REFEREE Neil Radford missed an episode of Coronation Street to come to Worcester City's aid on Monday night. The Worcester-based official was watching television at home when he answered an SOS call to referee the second-half of City's Nationwide North
TONY Windo, Richard Blaze and Gavin Quinnell were among those who took the field for a War-riors development XV in their 31-7 victory at Sale. Windo and Blaze have been out of action since the autumn with shoulder and ankle problems respectively, while
ONLY six games survived the weather in the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League. The most significant came in Division One and saw leaders Bretforton Old Boys defeated by Red Horse. Matt Staley and Grant Pinkney found the net for the Horsemen with
THE latest train fare evaders on Central Trains' services have been named and shamed by the company. They had to pay out £14,323 in fines, costs and compensation during January. Now, the 82 people convicted of the offence - 15 of whom were from south
A MALVERN school is getting ready to raise cash for St Richard's Hospice as part of the forthcoming annual charity PJ Day. Staff and pupils at the Grove Infants School will be donning their pyjamas on Friday, March 2, to help raise money for the hospice
Police arrested a burglary gang four minutes after they broke into the Magnet store in Kidderminster and stole a plasma TV, Worcester Crown Court was told. Prosecutor Gareth Walters said the alarm went off and members of the public also alerted the police
A MAN who pestered his ex-girlfriend has been given a suspended sentence and a restraining order. David Carney admitted harassing his former partner at Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday. Carney, aged 35, of Coleridge Close, Blanquettes Estate, Worcester
A TABLE-top sale of nearly-new children's toys, books and clothing is to be held at Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Mill Wood Drive, Warndon Villages, Worcester. The event takes place on Saturday, March 10, between 10am and noon. For more information
FORMER Worcestershire fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul have all been named in Pakistan's 15-man squad for the World Cup despite ongoing injury concerns. Shoaib has a knee injury, Asif has an elbow problem and Gul has been sidelined
GRACELANDS Equestrian Centre at Elmbridge, near Droitwich, was the venue for a national junior show jumping qualifier. Nearly 70 young riders, all aged under 17 and from several counties, took part in the Kitt Kraiburg Novice qualifier at the popular
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section is proving so popular that it has opened another group, almost doubling the number of youngsters it caters for. Wodys Academy (WODAC) is primarily for children who were unlucky at the autumn
WHITE LIONS - THE LEGEND GROWS AS WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK ANNOUNCE THE BIRTH OF FOUR WHITE LION CUBS West Midland Safari Park announce the birth of the first ever white lion cubs to be born in the UK and they will be on view to visitors for the
A WINTER walk to savour the season as it draws to a close has been organised at Croome Park Families are being invited to join National Trust nature conservation adviser Simon Barker for the Winter Birds Walk on Saturday, February 17. It will allow
MENTAL health services in Worcestershire have been praised by the region's top health chief. Cynthia Bower, the chief executive of West Midlands Strategic Health Authority, visited Worcestershire Mental Health Services NHS Trust in January to see how
A BUS service that provides a lifeline for some residents in Worcester's Warndon Villages will stop at the end of this month. The county council-run flexiLINK service 942 will finish on Saturday, February 24, due to a lack of demand. The buses can provide
A local pet company has been supporting a wildlife charity. The Worcester branch of Wilson's Pet Centres at Shrub Hill retail park, has completed a year of helping Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. In the run up to Christmas, Wilson's raised £750 by selling
A MALVERN man could face five years in prison if he breaches a two-year Criminal Anti-Social Behaviour Order (Crasbo). Kevin Bayliss, of Elgar Avenue, is banned from acting in a manner likely to cause harassment, alarm of distress; using abusive language
A HUGE house building ex-pansion plan in Worcester-shire would help Malvern combat a lack of affordable housing, according to Powick Parish Council. Parish chairman Andy Lamb has revealed his thoughts about plans to build up to 62,000 homes in the county
PROBERT Dorothy The Family would like to thank everyone for their many cards, messages of sympathy, flowers and donations to The County Air Ambulance, which totalled £318.50. Your support in our sad loss was much appreciated. We would also like to thank
