UPDATED 10.50PM A TERROR attack has rocked Westminster - with a crazed knifeman running over pedestrians in a car and stabbing a police officer before being shot dead. Several Worcestershire MPs were held on lockdown inside the Commons as today's
FORMER Worcester City Amateur Boxing Club ace Adam Harper believes he is the underdog ahead of his Midlands area super welterweight title with fellow unbeaten prospect Ryan Kelly and plans to use it to his advantage. The 28-year-old has seven wins
STAR-STUDDED Wasps will rip Worcester Warriors “to shreds” if the men from Sixways switch off in Sunday’s Midlands derby at the Ricoh Arena (2.30pm). That’s the stark warning from Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold who has described his side’
WORCESTER City have recruited Rotherham United forward Kuda Muskwe on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old Zimbabwe-born player is familiar with the National League North having had a spell on loan at Harrogate Town earlier this campaign
THIEVES have stolen lead from the RGS school. The theft took place from the school in Upper Tything sometime between 10.20pm on March 21, and 5am on March 22. CCTV taken at the time of the theft shows a man near the school. The man, in his early 20s,
THE next meeting of the NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group governing body will take place on Thursday, March 30 at at 2pm at Warndon Community Centre, Shap Drive, Worcester, WR4 9NX. The CCG holds the purse strings for NHS care
PUPILS from St Egwin’s Middle School in Evesham have had a peek behind the scenes at one of the area’s biggest developments – the multi-million pound Wood Norton Care Village.They were hosted by Worcestershire’s Phil Eves – the inspiration behind the
HOMELESS fighters from Worcester are to box in memory of their friend and help put cancer on the canvas. Ashley Mitchell and friend Warren, both residents at St Paul’s Hostel in Tallow Hill, Worcester, are to box at Ultra White Collar Boxing at Perdiswell
SCHOOLCHILDREN from Worcester have taken part in a host of fundraising activities both in and outside school to raise money for leprosy sufferers. The youngsters from Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College tried out a disco, a film night, a sponsored
MILES of countryside around the Vale of Evesham is all set to burst into a colourful sight. Blossom has begun to show despite recently cold and wet weather, with the hedgerows turning white with the arrival of blackthorn blooms. The weather has led to
A SHOESHOP chain with a branch at Malvern's Retail Park has gone into administration,.Tony Barrell and Mike Jervis of financial giant PwC have this week been appointed as joint administrators for Brantano, which employs 14 people at Malvern.They say
WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club’s 2017 season started with riders competing in road races and time trials. La Flèche Waltonne was round one of the LVRC (League of Veteran Racing Cyclists) Percy Stallard National Series in Leicestershire.
STAFF and students at Nunnery Wood High School kicked off their Red Nose Day fundraising campaign with a series of Sport Relief challenges. The students completed the Sport Relief Mile in their PE lessons during the week on Monday, March 13.Then a series
A WORCESTER volunteer for goalball has received one of the highest sports volunteer honours. Dina Murdie was recognised by HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, at the Torch Trophy Trust awards for her commitment to community sport. The trust
A former pupil has returned to Tudor Grange Academy Worcester to talk to students about his experiences at school. Shaq Tulloch talked to Year 11 students about his school days and held a question and answer session with the school's principal Sam
A UNIVERSITY of Worcester graduate has been honoured with a special award through the West Midlands region’s largest showcase of emerging contemporary artists. Katie Hodson was given an Opportunity Award to take a two-month residency at the Office for
POLICE have pledged to tackle anti-social behaviour among children in Dines Green. We reported how a charity stopped running youth sessions at the Green Hub, in Gresham Road due to safety fears after an increasing number of problems. Helen
DEBATING teams from RGS Worcester have enjoyed success with two year 11 pupils winning a prestigious competition. Felix Haynes and Amber Warner-Warr debated against mostly sixth formers to be crowned the winners of the Cardiff University Schools
WORCESTER AND DISTRICT WINTER CRIB LEAGUE Berkeley Arms 6 New Chequers A 3; Alma Tavern 9 Maple Leaf C 0; Bedwardine 7 Wheatsheaf Inn 2; Gun Tavern 6 Virgin Tavern 3; Maple Leaf B 4 Plumbers Arms 5; Maple Leaf A 6 West Midland 3; New Chequers B
WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LADIES' SKITTLES LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Lady Warriors 294(3) L Wood 33 J Wickson 32(10), High Flyers 307(8) K Griffiths J Bluck 32. Rising Stars 403(9) K Smith 43(17) N Atkins 39(9) N Upson 39, Flintstones 370(2) V Robbins
CLASSICAL ballet and a magical fairy tale will take centre stage at The Evesham Arts Centre, this Easter.The offering will be Cinderella, from Vienna Festival Ballet.A spokesman said: "Vienna Festival Ballet is proud to present their new Spring Ballet
THE Big Apple was the destination for students from Tudor Grange Academy Worcester.There were 41 students and eight staff from the school who went on a trip to New York city in the US.Students visited sights such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State
BOOKWORMS from a Droitwich school visited County Hall as part of the Worcestershire Awesomest Book award ceremony. The youngsters from Westacre Middle School in Droitwich enjoyed the trip to the Worcestershire County Council chamber as a reward for being
A LONG-AWAITED revamp of Worcester's historic old Cinderella ground has moved a step closer after council chiefs endorsed the overhaul. Worcester City Council's Labour leadership has voted through a spending package to allow the site, in St John's
YEAR 8 scientists from a Pershore school have been awarded certificates to mark their efforts in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology.The pupils from Pershore High School were given the Bronze STEM certificates during national Science Week
IT WAS all about "girl power" when five generations of the same family met for a catch up this week. Gladys Winning, who lives at Beechwood Residential Care Home in Ryall, near Worcester, enjoyed a visit from her daughter Pam Uzzell, granddaughter
TEENAGE pregnancy rates in Worcestershire have fallen to their lowest level on record. New figures released by the Office for National Statistics show there were 157 conceptions to girls under 18 in the county in 2015, a decrease of 20 per cent
CARETAKER boss John Snape does not expect any of his players to leave Worcester City despite receiving enquiries from clubs. Non-league teams have until 5pm tomorrow to register new players before the window shuts for the rest of this season. Snape
A HORROR classic from the silent era is set to thrill film lovers at Clent Parish Hall. And if you hear any screams, they're sure to be from people in the audience. In fact, it could easily happen. A spokesman said: "Beneath the sewers of the
TEN year 4 pupils from Nunnery Wood Primary school were invited to Worcester Sixth Form College's state of the art science laboratories. The pupils and their Science co-ordinator Tom Harris were at the College for National Science week. They worked
PERSHORE High School pupils have been finding out about journalism as part of the BBC School Report.English teacher Nicholas Spice led a group of Year 9 students through activities.Pupil Jessica Clarke-Morris said: "We have been writing articles
WILL the pioneering folk trio Faustus conjure up truly devilish musical pleasure when they perform at The Fleece in Bretforton, next month? After all, they'll be hoping to cast a spell with material from their new EP, 'Slaves'. A spokesman
SHOPPERS are being warned to ignore a "fraudulent" Aldi voucher being circulated online. The hoax voucher offers £65 to customers in a bid to get them to share their personal details online. Visiting the website leads to a screen saying: "Congratulations
WHEN it comes to staging musicals, the Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society is getting used to winning ways.For the fourth consecutive year, WODS has been nominated by the local Region of the National Operatic a Dramatic Association (NODA) for a Best
ON-LOAN Worcester City winger Chay Scrivens has secured a trial at Championship outfit Queen’s Park Rangers. Scrivens is part of West Bromwich Albion’s youth set-up and joined Worcester on loan last month until the end of the season. The 19
PUPILS at Pendock Primary have enjoyed learning about 'inspirational maths' - and so have their parents.Pupils explored creative maths and learned about 'growth mind-set' - the idea that if pupils do better if they believe they can improve
AN ANGRY Worcestershire MP has aimed fire at an online ticket sale company - accusing it of showing "contempt" for parliament. Nigel Huddleston has taken part in an investigation by the culture, media and sport select committee over internet firms
BRASS and woodwind players from Nunnery Wood High School have won first place at the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival. Nunnery Wood High School's brass/woodwind ensemble played 'Rocky' and 'Brass Band Boogie' at the festival which
DROITWICH'S Witton Middle School will represent West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League Under 11s final at Chelsea. They bid to be crowned national champions on Monday, May 22, at Stamford Bridge after winning the Baggies' own tournament.
