THE parents of tragic Herefordshire heroin victim Rachel Whitear, are hoping to finally discover what caused her death after police decided to review her case, writes LIZ FREETH. The nation was shocked to see pictures of dead 21-year-old Rachel, kneeling
A PHOTOGRAPH of a schoolboy taken in Great Malvern by Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll is expected to fetch up to £3,000 at a London auction. The picture of 11-year-old John Ellison, known as Johnnie, was taken by Carroll in 1862, three years
A LOVER of cycling and hiking is doing his bit to help some of the billions of people around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water or proper sanitation. Tomorrow, Charles Whitworth will begin a 2,500-mile cycle journey to visit the
PEOPLE have been warned not to get the bird if migrating house martins turn up at their homes. The birds are in for a nasty shock when they complete their 3,000-mile trek back to Worcestershire because their favourite nesting ground has been demolished
BAGS of money could be made for children with life-limiting illnesses if these quality cast-offs get a new lease of life. Year Eight pupils from Blessed Edward Oldcorne School, Worcester, spent their Easter holidays collecting dozens of bags of clothes
AN increase in the number of badgers and growing cases of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle could lead to a badger cull in Worcestershire. West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer wants a Government inquiry into the possible connection of the two in order
BROMSGROVE Rovers finished third in the Dr Martens Western Division despite ending with a 3-1 home defeat against Swindon Supermarine, whose victory ensured their safety from relegation. The first opening came to Rovers when James Dyson found Steve Lutz
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers finished their third season in the Nationwide League Division Three in 11th place following a farewell goal from John Melligan in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at Aggborough. Melligan, now back at Wolves following a lengthy
GOALSCORERS 16 - Burgess. 14 - Dyson. 12 - Danks. 11 - Palmer. 8 - Banner. 7 - Frost. 5 - Beckett. 4 - Read. 3 - Benbow, Clifton. 2 - Cartwright, Pope, Southwick. 1 - Blake, Ford, Lloyd, Lutz, McHugh. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 8 - Frost. 5
BETTER to be "obsessed" as Jon Burgess puts it, with banning the barbarous activity of hare coursing than being intent on its perpetration. Anyone who can find this "pursuit" pleasurable needs to examine their conscience. Hare-coursing is a disgusting
THE Guide Dogs for the Blind Association thanks all your readers who supported our challenge to enter the world of Lord of the Rings, for the recent spectacular, cycle fund-raising adventure challenge in New Zealand. In fact, we are so delighted with
THE week before last, like many Worcester residents, I received my copy of MP Michael Foster's Parliamentary News through the local Press. I am being cynical, but why is it always sent out at the same time as the local elections? Was he hoping to give
ALL-rounder Andrew Hall will be joining his new team-mates later this week to add weight to a Worcestershire attack which was battered by Northamptonshire's Phil Jaques in the rain-hit Frizzell County Championship Division Two draw at New Road. The 27
ALL-rounder Andrew Hall will be joining his new team-mates later this week to add weight to a Worcestershire attack which was battered by Northamptonshire's Phil Jaques in the rain-hit Frizzell County Championship Division Two draw at New Road. The 27
THE "mysterious" circumstances surrounding a man's death have brought shock and concern to a Worcester estate. Tolladine residents say they are feeling "extremely nervous" and "shocked" after the body of Christopher Woolley, aged 25, was found at a bedsit
Saturday, May 3, 2003 JAMES Dyson got the goal and Steve Lutz was sent off as Rovers lost to relegation threatened Swindon on the final day of the season. Full report to follow.
A PLAN to get children to eat more chocolate has been slammed by parents and teachers. The Cadbury's Get Active scheme, which would bring new sports equipment into schools, has been criticised for being unhealthy and encouraging children to eat more chocolate
WORCESTERSHIRE start the week looking forward to the opening, third round of the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy and a home tie in more ways than one. That the professionals should take on the amateurs of the county is ironic and maybe not ideal; the
AN artistic father and daughter will be holding their first ever joint exhibition at a Worcester art gallery. Alan and Claire Yates will be exhibiting their work at the Bevere Vivis Gallery, for a month. Mr Yates, who paints Worcester landscapes among
ALL-rounder Andrew Hall will be joining his new team-mates later this week to add weight to a Worcestershire attack which was battered by Northamptonshire's Phil Jaques in the rain-hit Frizzell County Championship Division Two draw at New Road. The 27
AUSTRALIAN Phil Jaques slept for two nights with his score on 86 before reaching three figures for Northnats against Worcestershire at New Road. A nudge to mid-wicket raised his hundred from 171 balls, and when the rain made a terminal re-turn on Saturday
WORCESTER City's season was concluded in controversial fashion as they lost 2-1 at Dover Athletic and ended the game with nine men following the second-half dismissals of Jon Holloway and Carl Heeley. The defeat means that John Barton's men finished a
AS Stourport Swifts signed off with a drab 1-1 draw at Shepshed Dynamo, Swifts' boss Dave Titterton was already considering next season. And there is a lot of thinking to do on the evidence of this Dr Martens Western Division match which the visitors
EVESHAM United's abysmal finish to the season ended on a predictable note when they lost 4-2 at home against Clevedon Town in the Dr Martens League Western division. An alarming slump has seen only four points gained from a possible 21 and United finish
FONTAINE Again gained compensation for his narrow defeat in the Lady Dudley Cup with a hard- fought success in the Open race for the Crudwell Cup at the Radnor and West Hereford point-to-point meeting at Cold Harbour near Leominster. The four-mile trip
Saturday, May 3, 2003 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers finished their third season in the Nationwide League Division Three in 11th place following a farewell goal from John Melligan in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at Aggborough. Melligan, now back at
MR Hepworth's dad used to say: "England my country, love it or leave it." Hear! Hear! I can think of no other countryin which I'd rather live - provided the Muslims don't take it over. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
THE letter from Mrs M Large (You Say, April 12) has four points that need answering to rid her of any confusion about hunting and field sports. Mrs Large thinks hunting is a "problem". She is wrong - it's just part of life in the countryside. Second,
I THINK A G E Coombs, who made certain claims about my pro-EU views has prematurely jumped the gun and shot his/herself in the process (You Say, April 12). The present EU Commissioners are appointed because I suppose they are the equivalent of our own
SOCCER SATURDAY NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Kidderminster 1 Bristol Rovers 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Premier Division: Dover 2 Worcester 1. Western Division: Bromsgrove 1 Swindon Supermarine 3; Evesham 2 Clevedon 4; Redditch 3 Rugby 1; Shepshed 1 Stourport
Saturday. May 3, 2003 WORCESTER City's season was concluded in controversial fashion as they lost 2-1 at Dover Athletic and ended the game with nine men following the second-half dismissals of Jon Holloway and Carl Heeley. The defeat means that John Barton's
AUSTRALIAN Phil Jaques slept for two nights with his score on 86 before reaching three figures for Northnats against Worcestershire at New Road. A nudge to mid-wicket raised his hundred from 171 balls, and when the rain made a terminal re-turn on Saturday
STEPHEN Lee, the Bromsgrove-born snooker star, made it third time lucky at the Crucible last night as he reached the semi-finals of the World Championships. Lee, beaten twice at the quarter-final stage in the past, defeated Hong Kong's Marco Fu 13-7 to
QUESTION: What do Surrey Lions, Worcestershire Cricket Board and Zimbabwe have in common? ANSWER: They are all at New Road this week in what is one of the biggest 'mixed bag' of fixtures this season. Surrey are the visitors today for a National League
