A FATHER-of-three has spoken of his fear for his family’s safety when a wheel came off their car after a routine wheel change. James Smith of Pershore said he feared his wife Gemma, three young children and sister Sarah-Jayne Blight could have been seriously
WORCESTER Warriors paid the price for an awful first-half as they suffered a 22-17 Amlin Challenge Cup defeat at Sixways to Montpellier. In the opening 40 minutes, Mike Ruddock’s men looked disjointed and a shadow of the side that has made
A SOLDIER from Worcestershire has been welcomed home by family and friends after his latest tour of duty in Afghanistan. Alex Perryman, of Droitwich, returned to England after six months in the dangerous Helmand province. He came home with 92 other reservists
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager John Snape is hoping the club going into administration will not decimate his squad. The Victoria Ground outfit, who do not have a game this weekend, have applied to be put into administration and have a High Court hearing on
WESTFIELDS have a home tie with Rainworth Miners Welfare in the FA Vase second round on November 14. But the Hereford side’s immediate thoughts are on their home Midland Alliance clash with Coleshill Town on Saturday (3pm). Other fixtures
A MAN who fell from a scaffolding lift at a drinks factory in Ledbury has been named. Gordon Doherty was working on the Universal Beverages Limited in Little Marcle Road when he fell on the morning of Thursday, October 1. The 51-year-old
THE Gentlemen of Worcestershire romped home with 14 overs to spare to beat the Cross Arrows on the Lord’s Nursery Ground. Cross Arrows’ 242-7 from 50 overs was at least 60 runs short on a small ground and flat track. Ombersley’s Matt Rawnsley bowled
Full-time: A Joey Carlisle interception pass put Montpellier clear, but Worcester hit back through Ryan Powell being driven over. However, the hosts had too much to do and suffered an opening Amlin Challenge Cup defeat. See tomorrow's Worcester News
BIRD lovers are being invited to a garden centre to find out more about feeding their feathered friends. Blooms Worcester Garden Centre in Droitwich Road, Worcester, is hosting a Wild Bird Care Week starting on Monday, October 19. It will tie in with
THE trial of five Worcester men accused of sex offences against a teenage girl has been postponed after a defence barrister was unable to attend through illness. Zafar Hussain, aged 29, of Wyld’s Lane, is charged with rape and sexual activity
THE Huxleys of Worcester drag race team enjoyed a win at Northampton’s Santa Pod Raceway in the national finals. The team of Brian, Lee and Mark were racing their 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Can Do in the street legal class (sportsman). “We have had a
WORCESTER City are ready to prove their recent upturn in form is no fluke as they bid to send AFC Telford crashing out of the FA Cup on Saturday (3pm). City travel to the New Bucks Head for the third qualifying round tie fresh from back-to-back
ROYAL Grammar School Worcester boat club marked the arrival of new chief coach Joe Lyons with a row-past and boat-naming ceremony. Three boats were given the traditional treatment and former Alice Ottley pupil and Cambridge cox Carole Burton was top-of-the-bill
Julie and Julia film follows Julie (Amy Adams as the obsessed blogger), a girl who’s life is going nowhere after a failed career in writing left her stranded in a heart-rending job of trying to help those people who’d had their lives destroyed
THREE former leading members of Worcester King’s School Combined Cadet Force cut an anniversary cake to mark the 100th birthday of the unit. Former commanding officers Alan Stacey and Stuart Davis, together with the first drum major Colonel John Reynolds
A WORCESTER nightspot is putting on live music. Sin, in New Street, Worcester, will host live bands, acoustic acts and singers every Friday night. To find out about forthcoming gigs call the bar on 07919 363737.
