1802: Theatre, Worcester - The Manager respectfully informs the public that for Race Week only, the Theatre will present the comedy, "The Heir at Law" and the farcical play "The Romp." The parts of "Cicely Homespun" and "The Romp" will be played by Miss Mellon from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane who has been engaged for the week.

Worcester Assizes will open at the Guildhall on Monday before Mr Justice Lawrence and Mr Justice Le Blanc. There are 23 prisoners for trial, three of whom are charged with murder, three with horse-stealing and three with house-breaking.

Wanted - Several journeymen wheelwrights and blacksmiths. Good workmen in these branches may meet with encouragement by applying to Thomas B. Jones, Wheelwright, Worcester.

1902: John Gibbons (54), cab driver, of Dolday, Worcester was summonsed at the City Police Court for being in drunk in charge of a horse and cab in Foregate Street. The defendant, who pleaded guilty, said it was the fault of drinking rhubarb wine instead of cider. He thought it was perry, and it "catched hold" of him. He had been driving for 27 years and had never before been summonsed for drunkenness. He was fined 10 shillings.

The British Electric Traction Company has given notice to the City Council that it intends to commence construction of the lines for the Worcester electric tramways at an early date.

Frank Smithin, farmer of Norton, was charged with furiously driving a horse and trap in Sidbury. Mr Thomas, an inspector of the SPCA, said the rate at which the defendant turned a corner had been a distinct danger to other traffic and the public. The defendant pleaded that the horse was very young and nervous in town. He was fined one shilling.

1952: Godfrey Evans, the England and Kent wicket-keeper, had a narrow escape from serious injury when motoring through Cropthorne to a match with Worcestershire. A brick was thrown at his car, denting the bonnet and shattering the windscreen. He was showered with glass but was, luckily, unhurt. He believes the brick was thrown by a gypsy.

The Soroptimist clubs of Worcester and Malvern have enjoyed a very interesting and amusing talk by Dr Margaret Norton on her recent 15-day visit to the United States and Canada. With her father, Ald. W.H Norton, she visited New York, Boston, Worcester (Mass.), Niagara Falls and Toronto.

This year's Worcester Horticultural Show, which is organised by the Corporation Allotments Committee, promises to be an outstanding success. It will be held, as usual, on the King's School Ground and will also include a horse show and gymkhana and rabbit, pigeon and cage bird shows.