A WORCESTER entrepreneur is asking for your help to win a national television show. Justin Chieffo, a contestant on ITV's Tycoon show, has made it through to next week's live final and is calling on Worcester residents to vote for him. "Our product
WORCESTERSHIRE are set to face the might of Muttiah Muralitharan when Lancashire visit New Road in the LV County Championship tomorrow (11am). Muralitharan makes his return to the Lancashire four-day squad after helping Sri Lanka to a 3-0 Test series
GEORGE Clegg could return to the Worcester City side for Saturday's pre-season friendly at home to Walsall (3pm). The Manchester-based player missed Tuesday's 5-1 defeat at Bromsgrove with 'flu but is expected to be fit to face the Saddlers. Clegg's
AN under-threat Worcester centre that helps vulnerable women is celebrating after being told it can have six months free rent. The Asha Centre has been told by landlords Compco Fire Systems it does not have to pay a penny during that time in a bid to
JOHN BICKERTON didn't tame the beast of Carnoustie - but at least he survived to tell the tale. Horizontal rain and overcast skies greeted Bickerton's arrival on the first tee and it clearly threw the Droitwich player off his game. He produced scrappy
HEREFORD United step up their new season preparations on Saturday when Bristol City visit Edgar Street (3pm). The Bulls swept aside Pegasus Juniors 4-0 in their first pre-season friendly on Tuesday with goals from Steve Guinan, Richard Rose and trialists
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will play at Aggborough for the first time during pre-season on Saturday when they host FC United (3pm). Mark Yates' side have already won 1-0 at Rushall Olympic, thanks to Justin Richards' late strike, and had their match at Bewdley
MALVERN Town face a tough pre-season test on Saturday when Tamworth visit the Langland Stadium (3pm). Paul Molloy's team take on the Blue Sqaure North outift, relegated from the Conference last season, in their second warm-up match following last Saturday's
ARCHDALES '73 welcome back several players from holiday for their friendly test with Westfields. 'Dales entertain the Midland Alliance outfit at Claines Lane on Saturday (3pm) but are still without Craig Cotsford due to family commitments. On show for
WORCESTERSHIRE Grasstrack Club have assembled arguably the strongest line-up of riders yet for this weekend's meeting. The entry for action at Offerton Farm, Hindlip, includes many top riders and current champions. But Worcestershire have not forgotten
CHRIS Smith insists wearing the captain's armband is not something he takes for granted. Worcester City boss Andy Preece has yet to officially name his skipper for the new season but has handed the role to Smith for the first two pre-season friendly
ONE of the busiest main roads into Worcester will close for six weeks from Saturday while engineers make major structural repairs to Powick Bridge. The work means the 20,000 vehicles which cross the bridge on the A449 each day will be directed along
MORE than 150 competitors tried their luck as the sun shone on the first Upton-upon-Severn Triathlon. The classic men's open category was won by Tom Fordyce, of London club Ful-on Tri, in two hours six minutes 29 seconds. Nicola Goodwin, of Hereford
MANOR Park retained the Herefordshire and Worcestershire mini-tennis team championship. A whole host of dedicated mini-tennis players from clubs across the two counties competed for the title. But Malvern's Manor Park successfully defended the championship
PAUL Dring capped his first 100-mile time trial with third place in the National Championships. Held on a course near Preston, Echelon Cycles' Dring clocked a time of three hours 56 minutes six seconds. His finish was a mere six seconds outside the
CARP specialist Nic Hill capitalised when big fish decided to feed during the Portobello club's annual contest on the bottom lake at Brockamin. Despite breaking his pole, Hill hammered out a fantastic winning weight of 127lb. Drawn on permanent peg
TWO young rowers from Worcestershire have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Under 23 Regatta in Strathclyde, Scotland, later this month. Malvern's Colin Scott, of Cambridge University Boat Club, has been called into the men's coxless
A MAN pretending to be from the water board' talked his way into the home of an elderly woman in Pinvin. After being followed upstairs and downstairs by the victim he left, saying he needed some tools from his car, but did not return. The attempted
WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being told to brace themselves for more flooding as the miserable summer continues. Torrential rain is forecast for this evening and all day tomorrow and the Environment Agency is urging people to prepare by moving valuables
WORCESTER Warriors clubbed together to form a cricket team. They took on Apperley in order to open the home side's new electronic scoreboard. The game was a Twenty20 clash with players retiring after scoring 25 runs and bowlers having three overs each
ARDEN Sailing Club held a busy day of racing and training at Defford. They opened with a capsize drill which was completed by six trainees who gained their Royal Yachting Association level two certificates. This was followed by two races and the day
THOUSANDS of music lovers will flock to the riverside town of Upton this weekend for the annual Blues Festival. Now in its sixth year, the free three-day festival attracts people from all over the country and even abroad. Festival committee member Richard
POLICE investigating a series of distraction burglaries in Kidderminster and Stourport over the past week today warned householders to be on their guard. Men posing as a water board officials have struck at several homes in Wyre Forest and appear to
AROUND £3,300 worth of goods were stolen in a burglary in Worcester, police said today. It took place at a house in Linden Road, Tolladine, between 11pm on Tuesday and 2.46am on Wednesday. Items stolen included computer hardware valued at almost £1,000
RESIDENTS are being urged to contact police if they believe they are being offered goods under suspicious circumstances. The appeal comes after a £120 Apple Nano and a £100 Fossil bracelet watch with a bright blue face contained in a green tin bearing
GOODS worth more than £3,000 have been stolen from a Worcester home. Computer hardware, valued at almost £1,000, an £800 Samsung laptop computer, a £510 DVD player, CDs, DVDs, jewellery, mobile phones and a set of keys, were taken from the house in Linden
FINCH Derrick and Mary Thank you to all friends and neighbours for the cards and gifts for our Diamond Wedding Anniversary. A big thank you to our family for such a great meal and reception at the Pear Tree. Published in paper 19/07/2007
PORTEOUS John and Muriel July 13th 1957 We would like to thank our children Jonathan, Michele and Jeremy, their wives, husband and our grandchildren for a most wonderful weekend to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. A visit to The London Palladium
WORKMAN Elizabeth Happy 40th Birthday dear sister in law and aunty for July 19th. Hope you have a lovely day Liz. With lots of love. Andy, Terri, Ben, Dan, Claire, Mark, Megan and Mason. xxxxxxxx Published in paper 19/07/2007
MARCH Sarah nee Rogers Is 40 today. Looking forward to celebrating your Birthday. Lots of love from Cam and our lovely children Cameron and Phoebe, also lots of love and best wishes from your Mum, Dad and Sally, Natalie and Callum and your ever loving
MARCH Sarah Happy 40th Birthday Sarah. Love you lots and lots from your Mom. xxx Published in paper 19/07/2007
MIDDLETON Roy Passed away peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on July 13th, 2007, aged 68 years. Beloved widower of the late Sandra and dear partner of Sue. A much loved father, father in law and grandad who will be sadly missed by his Family. Funeral
GRIFFITHS Betty Edith Passed away peacefully, but bravely at Cheltenham General Hospital, surrounded by her Family on July 15th, 2007, aged 75 years. Devoted and beloved mum of Jackie, Martin, Tina and Garry and grandmother of Greg, Katie, Sophie, Max
DUGDALE Alan Raymond Of Marion Close, Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on July 15th, aged 63 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of Lin, much loved dad of Tony and Steven and their partners Marie-Anne and Heather, and loving grandad of Marcus and
JARRATT James Chick Fourteen years today. As long as our hearts keep beating, As long as our eyes shed tears, We will always love and miss you, No matter how many years. God bless darling Your loving wife Joan and devoted son Keith. Published in paper
TOMBS Barbara We shared so much together, Our love, our joy, our tears. To us who loved you dearly, Those were our precious years. No tears can ease the heartaches, No words can fill the gap, We miss you now and always will, and wish we had you back.
