WORLD lightweight single sculls champion Zac Purchase tasted double delight at the World Cup regatta in Austria - even if his medal was silver instead of gold. The King's School Worcester product has had to swap the one-man boat for the double scull
THE inaugural Herefordshire and Worcestershire county indoor rowing finals will take place tomorrow at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Worcester. High schools across both counties have been working hard on their rowing machines over the past months in an
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown is confident he has the players to challenge in the Southern League Premier Division. Rovers returned to the third tier of non-league football for the first time since the pyramid restructure by beating Willenhall
WOW! What a match it was against Warwickshire at New Road. Local derbies are always exciting affairs, but that one was incredible. It was a big surprise to everyone that more than 600 runs were scored in a day at New Road and the side batting second
DROITWICH'S Matt Neal is third in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship standings after one podium place at Croft, North Yorkshire. But Neal is 46 points off leader Jason Plato who saw second-placed Italian Fabrizio Giovanardi close the gap
ENGLAND Women had to settle for second best for the second year on the bounce at the FIRA European Sevens in France. Gary Street's squad, which included Worcester wing Katherine Merchant, were defeated 19-5 in the final by the host nation. A year ago
PET owners across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of National Microchipping Month. Droitwich's Townsend Veterinary Practice is holding chipping clinics along with a raffle to encourage people to get their pets microchipped. Practice
A CLIMBER from Droitwich had a lucky escape after falling 50 feet down one of Scotlands most formidable mountains. Darren Carmell was taking part in the three peaks challenge on Saturday when he fell while descending Ben Nevis. Mr Carmell, of Impney
IRRESPONSIBLE owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control by Worcester City Council. The council has expressed concern after rangers were told about two incidents of dogs chasing cattle in the city. With the summer upon us, wildlife ranger
THE president of a Worcestershire art club has called for the careful preservation of a stone carving over the entrance to Malvern Library. Catherine Moody, from Malvern Art Club, said the carving should be made a prominent feature of the library as
FAMILIES can now get a wide range of help and support at the touch of a button - thanks to a new online directory. The Worcestershire County Council family services directory has been developed by the Family Information Service at County Hall. The guide
TWO German students have travelled all the way to Worcester in a bid to help them with their careers in the media. Isabelle Trick and Katharina Kruger are spending two weeks in the Faithful City and have wasted no time in making the most of their stay
A DECISION to allow planning officers in Malvern to decide all but a few planning applications has been branded "undemocratic" by one councillor. Worcestershire County Councillor Tom Wells spoke out after it was announced Malvern Hills District Council
A 12-year-old boy who had his prized model plane stolen while he was out flying it on the Malvern Hills has been given a replacement. Richard Dee was devastated when the £150 glider was stolen on Saturday by two teenagers on bikes. Carer Judy Forbes
TIME is running out for people and their pooches who want to take part in a charity fun run. Mel Hinds, pictured right, will be running with her dog Bob. The Acorns Great Malvern Triple Run will bring together people of all ages and abilities to raise
THE new assistant chief constable of West Mercia Constabulary will take up his post on Monday. Simon Chesterman previously worked for Thames Valley Police, rising through the ranks to chief superintendent. His new post with West Mercia Constabulary involves
VISITORS to a Worcester environmental centre have had the opportunity to build their own music maker as part of the weekend's events, provided by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust. Children took part in a wide range of activities, using the wildlife
PATROLS are being stepped up on Worcestershire's two main rivers in a bid to catch anglers fishing illegally. Over the next two weeks, the Environment Agency will be using boats on the rivers Severn and Avon to get to out of the way places where access
A VANDALISED patch of land at a Worcester special school is to be given a make-over by volunteers. Staff from the Hallow-based software firm Postcode Anywhere will be getting their hands dirty over the next few weeks to renovate the area. Manor Park
CYCLISTS of all ages and abilities are signing up to take part in the third Macmillan Elgar Bike Ride across Worcestershire. The event, which is sponsored by Malvern-based QinetiQ, and takes place on Sunday, June 10, follows a route passing a number
A MAN exposed himself while sitting in his car, naked from the waist down, in front of two young girls in Worcester. Police say it could be linked to a similar incident in Evesham later on the same day. Two girls were sitting in a tree in Honister Drive
TWO religious leaders have condemned the setting off of a CS gas capsule in a Worcester mosque. Four people were inside the Central Mosque in Tallow Hill when the men set off the capsule last month. The Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby, Bishop of Worcester, said
