A MAN left with epilepsy after four men assaulted him and threw him off a railway bridge has admitted six thefts. John Gurney admitted taking £15 worth of beef from Somerfield, Evesham, eight cans of Stella lager, worth £11.36, from the One-stop-shop
FOOD lovers are in for a treat when a pair of Worcester business owners take to the kitchen to raise money for charity. Clare and Robert O’Neill, the owners of O’Neill Kitchens in Sidbury, will be cooking a tasty three-course lunch at the Talbot in Kempsey
WALKERS will be stepping out in Worcester to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The first Worcester Memory Walk has been organised by the Worcester and District branch of the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of the
OFFICERS at Malvern Hills District Council are keeping a close eye on finances as the credit crunch continues to bite. The downturn in the economy is already starting to affect the district council’s income and could have a growing impact on its running
AN 11-goal thriller at Hanley Swan saw a 6-5 win for visitors FC Tything on the opening day of the Worcester League Saturday Division season. Paul Bennett hit a hat-trick and Eliot King added a brace for Tything, while Dan Briscoe netted four times for
LEARNER motorcyclists in Worcestershire face a 60-mile round-trip to take their tests following a change in EU rules. Currently, people can take their test at Stanier Road in Warndon, Worcester, but that’s all set to change at the end of this
SIMON Jones has missed out on England’s November tour to India after being told that he will be on crutches for eight weeks. The Worcestershire pace ace had a knee operation last week to repair a damaged cartilage and, while the surgeon was
WORCESTER City are looking to appoint an independent consultant to oversee their annual general meeting. The meeting is due to be held this month although a date has still to be set by the St George’s Lane club. The consultant will be
EVESHAM United manager Paul West has warned his side against complacency when the Robins visit Clevedon Town tomorrow night (7.45). Despite only being one point worse off than the Robins in the British Gas Business Premier Division, the Hand Stadium
ANDY Williams has boosted Hereford United’s attacking options by rejoining on loan until January 5 next year. Williams, who hails from Wellington in Herefordshire, left the Bulls to join rivals Bristol Rovers in July 2007 for around £150,000. But the
PEOPLE who love being pampered should get themselves to a beauty salon in Worcester on Thursday. Ki Health and Beauty in Lowesmoor will be celebrating its first birthday and there will be the chance for visitors to pick up some goodies and
WALKERS will be stepping out in Worcester to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The first Worcester Memory Walk has been organised by the Worcester and District branch of the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of the devastating
A SOPRANO from Worcester failed to make it through to the final four of an X-Factor-style contest. Rovina, who does not have a surname for cultural reasons, was born in north Borneo but grew up in the city after she moved to the UK at the age of three
DROITWICH Rugby Club's mini and juniors section will be holding their signing-on day at the club’s Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground on Sunday at 10am. For more information, call Paul Edwards on 01905-778699.
BROMSGROVE Rovers are hoping to have a new manager in place after the weekend. The Victoria Ground club are searching for a boss following Duane Darby’s departure last week just four games into the British Gas Business Division One Midlands season.
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers defender Lee Baker’s loan from West Bromwich Albion has been extended to January. The 19-year-old joined Harriers on-loan from the Premier League newcomers in August initially for a month. Baker, who has played four times for
ARCHDALES 73 went top of Midland Combination Division One with a 2-2 draw at Brereton Social. But Dales could have won the clash after missing three late one-on-ones. The Worcester side opened the scoring after 15 minutes with Lee Seldon scoring from
WESTFIELDS gave a disappointing display in the FA Cup preliminary round, going out 4-2 at home to Stratford Town. The Hereford side could have eased through but were guilty of poor first-half defending and wayward finishing in the second period. Stratford
TWO second-half goals from Lee Hooper and one from Steve Olczak helped Pershore Town to a 3-0 Midland Combination Premier Division success at Bolehall Swifts. The hosts, having lost just one of their opening five matches, dominated the opening 45 minutes
WORCESTERSHIRE FA will kick off a season of female-only coaches’ association events tomorrow night at the University of Worcester from 7pm until 9pm. The free session is an open evening for all females aged 16 or over who are interested in learning
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE Hanley Swan 5 FC Tything 6; Upton Town 0 Martley Spurs 1; VBL Sports 1 Hallow WMC 4; West Malvern 0 Powick 9 KIDDERMINSTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: KS Athletic 1 Bobbington 3; Wollescote Villa
OVER fifties are being invited to a drop-in computer cafe to learn how to use the internet over a cup of tea. Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire is re-opening the cafe on Monday, September 8, as part of ITea and Biscuits week.
