ANDY Williams' superb 30-yard strike 13 minutes from time earned Hereford a Coca-Cola League Two point which appeared unlikely when they fell two goals adrift at the start of the second period. Hereford announced an unchanged team with Williams, who
MALVERN Town were denied by a late penalty in a 2-2 draw at home to Cinderford Town tonight. Ed Lyons and Wes Joyce scored for Malvern in the Southern League Division One Midlands fixture.
That's what some of the reports of Friday night's game against Wasps had to say about the game. Well most Warrior fans I know didn't think so. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the game. It went their way then ours. Both defences were just phenomenal
A FARMER suffering severe facial injuries caused by a chainsaw accident still managed to ride his quadbike back to his house - despite not being able to see. The 45-year-old from Tedstone Delamere, just outside Bromyard, had been chopping down branches
HEREFORD United striker Andy Williams has turned down a move to League Two rivals Bristol Rovers. Williams had been mulling over a move to the Memorial Stadium after the Bulls accepted an improved bid of around £150,000. However, the 20-year-old, who
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' midfield dynamo Russ Penn has again been placed on stand-by for the England National Game XI squad as they prepare to face Northern Ireland. The former Scunthorpe youngster, half-way through a domestic ban for collecting 10 bookings
BROMSGROVE Rovers' assistant manager John Snape believes the team needs to find some consistency. Rovers head to Solihull Borough tomorrow night for a re-arranged Southern League Division One Midlands match (7.45pm) which was abandoned after 64 minutes
BIRDSEYE Sports Evesham Sunday League teams enjoyed a fine weekend in the Worcestershire FA County Cups. For the first time in the league's history, three clubs reached the semi-finals of the WFA Sunday Junior Cup. Ambassador, Bretforton Old Boys and
WE really want to make a big challenge in February and get ourselves in the play-off positions. Results in January allowed us to consolidate our position in the table but if we had lost games we would be playing catch-up. The team did well last month
COUNTY fire chiefs have warned people to ensure electric blankets are properly maintained after faulty ones caused two house fires. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issued the warning following separate bedroom fires in Hereford-shire on
A FARMER who died on a notorious stretch of road outside Worcester has been named. Ian Ballard died when the blue Nissan Navara 4x4 he was travelling in hit a tree on the A449 Worcester to Kidderminster road, near King's Hawford School, Hawford. The
GRAHAM Turner says Hereford United have been buoyed by the victory over Notts County. The Bulls recorded a 3-2 win at Edgar Street on Saturday for their first victory since beating Wrexham 2-0 on December 30. United now head to Bury, who last collected
A WORCESTER Elvis impersonator is donning his blue suede shoes after a 16-year break. Alex Markovic, known on stage as Alexy Galaxy, has rediscovered his talent to sing just like Elvis Presley and is hoping a gig at the pub where he works will help relaunch
A TAXI driver repeatedly stabbed in a frenzied attack has spoken of his ordeal after a man was cleared of carrying out the assault. Mohammed Khan was found staggering in the road drenched in blood after being attacked by a passenger in the early hours
A MOTORCYCLIST who died when his bike was in collision with a car in Kidderminster has been named. Paul Meese was married to Dorice, and had three daughters, Kayleigh, 14, Chloe, nine, and Lauryn, seven. The 33-year-old died when his red Honda motorcycle
A BUILDER who launched a revenge attack on a Worcester taxi driver could be sent to prison, a judge warned. Anthony Bradley pleaded guilty to common assault on Mohammed Jehangir. He hit the victim in the face following an earlier accident in which the
LEARNER drivers expecting to take their tests today are being urged to turn up as planned, despite threats of strike action by examiners. Driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services Union are expected to be among thousands
RODWAY Jean Formerly of Marion Close, Worcester Passed away peacefully at Lickey Hills Nursing Home on 24th January 2007 Aged 79 years Jean will be sadly missed by sister Audrey and family, Peter, Linda, David and Richard Cremation service will take place
