I can happily inform you that there have been no snakes sighted in the area! One of our jobs over the past three weeks has been to tackle the garden and as you are aware - I am no gardener...well its not really gardening, more strimming and clearing but
WORCESTER light-middleweight Steve Cooper picked up the second victory of his 14-fight pro career at Barnsley Metrodome. Cooper completed a comprehensive 59-54 six-round points victory over Rotherham's Paul Royston. The Yorkshire boxer, in search of
CAROLINE Richards made the journey over the border to Wales to contest the Chepstow International Horse Trials. The 22-year-old pastry chef was in the pre-novice three-day event for up-and-coming horses and amateur riders. Richards, of Worcester, finished
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria reached the Cockspur National Knock-out Cup fifth round with a win at Kenilworth Wardens. KVCC won the toss and batted first, scoring 208-7 in 45 overs, before restricting their hosts to 144-9. Mark Mansell retired hurt following
WORCESTER are contenders to sign New Zealand ace Rico Gear - but will have to fight off competition from a number of other clubs. The winger is being pursued by several European sides and is expected to decide later this month where his future lies.
OMBERSLEY cemented their sound start to the season with an easy victory and the maximum 24 points over visiting Wombourne in Birmingham League Division Three. They stay just one point behind the leaders St George's ahead of Saturday's trip to Olton and
CROWLE, MCT XI and City Police all recorded wins in Worcester Evening League Division Two. Neither of the Division One fixtures were played though for various reasons. DIVISION ONE Malvern v Worcester Nomads Malvern awarded game as Nomads did not
WORCESTER Nomads returned to winning ways with a comfortable six-wicket victory over Stourbridge in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One. Stourbridge folded for 170 as Ben Schiffmann picked up three wickets and Geoff Taylor took an excellent 6
THE Midland Automobile Club's decision to resurface the world-famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb track paid off as records tumbled on a thrilling day of racing. Nine class records fell in total with the outright course record going five times at the 102
OLD Vigornians were thrashed by Romsley and Hunnington in Crusader Worcestershire League Division Three after fielding only 10 men and few regulars. Only Phil O'Neill, with a patient 24, showed any staying power as OVs were dismissed for just 64 and
American gangsters are heading for Droitwich. Yes that's right. Bugsy Malone, Blousey Brown, Fat Sam, Tallulah, Dandy Dan and assorted gang members, singers,dancers and down-and-outs will be making an appearance at the Norbury Theatre in Friar Street
MALVERN triathlete Rhys Davey took silver at the British Youth Championships. The 16-year-old had the race of his season, finishing second as he took on the best in the country in his age group at Blenheim Palace. Blenheim hosted a number of races,
A WOMAN was left with a cut above her left eyebrow after she was struck in the face with a glass in a city centre nightclub. The victim, who was attacked by another female, was taken to the accident and emergency department of Worcestershire Royal Hospital
THIS WEEK IN 1991: THE number of people arrested for drug offences in West Mercia (Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire) rose last year and served to indicate "an abundance of cannabis available on the streets". While cocaine and crack cocaine
Buddleia and butterflies are a wildlife match made in heaven but there are a host of other ways plants and animals interact - and now is your chance to share similar stories of what works well for wildlife in our gardens. When you watch wildlife in your
WOMEN are known to like shopping for bargains so here's one in the horse world that should come in really handy. The British Horse Society, in conjunction with HGV recruiters Clearstone and the Skills for Logistics organisation, is offering 150 women
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Under 12s have proved they are the best team in the country. The A' team ended the year undefeated and winners of the North Midlands Cup and Kieran Bracken Trophy as well as the Hinckley and Worcester tournaments. But they capped
TODAY is the 150th anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar's birth in 1857 and various events are planned in celebration. If you've never visited Elgar's birthplace at Broadheath perhaps this is a good time to go. There is a visitor centre, close to the cottage
CHRIS Brookes has spent his working life in muck of some kind or another - but that's what makes him truly happy. Chris and his wife Elizabeth run Boreley Pig Roasts from their farm at Boreley, near Ombersley. "We breed our own free-range large white
