BAGS of frozen meat free mince have been recalled by Quorn because they could contain small pieces of metal.The 300g bags of Quorn Meat Free Mince were only sold at Tesco supermarkets.Quorn Foods Ltd is recalling a batch code of its frozen Meat Free Mince
A LAST-MINUTE winner from Richard Newton saw King’s School retain the Challenge Cup with a dramatic 3-2 victory over RGS Worcester. Almost 1,000 fans turned out to watch an entertaining contest in dismal conditions as a soaked Sixways hosted its
POLICE are trying to trace the rider of a motorbike which crashed into a stationary 4x4 this evening (Wednesday).The motorcycle rider left the scene without giving their details or waiting for the police to arrive after the crash on Coldicott Lane, Bretforton
POLICE are appealing for people who saw two men acting suspiciously in Barbourne today (Wednesday). The pair were spotted in Droitwich Road and Park Avenue between 4.30pm and 5pm. One of the men is described as white, tall and wearing a grey
WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold hasn’t contacted England’s camp to ask for the release of centre Ben Te’o. The powerful Te’o is involved in an England training camp until Friday as they prepare for their crucial RBS 6 Nations game
THERE could be job losses in the city after Boots announced that they are closing 220 of their 320 in-store photo labs. Some 400 jobs are under threat as a result of the decision, with staff being notified of the proposals on Wednesday. It
LOVERS of Joules clothes may be able to snap up a bargain at a charity sale this weekend.Sporting charity The Joanna Brown Trust will hold a Joules Seconds Sale at Perdiswell Primary School on Saturday. Joules clothing and accessories will be on offer
WORCESTER are five points clear of relegation with four games left in the Warwick Printing Midland Men’s Hockey League Premier Division. The city firsts entertain Lichfield on Saturday at RGS The Grange (1pm). In the second game of a weekend
DROITWICH Spa Hockey Club men’s firsts were again left cursing conceding early goals in West Midlands League Division One.They lost 4-0 at home to Old Wulfrunians with the damage done in the opening minutes with two scored.Spa thirds lost 4-2 at home
WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LADIES’ SKITTLES LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Dragons 376(0) D Bown 37 C Hurley K Yeates C Ellis 34, Nomads 405(10) M Knibb 40(12) D Powell 39. Poppies 380(10) P Price 39 V Ranford 37(11), Goodies 368(1) L Jacklin 38 C Wharton 37.
AN author will sign her books to raise money for a local bereavement cafe.Andrea Darby will be at JellyPickleJam in Vine Mews, Evesham signing copies of her novel, The Husband Who Refused to Die.A donation from the event will go to the Worcestershire
TIME is running out to enter your young ones into the 2017 Worcester News Baby of the Year competition.Our official photographers will be at CrownGate shopping centre in Worcester, until Saturday (March 4) as we search for the county's cutest toddlers
NO further action is being taken against a man arrested for an alleged race attack outside Shrub Hill Station. The 18-year-old, from Worcester, was arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm
COUNTY residents wanting to explore their family history can seek help from Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service (WAAS).WAAS offers free access to two key family history websites in The Hive, Ancestry.co.uk and Find My Past. Both sites contain
By Vito PauleticA WHOPPING £4.2 million is set to arm police officers with smartphones and laptops, it has been confirmed.West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion approved the investment after a successful trial in Evesham saw officers gain
NEW-look plans for a new football ground in Worcester can today be revealed – with a decision over bringing 'City back home' now due as soon as May. A revised planning application for a new Worcester City FC stadium at Perdiswell Park has been
A RISE in the television licence fee comes into force next month for Worcestershire viewers. The license fee will rise from £145.50 to £147 on April 1, the government has confirmed - a rise of £1.50 annually. The government announced last year that the
PERSHORE Town drew 2-2 against Chelmsley Town to extend their Midland League Division One unbeaten run to three matches. The hosts went ahead after 20 minutes when Steve Webb’s pass put Jamie Clarke through to round the keeper and slot home.
