WORCESTERSHIRE county cricketers swapped their bats and balls for bras in a bid to help raise money for a dedicated breast care unit in Worcester. Cricketers Jack Shantry and Chris Russell took part in the stunt to help raise cash for the Worcestershire
EVESHAM United manager Paul West has warned his side to be wary of a Swindon Supermarine backlash at St George’s Lane on Saturday (3pm). The Robins are riding high after climbing to 12th in the Zamaretto League Premier Division following back-to-back
WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being encouraged to adopt a species to help maintain and provide habitats for some of the county’s most vulnerable wildlife. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is offering an adoption scheme for eco-conscious shoppers to give
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager John Snape admits the club’s 10-point deduction has had an effect on the players. The Victoria Ground side were hit by the penalty after going into administration in October and sit just one place above the relegation zone in
STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt believes his team are making progress in Zamaretto League Division One Midlands. Although they were beaten 1-0 at seventh-placed Arlesey Town last weekend, Swifts have acquitted themselves well against the league’s
A DRUNK woman tried to crawl past bouncers when they refused to let her into a Worcester nightclub, a court was told. Holly Magill admitted drunk and disorderly behaviour in a public place at Worcester Magistrates Court after she struggled with doorstaff
A YOUTHFUL Malvern Town will line up on Saturday when they host Alvechurch in the Aspire Midland Alliance (3pm) after manager Chris Palmer was encouraged by their recent displays. Defenders Ryan Clarke, Ashley Pardoe, midfielder Conor O’Callaghan and
WELLINGTON head to Long Buckby on Saturday in the FA Vase third round (3pm). The Herefordshire club have equalled their best performance in the competition to tackle their Northamptonshire opponents, who play in the United Counties League Premier Division
HIGHLY-rated Worcester Warriors back-row forward Matt Kvesic has been included in the England Under 18 squad for their international against Australia Schools at Heywood Road in Sale on December 13 (2pm). The Worcester Sixth Form College student played
SPA SBS Black team took both the individual and team honours on last Sunday’s fourth round of the WDUAA winter league event held on the canal at Blackpole, Perdiswell and the Arboretum. A sudden drop in temperature made the going hard for competitors
ROYAL Grammar School Worcester took the city honours as they defeated King’s School Worcester 3-0 in the Modus Challenge Cup at a packed Sixways. Although decided by a single first-half penalty from the boot of captain Bill Harling, the action lived
ADULTS with learning disabilities have been working on a project to brighten up Christmas and improve the lives of African children. Evesham Day Centre users have refurbished 10 computers which will now be sent to the Glory Baptist School in Gambia,
THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Worcester today to welcome home the city's troops. The city centre came to a standstill as men from 2nd Battalion the Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) paraded through Worcester following
A MAN has died after a car and a lorry crashed in Herefordshire. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A49 at Marlbrook, near Leominster, shortly after 6.20am today where a Renault Megane Scenic was in "significant collision"
HAYES Roy Neville of Claines. Passed away on November 26th, 2009 aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Ruth and loving father to Rachel and Ross. Will be very sadly missed. Funeral service at Claines Church on Thursday, December 10th at 12.45 p.m followed
OVERTON nee Evans Iris Joan Died peacefully on December 1st, after a very short illness. Reunited with her beloved John. Funeral arrangements will follow when known. Published in paper 03/12/2009 in Worcester News
NEWMAN Marion Ciss and Walt Bob Treasured memories of mum, passed away ten years today. Also remembering dad, September 12th, 1980. We have lost, heaven has gained, Two of the best, the world contained. Love from all the Family. xxxxxx Published in paper
FREEMAN Edith Mary Passed peacefully away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Friday, November 27th 2009, aged 94. Widow of the late Bill, beloved mother of Janet. Much loved nan to Angie and mum in law to Roger. The funeral service will take place at
PEARSON Marie Margaret of St Johns. Passed away suddenly on November 23rd 2009, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother of Paul, mother in law to Lorraine and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at St
POWELL Caroline Cally Passed away suddenly but peacefully after a short illness on November 27th, 2009, aged 46 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, December
MURPHY Paul It is with great sadness that his family wish to announce that Paul passed away peacefully at Rowan Court, Worcester on November 26th 2009, aged 74 years. Devoted husband of the late Pat, loving father to Royston, Lorraine and Paulette, grandfather
HARRIS Margaret Joan Peacefully after a short illness at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on November 28th, 2009, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Derek, mother of Claire, Melanie and Jeremy also nanny to Jemma, Adam, Nick, Ben and Molly. Funeral service at
AN intense fire which soared 20 feet into the sky ripped through a Worcester building. People living near Midland Power Machinery Distribution in Orchard Street, off Bath Road, were evacuated as the lawn mower and garden distribution company