Cover gooseberries, currants, strawberries and soft fruits with netting to keep the birds away. Thin out plums to leave them spaced around 5-7.5cm (2-3in) apart. Prune late spring and early summering flowering shrubs like philadelphus, weigela, ceanothus
Tidy up bamboos 1. Thin established clumps by cutting back weak culms (stems) every one to two years in early spring. Cut dead stems down to ground level using sharp secateurs. Removing around a quarter or a third should be enough to open up and revive
These bulbs, otherwise known as ornamental onions, have increased in popularity in the last decade and quite rightly so, as they are easy to grow and provide large lollipop flowers in shades of purple, pink and white in early to mid-summer. They come
There are many bird scarers on the market to keep them off newly planted cabbages or you could make your own out of some string and shiny old CDs threaded through at strategic points - but sooner or later the birds will realise that these deterrents
Top garden designer and twice Chelsea medal-winner Hannah Gender took a break from exhibiting at the famous flower show this year as she prepares her plans for an organic vegetable show garden at next year's event. She has been gaining inspiration from
A CELEBRITY vet is to visit Worcester to raise awareness of a barking-mad challenge he will be undertaking. Joe Inglis, from BBC's Vets in Practice, has sponsored an event for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People where he will row the Thames in an enlarged dog
THOSE of us mere mortals with a dibber and a lawn edger can only stand in awe of the green fingered gurus who open their gardens to the public. Having the hoi polloi run their critical eye over the standard of your sweet peas or looking for blight on
A MALVERN relative of the man who built the Cutty Sark says she hopes the fire-ravaged sailing ship can be fully restored. Pauline Cooper, of The Rhydd, was shocked at the news about the fire, which damaged the famous clipper at its dry dock in Greenwich
HICKS Constance Mary Connie Formerly of Astwood Road, Worcester. Passed away in hospital on May 31st, 2007, aged 91 years. Will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, June 11th, at 2.30 p.m.
BAND Dorothy Dot June 2nd, peacefully in Harrogate Hospital, of Springfield Garth Boroughbridge, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late William Willie, much loved mum of Michael, Maureen and Roderick, loving grandmother and great grandmother.
NASH Ethel Nora/Gammie of Bromyard. Peacefully in Hereford County Hospital on May 25th, 2007, aged 91 years. Wife of the late George, she will be very sadly missed by all her Family. The Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday
WILKES Margaret Marg The fun and laughter we have shared will stay with us forever. Goodnight God bless Marg. We are going to miss you. Love Pauline and Beryl. Published in paper 05/06/2007
O'NEILL Lillian Mom, eight years ago you were taken away,But in our hearts you will always stay.Love always, Lesley, Jane, Nicola, Michelle and Families xxxx Published in paper 05/06/2007
A MAN who stole a dog chain with a value of £50 from Worcester's Pets At Home shop has been fined. Lukman Miah, aged 34, admitted stealing the chain from the Blackpole store on Tuesday, March 27. Douglas Marshall, prosecuting, said staff noticed Miah
SIR - Jean Harrison asks what to do about a weed in her garden (Letters, May 21). How about just digging it up? GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
ALLDRETT Thomas Sidney Passed away on Monday, May 28th, 2007 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Brother to David, uncle to Dorothy and Kathleen, friend to many. Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
ATKINSON Thomas George Passed away June 2nd, 2007. Funeral arrangements later Published in paper 05/06/2007
GARDNER Nora Michael and Teresa would like to thank all Family and Friends for their kind messages of sympathy, support and for their donations to Pirton Church. Special thanks to E Hill & Son for their help and guidance. Published in paper 05/06
O'NEILL Lillian In loving memory, always in our thoughts. Margaret, Eddie and Family Published in paper 05/06/2007
TURBERFIELD Pamnee Salter Devoted mother of Carole and Dawn. Twenty five years since we lost you. Your memory is in my heart forever. Miss you so much, sister June. Published in paper 05/06/2007
VANDALS have destroyed a sign advertising an international musician's concert at a Worcester church. The wooden sign at St John-in-Bedwardine Church in St John's advertising the forthcoming Carlo Curley concert has been completely torn apart. Church-goers
A REVISED bus service will operate in Worcester during the school summer holidays while Powick bridge is closed for repairs. All bus services that normally cross the bridge, which is due to close for essential structural work from Saturday, July 21,
SIR - In reply to your story about cuts at the Disabled Information Advice Line (Dial) (Worcester News, May 19). Dial's welfare benefits adviser Ann Ryan works hard helping thousands of disabled people. The specialist welfare benefit service she offers
