WORCESTER Colts registered a 27-10 win against Stourbridge to retain their North Midlands Cup at Kings Norton. They won a penalty of six minutes which was duly converted by Cameron Pimlow. Hooker Russ Marsland then touched down from a rolling maul to
PERSHORE'S Rob Wood was the top county rider when he finished third in the Beacon Roads Cycling Club's annual Little Mountain Time Trial. Based around Great Witley in Worcestershire, the difficult 39-mile event attracted racers from all over the country
FINE weather led to a good turn-out for the latest in Worcester St John's Cycling Club's summer time trial series. The conditions also made for some fast times, and it was Steve Price who, once again, set the standard for others to beat. His time of
WE take many things in life with a pinch of salt and what people say is certainly one of them. I only indulge in chocolate occasionally' is often taken to mean I eat bucket loads of the stuff but kid myself otherwise' while she's an excellent manager
WORCESTERSHIRE are facing a daunting task to salvage anything from their LV County Championship Divi-sion One meeting with local rivals Warwickshire. Starting the second day on 385-5 thanks to Jim Troughton's excellent 162, the travelling fans were treated
THE Worcester News has teamed up with leading cricket equipment suppliers - Fearnley Factory Shop - to reward club cricketers throughout the county for their batting or bowling performances on a weekly basis. Alongside the regular Cricketer of the Week
A GOLF trip of a lifetime awaits amateur Mike Paget and his Bank House Hotel PGA professional Rob Grier if they can come through the next stage of Europe's biggest pro-am competition - the Professional Golfers Associa-tion National Pro-Am Cham-pionship
HEREFORD United have targeted three points at Torquay United to end their season on a high. United's first season back in the Football League looked to be heading for a play-off push until a recent poor run saw them slip into the bottom-half. They head
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Rod Brown believes his side will need to improve if they are going to win promotion. Rovers take on Willenhall Town in the Southern League Division One Midlands play-off final at the Victoria Ground on Saturday (3pm). Brown saw
EVESHAM United boss Paul West wants his side to finish the season on a high following their play-off heartbreak. Gary Hay scored in the 88th-minute as Bromsgrove Rovers defeated the Robins 1-0 in Tuesday's semi-final at the Victoria Ground. But United
STOURPORT Swifts are still hoping they will be spared relegation to the Midland Alliance. Phil Mullen's side finished bottom of Southern League Division One Midlands following last Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Cinderford. However, the Walshes Meadow
THE last week was always going to mark a defining moment for Worcester Warriors but few of us could have imagined the speed and the scale of transformation. Just six days ago, the club was facing the distinct possibility of a return to National Division
WORCESTER'S Graham Kitchener has been named in the England Under 18 squad for their summer development tour to Australia. The 32-man squad will contest four games over three weeks, including a match against the Australian Schools at Ballymore in Brisbane
ARCHDALES '73 pulled off a tremendous 1-0 victory over leaders Bartley Green to lift the Midland Combination Division One President's Cup. Neither side created many chances at Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground with both defences in top form. It took
LEDBURY Town can look forward to another season in the West Midlands League Premier Division after avoiding relegation on the last day. Phil Preedy's side drew 2-2 at third-placed Bewdley Town which ensured safety, while Bustleholme went down after recording
THE Worcester Infirmary Sunday Junior Cup final will be staged at Malvern Town tomorrow night (7.30). Woodside, of the Kidderminster League, play Redditch club Webheath at the Langland Stadium. The Worcester Infirmary Senior Cup final follows next Thursday
STEPHANIE Holmes qualified for the Great Britain team at the national assessment races hosted by Worcester Canoe Club. The 15-year-old, already an international, was third in the girls' under 18s K2 marathon with Banbury's Laura Ferguson to achieve her
PEOPLE in Wyre Forest are being given the chance to get garden tools and other valuables property coded free of charge. A property-marking day is being held on Thursday, May 10, in Kidderminster, when thermal property marking labels will be issued along
