LILY Allen and Nizlopi - pictured above - were just two of the names that drew thousands of music lovers to Ledbury at the weekend. The 12th Big Chill Festival was a huge success with about 28,000 people descending on Eastnor Castle's Deer Park for three
THE woman walked past a bunch of builders on a Worcester building site. One looked up, and gave a sheepish wolf-whistle that had ended before it began. It seems as if the message is getting through, at last.
SO. Farewell to Top of the Pops. I knew you well. There is no doubt that good old TOTP provided the soundtrack for any amount of mis-spent youths and I would definitely include myself among their number. I recall that New Year's Day, 1964, was unusually
MOONLIGHT nights in August will invariably find me in the garden, with glass, bottle, book .... and binoculars. Yes, I knew you were going to ask why. It's because I like to scan the skies for UFOs. Don't get me wrong. It's not that I necessarily
ANYONE who wants to work with children these days must submit themselves to a vetting procedure. The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) investigates all would-be teachers and candidates must do the relevant paperwork. Nothing wrong with this - except for
l ON Saturday morning, perched down by Diglis Weir, I watched in sickly fascination as a heron methodically battered an eel into submission. Eels take a bit of killing, and this two-foot-long individual was still alive when he slid down old grey coat's
White man speak with forked tongue... this was many a Native American's verdict on the trustworthiness of us land-stealing Europeans, as any 1950s cowboy film addict will confirm. However, it now looks as if Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull had a point, as
lAN old friend from the distant past contacted me earlier this year. And I mean distant - the last time we had met was during the late summer of 1975. For some reason, our paths diverged and we walked out of each other's lives. Then, out of the blue
A FEW years ago, some Americans came to stay in our street. Extending the hand of friendship - and with maybe one eye on an invite to the States - my wife and I enjoyed many a convivial evening in their company chez nous. One night, the subject wound
SIR - John Phillpott tells us (July 29) that male mice sing to the females. I have read that when Benji, my canary, whistles, he is trying to attract a mate. Perhaps, as a solitary bachelor, I ought to start whistling too. (can you hear me, Shirley?)
SIR - Now even the Blair regime is worried by the negative consequences of mass migration of cheap foreign workers into Britain. According to a leaked Home Office report a huge rise in immigration from Eastern Europe next year could cause chaos
SIR - Throughout the Second World War the Germans never stopped trade between New Zealand and ourselves but 65 years later a German dairy company has persuaded the EU to put in place an immediate ban on imports of New Zealand butter. The EU shows yet
SIR - What a lovely story the Davies sisters had to tell about their stays at the Old Palace. They noted the changes, and talked of the "clear view of the cricket ground and the Malvern Hills." In recent years, the trees have removed the view of the Old
SIR - The recent Breaking News item regarding nuclear waste trains passing through Worcester should surely have been filed under old news, as the timetables for such trains have been public knowledge for a number of years. Greenpeace have again been
SIR - I was amazed by the comments by Labour County Councillor John Buckley, newly elected to Warndon Parish Council who wants to keep parish elections free of party politics. I suspect that he and Marc Bayliss (who stood against me in last May's city
ONCE reviled as the "yellow peril" that most unloved of species, the parking warden, has undergone a makeover of late. Not only are members of this calling now referred to as attendants, but the re-branding appears to be continuing with members of the
ADVANTAGE West Midlands chief executive John Edwards has visited the Japanese headquarters of Worcester manufacturing company Yamazaki Mazak as part of a trade visit to encourage more companies to invest in the region. The West Midlands is already home
MALVERN Town Council says an agreement should be signed with Worcestershire officers to allow them to build a cycleway over Duke's Meadow, off Pickersleigh Road, without the authority losing the land to them. Worcestershire County Council has been proposing
A TEMPORARY position lasted for a quarter of a century for a Worcester employee, who is only now leaving the post. Julia King (known as Jules), who has worked in the accounts department at St George's Square-based Market Link Creative Marketing for
A COUPLE of kind-hearted Worcester Red Cross workers who were due to jet out to Syria on a project representing the organisation nationally have had to postpone their trip due to the escalating crisis in neighbouring Lebanon. The charity's Worcestershire
PHOTOGRAPHS of Elgar and documents relating to the Worcestershire composer will soon be able to be viewed worldwide, thanks to a £20,000 grant given to the Elgar Birthplace Museum. The Foundation for Sport and the Arts has given the Lower Broadheath-based
CATS Protection is urgently appealing for funds to help cope with vast numbers of abandoned and unwanted kittens expected in August and September. The kitten breeding season was delayed because of unseasonably cold weather at the start of the year.