A VOLUNTEER organisation will be staging a free concert at the University of Worcester this week. Worcester Volunteer Centre will be hosting the celebration concert at the university's conference centre, from 7-9pm on Wednesday, June 6. Sally Ellison
WORCESTER College of Tech-nology is hosting a public showing of Al Gore's film The Inconvenient Truth as part of its plans for tomorrow's World Environment Day. Admission to the critically acclaimed movie, which focuses on global warming will be free
CCTV images of two people who may have seen a rapist at around the time he struck have been released by police. The 21-year-old victim was raped in an alleyway between Aconbury Close and Leopard Rise, Ronkswood, Worcester, at 9.15am on Friday, May 18
BOULTON Emily Happy 21st Birthday. Have a great day. Lots of love Michelle, Paul, Jonathan, Yasmin and Claire and Mark xxx Published in paper 04/06/2007
HILLIER George Walter Passed away suddenly on May 25th, 2007,aged 80 years. A dearly loved husband to Pearl, devoted father of Graham and a wonderful OPA, Also a loving brother to Pop and a brother in law to Ron. He will be sadly missed by all who knew
GEORGE Florence You are always in our thoughts. Love Marg, John and Family. Published in paper 04/06/2007
LEWIN Ivor In loving memory of my dear husband. Passed away one year June 4th. Deep in my heart you will always stay, Loved and remembered everyday. Your loving wife Meg and family. Published in paper 04/06/2007
ELLIS Doug To my special dad. Some days are good,Some days are sad. A year ago you passed away,Even though we wanted you to stay, You hold a place in our heart, Even though we're miles apart. Until we meet again one day, How much we miss you, No other
JUKES Robert and Iris Of Grimley, Worcester. Loving memories of mom and dad. It does not take a special day, To bring you to our minds, For a day without a thought of you both, Is very hard to find. God saw you getting weary, He did what He thought was
ELLIS Doug A year has gone since you passed away. In my heart you will always stay.We always remember you,From your wife Lilia, Family and Friends Published in paper 04/06/2007
SIR - If Ann Dunstan does unwrap her purchases at the check-out (Letters, May 23) she will be a confounded nuisance to the people behind her in the queue. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
A probation officer has been ordered to attend court to explain why she concluded that a convicted rapist was a danger to the public. Stephen Alexander served sentences totalling 10 years for raping a woman and indecently assaulting a child. His latest
GIBSON Bill Of St Johns, Worcester. Passed peacefully away at home from Motor Neurone Disease, on May 28th, 2007, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Barbara and much loved father of Mark and Clive. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on, Friday, June
DOVEY Henry Sonny, Sonner Of Southdown Road, Bilford Court. Formerly of Fernhill Heath and ex-employee of Metal Castings, Worcester 50 year service. Passed away with great courage on Saturday, May 26th, 2007, aged 84 years. Reunited with his devoted wife
HUGHES BEDDOES Jamie and Shelley Congratulations on the birth of, Riley Craig, on May 26th. Thank you for our beautiful grandson and nephew. Love Mum, John, Becky and Dannyxx Published in paper 04/06/2007
ELLIS Richard Doug One year has passed and you're sadly missed. We miss the bad jokes that would make us laugh. This comes with love from the people who loved and cared for you most. Tracey, Trevor, Nathan and Gill. Published in paper 04/06/2007
WAR veterans will gather at Worcester's Cathedral Cenotaph to mark the 63rd anniversary of D-Day this week. The city's Royal British Legion has announced while they are unable to parade through the city on the day, Wednesday, June 6, they will be marking
RUNNERS taking part in this year's Race For Life will be able to save their energy by getting into Worcester using park-and-ride services for free. Buses will run from the park-and-ride sites at Perdiswell and County Hall to Love's Grove and Croft Road
SIR - The recent letter on garden grabbing development seems to have taken no account of the people who sell their large houses to builders. Often they are elderly people who find it difficult to maintain the house and face horrific council tax and heating
ALMOST 150 people have signed an online petition calling for the speed limit on a stretch of a Worcestershire road to be cut. In April, the Worcester News revealed Jim Turner, head of King's Hawford School, between Ombersley and Claines, had posted a
BREAKING records on a run and breaking bricks for fun were the highlights of an action-packed fund-raising day. With a bouncy castle, brick-smashing martial arts demonstrations, an inflatable slide and a penalty shootout competition, people were spoiled
SIR - I refer to DE Margrett's letter (Worcester News, Tuesday, May 22). I would like to reassure him that Royal Worcester has definitely not "pulled out from the city". We are still very much open for business and employ more than 100 people who are
A POPULAR novelist brought classical elegance to the glitz and glamour of Ladies Day at Worcester Racecourse. Jilly Cooper was guest of honour at the Betfair Ladies Day at Worcester Races on Saturday. She said: "My horse Monte Salvo is running; it's
