A GROUP of pupils at a Worcestershire school have visited India to experience life in Delhi. As part of Droitwich High School’s Dreams and Teams project – which is funded by the British Council – the lucky group experienced the sights and sounds of
THREE men found guilty of racially-motivated attacks in Evesham have been locked up by a judge. The two victims were beaten up after they were overheard speaking Kurdish as they returned from a trip to a supermarket. Rebaz Kadir made
MALVERN College’s rising star Will Vanston is tipped to reach the prestigious Neptune National Schools Under 16s Rackets Championships finals at London’s Queen’s Club next week. The stylish 15-year-old left-hander was a finalist in the under 15s competition
A HEROIN addict who stole washing powder and T-shirts to feed her habit has been ordered to pay back the money to the shops from which she stole. Donna Newman stole the items from four different stores in Worcester between April and September
A NEW development is encouraging schoolchildren to get to grips with the learning power of nature. Children and staff at St George’s Catholic Primary School, Worcester, have been actively involved in the development and use of the school’s new Forest
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE GDL Saturday v Powick FC (L Croy); Martley Spurs v VBL Sports (D Amor); University of Worcester v Northway (N Canning); West Malvern v Hallow WMC (R Fisher). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Cradley Liberal
ZACH Dunn bagged four goals as Worcester Badgers Potters capped a good hockey display with a 7-0 win over Evesham. The city side kept the promising youngsters of Evesham at bay throughout. Worcester scored twice in the first-half and then, with increased
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MEN’S MIDLANDS LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Worcester v Rugby & East Warwick (noon). West Midlands Premier Division: Evesham v Shrewsbury. Division One: Bromsgrove v Wednesbury; Droitwich v Old Silhillians; Kidderminster v Stafford
RELAX: People who love Christmas but hate festive chaos are being invited to spend time at Croome Park. The National Trust-owned landscape park near Severn Stoke, Upton-upon-Severn, is open four days each week until Sunday, December 20. Visitors can
STOURPORT Fourths closed the gap on Worcestershire Women’s Hockey League Division Three leaders Harborne Fifths to six points with a 4-0 win over Bromsgrove Thirds. Player-of-the-match Louise Marshall netted a hat-trick in the re-arranged clash
A MAN with no driving licence took his dad’s car, crashed it into 10 other vehicles then ran away, a court was told. Jamie Arthur, aged 31, of Sinclair Court, Evesham, admitted aggravated vehicle taking, driving otherwise than in accordance
WORCESTER Warrior players were on hand to open a school’s new fitness suite. Jonny Arr, Chris Latham and Rico Gear, accompanied by Warriors strength and conditioning coach Keir Hansen, cut the ribbon of RGS Worcester’s Butler Fitness Suite
POLICE in Worcestershire have launched their annual anti drink-drive campaign. West Mercia Police’s Operation Christmas Presence was launched yesterday in a bid to raise awareness of alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour during the
FRANCIS MYERS The marriage of Jenni and Terry will take place on Saturday, December 12th at Hallow Church at 12 noon. All Friends and Neighbours are welcome to join us at the service. Published in paper 09/12/2009 in Worcester News
AXFORD Danielle Happy 21st. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Matt, John, Harvey and Oliver. xxx Published in paper 09/12/2009 in Worcester News
FLETCHER Corinne Passed away suddenly after bravely battling a long illness on December 4th 2009, aged 52 years. Much loved wife of Malcolm and a loving and loved mother, grandmother and daughter. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday,
MOODY Catherine Olive Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 89 years, on December 6th 2009. Funeral service to be held at Great Malvern Priory on Friday, December 18th at 11 a.m. Flowers, or donations if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support
PHILLIPS Mary Formerly of The Antique Shop, Raglan. Peacefully passed away at Glanbury Nursing Home, Brynmawr on December 1st, aged 94 years. A much loved mother of Billy, grandmother of David, Peter and Andrew. Loved by All. Her funeral will take place
EDARDS Edwin Bob In ever loving memory of a loving husband, dad and grandad. Till we meet again. Rene, Cheryl, Karen, Phaedra and Stephen. Published in paper 09/12/2009 in Worcester News
HILTON Linda nee Holt Passed away suddenly at home on December 1st 2009, aged 55 years. A dearly loved wife of Jim and a loving mother to Brendan, Matthew and James. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, December 17th at
PRICE Agnes nee Dew Passed away peacefully on December 2nd 2009, aged 74 years. Darling wife of Norman and a beloved sister of Elsie and BIlly. She will be greatly missed by all her Family and Friends and her dog Sally and cat Pepper, whom she loved so
VERNALL Marilyn Suddenly passed away December 1st, 2009, aged 59. Will be sadly missed by partner Ian, brother Derek, nephew Kevin, Family and Friends. Funeral service at St Marys Church, Abberley, on Monday, December 14th, at 11 a.m., followed by interment
EL-IRAKI Magda Have a lovely day Maggi Moo. We love you lots. Mum, Omar, grandma and grandpa. x Published in paper 09/12/2009 in Worcester News
BOZWARD Edna Passed away two years ago today. Loving cherished memories. Sadly missed by. Husband Brian, daughters Lorraine, Wendy and Linda, and all grandchildren. xxx Published in paper 09/12/2009 in Worcester News
TRIMM Irene Passed away four years ago, December 9th. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you're always there. Love always, Pete and Family. x Published in paper 09/12/2009 in Worcester News
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has outlined his ambition to become a Government minister should the Conservatives win power at the next general election. Peter Luff has issued a come-and-get-me plea to party leader David Cameron after saying he had not
WORCESTER City Council has decided to review the sale of a car park used by visitors to St John’s Cemetery after residents petitioned to keep it open. We reported in your Worcester News earlier this month how the city council had decided to sell the
WORCESTERSHIRE is good at tackling green issues but the ongoing flood defence saga in Tenbury Wells needs to be addressed, according to a new independent study. The performance of councils and public bodies across the county has also been included
EVESHAM United recorded a 2-1 victory at Truro City in the Zamaretto League Premier Division. The Robins fell behind to Andy Watkins'third-minute strike but were back on level terms through an own goal from home keeper Martin Rice. Michael
NEWCOMERS Fish and Anchor continued their promotion push in Division Four of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League with a resounding 10-2 victory over Halcyon Swans. Wicks slammed home seven goals, while Lewis, Fisher and Chapman added to the tally
A ROOM full of screaming girls greeted X Factor’s Lloyd Daniels when he visited Worcester. The 16-year-old heartthrob, who was voted off the ITV show 10 days ago, performed live at Tramps in Angel Place on Monday to a club packed full of
SATURDAY’S FA Trophy first round match against Grays Athletic is a huge game for Worcester City Football Club. I am solely concentrating on the playing side of things but it would be great if we could get through from a financial point of view as well
WORCESTERSHIRE are facing some tough decisions as their biggest money-spinning game next season clashes with an England World Cup tie in South Africa. The Friends Provident Twenty20 Cup derby match with Warwickshire at New Road, which usually sells out
A DERELICT Worcester nightclub which was severely damaged in an arson attack is up for sale. The former Zig Zag nightclub, Smokestack pub and an adjoining empty shop in St John’s, Worcester, have been boarded up since arsonists struck in August 2007.