ALES containing lavender and others containing honey are some of this year's rather more unusual choices at Worcester Beer Festival, as organisers revealed the vast array of drinks on offer. A total of about 8,000 people are expected to converge on
THE Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters have marched through the city for the last time. The 1st Battalion, nicknamed the Woofers, executed its final Freedom of the City parade before it merges to become part of the 2nd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment
ANGLERS are calling for a reduction of Worcester's swan sanctuary to allow fishing on the stretch of the River Severn between Worcester Bridge and Pitchcroft raecourse. Fishing along this stretch and below the bridge, in front of Worcester Cathedral
GET ready for an annual Shakespeare festival and ghost walks that will chill you to the bone. The future of live entertainment in Worcester is entering a whole new era as Huntingdon Arts, the company behind the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Arts, rebrands
DRIVERS in Worcester had better watch out - a new crack team of parking attendants are about. A new parking manager has been employed to lead 11 attendants, formerly called wardens, in a bid to crack down on motorists that park illegally in the city
ROBIN Walker is the new Conservative candidate hoping to become Worcester's next MP. The 28-year-old described himself as "the happiest man in Worcester" when the party announced his name of Friday night. Clearly enthusiastic and excited to be a step
HANDS up -- how many Worcester City supporters mistook their own team for those battling against Hereford United in Saturday's Conference play-off final? Same kit, same blue and white colours. Top-to-toe, Halifax Town were decked out like City -- except
IT is no surprise that Sam Wedgbury finds it tough explaining away his last 12 whirlwind months. The transformation of youngster without a club to Premier League footballer is a story few can tell. But Wedgbury has, to coin a cliché, `lived the dream
THE image and success of Worcester City's youth development scheme has never been better. Five of City's academy stars, Gary Walker, Troy Wood, Dale Watkins, Nat Bulmer and Ben Walker, were offered first-team deals for next season. Striker Wood and
CHAIRMAN Dave Boddy has hailed 2005/06 as a successful season on and off the pitch for Worcester City. Before a ball was kicked last August, Boddy set three specific targets for the St George's Lane club -- to make a realistic Nationwide North play-off
IT only took Des Lyttle 15 years to add the Worcester City Players' Player of the Year award to his earlier Young Player of the Year accolade! Being able to place both gongs on the mantelpiece is no mean feat for Lyttle, City's own captain marvel, considering
ANDY Preece's side created a tiny bit of history by thrashing four goals past Leigh RMI on Saturday. Despite their struggles at St George's Lane, a sensational result at Hilton Park meant City had won five away league games in succession for the first
CARL Heeley said he would always prefer to have Leon Kelly on his side rather than against him. So whether or not City supporters viewed Kelly's transfer deadline departure as a good or bad move, at least `King Carl' is a happy man once again. As
LES Hines admits it was a wrench leaving Worcester City -- but he refused to warm the substitutes bench any longer. The 29-year-old rejoined his former club, Nationwide North basement boys Hednesford Town, after losing his left-back berth to Adam Burley
WHILE Mark Danks nursed a split lip at Barrow, the colourful striker was on the end of everybody else's lips. His superb match-winning double ensured words of praise from Worcester City manager Andy Preece. But Bluebirds boss Phil Wilson was far from
BAD luck has followed Jai Stanley throughout his Worcester City career. Ever since John Barton splashed out a club record £10,000 for his services in December 2003, good fortune hasn't quite shone on the shaggy-haired one. Not once, twice, but three
WORCESTER City's colossal three-man defence deserves every plaudit thrown their way. At the moment, breaking down the rear-guard of Chris Smith, Justin Thompson and Des Lyttle is akin to unlocking Fort Knox. Teams up and down Nationwide North, including
ANDY Preece was correct to lambaste City's sorry pitch as `shocking' in the aftermath of Saturday's snorefest against Vauxhall Motors. It looks tired with large sections devoid of grass. So bad that Barcelona should hire St George's Lane in preparation
WAGING a tenner on Justin Thompson to score first for Worcester City could so easily pave the way to a swift killing. Defender Thompson finally broke his City duck in Saturday's 1-0 win at Northwich Victoria, but not for the want of trying. The tall
SAM Wedgbury's dream move to Sheffield United is a remarkable success story for Worcester City and the 16-year-old. Now we've witnessed Wedgbury's rapid rise from unknown academy hopeful to Sheffield scholar, do not be surprised if more City starlets
WORCESTER City's three-prong forward approach -- fast becoming commonplace at St George's Lane -- has received the thumbs up from Adam Webster. Manager Andy Preece has gone offensive-minded in City's previous home fixtures by selecting three in attack
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
IT was a brave move by Andy Preece to pin his faith in youth at Crawley -- but a correct move nonetheless. For the first time this season, Preece boldly selected three players educated at Worcester City's successful academy, Shabir Khan and Liam McDonald
FINANCIAL haves and have-nots exist at every level of football -- from the Premiership to non-league's lower echelons. And at St George's Lane last Saturday, the fiscal disparity among Nationwide North clubs was unravelled. On the one hand, money-tight
ANOTHER year and another forlorn hope of Conference football for Worcester City. Not for the first time, City turn the new year corner staring at a Mount Everest-size promotion challenge. I, for one, can't picture Worcester climbing great heights and
SATURDAY'S exquisite FA Trophy winner is the start of something big for George Clegg. So says the skilful Mancunian, who promises Worcester City supporters more left-foot fancy work in the second-half of the season. Clegg's new year resolution is simple
JUST where were all Worcester City's supporters on Saturday? Christmas shopping? At Worcester Warriors? That can be the only conclusion to City's dismal attendance of 806 -- their third lowest league gate of the season. It was an embarrassing turn-out
LEON Kelly is a handful for defenders, that much is true. Nobody enjoys the role of shackling City's steamroller. All power and strength, Kelly knocks opponents to the ground better than Mike Tyson in his pomp. Running at defenders and frightening them
THERE is still a strong sense of what-could-have-been in the wake of Worcester City's FA Cup exit. Talking to supporters yesterday and flicking through match reports in national newspapers, the general sway of opinion is that City were unlucky to bow
NOT only are Worcester City's FA Cup heroes the future star attraction to millions of BBC TV viewers -- they are going global-wide too. In almost all four corners of the world, sports channels are paying up to screen live coverage of City's second round
PATHETIC is a strong word. But that is what Andy Preece chose to describe Worcester City's Nationwide North goal return before the demolition of Hednesford Town. Preece wore a broad grin after City pummelled the Pitmen 6-2 at St George's Lane, primarily
THE atmosphere at Hardenhuish Park -- before, during and after Saturday's nail-biting FA Cup stalemate -- was absolutely fantastic. It was loud, excitable and extremely passionate. Worcester City and Chippenham Town supporters deserve huge pats on backs
BBC or SKY -- surely national TV coverage is only just around the corner for Worcester City? Without wanting to count any number of chickens, the St George's Lane club have a great chance squaring up to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup second round.