MCINNES Stuart and Rebecca Are proud to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby son, Oliver Edward, 7lbs 6½ ozs, born January 26th 2007 at Solihull Hospital. Published in paper 13/02/2007
BUTLER Barbaranee Williams Of Droitwich formerly of Hadley. Peacefully at Ravenstone Nursing Home on February 7th 2007, aged83 years. Much loved mother of Linda and mother in law of Ken and loving grandmother of Thomas and Jack. Funeral service atSt Nicholas
HERDMAN Sheila Ann nee Bruton Of Oddingley. Peacefully in hospital after a long illness on February 6th, 2007, aged 56 years. Beloved wife of Malcolm, dear mother of Jill, Cathy, Michael and the late Steven and much loved grandmother of Libby and Pete
CAVE NEE GURNEY Doreen In loving memory of our beloved sister Do, passed away one year ago today. You're in our hearts everyday, at peace with Mum and Dad and Jim. Miss you loads. Loving sisters, Shirley, Diana, June, loving brothers, Alfie, Jim and Ted
CAVE Doreen Amelia Treasured memories of my beloved wife who fell into eternal rest one year ago today.Words cannot express how much I miss you. Our time together was short but so full of good times which will remain in my heart until the day I die. John
SMITH George Remembered with love, still sadly missed. Marie, Mick, Joe, Pat, Pat, Ben and grandchildren. R.I.P. x Published in paper 13/02/2007
TOOTH Anthony Tony In loving memory of a best friend anyone could ever have. Love always. Sid and Hazel. Published in paper 13/02/2007
TOOTH Tony Loving memories of a much loved husband, dad and grandad, who passed away one year today. Always in our hearts, wife Joan and Family. xx Published in paper 13/02/2007
WEBB Vera Taken from me one year ago today. Ever loved and not forgotten. Your ever loving husband, John. Published in paper 13/02/2007
RUBBER BRIDGE John Cattanach, who organises a county-wide Rubber Bridge KO competition throughout Worcestershire and Dudley MBC, presents a cheque for £715 to Alan Reid, Chairman of PEAL (Parents Experiencing Adult Loss). John said that this competition
Herefordshire is now home to a group of cider orchards which have achieved National Collection status. Juliette Kemp meets the man who made it. happen. Pictures: Stuart Purfield. HE may only describe himself as a "trainspotter" but Henry May has done
WILL you be my Valentine? That's the question posed around the world at this time of year - but who was Valentine, why is he the saint associated with lovers and how do other countries mark the most romantic day of the year? FEBRUARY - time to break out
Celebrate Pancake Day - February 20 - with this fabulous pancake-with-a-difference. It's been created by Ross Williams, of The Wellington pub, at Wellington, and has a distinct county flavour using Herefordshire's signature ingredients: apples and cider
March sees the dedication of a new window at Hereford Cathedral, commemorating Thomas Traherne, leading Metaphysical poet and city son. Dominic Harbour, from the cathedral, explains the background to what he says is one of the the most exciting and significant
Welcome to another bumper edition of Society News. There's been no shortage of events taking place across Herefordshire since our last edition. Is yours one of them? Would you like to see your next charity ball, opening or similar event featured on these
Hereford's historic Castle Green became the scene for a traditional style Christmas Fair on December 17 staged by the Friends of the Castle Green, a group formed four years ago to lead the restoration of the city park to its glory days in the Edwardian
AN evening of entertainment, featuring members of Hereford Amateur Operatic Society, was enjoyed at Pudleston Court. Guests were invited by Mrs Monique Heijn (patron of the society) who was accompanied by her husband Dr Albert Heijn. Photos: Victor Herbert
THE Herefordshire fund-raising committee hopes to have raised more than £17,000 from a national quiz night, held in the town hall and sponsored by Knight Frank in conjunction with Dreweatt Neate, Impact Print and Design and Jigsaw. More than 200 supporters
More than 300 guests parachuted into Casino Royale - the regional charity premiere of the James Bond film in support of the trust at the Odeon Cinema, Hereford. A number of glamorous guests gave the evening a taste of style and occasion. Lieut Gen Sir
More than 130 guests gathered at Steels Westgate car showrooms for a gourmet dinner and cabaret evening in support of Megan Baker House and Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust. The six-course dinner, with a fine selection of accompanying wines, was donated
CONGRATULATIONS! You're engaged! The question's been popped, the champagne's been quaffed and it's hugs and kisses all around. Then what? Well, apart from drawing a huge deep breath, probably the next best thing you can do is not panic at the thought
