WORCESTER Sixth Form College student Tom Richmond has won a place in the starting line-up for England Colleges' match with Wales. The 17-year-old back-row forward, who has been in impressive form for Worcester Rugby Club Colts this season, will wear
WORCESTER Wolves face one of the biggest matches in their history when they welcome Newcastle Eagles to the University of Worcester sports centre for a British Basketball League clash on Saturday. The Eagles are traditionally one of the biggest basketball
I DON'T think I have ever been part of a Worcester team that has worked as hard as the one which played Wasps on Friday night. It was a colossal effort from the lads and, in terms of our attitude, it was the perfect display. To be part of something
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Division One: Bedwardine v Powick (M Bullock); Pershore Manor v Hallow WMC (J Williams); University of Worcester v Martley Spurs (D Taverner); Upton v The Talbot (R Fisher); West Malvern v VBL Sports (M Stephens
SUNDAY sees the start of the county point-to-point season when the Harkaway Club hold the opening fixture at the Chaddesley Corbett course. Local owners, trainers and riders have already seen action throughout the country over the past month with varying
YOUNGSTERS have returned to a Droitwich school - two weeks after it closed because of asbestos. As previously reported in the Worcester News, Westacre Middle School failed to reopen after the Christmas break because workmen had disturbed asbestos. Year
A STRIKE by thousands of civil servants has caused disruption to many public services across the two counties. Members of the Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union gathered outside Worcester City Magistrates Court and marched through the city centre
TWO in five Worcester taxis stopped by council officials were found to be unroadworthy, it has been revealed. In a major sting operation 11 out of 27 taxis - 40 per cent - stopped in the city were found to have major defects. Problems discovered included
TRAVELLERS were last night still camped on two city car parks. The groups, which are both originally from Ireland, arrived at Perdiswell Leisure Centre in Bilford Road and the Worcester Woods Countryside Centre at County Hall on Friday. Despite threats
WORCESTER women's firsts twice dropped the lead in losing 5-2 to Ben Rhydding in English Hockey League National North. Hattie Lloyd put them ahead on 16 minutes and although the visitors levelled, Emmie Le Marchand notched a second from a short corner
A SPECTACULAR game saw Stourport men's firsts beaten 7-6 by leaders Barford Tigers in English Hockey League National North. Stourport led 6-3 at half-time but Gursev Singh completed a four-goal haul in the second period to steal the points. David Westhead
EVESHAM firsts ended with nine men as they lost 5-2 at Sikh Union in the West Midlands Premier Division. They made a number of positional changes due to unavailable players but started confidently. However, as expected, much of their play lacked rhythm
LIAM Ridings produced his best display of the season to help Pershore men's seconds take a point from a 1-1 draw at strong Market Drayton. Pershore, who lost 3-0 to their opponents earlier in the season, looked more likely to score, despite a knee injury
SATURDAY ENGLISH HOCKEY LEAGUE Women's National North Division: University of Durham v Worcester (12.30pm). MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Hampton-in-Arden v Worcester. West Midlands Premier Division: Evesham v Walsall; Whitchurch
WORCESTER Potters Badgers drew 0-0 at Barford Tigers in a match between two skilful and evenly matched sides. The visitors created more open-play chances but needed goalkeeper Tony Dalton to be in excellent form to deny Barford at short corners. The
A COMPANY has offered a reward after power tools valued at up £7,000 were stolen from its premises. Pro-Plas in Lisle Avenue, Kidderminster, has offered an undisclosed amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders, who
ENTRANTS are being sought for the annual hedge layering contest in Whitbourne. There are three classes in the village's annual parish hedge layering contest - junior and senior young farmers and an open class for anyone else wishing to compete. Judges
A struggling independent school near Kidderminster has been bought by a single mother who was so pleased with the education her dyslexic son received there she decided to save it. Annabel Goodman could not bare to see the New Elizabethan School shut
PEOPLE who live or work in Herefordshire are being offered a helping hand to gain funding for community projects. The funding directory lists the sources of funding available, both locally and nationally, for a range of community projects. Coun Roy
FOUR people have been taken to hospital after two vehicles collided near to West Midland Safari and Leisure Park this morning. A Rover 215 and a Peugeot van travelling on the A456 Bewdley Road collided near to the entrance of the park at 7.49am. The
