Sir - I would like to thank those responsible for the unfettered urban sprawl that is blighting our fair city with the addition of thousands of new houses, particularly in and around Kempsey. I have been contemplating moving for some time now, but have
Sir, I feel that the University is dominating our City. Not only buying up all sorts of buildings, and of course not providing parking! It now has a function at it's sports facility on Hilton Road on a Sunday, with it's access gates closed, so every space
WINGER Cooper Vuna marked his debut for Worcester Warriors with a try in a 56-15 win against London Scottish at Sixways. Vuna, who has played twice for Australia, crossed the whitewash for Warriors in the first minute of the second-half which paved
AN exhibition of “very bright and colourful” art will help raise money for charity. Work by professional artist Judy Foulsham will be displayed at St John’s Library in Worcester for the whole of April and 10 per cent of any sales will be donated
A DOUBLE-DECKER bus carrying 45 students and teachers has collided with a car in Worcester. One teenager on the bus was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with shoulder pains while four other passengers were assessed by paramedics. A casualty
A CALLOUS thief saw this heart-warming photograph of two brothers on a personalised phone cover – and then still stole the Apple device.Mother Hannah-Legg, whose boys Quinton and Montague are pictured in the cute family photograph, has been left “really
A WALKER who broke his leg in the Malvern Hills has been rescued by firefighters. The man, aged in his 60s, suffered the injury close to the top of Worcestershire Beacon. An argocat off-road vehicle and a stretcher were used to get the rambler
FIREFIGHTERS from Ledbury have been called in to help tackle a "severe" tractor fire in Gloucestershire. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from the town have assisted Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to fight the blaze
SIR - A bishop (Radio 4) said 'The billions of worldwide Christians should all live together in peace.'The problem is each denomination thinks they alone area the 'true' church. Fallible human beings. Rows keep breaking out!GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
TEA towels left on a hot food plate caught fire in Malvern today. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Malvern were called to the scene but the flames had been extinguished before they arrived. The incident happened in
Sir - Sorry to moan! It's 4.15am. I'm unable to sleep once again because we have ALL the traffic from the M5 going within 20 yards of our front door - something which has been happening most nights for several months now. The lovely green field opposite
BURGLARS broke into four shops in Pershore last night. West Mercia Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incidents. Officers tweeted from @PershoreCops: "Witness Appeal...four shops broken into overnight in the town, did you see anything
AN elderly man was injured during a crash at an “accident blackspot” which left his car on its side. The male was “medically trapped” inside his smashed silver Nissan Micra, but firefighters were able to cut part of the boot and rear window to
Sir - Last week we learned that Worcester's Labour parliamentary candidate, Joy Squires, accepted a £1000 donation from former PM Tony Blair. I remember the Labour party attacking their opponents over their 'millionaire' donors a few months ago: pots
FORMER skipper Jonathan Thomas believes it’s vital Worcester Warriors give their supporters something to shout about this afternoon against play-off rivals London Scottish. The 32-year-old admitted his biggest disappointment with last weekend’s
Sir - So the BBC, in all its (ahem) wisdom, has taken the decision to sack Jeremy Clarkson, from its enormously successful 'Top Gear' programme.While the BBC spends so much of its time, and our money, pushing women and ethnic minorities into every spare
Sir - So “King” David Cameron has announced he will abdicate his reign within the next five years. How arrogant can you get?At least we haven’t had the Thatcher royal “we” yet.Andrew DykeBishampton
A BIKE marking event is taking place in Pershore today. Police officers are present to help residents improve the safety of their bicycles and to take measures to prevent thefts. The free event is being held at the town's Asda until 2pm.
THE contract to transport thousands of patients to and from routine hospital appointments in Worcestershire has now been awarded. Existing provider West Midlands Ambulance Service has won the contract again and will begin to provide an “enhanced
AN ambitious plan to transform an 18th century walled garden in Worcestershire into a tourism destination will be revealed for the first time The owners of the Walled Gardens at Croome Court will showcase the next phase of its development – which will
FIVE Worcestershire groups are celebrating after receiving a share of more than £40,000.The 10th Worcester Scout Group, the 3rd Worcester Scout Group, ASPIE, Bredon Community Play and Recreation and Malvern-based What Makes You Different Makes You Beautiful
THREE teenagers have been taken to hospital after their car overturned during a horror crash between Evesham and Stratford-upon-Avon. A 17-year-old female, who was trapped in the vehicle for 30 minutes, suffered a serious head injury, a fractured
IT was a relatively quiet Friday night for police in Worcester yesterday (March 27). Late night revellers in the city were "well behaved" and officers will be hoping tonight is much the same. Police tweeted from @SWorcsCops: "Steady Friday
FIREFIGHTERS have completed specialist training at Gloucestershire Airport Staverton. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Droitwich participated in "hot fire, foam and aircraft familiarisation training" yesterday (March 27
POLICE have reported a motorist in Malvern for driving a vehicle without an MOT. A silver Vauxhall car without the valid road worthiness certificate was discovered in Malvern Link yesterday evening (March 27) at 10.11pm. Officers tweeted from
POLICE are searching for this man in connection with an assault which left a another man with facial injuries. The offender got involved in a verbal altercation with the male victim, believed to be aged in his 30s, before assaulting him. The
FIREFIGHTERS have attended a number of fires across Worcestershire. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Evesham extinguished a chimney fire using a hose reel, chimney gear and a thermal image camera. The incident took place
VERSATILITY can be both a blessing and a curse for professional rugby players but Worcester Warriors’ Ryan Mills insists he is thriving on the chance to start every week wherever he lines up. The centre joined from Gloucester last summer after
1. Top story: Former bosses of Worcester's Massalla Lounge banned from working as directors TWO former bosses of a well-known Worcester restaurant have been banned for six years for employing illegal workers. 2. Today's weather Rain this
THE first showhome has opened at the new housing development at the former home of Worcester City FC.Building work has been underway on an 80-home development at the former site of the club’s ground in St George’s Lane since last year, and the first showhome
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Gareth Andrew made a promising return to bowling action at New Road and there was an impressive performance from Ross Whiteley on the second day of the drawn two-day friendly with Gloucestershire. Andrew took the new ball
CARL Heeley has defended the efforts of Nick Wright during his time at Worcester City amid fans’ criticism of the striker. Wright has joined Conference North rivals Gloucester City after scoring just five goals in 34 appearances, including 15 as
RESIDENTS in Worcestershire being encouraged to get behind their local pub and help safeguard it for generations to come.New laws to protect pubs as Assets of Community Value (AVC) are taking effect from April 6, which means the public can help to protect
NEWCOMER Alex Gidman says he is “more than happy” to pass on advice to Worcestershire’s crop of youngsters. Gidman is the most senior player age-wise in the County’s current squad at 33, following his move from Gloucestershire. He brings a
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 1 Private Arthur Hadley - Fifth Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 955 First Battalion very quiet day. Work of improving trenches carried on. Second Battalion Usual amount of shelling during the day. Service held by the
