A TOUGH guy from Worcester has gone from sick man to ironman as he prepares to take on a gruelling charity triathlon challenge after beating leukaemia. Matt Collins of St John’s, Worcester has been inspired to raise money for research following
QUESTIONS about newspaper standards will be fielded during a special public meeting.The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) – the regulator for the UK newspaper and magazine industry that holds publications to account for their actions – is
SIR – In recent issues of the Worcester News there have been articles about good people fundraising for charities connected with health and medical research. Everybody wants to see medical progress, but an increasing number of people are refraining
TWO former 'Teddy Boys' are looking to reunite fellow members of the cult 1950s movement.Dave Berry, of Fernhill Heath and Lenny Pressley, of Leigh Sinton, are seeking to meet other members of the movement, which they say was a big part in their
VETERAN Worcestershire team Fossils held on for a draw against Barnards Green seconds. They fought hard and dug deep into their experience to score 98-9 in reply to 201-5. Batting first, a young Green side amassed plenty of runs from 26 overs
COMPENSATION for staff who lost their jobs after the county council outsourced its school support service to a private company is just 'a hollow gesture' says Worcestershire's Labour leader. UNISON has reached an agreement with Worcestershire County
BRAVE neighbours rushed to the aid of a pensioner who suffered burns to his face and hands following a caravan fire in Worcester. The man, named locally as John Davis and understood to be in his 70s, was taken to hospital following the fire at
MOEEN Ali continued his fine summer with the bat for England in Test cricket with his performances in the four-match Investec Series. The Worcestershire all-rounder is currently preparing for the forthcoming ODIs against Pakistan. But in a
JOSH Haynes hopes for a second dose of Super Fours glory tomorrow when the Midlands kick off their programme against the South West in Loughborough (10.45am). Slow left-armer Haynes was one of six Worcestershire players, including skipper Ben Twohig
JOE Clarke has taken over from Brett D’Oliveira as Worcestershire’s leading run-scorer in the County Championship with four matches remaining. The 20-year-old came within two runs of his fourth Championship hundred of the campaign before falling
DROITWICH Tennis Club men’s B team sealed promotion back to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Summer Doubles League Division Four. They enjoyed a 6-0 victory over Belbroughton B as Scott Howell and Joe Maidment won their matches 6-3, 6-4 and 6-1
WORCESTER’S Muhammad Raja hit 99 runs in his struggling side’s winning draw with Bewdley in Worcestershire Cricket League Second XI Division One. With Worcester Nomads and Stourport unable to play due to the wet weather, Redditch lost to Netherton
GREAT Britain’s wheelchair basketball players gave Worcester youngsters a boost by joining in with their netball youth camp. The third year of coaching was run by Worcester Netball Club and Netfirst coaches at the University of Worcester Arena.
WORCESTERSHIRE Animal Rescue Shelter is asking people to dig deep to help care for cats and dogs in need.The majority of animals in the charity's care need essential vet treatment, include neutering, vaccinating and dental work.Vet bills at the shelter
WORCESTER City boss Carl Heeley admits he is still searching for his strongest 11 after a winless start to their season. City secured only the second point of their Vanarama National League North campaign on Saturday with a 1-1 draw at FC United
A CHANCE to help a little girl diagnosed with a serious joint condition enjoy playtime like her friends has spurred on a fundraising weekend.There will be three days of fun and entertainment in aid of Elsie Gordon, aged two and a half, and a standing
WORCESTER Raiders beat Penncroft 3-2 for their first West Midlands League Division One win of the season. Nick MacPherson (2) and Sam Carey were on target at Claines Lane. Bromyard Town are still looking for their first league victory of the
CAMPAIGNERS are working on plans to bring back brine bathing facilities to Droitwich Spa - nearly a decade since the town's baths were shut.Save Our Brine Baths (SOBBS) has submitted a proposal to Wychavon District Council setting out its plan to
SIR – On Thursday, July 28, I was approached by a charming girl who asked if my name was Mavis. She then told me that my husband had had a fall on Lloyds steps. How she found me in the whole of Evesham I don’t know. I found a bewildered
AN elderly man has been taken to hospital suffering burns following a fire in a caravan in Ronkswood, Worcester. The fire service attended the caravan fire at property in Wakefield Close, reporting that one male had suffered burns. The ambulance
An elderly man is fighting for his life following a crash in Warwickshire this afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Greenhill Street in Stratford-upon-Avon shortly after 1.30pm (Monday). Two ambulances, a paramedic area
A TEAM dedicated to helping students after they have received their exam results this summer are gearing up for another busy day this Thursday, when GCSE results are published. The Exam Results Helpline has already helped thousands of students
UPDATE: The car has now been removed by a recovery truck. A BROKEN down car within the M5 roadworks in Worcestershire. There are currently around 40 minutes delays after the car broke down on the northbound carriageway closing one lane.