PERSHORE College has been celebrating its first year since merging with Warwickshire College and is looking forward to the new developments proposed for the coming year. College governors, staff, councillors, representatives from the Learning Skills
IT was a bank holiday weekend ruined for me I’m afraid because of the first 45 minutes in both our games — especially against Bath City. The work rate wasn’t there, neither was the desire or the tempo. We were back on the pitch for quite
A ROAD remains shut after a vehicle crashed into a building. A stretch of Blackwell Street, in the Horsefair, Kidderminster, was closed following the accident at about 2am on Saturday, August 30. Engineers were re-assessing the damage
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman arrested in connection with the discovery of a baby’s body in a recycling plant has been ruled out of the police investigation, as enquires continue. The woman, of West Midlands, was detained on Friday after the body of
A FORMER nurse who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer will help provide funds for Worcester’s St Richard’s Hospice. Megan Carr, aged 48, who lives in Kempsey, near Worcester said the charity, based in Wildwood Drive, had been “a rainbow
DROITWICH’S Matt Neal finished sixth, fourth and 15th for VX Racing in the latest rounds of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone. Pershore-based Team Halfords saw driver Gordon Shedden manage eighth in the second race. Jason Plato
LEDBURY thrower Terry Jenkins picked up his form with a great run through to the final at the Players Championship in Koningshof, Holland. Jenkins was eventually beaten 3-0 by Phil Taylor, who recorded back-to-back PDC Pro Tour victories after beating
SMITH Dorothy Mary Formerly Lewis nee Daniel Linda and Family would like to express their sincere thanks to Relatives and Friends for the cards and messages of sympathy received during their sad loss. Special thanks to Canon John Davies for a lovely service
JONES Vera Maud The Family of the late Vera Jones would like to express their sincere thanks to Relatives, Friends and Neighbours, for the cards and messages of sympathy received during their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended her funeral and those
SHUCK Pamela Sally and Viv would like to express their sincere thanks to Family, Friends and Neighbours, for the cards and messages of sympathy received during their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral and those who sent either flowers
SMITH Bert Herbie Passed away peacefully at Welland House Nursing Home on August 23rd, 2008. Devoted husband to Beryl for 58 years, father to Bill and Tom, father in law to Pam and Sue, caring grandfather and great grandfather. The Funeral service will
NUTTING Geoff Of Evesham, formerly of Pinvin. On August 27th, 2008, in hospital after an illness courageously fought, aged 75 years. Most loyal and caring husband of Eve, stepdad to Nicola, father in law to Mike, grandad to Chris, Pete and Will. He will
WILLEMS Mark Ginge Much loved nephew of Eddy and Kaz. It's a year since you passed away, Still miss you every single day. Published in paper 01/09/2008
BASEPOINT Business Centres has hosted a ground-breaking ceremony on the site of its Evesham development at Vale Park. The company invited Alan Booth, the mayor of Evesham and councillors and other representatives from Wychavon District Council
BANHAM Pam Passed away peacefully at St. Richard's Hospice, on August 23rd, 2008, aged 80 years. Beloved mummy to Lorna and Carol, stepmum to Lawrence and Lesley, and wonderful grandmother to all her Grandchildren. Also very close friend to Biffo and
BENNETT Frank Of Peopleton. On August 28th, 2008, peacefully in Pershore Hospital aged 87 years. Much loved husband of the late Marcia, dear dad to Helen and Sarah, loved grandad of Simon, Amy, Chris and Em and great grandad to Stanley. Cremation service
HUTCHINSON Hilda Mary Passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2008 at St Richards Hospice. Beloved wife of Geoff, mother of Linda and Stephen, Grandmother of Paul, John and David. Much loved mother in law to Shelagh and Richard. Funeral Service at Worcester
DYSON Matt On your 24th Birthday son. We miss you more every day. We always have you with us in our hearts in everything we do. Love you Matty, always have, always will. Mum and Dad. xxx Published in paper 01/09/2008
DAVIS Ray In loving memory of my darling husband Ray, who died six years ago today. Each day another memory, And a silent tear, Forever missing you, And wishing you were here. Your loving wife Clare, David and Peter. Published in paper 01/09/2008
EVESHAM United manager Paul West revealed this morning that he has turned down the chance to discuss the managerial vacancy at Bromsgrove Rovers. West was asked to meet with officials from the British Gas Business Division One club last Thursday
