A GROUP of teenagers were visited by the city's MP while they were learning how they could make a difference to their area.MP Robin Walker visited the group of 12 teens at the Horizon Hub, Midland Road, while they were studying the National Citizen
LOOKING for something to do over the summer holidays? Here is some inspiration for some family fun events in Worcestershire and beyond. 1. CROOME COURT, CROOME D’ABITOT – SUMMER ACTIVITIES Thursday, July 21- Tuesday, September 6 Summer Daily
BAGS of Mattessons Fridge Raiders have been recalled because they could contain small pieces PLASTIC. Customers are being warned not to eat bags of Mattessons Roast Chicken Flavour Fridge Raiders because of the possibility of plastic contamination
AN elderly dog was rescued by firefighters in Kidderminster this evening (Wednesday). The very large dog was trapped in an underground area in Woodward Road at just before 5.30pm. Firefighters from the town used strops and lines to pull the
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids' Royal London One-Day Cup quarter-final hopes were left hanging in the balance after a high-scoring defeat at New Road. Ben Duckett continued his prolific form as visitors Northamptonshire Steelbacks reignited their own cup
THE Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle will be running an inexpensive calendar of fun for the whole family the summer. As part of their 'Summer Skool' event, youngsters can visit the museum to learn how to be different characters
AN UPTON vet is jetting out to Rio on July 29 for his fifth Olympic Games with the Australian equestrian team. Graham Potts is feeling nervous and excited ahead of his trip to Brazil as head vet of the Olympic team. Mr Potts, who moved to Upton
TRIALISTS Ben Prictor and Leon Jeanne will have one more chance to impress Evesham United manager Paul Collicutt. Former Cirencester Town left-sided player Prictor and one-time Cardiff City starlet Jeanne look set to get a run-out in Saturday’s
WORCESTERSHIRE academy player Ollie Westbury rewrote the record books after falling just four runs short of a double century on his England Under-19 debut against Sri Lanka Under-19s in the first Test at Fenners. Opening batsman Westbury achieved
A SECOND Worcestershire MP has written to the Education Secretary over fairer funding - saying she "shares the concern" of headteachers. Harriett Baldwin has penned a letter to Justine Greening to express school's concerns after the Government
WORCESTER Athletic Club’s Joel Khan shone in the high jump at the European Youth Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, in hot conditions of 35 degrees. The teenager jumped 2.08 metres in the qualifying round with first-time clearances at 1.95m, 2m
SWEETIES Crucial Toss were crowned champions at the Martley Cricket Club president’s sixes day. Led by skipper Danny Mayfield, they were unbeaten throughout and had a comfortable victory over Brexit 233 in a one-sided final at Jewry Field.
JUNIOR competitors from Worcester Jujitsu Club took more medals than any other county junior team at the TJK Midland Youth Championships. The Worcester event attracted many top Midlands clubs, producing exciting and technical bouts. Last year
GREEN fingered housing association tenants have donated home-grown produce to Droitwich Foodbank.Fortis Living residents produced a bumper harvest at their local community garden on Winslow Avenue and decided to share the excess produce with those in
DROITWICH have a new director of rugby for the 2016-17 season in under-17s coach Adam Drew. The club, relegated to Midlands Three West (South), also have a new head coach in ex-captain Nick Godfrey. Players or potential new recruits who haven
A CRAFT and holistic fair is being held in Bewdley at the end of August. Wyre Forest Refugee Aid will be holding the fair, following by an acoustic music night, at St Georges Hall, in Load Street on Saturday, August 6. The event takes place from 11am
WORCESTER Raiders dropped a half-time lead in a 3-2 pre-season friendly defeat to Sutton United at Claines Lane. The West Midlands League Division One side led 2-1 with both goals scored by Richard Smith. But Raiders conceded a penalty immediately
FREEDOM Leisure are putting on a free summer multi-sports programme across 14 venues. Run with Worcester City Council, the 90-minute sessions will be at three locations each day over five weeks. They are open to all aged two to 18. During
CREATIVE youngsters will be able to show their skills in various styles during summer holiday workshops. Worcester Arts Workshop and Dancefest have joined forces for three packed days of creative activities for children and young people, all with the
