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• Nelson Mandela dies aged 95: Pay your tribute

  Tributes have poured in from across the globe for former South African president Nelson Mandela, who has died aged 95. read more

• Victims of sexual crimes urged to contact police

  A NEW campaign is urging victims of rape or serious sexual assault to report the crimes. read more

• ‘Labour of love’ hut stolen

  VILLAGERS in Mickleton have been left outraged after an antique shepherd’s hut they had spent 18 months restoring was stolen. read more

• Boost for pensioners, job seekers and motorists in Autumn Statement

  PENSIONERS, young job seekers and motorists were given a big boost in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement today - despite another £3bn of cuts being announced. read more

• Domestic abuse in county comes down

  VICTIMS of domestic abuse in Worcestershire have been getting help from a group of agencies working together to stamp out the problem. read more

• MICKLETON GARDENING CLUB

  THERE was an excellent turnout for the 33rd Mickleton Gardening Club AGM which took place at Three Ways House Hotel on Wednesday, November 20. read more

• Stow slump to Aylesbury loss

  STOW Rugby Club missed out on the chance to close the gap on the top four in Southern Counties North following a 32-8 defeat at second-placed Aylesbury. read more

• Waitrose folly

  WITH regard to the possibility of Waitrose opening in Evesham, I admit to being sceptical of the amazing benefits that are being bandied about by its supporters. read more

• Lanterns under fire after blaze

  THE chief fire officer is calling for an urgent review of Chinese lanterns after a “devastating” fire” destroyed more than 80 caravans at a festival site. read more

• £165m loan needed for Worcestershire incinerator

  A LOAN of £165 million will be needed to get Worcestershire’s controversial incinerator up and running, it has emerged. read more

• Robinson claims feathers success

  EVESHAM WMC’s Fur and Feather Cup was contested at the Common with Stuart Robinson winning. read more

• Pershore College Christmas Fayre this weekend

  SPEND time with the family picking out a Christmas tree and festive gifts at Pershore College’s Christmas Fayre this weekend. read more

• Broadway homes plan faces barrage of criticism

  PLANS for five new homes in Broadway have come up against a barrage of criticism from villagers. read more

• PERSHORE HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY

  OUR November talk took us up the River Avon by old post cards from Tewkesbury to its source near the site of the Battle of Nazeby in Northamptonshire. read more

• Jail for cannabis farmer who was "living outside the law" in Whitbourne

  CANNABIS farmer and gun enthusiast Malcolm White, who was "living outside the law" in a village near Worcester, has been jailed for seven years. read more

• Brighter future

  LIKE Rob Biddle (Journal Letters, November 28), I was disappointed by some of the reactions – from a small minority, no doubt – to the Waitrose plan for a store in Evesham. read more

• Collicutt eyeing success on road

  MANAGER Paul Collicutt has challenged his Evesham United side to improve their away form as they look to climb the Calor Southern League Division One South and West table. read more

• George Osborne's Autumn Statement - Live

  The Chancellor is outlining his plans for the UK economy at his Autumn Statement. read more

• Anger after dumping of toxic waste

  A PARISH councillor says that the illegal dumping of “highly toxic” asbestos in his village is “disgusting”. read more

• Tree crashes down onto road at Kempsey, near Worcester

  WINDS brought down a tree across the main road at Kempsey, near Worcester, this morning. read more

• DEFFORD WI

  PATTY White, president, greeted members at the start of the November meeting. read more

• Pershore enjoy win in derby

  PERSHORE signed off for the Christmas break with a 5-3 victory over rivals Droitwich in West Midlands Hockey League Division Two. read more

• Applaud Hochtief

  I REFER to the article in the Journal stating that the council was surprised and disappointed that Abbey Bridge would not be opened on November 29. read more

• How will she cope if day centre shuts?

