THE music festival staged in memory of Dines Green dentist Dr John Bué has raised almost £4,000 for Worcestershire charities. Ten local bands rocked the outdoor stage in front of hundreds of music fans at The Mason’s Arms, Wichenford, last month to celebrate
HEREFORD United produced their second penalty shoot-out victory in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at Edgar Street. The Bulls dramatically made the last eight of the southern section by despatching League Two rivals Aldershot in the same manner as Bristol
A TEAM of leisure centre staff from Worcestershire will be taking part in a muddy competition to raise money for charity. Staff from Pershore Leisure centre have entered this years Mud Runner competition taking pace at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire
EVESHAM United recorded their third consecutive goalless draw in the Zamaretto League Premier Division tonight, being held by Oxford City at St George’s Lane. The mid-table Robins are still searching for their first home league win of the season.
SEVENTEEN youngsters who auditioned successfully for membership of a youth theatre group will now face a second audition for roles in the group’s summer show. They were among about 50 eight to 18-year-olds who sang, danced and acted in a bid
A WOMAN from Worcester who was accused of driving without due care and attention and failing to report an accident has been found not guilty. Demelza Woods, of Wylds Lane, was driving in the Warndon Tesco car park with her pregnant sister in January
SOME familiar faces clashed as Fossils and Worcestershire 60-plus drew an end-of-season friendly. Fossils were invited to bat first on a good but slow wicket at Birlingham and eventually declared on 169-9. Opener Derek Ebbage played a starring role
VISITORS to an art gallery and café are being encouraged to put pen to paper and draw pets on a postcard. Sue Lim, owner of Blue-ginger in Cradley, near Malvern, is urging people to take part in the national Big Draw campaign and help raise
FRESH plans to build a school for youngsters with severe disabilities are set to be decided by planners. Councillors will vote on whether to allow the school at The Orchard, off the A4103 Bransford Road, Bransford, to go ahead. The school and care
LEIGH Sinton windsurfer Zak Page (pictured left) beat some of the region’s top competitors at the RYA Volvo South West Zone Championship. The 15-year-old triumphed in the 7.8-metre class in the competition hosted by Weymouth and Portland National Sailing
A BLIND man is appealing for people to support a charity that helps people who have lost their sight. Ian Martin, a regular centre user at Worcestershire Association for the Blind based at the Bradbury Centre in Sansome Walk, Worcester, is asking people
A WORCESTER man who got aggressive after police knocked on the wrong door has been fined. Alan Cook started swearing at the officer when he realised the police had got the wrong address. The 58-year-old told the officer he needed to talk to people
KAI Horstmann is facing four more weeks on the sidelines after the Warriors medical team decided he needs surgery on his rib injury. The influential number eight has carried the problem since the end of last season but still played the first
THE victim of a street attack in a town centre suffered bleeding in his brain and was lucky not to have been killed, a court was told. Thomas Gwynn was kicked in the head as he lay unconscious on the ground in Evesham after he and James Green had intervened
WORCESTER Bowls Club retained their hold on the Central Stairlift Trophy. They completed a successful season by beating Droitwich side Vines Park by 56 shots in the final, gaining victories on all six triples. Leading the way for the victors at Wood
RESTAURANTS in Worcestershire are being urged to encourage romance and save energy at the same time. Pubs, restaurants and eateries are being encouraged to take part in ‘Dine By Candlelight’ during Switch It Off Week in November. Worcestershire County
HAUNTED forest music will soon float over rural Worcestershire. Australian Beck Sian will play at Callow End Village Hall on Saturday, October 31. The singer, whose enchanting music is reminiscent of Kate Bush, combines voice, guitar, whistle
MALVERN’S VC Sevale held an open 10-mile time trial at Severn Stoke with Somerset’s Dean Robson winning in just 20 minutes 45 seconds. Worcester St John’s rider Steve Price was fifth in 21.43 and Pershore-based Echelon-Spiuk’s Matt Norman managed 21.48
MEET THE LITTLE PEOPLE: These tiny figures recently featured in a Worcestershire exhibition featuring costumes from down the ages. The dainty characters were all painstakingly created and clothed by Anne Lynch, of Friends of Community Action, and went
TERRY Jenkins swept past Wayne Mardle in straight sets to secure his place in the second round of the Skybet World Grand Prix. The two-time runner-up made a strong start to his title bid at the Citywest Hotel IECC, Dublin, dropping just two legs against
WESTFIELDS overcame a tricky tie in the FA Vase first round, winning 2-0 at Midland Combination side Walsall Wood. Fields broke through in the 38th minute when Daryl Addis tapped in after Mark Davis’ header was saved. Wood came back strongly before
A MAN was rushed to hospital at the weekend suffering burns to his face, arms and chest after he tried to light a bonfire with petrol. Evesham firemen responded to the incident in Badsey Road, Evesham, at about 6.20pm on Sunday and the man was air lifted
A CONSORTIUM looking to take control of Bromsgrove Rovers are preparing a new bid for the club. With the Victoria Ground side having applied to be placed in administration, the group are renewing their interest. Previous bids have been rejected
FRESH from a sell-out tour and one month residency at the prestigious Melbourne comedy festival, Russell Kane returns with a highly anticipated new show. After coming second on So You Think you’re Funny in 2005, comedian Kane has toured all
A SPORTS journalist who hails from Herefordshire has landed a prime-time BBC television job. Mary Rhodes, who studied at Weobley High School and Hereford Sixth Form College, is the new presenter of regional current affairs show Inside Out, which returns
SECOND Division Vauxhall scored three late goals to defeat Tesco United in their Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League clash. Vauxhall, who have an excellent cup record, have struggled to find league consistency but scored through Reading (3), Rignall
ACTRESS Su Pollard returns to Malvern Theatres this month in family-favourite musical Annie. The star, who is no stranger to the stage having been in Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, and Godspell, will be joined by a West End cast of 40.
