WEST Mercia Police have launched a new, more user-friendly website with a host of extra features. Enhancements on westmercia. police.uk include the ability for users to receive automatic updates direct to their computer whenever things such as news
COUNCILS across Worcestershire have saved £1.7 million by sorting out insurance policies together. They are now celebrating receiving an award presented by the Society of Procurement Officers (SOPO) for achieving best value on insurance through
A BUSINESSMAN drove at more than twice the national speed limit through a Worcestershire village because he was late for a meeting. David Powell was clocked at 68mph in a 30mph zone in his Audi A3 on the A4103 in Welland, near Malvern.
TWO Worcester players have been named in the England Women’s Under 20s rugby squad for three internationals in the New Year. Sixways stars Amy Millar and Sophie Watkiss have both included in the squad to face Wales and France. They are due to play France
BILLY McGinty, the Worcester Warriors backs and defence coach, has committed his future to the Sixways club by signing a new two-year deal. The former Great Britain rugby league star has had a major impact on the Warriors rearguard and they have gone
BABIES and toddlers wore the colours of the Gambian flag for a special fund-raiser. Children who go to Woodgreen Day Nursery in Trotshill Lane East, Warndon Villages, Worcester, raised £120 at a fund-raising day for Fresh Start Foundation (FSF). The
A DRUNK woman launched a tirade of abuse and threw vodka at police officers because she was angry about having no electricity at her home. Julia Harper turned up at the counter of Worcester police station in Castle Street and demanded that officers call
THE Bishop of Worcester and the Archbishop of Canterbury are the latest high-profile figures to sign up to a Worcestershire man’s campaign against climate change. The Right Reverend Dr John Inge and Dr Rowan Williams added their signatures to globe-trotting
A 90-year-old Worcestershire man injured by gale-force winds on a sponsored climb has handed over more than £5,500 to a county hospital. Allen Birch and five friends were blown off their feet during their ascent of Mount Snowdon as the tail-end of Hurricane
AFTER growing an impressive beard for charity throughout November, a Worcester man is set to shave it off. John Chapman, of Claines, raised £608 with his articulated beard, which has been red, pink and is currently bleached blond. He was one of many
PATIENTS could have to wait longer in A&E as the pressure of more sick people in hospitals in Worcestershire begins to mount with the onset of winter. A&E staff in Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester and the Alexandra Hospital
WORCESTER City Amateur Boxing Club super-heavyweight Ashley James defeated Matthew Omar from Sheffield in the preliminary quarter-finals of the novice Championships at Retford. The much shorter Omar threw plenty of swinging punches at the beginning,
A PRIMARY school in Worcestershire has been given a boost. Grimley and Holt Primary School is celebrating being awarded £500 after it succeeded in completing level three in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Campaign for School Gardening.
JEDWARD, the irrepressible X Factor twins, wowed a sell-out crowd at Worcester night club Tramps last night. The singing sensations sent more than 1,000 fans at the club wild with a medley of their performances from their time on the popular
PARENTS went back to school last week to learn more about maths calculation methods at a Worcestershire primary school this month. The maths open morning, held at the Burlish Park Primary School, near Stourport, had parents being invited to
A NEW war memorial dedicated to soldiers from the city who died in conflicts after the Second World War could be on its way – if it gets the backing of residents. The man behind the idea, Father Ian Pearson from the Church of St George in Barbourne
GLANVILLE Roger Please note amendment of funeral time for the notice placed in yesterdays edition. The funeral service will now take place at Worcester Crematorium, at 12.30 p.m, and St Kenelm's Church, Clifton-on-Teme at 1.30 p.m, on Monday, December
JENKINS Sarah There's a face that's always with us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of daughter that we loved so dear. From Dad and Family. Published in paper 01/12/2009 in Worcester News
EGGERTON Amy Kathleen Kath Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Died peacefully at home on November 26th. Funeral Thursday, December 3rd at 11.30 a.m at Hollybush Church. Published in paper 01/12/2009 in Worcester News
GLENN Vi Peacefully on November 25th, 2009 aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Tom and mum to Susan and Steve. Also a much loved nan of ten and a special lady to many others. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, December
GREEN Derrick Reid Passed away peacefully on November 24th 2009, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Celia and brother to Ivor, Iris, Hazel and the late Joyce. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, December 8th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers
MINETT Alfred The Family wish to thank Everyone for their many cards and kind messages of condolence following their sad loss, and to all who attended Alf's funeral. Special thanks to Canon John Davies, to Everyone at Waterside Care Home and E J Gumery
KITCHENER Marjorie In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, who left us twelve years ago today. Always in our thoughts, love Derrick and Stephen xxxx Published in paper 01/12/2009 in Worcester News
HOOPER Dorothy Dot Left us five years ago today, but still remembered with fondest love everyday. Ted, Jan, Chris, Barney and Jake. xxxxx Published in paper 01/12/2009 in Worcester News
CLINTON Julie Always in our hearts and thoughts. Trev and the Girls. Published in paper 01/12/2009 in Worcester News
A FORMER rugby player helped open a craft fair at a Worcestershire school. Ex Worcester Warrior Nick Baxter, now proprietor of Worcester Wines, opened the third arts and crafts fair at Malvern St James. Organisation of the fair was down to the
