STEVE Guinan will be leaving is to leave his role as academy manager at Kidderminster Harriers to become a coach with the Professional Footballers’ Association. The former Harriers and Hereford United striker led the youngsters to the FA Youth
A WOMAN is appealing for help to find a missing necklace.Gwenda Wright, of Little Comberton, near Pershore, lost her gilt necklace, which has a diamante leopard with green eyes in the centre. The item of jewellery was lost on Thursday evening (December
MOTHERS-to-be in Worcestershire are being urged to make sure they have had their flu jab this winter.NHS England has issued the reminded after revealing 36 pregnant women in the country have died of flu over the past three years.Pregnant women are one
HEALTH workers across Worcestershire have increased in number rapidly, according to new data. Figures from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust reveal how there are 254 extra clinical staff since 2010 including nurses, doctors and midwives.
CENTRAL defender Graham Hutchison reckons it should come as no surprise that Worcester City were able to go toe-to-toe with Scunthorpe United. It is often said by pundits and fans alike that non-league teams come up short in the fitness stakes
VISITORS to a Worcester library enjoyed some festive singing from a primary school choir. About 30 children from St Clement's Primary School in Henwick Road performed some traditional carols such as Away in a Manger along with some more modern favourites
WEST Mercia Police are trying to locate and identify this man who may have vital information relating to the serious sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, December 11, in Worcester. The
A WORCESTERSHIRE doctor has been applauded for his work helping people in the county suffering with eye conditions.Consultant ophthalmologist at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Tarun Sharma was named Development Champion of the Year in the West
MEMBERS of Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir celebrated the end of their 140th Anniversary year celebrations with a trip to London on Tuesday.The choir sang carols on the balcony of the world-famous Piccadilly store, Fortnum and Mason. Before arriving
SERIOUS cuts to council funding have been confirmed - despite the Government claiming parts of Worcestershire have been handed a 'spending power' boost. Leading politicians in the county have reacted bullishly after the final cash deals for 2015
FIREFIGHTERS isolated electricity and water supplies to a Malvern house, after a burst pipe left water seeping through the ceiling. It was feared the leak could affect electrical equipment and pose a hazard in the Lambourne Avenue property.
BUDDING Worcestershire writers have won the chance to help children's author Roddy Brooks pen his next book. Aidan Brown, Abi Fox and Maisie Leyland, all aged 11, were the winners of the Roddy Brooks short story competition.The competition was part of
A SNAP of Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre in full festive flow has won a national photography competition.The photo triumphed in the Love Your Local Market contest for the best images of Christmas fayres across the country.Helen Mole, head of events
A PROJECT placing pharmacists in the A&E department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has won a national award for its work helping patients go home from hospital as quickly as possible.The scheme was launched in October last year and has since helped
HEREFORD United have been wound up following a compulsory order by the Royal Courts of Justice today. The club had to prove they had £1million in place to pay outstanding debts, which included more than £100,000 to HMRC and nearly £250,000 to other
A PETROL station manager in Worcestershire who is offering what may be the cheapest fuel bargains in Britain says Worcester supermarkets should follow his example and slash prices.The Harvest Petrol Station in Alcester Road, Redditch is offering unleaded
THE man at the head of two ambulance services – including the one covering Worcestershire – is to step down from one of his roles, it has been revealed.Dr Anthony Marsh is to leave his role as chief executive of East of England Ambulance Service while
