A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence after armed police were called out on to the streets of Worcester. Police responded with firearms officers and dogs when they received reports of a man with a concealed weapon
10:05pm That's all for this evening. To recap, a man has now been arrested and police stress that there is no need for anyone to be concerned. More tomorrow. Thanks to all who contributed to this report.
BEN Cox struck a fierce 89 to propel Worcestershire into a strong position against Kent on day three of their LV= County Championship Division Two match at New Road. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper hit 14 fours and a six as he compiled his highest
THIS could be the new sign which greets people entering the village of Claines.The small village to the north of Worcester has been earmarked by Worcestershire County Council for a sign welcoming people to the area and also highlighting it as the home
ARMED police were called to The Cross in Worcester earlier following unconfirmed reports of a person with a firearm. A West Mercia Police spokesman said there was no reason to be concerned but could not confirm anything further. .They have
ANIMALS of all shapes and sizes will be on show at Hartlebury Castle on Easter Monday. Visitors to the All Creatures Great and Small event at the historic building, which will run from 11am until 5pm, will be able to get up close with baby meerkats, skunks
A RUNNER made sure he was not caught short to take his place in the Guinness Book of Records for the fastest marathon runner dressed as a toilet. Amateur athlete Marcus Mumford took part in the potty challenge to enter the record books after being
FUNHOUSE Comedy returns to Drummonds Bar, New Street, Worcester, on Sunday May 11 with comedy’s answer to Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor, the Should I Stay or Should I Go? competition, as 15 comics go head-to-head.Judges, chosen from the
Heard the one about the Grand National winning horse who walked into a bar?Claines-trained horse Pineau De Re may not have been able to enter The Mug House but was there to meet staff who had worked hard while friends and family celebrated after his big
MORE than 80 people in Worcestershire with irregular heart rates have benefitted from a nurse-led service which launched in September last year. The service is run by cardiac assessment nurses from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs
RESIDENTS of a Worcester neighbourhood which has long been plagued by inconsiderate drivers parking on pavements have hit back at the lack of action to tackle the problem. At a meeting of the Arboretum Resident’s Association (ARA) on Tuesday, April
CARE centre Primrose Hospice is seeing business bloom after opening a new fund-raising facility. The Bromsgrove-based charity recently launched a furniture shop and donation centre to help with its cash flow.Helen Garfield, hospice chief executive, said
CHILDREN aged between four and 11 can design their own Easter cards and munch on chocolate treats at St John’s Library this Thursday. Youngsters attending the free Easter Craft Eggs’travaganza, which will run from 10.30am until 12.30am, will
THERE will be something old, something new, something borrowed and something GREEN for one bride set to walk down the aisle on Saturday. Like most brides, Anne-Marie Darroch will be wearing a traditional veil in her hair but it is the Vale of Evesham
A NEW Deputy Chief Constable has been appointed to West Mercia Police. Assistant Chief Constable with Avon and Somerset Anthony Bangham has been appointed to the role and is expected to join the force in June. The 45-year-old grew up in Worcestershire
POLICE have warned businesses to protect themselves following an increase in the number of commercial burglaries in Worcester. Premises in the city centre, Diglis and St John's have been targeted in recent weeks says Worcester safer neighbourhood
CULTURAL opportunities for children and young people have been boosted by a sizeable investment.Arts Connect West Midlands has shared out £384,068 to 60 arts organisations across the region to enable them to develop inspiring new arts experiences
POLICE are investigating a spate of bike thefts in Worcester city centre with CCTV here showing a potential suspect. PC Alex Denny said the situation in the city centre was becoming "a bit of a nightmare" with 38 bikes stolen since January. In
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident in which a teenager was sexually assaulted after leaving a Worcester nightclub last week. The woman left Velvet Lounge in Angel Place just before 1.55am on Friday, April 11 and walked home via The
A 'SECRET' warehouse will be the mysterious location for an underground, unforgettable and unique party.Professional music brand Pro-ject are bringing an exclusive and intimate rave to an as yet unknown venue in the heart of the Faithful City
THE latest screening from Watch This Space Films will be the Lego Movie at the Marr's Bar, Pierpont Street, Worcester, on Tuesday, April 29, with the action following Emmet, who is a completely ordinary Lego mini-figure.However, he is soon identified
PENNY is a lovely four-year-old black labrador/collie cross in the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch.She is very friendly and affectionate, enjoys her walks and loves company.Penny needs someone with understanding, patience and commitment
A WORCESTERSHIRE woman is in line to become the top female transport driver in the UK. Christine Saunders from Kidderminster has reached the final three in the driver of the year category in the Freight Transport Association's everywoman in transport
LITTLE yellow chicks and spring flowers adorned the bonnets of pre-school children as they celebrated Easter.Youngsters from Rushwick Pre-School wore their handmade bonnets to the pre-school's Easter Egg-stravaganza.Parents and children helped to
RUNNERS or walkers can join Worcester Snozelen at the Worcester half marathon on Sunday, May 4. Anyone wanting to join the team should call Jane on 01905 748229.
