A PERSHORE man was so upset by the theft of a County Air Ambulance collection box from his local pub he has decided to open his garden to raise funds for the charity. Retired vet Roger Martin, of The Croft, Station Road, said he wanted to do something
HEART of England in Bloom judges have heaped praise on Malvern’s first entry into the large town category of the annual competition. However, the absence of hang-ing baskets in the town’s main park was thought “disappointing and short-sighted”.
The Fossils played a two-innings game against Australian touring side The Sydney Masters and managed to get a draw thanks to an excellent knock by Fred Lloyd, who hit 30 valuable runs in the second innings. The Sydney Masters made 111-7 in their first
A WORCESTER policeman writes his own blog to help residents keep in touch with him and up-to-date with what’s happening in their community. PC Rich Foxall, local policing officer for the Nunnery area of the city, has set up his own page on the internet
RAIN came to the rescue of Oldswinford with Worcester Nomads poised for victory in the two sides’ Crusader Worcestershire League Division One clash in Stourbridge. Oldswinford batted first and found runs hard to come by against the accurate bowling of
COMEBACK kid Matt Mason says the biggest challenge for him will be to keep a lid on his excitement when he makes his long-awaited LVCC Division Two return against Northamptonshire at New Road tomorrow (11am). Having played his last County
A STARK “use it or lose it” warning has been issued by the organisers of an annual music festival following a lack of public support. Organisers of the Droitwich Spa Music and Arts Festival, which started on Friday, July 4, are concerned about
THERE was an extra buzz among the Worcester Warriors players in training yesterday as England team manager Martin Johnson dropped into Sixways to watch the session. The recently-appointed national team boss scheduled the meeting to discuss the workings
WORCESTERSHIRE Over 60s enjoyed a 44-run triumph over their counterparts from Leicestershire at Old Elizabethans’ Memorial Ground. The home side won the toss and elected to bat, but suffered an early set-back when Keith Hague bowled Barry Briscoe for
YOUNGSTERS from across Worcester have picked up awards after taking part in a ‘Dads and Lads’ reading project organised by the Worcester Warriors Education Programme. Warrior’s players Ben Jones and Matthew Jones presented the proud young boys
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have turned down a bid from Walsall for midfielder Russ Penn. The England ‘C’ international has been attracting interest from several sides during the close season and the League One club made an official approach to Harriers for
A MINIATURE version of the Ashes took place in Worcester when Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College took on a team from Catholic College Bendigo, near Melbourne in Australia. It was the second time the Antipodean challengers had travelled to the northern
POLICE are staying tight-lipped after officers began searching a community garden and playing fields. About 15 officers arrived at Elgar Avenue Playing Fields, in Elgar Avenue, Malvern, at about 7.35am today to start a search of the half-acre greenfield
DRIVERS walked away unharmed when a lorry and car crashed on the M5 today. The accident happened shortly before 1pm on the motorway, northbound, between junction five for Droitwich and junction four for the M42. A black car was partially
A DRIVER had to be taken to hospital when his car was in collision with a tree in Droitwich. The accident happened on the A38 Roman Way near the junction with the A4133 at 1.38pm today. Smoke was reported to be coming from the car and
PERSHORE Ladies travelled to the Civil Service Sports Ground in Chiswick, London, for the annual Dukesmead six-a-side competition. The opening game was against Orpington Nomads from Kent and an excellent partnership between Rachel Baldwin and Charlotte
SATURDAY CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE FIRST XI Division One: Astwood Bank v Bromyard; Pershore v Oldswinford; Redditch v Netherton; Stourbridge v Eastnor; Worcester v Droitwich Spa; Worcester Nomads v Barnards Green. Division Two: Bewdley
A DRUNKEN man pushed his mother to the floor and threatened her with a saucepan and a spoon. Darren Bishop admitted assault by beating when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. Bishop, aged 23, of Selborne Road, Barbourne, Worcester
