AN army will descend upon Worcestershire this weekend and all in name of history. The Armoured Picnic is returning to Spetchley Park, near Worcester, giving people a chance to meet troops from the Mediaeval, Tudor, Napoleonic, American Civil War, and
CHRIS Cornes returns to Stourport Swifts for Saturday’s home FA Trophy preliminary round clash against Hungerford Town (3pm). The midfielder was released by the Walshes Meadow club in the summer and ended up signing for Worcester City in Blue Square
NHS organisations in Worcestershire are managing their cash better, according to a report by an independent watchdog. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust which manages Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester received a rating of three
Worcester City manager Richard Dryden believes his team are more than capable of knocking Dover Athletic off their Blue Square South perch on Saturday (3pm). The Kent coast club, only promoted to the division in the summer, are currently
BROMSGROVE Rovers remain focused on their FA Trophy clash at Fleet Town on Saturday (3pm) — despite plans to put the club into administration. Former Victoria Ground director John Teece is allegedly owed £5,000 and has served papers on a High Court hearing
A PRIEST has described his move to Worcester as a rollercoaster of emotion. The Rev Christopher Stuart has left his post as curate of Pershore to become the new priest-in-charge at historic St John’s Church in Worcester. The 35-year-old said moving
MALVERN Town manager Chris Palmer believes his side has “turned the corner” after going three Midland Alliance games unbeaten. A 2-2 mid-week draw at Bridgnorth followed a 2-0 home triumph over Studley Town on Saturday to move Malvern up to mid-table
A REPEAT lorry thief with an extraordinary “compulsion” for stealing large vehicles has been sent to prison. Nicholas Attwell “took a liking” to a lorry he found at a warehouse in Evesham, broke in and drove it hundreds of miles to the south
A WOMAN was left shaken, not stirred, after Tesco staff refused to sell her a set of teaspoons because she didn’t have any ID. The storm in a coffee cup started when Emma Sheppard, from Hazel Avenue, Evesham, was refused the offending items
BOTTOM-of-the-table Bromyard Town look for a much-needed boost at home to Darlaston Town in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday (3pm). Other fixtures, Hellenic League Premier Division: Bicester Town v Pegasus Juniors (3pm). West Midlands
LUXURY pampering sessions, makeovers and the chance to win some fantastic prizes are all on offer during CrownGate Shopping Centre’s Fashion Fortnight, which launches on Monday. Worcester’s CrownGate will be buzzing with events, entertainment and competitions
IT seems everyone is infuriated by telephone line rental, but now I can tell you about ways to cut the cost of the line rental and calls. Why has it taken so long? Providers have been competing on line rental deals for years, but there has
ART exhibitions, talks over tea and belly dancing are part of a host of events designed to raise awareness of mental health issues. Belly dancing in Malvern and a football competition in Worcester are part of a wide programme of events designed to increase
PRANKSTERS who tied fishing line across Worcester’s racecourse hours before a meeting could have caused someone a serious injury, police have warned. Police are investigating incidents where fishing line was tied to a jump at Worcester Racecourse and
CITY council leaders have denied wasting taxpayers’ money on a shelved report into the future of the Worcester’s Guildhall, claiming the building now faces a “renaissance” as an events venue. Councillor Simon Geraghty, the city’s Conservative
THIS was a performance that will go down in the annals as the night the conquering hero made his return. No more silly talk of being an airline pilot and jetting about the world in his pilot’s uniform. No, this was Robert Parker as he was always meant
A WORCESTER shopping centre was today due to officially unveil its new look – but for one group of residents the work can’t end soon enough. The CrownGate’s Chapel Walk has undergone a £5 million makeover, including new floors, canopies and
WARRIORS flanker Jake Abbott has been included in the England training squad ahead of the forthcoming IRB Sevens World Series. The Sixways academy star will be joined in the international set-up by Moseley back-rower James Rodwell, who trains full time
BISHOP Laddie Thank you to all the wonderful people, too numerous to name here, who gave their support at Laddies funeral on Friday, September 25th in St Peter & St Paul Church, Upton, in person or in spirit, it was tremendous. Also for the comforting
HOLLIER John Of Pershore. Passed away peacefully at Pershore Hospital on September 25th, 2009, after a long illness bravely fought, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Janet and Colin, father in law to Mike and Sarah. Much
JACKSON Vincent Vinnie You were and always will be, the best dad anyone could ever wish for. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. Love you always, Corin and Nick, Owen and Ellie. xxxxx Published in paper 01/10/2009 in Worcester News
JACKSON Vincent Vince Died peacefully at home, on September 28th, 2009, aged 64 years. Surrounded by his loving Family. Beloved husband of Carole, father of Chad and Corin and a much loved grandad. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium
POOLE A. John FRBS, Hon FRBSA Sculptor, of Bishampton, in Worcestershire, born 1926, died peacefully at home, on September 2nd, 2009. Award winning freelance sculptor, elected FRBS in 1969; Former pupil of Moseley School of Art; graduated in Sculpture
SKERM Diane nee Stone Passed away peacefully, at St Richard's Hospice, on September 23rd, 2009. A beloved wife of Charles, loving sister of Pat, sister in law of Roy and a dear aunt of Richard. She will be greatly missed by all her Friends, and her dogs
JACKSON Vincent Vince Dad, you will be sorely missed by everyone. Keep on swinging those clubs Big Dog. Love and forever. Your son Chad and grandson Zak. xxxxx Published in paper 01/10/2009 in Worcester News