MAESTRO Mike Hamilton recently appeared in our columns, waxing lyrically about his latest artistic venture. Readers will no doubt recall that the man with the musical Midas touch is achieving great things at the Royal Grammar School, Worcester. How
PEDAL power pumped thousands of pounds into a charity which has a mission to keep hearts healthy. More than 300 cyclists were at Worcester Racecourse on Sunday for the Hearts First Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Cyclists had a choice
A man who admitted affray in a Worcester street had to be subdued with CS spray, a court has heard. Worcester magistrates were told police had attended an incident in St Nicholas Street at about 2am on Saturday, March 24, in which a constable tried to
Julian Lloyd Webber thrilled an audience in Worcester Cathedral with a performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto as the highlight of the events to celebrate the 150th birthday of Worcestershire's favourite son. Joining him for a special gala anniversary
A nine-year-old boy got so upset after a man exposed himself that he texted a cry for help from his bedroom. The victim had gone to bed but sent the phone message to his mother as she watched TV downstairs. She found him sobbing and he revealed that
SIR - In response to Kay Wilson's letter (May 25), how true the words she wrote about the way pensioners are being treated. I certainly don't feel safe or happy anymore. I'm not the only one. I agree that the iron gates needed at Langdale makes them
A PRISONER serving a life sentence for murder has been found dead after committing suicide at Long Lartin prison, near Evesham. Steven Murtagh, who comes from Liverpool, died on Thursday evening after hanging himself in his prison cell. The Prison Service
YOUNGSTERS will get to meet Falklands veterans and royalty face-to-face in Worcester in the build up to the biggest gathering outside London to mark the 25th anniversary of the war. Young people are central to the commemoration being organised in the
MAJOR businesses from across Worcestershire are backing an eagerly awaited arts venture. Companies and organisations such as the University of Worcester, Hallmark solicitors, Webbs, King's School Worcester, Premier Places and Widget World are showing
WORCESTER-based accountancy firm Rabjohns has gone into the football sponsorship business with Deportivo el Domingo. Sadly, this does not mean regular trips to Spain to watch the boys, but more likely to local sports centres. Deportivo was created in
SIR - There are many laws today for people who drive. I've been driving for 51 years and never knew so many laws in that time - now you can't eat, drink (even water), smoke or use a phone. You can't do what you like in your own car. Well, on the morning
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Worcester are rummaging through their bags to find old pens to kick off a national campaign. Worcester-based pen firm Uni-ball is launching its pen appeal to raise cash for Children in Crisis, a UK registered charity that helps children
A WORCESTER man who threw pint glasses at a pub landlord has been sentenced to four months in prison. Jonathan Smith, aged 28, admitted a public order offence of causing fear of violence through threatening or abusive behaviour after denying the charge
Blonde hair - blues are a good colour for eyes from cornflower to cobalds. Strawberry/hint of Red hair - avoid blues, stick to sea inspired blue-greens but not turquoise. Brown hair - If you have lighter coloured eyes then you can wear light blues
THIS is one of those "it seemed like a good idea at the time" pieces. Back in April, when it hadn't rained for weeks, the earth was dry and spring crops were shrivelling in the fields, the cry went out: "Find us a water dowser." But by the time Ced Jackson
Preparation for the perfect base coat. Always make sure that you cleanse your skin thoroughly using a facial wash for your skin type. After washing then use a toner to remove any final traces of makeup. Make sure that you moisturise your skin before
A GROUP of breast cancer survivors who set up their own dragon boat team are getting in practice for their first-ever race. The Worcester Busters dragon boat team was set up by Sue Shackleton from Malvern a few months ago, after an appeal in the Worcester
SIR - In reply to your article Councillors want reprieve for pre-school that is costing £10,000 a child' (Worcester News, May 24). The number of nursery-age children in the school is five and not three, as stated. The current cost per child is, therefore
THE best laid plans of mice and men... and so on. At the moment, scarcely a day goes by without the population at large being exhorted to go green. Environmental issues dominate the news agenda and that same old stock footage of the Greenland ice sheet
A guide for that perfect colour palette, no matter what shade your skin is. If you have fair skin then these are ideal colours for you - Cheeks - pink and peach, and look great if you have blonde hair. Eyes - light earth tones such as soft brown
TAXI drivers in Worcester have been warned to get ready for the smoking ban which comes into force next month. The city council has produced a publication called Taxi Times which aims to get taxi drivers on board about the impending cigarette ban. When
THERE is not enough wind in Worcester, and anybody planning to fix a wind turbine to their home could be wasting their money. The situation came to light after a city man ordered one for his home, only to find it would not be cost-effective. Michael