The carrying of flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times when it was believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck and ill health. During Victorian times, flowers took on an additional significance
Property: Bracken Hill, Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire. Price: £970,000 Agent: Roscoe Rogers & Knight, 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth. NP25 3BT Contact: 01600 772929 Fax: 01600 714418 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk FIFTEEN acres of beautifully
Property: 3 The Crescent, Holmer, Hereford. Price: £315,000 Agent: Williams, 38 Bridge Street, Hereford Contact: Call 01432 277734 Fax: 01432 272874 www.williamsestateagents.co.uk FOUR bedrooms, three reception rooms and a conservatory go to make up 3
Property: The Malt House, Wootton, Almeley, Herefordshire Price: £465,000 Agent: Andrew Grant, Thorpe House, 29 Broad Street, Hereford Contact: 01432 355292 www.andrew-grant.co.uk BEING a Grade II-listed 17th century timber framed building means the Malt
Give rooms a welcoming, soft glow. Get switched on with our guide to dazzling lighting. IT'S so important to get the lighting scheme right in your home so you create a cheering, bright atmosphere no matter what the natural light levels. The rewards of
Nobody these days is free from stress - but there are lots of easy ways to overcome it. Follow our stress-free strategies. Increasingly busy lives and long working hours seem to guarantee that nobody is free from stress - which today is one of the biggest
Alpaca farming is booming. There are now about 17,000 registered animals in the country when 10 years ago there were only 5,000. Juliette Kemp talks to Hilary Shenton, who has been at the forefront of efforts to increase the popularity of these intriguing
Landlocked Herefordshire has a thriving sailing community. Ian Howie goes messing about in boats with Llangorse Sailing Club. Although Herefordshire is a long way from the sea there are many keen sailors living in the county, some on yachts at sea, while
FOUR years after its debut, Porsche has unveiled the second generation Cayenne, which goes on sale later this month. Porsche says that as well as looking smarter, the styling changes significantly improve aerodynamic efficiency. The headlights are a new
February - the month of St Valentine, the month of love. So dig out the choccies as here, in no particular order, are 10 of some of Hollywood's finest romantic movies. 1 Love Story Love means never having to say you're sorry - Ali McGraw couldn't have
OZGA Huldah Died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on February 6th, 2007, aged 79 years. A memorial service will take place at St Martins Church, London Road, Worcester on Thursday, February 15th, at 12.30 p.m. The burial will take place at Inverness.
SYMONDS Lynne Of Great Witley, passed away peacefully at St Richards Hospice, Worcester on February 6th, aged 52 years. Beloved wife of Mike, loving mother of Adrian and Laura and daughter in law Louise and devoted gran of Charlie. Funeral service at
SHORT Brian Edward Passed away suddenly on February 7th 2007, aged 58 years. Much loved husband of Linda and son of Gladys, also dearly loved by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Holy Trinity &St Matthews Church Ronkswood on Wednesday
FORD George Henry Retired Postman Passed away in hospital on February 9th 2007,aged 80 years. A loving husband of the late Laura. Dear dad of Chris and Trevor, father in law to Bob and Annette, a dearly loved grandad to Philip, Carl and Andrew, also great
DANCE Maurice Trevor Of Worcester, suddenly on February 7th 2007 aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, loving dad of Sue, Pauline and Julie and father in law of John and the late Mick, much loved gramps of Bev, Beccy, Si, Matt, Phil and Kate, most
WATERSON Mildred Christina Rosemary and Susan, daughters of Mildred, would like to thank Everyone for their beautiful cards and messages of sympathy, following their sad loss and for donations received. Special thanks to Family Doctor, Reverend C Pullen
WEBB Vera In memory of a loving mum and grandmother taken from us a year ago. We all love and miss you. Sleep Well. Kevin, Fiona, Emma and Hannah. xxx Published in paper 13/02/2007
JONES Elsie May Passed away February 13th, 2006. A dear nan remembered with so much love and thanks. God bless you. Adam and all your Family.xxx Published in paper 13/02/2007
TOOTH Tony Loving memories of a dear brother in law and uncle, very brave wonderful man, sadly missed byJanet and Family.xx Published in paper 13/02/2007
GURNEY Doreen Loving mother and nan. Sadly taken from us one year ago today. Re-united with Dad. Both sadly missed. All our love Pat, Peter, Carolyn, Robert and Grandchildren. Published in paper 13/02/2007
