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THE Independents have held the Nunnery ward, with candidate Mike Layland polling 1,115 votes. Click here for our results page.

LABOUR has held the Arboretum ward, just 28 votes ahead of the Tories. Joy Squires polled 728 votes to David Wilkinson's 700. Click here for the results page.

THE leader of Worcester city council, Simon Gerraghty, has held on to his seat in St Clement. Click here for our results page.

ADRIAN Gregson has held onto Rainbow Hill for the Labour party. Click here for our results page.

ROBERT Rowden, Conservative, has held onto Battenhall by a huge majority. Click here for our results page.

LABOUR has held the Warndon ward with Alan Amos polling 635 votes to Tory rival Robert Campbell's 371.

THE Conservative party has held onto the St Stephen ward. Councillor Keith Burton polled 802 votes, with his closest rival, Eddie Hartley for the Lib Dems, coming in at 267 votes. Click here for our results page.

Conservative cabinet member Francis Lankester held on to Cathedral ward polling 1,154 votes. "I'm delighted because it has been a great honour to serve the historic centre of the city for the last four years," he said. "I look forward to the challenge

Roger Berry, Labour, who has been a councillor for 26 years, retained his seat in Gorse Hill. He said: "It's great to be back for a further four years and it's nice to have the confidence of the electorate in a ward that desperately needs more resources

THE count has started across Worcester this evening as the contest for the city's 12 available wards begins to come to a head. Forty three candidates from six different parties are battling for victory after campaigning for your vote. Polls closed just

SIGHTS and sounds from 600 years ago will greet visitors to Brockhampton Estate. The National Trust property, near Bromyard, will bring the 15th Century to life during May Bank Holiday weekend with the help of historical re-enactors, the Sir John Savile

A MOVE to restructure the office administration at Malvern Town Council, which will save £30,000 a year on staff salaries, has been overwhelmingly supported by councillors. Members of the full council voted unanimously to accept the change which will

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Russell Penn has been shortlisted for April's Blue Square Premier player of the month award. Penn, also in the current England C' squad, has put himself in the frame with some good displays, especially the four goals

OLYMPIC medal hope Zac Purchase was confirmed in the Great Britain team for next week's Munich World Cup regatta. Worcester Rowing Club veteran Matt Beechey and heavyweight sculler Alex Gregory are also included. Barring accident or injury, King's School

A FORMER Royal Marine is heading to Mongolia and Siberia to live among nomads and learn about their way of life. Simon Ramsay, who grew up in Callow End, near Worcester, has been roaming the world for 15 years, and says that while a nomadic existence

A 28-year-old woman who posted heroin in a letter to her twin brother in a top security Worcestershire jail has been jailed. Irene Davis was arrested after her fingerprints were found on the envelope when it was examined at Long Lartin prison, Evesham

DROITWICH'S Matt Neal is expecting a tight British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) encounter at his "local track". The 41-year-old races for VX Racing at Donington Park in rounds seven, eight and nine this weekend. The 1.96 miles of Leicestershire circuit

STEPHEN Moore fired Worcester-shire into a first innings lead at Northamptonshire with his second century of the season. The County opener, who hit an unbeaten 109 at Warwickshire in the first game of the campaign, fired another 109 before David Lucas

A MAN alleged to be behind running a brothel in Worcester that provided sex with oriental women has gone on trial. Fei Zhang, aged 39, denies conspiracy to traffic for the sex trade and also conspiracy to control prostitution. Jonathan Gosling, prosecuting

POLISH police officers visited Worcestershire to find out how their UK counterparts tackle alcohol-related crime among young people. Five senior officers from Warsaw and Minsk spent last week visiting police in the county and elsewhere in West Mercia

A WORRIED resident has raised concerns about clay pigeon shooting in Kempsey. Ian Barnes of Rookery Road, Kempsey, said he had seen four or five people shooting clay pigeons at The Hams in Kempsey near the River Severn. Mr Barnes raised the issue at

MEMBERS of Malvern AC turned out in force for the first contest of the season, the Spring Cup event. On the club lake at Mathon, Richard Gilks took full advantage of end peg one near the island. Gilks presented his sweetcorn bait into open water and

IT would be easy to jump to conclusions as scene one unfolds - street girl and cab driver, grubby exploitative sex and nothing more. The next two settings appear to reinforce the victim theme, loveless liaisons that depress rather than titillate.