FORMER England Under 16 ‘A’ back-row forward Will Radburn will make his debut for North Midlands Under 19s at hooker in their opening game of their defence of the Sable's Head Trophy against Warwickshire at Droitwich tomorrow (7.30pm). Radburn, a member
A DRUG dealer who drove off during a police stop and search will be sentenced at crown court. William Quartley’s car was stopped after the noisy exhaust attracted the attention of police on the evening of Wednesday, February 11. While
SCOTLAND’S Battlefield Band are coming to Worcester to celebrate 40 years on the road. The group, who are credited with taking traditional Celtic music to a contemporary audience, will perform at Huntingdon Hall on Tuesday, October 13.
WORCESTERSHIRE Royal Hospital’s first apprenticeship scheme has got under way with a group of young apprentices starting their placements. The 15 business administration apprentices, aged between 16 and 25, will typically spend four days each
A FLOWER could help a breast unit campaign to blossom thanks to a charity scheme run by a garden centre. Staff at Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold, near Droitwich are supporting the Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign with the sale of a unique
FARNSWORTH Betty Birthday memories of a very special wife and mother. Love always from husband Billy, Sharon, Julie, Lindsey, Wendy and Carl and all the Grandchildren. Published in paper 06/10/2009 in Worcester News
HOLMES Jeffrey Happy 40th Birthday. Love from Mum, Ron, Annette and Andy, Lauren, Lee and Leighton, John and Stuart. Published in paper 06/10/2009 in Worcester News
HOLBECHE Doris Beatrice Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October 1st, 2009, aged 82 years. A loving wife of the late George, and a dearly loved mum, nan and great nan. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service to take place
INSKIP Muriel Caroline Of Perry Wood. Passed away peacefully, on October 4th, 2009, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Much loved mother of Wendy and grandmother to Christian and Jamie. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium, on Thursday
HILL John Farrell October 6th, 2006. Three years today we lost a dearly loved and respected husband, father and grandfather. We miss you so much. John, hold my hand as we walk, You in your world, me in mine. Love you forever Cath xx Published in paper
A MUSICAL inspired by children who were evacuated during the Second World War is coming to Worcester. Dancing in My Dreams will be performed at the University of Worcester studio theatre on Saturday. The show, which promises to transport the audience
WING Charlie Fellows raced over for an early try as battling Worcester Warriors slipped to a 34-17 defeat against a strong Sale Jets side in the 'A' League at Sixways. Fellows dived over after less than two minutes and two kicks from the returning Joe
THREE of last season's England ‘A’ internationals will make their debuts for North Midlands Under 18s in their opening match in this season's Midlands Under 18 Championship against Warwickshire at Broadstreet RFC near Coventry tomorrow (7.30pm). Props
A CHILD rapist living in Worcester has lost his case claiming lie detection tests invaded his privacy. Raymond Corbett, aged 60, who is living at an “approved address” in the city, was released in April from a nine-year sentence for a catalogue
WORCESTER'S England Women rugby stars will be out in force this weekend, championing the game and also raising the profile of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup which takes place in London next year. Sixways players Katherine Merchant and Gemma Sharples
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital today after a smash which destroyed one car and left a 4X4 buried in a hedge. The accident happened between a Mitsubishi and a Golf TDI on the A443 Hallow Road between Hallow and Holt Heath at around 9am.
EVESHAM advanced to the third round of the North Midlands Vase after a hard-fought 20-17 victory over Clee Hill in Shropshire. The Clee Hill fly-half used his local knowlege well and pinned Evesham back. From some robust forward play Clee Hill scored
A NEW report suggests Worcestershire faces a “tsunami” of road problems over the coming years after the state of the county’s crumbling highways becomes clear. Worcestershire County Council’s opposition Liberal Democrat leader Liz Tucker has
THE Labour Party at its annual conference last week, despite much fighting talk, looked and sounded like a political beast in its death throes, resigned to defeat at next year’s General Election. The Conservatives, by contrast, seem to be determined
PERSHORE continued their rich vein of form with an emphatic 53-6 victory over Midlands Three West (South) local rivals Redditch. Number eight Martin Hope crashed over from a scrum for the first try. From the re-start, winger Matt Harwood went over in
SHUFFLING, shambling zombies will be walking Worcester’s streets for a good cause. The Worcester Zombie Walk is returning to build on the success of last year’s event when 101 people wandered the city centre to raise cash for good causes.
