MEMBERS of Worcester Snoezelen Project, a place for people with multi-sensory disabilities, were given a sneak preview of song and dance routines from WODS’ forthcoming production Thoroughly Modern Millie. Cast members of Worcester Operatic
EVERYBODY was invited to see the start of two year’s labour to build the city’s new church on that day in 1909. The ladies wore their best hats and dresses, while the gentleman of the congregation grinned under their fashionable moustaches. Youngsters
OVERSTRETCHED ambulance chiefs have been given an extra £10 million to recruit more staff and provide more training to deal with increasing 999 calls. Health chiefs yesterday unveiled plans to pay the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
FLINTSTONES lead Worcester and District Women’s Skittles League Division One with a 100 per cent record from three games. DIVISION ONE Poppies 362 (6) (P Price 38, J Taylor 35), Dragons 362 (5) (J Morrision, J Burrows 34, J Hughs 33); Goodies 378 (9
ECHELON-Spiuk Cycling Club riders are continuing their fine results in the late stages of the season. The Pershore club’s Steve Dring won the evening handicap series at Moreton. He also finished 11th at Thruxton and 12th in the elite road race at Lulworth
BROMSGROVE Rovers fans have called a public meeting to discuss a winding-up order served on the club. The Victoria Ground outfit face a hearing in the High Court on October 23 after former director John Teece issued the order in a bid to retrieve £5,000
DROITWICH’S brine baths complex will not open its doors again and its owners have been forced to cough up £200,000 in compensation. BMI Healthcare decided paying that to Wychavon District Council, from which the firm has leased the land, presented a
A TEENAGER from Worcester has been selected to represent Great Britain in an international competition. Alex Lloyd, 13, will compete at the Paris Challenge Marathon after achieving UK number one ranking at the under 15s level, two years above his age
A WOMAN whose body was found on a busy railway line has been named. Claire Marie Harris, of Pickersleigh Grove, in Malvern, was found with multiple injuries just 200 metres from the Malvern Link railway station. Medical examination revealed cause of
KIDDERMINSTER sailor Alison Young admits the race to the 2012 Olympics is on — but insists Britain’s young stars are not out for themselves. The 22-year-old underlined her growing potential with a ninth-place finish in the laser radial at the Skandia
PUBLIC support is increasing for new defences to protect a riverside town. More than 1,500 signatures have been collected backing plans for Upton-upon-Severn’s proposed two-phase defences, which comprise a wall and a bund. Members of Upton Flood Forum
SIR – I was not able to attend the Upton flood defences public meeting but I enclose an extract from my letter to Anthony Perry at the Environment Agency: “When I came to the exhibition I was very struck by the fact that the proposal seemed to be flood
TO be a real die-hard campaigner you have to be a thorn in somebody’s side and be brave enough to ruffle a few feathers, even if it lands you in the proverbial hot water or in court. Veteran campaigners from the Worcestershire Pensioners Action group
WORCESTER Women made a great start to the Midlands Hockey League Premier Division campaign with a 3-0 win at Loughborough Students Seconds. With a strong defence and midfield, four new under 17s players gave the team added pace and variety. Worcester
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Nursing Junior Cup round one: GDL Saturday v Perrywood (L Gough); Archdales 73 Reserves v Martley Spurs (D Kings); Northway v VBL Sports (D Williams). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Areley Kings v KS
SATURDAY ENGLAND HOCKEY LEAGUE Men’s Conference West: Stourport v Guildford (11.45am). BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Stone v Worcester (2.30pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Stratford v Evesham. Division One: Newtown
PHIL Lashford was on target as Stourport lost 2-1 at Team Bath Buccaneers in England Hockey League Men’s Conference West. Stourport Women opened their Midlands Division One campaign with a 1-1 draw at Solihull Blossomfield. The hosts took the lead in
MASSIVE housebuilding plans which would change the face of Worcester are passing many residents by, according to the city council’s deputy leader. Coun Roger Knight warned not enough people were having their say on sweeping proposals for thousands
OVERSTRETCHED ambulance chiefs have today been given an extra £10 million to recruit more staff and provide more training to deal with increasing 999 calls. Health chiefs have unveiled plans to pay the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
STUNNING pieces of art by Worcester school children are on display at the city’s Guildhall in the High Street. Visitors will be able to view the work of the youngsters today. Five schools took part in getting the mini exhibition together, including
NAUGHTY nuns having fun are about to take Droitwich by storm. Sister Mary Regina and her chaotic convent hope to have audiences rolling in the aisles when the comedy musical Nunsense hits the stage at the town’s Norbury Theatre. Never
WHELAN Brian One year today I lost you. Love and miss you so very much, wife Sylv. A loving father, grandad and great grandad. Missed by all. xxx Published in paper 30/09/2009 in Worcester News