A TAKEAWAY pizza store will be able to open its doors until after midnight after securing a new licence. Domino’s Pizza in the Tything, Worcester, has been given a late-night refreshment licence extending its hours from the current closing
NORTH Midlands completed an impressive double over Warwickshire at under 19 and under 18 levels. The under 19s began their defence of the Sable's Head Trophy by crushing Warwickshire 62-10 at Droitwich, while the under 18s opened their Midlands Championship
WOULD-be superheroes are being challenged to take part in a thrilling treasure trail through the streets of Worcester. The Superhero Challenge on Sunday, November 1, will see people of all ages undertaking sports and cerebral activities to win prizes
POSTAL workers have voted in favour of a national strike in a bitter row over jobs, pay and services, threatening widespread disruption to mail deliveries in the coming weeks. The Communication Workers Union said its members backed a nationwide walkout
THE dress has been carefully chosen, the flowers have been picked and the suits and speeches are at the ready for the winners of an £8,000 wedding competition. Childhood sweethearts Sophie Griffiths and Ben Bryan are now putting the finishing
GETTING married on a budget is the theme at a wedding fair with a difference at St Matthias’ church, in Malvern Link on Saturday October 10. The event has been organised by the church’s evening group of the Mother’s Union. Olive Wickens, group
A £15,000 rescue boat which was stolen from outside a house in Worcester has been found over 60 miles away at a railway depot near Bristol. Thieves broke through steel chains to take the 20ft Valliant powerboat and its £2,000 trailer from Broomhall
RATE-setters held back from further aid for the economy today despite concerns over the fragility of the UK's pull out of recession. The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at their 0.5% record low and continue with its £175 billion programme
FORMER Worcestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Davies has been included in England's Test squad for the forthcoming tour to South Africa. Davies, who came up through the ranks at New Road, left the club at the end of last season to move to the Brit
FARR Glenys Rosina You were someone very special nan, and greatnan, What more is there to say, We only wish with all our hearts, that you were here today, Thoughts of you bring words like 'kind', 'patient', 'caring' and 'love' to mind! Love you always
BARMBY Colleen Susan Slipped away three years ago. We miss you every single day. Love you forever, Chris, Dean, Scott and Lee xxx Published in paper 08/10/2009 in Worcester News
WELCH George Henry Harry Passed away peacefully at Evesham Community Hospital on September 27th, 2009, aged 93. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved brother, uncle and friend. Will be deeply missed by all his Family and Friends. The funeral
GARDENER Joseph John Suddenly at home on September 29th, 2009, aged 64 years. Will be loved and greatly missed by wife Wendy, children Tracey, Neil and Tina also Mike and Darren and his grandchildren Dean and Lloyd, Jack and Will and Harry and Millie.
DOWNTON Ian E Aged 44 years of Upton upon Severn. Died September 24th, 2009. A much loved dad, son and brother. The funeral service will take place at Upton Parish Church on Tuesday, October 13th, at 11.15 a.m. Followed by cremation at Worcester for immediate
ROSE Ralph Of Whitbourne. Suddenly at home on September 30th, 2009, aged 76 years. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at St John the Baptist Church, Whitbourne on Wednesday
SANDERS Edna In loving memory of a dear mother. Always in our thoughts, love Pam and Glenda. Published in paper 08/10/2009 in Worcester News
FARR Glenys Rosina Mom, it's one year to the day since you passed away. I did not see you close your eyes or hear your last faint sigh, I only heard that you were gone, Too late to say goodbye, I'll never say goodbye mom because I hold so many memories
WOOLLEY George Howard Passed away peacefully on October 5th 2009 aged 73 years. Devoted husband of Jean, loving father to John, Shirley, Susan, Andrew, Nick and Richard, loving grandad and great grandad. Will be sadly missed by Family and Friends. The
MORAN Audrey Christine Of Beechwood Park. Passed away peacefully on October 6th aged 67 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Sam and grandfather of Sophie. Funeral service at St Stephen's Church, Barbourne on Wednesday, October 14th, at 10.00
WILDING Elsie Mary Passed away suddenly on Saturday October 3rd. She will be lovingly missed by husband Geoff and Lucy. God bless El. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday October 15th at 11.30 a.m. Flowers may be sent to
A SENIOR councillor and former mayor of Worcester faces possible suspension from the city council after an investigation found evidence he misused his position. Newly-released documents reveal Worcester city councillor David Clark, the long-serving
ENGINE problems for an unlucky motorist caused traffic problems this morning. A female driver was flagged down by a passing motorist after they spotted smoke coming from under the bonnet of her Saab car, today. When she pulled over in
THE sudden, albeit brief, closure of a Worcester post office left local customers confused. St John’s Post Office, in King Charles Place, St John’s, Worcester, shut on Tuesday after being sold. It did not reopen until yesterday afternoon, leaving
TERRY Jenkins reached the quarter-finals of the Skybet World Grand Prix for a fourth successive year with a 3-1 win over Mark Dudbridge at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel. Jenkins, the runner-up in 2006 and 2007, continued his love-affair with the double-start
