A SWIMMING pool used by 38 Herefordshire school could be repaired and re-opened. Herefordshire Council's children's services scrutiny committee is advising the council to approve plans for St Martin's swimming pool. The pool in Hereford has been closed
A MALVERN woman has admitting kicking another woman during a 'moment of silliness'. Gail Barnes, aged 34, admitted the incident when she appeared before Worcester magistrates today. Barnes, of Elgar Avenue, Malvern had previously denied assaulting Pauline
EVEN though the promotion champagne still has some fizz left in it, the Malvern management team are already looking ahead to next season and the extra demands that Midlands One status will make on the club's finances. Director of rugby Dave Robins said
HOSPITAL staff in Worcestershire have received a prestigious award for fighting superbugs. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester, has won the Infection Control Team of the Year Award 2007/
EVESHAM United manager Paul West wants his team to savour their championship success - but only after they have taken on Rushall Olympic. The Robins wrapped up the British Gas Business Division One Midlands title in style last Saturday with a 7-0 thumping
IT was a frustrating day at New Road today as Worcestershire looked to build on their first innings 258-7. Only 8.1 overs were possible with the County edging their way to 275-7. Steven Davies added nine to his overnight score of 50 and Gareth Andrew
THE latest plan to develop an old railway yard in Malvern Wells has failed to receive the backing of the parish council. At a special meeting of the council's planning committee last night, members voted unanimously to object to Landmarque Sites Ltd's
JOE Rawle believes Malvern Town have improved since he took over as manager. Rawle replaced Paul Molloy in the Langland Stadium hotseat at the beginning of February and has guided his charges to safety in British Gas Business Division One Midlands.
FOOTBALL legend Sir Bobby Robson has officially opened the sports study centre at Worcester College of Technology. The former England manager, who famously led England to the 1990 World Cup semi-final, visited the Deansway campus for a brief ceremony
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A WALK-OUT by teachers and college lecturers affected thousands of Worcestershire pupils and students. Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) at Worcestershire schools went on strike over the below-inflation pay increase offered by the Government
STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt reckons he needs up to six new signings to make his side a threat next season. Swifts host Leighton Town on Saturday (3pm) in their final British Gas Business Division One Midlands game of the campaign. However, Swifts
DUANE Darby insists he will not allow his Bromsgrove Rovers players to treat Saturday's last game of the season as a training exercise. The Victoria Ground club's relegation from the British Gas Business Premier Division was confirmed following their
WESTFIELDS complete their Midland Alliance season at home to Biddulph Victoria on Saturday (3pm). The Hereford side, due to host Tipton Town last night, won 3-1 at Friar Lane and Epworth on Tuesday night. Westfields can still clinch a top-10 position
WITNESSES are being sought after a man alledgedly punched a car and assaulted a female driver. The incident took place during rush hour - at about 8.40am - in Flag Meadow Walk, Barbourne, Worcester, on Monday, April 21. Police are now appealing for commuters
TWO men were found lying on the ground after a car crash near Droitwich. The men, both in their 30s, had been involved in a collision that left one car in a ditch. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the scene in Hanbury Road, Hanbury, near
MARSH Ellen Frances Nell Of Lower Wick, Worcester. Peacefully at Norton Hall Nursing Home on April 17th, aged 90 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, April 30th at 12 noon
COOK Paul Stuart Passed away on Thursday, April 17th, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital following a long illness aged 67. Much loved by Angela, Friends and both Families. Funeral service at St Georges Church, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster on Tuesday, April
DAWSON Allan Treasured memories of a much loved father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts. Andrew, Debbie, Caroline, Rick and grandchildren. Published in paper 24/04/2008
BOWKETT June In loving memory of my wife June, who passed away ten years ago today. Always in the thoughts of husband Bill. Published in paper 24/04/2008
WARD Jean Peacefully on April 17th, 2008, aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Colin and loving mum of Paulette and Yvette, also a much loved nanny. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday,
HARVEY Sheila Of Bredon On April 21st, 2008. Suddenly, aged 86 years. Former Headmistress of the Worcester Girls Grammer School and beloved sister of Robin. Funeral service at Cheltenham Crematorium on Friday, May 2nd at 12 noon. Family flowers only,
BULL Sheila Passed away in Newbury, Berkshire;A much loved mother and grandmother aged 84 years. Funeral Service at St Thomas' Church, Woolton Hill, Newbury on April 29th at 11 a.m. Donations may be sent in her memory, if desired, to Alzheimer's Research