DAVIS Sidney George Known to Family and Friends as Sid. Kind and helpful in what ever he did, mending things and running errands as a child. In later life quite, considerate, relaxed and mild. Remembered always by his son Alec, his sister Lily and Family
REGAN Denis Of Droitwich. Peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, on September 26th, 2009, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Peggy, much loved father of Bernadette, Peter, James, Bridget and Denise and a devoted grandad. Requiem Mass at
LEWIS Leslie William Les Formerly of Worcester. Passed away peacefully, on September 20th, 2009, aged 86 years. Will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. The funeral service will be held at Oakley Wood Crematorium, South Chapel, on Thursday,
HAWKER David Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Sunday, September 27th, 2009. Much loved dad of Bridget now reunited with his beloved wife Cynthia. A service of thanksgiving for David's life will take place at St Peter's Church, Inkberrow
HAWKER David Passed away at Worcester Royal Hospital on Sunday 27th September 2009 Much loved Dad of Bridget now reunited with his beloved Wife Cynthia. A service of thanksgiving for Davidâs life will take place at Saint Peterâs Church, Inkberrow
WALTON Bill and Eileen Both remembered with love every day. Diana, Bob and Family. Published in paper 30/09/2009 in Worcester News
SAMPSON Ronald Never more than a thought away. Missed and rememberd every day. Wife Sheila. Published in paper 30/09/2009 in Worcester News
EVANS Ada Died September 30th, 2005. Four years have gone since that sad day, We miss you more than words can say. Sons Cyril and John. Good night and God Bless. xx Published in paper 30/09/2009 in Worcester News
GARDNER Kitty Left us three years, 3rd October. From your loving husband, Grenville and all the Family. In our hearts and thoughts forever Published in paper 30/09/2009 in Worcester News
WOOTTON June Marie Curie Nurse 1980 - 2000 Previously Assistant Matron of Heatherbrae Nursing Home. Formerly of Ombersley Road, Worcester. Passed away suddenly in hospital on September 23rd, 2009, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Devoted mother of
WELLING Edith Margaret Margo Peacefully at St Stephens Care Home on September 25th 2009, aged 84 years. formerly of Greenhill Lane, Hallow. Wife of the late George and mother of Philip. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service
A NEW exhibition in Malvern will display the work of a local artist this weekend. Tiger Arts Gallery in Malvern Link will be showing paintings by Pat Handley, from nearby Leigh Sinton, at the exhibition called Reflections. She said:
VILLAGERS in Kempsey will soon have a new post office – more than a year after the last one closed. Kempsey’s new post office will open at the back of the village’s community centre in spring next year. Worcestershire County Council has also promised
VANDALS caused thousands of pounds of damage after ripping apart a horse jump and setting fire to it. The wing from one of the jumps at Pitchcroft, Worcester, was torn off and carried to the river Severn where it now lies on the riverbank.
BUILDING contracts worth £4.6 million in Worcestershire were awarded following illegal bidding by developers. Construction firms, including Speller-Metcalfe, of Malvern, and Thomas Vale, of Stourport, were fined by the Office of Fair Trading
THERE are two big games coming up for Worcester City with Dover Athletic in Blue Square South and AFC Telford United in the FA Cup. Victory against Bourne in the second qualifying round of the cup was a big boost to the club and it was a relief to hear
WORCESTER City will have a reduced debt to pay off now they are to get less for St George’s Lane. The Blue Square South club owe the best part of £2million to the Royal Bank of Scotland, money that will come from the sale of their ground. However, because
FLASHBACK: Malcolm Ash sent in this picture saying: “Sad to see Heenans training centre reduced to rubble. I had some good laughs there as a 1970 apprentice – those were the days.” Mr Ash is in the middle at the back of the photo. He asks: “Who remembers
SIR – Droitwich was alive to the Sound of Brass Bands. A total of 50 of them performed at three venues across our town from 10am-9.30pm on Sunday September 20. What a great day and well supported. Wychavon Festival of Brass is held in rotation
SIR – I have lived in or known Upton-upon-Severn since 1933 and, as an octogenarian, have witnessed a few floods during that time. Certainly the same houses have always been affected when the river floods but until recently the procedure for the
SIR – Worcester News, September 22, reported that hero Peter Burkill, a pilot for 20 years has been unable to obtain another post as a pilot, after having saved the lives of 151 passengers plus crew. He says his experience of safely bringing down
SIR – I feel I must answer the letter from Mr J Hickton regarding the removal of fish from Offerton Lane Nature Reserve (September 23). You don’t describe the people that fished there as anglers but call them morons. Having been an angler for 60
SIR – The county council cannot understand the loss of patronage at the Worcester north park and ride site. Could it be that commuters have discovered that they can park all day on the roadside for free within half a mile of the city centre?
