Buy Local tomorrow! The fourth of July is Independents' Day in Worcestershire - and we need your help. Our Buy Local campaign reaches its conclusion on Saturday - and we are urging our readers to give the supermarkets a miss for the
Photographers are urged to get out into the sunshine and capture a prize-winning picture. To celebrate the launch of its new waterside apartments, Bryant Homes at Diglis Water, Worcester, is offering a £1,000 prize for the best riverside picture. Run
A FIRM whose warehouse in Malvern Link was destroyed by fire more than a year ago has applied for planning permission to replace it. The Auto Tyre and Battery building in Spring Lane was completely destroyed in the blaze in May 2008. Now, the company
THE countryside art of hat tossing is to be resurrected at a popular racing event. Tossing a coke – the regional name for a bowler hat – died out in the late 19th century but is being brought back for the Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb tomorrow. The game
THE top two sides both lost in Worcester Sunday Skittles League Division One. Leaders Magnificent 8 suffered a six-pin defeat to Head Hunters with K Collins (41) leading the way. Second-placed Assassins suffered a 23-pin loss at the
DURHAM rushed to their fourth successive LV County Championship victory, beating Worcestershire by five wickets with Michael di Venuto scoring 100 not out off 123 balls. The champions’ lead at the top of Division One will be extended to 17 points over
ANTHONY Paez has left Worcester Wolves after the British League club failed to match his wage demands. Head coach Chuck Evans, who is currently based in the Uinted States ahead of the new campaign, is working on bringing some new players to the club.
THE first town clerk of Stourport Town Council, who played a major role in setting up twinning relations with Villeneuve-le-Roi, has died, aged 86. Ron Nixon, of Woodbury Road North, Stourport, was town clerk of the council from 1974 to 1988 and up until
INDOOR Milan took over at the top of the Worcester Leisure Leagues Nunnery Wood Sunday Division with a 4-3 win over City Slickers. Rabbits are second as they needed the odd goal in five to beat Glassier Boys, while Big Gunz beat The Star 3-1. Other
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a taste of French culture this week. Pupils from years three and four at Malvern Parish Primary took part in activities including role-play in French, music and designing their own menus, which included several innovative recipes
A GROUP of dedicated fund-raisers are straining every sinew for charity. The Richards-Saints have kicked off their 24-hour car push at the Upton-upon-Severn Rugby Club this evening. The aim will be to push their specially-prepared pink Volkswagen car
VILLAGERS are preparing to fight a new application to create a gypsy caravan site near their home. An application has been made to site 10 mobile homes, 10 utility dayrooms and 10 touring caravans for “nomadic use” on land off Lower Howsell Road in
FOOTBALL is thriving at Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester. The St John’s school’s year seven boys capped the achievements by winning the Worcestershire Under 12s Schools Cup with a 4-0 victory over Baxter College. In addition, the
CHILDREN from a Worcester school were privileged to meet veterans of the Second World War. Pupils from King’s Hawford, near Claines, enjoyed listening to stories told by Allan Austin, Cyril ‘Ash’ Ashley, Arthur Jones and Allan Clifford, veterans of the
MANAGER Richard Dryden wants his Worcester City team to hit the ground running when the new season starts next month. The St George’s Lane side begin their Blue Square South campaign at home to Bromley on Saturday, August 8, followed by a trip
THE capacity at Hereford United’s Edgar Street ground will drop by around 2,000 next season. Barriers at the Blackfriars Road End of the stadium failed a safety inspection, meaning that section will be closed to supporters for the 2009-10 campaign.
