DIRECTOR of rugby John Brain has an Ace' up his sleeve for tonight's (Friday) crucial Sixways Premiership showdown with Wasps (8pm). The Warriors chief has drafted in his second top try scorer, Aisea Havili, on the right flank in place of Thinus Delport
FORMER England captain Pat Sanderson's international aspirations have been dealt a crushing blow with the news he has even been left out of the 23-man England Saxons training squad. The Warriors skipper lost his full England place when new head coach
WORCESTERSHIRE will be bidding to reach the semi-final stage of the FA County Youth Cup for the first time in 16 years when they take on Leicestershire and Rutland on Saturday (2pm). Having seen off Northum-berland 3-0 in the third round, Worcestershire
HEREFORD United hope their new signings can bring about an upturn in fortunes. The Bulls have yet to record a victory in 2007 following defeats against Macclesfield, Mansfield, Bristol Rovers and a draw with Wycombe Wanderers. But they host Notts County
THREE Worcester City players are battling to be fit for Saturday's Nationwide North match at Blyth Spartans. Dennis Pearce, George Clegg and Nick Colley are all rated as doubtful for the trip to Northumberland. Pearce, who deputised for the suspended
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be aiming for their eighth straight Conference victory when they travel to lowly Altrincham on Saturday. Mark Yates' men are on a red-hot run of form that has seen them turn around a poor start to the campaign and go unbeaten
EVESHAM United manager Paul West wants his players to keep their focus after a frustrating few weeks. The Robins have had no less than four games postponed due to waterlogged or frozen pitches so far this month. Tuesday's game against Spalding United
PHIL Mullen says Stourport Swifts have to put the Bromsgrove Rovers defeat behind them and move on. Swifts were beaten 5-0 at the Victoria Ground in last weekend's Southern League Division One Midlands derby. But Neil Manton, cautioned early on in the
WESTFIELDS travel to Stratford Town on Saturday looking to build on a recent run of form in the Midland Alliance (3pm). Sean Edwards' side recorded a superb 1-0 victory against high-flying Tipton Town at allpay.park on Saturday, a week after winning
SECOND-from-bottom Bromyard Town host Lye Town on Saturday desperate for points in the West Midlands League Premier Division (3pm). Adam Ward and Andy Crowther face late fitness tests. Squad: O'Malley, Gray, Drake, Adie Crowther, McCarthy, Woodward,
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton was facing a battle to beat the cut after the first round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters in Doha. The Droitwich Golf Club member carded a one-over-par 73 to tie for 73rd place. South Africa's Retief Goosen holds
Midlands One: Luctonians v Peterborough. Midlands Two West: Kenilworth v Bromsgrove; Newbold v Malvern. Midlands Three West (North): Wednesbury v Kidderminster Carolians. Midlands Three West (South): Hereford v Pershore; Ledbury v Old Coventrians.
PHIL Jaques believes he can plunder another mountain of runs for Worcestershire this summer despite enduring one of his worst ever seasons in state cricket during the winter. After 13 centuries for his native New South Wales (NSW) last winter and over
The Warriors have added a Samoan Center/wing to their ranks this week, Dominic Feaunati from London Irish. He's a big powerful player who used to play Rugby League. There have been several successful transitions from League to Union, Jason Robinson for
A MALVERN business ravaged by fire just 11 weeks ago has risen like a phoenix from the ashes with record orders, extra staff and plans to expand its premises. Toilet roll-maker EPS's warehouse on the Enigma Business Park was completely destroyed by fire
MALVERN Town are looking to add another win to their bid for mid-table safety when they visit Barton Rovers on Saturday (3pm). The Langland Stadium side have recorded six victories in their last 10 matches and three points at lowly Barton would push
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown believes his players have repaid the faith shown in them. Brown threatened to take an axe to his squad following a run of results which had seen the promotion hopefuls win just twice in seven games. But last Saturday's
WORCESTER'S Tobi Ishi Kai Karate Schools are going from strength to strength. The club, rated the top wado kata association in England, romped home with 40 medals from their first competition of the year. Thirty-seven students headed to the Mushindo
WINTER league specialists Greenman squandered a 16-point lead in losing to Droitwich squad Spa AC in an epic final round of the WDUAA winter league. Greenman fell to a lowly 10th spot while Spa strolled to victory, scoring just 15 penalty points in a
THE Sports Partnership of Herefordshire and Worcestershire wants Malvern Hills district clubs to nominate their sportsman or woman for the 2007 awards in March. The sports awards provide the ideal opportunity for coaches, clubs and performers to be recognised
POLICE are trying to crack down on a graffiti problem that is plaguing Droitwich town centre. Between Wednesday, December 27 and Wednesday, January 10, a number of public and private buildings were targeted. Officers investigating the incidents are
THE Environment Agency is to oppose plans for a £10m revamp of Worcester's New Road Cricket Club. But the club's chief executive has vowed not to let the opposition scupper his plans. The EA is opposing redevelopment of Worcestershire County Cricket
