THE headteacher of a Worcestershire school says an initial investigation into the downgrading of English language GCSE papers has “achieved nothing”. Yesterday, exam regulator Ofqual concluded papers marked in January were “graded generously”,
AN EVESHAM-based emergency medical technician has successfully applied to be a volunteer games maker at the Paralympic Games in London. Barbara Hynes applied two years ago and was delighted to be told she will be working at the velodrome and the
A COUNCILLOR is launching a petition against his own authority’s cost-cutting changes to the way financial assistance with school transport is provided. From next month, Worcestershire County Council will only consider assistance with transport
THERE was familiar heartache for Warriors supporters at Sixways this afternoon as Olly Barkley booted a last-kick-of-the-game penalty to snatch a 24-23 victory for Bath in this Aviva Premiership opener. Worcester threw away several winning positions
TOM Thorley and Danny Glover were both on target as Worcester City beat Colwyn Bay 2-0 at St George's Lane. Both goals came in the first-half, Glover's from the penalty spot after keeper Dominic Comrie had been sent off for dragging the striker
THE number of people hurt or killed in crashes in Worcestershire involving drink-drivers has risen. Figures from West Mercia’s Safer Road’s Partnership show that in 2011, one person was killed, 18 people were seriously injured and 79 people were
WORCESTER duo Stuart West and Jonny Tye have been picked for the Marathon World Championships in Rome this month. Their Great Britain call-up follows the national competition in Norwich when experienced international West and talented teenager
A SERIOUSLY-ill boy from Malvern had a day to remember after a fun-day raised more than £12,000. Organisers said that Jay Day, named for seven-year-old Jay Hitchins and held at Malvern Town Football Club, showed the town at its best. “There
IF you’re thinking that this summer has been a bit of a washout then you’re not mistaken. New statistics released by experts at MeteoGroup UK have revealed that this summer has been Britain’s wettest for 100 years and – pending figures from the
DROITWICH Spa boys’ and girls’ club were among the winners of 2012 FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s. The club, which involves more than 400 children in football, bagged the FA Charter Standard Community Club accolade for their work in
THE man brought in to replace fans’ favourite Kai Horstmann at Sixways will take little time to win over the Warriors supporters, according to head coach Richard Hill. Large sections of the Worcester faithful were aghast at the decision not to
THE midas touch continues for Cher Lloyd after sales of her new perfume exceeded all expectations. Not content with taking the music industry by storm, sales of the 19-year-old’s Pink Diamond fragrance are 500 per cent above target. The scent
A NEW digital projection system has been installed at Bromsgrove’s Artrix Arts Centre thanks to a “considerable” investment. The system was installed at the end of June and audiences have commented favourably on the improved sharpness of the
JAY Denny is relishing the opportunity to make his mark for Worcester City this season. The 26-year-old wasted little time in earning a deal at St George’s Lane in July after impressing from the start of the pre-season programme. But a red
THE prodigal sons of Worcester’s indie-pop scene return this month with a new album in tow. Sideways Glance hit the Marr’s Bar, in Pierpont Street, on Saturday, September 8 for the first time in 12 months to showcase their new material
THE leader of Worcester City Council has defended Allah Ditta – and insists he will remain a Tory councillor, despite the furore. Councillor Simon Geraghty has admitted the fellow Tory used “inappropriate language” in threatening to dig up a
COUNCILLOR Allah Ditta has apologised for threatening to dig up a man’s body in a graveyard row at Worcester’s Muslim cemetery – but insists he will not be resigning. In a statement to your Worcester News , the former mayor says Monuhor Ali’s
WORCESTERSHIRE will go into their penultimate LV= County Championship Division One match of the season 18 points adrift of safety and with their top-flight status hanging by a thread. A perfectly-timed fourth day run chase saw Middlesex secure
ANGRY tenants at a business park are threatening to leave over security fears after five break-ins in the last three weeks. Bennetts Hill Business Park, in South Littleton, near Evesham, has been plagued with incidents since August 8 and business