The news editor of the Hereford Times, Nigel Heins is the first to admit he is a coarse jogger - nice, steady pace, stops for the occasional breather and strictly non-competitive. But he likes to maintain his low standard and keeps on running, even on
Judith Lewis has fashioned herself a successful career - with ribbons on. Juliette Kemp meets the woman who has worked with fashion industry leaders, runs her own unusual but expanding business, works with college students - and runs her own sheep farm
Every Christmas, widow Yvonne Price and her son, Gwynne, transform their Bobblestock, Hereford, home into a winter wonderland to raise money for the Malcolm Sargent Children's Cancer fund. Their effort for 2006 saw their total top £2,000 after crowds
STUDENTS at Hereford's Royal National College for the Blind received awards to mark their achievements in fields including computer skills and achieving greater levels of independence. Photos: George Burgess. From left: Tim Gillett, Adrian Linney, Mary
Denise Pugh and members of the North Herefordshire Renton Committee got right into the spirit of Christmas past, when they held a coffee morning in the Rankin Club, Leominster, as part of the town's Victorian market day last December. "I would like to
Capacity congregations attended the two cathedral carol services the Friday and Saturday evenings before Christmas. Each service was opened by a lone chorister singing the first verse of Once in Royal David's City, with the only light being from the choir's
An international audience attended the opening of Herefordshire Musuem and Art Gallery's exhibition celebrating the work of Christopher Dresser. The Art and Craft of Design, which runs until March 3. Among the guests was Harry Lyons, an internationally
ARTISTs and art aficianados alike gathered at Galanthus Gallery, in Wombridge, for the opening of its new year exhibition. Featuring work by Paul Osborne, Charles Shearer and Jonathan Phillips, it runs until February 20. Charles Shearer in front of an
Every bride dreams of the perfect dress - check out how to look fabulous on your big day. EVERY blushing bride-to-be has a clear image of the perfect wedding dress in her mind, but choosing from the huge range of styles, shapes and shades on offer may
NEXT to the all-important dress, the reception is probably going to involve the biggest set of dilemmas of the entire wedding. Usually one of the most expensive elements of any wedding, the style of reception will depend on the size of the purse and the
IF you can't have your cake and eat it on your wedding day, when can you? And if it's your wedding cake, you want it to be a cake to remember. Today the wedding cake can range from a simple affair, lovingly baked by a family relation or friend to a multi-tiered
Music for your wedding day - civic or church ceremony - it can be really difficult to decide what you want. Here, guidance is on hand from some of Herefordshire's experts. A session's brainstorming by the team at Hereford's Music Pool has come up with
Kevin Davies Beverley Eversham The wedding took place at Left Bank Village, Hereford, of Kevin Davies, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Davies, of Garway Hill, Hereford, and Beverley Eversham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milwyn Morgan, of Ridgehill, Hereford. The
Increasing numbers of couples are heading off the beaten track for new, adventurous honeymoon destinations. MORE money-conscious couples than ever are choosing to marry abroad, to take advantage of lower costs. The honeymoon overseas market, which has
Property: Meadows View, Orcop, Herefordshire Price: £325,000 Agent: Flint & Cook, Hereford Contact: Call 01432 355455 SOME of the finest Herefordshire views, right across to the Black Mountains, can be taken in from high on Orcop Hill, where you'll
It's the little details that make all the difference in a home. Girly girls will love the pretty details and decorative effects in Bombay Duck's collection. It has a range of wall hooks including vintage crystal flower hooks from £24 a pair, plus a dazzling
It's all in the stiffness, you see. Take the tin roof off a car and it has the tendency to wobble, or at least that used to be the case. Modern technologies and materials have meant that such issues rarely raise their heads. Why am I telling you all this
Charlie Ashanti - lion-rescuer, shipwreck-survivor and Catspeaker - is safe with his parents. Or is he? His old enemies are closing in: Maccomo the Liontrainer longs for revenge and the evil Corporacy is still hunting Charlie and his mum and dad. They
The third young Bond book is here! The novel opens in Highgate Cemetery, where an Eton professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton, where James Bond and his friends set to work on it. Once the code
Who or what is Endymion Spring? A power for good, or for evil ... A legendary book that holds the secret to a world of knowledge....A young boy without a voice - whose five-hundred-year-old story is about to explode in the twenty-first century. Set