THE reaction of goalkeeper Ethan Ross to the re-signing of Nathan Vaughan has impressed caretaker Worcester City boss John Snape. Snape admitted the 19-year-old stopper was one of the only positives to come from their dismal 2-0 loss at basement
A TELEVISION chef has been announced as the headline act to grace the stage at a popular food and drink festival.Brian Turner CBE, a stalwart of BBC2's Ready Steady Cook, will officially open this year's Droitwich Spa Food and Drink Festival on
AN Ombersley woman has set up a new business to support people with poor self esteem fulfil their potential. Angela Mercer has established Positive Mind, Positive Life, which she says is her "business and philosophy". The mother-of-four was
TIME is running out for people to have their say on the future of hospital services in Worcestershire with the consultation closing later this month. Changes proposed include centralising some services at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester
WORCESTER Warriors will “embrace” and “relish” Sunday’s “relegation scrap” against Bristol, insists fit-again full-back Chris Pennell. The former England international says Warriors’ players will not “hide away” from the “scale” of the showdown
ST Richard's Hospice in Worcester is encouraging women to wear their best outfits during the Ladies Day event this summer. The annual CrownGate Ladies Day, which last year attracted more than 8,000 people, is again being held at Worcester Racecourse
CONTROVERSIAL boundary changes to MPs' seats in Worcestershire have gone out for a second consultation today - bringing the significant shake-up closer. A first round of public feedback has been staged on the revisions, with a deluge of views handed
AN Evesham animal sanctuary has enjoyed royal recognition this week thanks to a visit from a middle Eastern Princess.Princess Iman bint Hussein of Jordan visited The Farm Animal Sanctuary in Middle Littleton, near Evesham, on Monday, February 27.The Princess
A SUPERHERO hound came to the rescue of a sick dog who was in desperate need of a blood transfusion. Trailhound Vinnie answered the call of help from his vet Jon Slattery at Best Friends Veterinary Surgery, in Worcester Road, Malvern Link.
WORCESTERSHIRE’S “iconic” ground could be about to change its name, according to chief executive officer Tom Scott. The County have “spoken to a couple of people” about the “possibility” of selling the “naming rights” for their New Road headquarters
FOR fifteen years Jim Moray has been at the forefront of a new movement in English traditional music.And this Friday he has an intimate and melodic date with a Malvern audience. In fact, he'll be the star turn at the Malvern Cube on March 3 from 7pm.A
WORCESTER clothing alterations and tailoring centre the ZipYard rewarded a regular customer when it hit a trading milestone recently.Customer Gaynor Bruce was given a surprise last week when she popped into the firm to restyle an evening dress. ZipYard
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Joe Clarke and Somerset paceman Craig Overton are relishing the chance to impress for England Lions when the one-day series against Sri Lanka A begins in Dambulla tomorrow (Thursday). They were the only two members of the
MALVERN travelled the short distance to lower-ranked Droitwich for a North Midlands Shield quarter-final with a dozen regular squad players unavailable and lost 41-19. Faced with the unbeaten Midlands Three West (South) leaders who were bolstered with
LEWIS Carroll’s timeless children’s stories Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass will be brought to life by The Courtyard Youth Theatre in Hereford, this April.A spokesman said: "On a glorious summer’s afternoon, young Alice happens
CHARITIES and community groups are being urged to "get in quick" to grab a slice of £50,000 worth of council funding.The cash is part of Wychavon District Council's annual community grants scheme, which this year focuses on getting residents
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has surrendered a 24-year-old wicket-keeping record to Surrey's Ben Foakes. Rhodes claimed nine dismissals when behind the stumps for England 'A' against Transvaal in Johannesbury in 1993. But
WORCESTER’S new professional netball team Severn Stars are gearing up to welcome fans for their first home match. They hope for a sell-out crowd to cheer them to victory at the 2,000-seater University of Worcester Arena on Friday (7.30pm).
HAZARD tape and warning signs have been placed over a house by a woman in protest at the state of the building. Muriel Swift says the house in Stockwells, Moreton-in-Marsh, belonging to Bromford Houses is in disrepair and is angry she is having
A FUN-loving ukulele band set up in memory of a young fan has raised a terrific £1,500 for a children's hospice. Wilf's Carnival Band, which is based in Droitwich, performed a whopping 41 gigs across Worcestershire last year to raise funds for
KIND-HEARTED customers have already started donating chocolate Easter eggs to a Worcester children's ward as staff hope to smash the previous record.The Easter Egg Collection is being organised on behalf of the Riverbank Children's ward at the
PEOPLE across Worcestershire are being asked to put the kettle on to help fund life-saving research. Cancer Research UK is encouraging people to sign up for a free fundraising pack today and host a coffee morning any time until the end of May.