A CYCLIST in Worcester had to be rescued by firefighters after she rode into the river while talking on her mobile phone. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was cycling along Kleeve Walk, near Worcester Cathedral and South Quay, at midnight
SIR – With Kays old factory being pulled down, it’s the ideal site to have a halt on the railway. It would have an ideal spot for a park-and-ride to save the cars trying to get over the bridge. It would be much quicker by rail – act now. JOHN
SIR – If the income from tennis courts at Cripplegate Park only brings in £200 a year why charge at all? The labour costs alone collecting the fees would come to a lot more and the personnel involved would be free elsewhere. Ghuluvelt Park’s
SIR – I have just come from the last event of the Worcester Festival, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at Huntingdon Hall. What wonderful, accomplished and hilarious entertainment. They are a fine example of British genius that we all
SIR – As both a supporter and shareholder of Worcester City Football Club I am deeply concerned about the future of the club. It was recently confirmed at a public meeting that the club’s debts are now £2 million and that the St George’s Lane
MOTORISTS could be banned from Worcester’s central road bridge and more than 30 miles of new bus lanes created, under radical plans submitted to the Government. Documents released to your Worcester News under the Freedom of Information Act
SIR – With the housing market in trouble, with house sales at the lowest level for years and with mortgage applications and approvals showing a similar pattern estate agents, mortgage providers, solicitors and MPs are all pointing the finger
SIR – It was with great sadness that I learnt of the death of my old colleague, Les Thomas. I was his deputy when he was mayor in 1996-1997. We had both been elected on to Worcester City Council in 1992, which was his second term and we always
CAPALDI. The name’s even got a rhythm to it, so no surprise it has bred a dynasty of musicians. Mention it to the flower power generation anywhere in the UK and there will be nodding approval for Jim Capaldi, sadly now called to a real land of
BASEPOINT Business Centres has hosted a ground-breaking ceremony on the site of its Evesham development at Vale Park. The company invited Alan Booth, the mayor of Evesham and councillors and other representatives from Wychavon District Council
A WOMAN escaped serious injury after her car collided with a tractor on a narrow country lane. Two ambulances, an incident support officer and a BASICS Emergency Doctor were called to the crash in Goosehill Lane in Broughton Green, near Droitwich, just
THE radical plans for the future of Worcester’s roads system, revealed by your Worcester News today, will be hugely controversial. The proposals were sent to Whitehall four months ago but have now been released to your Worcester News after
SIR – A few years ago President Kennedy got so angry with the Russians for putting rockets in Cuba that he said he didn’t want the rockets in his own backyard. Surely the Americans have now done the same to the Russians by putting rockets in their backyard
SIR – Brian Hunt makes a number of points in his letter (August 26) with which I agree. It is certainly true that elderly residents in Worcester’s three very sheltered accommodation centres have been strongly supported in their campaign to save hot meal
SIR – Congratulations are due to the governors, staff and students of Elgar High School, for the huge improvement in their GCSE results, which was, I’m sure, the result of a vast amount of very hard work. To have improved from 33 per cent A-C, to 42
HERITAGE experts are working on a project to clean up and repair a section of Worcester’s ruined mediaeval defence walls. It has been about 30 years since the remains of the red sandstone structure in City Walls Road was tidied up and repointed. In
SIR – Following my letter (August 13) about using those on community service to clear travellers’ mess on private sites and the possible legal reasons against it, the West Wiltshire District Council passed a resolutions saying vandals would be forced
SIR – M Swiers entirely misses the point (These clinics are not all what they seem to be, Letters, Wednesday, August 27) in his comments on local NHS care. Unfortunately, he confuses a “polyclinic” with a GP-led health centre. For his benefit,
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A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a baby' s body in a recycling plant. The body of the newborn baby girl was found at a site in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday, but came from one of 7,000 homes in Worcester
