PATIENTS at a new state-of-the-art Worcester surgery were overjoyed at their new facilities when they saw them for the first time. The £8m Newtown Road health centre, which opened its doors for the first time yesterday, will accommodate the 23,000
A FORMER school building in Worcester is about to offer a brand new facility for adults with severe disabilities. The Brook School - the nursery and infants part of the River School - has been in St George's Walk, Barbourne, for 20 years but is moving
PEOPLE in Worcestershhire who came to the rescue of drought-hit Niger have been publicly thanked by Catholic aid agency CAFOD. Almost £6,000 was raised by supporters of the organisation in the county after the failure of the rains in the African nation
A WOMAN was killed and a man was left critically injured following a head-on crash near Pershore. The woman has been named as Susan Ward, aged 61, from Main Street, in Elmley Castle, near Pershore. The smash happened on Friday on the B4084 at Wick,
ANIMAL lovers have been pulling out all the stops to help save the local branch of the RSPCA from extinction - but a lot more needs to be done. The Worcester News reported last week how the Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire section of the charity is
A JEWELLERY designer from Worcester who has only just finished university is preparing to showcase her work at a prestigious exhibition in London Sian Hughes, aged 21, of Woodside Road, Red Hill, designs and makes small and fine jewellery such as rings
AFFORDABLE housing will be on the agenda again this week when Worcester City Council planners meet to discuss a new policy. An internal council document on the housing market in Worcester is being drawn up based on extensive public consultation. It
A FORMER information technology expert who made his first real foray into music thanks to a family challenge is to take centre stage at one of Worcestershire's biggest open-air concerts. Music-loving baritone John Qualtrough, whose professional singing
THE chairman of the Magistrates Association for Worcestershire says he and his colleagues are frustrated they will not be given new powers to imprison criminals for longer. Paul Vaughan was speaking to the Worcester News after hearing that John Reid
A FUNDRAISER from Worcester who has raised thousands of pounds for charity by doing sponsored walks has been forced to abandon his most ambitious trek to date. But Mark Grooms, of Blakefield Road, St John's, is still determined to raise money for Scope
A Worcester man is celebrating after contributing to proposals for the future delivery of children's services - and picking up an MP3 player in the process. Mark Shuttleworth was among scores of mums and dads who shared their views about the draft Children
THE managing director of a Worcestershire business has found a special way of saying "thank you" to a charity which helped his family through a time of crisis. Jason Manning, whose creative consultancy b1 has just moved into a £500,000 headquarters
FRESHLY cooked homemade food is on the menu now that the Reindeer Inn, Ombersley, has re-opened. New owners Peter Nesbitt and Denise Luckett, who previously ran a restaurant together in Spain, have redecorated the pub, besides giving a completely new
SCHOOL inspectors have called the Wyche C of E Primary School in Malvern one of the best schools in the country. It is thought that the school, in Lower Wyche Road, is the only the primary school in the country to receive an outstanding rating in all
SIR - It's about time the police of the council did something about these car clampers. It's nothing more than demanding money with menaces. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
SIR - N Taylor recently referred to the destruction and deaths caused when the first atom bombs were dropped by the allies on the Japanese. It was the only way we could stop the war for we needed them to surrender, because every Japanese - old and
SIR - I have been following the saga of the Kays cricket pavilion with interest. After such a fight, it is gratifying that the city is the winner after all. It is refreshing that we have someone on the council willing to fight to keep that part of the
SIR - As an 80-something year old, I would like to thank our friend George Cowley for reminding me that Tony Blair is a patriot - through and through. Personally, I would think of him more of a patriot if he got his son to join our armed forces like William
SIR - D E Margrett, in referring to the recent police cock-up in their anti terror operations in London, trotted out the usual line about how the greater good is the potential saving of thousands of lives. I couldn't agree more with the essential sentiment
SIR - In Droitwich, history does repeat itself. Three years ago, councillors allowed high numbers of flats to be built because plans included underground parking, ridiculing locals at public meetings who told them brine streams ran through the site.
