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New lease of life for Horace at 73

A PIONEERING pensioner has proved it's never too late to learn after completing an Oxford University course at the age of 73.   more...

Elderly pair die in road collision

AN elderly couple have died following a car crash on the Hanbury Road near Hanbury, Droitwich.   more...

Firm doing itself a favour with TV contract

A WORCESTERSHIRE company is helping one of the most high-profile couples in the UK tie the knot - in front of eight million people!   more...

M&S boss bids for shareholder backing

THE chief executive of Marks & Spencer will today justify to shareholders the board's decision to reject a £9.1bn takeover bid.   more...

Shumacher car to give HQ launch va va voom

A KIDDERMINSTER motorsport company is hoping the opening of its new headquarters will go with a vroom.   more...

Rugby moves up

WORCESTER Rugby Club has appointed a former player to promote the game in the community.   more...

One stop mortgage shop opens today

A MORTGAGE broker was today due to open a new "one stop" shop in Worcester.   more...

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The master and his pupae Kenneth Squires has thousands of butterflies in his collection

I SHOULD think butterflies across the world have felt a bit twitchy on the approach of Kenneth Squires these past 70 years.   more...

Duo celebrate success in the tough border country

TWO local riders are celebrating after their success in a tough equestrian competition.   more...

There's plenty of art on show in them thar hills

LIFTING tons of Shropshire hillside into place on a Worcestershire meadow was never going to be easy.   more...

Charollais are real champs in their field

THE first imports of Charollais sheep from France some decades ago excited interest in these somewhat bald white animals, with an excellent conformation, but giving a slightly delicate impression.   more...

Shock over Theatres' weapons conference

IT is shocking that Malvern Theatres are hosting a weapons system conference again this year despite the protest of last year.   more...

Privatisation agenda is being continued by New Labour at expense of hospitals

While the Government was reassuring us of its commitment to a million persecuted and displaced people in Darfur in Sudan by providing £39m in aid, City fat cats were raking off four times that amount by refinancing PFI deals, according to The Observer newspaper.   more...

EU has managed to destroy all that is good

In letters on Saturday, July 3 "If you say it often enough", by Peter Nielsen, the writer accuses Mr Arnott of being over the top and in need of the men in white coats for giving information to the ordinary man and women in the street.   more...

Putting the boot in on County Hall

All I can say in response to the article about Worcestershire County Hall closing the car boot sales, is that I hope they have some interesting ideas to attract people to the Country Park.   more...

Best place for big divide report should be the bin

A RECENT report decided that there was a "North/South divide" in the country. Areas to the south of a certain line are supposed to be prosperous, whilst those to the north are said to be deprived.   more...

Try I B Singer

WOULD any head of English liking the thought of introducing their sixth formers to the short stories of I B Singer - the centenary of whose birth is currently being celebrated on Radio 4, please telephone 01905 611116.   more...

Food for thought...

I AM far from healthy, but the reports on Prince Charles's latest life-saving ideas gave me amusement and food for thought.   more...

Radio star bolsters youth drama club

YOUNGSTERS rehearsing for a show at Worcester's Swan Theatre were given some encouragement by one of radio's best-known actors.   more...

Amaze yourself in the maze of maize

The new Maize Maze at Top Barn Farm and Business Centre, near Worcester, will soon be open to the public.   more...

Superior skills on show for all

CRAFTS, cookery, computers and live entertainment were just some of the exciting events at Skills on Show 2004.   more...

Life's a beach in Caribbean theme week

STUDENTS at Elgar Technology College spent an active week exploring the Caribbean - without leaving the classroom.   more...

Making tracks on Countryside Code

LANDOWNERS and walkers across Worcestershire will be given guidance by the new Countryside Code, which is launched today.   more...

Vehicle appeal after bogus callers strike

POLICE in Evesham are trying to identify a vehicle that might have been used by bogus callers.   more...

Dragons working hard on the river

THOUSANDS of people lined the River Severn in Worcester to see scores of keen rowers battle it out in the city's annual Dragon Boat festival.   more...

