THE bacteria which causes Legionnaire's Disease has been found during maintenance work at Worcester fire station. Engineers discovered the potentially fatal bacteria earlier this week in the internal water supply at the station on Deansway. No one working
AN abusive alcoholic grabbed a policeman by the testicles and kicked his WPC colleague when they tried to arrest him for making rude gestures at them. Worcester magistrates heard William Jones admit using abusive behaviour and assaulting police officers
THE key exhibit in the trial of a teenager accused of a Worcester firebombing could have been planted by "a bent policeman", a defence barrister told a jury. A twist of tissue paper - alleged to be a bomb wick - found in the garden of the targeted house
UNWANTED settees, washing machines and a wall cabinet are just some of the discarded goods that have helped make a skip trial scheme a hit with Worcester residents. Councillor Mike Francis said the four-month scheme was a tremendous success, which had
A FORMER huntsman turned anti-hunt protester helped drum up support for a bloodsport ban when he held a demonstration in Worcester. Richard Britton said scores of people signed leaflets in protest against foxhunting when he set up a stall outside the
WORCESTER City favourite Mark Owen could one day be following in the steps of manager John Barton after being appointed assistant youth development officer at St George's Lane. The prolific striker has been chosen to help run Ray Woods' successful academy
VICTORY is imperative for Worcester Wolves tonight if they are to maintain hopes of reaching the National Basketball League Division One play-offs. The Wolves take on Oxford Devils at University College Worcester (7pm) in joint seventh place, with the
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton maintained his good form to stay in contention for the Madeira Open Golf Championship. The Droitwich Golf Club member shot a sparkling four under par 68 yesterday which included a brilliant eagle three at the par five third
WORCESTER City favourite Mark Owen could one day be following in the steps of manager John Barton after being appointed assistant youth development officer at St George's Lane. The prolific striker has been chosen to help run Ray Woods' successful academy
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are poised to bring in a goalkeeper on loan to cover for Stuart Brock who faces suspension after being sent off at Luton Town last Saturday. The newcomer is expected to arrive at Aggborough after Harriers' Nationwide League Division
Colin Larkin raced away to score Kidderminster Harriers' 81st-minute winner and kept their Division Three play-off hopes alive. Harriers took three points from the must-win clash thanks to Larkin's calm finish, his sixth goal of the season, after an Andy
WORCESTER Nomads dented the title claims of Droitwich Spa 'A' with a tight two-wicket win in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Sunday Indoor League at Perdiswell. Tight bowling from Kieran Rees (1-13) and Malcolm Jones (1-20) restricted Droitwich to 66
LEADERS Redditch Roamers were beaten 7-3 by Evesham Rowing Club in division one of the Worcester Table Tennis League. Evesham completed the double over Redditch, and Nick Mytton and Mark Bilsborrow both won their three singles, but in partnership they
REGARDING the photograph of John Partridge catching a spider with a length of tube (Mike Pryce's article, March 15). What happens if he sucks too hard? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
SITTING on a pile of bricks in Warndon watching cars go by. What a full and exciting life George Cowley leads. I can hardly wait for tomorrow's Evening News to real about his next stirring escapade. F ALLARD, Worcester.
