet the Labour MP and ask him about Government policies and topics
OUR 68th birthday meeting was held at 2.30pm on Thursday, February 15, in the village hall. President Helena Downham welcomed the visitors and conducted the formal business. The speaker was the Rt Rev Christopher Mayfield, retired Bishop of Manchester
DESPITE the bitterly cold weather, which had finally arrived, the February meeting was well attended. Members were reminded about Jumpers Galore - at the next two meetings they could help to fill a box with such items as new underwear, jumpers and soap
THERE were many items to discuss at the February meeting. Applications to be sent out for meetings, outings and social events, also subscriptions to be paid. We have a painting day in March when many of us will be using oil paints for the first time.
THE committee invites you to a social evening with buffet and a talk by our valued friend Gordon Forrest on Local Woodlands to take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 20, in Wychbold Village Hall. There is no charge but there is a warm welcome, so please
THE annual meeting on Tuesday, February 13. in the village hall was a jolly affair, with a splendid fish-and-chip supper to kick-start proceedings. Thereafter the business matters seemed to glide by serenely, with our chairman Ruth Bottomley being unanimously
THERE was a good attendance at the meeting on Monday, February 12, with the guest speaker Doreen Knight providing a very welcome lightening of the spirits during the somewhat unpredictable weather we have been experiencing lately. Her talk was entitled
CHILDREN at a school in Hanbury will be benefitting from new computers donated to them for their classrooms. The Misys Charitable Foundation, based in Salford Priors, Warwickshire, gave the First School £7,500 to spend on the equipment. The school,
FLASHING lights, blaring sirens, a patient urgently in need of care and paramedics rushing to help... the closest most of us get to scenes like this is ER or Casualty, but for some, it's what they've desperately wanted to do for a living for years. Now
CREATIVE youngsters at a Worcestershire school have been learning all about the relaxing art of pottery. Pupils at Bowbrook House School, in People-ton, near Pershore, made cats and dogs out of clay as part of an after-school club activity. Pottery
Kung Hei Fat Choy to you all. That is Chinese for happy new year. Joan and I joined Worcestershire Chinese Association for their new year celebrations at the Guildhall, and what an afternoon it was too. If you were in town on Sunday you would have heard
MOST of us are intelligent enough not to give our account details out to anyone - even if we get one of those fake e-mails purporting to be from the bank. Many of us have even bought shredders to ensure our bank statements don't end up in the hands of
SIR - I was greatly saddened to read the letter by Paul Rose (February 24) and to learn of the continuing troubles in Sri Lanka. During my service in the Royal Navy I spent some years in Ceylon, as it was then known, and came to appreciate this charming
SIR - It is essential that advice and advocacy is readily accessible to citizens with mental health problems. However, the outrage at at the county's decision to cut funding for three sites in Worcestershire is to some extent misplaced. Worcester is
