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MBE made city's friend proud

IT was with deep personal sadness I learnt on return from holiday of the death of my friend Bill Gwilliam, at the age of 90.   more...

In memory of Bill and Mrs Satan

SEVERAL times on our many meetings, I asked Bill Gwilliam which of all the tales he had researched in his lifetime was his favourite, and his answer was always the same.   more...

Help to solve mystery of Hall organ

SOMEBODY recently asked me a very pertinent question about Worcester's past but, alas, I didn't know the answer.   more...

Church joins world of the spin doctors

IF there is one thing both the liberal Church and Labour Government will not tolerate it is criticism. Their first reaction is to try and discredit the critic.   more...

Disgusted at Walker's honour

I WRITE to give vent to my disgust at the decision of the City Tories to grant the Freedom of the City to Peter Walker.   more...

Congratulations to Lord Walker

CONGRATULATIONS to Lord Walker on his nomination for the Freedom of the City of Worcester.   more...

Focus the mind

I WAS heartened to hear Charles Kennedy in his speech at the Liberal Democrat Conference exhort the party leadership to stay in tune and in touch with what people say and for party supporters to speak up and out on Iraq, public services and human rights.   more...

Off the rails

YOU recently stated in an article that "they boarded the first direct train to London from Kidderminster in 100 years".   more...

Decent, law-abiding people

OLIVE Pike asks (You Say, September 27) "what sort of people are those who paraded on Sunday?"   more...

Harmless fun

WHY do the churches (Rev D G Griffin's, You Say, September 16) get in such a lather over homosexuality and lesbianism?   more...

Lives on line

IT makes me wonder how many people would be willing to put their lives on line every time they went to work. There are few jobs where this is necessary, the most prominent being the Fire Service.   more...

Keep faith

REGARDING M Burcher's letter (You Say, September 23) Christian Watch is a new, national organisation of active Christians.   more...

Giving a tinker's cuss for this land

PROTESTERS who've barricaded the entrance to a parcel of land earmarked for a mobile phone mast are using strong words to describe the actions of phone giant T-Mobile.   more...

School's cash bid is turned down

A BID by the county council for £40m to re-build Bromsgrove's schools has been turned down by the Government.   more...

Man, 49, had sex with girl

A PERVERT was exposed after the mother of a 14-year-old girl found revealing text messages on her daughter's mobile phone.   more...

£200,000 school laboratory

SCIENCE lessons have gone hi-tech at The Chantry High School in Martley with the opening of a new £200,000 laboratory.   more...

Youngsters put a case for facilities

YOUNG villagers were given the chance to take the spotlight and air their concerns at a public forum held by Powick Parish Council.   more...

Harry Potter star look-alikes are signed up

TWO Worcester youngsters have woven their magic and been selected to promote a huge motor show.   more...

£400,000 boost for Sure Start scheme

COMMUNITY psychiatric nurses could soon be more accessible to Worcester parents as part of a multi-million pound initiative gathers pace in the city.   more...

No more bags in the poopline

MALVERN dog owners have been caught short after free "poop-scoop" bags ran out.   more...

Rejig on the buses will take time to kick in

AN overhaul of bus services throughout Worcestershire may be difficult to accept in the short-term but will lead to a brighter future, says a county councillor.   more...

Kenyan school's plight inspires children

A COLOURFUL display of artwork on show in the foyer at County Hall was inspired by the ingenuity of a poverty-stricken school in Kenya.   more...

Dad, son partners in crime

A FATHER and son "professional" phone box raiding team was found with stolen takings and tools in their car.   more...

Bungalow is given the thumbs-down

A PROPOSED bungalow on the south side of Beauchamp Lane, Callow End, was refused planning permission this week.   more...

This must be pure jean-ius

A TEAM of Worcester solicitors swapped their grey suits for blue jeans yesterday - and it was nothing to with dress-down Friday.   more...

City man's idea of a joke costs him £300

A WORCESTER man decided to "wind up" a security guard - but the prank backfired on him.   more...