TO add to the continuing illegal ban on British beef by France, comes the banning of British goods trains, thus highlighting the previous French failures to attempt to address the matter of illegal immigrants using the Channel Tunnel. Could this be another
MR Bailey's letter (You Say, March 16) expresses concern about the non-compliance by some drivers of parking restrictions on double yellow lines in Pinkett Street. I have also been concerned for a very long time about the parking of vehicles on double
MR Lazenby (You Say, March 11) introduces an interesting slant on the debate over Europe by suggesting Christianity as a way forward. However, this concept is not a new one: Kaiser Wilhelm II said "... after the elimination of the British and the Jews
TWO emotive subjects in the news at the moment - foxhunting and full pints in the pub - both have a very common theme. The foxhunting issue comes up again and again with arguments on both sides. The solution is this - the powers held by RSPCA at the moment
I WAS very upset and dismayed at the arson attack at the Lido Park. The children's play area and equipment has been an excellent and well-used facility in our town. Mothers and toddlers must be broken-hearted to all such wilful damage. During my term
REGARDING the letter from A W Goode (You Say, March 9) I would like to point out that members of residents' groups and the tenants' board have been working hard to make sure that all council tenants are kept fully informed of any changes proposed to the
Mathie turned Sall in the area on 23 minutes but the defender got a touch as the ball flew high over the bar.Midfield general Danny Williams was stretchered off with a leg injury On 26 minutes, Smith rose highest at the far post to meet Foster's right-wing
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are poised to bring in a goalkeeper on loan to cover for Stuart Brock who faces suspension after being sent off at Luton Town last Saturday. The newcomer is expected to arrive at Aggborough after Harriers' Nationwide League Division
A PLUCKY two-year-old has been dubbed 'Amazing Amy' by medics after conquering a series of life-threatening illnesses. Amy Lambert was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia two weeks before her second birthday last December. The Worcester toddler
SOCIAL engineering means that most women would rather be pop stars than firefighters, according to Hereford and Worcester's Chief Fire Officer. David O'Dwyer said it was difficult to meet Government targets for female recruitment because firefighting
IT will be truly the end of an era this weekend when the last patients are transferred out of Worcester's Castle Street hospital to the new state-of-the-art building in Ronkswood. On Sunday, services will be moved over to the new Worcestershire Royal
CITY families are being urged to think green this Easter and recycle the foil from their chocolate treats. The call has come from Worcester City Council and special yellow foil bins can be found at Sainsbury's in Windermere Drive, Tesco in St Peter's,
A NEW tourist guide designed to encourage overseas visitors and bring more money to Britain has failed to include Worcester. The Heart of Britain brochure published by the British Tourist Authority is designed to promote the wealth and diversity of Britain's
Kidderminster Harriers are hindered by injuries again despite hoping to bring back several players for the must-win clash at York.Andy Ducros makes it to the bench Richie Appleby, Scott Stamps, and Dean Bennett are not yet fit to return but record signing
WHILE Kingsley Jones watches this afternoon's England v Wales Six Nations clash he may well wonder what might have been. Worcester Rugby Club's captain was called last week to ask about possible availability for the Wales squad should their top players
THE closure of the Royal Infirmary's Castle Street site tomorrow, for most, will mean a new venue for hospital treatment or a familiar city building in need of a new purpose. Both are true, of course, but it would be unforgivable to let the landmark's
PHIL Robinson believes two more victories will not only ensure Hereford United are safe from relegation but could lay the platform for a top six finish. The Bulls went into action against Morecambe at Edgar Street today and then entertain Mark Wright's
WHILE Kingsley Jones watches this afternoon's England v Wales Six Nations clash he may well wonder what might have been. Worcester Rugby Club's captain was called last week to ask about possible availability for the Wales squad should their top players
VICTORY is imperative for Worcester Wolves tonight if they are to maintain hopes of reaching the National Basketball League Division One play-offs. The Wolves take on Oxford Devils at University College Worcester (7pm) in joint seventh place, with the
Broughton got his head on another cross on 69 minutes, this time from Joy, but he put the effort into the side netting.Colin Larkin scored the vital winner for Harriers nine minutes from time York substitute Edmondson should have given them the lead on
On-loan striker Larkin gave Harriers the lead nine minutes from time, running onto Ducros' lofted through-pass and placing the ball calmly past keeper Fettis.
York made a substitution at half time with right-back Edmondson on for midfielder O'Kane with Brass moving forward into midfield.Tony Bird flew into the fray on 67 minutes Harriers made a change of their own on 50 minutes as Ducros came on for Foster
REGARDING the Evening News story of March 12 headlined "Barrier Bollard Bugs", who is the bright engineer responsible for this mess-up that is costing the Worcester taxpayers money? TERENCE AMBLER, Worcester.
CONGRATULATIONS to Blessed Edward Oldcorne High School on Somewhere out there, Somewhere in Time. This original musical production set out to please all age groups - and succeeded. The enthusiasm, vivacity and enjoyment of all the young people involved
GEORGE Cowley wrote (You Say, March 15) of his aspirations. May I remind him the clocks "go on" at the end of this month. I will be putting mine on two-and-a-half years and hoping! The GC fan club (free membership if you read this letter) will be approaching
IN many of my letters printed in the Evening News, I have criticised MP Mike Foster purely because he is a Labour MP. I have met and spoken to him and found him to be a very kind gentleman. But I have a go at him because he wasted of a great opportunity
Harriers' Broughton was booked on nine minutes for lunging into a challenge on Bullock to liven up a quiet opening.Drewe Broughton was in the thick of things early on Within two minutes, the visitors threatened the York goal for the first time through