HARTLEY Zachary Nathan Passed away at Birmingham Childrens Hospital on January 22nd, 2007, aged 3 months. Much loved son of Ruth and Wayne."Sweet dreams Baby Bear, you will always be in our hearts." Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium Chapel
GALLOP Eileen Mary Aged 88 years of Upton upon Severn. Peacefully in hospital on January 24th, 2007. A much loved mother and grandmother. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, February 1st at 11 a.m. Family flowers
BRIDAL EXHIBITION PROGRAMME SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007 10am OPENING 10am-4pm BRIDAL EXHIBITION A host of stalls offering wedding services such as cars, bridalwear, men's suit hire, cakes, shoes, balloons and photography will be in the Manor Suite and Patio
COUPLES can get married in the church of the Church of England parish where either bride or groom lives. If they are active, worshipping members of another congregation, it is usually possible to bemarried there. If you wish tomarry in a church that is
IT'S more than likely that any dilemmas you have over what kind of dress you're going to wear and what will suit are likely to pale into insignificance beside the reception. The prospect of who to sit where and next to whom without sparking a riot can
YOU'VE got the ring, the date is set and the venue is booked. But with hundreds of things still to think about before your wedding, it's important to find time to prepare yourself as well. Your skin, hair, nails andmakeup are all things you have to consider
FROM the moment your loved one gets down on bended knee and asks you the question you've been waiting for, thoughts of walking down the aisle in a wedding dress will most likely flash through your mind. After all, your wedding dress is going to be most
BAILEY Kathleen Mary Frances Passed away peacefully at Hazelhurst Nursing Home, Ross on Wye, aged 89 years. Wife of the late Leslie Mario, beloved motherof Vivien. Funeral at St John the Baptist, Mathon near Malvern on Thursday, February 1st at 12 noon
CARTMELL Brian Suddenly at home on January 24th, 2007. Loving husband of Amanda and beloved dad and pops to Russ, Fran and Cyrus, Brett and Shelley, Dixie, Nita, Ben and Tom. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, February 1st, at 4 p.m
TARRY Rebecca Emma Passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2007, aged 18 years, after a lifelong fight with Cystic Fibrosis, surrounded by people who loved her. Becky touched the lives of many people and we will all miss her so much. The funeral service
WALSH Vera Hamilton Beloved friend of Marjorie Potts, cherished aunt of Elizabeth, Helen and Bill, great aunt of Emma, Zoe, Frank and Beverley, great great aunt to Sofia. Formerly Teacher and Head of Science at Christopher Whitehead Girls School 1947-
LLOYD Edward Ernest Ted Passed away in his sleep at Hawthorns Nursing home, Evesham on January 25th, 2007, aged 84 years. Husband to Olive, and father to Sue, Geoff and Jill. grandfather and great grandfather.Rest in peace. Funeral to be held at Worcester
MORRIS Danielle Happy 7th birthday to my loving daughter. Hope you have a special day. All of my love Mummy xxx Published in paper 30/01/2007
NEWMAN Geoffrey To a very special dad and husband on your 70th Birthday. Lots of love and a thousand kisses. Jean, Jane, Sue, Teresa, Belinda, Donna, Sons in Law, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.xxx Published in paper 30/01/2007
WARREN Gladys One year ago today you passed away, We love and miss you more each day. In our hearts and thoughts you will always stay. Your ever loving husband John, sons David and Paul, daughter Sandra, daughter in law Ruth, son in law Kevin, grandchildren
ALFORD Florence Fell asleep one year ago today. Life goes on without you, but things are not the same. It's hard to hide the heartache, when someone says your name. We think about you always and talk about you too. We will always have our memories but
YOUR hair can suffer if you're stressed. Whether you are literally tearing your hair out trying to organise all the elements of your big day or it has just become dull and lifeless, you have to take the time to nurture it. Use a good hair mask, leaving
IF your dream of the ultimate romantic ceremony conjures up images of white sandy beaches, clear blue expanses of sky and warm tropical waters, then tying the knot overseas may be the ideal remedy for all your domestic wedding headaches. Getting married
FIGURING out your wedding budget can be stressful, but don't worry - whether you're dreaming of a lavish hotel affair or an intimate garden get together, answering these questions will help you figure out what you have to spend to make it happen. Talk