SIR - Saturday was a sad day for many local people, when the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters marched through the city for the last time. But how many will know that our famous old army regiments, like the Woofers and the Glorious Gloucesters,
NEWSPAPERS chronicle the entire human experience, much of which can make for quite depressing reading. However, while catastrophes such as the current war in Lebanon highlight the savagery of Mankind in a global context, it is often the petty acts nearer
A Worcester man is celebrating after contributing to proposals for the future delivery of children's services - and picking up an MP3 player in the process. Mark Shuttleworth was among scores of mums and dads who shared their views about the draft Children
A FUNDRAISER from Worcester who has raised thousands of pounds for charity by doing sponsored walks has been forced to abandon his most ambitious trek to date. But Mark Grooms, of Blakefield Road, St John's, is still determined to raise money for Scope
A FORMER information technology expert who made his first real foray into music thanks to a family challenge is to take centre stage at one of Worcestershire's biggest open-air concerts. Music-loving baritone John Qualtrough, whose professional singing
THE chairman of the Magistrates Association for Worcestershire says he and his colleagues are frustrated they will not be given new powers to imprison criminals for longer. Paul Vaughan was speaking to the Worcester News after hearing that John Reid
AFFORDABLE housing will be on the agenda again this week when Worcester City Council planners meet to discuss a new policy. An internal council document on the housing market in Worcester is being drawn up based on extensive public consultation. It
A JEWELLERY designer from Worcester who has only just finished university is preparing to showcase her work at a prestigious exhibition in London Sian Hughes, aged 21, of Woodside Road, Red Hill, designs and makes small and fine jewellery such as rings
ANIMAL lovers have been pulling out all the stops to help save the local branch of the RSPCA from extinction - but a lot more needs to be done. The Worcester News reported last week how the Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire section of the charity is
WORCESTER Wolves have once again raided the USA to bolster their squad for their inaugural season in the British Basketball League (BBL). Coach Josh Cooprider has secured the signing of James Noel, a 6ft 7ins forward, who was born in London and has
WORCESTER City Reserves will be fielding a strong side for tonight's Central Conference League Cup final at Kettering Town (7.45). City boss Andy Preece wants to use the fixture as an opportunity to give some much-needed match practice to some of his
WORCESTERSHIRE FA chiefs are waiting to hear whether they must investigate the bizarre Saturday scenes at St George's Lane. Referee Dave Hine's report on the abandonment between Worcester City and Kiddermin-ster Harriers will have been sent to the Football
FIERCE-scrummaging hooker Aleki Lutui is poised to join Worcester Warriors from Air New Zealand Cup outfit Bay of Plenty. Reports coming out of New Zealand suggest the 28-year-old Tongan international has agreed a two-year deal with the Sixways club
STEVE Rhodes is hoping his Worcestershire side can complete an impressive double over Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two leaders Surrey in their clash at New Road, which gets underway today (11am). Worcestershire are the only team to
STEVE Rhodes is hoping his Worcestershire side can complete an impressive double over Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two leaders Surrey in their clash at New Road, which gets underway today (11am). Worcestershire are the only team to
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Board won the inaugural Crusader Under 21 Twenty20 Cup with a narrow victory over Shropshire at New Road. The day started with two semi-finals between Worcestershire and Herefordshire and Staffordshire and Shropshire which culminated
WE had three days of really hard work to get into a position where we could win the game against Glamorgan. It was tough cricket and the lads were really tired, but it was important to believe we could win that game. It was a bit overcast on the final