THREE teenagers have been arrested in connection with an incident in which two 16-year-old boys were stabbed after a confrontation in a Kidderminster car park. A group of youths were socialising in the Bromsgrove Street car park at 9pm yesterday, when
SHED owners have been warned to be on their guard after a spate of break-ins in Habberley, Foley Park and surrounding areas in Kidderminster. A man in Leawood Grove had a £2,000, specialist cross-country bike stolen from his shed between the morning
A VEHICLE drove into the side of a house causing a gas leak and traffic chaos in Stourport-on-Severn this morning. It is believed that a vehicle left the road on the one-way system and hit a garden wall opposite the Hollybush pub in Mitton Street at
WORCESTER City's FA Trophy third round tie with Welling United will take place on Saturday at 2pm. The game had originally been moved to Sunday because of a fixture clash at Welling's Park View Road ground. However, the FA have upheld a City protest
CRUMP Vi Derek and all the Family would like to thank everyone who cared for Vi through her illness, especially Staff on Beech 3 and Cedar Ward. All who sent cards, flowers and donations for Acorns. A very special thank you to Jean and Ken, Phil and Thelma
RICHARDSON Alice Marynee Williams Passed away peacefully at home on January 26th, 2007, aged 92 years. Now re-united with her beloved husband Cyril, dearly loved mum of Michael and David, daughters in law Sheila and Sally, cherished nan of Lee, Rachel
DARLING Mary Peacefully at her home on January 25th, aged 57 years. A much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, February 6th at12 noon. No mourning clothes by request please. Family flowers only please
PEPLOW Kath Passed peacefully away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Tuesday, January 23rd, aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Gordon, grandmother of Ashlee and mother of the late Bryan and the late Clive. The funeral service will take place in the Church
TITLEY Leslie JohnEx Metal Box Employee Passed away suddenly at home on January 26th, aged 71 years. Loving brother to Megan and Gwyneth and the late Olwyn, brother in law to Alan and Brian and the late Trevor. Will be sadly missed by Nephews, Nieces
ESSEX Hubert William Bert Treasured memories of a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away two years today. Forever in our thoughts. All our love, Bet and Family. xxx Published in paper 31/01/2007
SEABRIDGE William Edward A gentle smile, A heart of gold. No finer dad, This world could hold. Anne and Family.xxxx Published in paper 31/01/2007
AN elderly man told his son he did not need any electrical work doing on his house the day before he died in a fire at his home near Worcester, an inquest has heard. Last year, the Worcester News reported how about 25 firefighters spent more than an
COUPLES can get married in the church of the Church of England parish where either bride or groom lives. If they are active, worshipping members of another congregation, it is usually possible to bemarried there. If you wish to marry in a church that
IT'S more than likely that any dilemmas you have over what kind of dress you're going to wear and what will suit are likely to pale into insignificance beside the reception. The prospect of who to sit where and next to whom without sparking a riot can
YOU'VE got the ring, the date is set and the venue is booked. But with hundreds of things still to think about before your wedding, it's important to find time to prepare yourself as well. Your skin, hair, nails andmakeup are all things you have to consider
FROM the moment your loved one gets down on bended knee and asks you the question you've been waiting for, thoughts of walking down the aisle in a wedding dress will most likely flash through your mind. After all, your wedding dress is going to be most
FIGURING out your wedding budget can be stressful, but don't worry - whether you're dreaming of a lavish hotel affair or an intimate garden get together, answering these questions will help you figure out what you have to spend to make it happen. Talk
LANE Mabel Passed away fifteen years today. A dear wife and mother remembered with love. Ray, Martin, Sylvia, Shelley and Rachel. Published in paper 31/01/2007
SEABRIDGE William Bill Beautiful memories of my darling Bill, passed away six years ago today. Memories that are locked in my heart forever. I bless the day I met you and married you and for the lovely Family we have got. May God grant you eternal rest
YOUR hair can suffer if you're stressed. Whether you are literally tearing your hair out trying to organise all the elements of your big day or it has just become dull and lifeless, you have to take the time to nurture it. Use a good hair mask, leaving
IF your dream of the ultimate romantic ceremony conjures up images of white sandy beaches, clear blue expanses of sky and warm tropical waters, then tying the knot overseas may be the ideal remedy for all your domestic wedding headaches. Getting married
