A CAMPAIGN aiming to reduce the demand A&E departments in Worcestershire by raising awareness of the other services available throughout the county has won a prestigious award. The Is A&E For Me? campaign was awarded silver in the Midlands
AN EXHIBITION of selected pieces from a competition celebrating the life and music of Sir Edward Elgar starts next year. The event, at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, runs from Tuesday, December 8 until Sunday, December 20, 2015. All work is for
UPTON turned in their best performance Midlands Three West (South) of the season to beat old rivals Southam 38-14 despite fielding a much-changed line-up from recent weeks. Charlie Abbey made his first start at prop with Harry Miller making his
THERE will be pony rides, Father Christmas' grotto and a Disney sing-a-long with a surprise princess at a school fayre.Children will be able to enjoy all the festive fun at St Clement's CofE Primary School on Saturday from 11am to 2pm.Adults can enjoy
A NATIONWIDE appeal has been made to track down a couple who came to the aid of a teenage sexual assault victim in Cheshire 24 years ago. The victim, who was 15 at the time and only reported the attack earlier this year, was raped at a house in Halton
SITTING pride of place in my three-year-old daughter's bedroom is now a little Thomas the Tank Engine snow globe.This morning she picked it up and said how much it meant to her.She treasured this new possession because it reminded her of all the fun we
INVESTORS have been eyeing up Worcester's old St Mary's Convent School for "every possible use" - leading to speculation an exciting development is on the way. Estate Agent Andrew Grant has told your Worcester News it has been inundated with "phenomenal
POLICE have called on people in Worcestershire and further afield to do their bit to stamp out terrorism.West Mercia and Warwickshire police have joined up with forces from across the country as part of this week’s National Counter Terrorism Awareness
A DISABILITY charity in Worcester is one step away from a major funding boost – but needs the people of Worcestershire to vote for it. Worcester Snoezelen is a finalist in The People’s Millions programme and will receive almost £50,000 if it gets
AN accomplished display from Worcester Wanderers’ forwards laid the foundation for a fine 45-5 Mid - lands One West win over Kenilworth. The game began with a determined Wanderers pack driving over the Ke - nilworth line from a well-controlled
SWIMMER Matt Richards, a student at Worcester’s Bishop Perowne Church of England College, has his sights set firmly on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He may be only 11 and 5ft 2ins tall but this boy from Droitwich is already ranked number two in the
A CHRISTMAS fayre in Kempsey raised £315 for the fight against Ebola.The event at St Mary's House in the village was organised by volunteers from Save the Children.Visitors were wowed by homemade cakes and mince pies, with Christmas cards, diaries and
THE Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre starts with a jam packed evening of entertainment on Thursday (November 27). The opening ceremony will begin with a procession departing at 5.15pm from the Guildhall, then the Mayor of Worcester, Alan Amos
THE 105th Bishop of Hereford was installed into the role at a special service in Hereford Cathedral on Saturday. Bishop Richard Frith, former bishop of Hull in the Diocese of York, was presented to the Dean of Hereford, Michael Tavinor, by the Archbishop
SCORES of NHS staff across Worcestershire walked out for the second time in as many months today in a row over pay. Union members staged a four-hour strike between 7am and 11am as part of a dispute after the government decided not to apply a one
A STORY posted on the Worcester News website today about a postal scam has been confirmed to be incorrect. The story posted earlier today here was written following an email from West Mercia Police's Neighbourhood Watch division and, as with any