ONE of Worcestershire's biggest ever public sector money-saving schemes is about to launch - resulting in serious benefits for taxpayers. Worcestershire County Council's Conservative leadership has opted 'in' to the creation of a radical new company
A FIRST year computing student at the University of Worcester has received an award sponsored by the Worcester Association of Women Graduates (WAWG).Irina Petrova received the Carol Pugh Award for the best presentation during a recent event, after judges
THE brave victim of a 'pathetic' child abuser who was jailed for five years today says he can finally draw a line under the abuse he suffered. Alan Page, 55, of Burcher Green in Kidderminster, was sentenced to five years in prison at Stafford Crown
CHRISTMAS shopping is expected to reach a peak this weekend as last minute present buyers head out to grab a gift. Across the country stores are braced for what's being branded as 'panic Saturday', when an estimated 13 million consumers will spend £2.1
THE elected boss of Worcestershire's children's services insists there is "no complacency" over the county's care problems - and says spending will not spiral out of control. Councillor Liz Eyre, cabinet member for children and young people at
EIGHT chainsaws, two off-road motorbikes, hedge cutters and pole saws have been stolen from a farm in Hollands Road, Eckington, near Pershore.The incident took place sometime between 6pm on Thursday (December 18) and 9am on Friday (December 19).It is
THIEVES have taken alcohol from a Worcestershire garage. The offenders broke into the outbuilding in Lakeside Court, Upton Warren, near Droitwich, and stole two four-packs of Banks's Bitter, one four-pack of lager, three bottles of red wine, three
THIEVES abandoned a piece of steel mesh outside the gates of a nursery in Badsey Fields Lane, Badsey, near Evesham.It is believed the offenders had attempted to steal the metal from another site further up the road.Anyone with information should contact
A YOUNG father has been jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of his two-month-old daughter but his partner had her nine-month jail sentence suspended for 12 months at Worcester Crown Court. Tyler Vallance, now 21, of Engadine Road, The Oakalls
A MOBILITY scooter has been vandalised at a property in Seward Close, Evesham.The machine was damaged after an object was jammed into the ignition.The incident took place sometime between 2pm on Sunday, October 5, and 9pm on Tuesday, October 14, but was
DOORS to the National Trust's Tithe Barn in School Lane, Middle Littleton, near Evesham, have been damaged.The smaller door has two large holes in it and the larger door has been forced open. It is not yet known whether the offenders entered the barn
A VAN has been broken into in Alcester Road, Harvington, near Evesham.A Stihl saw, router, circular saw and drills were stolen.The incident took place at about 9.45pm on Tuesday (December 16). Anyone with information should call West Mercia Police on
TWO chainsaws and a hedge trimmer have been stolen from a detached garage in Great Comberton, near Pershore.Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference number 0484S161214.
A WORCESTER man retired in style by raising more than £12,000 for a city hospice which cared for one of his friends in her final days.When Bob Pudge of Warndon Villages decided the time was right to retire from his long career with the construction industry
BURGLARS broke into a business and stole pickles and meat. Thieves broke into business premises in Windmill Hill, Stoulton, and stole picked eggs, pickled onions and a quantity of meat. The incident took place in the rural location between
A CAR has been stolen from outside a property in Cleve Road, Middle Littleton, near Evesham.The theft of the Peugeot 306 took place sometime between 7pm on Wednesday (December 17) and 6.50am on Thursday (December 18).Anyone with information should contact
THIEVES have stolen a sit-on lawn mower, a heavy-duty chain and three Force 7 aerators from a barn in Ombersley Road, Hawford, near Worcester.The incident took place sometime between midday on Wednesday (December 17) and 9am on Thursday (December 18).
