A SMALL estate of affordable homes can be built on a field just outside a Worcestershire village. Malvern Hills District Council has approved plans by West Mercia Housing Group to build 14 new affordable houses near Clifton-on-Teme, Worcester. An
ROADWORKS are due to start tomorrow on a busy Worcester road as part of a project to build a new Sainsburys supermarket. During resurfacing work at the junction of St John’s and Bransford Road in St John’s, a four-way traffic light system will be in
RESIDENTS are being made aware of changes to planning laws that affect what they can build in and around their homes. New regulations mean that enlargements, improvements and alterations to a house will only require planning permission if they, amongst
POLICE are warning residents about rogue traders operating in a Worcestershire town. They are often posing as builders, odd job men or gardeners, who claim work needs doing when it does not, or charge more than is necessary. The police
A MOTHER who was banned from driving has been given another disqualification after being caught behind the wheel. Victoria Evans told police she was unaware of the 12-month ban she was given in December last year. When they spotted her driving with
90+4 mins: Referee blows whistle for full-time. 90+2 mins: Ollie Barnes' wicked cross from the left is touched past the post by the keeper. 89 mins: Adaggio tries his luck from distance but it smacks more of desperation now. 87 mins
A FORMER Kidderminster Harriers doorman collapsed in the dock at Worcester Crown Court as he was about to be sentenced for a £48,000 benefits fraud. Cheating Clive Parsons, who was suffering breathing problems and chest pain, was given first aid before
MILES Benjamin has taken heart from England boss Martin Johnson’s willingness to hand youngsters their chance in his new-look international set-up. The ex-England captain, now national team boss, handed debuts to the likes of Ugo Monye and
RICE Eric Birthday memories of a wonderful father. Memories will never fade, miss you. Jan, Tony and Family. Published in paper 15/11/2008
GROVES Percy Treasured memories of a wonderful father, deeply committed to his Family. From son Barry. Published in paper 15/11/2008
EVANS James Alfred A more gentle man we could never know, It broke our hearts when you had to go, But your suffering needed to reach its end, So we said goodbye to our dad and our friend,. Two years ago today. God bless you Jimmy. Always in our hearts
ROBERTS Vivien nee Harding In loving memory of a wonderful mother. Passed away six years ago. Always in our thoughts. Love Malcolm, Martin and Families. Published in paper 15/11/2008
GARDNER Hazel Mildred Passed peacefully away on November 11th, 2008, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Henry. Devoted mother to Sue, Alan and John, mother in law of Pat and Wendy, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed
HEATH Doreen and Family would like to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, attendance at the funeral service and donations given to the Air Ambulance Appeal. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff on Daycare and Laurel
SMITH Jason Happy 18th Birthday. Always our little boy. Lots of Love. Mum, Dad, Kirsty, Martin, Kat and Family. xxx Published in paper 15/11/2008
JONES Steve Happy 50th Birthday. After all these years no change! Lots of love Marg, Claire, Elisha and Michelle. xxx Published in paper 15/11/2008
ALLENLANGLEY Zoe & Christian Tony and Gill Allen are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Zoe to Christian, son of Graham Langley and Annie Gardiner. Published in paper 15/11/2008
ESSEX Albert Victor Loving memories of a dear husband, brother and uncle. Passed peacefully away on November 16th, 2007. Always in our thoughts. Dorothy and Family xxx Published in paper 15/11/2008
MARCO Adaggio wants to get back among the goals and fire Worcester City towards success in Blue Square South. City’s top-scorer has netted seven times this season and is currently tied fifth in the scoring charts with Chelmsford’s Dave Rainford and Josh
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates will have to brush up on FA Cup opponents Curzon Ashton before they visit. The Unibond Division One North side stunned League Two side Exeter City in the first round with a 3-2 victory at their modest Tameside Stadium
FROM pupils in pyjamas and toddlers with teddies to a whole bunch of soaking-wet teachers, Worcester people went crazy for Children in Need yesterday. Fun-filled fund-raisers were held across the city at schools, colleges, supermarkets, nurseries and
WORCESTER Wolves are plotting their first home win of the season as they return to the University of Worcester after three weeks away tonight (7.00). Wolves, who have won two of their last three British Basketball League games, host bottom-of-the-table
HAVE you seen this 19th century crane? This picture, taken in 2004 and sent in by 65-year-old Worcester News reader Bob Jones, shows the old industrial canalside crane in Diglis in all its former glory. The crane hit the headlines recently
STEPHEN Moore says he is ready to make the step up to the England senior level this winter if required. The Worcestershire opener flies out to India next week as part of the England Performance Programme (EPP) squad and with Peter Moores’ men
A BIG clean-up operation swung into action after oil spilled into a pond in a Worcester park. Firefighters – including a team from Hereford and Worcester’s environmental protection unit – park wardens and wildlife charity volunteers battled to limit
A MAN who says he was mown down by a taxi in Worcester had to spend three days in hospital recovering from his injuries. Nick Humphries was saying goodbye to his niece when he got into an argument with the taxi driver. According to Mr
A WOMAN who allegedly carried an imitation pistol in her handbag has had her case adjourned after prosecutors were told to think again about the charge. Susan Brunwin, of Malvern Link, appeared at Worcester Magistrates charged with using threatening
ACCOUNTANTS and tax advisers with client records in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are set to get a more efficient telephone service from HM Revenue & Customs with the introduction of a local agent dedicated line. By ringing 0845 366 7857 accountants
LITTLE more than 100 students in Worcestershire signed up for the Government’s flagship diploma qualifications in their first year after being launched. New figures released yesterday revealed that of the 12,000 students nationwide who had signed up
A JEWELLER has revealed that £30,000 of stock was taken when thieves raided his Worcester shop. Police are still investigating the raid at Ian Quartermaine Jewellers, which happened earlier this week. Owner Ian Quartermaine has now estimated the total