A HARD-hitting road safety play is to be performed in 10 Worcestershire schools and colleges. The play is part of a new innovative pre-driver education programme being launched by road safety professionals. New Wheels is a theatre production
A SCHEME to encourage students at the University of Worcester to recycle their waste has won a gold award at this year’s Green Apple Awards for environmental best practice. Representatives from both Worcester City Council and the university
GENEROUS schoolchildren have spared a thought for those who will not have a Christmas this year. Children, staff and parents at the Riversides School in Thorneloe Road, Worcester, chose Operation Christmas Child as one of its charities to support
YOUNGSTERS at schools across Worcester have been taking part in an innovative programme with the Worcester Wolves basketball team and the University of Worcester. The Hoops for Health project is a national programme delivered by a number of
FOOTBALLER Thierry Henry isn't exactly the most popular man in Ireland right now. The French captain recently admitted using his left hand to keep the ball in play seconds before the goal which put the Republic of Ireland out of the World Cup
WORCESTER City's match at Thurrock tonight has been called off because of a waterlogged pitch. An inspection was carried out this morning and the decision taken to stop City travelling. A new date for the Blue Square South match has
A CURRY house which prides itself on its fund-raising abilities as much as its korma has won an award. Cromwells, in Powick, near Worcester, won the General Sir George Weir Cup for poppy collecting, awarded by the Royal British Legion, Powick
CHILDREN at a Worcester school have learnt how to stay safe and be seen. Children from Gorse Hill Primary School were visited by police and Worcestershire County Council’s road safety officers who told them how to stay safe when out and about
AT the November annual meeting Patience Broad, our group adviser, and one visitor were welcomed and three members were wished happy birthday. A card will be sent to Margaret Lloyd-James, a long-term former member, wishing her well after a recent
OUR president Ruby welcomed us to our annual meeting, thanking the tea ladies and Joan Davies for the lovely pot of chrysanthemums for her table. A new member has joined us and was made welcome. Mary Lou, WI adviser, was introduced to us to help
A DRUNKEN man who bit off part of his girlfriend’s nose has been jailed for at least three years and should not be released until the parole board considers he is no longer a danger to the public. Leyland Barrington was living in a hostel in
THE last walk of the season was around Lower Broadheath and Cotheridge and led by Helen and George Coombey-Jones. There was a good number present and the weather was perfect for a Sunday morning ramble in the late autumn. Although the general
THE president welcomed members to our November meeting. The group carol service is at St Stephen’s Church on December 12 and also in December is St Peter’s Christmas meeting to which we have been invited. It is Oak Apple’s turn to send a delegate
WORCESTERSHIRE pupils have produced their own organic apple juice. The children from Abberley Hall School in Great Witley decided that this year the huge crop of apples from the orchards in the school grounds would not be wasted. So they worked
POLICE have growing concerns for a man who has been missing for two weeks. David Chitty was last seen at Worcester's Newtown Hospital on Tuesday, November 17 before failing to return after his daily two-hour leave period. Staff and police
A LESSON on culture has been taught to pupils at a Worcester school. Youngsters at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College learned that it is not just languages that make the world go round when they took part in a cultural awareness workshop
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Worcestershire will be learning to stay safe this week. As part of the National Road Safety Week, Worcestershire County Council has organised a road safety message day. A series of activities for children across the county
CHILDREN are showing how much they love food but hate waste at a school in Worcestershire. Year 4 pupils from the Burlish Park Primary, Stourport-on-Severn, have been busy making pumpkin soup and pumpkin pies in their cookery lessons. Following
PUPILS from Dyson Perrins, Malvern, have been showing off their musical talents in a school music competition. House groups competed in solo and ensemble categories with an overwhelming response. Pupils earned one house point for entering, five
PUPILS are dressing to impress to raise money for a special school in Worcester. Gill Mills, owner of Promesse formal wear in The Tything, Worcester, has organised a fashion show which will take place at the Guildhall tomorrow. To see in the new year
100 YEARS AGO: THE city coroner, WB Hulme held an inquest on Thursday into the death of George Smith, aged 58, labourer of 5 Court, Tybridge Street, who died in the infirmary on Tuesday night from anthrax which he contracted from handling leather
THIS WEEK IN 1959: FOWL pest is spreading in Worcestershire despite the efforts of Ministry of Agriculture inspectors based in Worcester and the wholesale slaughter of birds. Three major outbreaks have been confirmed in recent days on farms
250 YEARS AGO: LAST Monday in the afternoon, a violent storm of thunder, lightning, rain and hail happened at Croome, near Pershore, which did considerable damage, particularly to the glass coverings of the hot-houses in the gardens of the
THREE people have been taken to hospital after a multiple vehicle crash involving a minibus. The smash, which was a result of icy road conditions, happened at about 6.55am this morning on the A417 at Yarkhill near Ledbury. An ambulance
THIS WEEK IN 1959: A GELIGNITE gang raided a Worcester departmental store at the weekend. They blew open a safe at Bobbys in High Street and got away with between £600 and £700. A mattress and bedspreads found in the store were used to muffle