THOUSANDS of pounds have been awarded to a Worcester-based charity which works with young carers across the county. BBC Children in Need today (Wednesday) announced it would hand YSS a whopping £44,654 to help provide activities and support for the young
IT WAS party time for one Droitwich resident who celebrated her 100th birthday with friends.Mary Martin, who lives at Ravenstone Nursing Home, marked the milestone on Monday, July 25 with a big party and received many presents and cards.Born in New Zealand
COMEDIAN and actor, Omid Djalili, is set to be a "Schmuck for a Night", but local audiences will have more than one chance to see him.Omid's on tour again and will take a bow at Worcester's Huntington Hall on Tuesday, November 15.Before
YOUNG performers enjoyed a visit from Worcester MP Robin Walker ahead of their debut production of classic musical Les Misérables. The youngsters, who are part of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Youth Section, will open their production for six sell-out
MORE tributes have been paid to a man who pulled his mother and dog to safety before dying when his narrowboat sank in a Droitwich canal lock. Allen Green, 49, died when his narrowboat got into difficulty an sank in Lock 5 of the Droitwich Junction Canal
SOME enchanted evening, this October, the West End heart-throb Lee Mead will be raising the rafters of Cheltenham Town Hall with his favourite Hollywood classics.His solo show, actually called "Some Enchanted Evening", will entertain a local
AN elderly disabled man received a parking ticket while visiting his doctor just hours after his blue badge expired because he was late receiving a replacement. Arthur Cooper said the only reason he got the ticket in the first place was because
A RECORD amount was raised at a popular fete in Wichenford on Saturday. The popular Worcester village featured another varied programme, with the aim to provide something for everyone. The fete included a dog show, a bouncy castle, a puppet show, various
PARENTS will hold a protest against proposed cuts to children's centres across Worcestershire at County Hall on Friday. The protesters are opposed to county council plans to cut funding to children's centres from £4.5m to £3m. Around 50 people
A VERSION of Hamlet, coming to Worcester's Swan Theatre, will give a glimpse of how the play might have actually been performed in Shakespeare's day.All the parts will be played by men, because women were effectively banned from the stage, during
POLICE have re-appealed for information in connection with a rape in Warndon Villages, Worcester. The woman, in her 20s, was attacked on a public footpath between Woodgreen Drive to Plantation Drive, between 2am and 4am on Wednesday, June 15.
WORCESTER Warriors’ “fantastic” new artificial surface is set to be unveiled on Friday – two weeks ahead of schedule. Excitement is building at the Aviva Premiership club ahead of the completion of the state-of-the-art turf, which Warriors’ players
THE Prince of Wales will attend a concert at this year’s Gloucester Three Choirs Festival. A concert on the penultimate evening of the festival, this Friday, July 29, will be attended by Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
A POST-BREXIT funding boost is available for Worcester employers - with £60,000 being sunk into helping them grow. Worcester City Council's Labour leadership has voted through a new three-year kitty which will see grants dished out to small firms
A CARNIVAL will return to a Worcestershire village after an absence of almost 30 years.Badsey Carnival will return on Saturday with a procession and floats as well as a fair and barbecue.Mike Tennant, carnival secretary, said the last carnival is believed
EAGER fans of Worcester Warriors have been told to expect a “totally different” kit to last season ahead of tomorrow’s launch. Warriors are set to unveil their home and away strips for the upcoming 2016/2017 Aviva Premiership campaign in the morning
PUPILS from Bosbury CE Primary have created an exhibition and invited their whole village to view their work. The children created 800 clay figures, to represent the number of people in the village, as well as pieces about hops, a local chair maker Clissett
A CLOGGED Evesham brook poses a flooding risk to nearby houses, according to locals. Jim Elliott is calling on the council to clear Charity Brook of dumped trolleys and overgrown vegetation. Mr Elliott, who lives in St Philips Drive, said:
A PENSIONER from Evesham has voiced her “devastation” after memorial plaques dedicated to four close family members were stolen from a town graveyard. Callous thieves prised between 70 and 80 bronze plaques from the Garden of Remembrance at Evesham