HOSTS Worcester Nomads saw off Barnards Green by 66 runs in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Under 13s League. Nomads finished on 157-4 off 20 overs with Jamie Oliver and Jake Pinder-Hampton retiring on 33 and 31 respectively. Oliver hit two sixes and
A 24-year-old Worcester man was high on cannabis when he terrified a former schoolfriend by holding a pistol to his head and trying to strangle him, a court heard. It was a bizarre case and an object lesson on the effect that cannabis can have
NEW Malvern Town manager Chris Palmer is set to put his faith in the club’s young players as he bids to revive the flagging fortunes at the Langland Stadium. Malvern are back in pre-season training ahead of their return to the Midland Alliance following
PEOPLE are being urged to show support for their Royal British Legion branch with a day of entertainment and fun. The Drotiwich Spa legion branch which helps support former soldiers, sailors and airmen in and around the town is desperate for new members
EVESHAM United will begin their FA Cup campaign at home in the first qualifying round on Saturday, September 12. The Robins enjoyed a remarkable run in the competition last season, reaching the first round proper before losing to Torquay United 2-0 at
OBESITY is a problem in towns such as Droitwich, Pershore and Evesham where more than a quarter of the population is overweight, according to a key national report. The health of people in the Wychavon district is better than average and the
Buy Local tomorrow! The fourth of July is Independents' Day in Worcestershire - and we need your help. Our Buy Local campaign reaches its conclusion on Saturday - and we are urging our readers to give the supermarkets a miss for the
TRADERS were left in the dark when a fault on a power cable caused a power cut near the city centre. Businesses and homes in Lowesmoor were among nine properties that were left without power following a low-voltage fault between 9.30am and 9.45am yesterday
THE dates and times of Worcester Warriors forthcoming Guinness Premiership away fixtures have been confirmed. September 5, Northampton Saints (3pm). September 20, Wasps (3pm). October 3, Leicester Tigers (3pm). November
DIRECTOR of rugby Mike Ruddock has praised Warriors team manager Alun Carter as 'one of the top team managers and administrators in professional club rugby' after his right-hand man signed a new two-year contract. Former Wales international Carter, who
WORCESTER Warriors back row star Netani Talei grabbed a dramatic late try as Fiji pipped Japan 40-39 in a Pacific Nations Cup thriller. Number eight Talei powered through the despairing tackles of the Japanese defence to force the ball down and present
RICHARDSON Larry July 5th, 2003. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Always in my heart, forever loved. Your wife Rene and Family. xxx Published in paper 03/07/2009 in Worcester News
NORMOYLE Maurice Smiles hide the sadness, Tears can be wiped away, The heartache without you, Will never go away. Lots of love, Mary. xx ---------- Alan and Brenda Price and all the rest of the Family. xx Published in paper 03/07/2009 in Worcester News
BLACKSHAW William Bill Passed away peacefully at home on June 26th, 2009. Sadly missed by his wife Dorothy, daughter Sandra, sons Trevor, Brian and Royston, son in law Bob and daughter in laws Wendy and Sue, also Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
BALLARD Tony Of Worcester. On June 29th, 2009, due to a tragic accident, aged 17 years. Much loved by Duncan and Ellie and all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Cathedral, on Monday, July 13th, at 1.30 p.m. Followed by private interment
RATCLIFFE Hilda Now at peace and reunited with her loving husband Bert. Beloved mother of Jan, John, Carol and Tony, nan and big nan to Kate and Keith, Martin, Kate, Mark, Jack and Gracie. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, July 9th
BAYLEY Ivy May Peacefully on June 27th, 2009, aged 96 years. Dearly loved mother of Jill, Janet, Mary, Gloria, Bill and the late Pamela and Martin. Funeral service will take place at Great Malvern Cemetery Chapel on Friday, July 10th, at 11.30 a.m., followed
QUANCE Geoffrey Passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2009. Dearly loved husband of Di, loving father of Stephen and Jane, beloved grandfather of Hannah, Thomas and Lauren. Funeral service to be held at Worcester Crematorium, on Wednesday, July 8th, at
TSUI FRANKLIN Richard & Laura Are pleased to announce the birth of their son Joseph-James Tsui, on June 6th, 2009. Congratulations from great great grandmother Joan Colwell, nana Belinda and uncles Chris and Nick. Published in paper 03/07/2009 in
