A CAR has crashed into the home of a road safety campaigner. Trevor Hall has repeated calls for traffic calming in Rowberry Street after his 17th century Bromyard home was struck by a BMW. The accident damaged timber and plasterwork to the front of
A NEW website will show parents what activities are available beyond the school day. Worcestershire County Council’s extended services in and around schools team launched the website which will list a range of activities, as well as information about
FRESH calls have been made to rejuvenate Evesham’s “eyesore” town hall in light of the recent High Street enhancement. Residents have been calling for action to be taken to restore the exterior of the building in Market Square and the increasingly dilapidated
MOEEN Ali claimed a career-best 5-36 but Owais Shah’s century saw Middlesex take control of the LV= County Championship Division Two match against Worcestershire at Lord’s. Shah, in his farewell appearance, converted his unbeaten overnight 70 into his
A COUNTY cardiac rehabilitation unit which was set up 18 months ago has launched a charity arm to help ensure its survival. The facility in Evesham was founded by town councillor Gerry O’Donnell, who spearheaded a campaign to establish the unit in Evesham
A “CHRONIC” alcoholic who breached an ASBO after being released from prison has been sent back to jail. Peter Swinbourne, aged 38, pleaded guilty to breaching the five-year order, which was made at Worcester Magistrates Court on April 30. Liam Finch
Brutal husband Jonathan Palmer was today convicted by a jury of murdering his wife at their home near Pershore and given a life sentence. Judge Robert Juckes QC ruled that the 52-year-old must serve at least 18 years in jail before he can be
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to two separate assaults which happened in Evesham last month. The two incidents happened in the town centre in the early hours of Saturday, August 28. The first incident took place in Avon Street between
MEMBERS of the emergency services can have a wild day out this month, in celebration of their achievements. This month, heroes from the police, ambulance, fire and lifeboat service, along with the armed forces, doctors, nurses, paramedics and coastguard
A MAN from Worcestershire has been found guilty of murdering his wife. Jonathan Palmer, aged 52, killed his wife Melinda at their home in Crabbe Lane, Wadborough, near Pershore on December 22 last year, a jury at Worcester Crown Court has decided
A MAN was rescued by three quick thinking police officers this morning, after falling into the river Severn. The man, who cannot swim, was heard by a number of the public calling for help from under a footbridge at Upton Marina, East Waterside
WORCESTER “sweet man” Alex Lindley is aiming to taste success as the new manager of a traditional sweet emporium, which is opening in Evesham. Mr Lindley, who lives in Rainbow Hill, is well known in the city as a purveyor of sweets. He has been running
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a wood pile which had the potential to become a major fire. Crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a field fire off Hanley Road in Upton-upon-Severn at about 2am on Monday.
AN ENTREPRENEUR from Worcestershire walked away with £50,000 after an impressive pitch on Dragons’ Den. Adam Weaver, aged 30, appeared on the BBC show on Monday night hoping for an injection of cash into his Pershore firm proppa.com.
THE county police force’s chief constable has warned frontline policing will be hit by the Government’s forthcoming cash cuts. Paul West, of West Mercia Police, said the force was making £9.8 million in its own savings over the next three years, but
NO matter how much glossy PR spin is attached to it, the announcement of almost £10 million in cuts to the budget of our local police force is bad news. There is much talk of West Mercia Police becoming more ‘streamlined’ and ‘effective’ as
WORCESTER Canoe Club members took a significant share of the glory at the National Sprint Championships in Nottingham. Jonny Tye cleared the field over the 1,000-metre distance, taking gold in the singles,doubles and fours under 18s boys’ categories
THE former Kay’s site could be sold for at least £7 million according to land agents. Demolition work is entering the final stages at the old Kay’s catalogue distribution depot site off Bromyard Road, Worcester, as we previously reported.
A TEENAGE soldier was killed when the vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan, an inquest heard. Private Robert Laws, of the 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, died when the grenade penetrated his
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The Coronation Street barmaid, right, was famous for her animal prints – and now they’re back in fashion.
THE Malvern girl who impressed people around the world with her surprising voice has told your Worcester News that her overnight X Factor fame is “surreal”. Cher Lloyd wowed X Factor judges when she belted out Soulja Boy’s Turn My Swag On at
THREE generations of women from one family won seven titles between them at Worcester Lawn Tennis Club. Pat Mayo, her daughter Jan Mason and granddaughter Jo Mason all performed outstandingly at the finals day at the Northwick Close venue.
SIR – I think it would be stupid to take away speed cameras. Every one should be preceded by an illuminated sign telling drivers their speed and then no one can complain if they exceed the limit. JOHN NORWOOD, Kidderminster
SIR – Finally the US is withdrawing from Iraq. The country is left in an economic and social mess while the cost in lives is truly staggering. The death tally stands at US troops 4,421, UK troops 179 and the latest estimate for the number of Iraqi dead
SIR – The contents of my letter regarding the new war memorial in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, were not concerns as Phil Pegler says (Letters, September 1) but more in the vein of observations and opinions. I do understand the feelings and sentiment
SIR – The long-running saga over the Worcester City Council’s farcical roundabout ads says a lot about how our local government is run. The council has ended up threatening to sue itself over failures to its ad campaign. It almost defies belief. Knowing
A MOTHER told a rape trial jury yesterday that she and her baby had shooting threats made against them at a Worcester flat. Karen Seswick was at the premises in Lowesmoor when a woman with mental problems was allegedly forced to perform sex
A MAJOR city road has been closed due to a burst water main – just eight days after reopening following resurfacing work. Bromyard Road only reopened last week – ahead of schedule – after a lengthy closure at the St John’s junction end to replace gas
THIEVES failed to spoil an annual teddy bear competition in a village near Worcester after stealing two exhibits. Joy Fulcher, secretary of the Hallow Village Community Group, said that whoever had taken the exhibits from the display were “sad” and the
FAMILIES can take a walk on the wild side in an ancient Worcestershire wood. Worcestershire County Council’s Bishops Wood Centre is opening up its woodland to give people a chance to learn about trees, their folklore and properties, as well as take
A WORCESTERSHIRE man has spoken about his experiences in the West Bank. Nick Bryer, of Malvern, addressed a meeting of around 60 people about living conditions for Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank in Israel. People who attended the meeting
AN INFORMATION campaign had been organised to help the estimated 4,950 people in Worcester on prescribed drug warfarin take better care of themselves. The information session will take place at the main entrance of Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester
WORCESTERSHIRE workers will leave the suit and tie behind when they take part in a singing competition Last Choir Standing, organised by technology company Postcode Anywhere, of Hallow, near Worcester, is a unique fund-raiser which sees staff from local
