Archive
-
Date
Immigrants found in back of truck
WORKERS opened a lorry delivering parts to a Worcester company to discover four immigrants hiding inside. Employees at Joy Mining Machinery uncovered the group - believed to be from Albania and Sri Lanka - when they opened up the canvas-sided truck, which
-
Date
City's fanatical fans are up for the cup
A PETITION has been launched by Worcester City Football Club to gauge public opinion about moving to a state-of-the-art stadium. County businessmen signed up to support the proposed football and B&Q development when they met at the football club's
-
Date
Collar so tight it embedded in flesh
A COUPLE who left their young puppy with a collar so tight that it embedded itself in her flesh have been banned from owning an animal for five years. Matthew Roberts and Sharon Clayton claimed Buffy was a stray when the RSPCA picked her up on Monday,
-
Date
Hospital will be top of the class
WORCESTER'S new hospital is to become a top-class teaching hospital, training the doctors and nurses of the future. The University of Birmingham has agreed the new hospital will be given full teaching hospital status from next September. The move will
-
Date
Inquest on man found in drain
AN inquest has been opened on a man whose body was found in a Hereford drain. Deputy Herefordshire Coroner Mark Bricknell opened the inquest yesterday on Alan Edmund, who was found dead in a drain by a colleague at Kings Acre Holt Caravan Park. The 54
-
Date
'Planned store will be good for area'
THE proposed Sainsbury's store in Worcester will enhance the St John's area and generate more than £20m extra revenue for nearby businesses, a public inquiry has heard. Michael Woolner, representing the supermarket chain, told the last day of the four-day
-
Date
Save us from a Co-op monopoly
THE controversial Sainsbury's store in St John's would stop Co-op Pioneer's monopoly with its "put up or shut up" attitude, claims a disgruntled customer. Patricia Wood told yesterday's public inquiry into the proposed Swanpool Walk supermarket the Co-op
-
Date
Cheaper parking as work goes on
CHARGES have been temporarily reduced at Worcester's George Street car park while a nearby parking development takes place. Tallow Hill car park, which is soon to be refurbished, will boast CCTV, new lighting and surfacing when work is complete. Councillors
-
Date
Thrill of the Cup, joy of the game
COME five o'clock tonight, Worcester City supporters, players and officials will either be drowning their sorrows at an FA Cup giant-killing chance gone begging, celebrating a famous victory, or preparing for a nail-biting rematch. That's the tantalising
-
Date
17/11/01 - Hinshelwood is tops says Brain
JOHN Brain has hailed Ben Hinshelwood as one of Worcester Rugby Club's players of the season so far. The Sixways chief has been delighted with the 24-year-old's versatility which has seen the man with a reputation as a winger play at centre and full back
-
Date
17/11/01 - Relief for Cottrill as operation is success
IAN Cottrill has admitted his relief at finally discovering the cause of his knee problem which caused it to seize up after the Tiverton Town match recently. But it came at a cost as the Worcester City player paid out more than £2,000 for the operation
-
Date
United boss on FA Cup stand-by
HEREFORD United's caretaker boss Phil Robinson could make a shock start in the televised FA Cup clash against Wrexham at Edgar Street tomorrow (1pm). The Bulls' player-coach, who made a comeback last week against Doncaster Rovers, has not ruled out selecting
-
Date
Cale slips to points setback
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Adam Cale suffered a points defeat against Blackburn's Gary Thompson at Preston Guild Hall last night. Cale was on the back foot in the opening round as Thomson, roared on by his vociferous fans, pinned him up against the ropes and connected
-
Date
City drawn at Bedworth
HOLDERS Worcester City have been drawn away to Western Division side Bedworth United in the second round of the Dr Martens Cup. Evesham United are at home to fellow Western Division outfit Solihull Borough, while Redditch United entertain Premier Division
-
Date
SUMMARY: Kidderminster 0 Darlington 1
A controversial second-half goal robbed Kidderminster Harriers of a money-spinning FA Cup run after a disappointing first round exit. The goal came after a disputed throw-in appeared to be awarded the wrong way and Paul Campbell went on to pounce with
-
Date
Molby keeping eye on talent
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is continuing his policy of running the rule over potential new signings. One of the latest is former Coventry City defender Thomas Cudsworth, who played for Harriers reserves in their 4-0 Avon League Division Two
-
Date
Full-time: Kidderminster 0 Darlington 1
Henriksen nearly did something about an increasingly desperate situation for Harriers on 70 minutes when he turned and fired a crisp 25-yard drive just past the upright. Andy Ducros returned to the Harriers line-up as a late substitute Harriers introduced
-
Date
Hospital transport
IT appears that there may be a significant shortage of parking spaces at the new hospital when it opens next year. Whether or not this is true, would it not be sensible for the authorities to plan on using dedicated bus service from the new park-and-ride
-
Date
Strychnine
PHIL Hinton talks (You Say, October 25) of engaging Herr Hitler in cosy talks over coffee. It might have worked had some strychnine been slipped into the coffee. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
-
Date
I beg forgiveness for apostrophe blunder
A COUPLE of weeks ago, I was pleased to see local historian Pat Hughes unveil the recently rediscovered 1620 Inglethorpe Almshouses Foundation stone, kindly re-erected by Wimpey Homes, in Taylor's Lane where the tiny cottages for the poor once stood.
