COUTURE creations by a group of Worcester students generated hundreds of votes in a competition organised by CrownGate shopping centre. Pupils from year nine at RGS Worcester designed a range of hats, fascinators and headbands for Worcester-shire
A woman has demanded action after months of flooding behind her home. Jeni Long, of Common Road, Evesham, said that almost every time there is heavy rain, her garage and car, to the rear of her home, are left in several feet of standing water.
A NATIONAL Trust estate near Bromyard will be turning back the clock to the days of Elizabeth I with a day of period costume, dancing and food. Historical re-enactors Gloriana will be lending an air of authenticity to the Elizabethan Times event
A STREET drinker pleaded guilty to threatening to rip apart the owner of a Worcester shop. Patrick Niblett, aged 71, went to Stitch and Sew in Worcester Hop Market on Friday, August 3, to see the owner who he has known for about a decade. But
THE man in charge of CCTV in Worcester has said he is satisfied with the service on offer in the city. Councillor Jabba Riaz, cabinet member for safer and stronger communities at the city council, told your Worcester News he was “very impressed
A jury has failed to reach a verdict on a rape charge against an apprentice eng-ineer who denied attacking a 25-year-old Worc-ester woman. Jurors also failed to reach a verdict on a second charge of assault by penetration against Simon Walters-Melville
A CYCLE event being held to raise vital funds for a children’s hospice has been given a boost by an insurance firm for the third year running. Acorns Children’s Hospice has the backing of Legal & General again this year to sponsor the Severn
A 70-YEAR-old man who has been accused of assaulting a female friend in her home says it was staged with the victim’s consent. Michael Blick, of Greenacres, St Johns, Worcester, had been friends with the alleged victim for about 30 years before
WORCESTERSHIRE’S LV= County Championship Division One survival hopes suffered a blow after losing to Warwickshire by seven wickets despite having posted a first-innings lead of 114. The County were dreaming of their second four-day win of the season
UPDATE Road reopened at 9pm, following wreckage recovery work. UPDATE 6.35PM: Road still closed. There is heavy traffic on The Saltway in Droitwich town centre, due to diversions around the accident. UPDATE 5.45PM: Police are advising
FOUR plaques which were removed from Worcester’s flood defences several months ago for cleaning have finally been put back. The Environment Agency took the plaques from the Hylton Road flood defences in April to be cleaned after they were vandalised
WORCESTER St John’s club host the Worcester News Road Race sponsored by the Green Bike Company on Sunday. The 125-kilometre open event starts from Kempsey Community Centre at around 10.30am with elite national riders among those expected to be
THIS is the man police want to speak to after a man was racially abused as he watched a race in a city centre bookmakers. West Mercia Police want to trace the man, pictured on store CCTV, after an incident in which a black man was verbally abused
WARRIORS boss Richard Hill has handed debuts to a trio of summer signings as Worcester face Cardiff Blues in tomorrow’s pre-season opener at Cardiff Arms Park (2.30pm). Hill has named a powerhouse pack for the trip over the border and new captain
Like most people in Britain, I am enjoying the Olympics big-time. Swelling with national pride at the unbelievable performances of the athletes, the great venues, the brilliant organisation and the superb crowds, it has been a totally positive
A MAN was attacked at a city centre petrol station after a row near the forecourt. The assault happened just before 8pm yesterday at the Texaco Commandery Service Station in Bath Road in Worcester. During the fracas two
A TALENTED ballet dancer has said how honoured he was to be chosen to perform at the Olympic Games. Thomas Edwards, aged 18, of Aconbury Close, Worcester, has already performed twice at the Excel arena at the opening of the women’s fencing event
WORCESTER City visit Leamington tomorrow (3pm) as they put the finishing touches to their preparations for the new season. Having been back in training since the beginning of July, there is now just over a week before the St George’s Lane club
FLORAL tributes have been laid on a bridge where a Worcester man fell to his death. They have been placed on the railings of the bridge over City Walls Road in memory of Dines Green man Christopher Handley. The 42-year-old died on Tuesday night
A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of possesing a firearm following an armed stand-off in Malvern. Eighteen-year-old Adam Murray, of Bray Avenue, in Ledbury, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court this morning charged with possessing an
A MAN walked into a bed store attacking a staff member and walking out with cash from the till. West Mercia Police got a phonecall from the Bed and Sofa store in Tallow Hill, Worcester, after a man described in his 30s, 6ft tall, with a
PROBLEMS at a short stay school in Worcester are part of a bigger picture of poor support for troubled or vulnerable youngsters across the county, according to some headteachers. We previously reported that Newbridge Short Stay School was put in
PLANS are well underway for the third West Malvern Arts Festival which takes place next month. The festival will be held in various venues in the village ranging from gazebos and private garages to St James’ Church, West Malvern Primary School
HEREFORD United manager Martin Foyle believes tonight’s Blue Square Bet Premier clash against Macclesfield Town (7.30) is the ideal starter for his side. The Bulls bring the curtain up on the new campaign under the gaze of the Premier Sports cameras
A HOLIDAY jet was delayed for more than four hours after a Droitwich teenager sparked panic among the passengers. There were dramatic scenes at Palma airport in Majorca when the 17-year-old reportedly became aggressive on a Monarch flight preparing
THE mother of a young girl who was savagely attacked by a dog says she wants to see the owner prosecuted. Seven-year-old Madison Thomas was playing with another girl at the Peachley Leisure camp site in Lower Broadheath, near Worcester, on Saturday
WITH just one day until Warriors begin their pre-season friendlies at Cardiff Blues, the Sixways side have been hit by a mini injury crisis. Worcester flanker Jake Abbott, who ripped a hamstring during the JP Morgan Sevens, has been ruled out for
A NEW company is ready to stake £1 million on running Hereford Racecourse - but can’t make its move until Arena Leisure and Northern Racing let go of the lease. Former clerk and secretary of the racecourse John Williams says his consortium is “
‘MAD Science’ is bringing the Olympics to Bromsgrove tonight. The Super Sporty Show is full of crazy experiments and audience participation. The show starts at 7pm at the Artrix. Tickets cost £10 (£6), or £25 for a family tickets
LOCAL companies can gain first-hand insight into Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s £10 million development project this month. Businesses from around the county are invited to a ‘Finditinworcestershire’ breakfast and networking meeting at the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers head to Lincoln City tomorrow (3pm) as they begin their latest quest to win promotion from the Blue Square Bet Premier. Steve Burr’s side have seen their challenge to reach the play-offs fall agonisingly short in the last
A METHODIST preacher who has spent half a century ministering at the pulpit has been presented with a certificate for his years of loyal service. The Rev Anne Smith, superintendent minister for the South West Worcestershire Circuit, presented the
A CELEBRITY chef brought his culinary skills to Evesham to create a slap-up family feast in celebration of the Olympics. Orchard Vale and Spring Vale Children’s Centre, in Bridge Street, was picked by Love British Food to host the event as part of
PEOPLE across Worcestershire are being urged to shout up now if they want faster broadband in the future. The county council, which has already pledged £8.5 million towards quicker speeds, is launching a major survey to get people’s views.
