Archive
-
Date
Worcester News weather watch
Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News. Click here for the Environment Agency's latest flood warnings for the Midlands. Click here for the latest weather forecast. Click here for the latest travel
-
Date
Hoteliers say floods forced them out
UNCERTAINTY over flooding is threatening to leave one of Upton's favourite venues high and dry. After a flood-ravaged year, the team behind the Swan Hotel have decided to cut their losses and walk away. Brian Hulme, Nick Mossop and Steve Ballard had
-
Date
Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News
IF you're considering popping out for a meal but don't know which restaurants come recommended, we have the answer. In our Leisure section we feature restaurant reviews from in and around Worcester, offering our opinions about everything from the menus
-
Date
Something amazing is happening down at Diglis docks
A SWANKY new hotel, a string of cafés and restaurants, and about 1,000 new homes are all well on their way to being built as part of a huge regeneration project on the outskirts of Worcester city centre. Diglis is rapidly being transformed from a run-down
-
Date
Feau’nati close to his comeback
DOMINIC Feau'nati could make his Worcester Warriors return on Monday night as the A' team welcome Leeds Carnegie A' to Sixways (7.30pm). The powerful centre has been out for several weeks with a knee injury and the club will give him all the time that
-
Date
MP leads inquiry into energy bills
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has launched a full-scale parliamentary investigation into the price of energy, as millions of people across the country fret about soaring fuel bills. Peter Luff, the Conservative MP for Mid-Worcestershire, has used his position
-
Date
We're social networking on Facebook
DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page? We launched our own page a few weeks ago where we post links to significant stories and run an RSS feed straight to the page with all of our news and sport headlines. Simply log in
-
Date
County hopeful of Bond capture
SHANE Bond could make his Worcestershire debut when the new season starts in April should the Kiwi pace ace opt to join the New Road outfit. Your Worcester News exclusively revealed today that contact between the two parties had been made and now chief
-
Date
Houghton too hot to handle
CRIPPLEGATE Guild beat visiting Himbleton C' 7-3 in Division two of the Worcester Table Tennis League. Phil Houghton led the way with three singles wins. To complete a fine display, he also claimed the doubles partnered by Mike Sledge. Himbleton A',
-
Date
How should we spend funds on mental health?
WHAT you say about Worcestershire's mental health services will help to decide how money is spent on improving care. A funding review has been launched by Worcestershire Primary Care Trust and Worcestershire County Council to help them create a mental
-
Date
Droitwich crush sorry Avoncroft
DROITWICH A' cruised to a five-wicket win over Avoncroft in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League. Avoncroft posted 96-6 with Mark Whitehead top scoring with 35 not out. In reply, Gareth Thomas (23no) and Steve Walsh (20no) inspired Droitwich
-
Date
Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news before you head home for the weekend. Click here for latest travel news
-
Date
Wood only change for Worcester
MIKE RUDDOCK is hoping Worcester Warriors can build on their first Guiness Premiership victory of the season when they head to Vicarage Road on Sunday to face Saracens (3pm). The Sixways director of rugby has made one change to the side that beat Bristol
-
Date
Scorpions find their sting in narrow victory
NUNNERY Wood Scorpions Under Eights edged out bottom-of-the-table Kidderminster Athletic 1-0 in the Stourport Youth League. James Francis fired over from one yard early on and it looked like being one of those days. Athletic kept the scoreline goalless
-
Date
Power firm's £2m support for Macmillan partnership
EMPLOYEES of a power firm in Worcester have raised an incredible £2 million for people whose lives are affected by cancer. Staff at npower have been working with Macmillan Cancer Support for the past four years and their fund-raising has now topped £2
-
Date
You can help tidy up your estate
RESIDENTS of two Worcester housing estates are being encouraged to get involved in cleaning up their neighbourhood. Worcester Community Housing (WCH) is urging communities in Tolladine and Warndon to get involved in activities next week to make the estates
-
Date
Attwood nets seven goals as Wanderers run wild
WORCESTER City Wanderers Under 15s powered to an 11-3 win at Drakes Broughton Rangers in the Mercian Festival Junior League. Battling against the wind, City did well to lead 4-2 at half-time with all four goals coming from Toby Attwood. City also deflected
-
Date
College agrees sale of buildings
TWO historic sites in Malvern's conservation area are to be redeveloped as part of the merger between Malvern College Prep School and the Downs in Colwall. From September, the college will move its prep section to Colwall. The Downs is currently being
-
Date
Madhatters Family Play Centre, Worcester
Venue: Madhatters Family Play Centre Where: Trinity House, St Nicholas Street, Worcester, WR1 1UW. Telephone: 0845 307 7878 What's on offer: Madhatters is a place for children from birth to 11 years old to expand
-
Date
A new era for competitive school sport
A revival of competitive sport in schools is currently being undertaken in our schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. In light of Gordon Brown's announcement at the recent Sports Colleges Conference, Mr Brown stated that competition is the spice
-
Date
On-loan Jones looks for extended stay
LUKE Jones could be set for an extended spell at Kidderminster Harriers after initially agreeing to join on a one-month loan deal. The Shrewsbury Town defender headed for Aggbor-ough on transfer deadline day and made his debut in the goalless draw with
-
Date
Who are these men?
