Stories for 27 August 2005

Leisure

Linger a while on the undulating Old Hills

There's lots to enjoy on this suprisingly scenic and interesting walk from Great Malvern to Worcester. To begin with, don't be in too much of a hurry to leave Great Malvern Station, which is of considerable interest in its own right.   more...

News

You have to be bats to live in this place

THE pitch black passageways and warren of unlit little rooms below Witley Court at Great Witley, near Worcester, are no place for the nervous.   more...

Hell on earth that was school life at Sammy's

THERE have been some interesting letters recently, concerning school days of the past, and a general synopsis of behaviour and conditions in days gone by, appertaining mainly to the past 60 or so years.   more...

This isn't a them and us situation

JOHN Tredwell's letter (Wednesday, August 17), regarding provision of Sixth Form education in Worcester, while true in parts, has some omissions.   more...

God forbid a tragedy

TO see the headlines in Monday's paper (Worcester News, August 22) brought back sad memories of the day that a young boy was killed on the A38 outside the Primary School, where also both my daughters also went to school many years ago.   more...

Let us have real justice

SEVERAL criminal trials have had to be halted recently because the judges have suspected that the police have recorded discussions between lawyers and the defendants and heard what they are up to.   more...

Taxpayers and the EU

A FEW weeks ago, L Spiteri accused me of writing only about the EU and yet here he is ("No future without the EU", Letters, Monday, August 15) inviting me to write on this very subject.   more...

Success of a premier show

HUNDREDS of native ponies from across the United Kingdom and oversees made their way to Malvern for the annual National Pony Society Show.   more...

JOHN PHILLPOTT SEVEN DAYS

A FEW years ago, my father-in-law was interviewed by some enthusiastic young people and asked for his memories of the Home Guard.   more...

How Harry met Sallie at circus

SALLIE Sansome once swore that she would have nothing to do with farmers or farming - which makes today quite strange as she is celebrating 50 years of marriage to a farmer.   more...

Medics proved wrong by Ruth

BACK on her feet after cheating death, a military police corporal from Malvern says staying positive has helped to speed her recovery.   more...

What a hoot! Owl helps keep kids' holiday boredom at bay

A MINI float parade, archery, a bouncy castle, circus skills, a mountain bike challenge, a penalty shoot-out competition, arts and crafts stalls, a nature trail, a kung fu demonstration and lots more.   more...

We're set to go greener, says council

WORCESTER City Council is set to become `greener' than ever, thanks to a new plan to make its staff, sites and services more environmentally friendly.   more...

Car boot chaos

CAR boot customers are causing traffic chaos by parking illegally and people who live nearby fear a serious accident is inevitable.   more...

Tears turn to joy now Fifi's back with Jay, 5

A FIVE-year-old boy has been reunited with his puppy after it went missing for three days - and he has not stopped hugging her since.   more...

City trail reveals hidden treasures

FANCY standing on the balcony where Queen Elizabeth I is said to have addressed the residents of The Faithful City?   more...

Signs that city housing market is improving

CONFIDENCE in the housing market continued to decline in Worcester during July, but there are signs of it strengthening, according to the latest from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.   more...

Hundreds of cases of latest superbug in county

Hundreds of cases of a deadly new superbug have been discovered at Worcester-shire hospitals.   more...

CITY STOPS MAKING FIRE ENGINES

THE last Carmichael fire engine is set to roll off the production line in Worcester. The 150- year old firm announced it is to stop making its vehicles in the city after more than half a century.   more...