A JUDGE decided to give a Worcester man a final chance of staying out of custody after he twice breached a community order. Nicholas Harford had pleaded guilty to handling a stolen Audi two days after the car was taken, said prosecutor Matthew Barnes
INTREPID walkers who trekked 31 miles from dawn til dusk have raised £7,000 for St Richard's Hospice. The team of seven managers from The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest's commercial office in Whittington, near Worcester, took part in the adventure
A WORCESTER orchestra is to play its final note after 57 years of being conducted by the woman who started the group. The Salon Arts Orchestra was founded in 1950 by Bridget Monahan and, for the majority of the time, members rehearsed in converted stables
DRINKERS at a pub in Kempsey are being asked if they saw a stolen pick-up truck being driven shortly before it was found burnt out. Police want anyone who saw the dark grey Mazda while they were sat outside the Huntsman over the weekend to contact them
WORCESTER City Women missed out on a place in the County Cup semi-final with a 3-1 defeat against Hereford Phoenix. Hazel Adams restored parity after Hereford had taken a first-half lead but the visitors were 2-1 ahead soon into the second period and
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A DROITWICH runner has pledged to use his experience of a serious childhood illness to help a children's charity. As a baby Paul Little suffered from meningitis, so when he decided to run the London Marathon, he opted to raise funds for WellChild, a
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STEVE Rhodes is determined to start the new county cricket season with an overseas star bowler as his "frustrating" search continues. Worcestershire's director of cricket has missed out on three players this winter, Umar Gul, Ashley Noffke and Shane
WORCESTER-born skier Andrew Clarke will lead Great Britain at the Europa Cup next week. The GB team head out to Spain next week and Clarke, who is a Major in the Royal Artillery at Blandford, Dorset, will lead the team to Sugarbush, Vermont in the United
DOZENS of mourners turned out for the funeral of a Pershore character and showed that, although he had no family, he was not short of friends. About 100 people attended Pershore Abbey yesterday to say goodbye to John Mills, known as Ginger, who was a
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AN Evesham family have fled their home after a fire broke out in a downstairs room. Firefighters and paramedics were called to Victoria Avenue, Evesham, just after midday today. Although five people were in the building at the time, no one was injured
Both Hereford United and Evesham United have had their games called off tonight. The Bulls, who were due to face Wrexham in League Two at Edgar Street, held their pitch inspection at 1pm but the referee felt that the game would not able to get underway
A TALENTED 12-year-old gol-fer is celebrating after shooting an amazing two holes-in-one in a week at The Vale Club. Ben Robinson recorded his first ace' with a three wood on the par three 179-yard 14th hole of the Pershore-based club's International
A DROITWICH man who stole power drills and bottles of vodka to fund a drug habit has been jailed. Lee Shearer, of Ploughmans Rise, pleaded guilty to six thefts in total - including one which was unknown to police until his admission. Worcester Magistrates
HEAVY overnight frost accounted for much of the Evesham Sunday League programme with all the division one matches being postponed. Mickleton Rangers took a step nearer to a return to the top flight with 4-2 victory at out-of-form Cidermill. Rangers
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WORCESTER-born Luke Narraway has been dropped from the England 22 that will travel to Paris this weekend to face France in the RBS Six Nations. The former King's School student, who plays for Guinness Premiership leaders Gloucester, started the opening
A PLAYGROUP which celebrates its 40th anniversary in Worcester this year has received a glowing report from Government inspectors. Blue Roof Pre-School has been judged as good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection. Manager Debbie Tipper said: "
THE licensees running a Worcester pub are drinking to success after just six months in the job. Luke Charles-Short and Rachel-Marie East, who manage the Cap and Gown in Upper Tything, Worcester, have scooped the best new licensee award from their brewery
A 20-year-old who is on the sex offenders' register has been jailed after moving without notifying police. Ian Macdonald, who was made to sign the list in 2006 after being convicted of indecent exposure, will serve seven days in prison because he failed