HUNDREDS of food items have been gathered in what could easily be Worcester's largest food hamper. Butcher, Checketts of Ombersley, held a Christmas Market on Sunday and invited visitors to donate to their collection for Worcester and Droitwich food
THERE will be plenty of festive fun and unique gifts at a Christmas craft fayre on Saturday (November 29). Children from Sticky Fingers Preschool have been busying making treats and tree decorations for sale on the day at Bishop Allenby Hall, next
A WORCESTER woman with a series of medical issues was left delighted after meeting a star from the current series of X Factor.Danielle Portman, aged 22, had an exclusive meet-up with Paul Akister ahead of his performance at Sin nightclub.She saw 25-year-old
THEY say lightning never strikes twice – but for an unlucky student it seems to have struck thrice. Elliott Nixon, of Barbourne, believes he might be “cursed” after having three bicycles stolen from Worcester in just two years. He was left
NETWORK Rail is preparing a detailed business plan to complete the long-awaited dualling of the Cotswold Line, it has emerged. The Government has confirmed that the rail company will carry out the work some time between 2019 and 2024 between Oxford
HOUSEHOLDS in Britain will pour 15 million cups of roast turkey fat down the sink this Christmas day – almost enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool.But if this oil was recovered into renewable energy it could provide enough electricity to power
JUSTICE in war torn Sierra Leone will be the focus of an address by the president of a Malvern-based charity. Beacons Development Education Centre will be holding the lecture at University of Worcester on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7pm. Paul Jackson
WHEN Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude visited Worcester to officially open the new headquarters of cyber security company Titania - which has moved across the city from St Mary's Street to Barbourne - he took the chance to check out its flagship
Sir - Mathew Hatch-Diespecker’s situation (Homeless man wants more support Worcester News 21 November) is not uncommon but his ‘spell in Supported Accommodation’ hints there is more to his story than reported. While Matthew waits for his appeal to the
UPDATE: It has now been confirmed by Royal Mail that the alleged scam telephone number referred to below was shut down in December 2005. The information had been received in good faith from West Mercia's Neighbourhood Watch division. We apologise for
A LOCK was broken off a shed door in Bath Road, Worcester, on Friday, November 21 or the following day, but nothing was stolen. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0145-s-211114.
POLICE were called to reports of a group of youths blocking the main entrance to Perdiswell Skate Park in Worcester at about 6.45pm on Sunday, November 16. Officers went to the scene and moved the youths on.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident
SCRATCHES were made to a lift panel at The Hive in Worcester some time on Wednesday, November 19. A suspect was seen on CCTV and police are working to track them down. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0237-s-191114.
RUBBLE was thrown through a window of a building in College Green, Worcester, between 5am and 6am on Sunday, November 23. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0180-s-231114.
AN ex-soldier from Malvern who travelled to Syria to join fight against Islamic State is 'not a mercenary' according to a statement released on his behalf.James Hughes and Jamie Read, from North Lanarkshire, have released a statement denying they are
A RESIDENT in Hallow Road, Worcester, called police at about 1.10am on Friday, November 21 saying they had heard banging and saw someone breaking into a garage. Officers went to the scene but there was no trace of anyone in the area. Any information call
A PINT of milk was stolen from the doorstep of a house in Little Hill, Field Terrace, Worcester, between 5am and 6.45am on Saturday, November 15. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0214-s-201114.
