OFFICERS searching for a missing pensioner have found his dead body in a field. Ernest Upward, known as Michael, aged 82, went missing yesterday morning (Friday 17) from a property in Upton where he was staying. The 82-year-old, who was from
CONCERNED campaigners protested against a firm’s plan which they claim would irrevocably damage a historic Worcester church and its surrounds. The group of residents held up placards outside an event about Gtech’s proposals to build a new 2,915sq
SIR - I am well chuffed that England's great tennis star has married his lady friend.Congrats Andy!Most couples nowadays sadly live together in sin.Christ said "A couple should marry and live together for better or worse, in sickness and in health
A DETACHED barn conversion in Bredon, near Evesham, was targeted by burglars on Monday (April 13).Between 8.45am and 2pm, offenders forced their way into the home and stole numerous items, including electrical goods, personal documents, jewellery, branded
HAVING been born in its namesake, Jason Donovan should feel right at home when he visits Malvern at the end of the month.The actor, singer, and former Neighbours star is playing the part of speech therapist Lionel Logue in the King's Speech, which comes
SIR - Personally I do not care whether Charlie-boy becomes king or not.He is worth billions.I have struggled all my life. Queen Elizabeth II is the only decent royal.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
SIR - I needed to have a blood sample taken a week last Sunday. I rang 3 hospitals, spoke to three doctors and even rang a hospital in Basel where I was going to be on holiday on the Monday. It was obvious that I was on the point of cancelling my holiday
SIR - I always look forward to reading Michael Grundy's page where he browse through pages of your archives. It was particularly poignant for me to see the report of the death of my grandfather Sgt Major William Henry Whitehouse from injuries received
POLICE in Worcestershire are growing "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of an 82-year-old man who has been reported missing. The last official sighting of pensioner Ernest Upward, known as Michael, was at 9.30am yesterday morning (Friday
BURGLARS struck at a cottage in Elmley Castle, near Evesham, last night (Friday). The semi-detached home was burgled between 8.45pm and 10.45pm, while the occupants were watching TV in the living room completely unaware. Offenders stole an
A WARNING has been issued to dog owners in Worcestershire after suspicious behaviour was reported to police. Yesterday (Friday 17), a concerned owner from Sedgeberrow, near Evesham, called West Mercia Police after seeing people in a van acting
SIR - I agree with our Prime Minister David Cameron's passionate defence of England!Vote Tory, Labour overspend.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
Sir - I was delighted to see your story in Monday's edition, 'Put the brakes on surge in fast food.'We all know we are heading for a huge crisis in obesity and diabetes, caused by fast food, fizzy drinks, confectionary, and sugar. The NHS already struggles
Sir -We have many parks in Worcester, Perdiswell is not one of them. It always was a sports field. I remember about twenty football pitches, hockey pitches, whippet racing. It is now a massive green area hardly used. I took the grandkids for a kick-about
EARLY British Touring Car Championship joint leader Matt Neal says his Honda Yuasa Racing team cannot afford to take their foot off the gas heading into tomorrow’s meeting at Donington Park. Worcestershire driver Neal heads the standings along
Sir - I read with interest the article in today's Worcester News [Cyclist raises concern about zebra crossing] in which cyclist Aaron Jenkins issued a warning to pedestrians and cyclists alike about the dangers of the zebra crossing in Croft Road.Mr Jenkins
HEADING back to his old stomping ground at Cornish Pirates will be a special occasion for Worcester Warriors flanker Sam Betty. Betty, whose dad John starred in the centre for Truro, joined Pirates under Jim McKay’s leadership as a raw but promising
CIDER and perry makers from across the globe are being invited to bid for the top prizes at one of the biggest competitions in the industry.The Hereford Cider Museum is holding its Annual International Cider and Perry Competition and organisers are expecting
SIR - My husband and I were a little sad to read the letter by Martin Coombs opposing the proposed site for Worcester City's new ground.Although we are not football fans we live just a few minutes away from Perdiswell. Our two sons played for local teams
WING Tom Biggs will look to glean experience from Warriors’ stalwarts Jonny Arr and Alex Grove ahead of the Championship play-offs. The former Bath star admits the end-of-season finale, which involves two-legged play-off matches, is not something
WORCESTER City have frozen entry and season ticket prices for a second successive season in a bid to attract more fans to Aggborough. The Blue and Whites, preparing for a third season at Kidderminster Harriers following their departure from St
SCOUTS from Herefordshire and Worcestershire are finalising plans ahead of their trip to a worldwide Scout summit in Japan.A group of 36 youngsters have spent more than 12 months planning, raising funds and training to take part in the World Scout Jamboree.With
SIR, I'm already sick of the election campaign. Labour aren't going to admit they poured 7,200,000 immigrants into our country thinking they would be grateful and vote Labour, thereby making it impossible for the Tory's to be re-elected. Nor are the LibCon's
Sir, I wrote to your paper in July 2011 to raise concerns about the leadership of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and to suggest that chairman Harry Turner might want to consider his position in light of reports into the appalling conditions
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a 100sq m area that was alight on Hartlebury Common. Crews from Bewdley and Stourport tackled the blaze encompassing grass, trees and gorse just after 8pm last night.
POLICE have released a new photo of a "vulnerable" elderly man who has gone missing from Upton. Ernest Upward, known as Michael, was reported missing yesterday (Friday, April 17). He was last seen at 9.30am when he went to sit in the garden
JACK Brooks insists Worcestershire can “compete big time” in LV= County Championship Division One. Brooks picked up nine wickets in reigning champions Yorkshire’s three-day win over Worcestershire at New Road for his best-ever match haul of 9-84
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes believes his team will produce an improved display in the LV= County Championship match against Sussex at Hove starting tomorrow. The County suffered a 10-wicket defeat to champions Yorkshire in their
THE TALBOT pub in Barbourne, Worcester, has closed temporarily for a £200,000 facelift which will see a number of new jobs created.The makeover will include a revamped bar area, a lighter colour scheme with some signature pieces of furniture and contemporary
WORCESTER Warriors are going all out in their bid to make the attendance for next Saturday’s Sixways showdown against Bristol the largest in the Championship this season. More than 8,500 tickets have already been sold for the clash, which is set
A LUXURY Victorian country manor house hotel set in 70 acres of Worcestershire parkland has reached the finals of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015.The 21-bedrom hotel Brockencote Hall, which boasts four red AA stars and three AA
THE majority shareholders of Kidderminster Harriers have vowed to play their part in safeguarding the cash-strapped club’s future. Barry Norgrove, Neil Savery and Jane Murrant have pledged to meet the struggling Aggborough outfit’s financial obligations
A SHOP that was destroyed in an arson attack last year has reopened its doors. But Raj Suresh, the owner of Boughton Stores, said he was nervous about returning to his former home after his family were forced to flee from the blaze in the middle
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 1 Private Charley Denley - Third Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 978 First Battalion in billets near Fleurbaix. Second Battalion in billets at Gorre. Third Battalion in trenches E Dickebush. Worcester’s Surprise
