RYAN Boot was Worcester City’s hero as he both scored and saved a penalty in a 5-4 shoot-out victory over 10-man Redditch United to reach the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup final. With the teams locked at 0-0 following an uninspiring 90 minutes at
WITH his chiselled abs, handsome looks and cheerful personality, it is easy to see why Jamie Kingsland is such a hit with women when he becomes a topless waiter for ladies nights across the country. But there is more than meets the eye to Jamie
TWO people have been injured after a three-vehicle crash on the M5 this evening (Tuesday, February 17). Emergency services responded to the accident on the M5 northbound, which saw the carriageway closed for more than three hours. The incident
A CLUB for young people in Worcester has received a £300 cash boost.Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club was handed the donation from the Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund.The club, which was formed in 1976, is now a self-supporting, independent, charitable
10:04pm Flanagan's effort is tipped on to the bar by Boot. City win 5-4 10:03pm Symons scores. 10:02pm Spink scores.
YOUNG people in Worcestershire hoping to become a police cadet are encouraged to apply before the deadline next week.Recruitment for the next intake of West Mercia Police's cadets scheme, which begins in September, is currently open to pupils who are
A LEADING theologian is coming to Worcester next month to encourage local churches to get involved in projects to support and help children in care. Dr Krish Kandiah, the founder of adoption charity Home for Good, will be speaking at a service at St Paul's
A FORMER Malvern schoolgirl hopes her classical music concert in the heart of the town will hit the right note and raise funds to help the rehabilitation of sick and injured police officers.Zara Edwards, aged 21, who is a retired police officer's daughter
WORK on a £1.1 million revamp of Worcester's Cathedral Square will get underway next month, it has emerged. The long-awaited project, which will see the Cathedral roundabout shrink in size to create a giant piazza-style open space for people to
A SPELLBINDING show inspired by the Mappa Mundi housed at Hereford Cathedral will be weaving its magic at Worcester Arts Workshop. The Fetch Theatre Company will be performing The Cloth of the World, a storytelling performance featuring Bunraku
STUDENTS at a Worcester college have their business heads firmly screwed on when it comes to raising money for charity.Pupils at the Heart of Worcestershire College's Deansway campus took part in an Enterprise Sale as part of their studies which raised
SIR - The canal zoners is a nationwide organisation for former servicemen who served in the Suez Canal zone, Egypt.The Worcestershire branch meet every third Wednesday of the month at the former British Legion Club, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich Spa.It's a
A TOP television comedian will be trying out brand new material for his 2015 arena tour at Evesham Arts Centre on Friday, February 27.Michael McIntyre will be hosting the warm up show for his new tour Happy and Glorious supported by Paul Tonkinson, Channel
HEATING oil was stolen from the tank at the side of a driveway in Witley Road, Holt Heath, near Worcester. The theft took place between December last year and 7.30pm on Tuesday, February 10. Anyone with information about this should contact the police
A FORD Transit van has been damaged while parked at the Bewdley Street car park in Evesham.The incident happened sometime on Sunday (February 15).Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference number 0249S150215.
BRISTOL scrum-half Luke Baldwin has signed for Worcester Warriors. The Ashton Gate club’s director of rugby, Andy Robinson, confirmed Baldwin will be heading to Sixways next season. Robinson told the press earlier today: “I am really disappointed
POLICE are taking an allegation against a member of their workforce 'extremely seriously' but have declined to give further details at such an early stage of the investigation.The Worcester News asked whether West Mercia Police had taken any internal
MOTORISTS are likely to experience delays on the A443 Henwick Road in Worcester. Severn Trent Water are excavating in the carriageway and footway to connect new properties to the water supply and temporary two-way traffic lights are in place.The works
THE dream wedding of a dying transsexual woman is beginning to take shape but is still missing one important ingredient - the rings.Brain tumour sufferer Parma Bertoli will marry her fiancée Stephanie Nickles at a once-in-a-lifetime ceremony in just over
A VEHICLE has been broken into in Wyre Piddle, near Pershore, but nothing was stolen.The incident happened sometime between Monday, January 5, and Saturday, February 14.Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference
The Milky Way over the Malvern Hills. 'Take care of the Earth,' says Mihály Tomka, who took this stunning photo.
