PEOPLE are being reminded to take a look at a document detailing how many homes councillors across the West Midlands think can be built in Worcestershire over the next 20 years. The West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (WMRSS) phase two revision draft
TWO North Midlands players helped the Midlands to a 5-5 draw with London & SE in the opening match of this season's Under 16 Divisional Festival. Bromsgrove School scrum-half Joel Dudley was included in the Midlands' starting XV, while hooker George
THE future of a community hall, wheelie bins and plans to expand Droitwich town centre look set to be the issues that will decide who represents Chawson on the town council. Three candidates will stand at a by-election, scheduled for Thursday, following
DROITWICH progressed to the last 16 of the EDF Senior Vase with a disciplined display at the Memorial Ground, overcoming Leicester Vipers 18-0. The visitors had a big weight advantage in the forwards and used it to good advantage, driving the Droitwich
With more rain predicted across Worcestershire, people in the county are watching the skies with concern given the events of summer 2007. Keep up to date with the latest weather, travel and flood warnings with your Worcester News. Click here for the
UPTON seconds staged a fine second-half comeback to beat Bromyard 28-17. The home side found it difficult to contain the strong Bromyard team and made hard work of the first 40 minutes, trailing 17-7 at the interval. A few harsh words from the coaches
AN art gallery in Worcester is celebrating a succesful first year of showcasing some of the city's most talented artists. The Pitt Studio and Gallery has gone from strength to strength after it was opened in January last year as a place for artists from
PERSHORE were emphatic 77-25 victors in their North Midlands Shield second round clash at Veseyans. Veseyans took an early lead through a penalty, but it did not take the visitors long to get on the score sheet through winger Richard Jenkinson. Further
WORCESTER City could still lose their abandoned match against Nuneaton Borough. Saturday's Blue Square North fixture between the sides was called off following a double floodlight failure, with Nuneaton leading 2-0. The Football Conference will now
MICHAEL McGrath has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Kidderminster Harriers until the end of next season. McGrath has impressed manager Mark Yates with his performances and he has been rewarded with a deal until the conclusion of the
THE new year has officially started for the farming community now that a plough has been blessed. The centuries-old custom of blessing the plough marks the first farm working day after Christmas and was celebrated at a pub near Worcester. Representatives
WORCESTER Wanderers Colts marched into round five of the National Colts Knock-out Cup with a comprehensive 36-0 win over Market Harborough. The game went ahead following a pitch inspection and the crowd of around 50 supporters witnessed one of the Colts
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RUSH hour motorists had a miraculous escape after an eight-vehicle pile-up on the M5 at Worcester today. Three articulated lorries, a minibus carrying farm workers and a flatbed van were all involved in the accident, which caused the closure of the entire
A COMPANY which makes body parts and crash structures for iconic car brands such as Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar and Lotus has appointed three new directors at it its plant in Shrub Hill, Worcester. The three all worked for Hydro, the Worcester company
CYCLISTS are being warned to stay vigilant after a bike was stolen from an address in Worcester. The BMX was taken from a drive in Grange Avenue between 11am and 6pm yesterday. The 'Vibe 247' bike was black with grey and white writing on and is worth
WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club's Joe Page tasted success in a Gloucester cyclo-cross event. Joe and sister Holly rode in the youth race with the former winning his first cross race from Jacob James. He battled with James for the first half of the
THE traditional image of rats as dirty pests is changing in Worcestershire - thanks to a blockbuster movie. Since Disney/Pixar released the animation film Ratatouille, pet shops in the county have noticed a significant rise in the number of rats being
LEDBURY darts ace Terry Jenkins was defeated in the third round of the Blue Square UK Open North-East Regional Final. The Bull, ranked fifth in the world, lost 5-2 against Tony Eccles at the Gateshead International Stadium after seeing off Brian Jones
ARCHDALES 73 threw away a valuble three points in Midland Combination Division One after a dismal second-half display saw them lose 5-3. After dominating the first-half, Dales went into the break leading 1-0 thanks to a Lee Seldon penalty. Jason Beck
PROMOTION to the First Division of the County Championship is Worcestershire's priority this summer according to county stalwart Graeme Hick who has warned his New Road teammates not to dwell on last year's success in the limited overs competitions.
