Sir - When the conservative party took power in 2010 it vowed to slash net immigration to tens of thousands. In 2 months we will turn out to vote again, but Mr Cameron last year saw the highest level of net immigration- 300,000!He has failed miserably
WORCESTER Wolves held on for a nail-biting 86-85 victory over Plymouth Raiders at the University Arena tonight. The thrilling British Basketball League encounter went down to the wire with the game still in the balance with just 5.6 seconds remaining
Sir - I retired from the MEB in 1992, so I was interested to read in the February edition of “Powerlines” that Western Power had been awarded Utility of the Year Winner for 2014.This is not surprising, as during the terrible floods last winter, when their
FORMER smokers from across Worcestershire have thrown their support behind a national campaign encouraging others to stamp out the habit.The theme of this year’s national Stop Smoking Day on Wednesday, March 11 is ‘Proud to be a Quitter’ and those who
RESIDENTS in Pershore leant their voices to a campaign calling on the government to veto a deal which some fear will lead to the privatisation of the NHS.More than 100 homes in the town displayed satirical ‘Cameron & Hunt’ estate agency boards in front
MORE than 20,000 people born abroad are estimated to be living in south Worcestershire, according to new figures. This is an increase of 2,000 people since 2011 in the Worcester, Wychavon and Malvern Hills districts – a rise of almost 10 per cent
CHARACTERS from popular children’s books such as the Harry Potter series and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland came together for a special tea party as part of World Book Day on Thursday.Youngsters in a range of colourful costumes enjoyed the event at
PLANS for a multi-million pound technology park on the outskirts of Worcester underwent more changes this week despite fears it could become just another business park.The ambitious plans for the park in Pershore Lane, Tibberton, near junction 6 of the
A GROUP of students from a Worcester school will be visiting a series of London attractions later this month – without ever leaving their home city.The King’s School students are taking part in a charity climbathon at the Vertical Limit indoor climbing
INSTEAD of using white boards Vale pupils were treading the boards to sharpen their mathematical skills, working with a captivating whodunit musical comedy touring theatre company.All of the pupils from Pinvin First School and St Nicholas Middle School
WORCESTERSHIRE cricketer Moeen Ali has been named among those shortlisted for Britain' most prestigious Muslim awards. The Birmingham born batsman and bowler was nominations for The Muslim News Awards for Excellence by the newspaper’s readership.Each
SIR - I read your article in your paper on February 25 that if they give up their benefits and work for a year Social Housing tenants could have their house for free - unbelievable! I thought April 1 had come early.It could be a joke as I haven't read
POLICE are appealing for anyone who was victim of a fuel theft yesterday, Thursday, March 5 or early this morning to contact them after two men were arrested at about 4am in Main Road, Meriden, near Coventry, with a large amount of the fuel stored
IT is official – Worcester loves a glass of chenin blanc. Bottles of the Loire valley white wine are more popular in Worcester than any other city in the UK. The finding has been made by Laithwaite’s Wine, a home-delivery wine merchant, by
TWO drills have been stolen from a van in Droitwich.Thieves took a Bosch 18-volt battery drill and a Hilti drill from the vehicle in Tagwell Road.The incident happened sometime between 1.15pm and 1.45pm on Tuesday, March 3.Anyone with information should
PATIENTS and doctors in south Worcestershire are being given a greater say in how the area’s GP services are run.NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is one of the first in the country to handed responsibility for planning and arranging
SIX treasured trees are going to be hacked down - with council chiefs saying they are obscuring the view of Worcester's iconic Cathedral. A raft of Lombardy Poplar trees situated along Bromwich Parade in St John's are going to be removed after a plea
WORCESTER Swing will host an evening of live music on Friday, March 13, at 7pm.The event will be perfect for "dancers who enjoy styles like jive and lindy hop" but those who want to just sit and listen are also welcome, according to the organisers.Sticky
CAKES, beer, jams, chocolates and handmade gifts are just a few of the many goodies that will be on offer at Croome Court’s markets.The special events at the National Trust property begin on Sunday, March 22, with an “array of local produce and crafts
MORE than a quarter of patients visiting A&E in Worcestershire waited longer than four hours for treatment last week.Figures released by NHS England show only 72.9 per cent of the most seriously ill or injured patients at the A&E departments at Worcestershire
Sir - I hope we don't see the usual uncharitable comments about the Food Bank and its users who live in luxury on instant mash, pot noodle and tinned jam sponge.There have always been people who for a wide variety of reasons struggle to keep up, or who
THERE were shouts of disgust by angry residents when the second stage of plans for a new housing estate in Pershore were given the go ahead on Thursday - but without a corridor of space through the homes for a future relief road.A crowd of Pershore residents
A CONSERVATION charity has raised more than £60,000 in the first three weeks of a major fundraising appeal.Worcestershire Wildlife Trust needs to raise £200,000 by the end of August to secure the future of Blackhouse Wood, which is part of the Suckley
