A NUMBER of pieces of art have been unveiled at Malvern Community Hospital. The programme of work at the Worcester Road facility aims to improve clinical outcomes by making the environment more patient-friendly, improving the working environment, providing
HOSPITAL bosses could save £2 million a year if they cut staff sickness levels by just half of one per cent. A self-care programme for 86 staff has already saved NHS hospital bosses in Worcestershire £130,000 in two years by helping them cut their number
SWIMMERS of all ages and abilities are being asked to dive in and raise money for charity in the new year. St Richard’s Hospice’s swimathon will once again see people make a splash for cash. The fund-raiser will take place at New College in Whittington
A HOMELESS man has been jailed after punching a “vulnerable” 76-year-old man in the head as he passed him on a Worcester street. Steven Shawyer, 31, of no fixed address, admitted a charge of assault by beating when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates
PUPILS from a Worcester school have said a fond farewell to a popular staff member. Ann King had worked at St Barnabas primary school for about 30 years before her retirement. She spent 25 years as a lollipop lady and was also caretaker
THE river Avon in Evesham is to be dredged to improve conditions for boaters and anglers, thanks to a £7,000 grant secured through the Evesham Market Town Partnership. The money, which forms part of a larger £26,000 river project, will tackle
X FACTOR runner-up Marcus Collins wowed the crowds at Tramps. The former hairdresser from Liverpool, who was mentored by Gary Barlow during his time on the show but lost out on the title to girl band Little Mix, entertained with an upbeat set including
SIR – During 2011 the RSPCA Worcester and Mid- Worcestershire branch has been celebrating its 100th anniversary. I would like to thank all our volunteers and those who have supported us throughout the year. We launched our centenary appeal in
SIR – I am sorry to spoil Jim Tyler’s marvellous new year but I won’t stop writing letters to the Worcester News (Worcester News, December 21). I prefer to rely on the decision of the editor of the Worcester News as to whether my letters are
SIR – I’d like to reassure former Labour councillor Richard Bird (Worcester News, December 22) that Worcester City Council does not want to “get rid of the smaller play areas in the city and just have three larger play parks” as he said in his
SIR – In 1956 I was in the Royal Navy’s Devonport Field Gun Crew, whose base was HMS Drake in Devonport. Subsequently, Devonport Dockyard remained the home for the Devonport Field Gun Association. I’m sure some Worcester News readers will remember
SIR – So the Inland Revenue has been cosying up to big corporations and letting them get away with millions in unpaid tax and interest. Ask any pensioner if they can cosy up to Inland Revenue – no way, of course. Big business exploits us yet
SIR – It is good to see that George Cowley is recycling his letters (Worcester News, December 22). I think I remember another recent letter from him opposing all strikes. George claims strikes put the police at risk from hooligans but can cite
THE climax of the party season is New Year’s Eve, but after the excesses of Christmas, your body may not feel up to celebrating into the wee hours, writes Madeleine Cuff. Follow our tips to looking and feeling great – even on the morning after
TODDLER attack. That was the rather explosive headline used to describe injuries caused by a twoyear- old to another toddler. The little girl who was the victim of the attack was left with bite marks and bruising to her face. My reaction when
SIR – I am writing to say thank you to everyone from Hereford and Worcestershire who supported the Meningitis Trust during 2011. At the trust we rely on the generosity of individuals to continue our vital work; supporting anyone affected by
SIR – Through the Worcester News I would like to express my thanks to all the professionals from the emergency services who attended the road traffic accident on the M5 junction 7 on November 25. The accident resulted in me having to be cut from
SIR – James Connell’s article on hard hats at the Hive ‘Hat’s not the way to do it as workers feel the big freeze’ (Worcester News, December 21) at least cleared my mind that they were not for protection from bees. The present return to milder
SIR – I would like through the Worcester News letters page to say thank you to the following people. The nurses at the Leg Club who help to heal ulcers and repair poorly legs; the Worcester Wheels who look after all of us; all the helpers at
SIR –I am responding to the letter by Neil Laurenson ‘Academies? It’s not about raising standards’ (Worcester News, December 19). As chairman of governors and company director of a local academy (Christopher Whitehead Language College) I can
SIR – I am amazed at the outcry that yourselves and the public pour out about Worcester having higher prices for fuel than most of the country (Worcester News, December 16). We live in a capitalist country where the big will exploit the small
SIR – I read on Friday of Alan Hansen having to apologise for using the term “coloured” on TV during an impassioned plea against racism in football. This, coupled with the John Terry and Luis Suarez affairs which are quite rightly being fully
AN application for 257 new homes on the edge of Worcester will place too much pressure on local infrastructure say local people. The plans by Bloor Homes are still in the consultation process but people living near the proposed site say that the plans
THE Christmas spirit is alive and well at a Worcestershire council after two councillors shared a ‘forgive-and-forget’ kiss under the mistletoe. Long-time friends and fellow Wychavon district councillors Rob Adams, of Norton and Whittington, and Audrey
PEOPLE in Worcestershire enjoyed unusually warm weather this Christmas – and can expect the mild temperatures to continue into the new year. Your Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari said the festive season was as mild as he had seen, with some cloud
GETTING a crowd of 1,500 for the Boxing Day match at St George’s Lane harked back to the good old days at Worcester City. To the times when the Faithful City had a team to be proud of and four-figure gates were commonplace. City may be averaging well
WITH Worcester City riding the crest of a wave, let us spare a thought for one player being forced to watch the success from the sidelines — Shabir Khan. Once a mainstay of the team with huge promise, the left-back, a product of City’s youth
WORCESTER Wolves have the British Basketball League summit in their sights when they face Leicester Riders tonight (7.30). An outstanding season so far has seen Paul James’ side climb to second in the standings following eight wins from 10 games. They
Imogen and Kelly are best friends at school. A new boy, Sam arrives in their class. As the children come to know and trust each other, they discover secrets that will change their lives forever. A chance resurrection of the long-forgotten friendship