A VILLAGE school that was given notice to improve by Government inspectors is making good progress. In its latest monitoring inspection, Hallow CE Primary School has been praised by Ofsted, which said the school is "addressing the issues for improvement
A NINE-goal thriller at Powick A' saw the home team just keep their unbeaten record with a fortunate 5-4 win over Bridge Rangers. The Worcester Sunday League Division Three leaders found themselves 2-0 down after 15 minutes but recovered to lead 3-2
A WORCESTER community group can now enjoy a fortnightly meal and get-together thanks to new funding. This month marked the official opening of the Rainbow Hill Lunch Club - a joint venture between St Barnabas CE Church at Church Road, off Astwood Road
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will face another away trip in the FA Trophy if they can overcome Weymouth. The winners of tomorrow night's Aggborough replay have been drawn at Ebbsfleet United in the third round on Saturday, February 2. The match would be Harriers
BROMSGROVE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division One: Bromsgrove General reserves 3 Navigation 4. WA Harris Cup Group A': Barley Monners 3 Greyhound 4; Group B': Hop Pole 0 Hanbury 6. MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR LEAGUE U8s: Newtown Sports Juniors 8 Ombersley 0.
THE two teams equal top of Worcester and District Skittle League Division Two met at the Barbourne Ex club. Home team Avengers built up a steady lead, winning the first three legs by six, 12 and 11 pins respectively. Alleycats won the fourth leg by
A CINEMA in Worcester had its windows smashed during attacks on two businesses at the weekend. The Odeon Cinema had the glass in eight of its front doors smashed, while nearby Shipleys Amusement Arcade also suffered damage to its windows. Police are
TONIGHT British Gas Business Division One Midlands: Sutton Coldfield Town v Stourport Swifts (7.45pm). Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division: Stourport Swifts v Bromyard Town; Wellington v Bromsgrove Rovers. TOMORROW FA Trophy second round
JONES Jessie Lots and lots of love on your 80th birthday mum. With best wishes from Charlie, Pearl, Phil and Family, Lyn, Harold and Family, Kevin and Family, Pam, Khursh and Family Nicola and Family, and all your Grandchildren. Have a fantastic day.
HOLMES James Jim Good times and bad times, tears that fall.Living our lives without you is the hardest of all. Your loving wife Joan and Family. Published in paper 14/01/2008
SMITH Phill No words can say how much we miss you, this day and always. Love dad, Julie and Ben xx Published in paper 14/01/2008
GILLIAM Sybil nee Bowen formerly Mapp ex Kay & Co Widow of Victor, mother to Andrew and Lynette, mother in law to John, much loved grand mother and great grandmother. Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at The Worcestershire Royal Hospital
MACDONALD Margaret Peacefully after a long illness on January 10th, 2008. All enquiries and for funeral arrangements contact Holland Funeral Service, Malvern. Tel: 01684 575343 Published in paper 14/01/2008
WILLIAMS Michael Of Redhill, Worcester. Suddenly on January 6th, 2008. Much loved husband of Yvonne and father of Robert and Lucy. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at St Peter's Baptist Church on Monday
BOWEN Elsie Frances Formerly of Chestnut Walk, Worcester Passed away on December 29th, 2007, aged 100 years. Much loved wife of the late Ron. The funeral service will take place at St. George's C of E Church on Tuesday, January 22nd, at 10.00 a.m. followed
ASHMORE Christine Happy 50th Birthday. Lots of love George and Kelly. xx Published in paper 14/01/2008
KNOWLES Ada In loving memory of my dear mother, who passed away three years today. Deep in my heart you will always stay, loved and remembered everyday. Daughter Rose and Rich xxx Published in paper 14/01/2008
SMITH Phil Seven years since you went away,In our hearts you will always stay.Love and miss you Mum and Ant xx ----- I noticed how beautiful the sky was the other day and then I realised it is because you are up there. I miss you more each day. Love you
SMITH Phil Treasured memories of a much loved grandson God bless Nan and Granddad Miller xx Published in paper 14/01/2008
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Climates change all the time. Subtropical and mid-latitude climates are strongly effected by the upper jet stream, a strong and high altitude wind that blow from a westerly direction in both hemispheres. "El Nino", a change in the Trade winds and Pacific