PROMISING West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ethan Ross has returned to Worcester City on a long-term loan deal. The Premier League club have agreed to allow the 19-year-old to play for the Blue and Whites until January 3. Ross’ arrival will be
A "KIND and caring" teenager who died after being hit by a train near Worcester committed suicide, an inquest has found.On the day of his death, April 27 this year, 17-year-old Felix Alexander said he was getting the bus to school, but instead
COLWALL Village Hall is set to look blooming lovely next week, thanks to the 73rd Annual Summer Show of the Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society. From 8.30am on the day, August 6, competitors from the village and further afield will be streaming into
A PUB on the outskirts of the city centre has closed six months after it was taken over.The Paul Pry, The Butts, shut for good on Saturday with the current owners citing the reason for the closure on the "recent economic climate".The 200-year-old
STAFF and students from The Chantry School have completed a sponsored charity run in memory of former student Anna Wilkinson. Anna died in January this year after a battling against a brain tumour. Despite her illness, Anna achieved 10 A* grades at GCSE
WORCESTERSHIRE academy player Josh Haynes turned in a remarkable bowling performance for the County Under-17 side in a County Championship match with Devon at Exmouth. Haynes returned the superb figures of 9.1-7-5-7 in Devon's second innings as
ENGLAND under 20s star Huw Taylor will captain a young Worcester Warriors in Saturday's Singha Premiership Sevens at Newcastle Falcons' Kingston Park. Fly-half Tiff Eden is the only other player in the squad with first-team experience at Warriors
A FITNESS classes for exercise novices is being held in Worcester this summer.British Military Fitness (BMF) has organised the group sessions, named beginners Saturday, which run every weekend in August, taking place at Worcester Woods Country Park. The
DANCERS from Nunnery Wood High School were chosen to perform at Worcestershire Dancing Festival.The festival, which was held on Tuesday, July 5 at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove, sees dance groups from across Worcestershire perform their work.Hollie
A TEENAGER has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a conviction for violent disorder at a Droitwich convenience store. Connor Gage, 17, of Wellington Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, was issued with the CBO at Worcester Youth Court
YEAR 4 children at Oasis Academy Warndon have created story sacks to donate to the community. The story sacks are bags that can contain books, activities related to the story and arts and crafts. The children visited Warndon library on Friday, July 22
Who will skipper Worcester City? It’s a question manager Carl Heeley says he has yet to “fully discuss” ahead of the new campaign, but admits there are a number of “characters” with “captain material”. With less than two weeks to go before
A FORMER Mayor of Worcester has called the city council's failure to empty the bins "embarrassing" - saying it cannot be allowed to happen again. Councillor Lucy Hodgson, a former Conservative cabinet member, says the city has been left red-faced
RIPPLE teenager Tazmin Barnes will be among the stars this weekend, when she performs at the Livestock Longdon festival.Headliners will include The Fratellis, Reef, Jason Donovan and Chesney Hawkes.Tazmin's proud dad, Darrell Barnes said: "At
VILLAGERS in Harvington are worried about their pensions, following the closure of their local post office. Pensioners face a 2.7 mile journey to the nearest alternative branch after their village post office closed on July 26. Residents say
MISCHIEF will be managed at a bookshop's midnight opening for excited fans as the long-awaited new Harry Potter book hits shelves.The house elves and booksellers at Waterstones Worcester have organised an evening of fun to celebrate the release of
BOOKS covering mental health issues have been made available at Worcestershire libraries. The collection of 35 books, providing information, support and advice on issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-harm, have been made available
DOTTY the Dragon is set to land at Hartlebury Castle, all thanks to Blunderbus Theatre.Family fun will come to the venue on Thursday, August 25. A spokesman said: "Using songs and puppetry to delight and enchant, Dotty the Dragon is the perfect