COURAGE over caution. Adventure over restraint. Youth over experience. Andy Preece deserved praise for masterminding the stunning FA Cup downfall of Accrington Stanley with a depleted squad at his disposal. And Worcester City's boss warrants even more
LEON Kelly has become something of a puzzle this season -- sorcerer in the FA Cup but a magician without a hat in Nationwide North. At Accrington on Saturday, Kelly slotted his fourth cup strike of the campaign for Worcester City. From three ties, his
IN a small corner of East Lancashire this Saturday, local folk are sure to feel a worrying shudder if Andy Preece steps onto the pitch. Because 10 months ago, City's player-manager savoured a `super-sub' afternoon to remember at Accrington Stanley's
YOU would think that goals come easy for Worcester City -- at least when it comes to the FA Cup. For, in their last two encounters in the world's greatest knockout competition, Andy Preece's men have found the net no fewer than 10 times. City demolished
KICK-OFF times are becoming more and more erratic with each passing week. Last Sunday, we had the earliest ever kick-off in Premiership history, an 11.15am start between Manchester City and Everton. The North West derby at the City of Manchester Stadium
THERE could not be a worse time for an injury jinx at Worcester City -- but we must deal with it rather than moan about it. Injuries happen at every club, although I was slightly lucky last season as there were very few problems during the league run-in
IN some strange twisted logic, Harrogate Town may have done Andy Preece a timely favour by dishing out Worcester City's biggest hiding in almost two years. Because, after the club's unpalatable run of results, changes must now be made to stop City's
SUCH is the doom and gloom at St George's Lane at the moment that Worcester City are grateful for any favours coming their way. One kindly arrived yesterday morning when Soho Square issued the club with a more-than-acceptable FA Cup second qualifying
ON the progress report, Worcester City's midfield and attack are yet to receive a tick in the box. Both areas have been at pains to function in City's first three Nationwide North games. Whether it's down to misfiring individual performances or a symptom
AMIDST Christian Moore's revenge double, Les Hines' bloody broken nose and the plethora of debuts, another statistic almost went unnoticed at Kettering. Graham Hyde was handed the Worcester City captaincy -- an almost inevitable decision with limited
WE'VE witnessed the triumphant return of Des Lyttle, the emotional loss of King Carl Heeley and the pre-season warm-ups. Now, the serious business of league football is back for Worcester City along with the usual dose of high expectation. Once again
LET'S keep our fingers crossed that Worcester City stay reasonably free of injuries next season. Because while there is no doubt that City house enough talent to mount a serious Nationwide North title bid, they cannot overcome a packed treatment room
Saturday, April 1, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves' promotion dreams were shattered by Manchester Magic as they slipped to a narrow 80-76 defeat in the English Basketball League Division One play-offs. Manchester secured the home advantage over Worcester by
Saturday, March 18, 2006 On Saturday Wolves were beaten 92-65 by Sheffield Arrows. In the first-half, Collins and Harper offered the only threat for the Wolves as the Arrows built a 49-38 lead going into the break. Despite second-half three-pointers
Sunday, March 19, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves returned to winning ways with a 93-74 victory over Essex and Herts Leopards. They opened with a slam from Valdas Urbonavicius following an assist from Matt Collins. Urbonavicius followed this with two successful
Saturday, February 25, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves lost their top-of-the-table clash with Worthing Thunder 100-78 in front of a packed house at the Thunderdome. The home side took the early initiative with Ott and Gayle making three-pointers. Valdas Urbanavicius
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 TIRED Worcester Wolves' England Basketball League Division One eight-game unbeaten run ended at Reading Rockets on Wednesday night. Wolves lost 90-75 to their title-chasing rivals in a rare mid-week encounter with Ty Shaw
Sunday, February 19, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves showed their battling qualities to fend off a determined challenge from London United with an 96-86 win in overtime. United arrived at the University of Worcester having wrapped up a convincing win against
Saturday, February 11, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves consolidated their position at the top of England Basketball Division One on Saturday with a 103-77 victory at Solent Stars. But two victories for Worthing over the weekend pushed Wolves down to second
Sunday, February 5, 2006 SIX years of hard work to develop Worcester Wolves into the side they are today were gloriously rewarded at Coventry's Skydome yesterday when they lifted the National Trophy. Josh Cooprider's men led from start to finish as
Saturday, February 4, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves held onto the English Basketball League Division One top spot with Saturday's comfortable 107-77 victory over Nottingham Knights. Andy Harper was again on form for Wolves at the University of Worcester with
Saturday, January 28, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves produced a convincing 98-84 win at London Capitals to remain top of English Basketball League Division One. In the early stages of the game, the Capitals' American shooting guard McCue hit two long range three-pointers
Sunday, January 22, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves remain top of English Basketball League Division One after an 87-71 victory over Teesside Mohawks. Valdas Urbonavicius scored 23 points, Andrew Harper 19 and Colin Chiverton 16 in the home success. After their
Sunday, January 15, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves made history by booking their first big basketball cup final appearance despite losing 88-74 to London United yesterday. The University of Worcester side had completed the most difficult task with a stunning
Saturday, January 14, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves went top of the EBL Division One, thanks to an 83-66 victory at home to Kingston Wildcats. Kingston travelled to Worcester on the back of an away win last week at Teesside, looking for a repeat performance
Saturday, December 17, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves stormed to joint-top of England Basketball Division One by dethroning previous league leaders Manchester Magic 90-79. Magic were unbeaten in their last seven league games and this match, held at the Amaechi
Saturday, December 10, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves kept their title ambitions on course with an 84-61 victory over Kings Lynn Fury. Fury went into the match looking to improve on a record of just one win in the first half of the season. Worcester, meanwhile
Saturday, November 26, 2005 A TOP-of-the-table encounter saw Worcester Wolves travel south to take on unbeaten London United in English Basketball League Division One. Wolves started strongly with Matt Collins and Ty Shaw making good drives to the London
Saturday, November 19, 2005 LACK-LUSTRE Worcester Wolves crashed out of the England Basketball League's National Cup semi-finals with a 84-51 defeat to Essex and Herts Leopards. It was billed as the biggest game in the club's history, with a high-profile
Sunday, November 13, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves' 12-match winning run came to an end at Essex & Herts Leopards. The University of Worcester-based side lost 85-79 at Leopards who gained a psychological boost before the two sides meet in Saturday's National
Saturday, November 12, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves left Solent Stars out in the cold again with a fine 93-76 victory in English League Division One. Rob Clarke (18), Andy Harper (17), Valdas Urbonavicius (17) and Ty Shaw (16) sank the most points as unbeaten
Sunday, November 6, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 11 games with a 116-92 win at Teeside Mohawks. The victory keeps them in the top spot in the English Basketball Division One. They started strongly and, by
Sunday, October 30, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves produced their best performance in three years to storm into the National Cup semi-finals with an 87-71 victory at Manchester Magic. Wolves, also in the last four of the National Trophy and top of England Basketball
Saturday, October 29, 2005 ANDY Harper scored 33 points as Worcester Wolves eventually saw off London Capitals 91-76. The American shooting guard netted a series of successful three-pointers as Wolves finally did enough to edge past a towering London
WORCESTER Wolves took on Manchester Magic in their first home English League Division One game of the season and wrapped up an 86-66 victory. Both teams had played new first division sides the day before and had come through with victories. Potentially
Saturday, October 22, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves opened the English League Division One season in style with a 101-60 victory at promoted Nottingham Knights. Lithuanian Valdas Urbonavicius bagged 27 points with Ty Shaw adding 18 and Colin Chiverton 15.
