EVESHAM United boss Paul Collicutt has swooped to sign two new players ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash with Tiverton Town at the Jubilee Stadium (3pm). Winger Garyn Preen, 25, has joined the Robins on a month’s loan from National League
YOU can’t buy the perfect Christmas – that’s the message from a debt charity in Worcester which is sharing its top tips to help people stay in the black over the festive season. Worcester Christians Against Poverty (CAP) provides a lifeline to
SNOW ball fights, sleigh rides and a meeting with Father Christmas helped create memories for children from Worcestershire. Eleanor Bedford, age 15 and five-year-old Lily Mai Bishop were among over 50 brave children who made magical memories on
BEN Howard believes he will be under “more pressure” to prove his worth after slipping down the Warriors pecking order. The versatile back has hailed the mature performances of Jamie Shillcock, Josh Adams and Perry Humphreys during three months
YOUNG apprentices learning a trade at Worcestershire hospitals were recognised at an awards ceremony. Business administration apprentices, who work at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, were acknowledged at an event held at Sixways, in Worcester.Among
WORCESTER Wolves women picked up another win with a 55-42 triumph at home to Mansfield Giants in National Basketball League Division Two North. They came from behind to get the win over the Nottinghamshire outfit. Wolves enjoyed an excellent
A SPECTACULAR light and sound show launched a £250,000 appeal to transform an historic city church into an arts centre. St Swithun’s Church, in Worcester, hosted the impressive 'Son et lumiere' show in November, which featured thundering organ
WITH Worcester firsts having already finished for the Christmas break the other seven men’s teams attempted to bring home results for the hockey club. The seconds started off well, picking up a 3-2 win at home against Warwick in the Warwick Printing
WORCESTER City Amateur Boxing Club schoolboy Ryan Jones travelled to Cambridge to take on March ABC fighter Mark Smith. Both boys entered the ring with the same record of four wins and only one defeat. Jones wasted no time and started strongly
A FATHER and son say they have been left "crushed and heartbroken" after their beloved motocross bikes were stolen.Adrian Whadcoat and his son, Nick Whadcoat, had spent thousands of pounds on the scrambler bikes, which they described as their
BACK row Matt Cox admits his rugby future is uncertain but he wants more opportunities to show his worth at Warriors. The Redditch-born player is out of contract in the summer but still feels “pretty good” and is “hungry” for more action. The
CAMPAIGNERS are set to don high heels and walk through the city centre to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The Walk a Mile in her Shoes event will begin at 10am tomorrow morning (Friday) at The Hive and will see men walk in
HOMELESS and former homeless people have released a powerful poetry anthology about their experiences of life on the streets.'Can We Inspire You?' features poems, photographs and artwork by the St Paul's Creative Group which began life seven
YORK City attacker Dan Nti has been hailed as a “lovely lad” and a “great servant” to Worcester City. The 23-year-old left City in the summer and could come face-to-face with his former team-mates for the first time in Saturday’s FA Trophy first-round
THE mayor of Worcester is hoping to spread some Christmas cheer by hosting a festive lunch for 120 homeless and disadvantaged people at the Guildhall. Cllr Paul Denham has worked with the YMCA, St Paul’s Hostel, Maggs Day Centre, CCP, Citizen’s
YOUNGSTERS treated care home residents to a festive performance of traditional carols.children from seven to 11-years old from Dines Green Primary School performed for residents of Regent Residential Care Home in School Road, in the St John's area
THOSE mischievous elves have been up to their old tricks in homes across Worcester.Children have been waking up to find their elves have been up to all manner of tricks - some naughty and some nice.Here are a selection of your pictures.