  PARENTS of disabled adults who attend a day care service in Evesham are worried about the impact on their children of a potential move to the town’s library. read more

• Bridge delayed again – now it’s next year

  THE saga of Evesham’s bridge closure took another turn for the worse this week as traders were told work won’t finish until at least the new year. read more

• Kamil is on top of the world

  EVESHAM Martial Arts welcomed home their newest kickboxing world champion in Kamil Sonnenfeld. read more

• Sarah McAleney

  McALENEY Sarah Campbell Of South Littleton formerly of Harvington, died peacefully at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch on December 2nd, 2013. Much loved wife of the late Peter and mother of Kathryn. A loving mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. All enquiries regarding the funeral arrangements to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham. WR11 4BD. Enquiries Tel:01386 49903 read more

• Denise Pelczynski (nee Cremona)

  PELCZYNSKI (nee Cremona) Denise Died peacefully November 22nd, 2013. Beloved wife of Zbigniew, mother of Jan, Wanda and Tonton. Funeral at St Lawrence Church, Barton on the Heath, 12 noon December 10th, 2013. Enquiries to: A L Sole & Son, Tel: 01608 644112 read more

• Nicky Smith

  SMITH (nee Canning) Nicky With lots of love for your Birthday, December 4th. Always in our thoughts. Mum, Ron, Nan and Family xx read more

• Anya Yates

  YATES Anya December 8th, 1977. Happy Birthday sweetheart. Love Mum, Dad, Esther, Josh, Lottie and Dan. read more

• Mary Elizabeth Oughton

  OUGHTON Mary Elizabeth Robert and Family would like to thank everyone who attended Mary's Service of Thanksgiving and for all the cards, messages of sympathy and donations received. With special thanks to Moreton District Nurses, Kate's Home Nursing and Cleeve Link for the care given during Mary's final illness. Many thanks to all at Allen & Son and the Reverend Stephen Wookey for their support and lovely Service. read more

• Jack Prattley

  PRATTLEY Jack December 11th, 1995 Happy 18th Birthday. Enjoy your night out. Love Mom, Dad and Matt xxx read more

• John Salter

  SALTER John Happy Birthday. All our love Rita; Terry and Tricia; Judy; Libby and Pete; Janet and Ken; Jayne and Phil; Grandchildren Great Grandchildren read more

• Nickie and Mark Evans Smith

  EVANS SMITH Nickie and Mark Can't wait to marry you this Sunday, December 8th. Lots of love, Noo xx read more

• Joyce Camden

  CAMDEN (Turvey) Joyce Pat, Rob and Family would like to thank everyone for mums beautiful flowers and cards in this sad time. Thanks to E Hill & Son and Reverend Crawford for a lovely Service, thanks also to mums lovely Neighbours read more

• Tara Rose Shammon

  SHAMMON Tara Rose Passed away suddenly at home on November 30th, 2013, aged 21 years. Loving daughter of Helen and Billy Mac, granddaughter of Joan and Wallace. Much loved niece of Steven. Soul mate of Cody. Adored sister of Jade, Enya and Kiri. Loved aunty of Jami and friend to all. Will be very sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Enquiries regarding funeral arrangements to Merstow Green Funeral Home. Evesham. WR11 4BD. Tel 01386 49903 read more

• Ken Badger

  BADGER Ken Of Church Lench. Passed away peacefully at home, on December 3rd, 2013, aged 75 years. Beloved husband to Di, loving father to Alex and Scott, grandfather to Josh and Beth, great grandfather to Jacob. Funeral Service will take place at St Peter’s Church, Rous Lench on Tuesday, December 10th, at 11.30 a.m., followed by Interment at Church Lench. Family flowers only, donations for Cancer Research UK, may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore. WR10 1HZ read more