AMPHLETT Ivy The Family wish to thank Father Peter Knight, Relatives, Friends and all at St. Matthias for their sympathy, support and love at our mother's beautiful funeral service and gathering afterwards. Grateful thanks also for all donations and collection
DAWSON Allan In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away two years ago today. Sadly missed and always in my thoughts.Vicky Published in paper 24/04/2008
KELLY Margaret Cherished memories of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Passed away two years today. Truly loved and sadly missed. Des, Chris, Shirley, Lisa, Ben, Ellie and Matt. Deep in our hearts you are fondly remembered,Sweet
BOWKETT June In memory of June. Remembered always by sister in law Jennie. Published in paper 24/04/2008
TOUGH-tackling centre Dale Rasmussen returns for Worcester Warriors tomorrow for the European Challenge Cup semi-final with Newcastle Falcons at Sixways Stadium (kick-off 8pm). Rasmussen has been out of action since the quarter-final victory over Montpellier
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
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A HERO night watchman saved two buses worth £160,000 from a fire which destroyed 15 other vehicles at a depot. Mark Lewis was on duty on Tuesday night when the fire started at the Martin Perry yard. He grabbed the keys to the two most expensive buses
PERSHORE Tennis Centre is throwing its courts open on Saturday afternoon (2-4 pm) to anyone interested in taking up or returning to the sport - whatever their age or ability. On offer will be taster sessions with the four coaches ably assisted by a ball
THE Brampton Bryan circuit hosts the United Pack meeting on Saturday with an eight-race card planned for 1.30pm. Recent Bitterley winner Strong Weld is one of 29 entries in the Men's Open race with other possible runners including Worship the Stars,
A THRIVING food quarter' is taking shape in Worcester city centre with the planned overhaul of a notorious 1960s landmark and the arrival of two major restaurants. With Pizza Express reporting record profits since opening in College Street last July,
SIR - Miss Littleton misses George Cowley. I get sick and tired of his incessant nonsense week after week for what seems like the past 50 years. TED COOK Worcester
POTENTIAL rugby stars of tomorrow toured the West Country in a specially-designed strip sponsored by Worcester solicitors MFG. Fifty youngsters from Worcester RFC mini rugby teams, who play at under seven and under eight levels, played matches in Weston-super-Mare
THE countdown has begun to next month's mediaeval festival. The second St Richard's Festival, which celebrates Droitwich's patron saint, will be held on Saturday, May 3. The day promises to be full of mediaeval magic. The life of St Richard will be
SIR - Talking of parks, John Phillpott (Worcester News, April 12) the park in Windermere Drive, straight across from Shap Drive, which contains a play area for youngsters, and a grassy plot where lads play football, is to have houses built on it. Two
TRADERS in Pershore have given a cautious welcome to the reopening of the revamped High Street. Many are pleased that the disruption was finally coming to an end but criticised the design of the £600,000 enhancement scheme. The High Street was officially
MICHELLE Nixon from Little Malvern is due to begin her Dunlop MINI Challenge with a triple-header at Snetterton on Saturday. Nixon had success last year in the same championship which is part of the Dunlop Great and British Series and hopes to use her
SIR - I have voted Labour since I was 21, from about 1965. But now, I've witnessed what this government has done for the working man by scrapping the 10 pence tax rate and ruining my final salary pension. Worcester MP Mike Foster is about as much use
A SPECIALIST team of recruitment professionals has been appointed by Remploy to roll out a new employment programme in Worcester, which will find jobs for people with disabilities or health conditions. Remploy, the UK's leading provider of employment
I PROBABLY won't know until tomorrow if I will be fit to face Newcastle in the big European semi-final. Against Bath, I got quite a bad cut and a nasty dead leg, but there has been an improvement this week. I'd say it's 50-50, but I don't want to really
THE thing you have to remember about Georgie Fame is that it was performers like him who brought integrity to pop music. Before he came along, the charts were an easy sneer for everyone who could lay claim to a Coleman Hawkins record. But after a northern
SIR - Now we have had a verdict on Diana and Dodi they should be left to rest in peace. But I think Mohamed Al Fayed will never change his mind - and I do hope that fellow Paul Burrell doesn't write another book about Diana. Let's call an end to this
A WOMAN who was drunk when she turned up for a court appearance sobbed as she was sentenced to five months in jail. Catherine Eaves, of St Paul's Hostel, Tallow Hill, Worcester, arrived at the city's magistrates court yesterday in "an emotional state
