COTSWOLD Line rail commuters were back on track on Monday after a key phase of improvement work was completed on time. Four miles of new double track between Charlbury and Ascott-under-Wychwood in Oxfordshire and extra platforms at the two stations were
A WORCESTER group is trying to raise money for a project which will help women in Kathmandu get work and become more independent. On a recent trip to Nepal, Trevor and June Lloyd-Adams, who are members of Worcester Lions Club, visited a refuge where
FAMILIES with a passion for food had fantastic fun at an historic property in Worcestershire. During half-term, visitors flocked to Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich, for Family Activity Days. Activities included a fruit and vegetable Food
A WOMAN is concerned people may be tricked into giving conmen money after her e-mail account was hacked. Judie Kellie woke up to concerned calls from friends and relatives after an email was sent from an account claiming she had been mugged at gun point
HEREFORDSHIRE Motor Club members Darren and Sue Underwood took an outright victory in their car rally over the asphalt roads of the Epynt ranges in their 1,600cc yellow Nova. A strong entry of 80 crews faced the 45 competitive miles in Powys, Wales,
A MAN has been jailed for his part in a violent assault outside a Droitwich pub. The court heard how a fight began between Harvey Pugh and another man outside The Talbot pub in Droitwich shortly before midnight on Friday, June 3. Another
A MAN lay down in front of a police van and caused traffic chaos because he was missing his dog. Steven Jackson, of Arkle Road, Droitwich, lay down in front of the police van – which was taking people back to the police station – on The Cross
SISTER songwriters The Pierces seem to belong to another era which is about the sincerest compliment you can pay musicians in an age when our ears are bludgeoned daily by manufactured pop. They seem more like a band from the 60s or early 70s
AN energetic team of walkers admit they have a screw loose in their bid to scale the UK’s highest peaks. The team-mates are climbing to raise cash for the domestic abuse victim’s charity Supportworks based in Worcestershire. On Saturday
SIR – I am writing to thank your readers for their patience and understanding following a fatal traffic collision on the M5 motorway on Friday, May 13. As a result of the incident, involving a car and an HGV, two women lost their lives and the
WORCESTER Warriors will get their first taste of life back among the Aviva Premiership teams at Sale Sharks’ Edgeley Park home on Friday, July 29, when they compete in the JP Morgan Asset Management Rugby Sevens Series 2011. Although the Sixways outfit
PARENTS and pupils are celebrating after plans to increase the cost of transporting students to college by nearly £300 were scrapped. At a time when many families are struggling with finances, some are breathing a sigh of relief after Worcestershire
MALVERN and Hereford will face former National Leagues club Manchester in National Three Midlands next season. The north-west outfit, who have fallen on hard times over recent years, have been transferred to the Midlands following their relegation from
SIR – We are told that Parliament runs our democracy but can that be true? While we were being dumped inextricably into the EU Parliament was spending months debating fox hunting at the request of Worcester’s first so-called Labour MP. I think
A LITTLE girl who drowned in a Worcestershire pond 442 years ago may have been the inspiration behind William Shakespeare’s tragic character Ophelia. The “tantalising” family link between the great bard and the little girl has been revealed
SIR – Not long ago I was frustrated if I read something of interest to me and then found access was only online. For various reasons though 79 years of age, I bought a laptop, and now am able to obtain instant action when needed. With the city
THE four biggest metal acts in the world are playing a UK venue together for the first time ever next month – and we're giving away a pair of tickets worth almost £400 to see them. Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth take to the main stage at Sonisphere
ENGLAND Saxons’ Worcester-born captain Luke Narraway will miss the remainder of this month’s Churchill Cup. The Gloucester number eight is suffering from lower back soreness and has returned to his club for rehabilitation. Narraway sat out last weekend
SIR – The simmering correspondence on the economy between David Barlow, Councillor Francis Lankester and Richard Boorn (Worcester News, June 3 and before), is diminished by party political interest. There can be no doubt that the greatest blow
A NEW playground has been opened with the help of the children who played a part in creating it. Power Park in St Peter’s, Worcester, was opened by the Mayor of Worcester David Tibbutt before children from Cherry Orchard Primary School were
GROUPS from across the city have come together to create a community artwork to celebrate a special anniversary. The pieces, which are on display at Worcester Arts Workshop and the former Carwardine’s coffee shop in Pump Street until the end
SIR – With David Cameron wanting to change the health service and Nick Clegg changing his mind, I think the pair of them should leave the health service as it is. It’s not broken so does not want fixing. So come on you two, invest the money in
WELCOME to the Worcester News' Days Out section on our new Leisure page. We're yet to add anything to this area but rest assured we'll have something for you shortly.
