WORCESTER Men's Fifths continued their hot winning streak in the BodyKraft Central League West Midlands Premier Division. The city side thumped Sutton Coldfield 8-0 with Tom Young, Tom Coleman and Owen Edwards all bagging braces. The visitors scored
BADSEY Women's Firsts saw off Worcester Thirds 4-1 in Worcestershire League Division Two. In difficult conditions, the city outfit started strongly and dominating play in the midfield and attack. Clare Hayes, Kate Martin, Sarah Medcalfe, Fran Quilley
STOURPORT Women's Firsts finished a respectable second in the National Indoor League qualifying tournament at Aldersley Stadium. Despite doing well against sides from higher divisions, the team were unable to make next month's national tournament. Stourport
PERSHORE Men's Firsts lost further ground in BodyKraft West Midlands League Division One with a 4-1 home defeat to West Brom. The hosts should have started better on a slick surface but conceded the opener to Martin Clark within the first 10 minutes.
A WITNESS to the tragic crash which claimed the lives of four county teenagers has described how she saw a blue car speed past her. Sandra Sheldon, was speaking today on the first day of the three-day inquest into the deaths of Worcester girls Joanne
EVESHAM Men's Firsts lost 6-3 at home to high-flying Old Halesonians in BodyKraft West Midlands League Division One. Evesham Seconds triumphed 5-1 at Kidderminster in West Midlands Division Two. In an impressive display, Andy Turner scored from a short
SAM Tuitupou will make his long-awaited Worcester Warriors debut on Saturday as Mike Ruddock's men look to all but secure their place in the knock-out stages of the European Challenge Cup against GRAN Parma at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. The Pocket
WORCESTERSHIRE'S angry' and devalued' police officers will be balloted on whether to seek the right to strike, as the national dispute over police pay escalates. Mick Cormack, secretary of the West Mercia Police Federation - which represents Worcestershire's
DROITWICH Men's Seconds recorded their second BodyKraft West Midlands League Premier win of the season, beating Whitchurch 4-3. Alex Harvey broke away early in the first-half and scored a well-worked goal. But Alex Colbourne picked up a nasty injury
THE deputy leader of Worcester City Council is at home recovering after suffering a mild heart attack. Councillor Barry Mackenzie Williams has called the ordeal "a sailor's warning" and friends and colleagues have wished him well in his recovery. Coun
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Worcester v Mansfield (1.30pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Leamington v Kidderminster. Division One: Evesham v Bromsgrove; Newtown v Droitwich; Pershore v Bloxwich. Division
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AUSTRALIAN bowler Steve May sees no end in sight to the exodus of Old Elizabethans players who are reversing the trend of Aussie cricketers in England by spending the winter playing club cricket Down Under' in Australia. May spent five consecutive seasons
WORCESTER is celebrating after winning a new foot and cycle bridge as part of a national television contest. The Sustrans Connect 2 sustainable transport project won 42 per cent of the 286,285 votes cast by members of the public in the People's £50 Million
BELL Warriors were involved in a thrilling Worcester and District Ladies League match with Rising Stars before coming out on top by just five pins. The Warriors were led to victory by N Roberts (36) and N Atkins (35), while S Watkins (37) and S Gibbens
AS part of a festive crackdown on crime this year, police in Worcestershire will be working to reduce the number of Eastern Europeans drink-driving on county roads. West Mercia Constabulary yesterday launched its annual Operation Christmas Presence to
CAR parking charges will go up by 20p per hour in Wychavon after councillors agreed to a 40 per cent price rise. The move will bring in an extra £500,000 a year for the district council but some councillors said flood-hit traders would suffer again.
