EVESHAM United boss Paul West has warned his players are there to be shot at as they look to bounce back from a rare defeat at Woodford United on Saturday (3pm). The Robins fell to their first British Gas Business Division One Midlands loss in 12 matches
EVESHAM United boss Paul West has warned his players are there to be shot at as they look to bounce back from a rare defeat at Woodford United on Saturday (3pm). The Robins fell to their first British Gas Business Division One Midlands loss in 12 matches
THE man involved in a crash this morning near Evesham's Sankey Marina, has been treated for injuries to his legs and chest. The injuries to the man thought to be in his fifties, were described as non-life threatening'. But Dr John Hall, who was at the
A POLICE investigation into the deaths of four firefighters at a vegetable packing warehouse in Atherstone-on-Stour in November could last for up to two years, it was confirmed this week. Detective Superintendent Ken Lawrence, the man heading the probe
CONSERVATIONISTS are celebrating after raising £170,000 to buy a wildlife site at Naunton Court Fields, Naunton Beauchamp. Kate Thomas, marketing manager at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, said: "We managed to find organisations that generously donated
A WOMAN was assaulted in the early hours of Saturday, December 29, morning while walking along a footpath in Pershore. Police have appealed for witnesses to the attack, which is believed to have occurred between 2am and 2.25am. The woman was assaulted
THREE Vale women had the best presents they could have asked for when their little bundles of joy arrived to make Christmas Day extra special. The festive traditions had to be put on hold for one Pershore couple and two women from Lower Moor and Evesham
VALE MP Peter Luff has labelled the quality of train services provided by First Great Western as appalling' following confusing information provided between Christmas and New Year. The Mid-Worcestershire MP said trying to establish train times over the
MOTORISTS are being urged to check their vehicles are roadworthy as weather experts predict a sharp fall in temperatures and icy conditions. West Mercia Police have revealed that a quarter of all vehicles stopped and checked by police have condition
VALE MP Peter Luff believes prisons are becoming overcrowded places of despair' after suicide rates rose by 37 per cent this year. He spoke out this week after figures released by the Ministry of Justice have shown that the number of suicides in jails
100 Years Ago January 4, 1908 OWING to the large number of cases of measles in Evesham, it is probable that the public elementary schools, which were due to have reopened on Tuesday next, will remain closed until January 20. In some of the back streets
A FEW months ago when I was General Secretary of the EDPA, I read out a letter at the meeting which I had just received from Brussels, I was told by one or two of the members this would never happen. I also wrote a small piece in your local Journal on
CHRISTMAS was not a merry time for dogs in Wychavon as several were found to be ill treated or dumped in December, the district council has revealed. Figures show that two dogs needed operations as a result of negligence and five were left needing veterinary
WILL the lady who, when my car broke down on the corner of Pershore Road and Peewit Road at 1700 hours on Tuesday, December 4 and when dozens of motorists ignored my plight and drove past, helped push my car into Peewit Road, and loaned me her mobile
May I, through your columns, offer my sincere apologies to the families and friends of the following, whose names were inadvertently missed from those on the original Evesham Tree of Light lists: John Downie, Beatrice Bishop, Victor Bishop, Margaret Joan
Plastic bags - what a load of rubbish! MY blind great grandfather, wounded in the first world war - earnt a crust' by making string bags. I still have the wooden ring he used. I found that too difficult so I bought a large pair of knitting needles and
SHIPSTON has experienced degrees of flooding for as long as my own memory serves me, and before. Dredging may or may not improve the level of flooding, but anything that could help the situation is worth a try. What I am certain of, is that there are
I HAVE read your two reports on Simon de Montfort Middle School with sadness and anger. What a tragedy that the school so highly regarded, both within the town and county under the leadership of Mr Gerry Burgess to now be in special measures in such a
HICKMAN Roy Peacefully on December 19th at Worcester Royal Hospital. Aged 93 Years. He will be very sadly missed by all who loved and knew him. Service to take place on Wednesday January 2nd 2008 at Worcester Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers
HILL Edwin Henry James of Pershore On December 28, 2007, passed peacefully away at his home aged 79 years. Devoted husband of Roslyn, loved and respected father of Gordon, Rosemarie, Geraldine and Richard, a loved gramdpa and great grandpa. He will be
COOPER George Lionel of Evesham, died at Cheltenham General Hospital on December 27, 2007, aged 82 years. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The Funeral service to take place at St Peters Church, Bengeworth on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
WHITE Val Of Church Lench Passed away on Boxing Day 2007 Aged 91 years at Cheltenham General Hospital Now at peace and reunited with husband Victor Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Sadly missed already Published in paper 03/01/2008
GARDNER Margaret died peacefully at home on December 23, aged 91 years. Much loved by her family and friends. Former Headteacher at Church Lench First School. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Luddington, Stratford upon Avon on Wednesday, January
CHAPMAN Helen Marie Passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 24th, 2007 aged 78 years Wife of Derek, much loved Mother of Michael and Sue Mother in Law to Trudi, grandmother to Ryan, Grant and Pheobi sister of Lilian Toperowski, Angi Secundiak
GROSE-HODGE John Edward Peacefully after a long illness at the Macmillan Unit on December 22, 2007, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Irene, brother to Peter, uncle to Anne and Simon and great uncle to Ellen. The Funeral Service will take place at St
TAYLOR James Frederick Jim Late of Harvington Passed away at Worcester Royal Hospital on December 23rd 2007 Aged 71 years Peace at last after pain, Family flowers only please Donations in memory of Jim to The Parkinsons Society may be sent to; and for
DAY Gordon peacefully on Christmas Day at Cheltenham General Hospital aged 83 years. Beloved husband to Margaret, also a much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family. The Funeral Service will take place
MULLINS Leslie Victor Of Sandscroft Avenue, Broadway, peacefully on Christmas Eve, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, father of Karen and Nigel, and granddad of Liam, Matthew and Charlie. Will be very sadly missed. Former employee of H. H.