SIR – Simon McCullough (Worcester News Letters, June 1, 2011) is most insistent that his straw poll of the Worcester News website is irrefutable proof that most local people are against hunting. Any reputable opinion poll gauges a trend from
MALVERN Community Hospital has won major plaudits for its design and build. The newly-constructed 24-bed community hospital received a highly commended award in the community benefit category at the 2011 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors West
SIR – It is interesting to read the views of Simon McCullough regarding humane fox control (Worcester News, June 1, 2011). Perhaps a few points are worth making here. Mr McCullough does not say what form of control he advocates, though I presume
PLAY days in the park have proved fun for kids – and great for building communities. More than 300 people attended the HeART of Play event at Brickfields Park, the final play ranger project – a lotteryfunded scheme which had run for two-and-a-half
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van this morning. The female pedestrian was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with a head injury after the incident in Vale Road, Stourport. It is not known if her injury is serious
SIR – I have deep respect for Prime Minister David Cameron’s integrity, individuality and honesty. Richard Boorn (June 2). I used to vote Labour, but I have seen the light, and am now a strong Tory. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
WORCESTERSHIRE swimmers are gearing up for an attempt to break a Guinness world record held by Germany. One hundred youngsters aged between 14 and 19 will swim 100-metres freestyle in a relay on Sunday, June 19, and look to beat the current record of
THE former leader of Worcestershire County Council has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman and indecently assaulting a teenage girl. George Lord gave no indication of plea to one charge of sexual assault and eight
A PUBLICLY elected official has resigned over disciplinary action against him but would have been sacked in any case. Brendan Young, a shadow governor for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, stepped down on Monday night following a meeting investigating
DRIVERS on main roads into Worcester have been caught in rush hour queues after gas works began. Motorists have been crawling along Newtown Road, in Worcester, after National Grid engineers started work in Tolladine Road at the start of the
A WOMAN who battered a vulnerable man with a saucepan in his home before stealing his wallet has been jailed for six years. Kerry Rogers also threatened to say Michael Cook had raped her if he told police about the attack, Worcester Crown Court
HOT-SHOT striker Danny Glover says he wants to be a Worcester City player next season. The 21-year-old was City’s leading marksman last term with 20 goals but has yet to agree a new deal at St George’s Lane. He has been contacted by
BEFORE I climb onto my soapbox and start spouting off like a smug, self-righteous git, I want to get something straight. I don’t hate the NHS. If it wasn’t for the NHS, my identical twin brother John would almost certainly be dead and I would
THE Mayor of Worcester is urging people to get on their bikes in aid of a charity fund-raising campaign. Councillor Dr David Tibbutt is lending his support to the British Heart Foundation’s annual Worcester Bike Ride, which takes place on Sunday, June
WARRIORS loosehead Matt Mullan has revealed he won’t be going to the Rugby World Cup as he believes Martin Johnson’s 45-man touring party have already been informed they will be on the plane to New Zealand this autumn. Although the official England squad
A MAN caught drink-driving in a supermarket car park was having an “utterly disastrous” year. Darren Fry, of Alexandra Road, Evesham, had a reading of 58 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – the legal limit being 35mcg – when he was
