OLD boy Mark Owen sent Worcester City crashing out of the Worcestershire Senior Cup with his first goal from open play in more than three months tonight. The former St George's Lane favourite, now on the academy staff, expertly struck the 58th-minute
TERRY Jenkins is set to take on Peter One Dart' Manley in the Holsten Premier League tomorrow night in front of more than 5,000 fans - the biggest crowd in Professional Darts Corporation history. Ledbury marksman Jenkins, who is currently fifth in the
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain believes the best years of Chris Fortey are still ahead of him after the hooker signed a new two-year contract with the club. The forward's deal was due to expire at the end of this season but he has extended his
THE University of Worcester basketball team's dream of winning the British Universities Championships for the third year running remains on course after a 121-44 beating of Edinburgh. The students put in a commanding performance at the University of
I CAN'T remember ever being involved in a game like Saturday where we have played so much better than the opposition and come away with nothing. It was unbelievably disappointing to leave Kingsholm without a single point and that disappointment was obviously
TWO Worcestershire pool stars have excelled on the international stage by becoming European champions. Darrell Bareham and Scott Surridge were both part of England teams that returned victorious from the European Eight-ball Pool Championships in Daventry
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE University of Worcester v The Talbot (P Abram). Baylis Cup semi-finals: VBL Sports v Powick (J Williams), Hallow WMC v Hanley Swan (N Canning). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Albron v Cookley Social
SATURDAY ENGLISH HOCKEY LEAGUE Women's National North Division: Bradford v Worcester (1.30pm). MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Solihull Blossomfield v Worcester. West Midlands Premier Division: Kidderminster v Walsall; Stratford
AFTER going 17 National North Division games without a win, Worcester women's firsts beat Chester 4-1 - and moved off the foot of the table. Home side Worcester fell behind after just two minutes, but fought back to claim a confidence-boosting win that
IMRAN Yousaf scored twice as Stourport beat Sikh Union Nottingham 2-1 in EHL Men's National North Division. The result saw fourth-placed Stourport move further ahead of City of Peterborough, who drew 2-2 at home to Doncaster, in the table. Yousaf opened
HAVING surrendered a 4-1 lead to draw 4-4 in the dying seconds when the two sides met in November, it was Pershore's turn to snatch a late point as they drew 3-3 with Stafford in West Midlands Division Two. In the first-half, Toby Whiting saw his penalty
BUSY Kidderminster Harriers have rearranged their Conference games with Aldershot and Grays after reaching the FA Trophy semi-finals. Mark Yates' men will now host Aldershot on Tuesday, April 17, and visit Grays on Tuesday, April 24, in a hectic run-in
MIDFIELDER Gareth Sheldon has left Hereford United by mutual consent. The 26-year-old, a free transfer signing from Kidderminster Harriers last summer, failed to gain a regular starting place for the Bulls. Sheldon's last appearance for Hereford was
AN ODDBALL who put the lives of Worcester residents in grave danger by causing a massive explosion is facing a lengthy prison sentence. Christopher Wisocki set ablaze ten litres of petrol he bought from a garage before fleeing from his flat. The fire
YOUNGSTERS in an area of Worcester may be able to enjoy skateboarding sessions during school holidays thanks to a parish council. St Peter's Parish Council has agreed to look into funding sessions that would bring in mobile skateboard ramps in the Easter
TRAFFIC through the centre of Evesham was brought to a halt today as hundreds of mourners paid their final respects to tragic brothers John and Joe Silwinski who were killed in a car crash 10 days earlier. Police sealed off the High Street as two hearses
COUNCIL tax rates have been finalised for Worcester after a bitter dispute into what households should be asked to pay. The city council has confirmed a 2.5 per cent increase after a two hour debate at the Guildhall over the merits of a below-inflation
WARRIORS hooker Chris Fortey has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2009. The former Gloucester player is in his second year at Sixways and has re-established himself in the first team, for whom he has made 13 starts
And this week I shall have to be on my best behaviour as my Dad will be sitting with me!!! I’ll last about 5 minutes before I start yelling at my usual level… Dad is my rugby influence, so much so last weekend we sat and watched all 3 of the 6 nation
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service has taken the next step towards merging with its neighbouring Staffordshire service. The board has agreed to seven criteria for merger. These include ensuring that both trusts consistently meet or exceed national targets
FORMER locals of a Worcester pub were heart-broken to discover a natural landmark known as the kissing trees has gone. The two ash trees, which formed an arch with their entwined branches outside the former Alma pub in Mill Street, have been felled.