A MAN was left trapped in the wreckage of a small van for about an hour after it crashed into a mobile crane in Herefordshire. The smash happened at the junction of the A49 and B4348 at Llandinabo to the south of Hereford at around 4.45pm yesterday
SIR – We all have a collective responsibility to not talk down the recession. Any organisation doing so is acting in a very selfish manner, when as a result working people are denied the opportunity of work. Indeed, one wonders how many
SIR – It is no surprise that Paul Bates is starting his NHS redundancy programme with 100 managers. Many health authorities view sacking managers as low risk. It saves money but it is also an attempt to con the public that patient services won’t be
BLUE FOR YOU: Reader Daniel Smith sent in this view of the Malvern Hills he captured while out on a misty morning.
SIR – Jon Burgess seemed to think I’m confused. The one thing I’m not confused about is fox hunting. It’s not a sport. It’s sheer cruelty and I think Michael Foster did a splendid job getting the Bill through the Commons. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester
SIR – With reference to the article about replacing Elgar’s statue with one of Chicken George (December 5). No doubt the Facebook campaign was started by someone back from a night out down the pub who, if they knew Chicken George, viewed him through
SIR – The release of the five yachtsmen, captured by the Iranians, is to be welcomed – but don’t you feel very envious of their obviously highly efficient border controls? If only we had such efficiency around our shores, instead of being “open-shop
SKOUSON Harker has been sacked as a player by Worcester Wolves. The former head coach had his playing contract terminated by the British Basketball League club for his part in the unauthorised strike following a racism row that erupted last month. Harker
A FRAIL and elderly man has attacked “heartless” doctors for refusing to treat him after 23 years as a patient just because he moved house. The Rev Gunter Helft, aged 86, has been told he will no longer receive care at Elbury Moor Medical Centre
THERE are rules in all walks of life. Sometimes they are there to be broken. In our view that is certainly what should happen in the case of 86-year-old retired vicar Gunter Helft. The pensioner has been forced to move with his wife
A STYLISH silver Morgan sports car worth about £25,000 could be yours for just £2 at a charity raffle. The iconic car, produced in Malvern, is the special prize in the St Richard’s Hospice’s silver anniversary raffle, marking 25 years since the charity
THE search is on for the best Christmas lights display in the two counties. Your Worcester News is looking for the most impressive, electrifying show of festive lights and is, once again, urging people who decorate their homes to get in touch. Our annual
WORCESTER insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co has welcomed Stewart Glazzard, a well-known local businessman to the company at a senior level. Mr Glazzard joins Sutcliffes after working for another Worcestershire broker, Cox Hepburn, for more than 20 years
PLANS for a northern extension of the Ledbury bypass may have reached a dead end. Developers wanted to open 30 acres of land by connecting the New Mills roundabout with Bromyard Road. But those plans could be scuppered by Herefordshire Council and
DRESSED in Santa hats and with jingle bells ringing out in the background, more than 20 community-spirited Cargill Meats Europe employees have been bringing a touch of Christmas cheer to pensioners. For the third year running, the company has collected
NEARLY half of single parents in Worcestershire would like personal advice on managing money according to a leading charity. Single parent charity, Gingerbread, has teamed up with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to produce a free personal money guide
A MAN pushed his girlfriend into a bath and turned the tap on after she refused to give him money to buy drugs, a court was told. James Taylor also banged Charlotte Jones’ head against the bath three times and battered her with an unsecured
TENS of thousands of unpaid carers across the county are unaware they are entitled to benefits and financial support. The statistics follow the introduction of the Personal Care At Home Bill, outlined in the Queen’s Speech, that highlighted the plight
A FASHION show featuring a group of women who dieted to lose more than 50 stone between them, raised more than £4,000 for charity. The women were invited to House of Fraser in Crown-Gate Shopping Centre, Wor-cester, to receive a cheque for £4,087, which
TOWN councillors are concerned about street collections in Evesham when new laws are brought in next year. Legislation is due to come into force allowing charities to hold street collections at just 24 hours’ notice. For many years Wychavon District
