TEN-MAN Worcester City produced a battling display to earn a 1-1 draw against Guiseley at Aggborough. Carl Heeley’s side defended ferociously at times after playing for more than a hour a man short after Aaron Brown had been sent off. But,
Sir - Coúncillor Joy Squires failed in her bid to get Worcester City Council (Worcester News 27th February) to campaign for all Worcester’s employers to offer their employees the living wage.This despite the council granting its own staff that privilege
A CRASH on A4440 Temeside Way, Worcester, is disrupting traffic. A paramedic is at the scene of the accident near the Ketch roundabout. A broken down lorry on the A44 at M5 junction seven (Worcester/Evesham) is also causing traffic hold-ups
A PAIR of carers at a Cotswold care home have been applauded for their years of service helping older people and those with long-term illnesses.Julie Miles has been working at Southerndown care home in Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, since March 2000
THE TV’s turned off, the computer’s shut down, the curtains are closed and you’re curled up in bed with a cup of tea and a book. Perfect. But then your phone makes a noise and the whole thing’s ruined. Of course it’s probably just another
9:39pm 9:39pm Shot from Nicky Boshell is fielded well by Boot. 9:38pm City 90+4 mins: Nti cautioned for dissent after complaining
A PERMANENT loving home is needed for two puppies who are very attached to each other.Gismo and Zippy are lovely five-month-old Jack Russell/Bichon Frise-cross puppies in the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch. They are very attached
CALLS are being made for Worcester to honour its war dead - before the 75th anniversary of one of the city's worst tragedies ticks around. On October 3, 1940 a lone German aircraft bomber attacked St John's old Meco works on Bromyard Road, killing
THEY may look cute and cuddly but these two dogs were on a very important training exercise when they visited the Worcester News offices today. Scooby, a crossbreed, and Millie, a yellow Labrador, may not have a nose for a good story but they were
AS parents across the nation found out which high school their children would be attending this September, more than 90 percent of children in Worcestershire gained a place at their first choice secondary school. Figures revealed by Worcestershire
ROBERT Thurman has been named in the British Basketball League's team of the week for the sixth time this season. The towering American centre produced the best performance across the competition at the weekend to secure his selection in the elite
A LARGE fight involving 15 to 20 people has taken place in Tenbury. Two male victims suffered minor injuries during the incident outside the Bridge Hotel in Teme Street on Friday, February 20, at about 10.30pm. Police attended the scene but
ENHANCEMENT works in Tenbury are “progressing well” and will finish by Easter weather-permitting, according to Worcestershire County Council.The project is reaching its final stages, with work now to include drainage works, final footway works and full
A SURVEY has revealed that people in the West Midlands are least aware of kidney disease.Eighty per cent of people in the region claim to have limited or no knowledge of kidney disease, according to the study by Kidney Research UK.However the region is
PETE Beadle is expected to throw his hat into the ring to become the first manager of newly-formed Hereford FC. Club secretary Martin Watson said Hereford had received ‘several good applications’ for the manager’s role ahead of Thursday’s 5pm deadline
AN Eastern European man got away with attempting to steal alcohol from a Worcester express store, after he pulled a knife on the security guard. The man walked into the Tesco Express store, in Foregate Street, and proceeded toward the section of
HALFORDS, the Worcestershire based national bike retailer, has been ranked 18th in The Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For survey, a jump of seven places from last year.The ranking is entirely based on feedback from company employees, through
A WORCESTER diecasting firm has donated vital funds to a Midlands hospital charity to help it continue essential work supporting military patients and their families.JVM Castings, which has facilities in Droitwich Road, has given £10,000 to Fisher House
EVESHAM firm Buzz Electrical will soon be switching on the lights in a new headquarters.The company which began 15 years ago is moving from rented premises off Cheltenham Road to a new head office in Abbey Lane Court in the centre of the town.Managing
AN ambitious £20 million plan to improve more than 80 miles of Worcestershire's roads and upgrade street lights has been revealed. Worcestershire County Council has made a bid for £12.1 million of Government cash towards a package which includes
THE Chairman of Warndon Parish Council has praised residents objecting to the proposed GTech development for their "research and arguments".Around 15 residents of Warndon Villages attended the meeting of Warndon Parish Council on Monday night
THE University of Worcester has experienced a record-breaking year for people applying to study at the centre. Later on this year, Worcester will celebrate ten years since it was granted university status in 2005.During this time, the institution has
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club are to honour their former player, Phil Hughes, by wearing a special one-off kit for the pre-season trip to Abu Dhabi in March. Hughes died at the age of 25 after being struck on the neck by a delivery while playing
A CHILD who was airlifted to a children's hospital with suspected spinal injuries after a game of rugby is back home and doing well. The boy, aged about seven, had been playing on the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground, off Hanbury Road in Droitwich