Three worlds, held in perfect balance. Three worlds that need each other to exist. And three worlds that a backwash in the space time continuum are causing to spiral further and further away from each other to their ultimate destruction. Meet Madlen
A RALLY being organised to protest against health cuts in Worcestershire will be addressed by Wyre Forest's Independent Health Concern MP, Richard Taylor. The march and rally on Saturday, March 10, has been organised by West Worcestershire's Liberal
CHILDREN in Worcester are being invited to get stuck into a colourful project over half-term. City conservation charity the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust is giving youngsters the chance to decorate one of the displays in the Pump House Environment
Funny, charismatic and with plenty of schoolboy humour, this book contains three unbelievable adventures. Written in Jake's own notebooks and embellished with his witty comments and cracking illustrations. Suitable for boys and girls aged 7 and over
Jake Cake is an ordinary kid who likes writing and illustrating stories about his adventures. He swears they're all true, but no one ever believes him. This book contains three unbelievable adventures. Suitable for readers 7 years and above. This
The magpie (Pica pica) is a very distinctive bird frequently seen in here and in other countries, indeed there are numerous accounts of experiences people have noted about the magpie.. i was interested to hear their story of a magpie's nest in an old
PARENTS and their children ditched junk food thanks to a healthy eating group. Members of the Simple Healthy Eating group (SHE) were presented with certificates on Wednesday after completing the course. Cool kids food' and tips on nutritious meals were
A few years ago I lived in a small mountain village located about 2,300 ft. in the Troodos mountain range. When visiting a Cypriot friend who owned land near our village owner admired the large carob tree growing close to the humble abode he uses when
Jack's in trouble. Big trouble. Not only is he in hospital (boring), but he knows the police are coming for him. Because of an accident - a tomato-related accident. Strong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft
I do love Cyprus, part of its charm is the traditional ways of life which the villagers cling to. We have noticed that many of them use wild herbs and collect them regularly as they come into season. Recipes and customs are passed down through the
A HOMELESS man who feared he would have to spend Christmas sleeping in a car with his five-year old son is still waiting for somewhere to live. The Worcester News reported in December that Chris Warman and his son Luke had been staying in an Escort Cabriolet
SIR - John Phillpott's column had a refreshing amount of political bite on Saturday but even I recognise that Worcester's MP is always going to be a complete dud until Worcester voters get tough and refuse to vote for any candidate put forward by the
MORE tributes have been paid to a long-serving Worcestershire county councillor who died of cancer at the weekend. Dr Richard Taylor, Wyre Forest MP led the tributes to former Kidderminster mayor Mike Oborksi. He said: "I knew him for more than 10 years
CHRIS Smith's importance to Worcester City cannot be overstated. He has a calm and assured presence in defence that breeds confidence throughout the team. Player-manager Andy Pree-ce has often spoken of how the former Leeds youngster has the potential
YOUTH groups will be spending the day tidying an area of Worcester today. Worcester Community Housing (WCH) has organised a day for volunteers to help pick up litter and remove graffiti from the highways and parkways in Tolladine. The Tidy Tolly Day
FESTIVE revellers and pub landlords have been praised by West Mercia police for keeping the Christmas and New Year period relatively trouble-free. The force has dubbed its Operation Christmas Presence a success after extra officers were deployed on the
SIR - With regard to the school closures due to the snowfall, I can understand the closure for Thursday but not on Friday - by then the roads were running almost normally and I would have thought most children could have made the school. I see some complaints
SIR - Re your story about parents bemoaning the school closures during the snowy period (Worcester News, February 10). Surely these same parents would sooner lose a few days wages than run the risk of their children being involved in a vehicle related
NO love will be lost when key figures making decisions on plans that could see 62,300 new homes built across Worcestershire receive a Valentine's Day card with a twist tomorrow. All of the members on the West Midlands Regional Assembly (WMRA) board of
Claire James, Clare Houlson and Sam Nicholls model gowns at the Wedding Fair, Fownes Hotel, Worcester.
