A TEAM of managers from Worcester-based Southco Manufacturing collected their university diploma in leadership and management at a special awards event at the University of Worcester’s Business School. The diploma was an adaptation of the university
ORGANISERS of one of the county’s biggest shows say this year’s event could be the last unless they can raise enough money to pay off the debt from last year. The 2012 Bromyard Gala was cancelled after heavy rain turned the 66-acre Birchyfields
HEAD coach Paul James praised the professionalism of Worcester Wolves after recording their eighth successive British Basketball League victory. Just 48 hours after beating London Lions 94-76 at the University of Worcester, Wolves demolished Cheshire
THE headteacher of one of Malvern’s largest schools says it is moving in the right direction after an Ofsted report called for widespread improvement. After a recent inspection of Dyson Perrins CE Academy, schools watchdog Ofsted said the school
MOTHER'S Day at a county museum went by just fine – in spite of a fire alarm going off. Visitors to the museum at Hartlebury Castle, near Worcester, had to be evacuated for a short while firefighters confirmed it was caused by a fault in the system
KEEPER Danny Lewis and midfielder Kyle Storer have both signed contract extensions with Kidderminster Harriers. The duo have both pledged their futures to the Blue Square Bet Premier title-chasers until the summer of 2015. Lewis, who missed
ACORNS Children’s Hospice aims to increase its care to reach 50 per cent more children in the Midlands under ambitious expansion plans. Unveiling a new, five-year growth strategy, chief executive David Strudley said he believed providing respite
TRAINS have been delayed by more than an hour after a tree fell on the line between Worcester Shrub Hill and Cheltenham. A large conifer tree had fallen on the track causing a blockage betweenCheltenham and Abbottswood Junction. Three Cross
A REVAMP of adoption services has been proposed in Worcestershire in the hope to bringing down the waiting time for hopeful families and encouraging more to adopt. The county council has finished a major in-house exercise to see how it compares
TEACHERS are to be prioritised in the battle for school places in Worcestershire, it has emerged. The move, part of a new pupil admissions policy published by Worcestershire County Council, is intended to act as a sweetener to keep talented school
ONE of America’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artists brings his show to Worcester. Forever Michael is being billed as the hottest tribute show in Europe with a full live band and dance troupe putting on a show to celebrate the life and music
HUNDREDS of businessmen and women are expected to attend a major business roadshow being held at Worcester Warriors Sixways Stadium on Friday. The event is one of a series organised across the Midlands and Wales by sector specialists Sterling Integrity
THERE were flurries of snow in Worcestershire today as icy temperatures took the county back to the dark days of midwinter. Click here to find out what people had to say about the snowfall.
Advanced Foster Care, a leading fostering agency, will have a stand at the Worcester News Jobs Fair, to be held on Thursday at the Guildhall in Worcester. A trip to the previous jobs fair in Worcester, in September 2012 resulted in two successful
SNOW showers have been marching across Worcestershire as hopes of a warm welcome to spring were dashed. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of just 2C and lows of a chilling -4C in the coming days as the cold winter extends its icy reach into
A DEDICATED Scout leader received the highest praise after 40 years in the movement – recognition from Chief Scout Bear Grylls. Terry Oliver, assistant Scout leader at 7th Worcester Powick and Callow End, was presented with a certificate signed
A COURAGEOUS toddler born with a life-threatening condition has inspired her dad’s friend to run the London Marathon in a bid to help others fighting similar illnesses. Olly Temperley, aged 26, of Diglis, Worcester, hopes to raise more than £2,000
Disgraced former MP Chris Huhne and his ex-wife Vicky Pryce were today sentenced to eight months' jail each for perverting the course of justice. Former Cabinet minister Huhne and economist Pryce have been warned by Mr Justice Sweeney to be under
SOLICITOR Alison Goodwin says she is willing to travel to see horse owners, breeders, dressage and racing yards to try to resolve equine disputes. As a keen horse rider, Alison says she is uniquely placed as head of the specialist new equine service
SWOOPING low over the landscape of murky floods in Central Africa, the best Clive Langmead could hope for was the crocodiles had their mouths shut. Either that or pray a bit of muck hadn’t got into his helicopter’s fuel tank as it was refilled on a
GROWING veg on your patio couldn’t be easier – you can control the soil type, the situation and the watering, often providing shelter near the house when it’s needed. Yet some gardeners are put off by the idea of unsightly veg taking up valuable
ACCIDENT and emergency departments across the country are currently experiencing unprecedented demand. In Worcestershire, our accident and emergency departments in Redditch and Worcester have been under pressure for many weeks. Regrettably,
MICHELLE Collins is glowing with maternal pride as she sits talking in her dressing room on the set ofITV’s Coronation Street. The actress, who plays Stella Price, the tough landlady of the Rovers Return, has just heard that her teenage daughter, Maia
SIR – Talking of films, John Phillpott (Worcester News, February 16) – I reckon my all time favourite is Singing in the Rain. Also The Africa Queen. GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
SIR – Tim Myers (Worcester News, February 28) agrees with one of my pet subjects on Worcester’s problems. Houses, houses and more houses bring cars, cars and yet more cars onto the city’s streets (on average two more vehicles per house). Who
SIR – There has been discussion today about teaching history in schools (whether it should be chronological or not). So,I’m sure that history teachers will have been as horrified as I was with James Connell’s version of English history in
SIR – The front page headline suggesting that the Worcestershire Parkway station may be a step closer (Worcester News, February 20) soon failed to live up to expectations. For a report in the Worcester News (February 26) indicated that cash for
SIR – Worcester News readers may be interested in the photograph, above, of Comer Park Youth YMCA Under 11s. It was taken in 1990/91 after they competed in Stourport Boys five-a-side football competition, successfully winning and also coming runners-up
SIR – Re Worcester City’s relocation to Aggborough. Where is the logic? If, as seems possible, Kidderminster get promotion, any supporters prepared to travel are more likely to want to watch league football than Conference standard. With the
WORCESTER MP Robin Walker has spoken of his anguish over more job losses in the city – and wants the Government to come up with ideas to boost ailing retailers. Last week, Shop Direct revealed it will close its call centre in Newtown Road, resulting
SIR – I see the bankers have learnt nothing from their past greed. They are still awarding themselves huge bonuses which aren’t justified. Europe wanted to cap the bonuses. David Cameron objected to it, so he has no intention of putting
SIR – We all know where shops are located and do not require obstructive and ugly A-boards to tell us (Worcester News, February 26). As far as I’m aware their use contravenes Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980, and as such they should therefore
SIR – The sums concerning the proposed new swimming pool don’t seem to add up (Worcester News, February 27). If you look at the second option, they will be paying £5,000 a week to redeem the loan for 40 years. They are currently losing at least
THE Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra continues its active service next weekend, more than 100 years after it was founded with the help of Sir Edward Elgar. Established in 1905 and formerly known as the Worcestershire Orchestral Society, the orchestra
TEACHERS' own children are to be prioritised in the battle for school places in Tenbury and other county communities, it has emerged. The move, part of a new pupil admissions policy published by Worcestershire County Council, is intended to act
ELLIS Deeney could miss the rest of Worcester City’s season after suffering a suspected broken leg and ankle. The left-back was taken to hospital following a first-half challenge by Steven Wainwright in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Vauxhall Motors
WORCESTER fly-half Megan Goddard will captain England Under 20s when they tackle France for the second time this season on Friday in Dijon (3.30pm). In the backs, Worcester’s Bianca Blackburn has been given the nod at scrum-half with Leanne Riley