AN illiterate man who "does what jobs he can" will get help from the probation service after being caught breaking into a shipping container. Jimmy Butler, who lives on the permanent travellers site in Lower Smite, near Worcester, pleaded guilty to attempted
DURRANT Nora Pat Frank, Margaret and Family would like to thank everyone for their beautiful cards, messages of sympathy and many Mass Cards received following their sad loss, also the donations received for Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and Don Bosco
HANLEY Robert Gordon Bob Former employee of Worcester Porcelain. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on January 22nd, 2007, aged 75 years, after a long illness bravely borne. Partner of June, and a proud father to Colin, Patrick and Peri, also
LEA Julian Passed away suddenly in Warwick Hospital on January 19th, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Joy and dear father of Jonathan and Jane. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at St James the Great, Snitterfield
DEE Joyce Passed away peacefully in hospital, with her family by her side, on January 22nd, 2007, aged 72 years. A beloved wife of the late Norman, mum to Alan, Sue, Rosemary and Paul, also a loving nan. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium
KELLY Dorothy Died January 25th, 1999. Remembered always with our love. Maureen and Philip. Published in paper 25/01/2007
LEADING Worcester printing firm Goodman Baylis has just commissioned a new state-of-theart 12 colour Heidelberg printing press as the latest stage of its ongoing investment programme. The company was formed in 2003 when two long-standing major Midlands
ANDREW Edwards has been appointed a business development specialist by the Herefordshire-based firm of business advisers and chartered accountants Thorne Widgery. He joins the company from the corporate division of Barclays Bank where he spent the last
THE dreaded deadline for tax returns is looming and John Painter of Worcester tax advisors Crowther Beard warns, in the best Scout fashion, you need to be prepared. Here he offers some handy tips for dealing with your tax return: Make sure you submit
SELLWOOD Kaitlyn Paige Scarlett A precious gift of a daughter, sadly stillborn on January 22nd, 2007. Always loved, never to be forgotten. God bless sweetheart. Mommy, Daddy and Kirstin. Thanks to Midwives and Staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. -
PECK Maurice Raymond Passed away suddenly, on January 16th, 2007, aged 48 years. Will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Funeral Service to take place at Robin Hood Crematorium, Solihull, on Tuesday January 30th, at 1.00 p.m. Published in
FOREMAN Robert William Bob Formerly of Stratfordbridge near Upton on Severn. Passed away peacefully in hospital on January 19th 2007, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, dearly loved father of Carol, Jayne, Julie and Cheryl and a much loved father
WOODWARD David William Passed away suddenly at home on January 19th, aged 57 years. Brother to Joan and Sue and brother in law to Keith and Mick, also an uncle. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 11a.m. Flowers
MOSS Phylliss Passed away at home on January 19th, 2007, after a long illness, aged 81 years. A loving mother to Alan and Stephen, also mother in law to Maggie. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, January 30th, at 11.30
BENNETT Alf. Vi would like to thank everyone for the cards, letters and messages of sympathy.To Phyllis, Pat, Shirley and Bryan and Robert and Jean for their love and support. And to Alf's friends Stan Bright, Alf Mountford, George and Margaret Cutler
PRUST Norman Gill and Family would like to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for kind messages of sympathy and for donations received. Thanks to Reverend Doug Walker for taking the service and those who attended. A big thank you to Welland House
TOLLEY Hazel Happy Birthday. Love from Mum, Dad, Judy, Susan and Families. xxxxx Published in paper 25/01/2007
ALLINGTON Gilbert Loving memories of a dear dad, grandad and father in law, passed away thirty three years today. Remembered always by all the Family. Published in paper 25/01/2007
A UNIQUE health and wealth reality check has been launched in Worcester. Now is the time of year for all those who perhaps overdid it a bit during the festive season, both gastronomically and financially, to check over their state of physical and financial
A CHAMBER of Commerce survey has found that almost one in three companies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire has employed migrant workers. The survey, carried out among chamber members across a broad range of industries and sectors, discovered that companies
MEMBERS of the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire have long complained that the rules for PAYE and National Insurance (NI) do not work in alignment and make life difficult for people having to administer payrolls. The chamber is seeking
NOW that the last trace of tinsel has gone... crumbs of Stilton and drop of port consumed... what lies in store for business in 2007? According to a report last week from the British Chamber of Commerce, strong demand for British goods and services at
DUE to a surge in demand for more expertise in dealing with probate, tax and trusts, Worcestershire law firm Thursfields has strengthened its ranks with the appointment of Michelle Green and Sarah Ingles as associate solicitors. Michelle, based at the