Musical theme for speakers in season of talks

THE Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath begins a new season of illustrated talks on Wednesday, October 9.   more...

Planning officers' green light for Kempsey homes

A PLAN to build a mixture of three, four and five bedroom houses at Old Road South, Kempsey, won conditional planning approval this week.   more...

It's long distance Clara's birthday

A WORCESTER residential home is celebrating its first centurion.   more...

Calling all men... grab your dancing shoes and jive!

MEN are being urged to step forward and swing after a dance club issued a plea calling for more male members.   more...

Pub spirits were fakes

PUNTERS at an Evesham pub were duped into drinking substitutes when they thought they were buying famous-name spirits.   more...

PHONE MAST BARRICADE

BATTLING protesters desperate to thwart a mobile phone company's mast plans have barricaded the entrance to land earmarked for the structure.   more...

Sport

5/10/02 - Dedicated Heeley is set to reach Worcester milestone

IF all goes to plan Carl Heeley will make his 400th appearance for Worcester City against Bath on Tuesday and at 33 there are no signs of the St George's Lane stalwart fading.   more...

1/4 time: Kidderminster 0 v Hull 0

Broughton curled the ball into the net inside 30 seconds but he was offside from Henriksen's pass.   more...

5/10/02 - Boost for Brain

JOHN Brain has revealed that some of last season's flops did not care enough about playing for Worcester Rugby Club.   more...

Half-time: Kidderminster 0 v Hull 0

Shilton, in good form on the left wing, swung over a good cross on 28 minutes but Broughton could not keep his header on target under pressure from a Hull defender.   more...

5/10/02 - Smith in Harriers play-off forecast

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have a side fully capable of at least reaching the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs.   more...

3/4 time: Kidderminster 1 v Hull 0

Hull threatened first in the second half when Elliott crossed from the left for Branch to head over at the far post on 52 minutes.   more...

Full-time: Kidderminster 1 v Hull 0

Goal-scorer Henriksen was booked for dissent on 74 minutes after being caught offside.   more...

5/10/02 - Wolves confident of Oxford double

WORCESTER Wolves bid to complete a rapid `double' when they visit Oxford Devils in the National Basketball Trophy tonight (7pm).   more...

Crews turn on the style

TWO crews from Worcester Dragons along with the Worcester MiLo crew, involving nearly 60 local paddlers, represented the city in the sports National Cup finals in Nottingham.   more...

Smith in Harriers play-off forecast

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have a side fully capable of at least reaching the Nationwide League Division Three play-offs.   more...

Dedicated Heeley is set to reach Worcester milestone

IF all goes to plan Carl Heeley will make his 400th appearance for Worcester City against Bath on Tuesday and at 33 there are no signs of the St George's Lane stalwart fading.   more...

James topping charts

HEREFORD United defender Tony James tops the Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy ratings after the first two months of the season.   more...

SUMMARY: Kidderminster 1 v Hull 0

A Bo Henrisken goal gave Kidderminster Harriers their second win in a row and a very sweet one at that over former boss Jan Molby's Hull City.   more...

John is moving up field after 68

DROITWICH golfer John Bickerton is equal 35th going into the third round of the £3million Dunhill Links Championship.   more...

Bailey celebrates Midlands triumph

GOLFER Gordon Bailey is celebrating after winning the Midlands Senior Amateur Championships.   more...

Wolves confident of Oxford double

WORCESTER Wolves bid to complete a rapid `double' when they visit Oxford Devils in the National Basketball Trophy tonight (7pm).   more...

Matt in gear for test of speed

WORCESTERSHIRE race ace Matt Neal tries out a new form of racing tomorrow - with a view to moving in a different direction next season.   more...

Preview: Kidderminster v Hull

JAN Molby returns to Kidderminster Harriers for the first time with his new club Hull City and will be expecting a frosty reception.   more...

5/10/02 - Bailey celebrates Midlands triumph

GOLFER Gordon Bailey is celebrating after winning the Midlands Senior Amateur Championships.   more...

  
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