AN EXCITING prize has been added to the list of goodies up for grabs at a charity auction. Mike Foster MP is offering a tour of the Houses of Parliament, tea on the terrace and a bottle of House of Commons Scotch whisky as one of the lots in an auction
A WORCESTERSHIRE school has won an award recognising its efforts to promote and improve school sport. Evesham High School was presented with a Youth Sport Trust Innovation Award by Olympic gold medallists Kelly Holmes and Darren Campbell. Britain's most
WORCESTER travellers now have a new choice when it comes to holidays. First Choice, one of the UK's largest travel companies, has opened a store in the city. Central News presenter Joanne Malin was at the opening along with the First Choice team and
WORCESTERSHIRE-based software giant Misys has overhauled its management team after an "unacceptable" profits in its healthcare-arm. Mike Lawrie, who took over as chief executive after previous boss Kevin Lomax failed with a takeover attempt last year
IT was a day on a building site for pupils aged six to nine at Inkberrow First School when they were were given lessons on site safety by workers from a nearby housing development. The event at the Barley Meadows development was organised by housebuilder
A PAIR of Malvern pupils have fought their way through to the next stage of a prestigious regional debating contest. Year 13 pupils Francesca Clixby and Olivia Reed, from Malvern St James School in Avenue Road, won the quarter-final heat in the Midlands
Croissants and baguettes were on the menu for Warndon Junior School children Liam Kearney and Laura Salt, pictured with modern foreign languages teacher Gilly Agopsowicz, who helped them find out about how our cousins across the Channel start their day
YOUNGSTERS from a Worcester primary school joined a European effort to promote internet safety. Children at St Barnabas CE Primary took part in a London-based event as part of European Safer Internet Day last Tuesday. Claire Davies, from the school,
A WARNDON resident is fuming after he was told rubbish bags would have to stay on the side of the road for a whole week. The bags in Dover Avenue, off Hastings Drive, Warndon, Worcester, were due to be collected last Friday, but the snowy conditions
AUDITIONS for a Worcester college's show have produced a talented cast. Worcester College of Technology held open auditions for the musical We Will Rock You to find stage stars of the future. The judging panel assessed 68 people arriving at the auditions
A WORCESTER school has launched a new scheme to encourage youngsters to read more books. Elgar Technology College is set to launch Reading Buddies and Reading Champions on Thursday, March 1, to coincide with World Book Day. Guests attending the official
BUDDING Beckhams at a Droitwich school took on rivals from across the county in football tournament. Teams from St Joseph's Catholic School took part in the annual Catholic Teacher Association under-9s and under-11s football tournaments at Winterfold
A MAN who was kicked out of his home by his brother vented his frustration by trying to set fire to a petrol pump but was foiled by the rain, a court was told. Shabir Hussain was arrested at the Tesco Express store in London Road, Worcester, after he
A RARE autographed manuscript which spans the entire career of Sir Edward Elgar is due to go under the hammer this week. The one-page manuscript of Gavotte was written during his 20s, when he was an amateur performer in the Worcester area, but was later
Fifteen Young Farmers Club members from around the county went head to head compete to become the Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs member of the year. Competitors were interviewed by a panel of judges, who questioned them on what they
FEARS have been raised that plans to weigh schoolchildren as young as four to monitor child obesity in Worcestershire could lead to bullying. Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) plans to weigh and measure the height of all reception class children
WYCHBOLD WI WE bade farewell to 2006 at the Christmas meeting, during which names were taken of members wishing to attend the annual council meeting in March and from whom a delegate will be chosen. Names were also taken of those wishing to attend
THE most heartening thing to see among a group of young teachers just starting out is the fact they still ooze enthusiasm for their chosen profession. They may be tired and drained, but the pleasure they derive from teaching is clear to see to anyone
A FORMER Worcester mayor is calling on people to stop the Government introducing a new pay-as-you-go road tax which he claims will make driving more expensive. Councillor Aubrey Tarbuck is urging people to sign an online petition against plans to charge
Children are a cruel species, as we all know. Packs of wolves could learn lessons from a playground mob's ability to pick on anyone who departs even slightly from the perceived norm. So it's understandable Northwick Manor Junior School in Worcester
The snow really brought winter to Worcester this week. I must say, however, it took me back years and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I even had a snowball fight with some of the pupils from Blessed Edward, who had been given the day off, but still wanted to
SIR - I would like to commend the staff at Hallow School for opening as normal on Thursday. I was able to continue my, albeit slow, journey to work, thus not causing inconvenience to other people and overburdening my work colleagues. The children did
SIR - Today's parents will have been surprised and dismayed by the decision to close virtually all Worcestershire's schools because of the moderate snowfall of last week. To add my support to their annoyance would be like adding a fag end to a furnace
I have just been catching up on "24" the excellent USA drama series on DVD and it got me thinking about our 24 hour lives...who would have thought 10 or 15 years ago that we would now have hundreds of 24 hour supermarkets and call centres, online shopping