THE search for the best village in the county has started. The Calor Village Of The Year competition, now in its 11th year, aims to find Worcestershire's most well-balanced, pro-active, caring communities which, irrespective of size, have made the best
Close your eyes and think of the word wildlife'. What springs to mind? Probably tigers and bears! but wildlife is all around us from grass and ladybirds to buzzards and oak trees. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is an organisation which aims to protect
West Midland Safari Park announce the birth of the first ever white lion cubs to be born in the UK and they will be on view to visitors for the first time, when the Park opens on Saturday, 10th February 2007. Maryn, the cub's mother, gave birth to
PLANS to convert a 19th century village pub into a private home and build five new houses on the car park have been thrown out by Wychavon councillors against officers' recommendations. The scheme for the Live and Let Live pub in Cutnall Green was rejected
COLLINS Donna Emily Happy Birthday to our darling Donna. Love always. Nan, Grandad and Familyxx Published in paper 28/02/2007
STANTON David Doreen, Karen, Andrew and Betty and grandchild Jamie would like thank everyone for the kind cards and messages of sympathy following their sad loss also thanking Mr Gumery and Staff, Omberlsey Road, Worcester. Published in paper 28/02/2007
JOHNSON Gladys Peacefully at Euroclydon Nursing Home, Drybrook, on February 24th,aged 91. Much loved mother of Billy, Rose, Ray and Freda and a cherished gran and great gran. The funeral service will take place atSt Marys Church, Bishops Frome on Friday
PHILPOTTS Frank Of Suckley. Peacefully at home on February 23rd 2007, aged 91 years. The funeral service will take place atSt John the Baptist Church Suckley on Monday, March 5th at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations
ROWBERRY Dorothy In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away one year ago today. Who is greatly missed every day, and her memories will never fade away. Love from all the Family. xx Published in paper 28/02/2007
SKYVINGTON David Treasured memories of a very dear husband. Passed away nine years today. God saw you getting weary,He did what he thought best.Put his arms around you, And whispered 'Come to rest'. Wife Jenny ---------- For a very special dad You have
BURBIDGE Cynthia Remembering you today, as we do every day. Love Maureen and Arthur. Published in paper 28/02/2007
SKYVINGTON David Son of Margaret, brother to Rob, Gary, Shaun and John. We shared some happy days, We shared some sad ones too, But the saddest of them all, Was the day that we lost you. Good night God bless. Published in paper 28/02/2007
HALL LILY My beautiful wife. No tears can help to heal the pain, There's nothing I can do. When every thought reminds me, Just how much I'm missing you. I promised I would cherish you, Until we had to part. Even now I keep that promise, Safe within my
HALL Lily Our beautiful mom. If only you had told us mom, Before we had to part.Just how we'd ever find a way, To heal our broken hearts. Love you always, your childrenDaniel, Mark, Tim, David, Netty, Lisa, Jayne, Gary, Jill, Graham, Julie, John. xx
IT'S more than likely that any dilemmas you have over what kind of dress you're going to wear and what will suit are likely to pale into insignificance beside the reception. The prospect of who to sit where and next to whom without sparking a riot can
YOU'VE got the ring, the date is set and the venue is booked. But with hundreds of things still to think about before your wedding, it's important to find time to prepare yourself as well. Your skin, hair, nails and makeup are all things you have to consider
YOUR hair can suffer if you're stressed. Whether you are literally tearing your hair out trying to organise all the elements of your big day or it has just become dull and lifeless, you have to take the time to nurture it. Use a good hair mask, leaving
WHAT dress shapes up best for you? Virginal, snow white brides are not de rigeur nowadays and getting the colour right can go a long way to helping you look your best. Silvers, pastels, golds and lilacs have all been seen on brides most recently - it's
IT is all too easy when we think of weddings to think of the bride as a blushing young girl in the bloom of her youth and the groom as an equally inexperienced young man. Of course, a great many couples about to be married fall into this category but