WORCESTER Nomads are bidding for national stardom at the MCC Spirit of Cricket Club Under 13 Championships this week. Following their success in the county and regional finals, Nomads now join seven other teams at Oakham School, Rutland. The games
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Nigel Davenport has been called up to represent his country. Davenport, a regular in KVCC's Birmingham League premier division first team, will play for the England Cricket Association for the Deaf XI. They play Pakistan in
A REFEREEING recruitment campaign at the peak of the holiday season in Worcester's Crowngate Centre proved successful. But there are still a few places available on the referees course starting on Friday, August 18. It runs from 7pm until 9pm at Worcestershire
WORCESTER City Reserves will be fielding a strong side for tonight's Central Conference League Cup final at Kettering Town (7.45). City boss Andy Preece wants to use the fixture as an opportunity to give some much-needed match practice to some of his
HEREFORD United are confident of being able to bring a goalkeeper in to ease their injury crisis ahead of tonight's League Two clash with Lincoln City (7.45). The visit of The Imps marks the first Football League match at Edgar Street for nine years
WORCESTERSHIRE FA ch-iefs are waiting to hear whether they must investigate the bizarre Saturday scenes at St George's Lane. Referee Dave Hine's report on the abandonment between Worcester City and Kiddermin-ster Harriers will have been sent to the
FIERCE-scrummaging hooker Aleki Lutui is poised to join Worcester Warriors from Air New Zealand Cup outfit Bay of Plenty. Reports coming out of New Zealand suggest the 28-year-old Tongan international has agreed a two-year deal with the Sixways club
STEVE Rhodes is hoping his Worcestershire side can complete an impressive double over Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two leaders Surrey in their clash at New Road, which gets underway today (11am). Worcestershire are the only team to
FIERCE-scrummaging hooker Aleki Lutui is poised to join Worcester Warriors from Air New Zealand Cup outfit Bay of Plenty. Reports coming out of New Zealand suggest the 28-year-old Tongan international has agreed a two-year deal with the Sixways club.
WORCESTERSHIRE FA ch-iefs are waiting to hear whether they must investigate the bizarre Saturday scenes at St George's Lane. Referee Dave Hine's report on the abandonment between Worcester City and Kiddermin-ster Harriers will have been sent to the Football
WORCESTER City Reserves will be fielding a strong side for tonight's Central Conference League Cup final at Kettering Town (7.45). City boss Andy Preece wants to use the fixture as an opportunity to give some much-needed match practice to some of his
HEREFORD United are confident of being able to bring a goalkeeper in to ease their injury crisis ahead of tonight's League Two clash with Lincoln City (7.45). The visit of The Imps marks the first Football League match at Edgar Street for nine years and
A REFEREEING recruitment campaign at the peak of the holiday season in Worcester's Crowngate Centre proved successful. But there are still a few places available on the referees course starting on Friday, August 18. It runs from 7pm until 9pm at Worcestershire
ANIMAL lovers have been pulling out all the stops to help save the local branch of the RSPCA from extinction - but a lot more needs to be done. The Worcester News reported last week how the Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire section of the charity is more
THE chairman of the Magistrates Association for Worcestershire says he and his colleagues are frustrated they will not be given new powers to imprison criminals for longer. Paul Vaughan was speaking to the Worcester News after hearing that John Reid,
A Worcester man is celebrating after contributing to proposals for the future delivery of children's services - and picking up an MP3 player in the process. Mark Shuttleworth was among scores of mums and dads who shared their views about the draft Children
