AN excersise class especially for older people is already improving the health of those who take part. The Extend Group, awarded cash by Droitwich county councillors Peter Pinfield and Edgar Harwood as part of the first-round of a Worcestershire-wide
A NEW road safety programme has been launched aimed at reducing the number of collisions involving motorbike and moped users on Worcestershire’s roads. Fourteen motorcyclists have been killed in Worcestershire over the past three years – representing
HEREFORD United’s chances of survival will hinge on how they fare against their relegation rivals, says manager Graham Turner. With just 33 points gleaned this term, the beleaguered Bulls are 10 points from safety at the bottom of League One with only
WIND monitoring masts will be built in two areas of the Vale of Evesham after Wychavon District Council approved two planning applications despite strong local opposition. Developers Scottishpower Renewables will install temporary meteorological masts
NEW Kidderminster Harriers director Keith Chandler is not about to swap his place on the terraces for a seat in the stand. Chandler has been accepted to the Aggborough club’s board by chairman Barry Norgrove following a series of negotiations. However
CHILDREN at Callow End Primary School now have their very own chicks to look after, thanks to a local benefactor. Poultry enthusiasts Tim and Giselle Lockett donated a clutch of 12 eggs to the school, from different varieties of Cochin, a rare breed
A TELEVISION appeal has given police searching for a missing Worcestershire man new leads. Fifteen people have reported sightings of Damian Tudge, who went missing from his Kidderminster home in November last year, following an appeal on BBC One’s Missing
PERSHORE were defeated in dramatic fashion under the floodlights, losing 14-13 to Old Halesonians in the North Midlands Shield second round. The hosts’ pack took control against the higher-ranked Midlands Three West (North) title-chasers. Although the
LIBRARIES in Worcestershire have reported an increase in the number of book loans despite a drop in national figures. The number of books issued across the country in 2008 was down by 2.3 per cent on the previous year. Figures released by the Chartered
BROADHEATH Belters claimed the Worcester Table Tennis League Division Two title in a winner-takes-all clash with St Martin’s. Despite three singles wins from Saints skipper Dave Watton, Broadheath won 6-4 in a repeat of the previous meeting earlier in
A WOMAN was found dead in a fire-damaged flat in Worcester this afternoon. Police were called to Elm Court in Elm Green Close, off Bath Road, shortly after 1pm where a body had been discovered. Officers, who are not treating the death
MALVERN could be twinned with a town in France, Germany or even the Czech Republic if plans unveiled this week come to fruition. Members of Malvern Civic Society and High Street Malvern are putting their heads together to look at the possibility
CHILDREN got creative and made Easter garden displays at a school in Worcester. Pupils in Fairfield Community Primary School’s year four class took part in the project, which fitted in with the school’s curriculum. Sharon Beck, higher level teaching
WICHENFORD beat Holt 218-216 in the Lord Ednam Air Rifle League’s Nabarro Knock-out. Astley top-scored in the league with a 223-215 win over Admiral Rodney. Other league results: Alfrick 221, Live and Let Live 210; Wichenford 218, Martley 204; Upper
A FURTHER trial for Worcester City’s academy is being held later this month. The club wants stars of the future for their two-year course with Worcester College of Technology for 16 to 18-year-olds. The latest trial is for the September in-take and
A SOLDIER from Worcester has spoken about coming under attack just days after he landed in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Jack Belfield – a former Royal Grammar School Worcester pupil – said it was a “baptism of fire” for him on a tour he anticipates
THE man who oversees catholics in Worcestershire has been appointed head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales. The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, currently Archbishop of Birmingham, will succeed Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor as Archbishop
PRIMARY school pupils went live on the air this week in a series of internet radio broadcasts. The youngsters at Wyche Primary School in Malvern have been working on their school’s radio project throughout this term, culminating with five one-hour radio
