WHEN Tony James hears his students say "I'm useless because I go to Elgar" he realises what he's up against. The headteacher, with one of the toughest jobs in Worcester, has spent three years trying to get truancy down and results up. The trouble is,
Dentist William Biddle has had his fill of incisors, canines and molars and hung up his drill after 35 years. Mr Biddle, who had been a partner at the surgery at 7 Shrubbery Avenue, in Worcester, for the past 30 years, decided to cap his career at Christmas
DISAPPOINTED soldiers from Worcestershire's regiment who were hoping to see action in Iraq have been told they will have to stay in London to guard the Queen. Members of the 1st Battalion, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, known as the Woofers, were
A LEADING motoring organisation has attacked plans to turn a busy road in Droitwich into a single carriageway. The Worcestershire Group of Advanced Motorists has expressed "dismay" at the proposals for the A38 Droitwich bypass following several accidents
volunteers are wanted to help Worcester's fire service deal with the consequences of floods and fire. The British Red Cross is launching a Fire and Emergency Support Service based at Worcester fire station and it needs more people to help out. A team
YOUNGSTERS with an interest in photography or wildlife are being urged to enter a photograph competition. Called Wild in Worcester, the event, which was launched this week, is being run by the city council's Ranger team in the run up to April's Woodland
A DISTRAUGHT five-year-old is hoping that Worcester News readers will help him find his missing dog. Owen Cooper's springer spaniel Duke went missing from his kennel in Beehive Place, Warndon Villages, Worcester, last weekend. His mother Ali Cooper fears
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain has believes that the European Challenge Cup draw has thrown up an "eminently winnable" quarter-final at Northampton. Brain's men will visit Franklin's Gardens on April 1 following Friday night's win in Montpellier
MARK Yates is hoping the lure of playing at the Millennium Stadium will motivate his Harriers players sufficiently for them to beat League Two promotion chasers Carlisle United in the LDV Vans Trophy northern semi-final tonight (7.45). Yates admits it
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain has believes that the European Challenge Cup draw has thrown up an "eminently winnable" quarter-final at Northampton. Brain's men will visit Franklin's Gardens on April 1 following Friday night's win in Montpellier
AN incident-packed match at Archdales saw the home club defeat Martley Spurs 6-5 in a Worcester and District Football league Sunday Premier Division encounter. George Dalman hit a hat-trick for 'Dales' with Darren Tafft adding a brace, while Chris Collins
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown has vowed to give all of the subs from Saturday's 1-0 loss at Hemel Hempstead a starting place for tonight's Errea Cup fourth round home tie with King's Lynn (7.45). Brown has opted to shuffle his pack and plans to
WESTFIELDS' away blues continued with a 3-1 defeat at Loughborough Dynamo in the Midland Alliance. Their opponents completed the league double over them after winning 3-2 at allpay.park earlier in the season. Relegation-threatened Westfields did not help
STOURPORT put away form side Bromyard in the Worcestershire derby to maintain their lead at the top of the table. Despite winning their last five games, Bromyard found themselves on the wrong end of a 28-7 score-line at Walshes Meadow. Stourport started
MARK Yates is hoping the lure of playing at the Millennium Stadium will motivate his Harriers players sufficiently for them to beat League Two promotion chasers Carlisle United in the LDV Vans Trophy northern semi-final tonight (7.45). Yates admits it
SIR - Only those who are homeless know how frighteningly easy it is for ordinary people to fall by the wayside in our society, and Andrew Brown's recent letter was excellent, apart from one thing - that there should be sufficient homes in our nation to
SIR - Thank you for the publication of the photograph of our sponsored period cycle ride in aid of the County Air Ambulance Trust taken outside the Farmers Arms at Birtsmorton. We raised a total of £1,422. We would like to thank the many local people
SIR - I was horrified to read that Malvern Hills planners have approved plans for a pig farm at Broadwas. Not only is the intensive factory farming of animals abhorrent to any civilised person with an ounce of compassion, but pig farms are renowned for