DELAYS are expected on the A38 Main Road in Kempsey. Severn Trent Water began work today to connect a new property to the water supply and manually-controlled temporary traffic lights are in place. The works are due to be completed by Friday
COUNCIL chiefs in Worcestershire have hit out at claims they are being "complacent" over female genital mutilation - after figures revealed barely any reports of it in the county. A UK Independence Party councillor says he is alarmed about the
A BUSINESS travel agency that today celebrates its 25th anniversary has marked the occasion by unveiling its new look identity and company name. BookOTel, which is one of the largest business travel agents in the country, will now be known as the ArrangeMy
FAMILIES in Worcestershire enjoying the Half Term holidays are being reminded only to go to A&E or call 999 in a genuine emergency. The county’s three Clinical Commissioning Groups are reminding people there are a range of healthcare options in the area
HOMEOWNERS in a Worcester road claim they can no longer enjoy the peace and privacy of their gardens, after a transport company introduced double-decker buses in the neighbourhood. The use of the vehicles on the number 32 route along St Peter’s
OPENER Moeen Ali has admitted that England were given a wake-up call by Australia following their heavy 111-run defeat to start the World Cup. England were handed a powerful illustration of what it will take to be successful at the tournament and
MORE than 150 healthcare workers and members of the public attended an event last week helping them understand and stamp out self harm among young people in Worcestershire.The Self Help not Self Harm event at the Charles Hastings Education Centre on Thursday
BRISTOL scrum-half Luke Baldwin is being linked with a move to Worcester Warriors. The 24-year-old, as with winger Andy Short, has been told he can no longer contribute to Bristol’s quest for promotion to the Premiership. Warriors are not commenting
A SENIOR Worcestershire Tory in charge of schools has defended the rise of academies - claiming "millions" went to waste under the old system. Councillor Liz Eyre, the cabinet member for children and families at County Hall, says the improvement
THERE were beautiful flowers, yummy food and fond memories for Sheila Smith at her retirement party as conveyancing partner of Worcester law firm QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright .More than 130 colleagues, friends and clients from the past 40 years
VISITORS to Croome Court will have the chance to take a 19th Century-style selfie or have a professional photo taken at the historic home, as part of a new project.Midlands-based artist Lucy Hutchinson has created an exhibition inspired by the staged
PACK up your clichés in your old kit bag and smile boys, smile. Yes, we’re on the Western Front with Joan Littlewood safely ensconced in her literary chateau while we poor bloody infantry cower in our trenches in the stalls waiting
VISITORS to Evesham can pick up some information on the symptoms of oesophageal or stomach cancer with their shopping this week.Representatives from Public Health England will be on hand at the Riverside Shopping Centre throughout the day on Wednesday
THE elected boss of adult care in Worcestershire has refuted claims workers are being "ripped off" by low pay - and has called for any specific examples to be brought to her attention. Councillor Sheila Blagg, the Conservative in charge of adult
WORK to repair the surface of a major road in Worcestershire will begin on Monday (February 23) and last for 10 days and nights. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A449 from the Mitre Oak pub in Crossway Green to the Ombersley over-bridge
ONE of Worcester's best known family businesses Coomber Electronic Equipment has been sold to three local businessmen in a deal that aims to "build and protect the firm's rich heritage". The world renowned Coomber company manufactures electronic
CASH and sat navs have been stolen from three cars in Middle Littleton, near Evesham.The vehicles were parked in a company car park when the thieves struck sometime between 2pm on Wednesday, February 11, and 1.10am on Thursday, February 12.Anyone with
A CAR window has been smashed in Offenham, near Evesham.The incident happened at about 1.10am on Thursday (February 12).The offenders appeared to be disturbed by the owner who heard a noise and turned their lights on.Anyone with information should contact
Eager contestants and spectators will be gathering in Priory Park, Malvern, at lunchtime for the annual Malvern Rotary pancake race. Now a well-loved annual tradition, the event brings together local businesses and organisation, many of them in
BREAKFAST cereal favourite The Honey Monster will be coming to Worcester's CrownGate on Sunday. The Honey Monster will be meeting with fans in Bell Square, Chapel Walk at CrownGate, just outside House of Fraser from 10am to 5pm. Cereal lovers