FOUR goals from Jaber Ahmed helped Nunnery Wood Panthers romp to a 9-0 victory at Rock Sports in Stourport Youth League Under 12s Division One. But the scoreline flattered the visitors, who led 2-0 at the interval and only took control in the second-half
Worcester Warriors prop Matt Mullan will miss the Guinness Premiership clash with Saracens as he is set for shoulder surgery. The academy product Mullan has made 51 senior appearances for the club and has been an almost ever-present in the
THIEVES used a stolen car to make off with two pay and display machines from car parks in Malvern. The parking machines, belonging to Malvern Hills District Council, were taken in the early hours of Thursday morning. One machine was
MALVERN club Newtown Sports Juniors enjoyed success in the first weekend of the Mercian Festival Junior League boys’ cup finals. Their under nines started with a 3-0 win over Leigh and Bransford Badgers Spurs in the George Goode Memorial Shield. Jai
U9s Division Two: Westbury Celtic Juniors 1 Ombersley Eagles 3. U10s Division One: Warndon Villages Tigers 0 L&B Badgers Rangers 2; Welland Juniors Lions 8 Ombersley Tigers 0. Division Two: Malvern Town Wanderers 4 Newtown Sports Juniors 2; Newtown
BAKEWELL Emma Happy 21st Birthday Honey. Hope you have a great day and a wonderful party. Love you always. Dave.xxx Published in paper 03/04/2009 in Worcester News
PETTA Giacomo Elena, Josephine and Carmine would like to thank everyone for all their kind support and beautiful messages of sympathy at this very sad time. A special thank you to Paula at E Hill & Son for the dignified way in which she dealt with
JANCEY Marjorie Elizabeth Passed away after a short illness on Sunday March 29th, 2009, aged 84 years. Much loved wife of the late Reg, loving mum to Carol, Kevin and the late Rob and mum in law to Cynthia and Janice. A cherished nan and great nan who
SHERGOLD Edith Winifred Passed peacefully away in hospital on March 27th, 2009, aged 84 years. A beloved wife of the late Thomas and a loving mum to Andrew. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service will take place at Worcester
FOX Stephanie Gillean Stevie Of Ombersley, Worcester. Died on Friday March 27th, 2009 after a short illness. Treasured daughter of Geoff and dearly loved mother of Sam and Joe. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at St Andrew's Church
HILL Julie Barbara nee Crosby Sadly passed away on March 27th, 2009, aged 47 years. Treasured and much loved wife of Kevin, and devoted mother of Martin and Kerri. She will be sadly missed by Alan, Pat, Keith, Myrtle, Barbara and all her Family and Friends
SOME 50 new jobs will be created at Malvern firm Dytecna following the award of a prestigious equipment contract for the Ministry of Defence. Dytecna has been engaged by Navistar Defence, a United States vehicle manufacturer based in Chicago, which
MIKE Ruddock has recalled the big guns after naming his Worcester Warriors team to tackle Saracens in the Guinness Premiership at Sixways tomorrow (3pm). Back row Tom Wood is the only survivor from the team that bravely battled in their 60-
DARBY Lilian Darling mum it broke my heart to lose you. God Bless. Love Paula and Family. x Published in paper 03/04/2009 in Worcester News
WOOD Brian Henry Aged 66 years. Died suddenly but peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on March 28th, 2009 after a long illness. Lovely husband to Carol, brother to Chris, much loved uncle and great uncle. Will be greatly missed by all his Family
THESE are the images of Worcester’s new £59.6 million library and history centre which is set to regenerate part of the city. The building, designed to transform The Butts area into a cultural and learning quarter, will be constructed on the site of
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers look to firmly cement their place in the play-offs when they welcome promotion rivals Stevenage Borough to Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). Having destroyed struggling Woking 5-1 on Wednesday night, Mark Yates’ men have become the team
LIKING chocolate is one thing, but few people would go to the lengths of Willie Harcourt-Cooze. The man who grew up on an island of the west coast of Ireland is so passionate about chocolate that he has devoted the last 15 years to sourcing
PUB food is the perfect antidote to any hunger pangs so we took up cosy seats at the Black Pear in Friar Street, Worcester. The eaterie is part of the Talbot hotel which wears its coaching inn heritage on its sleeve with low slung beams and creaky