FLAT tyres on cars are no joke, especially if you have an important business meeting to make. But how many drivers know exactly where their spare wheel is and how to change it? Driving on today's busy roads can be a frustrating experience with accidents
FORMER international hurdler Andy Clark has struck gold by joining the team at rapidly expanding creative and design consultancy b1. The 33-year-old former 400-metre hurdler who represented Great Britain in the Youth World Championships was fast out of
IT might look like an accident but this skip perched on top of a car has boosted business for a 52-year-old Worcester man. However, people have raised concern that it is parked on a busy junction. Donald Box was going to advertise his business Skips
A WIDOW wants an apology after Sky TV spent six months chasing her for an £82 debt that her late husband owed them. Joyce Wimpenny's husband Stuart died in July as a result of renal failure. The 77-year-old had been ill for some time and had spent the
Just a quick post because I'm all excited. I have my first newspaper article about my walk. Follow the link to read it :- Newspaper Article
A 20-year-old man who was thrown out of a Worcester nightclub after spitting his drink over someone who bumped into him has been fined for assault. Greg Summers, aged 20, of Highfields, Callow End, near Worcester, was ejected from Tramps nightclub in
CHILDREN in Worcestershire are being urged to nominate a special someone who has gone that extra mile to make a real difference to young lives. BT and charity ChildLine have teamed up to find the county's unsung adult heroes who could be teachers, youth
A MAN who broke his leg on the Malvern Hills wants to thank his rescuers. Graham Davies, aged 54, of Abbey Road, Malvern, was enjoying a walk near Worcestershire Beacon on Sunday afternoon when he lost his footing. "I realised I'd done something when
THE newly created trust which runs the ambulance service in Worcestershire has been described as impressive by the co-author of an influential Government report. Peter Bradley, the co-author of Taking Healthcare To The Patient: Transforming NHS Ambulance
CCTV cameras will be fitted to specialist firefighting vehicles to improve the way fires are dealt with across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The fire service has confirmed that cameras will be attached to vehicles with hydraulic platforms and turntable
JO Holman helped double the money in a fund-raising event organised by the Midland Musical Theatre Group, thanks to her employers. MMTG raised £801, which was matched by Barclays Bank under its employee £ for £ scheme. Ms Holman is area sales coach with
A CONTROVERSIAL finding was made during conservation work at Hereford's Coningsby Museum and St John's Mediaeval Museum. During cleaning of a 13th Century skeleton thought to be a Blackfriars monk, it was discovered the monk was probably a woman. Osteoarchaeologist
THE future of Droitwich's Norbury Theatre could be safe for years to come under ambitious plans by volunteers to buy the venue. Plans are being drawn up to raise £250,000 over the next four years to acquire the building's freehold. There are concerns
WORLD champion downhill mountain biker Tracy Moseley presented young Malvern swimmer Morgan Farrier with his very own bike this week. Morgan's name was randomly selected from the hundreds of children who took part in the Malvern Splash swim school.
WORCESTER City Council has come out fighting over plans to keep council tax low this year - by insisting it does not mean a cut in services. Deputy leader Coun Barry Mackenzie-Williams has res-ponded to criticism of a pledge to keep council tax rises
AN MP is urging councils in his constituency to oppose plans that could see 62,300 new homes built across Worcestershire. While Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff acknowledged that there was a need for more affordable housing in the area, he expressed
WITH more than half a season of elite basketball experience now behind Worcester Wolves, head coach Josh Cooprider has outlined the club's vision for the future. The University of Worcester-based team, who are in their first British Basketball League
Malvern Hills Hotel at British Camp will be a smoke-free zone as of next month, way ahead of the national deadline for pubs to become non-smoking. As of Sunday, July 1, smoking will be banned in virtually all enclosed public places, including offices
A DRIVER crashed into a garden wall as he sped away from police and now will have to complete an extended driving test before he is allowed back on the roads. James Hunt, aged 22, ploughed into a wall in Springs Road, Pershore, following a four-minute
PEOPLE are being urged to drive with extra caution because of wind and ice. With temperatures expected to drop to -2C (29F) tonight and frost and ice expected, West Mercia police have appealed to drivers to adjust their driving and avoid unnecessary
EFFORTS to stop children being psychologically damaged by seeing pornography on the internet are top of the action list at Worcestershire County Council. The manager of the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Board has reassured parents that everything
A PHOTOGRAPHIC competition has been launched to celebrate the 40th birthday of a wildlife trust. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust marks the milestone anniversary next year and has organised the contest to capture the beauty of the county's landscape.
