FIREFIGHTERS from Droitwich and Worcester were called to a fire involving a lorry's brakes on the M5 southbound. The incident took place shortly before 6pm on Tuesday at the Junction 6 slip road, near Worcester. The fire service extinguished
Video by @CFS_Services FIRE crews were called to a fire at the former Tolladine Golf Course in Worcester. The emergency call came in shortly after 5.30pm today (Tuesday) and two crews from Worcester and Malvern attended the scene in
WORCESTERSHIRE collected two bowling bonus points but were held up by a fine century from Northamptonshire batsman Rob Keogh on day one of the Specsavers County Championship clash. Ed Barnard (2), Joe Leach, Jack Shantry and Charlie Morris reduced
WORCESTER beat visitors Tewkesbury by 24 shots 98-74 after winning on four of the five triples. The city were level at 22-22 after five ends and only led by three at halfway. Worcester increased the lead to nine at 15 ends and then eased home
MARTLEY decamped to Fladbury with the Jewry Field hosting the annual village show and dodged the showers to pick up 17 points against Kidderminster thirds. The visitors won the toss in Worcestershire League Division Four and asked Martley to bat
WORCESTERSHIRE Black Knights American football team welcomed East Essex Sabres to Kings Norton’s rugby base in Alvechurch. The 18-month-old county club suffered a 26-0 loss against the Southend side in their first British American Football Association
MALVERN cricketer Georgia Hennessy helped Western Storm to the final of the first Kia Super League. Southern Vipers were crowned the T20 champions as veterans Sara McGlashan and Lydia Greenway held their nerve to clinch a seven-wicket victory.
DROITWICH bowler Jacey Foster was in seventh heaven after she helped Worcestershire Girls’ Under-15s to an unlikely victory. The County travelled to Beaminster and were shot out for just 27 in 13 overs by hosts Dorset. Foster, a regular for
A HEATWAVE engulfing Worcester is expected to cool off tomorrow (Wednesday), with the mercury forecast to drop to around 22C.Today (Tuesday) temperatures peaked at a sizzling 29C, making Worcester hotter than Los Angeles, Gran Canaria and the Seychelles.However
A DISABLED widow has spoken of the terrifying moment she was nearly run over by a speeding car which dragged her dog under the wheels.Joan Dovey was crossing Bilford Road, Worcester at the canal bridge with rescue dog Ellie when a blue car came 'out
TOMORROW night's proposed clash between a Warriors development XV and RGC 1404 from Colwyn Bay has been cancelled due to a virus in the away team's camp. The illness among the players means the Welsh side are unable to field a full squad and have
A PENSIONER from Littleworth, near Worcester, has hit out at "cruel" cuts to the village's bus service. Margaret Pinder, 70, says plans to reduce the 382 service, which runs from Worcester to Pershore, has made villagers feel like they are not
A FORMER Worcester resident has been appointed the first female chairman of Birmingham Press Club.Llewela Bailey, who was brought up in the city and attended Christopher Whitehead School, has succeeded Heart breakfast show presenter Ed James, who is stepping
FOOTPATH works in Worcester city centre are causing heavy traffic. Drivers are experiencing delays due to off-peak footpath repairs taking place on Deansway between All Saints Church and Heart of Worcestershire College. A lane on the busy A44
A CBEEBIES star delighted youngsters at a garden party in memory of a little girl which raised £18,500 for charity. Hundreds of families enjoyed the Ladybird Garden Party at Spetchley Park and Gardens on Monday featuring Katy Ashworth from I Can
FORMER England netball captain Pamela Cookey has retired from playing in a bid to make a “significant impact” at Worcester-based Severn Stars. Cookey has been appointed director of netball at the University of Gloucestershire who will be running
A YOUNG person's leisure club in Worcester has been celebrating its 40th anniversary with a family fun day.Thousands attended the event at Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club, in Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, on Thursday, August 18. Perdiswell
MANAGER Carl Heeley says he will keep one eye on the transfer market but insists he is happy with Worcester City’s squad. The Blue and Whites have yet to record a victory in Vanarama National League North after two draws and three defeats.
