ENJOY a day out at a summer fayre this afternoon. The Wychbold First and Nursery School Summer Fayre – complete with bouncy castle, face-painting, teatime treats, stalls and much more – starts at 3.30pm. Entry costs 50p for adults, but is free for children
GARETH Andrew’s third half-century of this year’s Friends Life t20 campaign was not enough to prevent Worcestershire Royals falling to their first home defeat of the season to fellow high-fliers Leicestershire Foxes. The New Road side were
SPECULATION is growing that one of the country’s most famous businessmen might be moving to a mansion near Tenbury. Alan Sugar, who fronts the BBC show The Apprentice, flew into Shobdon near Leominster earlier this month and it is believed
RESURGENT Droitwich Athletic Club shrugged off a number of lean years to produce a stunning display in the Heart of England League first round. Their under 11 boys’ team won every event in Nuneaton to demonstrate the town club’s potential. Every competitor
The Worcester Volcano Community Choir first erupted on to the musical landscape in 2001 and has enjoyed a highly successful and gratifying fall-out in the decade since. In those 10 years, this choir of about 50 unaccompanied voices has converged on a
A MAN attacked his partner when she was 10 weeks pregnant because he suspected her of having an affair. Jake Cox, aged 20, also punched a hole in a wall, causing £120 of criminal damage, and stole his partner’s mobile phone worth £350. Liam Finch, prosecuting
A FORMER Droitwich man serving a life sentence in the US for murdering his wife and baby daughter at their Massachusetts home has filed an appeal against his conviction. Neil Entwistle, aged 32, was jailed in June 2008 for shooting Rachel, 27, and nine-month-old
STRIKER Delroy Facey believes he can fill the boots of Mathieu Manset at Hereford United. The 31-year-old has joined the Bulls on a one-year deal after leaving Lincoln City in the wake of their relegation from the Football League. Although he only scored
Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society Youth Section’s (WODYS) training academy programme for youngsters waiting for a place in the main group is to stage its performance project for parents and families, Grandma’s Attic. Known as WODAC, the academy
MANAGER Steve Burr believes it was vital to bring in a second goalkeeper to provide competition for Danny Lewis at Kidderminster Harriers. Lewis, 29, was Harriers’ player-of-the-year last season with a string of fine performances. Following the release
WORCESTERSHIRE runner Jamie Dancyger picked up a 3,000-metre silver medal in the Special Olympics World Games. The 25-year-old, representing Great Britain, impressed in the M3 category at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Dancyger, of Cooksey
Leicestershire have won the toss and have elected to field. Worcestershire Royals: Solanki, Moeen, Kervezee, Shakib, Cameron, Mitchell (capt), Andrew, Scott (wkt), Kapil, Ajmal, Shantry. Leicestershire Foxes: Cobb, McDonald, Du Toit, Jefferson
The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for people’s thoughts on red tape. The Red Tape Challenge is seeking views about regulations from Worcestershire people, businesses, as well as industry bodies and volunteers. The contributions
LEADING figures from Worcester’s insurance industry got together to celebrate two city firms notching up more than 75 years serving the community. The drinks reception was one of a series of events organised by Sutcliffe and Co, Mann Broadbent and Chartis
SIR – Re James Connell’s article (Worcester News, June 27) about Worcester City Council’s licensing committee having to decide if a taxi with only rear loading for disabled should be granted a licence. It raises an interesting point. I wonder
A HOSPITAL criticised for failing to provide for its elderly patients basic dietary needs has made “tangible” changes according to a new report. The Alexandra Hospital in Redditch was found to be breaking the law by failing to meet “essential
SIR – As part of this year’s Worcester Festival, the riverside artists’ market will go ahead as planned on the four Sundays in August. We have been assured by Worcester City Council and council officers that South Quay and Kleve Walk will be
A driver who killed a young Hereford couple when the load was knocked off his lorry going under a low bridge has been jailed for 12 months. The incident, which was described at Worcester Crown Court as "a true tragedy", resulted in the deaths
SIR – We have a Liberal/Conservative government which is showing itself to be a discriminatory, untrustworthy and inefficient regime. They attack and discriminate against women – the way the pension age rise will rise – making women born between
SIR – The article ‘999 response times are country’s worst’ (Worcester News, June 10) highlighted that ambulance response times in the region are some of the lowest in the country for the most serious 999 calls, according to a report published
