THERE is still room in Worcester Warriors’ budget to recruit players for the new season, confirmed chief executive Jim O’Toole. Head coach Carl Hogg says Warriors “will travel with the group we have got” but the club’s board have pledged to increase
A CITY centre location will be the focus of a celebration of wildlife during National Meadows Day on Saturday.Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Wild Worcester project is joining forces with owners of Chapter Meadows, the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust,
THIS cat managed to escape a magpie attack by a whisker after getting stuck up a BT pole in Northwick.A worried neighbour called Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service after realising the pet could not make it back down and was being dive-bombed
RAIN washed out the NatWest T20 Blast match at Chester-le-Street with Worcestershire Rapids on 103-5 after 14.1 overs against Durham Jets. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who made 127 in the opening match against the same opponents at Worcester, fell to the
WORCESTER Warriors’ players had “mixed feelings” over Dean Ryan’s decision to quit Sixways, revealed head coach Carl Hogg. News of Ryan’s departure was broken to the playing staff this morning while they were also informed Hogg would be taking
HIGH performance director Nick Johnston doesn’t believe Dean Ryan’s departure will leave an insurmountable knowledge gap at Sixways. The 50-year-old Ryan has been a high-profile and outspoken figure at Sixways Stadium for the past three years.
THE departure of Worcester Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan was “driven from his side”, according to chief executive Jim O’Toole. And O’Toole insisted the situation with Ryan had “escalated somewhat this week” when the former England player
WITH a reputation as a man not afraid to upset the apple cart, life was never going to be boring at Worcester Warriors with Dean Ryan at the helm. And so it proved right until the end as he left his players and the club’s supporters in shock when
Shambolic parliament SIR – today having watched the sad display by the so-called politicians during Prime Minister’s Questions, I am more convinced than ever that our parliament needs a huge shake-up. We have the Tories still divided, and Labour
8:30pm Anthony Hampson has closed the meeting.
FOR decades it stood proudly alongside Worcester Bridge announcing the location of Prosser's scrapyard to visitors to the city. According to your viewpoint it either spoiled the picture postcard scene of the river and the cathedral or added a bit
TWO Worcestershire men, who have dedicated their lives to serving the community, have been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM). Ian Northcott and John Henderson received their medals from the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire during a
VISITORS have the chance to hold history in the palm of their hand, including getting to grips with the stone tools once wielded by our ancient ancestors.Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service is running a workshop focused on the stone tools used
WORCESTER Swimming Pool is organising a team of local women to take part in the Worcester Race for Life on Sunday, July 17, in support of Cancer Research UK.Any women aged 13 and above are eligible to sign up and take part. They will be asked to create
TALK of 100 years since the Battle of the Somme has brought back old memories for one Worcester woman. Valerie Hales said footage of HMHS Britannic during coverage of World War One for the centenary reminded her that her father Frank Clarke was
A TOP UK medium is to come to Worcester in bid to communicate with the other side and show there is life after death.Huntingdon Hall will host a performance by TJ Higgs, on Friday, July 15, from 8pm.A spokesman said: "TJ Higgs is one of the most
ORGANISERS of West Fest are hoping that the the rain will hold off on Saturday for the popular music event. As always, the festival, held on the village's playing field, features a selection of some of the most popular and exciting acts from the
A CONCERT by the ‘The King of Waltz’ will be beamed in live from Maastricht to the big screen of Malvern Theatres.André Rieu's 2016 Maastricht Concert will be showing at Malvern Theatres via satellite on Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24. A spokesman
A CRIMINAL gang from Lithuania have been jailed for their part in a conspiracy to burgle homes across Worcestershire.The gang targeted retired people or those who had left their homes empty while on holiday as they raided housesin Worcester, Malvern,