WORCESTER’S new flood bund and £2 million cricket pavilion have both stood up to their first real test against the elements. The county has been battered by heavy rain over the past month with the river Severn bursting its banks in several places across
A WORCESTER man has been banned from visiting his ex-wife in the early hours of the morning after her neighbours complained he was harassing them. One family has already been forced to leave their home after complaining about Michael Mountford’s behaviour
ANYONE who habitually drives around Worcester instead of walking, cycling and using buses, might be amazed to discover not only how much green space exists but how high quality much of it is. There are woods, meadows and dairy pastures, wetlands
Dutch white cabbages are the huge pale-green balls you often see in supermarkets, but they’re a whole lot tastier if you can grow them yourself and are best harvested in November for storing indoors. Winter varieties such as the Dutch white are
Cover rows of hardy annuals growing outdoors with cloches or horticultural fleece if hard frost threatens. Continue clearing ground for new beds, digging and leaving soil rough for the frost to break it down. Add compost or well-rotted manure
IF you’re looking for colourful pots which will last a bit longer than a few shortlived pansies this winter, it’s worth shopping around for evergreen and berried shrubs and grasses. Garden centres are now awash with winter cherries (Solanum capsicastrum
AWARDS for excellence, enthusiasm, dedication and improvement were made to 19 riders and one horse at Worcester and District Riding Club’s annual meeting supper at the Holt Fleet Hotel, Holt, near Worcester. All those who had represented the
THERE has been a rise in truancy levels in Worcestershire schools. The figures show overall absence in Worcestershire has risen from 5.4 per cent last academic year to 5.6 per cent this one. The national average is 5.5 per cent. Worcestershire
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates has demanded a response from his players when they host Tamworth at Aggborough tonight (7.45). Harriers incurred the wrath of the boss after slumping to a 1-0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon at headquarters on Saturday
WHOEVER thought up the title deserves a round of applause for a start because That’s A Turnip for the Books! is a cracker. The second congratulations go to Gwillam’s Farm Shop at Bevere, Worcester, for publishing this mouthwatering set of customers
PRIMARY schools in Worcestershire have improved pupil performances in English and maths. In the latest key stage two performance tables, published today, they show how primary schools are performing in the key areas of English, maths and science
A SECOND World War veteran who fought in the Battle of Britain has helped a Worcester historian launch his new book. Dilip Sarkar, who has written more than 25 books on the Battle of Britain, was at the Videodrome in Broad Street, Worcester
TODAY marks two years since Richard Dryden took charge of his first game as manager of Worcester City. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since the 1-1 draw against Barrow at St George’s Lane on Dec-ember 1, 2007 and it is fair to say that it
HEREFORD United and Northampton Town face off in League Two tonight (7.45) looking to put their FA Cup disappointments behind them. The Bulls were beaten 1-0 at Edgar Street by League One Colchester United, while Northampton lost 3-2 at home to Southampton
TRADERS in Worcester are doubtful that today’s rise in VAT will have much effect on business. Yesterday was the last official day that consumers could benefit from the temporary VAT rate of 15 per cent before it returned to 17.5 per cent for the start
MIKE Ruddock is searching for a prop to sign on a short-term basis after his Worcester Warriors squad was hit by more front- row problems. Both loosehead Callum Black and tighthead Tevita Taumoepeau limped out of Friday’s 12-12 draw with Saracens, leaving
THE fight against anti-social behaviour has begun for people living in a Worcester neighbourhood. People who live and work in Lowesmoor have already spoken out about gangs of homeless drunks and drug addicts who gather in doorways, defecate
DEFENDER Zac Costello is set to make his debut for Evesham United in tonight’s Zamaretto League Premier Division match against Cambridge City (7.45). Costello, on a month’s loan from Kidderminster Harriers, was due to play in Saturday’s 2-1 victory at
MALVERN suffered a 23-10 loss to local rivals Bromsgrove at Finstall Park in National Three Midlands. A first-minute scrum was taken against the head as Malvern powered upfield and forced a narrowly-missed penalty. The Spring Lane side
A RACISM row is at the heart of the crisis that has left Worcester Wolves in chaos. The British Basketball League club saw head coach Chuck Evans quit last week after he was disciplined over alleged racist remarks made in a post-match analysis
THE Worcester Wolves basketball team has been one of this city’s sporting success stories in recent years. Only formed at the turn of the century, the team has had a meteoric rise through the sport’s ranks and has been playing in the elite British Basketball
PEOPLE living in a Worcester street are facing “parking chaos” after the city council closed a car park used by visitors to St John’s Cemetery. The large asphalt area in front of the former sexton’s house on McIntyre Road is being sold along with the
A MEETING to discuss how recession has affected Worcestershire has been hailed as a success. More than 60 economic leaders, from business owners to council officers, attended the Global Slowdown, Local Solutions 2 event. There were stands offering
WORCESTERSHIRE women who set up their own business after years of unemployment have won a prestigious award. Claire Van Looy and Kate Trussell, who opened up Teme Valley Care in Tenbury Wells after getting a loan through the Prince’s Trust, received
