A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has shown his support for people suffering from a debilitating condition. Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, attended an event at the House of Commons this month to show his support for people suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
A DECISION to axe the role of Mayor of Worcester’s personal protector “was a bad mistake” and should be reversed, according to a former first citizen of the city. Councillor Aubrey Tarbuck, who had the role in 2005-06, said it lacks the dignity
BEWDLEY singer Becky Hill has made it through to the semi-finals of BBC talent show The Voice - even after accidentally swearing on live television. The 18-year-old was praised by coaches for her version of The White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army
AT least seven cars has their tyres deliberately slashed during a single day in and around Malvern. Police in the town are appealing for witnesses to the incidents which took place on Wednesday that saw the cars have at least one tyre punctured between
WORCESTERSHIRE moved out of the LV= County Championship Division One relegation zone following a draw with Sussex. A farewell half-century by Michael Klinger helped the winless County to third-from-bottom place after rain on the final morning in a hard-fought
RESIDENTS are reminded to test their smoke alarms following a flat fire in the Blackpole area of the city. The incident took place at a first floor property in Saddlers Walk at about 4.30pm on Thursday when a freezer caught fire. Station Commander
A Worcestershire teenager will play his trumpet in front of the Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Talented trumpeter Henry Thomas, aged 13, of Elmley Lovett, near Droitwich, is a member of the National Children’s Orchestra,
AN author fair will take places at the Perdiswell House pub, Worcester, on Wednesday, June 6, from 6pm to 8pm. The event, now in its fifth year, is in aid of Guys Footprints - a charity supporting bereaved children and their families in Worcester.
YOUNG people aged 14-25 are being offered the opportunity to enjoy ice skating on the cheap this summer. Malvern Hills District Council is sponsoring the activity in partnership with the County Sports Partnership, as part of Sport England’s new Sportivate
A RIGHT royal weekend of celebration will help to raise vital funds for a charity supporting poorly children. The Mayor of Malvern, Councillor Ian Hopwood, is hosting a charity ball on Friday, June 1, a Diamond Jubilee parade on Saturday, June 2, and
AN award-winning jazz musician who is synonymous with his famous bowler hat and waistcoat brings a wealth of experience. Acker Bilk brings his Paramount Jazz Band to the Huntingdon Hall on Saturday, May 26 at 8pm. He started playing the clarinet in
A CARE home is opening its doors to people who look after loved ones or friends with dementia. Regent Care Home in School Road, St John’s, is hosting a dementia awareness afternoon between 2pm and 4pm tomorrow, where carers can find out more
A MAN damaged a door with a wrench because he was angry with a noisy neighbour. Anthony Griffin struck the door of the flat of a man who lived above him with a two- feet long wrench, leaving a four-inch hole in the surface. Griffin, aged 53, of Randwick