HAVE you seen cat which has been missing from the WR3 area of Worcester for eight weeks.Whisky was last seen on June 29 and is microchipped and neuteredOwner Vicky Johnson said: "Please look out for him we are missing him greatly and just want some
TEDDY bears of all shapes and sizes will join in the fun at Pershore Abbey during the town's renowned Plum Fayre.Children can bring their cuddly friends along to the Abbey on Sunday at 2pm to enjoy a short Teddy Praise service, before the real bear-friendly
COFFEE lovers enjoyed a special fundraising vintage tea party earlier this month.The event, held at Bromyard Road Methodist Church, was organised by West Worcester Live at Home charity. The service runs a range of weekly activities including lunch clubs
AN intrepid volunteer from Worcester who has raised thousands for some of the world's most vulnerable children has organised a lively fundraiser to boost the grand total.The open event which features music and other entertainment is set to take place
MOTORCYLE enthusiasts are expected to turn out in force for this year's Shelsley Walsh Bike Festival at the historic hill climb course in Worcestershire The festival, held this year on Sunday, September 4, celebrates engineering excellence and features
BURGLARS targeted the home of an elderly man from Norton, near Worcester, while he was out one evening. The victim was leaving his home in Woodbury Lane at around 7.30pm on Sunday, August 14, when he was approached by a man who asked to borrow a tool
THE electricity supply has been restored to homes following a power cut in the Malvern area. Western Power Distribution (WPD) sent out a tweet shortly before 1.30pm today (Tuesday) to say there had been a power cut in the WR14 area. Power was
A WORCESTER man wanted on recall to prison has been found by police. Stephen Collett, 31, was recalled to prison earlier this month by the probation service for breaching the terms of his licence following his release on July 29. West Mercia Police issued
CONCERNED parents say plans to cut health visitor jobs will see vital services for families being lost. Worcestershire County Council is cutting public health spending by 10 per cent after an equivalent cut in government grant funding. Parents
CLUBBERS will be raving and raising money as a successful party night returns in aid of a children's hospice. Worcester Warehouse Pro-ject will be putting on its annual Acorns charity warehouse rave on Saturday, September 3. Organiser James
WASTE collection services in Worcester will run largely as normal over the bank holiday week. The only change will be commercial waste collections running a day later than usual and an extra collection on a Saturday. As domestic refuse and
A VOLUNTEER recruitment drive has been launched by St Richard's Hospice.The charity, which cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families, is aiming to recruit 101 volunteers in 101 days, to help run its 16 charity shops
HOSPITAL bosses in Worcester may have to cancel non-urgent operations as they are told to prepare for a winter crisis.Hospitals in England have been ordered to cut back non-urgent operations and cancel outpatient appointments in the run-up to Christmas
A SHORT service will be held at the Worcestershire Regiment Memorial Stone in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, on Friday to remember the 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment who on August 26, 1944, helped to liberate the town of Vernon in France.There, after the
SPINNER Ben Twohig returned a five-wicket haul for Worcestershire on day one of the day-night Second Eleven Championship match with Warwickshire seconds at Edgbaston. Twohig bowled with a pink Duke ball as part of the experiment ahead of a possible
PEOPLE can enjoy a picnic featuring foods from different cultures at The Commadery's gardens today (Tuesday). The All Around the World pinic will see people bring along a blanket and food to share with others. People will need to pay to enter
THERE have been some new appointments and changes among the movers and shakers of accountants and business advisors Haines Watts in Worcester.Naomi Raaff has joined the payroll team in a busy department processing all sorts of payrolls. Miss Raaff has
MP Harriett Baldwin will this week be visiting Upton for her weekly advice surgery.The venue is the Tunnel Hill Community Centre on Friday, August 26, starting at 5pm. Constituents can book a place in the usual way by speaking to a caseworker on 01684
A WORCESTERSHIRE IT and software provider has been shortlisted as a finalist for an award which recognises its work in developing young people and providing jobs.Kidderminster-based Minster Micro Computers Ltd is one of two finalists in the newcomer apprenticeship
MASTER cabinet maker John Beavan made his first piece of furniture at the age of seven – he cut up his mum’s ironing board to create a chair. He even upholstered it and, in his attempt to finish off his creation to a high standard, he managed to
A FATHER had to be pepper-sprayed in front of his children after he resisted an officer who suspected he had been driving a stolen car, a court was told.Lee Haile of Marlborough Gardens, Malvern, admitted using threatening or abusive words towards an
YOUNG gun Colby Bishop says he is hoping for more opportunities to play alongside his “role model” Lee Hughes at Worcester City. The duo have scored all five of City’s goals this season and Bishop believes they can form a potent strike force in
CAPTAIN Daryl Mitchell admits Worcestershire have “made life difficult for themselves” to gain promotion from Specsavers County Championship Division Two. However, he insists victory over Northamptonshire, which starts today (11am), at New Road