GREGORY Sybil Beatrix Passed away peacefully in hospital on February 23rd, after a long illness, aged 85 years. A truly wonderful wife and mother and grandmother. The funeral service will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, March 9th at 2.30 p.m
BURDETT Elizabeth Bett Formerly of Stanley Road, Worcester. Passed away peacefully in hospital on February 26th 2007 aged 93 years. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service at
TROW Joyce Joyce's Family would like to sincerely thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, support, attendance at the funeral service and donations received for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust and the County Air
DEAKIN Ivor Three long years since you passed away on February 29th.Still missing you so very much.God bless from all your girls. Rithy, June, Wendy, Lynne and Sue. xxxxx Published in paper 28/02/2007
HALL Lilly Mum Lost for words. We all miss you. Love Graham, Janet and Boys. Published in paper 28/02/2007
By Sally Higgitt, proprietor, Gown Gallery Bridal Studio "IT'S such a nice change to be able to try on a dress that actually fits!" That is a comment I have heard on so many occasions. I ensure at I have dresses ranging from size 8 to size 26 in my studio
WHEN it comes to following traditions, tying the knot can throw up a wealth of dilemmas. If you don't go to church, hate the thought of a big white dress or simply want to put a more original spin on your big day, perhaps a traditional white wedding just
LADIES and gentlemen, pray silence for the . . . Words to strike a chill into any father, groom, best man's heart. Unaccustomed as you may be to speaking in public, there's no getting away from the fact that no matter how unconventional the wedding, the
IF your dream of the ultimate romantic ceremony conjures up images of white sandy beaches, clear blue expanses of sky and warm tropical waters, then tying the knot overseas may be the ideal remedy for all your domestic wedding headaches. Getting married
A WORCESTER man who attacked his dad and sister in a drunken fury has been given a community punishment order. Benjamin Harris, aged 19, admitted two charges of battery and one of criminal damage at Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday. Gemma Goode
FARMERS could find themselves £1,000 richer if they help local wildlife. The RSPB is running a competition to get bird-friendly farmers to encourage lapwings to breed on their land. Once common, distinctive black and white lapwings, which have a metallic
A GROUP of charity shops in Worcestershire and Hereford has launched an appeal for more volunteers to collect and sort donations from the public. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops want people with a few hours to spare who can drive and collect
BUS users are asked to look out for some anti-psychotic drugs which were accidentally left on a Worcester bus. A bottle containing six tablets were lost on the route between Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Perdiswell park and ride site, Droitwich Road
THE life-saving County Air Ambulance will be in the skies for longer thanks to the dedication of fund-raisers. West Midlands Ambulance Service has announced £600,000 of improvements to its service across 11 counties, including Worcestershire, and an
A NEW home can be built on the site of a former 18-century country manor house where Edward Elgar once gave music lessons. The owners of the land at Longdon Heath, Upton-upon-Severn, where Ham Court stood until it was demolished in the 1920s, won planning
IT'S time again for the beautiful babies of the two counties to pose in front of the camera in the hope of being crowned Worcester News Baby of the Year 2007. Last year's winner became an overnight celebrity, according to his proud mum. Kerry Goodwin
SIR - I can go one better than putting yellow lines around your house to keep burglars away (Letters, February 23). A negotiator at a Worcester estate agent where I worked put in a house's particulars "this five-bar gate provides total protection for
THE vice-chancellor of the University of Worcester enjoyed a 20 per cent pay rise last year. Professor David Green's salary increased from £125,000 to £150,000. News of the pay rise comes only a week after publication of an annual vice-chancellors'
