Archive
-
Date
Development plans under the spotlight
A PLANNING appeal over proposals to demolish a former equestrian and country leisure store in Hallow and build four new homes have been dismissed by a government planning inspector. But an amended scheme for the site on Main Road, Hallow, is to go ahead
-
Date
In memory of Tony
A WELL-known former Malvern hotelier has died after a six-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Tony Minshull founded the Priory Park hotel, in Avenue Road, in 1986, and ran it for more than 10 years. Earlier in his career he held a management position
-
Date
Lights go out and brings scrappy clash to an end
Brackley Town 0, Evesham United 0 (abandoned after 45 minutes, floodlight failure) A FLOODLIGHT failure forced the abandonment of this afternoon's goalless clash at St James' Park. The lights went out on a match that really needed some illumination
-
Date
Housing plans to be considered again
PLANS to build houses in a site in the middle of Powick, near Worcester, are due to go before councillors at Malvern Hills District Council for the third time next week. A scheme for three large detached houses was refused by the council in August and
-
Date
Signs of a boost in the housing market
THE latest Government and banking measures could be boosting the housing market in Worcestershire, according to estate agents. David Stuart-Smith, executive officer of Andrew Grant, believes there are signs the market is recovering as lenders
-
Date
Join us on Facebook!
YOUR Worcester News is on a mission. Having broken through the 400 friends mark for our Facebook page recently, we've decided we want to see if we can make it to 500 by the end of the year. Our list has been growing steadily ever
-
Date
Jumbo rockers love heavy metal
THREE of the world’s heaviest animals are getting on down to the sounds of heavy metal music at Worcestershire’s safari park. The trunk rockers are African elephants Jack and Lataba, both aged 16, and Five, aged 17, who relax to the sounds of Black Sabbath
-
Date
RESULT - Worcester City 0 Chelmsford City 1
90+5 mins: Referee blows whistle for full-time. 90+4 mins: Slip-up by defender lets in Dinsmore but the striker's shot is blocked. 90+1 mins: SUB. Chelmsford: Jason Hallett replaces Bertie Brayley. 88 mins: City have a free-kick
-
Date
Unfair fayre stopped my delivery
A WORCESTER trader has bemoaned the work of “jobsworths” at the city’s Victorian Fair for preventing him from getting his deliveries. Robin Woodhouse, who is sales director at Thompsons Discount Electrical, said he was appalled to hear his drivers were
-
Date
Tie a yellow ribbon and help out charity
PARENTS whose son died from a rare form of cancer are inviting others to tie a yellow ribbon around their special Christmas tree in memory of their own loved ones. Mandy and Jem Dyson have asked people to join them in celebrating the life of
-
Date
Nightspot and pub can stay open until 5am
A PUB and nightspot in Worcester city centre has been given licence to stay open until 5am every morning, despite objections from nearby residents. The Swan with Two Nicks on New Street – which also encompasses Drummonds and the Lunar bar – was given
-
Date
GLAZZARD
GLAZZARD Raymond Today would have been your 73rd Birthday. No present to give, No card to send, Only cherished memories, In hearts, a prayer, a tear, a husband and father so dear. Love Phyllis and Family. xxx Published in paper 29/11/2008
-
Date
HURLE
HURLE Michael Of Hinton on the Green.Passed away on November 15th, 2008 aged 72 years. Funeral to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2.30 p.m. Donations in aid of The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Co-operative
-
Date
SCOTT
SCOTT Bill Twenty three years since you passed away. We are still thinking of you, now and always. Pat, Trevor, Diane, Christine and their Families. Published in paper 29/11/2008
-
Date
MURPHY
MURPHY Colin John Always in our thoughts, gone but not forgotten. All our love John, Bev, Jamie, Ben and Josh. xxx Published in paper 29/11/2008
-
Date
MARTIN
MARTIN Peter Proudfoot In loving memory of the husband of the late Nellie, beloved father of Peter, Michael, David, Patty and Tony, also grandfather and great grandfather who passed away November 30th, 2007. If tears could build a stairway, And memories
-
Date
HARRIS
HARRIS Doug Cherished memories of Doug, my devoted and loving husband fell asleep six years Sunday, November 30th. Today, tomorrow, My whole life through, I will always love and remember you.You are not just a memory, Or part of the past,But mine to remember
-
Date
HARRIS
HARRIS Doug Passed away November 30th 2002. We cannot bring back the old days, Their hands we cannot touch, But we treasure happy memories of you Doug, because you were loved so much. Love Mum and sister Denise. God bless xxx Published in paper 29/11
-
Date
HILLNEE MOORE
HILLNEE MOORE Trixie Birthday memories of my dear mum, still love and miss you. Loving daughter Pat. God Bless xxx Published in paper 29/11/2008
-
Date
BELL
BELL Nicola Birthday memories of our beautiful Nicky on her 27th Birthday today. Our love always. Nan, Grandad, Nicola, Robert, Kate and Tracey. Published in paper 29/11/2008
-
Date
Dryden deal good for City progress
WORCESTER City midfielder Dave Bampton believes the club can move forward now Richard Dryden’s new contract has been signed. The City manager put pen to paper on another 18-month deal this week that will keep him at St George’s Lane until the end of
-
Date
BRACE
BRACE James Precious memories of a dear husband and father called to rest twenty three years on Sunday. His memories are our keep sake,With which we will never part.God has him in his keeping.We have him in our hearts. Loving wife Dorothy, son Martin,
-
Date
POWELL
POWELL Helen I said goodbye twenty four years today. My heart still aches with sadness,My secret tears still flow.What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Cherished memories. Love Frank. xxx ------- We can't get over losing you, No matter how
-
Date
StrikerOwen makes swift move to Stourport
EVESHAM United top scorer Mark Owen has left the club and joined former manager Neil Hunt at Stourport Swifts. The striker was allowed to leave yesterday after the Division One Midlands club served seven days notice. However, United boss Paul
-
Date
Learning all about how plants can grow
YOUNGSTERS with greenfingers at a Worcester school have been growing plants and learning about the environment. Perry Wood Primary School has established the Woodpecker Nurture group, which aims to help pupils with different needs. Children spend time
-
Date
Win a trip to France!