CHAIRMAN Chris Pinder is urging Malvern Town’s players to believe in themselves as they look to get their campaign back on track. Third-placed Malvern host Shifnal Town in the West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday (3pm) after two defeats
MPs have overwhelmingly backed the Government's Brexit timetable - voting by 461 hands to 89 to start the process this March. In an historic debate in the House of Commons, parliamentarians insisted ministers must be allowed to "get on with the
POLICE are appealing for help to find a 20-year-old woman who has gone missing from Bewdley. Heather Mone was last seen at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, December 6, after leaving her home in Bewdley. It is understood she got a taxi to Vicarage
A NEW lease of life has been given to an out of service telephone box which now contains life-saving equipment. Holt Parish Council took control of the decommissioned BT telephone box, near the bus stop on the A443, and decided to fundraise to
RENOWNED local musician, Jamie Knight makes a return this Christmas to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall, where he will perform with the Manuka Band.Christmas hits are promised with "the best in swing, a groove of soul, classic pop and plenty of lively
CALLOUS thieves broke into a family-run nursery and stole 40 Christmas trees. The trees - worth £2,500 - were stolen from Three Springs Nursery in Defford Lane, Pershore, overnight. Mark Evans, who owns the business with his wife Annalise,
IF you want to get really medieval with your Christmas, stay in Worcester.In particular, book yourself a seat for a time-travelling treat at the Huntingdon Hall, and you won't even need Dr Who.A spokesman said: "Following on from their highly
POLICE were offering reflective gear to stay safe whilst cycling this winter. A representative from the Safer Roads Partnership and from the University of Worcester were on Hylton Road in Worcester earlier today (Thursday) handing out visible clothing
A £25,000 cash injection is going to help restore 150 battered street name plates across Worcester, it has emerged. Worcester City Council's leadership wants to extend a hugely popular scheme to repair hundreds of street signs, saying it will boost
IS the British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez one of the most charismatic performers of Rock 'n' Roll music in the world today? Local audiences have a chance to answer that intriguing question for themselves, because Mike has a date
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man who went missing from his home in the early hours of Wednesday morning Stephen Woolley, aged 55, was reported missing from his home in Kidderminster at 1.20am on Wednesday morning. He was last seen
MARK Bolan and T.Rex tribute act, T.Rextasy, have a date at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. They promise to pay musical homage to hits including Ride a White Swan, Telegram Sam, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy, Metal Guru, Children of the Revolution, and
A POLICE force has been graded as 'good' by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).HMIC found West Mercia Police uses its powers fairly, treats people with respect and has a good relationship with members of the public. The force
TOP Female comics are set to celebrate International Women's Day at the Artrix in Bromsgrove. A spokesman said: "We'll have some of the best comics around." Topping the bill will be Jo Enright, who has appeared in TV shows such as Phoenix Nights
FORMER Worcester Wolves forward Jamal Williams has suffered a season-ending injury at London Lions in a freak accident. The 30-year-old severed a nerve in his arm and after immediate surgery is now recuperating. Doctors have said depending
GET the Moody Blues in the New Year with a tribute to the band's greatest hits, at The Roses in Tewkesbury.And the critically acclaimed Legend of a Band show features actual band members from the Moody Blues and other stars from chart-topping acts.A
CHRISTMAS is yet to come, but organisers of the The Mello Festival have already announced their first seven artists for May, 2017, and the line-up looks set to be truly mega, with a strong focus on rock and retro.Indeed, audiences at the Throckmorton
STEVE Rhodes says Joe Leach's man management and motivational skills are important qualities he possesses for his reign as new Worcestershire captain. The County's director of cricket believes having those sort of natural traits are key whereas
IT could be a tale of a double-identity ripped straight from the pages of a comic book.But this tale of firefighter by day, comic book writer by night is no work of fiction.Jon Laight spends his days working as watch commander at Worcester Fire Station.But
FOR a New Year's resolution, why not break out those old platform shoes or glittery thigh boots and stomp your way to the Swan Theatre in Worcester, for a rousing Abba tribute show?Folks in sober, ordinary dress, of course, will also be most welcome
A HAIRRAISING challenge raised near £250 for prostate cancer charities.Staff from David Lloyd Club in Worcester and Worcester Warriors rugby players had a professional shave-off to mark their facial growth for Movember. Barbers from Goodlife in Worcester
THE show "Where's My Igloo Gone" at the Artrix in Bromsgrove is being billed as something a little like "Frozen with a twist".It is also a show with no spoken English at all but has been designed to be "very visual in nature
FORMER Bath lock Will Spencer is poised to make his long-awaited debut for Worcester Warriors in Saturday’s European Challenge Cup clash with Newport Gwent Dragons (3pm). The 6ft 7in second row, 24, has been plagued with a troublesome back problem
Top story: 11-year-old cyclist in hospital after being knocked off bike in crash in Astwood Road, Worcester Today's weather: A relatively mild day. Temperatures ranging from 11.4C to 13.7C. Likely to be some rain later. Travel: M5 in Worcestershire
WORCESTER Canoe Club held their annual awards evening to recognise the achievements of many of their club members. International competitor Emily Lewis was voted best senior lady with Kieron Killey taking the men’s equivalent. The male and
WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LADIES’ SKITTLES LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Lady Warriors 299(3) T Grinnell 35(10) J Wickson 33, Flintstones 315(8) S Payne 33(11) V Robbins C Scott 31; Goodies 366(2) S Gore 34 D Felton L Jackman 33, Bridgettes 378(9) J Bethell
