WORCESTER Wolves player-coach Skouson Harker is demanding an improved display at home to title-chasing Everton Tigers on Saturday night (7pm). Wolves suffered a shock 84-82 loss at London Capital last weekend as the hosts ended a 29-game losing streak
MANAGER Paul West feels Evesham United’s last two results prove they have nothing to fear in the British Gas Business Premier Division. The Robins followed up a 3-2 win at Cambridge City last Saturday with a 1-1 mid-week draw against Corby Town. Both
BUILDING work will start on Malvern’s new community hospital later this month after the Department of Health yesterday agreed the release of £17.7 milion for the project. The decision was the final hurdle facing the proposals and the long-awaited
MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle says he wants to get this season out of the way as his side head towards relegation from British Gas Business Division One Midlands. The Langland Stadium side travel to Cambridgeshire on Saturday to face Soham Town Rangers
MATT Dinsmore and Matt Dodd are both in the frame to start for Worcester City at Chelmsford. Dinsmore has only played 30 minutes since the end of January following abdominal surgery, while Dodd has been on the substitutes bench for the last
STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt is looking for his team to be one of the few not to be beaten by Atherstone Town this term. The Walshes Meadow outfit entertain the high-flying Adders on Saturday (3pm) in British Gas Business Division One Midlands.
A ROTARY club in Worcester has received a gold award for its hard work. The Worcester South branch received the award from Rotary ShelterBox – one of only five Rotary clubs in the UK and Ireland to be given such an honour. The club raised
BROMSGROVE Rovers could turn to Jemiah Richards as an emergency striker following the departure of Leon Kelly. Kelly, who scored two goals for the Victoria Ground club in 17 appearances, has joined Blue Square North strugglers Hyde United as they bid
LEDBURY Swimming Pool is reminding swimmers they only have two weeks left to sign up for the world’s biggest fundraising swim for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Swimathon 2009 will be taking place from between Thursday, April 16 and Sunday, April 19 in more
A DROITWICH man has been named as one of 16 who died in a helicopter crash yesterday. Co-pilot Richard Menzies, 24, was killed when his aircraft plunged into the North Sea 14 miles from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. The Super Puma, with
BROMYARD Town head to Dudley Town on Saturday (3pm) in the West Midlands League Premier Division. They are looking to build on a 1-0 win at Goodrich in mid-week. Squad: Knurek, Oliver, Dew, Sullivan, Maidment, McCullough, Rayner, Woodward, Overton,
WORCESTER Warriors full back star Chris Latham has returned home to continue his rehabilitation in Australia after suffering a season ending injury. Former Australian international Latham has been one of Worcester's star performers this term
TALENTED dance students from Worcester are finding their fame and fortune in London. Harlequin Stage School students Dawn Williams, Hannah Rothery, Kimberley Williams, Sian Harriman and Sinead Kenny have all been awarded full scholarships or funded places
WHEN pretty French girl Marie-Anne Crouch visited English relatives in the summer of 1956, little did she realise it would be the start of a love affair lasting half a century. Indeed, 50 years later she is celebrating her golden wedding.
PRESSURES in the home and at work combined with alcohol led to a 43-year-old man facing criminal charges, a court was told. Allan Brown pleaded guilty to failing to stop at the scene of an accident and refusing to provide a breath specimen to police
WORCESTERSHIRE have tied up a new two-year sponsorship deal worth six figures. The New Road side have been searching for a new main sponsor following the collapse of Apollo 2000 last month. The commercial department at the County have
THE Department of Health has announced that it has approved the release of £17.7 million to Worcestershire Primary Care Trust to build the new Malvern Community Hospital. The good news follows last week’s announcement that West Midlands Strategic Health
ROADWORKS causing traffic delays by Powick bridge will ensure Worcester’s street lights stay on. Central Networks is carrying out essential maintenance on under- ground electricity cables which supply the city’s street lamp network.