THE bride and groom's photo albumis the best way to preserve your special day. Chances are you and your fianc will look at the photos many times during your lifetime. Therefore, hiring a good photographer is one of the most important tasks in planning
WORCESTERSHIRE have reached a verbal agreement with their second overseas player for the forthcoming season - but will not unveil his identity until the deal has been formalised. It is expected that the club will sign a bowler, possibly a left-armer,
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has expressed his delight that all 10 of the current British Basketball League teams have committed themselves to the competition for the 2007/08 season. With agreement from England Basketball - the
CHRIS Cornes has set himself a target of 10 goals to help fire Worcester City to promotion from Nationwide North. The 20-year-old midfielder bagged his fourth of the campaign with a long-distance screamer in the 2-2 draw at Blyth Spartans on Saturday
HISTORIC toys, craft and archaeology will be among the latest collections on show at a museum when it opens for the first time this year on Thursday. Worcestershire County Council's County Museum at Hartlebury, near Stour-port-on-Severn, is getting ready
SIR - It seems there is to be a further rise in the council tax. What annoys me is it is always stated so much of this is added on for police services - if that is so, I want to know why we seldom see a police officer in town to protect the public?
WOMEN in Worcestershire are set to benefit from a more accurate way of taking cervical smears - but at a cost to county services. Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT) is set to introduce liquid based cytology (LBC) by Dec-ember which will reduce the
A PENSIONER has admitted driving inconsiderately while a group of schoolchildren in Pershore were trying to cross the road. Worcester Magistrates Court heard Thomas Cox, aged 83, was accused of driving in the High Street, Pershore, without showing reasonable
THE wife of a Worcester ocean rower has spoken of his new challenge - overcoming a severe stroke. Worcester man Richard Wood, who has completed solo rows across the Atlantic and raised thousands of pounds for charity, suffered the debilitating stroke
TELEVISION star and antiques expert Henry Sandon is to open a bookshop in Worcester. Mr Sandon will be at the Daisychain Benevolent Fund book store in St John's, to do the honours at 11am on Thursday, February 2, when it reopens after a re-fit. The
A WOMAN campaigning for motorists to slow down has succeeded in having plans drawn up for eight new road signs to be placed near her children's school. Polly Ward, from Knighton-on-Teme, near Tenbury Wells, approached parish councillors, the police and
A woman who caused bruising to a 10-year-old boy has been given a suspended jail sentence. Lorraine Cox lost her temper over the child's behaviour and smacked him, Worcester Crown Court heard. The boy suffered bruises to his ears, chest and bottom, said
THE Government's drive to encourage healthy eating in schools has seen a raft of rules and regulations introduced to caterers. But although they have the right aims, these rules are also tying the hands of those trying to produce healthy school meals
THE number of distraction burglaries committed in Worcestershire has dropped dramatically, according to new police figures. Between April 2004 and March 2005 there were 213 distraction or bogus burglaries reported in the West Merica Constabulary, compared
SPENDING up to £85,000 of taxpayers money on revamping the Guildhall has "all the hallmarks of bad local Government", according to Worcester MP Mike Foster. The Labour MP has called for Worcester City Council to rethink the decision to upgrade the furniture
THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers from Worcestershire to give blood to help meet the demand from local hospitals. The service will be holding donor sessions in Upton-upon-Severn and Droitwich next week. It will be at the New Hill
A WOMAN who has to live and work next door to a new city restaurant is threatening to take legal action against the owner unless a series of complaints are sorted out. Frances Fosh, who runs Charlie's Cafe in Sidbury and lives in the flat above, said
A WORCESTERSHIRE post office fears for its future because a road closure is causing a loss in trade. A section of the Worcester Road, near Great Witley, has been closed off for three weeks while a housing development completes sewerage works. But Great