DANNY Scheppel fired a 15th minute goal to beat a spirited Bedworth United 1-0 and lift Evesham United one place to fifth in the British Gas Business Division One Midlands. Danny Hodnett's throw-in was helped on at the near post by Steve Lutz and Scheppel
A PUBLIC consultation on plans that could see up to 32,000 new homes built across south Worcestershire over the next 20 years closes Friday. Residents are being urged to get their responses and comments to the South Worcestershire Joint Advisory Panel's
THE lights went out in Droitwich yet again on last night - despite assurances there would be no more power cuts. About 5,200 homes and businesses throughout Droitwich were plunged into darkness shortly before 6.30pm, due to another fault with a high-voltage
THIS morning an inquest has reopened into the deaths of four Worcestershire teenagers who were killed in a collision on the A449. Worcestershire coroner Geriant Williams heard evidence from witnesses who were driving along the Kidderminster to Worcester
WORCESTER has won a national television contest to build a new foot and cycle bridge in the city. The Sustrans Connect 2 project won a massive 42 per cent of the 286,285 votes cast by members of the public in the People's £50 Million Lottery contest
A 1940s-style Christmas is being celebrated at Worcestershire's Croome Park this weekend. The historic property, near Pershore, is hosting the event on Saturday and Sunday, urging people to step back in time with the educational re-enactment group Discover
A POPULAR park-and-ride scheme used by Christmas shoppers has been cancelled because of work at a school in Worcester. However, people will still have the opportunity to park free of charge at Christopher Whitehead Language College, Bromwich Road, this
NEW bus and cycle lanes would add to congestion in Worcester city centre, according to more than 65 per cent of people who voted in a Worcester News online poll. Worcestershire County Council is launching a public consultation into proposed new bus lanes
AN angry store holder claims takings have plummeted since redevelopment work began at a town shopping centre. Pat Dormer, from Dormer Plant Hire Ltd, is based at Droitwich's Salters Shopping Centre. But she says takings have fallen in recent months
A COOK BOOK for dog owners wanting to give their pets a healtheir alternative to commercial pet food has been written by a Worcestershire canine expert. Cooking for Dogs, by Marjorie Walsh, of Lucies Farm, Colletts Green, near Powick, will help people
A CAPTAIN in the Mercian Regiment who recently returned from Afghanistan has received his MBE from the Queen. Daniel Hinxman, originally from Areley Kings, Stourport-on-Severn, had to miss last Thursday's homecoming march through Worcester city centre
Disadvantaged children around the world will enjoy a merrier Christmas thanks to pupils at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester. Students filled 89 shoe boxes with gifts as part of Operation Christmas Child. The boxes will be distributed
ANGRY villagers jeered a council committee, shouting "shame on you", after members gave permission for the expansion of a Worcestershire gipsy site. A large crowd gathered at the meeting of Wychavon District Council's development control committee to
ARTISTS with a passion for music have been given the chance to show off their talents through a national competition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar's birth. More than 100 paintings from all over the country were sent in to the
FOSTER Wendy Elizabeth Alec, Clive and Claire would like to thank all Family, Friends and Colleagues for all their help and support at this sad and difficult time. Published in paper 12/12/2007
BAGNALL Millicent Mary Died peacefully in her sleep in her 101st year in the loving care of of Rashwood Nursing Home. Loving wife of the late Jim, sister to the late Bill, aunt of Jane and great aunt to Daniel and Joe. Funeral service on Wednesday, 19th
IMBERG Mildred Rosina Of Warndon. Passed peacefully away in hospital on December 6th, 2007, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Hedley. Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, December
BOOTH Mavis Of Worcester. Passed peacefully away on December 8th 2007,aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Michael. Much loved mother of Terriand Ray. Will be sadly missed by all Familyand Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, December
BOZWARD Edna Beloved wife of Brian. Passed away suddenly, but peacefully on December 9th, 2007. Mother to Lorraine, Wendy, Linda and Anne Marie. Loved by all Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Loved and cherished forever. Funeral service at Worcester
CORBYN Ivy Evelyn Aged 100 years. Wife of the lateFred Corbyn.Passed peacefully away on Sunday, December 2ndin Macclesfield, Cheshire. Enquiries toCo-operative Funeralcare 01625 422583. Published in paper 12/12/2007
SMITH Mildred Peacefully, on December 5th 2007 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray, cherished mother of David, Jacqueline and Philip. Special grandmother of Paul, Chris and Simon. She will be very sadly missed
GUEST Michael In memory of a dear friend. Sadly missed. Bron and Keith. Published in paper 12/12/2007
GRIEVESON Lily December 12th. In loving memory of a dear mother. Sorely missed and always remembered. Stuart, Frances, Alexandra, Daniella, Stephen and Oliver. Published in paper 12/12/2007