A CALENDAR featuring semi-naked women who have fought breast cancer will start a charity campaign to raise funds for a dedicated breast unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Women who have undergone the pain of being diagnosed with breast
A MAN who fell from a scaffolding lift at a drinks factory has died. Police are now investigating the incident which took place at Universal Beverages Limited in Little Marcle Road, Ledbury. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called
GOLFERS have raised £2,800 to help children with debilitating muscular dystrophy disease. Teams of amateur players battled it out to win the Murray’s Muscles 2009 Golfing Trophy at Gaudet Luce Golf Club in Droitwich. The event, sponsored by Tesco and
A WORCESTER News reader is now the proud owner of a beautiful black opal pendant, thanks to a local jeweller’s. We teamed up with WH Peplow in Worcester High Street to run a competition which gave readers a chance to win the gem worth £500. Lucky
A LEADING member of Worcestershire County Council has had to repay expenses after it was revealed he put in duplicate claims on eight separate occasions. Conservative councillor Stephen Clee, the cabinet member for corporate services at
WORCESTERSHIRE have this morning released a statement to say that want-away bowler Kabir Ali is remaining at New Road. Following the passing of last night's deadline allowing the 28-year-old to explore his options away from the County, the
WORCESTER Warriors dir-ector of rugby Mike Ruddock has revealed there will be no stellar signings arriving at Sixways following the conclusion of the Super 14 season. He said: “There is a little bit of money available because we always leave a cushion
RICO Gear will get the chance to prove he merits an extension to his Worcester contract when he is handed a starting jersey for Saturday’s Guinness Premier-ship trip to Leicester Tigers. Director of rugby Mike Ruddock has put the former All Black wing
WORCESTER Sixth Form College rugby team have kicked off their bid to become the first-ever Advance Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) champions. The college, which has help-ed produce the likes of War-riors’ centre Andy Short, have entered
THE price of a pint in pubs across Worcestershire is one of the cheapest in the country. Drinkers frequenting pubs here are paying, on average, £2.48 for their favourite lager and ale – the third cheapest in the country and a rise of one pence since
THERE is going to be a lot more to come from us over the coming weeks of the season and I expect that to start on Saturday night. This weekend’s game against Sheffield Sharks will be our first home game of the campaign and it is always exciting to play
A WORCESTER mother with her two children welcomed home her husband from the dusty plains of Afghanistan yesterday. Zoe Smith anxiously waited for Lance Corporal Wayne Smith at Palace Barracks, near Belfast in Northern Ireland. He was
A MOTORCYCLIST has been badly hurt after a car crash. The crash happened in the rush hour at about 5.15pm, on the Kingsway in Stourport, yesterday. When ambulances arrived crews they found the motorbike under the front of the car, and
THE University of Worcester men’s futsal team are to play a showcase game as a curtain-raiser to England’s upcoming international match. Prior to the start of England’s friendly with Israel on Friday, October 9, the Worcester students will
COLOUR: Great sunset over Kempsey, near Worcester. This photo was sent in by T Barnett.
SIR – I must say I was extremely disappointed at the article in the Worcester News and also the Comment. Elgar Technology College was a failure and known not only for poor educational achievement but poor standards of behaviour. If asked quietly
SIR – Seeing the figures for the park and ride areas makes you think is it worth the cost of £2.5 million to set up and £350,000 a year to run. That seems an awful lot of money to get people into town. A better way would be to use the trains with
Sir – I would like to take issue with the article by James Savage, concerning the Fern Road lamppost (September 21). The most glaring incorrect fact stated was that the lamp-post is “right in the middle of the footpath”. Either I need to sue my opticians
Sir – We read that Chancellor Alistair Darling is saying that more cuts are on the way. It is also proposed that the money being paid for supporting people grants won’t be ring-fenced in 2009/10. This, of course, will allow the local councils to top-slice
A MAN from Worcester who used a false name and address to sell stolen goods to a music store has been told he could face a custodial sentence. Daniel Stretton, of St Nicholas Street said he was offered a rare mixing desk worth £1200 for £50 on Wednesday
MORE than 100 schoolchildren have taken the first steps towards cleaning up the streets and parks of Worcestershire. Rubbish? Sort It! was launched by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust yesterday to urge more people to clean up their local
THE residents of Worcester have the chance to show some pride in their city throughout October with the launch of the annual Rubbish? Sort It! campaign. Run by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, the charity set up 11 years ago by Worcester
KABIR Ali will today turn to the Professional Cricketers’ Association as he looks to orchestrate a move away from Worcestershire. The New Road club are expected to put out a statement today saying the 28-year-old strike bowler will be with
A PEDESTRIAN was left with a fractured elbow and an eye injury after being assaulted by a cyclist in Worcester. The victim, who is in his 60s, was walking down Tallow Hill, near the St Paul’s Hostel in the city, and was been pushed from behind by
GOTHIC artwork by a Worcester artist and author is now for sale at a city shop. Glenn James, author of the vampire-themed Skaler Stories, is putting his work up for sale at Prana Holistics, opposite St John’s Post Office, just off Malvern Road in St
TAKING joy in your family is the secret to wedded bliss, according to a well-travelled couple. Ted and Rosemary Blackburn, of Nunnery Wood, Worcester, who are celebrating their diamond wedding today, met on a blind date to the cinema.