A CARETAKER will enter a talent contest as a ventriloquist - even though he has never tried it before. John Sharp, who works at Stanley Road Primary School in Worcester, is planning to audition for ITV's Britain's Got Talent - a show hosted by X-Factor's
DRIVERS thinking of handing in their parking tickets to the Guildhall in the hope of a refund should think again unless they have good reasons. Worcester City Council has warned drivers not to appeal against fines unless they have genuine reason to believe
SIR - I was just wondering, if we knew we were expecting much more rain last week, why did we take the flood barriers in Worcester down just beforehand? What a waste of money when they go straight back up again? Why not leave them up until the terrible
UP TO £85,000 of taxpayers' money is to be spent on improving furniture and fittings at the Guildhall. The Worcester News has learn that the work, which will take place inside the council chamber, has caused a huge disagreement among councillors. Some
A leading Conservative MP was given a tour of Worcester - and said he was "greatly impressed" with some of the regeneration projects around the city. Peter Ainsworth, shadow cabinet member for the environment, food and rural affairs, got to see the changes
AFTER the power went off at the Medical Centre in Main Road, Ombersley, staff knew they would have to keep their doors open, despite not being able to access any of the patients' computerised files. Practice manager Debbie Weston said: "We couldn't shut
STAFF from Bank of Scotland Corporate's Worcester office kicked off the new year in style by hosting a new year drinks reception at the Whitehouse Hotel in the centre of the city. The event was attended by nearly 100 of the bank's customers and advisers
YO, ho, ho and a glass of fine wine rather than a bottle of rum - the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has announced a theme for its annual awards 2007. Due to take place on Thursday, June 21, the awards will take on a nautical feel
SIR - John Sanders asks about the old war tank in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, in the 1930s (Worcester News, January 13). I remember we too had a similar tank in what we called Sparrow Park (I never knew the true name for the park in the Penkhull area
SIR - I can't make head or tail of local councils. One day you read they're paying someone more than £50,000 to do their job. The next day you read they've got no money and want to close the lavatories down. But it's a good think they've done a U-turn
One of the typical issues that I am asked to tackle with clients at this time of year is being out of control with their spending. Now things tend to come to a head at this time of year when credit card bills roll in, the christmas indulgences are there
SIR - One recent evening in Pershore there was the classic case of no buses for ages, then two arrived together. The bus operator in its wisdom revised the timetable for the 550/551 Worcester-Evesham service from January 2. Previously there was a 551
It’s been a busy time since Christmas in Worcestershire and there’s been some good news. Network Rail will redouble the Cotswold line, at least in part, meaning the scandalously unreliable rail services we currently enjoy – if that’s the word – should
LIKE anyone who lives beside a river, the people of Worcester know that the Severn that flows so majestically through their city can be both a blessing and a curse. Most of the year, Britain's longest waterway is one of the city's greatest tourist attractions
Sir - Vivian Jones' comments in defence of the bypass decision (Letters, January 17) suggests that we are complaining with the aid of hindsight. There have been many instances over the last two decades when national or local government have taken short-sighted
SIR - Francis Lankester has completely missed the point (Letters, January 20). Yes, the incidence of rats will be reduced - provided all rubbish remains in the bins. However, the very basis of most people's complaint with the wheelie bin scheme, is not
DAVE Boddy believes Worcester City have been handed a rough deal in the FA Trophy. The City chairman is disappointed Tamworth and Welling could not have completed their second round tie this week to give Worcester time to prepare. The third round game
Went out for another training walk on Tuesday across the Wyre forest. Resusci Anne came with me this time strapped to my rucksack to add weight with a few other items inside. Started by the Blount Arms on the A4117 Cleobury Road. The intention was to
