HUNDREDS of revellers braved the rain and wind to enjoy Droitwich’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On festivities. On Saturday crowds of children and their families watched as the mayor of Droitwich, Councillor Graham Beale, illuminated the town
DISCOUNT store Poundland, which opened its new store in Malvern this weekend, has applied for permission for a new sign at its premises.The business, at Roman Way in the town's retail park, wants to install an internally-illuminated sign with the shop's
WORCESTER Wolves coach Paul James applauded a solid defensive performance as he watched his players close the doors on any Black Friday bargains for Leeds Force in the first game of a double-header weekend. After losing their last two outings at
BAYNHALL Garage, at Kempsey, near Worcester, has put in a planning application for a replacement building to be used as a cleaning bay.The application envisages replacing the existing canvas building with a steel-framed structure.A decision will be made
AN application for repair work to a timber-framed cottage at Severn Stoke, near Worcester, has been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council.The work proposed at Firlands Cottage, Kinnersley, a listed building, includes demolishing and rebuilding an
A DRINK driver with no licence was arrested after crashing his car into a metal fence at Worcester Racecourse. The uninsured learner driver, who was driving with 'L' plates, did not have a full driving licence, blew 99mcg of alcohol in 100ml of
A FIRE crew from Worcester was called out at 8.45am today after a hedge caught fire at Barbourne Terrace.The crew arrived on the scene to find about five metres of the conifer hedge ablaze.They used one hose reel jet to put out the fire.
WORCESTER Wolves must produce “smart, team basketball” against Bristol Flyers in tonight’s British Basketball League clash (7.30pm), insists forward Ben Eaves. Wolves edged to a 78-76 win against Flyers when the teams met earlier in the season
TODAY Christmas officially begins in Droitwich and with a host of festive treats on offer this year it's certainly going to be a day to remember.With a host of music, stalls, Santa's grotto, Christmas tree festival and much more, the day-long Droitwich
THE CHEF of a Malvern pub cooked up a storm to go one better this year by being crowned the Marston’s Chef of the Year 2015.John Briggs, chef at The Bluebell, Barnard’s Green, came runner-up in the competition last year but wowed the judges in the final
Several cars were damaged in an incident in St John's earlier today. These pictures, supplied by reader Owen Copson, show the trail of damage left after what witnesses described as a car swerving out of control and crashing into a car near the
DIRECTOR of rugby Dean Ryan has called Worcester Warriors’ trip to Twickenham “great for the city”, insisting supporters and players must enjoy their day. Warriors will be backed by at least 1,500 fans at the home of English rugby as they face
