A BATTING collapse leaves Worcestershire fighting to post a sizeable second innings total against a resurgent Durham at New Road in the LV= County Championship Division One. After opening up a first innings lead of 125, Worcestershire then slipped
RECORD-breaker Colin Munro will be available for Worcestershire Rapids’ opening home NatWest T20 Blast match with Leicestershire Foxes and the remainder of the 2015 campaign — including finals day if the County qualify for the first time. Munro
A GROUP of fundraisers in Worcester raised £1,500 with a charity golf day.The Independent Fundraisers hosted the event at Ombersley Golf Club on May 8.The 18 hole competition saw ten teams go head to head, and people could also take part in a raffle.The
HUGE crowds flooded into Pershore for this year's carnival to enjoy a spectacular Bank Holiday Monday.Nearly 15,000 visitors turned out yesterday for one of the town's showpiece events of the year.A procession consisting of 32 floats walked from Pershore
Sir - Emma Starkeys disturbing experience reported in the Worcester News in which on calling 999 she was advised to get a taxi to escape a suspected stalker poses big questions over the ability of the police to allocate resources. Whether it was a unique
HUNDREDS of people made the most of the bank holiday sun to enjoy good food and drink in Malvern. The Great Malvern Food Festival drew in crowds throughout the day today as people browsed the more than 60 stalls based near Malvern Priory. The
Sir, I read that Alan Amos has defected to the Tories, again this is another example of the Tammy Hall style politics that serves only the self interest and egos of some of local politicians in the Guild Hall. This of course is not without precedent
Sir - I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all the teachers, pupils and cathedral staff for making this year's Voices and Visions project at The Cathedral such an amazing success. The visual art looks wonderful while the two performance evenings
Sir - My Mum was taken into Worcestershire Royal Hospital on March 14th and spent 3 weeks on Avon 2 (an experience neither my Mum or I would like to repeat). On Good Friday she was taken to Unit 2 of the Timberdine Care and Rehabilitation Centre, in Timberdine
A WEDDING ring has been found in the car park of the Hop Pocket shopping village near Bromyard. The ring was found on Sunday. Call 07980 021398 for more information.
PEST experts are warning of a bumper year for wasps in Worcestershire. Mild spring temperatures following a relatively cold winter have created perfect conditions for the nuisance insects. And with forecasters predicting warmer than average
A CONCERT raising money for the Yamikani Orphanage in Malawi will be held in Pershore Abbey on Saturday from 7pm. Local bands such as Chase the Deer, Tokyo Marching Band, WYJO and Chloe and the Wills will perform. Tickets cost £8 for adults
THERE will be a whist drive at the British Legion Hall in Hanley Swan at 7.30pm on Friday, May 29. It costs £2 to enter and this includes refreshments. Funds raised will go to Acorns Children's Hospice.
AGE UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire is running a befriending scheme to help combat loneliness and isolation among older people. The scheme in South Wychavon area is in need of volunteers to match with clients. Volunteers will need a couple
THE Heritage Group of the Worcestershire County Cricket Club has arranged a cricket memorabilia market in the Chestnut Marquee at New Road. The market takes place on Sunday, May 24 from 10am to 5pm. Bats, books, pictures, stamps and many other
ENGLISH Heritage has launched a nationwide search for its first ever child executive officer (CEO). The new role has been created as part of its Kids’ Takeover season this summer and English Heritage is now looking for a CEO with a difference to
PARENTS spend an average of £166 keeping children entertained over the half-term holidays, a survey has found. Sixty-three per cent of families in the UK will fork out the money for extra food, while 26 per cent will feel pressured to pay for their
WORCESTER Cathedral is hosting a Heraldry Trail for young people and families on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The activities run from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm in the main part of the cathedral they are free to join in with. Activities
THE Hallow Country Fair takes place on Hallow Playing Field on Sunday, May 31. The fair will feature a brass band, food an drink, a cider and ale tent, dancing, vehicle displays, stalls, a scarecrow competition and other games and activities.
ED Barnard has no regrets about passing up the opportunity to be part of England’s under-19 squad in Australia in favour of focusing on challenging for a first-team spot with Worcestershire. All-rounder Barnard and fellow county player, wicketkeeper-batsman
SEAN Geddes shot to fame with his memorable rabona goal but, despite winning a national award, the Worcester City midfielder admitted he still hasn’t quite come to terms with his accomplishment. Geddes, whose effort came against Barrow in the FA
WORCESTER Warriors’ supporters can play a huge part in Wednesday’s Aviva Premiership decider against Bristol at Sixways (7.45pm). Director of rugby Dean Ryan is calling on Worcester’s fans to get fully behind his players in the do-or-die showdown
THE prospect of facing Bristol’s replacement centre Ben Mosses will give Worcester Warriors’ coaches a different challenge to tackle. With former Wales star Gavin Henson suffering a broken shin in last Wednesday’s first leg, Bristol chief Andy
1. Top story: 'Stalked' nurse is told to get taxi after calling 999. A NURSE who rang 999 because she was scared she was being “stalked” as she walked home late at night was told by a police call operator: Get a taxi. 2. Today's weather.
WORCESTER Warriors-bound lock Darren Barry is waiting to discover whether he will be arriving at a Premiership or Championship club. The giant Cornish Pirates second row agreed a deal with Warriors earlier this year which will see him join the
WHEN comedy fans John Oliver and Claire Merriman walked through the doors of Malvern theatres for a comedy gig on Friday night, little did they imagine they would come out engaged to be married. Mr Oliver proposed to his girlfriend after American
A NURSE who rang 999 because she was scared she was being “stalked” as she walked home late at night was told by a police call operator: Get a taxi. Police agree they told Emma Starkey to call a taxi because they were busy at the time in Worcester
FLANKER Sam Betty was left out of Worcester Warriors’ original squad for the clash at Bristol for tactical reasons. Betty, who has enjoyed an outstanding campaign, was replaced by Sam Lewis after the young flanker bagged a hat-trick in Worcester
THE STUDENTS with acquired brain injuries I have just met at Heart of Worcestershire College can’t wait to get in the gym. It is part of their personalised learning programme to help improve their health, confidence, skills, social networks and
WE expect another stern examination at New Road in our current LV= County Championship Division One match against Durham. Everyone was disappointed to lose six wickets for 22 runs in the defeat to New Zealand in our last home match and our batting
WORCESTERSHIRE residents aged over 55, facing a plethora of choices and decisions about their future, are being invited to go along to the biggest Retirement Roadshow in the county to help them through the maze of information and options open to them.The
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers’ pre-season friendly plans for 2015-16 are gathering pace. The players will return to training in early July and be quickly tested as manager Gary Whild sends an outfit to face Northern Premier League Division One South side
POWERHOUSE forward Mike Williams insists there’s more pressure on Bristol than Worcester Warriors heading into Wednesday’s Premiership shoot-out at Sixways (7.45pm). Williams says Warriors can take plenty of confidence from their 29-28 win
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 1 Private Frank Arthur Potter - Second Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 1,290 First Battalion in billets, Second Battalion in billets at Ecquedecques, Training, re-equipping and re-clothing. Third Battalion in billets