DO you recognise any of these smartly dressed Worcester workers? The 1930s photograph showing a group of employees from can manufacturing company Metal Box - now Carnaud Metalbox PLC but still situated in Perry Wood, Worcester - was sent in by David
-
Date
Police re-appeal for witness to cycle incident
A WOMAN who stopped at the scene of a road traffic collision in Malvern where a cyclist was run over by at least one vehicle is being sought by police. The incident, which happened on Tuesday, January 15, involved a cyclist who was travelling along Worcester
-
Date
Colley bouyed by Malaysia mission
NICK Colley has vowed to fight for his place in the Worcester City team after ret-urning from Malaysia with the England Futsal squad. The midfielder started four of the national side's five matches in Kuala Lumpar at the KL World 5s in which England
-
Date
Guinan eyeing injury return
STEVE Guinan believes it could be the end of the month before he is back in a Hereford United shirt. The 32-year-old striker has been out with a calf injury since New Year's Day and is once again on the sidelines for tomorrow's visit of Dagenham and
-
Date
This is how we lived during the Roman era
YOUNGSTERS from a Worcester school have found out first hand what it was like to be alive in the city during Roman times. Pupils from Gorse Hill Primary School were visited by volunteers, dressed in period costume, from the re-enactment group Discover
-
Date
'Wandering' yob gets county-wide bans - court
A TEENAGER from Upton-upon-Severn has been banned from areas of Worcester, Upton and Hanley Swan for three years after being branded a "wandering nuisance" by police. Benjamin Crook, aged 17, was given an Anti-social behaviour order by magistrates.
-
Date
TAYLOR
TAYLOR William Bill Elaine and Family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the messages of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and donations received in Bill's memory for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust
-
Date
PANES
PANES Monica The Panes Family would like to warmly thank all the many Friends who have sent messages of condolence and support, together with donations forSt Richards and Acorns Children's Hospices, in memory of our mum,Monica Panes. Published in paper
-
Date
ROWBERRY
ROWBERRY Margaret Happy 60th birthday. With love from all the Family xx Published in paper 08/02/2008
-
Date
REID
REID Ian GeorgeIgi On February 5th, 2008, aged 80 years. Dearly loved Husband of Joan. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February 15th, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for Diabetes UK may be sent to
-
Date
POWELL
POWELL Doreen Jo Of Clifton Upon Teme. Peacefully in hospital on February 1st, 2008. Wife of the late John, loving mother of Beverley. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. A service of thanksgiving will take place at St Kenelm Church
-
Date
HILTON
HILTON Dorothy Irene Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Bedwardine House Care Home, Rushwick, on Friday, February 1st, 2008, aged 87 years. She will be sadly missed by Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February
-
Date
IRELAND
IRELAND Brian former BT engineer Passed away peacefully at Henwick Grange Nursing Home Worcester, on February 1st, 2008, aged 75 years. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, February
-
Date
BORST
BORST Catherine Barbara Of Union Street, Worcester. Passed peacefully away at home on January 31st, 2008. Beloved mother of Elisabeth, sister to David, Enid and Betty. Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium
-
Date
JOHN
JOHN Margaret Anne Of Knightwick, formerly of Abberley. Peacefully at home on February 4th, 2008, aged 69 years. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, February 13th, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations
-
Date
MORGAN
MORGAN Richard William Master builder. Of Powick, formerly of Bevere, Worcester. Peacefully at his home on February 3rd, 2008, aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Pat, loving father of Robert, Mark, Mandy, Richard and Scott, and a cherished grandad and
-
Date
WILKES
WILKES Sheila Two years gonebut you are in our thoughts every day, guide us with your spirit.Your son Paul, Ingrid and grand children Marc, Claire and Baileyx Published in paper 08/02/2008