HILL Sandra Loving memories of my dear wife who left us three years ago. We will always remember you darling. Lots of love from all the children. God Bless sweetheart Hubby John xxx Published in paper 19/07/2007
TOMBS Barbara Treasured memories of a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather and treasure them all. Parting comes and hearts are broken, Loved ones go with words unspoken.Tears we
ROSS Beryl A daily thought, a silent tear, And a constant wish that you were here. Husband Dennis and Family xxx Published in paper 19/07/2007
WOOD Jackson Happy Birthday "Our little Fighter man". All our love Nanna and Grandy. Published in paper 19/07/2007
KNOWLES Ada Birthday memories of a loving mam on her 87th Birthday today. Love and miss you always mam. God bless xx Maureen and Pete xx Published in paper 19/07/2007
PRICE John July 19th, 2003. Four years on, never forgotten. Deeply missed husband, father and grandad. Always in our thoughts. Loved always. From Jean, Nicola, Alison, Cathy, Steve, Jessica and Tash. xx Published in paper 19/07/2007
LICURSI Teresa In loving memory of a dear mom passed away July 19th, 2006. There are so very many things that I should have said and done, To demonstrate to this world how you were such a special mom. For now that you are gone I can so very clearly see
A DEVELOPER has urged residents to lobby their district councillors if they want to save a derelict chapel near Worcester. Mark Donald, director of Severn Developments UK Ltd, met Kempsey residents at the baptist chapel in Church Street to discuss plans
SIR - I agree with John Phillpott (Seven Days, July 7) - rats have just as much right to exist as us polluting humans. At least rats didn't invent nuclear weapons. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed their 2007/2008 Guinness Premiership schedule and revealed that Mike Ruddock's side will launch the new season with a trip to Bath on the opening day with an early kick-off. Director of rugby Ruddock will enjoy his first
A QUICK thinking member of the public rescued a woman who jumped into the river Avon. The man, whose wife saw the woman in her 20s enter the water near Monks Walk in Evesham just after 9pm last night, jumped in the river after her and using a life ring
SIR - Is it good news that Pizza Express is opening in the Cathedral Plaza (Worcester News June 23)? Surely we have enough eating places in the town.What we really need is a food store to replace Sainsbury's. FRANCES HAWKER, Worcester.
BOYS and girls at a scout and guide group in a village near Worcester can have nice hot drinks now they have received some money. The Hallow Scout and Guide Group has been awarded £200 from the Make a Difference campaign to put towards a gas-powered
THE axe is to fall on an outdoor education centre after the Tory-led county council cabinet approved the closure of its Llanrung facility. The Snowdonia based centre is set to close in March 2008, despite campaigners protests that it should stay open
SIR - I wish the people of Worcester well with the city's recovery from the recent flooding. The picture special (July 9) clearly shows how devastating it has been to have the Severn and Teme burst their banks. A huge investment will be required to put
THESE three-legged cats are looking for loving owners to give them a fresh start in life. Jimmy and Hickory needed injured limbs amputated after being hit by cars and left for dead. Despite their ordeals they are getting used to life on three legs at
STAFF and pupils at a Stourport school marked the end of an era when the school closed for the final time after 125 years. Areley Common First School is one of 45 schools in the Wyre Forest district that have closed this week as part of a major shake-up
SIR - The mayor of Worcester is reported as praising the green and well-kept roundabouts in Warndon Villages. Until early spring 2007, the bulk of these roundabouts were clothed in a perfectly pleasant planting of various low-maintenance shrubs. Then
Worcesterhire MP and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has admitted she smoked cannabis when she was at university. Redditch MP Ms Smith was asked on GMTV whether she had taken the drug while talking about the Prime Minister's announcement on Wednesday that
SIR - My daughter has drawn my attention to S W Clayton's letter (July 6), saying "bring back our request stations". She is right: Henwick Halt in particular should be re-opened. Although there has been a lot of development on the Henwick site, the
AUTOMOTIVE suppliers in Worcestershire have been given a further boost. An expert team of advisers has been unveiled to deliver up to £3.7 million in business development and capital grants. Accelerate, the Birmingham Chamber-managed supply chain initiative
THERE used to be a time when real ale was a real turn-off... now it is the real deal. It once had a very sad, unsexy image, with most people associating it as the drink of choice for lonely geography teachers with acute dandruff and bellies the size of
SIR - There is one, limited sense in which the new gay church (Worcester News, July 13) is good news. Some Christian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will now be able to enact their religious choices without social exclusion and without
ALL too often the cry goes up that there is nothing for children to do in Worcester. Such an assertion tends to be made to justify bad behaviour. And while such comments are often not representative of the reality of the situation, there is little doubt
A MAJOR £200,000 scheme is being planned to improve children's play areas in two Worcester parks. The scheme would transform Cripplegate Park in St John's and King George V playing fields in Tolladine into super play areas' with fitness trails and improved
THE future of Worcester's Swan Theatre has been secured after the city council approved a £650,000 upgrade. The theatre will have a new roof, major structural repairs and an air conditioned auditorium in the revamp. The six-figure windfall, which has
MOURNERS packed a Worcestershire church to say goodbye to a "cheeky" 21-year-old. George Jones died at his family's home in Ramsons Close, Malvern, following a life-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Yesterday the former sea cadet's funeral went as he
HUNDREDS of Harry Potter fans are expected to descend on Worcestershire's book shops for a magical midnight launch of the final instalment of the series. Excitement has been mounting as fans wait for JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
