SIR - I agree with Councillor Paul Denham's remarks in the Worcester News of July 1, but would it not be better to call the roundabout at the Ketch Geraghty's Folly at the tax payers expense which it will be, instead of using the money towards
A CAMPAIGN to save Worcester’s walk-in health centre failed yesterday after a final decision was taken to close the facility next month (August). The South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) made the decision at a meeting today (
SIR - Talking of birds (the feathered kind) John Phillpott (June 28).Sitting outside Rowan Court, I see Jackdaws and Crows (they threaten each other), Seagulls, Sparrows, Pigeons (both wild and tame) and the occasional whistling Blackbird.I sometimes
I HAVE always found it strange when people declare that it is too soon for a club to be promoted. It is a phrase often bandied around by football supporters, usually as an excuse for their team’s expected failure at the higher level. They would
Sir - Droitwich has had yet another traveller invasion as have Worcester and Malvern. As the last caravan disappeared down the A38 up rides Sir Peter Luff announcing through your newspaper (30th June 2014) that something must be done. I seem to recall
THE WORCESTER Ramblers will be tackling the challenging Kerry Ridgeway in Shropshire, on Saturday, July 26.This is a 15.5 mile walk from a spot close to Kerry village all the way to Bishop's Castle.A coach will leave Croft Road, Worcester, at 8am.Pre-booking
THE thought of walking 100 miles would be a scary thought for most people. But two intrepid management consultants from Worcester walked 570 miles across Spain in a bid to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. Parul Rabheru, 33, and Andrew
SIR - It does seem such a pity that the Worcester Swimming Baths can't stay on the same site that the current baths and the previous baths of Park's have occupied for going on 200 years.The site is central for all citizens of Worcester and when
Pupils & staff of Abbey Park Middle School were joined by the Mayor of Pershore and local Veterans from the Royal British Legion and Royal Naval Association on Thursday for a special Service of Remembrance to mark the beginning of the Centenary
WORCESTER Cathedral is to receive its share of a £5 million package to fund urgent repairs to mark the centenary of the First World War. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced yesterday (Thursday) that Worcester, Hereford and Coventry cathedrals
A WINE thief with a severe alcohol problem has been made subject to a criminal anti-social behaviour order (Crasbo) after repeated thefts of bottles of booze from Malvern shops. Sandra Wickett, aged 47, of Bellars Lane, Malvern, admitted five thefts
A FATHER crashed his car through a fence and into a garden then left the scene, failing to tell the homeowner what had happened. Janis Buls crashed his Seat Leon through the garden in Broadway Road, Hinton on the Green, near Evesham but did not
A TEENAGE drink driver who plans to study at Oxford was more than twice the drink limit when he was stopped by police driving his girlfriend's car without insurance. Mark Jefferson, aged 19, of Graham Road, Malvern, admitted drink driving and driving
TRIGGER happy shooters took pot shots at CCTV cameras at a Worcestershire business during acts of "wanton criminal damage" and "stupidity". Aron Burgess 25, and Michael Smith, 39, who were both living at Hinton on the Green caravan site, near Evesham
INDEPENDENT marketing and communications agency Gough Bailey Wright has reached another major milestone.The award-winning, full-service consultancy is celebrating 60 years membership with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, making it the longest-serving
SIR - Why is John Burgess (Worcester News, July 2) having a go at the Peta organisation because they have to euthanise so many animals at their sanctuaries.It's the irresponsible pet owners who continue to breed from their animals that cause the problem.Peta
A FESTIVAL in Worcester to celebrate Worcester's resilience in the face of flooding promises fun and frolics for all the family but also a slice from a sad moment in the history of the Royal family.SOS Fest in Pitchcroft, Worcester will feature competitions
A FORMER Worcester nurse is hoping to be reunited with her colleagues at an event she is holding next month.Judith Smith, a former ward sister at the Newtown Branch of the Worcester Royal Infirmary, is hosting a reunion at St Peter's Hall, St Peter
SIR - I would be very grateful if you could print this letter in your paper to let people know just what a wonderful, caring and extremely efficient team of doctors, nurses and paramedics we are lucky to have working with and inside the Worcestershire
IF just a fraction of the support shown for the Tour de France in Yorkshire is replicated when the Tour of Britain arrives in Worcester, it is certain to be a memorable occasion. An incredible 2.5 million people lined the route for the first two
BUSINESSES large and small are being encouraged to enter the first Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards.There are 12 awards up for grabs in the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Apprenticeship Awards which recognises top talent in the