IT could never, ever be Christmas in Worcestershire without our politicians getting some presents courtesy of The Source. So in the slapstick spirit, here's just what we have in mind for our great and not-so-great decision makers, specially gift-wrapped
A NEW multi-million pound Lidl store has secured the go-ahead in Worcester - sparking supermarket wars in the city. The retailer has been handed the green light to transform the run-down Archdales 73 club off Windermere Drive, Warndon, signalling the
WORCESTER Warriors have named a strong side to face London Scottish at the Athletic Ground tomorrow (3pm). Dean Ryan has given the nod to 14 of the 15 players who started last weekend's victory over Nottingham, as Warriors look to leap-frog Bristol
PILES of rubbish dumped around Worcestershire are not presents from Father Christmas but appear they could be people clearing out unwanted belongings before they receive this year's gifts. Everything but the kitchen sink appeared to have been abandoned
A VANDAL has keyed a vehicle in Vines Lane, Droitwich, causing damage to a passenger door.The incident took place on Wednesday (December 17) sometime between 10am and 2pm.Anyone with information should call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference
A CONCRETE mixer has been stolen from a driveway in Picken End, Hanley Swan.It is believed the machine was taken at 1.30am on Wednesday (December 17), when a dog barking may have signalled the presence of the offender(s).Anyone with information should
A VEHICLE parked outside a dwelling in Sherrards Green Road, Malvern, has had its windscreen smashed.Traces of blood and impact marks were discovered and police forensic teams are analysing the find.The incident took place sometime between 6pm and 8.59pm
THE amount of cancer patients in Worcestershire living at least a year after being diagnosed with the disease has seen a significant increase over the past 17 years. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics showed 1,184 patients in south
A BICYCLE has been stolen from the communal area of flats in Moat Crescent, Malvern.The incident took place sometime between 9pm on Thursday (December 18) and 6am on Friday (December 19).The stolen bike is a lady's silver pushbike with two different types
ANOTHER Worcester pub is going to vanish - sparking fury as councillors lamented their "lack of powers" to block it. The Lakes, which is based in Ambleside Drive, Warndon and dates back to the 1960s, is going to become a convenience store. Your
EIGHTY gallons of fuel has been stolen from a garage on a farm in Tenbury Wells.The incident took place sometime between Monday, October 6 and Friday, December 12. Two suspicious vehicles have been spotted on the farm late at night, with one believed
THIEVES made an unsuccessful attempt to steal oil from a tank at Martley Court Barns in Martley.The offenders made a cut in the side of the tank but the container was low and so there was nothing to steal.The incident took place sometime between 11pm
SIR - I am confused.I agree with Ed Milliband (Speech, December 11) "we should cut free money to the wealthy".Yet I deeply trust our Prime Minister, Mr David Cameron.Shall I vote for the Loonies in2015?Just for a laugh - ho, ho, ho!GEORGE COWLEY
A COUNTY charity is celebrating 20 years of helping people who are deaf or hard of hearing.Deaf Direct, which is based in Lowesmoor, Worcester, held a conference aimed at health and social care professionals called Access Denied last week.The conference
A CONTROVERSIAL centre for homeless people in Worcester which was on the verge of collapse is being saved, it has emerged. Your Worcester News can reveal how a new plan has been backed to build three studio apartments on the site of the old Heenan
THREE quarters of UK drivers want a lower drink drive limit, according to a survey published today (Friday, December 19) by road safety charity Brake and insurance company Direct Line. In the wake of Scotland lowering its drink drive limit earlier
BROMSGROVE District Council has been served a designation notice on its planning service by the Department for Communities and Local Government.This means that a major developer will now have the choice of either the council’s planning department or the
SIR - The trouble with marriages today (page 26, December 11) is that many of them only last a couple of years.Christ said "A couple should marry till death parts them".Amen to that.GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
EVESHAM United manager Paul Collicutt will include new signing Ollie Knowles in his squad for tomorrow’s trip to lowly Clevedon Town (3pm). Knowles joined the Robins this week from Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division outfit Paulton Rovers
THE breast unit in Worcester has received an early Christmas gift after a glamorous Snow Ball organised by dynamic breast cancer survivors raised nearly £20,000 for the cause.The Snow Ball at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford on Saturday, December 6,
THE aisles of Sainsbury's in Worcester were filled with music last weekend.Children from St Joseph's RC Primary School in Worcester, the 3rd Worcester Scouts and the saxophone quartet Random Numbers performed a selection of Christmas songs and carols
EGGS were thrown at a home in Barbers Close, Warndon, Worcester, at 7.41pm on Wednesday, December 17. Anyone that can help the police with their enquiries should call 101 and quote incident number 0610S 171214.