A MAN who denies causing an explosion by setting his Worcester flat ablaze told a jury yesterday he was the victim of an ongoing feud. Christopher Wisocki insisted he knew the identity of the arsonist - but refused to name him. He said he would rather
THERE have been a series of sightings of a straw-coloured pedigree dog roaming the streets of Worcester. Yesterday, we reported how Buster, a seven-year-old chihuahua, had been missing since he ran away from his home in Tolladine, Worcester, on Friday
SIR - We were amazed to read the report on the meal your reviewer had at Manor Farm (Worcester News, February 16). We did wonder if you had got the wrong Manor Farm. My wife and I regularly visit the establishment and we must say that we have had excellent
BOOKS will be left at a variety of locations across Worcester to promote improved adult reading and writing as part of a page turning scheme. The Rotating Books project, organised by the Rotary Club of Worcester, will involve as many as 150 books being
WORCESTER drivers continued to flout the law by using mobile phones behind the wheel - on the day tougher penalties came into force nationwide. Despite widespread publicity about the new penalties, in only two hours - from 1pm to 3pm - our reporter spotted
HE'S fresh out of school and at just 16 years old he cannot remember that last property market crash - meet the UK's youngest estate agent. Charlie Powell has become the youngest member of the National Association of Estate Agents, which has more than
A WAREHOUSE built by Worcestershire construction firm Weaver for Stoford Developments has been pre-let to food logistics specialist Atchison Topeka. The build, which is Weaver's fourth for Stoford, is a £3.7 million 12,600 sq m warehouse and distribution
BETTING shops, bingo halls and amusement arcades in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are reminded to apply for licences before new laws are introduced later this year. From the beginning of September businesses offering gambling services will become
SIR - Our law states that 65 is the age at which an employer tells someone to retire unless they, the employer, has agreed otherwise. Age Concern is mounting a legal challenge to this because it effectively means the continuation of ageism and is clearly
THE menu of daily delights' tempting the slimmers at a new county slimming club set up 21 years ago included herring roes on toast and Golden Wonder Pot Rice. Nowadays it's more likely to be an altogether more mouthwatering selection including pitta
A FARMING business in Worcestershire will target the world of leisure and entertainment with an expansion of its business over the next two years. Park Farm, Main Road, Ombersley, near Droitwich, which is owned by Lord Sandys and run by the Sanders
A GROUP of parents and carers are hoping to improve the lives of disabled children across the county. The Worcestershire Parent and Carers Council is about to celebrate its first anniversary and has applied to become a charity, but the group wants more
STUDENTS from a Worcester school will be getting help towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards from staff at the county council. Workers at Worcester Woods Country Park are helping pupils from Nunnery Wood High School to get the award, which recognises
AT the heart of a religious faith is the conviction that in the end there will be no hiding place. In an ancient Christian prayer, still often used at the beginning of worship, God is described as the one to whom all hearts are open and all desires are
TWENTY-three-year-old Trinity Taylor was killed instantly when a 7.5-tonne lorry crashed into the back of her Peugeot 206 on the M3. John Payne, the lorry's driver, had seen her car too late and ploughed into the back of it at nearly 50mph. Why? Because
SIR - This year sees the 13th anniversary of the opening of St Paul's Hostel in Worcester. As part of the programme of events to commemorate this anniversary, we are planning an exhibition of photographs and other archived documents to be shown in the
SIR - I haven't read anything in the letters page concerning the demise of Worcester Rugby Football Club and the stewardship of John Brain. Maybe people think that they would break eggs, but all of the supporters and friends I know talk incessantly about
WORCESTER City's St George's Lane ground has failed the Southern League Premier Division criteria despite being deemed good enough for the Conference. Evesham United, tenants at the Lane while their new stadium is built, have been told they cannot go
