POLICE swooped on travellers after criminal damage to a site in Droitwich. Around eight police cars were at Addyes Way, dealing with about 20 travellers on Friday who were moved on from the site. Wychavon district councillor for the area, Richard
TWO hooded men yanked a woman's hair as she walked down a Bromsgrove street, before grabbing her handbag and running off. The victim was walking along Lyttleton Avenue just after 11pm on Tuesday, June 20, when the robbers approached her from behind
CLAINES Primary School pupils were delighted to welcome Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell MBE. The 43-year-old former Great Britain sprinter from Manchester proved a “total inspiration” to the children and some even got to race him. Campbell
A £1.6 million fundraising appeal in Worcestershire has appointed a new woman in charge.Nicky Langford has been appointed as fundraising officer for the Rory the Robot Appeal in Worcestershire.Ms Langford, who has 34 years’ experience in the executive
NEW jobs have been created at Worcestershire businesses as a result of a programme. The LEADER programme from Defra, and delivered by Worcestershire County Council and the Worcestershire Local Action Group, was set up two years ago and a total of 24 businesses
CAMPAIGNERS on both sides of the debate have vowed to continue the fight over a new Worcester City Football Club stadium, after the scheme was rejected by city planners. The plans for a new 4,400 capacity ground at Perdiswell Park went before Worcester
A DRUGS gang who peddled heroin and crack cocaine in Malvern have been jailed. Following an investigation by West Mercia Police, four men pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply Class A drugs and were sentenced on Thursday at Birmingham Crown Court
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Joe Clarke has regained his spot in the England Lions squad - and will be appearing at New Road next week against South Africa. Clarke had been a regular member of the Lions set-up for the past 18 months until not featuring in
WORCESTERSHIRE has been ranked as the best county in the country for quality of care. The rankings, compiled by the organisation Trusted Care, are based on county by county industry regulator scoring. The scoring combines the ratings
A BANNER heralding Upton as one of the best places in the country to live has been stolen. The banner was placed at the Tunnel Hill junction on the A4104 with Longdon Road on B4211. It was one of three purchased by Upton Business Association
MANSLAUGHTER charges are being considered by detectives investigating the Grenfell Tower fire as it emerged the structure had failed fire safety tests. Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said a faulty fridge started the
'Muslims in appeal for unity' SIR - We are living in challenging times and ideologies of small minority are working towards causing splits within the majority of peace loving British community. We are also blessed with wonderful and compassionate
A UNIVERSITY of Worcester academic finished fifth in her age group for Great Britain at the European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships. Liz Davies-Ward clocked six hours two minutes in Herning, Denmark, in the 55 to 60 year section. She
ORGANISERS of a forthcoming jazz gig at The Marrs Bar in Worcester say that if you haven't heard the name of the performer, you're sure to know his tunes.A spokesman said: "If you don't recognise the name of the American jazz guitarist
CHILDREN are being encouraged to sign up for a summer reading challenge to fill their summer holidays.The theme for the reading challenge is Animal Agents and every Thursday from July 27 sees an animal activity session taking place where children can
THE British and Irish Lions’ selections for tomorrow’s first Test against New Zealand are a “stroke of genius”, according to Worcester Warriors chief Gary Gold. And the Sixways boss believes Warren Gatland made the right decision to pick scrum-half
THE acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted illustrator Jackie Morris will be live drawing and painting in the Master's House in Ledbury on Saturday, June 24 and signing copies of her books.The event will be part Herefordshire Libraries Book Festival
WORCESTERSHIRE captain Joe Leach has improved his position in the Professional Cricketers’ Association most valuable player rankings after leading his side to a memorable four-wicket victory over Kent in the Specsavers County Championship Division
A CYCLIST was hurt after coming off her bike on a busy Worcester road this morning (Friday). The woman in her 60s was found lying in the road near the Coach and Horses pub on Upper Tything. Paramedics were initially told she had been knocked over
