GREYHOUNDS were found loving new homes thanks to a charity which looks after ex-racing dogs. Hall Green Retired Greyhound Trust held an awareness day to promote ex-racing greyhounds as family pets in Worcester market place. Christina Fowler, a spokesman
A SCHEME to build 14 new affordable homes in a Worcestershire village, which attracted strong opposition from local residents, has been withdrawn. Housing association West Mercia Housing Ltd withdrew its application for the new properties on part of
EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews burns rubber on his way to finishing eighth in the first race of the British Superbike Championships at Thruxton. He powered to seventh on his Jentin Racing Lloyds British Yamaha but suffered chest burns when the bike in front
MATT Crawley became the first jockey to savour success at Worcester since last July when he rode Arctic Shadow to victory. Racing finally returned to Pitchcroft following the floods for a six-race card. Arctic Shadow got things going by taking victory
GOOD citizens who have made an outstanding contribution to their local community are sought for a special award ceremony. There is still time to let West Mercia Constabulary know about youngsters who could be eligible for the force's annual Good Citizen
NOMADS won the Worcester and District Women's League King Pin Cup final against Goodies. Nomads' S Oxenham took the King Pin singles competition with a score of 34 ahead of Flintstones' C Tyler (30). Flintstones will meet Bell Warriors in the Doris
WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Vikram Solanki was slightly disappointed after the first day of their LVCC Division Two match with Leicestershire. On a day when injured Worcestershire seamer Simon Jones welcomed his second son into the world, the County saw cricket
TWO people were taken to hospical following a car crash in Worcestershire. The ambulance service was called to Hanbury Road in Hanbury near Bromsgrove, shortly after 5.30pm this evening. An Incident Support Officer was first on scene in a rapid response
THE ban on taking alcohol into Twenty20 cricket matches at Worcester's New Road has met with a mixed reaction. The decision, which means bags will be spot-checked as fans enter the ground, was made by Worcestershire County Cricket Club following talks
WORCESTER 11-year-old Michael Siket made his international debut for England in the British Primary Schools Team Championships. Held on the Isle of Man, England defeated the opposition comfortably to take the title with Siket undefeated in singles games
POLICE who have been investigating the disappearance of a severly disabled Redditch man missing since Friday say they have found a body. The body was found yesterday afternoon at a property in the Church Hill area of the town, and officers cordoned
RISING energy costs are causing problems for the parish hall at Hartlebury, where cash reserves are gradually running out. The 60-year-old hall has oil-fired central heating but it now costs £600 each time the tank is filled, says treasurer Malcolm Owen
DAVE Preece won Worcester St John's Cycling Club's Broadheath 10 in 24 minutes 59 seconds. He finished ahead of Mark Allen (25.48) and Simon Rousell (26.03) to begin the summer time trial series in style. Other times: Richard Graham 26.05, Ed Dursley
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WITH the city council elections coming up on Thursday, May 1, your Worcester News is now publishing statements from candidates across all 12 wards. With two wards appearing in print every day, these will be uploaded to our site when the paper goes on
HEENANS lifted the Worcestershire FA Sunday Minor Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Crowle at Malvern Town last night. The Worcester League Division Two champions appeared set for victory in normal time after Lee Tomkins gave them a 64th-minute
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COMMUNITIES are being urged to come together to help clamp down on distraction burglaries and doorstep crime. By working together, West Mercia Crimestoppers and West Mercia Constabulary believe people can shut out the cold callers who target the most
DOMINIES and Guild return to their former ground at Battenhall on Saturday after a year sharing with Worcester at Norton. Worcestershire League Division Four South side Dominies have a friendly with Stourbridge. The Worcester side beat Rushwick in their
Party: Green Occupation: Further Education college manager. Age: 38. There is something green blossoming in Worcestershire. At each election the Green vote has increased, showing the wealth of support and concern for environmental matters. As a
Party: Conservative Occupation: Solicitor Age: No response. I have lived with my family in Claines for 12 years, and my wife Joy and I have three children who are educated locally. As parents we understand the pleasures and pressures of bringing
Party: Labour Occupation: Works for children's services at Worcestershire County Council. Age: 54. I was born in Worcestershire and have lived locally for some years. Previously, I have worked for the police and also the RNIB as an assistant area
Party: Liberal Democrats Occupation: Retired librarian. Age: 62. I am standing for re-election in Claines, having been a city councillor for that ward for 14 years. I come from Yorkshire, but moved to Worcester over 30 years ago and since then have
