FIVE Kidderminster Harriers players have been struck down with a sickness bug, casting doubt over their Worcestershire Senior Cup clash against Stourport Swifts at Aggborough tonight (7.30). Goalkeeper Scott Bevan, defenders Jonny Harkness and Mark Creighton
BEER Belly Boys have a two-point lead at the top of the Malvern Wednesday Winter League. Results: Newtown Flights 5, Demons 2; Noisey Bunch 6, Marlbank Missiles 1; Gloster 0, Wannabees 7; Keys Cobras 2, Hasbeens 5; Upstarts 4, New Inn Storridge 3; Anchor
THREE Worcestershire players who helped North Midlands win the Midlands Under 18 Championship for the first time last month have been called up to the Midlands squad for the Under 18 Divisional Festival at Broadstreet RFC later this month. Locks Chris
STOURPORT Swifts will have a new manager in charge by the weekend following the departure of Paul Davies. The former Kidderminster Harriers striker has resigned from the Walshes Meadow club after less than two months at the helm. He took over in a caretaker
WORCESTER Sixth Form College defeated Wyggeston & QE I College from Leicester 15-13 in their fifth round tie of the Under 18s Daily Mail Schools Cup. The college will now face Old Swinford Hospital School in the last 16 after the Stourbridge outfit destroyed
VICTIMS of crime are not reporting offences because it is too expensive to telephone the police - according to two county councillors. One called for a review of the policy of using an 0845 number after hearing that people had paid up to £8 to call officers
DROITWICH golfer John Bickerton has described winning the Alfred Dunhill Championship as a "shocker." Bickerton was virtually gifted the title by Ernie Els at the Leopard Creek Country Club after the big South African blew a two-shot lead on the final
A DISABLED boy has sold his wheelchair art painting to help other children with life-limiting illnesses. Twelve-year-old Alex Jordan, of Hyacinth Close, St Peter's, Worcester, has muscular dystrophy - a muscle wasting condition - and uses Acorns Children's
LUCTONIANS have powered their way through to the fifth round (north/midlands) of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup. The Midlands One outfit destroyed Derby of Midlands Two (east) 64-0 in their fourth round (midlands) clash. Redditch are through to the
CHILDREN'S services in Worcestershire have been praised by government inspectors who rated the service as 'outstanding' for the third year running. Worcestershire County Council has again achieved "outstanding" top marks in this year's national Annual
WORCESTER Ladies went down 27-5 at Lichfield despite an impressive forward display. On a heavy pitch, the front eight were able to drive the hosts back on numerous occasions. However, it was Lichfield who struck first blood when a defensive lapse saw
PERSHORE progressed to the second round of the North Midlands Shield after a comprehensive 27-8 victory in terrible conditions at Oswestry. The visitors pack were again dominant, particularly at the set piece. It was, however, the backs that surprisingly
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AFTER waiting almost a season-and-a-half for an away win, Worcester Wolves made it two in a row with an 115-84 British Basketball League victory at BiG Storage Cheshire Jets. The Wolves were on top form throughout but had a massive game from James Life
A POLICE officer had a lucky escape after the unmarked car she was travelling in overturned in to a ditch on a Worcestershire road. The 26-year-old was on duty and a passenger in the West Mercia Constabulary car, when it left the A38 at Madge Hill, Severn
A special service to remember the dead and the injured from an infantry battalion which lost nine men and suffered 20 serious injuries during one tour of duty in Afghanistan was held in Westminster Abbey. Nine memorial candles were carried by men of
UPTON second XV were held to a rare 0-0 draw in their clash with Ross. Due to conditions it was error strewn game with penalties making up a large part of the match, with Upton conceding a considerable number for offside at the rucks and mauls. Adam
THE last steam train to leave Worcester's Foregate Street Station for Bromyard has been brought back to life in a new housing development near the city centre. The 5087 steam locomotive is the focus for a piece of artwork incorporated into the security
A KIND-HEARTED Worcester youngster has cut off her long hair and donated it to a charity that makes hairpieces for children with alopecia or cancer. Rosie Ash, 11, had 15 inches (38cm) of hair chopped off at Bishops hairdressers near The Cross in Worcester