A FORMER school building in Worcester is about to offer a brand new facility for adults with severe disabilities. The Brook School - the nursery and infants part of the River School - has been in St George's Walk, Barbourne, for 20 years but is moving
ANIMAL lovers have been pulling out all the stops to help save the local branch of the RSPCA from extinction - but a lot more needs to be done. The Worcester News reported last week how the Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire section of the charity is more
AFFORDABLE housing will be on the agenda again this week when Worcester City Council planners meet to discuss a new policy. An internal council document on the housing market in Worcester is being drawn up based on extensive public consultation. It will
THE chairman of the Magistrates Association for Worcestershire says he and his colleagues are frustrated they will not be given new powers to imprison criminals for longer. Paul Vaughan was speaking to the Worcester News after hearing that John Reid,
A FORMER information technology expert who made his first real foray into music thanks to a family challenge is to take centre stage at one of Worcestershire's biggest open-air concerts. Music-loving baritone John Qualtrough, whose professional singing
A FUNDRAISER from Worcester who has raised thousands of pounds for charity by doing sponsored walks has been forced to abandon his most ambitious trek to date. But Mark Grooms, of Blakefield Road, St John's, is still determined to raise money for Scope
A Worcester man is celebrating after contributing to proposals for the future delivery of children's services - and picking up an MP3 player in the process. Mark Shuttleworth was among scores of mums and dads who shared their views about the draft Children
WE had three days of really hard work to get into a position where we could win the game against Glamorgan. It was tough cricket and the lads were really tired, but it was important to believe we could win that game. It was a bit overcast on the final
THROUGH this letter I just wanted to praise the staff and pupils at St Joseph's RC School in Droitwich on their first class production of the musical 'Grease' - which was performed in front of family and friends last Wednesday and Thursday. Class Six
SIR - In Droitwich, history does repeat itself. Three years ago, councillors allowed high numbers of flats to be built because plans included underground parking, ridiculing locals at public meetings who told them brine streams ran through the site. Councillors
NEWSPAPERS chronicle the entire human experience, much of which can make for quite depressing reading. However, while catastrophes such as the current war in Lebanon highlight the savagery of Mankind in a global context, it is often the petty acts nearer
WORCESTERSHIRE FA chiefs are waiting to hear whether they must investigate the bizarre Saturday scenes at St George's Lane. Referee Dave Hine's report on the abandonment between Worcester City and Kiddermin-ster Harriers will have been sent to the Football
WORCESTER City Reserves will be fielding a strong side for tonight's Central Conference League Cup final at Kettering Town (7.45). City boss Andy Preece wants to use the fixture as an opportunity to give some much-needed match practice to some of his
MIDLANDS TWO WEST September 9: Bromsgrove v Malvern. September 16: Malvern v Camp Hill. September 23: Kenilworth v Malvern. September 30: Malvern v Newport. October 7: Bridgnorth v Malvern. October 14: Malvern v Newbold. October 21: Stafford v Malvern
STEVE Rhodes is hoping his Worcestershire side can complete an impressive double over Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two leaders Surrey in their clash at New Road, which gets underway today (11am). Worcestershire are the only team to
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Board won the inaugural Crusader Under 21 Twenty20 Cup with a narrow victory over Shropshire at New Road. The day started with two semi-finals between Worcestershire and Herefordshire and Staffordshire and Shropshire which culminated
BROWNING Mo and Jack Dad who passed away fourteen years ago on August 1st and mum who passed away four years ago on August 8th. Both of you are sadly missed now as much as when we first lost you both. Kath and Barry, grandchildren Lee and Julie.
