THE Honeybuns, featuring Worcester girl Kate Playdon, have missed out on a spot in the final of Britain's Got Talent. The 26-year-old who is formerly from Kempsey but now lives in London, sang Hold On by Wilson Phillips with her five singing companions
WORCESTERSHIRE were staring defeat in the face when day three of the LV= County Championship Division One match closed against Durham at New Road. The County had battled back to leave the visitors a victory target of 318, but Durham skipper Paul
A POLICE chief says he will look in to whether his officers could have done more to help a "frightened" woman who was being followed by two men through St John's late at night. Your Worcester News reported on Monday how Emma Starkey was told
VOLUNTEERS across the UK are being thanked for their efforts as part of a range of events to mark Volunteers’ Week 2015. Charities, community groups and other organisations are holding events to thank their volunteers for the contribution they make during
UK residents are throwing up to £10 of their weekly food bill in the bin, a study has found.Research by online electrical retailer, ao.com, has found that UK families spend an average of £57.73 each week on groceries, yet half of them say up to £10 of
THERE will be extra-time if the aggregate scores between Worcester Warriors and Bristol are level after 80 minutes at Sixways. Warriors lead 29-28 after the first leg of the Championship play-off final at Ashton Gate. If the aggregate scores
FORWARD Mike Williams and hooker Gus Creevy will be making their final Worcester Warriors appear ances tomorrow night. Williams is heading to Premiership Leicester Tigers and Creevy is joining a newly-created Argentina franchise in Super Rugby.
JAZZ singer Maggie Reeday will return to Worcester Jazz on Monday, June 1. The Fownes Hotel on City Walls Road will host the singer for the third time at 7pm.Tickets are available on the door costing £10.
A CATALYTIC converter was stolen from a Honda Accord in Tunnel Hill, Worcester overnight on May 18.Anyone with details about the crime should call West Mercia Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 0528S of May 20.
PEOPLE can enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service on Tuesday, July 14.The event takes place at the Hive Library and runs from 2pm to 3.30pm.Tickets cost £5.
A SMALL amount of cash was stolen from a home in Battenhall Avenue in Worcester.Burglars smashed a back door window to enter the house, between 7pm and 10.26pm on May 22.Anyone with details about the incident should call 101, quoting incident number 0797S
THE University of Worcester has dropped five places in the latest edition of The Guardian's University Guide.It is now ranked 108th overall out of 119 establishments – down from 103rd place last year.The university was handed a total score of 45.5 compared
POLICE said "no suspicious activity" was found when they were called to Pickersleigh Road in Malvern on Saturday. Police were called at 9:30am on Saturday after a concerned member of the public reported loud banging noises coming from a field near
BRISTOL'S director of rugby, Andy Robinson, and fly-half Nicky Robinson speak about tomorrow's Championship play-off final showdown against Worcester Warriors at Sixways. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/bZxxiM6n0RE Formed
POWER tools were stolen from a secure store under a house in Hylton Road, Worcester.The burglary took place between May 7 and May 21.Two petrol strimmers, a leaf blower, a hedge trimmer, an electric saw and a chainsaw were stolen.Anyone with details about
WORCESTER Warriors head coach Carl Hogg and lock James Percival preview tomorrow night's Greene King IPA Championship play-off final second leg against Bristol at Sixways. Warriors won the first leg at Ashton Gate 29-28 after Niall Annett's last-gasp
ALL four tyres of a Honda Civic were slashed in Worcester's Bransford Road on May 20.The car was parked in a private car park when the damaged was inflicted, at around 1.30am.Anyone with details should call police on the non-emergency number 101 and cite
HEREFORD and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service will host the final task of a challenge which confronts aspiring chief executives with real life issues.The Local Government Challenge, which is now in its sixth year, involves 10 aspiring future local government
A CAR was stolen from Sanctuary Close in Worcester on Sunday (May 24).Keys to the beige Nissan Qashqai were stolen from a property between 2am and 11am and the offenders then drove off in the vehicle.The car's registration is VA64 ZNP.Anyone with details
PEOPLE are warned to be on the alert for scammers trying to get people to invest in 'fine art'. Police across the country have received calls from people who have had cold-callers trying to get them to invest in fine art, or other schemes to make
