A FIRE broke out on the banks of the Severn Valley Railway this afternoon.Firefighters were called to the embankment off Northwood Lane, Bewdley, near Worcester at 4.24pm in the second incident in the area on the same day. A crew from Bewdley extinguished
A PAIR of Rayban sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle parked in The Holloway, Droitwich, between midnight on Wednesday, April 30 and 6pm on Tuesday, May 13. Anyone with information on this incident should contact the police on 101 and quote reference
AN Ipod, 14 stainless steel forks in a Waitrose bag and a small amount of change were stolen from a vehicle parked in Salters Court, Droitwich, sometime between 5.30pm and 9am. Anyone with information on this incident should contact the police on 101
PUDDINGS were the only option on the menu at a fundraising evening organised for St Richard's Hospice and Acorns Children's Hospice.The pudding extravaganza was organised by Pershore Inner Wheel at Peopleton Village Hall earlier this month and
WOMEN swapped their old shoes, skirts and shirts at a swishing event in support of Worcestershire charity Onside. More than 70 women took part in the event in Droitwich on Thursday, May 8, and the event was a great success raising over £700 for
In the run-up to the FA Cup Final on Saturday, UK Medals have put together an interactive list of the 18 most hilarious football fails ever. It's a collection of open-goal misses, fake fouls and other viral videos where footballers thought they
A WORCESTERSHIRE solicitors is re-launching its luncheon club for local businesses and professionals next month. Thursfields Solicitors have announced the come back of the Stourport Luncheon Club, which aims to provide opportunities for local professionals
A MANOR house in the Worcestershire countryside scooped two awards at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014 this week. Eckington Manor, known for its cookery school and luxury accommodation, was named as the silver award winner in the Bed and Breakfast
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help mentor college students.The charity Mentor Link wants people who can spare an hour a week to motivate, support and encourage young people to come forward.The charity is recruiting volunteers to complement the work of Student
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Holt Heath today after electricity cables in the area sparked and set fire to conifer trees. The blaze broke out after the cables arced at about 1.27pm this afternoon.A fire crew from Worcester was called to the A4133 in Holt
WORCESTERSHIRE'S new state-of-the-art radiotherapy centre is moving closer to completion with the delivery of the first treatment machine.The linear accelerator - also called a linac - uses electricity to create high-energy radiation that can be used
THE sun will be shining this weekend but experts are advising people to make the most of it while it's here.Forecasters are predicting a lovely day of sunshine on Saturday with temperatures up into the low 20s. And the good weather is set to continue
MORE than 1,500 people flocked to the Bredon school country fair & festival of shooting.The fair was held on bank holiday on Monday, May 5, in the grounds of Bredon School near Upton-upon-Severn. There was mini tractor mania within the school'
AN ATHLETIC dad from Worcestershire has strapped on his running shoes to raise cash for the clinic which cared for both his young daughters in their first few weeks of life.Graham Edwards ran the Worcester marathon on Sunday, May 4 in the latest in a
A BURGLARY is reported to have taken place overnight on Wednesday, May 14, at a home in Hallow Road, Worcester.Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 and quote reference number 0154S 140514.
A VEHICLE was broken into in Albany Terrace, Barbourne, Worcester, on Thursday, May 15. Anyone with information on the incident should call the police on 101 and quote reference number 01185 150514.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a fire that had broken out along the Severn Valley Railway Embankment off Northwood Lane in Bewdley today.The blaze was reported at 1.26pm this afternoon and the crew used one hose reel to put out the fire.