THE bride and groom's photo albumis the best way to preserve your special day. Chances are you and your fianc will look at the photos many times during your lifetime. Therefore, hiring a good photographer is one of the most important tasks in planning
DRIVERS are again being reminded not to leave valuables in their vehicles after a DVD player was stolen from a car in Vauxhall Street, Worcester. A green Mazda was broken into some time before 3.40pm on Saturday, January 27. The thief stole a Ventura
MALVERN Town Council intends to set itself challenging targets to improve services and reduce its running costs in the coming year. The council already has a good record for cutting its precept and expects that to continue in 2007/08. It had dropped
CHAMPAGNE and chocolates are up for grabs at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton, to raise cash for village children. The Valentine champagne and chocolates auction, to be held at 7.30pm on Saturday, is being organised by auctioneer Colin Jelfs, more famously
VOLUNTEERS organising Worcestershire's only entry in the national Britain In Bloom competition this year are appealing for sponsors to support their efforts. Upton-upon-Severn has won a gold award in the large village category of the Heart of England
A RADIO DJ has lent his support to a campaign to get a sign up in a village road to slow down reckless drivers. Paul Ellery, aged 29, the drive presenter at Wyvern FM, said "something has to be done" to slow cars down in Hospital Lane, Powick. The DJ's
DRIVERS have been warned not to leave satellite navigation systems in vehicles. The police warning comes after a Tom Tom sat-nav system, valued at £200, was stolen from the glove box of a car in Evesham. The blue Ford Mondeo was in St Mark's Close when
QUESTIONS have been raised over the number of children in Worcestershire being prescribed psychiatric drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Figures obtained by the Citizens Commission On Human Rights (CCHR), a psychiatric watchdog
LETTER writers have been inspired by a Worcester News article to suggest ideas for the city's Guildhall - and now the city council wants more of your mail. Councillor Dave Clark, who is spearheading a project to find new uses for the historic building
JAMES Constable has made his loan move from Walsall to Kidderminster Harriers permanent, putting pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The Aggborough club have paid the Saddlers an undisclosed fee for the 21-year-old hot-shot, who scored nine goals
ONE of Malvern's historic water features is now showing its true colours. Following extensive res-torations the North Malvern Clock Tower has been freed of the vegetation covering its base to reveal striking yellow coloured stonework. The tower, owned
A MAN accused of driving without a UK licence or any insurance has been disqualified from driving for 18 months. Worcester Magistrates Court were told Himen Ali Ahmed, of Avon Drive, Worcester, was stopped by police on Teme Road, Tolladine, Worcester
BUSINESSES with diesel fuel-led vehicles have been urged to step up security following fuel thefts. Two thieves siphoned an unknown amount of fuel from three lorries in Birmingham Road, Badsey, near Evesham, between 7.50pm and 8pm on Saturday. CCTV
SIR - Your paper (Comment, January 18) says what lies right outside people's homes is most important to them. Outside my first-floor balcony is a beech tree and a patch of grass which later on will bring forth a pleasing array of daisies and dandelions
OPEN GI, one of Worcester's largest employers, has beaten its 2006 charity target by raising more than £8,000 for the County Air Ambulance. Staff at the Warndon-based company, which supplies IT systems to insurance brokers, pledged to raise at least
A PILOT scheme has been launched that could help to trace stolen trucks at the touch of a button. Drivers in Worcestershire have been urged to sign up to Truck Crime Text Alert - a system which will text them when a truck has been stolen. The alert,
I always wondered how an American could end up homeless, and why these people feel worthless. Unfortunately I am finding out. I had no mortgage on my property, Nor did I violate any laws. However, I have been rendered homeless because I am a disabled
SIR - Two local MPs, Bill Wiggin and Paul Keetch, are to be congratulated on backing the Sustainable Communities Bill, which has just been given its second reading, with cross-party support. This is due to the remarkable campaign organised by Local Works
MORE than 100 people have written in protest about a proposal to cut the funding for outdoor education centres used by children and adults. The letters were sent to west Worcestershire's Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Richard Burt, who has
TWO Leominster schools are to be rebuilt thanks to £21 million of Government funding. Minster College and Westfield Special School will be rebuilt after Herefordshire County Council bid for the cash. The fund includes nearly £2 million for special educational