FAMILY and friends of a man who died one year after being involved in a car crash have paid tribute to “a larger than life character who would do anything for anyone”. Ian Downton, of Malvern Road, near Powick, hit a tree while driving his
The investigation into the fire at Midland Power Machinery Distribution is under way today, after the fire that saw residents evacuated from their homes. Fire crews in the area have been scaled down today, but are still on site to make sure
An elderly man went to a Bradford fire station for help last night after his dog became trapped in his car. The Alastian was tangled up in a seat mechanism. Fairweather Green firefighters Stephen O’Keefe and Renne Gregoire worked the dog free
A NEW café in Worcester city centre has created 18 jobs and started forging local links. Boston Tea Party has opened in the former TJs Bar building on the corner of Angel Place. As well as creating more than a dozen new jobs just before
PERSHORE Swimming Club ace Tazmin Pugh beat off strong competition at Britain’s Olympic 50-metre long course pool in Sheffield. The talented youngster bagged two golds, three silvers and one bronze. This was Pugh’s first trip to Ponds Forge although
A WORCESTER teenager who had sex with a 14-year-old schoolgirl he met through an internet chatroom has been spared a custodial sentence. The victim’s mother became suspicious about on-line contact and alerted Durham police who revealed the
WHILE the continued expansion of the University of Worcester has a Marmite effect on its campus neighbours, it cannot be denied that it is becoming one of our city’s economic powerhouses. Yesterday, yet another university building opened as the new science
STATE-of-the-art science facilities at the University of Worcester will help crack murder investigations and could provide the answer to the rising tide of allergies. The £7 million Charles Darwin building was opened yesterday by the Duke of Gloucester
SIR – I think it’s not unfair to point out that there are still significant numbers of residents in Upton-upon-Severn who do not support creating a large unsightly wall along the river bank which is part of the so-called deal to get the Environment Agency
SIR – Worcestershire Camera Club is to be congratulated on winning the plate award for best rookie in the Inter-Club Photographic Print competition held in Liverpool. Malcolm Hayes won the individual silver award for his coloured print entitled Waiting
SIR – I noticed a number of ‘Save Claines Green Belt’ signs while in the area at the weekend. I find it hard to believe that anyone would even consider imposing more housing there. I do not live in that part of Worcester so hopefully
SIR – Never mind about bridges or cycle lanes. The best way to protect cyclists on our roads is to forbid them to use them unless adhere to the following conditions: 1 They are old enough to be responsible road-users, which presumably means 17 years
SIR – Re George Cowley ‘Face up to Beauty’, he asks: “How much would a facelift set me back?” Well, George, when you’re given the bill I’m sure it’ll drop again. DAVID PARKES Malvern Wells
A KEY department in cash-strapped Worcestershire County Council is set to overspend by £1.8 million this year. At a time when County Hall is starting to think about making £45 million savings through efficiencies and possible cuts, its adult and community
THE Worcestershire FA held their annual long service awards presentation evening in the Graeme Hick Pavilion at Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The association’s chairman, Roy Northall, formally welcomed everyone and introduced chief guest Roger
WARRIORS winger Marcel Garvey has been dropped for Saturday’s Guinness Premiership trip to London Irish (3pm) with Rico Gear taking his place in the starting XV. There is no place for Garvey in the squad at the Madejski Stadium as director
ARMS were illuminated for charity at a Worcester Warriors rugby match. The Rotary Clubs of Worcester Vigornia and Droitwich joined forces at Sixways to sell illuminated bracelets to rugby supporters at the match between Worcester Warriors and Saracens
WORCESTER wine lovers raised more than £2,100 for charity. More than 120 people attended a wine-tasting event hosted by wine critic Philippe Boucheron. The event, held at RGS Worcester, The Tything, Worcester, was a chance for people to taste wines
A DIRECTOR of a Malvern-based storage, shipping and removals firm has been appointed to its board. Judith Bennett has been appointed to Britannia Bennetts’ board of Britannia Movers International, a co-operative of 40 privately-owned removal firms across
A SERVICE that provides home care for elderly people has been launched in Worc estershire. Eclipse Home Care, which is based in Hallow Park, Hallow, near Worcester, provides in-home care services including personal care, companionship care and live-in
A THIEF tried to stuff a charity box down his trousers in a pub but was foiled when staff spotted him. Lee Forrest admitted attempting to steal the charity box in aid of Primrose Hospice, which offers help and advice to cancer patients and
A JEALOUS man threatened his girlfriend with a knife and kicked her friend’s dog after she called him to say she was going to sleep with someone else. Scott Smith received a call from his girlfriend in which she told him there were other men at her friend
SHOPPERS in Worcester can take the stress out of travelling in traffic or finding a parking space in the city this Christmas by taking advantage of park and ride. Starting this weekend, Saturday shoppers will be able to park their cars and
A FORMER Dean of Worcester has died at the age of 94. Tributes have been paid to Dr Eric Kemp, who was Dean of Worcester for five years until 1974 and then Bishop of Chichester for 28 years. He was also a chaplain to the Queen. Worcester’s present