EXCITEMENT is mounting as preparations for a massive motor show in Worcester gather pace. Car dealers, driving schools and valets are gearing up for Worcester Motor Show on Saturday, May 17 - set to be bigger than last year's inaugural event. Twelve

THE £8million redevelopment of the east stand as well as the north-east corner at Sixways got under way this week. The fencing and turnstiles behind the east stand have been taken down and contractors Slick Developments have arrived on site. The east

WORCESTER Wolves' Anthony Paez and James Life have been named in the British Basketball League All-Star team. The duo were in fantastic form for Skouson Harker's side during the season and BBL coaches voted the pair into the 10-man squad. Paez, the

WORCESTER women secured their place in the Premiership for next season by beating Darlington Mowden Park Sharks 18-7 in the play-off match at Derby. Sarah Guest, Rhiannon Parker and Kate Merchant all scored tries for the Sixways side, while, while Abi

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A WARNDON road has been closed after the sudden death of a dog-walker this afternoon. He was found lying on a pathway next to Berkeley Way at about 3.50pm. The man, believed to be middle-aged, was out with his three dogs. PC Stephen Baxter, from West

WARRIORS fans have reacted angrily to the European Rugby Cup's (ERC) decision to play the European Challenge Cup final at Gloucester's 16,500-capacity Kingsholm stadium. Worcester and Bath have received 7,000 tickets each for the final but, with both

AS the polls close at 10pm tonight and the counts begin, your Worcester News will be here to give you the results as they are announced. This website will be updated live throughout the remainder of the night and the early hours, meaning our readers

WORCESTER Warriors academy flanker Jake Abbott and Malvern winger Ryan Henshaw have been included in a re-jigged North Midlands side for this season's County Championship Shield opener against Durham at Stourbridge's Stourton Park on Saturday (3pm).

WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Vikram Solanki is delighted that the County have been able to return to their New Road home. The 2007 NatWest Pro40 champions went nearly 10 months without being able to play at their picturesque ground by the river after the devastating

THESE tools are among a haul seized by police and thought to have been stolen from Pershore. The goods which include drills and powered screwdrivers were found at an address in Long Hedges. Police are trying to trace the owners of property which they

YOUNGSTERS have been warned to stay away from railway tracks after three youths were spotted playing chicken on the line near Droitwich. Dozens of trains were delayed at around 6pm on Monday, April 28, after a driver reported that one of the youngsters

Staying in Queenstown, the adrenaline-junkie capital of the world, it is easy to get carried away with the activities on offer. Riverboarding was one which looked exciting, and as a confident swimmer I thought it would be fun to have a go. As I stood

YOUNG athletes are gearing up to join an all-inclusive sports event and raise money for a Worcester hospice. Junior members of the Worcester Athletics Club will be taking part in the 5km (3.1-mile) Spring Fun Run to raise money for Acorns Children's

A TOTAL of nearly 1,000 spectators flocked to Malvern Town's Langland Stadium for the Mercian Festival Junior League's first round of cup finals. The Football Association's Sir Trevor Brooking provided the league with a personal message for their programmes

TAXPAYERS keen to keep tabs on how Worcestershire's councils are spending their cash could be interested in a new campaign group. The county is getting its first TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) branch after a successful activists' meeting at Worcester's Fownes

POTENTIAL football stars of the future descended on Worcester City Football Club for a festival of the game. Seventeen teams from 14 Worcester and county primary schools took part in a tournament at St George's Lane. The event was organised by Worcester

EDWARDS Allen Sincere Thanks Dorothy, Gillian, Sally and their Families would like to thank their many friends who sent messages of sympathy, support and kind donations in aid of Claines Church in their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Reverend Stephen

LAMB. BETTY In my thoughts, this day and every day. Lesley Published in paper 01/05/2008

ASH Maurice Of Worcester. Passed peacefully away at home on Saturday, April 26th, 2008, aged 68 years, surrounded by his Family after a courageous battle. Beloved husband of Cynthia, much loved dad to Philip, Sandra, Paul, Carol and Angela. Father in

PHILLIPS Tony Passed away five years ago today. Remembered with much love and wonderful memories. Greatly missed by Kathy, Tyrone and Alison, Mark, Sue and the Grandchildren. Published in paper 01/05/2008

SMITH Ade I miss your smiles, laughter and happy ways.I have great memories, that will never fade away. Love and miss you always. Carol. xxx Published in paper 01/05/2008

SMITH Adrian Mumphy Passed away sixteen years. The photographs I look at, Time and time again, For a moment you're here with me, And then that awful pain, I'll always have the memories, They'll go on and on, But life will never be the same, Without my

DYAS Chris Died two years ago today. We speak of you often and remember your laughter. You will never be forgotten. From Mam, Dad, Steve, Julia, Tracy. ---------- Love and miss you Uncle Chrissy. Published in paper 01/05/2008