ALMOST half a million people spent the weekend spying on their neighbours. Many of them used binoculars to get a closer look and all of them wrote down what they saw. However, it wasn't the antics of Mrs Jones next door that got the curtains twitching
WORCESTERSHIRE'S TM Logistics has set an ambitious agenda for growth with the appointment of a new business development director to its senior management team. After a good performance in its last financial year, Martley-based TML is now moving forward
PEOPLE living in North and West Malvern can make suggestions about local law enforcement and more through some new suggestion boxes in shops and pubs. And the boxes, the brainchild of beat officer PC Roger Pullin, are already proving their worth, he
A WORCESTER woman who pulled out all the stops and decorated her home in fabulous festive style raised £1,500 for St Richard's Hospice Carole Lorimer, of Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, decked out her home and garden in hundreds of lights and decorations in
LOVE giving is the message from St Richard's Hospice for February as the charity encourages more workers to make a simple and tax efficient regular donation through their payroll. The Worcester hospice, which cares for people with cancer and other life-threatening
THE Mayor of Worcester will be out and about at functions and events across the county this week. Today Councillor Ian Imray and his wife Joan will attend the opening of the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition of Embroideries being held at the Worcester Cathedral
SIR - With reference to your story We must tell them our views on housing plans' (Worcester News, January 29). How very much I agree with this. I also share the concerns of the Claines Action Group about the nature of the consultation process and the
A FORMER city mayor in charge of recycling in Worcester has hit back at claims from residents that he does not do any himself. Coun Allah Ditta, who lives in Richmond Road, Arboretum, said he was worried someone was "trying to stir something up" after
NOMINATIONS are still being sought for an annual celebration of the county's unsung young heroes. Worcestershire County Council's Youth Service is reminding people there is still time to submit nominations for its latest round of Tryangle Awards. The
SIR - A petition to the Prime Minister objecting to plans to introduce a road tax based on tracking every vehicle at all times has attracted well over 600,000 signatures and thousands more every day are signing up - yet the only response by anyone in
AS frightening new NHS figures reveal thousands of young women are failing to have free cervical smear tests, one UK charity is launching a campaign to urge women to get the lowdown on down there. WellBeing of Women is highlighting the symptoms of the
CHILDREN at a Worcester primary school got fired up to raise funds for a national charity and collected more than £500 in just two weeks. Youngsters attending Dines Green Primary School did a number of sponsored events to bring in the cash for NCH Action
MOTORISTS using one of Worcester's biggest car parks will eventually have to change the way they pay for their stay. St Martin's Gate car park is to have a new £100,000 barrier system installed so that drivers pay on their way out - not their way in.
The debate about the Equality Act regulations, and the interventions of the Archbishop of Westminster and then the Archbishops of Canterbury and York should concern us all, whatever the outcome on the particular issue, because it concerns something basic
RAIL users in Worcester, Pershore and Evesham must sometimes wonder if the Bermuda Triangle has relocated to Worcestershire. In the past six weeks, the first train of the day from Paddington - the 6.03am - has left London but regularly failed to reach
PLANS to merge two of Worcester's private schools are moving forward, according to the headteacher of the new school. Andy Rattue, current head of RGS, who will be at the helm of the new Royal Grammar School Worcester and Alice Ottley School, said recent
SIR - I was highly amused to read the suggestion by Coun Bullock (Letters, January 24) that to relieve the stress of the Worcester ring road, we should light up a pipe! A councillor with a sense of humour! I could add that reports of men having a second
SIR - I felt compelled to write after my recent stay in Worcestershire Royal Hospital. I was admitted for major surgery on the January 17, staying until the 23rd. While I have nothing but praise for the staff, who were excellent in every respect of my
Foregate Street station has a ghost train. But this is no fairground attraction, and it's certainly not putting smiles on the faces of Worcestershire's long-suffering commuters. The train is the 6.03am from Paddington, which is supposed to arrive in
CHRIS Cornes and Mark Danks have been on trial with League One side Millwall. Worcester City's highly-rated midfielder, who signed a contract until the end of the season last month, and in-form striker Danks have spent the last two days training with