AN intermediate care facility in Worcestershire has been rated 'good' by a health watchdog.Howbury House Resource Centre in Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern, was praised by the Care Quality Commission following a visit in February.Inspectors said: "The
A LONG-serving member of Malvern Hills District Council has died in hospital. John Tretheway represented the Wells ward for many years before his retirement in 2007, and he served as the council's chairman in 1996/7. Mr Tretheway was also a
A TRAILER overturned on a busy Worcester road this morning. Police were called to Bath Road at 10.10am after a tractor's trailer overturned. The incident happened at the Carrington Bridge end of the road. No one was injured but hay bails
CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to in connection with an assault on train staff at Worcester's Shrub Hill station. Officers from British Transport Police today released images of a man they wish to speak to after two
COUNCIL chiefs in Worcestershire say they are determined to ease the plight of missing children - after we revealed the extent of the problem. Worcestershire County Council has produced a report detailing what measures it takes to try and tackle
TWO of Worcestershire County Cricket Club's leading players have joined joined the Worcestershire Ambassadors.Daryl Mitchell and Moeen have become members of the organisation which drives and supports community initiatives and promotes Worcestershire
Hundreds of walkers strode out in the sunshine across the Malvern Hills to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice for this year's hills walk.More than 275 walkers were celebrating 31 years of the annual St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk. Walkers of
POLICE have spoken of a shocking brawl which erupted inside a Worcester pub - with one man left unconscious in an ugly melee. Your Worcester News can reveal how the landlord of the Bush Inn in St John's has been removed after a brutal six-man fight
ADRIAN Noble’s breakneck direction and the regal presence of David Suchet must surely ensure that this production of the Oscar Wilde classic will go down in the annals as the best of all time. However, this uproariously biting satire
HEART of Worcestershire College students are set to unleash their beauty talents and create a world of mystical fantasy in aid of charity.The hair, beauty and make-up students are hosting a fundraising event in which will they showcase the skills they
A PARADE of 200 soldiers will march through Worcester city centre next month in support of Armed Forces Day.Local regiment the Queen’s Royal Hussars are set to march on Saturday, June 27, exercising the right conferred on them last year when they were
CHILDREN should make the most of the outdoors during the first part of half term with the weather set to take a turn for the worse later this week. It has been a bright start to the school break for children but parents will be reaching for their
SPECIAL film screenings for people aged over-55 will take place at the Odeon cinema in Worcester.Into The Woods, a big-screen version of the Broadway musical, will be shown on Wednesday, June 3, at 2pm and Thursday, June 4, at 11am, while American civil
A BLUES festival is coming to The Fold in Bransford, Worcestershire.Blues Fest will take place on Saturday, July 4, from 1pm to 11pm and will combine “some of the best British Blues acts around with the delicious food and drink”, according to the organisers.Performers
A WORCESTER pharmacy turned out a winner at the 2015 Alphega Pharmacy Regional Awards in Telford.Giles Pharmacy in Cranham, Drive, Warndon, run by Monika and Archie Unger, took the title for best in the south-west England and south Wales area.It was nominated
FOUR local businesses have been recognised for their commitment to promoting and supporting health and wellbeing .Sanctuary Group's Worcester head office, UTC Limited, One Creative and Worcestershire County Council all received level one accreditation
THERE was a buzz of excitement in the air as budding actors and actresses took part in the Pauline Quirke Academy in Worcester. Over 100 children took part in a sample session of the Pauline Quirke Academy at The King's School, Worcester. The
THE departed chief executive of Worcester City Council has revealed his backing for a £12 million 'Green Skywalk' - urging those he left behind to make it happen. Duncan Sharkey, who stepped down last week, has decided to pass on a powerful leaving
FIRE crews attended a bonfire that had been left unattended in Cobden Avenue, Warndon Villages, Worcester.Crews extinguished the fire at 11.30am yesterday.
A BLACK Land Rover Defender was stolen from an open field off the B4208 in Welland on May 25.Call police on 101 quoting 22CC/35289G/15 with information.
