6:10 Uncle Pettit (Mr G Sheehan, 4/1); Plum Pudding (16/1); Noble Witness (6/1). 13 ran. Distances: 2¾ lengths, 5 lengths, 10 lengths. Winning trainer: J G Portman. 6:40 Skint (A Coleman, 3/1); Sean Airgead (9/1). 5 ran. Distances: ½ length,
Throughout the First World War the Berrows Worcester Journal printed a Saturday pictorial - the pictures normally referring to stories that had appeared in the separate main paper, which did not contain photographs at that time. Presumably the
AN escaped prisoner convicted of wounding with connections to Worcester is being sought by police. Gwent Police is appealing for information to help locate 34 year-old Scott Johnson who failed to return to HMP Prescoed yesterday (Tuesday, July
AN APPLE pressing event will take place at Trotshill Orchard on Saturday, July 27 from 11am to 3pm.People can bring along apples or pears from their own trees and help press it into juice with volunteers from the Trotshill Orchard Project and Transition
STONE fruit pruning will take place Trotshill Orchard on Saturday, July 19 from 10am to 1pm.People can book a place to join the regular volunteers and Transition Worcester's orchard workers to learn how and why to prune stone fruit trees.Tools are
WORCESTER Philharmonic Orchestra is looking for new double bass players, a first violin and percussion enthusiasts for its autumn rehearsals.These will start on September 17, from 7.30pm, and anyone expressing an interest should do it by email first of
TALENTED young adults will be performing an evening of music at Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephen's Street, on Saturday, July 19.A Musical Night with Matt Parkinson and friends will feature a variety of performances at the hall next to St Stephen'
AN arts exhibition featuring work by Christian artists will open at Old Saint Martin's Church on Saturday, July 26.Painting, textile art, mosaics as well as poetry, flowers, cards and photography will made up the exhibition which runs until Sunday
THE Citizens' Advice Bureau is predicting "financial woe for South Worcestershire families", because of Government cuts to funding for a free debt advice service. From early autumn, it will not be so easy for cash-strapped local families to get
A COFFEE morning in aid of Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter will be taking place on Friday, August 8. It will take place at The Guildhall, Worcester, from 10am to 12pm.
THE barbecue was fired up for a visit by the Bishop of Dudley to a community garden which has helped teenagers gain life skills.Tasty fruit and vegetables from the gardens of the community project were served up during his visit to the gardens at Tolladine
A POLISH man was assaulted by three men on a bridge in Evesham, leaving him with injuries which needed hospital treatment. The attack happened on the Workman Bridge in Evesham at 11.35pm of Sunday, July 6 when the man was confronted by a group
THE COUNTDOWN is on for the Worcester Beer, Cider and Perry Festival, which will see glasses raised on the Racecourse over three days in August.The event, being organised by the Worcester branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), which hopes to bring
TRUSTEES of St Mary's has revealed the reasons why they rejected a business plan put forward by parents battling to keep the independent school open.A statement from the Catholic school's trustees said the proposals put forward by Parent Action
AFTER a fourth straight set of record results, electronics group Solid State is hoping to grow as the economy continues to improve. This follows a landmark year for the Redditch company as two major deals helped turnover climb past £32m. Sales at
Sir - Chris Martin (Worcester News 2nd July) noted in the nostalgia page (Saturday 6th June) that a councillor stated 50 years ago that Worcester would need at least 2 more bridges to cope with the city’s ever increasing traffic.Chris remarked that
Sir - I would suggest Mr Burgess to take a look at this report conducted by the UN which concludes; the livestock sector emerges as one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from
A man who was rescued from the River Avon died the same day. West Mercia Police have confirmed Mark Fell, whose age is still unknown and who is believed to be of Moseley, died at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, on Monday, July 7. Mr Fell was
A CHARITY car wash will take place at Droitwich Fire Station on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.Firefighters will mainly be raising money to replace children's play equipment in Lido Park destroyed by fire last Wednesday evening (July 2).The fire is being
TWO members of a Worcester law firm will be taking part for the third year running (and swimming and cycling) in the Upton-upon-Severn triathlon on Saturday, July 12. Mat Waddington, partner in the law firm's family team, is raising funds for Gloucestershire
ARTILLERY guns will be paraded through Worcester next month as part of Worcester Artillery Day.A range of the guns spanning the last 100 years will be marched through the city centre on Saturday, August 16 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Army
ONE of the country's finest church musicians is staging a special concert to raise money for the church he got married in. Award–winning composer, Francis Grier, who now lives in North London, is holding the concert at Inkberrow parish church
WORCESTER Wolves will be further enhancing their profile on the national stage with their wheelchair team entering the British League. Under the guidance of chairman and player-coach Ollie Buncombe, Wolves’ wheelchair side will be pitting their
RESIDENTS of Moreton can get free entry to some special events to commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War.Due to a generous donation from The Moreton Charity, entry to all the events organised as part of the "Heroes of Moreton
MORE than 200 cyclists will be swinging their legs over the saddle on Sunday, July 13, to take part in the first Worcester Classic Bike Ride.The event starts at Worcester Warriors Sixways ground at Warndon and has three different and challenging routes
A BIG Lunch event will be held in Hanley Swan, near Malvern, to mark the centenary of the First World War. The lunch takes place on the village green on Sunday, July 20 from noon.A vintage fete will take place with music, activities, vintage cars and
THE amount of unpaid council tax written off in Worcester has plunged a staggering 50 per cent in one year, it has emerged. Newly published data show hows the amount of unpaid household and business rates totalled £277,000 over the last year.