THE Mayor of Worcester has controversially labelled a speed camera van placed in Tolladine Road "hostile" - saying he's been inundated with complaints from the public over it. Councillor Alan Amos has hit out at the van parked up by Altaf's Balti
ANGRY residents in the Warndon Villages area of Worcester have hit out at plans by a Spetchley business company to build a new 2,915sq m headquarters on land near a 900-year-old grade one-listed church. GTech, which makes vacuum cleaners, power
WE’VE all got one, that one Facebook friend who constantly posts vague yet oddly specific messages making thinly veiled references to “a certain someone” or claiming they’re “furious.com”. I’m not breaking any barriers to say it’s annoying, obnoxious
A SUPPORT group has been set up to help Worcester mothers who run their own businesses."Worcester Business Mums Network has been running as a Facebook support group for just a couple of months and we already have 113 members, which demonstrates
A JET washer has been stolen from a property in Hindlip.The Brandon power washer , which has a Honda petrol engine, was taken sometime between 3pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday, February 10.Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting
A SCHOOLTEACHER has been charged with five counts of abusing his position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl. Matthew Ingram, who taught at Royal Grammar School (RGS) Worcester, also faces one charge of making an indecent
BURGLARS have attempted to break into a club building in Droitwich.The offenders forced open a cellar door but internal doors prevents them accessing the property in Salwarpe Road.Nothing was stolen during the incident which occurred sometime between
ITEMS for a car boot sale have been stolen from an unlocked Peugeot van in Droitwich.The incident happened sometime between 10pm on Friday (February 13) and 10.50am Saturday (February 14) in Mulberry Tree Hill.Anyone with information should call West
VANDALS pulled the windscreen wipers off a vehicle in Droitwich.The incident happened in The Holloway at 11.58pm on Saturday (February 14).Anyone with information should call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference number 0225S150215.
THERE has been a high number of reports of scarlet fever in the West Midlands. The sharp increase has been reflected across the country with 1265 new cases reported in England in the first six weeks of 2015. In the West Midlands, which includes
EXPANDING accountancy practice Ormerod Rutter has welcomed a new partner.Joanne Baldwin arrives at the Droitwich and Bromsgrove based firm after more than 15 years’ audit experience at large practices in the West Midlands. Her clients will include larger
TWO cars have collided on the M5 between junctions seven and eight in Worcestershire - but no-one was injured. The incident happened at about 8.25am on the southbound carriageway. West Midlands Ambulance Service was not required to attend the
MANAGER Paul Collicutt says Evesham United will not be getting ahead of themselves in their bid to reach the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One South and West play-offs. The Robins head to Wantage Town tonight (7.45pm) protecting a remarkable
FIREFIGHTERS had a busy night dealing with car fires in Worcestershire. An engine fault caused a vehicle in Stourport to emit excessive smoke on the A4025 at 8.35pm yesterday, while at 9.38pm a car in a field was alight off Batchcombe Lane, Storridge
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a woodburner fire in Birlingham, near Pershore, yesterday evening. The incident took place in Church Street at 7.56pm. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Pershore extinguished the blaze using chimney
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fire in a book recycling container yesterday evening. The incident took place at 10.58pm in Victoria Park Road, Malvern. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Malvern extinguished the flames using
A PROLIFIC thief wanted for eight offences has been arrested by police. The arrest took place in Moat Way, Malvern. Officers from West Mercia Police's South Worcestershire command team took to social media to celebrate the success. They
1. Top story: Former England and Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman and Dancing On Ice co-star Frankie Poultney share photos of their Worcestershire wedding ENGLAND'S favourite goalie, David Seaman and former Dancing on Ice co-star Frankie Poultney
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 1 Private William Ernest Bruton - 1/8th Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 650 First Batt:alion Red Barn, in billets. Orders received to resume normal conditions. Returned to ‘A’ Lines trenches. Second Battalion in billets