DIGGER Raymond Sixteen years today. Sadly missed and remembered always by Phyl, Margaret, Steve and Ben. Published in paper 08/08/2006
WILLIAMS Winifred Kempsey Passed away peacefully in hospital on August 1st, 2006 aged 85 years. Wife of the late Stewart Bill, loving mum to Christine and Hilary, also a much loved gran and great gran. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday
COX Susan Sue nee Miles Passed peacefully away on July 31st at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. A beloved mother of Sallyanne, Samantha, Stephen and Natalie, and a much loved grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all the Family. Funeral Service
THE art of double entry acccounting has been taken to another level by the Worcester firm of McKnights. Clients are getting double for their money because two members of the staff are identical twin brothers. Twenty-eight-year -old Mark and Kevin Smith
Worcestershire is home to a thriving business community comprising an impressive array of businesses of all shapes and sizes and from a wide variety of industries. Firms in the county are being given the opportunity to excel further as Business Link West
The Worcester firm of solicitors Harrison Clark acted for Personal Screening plc in its recent admission to the alternative investment of the London Stock Exchange. Simon Driscoll, managing director of the Stourbridge-based firm which supplies home testing
NATIONAL debt management company EuroDebt Financial Services has extended its local operation and opened a new regional office at the 85-87 High Street, CrownGate, Worcester. Vance Parsons, Eurodebt's regional manager in Worcester, said: "Credit is freely
AS part of the Government's commitment to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has reviewed current fire safety law and is making a number of changes through the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Making good contacts is one of the most crucial parts of running a business, whether that is potential customers, suppliers or partners. The Chamber of Commerce, Herefordshire and Worcester-shire, helps members and their guests to do just this, with its
Forthcoming Business Breakfast dates: l Abbey Hotel, Malvern: Thursday, July 13; Thursday, August 10; Thursday, September 14; Thursday, October 12. l Hedley Lodge, Hereford: Wednesday, July 5; Wednesday, August 2; Wednesday, September 6; Wednesday October
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria's Nigel Davenport has been called up to represent his country. Davenport, a regular in KVCC's Birmingham League premier division first team, will play for the England Cricket Association for the Deaf XI. They play Pakistan in a
WORCESTER Nomads are bidding for national stardom at the MCC Spirit of Cricket Club Under 13 Championships this week. Following their success in the county and regional finals, Nomads now join seven other teams at Oakham School, Rutland. The games start
WORCESTER Wolves have once again raided the USA to bolster their squad for their inaugural season in the British Basketball League (BBL). Coach Josh Cooprider has secured the signing of James Noel, a 6ft 7ins forward, who was born in London and has played
PATIENTS at a new state-of-the-art Worcester surgery were overjoyed at their new facilities when they saw them for the first time. The £8m Newtown Road health centre, which opened its doors for the first time yesterday, will accommodate the 23,000 patients
PEOPLE in Worcestershhire who came to the rescue of drought-hit Niger have been publicly thanked by Catholic aid agency CAFOD. Almost £6,000 was raised by supporters of the organisation in the county after the failure of the rains in the African nation
A WOMAN was killed and a man was left critically injured following a head-on crash near Pershore. The woman has been named as Susan Ward, aged 61, from Main Street, in Elmley Castle, near Pershore. The smash happened on Friday on the B4084 at Wick, near
A JEWELLERY designer from Worcester who has only just finished university is preparing to showcase her work at a prestigious exhibition in London Sian Hughes, aged 21, of Woodside Road, Red Hill, designs and makes small and fine jewellery such as rings
AFFORDABLE housing will be on the agenda again this week when Worcester City Council planners meet to discuss a new policy. An internal council document on the housing market in Worcester is being drawn up based on extensive public consultation. It will
A FORMER information technology expert who made his first real foray into music thanks to a family challenge is to take centre stage at one of Worcestershire's biggest open-air concerts. Music-loving baritone John Qualtrough, whose professional singing
A FUNDRAISER from Worcester who has raised thousands of pounds for charity by doing sponsored walks has been forced to abandon his most ambitious trek to date. But Mark Grooms, of Blakefield Road, St John's, is still determined to raise money for Scope
FIERCE-scrummaging hooker Aleki Lutui is poised to join Worcester Warriors from Air New Zealand Cup outfit Bay of Plenty. Reports coming out of New Zealand suggest the 28-year-old Tongan international has agreed a two-year deal with the Sixways club.