-
Date
Kidderminster 0 Darlington 1
Darlington took the lead on 54 minutes when Hodgson crossed for Campbell to head home at the far post. It was a controversial goal as the visitors had just been awarded a disputed throw-in down the right-hand flank. Left-back Stamps was booked for arguing
-
Date
Half-time: Kidderminster 0 Darlington 0
Bird side-footed a volley into the side netting on 27 minutes after finding space at the far post from a Williams cross. The striker was denied again on 32 minutes when he leapt to head down Bennett's chipped right-wing cross only for Brightwell to hook
-
Date
Atten'shun as museum's war project takes aim
YOUR military musuem needs you ...that's the clarion call to ex-servicemen of the Worcester area! In about a year's time, the Regimental Museum at the City Museum and Art Gallery in Foregate Street is to undergo a £500,000 uplift and expansion. It's to
-
Date
China crisis with its list of archives
ROYAL Worcester, a major employer in the Faithful City for 250 years, is looking for the help of past and present employees and their families and descendants. As part of this year's celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the internationally-renowned
-
Date
Cash is rolling in for Children In Need
THOUSANDS of pounds were raised in Worcestershire and Herefordshire as the two counties went Children in Need crazy. Nationally, the total stood at almost £13m this morning after a star-studded seven-hour TV marathon last night and a host of fund-raising
-
Date
Husband's shame
A WORCESTER man became convinced his wife was having an affair, as they watched an England football match. Andrew Taylor started arguing with his wife in the pub and continued the row when they reached home last Saturday, November 10. Droitwich magistrates
-
Date
Lives put in danger
ARSONISTS are being blamed for a fire that damaged a maisonette in Kidderminster and could have spread to others. A member of the public discovered the blaze at the building in Rifle Range Road at 12.18am yesterday and called the fire brigade. Firefighters
-
Date
Theft warning to caravan owners
CARAVAN owners are being urged once more to step up security by police after another attempted theft in Worcestershire. The warning comes after thieves tried to steal a caravan from the Malvern area, but failed. The thieves broke down a hedge at the Riverside
-
Date
Jury to be sent out
THE judge in the genetically modified crops trial at Worcester Crown Court is expected to send the jury out on Monday to consider verdicts. Former teacher Barbara Charvet, aged 59, of Michaelchurch Escley, and gardener James Ridout, 26, of Orcop, both
-
Date
Greek court case put off
A FORMER Worcester man being held in Greek custody on espionage charges has had his next court appearance postponed until Monday. Wayne Groves, a former Nunnery Wood High School pupil, was arrested with 11 others during a plane-spotting holiday. After
-
Date
Pair posed as officers in raid
TWO raiders masqueraded as policemen while they ransacked the Evesham home of an elderly man. The burglars broke in through an upstairs bedroom window of the house in Princess Road at around 8.50pm on Wednesday, November 14. They searched the upstairs
-
Date
Preview: Kidderminster v Darlington
Harriers were dealt a blow before their FA Cup match with Darlington when key targetman Drewe Broughton had to head home with flu. Broughton joins the suspended Ian Foster and Colin Larkin, who Wolves boss Dave Jones does not want cup-tied, on the unavailable
-
Date
17/11/01 - City drawn at Bedworth
HOLDERS Worcester City have been drawn away to Western Division side Bedworth United in the second round of the Dr Martens Cup. Evesham United are at home to fellow Western Division outfit Solihull Borough, while Redditch United entertain Premier Division
-
Date
Park and Robinson impress