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THE Worcestershire rally crew of Mic O'Brien and Matt Pearce were moments from total disaster on the Somerset Stages. The team again used O'Brien's WRC Ford Focus which had been tested with the help of British champion David Higgins. But their latest
MUSIC lovers will flock to Upton-upon-Severn for a folk festival this weekend. Thousands of people are expected to make their way to the riverside town for the annual event, which this year runs from tomorrow until Monday, May 7. Tomorrow evening, comedian
THE Bank Holiday weekend sees another bumper period for point-to-point enthusiasts. Saturday and Sunday brings the two-day Radnor and West Hereford meeting, while the North Ledbury Hunt event follows on Monday. The Radnor and West Hereford meeting at
THE siege that earned Worcester the title the Faithful City will be remembered at a free re-enactment event this weekend. Tudor House in Friar Street will go back in time to 1643 when the city was experiencing its first siege of the English Civil War
A SUB postmaster in Worcester is fighting to keep his post office open by urging customers to use it or lose it'. Jeffrey Bailey, who owns the city's London Road office, said he and sub post masters across the country are waiting for the result of a
DES Lyttle and Tom Warmer have been released by Worcester City. Andy Preece has taken the shock decision to let club captain Lyttle leave after budget cuts at St George's Lane. Preece had considered appointing the former Nottingham Forest defender as
A PLAN to create a conservation area for great crested nuewts in a Worcestershire village has come under fire from some Wychavon district councillors. Concerns about excavated materials being brought into Bradley Green were raised at a meeting to discuss
DOZENS of motorcycle and scooter riders formed a cavalcade of Suzuki fans supporting Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester and Birmingham. Support for the Suzuki Owners' Run has mushroomed since riders completed their first run to visit children at
A DARING young former Worcestershire sea cadet has saved a life after only a few months on a tour of duty in the Gulf. Kerry Wallis, aged 23, from Charlton, near Evesham, joined the Navy three years ago but was only assigned to her first sea trip on
A VISITING chorus is to give a free concert in Worcester Cathedral. The Bournemouth Sym-phony Chorus is coming to Worcester this Bank Holiday Monday. The group will give the concert at 1pm. It will perform music by Elgar, and Britten as well as David
THE notoriously unreliable early-morning train from Paddington to Worcester appears to be back on track since it was rescheduled to run 11 minutes earlier. After a poor start, the 5.52am from Paddington has been providing a reliable and punctual service
A 69-year-old Worcester woman with a history of mental illness and depression was found hanging from a bunk bed by her daughter, an inquest was told. Kathleen Cheetham was temporarily staying with a friend in Yarrow Close, St Peter's, Worcester, when
A NEW sports hall at Malvern St James school has received the blessing of Malvern Civic Society. After two applications were refused, the school received permission to build the hall earlier this year. In his spring report Civic Society chairman John
BUDDING golfers are being invited to get on the green and enjoy free lessons and coaching at a club in Worcester. There will also be family fun competitions, prizes, equipment checks, demos, as well a performance from a World Trick Shot Champion during
THE users of a community meeting room will soon be enjoying improved access to a nearby garden thanks to grants of £6,550. With the help of the cash boost, a window in the room at Rotary House, Corbett Avenue, Droitwich, will now be transformed into
POWELL Geoffrey James Margaret and Family wish to thank all who attended Geoff's funeral and for the kindness shown by Relatives and Friends.Also, for the beautiful flowers and cards of sympathy received in their very sad loss. Many thanks to the Nurses
BRADSTOCK Jean The Family would like to thank all of their Friends and Neighbours for the cards and messages of sympathy. Thanks also to the District Nurses and Doctors who looked after Jean, Father Walsh for his understanding and to E Hill & Son
EDWARDS James Eddie Always thinking of you. Love and miss you. Mom, Steve and Family. Published in paper 03/05/2007
TARRAN Keith On April 30th, 2007, in Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Dot, dear dad to Richard and Julian and a devoted grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. A thanksgiving service will be held
POYNER Maureen Patricia Born February 16th, 1940Passed away May 3rd, 2005. They say times a great healer, I tend to believe this is true, But the pain inside, I cannot hide, As I grieve for you. Two years ago, The Good Lord said, I now need you by my
