Worcestershire | Archive | 2005 | November
Worcester's new wheelie bin refuse collection service is being hailed as a success after its first week as the amount of waste sent for recycling more than doubled. more...
THE launch of a campaign to help clean up a troubled part of Worcester blighted by anti-social behaviour has been hailed a major success. more...
VICTIMS of crime, along with other Worcestershire residents, are set to be able to choose how offenders pay for the crimes they have committed. more...
THE race is on for gay couples across Worcestershire to tie the knot. more...
A NEW factory has been opened in Malvern by Permadoor, one of the UK's leading makers of plastic-fronted outside doors. more...
RADICAL action must be taken on pensions in the light of new research revealing people's ignorance about their retirement income and widespread anxiety about pensioner poverty, Help the Aged said. more...
THE housing market remained resilient last month despite a slight fall in mortgage lending, figures showed. more...
FOR 60 years in the business, these three ladies aren't looking bad. However, surprise, surprise, that's not the age of either Karin Skerrett, Louise Symonds or Amanda Willis. more...
THE Government renewed a pledge to crack down on rogue estate agents by introducing a compulsory complaints system. more...
Christmas strike more...
THE Government warned the UK drinks industry that anyone who spurned a new set of standards produced in a bid to tackle alcohol-related disorder would face the "full force of the law". more...
Smiles as Santa sets foot in city more...
SIR - One can agree with much of what D E Margrett writes (Letters, November 14) but the age and durability of buildings is but a minor factor in the Christopher Whitehead saga. more...
SIR - The European Union continues to ignore its consumers and to maintain its position as the biggest enemy to the development of the underdeveloped economies round the world. more...
A SHOWCASE of artistic talent from the city and beyond will be on the cards this month in a cabaret-style evening in Worcester. more...
SIR - I would like to thank Terry James for his letter of November 2 praising the success of the one-day compost bin organised at Worcester Rugby Club by Worcestershire County Council. more...
SIR - I really miss the lovely car boot sales that we used to have at County Hall, especially to buy plants or get holly and Christmas trees. It always had a great atmosphere and was great fun on Sunday morning. Why is Worcester City Council so unfriendly in this way? Aren't car boots up-market enough for Worcester? more...
SIR - George Cowley's letter (November 2) is on again about Shirley Bassey singing like a nightingale. George, if you come down to my boozer late on a Saturday night and hear me sing after a couple of pints, it will make you realise Shirley Bassey can't even sing. more...
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Worcester Cathedral to remember lost loved ones in a service as part of the annual St Richard's Hospice Lights of Love Appeal. more...
ST Richard's Hospice is offering people the chance to save money, paper and time this Christmas by sending seasons greetings in a way that will also help the charity. more...
ONE of the most persistent causes of resentment in today's society is the perception that crime not only pays but often goes unpunished, too. more...
Swinging into the fund-raising mood at Norton Pre-School was three-year-old Daniel Hope. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE is set to be named as the best `value for money' county council in the country in next month's local authority assessments. more...
SIR - Nigel Williams is a brave man to defend those women on their barge, but why should he risk his life because our decadent media are allowed to corrupt British young people with relentless portrayals of cynicism, brutality, sexploitation and so on? more...
A NEW guide advising the very best of Worcestershire walks has been launched by the county council. more...
MOTORISTS in Worcester faced chaos today as traffic lights in the city went out. more...
FOR the fifth year running, Worcester's Manor Park Evangelical Church is to hold its Christmas panto workshop. more...
SHOPPERS had their trolleys at the ready as doors opened at a new-look Droitwich Spa supermarket. more...
THE war to end all wars was fought by people from all walks of life, united in the cause of defeating a common foe and creating a better world. more...
A TOP snapper from Malvern is hoping to get in the frame in Birmingham after being picked to exhibit his work at a major festival in the city. more...
THE chairman of Worcest-ershire County Council was forced into an embarrassing climbdown after being criticised for slighting those affected by the Pakistan earthquake. more...
DAVE Boddy insists freezing conditions should not prevent Worcester City successfully staging the money-spinning FA Cup clash with Huddersfield Town. more...
Saturday, November 19, 2005 more...
Friday, November 18, 2005 more...
Saturday, November 19, 2005 more...
EVESHAM United climbed out of the Southern Premier League relegation zone after demolishing rock bottom Northwood 4-0. more...
HEREFORD finally won back-to-back Conference matches for the first time this season to move into closer order at the top of the table. more...
PENALTY controversy haunted Kidderminster Harriers for the second weekend running as their winless run stretched to five games. more...
DAVE Boddy insists freezing conditions should not prevent Worcester City successfully staging the money-spinning FA Cup clash with Huddersfield Town. more...
NORTH Midlands Under 16s will field a new centre pairing of George Karayiannis and Sam Harding for their final match of the short county programme against East Midlands at Droitwich tonight (7pm). more...
WORCESTER'S Pat Sanderson remains convinced that New Zealand are beatable despite their 23-19 win against England at Twickenham on Saturday. more...
THE Warriors' wings both ran in tries as a packed Sixways saw Worcester outplay Bristol with a fine display of expansive rugby. more...
SOUTH African star Thinus Delport believes Worcester's backs are beginning to gel after a classy exhibition of running rugby saw off a gritty Bristol side. more...
July 2005 (friendlies) more...
WORCESTER'S Pat Sanderson remains convinced that New Zealand are beatable despite their 23-19 win against England at Twickenham on Saturday. more...
SOUTH African star Thinus Delport believes Worcester's backs are beginning to gel after a classy exhibition of running rugby saw off a gritty Bristol side. more...
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