CAMPAIGNERS against a controversial new development in Worcester were outraged when letters, implying a decision on the scheme had been taken, were mistakenly sent out. The letters, sent by Worcester City Council's planning department in error, angered
A DECISION on plans to build more than 50 homes on the former medal office site in Droitwich has been postponed until the new year. Wychavon District Councillors deferred the detailed application for 57 new homes, including a mix of apartments and houses
BACK-row prospect James Collins will captain a strong Warriors side as they face two-time champions Leicester Tigers in the Guinness 'A' League at Welford Road tonight (7pm). Collins is joined by first team regular Drew Hickey and Craig Everett in a
WORCESTER schoolboy Jon Roberts recorded the seventh straight victory of his career with a win over Brendon Harper, of Wednesbury ABC. In front of his home crowd in Walsall, the more experienced Harper started the bout on the back foot, trying to counter
IT could have been a father, son, brother or uncle - very few British families escaped the slaughter of the war to end wars. Entire streets went into mourning as loved ones died in their thousands. It's therefore not surprising that despite the fact
BLACKPOLE won their first Worcester and District Men's Skittle League game of the season. They triumphed by five pins at Woodmen in Division Three after finding themselves eight pins behind after the third leg. A 92 fourth leg, including a 13 spare
A NINE-year-old boy from Worcester is on the road to fame and fortune as a model - thanks to his landlord. Keaton Williams has been snapped up by a Birmingham-based model agency after he was spotted in a calendar for West Mercia Housing Group by a talent
VISITORS to Worcester's Tudor House took a trip back to the 18th century at the weekend. The black and white heritage centre in Friar Street turned the clock back to the 1740s on Saturday - when Christmas was only just being celebrated again after Oliver
STUDENTS will be able to enjoy live performances in Worcester at a fraction of the cost. Worcester Live, the company that runs the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Hall, has launched a new initiative to offer students cheap tickets. Starting this month,
A DIGGER driver has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Evesham. West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service received calls about 9.45am today reporting that a mechanical digger had toppled from
BIBBY Joanne My best friend Jo. They say as time passes,The pain goes away But losing you Jo,Gets harder every day,I look at your pictureAnd it makes me sad,For I have lostThe best friend any one could ever have. From Cher, Joanne - Lily and Pat xx Published
TREDWELL Dorothy Dot Aged 85 years Died suddenly in hospital on December 1st, 2007. Much loved mother of John, mother-in-law of Sue, and grandmother of Andrew and Richard. Funeral service to take place on Friday, December 14th at Worcester Crematorium
STEPHENS Derek Passed away suddenly a his home on December 5th, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mavis, much loved dad of Antony, father in law to Sue, and step grandad to Ben and Tessa. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
CARR William Norman Bill On December 5th, 2007, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, aged 62 years. Dearly loved brother to Muriel, Pat, Janet, Paul and the late Maurice, a much loved brother in law and uncle who will be sadly missed. Funeral
GOULD Monica nee Carter On December 4th, 2007, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her Family, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Ray, dearly loved mother to Timothy and Michael, much loved nan to Natalie and Kelly. Will be sadly missed by her Family and
TREDWELL Dorothy Beloved sister to Flo and Badge, treasured Auntie to Joy, Keith, Barb, Rog, Sue, Matt, Sarah, Paul, Ellie, Cole and Jessica. Although we're all so far away,You'll be loved and remembered everyday.We know you're in a special place,With
KEYTE John In loving memory of a dear husband and father died December 6th 1989. Remembered always.Pat and Boys. Published in paper 10/12/2007
BIBBY Joanne A year ago you were taken when the Angels called your name, In life I loved you dearly, In death I do the same. Although I cannot see you, You are always at my side, So much to live for, So much yet to do, your life was taken too soon. My
BIBBY Joanne Fondest memories of my lovely granddaughter. Loving you is easy Jo,I do it every day, Missing you is heartache, It never goes away. Till we meet again sweetheart. Love Nan x Published in paper 10/12/2007