Party: Green Occupation: No response. Age: No response. I live and work in Worcester. I have been a Green Party member for five years and am an active member of the local Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace groups. I am particularly concerned about
Party: Conservative Occupation: No response Age: No response. The Conservative council has improved services while keeping council tax down - despite the Labour Government's unfair and mean one per cent grant rise to Worcester. I will defend the
WORCESTERSHIRE Women began the campaign with a pair of friendly Twenty20 games against the RAF in Pershore. In the first match, the County lost an early wicket but rattled along to 149-5 with Katie Blunt, Thea Brookes and Charlotte Holtom retiring on
Party: Labour Occupation: Archivist at Worcester Record Office. Age: 45. I have lived in the Rainbow Hill area for many years and regularly see, at first hand, how the day to day problems we experience are ignored by this council. We need local investment
A GARDEN to delight the senses and relax the mind is being created in the heart of Worcester. Tactile plants bursting with colour and scent will make the sensory garden at the Bradbury Centre in Sansome Walk a haven for blind and deaf people. It is
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE University of Worcester v Martley Spurs (B Gough). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Millfields v Parkdale Rovers; Quarry Bank v Albron. Division One: GDIS v Burlish Olympic. Senior Cup final (at Stourport
Party: Green Occupation: No response Age: No response I was born in North Worcestershire and have lived in Worcester for 18 years. I have been a member of the Green Party for 20 years, and stood previously in a West Midlands local election. I am
OLD Elizabethans lost by nine wickets to a strong Bromsgrove side in the first of two pre-season friendlies at the Memorial Ground. With regular first-teamers missing, skipper Sean Cairney won the toss and elected to bat first in cold conditions. The
Party: Liberal Democrats Occupation: College lecturer Age: 49 My main priorities for Worcester are to see any expansion of the city managed in a sustainable manner. I am particularly aware of the demands the expansion of the university will place
Party: Conservative Occupation: Retired Age: No response I am delighted to see the regeneration of St John's around Swanpool Walk, with a new Sainsbury's store, youth and sports centres and investment in Christopher Whitehead School. The new footbridge
Party: Labour Occupation: Financial administrator Age: 32 I was born and brought up in Lower Wick and my family still live in the ward. I am concerned this part of Worcester is being neglected by its councillors. They have agreed cuts to local services
Party: Green Occupation: Engineering manager Age: 41 I have lived in Worcester for over 10 years and work within the city as an engineering manager for an international company in Warndon. I am married with two teenage children, who both attend local
Party: Labour Occupation: Sales assistant in city centre wine retailer Age: 45 Two of the Cathedral ward councillors are in the Conservative cabinet, yet they have still not resolved real issues - like dog fouling on residential pavements; like parking
Party: Conservative Occupation: Secondary school teacher Age: 50 I live in the heart of Cathedral ward and feel privileged to have represented the area for nine years. The Conservative team have kept our promises by delivering the Midland Road Community
Party: BNP Occupation: Student Age: 23 I am a life-long Worcester resident who has become disaffected with the seemingly unaccountable behaviour of the incumbent crop of politicians. The British National Party is the real alternative for a truthful
Party: Green Occupation: Lecturer Age: 40 I live in the Arboretum with my wife and three children, and I believe most people would be greener if we made it cheap and easy to be friendlier to our environment. I have a strong interest in town planning
Party: Liberal Democrats Occupation: Air traffic management consultant. Age: 62 I work on systems to prevent collisions between aircraft. I live in Ombersley Road, with my wife Sue Askin. I have three children and a grandson. As a councillor on
Party: Labour Occupation: Freelance consultant in children's services Age: 53 I care passionately about the area I have made my home for over 20 years, and want to make it a better place for everyone. I want to stop the Arboretum and Lansdowne areas
Party: Conservative Occupation: Consulting engineer Age: 60 I believe that being a councillor offers an opportunity to make a difference to the local community, by helping to shape and direct the services which affect local people. My priority is
JONNY Wilkinson has been named in the Newcastle side for Friday night's European Challenge Cup semi-final against Worcester at Sixways. Wilkinson, who missed Falcons' 53-10 Guinness Premiership loss to Sale Sharks last Sunday because of concussion, has
OMBERSLEY impressed with the bat in a pre-season friendly ahead of their first Birmingham League Division Two campaign. The villagers, promoted last season, scored 238-3 off 40 overs at home to Worcestershire League Division One title hopefuls Worcester
Party: Labour Occupation: No response Age: 55 Warndon residents are not getting a fair deal from this council. The streets are not clean enough, play areas are not good enough and community and youth facilities are under threat of closure. I want
