THE father of a seven-year-old girl who died of meningitis last month has promised to go straight in memory of his daughter, after facing two shoplifting charges. James Turnbull was described as greatly distressed by the death of Emily Davidson, the girl
Despite today's showers, forecasters were predicting the heatwave would shatter the 37.1C (99F) recorded in Cheltenham during August, 1990. Bookies have slashed the odds on thermometers hitting the magic 100F mark from 12/1 to 5/1. But weather experts
A VANDALISM hit squad has been mobilised to clampdown on the increasing summer scourge at the city's beauty spots. The initiative is an attempt to clean up and protect Cripplegate and Gheluvelt parks and St Andrew's Gardens, as well as King George V Playing
NEW leads which could provide the answer to who murdered skydiver Stephen Hilder have been uncovered followed a competition at the airfield where the 20-year-old died. A minute's silence was held for the Army cadet from Hereford at the British National
USERS of a Worcester centre for homeless people are striving to be the next Bowie or Dylan after weekly music lessons began yesterday. In the Evening News last month, Maggs Day Centre appealed for donations of musical instruments so clients could come
THE number of homeless people in Worcester has reached record levels - and the city council is launching a new plan to tackle the problem. In April, it was helping 606 families and individuals searching for accommodation, and had identified up to 140
A HEIFER has been rescued by firefighters after it became trapped in a bog near Bewdley. The 18-month-old animal had become stuck in land at Old House Farm, Heightington, shortly before 3pm. Fire crews from Kidderminster and Stourport had been prepared
A MAN armed with a knife robbed three women in Worcester city centre while high on a cocktail of drink and drugs. Liam McCarthy threatened to "cut" his victims if they did not hand over their money and severed one woman's bag strap with the weapon. The
A MAN is worried youngsters enjoying the summer holidays could injure themselves on loose barbed wire. David McGrawn, said the wire, which belongs to Worcester City Council, was partly hanging from the top of a 7ft brick wall enclosing a recylings area
A NEW branch of the Conservative Party has been formed in the Upton-upon-Severn area. About 20 people met to elect a chairman and committee for the new branch, serving the area covering Hanley Swan, Hanley Castle and Upton. Chairman is Jack Bennett, of
A TRIBUTE to the composer Roger Quilteris planned to take place in poetry and song. The programme, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death, is set to be performed at Worcester Baptist Church. People who attend the concert will be able to enjoy
A MULTIPLE Sclerosis sufferer has blasted Shrub Hill train station staff who he claims stood and watched him struggle over a footbridge. Gilbert Gibson says his family were forced to carry their heavy luggage across the railway bridge at the station last
A CAMPAIGN to get a hot air balloon festival off the ground in Evesham has been launched. The event, to include night glow displays and firework spectaculars, would be scheduled for next June to coincide with the town's carnival. Town and district councillor
IT'S tempting to regard James Turnbull's court appearance as extraordinary, tragic even. But let's remember that the offences which led him there, yesterday, were committed before daughter Emily died from meningitis last month. What is rare is the situation
PERMISSION to site a mobile home on land at Pyrgg Stud, Summertime Farm, Ockeridge, near Worcester, has been refused on appeal. An inspector upheld a decision of Malvern Hills planners to refuse the application, because the site was in open countryside
ELDERLY people in North Worcestershire are being warned to be on their guard after a distraction burglar struck at the home of a 95-year-old man. The pensioner had bought dish cloths from a caller to his house in Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, when
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today boosted their strike force by signing Andy Bishop and John Williams. Bishop, who spent six months on loan at Aggborough from Walsall last season, scoring five goals in 22 starts, has returned on an initial one-month loan.
LARGE crowds enjoyed some spectacular grasstrack racing at the Worcestershire Winner meeting. The event, organised by Worcestershire Grasstrack Club, attracted around 1,500 fans to the track at Offerton Farm, Hindlip near Worcester - the biggest crowd
WORCESTER City will play Redditch United in the second round of the Worcestershire Senior Cup. The St George's Lane club will have home advantage as do Third Division Kidderminster Harriers who entertain the winners of the first round clash between Stourport
WORCESTERSHIRE Director of Cricket Tom Moody has thanked South Africa for allowing all-rounder Andrew Hall to play in their C and G Trophy semi-final with Lancashire and insisted: "It's a massive boost to us." Hall has been given the green light to play
THE Royal Mail has taken a few knocks of late. The figures for lost letters and parcels are amazing. However, there is always a lighter side. A letter of mine posted to a famous south coast town was returned festooned with reasons for its non-delivery
Monday, August 4, 2003 FIFTEEN minutes into Worcester City' friendly with Wolves last night and John Barton was feeling distinctly hot under the collar. Sizzling Wolves had scorched through City's brittle defences three times, to leave the St George's
LEON Kelly scored a brilliant first goal in Worcester City's 3-2 defeat to Wolves last night and then promised there's more to come. The St George's Lane striker, already a huge hit with supporters, had been a virtual spectator inside the first 15 minutes
LIFE insurer Clerical Medical is cutting the bonuses paid on its long-term savings products for the fourth time in just over 18 months. The Bristol-based group blamed the move on poor stock market performances, and warned there would have to be a sustained
COULD the parent of the mystery beast spotted on Ankerdine Hill be stalking other parts of Worcestershire? The reports of the mystery animal described as half fox cub, half wild boar reminded Sheila Harris of a beast she spotted in Hadley, near Droitwich
A FOUR-car accident on the M5 caused the motorway to be closed and tailbacks into Worcester. Four saloon cars were involved in the collision between Junction 6, Worcester North, and Junction 5, Droitwich, of the M5. The incident happened shortly before
CLIFF Hughson, who worked for the Evening News for 37 years and finished in charge of the machine room and its printing presses, has died in Calgary, Canada, his home for the past 14 years, at the age of 97. Born in Staffordshire in 1906 and brought up
A FAMILY planning clinic in Droitwich has become the latest victim of a health services review. One of two weekly sessions at Droitwich Health Clinic will soon be scrapped by the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust in an effort to save money. The
WHILE most people would run screaming from the world's most dangerous snakes, Mark O'Shea has become famous for doing the exact opposite. After spending years on expeditions to the furthest corners of the globe he has broken into the TV market making
A JUKEBOX has been set up at the History Centre in Trinity Street, Worcester. But instead of playing Elvis or The Beatles, this jukebox plays a series of oral history interviews that the public can access at the press of a button. It is one part of the
A DISABLED D-Day veteran had his car clamped after he parked on double yellow lines outside the Worcester branch of the DVLA in Broomhall. George Cullis had driven to the DVLA in his own car displaying his disabled badge but found the car park was full
A 4ft 6ins tall woman punched a builder in the face after a confrontation inside a Kidderminster nightclub, a jury was told. Pamela Robinson was visiting Redwoods along with Dawn Chance, who she had supported through a divorce from her husband, Mark.