WALKER Maxine Fondest Memories. July 11th 1963 December 10th 2002 Your loving Family. xxx Published in paper 10/12/2007
BIBBY Joanne A year ago tragically taken. Will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Love Derek, Maureen and Families xx Published in paper 10/12/2007
MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR LEAGUE U8s Division One: Evesham United Robins 3, Westbury Celtic Youth 0; Leigh & Bransford Badgers Spurs 5, Ombersley 2; Oldbury Park Tigers 0, Warndon Scorpions 2. U9s Division One: Kempsey Colts 1, Warndon Village Tigers
CROWN FC travelled to Prinner Sports reserves for a Worcester Sunday League Division Four encounter and received an 11-1 thrashing. Ian Radford was Prinner's shooting star, netting six times. Craig Blincoe added a brace and other strikes came from Neil
Wednesday 12th December 2007 Thursday 13th December 2007 Thursday 14th December 2007 Tickets £3.00 from School Reception Curtain up 7.30pm
WORCESTERSHIRE are remaining calm despite the car park at New Road being under water. The inclement weather over the weekend has seen water spill on to the ground at the home of the 2007 NatWest Pro 40 champions. "There is no need to panic," said Worcestershire
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THE Worcester-based Sanctuary Group, one of the UK's leading housing associations, has restructured its finance department to meet the growing needs of the business. There are now two distinct streams - financial control and financial planning and analysis
100 Years Ago: Worcester inns at auction. Much interest was evinced in the sale at the Hop Market Hotel on Wednesday of 11 licensed houses in the city, the property of Worthington & Co. Ltd. The auctioneer explained that Worthington was selling all
SIR - Congratulations on your superb coverage of return from overseas service of the regiment. But I wish you would not call them "boys". After their ordeals in fierce fighting they have come back as men. When I was at college during Second World War
This week in 1957: NO church service should last more than an hour, said the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Mervyn Charles-Edwards at a public meeting in Upton-upon-Severn. He was replying to a question from Major Maurice Jewell who asked if it would
SIR - It was a privilege to watch the 2nd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment parading along the High Street on their return from a foreign field. It was, however, a little disappointing that they were still in their desert fatigues. Perhaps next time
This is a lovely walk, full of interest and with a few surprises. For instance, between Whitehouse Farm and Island Pool there is a totally unexpected landscape - a shallow valley with gorse, bracken, scrub, masses of rosebay willowherb and patches of
Clear the last of the fallen leaves to add to the leafmould pile and prevent a build-up of pests. Move large deciduous shrubs when they are leafless and dormant, between now and mid-March. Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem. Plant
I have a problem on my pyracantha which I was told could be a form of canker. The symptoms include swellings on some of the stems which can become white in summer. Can you offer any advice please? S, Peters, Bewdley. REG SAYS: Although those lumps
IT has a reputation for being difficult, but celery growing has been made easier with self-blanching varieties. It should be sown indoors at least eight weeks before the last frosts and then planted out between late May and mid-June, in well conditioned
IT'S time to trawl the garden centres, DIY stores and gardening websites for that ideal Christmas gift for the green-fingered relative or friend -- and there's no shortage of choice. Going green is big on the agenda as more people are looking towards
WHEN Worcester's St Richard's Hospice recently opened a new warehouse in Leigh Sinton, it asked for help from local suppliers for some specialist equipment. Wickens Engineering, of Shire Business Park, Worcester, was happy to support the charity by
SIR - Worcester did its soldiers proud on Thursday. And rightly so. The 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) performed valiantly in Afghanistan. But at a cost beyond measure for the families of the nine Mercians who lost their lives
IN part four of our series on how to have an eco-friendly Christmas we're moving on to the drinks. It will be so easy to save thousands of air miles this Christmas by drinking local wines, rather than those flown in from vineyards around the world.