SMITH Adrian Mumphy Always remembering my dear friend. John. Published in paper 01/05/2008

FORTEY. Bill. Remembered always. Jean and Family. Published in paper 01/05/2008

PEGG Lily Fell asleep May 1st, 2003. A much loved wife, mum, mum in law, nan and great nan. Always in our thoughts. Published in paper 01/05/2008

DE SANTOS Jo Grandad, one year today you were took away,With the angels, you will stay. Love Sarah xx Published in paper 01/05/2008

DE SANTOS Jo A year today you passed away,Til we meet again,In my heart you will stay. Love Marian xx Published in paper 01/05/2008

NOTT R. John Of Bullockhurst Farm, Rock. Passed away in his sleep on Friday, April 25th, aged 80 years. Survived by wife Margaret, Sally, Alan, Wendy and their Families. Private interment. Service of Thanksgiving at St Peters Church, Rock 1 p.m. on Tuesday

DAVIES Roy Suddenly on April 20th, 2008, aged 64 years. He will be sadly missed by Susan and Adrian. Funeral service at St. Martin's Church, London Road, on Wednesday, May 7th, at 11.45 a.m. followed by interment at Astwood Cemetery. Flowers may be sent

DYSON Elsie Formerly of Ombersley. On April 26th 2008, peacefully at Bricklehampton Hall Nursing Home, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Dearly loved mum to Angela and mum in law to Pete. Much loved grandma to Claire, Jonathan and great grandma

CUNNINGTON Pat Skip On April 27th, 2008, died peacefully surrounded by his Family. He will be sadly missed by his Wife, Children, Grandchildren and his many Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, May 8th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers

BRISTOW Terry Ted Wendy, Heidi, Joyce and Terry would like to thank everyone for their kind messages and cards at this sad time. We would also like to thank Malvern Health Centre for caring for Ted. The Staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in resus

HARDCASTLE Len One year has passed since we said goodbye. Sadly missed. Sister Diane. Published in paper 01/05/2008

HARDCASTLE Len Quietly today your memory we treasure, Missing you always, Forgetting you never. Tessie and Family. Published in paper 01/05/2008

FORTEY Bill We did not know that morning, What sorrow the day would bring, Your tired heart stopped beating, And we could not do a thing. Lovingly remembered. Jan. x Published in paper 01/05/2008

FORTEY Bill Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Alan, Carole, Karl and Craig. xx Published in paper 01/05/2008

FORTEY Bill Fondest memories of a great dad. Gary and Louise. x Published in paper 01/05/2008

FORTEY Bill Passed away one year today. Loved and remembered every day. God bless. Russell, Hayley, Scott, Jake and Thomas. x Published in paper 01/05/2008

DE SANTOS Jo We miss you everyday,In our thoughts you will always stay. Love Karen, David and Grandchildren xx Published in paper 01/05/2008

BAND Ivy Mabel A very loved and dearest mum, nan and great nanny. Fell alseep May 2nd, 2007. Forever in our hearts. Viv and Jan, Jason and Marie, Scott and Kay, Ryan, Emily and Ethan xxx Published in paper 01/05/2008

BAND Ivy Mabel Loved and treasured memories of a dear mum, nan and great nanny. Called to rest May 2nd, 2007. Love and miss you mum. Terry and Vera, Andrew and Paula, Stuart and Lisa, Danny, James and Alex xxx Published in paper 01/05/2008

A MAN has been arrested and charged with theft following an incident in which a £700 car trailer was stolen. The trailer, modified to transport a replica Ford GT, was taken from a yard at Moss Engineering, Ledbury, overnight on Thursday April 24. It

A HANDYMAN who suffered horrific injuries and lost his job is willing to talk to the man who nearly killed him. Gavin Judd said he felt no bitterness towards Willmott because he does not believe he intentionally ploughed into him and seven other partygoers

A PSYCHOLOGIST who ploughed his car into groups of partygoers outside a pub in Worcester city centre has narrowly escaped jail. Dr Martin Willmott, who helps people recover from road accidents in his job, was found guilty of dangerous driving and disqualified

WORCESTER Warriors have been allocated 7,000 tickets for the European Challenge Cup final with Bath at Gloucester's Kingsholm ground on Sunday, May 25 (12pm). Sixways debenture and season ticket holders, as well as fans who attended both the quarter-final

YOUR Worcester News will be giving you the election results live as the counts come in late tonight and into the early hours. Click here for the results page which will be updated as soon as they are announced. Meanwhile, here is the list of polling