A MAN died after he was hit by a train in Malvern late on Monday night.The fatality happened just south of Great Malvern station, on the stretch of line between the station and the bridge over Thirlstane Road.The First Great Western train was out of service
LOVING homes are needed for a litter of 12-week-old cross breed puppies.The dogs, currently in the care of Worcestershire charity the Protection of Unwanted Puppies Society (PUPS), need to go to homes where they will have company most of the time.Both
NHS England is reminding people to factor in a visit to the pharmacy as part of their summer holiday plans. According to the NHS, travellers’ diarrhoea is the most common health problem to affect travellers abroad.Local pharmacies can help with providing
A WORCESTER singer and her band are appearing live on Britain's Got Talent tonight (Tuesday, May 26). Kate Playdon and her group the Honeybuns impressed the judges on Saturday to win a place in the semi-finals. The six-strong group performed
SCAMMERS have been selling unknown species of fish in a door-to-door con in Worcestershire, putting people’s health at risk. The offenders have been using high-pressure sales tactics to flog the fish, which is unlabelled and of an unknown quality
FINN is a six-year-old medium haired black male who is hoping for a fresh start.He is a lovely, cuddly 'teddy bear' cat who loves to be fussed.Sadly, when Finn was younger, he lost one of his front legs in a road accident. He will make an ideal companion
WORCESTER Warriors remain unchanged for tomorrow's Greene King IPA Championship play-off final second leg against Bristol at Sixways (7.45pm). Director of rugby Dean Ryan keeps the same starting 15 that edged Bristol 29-28 in last week's dramatic
THERE should be no trouble adding up the grammes and ounces when a firm of accountants makes cakes for an afternoon tea to raise funds for two local charities.Staff at Worcester's CB, Chartered Accountants will host the cream tea event on Thursday, June
A WORCESTERSHIRE-based architect has won a major industry award for his work on a multi-million pound library development. Rupert Walshe of Associated Architects, who lives at Martley, has been named project architect of the year by RIBA West Midlands
AN aspiring Worcester model is hoping to go one better in major competitions this time round, after missing out on the big prize last year. Luissa Burton is a finalist in Miss Universe Great Britain for the second year running, but this time around
A RECKLESS financial adviser who misled low-income families in Worcestershire has been fined almost £300,000. Paul Reynolds, who ran Aspire Personal Finance from Bromsgrove Technology Park, has been banned from the profession and fined £290,344
WORCESTER City have revealed their pre-season friendly schedule for 2015-16. The National League North campaign starts on Saturday, August 8, with the fixtures set to be announced on July 1. Worcester, managed by Carl Heeley and Matt Gardiner
NEWSQUEST Media Group, publishers of the Worcester News and one of the leading regional media groups in the UK, has acquired Romanes Media Group, a local news publishing business operating in Scotland, Berkshire and Northern Ireland, for an undisclosed
WORCESTER City have swooped to sign former Kidderminster Harriers striker Ryan Rowe. The Worcestershire-based 26-year-old joins the Aggborough tenants after spending last season with struggling league rivals Brackley Town. Rowe first came to
A RECRUITMENT and training firm has pledged to raise £55,000 to help a disabled child with vital equipment and alterations to her home.Staff at eResponse, which has offices in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster, has committed to holding a variety of
A POPULAR club cricketer who has taken more than 4,500 wickets has bowled his last delivery after 66 years. Old Elizabethans’ Tony Neel has decided to call time on his remarkable playing career at the age of 81. The well-respected bowler was
THIS summer, costumes from some of the biggest Hollywood movies will be featuring in a special exhibition in Worcester. Way of the Warrior: Epic Movie Arms and Armour Exhibition will be at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. The stunning
Sir - I attended the Malvern Job Centre Plus jobs fare that was held in Malvern Library on the 21/05/2015 which was advertised to run from 1200hrs to 1600 hrs. I arrived at 1535 hrs only to find half the stands had already left.Nigel CrispMalvern
THERE was no need to ask for help totting up the drinks bill when the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales held its annual West Midlands Chartered Accountant of the Year Awards. Hosted by the institute’s West Midlands president
PART of the A4440 on the eastern edge of Worcester was closed on Monday evening while a fire in undergrowth was dealt with.The fire was spotted at about 9.40pm in a field off the road, not far from the hospital junction, and a crew from Worcester fire
MIKE Fielding has been appointed the new business sales consultant at Kidderminster based Minster Micro Computers Ltd. Having worked previously across a broad range of business sectors, both in the Midlands and abroad in Portugal, Mr Fielding's retail
Top story: Thousands flock to 'best ever' Pershore carnival HUGE crowds flooded into Pershore for this year's carnival to enjoy a spectacular Bank Holiday Monday. Today's weather Sunny intervals, with top temperature of 16c. Traffic
DIRECTOR of rugby Dean Ryan is challenging Worcester Warriors’ pack to compete for the full 80 minutes of their Premiership shoot-out against Bristol at Sixways tomorrow (7.45pm). Warriors’ forwards dominated the set-piece as Bristol props
LOCAL CASUALTIES: 3 Second Lieutenant Alban Kingsford Chaytor - Third Battalion. Privates James Edwards & John William Woodhouse - Fourth Battalion. ROLLING CASUALTY COUNT: 1,293 First Battalion in billets. Second Battalion in billets