THE new leader of Worcester City Council has defended his stance on the City of Culture bid - saying he is "entirely chilled" about it. Councillor Simon Geraghty says he believes most people in Worcester agree there are more pressing priorities
A CRACKDOWN is finally set to be launched on unsightly bags of rubbish dumped in Worcester's streets after years of gripes. Councillors say the city's image is being tarnished by too many shops leaving black bags outside around 6pm each evening
EVESHAM'S Orchard Beefeater restaurant has re-opened and is sporting a whole new look. The interior has been redecorated with a modern interior and paint-job, and has launched a new menu to coincide with the opening also. Sarah Tinsley, Head of
PHOTOS mapping the history of the Vale over the last 100 years are still being sought by the town council as part of a new project. Evesham Town Council is hoping to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One and look back over the past 100 years
AN appeal has been launched to restore four windows at a medieval manor house in Worcester.Staff at National Trust owned Greyfriars' House and Gardens, based on Friar Street, are trying to raise £12,000 to restore the windows at the timber-framed
THE UNIVERSITY of Worcester looks set to be a centre of excellence when it comes to the training if hospital pharmacists.A new pilot scheme will train hospital pharmacists how to diagnose and prescribe, as part of a nationwide drive to improve emergency
Sir - I read one of John Phillpott's comments on Saturday with incredulity.I realise he writes to provoke comment, but surely even he must know he has over-stepped the mark of decency to suggest that there be 'a statute of limitations regarding
THE SCREENING of a free film could help to change public opinion about dyslexia.The one hour movie, "The Big Picture", has been directed by James Redford, the son of the actor Robert Redford and it will be shown at Nunnery Wood High School,
Sir - Watching all bar one of the Labour city councillors petulantly straggle in behind the mayor at the recent council meeting as a 'protest,' with the leader Adrian Gregson sloping in last, was an absurd sight. The drama over the mayor has very
PINK dresses, shirts, button holes and ties were the order of the day when family, friends and work colleagues packed Worcester Crematorium for a service of celebration and thanksgiving for the life of journalist Sarah Veall, who died after a lengthy
MOVE over Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry as The Great Barbourne Bake Off promises to be the icing on the cake at summer fair. Hungry judges will have the envious job of tasting the best cakes made by experienced bakers during St George's Summer
A FUND-RAISING drive to restore the Edgar Tower, in the cathedral precinct, will need to find over £200,000, during the next two years.One idea is to encourage greater public involvement in the major restoration project, which will start this autumn
A FORMER estate agent dodged a driving ban after claiming it would cause him and his family "exceptional hardship". Brandon Weston, the former owner of estate agent Premier Places, found himself in court once again on Monday after he received
DAVID Cameron has come out in support of Worcestershire's £53 million cash injection - after admitting the nation has been "too London-focused". The Prime Minister has insisted the county's Growth Fund deal will mean "real change for Worcestershire
CROWDS enjoyed some top brass entertainment in Pershore over the weekend as more than 30 prestigious bands flocked to the town for the Midsummer Brass Festival.About 800 people enjoyed 12 hours of non-stop brass entertainment on Saturday from more than
DETAILS of a spectacular parade marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War and the 150th anniversary of a Worcester regiment have been revealed. Artillery guns from the last 100 years will be paraded through the city as part of
“Parking charges slashed for city” ???????This is appalling – it obviously will not reduce congestion in the City but increase it – any idiot can see that.CUTTING THE BUSES will not help either, but this is what the Council is
THE MAIDEN voyage may have ended in disaster but a daredevil has not let catastrophe put him off re-entering Worthing International Birdman. Edward Ling will be hoping that his second effort Freedom Flyer in the annual competition will have him
MOEEN Ali is relishing the challenge of coming up against Virat Kohli and India’s other batsmen in the five-match Investec Test series which starts at Trent Bridge today. The Worcestershire all-rounder is hopeful that England can come out on top
LYPPARD Grange Community Centre will celebrate National Play Day with a free fun morning for children.Children up to the age of eight can join in with the fun and games at the centre at Ankerage Green, Warndon Villages, on Wednesday, August 6 from 10am