LOMAS Tom On December 6th, 2007, peacefully in hospital aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Terry, much loved father to Andrea, Amy and Sam. He will be sadly missed by his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, December
TABBERER Albert Of Broadwas, Worcester. Director of Rimstock. Passed away at St Richards Hospice, Worcester on December 7th. Loving husband of Peggy. Father of Elizabeth and David, father in law of Andy and Aimee. Devoted grandad of Georgina, Bradley,
DAVEY LawrenceBoxer Of Cirencester, formerly of Worcester. Passed away peacefully on December 9th 2007. Sadly missed by All. Published in paper 12/12/2007
BOSWORTH John Dear John,You went away December 12th,I love and miss you very much every day. Caroline xx Published in paper 12/12/2007
GUEST Michael Precious memories of a loving husband, passed away eight years today. Not a day goes by without a thought of you. Love always Rita xxx ---------- Special memories of a dear dad to Jason and Sarah and such a sad loss to grandson Aaron, granddaughters
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SIR - Following the removal of my cancer growth I have volunteered for six months of tests in the interest of advancing medical science. So I shall be doing something useful in my old age, instead of just writing potty letters to the press. GEORGE
SIR - Councillor Allah Ditta and the Worcester mosque president Tariq Mahmood say they want to raise awareness of the Islamic faith and the Muslim community (Worcester News, December 1). I think they'll find it hard. During the same week newpapers and
SIR -Why is Royal Mail still leaving bags of post lying around? (Worcester News, December 4). Why? Because all of the sub-post offices that used to provide a safe haven for the bags have been closed by the undemocratic, unelected, unrepresentative forces
SIR - I find myself in agreement with Kim Tanner (Worcester News, Letters, December 11). Our High Street is indeed beginning to look just like any other in the country and I see that now Beatties has even been swallowed up by the ubiquitious House of
A CYCLIST who died when his silver mountain bike was in collision with an articulated lorry in Badsey has been named. Gordon MacArainn, of Boat Lane, Evesham, died following a collision at the junction of Bretforton Road and Birmingham Road about 8am
WITH Christmas fast approaching, thoughts turn to office parties and venues around Worcestershire are urging businesses to snap up the final places before they run out. From festive feasts in luxury hotels to Christmas cruises down the River Severn,
THIEVES have stolen and damaged the life-sized hand-made figures from Worcester's official nativity scene outside the Guildhall for the third year running. The figure of Mary, which was bolted to the floor, was wrenched from its base and the face and
SIR - There has been so much criticism of premium rate telephone numbers especially 090. I feel these should be banned because there really is no need for them. There must be millions of people who are ripped off by these telephone numbers in scams which
THE battle to be forever young is one that has raged since humans first glanced at their reflection in whatever they used as a mirror in those days. Medical science is now poised to bring a powerful new weapon to this age-old struggle and one Worcester
rom MG Dawson of Eckington, (Worcester News, Letters, Friday, November 30), I am moved to reply. It is remarkable Mr Dawson manages so well without transport, while living in a village, but then, he is well-provided with help from unusually good tradesmen
THERE are some people whose support any government simply cannot afford to lose. Police officers, for instance. Imagine a Britain in which the police worked to rule or, worse still, went on strike. The country would descend into chaos within hours.
NEIL Hunt says the "bright lights of the Southern League" attracted him to take up the manager's job at Stour-port Swifts. The 37-year-old quit as Pershore Town boss last Tuesday and he said that it was not until the day after that Walshes Meadow chairman
ANDY Preece is seeking compensation from Worcester City following his departure in October. Former manager Preece parted company with the St George's Lane club two days after his team were humbled 5-0 at Hucknall Town. The 40-year-old had been at the
AN investigation is to be carried out by Worcester City Council's environmental health officers into the death of a woman who fell from the wall of a beer garden. Mother-of-three Louise Burkes fell to her death from Drummonds night-spot in New Street
NEW digital speed cameras have been installed on a stretch of road which has claimed five lives in the past three years. Three cameras, costing £180,000, have been positioned on the A449 Worcester to Kidderminster road by Worcestershire County Council
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A WORCESTERSHIRE couple were among thousands of fans of legendary rock group Led Zeppelin who crammed into a London arena to see the band's comeback gig. The rock group, whose front man Robert Plant lives at Shatterford, near Kidderminster, performed
A CRUNCH meeting was taking place today to try and save Worcester's Elgar Technology College from being stripped of its specialist status. The Bilford Road school is set to lose its technology college status on New Year's Day after it was placed in special
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