Marion Holtom Marion Holtom of Powick passed away peacefully on March 29 2021, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoff. Dearly loved mother of Alan and mother in law to Christine. Much loved nan to Charlotte and Christopher. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Thursday 22nd April 2021. For those wishing to pay their last respects, the funeral cortege will leave Marion s home at 10.15 am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for The Alzheimer s Society, may be sent to Bedwardine Funeral Services, 01905 748811.
Norman Albert Harris Harris Norman Albert Passed away peacefully on the 7th April, 2021, aged 93 years. He will be greatly missed by his children, Christopher, Sarah, Julie and Jonathan, family, friends and all that knew him. A much loved Grandad and Great Grandad. A private family service will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Friday 23rd April. Family flowers by request, and donatio
FRUSTRATED landlords are preparing for months of closures after being thrown into “financial chaos” by the county moving into stricter tier three restrictions. Worcestershire moved into the ‘very high’ risk tier three on Thursday (December 31) with stricter rules forcing pubs and restaurants not offering delivery or takeaway to close. Jackie Barry, landlord of the Northwick Arms in Worcester, said the latest announcement capped off a year of bad news that had thrown the industry into “financial chaos.” The landlord said she was preparing to be closed until at least March and could not see when the struggle would end. “I completely get the lockdown and I know hospitals are struggling but you can get your hair and your nails done, you can go swimming, you can go to the shops and school and work,” she said. “But you can’t go the pub.