DANNY Jackman is at risk of losing the captaincy as Worcester City manager Carl Heeley admits there are a number of players with “captain material”. The Worcester-born midfielder skippered City in the second half of last season and has expressed
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a burglary at the Regal Cinema in Evesham. The suspects were arrested this morning by officers from West Mercia Police and remain in custody at Worcester Police Station as investigations continue
A HOLOCAUST survivor has visited a Worcester school to tell students about her experiences.Joanna Millan was orphaned during the Holocaust and survived as a toddler in a concentration camp in the Czech Republic for over a year.She spoke to year 9 students
A 17-year old has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order for violent disorder. Connor Gage from Bilston, has been the order on the back of a conviction for an incident of violent disorder that occurred on Thursday January 21 at a convenience store
THIS seems to be a summer for Giants but The BFG is not the only giant in town.If you want to meet "The Smartest Giant in Town", get yourself along to the Bishop's Wood Centre, Crossway Green, Stourport, on August 11, from 6.30pm. A spokesman
COUNCIL chiefs say they are working furiously to replace the collapsed Eastham Bridge - as frustrated villagers hit out at the wait. Around 80 residents packed into a parish council meeting last night to grill highways bosses about what Worcestershire
A MAN has been arrested following a drugs raid at a house in Peopleton yesterday (Tuesday). A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply after police executed a warrant at a house in
PUPILS from a science, technology, engineering and maths club at a Worcester school have toured a local factory. Students from Tudor Grange Academy Worcester went to Worcester Bosch to take part in a build challenge. The pupils from years 7 and 8 spent
ORGANISERS of the Nozstock festival, near Bromyard, are celebrating coming of age success for its recent 18th anniversary celebration.More than 5000 people attended, and highlights for line-up, for the Wonders of the World theme, includedJurassic 5, Imelda
COACH company National Express is hoping to give a mystery couple a surprise 51st wedding anniversary present.It's the return of their 1965 wedding album, which was lost last year and handed into staff at Birmingham Coach Station.The beautiful album
WORCESTER Cathedral has received a cash boost of almost £400,000 to repair an eye-catching 19th century stained glass window.The grant of £390,000 from the First World War Centenary Fund will pay for the restoration of the Great West Window, one of a
WORCESTER City will get the chance to test out their new temporary home tonight when they host Romulus FC (7.30pm). The Blue and Whites have yet to play at the Victoria Ground since securing a ground-share agreement with Bromsgrove Sporting in
FOUR people were arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs following a drugs raid at an address in Powick.The warrant on Tuesday by Priority CID of West Mercia Police led to the arrest of four people - a 23-year-old woman, a 54-year-old man, a
A WORCESTERSHIRE audience can enjoy a quirky tale of Robin Hood in the open air of Priory Park, Malvern, this weekend.Jenny Wren and her Merry Men will offer tight-slapping fun on Saturday, July 30, from 7pm.The park, with entrance via the Coach House
A MAN was rescued from a river in Pershore last night (Tuesday). The man, believed to be in his 30s had fallen into the river near to Pershore Bridge and the ambulance service received a call just before 8.15pm. He was treated by ambulance
A FORMER all girls school which closed suddenly two years ago will be transformed into a retirement village.The former St Mary's School on Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, has been sold to a national developer of retirement communities who is
ICONIC Funk band, Sister Sledge will be one of the shining attractions for Upton's Sunshine Music Festival this August. They will entertain a Worcestershire audience on Sunday, August 28, as part of the band's UK tour. A spokesman said: "Sister
MORE than 400 children from a Worcester school enjoyed Olympic-themed activities based on the 2016 Rio Olympics. Pupils from St. Barnabas CE Primary School were split into 14 mixed-age classes and allocated countries which they represented at opening
A UKIP MEP wants to CHARGE prisoners £40,000 a year under a controversial 'law and order' jail manifesto. Bill Etheridge also wants "all luxuries" to be removed from jails like electronic devices, and keep prisoners locked up unable
