WORCESTER'S Hylton Road is deep under flood water - threatening homes and businesses along the banks of the River Severn. The Environment Agency was unable to get the flood defence barriers up in time last night, because the vehicles transporting them
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution has sent a rapid response unit to Worcestershire to help rescue flood victims. After a request from local authorities, the RNLI sent a team of 10 men and four inshore lifeboats to the county in the early hours
THE British Red Cross has been helping hundreds of people thoughout the flooding in Worcestershire. Local Red Cross trained volunteers are assisting emergency services and local authorities to help the vulnerable, by providing practical and emotional
SEVERE flooding has hit Droitwich forcing residents out of their homes and seriously affecting some businesses. The town's High Street has been severely hit with estimates putting the depth of the water at around 15ft (4.57m) deep. Firefighters had
FIREFIGHTERS are battling to prevent flood water cutting off power to 25,000 homes and businesses in Worcester. Alec Mackie, spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said crews are using a high volume pump to stop water getting into
BRIDGES across Worcestershire and Herefordshire have been closed because of flooding. Worcester's New Road bridge is now open to pedestrians after police cordoned it off earlier today. John Fraser, highways manager at Worcestershire County Council said
EMERGENCY services received more than 3,000 calls from members of the public during the flood crisis. Between 10am on Friday and 1am today, West Mercia Police received 1,264 999' calls from around Herefordshire and Worcestershire - compared with an average
BREAD supplies ran out by lunchtime today, as buyers in St John's descended on the bakeries and supermarkets to get essential groceries. As the flood waters rose, blocking many routes out of the area, local residents had no choice but to get their shopping
THE torrential rain that hit parts of Worcestershire on Friday was more than three times the usual monthly rainfall according to a Worcester weatherman. Paul Damari said the monsoon-like conditions which have hit the county are among the worst he has
PEDESTRIANS and motorists have been warned to avoid Stourport-on-Severn because the River Stour is set to burst its banks. A police spokeswoman said the banks of the river, which runs through the centre of the town, are set to burst "imminently" and
THE Territorial Army has been called in to help with flood rescue operations across the two counties. Alec Mackie, spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said the TA was offering logistic support, manpower and providing vehicles
Kidderminster Police are closing access to Wolverley village this afternoon because of flooding. The main route into the village is being closed between the Queen's Head public house and Hardwick's Landscape Centre. Northwood Lane in Bewdley will also
THOUSANDS of stranded holidaymakers and commuters were forced to seek haven at sports centres, schools, pubs and community halls across Worcestershire after severe flooding made many of the county's roads impassable. Police, firefighters and, in some
A WORCESTERSHIRE journalist and his family were caught up in the unfolding nightmare as storms lashed the country and narrowly avoided spending the night in the open with thousands of other stranded drivers. Worcester News columnist John Phillpott was
WORCESTER'S New Road bridge is now open to pedestrians after police cordoned it off earlier today. John Fraser, highways manager at Worcestershire County Council said flood water had not caused structural damage to the bridge and although it was closed
THE Prime Minister personally telephoned a Worcester MP to offer his support. Knowing that the region had been hit by torrential rain and heavy flooding Gordon Brown called Mike Foster this morning. Mr Foster said the Prime Minister had promised to
ANGRY pedestrians tried to charge across Worcester's New Road bridge after police cordoned if off. At about 11.30am today the main bridge over the River Severn into Worcester city centre was closed to vehicles and pedestrians - reportedly because of
STAFF at Worcestershire's Accident and Emergency department have been praised for battling through flood water to reach work. Staff worked extra shifts to ensure patients were cared for. The department also took in out-patients who had arrived at Worcestershire
HUNDREDS of school children were stranded as floods hit Worcestershire and Herefordshire. One hundred and sixteen people from Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-upon-Severn, and 12 staff were forced to camp out in a conference centre in Ross on Wye
BRIMMELL Louise and Peter Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Zara Louise, born July 1st, 2007. A little sister for Harry. Many thanks to the Maternity Staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital Published in paper 21/07/2007
TURNER April Happy Birthday teenager. Lots of love from Nan and Grandad Alfie xx Published in paper 21/07/2007
HARRIS Beatrice Jane Passed away suddenly, in Hospital,on July 16th, 2007, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill Harris and a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Will be greatly missed by all her Family. The Funeral will take