A PRIMARY school on the outskirts of Worcester is urging parents to consider if it could be suitable for their children. Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is just a few miles along the A449 from Worcester but as a first school, historically, it
REAL estate business The Crown Estate, which owns CrownGate Shopping Centre in Worcester, has announced another record income return of £304.1m to the Treasury for the public finances, up 6.7 per cent on 2015. Overall performance was significantly ahead
A 32-year-old man who suffered from depression, hanged himself at his parents' Worcester home, Worcestershire Coroner's Court heard. The Stourport court heard on Thursday, (June 30), that Terence Spiers was found hanged by father Michael Spiers
THE Orchestra of the Swan will kick off its 21st anniversary season with a Baroque and Beyond concert at Huntingdon Hall, in Worcester.The date will be Tuesday, September 21, at 7.30pm and the lead violinist will be David Le Page.The programme, featuring
SIR – What happened to the Upton Jazz Festival this weekend? Admittedly we didn’t go until Sunday but we had it on good authority from one of the vendors that it was extremely quiet from the day of opening, and they hadn’t sold their usual quota of
IF you fancy Ratburger at a picnic, get yourself along to Hartlebury Castle this August.David Walliams' award-winning children's story, Ratburger, will be brought to life by Heartbreak Productions, on Friday, August 5.As spokesman said: "
A CHARITY is encouraging Worcestershire residents to become volunteers and support a new project supporting people in residential care homes. Onside, which works across the county, is looking for people to take on the role of a Relevant Persons Representative
TICKETS are now on sale for families to enjoy a day with a CBeebies star and raise money for a charity set up in memory of a four-year-old girl. People can now buy tickets for the Ladybird Garden Party with Katy Ashworth, star of CBeebies show,
A COUNTY MP who backed Remain says he is "very worried" about the impact Brexit could have on Britain - saying whoever becomes new PM must "fight" for a better deal. Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier, a former investment banker who sits on the Treasury
ONE of the most heartening sights for Worcestershire players, staff and supporters this summer has been to see Tom Fell back playing cricket after his double fight against cancer. Now the County squad and coaches are to recognise the battle of
DANCERS from local McCarthy-Felton School of Irish Dancing are celebrating as the end of another successful dance year draws to a close.Last weekend some of the students were invited to dance with a touring show at the Evesham Arts Centre, while others
A LOCAL law firm has donated to a Worcester charity that gives support to people with a range of disabilities.A £500 donation from mfg Solicitors will provide much-needed funding for Worcester Snoezelen, which offers multi-sensory activities for children
A LUCKY postcode in Bromyard, near Worcester, has been drawn in the daily People’s Postcode Lottery, winning two residents £1,000 each. On Tuesday, June 28, HR7 4UB, at Meadows Court, was drawn as one of five Daily Prize winners in the country.
QUICK action by firefighters saved the life of an elderly Redditch woman who was rescued from a bungalow filled with toxic smoke.Three crews from the town's fire station and one from Bromsgrove were sent to the bungalow in Crabbs Cross Lane after
FOUR Worcester Valkyries players start for England women and a further three are on the bench for their first game in the Women’s Rugby Super Series against Canada tomorrow night (10pm BST). Sixways prop Laura Keates will be looking to come off
UPDATED 3PM WORCESTER MP Robin Walker today throws his weight behind Theresa May as next Prime Minister - backing her to "unite the country". The Conservative, who has spent the last two days locked in private discussions before making his
A WELL-known councillor has spoken out about a horrific bonfire accident that left him badly burned and almost cost him his life. Tom Wells suffered 35 per cent burns and spent two weeks in intensive care after a garden bonfire "went up in his
WICKETKEEPER Ben Cox has handed Worcestershire a massive boost by signing a new four-year contract. Academy product Cox, who is in the final year of his current contract, has put pen to paper on a new deal until the end of the 2020 campaign.