BROOKS Colin of Burford, peacefully in the Churchill Hospital, Oxford on December 22, 2007. Service at St John the Baptist Church, Burford on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations may be given for The British
EDWARDS Ivy Irene of Moreton in Marsh peacefully in Oak Tree Mews Moreton in Marsh on December 20th, 2007 Aged 97 years Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of John and Robin devoted grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother
MORRIS Geoffrey Philip David On December 26 at The Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, aged 78 years. Of Inner Loop Road, Beachley, Chepstow. Beloved husband of Bett, much loved dad of Deanna, Pauline, Sue, Graham and Chris, dearly loved by all his family.
WARREN On December 19, 2007, peacefully at Myton Hamlet Hospice, Geoffrey Jack Geoff aged 89 years. The Funeral Service will take place at the North Chapel, Oakley Wood Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, but donations
HOLDSWORTH Mary Peacefully passed away on December 29, 2007. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family. Much loved mother of Susan, Alan and the late Graham who sadly passed away on December 26, 2007. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mary will
WU Freya Isabella Mei-Wah Loving thoughts on your 1st birthday, January 4, 2007. Sleep tight our beautiful little angel. Love Mummy, Daddy and Ella xxx Published in paper 03/01/2008
WATERS Sylvia. In loving memory of a dear mum, nan and great nan. Always in our thoughts and sadly missed. Shirley, Eric, Matt, Becki, Will, Mina, Chloe and Kieran. Published in paper 03/01/2008
WATERS Sylvia. Died January 6th 2001. Dearly loved mother and nan. Always in our thoughts. Wendy, Roger, Donna and Michael Published in paper 03/01/2008
O'CONNELL Terry January 5th 1972 We love you Terry with all our hearts We never wanted to be apart Our lives are so empty without you Terry We miss you more than words can say All our love Mum, Dad, Sister Sharon, Rob, James, Thomas Published in paper
LARNER Albert William. Died January 5, 1975. Always remembered, loving daughter Margaret. Published in paper 03/01/2008
HITCHCOX Alf January 4th 2001 Time passes by But Alf I will never get over losing you or ever want to try You will live in my heart forever Until the day I die God Bless darling Your loving wife Doreen x Published in paper 03/01/2008
HITCHCOX Alf January 4, 2001 Dad you'll never know the heartache we share in this word there is nothing to compare If only we could see once more That smile we all came to adore We miss you so much All our love always Your loving daughters Maureen and
SEARS Edith January 1, 2007 A loved one only dies when forgotten, live on through us, who always loved you. Sylvia, Janet and families. Published in paper 03/01/2008
ZOLUBOWICZ John. January 8, 2002. It only takes a little space to write how much we miss you. But it will take the rest of our lives to forget the way we lost you. Teresa, David and family. Published in paper 03/01/2008
TALBOT Ronald Died January 2, 2007. At the start and the end of each day, and whenever the sun has set, you will always be in my thoughts, I will never forget. Son John. Published in paper 03/01/2008
HARRISON AND MILLER Lucy and Steve Congratulations on your engagement Christmas Eve With much love from both families xxxxxxxx Published in paper 03/01/2008
CARELESS Jane and Nigel Are delighted to announce the safe arrival of a baby son Oran December 29, 2007 7lb 4ozs A little brother for Zane, Jena and Leni-J Published in paper 03/01/2008
GRIFFITHS - LOXSTON Andy and Becky are proud to announce the birth of their little girl, Lexie Beau born December 21, weighing 8lbs 1 oz. A beautiful sister for Olivia and Macy. Published in paper 03/01/2008
HANSON Tim and Sara nee Lindsay Jessica Joan, born December 25th, weighing 7lb 11oz.Sister for Mollie May. A beautiful Christmas baby. Congratulations. Love Mum and Dad Lindsay. x Published in paper 03/01/2008
CHUBB Robert and Rachel nee Ford God's gift of twin sons Harvey George and Mason Jacob. Born December 14th, in Orlando, USA. Brothers for Madison and Lily. Published in paper 03/01/2008
BRIMACOMBE Margaret Rose of Honeybourne. Suddenly at home on December 23, 2007, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred, mother to Karen and Adrian also grandmother to Stephen. The Funeral Service will take place at Honeybourne Church on Tuesday,
FROST Tony of Evesham, passed away on December 24, 2007 aged 75 years. Soul mate to Jen, father to Tim, grandfather to Kerri, adopted father to Steve and Ange, adopted grandfather to Phil and Dave. Reunited with Sharon and Patsy. He will be sadly missed