YOUNGSTERS are hoping to reap what they sow after planting wild flowers in a city centre park to attract bees.There was a buzz around Cripplegate Park as children from the gardening club at Dines Green Community Primary School transformed an old flowerbed
SHOCKING new motorway camera footage shows the potential dangers of towing caravans and trailers. As the bank holiday weekend approaches, thousands in Worcestershire will be preparing to get away from it all, and the Highways Agency has urged drivers
A FIRE which began in a row of leylandii trees and spread to a caravan was suspected arson say police. Police are now hunting for witnesses and information about the suspicious blaze at St Peter's Close, Evesham yesterday (Monday) after the emergency
Sir - I hope Sergeant Alexander Blackman is successful in his appealBlackman, a veteran of heavy fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 10 years for the murder of a Taliban fighter who lay injured,
SOUTH African tighthead prop Nick Schonert has agreed a deal to join Worcester Warriors in the summer.The front-rower, who currently plies his trade for Super 15 side Cheetahs, is the latest building block in director of rugby Dean Ryan's plans to
DIRECTOR of basketball Paul James believes Worcester Wolves are building momentum heading into the play-offs.Wolves have won four British Basketball League matches this month, including two in 24 hours against London Lions and Leicester Riders last week.Their
AN open day will usher in the new visitor season at Stourport’s historic canal basins.Enjoy a wide range of activities on Easter Monday, April 21, including the town costume guided walk at 12.30pm which will teach people about the history of Stourport
POLICE are still hunting for at least two balaclava-clad thieves who tried to wrench an ATM out of the ground in the early hours of Monday morning. Officers are currently following a number of lines of enquiry after thieves attempted to steal the
THE flatbed trucks and landscape gardeners' lorries have rolled on to the Three Counties Showground at Malvern as preparations begin for the first major outdoor horticultural event of 2014. Building of the record number of show gardens has begun ready
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers host Cambridge United tonight (7.45) bidding to keep their slim play-off hopes alive. Gary Whild’s side have just four games left to bridge a six-point gap between themselves in ninth and the Skrill Premier top five.
A BRAVE girl saved her family from burning alive in their sleep when their caravan caught fire in a freak accident. Hayley Smith, aged five, woke up in the night to get a drink of juice when she saw flames engulfing the family's static home in
THE day formerly known as Wednesday seems to have undergone some sort of weird transformation, and I just don't get it. No longer content with merely labelling it is as the good, old fashioned midweek it has now become the rather awkward sounding
5:02pm Don't forget to pick up your Worcester News if you're not sure how to vote in this year's Baby of the Year competition. 12:10pm Ahead of the bank holiday getaway
SAEED Ajmal’s Worcestershire return could be further curtailed because of Pakistan’s hastily-arranged tour of Sri Lanka. The two-Test and three one-day match series in August was finalised on the sidelines of an International Cricket Council meeting