PLANS to demolish an "eyesore" Worcester pub and replace it with 11 apartments and a new drinking spot have been given the green light. Worcester City Council's planning committee has awarded outline planning permission to knock down the Cavalier
MONEY was stolen from a gaming machine at the new Premier Inn, at the County Cricket ground in New Road, Worcester. The theft was discovered when the company that own the machine came to restock it and realised a small hole had been drilled into
A GROUP of youths were seen damaging fence panels in Linden Road, near King George playing fields, Worcester, at 3.50pm on Wednesday (December 17).Police officers attended the scene but could not find a trace of youths. Anyone who can assist the police
THE rear windscreen of a vehicle parked in Hollymount Road, Gorse Hill, Worcester, was smashed sometime between 9pm on Wednesday (December 17) and 7.45am the next day. If anyone is able to assist with information on this crime they should contact the
A RED, white and black Giant mountain bike was stolen from the bike rack at the Hive in Worcester sometime between 5pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday (December 16).Anyone with information on this incident should contact the police on 101 and quote reference number
A DOOR bell was stolen from a home in Spring Hill, off Tallow Hill, Worcester, on Tuesday (December 16). The theft took place about 9pm when the victim heard the door bell ring. He went to answer the door but there was no one there, he also checked the
VANDALS keyed the boot of a vehicle parked in Peterborough Close, Ronkswood, Worcester.The crime was reported on Wednesday, December 17. Anyone with information on this should contact the police on 101 and quote reference number 0101S 171214.
POLICE enquiries are ongoing into a burglary at a home in Battenhall Avenue, Battenhall in Worcester. The incident was reported on Wednesday, December 17, but it was not confirmed how access had been gained to the home or what had been taken. Anyone with
PLANS for a £19 million Worcestershire Parkway rail station have moved closer to fruition - as the county council's leader said he will not be held to ransom over the project. The Conservative cabinet at County Hall has approved the start of a
POLICE safer neighbourhood officers were called to deal with two people arguing in Middle Street, Arboretum, Worcester, in the early hours of Sunday (December 14) morning. The incident occurred at around 2.44am.Anyone with information on this should contact
A MAN who spoke in a "street" like style was reported to be acting suspiciously in Northwick Road, Barbourne, Worcester. The white man was seen on Wednesday, December 17, at around 9.48am, asking a resident about the apartments in the road.He
NINE-years-old Emilie Conti had an extra special card to send to her family and friends this Christmas after winning a housebuilders Christmas card competition.Children from Perry Wood Primary School were asked to take part in a design competition for
STAFF at Worcester technology company Postcode Anywhere were ding-donging merrily on high when they sang Christmas carols to the residents at the city's high rise complex in Cripplegate House, Henwick House and Severn House.The newly built sky lounge
AS pubs and clubs prepare for the busiest weekend of the year, officers from West Mercia Police have warned festive revellers about the dangers of 'preloading' on alcohol before they go out. Preloading is when people drinking alcohol on private premises
THERE'S a new specialist at Worcester technology company Caption Data Ltd.Andy Burgess has joined the firm of Brindley Court, Gresley Road, as technical and quality manager.He brings 20 years experience in quality processes and electronics engineering
1. Top story: Shocking cases of poor care leave elderly disrespected. VULNERABLE elderly people have been left cold, thirsty and unclean in a Worcester care home after staff ignored their pleas for help, according to a damning report. 2. Today's
WITH Christmas party season in full swing it seems unlikely that many in Worcestershire are giving much thought to taking a break from their favourite tipple.But an alcohol charity is urging people to consider giving their bodies – and livers – a break
MANAGER Carl Heeley says Worcester City’s FA Cup run has to be the springboard for a promotion push in Conference North. Following the euphoria of Wednesday’s pulsating second round replay against Scunthorpe United, which the visitors won 14-13
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 3 Privates Frederick Farley, Frank Horton & Walter Storey - First Battalion, ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 556 First Battalion 7.30am Battalion marched back to Billets in Estaires, 2.30pm marched to Rouge Croix to relieve