Saturday, October 15, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves booked their place in the National Trophy semi-final with a resounding 111-86 triumph at local rivals Coventry Crusaders. American's Andrew Harper and Ty Shaw scored 24 and 22 points respectively as Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves maintained their unbeaten start to the season by recording a double success in cup competitions over the weekend. Wolves won 78-55 at Solent Stars in the National Trophy on Saturday and followed that up with a crushing 91-58 defeat of
Sunday, September 25, 2005 WORCESTER Wolves reached the third round of the National Cup after edging past Filton Flyers 60-48 yesterday. Lithuanian Valdas Urbonavicius top-scored with 17 points, while Matt Collins and Ty Shaw both netted 13 as Wolves
JUST six years after forming, Worcester Wolves are preparing to play in front of thousands of fans on a weekly basis after being accepted into the British League -- the country's premier basketball competition. Following discussions three weeks ago,
WORCESTER Wolves are on the verge of signing a new American forward who will lead the line for the forthcoming season. Director of basketball Mick Donovan believes the deal to bring Tom Perkes, a 6ft 7in forward, to Wolves can come to a successfukl
WORCESTER Wolves are launching a national league under 18s team. Following the must successful season in Wolves' history, they are pushing ahead with a youth policy plan. The aim is to develop young local players who can eventually move up to the
TY Shaw -- arguably the best player ever to pull on a Worcester Wolves vest -- is yet to commit to playing for the club next season. The giant American centre will be jetting off to the Southern Hemisphere as soon as his English season has finished
WORCESTER Wolves are hoping to give their English Basketball League (EBL) Division One title-charge a real lift by claiming their fir-st ever win over Reading Rockets. Wolves travel to the Rivermead Sports Centre tonight (7.45pm) for the first of two
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has heaped praise on the army of travelling fans who cheered his side to victory in the Trophy final. Around 300 passionate Wolves supporters made the trip to the Coventry Skydome to roar their heroes
JOSH Cooprider praised his players' work ethic after Worcester Wolves lifted the first piece of major silverware in their brief history. Wolves, who were formed just six years ago, beat City of Sheffield Arrows 97-82 at the Coventry Skydome yesterday
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has paid tribute to the University of Worcester facilities team who have worked tirelessly to repair electrical problems that were threatening to ruin his side's preparations for Sunday's massive National
WORCESTER Wolves will be roared on by around 300 fans when they do battle with Sheffield Arrows in the Nat-ional Trophy final at Coventry Skydome on Sunday (2pm). The prospect of Wolves winning the first major piece of silverware in their short history
REACHING the final of the National Trophy is the biggest achievement in Worcester Wolves' history, according to director of basketball Mick Donovan. Despite losing 88-74 to London United at University of Worcester on Sunday, Wolves went through to the
ESSEX Leopards stand between Worcester Wolves and an appearance at the National Indoor Arena. Wolves have been drawn at their England Basketball League Division One rivals in the semi-finals of the National Cup on Saturday, November 19. Josh Cooprider's
INFLUENTIAL point-guard Matt Collins is a major doubt for Worcester Wolves' big weekend of action. Wolves could face Sunday's National Trophy semi-final second leg against London United at the University of Worcester (2.30) without Collins who has a
THE new England Basketball League season begins in earnest for Worcester Wolves this weekend with two matches in 24 hours. Wolves start their Division One campaign with a trip to newly-promoted Nottingham Knights tonight (7.30pm) followed by a home match
LITHUANIAN power forward Paulius Augulis has been axed by Worcester Wolves after little more than six weeks with the club. Augulis joined Wolves at the end of August along with fellow countryman Valdas Urbonavicius, but has failed to make an impact with
WORCESTER Wolves have been handed a favourable draw in the semi-finals of the National Trophy. Josh Cooprider's side, still unbeaten this season, have been paired with London United in the last four, but have the advantage of playing the second leg at
WORCESTER Wolves are hoping tonight's National Trophy home clash with Coventry Crusaders (7pm) will give them a chance to justify some big summer decisions. Major changes in coaching staff and playing personnel took place during the close season as Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves officials are working around the clock in an effort to be at full strength for their first match of the new season. Wolves take on Solent Stars in the National Trophy at the University of Worcester next Saturday (7pm). But they face
WORCESTER Wolves have had their pre-season plans thrown into disarray with a double body blow. The University College Worcester club have been rattled by the news recent signing Mark White has fractured an ankle, while at the same time learning forward
WORCESTER Wolves have further underlined their intention to repeat last season's success after convincing small forward Colin Chiverton to stay with the club. Wolves reached the end-of-season play-off semi-finals in their first term in the top flight
WORCESTER Wolves have been handed a major boost for the new season after securing the services of Matt Collins for another year. Wolves snapped up the point guard from Coventry Crusaders at the turn of the year and have now convinced Collins to stay
WORCESTER Wolves face a cup double-header this weekend as their season begins to pick up pace. Wolves travel to Solent Stars in the National Trophy tonight (8pm) and are back in Worcester for tomorrow's National Cup third round encounter with England
SHOOTING guard Andrew Harper will get his first taste of a Worcester Wolves basketball match from the sidelines tomorrow. Wolves' new American signing arrived in the Faithful City earlier this week but was told in advance by head coach Josh Cooprider