THE former Mayor of Worcester’s car has been torched by arsonists. Councillor Allah Ditta’s Mercedes 4x4 was damaged after an oily rag was lit beneath its rear axle at about 4am, yesterday. The car was parked on the street outside the family’s terraced
BULLOCK Cyril William Fell asleep April 2nd, 1977. The love in our hearts is just as strong. Missing you today as always. Love Millie and Carol Published in paper 02/04/2009 in Worcester News
WILLIAMS Maureen Passed away April 2nd 1985 Still missing your smile and humour. Love from Mary, Jim and all your Family. Published in paper 02/04/2009 in Worcester News
EVANS Charlotte Happy 21st Birthday Charlotte. Have a great day. Love Mum and Karen. Published in paper 02/04/2009 in Worcester News
TICEHURST Pip Josephine Died peacefully, after a long illness on March 25th, 2009. Much loved mum to Paul and Sarah, gran to Arran and Gemma, great gran to Phoebe. Memorial service at Harbour View Woodland Burial Ground, Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster
NEWELL Phyllis Joan Formerly of Woodland Road, Worcester. Passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2009, aged 88 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
MARCHANT Reginald John Passed away on March 28th, 2009. Very dear husband of Minette. Dear father of John. Grandfather of Tracy and Stephen, and father in law to Yvonne. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorim, on Wednesday, April 8th, at 2 p.m. Flowers
ROBINSON Marjorie Agnes Aged 89 years, of Upton upon Severn. Peacefully in Hospital, on March 25th, 2009. The beloved wife of the late Frank. The Funeral service will take place at Ripple Parish Church, on Wednesday, April 8th, at 11 a.m., followed by
BANNER WHITE Aimee and Anthony Would like to Announce the safe arrival of their son, Ashton Anthony, born on March 24th, 2009 at 8.15 p.m., weighing 7lbs 9oz. Many thanks to all midwives. xxx ------------------ Thank you both for our gorgeous grandson
FARLEY Harold Formerly of Drakes Broughton and Defford. On March 26th, 2009, peacefully at Mill House Care Home, Kington, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Monica, dearly loved father of Deirdre and Ian. Much loved father in law, grandad and great
BROWNING Ivy nee Hughes Passed away at Beechwood Care Home on March 19th 2009, aged 92 years. Our thanks go to all who cared for mother, both at home and in care. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, April 7th at 2.30 p.m
JOHNSON Margaret Passed away four years ago today. Always remembering and thinking of you. A treasured mother and gran. Loving you always, Jane, Keith, Ann, Roy, Rebecca, Claire, Lauren, Kate and Emily. Published in paper 02/04/2009 in Worcester News
McCARTNEY John James Mac Six years today, Still feels like yesterday. Love and miss you always. Your loving wife Lilly, Paul, Stephen, Sally, Richard, Cynthia, June, Roger, Kim, Mick and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxx. Published in paper 02
THIS is the new headteacher who has been chosen to lead Worcester’s proposed city academy should it replace Elgar Technology College. Currently the deputy headteacher at the Tudor Grange School in Solihull, Claire Maclean has been picked as the principal
IT’S official. The mac is back. Gone are the days when the macintosh was just saved for those going on a long walk who have packed a waterproof into their backpack for a ‘just in case’ moment, or those people dressing up as Inspector Clouseau for
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers produced one of their best performances of the season to send Woking crashing in this Blue Square Premier match at Kingfield Stadium. Four first-half goals humbled the home team as Har-riers maintained their push for
WORCESTER Warriors boss Mike Ruddock praised the guts and determination of his young guns against Harlequins. However, a sky high penalty count had proven costly in the Guinness Premiership 60-14 defeat at the Stoop. Director of rugby Ruddock was forced
LOVERS who plotted the death of lorry driver Reginald Southall to cover up their affair and steal his money have each been sentenced to life imprisonment. As first reported yesterday, Judge Colman Treacy QC said that Muriel Southall, aged 60
SIR – George Cowley (March 27) has evidently fallen for government spin when he implies that ID cards will counter the activities of terrorists, drug dealers and paedophiles. Given that the Government has failed to explain how this will work, perhaps
SIR – In a recent letter to these columns, the prolific contributor Jim Evans implied that he knew facts about immigration so damaging they would not be printed. I think he should reveal these facts and leave the decision about whether to edit them
SIR – Did you serve on the permanent staff of either RAF Sylt or RAF Schleswig in Germany – then we would like to hear from you. We have a strong association of more than 300 members and we would like more to join us. Our patrons are Denis Nordon and
SIR – I have just moved to the Green Villa development the Wharf, Diglis, Worcester. I would like to say how impressed I am with the refuse collectors in their efficiency and cleanliness and the way they leave the rubbish collection area. Many
I have just heard from Waitrose, Malvern branch, that we have been nominated to benefit from their community matters initiative for the month of April. For those of you who do not know this system, every shopper is given a token as they go through
SIR – Your view (March 14) that meetings of the proposed health trust board should be in public is absolutely correct. But there are more reasons to reject the proposals for a trust, as well as this lack of accountability and openness to local people.
