SIR - Duncan Sharkey urges us to make some noise over Worcester's growth blueprint. Fair enough! Does Mr Sharkey know that science is beginning to say we should plan on a ten foot rise in sea levels; or aware that Co2 levels are higher now (401ppm
Sir - I am complimented by John Phillpott seeking my opinion on my alleged ‘conversion’ from opposing the EU to supporting it (“your weekend”, 21st June 2014). I have always believed that Robert Schuman’s vision for post-WW2
Sir - Many people are involved in local campaigns to protect the NHS, oppose fracking, or tackle fuel poverty.The EU is secretly negotiating a trade deal with the US which would affect all of these issues and more. If the Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Sir - David Cameron’s failure to block the appointment of Jean-Claude Junckers as president of the European Commission was a humiliating defeat for him. And more importantly, it undermines the Tory claims that they can deliver meaningful EU reform.As
Sir - I expect the editorial team of the Worcester News thought long and hard about whether to continue to feature a weekly column penned by their 'first citizen' but I guess it would have run against your commendable politically neutral philosophy
Sir - If professional footballers are so very well paid,why cant many of the "superstars"seen on telly afford matching pairs of boots?frank allardWorcester
SIR - I was over the moon to read that Rev’d David Southall’s “Good News” blog has won a national award in the innovation category at the Healthcare People Management Association in Human Resources Management Awards. If anyone
WORCESTER City face a tough start to the Conference North season, according to assistant manager Matt Gardiner. The Blue and Whites open their 2014-15 campaign at home to Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday, August 9, but then take on two of the teams
NATURE-lovers are needed to join in with a big hunt for wildlife at a Worcestershire farm.Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is running a 24 hour long BioBlitz event at their headquarters at Lower Smite Farm.The event takes place between noon on Saturday,
SIR - In his letter 'Immigration issue will cost Cameron dear', June 26, Gary Dipper says of Cameron, 'This is a man who is not at all concerned about the 200,000 people a year pouring onto our shores...' I multiply government figures
WORCESTER Warriors have scored an early victory over likely Greene King IPA Championship promotion rivals Bristol. The Sixways club’s community team beat their Ashton Gate-based opponents to the ‘Play Award’ at the All Party Parliamentary Rugby
SIR - I write with regard to Robbie Porter's letter that was printed on June 26.He is obviously well educated, possessing a good use of the English language and its grammar. Indeed, I wonder if he was educated in one of these 'bastions of entrenched
COUNCILLORS have clashed over the value of a major Worcester survey - with one saying too many are playing "Punch and Judy" politics over it. As your Worcester News revealed last week, the results of the city council's latest Viewpoint survey are
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a horse at a riding centre near Kidderminster on Friday.The rider is though to have landed on her head after being thrown from the horse, which then trod on her head.The 999 call
HEREFORD United Supporters’ Trust will lobby members over a proposed boycott after a fans’ group urged supporters to stay away from club events. The London Bulls want fans to stop attending matches and functions at Edgar Street and end any sponsorship
DOLLY (Damian D’Oliveira) was a massive influence on my career and those of many other people here at the club. We counted 17 names who came through his guidance in the Worcestershire academy and went on to play first-class cricket, which did not
FIRE crews from Worcester were called out in the early hours of Saturday after a blaze was reported at a garage in Park Street. The call came at 3.27am, and the fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire.
THE leader of Worcestershire County Council has admitted he is "extremely nervous" about a £280 million bid for Government cash - as D-day draws ever closer. It comes as your Worcester News can reveal how an announcement from Whitehall over Worcestershire's
A GROUP of travellers have parked in the grounds of the University of Worcester's sports arena at Hylton Road. Police officers have been on duty at the entrance to the Worcester Arena after the travellers were reported to be parking up on the site
THE leader of Worcester City Council has stuck his neck out by criticising next week's public sector strikes. Councillor Simon Geraghty has courted controversy by saying he is "personally disappointed" about the walk-out on Thursday which threatens
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been handed a trip to Lincoln City on the opening day of the Conference Premier season. Harriers will visit Sincil Bank on Saturday, August 9, while Gary Whild’s side play their first Aggborough match against Alfreton
ANDREW Flintoff is poised to feature against Worcestershire Rapids in tomorrow’s NatWest T20 Blast top-of-the-table clash with Lancashire Lightning at New Road (2.30pm). Flintoff, who retired from playing five years ago, was added to the Red Rose