IT is a sad state of affairs for any football club when off-field issues overshadow the efforts of the team. Boardroom politics and subsequent supporter unrest turn the spotlight away from the very essence of why clubs exist. It has been the case for
MANAGER Richard Dryden reckons Worcester City’s victory against Dover Athletic will have given AFC Telford United food for thought. City, buoyed by their triumph, travel to the New Bucks Head on Saturday for an eagerly-anticipated FA Cup third
FLOOD and river rescue volunteers have been left stunned after thieves stole their £15,000 rescue boat from outside a house in Worcester. Police are appealing for help after thieves broke through steel chains to steal the 20ft Valliant powerboat and
A LONG injury list means Hereford United manager John Trewick will wait until the last minute before naming his team for tonight’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy clash with Aldershot (7.45). Three defenders who featured in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Dagenham
CUTE: Sue Petford, Droitwich, took this baby meerkat at Coombe Martin wildlife park, Devon.
SIR – I seriously believe we are in the end-times of human life on earth. Neither politicians nor the public take the threat of catastrophic global warming urgently enough. We have left it far too late. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
MARK Clyde believes he has more to offer Worcester City this season. The ex-Wolves centre-half is easing his way back into the sport after two-and-a-half years in retirement following a persistent knee injury. He had to hang up his boots from the professional
SIR – I went to Birmingham by train, a round trip of about 60 miles at a cost of £4.75 return with a rail card. Had an early evening return and, instead of waiting for a bus from Shrub Hill decided on a taxi, cost £5.30 for trip to Warndon, roughly
SIR – I must thank Brian Hunt for his warm and generous references to myself (Letters, September 23). Yes, I endeavour to be a gentleman in the truest sense of that term, and I do hope that my carbon footprint is excellent as Brian suggests. For
SIR – So Worcestershire Cricket Club has had a bad season. It hasn’t always been the case, as Michael Grundy reminds us when browsing through the archives. True, 1958 was a similar season when a promising team dropped to 14th in the table. Success
SIR – If Mr Staite read my letter correctly he would read that the morons referred to were the ones who fish in the Offerton Nature Reserve and do not understanding the terminology “reserved for nature”. My remarks definitely did not refer to people
SIR – The permanent enclosure of Hartlebury common land is not the answer to its management. The associated fencing, cattlegrids and mandatory increased road signage will indeed blight the landscape and do very little (if indeed anything) to actually
CHRIS Pennell is poised for a return to action after nine months out injured when Worcester Warriors travel to Olympus Rugby XV Madrid in the Amlin Challenge Cup a week on Saturday. The versatile back, who can play full-back or on the wing
AN alcoholic smashed a window during a drunken game and later brandished a six foot pole at his neighbour, a court was told. Stephen Robinson was with friends getting drunk on a bottle of vodka he stole from Waitrose earlier in the day when he decided
TONIGHT Johnstone’s Paint Trophy second round: Hereford United v Aldershot Town (7.45pm). Zamaretto League Premier Division: Evesham United v Oxford City (7.45pm). AM Print & Hellenic League Floodlit Cup first round: Pegasus Juniors v Thatcham Town
MALVERN suffered a 27-14 defeat at local rivals Luctonians in National Three Midlands. The big and mobile Luctonians pack proved a handful from the off and, after a free-kick, they moved the ball around well to open the scoring with a seventh-minute
A DRIVER who used a shortcut to avoid roadworks told police he was nearly out of petrol. Mark James nipped along Green Lane, Lower Broadheath, ignoring signs stating it was closed to through traffic during roadworks. But locals had already complained
WORCESTER Woods Country Park has become the first in the country to receive a prestigious new accreditation. The natural space which is near to County Hall has become the first accredited country park under Natural England`s Country Parks Accreditation
A HEROIN addict stole from a supermarket just half an hour after police gave him a lift to Malvern after releasing him following an earlier theft. Shaun Gould,32, of Elgar Avenue, Malvern, has now admitted two counts of theft at Worcester Magistrates
A MALVERN company that made a successful pitch on the Dragons’ Den television show last year is to appear in the spin-off programme Dragon’s Den on Tour. Planit Products of Enigma Business Park secured a £200,000 investment in July last year from Dragon
A GREIVING father and city churchman who lost his son in a tragic river accident has thanked the city for its support over the last few months. Tony Ballard, aged 17, drowned while swimming with friends in the river Severn near Worcester racecourse