A DERAILED train caused travel chaos in Worcestershire. The maintenance train - which was not carrying passengers - came off the tracks at Malvern Wells at 12.25am yesterday, closing the line between Ledbury and Malvern Link. A replacement bus services

Today's local and national news headlines are read by Deanna Brazier from Elgar Technology College, Worcester

OLD Elizabethans captain Sean Cairney hopes the Worcester club's achievements last season will serve his side well for the new Birmingham League campaign. The Memorial Ground team finished fourth in Division Two in 2007, making it their best year in

A NEW library at a school in Worcester has been nominated for a prestigious national architectural award. The King's School Worcester's extension and remodelling of an existing Victorian building into a library has been shortlisted for a 2008 RIBA (Royal

IN-FORM wing Marcel Garvey has hailed the impact the Sixways coaching staff have had on his career. The former Gloucester flyer has been in excellent form this season and has even been tipped for an England Saxons call-up. The 25-year-old speedster

WORCESTER residents will head to the polls today to decide who they want in charge of their city council for the next two years. Voting in today's local elections begins at 7am, with 12 of Worcester City Council's 35 seats up for grabs. Polls will be

SIR - The girl swimming in the King's Worcester adverts (Sport on Monday) must be getting tired - and close to a world record. Long may she swim. PHIL PEGLER, Worcester.

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria have targeted a top-four place as they start their bid for Birmingham League Premier Division success. South African quick bowler Mario Saliwa has joined the ranks along with former Solihull Blossomfield seamer Arfan Khan. However

A TEAM from law firm Shoosmiths has secured a brighter future for a Worcestershire-based business by helping it become a community interest company. Spokes provides training and work opportunities for individuals with learning difficulties to become

SIR - If cabbies in Worcester record customers' every word, most sensible passengers will sit in the cabs in total silence till they get home or use the bus service. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

SIR - We've heard a lot recently about how horrified our MPs are that the 10p tax allowance has been scrapped. What one has to wonder is, however, where have they been for the last 12 months, asleep? The announcement about this was made at the time of

SIR - I read about Worcestershire County Cricket Club and their problems over an indoor facility. What happened about the Basil D'Oliveira indoor school that was proposed on the ground of the petrol station? I was under the impression that the cathedral

WHERE TO BEGIN Don't worry about record offices yet - the best place to begin researching your family tree is at home. By talking to as many relatives as possible, you'll soon build up an idea of who was related to who, and how many children Great Aunty

IT would be easy to jump to conclusions as scene one unfolds - street girl and cab driver, grubby exploitative sex and nothing more. The next two settings appear to reinforce the victim theme, loveless liaisons that depress rather than titillate. David

TWO controversial matters are before the Commons at the moment. The 42-day detention decision is in the committee stage and will come back to the House soon. The other is the abolition of the 10p income tax rate. Both of these are wrong in most people

SIR - Peter Burgess appears to be quite happy with the fortnightly collection of his wheelie bin. But I am afraid, Peter, that one size doesn't fit all and there are many, many people who are very dissatisfied with the fortnightly collection. I am quite

SIR - When I first heard that WODS proposed to offer Titanic for their 161st production, I thought it was a bit ambitious tackling such a difficult, modern show. However, I saw the show at the Swan Theatre and without doubt, WODS rose to the occasion

SIR - Congratulations to Charlie Green on a first- rate performance of the classic Johnny Mercer ballad Summer Wind on TV's Britain's Got Talent. For a 10-year-old to be able to master this complex song is indeed unique. He has voice, class and style

THE empty champagne bottles haven't yet been recycled but Paul West has already started putting together his squad for next season. Mark Owen, Anthony Watson, Joe Clarke and Nathan Vaughan are all committed to Evesham United's immediate future in the

SIR - I was delighted to read the article about Himbleton School in the Worcester News. More than 20 years ago we decided that it was the best primary school in the area and wanted our son to go there. Fortunately, he was accepted and has gone on to

TODAY the people of Worcester will decide the future direction of the city.Some of you may already have voted by the time you read this; others may be planning to do so later. Many more, if the average turnout of about 35 per cent in last year's council

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WORCESTER-based Rabjohns LLP will go head-to-head with major industry players at this year's LexisNexis Taxation Awards. The College Yard firm has already beaten off competitors from across the country to make it to the final four of the hotly-contested

A NEW library at a school in Worcester has been nominated for a prestigious national architectural award. The King's School Worcester's extension and remodelling of an existing Victorian building into a library has been shortlisted for a 2008 RIBA (Royal

MEMBERS of the Hereford and Worcester branch of the Chartered Management Institute will hear about a community enterprise near Worcester as part of a social event. The team running The Fold, a not-for-profit community enterprise, at Bransford will give