A SPECIALISED white Hardrock front suspension mountain bike with a security bolt in the seat post, a non-standard seat, Tektro gears and wire around the handlebars was stolen from an enclosed shed near the entrance to The Hive in Worcester at about 4.15pm
A PADLOCK and a locking mechanism were forced off a shed in Duck Brook Orchard off Bath Road, Worcester, between Monday, November 17 and the following Friday, November 21.Nothing was stolen.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident number 0145
A SILVER Toyota Corolla was stolen from Ombersley Road, Worcester, between midnight and 8.30am on Saturday, November 22.The car was later found abandoned outside Sam Spencer Court, Harvington, near Kidderminster. Any information call police on 101 quoting
Sir - As a delivery driver in the city who comes across this idiotic crossing sometimes several times a day I think whoever the 'brain surgeon' was that commissioned this zebra crossing at the County Council should be taken out and shot!! This crossing
A WORCESTERSHIRE man is thought to have travelled to Syria to join up with Kurdish fighters against the Islamic State. James Hughes, reportedly an ex-soldier, was understood to be in Rojava, in the north of the war-torn country, and helping other
CHANGES are on the way for transport at Worcestershire County Council as part of a plan to try and save £1.7 million. The council's Conservative leadership has endorsed a raft of key decisions to its expensive fleet operation in a bid to drive
ENTREPRENEUR Tara Zutshi is one of only 20 business women to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Venus Business Awards at Birmingham’s ICC.Ms Zutshi, a business coach who lives at Crowle, near Worcester, runs Beacon Women Ltd, with business partner
A BROMSGROVE firm has won its first free school contract on the South Coast.HME Technology, a top manufacturer and installer of design and technology equipment, has picked up a £35,000 order from Swanage School in Dorset.Julian Davis, HME managing director
POLICE have released an appeal for information after a burglary at Worcester Racecourse. Offenders forced entry, set off fire extinguishers and turned off fridges during the incident, leading to significant damage and loss of goods. The offence
A CHILDREN'S charity is £790 better off thanks to the efforts of a Worcester law firm. Waldrons Solicitors of Sidbury drew up free Wills for a fortnight , asking for a contribution to Daisychain Benevolent Fund, the charity based in College Green
THE work of British land artist Andy Goldsworthy inspired artwork by school pupils. Children from Burlish Park Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn, invited parents and carers to join them in their woodland forest school area to help create artwork
THE sister of a man who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in his teens is helping collect empty baby wipe packets to raise money to fund research.But Sara Jayne Widdowson, from Stanley Street, is urging parents to hand over their empty wrappers as soon
ONE of Worcester's best known dentists David Howcroft, who had a practice in Shrubbery Avenue, has died two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Aged 55, Mr Howcroft was born in Bolton, went to Birmingham University and then practised
TWO of Worcestershire's most high-profile figures are going to be grilled in public by a council watchdog, it has emerged. For the first time ever, the post-holders of High Sheriff and Lord Lieutenant are going to be asked to appear before a Worcestershire
IT was a frosty start to the morning across Worcestershire as temperatures dropped overnight. As the mercury dropped to around 0C across the county in the early hours of this morning it gave way to a beautiful sunrise which had photographers snapping
BEAUTY lounge and body-reshaping studio Rejuvenate has been shortlisted as a double finalist in the 2015 Professional Beauty Awards. The business, which is based in a former flour mill in Kidderminster and owned by Dianne Malanaphy and Emily Leach
A TEAM of five students from Hanley Castle High School has reached the final 11 of a national competition. Year 11 pupils Peter Catherall, Heather Ellis, Sid Flinton, Ellie Kilby and Harry Merrifield won the West Midlands round of the Astrella
TWO Worcestershire companies have been listed among the UK's top 100 apprenticeship employers. Digital marketing agency Blue Moon Creative Ltd of Pershore and the Community Housing Group, based in Kidderminster, were selected by a panel of judges from
A FAMILY deli in Pershore tasted success at the first ever Worcestershire Business Awards.Deli@Pershore, which is run by husband and wife team Craig and Rachael Etherington from premises in the town's High Street, took two top awards, growth business
MANAGER Carl Heeley says he is not surprised that Worcester City have sold 2,200 tickets for the FA Cup tie at Scunthorpe United. City took 3,220 fans to Coventry City earlier this month and will once again be backed by a huge travelling support
1. Top story: County set for sub-zero temperatures Met Office experts have predicted conditions of just 1C at 9pm on Monday during a foggy evening and by 3am the thermometer will have hit 0C. 2. Today's weather In line with today's top
EXPERIENCED duo Jonathan Thomas and Chris Pennell will continue their comeback from injury in Worcester Warriors’ British and Irish Cup programme. Director of rugby Dean Ryan is likely to field Thomas and Pennell and a few other senior players
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 3 Company Sergeant Major Edward Jukes - First Battalion. Private Arthur Bennell - Second Battalion. Private Alfred Heath - Third Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 523 Second Battalion refitting. Battalion fairly comfortable