Concern mounts for distressed mother

CONCERN is mounting for a mother-of-two who has been missing for more than three weeks.   more...

`Missing' swan family is discovered on river

THE mystery of the swans missing from a Worcester park has been solved by a wildlife charity - which found them safe and well on the River Severn.   more...

Runners clock up a mile for Sport Relief

SPORTSMEN and children joined together to take part in a one mile race to raise money for Sport Relief.   more...

New lease of life for Horace at 73

A PIONEERING pensioner has proved it's never too late to learn after completing an Oxford University course at the age of 73.   more...

FAB appearance as cars cruise into city

THUNDERBIRDS were go in Worcester yesterday as three FAB cars visited the city to promote this summer's blockbuster film.   more...

GP crisis is looming

IF planners fail to give the green light to proposals for a new £6m medical centre in Worcester patients may be forced to go without having a GP, health bosses have revealed.   more...

Elderly pair die in road collision

AN elderly couple have died following a car crash on the Hanbury Road near Hanbury, Droitwich.   more...

Disabled to plead with council boss

ANGRY disabled residents set to lose a valuable facility are to meet with a council boss to plead their cause.   more...

WE WON'T GET BACK ON BUS OF FEAR

HORRIFIED passengers said they were lucky to be alive after two wheels came off a coach travelling on a motorway in Worcestershire.   more...

Cavalry welcomes home Acorns bikers

A COUPLE have returned from a gruelling 4,650 mile motorbike trip through every county in the UK to raise cash for a Worcester children's hospice.   more...

Pub fun day raises cash for hospice

A CHARITY in the process of building a new hospice in Worcester for children with life-limiting illnesses has been given a boost by a fund-raising event in the city.   more...

Did I really lock the back door?

HALFWAY down Worcester's Bath Road, the mind-shredding thought occurs. You know full well there's no need to worry, but, all the same, have you... is it just possible that... no it couldn't be.   more...

Medical centre needs to be built

AFTER months of campaigning - including a 1,500-signature Evening News Save our Surgeries petition - seven out of eight new GP surgeries for south Worcestershire were given the green light at the end of May.   more...

Fire safety's never been so much fun

SAFETY was the hot topic when Worcester fire station threw open its doors on Saturday.   more...

Residents air views with travellers

TRAVELLERS who began building a hard surface for a caravan site on a field near Eckington without planning permission have met with residents to discuss the issue.   more...

Lone honeymoon rang a bell

A FORMER bus conductor has been reunited by phone with an old friend she has not seen for 40 years, after appearing in the Evening News.   more...

Just like the old days

EGG and spoon races across the hallowed turf of Worcestershire County Cricket Club's ground, a school photograph and chatting with chums - it was just like the old days for former pupils of Worcester's pre-prep school Sunnyside, on Sunday.   more...

Accidents fall at blackspot

CRASHES at an accident blackspot in Worcester have dropped dramatically after the completion of road improvements.   more...

A celebration of gearsticks and joysticks

PROPELLER-heads and petrol-heads were out in force in Upton-upon-Severn at the weekend.   more...

Fun down by the riverside

MORE than 5,000 people flocked to Evesham this weekend for one of the most spectacular events in the town's calendar.   more...

Bid to wipe out the weapons menance

THREE years ago today a long-awaited United Nations Conference finally convened at UN Headquarters in New York. It was, we all thought, finally going to sort out the primary problem of a planet which had too many wars, too much misery and too little hope.   more...

Crowds flock to knockout

TEAMS from a whole host of businesses and organisations were busy battling it out in the Faithful City yesterday at a It's a Knockout competition.   more...

Summer camps at UCW

UNIVERSITY College Worcester is planning a range of summer camps to keep children entertained - as well give parents the chance to relax, during the school holidays.   more...

Sport

9/7/04 - Green Thirds lose unbeaten tag

BARNARDS Green Thirds visited Old Hill hoping to increase their lead at the top of the WCL table.   more...

9/7/04 - Singles cruise to win

BARNARDS Green `Singles' cruised to a nine-wicket win over basement-side Alvechurch and Hopwood and moved into third place in the WCL Division Five.   more...