CHESTER Dawn Julia nee Stanley Passed away peacefully and without pain in Preston, on June 25th, 2009. Funeral service at Yardley Crematorium on Friday, July 10th, at 12 noon. Dawn requested that black clothing is not necessary. Family flowers only please
TUCKER William Bill B.E.M. Passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2009, aged 91. Beloved husband of Rose Tucker, dearly loved dad of Graham, Angela and Barbara, also a loving grandad and great grandad who will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends
TURTON Lee and Lisa nee Hancox Many congratulations on your wedding June 27th, 2009. All our best wishes for the future. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Jenny and all the Family. Published in paper 03/07/2009 in Worcester News
LEE Martin Mart In loving memory of a dearly loved son and brother, who passed away July 3rd, 2005. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, But living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. We think about you always,
NEIGHBOURS in Worcester turned on their taps to be met with a stream of dirty brown water. Anne Flumeri and Brenda Eccleston, both of Chatcombe Drive, Warndon, found themselves unable to drink from their taps yesterday. Mrs Eccleston said: “I put my
WORCESTERSHIRE Bowling Association play their final Middleton Cup game of the season when they travel to meet current Group Four league leaders Devon tomorrow at the Exonia club in Exeter. The Worcestershire players selected are: M Hall (Worcester
YOUNG riders are being warned to ride bikes and scooters responsibily or face having them crushed. PC Rich Foxall, Nunnery ward’s local policing officer said: “We take the issue extremely seriously as dangerous and illegal behaviour on such vehicles
WORCESTER have named their teams for tomorrow’s Crusader Worcestershire League games. Worcester Firsts v Bromyard (a, 1.30pm): L Kelleher, M Foster, R Franklin, D McKay, J Wagstaff, L Weston, R Wille, D Finbow, D Keyte, M Walters, S Keyte. Scorer:
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers start their Blue Square Premier campaign with a home match against newly-promoted Hayes and Yeading United. It is a similar beginning to last season when Mark Yates' side welcomed new boys Lewes to Aggborough. The match takes
WORCESTER City will begin their Blue Square South campaign at home to Bromley on Saturday, August 8. Richard Dryden's team will then visit St Albans City for their first away match on Tuesday, August 11. As with last season, City will
Stumps Australia (2nd inns) Hughes c Morgan b Harmison 8 Katich c Moore b Rashid 37 Ponting c Rashid b Harmison North not out 106 Clarke c Onions b Solanki 80 Hussey not out 11 Total (for 4)
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chip pan fire at a recently reopened pub. Two Worcester crews tackled the fire in the kitchen of The Gun Tavern in Newton Road after getting a call at about 11pm, yesterday. Alec Mackie, Hereford and Worcester Fire and
THE busy summer at the world famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb continues with an even busier July starting this weekend. The Reg Phillips Memorial Trophy meeting tomorrow incorporates rounds of the Toyo Tires Midland Speed, the Lotus 7 Club, the Ginetta
ANGRY Worcester residents have criticised one of the country’s most popular websites for putting a picture of teenagers jumping into a river on its homepage the day after Tony Ballard drowned in the river Severn. The picture at msn.co.uk
THE historic abandonment of Wednesday’s race meeting in Worcester because of the heatwave has split opinion in the city. The cancellation of the entire card after just one race was the first time a British meeting had been abandoned because
A WORCESTER mum was found dead after drinking at a party to overcome a hangover, an inquest was told. Pauline Follett died from acute alcohol poisoning following a party at her home for friends and family. The inquest heard the 48-year-old local authority
WORCESTER racecourse has received a mixture of criticism and support after abandoning Wednesday’s race meeting due to sweltering weather conditions. The heat, which almost reached 100F in the stables, caused many horses to dehydrate and the meeting was
WHITEHALL AC matchman Dave Warren continued his excellent season in club events by smashing the two-and-a-half hour match record on the club pool at Broadheath to win the Thursday evening open with a fantastic carp weight of 74-8-0. Warren set his new
BOGUS charity collectors as young as 12 have been knocking on doors claiming to be collecting cash for a Worcester children’s hospice. Acorns Children’s Hospice has stressed it never makes door-to-door collections following reports of two incidents.