A hospital manager told his lesbian secretary that he loved her and was going to have sex with her whether she liked it or not, a hearing was told. It is alleged Munilal Peiris, aged 63, bombarded the woman with unwanted advances, including
SIR – If Steve Davis still believes that the Green Party’s policies on the environment are no better than the other parties’, perhaps he would like to join the Green Party so that he can work to improve it from the inside? In reference to his
WITH Race for Life over for another year there is still another chance for everybody to get involved in an event to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This year’s Relay for Life, an event open to all genders and ages, will take place on Saturday and
SIR – The report on June 23 on the death of Ryan Lovell- Hancox in Wolverhampton, who died in 2008 while under the supervision of the children’s services there, must surely make the public at large say enough is enough. Not only in terms of the
SIR – At the Worcester City Council meeting on June 28 the Labour party proposed an amendment for an additional £40,000 to be allocated for economic development out of the £1.7 million surplus. Conservative councillor Marc Baylis rejected the
TEACHERS are determined to be heard, but public sympathy may not last. The overriding sentiment among teachers, lecturers and civil servants at yesterday’s rally was it was vital to get more support in what they see as a Government attack on the public
SIMON Andrews might head into the unknown this weekend for round six of the MCE British Superbike season but the Evesham rider insists he faces it with no fear after a dream few weeks. The 26-year-old is in fine form for Snetterton, picking up his first
FURIOUS union members have called on the Government to give them a fairer deal on their pensions. A one-day strike by the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), University and College Union (UCU) and the Public
BANDS that lean towards jazz and blues for their inspiration tend to plough a well-tilled furrow these days. But every now and again, a bunch of musicians comes along and you realise that they’ve not only chosen a lesser-known style but also made
AFTER months of deliberation, the winners of the 2011 Worcestershire Women of the Year awards have been announced. Hundreds of people attended the glitzy awards ceremony at Worcester Warriors Sixways Stadium yesterday for the event, which featured
THE WHITEHOUSE HOTEL Foregate Street, Worcester Tel: 01905 24308 HAVING been out for proper afternoon tea only once before in my life at the Queen’s Hotel in Cheltenham, I had a rough idea of what to expect. The setting for this particular
THE father of a bride-to-be who was sent a stinging e-mail from her future mother-in-law has hit back, calling her “snotty” and “Miss Fancy Pants”. Heidi Withers, aged 29, who is from Aylton, near Ledbury, was stunned to receive the e-mail
WORCESTER City report back for pre-season training tomorrow and manager Carl Heeley is delighted with his summer’s player recruitment so far. A busy few weeks has seen seven new players arrive at St George’s Lane, taking the number currently
FROM poetry and plays to short stories and ‘homicidal chick lit’, Worcester Writers’ Circle has been uniting people with a mutual love for the written word since 1941. The group celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday with a party at the Art
A ROW has broken out over plans to spend £300,000 on a Worcester park and hosting the Olympic torch. Questions have been asked about why the city council is funding both projects, especially at a time when park improvements are at the lower
WORCESTER Athletic Club made a disappointing start to the Heart of England League Division One campaign on their home patch. Struggling for competitors in several events, the Nunnery Wood-based outfit finished last out of eight teams. Although the under
WORCESTER Warriors captain Chris Pennell has underlined the importance of his side making a strong start to life back in the Aviva Premiership. The Sixways skipper has called upon his men to build upon the winning culture developed in winning the Championship
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals director of cricket Steve Rhodes thinks two more wins may be enough to book his side a place in the Friends Life t20 quarter-finals. However, as his third-in-the-table team, who have five North group games remaining, prepare
THE call for fines to be handed out to people who drop their litter is made several times a year by Worc-ester people. It is often seen as the simplest way to combat the problem – who is going to throw their cigarette butt onto the ground if they know
A CHIP shop owner could end up in court again after replacing a listed building’s sash windows with plastic ones without permission. Barry Steele, who owns the Grade II-listed building containing Evesham’s Island Fish Bar at 4/5 Merstow Green, is in