WORCESTER Wolves' two new Lithuanian recruits get their first run-outs for the team in a pre-season friendly tomorrow (4pm). Valdas Urbonavicius and Paulius Augulis are both included for the warm-up game against East Kent Crusaders from England Basketball
UNIVERSITY College Worcester's basketball team jet out to Poland tomorrow in a bid to be crowned European champions. The team, representing Great Britain, will be one of 12 university teams in action in Gorzow next week as the continent's top students
WORCESTER Wolves' quest to reach the summit of basketball in England begins tonight. Wolves finished fourth in England Basketball League Division One -- the reward for their efforts since September. Now they host Worthing Thunder in a quarter-final
TY Shaw has given Worcester Wolves a huge boost by agreeing to return to the club for next season. The forward meets up with Australian side Cockburn Cougars as soon as Wolves complete their England Basketball campaign. But Shaw will be back come September
WORCESTER Wolves forward Ty Shaw is off Down Under after being signed up by the Cockburn Cougars. Six foot eight Shaw has agreed a deal with the Perth outfit, who play at a higher level than Wolves, but will not be joining them until the England Basketball
WORCESTER Wolves take on England Basketball League Division One leaders City of Sheffield Arrows tonight (7pm) with both pride and points on the line. And although Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan knows the Yorkshire side will be tough to beat
WORCESTERSHIRE boosted their promotion ambitions with a 22-point win over Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay -- their fifth victory in six Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two matches. Having set Glamorgan 503 to win Worcestershire bowled them out
OUTRAGED Worcester City boss Andy Preece is fuming over the "horrific tackle" that has thrown his Nationwide North plans into further jeopardy. Last season's top-scorer Adam Webster was whisked off to hospital for an ankle X-ray after a challenge from
WORCESTER Warriors have been using Nigel Mansell's south Devon hotel complex to prepare for the forthcoming Guinness Premiership season. The first team squad spent a week at Woodbury Park and made the most of the time to build on six weeks of intense
THE future of cricket in Worcestershire is in safe hands. Former County stalwart Stuart Lampitt -- aided by other members of the Worcestershire Cricket Board (WCB) and hoards of volunteers -- is pulling out all the stops to make sure the sport is as
THE future of cricket in Worcestershire is in safe hands. Former County stalwart Stuart Lampitt -- aided by other members of the Worcestershire Cricket Board (WCB) and hoards of volunteers -- is pulling out all the stops to make sure the sport is as
FROM the 2008 season, county cricket clubs will be allowed to sign just one overseas star per year. The decision to reduce the number of overseas players from two to one was made by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following widespread murmurings
Saturday, August 5, 2006 AMID a series of negatives, there were positives to find from a game that had possibly the most bizarre ending football fans will ever witness. With 71 minutes on the clock, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates led his players
Saturday, August 5, 2006 AMID a series of negatives, there were positives to find from a game that had possibly the most bizarre ending football fans will ever witness. With 71 minutes on the clock, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates led his players
KINGTON remained on course to claim the Crusader Worcestershire League division one title after a convincing 99-run victory over Barnards Green. Ben Stebbings (50 and David Exall (58) were the mainstays of Kington's 277-8, while Andrew Ford and Chris
NAMIBIAN international Gerry Snyman bowled an excellent spell to hand Walsall a winning draw over Kidderminster Victoria in Birmingham League premier division. Walsall batted first and posted 248-6, but Kidderminster could only manage 188-9 in reply
IN complete contrast to the excellent performance against Cannock last week, Old Elizabethans slumped to a four-wicket defeat against Tamworth at the Memorial Ground in Birmingham League division two. Stuart Burrows, captain of the Staffordshire outfit
AMID a series of negatives, there were positives to find from a game that had possibly the most bizarre ending football fans will ever witness. With 71 minutes on the clock, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates led his players off the pitch to bring
WORCESTER Warriors have been using Nigel Mansell's south Devon hotel complex to prepare for the forthcoming Guinness Premiership season. The first team squad spent a week at Woodbury Park and made the most of the time to build on six weeks of intense
HEREFORD made an excellent return to League football at Edgeley Park but had the edge taken off their 2-0 victory at Stockport with injuries to two key players, writes Richard Prime. Dean Beckwith had to leave the field with a head injury and must be
WORCESTERSHIRE boosted their promotion ambitions with a 22-point win over Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay -- their fifth victory in six Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two matches. Having set Glamorgan 503 to win Worcestershire bowled them out
OUTRAGED Worcester City boss Andy Preece is fuming over the "horrific tackle" that has thrown his Nationwide North plans into further jeopardy. Last season's top-scorer Adam Webster was whisked off to hospital for an ankle X-ray after a challenge from
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Board (WCB) are set to field a strong side for the Crusader Sport Twenty20 Cup at New Road tomorrow (10am). The squad includes captain Will Gifford and Stuart Wedge, who have both turned out for the County first team this season
MARK Higgitt has taken over as Warriors' new press & PR manager. The 48-year-old has been a member of the match-day Media Centre at Sixways for Worcester's first two seaons in the Premiership.