PUPILS from a Worcester school secured second place in an annual Maths quiz. A group of year 10 maths students from Nunnery Wood High School were up against 32 competing schools which had put forward a total of 100 teams at the Maths Big Quiz.Carla Shipley
CARETAKER manager John Snape believes Worcester City’s performance was “worthy of a point” in a 2-1 loss to Brackley Town. After a slow start which saw Lee Ndlovu score inside the opening two minutes, Snape felt his side “smothered” mid-table Brackley
BARNARDS Green continued their winning run in Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Worcester Division One. Royal Grammar School Worcester (91 all out) lost to Green (92-3) with 11 balls remaining. The students' innings ended in the ninth
SHONA Kelly was the first Malvern Joggers' runner home at the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon. Organised by The Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean and supported by the Forestry Commission, the course was the same as for the spring trails
THE final of the Worcester and District Sunday Nursing Minor Cup is on Sunday at Malvern Town's HDanywhere Community Stadium (6pm). McDonald's Worcester and District League side Clifton Rovers will face Bromsgrove and District League outfit Hizza
THE men of The Worcestershire in Malvern Wells competed in a charity stableford competition in aid of the RNLI, an event they have held annually for more than 30 years. The three clubs and a putter format suited higher handicappers who benefited
Eckington Juniors U10s progressed through to the Evesham Ambassador League Cup Final on Saturday, winning a tight and tense semi-final against Tewkesbury Town Colts. But for the second cup game in succession Eckington needed penalties to get them
HANLEY Swan racehorse trainer David Dennis is celebrating the opening of the brand new stables at Tyre Hill yard. The former jockey invited current and prospective owners, syndicate members and friends of the yard to attend a champagne breakfast reception
THE Malvern Table Tennis League held their individual championships at The Forum, Malvern Theatres. The main singles competition was won by Sasha Grokhotov who beat Svilen Andreev over four sets. He began hesitantly losing the first game 11
AN overcast and blustery day did nothing to hide Malvern under 16s' electrifying late-season form as they produced some illuminated running rugby to beat visitors Burton 31-19 in the annual Dave Bowen Memorial Cup at Spring Lane. Malvern stayed in
IT has been an exciting year for the Malvern under 12s team. With new additions to the squad and some nail-biting games they have progressed into a strong and talented team. All the hard work from the coaches, parents and players has also shown
WELLAND Juniors are already looking towards the 2017-18 season and the formation of two new teams to compete in the Mercian Fortis Junior League. The club are planning under nines boys' and under 12s girls' teams with plenty of room in both squads
VOLUNTEER groups across Worcester this week lined up for the latest grant awards by the city's Lions Club.Representatives of the groups gathered at the Mayor's parlour in the city's Guildhall to collect their cheques form Lions president Joy
SIXTH formers from Christopher Whitehead Language College helped more than 60 children to make egg parachutes in the Hive as part of a popular Science Live night. Toby Elston, Leila Harding, Chloe Hodgetts, Arianna Morris Gouveia, Susi Menhinick
Waitrose is to "refine" its offer of free tea and coffee for members of its loyalty card scheme by handing out cups after they have paid for their shopping. Currently, myWaitrose card holders can collect their hot beverage as they enter the supermarket
IT was an explosive science lesson for children from a Pershore school. The whole of Abbey Park First School watched a show by visiting organisation, Mad Science, which showed how explosions used chemical reactions. The experiment was part of the school
PERSHORE Town won 4-0 at basement boys Southam United in Midland League Division One to move two points and two places out of the relegation zone. Six teams are separated by just five points near the bottom of the table. Town took the lead
PUPILS from a Worcester school have debated whether Donald Trump was the right choice for US President. The year 7 and 8 students from Bishop Perowne CE College held the debate as part of the school's Endeavour Programme.Assistant headteacher David
AN INTERNET safety event is taking place at Droitwich Library today (Wednesday). The event, which runs between 10am and 1pm, is hosted by Westacre Middle School, West Mercia Police, South Worcestershire Citizens Advice and other Droitwich
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash involving a lorry on a trading estate near Stourport. West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the crash on the Hartlebury Trading Estate shortly after 5.30am this morning (Wednesday, March 22). Despite
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat/Malvern Theatres IN the beginning… well, it seems that this fabulous show has been around since Genesis itself. This stage classic by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber has seen a number of star
A WOMAN found two masked men in her home after hearing footsteps upstairs. She heard the doorbell ring several times before the burglars entered her home, at around 11.45am on Tuesday, March 21. The men ran out of the house, in Woodfarm Road
PENSIONS advice, paying for long term care, tax information, issues about hearing, home adaptations, keeping fitter as you get older and a whole host of other help and information will be on hand at Worcester’s Guildhall this weekend.The annual 55+ and
A MOTHER claims her son's afternoon nursery sessions were cut after she missed a payment. Leanne Williams said financial difficulties meant she could not pay for her four-year-old son's session at The Nest nursery, on Monday, March 13. The
WORCESTER'S most famous son is engulfed by chaos - with debris all around as street furniture is ripped from the ground under Sir Edward Elgar's watchful eye. But the dramatic scenes opposite Worcester Cathedral will see the city have its very
PROPOSALS for a significant regeneration scheme next to Worcester's Hive could be on the cards - years after a boutique hotel bid fell apart. A major 'entrepreneur centre' could be built on a vacant stretch of land adjacent to the gold-cladded
Top story: Why they've moved speed camera in Hylton Road, Worcester. Today's weather: Downpours are expected today with temperatures around 6C. Traffic and travel: A44 Worcester Road near Leominster closed both ways due to flooding. What's
MENTAL health patients are making 'inappropriate' trips to accident and emergency departments because of a service redesign, according to a representative for carers. The representative claims that these trips are due to the introduction of the
A FORMER pub landlord says lorries keep getting stuck in a narrow Worcester street because there are too many parked cars and no-one doing anything about them. Park Street was blocked yet again last Tuesday (March 14) after a lorry, heading from
UKIP election candidates are being warned to close their social media accounts in a bid to avoid negative media publicity. The stance, which has come from party chairman Paul Oakden during confidential talks with regional branch chairs, has been
