FORMER England batsman Graeme Hick recorded the 133rd first-class century of his career to put Worcestershire in control of their LV County Championship clash against Lancashire at Old Trafford. The Pears were bottom of Division One with only eight points
POINT-to-point racing this weekend sees two meetings for enthusiasts. The Golden Valley Hunt meeting is on Saturday, followed by the Clifton-on-Teme Hunt point-to-point on Sunday. The first meeting at Bredwardine is a seven-race card with a 1pm start
AUSTRALIAN paceman Doug Bollinger is in contention to play for Worcestershire against Derbyshire in the Friends Provident Trophy at New Road on Sunday. The left-armer, who has not played for the County since the FPT clash with Leicestershire on April
BARBOURNE Angling Club visited the Worcester and District United Anglers Association pools at Cobb House Farm where Lee Griffiths beat the abysmal conditions to win with a 19 lbs 11 oz total. On a day when most anglers preferred to stay at home due to
NUNNERY Wood High School's year nine girls earned a dream date at Twickenham in the Under 14s Emerging Schools Competition. The Worcester pupils lost 10-0 to Gillingham School, of Dorset, in the final but enjoyed their day out at England's home of rugby
A NIGHT of full contact kick boxing features motorbikes and pyrotechnics at Worcester's Perdiswell Leisure Centre on Saturday, May 26. Fighters from the Evesham and Pershore UKCBA clubs will be in action at the Bilford Road complex when numerous titles
THREE players have agreed new contracts with Kidderminster Harriers. Veteran defender Jeff Kenna and midfielder Gavin Hurren have signed one-year deals, while Russell Penn will remain at the club for at least the next two seasons. The news comes just
FORTY to 50 sub post offices are expected to close in Worcestershire and Herefordshire by the end of next year as part of the Government's plan to slim-down the network. And half of these will be in towns and cities if Worcestershire follows the national
WORCESTER girls won an under 18s 4x50 metre medley relay trophy at Bromsgrove School. Natalie Blakemore, Hayley Weaver, Emma Haulston and Lauren Hall-Annison, from St Mary's Convent, put up a tremendous fight against stiff opposition. Schools from Stratford-upon-Avon
AN elderly woman was robbed in a Worcester street before her home was burgled just 20 minutes later. The victim was targeted while walking from her home in Buttermere Drive - via Shap Drive - to the Spar store in Cranham Drive, Warndon, at about 9.40pm
PERSHORE High School student Courtney Hewison has been chosen to play cricket for Worcestershire women's county squad. Hewison, 14, of Littleworth, will compete in the under 15 and under 17 squads with six fixtures throughout May, June and July. Her
THE Mercian Festival Junior League season draws to a close this weekend. Fixtures, tomorrow, U11s: Droitwich Spa Angels v Welland Junior Lions; Evesham United Robins v Oldbury Park Tigers; Worcester Wizards v L&B Badgers. Girls U11s: Headless Cross
MORE volunteers are needed to help at the County Museum. A special meet and greet' day will take place at the Worcestershire County Council-run museum in Hartlebury Castle from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, June 3. Any would-be helpers will get the chance
A PUBLICLY funded group set up to improve the lives of older county residents has helped 500 people since it was launched one year ago, and can help more. A plea has gone out to spread the word about the Worcestershire Integrated Neighbourhood Network
PROLIFIC Adam Westmacott has made a big impact for Badsey so far this season - hitting back-to-back centuries in their opening two games. However, his all-round efforts in the Vale side's winning draw at home to Cleobury have scooped him our Cricketer
ENTERPRISING batting and excellent bowling was the key to Martley seconds' huge 169-run win over Old Vigornians seconds in Worcestershire League Division Three. The majority of the Martley players contributed to the fine win and their efforts have been
STAFF at a Worcestershire pub have launched a junior darts league to keep youngsters off the streets after dark. The league, which is one of only three junior darts leagues in the UK, has been set up by Hazel Matthews and Alex Philpot at the Gardeners
A TEENAGER has been sentenced to a 12-month community order with supervision after he stole a computer from a Worcester high school while he was drunk. Aaron Marston has also been made to pay £650 compensation to Nunnery Wood High School, Spetchley Road
WATCH two cute little lion cubs grow up fast in a popular television series filmed at a safari park in Worcestershire. Viewers of Safari Park will be able to follow the fortunes of the lovable cubs called Erica and Lionel as they are placed into the
RAIL passengers travelling between Worcestershire and Birmingham can expect a more comfortable ride on busier services from next week. Central trains is introducing a new timetable on Sunday, May 2, together with more seats. The company, which is part
PEOPLE living near a petrol station are calling for boy racers who gather there late at night to be stopped. They are fed up of being kept awake by up to 15 cars full of passengers meeting at the Total petrol station in Worcester Road, Droitwich. Despite
CLIVE Griffiths is set to be announced as director of rugby Mike Ruddock's number two at Sixways. Doncaster RFC have announced that Griffiths has left his post as director of rugby and claim he will be linking up with Ruddock at Worcester. Griffiths
SIR - One can protest over the high-handed decision to close certain post offices. Some of us are lucky and can transfer payment of pension into a Post Office account. I have done and invite others to do the same. JOHN CRAWFORD, Worcester.