FITTINGS and furnishings are the next big thing on the shopping list for Worcester's breast unit. After already releasing a shopping list for furniture to finish off the unit at 220 Newtown Road in Worcester on the site of the Worcestershire Royal
Sir - Two issues affecting Worcester residents at the moment....the rising chaos at the NHS trust and a similar farce concerning the expensive and dangerous Whittington slip road highlighted again in tonight's 'News' by Sally Dadley, an independent voice
IT was day for figures when professionals from the world of accountancy, students and lecturers gathered at Worcester Business School to share ideas and expertise. The Meet the Accountancy Professionals networking and showcase event was organised as part
Sir - The ongoing actions of our local NHS trust, headed by Harry Turner, are becoming more concerning by the day.Finally, it seems, staff have become so disillusioned by the management (not whistleblowers as Mr Turner tried to imply), that they are prepared
Sir - I disagree with the letter from Will Richards on 20th February that the unemployed will be treated like criminals. David Cameron's promise compelling young people to work in the community is a good thing. Not only will they be earning their unemployment
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club have marked their 150th anniversary with the unveiling of a civic plaque in the city building on the actual date when the club was officially formed. It was on March 3, 1865 that the county club was born in a
YOUNG people desperate to get on the housing ladder in Worcestershire have been offered fresh hope - with the prospect of derelict land being ripped up in a fresh property building bonanza. A new plan to build an extra 200,000 properties for the
THE Independent Fundraisers of Worcester group has raised £330 for charity through a coffee morning and prize tombola.The event, which took place at Worcester’s Guildhall on Saturday (February 28), raised money for Dementia UK’s admiral nurses - specialist
Reporters Catherine Phillips and Ian Craig have reflected on their childhoods growing up in Worcester in the 1990s. Do you remember Fridays spent at Perdiswell roller disco, sitting aboard a carnival float or clambering across the inflatables at
Sir - The only reason the city centre is under threat is the the still high council car parking charges and made even worse by having no park n ride any longer.Philip GoodwinWorcester
PARENTS in Worcestershire spent almost £22 million on school uniforms in the last year. A report by The Children’s Society has revealed the “unreasonable” figure, with an average family forking out between £251 and £316 annually for each child.
WORCESTER'S 2015 General Election contest has officially kicked off - with a packed city pub playing host to an enthralling hustings debate last night. It was standing room only at the Gap 'N Gown as the city's parliamentary candidates got to grips
A HEREFORD man who is wanted for recall to prison could be in Worcester. West Mercia Police is appealing for the public's help to trace Paul Michael Ellis. He has been recalled to prison by the probation service for breaking the terms of his
A BRAND new website is to be launched in Worcestershire next week to correspond with National Apprenticeship Week.The site at www.WorcsApprenticeships.org.uk will provide a forum for employers to post any vacancies and job seekers to find the apprenticeship
A PROJECT encouraging people to stop and reflect on what wildlife means to them has been launched.My Wild Life has been set up by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust with the aim of inspiring people to make wildlife a part of their everyday lives.The charity
STAFF at a Worcester care home are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Worcestershire dementia standard for the second year running.Northwick Grange Care Home has achieved the Worcestershire County Council accreditation, which rates care homes
COACH company National Express, which runs daily services from Worcester city centre, has presented £10,000 to assistance dog’s charity Canine Partners to mark national puppy day on March 23.The gift is part of a wider partnership, which also includes
WORCESTER City are waiting on the fitness of several players ahead of tonight’s Conference North match against Guiseley at Aggborough (7.45). Manager Carl Heeley has described his squad as the “walking wounded” after two-goal Tristian Dunkley and
EMPLOYERS are being urged to plan and prepare for staff absence as new parental leave regulations come into force next month. New employment regulations on shared parental leave mean that couples with babies due, or children matched or placed for
THE nights are beginning to get lighter, the snow drops are well and truly in bloom and a lot of people are beginning to turn their thoughts towards their gardens.This time of the year is very important for serious gardeners and allotment holders and
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a car fire on Pudford Lane in Martley on Monday night.They were called at 1am and crews used breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to put out the blaze.
1. Top story: Power cut affects almost 700 homes in Worcester A power cut affecting almost 700 homes in Worcester last night. 2. Today's weather: Today looks set to be sunny with some cloud and highs of 7C. 3. Traffic and travel:
WORCESTER Wolves have once again turned to Lithuania to strengthen their squad with the signing of Robertas Bitinas. The 30-year-old shooting guard, who stands at 6ft, has been brought in as cover after Disraeli Lufadeju suffered a knee injury
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 3 Private Charles Turton - First Battalion. Private Ernest Bird - Second Battalion. Private Joseph Hartland - Third Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 672 First Battalion B Lines: Commenced to rain at midnight, and continued