SIR – Contrary to the claim by B Jones (March 27), neither pro or anti have monopolised the hunting debate in the Worcester News. Both sides have every opportunity to air their views and question the opposition. However, the regular use by the anti-hunting
SIR – I agree with the comments regarding BT in Luke Albarin’s letter of March 28. I, too, have had similar problems, but going back to November 2008. Numerous telephone calls have been made and, as he quite rightly says, these are taken by
SIR – I read with interest that Sainsbury’s still fails to admit what its plans are for its derelict sites in St John’s. It is an utter disgrace that it has been allowed to blight the street for so many years. I trust Sainsbury’s has been paying tax
Sir – Due to the actions of Bush, Blair and any other politicians who supported the illegal war in Iraq, we the public, are now being threatened by Muslim leaders. They are such as Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari threatening that unless the UK does not stop
SIR – As an example of half-baked cynical opportunism in an election year, the remarks made by Stanley Markwell in the Worcester News in his attack on my good friend and colleague Sue Askin takes some beating. His pious statement that “Claines Conservatives
SIR – I have come to the conclusion that Wychavon District Council should go into showbusiness. Well, put it like this, they make me laugh. You see, we did everything we are supposed to do – you know – put recycling in the clear bag, food waste in
SIR – I can bear it no more. You seem to be under the impression that I and the rest of your readership are close personal friends of George Cowley and as such read your newspaper in order to receive daily updates on the gentleman’s health, personal
SIR – Interesting to read Mr Foster’s remarks regarding the merger of local councils (March 23, Worcester News). The danger signal is what would be the next move? Amalgamation between Worcestershire and Shropshire ad inf. I suggest that the costs
SIR – Concerning Stanley D Parr, Wednesday, March 18, no you are not a hypocrite – pershap a bit fussy. If you can afford a new or nearly new car your choice is very limited if you want to buy British. My experience is totally the opposite. The first
The story of the final days of Worcester teenager Jade Tyler is a heart-breaking one. Her body was found in a field. She had died alone and confused in the January cold. There was no evidence of drugs or alcohol in her system, but the last few weeks
A DRIVER was lucky to escape with minor injuries after a head-on smash left his car overturned in the middle of a busy road. A man in his 60s was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after the crash in Henwick Road, Worcester, at about 3.40pm yesterday
YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to design an eco-friendly house and help their school get new equipment. Tesco in Mill Wood Drive, Warndon Villages, Worcester, is holding the competition. The winner will get 1,000 schools and clubs vouchers. Store
A HAIRDRESSER is hoping to win a prestigious national competition. Naomi Hemming, co-owner of Avant Garde Salon in Berkeley Way, Warndon, Worcester, is in the running to be named the nation’s favourite hairdresser. More than 100 people voted for the
WORCESTERSHIRE is holding up well against the national trend for falling conference and events bookings, according to a conference-worcestershire survey. Fifty per cent of respondents to the survey, sent out to conference-worcestershire members
A long-standing neighbour dispute ended in a 60-year-old man suffering a fractured eye socket. Alan Corns attacked Derek Howard after a row erupted over the victim parking his van. The men, who had lived next door to each other in Cope
A SCHOOL based in a Worcestershire market town is celebrating maintaining its specialist college status following a good Ofsted inspection. Tenbury High School staff and pupils are delighted with the recent letter which told them the school was redesignated