A DROITWICH reservist marine is heading to Afghanistan to help rebuild the country. Lance Corporal Matt Croucher is one of eight part-time Birmingham Royal Marine Reservists heading out to the frontline in support of the United Nation's rebuilding efforts
A TERRIFIED blind dog that was left tied to a fence in torrential rain now needs a loving home. Collie rottweiler cross Rocky was abandoned in the pouring rain and wind on Sunday evening by his owners who said they could not look after him any more
SIR - Careful motorists be warned -the dreaded loose chippings are back in our area! You will see them piled in lay-bys ready to be spread on perfectly good roads and then thrown at your windscreen and bodywork by thoughtless motorists speeding towards
A PROLIFIC Evesham thief raided cars and even a hospital to fund his drug habit. Christopher Spiers left bed clothes in Evesham Community Hospital caked in mud as he ransacked a room after climbing in through an open window. He stole a laptop and a
HOWARD Andrew Mark Treasured birthday memories of my much loved son remembered everyday. All my love always Mum. x Published in paper 17/05/2007
WEDGBURY SMITH Remembering two very dear aunts who fell asleep. Ellen on May 17th 2005 and Maisie onJune 25th 2006. They will remain in our hearts forever. God bless. Ann, Deborah, Rosalyn, Natalie, Graham, Oliverand David. Published in paper 17/05/2007
STOCK Roger Loving memories of my dear husband who passed away eight years today. Sadness and tears silently flow, For my husband I dearly love so, Deep in my heart your memory is kept, To love, to cherish and never forget. Love and miss you always Janet
GOLDBY Nicholas John Nick Of Strensham. On May 14, 2007, peacefully at his home. aged 53 years. Beloved Husband of Yvonne and a much loved Father to Angela and Ben. Funeral Service at Ripple Church on Tuesday, May 22nd at 9.30 a.m., followed by Cremation
PERKINS Jenny Passed away peacefully at Malvern Community Hospital on May 13th, 2007, aged 63 years. A much loved sister, auntie and friend. The Funeral service will take place at St Matthias Church, Malvern Link on Friday, May 25th at 12.15 p.m. followed
GROSVENOR Marie Antoinette Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on May 11th, 2007, aged 84 years. The dearly beloved wife of Trevor and mother of Royston and Jennifer and grandmother of David, Simon, Rachel and Benjamin. Funeral service at St
FERRIDGE Edith formerly of Bromwich Road Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on May 13th, 2007, aged 88 years. A dearly loved mum of Janet and David, a beloved nan of Lee, Suzanne, Jason and Claire and great nan of George and Harriet
CALLOW Mary Passed peacefully away in hospital on May 12th, aged 81 years. Much loved and loving wife of Len, beloved sister of Bet and Joan and a dear sister in law and aunty.Funeral service at St George's Church, Barbourne on Friday, May 25th, at 2.15
SMITH Phil Happy Birthday for today, Phil. Always thinking of you. Love Nan and Grandad Miller xx Published in paper 17/05/2007
SMITH Phil Birthday memories of our sonand brother.Always within our hearts for nowand eternity.Love you always. Miss you Phil. Mum, Ant, Cindy, Dad, Julie and Ben. xx Published in paper 17/05/2007
WINWOOD Ethel Passed away May 17th, 1988. Always in our thoughts and missed more than wordscan say. Son Roy, wife Libby and daughters Katherine and Olive. Published in paper 17/05/2007
STOCK Roger To dad. Thinking of you today and always. Love Karen, Steve and Grandchildren. xxx. Published in paper 17/05/2007
THE leader of Worcester City Council has hit back at criticism made about his appointment to a top job on Worcestershire County Council's cabinet. Councillor Simon Ger-aghty was re-elected as the Guildhall leader, despite the Labour group calling for
WALKERS have been invited to a fund-raising event organised by the Malvern Hills Lions Club on Sunday. The annual event has been running for 30 years and has raised thousands of pounds for charities, with the money split between the Lions' and walkers
POLITICAL rivals in Worcester have joined forces to stage talks on how to get better Government funding for the Faithful City. Councillor Simon Geraghty, the Tory leader of Worcester City Council, and Labour MP Mike Foster sat down to discuss the issue
SIR - They're still at it with the rubbish. It appears now the local elections are over, the Environment Secretary will set tougher recycling targets and give councils new powers to charge for rubbish that cannot be recycled. So who would decide what
THREE people from Worcestershire were caught fare dodging on Central Trains last month. It comes as the train operator announced the number of fare dodgers on its service had reached an all-time low. Throughout April, 79 people were prosecuted for failing
A MEETING to discuss building a controversial recycling plant near Worcester will be held on Tuesday, June 12. Worcestershire county councillors will debate whether to approve an application by Mercian Waste Services. The firm wants to build a recycling
ARE you employing the best shopworker, electrician, or secretary? Now is the opportunity to give that person the accolade they deserve. There is still time to enter the Employee of the Year Award that will honour Worcestershire and Herefordshire's finest