BATTLE-SCARRED veterans and raw recruits spoke of their sadness at the last reunion of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters before it merges into a new super-regiment. But soldiers fresh or frail agreed - the regiment will be remembered as long
SIR - I really hope the Government will push for ID cards. Every citizen in Britain should have one, which would entitle them to health service, housing and any other amenities we need to live. This would stop the jokers coming into Britain in the backs
A 40ft boat that had travelled all the way from northern Germany to Worcester without a hitch became wedged as the low loader carrying it was rounding a corner only 100 yards from its destination. The cruiser, valued at about £230,000, was almost at
WORCESTER'S off-season recruitment drive has gathered pace with the acquisition of Samoan international Loki Crichton. The utility back has signed a two-year deal at Sixways and becomes the club's third capture following the signings of prop Shaun Ruwers
A DISC jockey from Worcestershire is to keep the British Forces in touch with their friends and families on Father's Day. Former University College Worcester student Wez Thompson will be helping the British Forces Broadcasting Service Radio make the
WELL-KNOWN impressionist Alistair McGowan has teamed up with a Worcestershire MP to fight to re-open Evesham's Regal Cinema. The Offenham born celebrity has joined Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff to support the 1930s art deco cinema, which is a Grade
SIR - I notice a dog mess crackdown advertised as part of a new campaign. Under the bag it, tie it, bin it campaign, dog wardens and other authorised officers can impose £50 on-the-spot fines to people who fail to clear up after a dog under their control
WOMEN shoppers are being urged to take greater care of their purses and handbags following two snatches in Malvern. Bags were taken from women shopping in separate supermarkets in the town in the space of about one hour on Saturday. In one, credit and
YOUNGSTERS at a Worcestershire school witnessed the final touches being put to a giant bronze tree sculpture in the county. As part of Suckley Primary School's art week, six pupils visited the Fold at Bransford, near Worcester, to see the three-metre-high
WORCESTER people were asked if they were "bovvered" about their estate as part of a listening exercise - and the answer was "not much" judging by the poor turn out. Organisers had not spared any effort or expense on a day which was designed to give the
SIR - I have been a daily reader of your newspaper for more than 50 years. On a daily basis and increasing in number are the articles I read about the violence, aggression and anti social crimes that take place. Virtually every case from the courts
WORCESTER-based Postcode Anywhere has been awarded third place in the inaugural Information Technologists Company Best Entrepreneurial Team awards. They highlight the best teams in the UK which significantly embrace information technology within their
MUMS, dads and children at a Worcester school are joining forces to create the longest chain' of teddy bears the city has ever seen. Springfield, an independent junior school in the heart of the city, is organising the event on Saturday, June 16, to
VOLUNTEERS from BT joined pupils at a Worcester school in a day of workshops and presentations highlighting the need to protect the environment. Children at St Joseph's RC Junior School in Chedworth Drive planted a tree with help from Coun John Buckley
A MOTHER campaigning for better funding for Worcestershire's schools is calling on the county's MPs to help promote her fight. Helen Donovan wants all six of the county's MPs to provide a link from their websites to the f40 website. f40 represents a
SIR - Every day in the Worcester News I read about young men creating mayhem around Worcester and the local area. Today Ledbury is "having problems", but also, I see there is a letter from B McKeon who helpfully informs us that "one in four Asbos are
HOW to be healthy was the name of the game for children at a Worcester school. Pupils, including Declan Knox and Anisa Saddique, above, at Nunnery Wood Primary School in Prestwich Avenue, took part in a week of activities to learn how to live a healthier
TEACHERS and learning assistants across Worcestershire are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of a county woman who scooped a top award in a national ceremony. Libby James, who worked at Worcester Sixth Form College, was given the Lifetime Achievement
THE May resolutions meeting was to be a social time after a discussion but, as our president was celebrating her 80th birthday later in the month, we turned it into a surprise party. She started the evening by welcoming members on such a wet miserable
