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  • Toy joy as generous shoppers give gifts to hospital

    THE generosity of shoppers in Worcester has brought smiles to the faces of children at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after toys were donated for them. Customers at Sainsbury’s in Blackpole and St John’s donated a total of 88 toys during its appeal

  • Couple trapped as thieves steal ramp

    A DISABLED couple have become prisoners in their own home after thieves stole a metal access ramp. Lewis Bishop, who has cerebral palsy and asthma, heard a loud bang outside his ground floor flat in Selsey Close, Warndon, Worcester, at about 5.30pm

  • Star Marti's a really good hugger

    A SERIOUSLY-ill woman enjoyed a night to remember with her family, thanks to the charity HoneyRose Foundation. Sadie Lewis, aged 45, who is being treated for breast cancer, was taken to see the classic musical Blood Brothers at the Birmingham Hippodrome

  • Rowe and Mills sink nine-man Bradford

    WORCESTER City ended a run of three months without a league win at St George's Lane with a 2-0 victory over nine-man Bradford Park Avenue. Jacob Rowe put City ahead in the 10th minute, heading home Greg Mills' free-kick, before Mills made the game

  • Controversial deputy police boss 'will do a good job'

    THE region’s new deputy police and crime commissioner has admitted he “can understand” the furore over his appointment – and has pleaded with the public to judge him once his time is up. Barrie Sheldon, controversially appointed Bill Longmore’s

  • Stone Sour - Wolverhampton Civic Hall

    Cliché Bingo fans would have had a field day watching Stone Sour at Wolverhampton Civic Hall last night because it was a smorgasbord of tried and tested cheesiness. It was a checklist to die for, courtesy of singer Corey Taylor. “I love you guys

  • Chris Pennell keen to end career with Worcester Warriors

    WARRIORS full-back Chris Pennell is hoping to agree a new contract soon and has revealed he would like to see out his career with the Sixways club. The 25-year-old has graduated from Worcester academy member to first XV regular and is hitting top

  • Bark the herald angels for a yappy Christmas!

    AS the countdown to Christmas begins, we are on a mission to ensure that your pet pooch does not escape the excitement. These festive pets are really getting into the spirit of Christmas by donning a festive hat and posing for the camera. Now it

  • Flood defences failed when sensor became wet

    A FAULTY sensor which failed because it got wet caused the 15 Kempsey homes to flood. An independent report by Arup, commissioned by the Environment Agency, was released yesterday into the flooding in the early hours of Sunday, November 25.

  • City handed £15,000 grant to boost youth set-up

    WORCESTER City have been given a £15,000 grant to develop its thriving youth set-up. The St George’s Lane club, which runs teams from under 12s to under 16s, along with an under 18s and elite development squad, has received the money from the Football

  • Fit-again Glover on goal mission

    DANNY Glover is determined to make up for lost time and reach his goal-scoring target for Worcester City. The striker is now back and raring to go for Carl Heeley’s team following six weeks on the sidelines with an Achilles injury. Glover missed

  • Jingle tills - shoppers flocking to high street

    TRADERS in Worcester city centre are expecting a flurry of people finishing off their Christmas shopping this weekend. Worcester has already seen a huge number of people visiting the city centre during the last few weeks as Christmas draws nearer

  • Cup cash gives Hereford United stronger foundation

    MANAGER Martin Foyle says Hereford United still have plenty of work to do financially despite clearing their debts. The Edgar Street club have paid the £120,000 they owed in VAT and PAYE to HM Revenue and Customs following their lucrative FA Cup

  • Cinderella / Malvern Theatres

    NOTHING says the countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway louder and prouder than the sugary glamour of panto season. This time of year is all about spending time with friends and family, having fun and indulging in a healthy dose of nostalgia

  • Jamille Matt’s form alerts scouts once more

    HE might only have played four games this season but Jamille Matt is likely to be hot property when the transfer window opens next month. The Kidderminster Harriers striker, who spent nine months on the sidelines due to issues surrounding his work

  • Concern at bid to build houses on ancient site

    CONCERNS have been raised about an “opportunistic” bid to build homes on an area of historic parkland on the outskirts of Upton-upon-Severn. Cala Homes wants to build 22 new houses on green land at Tunnel Hill, adjacent to Karuna House. But