WORCESTER Warriors flanker Jake Abbott is one of four Midlands-based players who have been included in this season's England Sevens training squad. Moseley number eight James Rodwell and Birmingham & Solihull pair David Akinluyi and Chris Brightwell
LANCASHIRE have signed former Worcestershire opening batsman Stephen Moore on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old England Lions player announced his decision to leave the New Road county yesterday. Moore will bolster the Lancashire batting
Worcester Warriors have been forced into a late change on the replacements bench for tonight's clash in the Amlin Challenge Cup with Montpellier at Sixways Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm). Prop Tevita Taumoepeau has been ruled out of the game with a shoulder
CHILDREN with special needs are spending up to an hour being bussed to school due to a shortage of specialised teaching. The journeys endured by some children was just one of the problems highlighted by councillors at a meeting this week. Other concerns
A NEW newsagents has opened in Upton-in-Severn in memory of a town businessman and rugby player who was killed in a car crash. Sean’s News has been described as a great tribute to Sean Jackson by his girlfriend Samantha Hooker, who attended yesterday
THREE defeats in our first three matches does not mirror the work we are putting in behind the scenes at Worcester Wolves. The guys are working so hard in practice and are doing a lot of positive things — we just have to translate that into wins on the
THE man who plunged from the top of a city centre car park has died from his injuries. He fell 70ft from the NCP multi-storey car park in Friar Street yesterday afternoon. The independent police complaints commission has been informed
THE thundering Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are known for putting on unmissible shows. And when the music group visits the Courtyard in Hereford on Thursday, October 15 they will be celebrating their 15th birthday, as well as showcasing heart-pounding
DROPPING-IN: Margaret Preece of St John’s, Worcester, sent in this photo of a badger that is a regular visitor to the garden in Paignton where she stays on holiday. The owner of the place, Jenny, goes out each night and calls the badger quietly to give
SIR – What sort of readers does the Sun have? If they have to make up their minds for them. Surely they’re not all that thick as to have the paper advising them how to think and vote. I think the Sun is very presumptuous and totally out of order. Sun
SIR – DE Margrett’s half-witted comment: “I’d vote for a monkey rather than a UKIP bigot” just about sums up the un-democratic monster that the EU has become, ie “if you don’t agree with me you are wrong”, so like Ireland, try again until you give us
SIR – Re Droitwich South West District Council election, October 1. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted for me on October 1. I will do my very best for Droitwich and I will continue to fight for a brine bath and not
SIR – Worcester News reported “Extra 999 cash” on October 1 and stated: “The trust has consistently failed to attend the most serious and life threatening 999 calls in Worcestershire within government guidelines
SIR – The headteacher of Christopher Whitehead school should be applauded for his stance on the good quality of city state secondary schools. His school motto “in pursuit of excellence” is one, I’m sure he would agree, should hold good for all our
A DOG sank its teeth into a woman’s leg as she walked to her mother’s for lunch. The Staffordshire bull terrier-cross called Kane came at Pauline Saunders snarling and barking a court was told. The terrified 55-year-old was clawed and
ANTHONY Martin has become the first victim of Worcester Wolves’ poor start to the season. The University of Worcester-based side have lost their first three British Basketball League matches, including a 100-71 home defeat against Sheffield Sharks,
WAGE freezes for the middle classes in one hand, champagne flutes in the other. That is the nightmare perception the Conservatives seem terrified of creating at their annual conference. The austerity package unveiled by would-be Chancellor
NOTE: Since this article was written the man has died from his injuries. See our update here. A SHOPKEEPER has described the moment he watched a man plunge 70ft from the top of a multi-storey car park in Worcester. Dan Higgott said he saw
A MAN was kicked unconscious after suffering a number of blows to the head during an unprovoked attack in Worcester. Police are now hunting for the attackers as well as a good samaritan who called the emergency services using the victim’s mobile phone
VENUES from across the county joined conference-worcestershire to swap the boardroom for the great outdoors in support of this year’s National Meetings Week Keep Britain Talking campaign. The island in the lake at Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway
A CLUTCH of Worcestershire’s tourist attractions have made it through to the final stages of the 2009 Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards. Hundreds of entries were received for the annual competition, which celebrates the diversity of tourism
GHOSTS, ghouls, skeletons and witches will roam the rooms and corridors of a Malvern hotel. Staff at the Mount Pleasant Hotel have decided to hold a Halloween party and raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice at the same time. Children and adults
A MAN from Worcester who stole a bottle of wine from his local shop when drunk has been given a conditional discharge. Christopher McManus, of Chedworth Drive, Warndon, went into the Spa convenience store in July and put a bottle of wine up