HAWKER Mac In loving memory of a wonderful husband. In dreams I see your smiling face,And kiss your soft sweet brow.But I know in my heart ,I have no husband now. Always remembered with deepest love by wife Janet, sons Malcolm and Joanna, Dean and Steve
SHARLAND Beryl Of Beechwood, Ryall and formerly of Gheluvelt Court, Worcester. Died suddenly but peacefully, aged 81 years. Private funeral service.Enquiries or donations for Amnesty International, may be sent to Malcolm J Presland Funeral Directors,
SMITH Ronald Manderson Ron Aged 64 years Suddenly, on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 at the Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. Dearest husband of Ann, loving dad of Carol and Kevin and father in law of Elaine and Paul, a loving brother to Joyce and a much loved grandad
NICHOLAS Andrew John Passed away after a long illness on April 29th, 2007 at Trentham, Stoke on Trent, aged 41 years. Much loved son of Diane and John, a very close brother to Martin and dear brother in law to Joanne, also a loving uncle to Grace, Maisy
LLEWELLYN Agnes In fond remembrance of my dear mum and nan. Today would have been your special 80th Birthday. You are always in our thoughts and presence. With our everlasting love. Daughter June, x. Granddaughters Boo Boo Kara, Jodie and Tasmin. xxx
FIDOE Marie Precious memories of a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away one year ago today. A thought a prayer, A silent tear, For one we miss and loved so dear. Archie, June, Susie, Sally, Julie and Families. Published
HAWKER Mac Treasured memories of a much loved brother and uncle, sadly missed. Love Joan and Family. xx Published in paper 03/05/2007
HARDING Jennifer Four years today. Remembering you always. From husband Alan, your Children and Grandchildren. Published in paper 03/05/2007
PEOPLE are being urged to check their garden sheds and garages for a tabby and white cat that has been missing for more than 10 days. Percy was last seen by his owners in Selborne Road West, Barbourne, Worcester, about 6.30pm on Friday, April 20. He
ATTACKERS who dragged a man to the ground, punched him in the face and threw him in a bush are being hunted. Malvern police are trying to identify two white youths who attacked the man in an alley-way between Priory Park and Malvern Theatres between
IN the last two years hundreds of people fell victim to distraction burglaries in West Mercia - almost a third of them were more than 80 years old. West Mercia Police have renewed their pledge to crack down on the crime and have relaunched the Knock
WORCESTERSHIRE villagers protesting against a housing development in the village will have to wait another month to find out if their opposition has been successful. A group of villagers living near the site of a proposed 30-home development on Badsey
WORCESTER businesses faced with the age-old problem of choosing the right consultancy support are set to benefit from a ground-breaking new development. The West Midlands supplier register, a service represented by Business Link West Midlands, will revolutionise
ONE of Upton-on-Severn's best known pubs, the Swan Hotel, has re-opened as a non-smoking venue and with new licensees following a £100,000 refurbishment. Brian Hulme, Nick Mossop and Steve Ballard took over the lease on the Marston's Pub Company pub
A LAST-minute election dispute has started in Worcester's Arboretum ward after the Tory party put out a leaflet claiming a mosque leader wants other people to vote Conservative. The party circulated a leaflet in the ward saying Bodrul Haque, leader of
THE names of all the car dealerships which are taking part in this year's Worcester Motorshow have been announced. Some of the biggest car manufacturers will show off their latest models on the city's streets on Saturday, May 19. The event will be the
THE cost of watching television in Worcestershire's hospitals has risen by £1.20 a day for elderly people. Over 65s used to pay £1.70 a day to use their bedside TV and phone provided by Patientline - but the company has scrapped the cut-price rate meaning
TODAY is D-Day for councils up and down the country as thousands take to the polls. Voters have until 10pm tonight to visit their local polling stations and have their say on who runs their local council. In Worcestershire, electors are being called
A YOUNG Droitwich girl's image has helped a top photographer clinch a national award. Photographer Vanessa Tombs received a merit award in a prestigious photographic competition after capturing this image of two-year-old Martha Stead, from Droitwich.