YOUR Worcester News has teamed up with netmums.com to find mums who make a positive difference in our community. The Netmums Mum of the Year competition will celebrate the achievements of mothers across the country and recognise the hard work
-
Date
Castlemorton owes so much to this man
A SPECIAL thanksgiving service is to be held in memory of a former headmaster and parish council chairman who helped to bring modern facilities to the isolated rural community of Castlemorton, near Malvern. Fred Windle was also one of the soldiers who
-
Date
Warriors facing World Cup winner
MIKE Ruddock is looking forward to renewing old acquaintances with South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach Jake White after Worcester Warriors’ Guinness Premiership clash with Saracens tomorrow (3pm). During his time at the helm of the Welsh national
-
Date
Let us all tip our caps to this fantastic fayre!
PEOPLE are travelling from all over the country to enjoy Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre. Wrapped up warm against the cold, shoppers yesterday strolled along the many stalls and sampled food and drink. Children enjoyed fairground rides and stallholders
-
Date
Man trapped in car
A MAN was trapped in his car for an hour following a serious accident last night. The 30-year-old’s car had been in a collision with a minibus in Defford Road, Pershore, shortly after 8pm on Friday. Both vehicles left the road, and crews from Hereford
-
Date
Man smothered wife over tragic son’s toy
A 67-year-old grandfather smothered his wife with a pillow and cushions after she gave away a sentimental toy belonging to their tragic son. Raymond Williams flew into a rage when the car was given to their grandson without him being consulted. After
-
Date
Thugs freed because their women want them home
FOUR Welshmen who went on the rampage while on a stag night in Worcester were freed from jail after a court heard their womenfolk need them to come home. Carl Davies, aged 48, Garry Andrew Davies, 44, and father and son, Steven Cullen, 46, and Leon James
-
Date
Wolves out to avoid a repeat
WORCESTER Wolves will be looking to avoid a repeat of the 89-77 defeat they suffered last time out against Plymouth Raiders when the two sides meet at the Plymouth Pavilions tonight (7.30pm) Prior to their back-to-back games against Sheffield Sharks,
-
Date
Patients' long wait for a hospital bed
PATIENTS still face long waits stuck in ambulances or on stretchers in hospital corridors because of huge pressure on beds. say health chiefs. Too many ambulances have to queue outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital’s A&E department until beds are ready
-
Date
New City board banking on next big meeting
A MEETING with the bank manager looks set to be the first challenge for the newly-elected board of directors at Worcester City. Twelve directors, including chairman Anthony Hampson and predecessor Dave Boddy, were voted into power by shareholders at
-
Date
Overseas visitor will receive the royal treatment
A VISIT from the Mayor of a Lithuanian city will take place today. Mayor of Ukmerge, Algirdas Kopūstas will arrive in Worcester at noon and his stay will include visits to Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, a guided tour of the magistrates court
-
Date
Join us on Facebook!
YOUR Worcester News is on a mission. Having broken through the 400 friends mark for our Facebook page recently, we've decided we want to see if we can make it to 500 by the end of the year. Our list has been growing steadily ever
-
Date
Man made threats to kill over 'death stares'
A MAN threatened to kill another man because he thought he kept giving him “death stares”, a court heard. Alan Hartiss also threatened to give somebody else a “kicking in” because he thought he had been tormenting his son. Hartiss, of
-
Date
Rider back in action after beating cancer
A MALVERN-born jockey will be back on the saddle this weekend just six months after winning his battle with cancer. Adam Brown was diagnosed with testicular cancer in January and after intensive treatment went into remission at the end of May. Now
-
Date
Hampson wants a united City
WORCESTER City chairman Anthony Hampson says the board of directors have been handed a ‘very thorough mandate’ to move the club forward. Hampson was elected along with the existing regime’s 10 other representatives at an emotionally-charged annual general
