A STUDENT who endured more than 10 operations after a horrific car crash has fought back to health to earn a First Class degree Suzie Hartiss suffered appalling injuries when her car crashed on the A44 by Stoulton Bank and she had to stay in hospital
STARTING with tomorrow's floodlit match against Durham, Worcestershire have seven one-day matches and six four-day matches left to play this season. The equation is quite simple now following the team's departure from the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy
DOUBTS have been cast on whether an inquiry will be held into the proposed Grove Farm development. Worcester city councillors gave permission earlier this year for 12.5 acres to be converted to an industrial estate. The matter was then earmarked for an
MOTORISTS speeding down country lanes will cause a serious accident, a horse rider has warned. Doreen Hunter says "rat runners" using Norton and Kempsey's back roads to cut out the congested new bridge, are creating fear in the two villages. She has already
A SPORTS project offering youngsters the chance to play free games on summer evenings gets underway tonight. The project is being run in Victoria Park by Malvern Hills District Council to give bored teenagers something constructive to do. The supervised
HOLIDAYING schoolchildren across Worcestershire are taking advantage of a new scheme designed to put them online. Community Online, which normally specialises in adult learning, has set up a scheme for 11 to 16-year-olds. During the summer break, centres
LOVE and marriage were marked with a horse and carriage when Joyce and Eric Bramley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The couple, who recently moved to Bewdley, began the celebrations with family and friends aboard a barge, the Silver Salmon
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals have an injury doubt over opener Philip Weston for tomorrow's floodlit top-of-the-table Norwich Union League Division Two clash with Durham Dynamos at New Road. The 28-year-old is facing a race against the clock to recover from a
DESPITE the effects of a series of injuries, Hereford United still gave a good account of themselves against a powerful Bristol City side in their opening home pre-season friendly at Edgar Street on Saturday which the Second Division side won 1-0. With
BEWDLEY Regatta basked in glorious sunshine as more than 700 crews from across the country raced in soaring temperatures. More than 60 clubs entered in a variety of events, with some from as far afield as London, Bristol and Nottingham. And such was the
Saturday, July 28, 2001 DESPITE the effects of a series of injuries, Hereford United still gave a good account of themselves against a powerful Bristol City side in their opening home pre-season friendly at Edgar Street on Saturday which the Second Division
MR MARGRETT (You Say, July 23) calls cats "sad, harmless little animals". Get real, Dennis. Cats kill birds and small mammals with a ferocity equal to a tiger's. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon Worcester
IN a recent letter, I said I had been accused of being old-fashioned. After some thought, I agree, because I have not got a mobile phone, computer, microwave oven or satellite TV which most people seem to assume are essential. I think there is every possibility
A COUPLE of weeks ago, we saw a notice on every lamp post in parts of Astwood and Bilford Roads requesting "no parking, road resurfacing". Everyone was very pleased, we were at last going to be rid of our potholes. But alas, it was not to be. Within a
I THINK it rather rich Brian Hunt should accuse me of "continually resorting to belittlement to win a debate." (You Say, July 24). There has been no debate. It was Brian Hunt who attempted to belittle the non-political Royal Navy in order to gain squalid
I AM puzzled by the reasoning of Ms Lynda Pitt (You Say, July 20 and 25) who wishes Sainsbury's good luck in their ruination of Swanpool and, of course, our community. She gives her reasons for Swanpool being a prime site for a supermarket because inconsiderate
THE report by the Electoral Commission on the ways to improve voter turnout at elections is a waste of time, effort and public money. The Electoral Commission "recommends" that voters are given the facility to abstain; are legally compelled to vote, are
I MUST admit that I was taken by surprise to read the story in the Evening News on Tuesday, July 24, headlined "Policing at jazz festival overkill". This came even more of a shock when Councillor Mrs Joyce Brown, who is a member of Upton Town Council,
NICKY Cross' ragtag Redditch army recorded their first friendly win of the season by the seaside on Saturday. With four of the goals in a 6-2 win coming from trialists the new player-manager will feel vindicated in his revolving door policy of looking
WORCESTERSHIRE companies have shown they are at the forefront of innovation in a regional awards scheme. Businesses in Worcestershire and Shropshire have produced more than one-quarter of the total entries for this year's Lord Stafford Awards. The awards
TREASURED memories of his career at New Road have come flooding back for Worcestershire's head groundsman Roy McLaren since he announced his retirement recently - although 'flooding' isn't quite the word he'd use! During his 18 years loyal service, which
A PENSIONER was duped into parting with £450 after bogus builders drove her to a bank to withdraw the cash. Police are warning elderly people across Worcestershire to be on their guard after a spate of similar attacks. Trading Standards officers are also
MUSICIANS have rounded on a door policy they claim will kill live pub music in Worcester. Bands say rules governing public entertainment licences mean venues will give up staging live bands. One pub, The Dragon, in Barbourne, has already decided to stop
THE Malvern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty is blooming after netting part of an £18m windfall. Although the area will have to share its grant with the 36 other AONBs, conservationists believe it will open the door to greater funding. The windfall
A DRUG addict has been jailed after a judge decided prison was the only sentence for his crimes. Wayne Lyes was sentenced to a total of 13 months for the latest offences in a criminal career which Gloucester Crown Court heard began back in 1986. Sentencing