Party: Conservative Occupation: Works for Natural England Age: No response My wife Val and I have been living in Worcester since 1998. We have five children and six grandchildren. I have campaigned for the Conservatives for the past six years, and
A WORCESTER artist has been breathing new life into 250-year-old porcelain. Sara Hayward has spent the past 10 months as artist in residence at the Worcester Porcelain Museum. The result is a unique exhibition, which opened this week that shows Royal
Party: BNP Occupation: Retired Age: 65 I am Worcester born and bred, and having lived in St Clement ward for 55 years I know what is needed locally. I would like to ensure that the health and welfare of Worcester citizens comes first regarding issues
Party: Green Occupation: Marketing manager Age: 36 I have lived in the UK for six years. I live in St John's and work in Worcester as a marketing manager. Being from Germany, I have seen the Green Party grow over the last 25 years from small roots
Party: UKIP Occupation: Retired businessman Age: No answer Our council is told what to do by central government, who in turn are controlled by our masters in Brussels. I want to see this situation turned upside down where power is returned to the
Party: Labour Occupation: Assistant headteacher, Regency High School, St John's Campus (formerly Manor Park) Age: 57 I have lived Worcester all my life. I have strong connections with the St Clement's area - my grandparents married in St Clement's
Party: Conservative Occupation: Leader of Worcester City Council Age: 31 I've been at the heart of driving change in our Conservative-led city council and setting a "renaissance" vision for our city. Locally, I've stood up for residents, securing
Party: Independent Occupation: Part-time bookeeper Age: 55 A St John's councillor for 16 years, I am joint chair of Friends of Cripplegate Park, a committee member of Worcester RSPCA and Streets Ahead Youth Group and trustee of St John's Charity.
SATURDAY (1.30pm) FIRST XI Division One: Astwood Bank v Barnards Green; Bromyard v Worcester; Droitwich Spa v Stourbridge; Pershore v Netherton; Redditch v Eastnor; Worcester Nomads v Oldswinford. Division Two: Alvechurch & Hopwood v Monmouth; Bewdley
UPLIFTING British music has helped family and friends celebrate the life of a Worcestershire judge. The memorial concert to district judge Eric Dickinson, who died in last year's summer floods, took place at Worcester Cathedral on Friday. The English
Party: Labour Occupation: I run my own business in St John's. Age: 39 I was born in St John's, and I live and work here. I am passionate about this part of Worcester and am known for speaking up for St John's, whatever the issue. I believe the council
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria progressed to the Williamson Trophy second round after a fine nine-wicket win at West Bromwich Dartmouth. Worcestershire's Birmingham League Premier Division side bowled well to dismiss their hosts for 117 in 38.5 overs. Mark
A MAN who was over the limit, crashed into a car, then ran off into a garden has been disqualified from driving. Witnesses saw Alan Doughty in a Vauxhall Astra van pull out from a crossroads and into the path of a BMW on Sunday, March 23, in Hanley Swan
THE mother of a Worcester toddler who died from flu has written a special book to help other parents cope with the loss of a child. Tamara Whitty died on November 22, 2003, at the tender age of three years, four months and 10 days. The youngster had
SIR - If our local MP Mike Foster is so concerned about cruelty to animals, why doesn't he do something about horse racing? There must be many people who find the abuse of these beautiful animals, for the sake of the greed of man, very offensive. There
TEAGUE Alfred Charles Beryl, Ivor, Roger and Helen, would like to thank Family and Friends for their cards, messages and donations and for attending Dad's Funeral. Thanks to Reverend Michael Nott for a lovely service, also "The Old Vicarage"
JONES Agnes May Wife to the late Cyril Jones. Second daughter of Harry and Kate Crockett. Born 100 years today, April 23rd, 1908. Died January 5th, 2005, aged 96. Still thinking of you. Love Kenneth and Jean. Published in paper 23/04/2008
HOSKINS Ann Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on April 18th, aged 53 years. Much loved sister of Jenny, Tony, Pat and Jane.Also a special aunt and great aunt. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, April
ORTON Eric Of Barbourne, formerly Teacher at Royal Grammar School, Worcester. Passed peacefully away at home on April 16th 2008, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Meriel, father of Michael, step father of Sharon, Catherine and Gareth. Funeral service
HART Baden Of Upton upon Severn. Passed suddenly away at home on April 15th, 2008. The dear father of Andrew and Edward and much loved grandfather of Samantha and Lauren. The funeral service will take place at Upton Parish Church on Tuesday, April 29th
ROBERTS Kathleen Of The Old Post Office, Bringsty. Peacefully at Bromyard Hospital on April 20th 2008, aged 94 years. Loving mum, nan and great nan. The funeral service will take place at Brockhampton Chapel on Friday, April 25th at 11 a.m. followed by
GODWIN Lilian Agnes Peacefully in The Boynes Nursing Home, Upton, on April 19th 2008, aged 91 years. Much loved sister of Roy. Funeral service will take place at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, April 25th at Worcester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but