DAVID Park and Jeremy Robinson both boosted their hopes of gaining European Tour cards next season at the third round of the qualifying school in Spain. Hereford's Park shot an excellent five-under-par 67 to move into joint seventh place on 209 -- just
-
Date
Wolves on the prowl
WORCESTER Wolves are confident of making it two wins out of two in the National Basketball League Division One when they travel to Westminster tonight. Wolves began their programme with a fine win at Mansfield last week and coach Rick Solvason is calling
-
Date
Relief for Cottrill as operation is success
IAN Cottrill has admitted his relief at finally discovering the cause of his knee problem which caused it to seize up after the Tiverton Town match recently. But it came at a cost as the Worcester City player paid out more than £2,000 for the operation
-
Date
Hinshelwood is tops says Brain
JOHN Brain has hailed Ben Hinshelwood as one of Worcester Rugby Club's players of the season so far. The Sixways chief has been delighted with the 24-year-old's versatility which has seen the man with a reputation as a winger play at centre and full back
-
Date
3/4 time: Kidderminster 0 Darlington 1
Darlington brought on teenager McGurk for his first team debut at half time in place of Reed. And the visitors took the lead on 54 minutes when Hodgson crossed for Campbell to head home at the far post. Scott Stamps was booked for arguing after Darlington
-
Date
An inspiration to other people
I HAVE every admiration for George Cowley. George writes with refreshing candour about his mental illness and why not? There is nothing to be ashamed of - it is a misfortune that can befall anyone. They serve as an inspiration to others. JOHN HINTON,
-
Date
EC does it...
I READ in the Sunday Times that the European Space Agency is developing plans for a manned mission to Mars. I expect the UK Independence Party will describe this as a plot by Brussels to take over the solar system. PAUL H GRIFFITHS, Worcester Liberal
-
Date
Trademark is arrogance
MICHAEL Foster has accused one of his constituents of being dim (Evening News, November 10). This was Peter Luff MP, who had the audacity to question Mr Foster on an issue of Government spending. But, instead of making a polite reply to his constituent
-
Date
Best of both worlds
I SEE the silly season is on us again with Luton Town Council calling the Christmas lights "luminous festival" in order not to offend Muslims. If Christianity and Christmas is so offensive to Muslims, why do so many profit from it? We see restaurants
-
Date
Cycle of tit-for-tat violence
WHOEVER advised The Queen recently to quote from Burke that the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing is evidently in good company with Julian Thake (You Say, November 1). However, this falls seriously short of a reasonable
-
Date
I'm proud to be guilty as charged
IN response to M Burcher (You Say, November 5) and his/her remarks about "those animal rights activists", just how does this person classify an animal rights activist? Are they supposed to look different or act in a particular way? Is it someone who supports
-
Date
Some sort of Worcester saviour
I JUST wonder at the self-promotion of Councillor Derek Prodger in the pages of your newspaper as some sort of saviour of Worcester, fighting the dragon of supermarket development. It appears from your report that, almost single-handed, he has "saved"
-
Date
1/4 time: Kidderminster 0 Darlington 0
Darlington won a corner in the first minute when Hinton blocked a Jackson cross from the right but Harriers managed to scramble the set piece away after a spot of head tennis in the area. Craig Hinton did some good defensive work early on The game was
-
Date
17/11/01 - Molby keeping eye on talent
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby is continuing his policy of running the rule over potential new signings. One of the latest is former Coventry City defender Thomas Cudsworth, who played for Harriers reserves in their 4-0 Avon League Division Two
