AUSTRALIAN Test star Nathan Lyon was overshadowed on his Specsavers County Championship debut by the Worcestershire seamers on a rain-shortened opening day of the Division Two match against Derbyshire at Derby. The off-spinner bowled seven overs
THIS pair of knackered shoes, mutilated beyond belief, illustrates the true price some of our parliamentary hopefuls are paying for this mother of all snap elections. Step forward (geddit?) Worcester Conservative Robin Walker, who has already completely
MORE than 3000 people are expected to descend on an alternative VW show. Dubs in the Middle, which takes place at Ashdown Farm in Evesham will this year have 20 musical acts including John James Newman from The Voice along with DJ's and an open
FRUSTRATED staff at a Worcester doctors surgery are calling for action to be taken against a group of youths who have been damaging a buildings' roof with a football.Staff at the Severn Valley Medical Practice's Lyppard Grange site, off Ankerage
COMMUNITY are looking for men or women who would like to play outdoor bowls. The Worcester club's Terry Evans said: "Our club has not many members who have all retired and play friendly matches. "The exercise we get helps us and we also meet
SATURDAY Birmingham & District League Premier Division: Kidderminster v Brockhampton; Ombersley v Barnt Green. Division One: Barnards Green v Shifnal; Bromsgrove v Walmley. Division Two: Old Hill v Pershore; Wombourne v Old Elizabethans
WORCESTER-based regional law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys have been supporting a charity that supports people during their interviews. The Suited for Success initiative collects good quality, gently worn work clothes and accessories for men and women
STRUGGLING Severn Stars have signed former England international and four-time Superleague winner Clare Elsley ahead of tonight’s home clash with Team Northumbria (7.30pm). Elsley returns to the Superleague after a spell away and said she hopes
WARM tributes were paid to 'Mr Worcester' today - with hundreds of people flocking to Mike Layland's funeral. Around 250 people attended Worcester Cathedral to pay their respects to one of the city's most cherished sons after his death at the age
A CANCER sufferer will take to the catwalk in front of 1,700 people at a London fashion show. Laura Hunter, from Kyre near Malvern will take part in the Breast Cancer Care London Fashion Show in September. What makes the show unique, is that all
SEVERN Stars player Iona Darroch has been selected to represent England in the Netball World Youth Cup. The University of Worcester student will head to Botswana for the tournament in July as part of the 12-strong Under 21 team. “It’s a great
SPECIALIST rail operator the Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd will be a key speaker at an event at Worcester's Sixways Stadium.The FinditinWorcestershire meet the buyer event is being held on Tuesday, June 20, and is giving SMEs in Worcestershire
WORCESTER runner James Dale hopes to leave his opponents trailing this year. The Nunnery Wood High School year 10 pupil trains twice a week with Worcester Athletic Club. Dale also represents his school and Herefordshire and Worcestershire in
A DOG which was found on a busy road has been reunited with its owner.Police appealed for the owner to get in touch after they spotted ‘Sydney’ wandering around on the A4104 in Baughton, Worcester.A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “Stand down dog
MALVERN Town have secured a friendly against Gloucester City following the departure of Reece King to the Vanarama National League South outfit. Midfielder King was offered terms to stay at Gloucester after signing for Tigers on a dual registration
OLLIE Morgan broke the Worcester St John's junior 10-mile time trial club record at the Royal Sutton CC open. The event was run on a course near Rugby and the previous record of 22 minutes 34 seconds was set in 1981 by Cayn Theakston. Seventeen-year-old
TV stars will be at a Worcester school's summer fete showing off an emergency blood bike. Steve Harris, who starred in Channel 5's Emergency Bikers, and Bill Mapp, an actor who has appeared in a series of shows including Doctors, Midsummer Murders
A DRIVER who was double the drink drive limit has been given a driving ban by magistrates.Luke Smith, of The Nookery, Baughton, near Upton-upon-Severn, pleaded guilty to getting behind the wheel while over the drink drive limit when he appeared at Worcester
A POTENTIAL move to axe free hot lunches in primary schools has divided opinion among headteachers in Worcestershire. Theresa May wants to scrap universal free hot meals for all children aged up to seven, and instead offer free breakfasts in a surprise
FOUR Kazoku-Kan competitors attended the Samurai orange belt and under judo competition. Molly Charlwood was top performer for the Droitwich club with a silver medal and Joshua Warburton also impressed to gain a bronze. James Worsfold put up a great
THE emergency services were dispatched to a crash between a car and scooter in Worcester.The crash took place at around 11.40pm on Thursday night, (May 19), in Barbourne Road. A witness told the Worcester News a person was seen lying on the ground after
