ANGRY residents of a village near Worcester are protesting over what they call outrageous proposals for 45 new homes. A residents’ group called Protest Powick Greenfield (PPG) is angry over suggestions that land off Hospital Lane could be developed
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed some fun in the sun at a party in the park in Droitwich. Each summer Wychavon District Council ’s community development team organises the events to provide young people with entertainment in the school holidays and showcase
THE creative works of sculpture students will be on display in an open studio between Malvern and Worcester. Caro Sweet is opening her Bransford -based studio during Herefordshire Art (h.Art) Week, from Saturday, September 8, to Sunday, September
WHEN her son Josh was born Worcestershire mum Rachel Stringer feared he wouldn’t survive the week. Complications during his birth at Worcestershire Royal Hospital meant within minutes of being born he had to be rushed to the neonatal intensive
CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy ensured his customary win at Worcester when Red Jade pipped 15-8 favourite Trendelenburg in the Book Christmas Parties at Worcester Claiming Hurdle. The 9-4 second favourite, trained by Elaine Burke at Spigot Lodge in
DESPITE seeing his side lose for the first time during his spell at Edgar Street, Hereford United manager Martin Foyle was far from downcast after the 2-0 defeat by Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Newport County at Rodney Parade. The Bulls showed
THE darling of Punk rock Toyah WIlcox and her guitar virtuoso husband Robert Fripp are lending their support to a village fete. Mr Fripp, of prog-rockers King Crimson fame and who plucked the solo on David Bowie’s Heroes, is opening the Wick fete
DEMOLITION work on an old Victorian chapel in the middle of a cemetery has been carried out without respect for the dead according to visiting relatives. Late last year, permission was given for the Church of England to demolish the disused St
THE police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man was tasered by officers in Worcester. West Mercia Police has voluntarily referred the incident to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after its officers were called to
HEREFORDSHIRE gourmet crisp producer Tyrrells held a party to celebrate its 10th anniversary and also winning nine gold awards at the 2012 Great Taste Awards. Considered the Oscars of the food world, the awards have each category judged by a panel
A CALL has gone out for actors to help complete the cast of a production at Herefordshire’s centre for the arts. Fluxx theatre company are looking for people to take a part in a small community cast in the performance of Without Planning Permission
WIDOWER who suffered a bad stroke was treated ‘like a king’ by caring hospital staff, says his daughter who urged people to stop moaning about the National Health Service. John Holliday, aged 91, of Longheadland, Ombersley suffered a stroke at
A VETERAN politician is to step down from one of Worcestershire County Council ’s most marginal seats, it has emerged. Councillor Alwyn Davies, a former deputy leader of the council, is quitting next May after 20 years in politics. The 72-year-old
A WOMAN been seriously hurt after she was hit by a car. The crash happened at about 9.40am this morning on Teme Street in Tenbury Wells. The lady, in her 60s, suffered a serious leg injury, cuts and a suspected broken arm, and was airlifted
A MAN wanted in connection with an incident which sparked a firearms alert in the county has been arrested. Richard Smith, who was the subject of a police media appeal, was detained in Foregate Street in Worcester this morning, after a tip-off
THE door has been left open for more traders to benefit from a new shop-front improvement scheme. From next month, shops in St John’s will be able to bid for a share of £30,000 from Worcester City Council to spruce up the outside of their properties
THE last-minute cancellation of a new show has left theatre-goers fuming and theatre bosses red-faced. Members of the audience at Malvern Theatres were awaiting the final performance of Disco Inferno, a 70s-inspired musical, on Saturday when it
MALVERN Museum has launched an appeal to raise £80,000 to save its historic building. The medieval Priory Gateway in Abbey Road is one of the jewels in Malvern's crown, regularly photographed by tourists from all over the world. But the ancient
STAR batsman Phil Hughes is not ruling out a return to Worcestershire next season for a second campaign as the club’s overseas player. The 23-year-old left-hander, who is averaging just under 47 in first-class cricket this season, has been by far
A SIXTH former found dead at his family home was "popular, dedicated and hard-working" teachers have said. Ryan Annetts was found hanging from a tree in the garden at the address in Napleton Lane in Kempsey on Wednesday, August 22
WORCESTERSHIRE Friends of the Earth campaigners created quite a buzz at an eco day in Worcester. Dozens of adults and schoolchildren signed cards to Prime Minister David Cameron as part of a campaign to halt the decline of Britain’s bees.
WORCESTER City are hoping Rob Elvins will be fit to face Colwyn Bay at St George’s Lane on Saturday after sustaining a hip injury against Oxford City. The defensive midfielder fell awkwardly during the second-half of the 2-2 Blue Square Bet North
LEAGUE tables in August are a strange phenomenon. Like the family you meet on your summer holidays, you acknowledge their existence but try to ignore them. That is unless your team is riding high at the top or propping up the rest after a handful
IF the outlandish bright gold cladding surrounding the Hive in Worcester is not to your taste, look away now. Worcester Arena, the city’s spectacular new £15 million sports venue, appears to be going down exactly the same route. Workers have
AN exciting autumn lies ahead at Pershore’s Number 8 Community Arts Centre with a mix of events, films, exhibitions and courses all lined up. Highlights at the High Street-based venue include shows from comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel and
Earlier this month the Worcester News reported how former soldier John McClay and two friends marched 15 miles to raise funds for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help, a charity for service and ex-service personnel
THE tourist information centre in Upton-upon-Severn is to move out of the high street in the next three months. Despite some opposition, Malvern Hills District Council voted earlier this year to cut costs by moving the centre into the Heritage