SIR – I agree with our Bishop (September 23). Christian faith is essential for a fair and just society. Most humanists are blinkered, if not mad. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SIR – In view of the Government’s preoccupation with cuts, would it be prudent for Gordon Brown to start in his own back yard. If Winston Churchill’s cabinet during the war comprised of no more than nine (at most). How come this lot needs a minimum
SIR – I agree with Will Freeman regarding speed cameras. We live on London Road above the pedestrian crossing between Foxwell and Marlborough Streets and the number of vehicles, from cars to articulated trucks, that thunder down the hill at speed
SIR – It was indeed gratifying to see a locally made car, the Morgan, opening Colwall bridge. I must point out an error in your caption. You described the cars as vintage Morgans, yet in the picture I failed to see a three-wheeled Morgan. The first
Sir – Gordon Brown, when appearing on the Andrew Marr show, on September 27, 9am BBC1, said that to address the economic problems of the UK there was to be a huge sale of assets. Well, forgive my memory but as he has sold off most of our assets already
SIR – I could not believe the events that led to a mother deciding to end her disabled daughter’s life and her own in such an horrific way in an inferno in a car that she set on fire. Today, law-abiding people can suffer the most appalling acts of violence
Your Worcester News is backing a campaign to raise £2.5m for a new breast cancer unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester What will the new unit be like? Currently being used by managerial staff, the L-shaped building near the
A TOP consultant surgeon says a new breast unit will provide a flagship service the people of Worcestershire can be proud of, cutting patient waiting times by more than half. Steven Thrush said patients now wait three to four hours for initial
A BREAST cancer survivor today appeals to Worcester News readers to give as much as they can to support a new city breast unit which will transform the lives of patients and their families. Today your Worcester News adopts a new campaign
ALMOST 500 people in Worcestershire are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The care sufferers receive at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital is absolutely first class. The environment in which they receive that care is not. Anyone with
THE search is on for a new standard bearer at the Evesham branch of the Royal British Legion. Jodie Millward previously held the role for two years until she joined the RAF this year. Jeff King, branch chairman, said he had at first been doubtful if
THE leaves are beginning to turn and the nights are growing cooler across Worcestershire. Autumn has arrived and the barbecue season draws to a close once again in what was another unremarkable British summer. The trees along Hylton Road in Worcester
HUNDREDS of pounds have been donated to St Richard’s Hospice by staff at Pertemps People Development Group. Staff decided to nominate the hospice for a Give as You Earn donation after seeing the work they do in the community. They raised £400 and
A MAN regarded as one of the world’s top business gurus is coming to Worcester next month to give a talk to the region’s captains of industry. Australian Brad Sugars was a a multi-millionaire by the age of 26 after transforming a number of businesses
HIGHWAYS bosses have been surveying land around Worcester to assess the likely impact of completing the city’s ring road, as a final decision looms near. Worcestershire County Council has confirmed it recently carried out ecological studies
BRIGHT skies and smart shoes were the order of the day for the annual St Richard’s Hospice Golf Tournament held once again at Droitwich Golf Club. Twenty six teams entered and the winners were from Rea Funeral Directors of Bromsgrove. “It was another
IMPROVING public transport, the local economy and the Worcestershire Hub are among issues that will be investigated by County Hall’s new watchdog group. Worcestershire County Council’s overview and scrutiny performance board (OSPB) is a cross-party