A REVAMPED church hall in Worcester has received a second award for outstanding design. St George's Catholic church in Sansome Place, Lowesmoor, has won the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Midlands award for community benefit. The accolade
SIR - I must commend Mike Foster MP on his forthright stance regarding the problems travellers are continually causing in Worcester and the surrounding area. As he rightly points out, they regularly flout the law by not paying parking charges, causing
A MARKET trader operating in CrownGate Worcester has been made to pay more than £1,650 for selling counterfeit sportswear. Abdul Aziz pleaded guilty to five offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994 at Worcester Magistrates Court. The charges were brought
TWENTY television sets worth £25,000 have been stolen from the back of a lorry at a motorway service station. The 43-inch flat screen Toshiba sets were taken on Tuesday evening from an lorry at the south-bound Strensham services on the M5. A police
BANKERS NatWest has announced an expansion to its experienced business team based in its Worcestershire branches. As part of the move, Andrew Woodthorpe has been appointed as director of business banking and will be based at NatWest Worcester Cross branch
WORCESTER'S first ever motor show is just days away and car dealers are frantically getting ready for the big event. Some of the biggest car manufacturers will show off their models on the city's streets on Saturday and give people the chance to see
Don't let the recent downpours fool you - June is just around the corner and it's time for you to take your body out of winter hibernation and get it ready for some serious summer sun, as Shereen Low discovered. Cellulite Getting a silhouette to die
WOMEN taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Malvern are in for a special treat when a group of hunky male cheerleaders make their debut appearance. NIVEA, associate sponsor of Cancer Research UK's Race for Life for the fifth year running
A COMPUTER programmer from a Worcester firm had his head shaved for charity. Andy Fenwick, who works at IT firm Open GI, braved the razor to raise money for Acorns Children's Hospice in Bath Road. Acorns is Open GI's staff- nominated charity for 2007
COUNTRY life has come to the city - thanks to an unusual conservation exercise by Worcester City Council. The council has borrowed 12 cattle from a local farmer to help encourage wild flowers to grow on Ronkswood Hill Meadows. The cows arrived on Monday
At the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte famously remarked, “Never interrupt your enemy while he’s making a mistake. That’s bad manners.” As I believe the Labour Party is making a mistake by seeking to replace Tony Blair with Gordon Brown, I shall
WORCESTER'S 780th mayor has taken up residency in the Guildhall, with the role being taken by a former leader of the city council. Councillor Stephen Inman, who led the council for four years before stepping down in 2006, spoke of his delight at becoming
Unless you've taken part in a major riot recently, the chances are you're not particularly well acquainted with CS gas. Shoppers at Wickes in Tallow Hill, Worcester, certainly didn't know what was going on when the DIY store started filling with smoke
SIR - In response to doorman J Bradley's letter (April 28) regarding my son James Taylor being refused entry to Sin nightclub because of his shoes. As James was in such a state when he got home, naturally the incident was discussed at length with the
THE Duchess of Gloucester has completed a three-stop tour of Worcestershire. Starting in Worcester, the Duchess visited Acorns Children's Hospice in Bath Road and the Motov8 charity in Gregory's Mill Street, before heading to Pershore to officially open
PLANS to close a public-funded nursery in Malvern have been called in to question by councillors. Worcestershire County Council's overview and scrutiny committee is to look into the council's decision to stop maintaining a nursery at Malvern Hills Primary
A Malvern taxi driver was attacked and subjected to racial abuse after he picked up a drunken couple. David Hodgkins got into an argument with Mohammed Jamil after vomiting in his cab. He kicked and punched the victim before he and his girlfriend Stacey
EXCITED children from Pershore were the guests of honour at the unveiling of a public work of art they had helped to create. The youngsters from Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Primary School and Abbey Park First School had participated in the transformation
IT was the moment the start of a tornado developed above Worcester. As rain lashed the city, the funnel cloud developed near Ombersley and quickly headed for the north of the city. The event was captured by Worcester News reader Alan Davies, who was
ANDY Preece will not rush any Worcester City players into decisions about their futures. Seven players have been offered contracts for next season but were given until at least the end of this month to make up their minds. George Clegg, Nick Colley,