SIR – I’ve been observing the John Buckley saga in bemusement. I know, as acutely as anyone, the truth of that old maxim that “there are no (or vanishingly few) friends in politics”, and it is clear that his obsessive “me, me, me” fixation has blinded
SIR – I must express my complete indignation at an article written by columnist John Phillpott in the Worcester News entitled “Let thugs fight each other in boxing rings”. In this article Mr Phillpott indicates that boxing is only fit as a punishment
SIR – I agree with John Norwood (Letters, July 21) about the performance of the present Worcestershire county cricket team. I have been a WCCC supporter/member for more than 50 years and rate the present bowling attack one of the weakest that
SIR – I’ve had a few health problems recently and my doctor recommended a district nurse to come and visit me twice a week. I didn’t know these nurses existed any more. I would like to thank all the district nurses who do an excellent job without any
SIR – Labour MP Michael Foster gets £97,000 a year salary. That is roughly 20 times more than I get as an OAP, and I have to buy my own books and newspapers. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIR – Because of my ‘Time marches on’ situation, I often refer to my Blackie’s Standard Dictionary for enlightenment or verification. After reading Stanley Parr’s letter on June 24, I checked the definition of the word ‘honesty’. May I quote: “State
SIR – I am amazed at the amount of people that think it is acceptable to light garden bonfires on hot sunny days when people want to enjoy being outdoors and have their doors and windows open. Bonfire smoke by its very nature drifts, so even if
Type of dish : Dessert To serve : 6-8 Preparation : 25 min Cooking : 35 min Ingredients : 1 kg flaky pastry 300g wild strawberries (try a fruit farm if you don't have any growing nearby) For filling: 1/2l milk 100g
July: This month you will find cucumbers at their best as their skins are soft and the flesh is slightly perfumed and juicy. Victoria plums are great this month, and are nice halved, stoned, roasted in a little butter and brown sugar.
WHO’D have thought it would be cheaper to open a zoo in Worcester than a pet shop? Yet that is the ludicrous situation in the city after councillors opted for a 697 per cent increase in pet shop licence fees. The decision was taken earlier this year
COUNCIL binmen refused to collect a Worcester man’s rubbish from outside his home – because his wheelie bin was a few inches from its official collection spot. Furious Rob Owens, aged 49, was forced to take his household rubbish to the tip in his car
A BUSINESSWOMAN says it would be cheaper for her to open a zoo than a pet shop in Worcester. Zoe Fletcher is hoping to open Pet Link in Swanpool Walk, St John’s, Worcester, on Saturday, but is refusing to pay the £1,541 pet shop licence demanded
A JUDGE told a man with a major alcohol problem to seek help from real people rather than talking to ‘phantoms in the garden’. District judge Bruce Morgan told Dennis Gubbins to face his alcohol problem and address his odd and ‘distressing’
TRAIN passengers worried about disruption when the Cotswold Line closes for six weeks this summer are being given a chance to question railway bosses about what they have in store. A series of Meet The Manager sessions have been arranged at stations
GET-UP-AND-GO women in Worcestershire are being invited to enter a competition to find the Midlands top performers. For the second year running, Women on Their Way has launched a quest to recognise the area’s high performing women and three further award
THE ambulance service is appealing to the public to think carefully before dialling 999 after the hot weather was blamed on a huge rise in emergency calls. West Midlands Ambulance Service said it had experienced a 23 per cent rise in calls following
A BEAUTY from Worcester has officially opened a “gorgeous” new hair salon in the county. This year’s Miss Worcester, Leanne Groutage, went along to the official opening of Gorgeous, a hair salon in Ombersley Street West, Droitwich. Staff at the salon
A MEAT thief has been given a suspended prison sentence for shoplifting. Simon Grinnell stole six joints of beef and cans of energy drinks on Wednes-day, June 6, from Somerfield in Worcester. He escaped jail because of the progress he has made
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