Droitwich, England News

AN unemployed father-of-one fleeced his elderly neighbour of more than A 110,000 - her life savings - and squandered the cash on holidays, nights out and lavish gifts for his girlfriend and son, a court was told.

Hanbury Hall and Gardens, a National Trust property near Droitwich Spa, will have a host of family fun on offer.

The historic heated outdoor swimming pool, situated in Lido Park, off Worcester Road, will welcome visitors from Saturday, May 25.

A GROUP dubbed the Road Angels are hoping to spread their wings to raise a heavenly total for a life-saving breast unit in Worcester.

Emergency transport attendant Lisa O'Rourke demostrates to Gemma Burgwin, Nicola Burfitt and Mandy Chainey how to save lives at the recent open day.

CAMPAIGNERS who have fought a long battle against two applications for 765 homes and a 200 unit care facility in Droitwich celebrated after council planners unanimously rejected the proposals.

A DRUNKEN man was hit with a broom handle after he assaulted a father and son during an attack which demolished part of their fence.

The historic facility in St Andrew's Street was closed by BMI Healthcare at the end of 2008, a move that violated its 25-year lease agreement and led to Wychavon District Council obtaining A 200,000 in compensation.

The historic heated outdoor swimming pool, situated in Lido Park, off Worcester Road, will welcome visitors from Saturday, May 25.

A DROITWICH Spa businessman is preparing for his third overseas adventure to raise money for a disabled children's charity.

HOLLYWOOD actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy will boost awareness of the genetic risk factors of breast cancer says a county woman who had the same operation.

Developers hope plans for the historic property will bring more visitors and jobs to the town centre.

The event was held in Vines Park on Sunday, May 5 as part of this year's St Richard's Festival programme.

A GROUP of 19 teenagers have celebrated the completion of a 13-week training course at a passing out ceremony at Droitwich Fire Station.

THOUSANDS of litres of milk were stopped from spilling into the Worcestershire countryside and a man was taken to hospital when a tanker was involved in an accident with a car on Saturday.

PEOPLE in the town are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to hospitals in the area.

DROITWICH Spa's MP Peter Luff put Worcestershire in the spotlight when he moved the Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.

Jane Roberts, from Snoezelen, Sarah Lee, representing Solid Coaching, and Nigel Carter, from MOVE, at the Spectrum Days centre for people with learning disabilities.

Two schemes to build a total of 765 homes in the Yew Tree Hill area of the town will be discussed by planning chiefs on Thursday, May 16.

A RECENT production at the Norbury Theatre in Droitwich helped raise A 300 for a Worcester charity.