MACDONALD Alan One year has passed with out you, missing you each and everyday. Love Pat, Andrew, Nicky, Vanessa, John, Juliette, Partners and all your Grandchildren xxx Published in paper 23/04/2008
LANCEY Edna Passed peacefully away on April 20th, 2008, aged 89 years. Widow of the late Jim, beloved mother of Richard, mother in law of Audrey, grandmother to Matthew, Sarah and Catherine and great grandmother of Abigail and Eleanor. Funeral service
MACDONALD Alan One year today you slipped away. Sadly missed. Sister Rose, John and Family. xxx Published in paper 23/04/2008
MACDONALD Alan James Sadly missed. Brother Colin and Families. xx Published in paper 23/04/2008
SIR - Reading the Worcester News on Friday, I was really pleased for your culinary critic who was able to spend £125 on a meal at Browns restaurant. I bet there weren't many old age pensioners as her fellow diners! They would have needed to spend a
SOUND equipment stolen from a Rod Stewart tribute artist at the beginning of the month has been returned to him by police. Entertainer Stan Terry, from Malvern, has performed throughout the world impersonating the singer, but his equipment, which cost
SIR - Regarding George Cowley falling for your April Fool joke, I don't think he is gullible. The EU produces such stupid directives and laws these days that I think we all believe what the it says without a second thought. You weren't the only one who
SIR - With reference to Mr E Duke's letter about A surprise cleric wasn't told to sit' I would like to say that the cleric - who has all my sympathy - was not afraid of his consistency and of his witness to His God and Saviour. The people present at the
Sir - From newspapers to glossy monthly magazines, we are constantly informed about splendid new cars - and how fast they can go. What's the point? Most of the roads I use are now 30mph, 40mph in places and sometimes as much as 50mph! The articles extol
A SHOCKED animal lover discovered two ducks had been killed outside her Worcester home. Residents of Tintern Avenue in Astwood had been visited by two wild ducks for a number of years - but were appalled to find their bodies lying in a gutter. Caroline
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MARK Danks could be on his way out of Worcester City at the end of the season. The striker, who sat out Tueday's 1-0 defeat at Workington in order to rest his knee, has asked to have his name circulated around other clubs. Manager Richard Dryden is
SIR - Free bus travel will cost Worcester City Council £235,000. How can it be free? Anybody over 60 years who pays council tax is paying towards that figure. J L REYNOLDS, Worcester.
SIR - Once again, the Government's managed to get some money out of the energy companies to help the poor. A better way to help the poor would be for the Government to stop the energies companies over-charging in the first place - there's no real competition
SIR - After reading a recent front page article and the way the NHS has been portrayed I felt I must write to your paper. In the past four years, I have had a triple heart bypass from which I am fully recovered, but have now been diagnosed with bladder
SCORPIONS clinched runners-up spot in Worcester Friendly League Wednesday Division One with a 14-pin victory over Rams. Windshields and Casuals will play in Division Two next season after being relegated. The Barbarians are Division Two champions after
SIR - I was saddened to read the letter from Coun David Candler (April 21) detailing how Coun Margaret Layland has voted in council over the past year. What does Mr Candler hope to achieve by writing this letter about a fellow councillor? I am sure
WITLEY Court has been held in high regard ever since it was built on the site of an older house by ironmaster Thomas Foley in 1665. In the 19th century the Earl of Dudley inherited the estate and set about transforming it. He called in leading landscape
SIR - I refer to the letter from N Winter of Pershore. I was a bit surprised to read that the fire control centre at Worcester had to be evacuated to Droitwich due to power failure. The complex at Deansway has a generator sufficient to power lighting
SIR - My sympathies lie with Audrey Everton in respect of the closing down of the day centres at Perryfields and Pershore, referred to in the Worcester News. The members of the county council who voted for the closure of these two centres should hold
BROMYARD Rugby Club was grateful for the generosity of their members and guests who raised £1,200 for St Michael's Hospice at a recent sportsmans dinner at the clubhouse. Over 250 people enjoyed the company of ex-Wales and British Lions player Scott
A CITY garage damaged by fire last night is being treated as suspicious by police. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to a garage fire in Prestbury Close, Blackpole, at 10.05pm. Crews removed a propane gas cylinder from the burning
SIR - I think it is unfair of Philip Bushill-Matthews MEP to criticise other people's letters when he should apologise to readers for peddling the myth that the European Union had nothing to do with the closing of post offices and the merging of counties
A NUMBER of buses have been destroyed in a fire over night. The buses, believed to be used for school runs and local services, were housed in the Linton Trading Estate in Bromyard. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene
A HORTICULTURAL teacher who has seen thousands of students pass through his classroom has ann-ounced he is to retire. Dave Feaver started working at Pershore College in 1975 and was appointed head of horticulture in 1996. In 33 years, Mr Feaver has seen
STAFF at Webbs, the UK's Garden Centre of the Year 2008, celebrated another year of triumph with its own red carpet awards ceremony in Worcestershire. The WAFTAs - Webbs Awards for Training Achieve-ments - was a celebration of staff and their hard work
A CITY centre opticians was today holding a special English-themed St George's Day to raise money for charity. Staff dressed up in red and white and decorated the Specsavers shop before serving English tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits, scones and jam to
WORCESTER'S spray-tanning brand, Sienna X scored top marks at this year's Beauty UK show at the Birmingham NEC after re-creating its own version of the BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing. Staff at the Sherriff Street-based tanning specialists slipped
A VILE stink wafting down a Droitwich street is being blamed for affecting trade by some town shopkeepers. They believe the smell was emanating from raw sewage running down St Andrews Street from an open drain near to where building work is taking place
SIR - May I draw your attention to an idea which occurred to me recently while watching a wildlife programme. I believe that the crux of our present yob problem is that these animals are out of place in our towns and cities. They need rounding up and
SIR - I feel compelled to write to you again to commend and reinforce the opinions expressed by both Mike Layland and Maureen Fearnside's letters in the Worcester News. They both hit the nail on the head, but don't seem to suggest answers. I feel
ALTHOUGH another week has passed without Worcester Warriors announcing who will replace Shane Drahm as the club's first choice fly-half next season, Mike Ruddock says fans will be excited by the new signing. The Sixways director of rugby is closing in
A SCHOOL in Worcester that was deemed to be failing is making good progress since its last inspection. Government inspectors said standards were improving at Gorse Hill Primary School and pupils' progress was accelerating. The school, in Holly Mount
WORCESTER Cricket Club are starting Kwik cricket sessions at their Norton headquarters on Friday from 6.30pm. Any children between the ages of five and eight are welcome. For further information, contact Brian Curnock on 01905-353320.
WHAT do an elderly paraglider, an exhausted marathon runner and a future Olympic athlete have in common? The answer is that all stand to benefit from a cutting-edge physiotherapy service at the University of Worcester. The physiotherapy team based at
ON Monday, I was able to make my first visit to St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester and see at first hand the wonderful work they are doing. Hospices have not been around for that long and the story of how they came into being is a fascinating one. They
SIR - I can't see why Mr Mugabe bothered to call an election. It now seems pretty obvious that he didn't win the presidency, otherwise he would have released the result by now. In theory Zimbabwe doesn't have a president while the results are in limbo
SIR - So the new county cricket season is under way and I've already grown a little tired of the overstated success of last season. Winning the least important trophy did not disguise the abject failure in all the other competitions. Worcestershire's
THESE words are Sir Winston Churchill's. "There is a forgotten, nay almost forbidden word, which means more to me than any other. That word is England." Their meaning is worth considering today, St George's Day. England's national day is a poor relation
THE spectacular ruins of historic Witley Court have been put up for sale. The vast estate, stretching over 40 acres of Great Witley, near Worcester, is being sold for as little as £887,000. A century ago, Witley Court, above, was one of England's great
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A HORTICULTURAL teacher who has seen thousands of students pass through his classroom has announced he is to retire. Dave Feaver started working at Pershore College in 1975 and was appointed Head of Horticulture in 1996. In 33 years Mr Feaver has seen
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TEN Herefordshire people have been rewarded for their knowledge in waste prevention. The winners correctly answered a quiz in the Mission Impossible News that was posted through their doors in February this year. The four-page newsletter gave people
STAFF at Webbs, the UK's Garden Centre of the Year 2008, celebrated another year of triumph with its own red carpet awards ceremony in Worcestershire. The WAFTAs - Webbs Awards for Training Achievements - was a celebration of staff and their hard work
AN elderly woman who died after was run over by a car - believed to have been driven by her husband - has been named by police. Mother-of-two Margaret Butterton, 77, died after she was in collision with a silver Mercedes driven by a 78-year-old man on
THE West Midlands has seen a 16 per cent increase in levels of enterprise in the past five years with Worcestershire performing well, according to the latest report from the world's largest study on economic trends. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