JANE Waldron was the speaker at the May meeting, the subject being teddy bears. A German lady called Margaret Steiff, being wheelchair bound, needed something to occupy her, so she started a business by making pin cushions in the shape of an elephant
THE May meeting took place on an especially fine evening for the time of year and everyone was welcomed by president Susan Oakley who thanked Kath Whitehouse for the lovely arrangement of flowers she had brought. We have four birthday girls this month
VICE-president Hazel Barnes took the chair at the May meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa held at the Raven Hotel. After supper, Pam Plumridge introduced the speaker for the evening, Evelyn Birt from Little Witley. Evelyn had taken up beekeeping
Pauline welcomed everyone to the May meeting, which included one visitor. May is the month in which resolutions are discussed and this year's resolution urges the government to stop the closure of community hospitals which provides essential services
POST Office bosses have agreed to attend a public meeting this week to answer questions about its controversial plans to relocate into WH Smith. Worcester City Council has also invited representatives from WH Smith to its scrutiny meeting on Wednesday
STAFF from one of Worcestershire's biggest companies have stepped forward to support Acorns Children's Hospice. Malvern-based science and technology company QinetiQ has donated £5,000 to the charity's Great Malvern Triple Run and a team of employees
A WAGGING tail and wet nose brought smiles to patients at St Richard's Hospice during a special visit from a Pets as Therapy volunteer. Anna Vickerman and her German shepherd dog Unity were making one of their regular visits to the hospice in Wildwood
VISITORS to the Greyfriars in Friar Street, Worcester, not only took a step back in time but found themselves in step with mediaeval dancing. They were able to watch and join in with a group of traditional dancers in costume led by historical dance expert
A POLICE investigation is continuing after a suspected arson attack on a disused Worcester nightclub. The former Zig Zag club in Malvern Road, St John's, went up in flames on Thursday. It has now been bordered up by contractors acting on behalf of owners
THE number of children being diagnosed with dyslexia is constantly on the increase. It is estimated that about four per cent of the UK's population now suffers from the condition, leading to a host of new measures being brought in to schools and colleges
This week’s diary has a certain European dimension about it. Carol and I spent the bank holiday weekend with members of the Worcester Twinning Committee and Worcester Camera Club on a visit to Vernon in Normandy. The background to the visit was that on
Gorgeous greyhounds will be using their wet-nosed charm to show shoppers at a garden centre they make perfect pets. Ten ex-racing dogs will be at Webbs, Wychbold, near Droitwich, on Saturday. Helen Mills, of Greyhound Rescue West of England, which is
SIR - Illegal parkers caught in the act' (Worcester News, May 30) is a different problem, but the same old story. Rules are only of any use if someone enforces them. A traffic warden should be posted outside St George's CE Primary School to ticket the
SIR - Regarding the issue of illegal parking outside St George's CE Primary School (Worcester News, May 30), I would like to comment on the fact that this selfishness is not exclusive to parents doing the school run. I live in St John's, Worcester, and
It's official - cider is trendy. No longer the preserve of teenagers and tramps, the alcoholic apple beverage has become the tipple of choice for millions. That, of course, is good news for this region, which has long been famous for its cider apples
CHARLES and Camilla are set to turn this year's Three Counties Show - the 50th on its permanent showground at Malvern - into a royal celebration. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have accepted an invitation from organisers the Three Counties
VANDALS have struck at Droitwich's £1.5 million lido just weeks before it is due to be opened. At least two attacks have happened over the past two weeks, causing damage and additional costs to the project, which has been six years in the making. Police
CIDER-makers are planting thousands of new apple trees in Worcestershire and Herefordshire to cope with a surge in demand from drinkers. Both HP Bulmer and Westons Cider have decided to increase their production capacity so they will be able to satisfy
Venue: Conkers Where: Conkers, Rawdon Road, Moira, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derbyshire. What's on offer: Conkers describes itself as 'in the heart of the national forest' and offers more than 100 acres of woodland to explore and
HEREFORD United have signalled their intentions to keep hold of Andy Williams by making an improved offer to the striker. Williams is one of several players currently mulling over options for next season but the Bulls have stepped up their efforts to