WORCESTER City are aiming to build on their display against Sheffield United with their final pre-season game against county neighbours Kidderminster Harriers today (3.00). Despite losing 2-0 to a Blades reserve side on Thursday night, there were many
PROMOTION hopefuls Wor-cestershire set Glamorgan a massive 503 to win in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash at Colwyn Bay. That was after they bowled Glamorgan out for 340 in their first innings, an overall lead of 120,
POWELL Phyllis Many happy returns of the day, on your 90th Birthday. Love Barbara, Frank and all the Family. Published in paper 07/08/2006
KIRBY Doris.Always in our thoughts. God bless. Friends Phyl and Edith. Published in paper 07/08/2006
TURBERFIELD. Christine. In loving memory of my dear wife, who passed away August 7th 1999. Always in my thoughts. Love John. xxxx Published in paper 07/08/2006
TREADWAY Ron I carry thoughts of you each day, Memories no-one can take away. Love Joan. Published in paper 07/08/2006
TURBERFIELD. Christine. Who passed away on this day seven years ago. Love Cherrill, Adrian, Christopher, Jamie, James and Laura. Published in paper 07/08/2006
TREADWAY Ron You closed your eyes and slipped away, But in our hearts you'll always stay. Love Deb, Kim and Zak. xxx Published in paper 07/08/2006
WORCESTERSHIRE boosted their promotion ambitions with a 22-point win over Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay -- their fifth victory in six Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two matches. Having set Glamorgan 503 to win Worcestershire bowled them out
OUTRAGED Worcester City boss Andy Preece is fuming over the "horrific tackle" that has thrown his Nationwide North plans into further jeopardy. Last season's top-scorer Adam Webster was whisked off to hospital for an ankle X-ray after a challenge from
WORCESTERSHIRE boosted their promotion ambitions with a 22-point win over Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay -- their fifth victory in six Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two matches. Having set Glamorgan 503 to win Worcestershire bowled them out
HEREFORD made an excellent return to League football at Edgeley Park but had the edge taken off their 2-0 victory at Stockport with injuries to two key players, writes Richard Prime. Dean Beckwith had to leave the field with a head injury and must be
WORCESTER Warriors have been using Nigel Mansell's south Devon hotel complex to prepare for the forthcoming Guinness Premiership season. The first team squad spent a week at Woodbury Park and made the most of the time to build on six weeks of intense
KINGTON remained on course to claim the Crusader Worcestershire League division one title after a convincing 99-run victory over Barnards Green. Ben Stebbings (50 and David Exall (58) were the mainstays of Kington's 277-8, while Andrew Ford and Chris
ANGLERS are calling for a reduction of Worcester's swan sanctuary to allow fishing on the stretch of the River Severn between Worcester Bridge and Pitchcroft raecourse. Fishing along this stretch and below the bridge, in front of Worcester Cathedral,
ROBIN Walker is the new Conservative candidate hoping to become Worcester's next MP. The 28-year-old described himself as "the happiest man in Worcester" when the party announced his name of Friday night. Clearly enthusiastic and excited to be a step
ALES containing lavender and others containing honey are some of this year's rather more unusual choices at Worcester Beer Festival, as organisers revealed the vast array of drinks on offer. A total of about 8,000 people are expected to converge on Pitchcroft
CATS Protection is urgently appealing for funds to help cope with vast numbers of abandoned and unwanted kittens expected in August and September. The kitten breeding season was delayed because of unseasonably cold weather at the start of the year. "As
PHOTOGRAPHS of Elgar and documents relating to the Worcestershire composer will soon be able to be viewed worldwide, thanks to a £20,000 grant given to the Elgar Birthplace Museum. The Foundation for Sport and the Arts has given the Lower Broadheath-based
A COUPLE of kind-hearted Worcester Red Cross workers who were due to jet out to Syria on a project representing the organisation nationally have had to postpone their trip due to the escalating crisis in neighbouring Lebanon. The charity's Worcestershire
A TEMPORARY position lasted for a quarter of a century for a Worcester employee, who is only now leaving the post. Julia King (known as Jules), who has worked in the accounts department at St George's Square-based Market Link Creative Marketing for 25
WORCESTER Warriors have been using Nigel Mansell's south Devon hotel complex to prepare for the forthcoming Guinness Premiership season. The first team squad spent a week at Woodbury Park and made the most of the time to build on six weeks of intense
FOR the first time in several years, Malvern Rugby Club are able to field a Colts XV at U19 level. As director of rugby David Robins said: "In past years our ability to field a colts side was hampered by the fact that so many of our young players went
ADVANTAGE West Midlands chief executive John Edwards has visited the Japanese headquarters of Worcester manufacturing company Yamazaki Mazak as part of a trade visit to encourage more companies to invest in the region. The West Midlands is already home
MALVERN Radar start light training this Sunday (August 6) at Victoria Park, meeting at 11am and all players and officials are invited to attend. Radar will be competing in the Worcester Sunday League division one, playing once again from Victoria Park
Saturday, August 5, 2006 AMID a series of negatives, there were positives to find from a game that had possibly the most bizarre ending football fans will ever witness. With 71 minutes on the clock, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates led his players
SIR - John Phillpott tells us (July 29) that male mice sing to the females. I have read that when Benji, my canary, whistles, he is trying to attract a mate. Perhaps, as a solitary bachelor, I ought to start whistling too. (can you hear me, Shirley?)
ENTHUSIASTIC residents could play a vital role in the future of Tenbury's "jewel in the crown" by forming a "dynamic and forward looking" support group for the Regal Cinema. Tenbury town councillors, who sit on the Regal and Entertainments Comm-ittee,
SIR - Now even the Blair regime is worried by the negative consequences of mass migration of cheap foreign workers into Britain. According to a leaked Home Office report a huge rise in immigration from Eastern Europe next year could cause chaos in schools
SIR - What a lovely story the Davies sisters had to tell about their stays at the Old Palace. They noted the changes, and talked of the "clear view of the cricket ground and the Malvern Hills." In recent years, the trees have removed the view of the Old
SIR - The recent Breaking News item regarding nuclear waste trains passing through Worcester should surely have been filed under old news, as the timetables for such trains have been public knowledge for a number of years. Greenpeace have again been stirring
MALVERN Town registered their first win in four outings against an understrength Bromyard side at Delahay Meadow on Saturday. BROMYARD TOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 8 The home side opened the scoring with a Ward header on eight minutes but Malvern hit back, scoring
MALVERN Rugby Club's senior squad are in full training for the new season, sessions taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. Players of all standards, including those at U17 level, are welcome, as are any rugby players who have moved into the area
MALVERN Town have announced the prices for the forthcoming British Gas Business Football League - Midlands Division. Although they are aware that most teams will charge £6 adult admission, Malvern have decided to charge £5, but will review the situation
MALVERN mountain bike European gold medallist Liam Killeen charged to fourth place in the annual Worcester News Trophy Road Race organised by the Worcester St John's club. The race over six laps around the Kinnersley circuit attracted 62 top riders from
MANOR Park hosted the annual Bottlegreen Elder-flower Still Malvern Junior Open tennis tournament last week which attracted 236 entrants from as far as Scotland, Hampshire, Lancashire and Wales. This is a prestigious Grade 3 event, and the bumper entry
GUEST riders Rob Wood and Gavin Poupart took first and second places in last week's Velo Club Sevale cycling time trial, leaving club member Brian Boswell to take third. Rob Wood's time of 21min 57sec was only 16 seconds outside the course record set
WORCESTER City are aiming to build on their display against Sheffield United with their final pre-season game against county neighbours Kidderminster Harriers today (3.00). Despite losing 2-0 to a Blades reserve side on Thursday night, there were many
Midlands Two West Malvern RFC first XV fixtures will appear here soon ...