WORCESTER remains on flood warning today with forecasters fearing more heavy rain could mean the worst is yet to come . Flood barriers will stay in place "for the foreseeable future" along Hylton Road and in Upton-upon-Severn in the aftermath of Friday's
SIR - I agree with Mr Phillpott (January 5), the private car is God to many, many people. The real God behind nature is totally forgotten. Oh mad, mad, world! GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
MOTORISTS had a miraculous escape this morning after an eight-vehicle pile-up on the M5 at Worcester. Three articulated lorries, a minibus carrying farm workers and a flatbed van were all involved in the accident, which caused the closure of the entire
SIR - Hartley Alleyne has asked me to convey his special thanks for all the support he was given during his campaign to stay in the UK. In particular he would like to thank the Worcester News, together with the directors and members of Worcestershire
Today's headlines are read by Paige Kings from Elgar Technology College, Worcester
SIR - After suffering a nasty fall near Angel Place back in November, I was admitted to hospital for a broken left wrist and broken right elbow. I would like to thank all the people who kindly helped and came to my aid: two young men from the Five Ways
SIR - I was surprised to read that Councilor Alex Kear was sent a bill for unpaid NI contributions of £195 (January 9). When he queried the bill, HM Customs and Revenue apologised for their mistake and confirmed it had been sent in error. Is this really
IN common with the rest of the national and regional press, the pages of your Worcester News are often filled with reports of teenage crime. Let us therefore look forward to the day when non-military national service is introduced. It will take courage
WE all hope and pray that the housing market will remain buoyant over the next few months. There's no reason why it shouldn't, even if the more doom-laden among us have started to see all kinds of problems ahead in their tea leaves. Nevertheless, the
REPORTS from the chatter, cheese and wine circuit seem to indicate that our rising professional classes have found a new source of slave labour - the Polish immigrant worker. A few months ago, I recounted the story of the guest house landlord who kept
NOW is the winter of our discontent is it just me, or do I detect the political winds are starting to change direction? Unlike the Thatcher and Major years which preceded it, the New Labour era has been conspicuously lacking in dissent. At times, it
*THE question of whether sperm donors should be known to their resulting offspring has become an issue in recent times. They should. I think this whole nature-nurture thing is a discredited theory - let's face it, many of us know of an adopted child
COUNCILS continue to make dark hints that retribution will surely follow if we don't curb our wasteful ways. Actually, punitive measures would almost certainly meet with my heartfelt, totally unconditional approval if it were not for the fact that the
100 Years Ago: William Jennings and his brother Thomas, who were in partnership as mat repairers in Worcester, featured in a case at Exeter Quarter Sessions this week. William was charged with wounding his wife. In evidence it was stated that William
This week in 1988: A multi-million-pound national appeal to save Worcester's crumbling Cathedral is expected to be launched soon. Experts warn that £10 million must be spent on the historic treasure over the next 15 years. Extensive repairs and strengthening
Cradley straggles along a twisty lane beneath the wooded hills rising just to the north and west of the Malverns. Though there has been much modern development, the ancient centre of the village survives as a mostly unspoilt cluster of buildings on and
Daisy, Petal and Rosie are hard working girls that turn up to work every day of the year for one farmers' market producer, so he can produce one of the region's best-tasting products. What's more, they all start work at half past four in the morning -
Dig vacant ground if weather permits and work in manure or compost. Take root cuttings of Oriental poppies, verbascum and phlox. Store seeds you have ordered in a cool place. Bend leaves over cauliflower curds to protect them from the weather. Keep
1. Insert mothballs into the holes. They can't bear the smell and will hopefully find a home further away. 2. Use a sonic device (available in garden centres) to deter them, but you will need to move it regularly as it only works for a limited distance
This week, I thought it was time to give some tips on one of the symbols of Christmas - poinsettias CARE OF POINSETTIAS These plants are very sensitive to cold conditions so it is best to buy them from places where they are kept in warm, bright conditions