9/7/04 - Malvern Seconds hold on for draw

MALVERN Seconds travelled to league leaders Alvechurch on Saturday expecting a tough match.   more...

9/7/04 - Hanley Swan & Upton in third spot

AFTER a fine sequence of victories Hanley and Upton were looking to consolidate their third place in the Crusader Worcestershire County League Division Four.   more...

9/7/04 - Fergusson hits a stylish 120no

THE gulf in league position before the start of this match was not reflected in the margin of victory that Colwall achieved after recovering from a seemingly precarious position.   more...

9/7/04 - Win gained after shambolic start

ON a damp green top at Avoncroft, Dick Brown's delight at winning the toss and inserting the home side was short-lived in this WCL Division Three Second XI fixture.   more...

9/7/04 - FA Vase draw

THE draw for the first two qualifying rounds of the FA Vase have been made and Malvern Town will visit Midlands Combination outfit West Midlands Police with the winners facing a trip to West Midlands League Premier Division side Heath Hayes.   more...

9/7/04 - Title challenge maintained

LEADERS Barnards Green entertained Avoncroft at North End Lane on Saturday in the Worcestershire County League Division Three.   more...

9/7/04 - Home game

DEFEATED finalists Malvern RFC have been drawn at home against Newport in the first round of the North Midlands Cup.   more...

9/7/04 - Town prepare for new campaign

MALVERN Town have begun their preparations for their upcoming first ever season in the Travel Factory Midlands Football Alliance.   more...

9/7/04 - Mr Cliff Willis

ONE of Malvern Rugby Club's life members, who turned out for the club in the 1930s, died on Sunday.   more...

9/7/04 - Green's trophy bid hit in final

BARNARDS Green's bid to become the first ever Division Three side to lift the Crusader Worcestershire County League Knock-out Trophy ended in brave failure this week.   more...

9/7/04 - Last ball run out denies Malvern

MALVERN suffered an agonising one run defeat against Alvechurch on Saturday in this WCL Division Two fixture, despite a spirited lower order fight back.   more...

9/7/04 - Lords qualify for the Nationals

LORDS of the Ring frisbee team travelled to Edinburgh to play in Open Tour 4 after battling through varying weather conditions and took part in well fought and spirited matches.   more...

9/7/04 - Chess club enjoy a good victory

IN the County League Division One, Malvern Chess Club played at home against St John's and had a good win 4-2.   more...

9/7/04 - Sailors in pursuit race

MEMBERS of Arden Sailing Club (Defford) were competing in the Pursuit series and the Strensham Series last weekend.   more...

9/7/04 - League in county honours

AT the annual general meeting of the Malvern Table Tennis League, the members heard about a successful past season not only within the league's own activities, but also success within the county.   more...

9/7/04 - Boswell is 10-mile ace

BRIAN Boswell was the fastest Velo Club Sevale rider in their 10-mile club championship time trial held on the Chance Lane course last Thursday.   more...

9/7/04 - Highest ever number of entrants for board championship

THE third round of the national 0800 Reverse All Terrain Boarding Championship 2004 was held at `Out to Grass', Cradley, last weekend.   more...

9/7/04 - Paul Yorke lifts Centenary Cup

IN the second round of the Worcestershire Golf Club's Ted Evans Centenary Cup, the winners in all three divisions returned scores better than par.   more...

9/7/04 - Ledbury 9/10 year boys medley team triumph

IT was a David and Goliath situation for swimmers from Ledbury and District ASC when they competed against the best teams in the county at Worcester in the annual Inter Club Relay Gala.   more...

9/7/04 - Rangers in new dawn

MALVERN Rangers have secured new main sponsors for the forthcoming season, The Cross Keys, and it is to be hoped that this, coinciding with Rangers being placed in the newly formed West Midland League Division Two, will be the dawning of a new era for the club.   more...

9/7/04 - Jerry Thomas wins the Club Cup

THE Malvern United Angling Association's stretch of the Avon at Birlingham continued its good form when members fished for the Club Cup last Sunday.   more...

  
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