Saturday, August 5, 2006 AMID a series of negatives, there were positives to find from a game that had possibly the most bizarre ending football fans will ever witness. With 71 minutes on the clock, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates led his players
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Board (WCB) are set to field a strong side for the Crusader Sport Twenty20 Cup at New Road tomorrow (10am). The squad includes captain Will Gifford and Stuart Wedge, who have both turned out for the County first team this season
SO. Farewell to Top of the Pops. I knew you well. There is no doubt that good old TOTP provided the soundtrack for any amount of mis-spent youths and I would definitely include myself among their number. I recall that New Year's Day, 1964, was unusually
MOONLIGHT nights in August will invariably find me in the garden, with glass, bottle, book .... and binoculars. Yes, I knew you were going to ask why. It's because I like to scan the skies for UFOs. Don't get me wrong. It's not that I necessarily believe
FOLLOWING weeks of preparation and anticipation Colwall CC were thrilled when the weather played its part for the match against the Lashings World XI. COLWALL CC v LASHINGS WORLD XI Brilliant sunshine, an expectant crowd and a ground that did great credit
l ON Saturday morning, perched down by Diglis Weir, I watched in sickly fascination as a heron methodically battered an eel into submission. Eels take a bit of killing, and this two-foot-long individual was still alive when he slid down old grey coat's
BOUYED by their game against a Lashings World XI the previous day, the Colwall XI went into this match against the WCL division three south leaders full of confidence. WORMELOW v COLWALL Butler inserted Wormelow and opening bowlers Damien Berry and Jordan
lAN old friend from the distant past contacted me earlier this year. And I mean distant - the last time we had met was during the late summer of 1975. For some reason, our paths diverged and we walked out of each other's lives. Then, out of the blue,
ANDREW Cullen hit a century when Malvern Cricket Club played at Elmley Castle on Sunday, but it was not enough to secure his team victory. ELMLEY CASTLE v MALVERN SUNDAY XI Malvern elected to bat on a glorious batting track, which gave little help to
BARNARDS Green seconds entertained Studley and put them in on a wicket that saw over 600 runs the previous day. BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II v STUDLEY Kingsley Warren got the Green off to a good start, removing opener Eversham (5) and Landell (0), thanks
RUSSELL Bennett was in brilliant form for Colwall seconds, taking nine wickets as his side charged to a ten-wicket victory. COLWALL II V WORMELOW II Colwall won the toss on an overcast day at Stowe Lane and elected to field, which looked to be a good
THE future of cricket in Worcestershire is in safe hands. Former County stalwart Stuart Lampitt -- aided by other members of the Worcestershire Cricket Board (WCB) and hoards of volunteers -- is pulling out all the stops to make sure the sport is as accessible
SECOND-placed Garnons won the toss and asked Marches League division three leaders Colwall thirds to bat on an overcast day at Ghost Meadow. After a brief stoppage for rain, the openers Purser and Davey raced to a 100 partnership in 17 overs before Purser
FROM the 2008 season, county cricket clubs will be allowed to sign just one overseas star per year. The decision to reduce the number of overseas players from two to one was made by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following widespread murmurings
IT was a new Sunday fixture with a new captain Steve Whittaker who took firm charge of the team. MALVERN SUNDAY XI v ROUND OF GRAS Malvern elected to bat first but got off to a very bad start losing four wickets in the opening six overs and only having
BARNARDS Green Colts section U10s and U11s recently held an inter-club game and presentation evening with BBC presenter and sports correspondent Dave Bradley presenting the prizes. U10s. Player of the year Jack Macintosh, batting trophy Ewan Wilson, bowling
PROMOTION hopefuls Wor-cestershire set Glamorgan a massive 503 to win in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship Division Two clash at Colwyn Bay. That was after they bowled Glamorgan out for 340 in their first innings, an overall lead of 120, and
AMID a series of negatives, there were positives to find from a game that had possibly the most bizarre ending football fans will ever witness. With 71 minutes on the clock, Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates led his players off the pitch to bring
IN complete contrast to the excellent performance against Cannock last week, Old Elizabethans slumped to a four-wicket defeat against Tamworth at the Memorial Ground in Birmingham League division two. Stuart Burrows, captain of the Staffordshire outfit
NAMIBIAN international Gerry Snyman bowled an excellent spell to hand Walsall a winning draw over Kidderminster Victoria in Birmingham League premier division. Walsall batted first and posted 248-6, but Kidderminster could only manage 188-9 in reply.
MALVERN Town registered their first win in four outings against an understrength Bromyard side at Delahay Meadow on Saturday. BROMYARD TOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 8 The home side opened the scoring with a Ward header on eight minutes but Malvern hit back, scoring
THIS new look Malvern Town Reserve side were always in control in this pre-season friendly against local rivals and hosts, Bromyard Town reserves. BROMYARD TOWN RES 0, MALVERN TOWN RES 4 It took eight minutes for Town to get off the mark, when Adam Simpson
DRIVERS in Worcester had better watch out - a new crack team of parking attendants are about. A new parking manager has been employed to lead 11 attendants, formerly called wardens, in a bid to crack down on motorists that park illegally in the city.