LEON Kelly faces a direct battle with Mark Danks for a starting place tonight as Worcester City aim to complete successive Nationwide North wins at Hinckley United (7.45). Kelly was suspended at Gainsborough on Saturday when City registered their first
More than one in 10 people were hit with a penalty charge on their credit card during the past year, research showed. Around 11 per cent of people had to pay a charge for failing to make their monthly repayment on time, or exceeding their credit limit
Prime Minister Tony Blair said that his plans to shake up incapacity benefit would be based on the principle of "fairness" - helping those who could work into jobs and ensuring that cash went only to those who deserve it. Work and Pensions Secretary John
A new guide created to help workers from abroad settle into the UK is being launched by Multicultural UK. The UK Guide for International Workers: Three Counties Edition will appeal to companies in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire who
THE team at Conference Worcestershire is kicking off 2006 with the appointment of a new co-ordinator and a clear message - look no further than the county for the perfect business venue. Emma Robinson takes over as conference desk co-ordinator at the
A FAMILY were forced to flee their Worcester flat after a three-year-old set fire to a double bed. The child used his mother's cigarette lighter to set fire to a four-poster bed in the flat on Cranham Drive, Warndon. The family, comprising the mother
PARENTS in Worcestershire are divided over Government proposals to give children under two years old the flu jab. The joint committee on vaccination and immunisation, which advises the Department of Health, said vaccinating babies could cut health costs
MCFEE Tricia/ Pat Thanks to those of you who attended my birthday party and to Everybody for my beautiful cards and gifts,It was lovely see your familiar faces. I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did. Special thanks to Tony for entertaining us.
TOMKINS Melvyn Happy Birthday Melvyn. "The Big 40!" Love Mom, Dave, Gary, Sally and Ben. xx Published in paper 24/01/2006
CLARKE Gerald Douglas Nieces and Nephews would like to thank the Staff of Avon 2 Ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and the Intermediate Care Unit, London Road. Thanks also to Co-op Funeral Care and Canon John Davies for a much appreciated service.
HEWLETT Hilda In loving memory of our dear mother, who passed away seventeen years ago today. Always remembered, always in our hearts. Billy and Margaret, Charlie and Peggy, Dennis and Jackie, Barbara and Donald and Sybil and Ray. xx Published in paper
TAYLOR Edward Graham Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 20th, 2006, aged 69 years. A loving husband to Margaret Rose and a dearly loved dad and grandad. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday
A COMPANY is looking to expand and safeguard jobs at the same time. Walsh Mushrooms, of Crab Apple Way, Evesham, has applied for planning permission to build a 91-metre long building to incorporate a cold store and office space. The proposed building
The colourful, outspoken and often controversial MP Ann Widdecombe is to be guest speaker at Worcestershire Women's Institute annual meeting. The 58 year-old member of parliament for Maidstone and the Weald, who is also an author and television celebrity
A CRACKDOWN on unclaimed freebies is set to be enforced when Worcester City Council introduces a 'code of conduct' for employees. Under new rules all staff in 'politically restricted' jobs - such as all heads of service - will have to declare all gifts
ST RICHARD'S Hospice proved a firm favourite with bookies in Droitwich. Customers at Ladbrokes bookmakers, Colman Road, placed their bets then paid to vote for the Shop Personality of the Year, with 23-year-old manager Lucy Toppings first past the post
SOME people have never heard of the Faroe Islands -- let alone pin-point it's location on an atlas. Of course, football aficionados are aware of the Faroes national team, especially since it held Berti Vogts' Scotland to a surprise 2-2 draw in a European
HERE's a question: What does Worcester have in common with Rome? Answer: Both cities were built on hills and are situated next to major rivers. This is not as flip as it sounds. True, we cannot claim an ancient ampitheatre or equal the sweeping majesty
LEON Kelly faces a direct battle with Mark Danks for a starting place tonight as Worcester City aim to complete successive Nationwide North wins at Hinckley United (7.45). Kelly was suspended at Gainsborough on Saturday when City registered their first