EADINGTON Nora Peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on December 21, 2007, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late William, also a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. The Funeral Service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium
BRUNDLE Barbara Of Chipping Campden. Peacefully at Cheltenham General Hospital on December 22, 2007, aged 85 years. Beloved wife to Stan, also loving mother to Richard and David, also a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. The Funeral Service
WILKES George Stanley Stan Passed away on December 21st 2007 aged 77 years after a long illness bravely borne A loving father and grandfather, who will be deeply missed by all his family and friends The funeral service is to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium
KIBBLE Nick Sadly passed away at Cheltenham General Hospital on December 24th, 2007 aged 60 years Much loved father, brother and grandfather Nick will be greatly missed by family and friends Funeral service to be held at St Lawrence's Church, Weston-sub-Edge
OLIVER Gwendoline nee King Loved mother of Peter and mother in law of Lin passed away peacefully in hospital on December 21, 2007, aged 84. Funeral to take place Thursday, January 10, 2008, 2.45pm at Redditch Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but
WU Freya Isabella Mei-Wah Loving thoughts on your 1st birthday, January 4, 2007. God bless sweet Freya. Love Nanny, Granddad, Aunties and Uncles xxxx Published in paper 03/01/2008
MASTERS Ethel Alan, Richard and Peter Would like to thank family and friends who attended the funeral For all the messages of sympathy and donations to The Macmillan Unit Published in paper 03/01/2008
TAYLOR Alfreda Rosemary Passed away January 5th, 2007. Life has to go on without you, But nothing will ever be the same, It's hard to hold back the tears when someone speaks your name.Our hearts still ache with sadness and pain, Wishing we still had you
EMMS Marion. In memory of Marion, died January 3, 2000. Sadly missed by husband Bob and son Steve. Published in paper 03/01/2008
SPENCER Jean Passed away December 31, 2006 Treasured memories of a wonderful Wife, Mother and Nan We miss you every day Love Frank and all the family Published in paper 03/01/2008
COLE Deborah Anne 1960 - 1971 fell asleep January 4, 1971 "Your smile is in the sunshine, Your laughter in the rain, Jesus take good care of you Debbie, Until we meet again, Always remembered with love Mum, Dad, Christopher and family Published
JOLL Eileen. January 4th 1982. Miss you more than ever Mum. All our love Eileen, Terry and family. Published in paper 03/01/2008
IRISH Dennis. Died January 2, 2005. A lovingly remembered sadly missed husband and dad. Audrey, Janet and family. Published in paper 03/01/2008
SANDFORD Rose Ellen. In loving memory of a dear nan, passed away January 4, 2001. Always in our thoughts, never forgotten, love from Sarah, Luke, Amy. Published in paper 03/01/2008
SUCH Doug. Passed away January 1, 1995. Always remembered Richard. Published in paper 03/01/2008
SANDFORD Rose Ellen. Treasured memories of a very dear mum, passed away January 4, 2001. Forever in our thoughts, love Janet and Tony. Published in paper 03/01/2008
RECADO AND ASTON To Wayne and Karen a baby girl Ella Louise. December 27, 2007. Thank you for a beautiful granddaughter from Mom and Dad. Published in paper 03/01/2008
MASSINGHAM IRISH Congratulations Jayne and Lee on the Birth of Harley Richard, born December 25th, 2007, weighing 7lbs. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Louise, Mark, Paul, Collett, Molly, Tom, Sophie, Alex, Tink and Alfie. Published in paper 03/01/2008
RICHARDSON Angela Happy 40th birthday. Love Stuart, Nikki, Aaren, Jake, Sonia, Cliff, Carrie and Dean xxx Published in paper 03/01/2008
BIGGART Emily Happy 1st Birthday to our little princess. Lots of love from Mummy and Daddy x Published in paper 03/01/2008
LORNS Martine Happy 50th Birthday, January 9th Lots and lots of love from Michael, Shelly and Carl, Barkley, Henry and the gang xxx Published in paper 03/01/2008
A MAN was airlifted to hospital this morning after crashing into the same tree which claimed the lives of two young brothers last year. The man, who has yet to be named, is believed to be from the Evesham area and came into collision with the tree at
OPENING fixtures in the 2008 Cotswold Hills Cricket League will take place on Saturday, May 3. Champions Bretforton open their defence of the title with a home game against Overbury, while promoted Henley-in-Arden start their top flight campaign at runners-up
LOCAL sporting enthusiasts will be celebrated at a special event being organised by Wychavon District Council. The Wychavon Sports Recognition Awards, which will take place at Pershore's Civic Centre on Tuesday, February 5, will pay tribute to the hard