SIR - If, Mrs Mason (Letters, January 22), railings were put up around the steps surrounding Sir Edward Elgar's statue, I would not be able sit on them and watch folk passing by when the impulse takes me. Students do not like being fenced out either
SIR - Why should we put up with Elgar's statue and surrounding area being damaged by skate-boarding? May I suggest the surrounding area is covered in gravel stones. This would clog up the wheel of any skaters trying to jump off the statue. Also, let's
A CONVICTED child molester is driving a school bus in Worcestershire for a living. Nicholas Emms, aged 35, of Defford near Pershore, was sentenced to two years probation in 1989 for indecently assaulting a girl under 14. But he now works for Ann's Executive
SIR - I agree with Nicola Lock about the dangerous lack of lighting on passageways and footpaths in St John's (Worcester News, January 24). As a wheelchair user, I frequently need to use the footpath linking Bromwich Lane with Swanpool Walk for level
SIR - With reference to the proposed refurbishment of the council chamber at the Guildhall, if Coun Geraghty has really said, We must make sure the furniture is modern,' he has made one of the most fatuous remarks the leader of a council could possibly
THE occupants of this van had a lucky escape when the engine burst into flames. Nick Scott and 31-year-old Nick Bayliss, were driving through St John's, Worcester, when the engine caught fire at about 5.15pm yesterday. Mr Scott, aged 30, said: "It started
A WOMAN given an anti-social behaviour order last week after neighbours complained about her disruptive behaviour has appeared in court charged with breaching it. The Worcester News reported that magistrates gave the Asbo to Esther Zuu, of Elgar Avenue
Green-fingered staff at a county garden centre are celebrating success after it was officially crown-ed the best in the country. Family-owned firm Webbs in Wychbold, near Droitwich, scoop-ed the top prize of UK Garden Centre Of The Year just months after
REVIEW TOM PAXTON HUNTINGDON HALL THE woman in the next seat insists on telling me how she shouted traitor at Bob Dylan when he went electric' in 1967. At least Tom Paxton keeps the faith, she sniffs - just that old Martin D8 guitar and the ghost of
A PETITION to reduce the speed limit on a notorious stretch of road where five people have been killed in similar crashes has received more than 1,000 signatures. The Worcester News reported last month how Jason Bills of Bank Cottage, Hawford, near the
THE Government's drive to encourage healthy eating in schools has seen a raft of rules and regulations introduced to caterers. But although they have the right aims, these rules are also tying the hands of those trying to produce healthy school meals
ONE of Britain's most successful rock bands is to appear in concert at Worcester Rugby Club this summer. Status Quo, which has more British hits than any other group in rock and roll history, will be rockin' all over Sixways on Saturday, July 28. The
THERE will be more flowers clustered around the foot of another tree on the A449 this week after another driver suffered the same fate as the four teenagers who died when they crashed into a tree on the notorious Worcester to Kidderminster road last
Have you ever wondered what the man who looks after Worcester’s graveyards does in his spare time? No, I don’t suppose you have so let me tell you. He writes children’s stories. His name is Mike Hacklett and I was fortunate to be at the launch of his
SIR - My name is Anny Rees and I am an occupational therapist who lives in the Three Counties. This year I set myself a new year's resolution to give up my time to some worthwhile causes and I am asking other readers to join me in raising much needed
SIR - Once again I am gob-smacked by the announcement that payment should be introduced for non-urgent' operations. What operations - knees? Hips? Eyes? Who are the people who are in greatest need of these operations? Pensioners, a huge percentage of
SIX registered sex offenders are at large in West Mercia. The force, which covers Worcestershire and Herefordshire, says it is doing everything it can to trace them. A police spokeswoman said that as of Wednesday, December 27, eight registered sex offenders
Morning everybody, A busy weekend in the matheson household! Ive been spending time working on some new materials for clients. Since I advertised in the Worcester News (very good rates by the way!) I have been kept busy with requests for the FREE life