FIREFIGHTERS in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are calling for a referendum over plans to cut fire engines across the counties.The Hereford and Worcester branch of the Fire Brigades Union has collected 2,400 signatures on a petition against proposed
PEOPLE are being asked to help find a Malvern man who has gone missing. Christopher Matthews left his home in Albion Road in Malvern to go to work in Birmingham on Thursday, May 8, but never arrived. The 44-year-old is described as 6ft tall
POETRY has been made cool for schoolchildren thanks to a local poet.Giovanni Esposito - known as Spoz - visited Nunnery Wood High School to help year 11 pupils with the poems they are studying for their English Literature exam and to encourage them to
A RED and silver Honda CBR 125r motor cycle has been stolen from the parking area of Hardy Court, Barbourne in Worcester. The theft took place between 1am and noon on Thursday, May 15. Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 and quote
THE main concourse at Worcestershire Royal Hospital was filled with tuneful singing on Thursday morning as a choir of patients with breathing difficulties wowed patients, staff and visitors. The Sing 4 Breath choir put on a performance in the hospital's
PUPILS from St Mary’s, Worcester have raised more than £1,000 for St Richard’s Hospice.The Year 8 pupils signed up for the Flourishing Fivers initiative where they are asked to turn £5 into as much money as they can. The group
A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle parked in front of Berkley Cottages in Sneachill, near Worcester on Wednesday, May 15. Anyone with information about this incident should contact the police on 101 and quote reference number 0291S 150514
STAFF from a care home have been showing off their skills to children from a nearby school. Workers from Perry Wood Manor residential care home volunteered to share their knowledge with children from Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School.Chefs from the
A school jazz band with an average age of 12 has reached the finals of the National Youth Music Festival.The Groove Diggers is made up of pupils from Winterfold House School in Chaddesley Corbett and all the members are aged 13 and below.The regional
UNUSUALLY, there has been little debate over the 23-man England squad named by Roy Hodgson for the World Cup.By and large, the consensus has been one of agreement that the England manager has made the correct selections based on form.Apart from whether
A NEW initiative will showcase some of the best visual arts when it opens to the public this month.Art at County Hall takes place just outside the Council Chamber in the home of Worcestershire County Council in Spetchley Road, Worcester, and the first
CHRIS Pennell has been named in the England training squad ahead of next month’s tour of New Zealand and the match against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday, June 1. Warriors’ vice-captain, who will report for training at the Lensbury
GRADUATES at defence technology company QinetiQ shared their experiences and aspirations as part of a national campaign. Former Defence Minister and current MP for Mid Worcestershire, Sir Peter Luff, met a number of the firm's most recent graduate
A PASSIONATE group inspired by a brave baby boy who lost his fight for life have been recognised as “heroes" for their relentless fundraising efforts. Dave and Beverley Rachel of Warndon Villages, Worcester, collected the glass plaque award on
TRY a variety of activities from Arts, Crafts, Dance, Theatre, Music and much more during a free open day at the Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, on Saturday, July 5.Taster classes will be going all day for both adults and children and face painting
JINGLES is a two-year-old black female who is looking for a loving new home. She is a quiet, friendly little cat who was sadly left behind when her owners moved house.She is fully vaccinated, neutered and microchipped and would love a new, happy home.
JENNY is a 14-month-old white Labrador cross who is looking for a forever home.She came into the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch because her original owner was terminally ill. As she is young, she is boisterous and needs more training
A DOWNHILL walk from Malvern to Upton led by walking group the Worcester Ramblers will meet at the car park in Old Street, Upton at 9.15am on Thursday, May 22 before taking the bus to Malvern Priory. For more information call 01386 556 543.
A cooking student has given up his holiday to work in a Heston Blummenthal restaurant. Callum Milnes, from Hallow, spent two weeks developing his skills as a pastry chef at the two Michelin starred Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park.He had the chance to learn
YOUNGSTERS have made their own maths hats as part of a marvellous maths week. Children from St Mary's Worcester prep school enjoyed a week-long focus on enjoying maths across the curriculum in a creative way. Gemma Cleary, head of the Lower School
A student from New College Worcester has been putting her talent to the test. Chessie Marley, a sixth former at the college for blind and partially sighted students, hopes to reach the grand final of the TeenStar competition for young singers. Chessie
A TEENAGER who was killed after being hit by a car in Bromsgrove on Tuesday has been named as Samuel Chambers.The 17-year-old from the Bromsgrove area was on foot when he was hit by a Toyota Avensis near the traffic lights at the junction of the A38 and
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Abbey Road, Pershore, at about 10.30am this morning after people in the area reported a smell of fumes. They found the smell was caused by an overloaded electrical socket. The crew made the socket secure and gave
A SOLICITORS firm has rung the changes with a series of promotions and a high-profile appointment.QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright, who have offices in Worcester, Evesham and Droitwich, has promoted three solicitors to partner and appointed the founder