-
Date
MAYERS
MAYERS Mabel Rachel known as Rachel David, Mary and Families would like to sincerely thank Family, Friends and Neighbours for their kind prayers, cards and messages of sympathy, attendance at the committal and thanksgiving service. A special thank you
-
Date
BALDWIN
BALDWIN Bert Passed away peacefully inhospital on February 2nd, 2008, aged 70 years. Late of Lulsley. Sadly missed by his brothers, also Christine and Janet and all the Family. Funeral arrangements later. Published in paper 08/02/2008
-
Date
FRY
FRY Dorothy May Doll Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Worcestershire Royal Hospital January 29th, 2008 aged 83 years. A dearly loved mum, sister and auntie. Funeral service will take place at St Wulstans Church on Friday, February 15th at 10.15
-
Date
WALWYN
WALWYN Audrey Passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 90 years. Wife of the late Jim, loving mother of John and Brian, mother in law of Valerie and Jean and a much loved grandmother, great grandmother
-
Date
EUBANKS
EUBANKS Albert Died on February 1st, 2008. Funeral service at Worcester Baptist Church, Sansome Walk, Worcester on Thursday, February 14th, at 1p.m. followed by interment at Astwood Cemetery. Enquiries to A V Band Funeral Director. Tel: 01905 22892 Published
-
Date
WESTON
WESTON Amy Wishing you a very Happy 16th Birthday Amy .With all our love Grandad John and Nan Eve xx Published in paper 08/02/2008
-
Date
WESTON
WESTON Amy Happy 16th Birthday Amy. All our love Mum, Rob, Ben, Nan and Granddad xxxx Published in paper 08/02/2008
-
Date
EDGELL
EDGELL Ivy Precious memories of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandma. Passed away two years ago today.Forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts.Bill and Family Published in paper 08/02/2008
-
Date
Two men arrested after break-in
TWO men are in custody after being arrested following a break-in at a Worcester antiques shop. Bygones Antiques in Deansway was broken in to at about 4.24am today. A window was smashed and a number of items were taken. Police were called and following
-
Date
Cabinet votes to close day centres
TWO day centres for people with learning difficulties in South Worcestershire are to be closed, against the strong wishes of the disabled users and their families. Worcestershire County Council's Conservative cabinet today voted unanimously to close
-
Date
Worcester News weather watch
Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News. Click here for the Environment Agency's latest flood warnings for the Midlands. Click here for the latest weather forecast. Click here for the latest travel
-
Date
Thousands raised from Lady Maria's possessions
POSSESSIONS owned by the late Lady Maria Coventry raised thousands of pounds at an auction in Malvern. Phillip Serrell, from the Worcestershire Auctioneers, said hundreds of people crowded into the Malvern Saleroom yesterday with telephone bidders ringing
-
Date
Headlines 8 February 2008
Today's headlines are being read by Aimee Keitch from Blessed Edward Oldcorne College, Worcester
-
Date
Management changes at Dales
MARTIN Stephens has returned for another spell as manager at Midland Combination Division One strugglers Archdales 73. Previous boss Phil Stoddart now takes responsibility for Dales' youth development at all levels. They have just been granted funding
-
Date
Illegal parkers are a nightmare, say angry residents
ANGRY residents are frustrated with the "nightmare" of problem parking in part of Worcester. Motorists using the Wyld's Lane area are causing mayhem, flouting regulations by parking on double yellow lines and on street corners. Some hog the pavement
-
Date
Jenkins falls to on-song Wade
LEDBURY'S Terry Jenkins lost his second game in a row in the Whyte & Mackay Premier League, falling 8-6 to the unbeaten James Wade. Wade ended Phil Taylor's unbeaten run in the tournament with a final-leg victory in Glasgow last week and repeated the
-
Date
I look good in a vest
SIR- I reckon I would look cool in a Sweaty Betty run tech Trini vision vest, £25 (Lifestyle, January 16). I may even buy half a dozen. There's life in the old dog yet. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
-
Date
Are there more smokers on TV?