PUPILS from year 6 at St Clement's CE Primary have performed a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Schoolfriends and family members watched the singing and dancing during the performances at the end of term. Tracy Bagg, from
AN urgent warning is being issued to young people in Worcestershire as figures show trespass at railways is on the rise, bringing increased risk of death on the tracks. Last summer, the number of reported trespass incidents rose by 13 per cent
CHILDREN from years 3, 4 and 5 at Harvington First School all came together to visit the two floor science centre, @ Bristol.The children started their visit with class workshops before exploring interactive, multimedia displays.Michael Wood, a year four
PUPILS and parent volunteers have tidied up an outdoor space at Harvington First School. All of the classes, staff and helpers carried out the digging, wedding and tidying.New bark was spread and the playing fields and forest school areas were spruced
ARTY youngsters from reception class at Harvington First School displayed their art work in the school's gallery. The children's bright, colourful work filled the school's large learning zone.The art was inspired by famous artists and a visit
A TEAM of students and parents from Nunnery Wood High School have completed the race for life. Emma Telger, head of year 7, led 38 youngsters and four mums as part of a Nunnery Wood team at Worcester Pitchcroft on Sunday, July 17.The team all completed
HEALTH bosses say rude, aggressive or violent behaviour from patients will not be tolerated at GP practices as complaints continue to rise. The number of complaints about patients displaying such behaviour is on the rise across the country while
A WORCESTERSHIRE-headquartered recruitment firm is set to bring 15 new jobs to the Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year expansion plan.Path Selection, part of Redditch-based eResponse Group, will expand its team from six to 21 by 2020 as it helps
THE birth of a child is one of the most joyous events parents experience. But when a new born arrives it is not always a completely happy occasion – some children are born with conditions or develop conditions which will affect them and their families
GARGOYLE making and oil painting are just two of the alternative workshops on offer from Worcester Arts Workshop over the summer holidays.The workshops aim to give people of all ages and abilities something new or something to help them improve their
A FESTIVAL set in the beautiful south Worcestershire countryside is expected draw the crowds this weekend with its mix of music, fun and educational activities.Livestock Festival 2016, which starts on Friday (July 29) and continues to Sunday (July 31)
A 41-year-old man has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order for criminal damage, obstructing police and public disorder. Lee Clevely of Teme Road was found guilty of all three charges during the same incident when he smashed a glass partition at
WORCESTERSHIRE businesswoman Emma Heathcote-James, founder of organic brand the Little Soap Company, has been shortlisted for entrepreneur of the year in the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.Out of ten finalists, she is one of only two women
A 40-year-old man has been given a criminal behaviour order for assault and the possession of an offensive weapon. Darren Dowie, from Oakridge Close was in possession of a golf ball in a sock on Tuesday April 19 at Crowngate Shopping Centre.
A crash occured on Chance Lane in Malvern this morning. The Malvern Fire Service and the West Midlands Ambulance Service were called at 6.32am, paramedics gave a female of approximately 48 years old precautionary checks. The vehicle was made
BRETT D’Oliveira returns to the Worcestershire Rapids squad for today’s Royal London One-Day Cup Continued from back page match with Northamptonshire Steelbacks at New Road (11am). The young all-rounder has been on England Lions duty for the past
Top story: Worcester mum drunk in charge of child Today's weather: Overcast start to the day with a bit of drizzle, should brighten up this afternoon with the sun coming out. Traffic and travel: It's looking quiet on the roads so far this morning
A MUM has admitted being drunk in charge of her young son as she staggered about a supermarket car park while holding him in her arms.Tara Hardwick admitted being drunk in charge of two year-old-son Oliver at Tesco in Mill Wood Drive, Worcester, after
A THIEF stole a laptop while a shop owner was distracted before selling it on for a fraction of its value to fund his crack cocaine habit, a court was told.Damien Beechey Dore stole the laptop from Mobi-Tech in Lowesmoor, Worcester, after he visited the