THE managing director of a Worcestershire business has found a special way of saying "thank you" to a charity which helped his family through a time of crisis. Jason Manning, whose creative consultancy b1 has just moved into a £500,000 headquarters in
FRESHLY cooked homemade food is on the menu now that the Reindeer Inn, Ombersley, has re-opened. New owners Peter Nesbitt and Denise Luckett, who previously ran a restaurant together in Spain, have redecorated the pub, besides giving a completely new
A JEWELLERY designer from Worcester who has only just finished university is preparing to showcase her work at a prestigious exhibition in London Sian Hughes, aged 21, of Woodside Road, Red Hill, designs and makes small and fine jewellery such as rings
WORCESTERSHIRE FA chiefs are waiting to hear whether they must investigate the bizarre Saturday scenes at St George's Lane. Referee Dave Hine's report on the abandonment between Worcester City and Kiddermin-ster Harriers will have been sent to the Football
IN response to the front page article last week regarding Dave Sheppard and disabled access in the High Street, I would like to express my disappointment that he seems to have forgotten our telephone conversation when I promised to look into the issues
SIR - It's about time the police of the council did something about these car clampers. It's nothing more than demanding money with menaces. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
SIR - N Taylor recently referred to the destruction and deaths caused when the first atom bombs were dropped by the allies on the Japanese. It was the only way we could stop the war for we needed them to surrender, because every Japanese - old and young
SIR - I have been following the saga of the Kays cricket pavilion with interest. After such a fight, it is gratifying that the city is the winner after all. It is refreshing that we have someone on the council willing to fight to keep that part of the
SIR - As an 80-something year old, I would like to thank our friend George Cowley for reminding me that Tony Blair is a patriot - through and through. Personally, I would think of him more of a patriot if he got his son to join our armed forces like William
SIR - D E Margrett, in referring to the recent police cock-up in their anti terror operations in London, trotted out the usual line about how the greater good is the potential saving of thousands of lives. I couldn't agree more with the essential sentiment
SIR - Saturday was a sad day for many local people, when the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters marched through the city for the last time. But how many will know that our famous old army regiments, like the Woofers and the Glorious Gloucesters,
SOUTHERN LEAGUE Division One Midlands Saturday, August 19: Malvern Town v Leighton Town, 3.00. Tuesday, August 22: Chasetown v Malvern Town, 7.45. Saturday, August 26: Spalding United v Malvern Town, 3.00. Monday, August 28: Malvern Town v Evesham United
SCHOOL inspectors have called the Wyche C of E Primary School in Malvern one of the best schools in the country. It is thought that the school, in Lower Wyche Road, is the only the primary school in the country to receive an outstanding rating in all
STOCKALL June Passed away peacefully in hospital on July 28th 2006 aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron. Much loved mother of Linda and mother in law of Derek. Loving grandma to Anna and dear sister to Ann. She will be sadly missed by her Family
BURTON Ted Passed away with dignity on August 5th 2006 aged 83 years. Father of Tony, father in law to Joan, grandad to Trudy, Darren and Neil and grandad Ted to Danny, Rees, James and 'best mate' Charlie. The funeral service will take place at Worcester
MCDONALD Tim The Family of the late Tim McDonald would like to thank Relatives, Friends, Neighbours, work Friends and Colleagues from Worcestershire Royal Hospital for the messages of sympathy, cards of condolence, beautiful floral tributes and generous
HAYES Michael Mike Irene and Jackie wish to thank everyone for their kindness and support after the sudden loss of Mike on July 8th in France. Special thanks to all who attended his funeral and for the generous donations for Ombersley Medical Centre and
FOSTER Charles Derek Treasured memories of my dear husband, father and grandfather, died August 8th, 1988. Deep in our heart your memory is kept, To love and to cherish and never forget. Wife Blanch. Published in paper 08/08/2006
Shifting demographics, changing lifestyles, new regulations, the cost of labour, property values - these are some of the external factors reshaping the contemporary healthcare market. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has a long and distinguished track
HSBC has invested £1.5m in establishing a state-of-the-art branch in Worcester as part of the company's £400m investment around the country. The new-look branch is one of the bank's very first new concept branches designed to enhance customer areas and
Creating an organisation that exudes excellent customer service all the time must be on every business owners wish list. How many organisations impress and surprise us from the first moment of contact? On those occasions it can feel like electricity..