SIR - Is it my imagination or has anyone else got the feeling that more people are smoking on television than before the smoking ban? Actresses and actors who have never been seen to smoke have now got roles as smokers. Is this advertising through the
-
Date
Ice white chocolate with whisky
Serves 6-12 (so there's plenty left over for other romantic occasions!) Prep time: 5 minutes Freezer time: 1 hour WHAT DO I NEED? 200g white chocolate 20ml whisky, chilled 180ml double cream, chilled WHAT SHOULD I DO? Break the chocolate into
-
Date
Live EPs for free from city record label
A MUSIC download service based in Worcester is providing people with live EPs for free. Cut Out Sound is a download only record label that is aiming, according to Worcestershire music website Not Just Sauce, to bring back the DIY ethic of the punk era
-
Date
Laurence’s tableware is lavish
TABLEWARE designed by top designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has been launched. Mr Llewelyn-Bowen formed a partnership with Royal Worcester Porcelain three years ago. His Lavish mugs made the headlines when they were launched in the spring of 2006, Lavish
-
Date
World of Bronte’s is brought to life in play
A POWERFUL play evoking the real and imagined world of the three Bronte sisters is being staged at Worcester Arts Workshop. The Malvern-based Perfect Circle Theatre Company will present Bronte, a brand new piece by Polly Teale, on Friday, February 15
-
Date
MacKenzie wants to right some wrongs
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' new keeper Chris MacKenzie is looking to lay some ghosts to rest when they head to second-place Torquay United. In his first spell at Aggborough earlier the season, the former Shrewsbury Town stopper made a disappointing start
-
Date
My hospital care was great, thanks
SIR - Twice in five months I spent time in the intensive care unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital with pneumonia, heart and oxygen problems. The care and treatment was first class by a wonderful staff. Even when moved to a ward (which was spotless
-
Date
Buddy will take you on journey to the 50s
CLUTCHING a Fender Stratocaster, sporting heavy-rimmed glasses, Marc Robinson even sounds like Buddy Holly in his heyday. Robinson, starring in Buddy - A Legend Reborn, returns to the Number 8 Community Arts Centre in Pershore this month. Rated as the
-
Date
Cod Brandade glazed with red peppers
Just talking about food with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is a sensual experience. It's not just his dark looks, and chocolate brown eyes, but his passion and enthusiasm as he talks in his sexy, simmering French accent about the importance of "using
-
Date
Star Felicity glitters in Jazz Age drama
MUCH loved actress Felicity Kendal is in Worcestershire next week. The screen icon is playing a glamorous socialite with a taste for younger men in Noel Coward's The Vortex. Kendal is best known for her role as Barbara Good, opposite the equally treasured
-
Date
Learn to be your own boss at free workshop
FEMALE entrepreneurs can take part in a free workshop in Malvern this month. The Women's Business Development Agency is holding the informal session to encourage more women to develop their business idea and boost their confidence. The Be Your Own Boss
-
Date
Our sovereignty is out of our hands
SIR - The anti-Europe squad certainly have a point in that the lefty EU notions of human rights, fair trade, employee and consumer protection are despised by many of us and apparently should have little place in the British way of life today. However
-
Date
The Orchard Cafe, Worcester countryside Centre, Worcester
IT was shortly after 10am on a bright Sunday afternoon when we headed off to the Orchard Cafe at Worcester Countryside Centre for breakfast. Armed with the Sunday papers, we'd heard that the food was good so we were looking forward to a hearty breakfast
-
Date
Let’s remember famous battle with a lasting city monument
A MONUMENT to rival Worcester's statue of Sir Edward Elgar? It could happen if Battle of Worcester enthusiasts, determined to put the city's incredible history on the world tourist map, get their way. The Civil War clash of 1651 changed the face of
-
Date
Produced CD is up for grabs in contest for bands
WITH 30 applicants already, judges of the ffg studio time competition will have their work cut out for them. Now in its third year, the competition - run by the ffg Studios in Bredon, near Eckington, in conjunction with Worcestershire-based critic Toxic
-
Date
Interest rates cut welcomed
THE Bank of England's quarter per cent cut in interest rates has been given a cautious welcome by Worcestershire retailers and estate agents. But although the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee trimmed the cost of borrowing to 5.25 per cent, business leaders
-
Date
Mark will explain what life was like behind enemy lines
THOUSANDS of men and women risked their lives behind enemy lines during the Second World War. Not that much is known about these undercover agents who worked for Churchill's Special Operations Executive during the 1940s but what is known will no doubt
-
Date
Shooting must have been malicious act
SIR - Regarding Alfie the kitten shot in the back. I cannot understand the police comment: "that there was nothing to suggest it had been a malicious act". What do they think it was then? The cat shot himself? A stray shot accidentally hit him? What
-
Date
New headmaster has big plans for future of school
A NEW headteacher has taken the helm at a village primary school near Worcester. Adrian Osborne has assured parents of children at Kempsey Primary School that he is "here to stay" and has set out a new vision for the school. Mr Osborne, who has moved
-
Date
I remember Frank who lived in tree
SIR - Regarding an article in the Worcester News about Frank Gunnell who lived up a tree by the side of the river Teme. My father was Frank's cousin and took me fishing when I was aged seven or eight in Frank's garden. I have many happy memories of
-
Date
FRIDAY FEELING
LOGIC. One of the less intellectual members of the Barmaid’s Bosom Brains Trust, and there are a lot of less intellectual members, is Chernobyl, so called because he is a very slow reactor. Anyway, he came in one evening last week moaning about his neighbour
-
Date
Guildhall should be the county museum
SIR - Labour councillors Marc Baylis and Pam Clayton pitch in to the Guildhall debate with their strongly-held personal views. The Guildhall is a great historical building of which we are all justly proud. I would like to see it as the centre of the
-
Date
COMMENT: What's going on in village of Kempsey?