• Alan Morrison

  MORRISON Alan Passed away peacefully on November 22nd, 2013 aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Ellen, father of Tonia and Mariel, loving grandfather of Chad, Talia, Maisie and Theo, loving brother of Stephen and sister in law Linda. There will be a private Burial at Westhall Park followed by a Memorial Service at the Northwick Arms Hotel, Evesham on Monday, December 9th, 2013 at 2 p.m. to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory of Alan to Vale Wildlife Rescue, may be sent c/o Campion & New Funeral Directors, 1, Bewdley Street, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4AD. read more

• Jose Hessel

  HESSEL Jose December 1st, 2012 Mum we miss you and we will love you forever. God bless. John, Dawn, David and Paul xx read more

• Ruth Stephens

  STEPHENS Ruth December 10th, 2011. Time may pass and fade away the memories of you will always stay. Love you forever. God bless Dawn, John, David and Paul xxx read more

• Ron Cartwright

  CARTWRIGHT Ronald George May 13th, 1926 - December 6th, 2009. Another year has passed. Still sadly missed. Always in our thoughts Daphne and all the Family. read more

• Albert Victor (Vic) Moore

  MOORE Albert Victor (Vic) Passed away December 6th, 2012. A smile we will always remember, of a dad and grandad we loved so dear. Although a year has passed since you left us, we still feel that you are near. Our memories of joy and laughter will never fade away. Janet, Pete, David and Nicola. Diane, Michelle and Natalie. Angela, David, Simon and Stephen. Jacqueline and Mark xx read more

• Albert Victor Moore

  MOORE Albert Victor (Vic) Passed away December 6th, 2012. I speak your name with love and pride, I smile with tears I cannot hide. I thank you for the years we shared, the love you gave, the way you cared. Lovingly remembered every day. Margaret xx read more

• Terry Walker

  WALKER Terry December 10th, 2010 Three quick years since you passed away. Loved and remembered every day. Remembering a dearly loved husband, dad and Bampy. Muriel, Dave, Gill, Louise, Nick, Jodie and Abbie. xxxxxxx read more

• Maurice Berry

  BERRY Maurice 04.02.1933 - 25.11.2006. Remembering a special person. Loving husband, brother and uncle, the sweetest dad and grandad, and loyal friend. Always in our hearts. xxx read more

• Joan Ethel Stow

  STOW Joan Ethel Treasured memories of a wonderful loving wife and nan. Fell asleep December 6th, 1995. Always in our thoughts. All our love always. Ron, Phil, Jenny and Judy. read more

• Peter John Shadbolt

  SHADBOLT Peter John December 8th, 2011. Loving husband, father and brother. The sun still rises in the east, And darkness falls at night. But nothing now seems quite the same, Each day is not as bright. The birds still sing, The flowers grow, The breeze still whispers too, But it will never ever be, The same world without you. It's so sad that you had to go, Your leaving caused such pain, But you were very special, And earth's loss is Heaven's gain. God bless. Doreen, Brian and Bet xxxx read more

• Janet diana Cresswell

  CRESSWELL Janet Diana Fond memories of a dear cousin who passed away December 12th, 2010. Always remembered by Mick and Mary Cresswell. Rest in peace. read more

• Jim Mansell

  MANSELL Jim Of Honeybourne. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on December 1st, 2013, aged 93 years. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, December 23rd, 2013, at Worcester Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation and Air Ambulance, may be sent to Tomlins Funeral Directors, 36 The Leys, Bengeworth, Evesham, Worcestershire. WR11 3AP. Tel. 01386 765133 read more

• Juan Antonio Moya-Gil

  MOYA-GIL Juan Antonio Former Proprietor of The Falconry Restaurant in Vine Street, Evesham. Died peacefully in Alexandra Hospital, Redditch on November 28th, 2013. Much loved husband of Julie, father of Carmen, Juanita and Ana Lucia. A dear father in law and grandfather. Will be very sadly missed. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Evesham on Monday, December 16th, at 1.30 p.m., followed by a Private Cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Acorns Children's Hospice or Save The Children may be sent to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham. WR11 4BD. Enquiries tel: 01386 49903 read more