GRAHAM Turner insists Hereford United must be at their 'very, very best' tonight to oust Macclesfield Town and take another giant step towards the LDV Vans Trophy final. The Bulls are underdogs for the northern semi-final at Town's Moss Rose (7.45), but
SIR - January 29 signals the start of Chinese new year, traditionally a time for luck and new beginnings. However, luck has sadly run out for the 18 million ducks that are slaughtered each year in the UK to supply both the restaurant and supermarket trade
SIR - What happened to law and order? For years it's been too easy for criminals, it is absolutely appalling what the evil monsters are getting away with. A good example was the McGreavy case where a monster was let out of prison to go on a shopping spree
WORCESTER'S CrownGate shopping centre manager Carolyn Mantle has started the new year in fine style. She has come top in the country in the British Council of Shopping Centres diploma in shopping centre management. Carolyn recently completed two years
Gas bills to rise Household energy bills will continue to rise this year as UK gas suppliers try to claw back annual losses of almost £1bn, an industry expert has warned. Niall Trimble, managing director of energy consulting firm Energy Contract Company
A WELL-known and much-loved goose has been shot in the head by mindless vandals. The bird, nicknamed The Colonel, was lucky not to have been killed. It survived because the pellet deflected off its skull instead of fracturing it. Following the goose's
FOREIGN tourists visiting Worcester and Hereford have been splashing out more cash than ever before. New figures published by the Office For National Statistics show that overseas visitors spent a million pounds more during 2004 than the year before -
RICHARDS Clive Peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 15th, aged 79 years. Loving husband of Jean and beloved father to Margaret and Barbara. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, February 1st at 12 noon. Family
CULLIS William Bill Formerly of Crowle. Brother of George and Irene, passed peacefully away on January 20th 2006, aged 78 years at St John's Nursing Home, Droitwich. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday January 31st, at 12.30 p.m. Family
BOURNE Terence Trunce Of Droitwich. Peacefully, on January 20th 2006, aged 60 years. Dear father of Nicola and Steven and doting grandad of Emma, Adam, Thomas, Lewis, Charlie and Harry. Funeral Service at Dodderhill Church, Droitwich on Thursday, January
BANKS Josie nee Wesbury Formerly of White Ladies Aston, Pershore. Peacefully on January 18th, aged 75 years, after a long illness courageously borne. She has moved on to a better place. A much loved mother, grandmother and friend. Funeral service at Worcester
ALLEN Hubert Henry Passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Powick, on January 16th, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Ivy, dearly loved father of Judith and Elizabeth, father in law of David and Martin and much loved grandad to Nicola, Rebecca
PINCHES Doris The Family of the late Doris would like to thank Family, Friends and Neighbours, who attended the funeral service and sent floral tributes. Also thanks to the Nursing Staff on Avon 3 for all their help and care. Published in paper 24/01
TAYLOR Syd The Family would like to thank all those who sent messages of sympathy in their sad loss and to all those who attended the service. Published in paper 24/01/2006
TAYLOR Pam Treasured memories of a very special wife passed peacefully away fourteen years today, Tuesday 24th. Remembered and loved every day. Wally. Published in paper 24/01/2006
GROVES Edna In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who passed away two years today. Don, Sheila and Family. Published in paper 24/01/2006
TAYLOR Pam Sadly left us fourteen years today. A cousin and a very dear friend. Miss you Pam. Love. Olive x Published in paper 24/01/2006
WALDRON COX Dorothy Margaret In loving memory of a dear mother who passed away one year ago today. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Love Fiona, Nigel, Roger and David. xxxx Published in paper 24/01/2006
GRIFFIN Elsie In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who was called home to be with her Lord 13 years today. Although the months and years have passed by, there is never a moment that we do not remember you. There is never a day when we do
BRANCH Mary In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and nan. Always in our thoughts. Dave and Family. Published in paper 24/01/2006