THE funeral of the founder and former managing director of Worcester's Fownes Hotel has been held. David Hutchins, who died aged 64, decided in the mid-1980s there was a need for a new quality hotel in Worcester, and the site of the derelict Fownes Glove
ADVENTUROUS fund-raisers are being urged to 'Jump to It' in aid of cancer sufferers in Worcestershire. Volunteers are being urged to embark on a sponsored parachute jump to raise desperately-needed funds for the county branch of Marie Curie Cancer Care
PEOPLE using the Wyre Forest for walking and other leisure activities are being warned to be careful about the safety of their vehicles left in the car parks. Since the reopening of car parks, following the foot-and-mouth crisis, there has been a spate
A PIECE of scrub land in Malvern has been transformed into a sensory garden and vegetable patch. Various volunteers and companies have helped Doreen White create the garden for residents of a home for people with various learning disabilities. The garden
FITNESS fanatics were put through their paces when they went over an Army assault course for charity. Staff and members of Cannons Health Club, in Worcester, braved the assault course in the sweltering heat to raise money for the charity MIND. Those taking
WORCESTER City have been drawn at home against holders Moor Green in the first round of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup. Last year's beaten finalists Evesham United will play Halesowen Town while Kidderminster Harriers entertain Stourport Swifts, who
DEAN Bennett's build-up to Kidderminster Harriers' new season is being hampered by a mystery injury. The 23-year-old former Bromsgrove Rovers midfielder has been forced to pull out of training because of a hip problem and is undergoing further tests today
THERE are days when some of the stories which the Evening News reports lift the most jaded of spirits. Today is such a day. For example, we report the remarkable battle of student Suzie Hartiss. In July, 1999, the 25-year-old was badly injured in a car
Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell, 2, Martin, 2, Danks, N Cross) (friendly
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals have an injury doubt over opener Philip Weston for tomorrow's floodlit top-of-the-table Norwich Union League Division Two clash with Durham Dynamos at New Road. The 28-year-old is facing a race against the clock to recover from a
DEAN Bennett's build-up to Kidderminster Harriers' new season is being hampered by a mystery injury. The 23-year-old former Bromsgrove Rovers midfielder has been forced to pull out of training because of a hip problem and is undergoing further tests today
WORCESTER City have been drawn at home against holders Moor Green in the first round of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup. Last year's beaten finalists Evesham United will play Halesowen Town while Kidderminster Harriers entertain Stourport Swifts, who
UP-for-sale striker Lee Hughes' return to Aggborough to face the club that launched his career was overshadowed by an impressive performance from Kidderminster Harriers who triumphed 2-1 over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. With the £5 million-rated
Worcester City were defeated by a single goal against Dr Martens League Western Division side Atherstone United in a friendly played in blistering heat. City boss John Barton fielded a strong side against Atherstone who are managed by former England B
AFTER the Diamond delights of Ascot over the weekend, the racing scene moves on to the summer party that is 'Glorious' Goodwood. The five-day feast gets underway tomorrow with a host of fine races, none better than the Peugeot Gordon Stakes. The Group
WORCESTER City have been drawn at home against holders Moor Green in the first round of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup. Last year's beaten finalists Evesham United will play Halesowen Town while Kidderminster Harriers entertain Stourport Swifts, who
PLUCKY little David Jones is one in a million -- because the only time it is absolutely safe for him to play outside is in the dead of night. The 22-month-old who already suffers from asthma and urticaria, an uncommon, distressing skin complaint which
DELIGHTED fundraisers have had a dream start as they fight to rejuvenate a run down part of Droitwich Spa. Westlands Community Association has received £22,000 in its bid to demolish the estate's dilapidated community hall, off Farmers Way, and replace
WHY are F Thomas and A L Eastwood so intolerant of George Cowley? (You Say, July 23). George himself says it is his main pleasure as he has limited funds, in particular as he gives to charities. He appears to be well-read and has some good advice to offer
LISTENING to the commentary on Radio 4 of the cup game between Worcestershire CCC and Leicestershire I was struck by the references to the small number of spectators. Perhaps, like me, a large number of the older members were disgusted to find that in
THERE have been recent letters in You Say regarding Noah's Ark. For anyone interested in the subject I would recommend a book The Discovery of Noah's Ark by David Fasold (ISBN 0.283.06006.9). It makes fascinating reading. Back in 1976, the American CIA
WYCHAVON councillors' allowances are to be reviewed by a panel made up of members of the authority and neighbouring councils. Elected representatives of Wychavon and Malvern Hills district councils and Worcester City Council will revise the members' allowances
Saturday, July 28, 2001 UP-for-sale striker Lee Hughes' return to Aggborough to face the club that launched his career was overshadowed by an impressive performance from Kidderminster Harriers who triumphed 2-1 over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. With
SKIPTON Building Society, in Worcester's Broad Street, has welcomed a new area manager. Paul Roberts, who currently lives near Coventry, said it was the society's determination to maintain its mutual status that attracted him to the role. "I have always
MALVERN-based QinetiQ has come up with a revolutionary new camera that can detect hidden knives, guns and explosives on a person's body. The Millimetre Wave Camera can also detect bodies hidden inside vehicles and is being tested at the Eurotunnel terminal
Saturday, July 28, 2001 Worcester City were defeated by a single goal against Dr Martens League Western Division side Atherstone United in a friendly played in blistering heat. City boss John Barton fielded a strong side against Atherstone who are managed