SIR - This will upset Len Presley but npower have just paid £30.44 to my Post Office account.The reason? I am 77 and have no savings.Vote Tory, I say.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
WORCESTER'S St Richard's Hospice has received more than £2,700 from a major vehicle leasing company in memory of one of its employees.Teams from Arval, which has centres in Birmingham and Swindon, took time away from their desks to take
SIR - I agree with Mr Phillpott (June 28).Drunks heckling passers-by are a pain.But Brits do it too, it isn't just foreigners.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
TWO 17-year-olds from Droitwich have been charged with arson after one of the town's parks was set alight. The teenagers were arrested on the Tuesday and Wednesday (July 8 and 9) after an investigation by West Mercia Police into the fire at Droitwich
SIR - I thought your headline (Front page, June 30) City is Alive with Vermin referred to our local Councillors.Ho, ho, ho!GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
HELP for Heroes raised hundreds of pounds when volunteers from the charity collected donations at the Hanbury Countryside Show. Ian Baldry and Eric Stewart went along to the event on Saturday, July 5, and collected £528.50 through donations and
Sir - Not for the first time, John Phillpott is calling for a statute of limitations regarding events that happened a long time ago citing a “miserable procession of once-famous men appearing before the courts accused of committing ‘historic
Sir - I agree with Robin Walker MP that the lack of affordable new homes is shocking. However I'm not surprised as we allow developers to build too many luxury houses.I think we need to clarify what affordable should mean perhaps? Personally I do
Sir - I too have had a similar experience to Gary Kibblewhite ("He broke the poor pigeon's neck", July 2nd) with regard to the callous attitude of some of those involved in pigeon racing.I found an exhausted racing pigeon in my garden and
AN unexpected twist is promised to fans of a Worcestershire high school-based online sitcom during its finale tonight (Thursday). Comedy series Oakland High, filmed at Droitwich Spa High School, will premiere its fifth and final instalment online
FOR those of you who were teenagers during the 80's or just loved the music and fashion of the decade this is a must see musical full of great songs from bands such as Foreigner, Whitesnake, Survivor, Bon Jovi, Journey and many more. Sex, drugs and
HEREFORD United Supporters’ Trust have voted overwhelmingly to boycott home games next season. Ninety-five per cent of the group’s members have supported plans for protests against new owner Tommy Agombar. However, it is unclear when protests
THERE are times in football when you can scarcely believe what is happening before your eyes. England’s 5-1 thrashing of Germany in 2001 and 4-1 Euro 96 victory over Holland both fit into this category. Others would be the Manchester United
DANIEL Nti’s future could lie away from Worcester City with the top-scorer attracting interest from Nuneaton Town. The 21-year-old, who bagged 16 goals in his debut campaign for the club last season, is on trial with the Conference Premier outfit
Sir - Worcester Green Party supported the public sector strike. We know that strike action is a last resort and not taken lightly. Public service workers have seen their pay fall by as much as 20 per cent, while prices have continue to spiral. Many are
WORCESTER Cathedral is to receive its share of a £5 million package to fund urgent repairs to mark the centenary of the First World War. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced today that Worcester, Hereford and Coventry cathedrals are among those
IN most sheds there are a variety of every day objects.An assortment of gardening tools, perhaps a few children's outdoor toys, a paddling pool and other bits and bobs that rarely see the light of day.But Barry MacGabhann has transformed the 12 foot
THE father of a man who died from a gunshot wound to the head says his son's death will forever remain a mystery. William Madsen died of a shotgun wound to the head in the garden of his home in Marlbank Road, Welland, an inquest in Stourport was
THERE have been nearly 200 bike thefts in south Worcestershire in the last six months say West Mercia Police. A police spokesman said: "South Worcestershire has had a total of 178 bike thefts in last six months. 116 of these were in Worcester.
THE son of a former Worcester hospital chaplain has shed almost 40 per cent of his bodyweight as he prepares to run his first triathlon – even though he can’t ride a bike or swim.Dave Beevers, aged 58, weighed 24 stone at the start of 2013
MORE than 3,500 council tax dodgers in Worcester have been slapped with court summons - a shock 48 per cent rise in just four years. Your Worcester News can exclusively reveal how over the last year 3,505 people have been sent letters instructing
SERVICES in Worcestershire could be disrupted today with some workers set to walk out in a dispute over pensions, pay and working conditions. Teachers, civil servants and some care workers are among those who could walk out. Worcestershire