THE case against a man charged with indecent assault of a female under 14 and indecent assault of a female under 16 has been adjourned until Monday, September 1. Twenty-nine year old Majid Hussain, of Birchfield Close, Barbourne, Worcester, appeared before
POSTAL workers in Worcestershire could go on strike as soon as October as part of a nationwide dispute over pay deals tied to shift changes and productivity targets. The Communication Workers Union plans to ballot members on strike action after rejecting
A TROPICAL flavour has been brought to Worcester by some of the city's most striking front gardens. Eight-foot-tall Callistemons - an Australian evergreen shrub - and olive trees are just a few of the unusual plants adorning the prize-winning frontage
WERNER Swanepoel is backing Worcester Rugby Club's recruitment drive following John Brain's summer shopping spree. The Sixways skipper is still recovering from an Achilles injury and hasn't yet been fully involved in training since reporting back to the
ALL the problems associated with novel adaptations are evident in this production of the Daphne Du Maurier story of a mystery woman who disrupts the tranquil life of a Cornish landowner. Pages of narrative must be condensed into just over two hours and
LEON Kelly scored a brilliant first goal in Worcester City's 3-2 defeat to Wolves last night and then promised there's more to come. The St George's Lane striker, already a huge hit with supporters, had been a virtual spectator inside the first 15 minutes
WORCESTERSHIRE Director of Cricket Tom Moody has thanked South Africa for allowing all-rounder Andrew Hall to play in their C and G Trophy semi-final with Lancashire and insisted: "It's a massive boost to us." Hall has been given the green light to play
WERNER Swanepoel is backing Worcester Rugby Club's recruitment drive following John Brain's summer shopping spree. The Sixways skipper is still recovering from an Achilles injury and hasn't yet been fully involved in training since reporting back to the
FIFTEEN minutes into Worcester City' friendly with Wolves last night and John Barton was feeling distinctly hot under the collar. Sizzling Wolves had scorched through City's brittle defences three times, to leave the St George's Lane club facing a drubbing
ARDEN Sailing Club (Defford) raised £50 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in a charity event at the weekend. Racing was for the RNLI pennant, with wind varying in strength and direction, the fleet sailed on a short course in full view of the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers today boosted their strike force by signing Andy Bishop and John Williams. Bishop, who spent six months on loan at Aggborough from Walsall last season, scoring five goals in 22 starts, has returned on an initial one-month loan.
I FEAR the worst for our wildlife. After reading that Kempsey man Richard Bridges has suggested a cull of buzzards left me feeling very shocked. These lovely birds of prey were protecting their offspring and had every right to attack. What a terrible
THE Bible teaches us to "give a reasonable account for the faith that is within us". When G K Ryland (You Say, Monday, July 14) mentions using "common sense" and E W Carr asks why there are no writings about Jesus in Roman history (You Say, Saturday,
RECENT letters to the Evening News tend to harp on about history and the Bible. Surely,in this day and age, people realise that all this information is an account of something that may or may not have happened, by somebody who wasn't there, and is therefore
I ATTENDED a talk on medicine and politics by Phillip Day, of the Credence Organisation, at the Bank House. I was staggered to hear that the new European police force, which will supersede our own police if a European Constitution is ratified, are exempt
MANY people are confused over whether or not hunting has been banned yet. On July 9, the elected House of Commons voted by a majority of 172 votes in favour of a ban on hunting. The Bill has now passed to the unelected House of Lords. If the Lords and
I HAVE sent a letter of complaint to the so-called Safety Camera Partnership, letting them know how dim a view I take of their (I believe regular) practice of setting up mobile speed cameras without posting any warning sign. If they are really interested
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
AN IT support company from Stourport-on-Severn has been chosen by Wyre Forest District Council to maintain its computers in preference to larger competitors. Emkay Computer Services already maintains the IT systems of companies throughout England, counting
THE Festival Housing Group has received a national endorsement for its construction and maintenance work. The group, which manages 8,000 homes from its main offices in Malvern and Droitwich, has been awarded Charter Client status by the Confederation
PHIL Martin has gone from being a plant operator at PolymerLatex Ltd, in Stoke Prior, to a peacekeeper in Afghanistan after a call from the Territorial Army. The 38-year-old, who lives in Fernhill Heath, Worcester, with his wife and children, could be
BROADBAND take-up among rural businesses is low because it is not available in many areas, according to a survey by a Worcester-based business research company. GTMI Limited, based on South Quay, surveyed almost 50 businesses at last month's Hereford