A friendly face in a crowd of strangers, a dry match in a downpour or a cold beer in the desert - experiencing something unexpected makes everyone feel great. There is a powerful, prosperous sensation from the contradiction that, quite simply, tells
THIS week's news that a horsebox dealer from Gloucestershire has been convicted of defrauding a customer out of £2,000 ought to have sent a shudder through the equine community. In this case the individual appears to have been a particularly bad egg
A HOSPITAL trust has welcomed the latest initiative to tackle superbugs after hospitals across Worcestershire went 47 days without a single case of MRSA. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has welcomed the Government's latest document Clean
A WASTE incinerator could be back on the agenda for Worcestershire after the county council leader pledged his support for the controversial idea. Conservative councillor George Lord told a meeting of the full council that while there are currently no
LIKE the pristine 4x4s that never go anywhere near a muddy farm track, the latest country clothing sensation from rural Worcestershire is proving a big hit with London's metropolitan herds. While it might seem slightly incongruous to be seen stuck in
LIKE the pristine 4x4s that never go anywhere near a muddy farm track, the latest country clothing sensation from rural Worcestershire is proving a big hit with London's metropolitan herds. While it might seem slightly incongruous to be seen stuck in
LIKE the pristine 4x4s that never go anywhere near a muddy farm track, the latest country clothing sensation from rural Worcestershire is proving a big hit with London's metropolitan herds. While it might seem slightly incongruous to be seen stuck in
SIR - We would like, through your paper, to thank all family, friends, neighbours and all the visitors we had this year to see the Christmas lights in Santa's Garden at Rushwick. Also, we would like to thank your exellent What's On page for the coverage
SIR - I understand the anger shown in recent replies to my original letter and apologise. It was not my intention to insult anyone or to criticise the police we currently have. My comments were to raise the fact that we do not have enough available.
A CLEANING company will now be able to help out allergy sufferers who are affected by dust mites. Malvern-based Chem-Dry Hereford and Worcester has recently invested in a CTS 330 Truckmount cleaning system to eliminate the mites. The cleaning technology
TEENAGE spots is not a topic that usually comes within the remit of this column. In much the same way as young girls looking for beauty tips would not necessarily choose that august journal the Times as their first port of call. I am reliably informed
SIR - Nigel Crisp is absolutely right (Letters, January 5). Does Gordon Brown not realise that the unemployed are discriminated against because of his dole scrounger' spin which he and his cronies use to cover up their disgraceful million plus unemployment
WORCESTER Warriors' fly-half Loki Crichton was the key player as the Sixways side trounced Montauban 24-7 to maintain their 100 per cent record in the European Challenge Cup Pool Two. But he was typically understated after an outstanding performance
QUITE how Peter Hain remains in his Cabinet post is difficult to fathom. Failing to declare more than £100,000 donated to his failed campaign for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party would have done for most politicians. Let us be clear on one issue
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LIVING with long-term illness is at the heart of a free course designed to help people cope better with the pain and build their confidence. The Expert Patient Programme is coming to Turnpike House Medical Centre, Newtown Road, Worcester, between today
THREE former Worcester students have been learning to ride motorbikes ready for a 7,000 mile journey across Europe. Mike Finlay, Sarah Lonbay and Flick Copp, who all attended King's School, Worcester, will be joined by friend Mikey Mansergh for the epic
GIRL power reigns supreme at what is believed to be the first women-only led legal practice in Worcester. After dreaming of setting up their own practice, Worcester lawyers Susie Duncan and Judith Kenney have opened Duncan Kenney in Worcester's Foregate
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build 33 homes next to the railway line at Malvern Wells has been delayed from going before district councillors for the second time in two months. The plan, submitted by Landmark Sites Ltd, for the Old Railway Yard off Peachfield