A JUDGE has overturned a will made by a man who won more than £1 million damages after a motorcycle accident and left the bulk of his estate to his carer.David Poole, who was 46 when he died in March 2013, left 95% of his estate to Mark Everall, who had
WORCESTER'S first 'celebration garden' continues to be a source of blossoming interest in the city while helping grow vital hospice funds.The 'stunning sea of forget-me-nots' in aid of St Richard's Hospice has already drawn visitors
GRAB your sunblock and flip flops - Worcester is all set for sunshine tomorrow with temperatures reaching almost 30C. The day may start out cloudy and dry with temperatures in the late teens but in the afternoon it will creep over 25C. And
Sir – how proud the people of great Britain must be to see our athletes doing so well at the Olympics. We are a relatively small country, and putting countries with far greater populations behind us. How different to see sports stars of this nation
A TRIO of Kidderminster brothers are realising a long-held ambition by renovating and reopening a Martley pub and restaurant. Robin, Andy and Chris Conway, who set up ARCC Communications in Hartlebury eight years ago, have taken over The Crown,
WORCESTER racegoers showed they had a big heart when they raised £1,300 to support sick and wounded veterans.The Royal Signals band hit the right note as they played at Worcester Racecourse during a Vintage-themed Ladies evening on Wednesday (August 17
POLICE figures reveal the majority of drivers across the West Mercia force area do not get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.During a month-long campaign by Warwickshire and West Mercia Police, 2,237 roadside breath tests and 169 drug tests
ROADSHOWS are to be held across Worcestershire to help the public learn more about the libraries and adult learning programmes available. The Worcestershire County Council organised events are designed to provide an opportunity for library visitors to
THOUSANDS of comic fans flocked to Worcester's first ever Comic Con. The convention was held at the University of Worcester's Arena, on Hylton Road, on Sunday, (August 21), and attracted some big names from film and television. Crowds of comic
MONDAY night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign. Warriors' second-string side have three home fixtures out of their five pool clashes as they hunt a top-two finish ahead
DO you have a passion for animals and animal welfare? Then Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter would love to hear from you.The charity, based in Hawthorn Lane, Newland, near Malvern, is looking for volunteer consultants who have the knowledge and expertise
A LONG-RUNNING flower show is set to take place in Droitwich this Bank Holiday Monday. The 68th Droitwich Spa and District Horticultural Society Flower Show will start at 1pm and is set to feature a host of produce and entertainment.Visitors can enjoy
FIVE members of Pershore Phoenix represented Great Britain at the 12th European Dragon Boat Federation Nations Championships in Rome. Andrew Forrest, Emily Forrest, Matthew Spink, Linda Morris and Michael Dacombe were among around 170 GB paddlers
WORCESTER RACE RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY 2.20pm toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Novices’ Chase: 1st 6 Stephanie Frances (Harry Skelton, 4/9 fav), 2nd 5 Theatre Flame (T Scudamore, 8/1). 6 ran. Distances: Neck, 16 lengths, 12 lengths. Winning
ACCOUNTANTS from Droitwich put their sporting skills to the test at a charity fun day in aid of Sight Concern.Staff from Ballard Dale Syree Watson Chartered Accountants competed against teams from businesses around the area at the event on Wednesday,
SIR – Hard to find any sympathy for the porters, although those I have had dealings with have been absolutely great [hospital porters have threatened to strike after their TV was taken away, Worcester News, August 19]. My sympathy is directed to