EXCLUSIVE WORCESTERSHIRE has been swamped with nearly 6,000 requests for temporary traffic lights in less than two years - with utility firms sparking anger by driving key routes to a halt. Your Worcester News can reveal how Worcestershire County
BOLLYWOOD will be coming to Worcester when law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys hosts an Indian themed evening in aid of local charity Daisychain Benevolent Fund. On the evening of Friday, March 20, staff from the firm's Worcester office will be donning
A NEW housing estate in Drakes Broughton got the thumbs up from planners after road-safety concerns raised in the past were overcome.The 90 home estate on land adjacent to Langham in Worcester Road, Drakes Broughton, near Pershore, was deferred last month
VOLUNTEERS from the University of Worcester helped an environmental charity build a nature trail in Bransford. Three students joined forces with four members of Worcester Roots Foundation to build steps along the trail made from old tyres, weave
SIR, Re: Worcester City FC New StadiumI cannot allow the letter from Julian Marshall (Letters Page, Worcester News, February 23) to go unanswered, as he claims to act on behalf of an organisation calling itself "Project Perdiswell Park". He
NEW signings Cooper Vuna and Sam Lewis are thrust straight into the Worcester Warriors side for tomorrow's game against Plymouth Albion at Sixways in the Greene King IPA Championship (3pm). The pair are two of eight changes to the starting 15 that
THE designers behind Worcester's £12 million Skywalk project say it could create more than 500 new jobs - and insist they've been "delighted" by the public response so far. As more details emerged on the daring bid yesterday, the firm which came
AS we move towards spring and summer, Worcestershire is getting ready to blossom, with the magical sights of the county's fields filled to the brim with a range of beautiful flora soon to be an unmissable sight. Each year the splendour of the summer months
A MAN has smashed a window by punching it.The unknown offender vandalised the property in Lowesmoor, Worcester, at about 2am on Saturday, February 28.Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference number 0064S280215
A VANDAL smashed the window of a Worcester house, and then posted an uneaten burger through the letterbox. The bizarre incident happened in Ombersley Road sometime between midnight and 8am on Thursday. An unopened Coca-Cola can was also discovered
THROUGH the eyes of beer goggles, Worcester's excitable General Election contest has finally kicked off with that most cherished of fuel, alcohol, sure to play a happy part along the way. The city's Cap N' Gown pub has managed to persuade our election
THE leader of Worcester City Council has shrugged off claims "profit is being put before community" - and has described the launch of Labour's election manifesto as "wafer thin". Councillor Simon Geraghty has come under criticism in recent weeks
TWO centenarians at a Worcester nursing home have welcomed a third member to their exclusive club. One hundred-year-olds Margaret Storey and Vera Roberts celebrated their own birthdays last year but on February 17 they raised a glass to the newest
THERE is to be a new main sponsor for Malvern's Royal Three Counties Show in June.Santander UK has been announced as headline sponsor for the 2015 event, which takes place from June 12-14. Ken Nottage, chief executive of the Three Counties Agricultural
WORCESTER'S opposition Labour Party is being challenged to reveal its intentions over a £10.4 million swimming pool - with the city council's deputy leader claiming they are "silent" on it. Conservative Councillor Marc Bayliss, the deputy leader
A MAN has stolen meat from a Co-operative Food store in Worcester.The incident happened in Henwick Road, St John's, on Monday (March 2) at 4.20pm.West Mercia Police are checking CCTV footage.Anyone with information should contact officers on 101 quoting
IT is the competition that will send chocolate addicts crazy.A nine-stone Easter egg is being raffled by the Daisychain Benevolent Fund in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets cost £2 and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 31.Members of
VANDALS have "keyed" a vehicle in Worcester.The incident happened sometime between Monday (March 2) at 5pm and Tuesday (March 3) at 4.15pm in Bransford Road.The vehicle was parked outside the owner's house.Anyone with information should contact
A SUICIDAL man was rescued from Carrington Bridge in Worcester this morning. Police found the male on the wrong side of the barrier but were able to talk him back to safety. The man was checked over by West Midlands Ambulance Service staff
A MAN was jailed for 26 weeks for attacking his partner five times in a month and shouted “love you lots” to her as the judge issued his sentence. Neil Jones, 31, of Bishop’s Frome, near Ledbury, appeared by video link at Worcester Magistrates’
1. Top story: Shocking picture shows horrific injuries to have-a-go hero's face A have-a-go-hero from Worcestershire told how he thought he was going to die when a car thief booted him in the head "like a football". 2. Today's weather Sunny
WORCESTER has been named in the top 50 best urban places to live by The Sunday Times. It was selected for combining the best of city life - quality culture, great cafes, restaurants and shops, buzzing nightlife and entertainment – with access to
WORCESTER City may be forced to draft in emergency cover for tomorrow’s visit of Gainsborough Trinity (3pm) as their injury crisis continues to bite. The Blue and Whites have an ever-growing list of casualties and manager Carl Heeley has expressed
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 2 1st Batt: Private Alfred Ernest Glithers - First Battalion. Private Stanley John Dickenson - Second Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 678 First Battalion relieved Second Northamptons in trenches at 9pm. Very quiet, great