ABOUT 1,000 homes near Worcester were without power after a high voltage cable exploded. The incident was caused by strong winds and meant homes in Lower Broadheath, Hallow and the Laughern area were all affected. A spokesman for Central Networks, which
FOR generations they've been as much a part of the countryside as cow pats and cowslips, but that old footpath favourite, the stile, may be about to become an endangered species. For along with its rather prettier cousin, the kissing gate, it's destined
A JOINT venture has been launched between a Worcester firm of architects and a Birmingham-based company of building service engineers. Panton Sargent has joined with Mansfield Ravenhall to bring integrated design to life by paving a new direction in full
SIR - I was amazed to read Michael Foster's comment in Friday's paper about the unsealed apology letter from HMRC: "This raises the need for biometric ID cards using data individual to each person, which would help prevent ID theft." This claim that
WE'VE had a White Christmas, of course. We've also had a Merry Christmas, a Blue Christmas, a Happy Christmas and even a Holly Jolly Christmas. From folk singer Burl Ives, in case you wondered. But this year, as far as the horse world is concerned, it's
WORCESTER'S packed with history - but when it comes to real rip-roaring yarns, you'd have great difficulty in beating the tale of Hannah Snell, the female soldier. My eldest daughter and I have been interested in the story for some time, ever since we
SIR - Thank you, Yvonne Milne (letters, December 5). You are quite right, day centres would love that £1 million, and so would numerous other worthwhile causes - for example, the service to the mentally unwell provided to help them gain their rightful
DOGS, ferrets, rabbits and poulty are among the target clients for Worcestershire timber specialists M & M Timber of Clows Top. The company is launching a new sales drive following extensive market research into what garden and leisure customers want
A VILLAGE school is celebrating after coming out of special measures. St Barnabas First and Middles School in Drakes Broughton was judged to be failing by Ofsted in January 2006. Now, almost two years later, the education watchdog said the school was
FLOOD defence barriers will not be put up in Worcester. The River Severn is still rising this morning but the Environment Agency said the levels will not go up enough to burst the banks. However, barriers remain in place in Upton-upon-Severn after they
THEY came, they saw and, although many were in no fit state to, some conquered. The arrival of thousands of injured American servicemen into the network of military hospitals that sprang up across Worcestershire during the Second World War was a culture
SIR - I wish to call upon Trudy Burge to withdraw the Christmas lights petition that is placed around the town. Mrs Burge needs to get the facts straight. All meetings where the lights were discussed were open to the public and Mrs Burge was not present
TODAY marks a year since four young lives were snuffed out in one of the most tragic road accidents this area has suffered. The deaths of teenagers Kyle Gadsby, Stephanie Goodall, Joanne Bibby and Martyn Pickering led to an outpouring of grief as family
A LORRY driver has been arrested after a cyclist was killed near Evesham. The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a mountain-bike was in collision with a white Volvo articulated lorry in Badsey on Saturday. The
A WOMAN whose house sale fell through after her home was flooded has spoken of her frustration over the lack of financial help available to flood victims. Rachel Overfield had just sold her home in Barbourne, Worcester, in preparation for her forthcoming
A FAMILY firm established in Worcestershire 140 years ago is to sell its Worcester premises after more than 40 years in the city. Blunts shoe shop in Lowesmoor will be going under the hammer, together with the former Albany China works and another adjoining
KITCHEN staff have been made redundant despite a council's last minute decision to extend funding for a hot meal service in the county. Rooftop Housing Group, which runs Cherry Orchard house in Pershore and Ferry View in Evesham, has sent out redundancy
ALL Black sensation Rico Gear revealed his delight at finally pulling on the Gold and Blue of Worcester Warriors. The 19-times capped Kiwi, who made a sparkling debut in Worcester's 50-0 European Challenge Cup stroll against GRAN Parma, is now looking
Twelve months after the A449 crash that claimed the lives of four teenagers and two days before the inquest into their deaths, their grieving families talked to your Worcester News about how the tragedy is still affecting them. MARTYN PICKERING
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