EVANS Ron Twelve years have gone since that sad day. We miss you more than words can say. Love Joan and Family. xxx Published in paper 21/07/2007
TIMEWELL Jim Passed away three years ago. Still sadly missed. Still always in our thoughts and hearts. All our love. Veronica, Paul and Nicola. Published in paper 21/07/2007
WORRALL Margaret Treasured memories of my dear wife Marg. Life goes on without you, Though nothing is the same. What I would give to see you smile, Spend time with you again. It's hard to hide the heartache when someone speaks your name, My heart's forever
WILLIS Anna-Marie Bsc Hons OT Congratulations Anna we knew you could do it. Good luck for the future. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Richard, Jon and Meg Published in paper 21/07/2007
PRICE Lil nee Maisey In loving memory of a dear wife, mum and nan. Eight years ago you left our hearts empty, We shed many tears. As the years have gone by our hears have filled with loving and fondest memories. Love and miss you dearly. Cyril, Wendy,
WORRALL Margaret In loving memory of Margaret Worrall. A wonderful mum, who was taken from us suddenly one year ago. Things will never be the same and the pain will never go away. Missed dearly, love from Jason, Tracey and Grandson Josh xx Published
ARNOLD George Dad, Although a year has passed the pain we feel remains.Our memories and your love will be forever in our hearts,And no matter where we are you will always be with us. God bless Daughter Diane and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2007
GOBLE Tom Dearest Tommy Bach, Only sleeping this last ten years. In our hearts forever. Your loving Family xxx Published in paper 21/07/2007
WORRALL Margaret Today a year has passed away, But treasured memories of our mum will forever stay. We lost our best friend it's true the day that we lost you. Much loved and missed Tracy and Samantha. ------ Cherished memories of our lovely nan. We love
TURNBULL Tex Passed away one year today. Loved and remembered. All my loveLin. Published in paper 21/07/2007
EMERGENCY services have declared the flooding situation in southern parts of Worcestershire a major incident and are co-ordinating a multi-agency response. A West Mercia multi-agency strategic co-ordination group is continuing to monitor river levels
Hereford United's friendly with Bristol City today has been postponed due to the heavy rain. The club took the decision to protect the newly laid Edgar Street pitch, and stop people travelling along the county's water-logged roads. United's next
SARAH Cowburn has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Junior Rowing Championships in Beijing, China, in August. The 18-year-old, a member of Worcester Rowing Club, will race in the single scull at the 2008 Olympic course. Cowburn has
Holiday-makers who have to travel by road through Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being urged by police to strongly consider postponing their trip for at least 24 hours. The M5 and M50 motorways through the neighbouring counties are badly affected
WORCESTER city centre has been plunged into chaos as flood water has made roads impassable. The New Road bridge has been closed and Hylton Road - one of the main routes into the city - is under several feet of water. The Severn View Hotel in Newport
A BABY was born in a caravan at junction 6 of the M5 as floods caused gridlock across Worcestershire. Thankfully a midwife was two cars behind and was able to help with the delivery at 5.45am today. Traffic was bumper to bumper and hundreds of people
EMERGENCY services have been stretched to capacity as floods caused chaos across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The fire service received more than 2,000 calls to flood related incidents and rescued between 750 and 1,000 people from noon yesterday
WORCESTERSHIRE show jumper Caroline Webley is hoping her recent good run of form continues as she prepares to challenge for one of the world's top women-only show jumping titles. The Barnt Green-based rider will be in action at next week's Royal International
DUE to the weather conditions we are experiencing delays getting the Worcester News to shops. However the drivers are on their way and the paper will be out as soon as possible with the latest coverage of the flooding.
TIM Smith, Worcester's top clay pigeon shooter and owner of the city's F Durrant and Son gun shop, has won the 2007 European Side-by-Side Cham-pionship with a score of 91/100. The shoot, held at E J Churchills shooting ground near High Wycombe, was
HOLLYOAKS soap star Zoe Lister will be in Worcester next week helping to raise funds for the Samaritans and promoting the organisation's work. Zoe, aged 25, who plays Zoe Carpenter in the Channel 4 teen soap opera comes from Redditch and her father is
RESIDENTS in Worcester's Hylton Road and people living along the river banks in Upton-upon-Severn have been urged to evacuate their homes. Alec Mackie, spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said people should start a process of
You've got the floods, we've got the fires so who's got the plague of locusts? The flood situation in Worcestershire looks frightening. Jill's currently in the UK, sploshing around in the county while I'm still in hot, sunny Spain a little to close for
THE county is waking up to the aftermath of torrential rain which caused an unprecedented day of flooding and travel chaos. Schools and homes were evacuated, thousands were hit by power cuts and both young and old were rescued by firefighters. Drivers