WORCESTER hooker Samantha Dale returns to England Women's A' team to France in Bourgoin (3pm) on Saturday. Dale won her first full cap against Italy in the RBS Six Nations a fortnight ago, but is now back with the A' team for this tricky trip. The Worcester
Alice Bennett may only be nine, but already she is showing a strong sense of community and a drive to raise money for others less fortunate than herself. The St Barnabas CE Primary school pupil found out about children's bereavement charity Noah's Ark
What with all the pressure from those that "say" we must get our kids into fitness it is really quite a challenge to us parents to encourage the little darlings off the sofa and from in front of the play station to actually go out and do as we were encouraged
HUNT Minnie Min June and Family wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral of Min and for all the kind messages of sympathy in their sad loss. We would also like to thank the Reverend Jennie Hayward for the lovely service and for her subsequent phone
SAUNDERS Glad nee Meigh Happy Birthday. Lots of love, Stephen, Martin and Jenny, James and Helen, Gemma and Matt. xxxx Published in paper 19/02/2008
BLAIR James Alexander Jimmy Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Friday, February 15th, 2008, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of the late Joyce, dad to Anne and Carole and grandad of Catherine, Daniel, Dominic and Josh. The funeral
NAWARYCZ Bazyli Passed away suddenly on February 11th 2008, aged 85 years. Beloved brother of Nancy, Katherin, Konstantin and Adam. He will be sadly missed by his Nephews, Nieces and all his Family. Funeral service at St George's Roman Catholic Church
HOOPER Reg Peacefully in hospital on February 11th 2008, aged 64 years. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26th at 1p.m. Flowers may be sent to A V Band. Published in paper 19/02/2008
TAYSOM Lena Of Pinvin On February 13th 2008, peacefully in hospital after a brave fight , aged 73 years. Much loved wife of Robert James Jim, sister to Kath and twin to Barbara. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, February 25th at 11.30
DUGMORE Betty Irene Two years today we said goodbye, No one feels my pain, No one sees my heartbreak, At the mention of your name. Precious memories to hold, Of my loving wife I could not keep. Yours forever Donxxx -------------- May the winds of love
WATKINS May Ron, Margaret and Arthur would like to thank Relatives and Friends for the cards and messages of sympathy. Also our thanks to all who attended the service conducted by Canon John Davies and for donations to Acorns Children's Hospice Trust.
CARR Bernard Of Carton Farm, Clows Top, Nr Kidderminster. Peacefully at home after an illness bravely fought with dignity on February 13th, 2008. Aged 77 years, surrounded by his loving Family. Beloved husband of Eileen, devoted and loving father to Bernadette
HARTLEY Andrew James Suddenly at home on February 12th 2008, aged 37 years. A loving fiance of Paquita and son of John and Paula.A brother of Catherine, Stephen and Anne. He will be sadly missed by all hisFamily and Friends. He will be received into Holy
HODSON Lewis Happy 2nd Birthday love Nana andGranddad GuinanandGreat gran and Great granddad Banks xxxx Published in paper 19/02/2008
CHADWICK Eddie Remembering you on your 50th BirthdayLove you forever. Love Connie, Kim, Rox, Adam, and Lauren xxxxx Published in paper 19/02/2008
CARTER Gordon Edward Died suddenly 10 years ago today. Loved and much missed husband, dad, and grandad. Published in paper 19/02/2008
NUNN Robert Bob Four years since we lost you, but it seems like yesterday. You meant so very much to us, memories of you stay. God bless you Bob. Your loving wife Heather and Family. Published in paper 19/02/2008
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SIR - Why does Stan Parr want us to "survive as an independent sovereign nation?" We are all one world now, Stan - wake up and move with the times. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIXTIES pop star PJ Proby has been arrested in Worcestershire on suspicion of a £50,000 benefits fraud, it has been reported. The Texan singer, who lives in Evesham, was quizzed at his home about the suspected fraud. He is now the subject of a Department
SIR - I am amazed at Councillor Richard Udall's letter regarding the EU and the question of British sovereignty. If all this is so good for Britain, why hasn't a referendum been held on whether we should elect these wonderful people to the gravy train
SIR - May I thank all the people who came to my aid on Thursday, January 10 after my fall outside the chemist in St John's. MRS H STOCK, Worcester.