TERRY Jenkins is in the last-chance saloon tonight as he chases a Whyte and Mackay Premier League Darts play-off place (Sky Sports 2 - 7.30pm). The Ledbury ace faces world champion John Part in Belfast and is three points adrift of fourth-placed Wayne
WORCESTER Nomads have sounded a warning to the rest of the Crusader Worcestershire League by declaring their name is on the trophy this season. Nomads missed out on the Division One title and a place in the Birmingham League by the narrowest of margins
SIR - Tory MP Peter Luff is equally as cynical as any New Labour politician on the issue of immigration when he accuses the British National Party of being a "party that had no fear of being viewed as racist" (Worcester News, April 17). He immediately
REGULAR readers of your Worcester News will have been following the adventures of Steve and Sarah Barney in their new life in Italy. Both former press photographers, Sarah worked at your Worcester News and decided to give up the hustle and bustle of
SIR - In a recent letter, New Labour waste management spokesman Councillor Paul Denham - who also opposed the return of the skips - claimed that Worcester City Council chose to ignore advice from the government agency WRAP on weekly waste food collection
WITH more plot twists than accidents waiting to happen in a Casualty omnibus, Sleuth is like watching Agatha Christie on amphetamines. Anthony Shaffer's play, brought back into the limelight by last year's film version starring Michael Caine and Jude
The aftermath of the severe floods experienced by the county, especially last July, is an administrative nightmare. The more I have looked into what is going on, the more appalled I am. The following ‘coordinating’ committees have been set up in the past
SIR - I take issue with the latest propaganda being posted out by Nunnery Labour prospective candidate Vanessa Mann. It is claimed that a vote for anyone other than Labour will result in no weekly food collections. This is currently being looked at by
RELEASED by Worcestershire County Council, these are all the schools to be hit by today's strike action. Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) are walking out over a below-inflation pay rise offered by the Government. The union wants to see
AFTER 308 and 314 days respectively, horse racing and competitive cricket were back in Worcester yesterday. Last summer's floods meant that yesterday's action at Pitchcroft were the first races in the city since June 20. And Worcestershire cricket fans
MARK Danks insists he does not want to leave Worcester City but has been forced to consider his options. Danks, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has asked for his name to be circulated around other clubs. Manager Richard Dryden is keen
MANY of Worcester's prominent buildings were not flying St George's Crosses to mark England's patron saint day despite Government encouragement. The red-and-white flag was yesterday hoisted above 10 Downing Street in London for the first time in recent
MIKE Ruddock is hopeful of receiving a double fitness boost ahead of tomorrow night's European Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Newcastle Falcons at Sixways (8pm). The Warriors' chief is optimistic key players Pat San-derson and Dale Rasmussen will
A FAMILY is desperate for the safe return of their computer containing valuable photos and school coursework after it was stolen from their Worcester home. The Packard Bell computer and Xerox flat screen were taken from Elizabeth and Phil Evans's house
A WORCESTERSHIRE doctor who has been stabbed and faced a patient brandishing a gun, has concerns about the safety of staff working extended hours. Dr Simon Parkinson, medical secretary for the Local Medical Committee, says security has not been thought
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A specialist plant fair in Worcestershire attracted more than 1,200 visitors earlier this month. The 11th fair at Spetchley Park Gardens combined stalls with plants and garden accessories from more than 30 specialist nurseries and supplies with talks
A NEW exhibition of paintings and ceramics has opened at The Gallery in Bevere Lane. It will run until June 1 and including still life and floral paintings from Nel Whatmore, Beth Fletcher, Libby Edmondson, Cathy Savels, Paul Stone, Chris Howells, and
A SPECIALIST team of recruitment professionals has been appointed by Remploy to roll out a new employment programme in Worcester, which will find jobs for people with disabilities or health conditions. Remploy, the UK's leading provider of employment
POTENTIAL rugby stars of tomorrow toured the West Country in a specially-designed strip sponsored by Worcester solicitors MFG. Fifty youngsters from Worcester RFC mini rugby teams, who play at under seven and under eight levels played matches in Weston-super-Mare
IF you are housebound and unable to visit your local or mobile library you can have books delivered to your door instead. The Library Service at Home delivers books, videos and audiotapes to people across the county. It carries a large stock of popular
A NURSE from Worcester enjoyed an exclusive date with a Birmingham DJ which she won on an internet auction site. Sarah Tongue, of St John's, managed to bag the date with Heart Breakfast's Ed James after bidding for the event on eBay to raise money for