SOPHIE is a ten-year-old tabby and white female who is a very affectionate, quiet little cat. She will make an ideal companion and would prefer a home without young children. If you can offer Sophie a home, please call the Worcester and District branch
GEORGE Rhodes will return to the Worcestershire side for the Specsavers County Championship clash with Northamptonshire at New Road beginning tomorrow (11am start). Rhodes scored a maiden Championship half-century on his previous appearance when
DUNELM, the homewares retailer, is opening a new store in Worcestershire.It will be moving into Grove Street, Redditch on Monday, October 3, looking to recruit more than 30 new members of staff to its team. The new store, which was previously the Staples
ALL lanes have now reopened on the A4440 after a broken down lorry caused traffic jams. Drivers were warned of stationary traffic caused by the lorry. One lane was closed on the A4440 Worcester Southern Link Road Eastbound before A44 Whittington
A 13-ACRE development site in Worcester, next to a former golf course, has changed hands.The land off Newtown Road, which has been earmarked for more than 60 new homes, has been sold to Amber Residential Property on behalf of utilities giant Severn Trent
RIO Olympics may be over but families can enjoy the spirit of the games at Cob House, Wichenford on Saturday.Disability charity Worcester Snoezelen will be holding an an action packed summer fun day with sports games, bouncy castle, sensory tent, soft
CROOME Court and its accompanying parkland, now joined together as the National Trust attraction known simply as Croome, has won a top travel award.The former seat of the Earls of Coventry, which lies in the south Worcestershire countryside just west
UNIVERSITY of Worcester staff have completed a gruelling charity trek along one of Britain's best known landmarks.Despite a catalogue of injuries, nearly half of a 38 strong team managed to complete the Hadrian's Wall Walk challenge - a four day
MEMBERS of the Droitwich Challengers Gateway Club enjoyed a trio of evening canal trips aboard the Pamela May narrowboat.The club, which is for adults with learning disabilities, was able to cruise the waterways thanks to sponsorship from Droitwich Rotary
ONE of Worcestershire’s leading IT and technology providers EBC Group has partnered with Worcestershire Law Society to host a special cybersecurity seminar aimed at people working in the legal and professional sector. With cybercrime a growing threat
A WORCESTER self storage facility has installed a clothing and textiles bank in its grounds for customers and local residents to donate items for charity.Stock N Lock Self Storage in Weir Lane is supporting the Daisy Chain Benevolent Fund, with which
CANVASSERS hoping to recruit new members to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity fund-raising lottery have been training to spot the signs of dementia.The aim is to prevent vulnerable people from being signed up to the scheme and make sure the charity works
WHEN Josie Kenny went into labour at the end November 2014 she was full of anticipation and excitement about the birth of her first child. There were no problems throughout the pregnancy and she was full term.Accompanied by members of her family, she
A NEW partnership in Worcestershire is set to offer individuals who are at risk of type 2 diabetes help and support to reduce the likelihood of them developing the condition.The three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (NHS South Worcestershire
1. Top Story: Police found £20,000 in suspected drugs money stuffed in a shoebox. 2. Weather: Cloudy, scattered showers possible early this morning, which will break for sunny spells later. Top temperature 21°C. 3. Traffic and travel: Quiet
A WOMAN has appeared in court for stealing air fresheners and sausages.Lesley Symons of Holt Close, Crowle, admitted theft when she appeared before magistrates in Worcester on Thursday.The 54-year old admitted stealing the air fresheners valued at £2