WHAT on earth is happening in the picturesque village of Kempsey? Residents are suffering from a spate of vandalism more akin to an inner-city. Just a few days ago 17 different sites in the village, from houses to road signs, fell victim to graffiti.
-
Date
Bulls ready to put knife in Daggers
JOHN Trewick has called on Hereford United to remain consistent in their push for promotion from League Two. The Bulls welcome old Conference rivals Dagenham and Redbridge to Edgar Street as they look to close the gap on the top three. A victory against
-
Date
My song gave Queen of Mean a fit of giggles
A WORCESTER man has pitted his wits against TV villain Anne Robinson for the popular quiz show The Weakest Link. Paul Lessemun, aged 30, who faced the presenter's famous acid tongue for a show which will be screened on Tuesday, was even forced to sing
-
Date
Our new play area is great
CHILDREN from a Malvern primary school couldn't wait for the fun to start when they attended the official opening of a newly refurbished play area in the town. Youngsters from Great Malvern Primary School were invited to test out the new play equipment
-
Date
Graffiti vandal's trail of destruction
WORRIED villagers have been left wondering who the mystery tagger is after a spate of graffiti on 17 separate sites. Walls, telephone boxes, bus shelters, houses and even the parish hall in Kempsey have been daubed with blue spray paint all bearing the
-
Date
Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news before you leave for work. Click here for latest travel news
-
Date
Lutui poised to agree new contract
HOOKER Aleki Lutui is today set to put pen to paper on a new two-year contract extension with Worcester Warriors. The Tongan international has been a key player for the Sixways side since joining the club in September 2006. He is the latest senior player
-
Date
Race-hate convictions on the rise
CONVICTIONS for racial crimes of violence have risen by almost 150 per cent in four years, Government figures reveal. The figures for the West Mercia force area, which covers Worcestershire and Herefordshire, show that in 2002, 52 offenders were found
-
Date
County in talks with Mr Bond
WORCESTERSHIRE are closing in on their overseas signing for the 2008 campaign after opening talks with former New Zealand pace ace Shane Bond. Your Worcester News revealed on Tuesday that the 32-year-old was on the County's radar and now the 2007 NatWest
-
Date
Directors to be briefed on European opportunities
INSTITUTE of Directors members in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are to have a top-level briefing on how to make the most of business opportunities in their area through the European and UK governments. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff, who is chairman
-
Date
Laurence's tableware is lavish
TABLEWARE designed by top designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has been launched. Mr Llewelyn-Bowen formed a partnership with Royal Worcester Porcelain three years ago. His Lavish mugs, made the headlines when they were launched in the spring of 2006, Lavish
-
Date
Three Peaks volunteers wanted
St Richard's Hospice, Worcester, is seeking walkers interested in taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge. The hospice, which cares for patients and families living with cancer and other life threatening illnesses, needs 10 people to tackle Ben Nevis
-
Date
Book sale for Acorns
A CHILDREN'S Hospice shop is hoping a book sale is going to boost funds. The Acorns Children's Hospice shop in Pershore High Street suffered a drop in sales after a series of roadworks near it. The children's book sale will be held tomorrow. The shop
-
Date
Delays after man struck by train
THOUSANDS of passengers, including travellers to and from Worcester and Malvern, experienced severe disruption to their travel plans when a high speed train struck a man on the main line from London Paddington, near Slough. The incident happened when