MALVERN Theatres is likely to lose £40,000 of grant funding in the coming financial year as Malvern Hills District Council sets new priorities for how it spends its money. The council is proposing to reduce its revenue grant to the theatres from £190,000
SIR - I am the mother of a disabled man who lives at Osborne Court in Malvern, which is to be closed next year. After reading your article about the closure of the day centres in Pershore and Worcester, and the loss of disabled children's transport
DROITWICH eventually managed to subdue a stubborn Berkswell and Balsall side at the Memorial Ground to maintain their push for Midlands Three West (South) promotion with a 36-20 success. The Spa side seemed to take an age to get out of the blocks, by
A FAMILY whose home was deemed unsafe have moved back in only to discover they have no heating or hot water. As previously reported in your Worcester News, Craig Bennett, his partner Clare Jones, aged 18, and their 18-month-old son Tyler first moved
SIR - We keep reading about government house-building targets. People naturally get concerned about building on the flood plain and green belt. Surely it is time for the British put away their prejudices regarding high-rise blocks of flats? They got
BEING consistent has been Worcester City's Achilles' heel in recent seasons. Beating high-flying opposition one week and losing to habitual relegation candidates the next. At times they have been consistently inconsistent. It was a trait that reared
SIR - Well done once again to Kays Theatre Group for another excellent evening of entertainment. The costumes, colours, dancing and acting in this year's production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears made it a proper pantomime to be enjoyed by all ages
250 Years Ago: On Monday evening a young man in this city who had laid a wager in a public house that he could drink a gallon of ale in two hours, fell down after he had drank about two quarts, and expired immediately. He ate a hearty supper of beef
This week in 1958: Teenage Worcester Girls Crave a Good Time - a sharp stricture relating to teenage girls is made in her annual report by city probation officer Mrs K E Strangeman. "In dealing with girls of the teenage group, there has been an increase
AS the photograph (far right, top) shows the recent sale of the effects of the late Lady Maria Coventry drew a massive attendance. Prior to sale we had received enquiries from throughout the world with the telephone calls from interested parties coming
SIR - So let's face it... people aren't going to get out of their cars to use the buses. The bus fares from outlying areas are just outrageous. With only one bus company in the town, they can please themselves what they charge. It is in fact cheaper
A TEXT messaging company started in a back bedroom in Malvern only a year ago is now sending out more than one million texts a month. The venture is the brainchild of Alastair Shortland, who lives in Great Malvern with his wife Susan. "It's just crazy
VICTORY for Evesham United tonight could hand the title-chasing Robins the perfect 10. With Stourbridge heading for St George's Lane (7.45pm), success for Paul West's men would see them open up a 10-point gap at the summit of British Gas Business Division
PUPILS at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and nursery, Droitwich, have recorded their own CD following an X-Factor-style competition. The competition was organised by James Roberts, who said an overwhelming number of children auditioned to take part
PUPILS at the Elgar Technology College staged a special fashion show as part of their Enterprise Day. The year eights were given a day to design and make outfits and present them as a catwalk show. Students used skills learned through a variety of subjects
THE University of Worcester has appointed the UK's first professor of perinatal education. Professor Mary Nolan has an international reputation as a speaker, author and leading educator in antenatal care and specifically the perinatal period, which covers
Malvern St James' school choir is pictured leaving for Italy where it spent the half-term holiday in some of the most famous venues. The choir visited the Teatro del Sale and the Duomo in Florence, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Ancient Pantheon
PUPILS in Worcestershire are snapping up places at two of Britain's most reputable universities. Eleven pupils at the RGS, Worcester and the Alice Ottley School (RGSAO) have won offers at Oxford and Cambridge so far this year, along with seven students
A WORCESTER-based theatre company has said it is ready to help schools meet the Government's new objective to provide all children with five hours of cultural activity per week. The Department for Children, Schools and Families said it wants to see all
Iris Simmonds, left, with the Rev Jane Wilson before Mrs Simmonds cut the Droitwich Methodist Church anniversary cake. Church members enjoyed a weekend of festivities to celebrate 70 years since the present church building opened. More than 200 churchgoers
Face-painting and workshops with Drama Queen Daisy were just some of the activities on offer at a free children's fun day. Youngsters were also taught how to do yoga using Yoga Bugs - a system which tells a story to help them perfect the different moves