A CARE home is inviting people to come to an open day as they assess the best option for their loved ones. Care UK staff will open their doors at Perry Manor in Charles Hastings Way on Thursday (May 25). Perry Manor home manager, Katherine
THERE was double delight for Marek Klassen and Trevor Setty at Worcester Wolves’ end-of-season awards. Captain Klassen capped off an impressive British Basketball League campaign by claiming most valuable player and sportsman of the season awards
A NATIONAL Trust park has received an accolade at an awards ceremony recognising heritage visitor attractions. The award for Best Educational Initiative was given to Croome Court, near Pershore, for the Potter and Ponder sensory experience announced by
WORCESTER City have landed another home-grown ace with the signing of midfielder Nathan Hayward. The Worcester-based 25-year-old who was playing for Malvern Town last season began his career as a trainee at Birmingham City. He has also played
BUILDING company Travis Perkins has recently opened a new branch at the Great Western Business Park development in Worcester. The well known retailer was attracted to the site's location, situated just off Tolladine Way, as it is less than a mile
WORCESTER Wolves have qualified for the inaugural British Basketball All-Stars Championship at The O2 Arena in London. Wolves will compete in the event in September which will see the top eight teams from this season’s British Basketball League
A TEA party and bake sale is being held at a pet shop in Droitwich next week.The Blue Cross pet charity shop in St Andrew’s Street, is hosting a Paws for tea event raising money for homeless pets, on Saturday, May 27. Staff at the shop will be dressing
A LONG-AWAITED revamp of Worcester's historic Cinderella ground has come under fire from a councillor - who says the public are being hoodwinked. The dilapidated site, off Bransford Road, is due to be restored to its former glories offering cricket
A NEW yoga studio is opening in Pershore next month. Alessandra Quaglieri has spent 20 years teaching Pranayama Yoga, and around 10 years in Worcestershire. She is opening a new studio in Pershore at 36 High Street, above Jolie and Beau Clothing
EXPLOSIVE wing Bryce Heem admits he isn’t eyeing up a return to the international fold with Pacific islanders Samoa. The 28-year-old has previously suggested he could be open to representing his father’s country of birth. Heem was an influential
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers/Malvern Theatres MANY of us will readily recall a song titled American Pie in which the singer referred to the day the music died. It was indeed a fabulous tune, a sparkling example of post-60s folk narrative
THE leader of Worcester City Council is taking a £2,000 pay cut under the new committee system, it has emerged. Labour leader Councillor Adrian Gregson will see his special responsibility top-up shrink from £12,750 to £10,750. The move is designed
1. Top Story: New £20m Worcester Cathedral Square to open in July. 2. Weather: Patchy rain throughout the day. This afternoon the rain will turn into heavy showers, with possible thunder at times. 3. Traffic and travel: Quiet so far, no major
A WOMAN will throw rose petals into the air during a sponsored wing walk organised in memory of her husband. Rosie Browse, of Lower Howsell Road, Malvern, said the challenge will coincide with the birthday of her husband, Ian, on Wednesday, May
A MOTORCYCLIST has been charged with two counts of burglary.Police arrested the man, from Malvern, and seized his bike as he had no insurance.He faces charges relating to offences in Malvern and has been bailed to enable further enquiries.
PLANS to relocate the tourist information centre have been put on hold, according to the new district council leader. Malvern Hills District Council intended to demolish Priory Lodge, in Avenue Road, and replace it with a new building to house the
WORCESTER Golf and Country Club's Juna Amin has lifted his first trophy at the age of 12. Junior academy member Amin, who is coached by PGA professional Ian Henry, won the Worcestershire Junior Order of Merit at Churchill and Blakedown. He scored
LEDBURY Swimming Club returned to its home pool after a year of training at alternative venues around the county. Following a major refurbishment, Halo Ledbury Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre has new wet and dry changing facilities, a state-of-the-art
A SERIES of drop-in sessions will be held in Bromyard in an attempt to “reignite” short mat bowls in the town after a 10-year absence. The Herefordshire Short Mat Bowling Association (HSMBA), in conjunction with Sports Partnership Herefordshire
MALVERN riders clocked up podium places at the National Mountain Bike Cross Country Series in Yorkshire. Hattie Harnden dominated the youth category with an impressive first place putting herself firmly into the lead for the overall series standing
HOME pair Mike Amery and William Davies had to settle for second in VC Sevale’s time trial. The duo were among 18 riders on the undulating 10-mile Chance Lane course and stopped the clock in a season’s best 22 minutes 47 seconds. But the Worcester
THIS week your Worcester News is celebrating Local Newspaper Week. Here the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron gives his views on why local newspapers are more important than ever in the run-up to the General Election.THE Liberal Democrats have