GET ready for an annual Shakespeare festival and ghost walks that will chill you to the bone. The future of live entertainment in Worcester is entering a whole new era as Huntingdon Arts, the company behind the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Arts, rebrands
THE Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters have marched through the city for the last time. The 1st Battalion, nicknamed the Woofers, executed its final Freedom of the City parade before it merges to become part of the 2nd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment
MALVERN Town Council says an agreement should be signed with Worcestershire officers to allow them to build a cycleway over Duke's Meadow, off Pickersleigh Road, without the authority losing the land to them. Worcestershire County Council has been proposing
MARK Higgitt has taken over as Warriors' new press & PR manager. The 48-year-old has been a member of the match-day Media Centre at Sixways for Worcester's first two seaons in the Premiership.
MALVERN Rugby Club's senior squad are in full training for the new season, sessions taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. Players of all standards, including those at U17 level, are welcome, as are any rugby players who have moved into the area
LILY Allen and Nizlopi - pictured above - were just two of the names that drew thousands of music lovers to Ledbury at the weekend. The 12th Big Chill Festival was a huge success with about 28,000 people descending on Eastnor Castle's Deer Park for three
THE Mercian Festival Junior Football League is holding an extra event at Malvern Town FC this year to celebrate the league's 30th year. It will be a curtain-raiser to the season's start on Sunday, September 3, and will have a similar format to the normal
SIR - Throughout the Second World War the Germans never stopped trade between New Zealand and ourselves but 65 years later a German dairy company has persuaded the EU to put in place an immediate ban on imports of New Zealand butter. The EU shows yet
SIR - I was amazed by the comments by Labour County Councillor John Buckley, newly elected to Warndon Parish Council who wants to keep parish elections free of party politics. I suspect that he and Marc Bayliss (who stood against me in last May's city
MALVERN completed their second successive WCL division two win on Saturday, defeating Coombs Wood by six wickets. MALVERN v COOMBS WOOD Coombs Wood batted first on another excellent wicket prepared by Dave Hinton and totalled 226, a below par score. Adam
ONCE reviled as the "yellow peril" that most unloved of species, the parking warden, has undergone a makeover of late. Not only are members of this calling now referred to as attendants, but the re-branding appears to be continuing with members of the
MALVERN Town have been drawn at home to Halesowen Town in the first round of the WFA Senior Cup. Winners of the tie will be at home to Bromsgrove Rovers in the second round. First round games should be played on or before Wednesday, November 1. In the
FORMER Malvern Town manager Neil Hunt has parted company with Evesham United three months after joining the club. Hunt was appointed as Paul West's assistant following Evesham's relegation from the Southern League Premier. But the attempt to bring together
MATHON, Cradley and Storridge Tennis Club's mixed A team completed their summer league fixtures with a good 3-1 win over visiting Belbroughton. Once again, it was the pairing of Christine Brandon-White and Duncan Hannaford, who won both their rubbers,
OUTRAGED Worcester City boss Andy Preece is fuming over the "horrific tackle" that has thrown his Nationwide North plans into further jeopardy. Last season's top-scorer Adam Webster was whisked off to hospital for an ankle X-ray after a challenge from
THE woman walked past a bunch of builders on a Worcester building site. One looked up, and gave a sheepish wolf-whistle that had ended before it began. It seems as if the message is getting through, at last.
ANYONE who wants to work with children these days must submit themselves to a vetting procedure. The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) investigates all would-be teachers and candidates must do the relevant paperwork. Nothing wrong with this - except for the
White man speak with forked tongue... this was many a Native American's verdict on the trustworthiness of us land-stealing Europeans, as any 1950s cowboy film addict will confirm. However, it now looks as if Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull had a point, as
THIS first meeting between Barnards Green and Astwood Bank in the Crusader Worcestershire County League division one saw Green's captain for the day, Tim Williams, win the toss and choose to bat. ASTWOOD BANK v BARNARDS GREEN Liam Paddock, called into
A FEW years ago, some Americans came to stay in our street. Extending the hand of friendship - and with maybe one eye on an invite to the States - my wife and I enjoyed many a convivial evening in their company chez nous. One night, the subject wound
COLWALL fourth XI completed their first Worcestershire County League division seven double of the season with a three wicket win over Nomads thirds. WORCESTER NOMADS III v COLWALL IV John Foxall for Colwall struggled to find his rhythm bowling up the
MALVERN and Stoke Prior booked places in the Worcester Evening League's Thompson Cup final. Oliver Bendall and Andy Cullen put on 58 for the first wicket for Malvern againstWorcester in their first last-four clash. Bendall carried his bat for 62, enjoying
BARNARDS Green entertained Astwood Bank with an unusual look about their line-up, the team had be revamped to cover first team call ups, holidays and illness. BARNARDS GREEN II v ASTWOOD BANK II On winning the toss the Green opted to bat first, Brewer
AN excellent spell of new ball bowling by Rowan Dakin was the fillip that the West needed after their disappointing result at Halesowen in their previous WCL match. In tandem with Steve Wright, in aggressive mood from the lower end, Dakin bowled down
BARNARDS Green Singles kept a useful lead in the WCL division four by defeating second-placed Badsey by five wickets on Saturday. BARNARDS GREEN III SINGLES v BADSEY Badsey had youth and agility, but the Green had deeper batting and bowling. In all, 15
COLLEY Irene Of Droitwich. Peacefully on August 3rd, 2006, aged 90 years. Widow of Harold, dear mother of Joan, Harold and the late John and a much loved mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service at St Nicholas Church, Droitwich
MOSELEY John Loving husband and father. Fifteen years, still sadly missed. Will love you always. ------------ Loving memories of a dear son. Dad ------------ Cherished memories of John. Gladys and Family. Published in paper 07/08/2006