Our new year has started with an excellent response from our community for the 2007 Poppy Appeal collection. Once again we have beaten the previous year but this time with an even bigger margin. A magnificent total of £3,005.43 was donated by the two
WHEN the Civic Society reconvened for 2008 Colin Butler, chairman of Malvern and Three Counties Friends of Childline provided a most interesting talk called Helping Children At Risk. The annual meeting was also held. Mr Butler spoke about Childline,
Little Witley WI rounded off a successful 2007 with a traditional Christmas dinner in the village hall. Many members and especially the committee worked hard to set the scene and create a festive atmosphere. We were treated to the wonderful singing
The first meeting of the year was well attended. The president welcomed everyone to the meeting, including five visitors who we hope will become regular members. Our annual lunch will be on March 7 and Pauline asked everyone where they would like to
It's party time in 2008. This year the Worcestershire Federation of WIs celebrates its 90th birthday and there is a meal with speaker at Malvern later in the year and we at Hallow celebrate our 65th in June. We have planned our programme for the year
President Hazel Barnes welcomed members of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa to the first meeting of 2008, held at the Raven Hotel. The December meeting was an informal get-together, enjoyed by those attending, and had included a topical quiz
Droitwich WI held a very well attended meeting on February 6. The president reported on the group convenors' meeting, with details of the next meeting in Himbleton and the autumn one in Salwarpe. Ideas for group activities and outings are being sought
SPORT is something we take for granted in England. It's embedded in our culture and our children get more opportunities than most to take up some form of physical education. In fact, the Government is keen to ensure children are getting at least an hour
SIR - In the last few months, the general practitioner's committee (part of the British Medical Association) has been negotiating with National Health Service employers following the Government's determination to extend opening hours of GPs' surgeries
WHAT is to be done with the former Kays site in Worcester? This week marks the first anniversary of the last workers leaving the St John's headquarters of the catalogue giant for the final time. And 12 months down the line, the debate continues over
MALVERN continue to lead the race for Midlands One after a 29-8 victory over Whitchurch at Spring Lane. The large crowd were treated to an explosive start as the visitors failed to secure the ball from the kick-off and young winger Tim Streather ran
WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has given a stamp of approval to the half-back pairing of Ryan Powell and James Brown. The duo replaced Matt Powell and Loki Crichton against Harlequins as Ruddock tries to find a successful half-back
DOCTORS and patients are furious over a planned walk-in health centre in the heart of Worcester. The centre, which could open in December, has been branded "privatisation by stealth", "silly", and "a waste of money. As revealed by your Worcester News
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner is hoping that he will be able to extend the loan spells of his new potent strike force of Gary Hooper and Sherjill MacDonald. As the Edgar Street side look to hit the summit of Coca-Cola League Two tonight (7.45pm)
PASSENGER trains could stop at St John's for the first time in more than 40 years under radical proposals to transform the old Kays factory site. Worcester City Council says the expected redevelopment of the factory and surrounding land in Bransford
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NEVER mind the slow boat, Worcestershire engineering firms have been warned that they could miss the fast boat to China. Representatives of MOFCOM, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, have been in the West Midlands to view the spring fair at the NEC in
KEEN cyclists are being sought by a man hoping to find others to join him on a 1,000-mile trip spanning the length of Britain as he helps raise money for a Worcester-based charity. Adam Matchette is hoping to help the Noah's Ark Trust achieve its £1m
A CHILDREN'S play centre is being set up in the premises of a former Worcester gym, which suddenly closed. Little Acorns -Worcester Children's Indoor Play Limited is set to open in the former Life of Leisure building in Bromyard Road, St John's, next
A TEXT messaging company started in a back bedroom in Malvern only a year ago is now sending out more than one million texts a month. The venture is the brainchild of Alastair Shortland, who lives in Great Malvern with his wife Susan. "It's just crazy
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STUDENTS at a Worcester college have been rewarded for their hard work. The faculty of creative and hospitality industries at Worcester College of Technology held its annual prize-giving and thank you to industry for the hospitality and catering, sport
A DISAPPOINTED Archdales 73 side left Stockingford thinking they deserved something from a very dull game, which they lost 2-0 in Midland Combination Division One. Basement boys Dales dominated the first-half and caused The Cabbages several problems