LEDBURY Community Choir will celebrate "the Great American Song Book" in concert at Ledbury Rugby Club. The rafters will be raised at the Ross Road venue during cabaret evenings on Friday July 15 and Saturday July 16, from 7.30pm. Tickets and
THE Fladbury Walkabout this year might well have visitors believing in fairytales. Last year, there were scarecrows and reptiles, but this year the occupants of the fairy world are set to invade, although snakes and lizards will remain a popular attraction
THE long-awaited Waitrose store has opened in Worcester. Around 30 people queued for the opening at 8am this morning (Thursday) in a bid to be among the first customers to shop in the London Road store.The 38,000 square-foot store has its own sushi bar
THE psychological thriller, Night Must Fall, is set to tour the UK, and Malvern Theatres is on the list for chills.The play, described as a gripping murder mystery, will entertain local audiences from Tuesday October 4 to Saturday October 8.The lead role
COMMERCIAL property specialists Harris Lamb has welcomed back a member of its agency team following a seven-year stint in Cyprus.Steve Fisher initially joined the business in 2007, bringing with him four years' experience in the banking and finance
WELSH trainer Rebecca Curtis and jockey Jonathan Moore teamed up to scoop a double at Worcester races. The duo struck first with Libby T Valance (11-4 second-favourite) in the Brindley Place Mares’ Standard NH Flat Race by just a head from 6-4
VOLUNTEERS from international infrastructure company Balfour Beatty, which is used to dealing with large construction projects, went back to basics when they rolled up their sleeves and picked up paint brushes to help a small Droitwich charity.They spent
A WORCESTER hard rock band, The Loved and Lost, is looking for local support as it prepares to compete in the final of a national competition, against other bands.The five member band, which was established in 2012, has battled through to the final of
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IT COMPANY OGL Computer has been one of the first in the county to take part in Opening Doors for Business 2016, an event to give students an insight into local businesses and the potential career opportunities available.The company hosted students aged
Click here for latest on this story and more fans' reaction WORCESTER Warriors fans have flooded social media following director of rugby Dean Ryan’s departure after three seasons at Sixways. Read a selection of views from the Sixways
THE ICONIC Seventies band, 10cc, are coming to Cheltenham Town Hall to blast out their best-loved hits, including Rubber Bullets. The band's on tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its critically acclaimed album, Sheet Music.A tour spokesman
THE clinical model for acute hospital services in Worcestershire has been announced which includes centralising key services in Worcester. The announcement has resulted in dismay in the north of the county from Save the Alex who say the Alexandra
THE breast unit in Worcester has a new website which its founder hopes will let it fulfil its potential. The new website for the recently opened Worcestershire Breast Unit - www.worcsbreastunithaven.com -went live yesterday (Wednesday). The
WORCESTER Warriors chief executive Jim O'Toole will be explaining Dean Ryan's departure at lunchtime today. Warriors are holding a press conference in the board room at Sixways Stadium at 12.30pm. O'Toole will answer questions regarding the
LAW firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys has received top recognition from the equestrian world.The team of equine law specialists at the business headquartered in Worcester High Street has been accepted as a member of the British Equestrian Trade Association
The Wood Norton hotel, Evesham, will be opening its doors for a family fun day on Sunday July 3.There will be a traditional Victorian fete, with carousel, historic guided tours of the hotel, and a selection of garden games.The fun day will start at noon
IT will be real a home from home experience for local poet, Jim Dening, when he gives a reading at the Ledbury Poetry Festival.Mr Dening, who has three collections out and lives in Ledbury, will perform with his old friend, fellow poet Christopher North
BELTROVA art studios in Ledbury will be hosting a open weekend, this weekend. It will take place from Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3, from 10am to 5pm each day. The studio specialises in ceramics. A spokesman said: "Look out for the
A LANDMARK deal has been hatched for Worcester's Labour, Conservative and Green parties to work together on the city's future, it has emerged. Six weeks after talks about a potential 'Rainbow coalition' fell apart, the city council'
WORCESTER Warriors have this morning announced director of rugby Dean Ryan has been released from his contract and will leave his post immediately. Moving forward, Warriors' senior management team will consist of head coach Carl Hogg and high performance
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP is backing jail sentences of up to two years for criminals who steal personal data. Nigel Huddleston, a former Google executive, says the growing threat of cyber security means ministers need to consider a harsher crackdown. The Conservative
UPDATE: Dean Ryan leaves Worcester Warriors GROWING speculation suggests Worcester Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan has left Sixways after three seasons. Warriors are widely expected to make an official statement tomorrow confirming their
EXILED Worcester City are having to plug a gap of £250,000 each year to keep themselves afloat, it has been revealed. But Worcester City Supporters’ Trust believe becoming community-owned will give the club the “best opportunity” of creating a