A RUGBY Football Union disciplinary charge against Worcester Warriors flanker Phil Dowson has tonight been dismissed. Dowson appeared before the panel in Coventry after allegedly striking an opponent with his elbow. The experienced Warriors
EVESHAM United's play-off challenge continued to falter after their fifth Evo-Stik Southern League Division One South and West game without a win. An injury-time goal by sub Mason Lewis handed relegation-threatened Slimbridge a first victory in
Warning: Video is a little NSFW HANDS belonging to a "gay" mannequin called Josh have been taken from a Lowesmoor bar. Lee Winters, landlord of The Flag, has appealed for the return of the body parts after they bizarrely disappeared at the
COFFEE and music specials at the Blue Bell pub, Callow End, are proving to be a fund-raising, sell-out success.Fans of the Bromyard-based guitarist, Remi Harris, are set to be disappointed, because all the tickets for his forthcoming show at the Blue
LOVING homes are needed for three adorable dogs rescued from the streets of Greece. The Jordan Bear Charity, based in Droitwich, brought Agnes, Angel and Astra to the UK from rescue centre Hector's House in Crete. This year, the charity hopes to rehome
LOCAL audiences have a chance to be enchanted with a production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at Worcester's Swan Theatre.The Witley Operatic Society will be performing the Mozart masterpiece with a three night run, this month.A spokesman
A MORGAN sports car has been 'written off' after crashing through a wall and into a campervan, according to a resident. The campervan owner planned to go on a family holiday in the van later this month but this now looks unlikely as his vehicle
YOUNG Worcestershire batsman Josh Dell and paceman Pat Brown will be part of the Worcestershire CCC squad for the pre-season camp in Abu Dhabi. Director of cricket Steve Rhodes confirmed that Dell and Brown have been given their opportunity for
WORCESTER Warriors’ popular back row Matt Cox has signed a new contract to remain at Sixways. The Redditch-born Warriors Academy graduate has been in fine form this season across the European Challenge Cup and Anglo-Welsh Cup campaigns. Cox
WORCESTER Warriors centre Ben Te’o has been retained by England for their latest training camp. Te’o shone on his first start for England with a try and an assist as they beat Italy 36-15 in the RBS 6 Nations at Twickenham last Sunday. The
SINGERS hit the right note with a sell-out crowd during a fundraiser which gave two charities a big boost.Melody makers helped a fundraiser at the Morgan Motor Company Museum in Malvern on Saturday, February 11 put two charities in top gear, raising a
POLICE are seeking two men after an attempt to shoplift goods at Yates Hay Road, Malvern Link. The incident happened at about 1.15pm on Tuesday, when two men entered the shop. One went down the shop's meat aisle, while the second talked to
A MIDLANDS business network which has grown since launching in Cheltenham in 2013, is holding its next event in Worcester this Friday. Circle2Success (C2S) brings businesses together to forge supportive relationships, contributing to the growth
TWO YOUNG mums from Worcestershire have set up a number of parent support classes to help new families get a good start.Jo Lederer from Worcester and Helen Hunt from Pershore are both qualified and experienced as antenatal teachers and have set up a non-profit
ONE OF Chris and Wendy Wilkinson’s proudest moments was when their youngest daughter Anna gained 10 A star GCSEs. Any parent would feel the same, but Anna’s achievement set her apart from many others because she was undergoing treatment for an
THE Malvern Circle of the Catenian Association is this week mourning the loss of former president Bill Fahey.Mr Fahey, aged 79, died peacefully surrounded by his family, including sons Kevin and Steve, in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Sunday evening
Crime-scene do not cross, there is a macabre fascination when it comes to who dunnit... Multi million selling author Peter James' Not Dead Enough opened in Bristol on Monday evening following the huge sellout success of The Perfect Murder and Dead
TRAFFIC on the M5 in Worcesteshire has now returned to normal, following hold-ups caused by a broken-down vehicle. Problems arose earlier this morning on the motorway's southbound carriageway, between junction four (A38 Bromsgrove/Stourbridge)
1. Top story: 'Naked' clown spotted in Worcester THE last thing you expect to see on a peaceful Sunday morning is a naked white clown. But that is exactly what one shocked woman came across near South Quay, Worcester. 2. Today's weather
SHOP staff in Worcester say they are getting fed up with a group of people who hang around outside their stores, drinking and putting customers off from entering. They say the group spend their days drinking outside the shops in Cranham Parade,
RESIDENTS have rallied in support of nurses who have lost the right to park at Worcestershire Royal Hospital – offering them their own driveways. We have reported how many nurses have lost their permits to park at the overcrowded hospital, leaving
HEALTH chiefs are pushing ahead with plans to restrict hip and knee operations – despite huge opposition in a survey of local patients. Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Worcestershire plan to cut the number of people eligible for hip replacements
CAPTAIN Danny Jackman has urged his team-mates to “pull their finger out” and “demand more from each other” in a bid to stop Worcester City’s “downward spiral”. Third-from-bottom City extended their winless run to 14 matches on Saturday with a