DROITWICH Spa ladies face two cup finals in the space of 10 days. The team will face Leominster Town in both the Kidderminster County Women's League Cup final tonight and Soccersite Cup final on Sunday, May 13. Tonight's match kicks off at Stourport
AN 18-year-old Worcester man hanged himself in the back garden of his aunt and uncle's house, an inquest heard. Wayne Lewis, a builder, had been out to the pub with his family, saw a friend, and was described as "happy" the day before his body was discovered
SIR - Having read John Shearon's letter (April 21), I too was in the NAAFI during the Second World War and like him I could write a book on my experiences of that time. I agree that the MOD was wrong to let those captives sell their own stories while
HERE are the 11 finalists who will be competing to be crowned Miss Worcester on Saturday night. Hundreds of Worcester News readers phoned and texted in to say who they would like to see form a final heat from 17 glamorous girls. It was meant to be a
THE university of Worcester is the highest climber in a national league table - jumping 37 places to 55th spot. The Guardian's annual university guide assesses the teaching quality and graduate job prospects among its ratings criteria, of a total 118
SIR - Where in WH Smiths do they plan to put the post office? The shop is overcrowded already and there are always queues and the staff are already unable to cope with the business. Squeezing in the Crown post office there will be a disaster. Unless
TUG of war and sheep shearing are just two of 48 events taking place at the Worcestershire Young Farmers 59th Annual County Show. The event will take place at Lower Berrow Farm, Ham Green, Redditch, between 9am to 5pm on Saturday, May 19.
TUG of war and sheep shearing are just two of 48 events taking place at the Worcestershire Young Farmers 59th Annual County Show. The event will take place at Lower Berrow Farm, Ham Green, Redditch, between 9am to 5pm on Saturday, May 19.
CELEBRATIONS took place when a group of visitors from the German town of Kleve visited Worcester to mark the 20th anniversary of their twinning. The visit ended in a reception at the Guildhall where presentations were made to representatives from the
SIR - I believe that on the Continent all-day drinking was brought in gradually over a number of years. The people who run our country have brought in all-day drinking in a short space of time. It doesn't need an Einstein's brain to realise the young
WORCESTER'S popular antiques expert Henry Sandon will be opening a new retirement development in Droitwich today. Mr Sandon, who lives in the city and has made his name as a world authority on Worcester porcelain, will unveil a plaque at Whittingham
SIR - Have any Worcester News readers stopped to ponder how they are being governed on the subject of traffic congestion? On the one hand we have the Government asking local councils to look at congestion charging and other ways of penalising motorists
IT may have been shut for more than a year but behind closed doors they have been busy at the Commandery. The beautiful black and white building in Sidbury, Worcester, has undergone a transformation and, on Saturday, May 26, it is set to reopen. The
I was concerned to learn from a casual meeting in Kidderminster last Saturday that a sentence in one of my previous articles in the Worcester News’ sister paper, the Kidderminster Shuttle, has been taken by members of the county cytology laboratory staff
A barbecue and charity auction will provide the platform to hopefully raising a substantial sum of money for an orphange in Thailand. Members of Worcestershire Cricket Club will be at Ombersley Cricket Club on Saturday evening to welcome their new overseas
HOW to go green will be the advice at the Croome Park's spring fair this weekend. As part of the two-day event, children will be able to learn about recycling through craft activities and families can work out their eco-footprint. Groups such as the
WHEELIE bins and fortnightly refuse collection could be coming to Wychavon. Wychavon District Council currently runs a service where refuse is collected weekly in black bags and different types of recycled goods are collected on alternate weeks in clear
A Worcester University student suffered a head injury after being stamped on by an opponent in a football match, a court was told. Thomas Reeves suffered cuts and bruising and was left with stud marks from Greg Bishop's boot imprinted on his face. Mr
SIR - Three cheers for Ken Nason's letter, Smoking ban is undemocratic' (April 16). I quote: "The fact that there is no proof that secondhand smoke is anything other than an irritant seems not to matter when banning smoking." Quite right! The brewing
TWO youths threw boulders at a community centre in Kidderminster while elderly people were playing cards. The attack caused £250 damage to Franche Community Centre in Wilton Avenue, and the card players were lucky to escape injury, police say. A small
EXPECTANT mums and dads can find out valuable information about being parents at a seminar being held by Worcestershire County Council. The Family Information Service (FIS) is holding the free advice session for anyone interested in parenthood including
No longer will Worcester's women have to send their husbands down the High Street to replace their holey socks while they shop for new knickers. When Marks & Spencers' separate men's and women's stores unite later this year, the husbands and wives of
A MAJOR reshuffle of Worcester's High Street could see the creation of a new Marks & Spencer superstore. The High Street favourite is considering plans to merge its two current city stores into one large shop selling women's, men's and children's fashions
