A STUDENT from Worcester is set to be the poster boy of a campaign aimed at encouraging sports clubs to open their doors for free. Ollie Buncombe, who is studying sports coaching science at the University of Worcester , has been volunteering as
AN AGORAPHOBIC man who took drugs to numb the pain after he was run over made a “lame attempt” to grow cannabis in two wardrobes in his home. Mark Stevens, aged 37, of Crickley Drive, Warndon, Worcester, admitted drugs charges when he appeared
BUSINESSES across Worcestershire took part in a hair-raising scheme to raise money for for St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester. Dave Benbow Hairdressing in London Road and Asda Worcester were a few who took part in Hair for Hospices on August 8.
HAVING opted to hand the Warriors captaincy to new recruit Dean Schofield, Sixways chief Richard Hill has praised former incumbent Chris Pennell. By his own admission, full-back Pennell, who has captained the club for the last two seasons, was
A MAN has pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner in front of their young children. Lee Rowberry, aged 36, of Wadborough Road, Kempsey near Worcester, admitted the charge against his partner of eight years at Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday
WORCESTER City completed their pre-season programme with a dismal 2-2 draw at Leamington. In an instantly forgettable friendly at the New Windmill, Leamington twice held the lead through a Stuart Whitehead own goal and Matt Dodd’s penalty but goals
A TEENAGER has appeared in court as police continue to hunt for another man in connection with an incident involving armed police in Malvern. Adam Murray, aged 18, of Bray Avenue, Ledbury, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court charged with possessing
LIAM Killeen is determined to build on the feel-good factor around Great Britain cycling when he helps bring the London Olympics to a close tomorrow. The Malvern mountain bike ace aims to crown a stunning two weeks of action with a medal in one
FAULTY electrics caused a spot of drama in the high street with a city card shop evacuated after smoke was spotted. The Clintons Card shop in Worcester city centre was cleared by staff in what the fire brigade described as “good order” after smoke
THIEVES broke into a Worcestershire charity and stole £1,600 of equipment intended to help elderly people in times of flooding. George Waugh, chief officer of Age UK Malvern, was horrified to discover someone had broken into an external store at
TOWERING defender Exodus Geohaghon has been handed the captain’s armband as Kidderminster Harriers launch their 2012-13 campaign. The 6ft 5ins centre-half, one of manager Steve Burr’s summer recruits, takes over the role from left-back Mike Williams
A COUPLE of community-spirited young ladies are running a jumble sale from their front yards raising money for charity. Neighbours Grace Tivnan, aged nine, who goes to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School and Caitlin Stone
ON Tuesday, I had just about given up hope of getting tickets for London 2012. Fast forward 48 hours and I had a second-row seat to watch Usain Bolt become the first man in history to complete the 100m and 200m double at back-to-back Olympics.
UPTON library is playing its part in hosting the Summer Reading Challenge with a visit from a special guest, today. Between 2.30pm and 3.30pm, Dr. Improbable is visiting and the library has had a bit of a makeover so youngsters can immerse
DRIVERS heading through St John's in Worcester will be unable to use Laugherne Road, which is shut both ways after a sewer collapse. Emergency repairs are being carried out, between Comer Road and Oldbury Road, and the closure could
POLICE and paramedics were called to Worcester city centre after concern for the welfare of a female club-goer after she appeared to be heavily intoxicated. At about midnight yesterday, officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service went to the
JACOB Rowe hopes his knee problem will not force him to miss too many of Worcester City’s opening games in Blue Square Bet North. The centre-half, last season’s young player-of-the-year, has seen his pre-season disrupted by a recurrence of tendonitis
A former Worcester licensee has been remanded on bail to await sentence at Worcester Crown Court on an assault charge. Dean Awford pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm to Mark Satchell by assaulting him at the Pig and Drum on December 14
HEREFORD United manager Martin Foyle is looking forward to trying to get the best out of new striker Tom Nichols. The 18-year-old, a youth team product at Exeter City, has agreed a one-month loan deal at the Blue Square Bet Premier outfit.
PEOPLE living in the countryside are turning to their livestock to help guard against thieves. Territorial geese, aggressive bulls and barking dogs are just some of the tactics being employed by farmers and householders to guard their property.
PLANS have been submitted for the next stage of a £12 million regeneration of a city estate. Worcester Community Housing is seeking permission from Worcester City Council to overhaul part of Gresham Road in Dines Green. It plans to knock down some
VETERAN canal ace Ivor Ballard dominated the first Browning Spa open at Stoke Works by almost doubling the weight of his nearest rival with 7lbs 2oz 2dr. Offering his maggot bait into the centre channel produced four good skimmers which, along