THE two chase races on this evening’s card at Worcester have been abandoned - but the meeting still goes ahead. Clerk of the course Fergus Cameron staged a 3pm inspection, after which it was decided to abandon the 7.40pm and 8.40pm contests
VISITORS to a former RAF airfield will be treated to a flypast by a Second World War-era bomber at the weekend. The bomber is due to fly over Croome Park, near Pershore, on Saturday – the exact time is yet to be confirmed – as part of a 1940s
WORCESTER Racecourse have called a precautionary inspection for 3pm ahead of their meeting this evening. Although the track is currently raceable, clerk of the course Fergus Cameron is concerned by one patch on the course after substantial rain throughout
THERE was an extra buzz among the Worcester Warriors players in training today as England team manager Martin Johnson dropped into Sixways to watch the session. The recently-appointed national team boss scheduled the meeting to discuss the workings of
DETAILS of a radical plan to create a modern ‘cafe church’ on Worcester’s oldest religious site have been revealed by church figures. The grade II* listed St Helen’s Church has been in Fish Street since the 13th century – having been a religious site
MATT Mason will make his long-awaited return to the Worcestershire County Championship side tomorrow in the clash with Northamptonshire at New Road (11am). The 34-year-old Australian-born seamer has only played one LVCC match in nearly two
HEEKS Les Diane and Colin, Sue and their Families would like to thank everyone for messages of condolance, flowers and donations received during their sad loss. Special thanks to the Doctors, District Nurses and Staff at Ombersley Medical Centre, also
TAYLOR Edna Alexandra nee Clarke The Family of the late Edna would like to thank Everyone for their kindness and support during this sad time. Special thanks to HDU Beech Ward, Reverend Bloomer and Co-operative Funeralcare Services. Published in paper
TSANG Steven Wing Ching Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 4th, 2008, aged 44 years. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment at Astwood Cemetery.
HOOD Marguerite Of Lansdowne Walk, Worcester. Passed away suddenly on July 4th 2008, aged 85 years. Dearly loved mom of Christine, Valerie and son in law Colin. Loving grandmother of Stephen and a dear great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
HOPKINS Joan July 9th, 2005. In loving memory of a dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother. Forever in our thoughts. John, Susan and Family, Julie and Family, Eileen and Family. Published in paper 09/07/2008
MARSHMAN Mary Treasured memories of a dear mother, passed away twenty one years ago today. Always in our thoughts.Dave, John, Clive and Family. Published in paper 09/07/2008
SANDBROOK Roger Edward Taken suddenly one year today, July 9th, 2007. I looked to you for happiness and found it by your side, I turned to you for comfort, your arms were open wide, I shared with you the special things in life and found how precious love
HUGHES Terence Terry Of Old Northwick Lane, Worcester. Passed away suddenly on July 3rd 2008, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, dearest father of Colin and Michelle and son in law David. Loving grandfather of Mark, Emma, Victoria and Jason. Will
HEMMING Kathleen Joan Mary Of St Oswald's. Passed peacefully away on Saturday, July 5th 2008, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken. Much loved Mother to Chris and Andy, mother in law to Anne and Ros and grandma to Joe, Stephanie and Christian.
PEARSON OLIVER Nicola and Darren Congratulations on the Birth of Keiren James Oliver, 8lbs 4ozs, born June 28th. Love Mum, Dad and Family. xxx Published in paper 09/07/2008
BREWER Joan We miss and love you still, And think of you every day. Chrissy, Jackie, Kevin, Nicholas, Anthony and Stuart. xxxxx Published in paper 09/07/2008
HEREFORD United began their pre-season programme with a 10-0 thrashing of Ledbury Town at New Street. The newly-promoted League One side were seven goals to the good at half-time and completed the demolition of their West Midland Premier Division
TODDLERS at a Droitwich pre-school have stepped up their efforts to raise cash for charity. Almost 40 youngsters at St Peter’s Pre-School totted up a total of £272.02 to help less fortunate children when they took part in this year’s Barnado’s Big Toddle
SIR – I have noticed that on city council letter headings and council vehicles the word ‘Semper’ is omitted from the logo of the city arms. Please can any council official inform the citizens of this city why? B H KING, Worcester.