MARQUEE player Euan Murray has been released by Worcester Warriors. The Scotland international tighthead, who was the Sixways club’s highest earner, signed a new ‘long-term’ contract in January 2013. Therefore, it appears both Warriors and
A group of German students and their teachers have visited a Worcestershire village. The students from the Werner-von-Siemens-Realschule in Bad Neustadt were in Pershore as part of an exchange with Pershore High School. The trip was the first leg of the
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have made their second signing in 24 hours after securing the services of striker Reece Styche. The former Forest Green Rovers hitman, also a Gibraltar international, has agreed a two-year deal at Aggborough and his move
IT has been a phenomenal season for Worcester Wolves both on and off the floor and it is just reward for everyone who has been involved with the club.I really want to thank the people that have been part of the organisation for all those years and have
THIS season has seen Worcester Wolves make history.Having gone seven years in the British Basketball League without winning anything, Wolves have now won two pieces of silverware in a matter of weeks.They finally ended their wait for success by claiming
A Malvern teacher has received a Young Enterprise award in recognition of his 18 years service to the charity. John Palmer, faculty leader for business and IT at The Chase, was given the Young Enterprise Link teacher of the year prize after spending
A NEW building has been named at the King's School, Worcester. More than 200 people went to the school to see the topping out and naming of the Keyes building by retiring headmaster Tim Keyes. Previously known as The Space, the Keyes building incorporates
CAPTAIN Alex Owumi believes Worcester Wolves are currently the city's number one team.Last Sunday's British Basketball League play-off final triumph at Wembley capped an historic season for the club, who also won the BBL Trophy in March.They are
A MUM has spoken of her anger after her purse and a pair of designer sunglasses were snatched as brazen thieves raided seven cars in her neighbourhood. Gail Braznell of Hadzor, near Droitwich believes she may have forgotten to lock her car, leaving
IT was really important to sign off with a win against local rivals Gloucester in our final Aviva Premiership game of the season. The way we’ve gone about our business in the last few weeks has been really impressive. We did not capitulate
FIVE more people have been charged in connection to drugs supplied from a Malvern crack house yards from a primary school. Tyrone Clarke-Carruthers, 27, Robert Vindal, 19, Ikhlaq Jahangir, 18, all of Birmingham and Adam Nugent, 41, and Robert Horne
Sir, At the 2009 Euro Elections I voted UKIP, not out of conviction, but seeking in a small way to indicate my unease about our relationship with Europe and my disillusionment with main-stream politicians generally. My vote contributed to the election
SCHOOLS in Worcestershire were among those praised for their efforts at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. Abberley Parochial VC Primary, Castlemorton CE Primary and The Elms, Colwall were all highly commended for the show gardens they produced for
NURSES, midwives and staff working at hospitals in Worcestershire faced their own Dragon’s Den as part of an international celebration of healthcare workers. As part of International Nurses Day on Monday, May 12 and International Day of the Midwife
A YOUNG boy who suffers from a muscle-wasting condition has been given a new set of wheels to boost his mobility. The Inner Wheel Club of Malvern has raised £1,624 to purchase a specialist trike for six-year-old Haydn Moor of Hanley Swan, near
SLEEPLESS residents say their village is becoming ‘like the M5’ at night as huge diverted lorries trundle past their homes during a miserable month of motorway night closures. Villager Nicola Spears is concerned the A38 through Kempsey is becoming
SIR, Like the young man delivering papers (Dave Bradley, Worcester News, May 3) I say "hello", or "Good morning", or "hiya" to people outside Rowan Court - they call me "George, "Mate", "Lad" - sometimes
The April meeting was our AGM and it was well attended by members and a new member who was warmly welcomed.Every member was given a copy of last year's AGM together with a financial report. The one matter arising from the minutes was the progress
YE OLDE Anchor Inn in High Street, Upton, will host a live music night featuring The Annie Duggan Band from 8pm on Saturday, May 24.For tickets call 01684 593 735 or visit www.ukcountryradio.com.
THE Worcestershire branch of the Hardy Plant Society will host a talk by Helen Picton of Old Court Nurseries and the Picton Garden in Malvern entitled Michaelmas Daisies – The Rise and Fall at Crowle Parish Hall in Church Road from 2pm on Saturday
PUPILS at a Worcester primary school will be able to save money through their own official school bank after it opened this week. Youngsters from Dines Green Primary School have been trained to run the bank from their Tudor Way school in conjunction with
RESIDENTS in Malvern have complained to police about youths on quad bikes and ‘boy racers’ ‘razzing around’ housing estates in the town. Anyone with any concerns about the issue can contact police on 101. Recording registration
FIREFIGHTERS used a hose reel to put out a small bonfire which had been left to burn in New Road, Bromyard, just after 11pm last night.
A SKIP caught fire in Worcester at about 10.45pm last night. Firefighters were called to Bromyard Road and found the skip in flames. They used one hose reel to put out the fire. The cause of the blaze is not currently known.
SIR, Please may I use your paper to thank the people who helped me on Saturday, May 3 at the Swan Theatre when about 15 minutes into the Guys and Dolls Show I fainted when my BP apparently dropped to 60. The lady on my right who leant over her mother
