1803: For sale, extensive freehold warehouses at the Key Head, Worcester. These premises were in the possession of Alderman Edward Jackson, deceased, and are situated on Keys Street in the Parish of St Andrew, stretching in length from Keys Street unto the Key Head (presumably today's South Quay). These premises have for years been held by merchants in Worcester and are worth a rent income of £50 and upwards per annum. The premises are subject to the provision yearly of one ton of coals for the use of the poor of the Parish of All Saints and another ton of coals for the poor of the Parish of St Andrew's.

Wanted in a small private family house in the country not far distant from Worcester, a good cook who thoroughly understands soups, made dishes, pastry, pickles, preserves etc. Wages £15 a year. She will be expected to take part in the work of the house. Enquire of the Printer of this Paper.

1903: On Tuesday at the Public Hall, the Worcester Festival Choral Society rose superior to the depressing conditions that prevailed outside. The presence of Dr Elgar, Worcester's proudest son, and the inclusion of his Coronation Ode enhanced the programme. The Society's many supporters defied the inclement elements and crowded the hall.

The employees of all departments of Berrow's Journal and the Daily Times offices dined together at the Bell Hotel in Broad Street on Saturday evening. Fifty sat down, and the catering was well appreciated. After dinner, the long programme of entertainment was gone through, and the toasts were few and the speeches short.

The Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry will go into camp at Witley Court in June for their annual training.

Earl Beauchamp has given his consent to the holding of a great Liberal demonstration at Madresfield Court during the summer.

1953: A survey by the National Provincial Bank shows that house prices in Britain continue to be in general decline. In the past 12 months, they have dropped by an average of between 10 and 15 per cent, with the decrease being most marked in smaller towns and country areas.

Mr Gerald Eastham, Chief Fire Officer for the City and County of Worcester, is advising the public to ensure that when their chimneys are swept, the brush goes right through the full length of the chimney. This follows a significant increase in the number of chimney fires in Worcestershire over the past year. In the last two months alone, the brigade had to be deal with 236 chimney fires. Mr Eastham said part of the reason might be that the cost of chimney cleaning had gone up, and the poor quality of some coals might also be partly to blame.

For the first time in its history, Worcester Co-operative Society's sales last quarter exceeded £500,000.