CLERGYMAN Mike Vickers passed through Malvern with a giant cross yesterday in a 440-mile pilgrimage across England. Rev Vickers, of the All Nations Revival Church in Mitcham, Surrey, started out on his energetic mission from Great Yarmouth
MOST parents will remember the school trips they went on as children – and many of those memories will involve adventure and a hint of risk. But explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has warned that many of today’s children just don’t get the chance to
TERRY Jenkins kick-started his Whyte and Mackay Premier League Darts play-off bid with an 8-2 romp against Wayne Mardle. A comprehensive second win of the campaign in Glasgow keeps Jenkins three points behind Raymond van Barneveld in the battle for top
IF the gap between Hereford United and safety was not daunting enough for Graham Turner, an injury crisis at Edgar Street has left him with a huge problem. The Bulls head to fellow strugglers Hartlepool United tomorrow (3pm) hoping they can close the
COUNCILLORS are set to be checked for criminal records in a bid to be “squeaky clean” as an authority. Members of Worcester City Council’s standards committee rejected an option for councillors to fill in a self declaration form about their criminal
How would you feel if having offered your services to your community by standing as a local councillor, you were compelled to permit an investigation into any criminal past you might or might not have? Your response might well be: I have
ECHELON-Spiuk rider Adrian Bird enjoyed his second success of the new cycling season at the Royal Sutton Road Race in Yoxall, Staffordshire. He broke clear of the field with 11 other riders and proved strongest on the uphill run to the finish. In the
FRIENDS and family of a Worcester teenager found dead in a field are holding fund-raising events for a headstone to remember her. Sixteen-year-old Jade Tyler is buried at Astwood Cemetery, Worcester, and her mother Liz Tyler is now trying to
A SWAN which was feared injured on Worcester Bridge had crash-landed, according to would-be rescuers. Members of the public alerted Bishop Wood Swan Rescue Centre, Worcester, after the bird was spotted in distress on the main bridge, at about 8.30am,
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden believes Marco Adaggio has put his moment of madness behind him. The striker was shown two yellow cards — one following an altercation with opponent Ryan Moran and the second for dissent — within a matter
SIR – I had to take my son to the A&E department of Worcester Royal Hospital late last night. I stayed there for a few hours into the early morning until he was discharged. In the panic and rush of the moment I luckily remembered to take my wallet
Sir – Even in these global difficulties we have to take action against those who are snubbing the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) restrictions on whaling. Japan, Iceland and Norway are still killing some 2,000 whales a year. Japan, of course
SIR – I regret that I need to correct the misleading headlines over your article on the Barbourne Brook (April 2). My views as to potential legal liabilities of those responsible for the management of contaminated sites such as the former landfill
SIR – So “terrorists, drug dealers and paedophiles are everywhere” according to George Cowley. What rubbish. There are some 62 million people in the UK and terrorists number a minuscule proportion of that population. Yes, there are high profile cases
AMBITIOUS plans to build thousands of new homes across Worcestershire will need £801 million in infrastructure funding, according to a planning report. Planning experts Baker Associates and transport consultants TPi concluded there was also
WORCESTER carp ace Rob Wilson showed his mastery of local venues by winning the first round of the Alan’s Tackle Spring Pairs League. From the point of the island, peg five on the top pool, Wilson decided on an out-and-out pole attack. Offering his
THE young Droitwich pilot who died in a tragic helicopter crash was a pupil at Pershore High School. Richard Menzies, aged 24, was named yesterday as one of 16 people killed when his aircraft plunged into the North Sea, 14 miles from Peterhead
A TOP class half-back pairing is on the agenda for Worcester Warriors, according to Sixways supremo Cecil Duckworth. Despite a woeful campaign, the chairman insists he has faith in director of rugby Mike Ruddock to lead the club to the promised
MORE than 800 people have signed a petition on the Prime Minister’s website calling for a suspension of the controversial housing strategy which could see 24,500 houses built across south Worcestershire by 2026. Richard Burt, the Liberal