A FIRE which swept through a Malvern home, trapping two women inside, was started deliberately according to fire investigators. As previously reported in your Worcester News, one woman desperately jumped from her bedroom window, while another had to
SIR – Didn’t the unions learn anything from the winter of discontent? They want to strike again over higher wages, which are not earned. All that does is drive up inflation even more. If they get more money the bank will just increase the rate and get
SIR – Food prices continue to rise and rise but our own Government accepts that the continuation of the discredited EU agricultural subsidy policy, which really only helps small scale French farmers, costs a family of four an extra £750 per year on the
A TRAIN waiting room and Worcester’s historic city walls are among areas identified as being at risk in a national report put together by heritage experts. The walls – a scheduled monument – which date to the mediaeval period are threatened
THERE was a busy weekend of action for members of Arden Sailing Club (Defford) with the sail training followed by normal racing. The weather was sunny, if windier than the instructors would have liked, but all the trainees seemed to enjoy themselves.
A BUSINESS from the Malvern Hills Science Park has won the Innovative Passport Of The Year Award 2008 at the UK International Trade Awards. Metrasens is a high technology business which builds and supplies ferromagnetic equipment known as Ferroguards
WHAT do you do if you’re 96 years old and in excruciating pain from arthritis? The answer for many people would be to book an appointment with a GP, take some painkillers and rest up in bed. But Margaret Langford, aged 96, of St Clement
SOPRANO Cathy Benson sang to the church in Great Witley during Handel’s Let The Bright Seraphim from the oratorio Samson. Operatic in her style – playing out the roles in her performance – Benson was in dialogue with vocalist Henry Herford,
THE plight of Worcestershire and Herefordshire’s apple orchards is highlighted in a contemporary garden unveiled at the RHS Hampton Court Flower show this week. The garden is the brainchild of award-winning landscape designer Sadie May Stowell
SIR – I would have to vehemently disagree with David Jones about the reporting of the police officers parked on double yellow lines. It is vital that you report these matters when they come to light. These officers are officers of the law, they
SIR – It is outrageous that the West Midlands stands to lose its small local post offices thanks to the European Commission. Are you aware that the Government has to ask the European Commission for permission to subsidise post office services
WHEN children from a Worcester school went down to the park they got a pleasant surprise. Youngsters were treated to a host of activities as part of St George’s CE Primary School’s annual picnic in the park event in Gheluvelt Park. Key
SIR – So Michael Foster hopes the BMA won’t object to the proposed polyclinics. This is despite a million people signing a petition against them. When have we seen our MP go against the party? From tuition fees, post offices and dental services
OUR report today detailing the 250 per cent increase in drink-related admissions to local hospitals in the last four years makes for shocking reading. The figures, coupled with the estimated £15 million cost of treating more than 8,000 people
CAPTAIN Peter Burkill, the hero pilot who helped successfully crash-land a passenger jet after its engines failed while coming in to land, has been honoured with a medal. Mr Burkill received the British Airways Safety Medal along with 15 other members
DRINKING laws are “a shambles” says an expert, as alcohol-related hospital admissions more than double in just four years, leaving hospital chiefs with a £15 million hangover. Hospital admissions in Worcestershire have risen from 3,410 in 2002
THE plight of Worcestershire and Herefordshire’s apple orchards is highlighted in a contemporary garden unveiled at the RHS Hampton Court Flower show this week. The garden is the brainchild of award-winning landscape designer Sadie May Stowell from Whitbourne
A PROJECT to help Pershore people improve the carbon footprint of their town has been launched. Wychavon District Council will help residents to save money by ensuring their homes are energy efficient as part of PEEP (Pershore Energy Efficiency Project