A WORCESTER garden designer is aiming to highlight the astonishing beauty of Britain’s brownfield sites when he creates a conceptual show garden at the world’s largest flower show next month. Martyn Wilson, who runs Wilson Associates Garden Design
THE Mikado or the town of Titipu is set to relocate to Malvern Theatres, and all of its population will be guys. Following all-male tours of H.M.S. Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance, Sasha Regan returns with the world premiere of her version
BRITISH rock royalty Saxon and Skindred will headline the Steelhouse Festival, that unique music celebration in the mountains, which is set to celebrate its seventh anniversary, and rather loudly too.Steelhouse, otherwise known as The Welsh International
BEN Te'o is relishing the British and Irish Lions' first Test with New Zealand tomorrow at Eden Park (8.35am BST). The powerful Worcester Warriors back has been named in the starting line-up for Warren Gatland's side following three impressive
WORCESTER Warriors back row Alafoti Fa'osiliva played in Samoa’s 19-17 defeat against Wales in Apia this morning. Former Warriors Chris Vui and David Lemi also featured for Samoa as Wales twice came from behind in wet conditions. Fa'osiliva
THE sun made a popular appearance at the annual Sinton Green village fête. Crowds flocked to the village, near Hallow, on Sunday (June 18) for the festivities. Entertainment included performances from the Faithful City Morris Men, a tombola
MALVERN Theatre's exhibitions curator, Humph Hack, has been thinking of great art that really inspired him, while putting together the latest exhibition for the venue.Humph said: "Inspiration comes from many sources; and often it is the work
JOSH Dickenson picked up five wickets for the Worcestershire Development XI who went down by 40 runs to South-South West Under-15s in a 50-over match at Dumbleton. Dickenson had earlier in the season claimed a hat-trick for the development XI against
VOLUNTEER tutor Simon Berry has won Worcester Community Trust’s maiden chess tournament. The Chess in Schools and Communities tutor triumphed at King George V Community Hub in Brickfields, Worcester, after beating Scott Whitefoot in the final. Twelve
A FORMER drug addict repeatedly stamped on a man's head until he broke his jaw and stabbed another man in the face, leaving the knife buried in his cheek. Jamie Lloyd was jailed for 10 years at Worcester Crown Court following two assaults in Worcester
POP combo 'Yes Lad' have said yes to a Britain's Got Talent star on their summer tour, which includes a stop in Birmingham, this August.Support across all tour dates will come from Reuben Gray, who won hearts across the country with his emotional
WORCESTERSHIRE will be able to call upon two players with experience of playing with pink duke balls when they face Durham in their Specsavers County Championship day-night match at the Emirates. Wicketkeeper Ben Cox and batsman Joe Clarke will
WORCESTER Golf and Country Club member Sam Hitchings has a reason to celebrate after recording a notable double. He lifted his first main trophy in 20 years of membership when his stableford score of 39 points proved enough to win. But Hitchings
OPENER Daryl Mitchell has praised Worcestershire's "fantastic" results during the first half of the campaign which sees them occupying a top two spot after seven of their 14 Specsavers County Championship matches. The County climbed into second spot
IF you want to catch up with Our Man in Havana, head to Malvern for a tale of espionage and vacuum cleaners. After all, spying is a dirty business and, if you're used to demonstrating vacuum cleaners for a living, you might be well qualified to help
MIKE Sanders hopped to victory in Ravenmeadow and Perdiswell Park Golf Club's Rabbit Cup in Worcester. Running concurrently with a medal competition the cup was for players with handicaps of 24 and over. Sanders got his ball round in 70 nett
A GIFTED potter has launched an exhibit at the gallery that gave him his first big break more than 35 years ago. Martin Griffiths, aged 63, who trained at the Victoria Institute, then part of Worcester Technical College, was featured in the Worcester
Quick-off-the-mark homebuyers can take advantage of a fantastic offer available at Taylor Wimpey’s new Midsummer Park development in Stratford-upon-Avon.Purchasers who reserve a new home at this stunning development will each receive a voucher* for afternoon
NO need to whisper or keep it under your hat, there will be a performance of "The Secret Garden" at Severn Stoke.The event is being organised as a fundraiser by the Friends of St Denys's Church and the venue for the play will be the idyllic
A WORCESTER firm has enjoyed a rebranding including new signs. Worcester Tyres, based in Gregorys Mill Street, Barbourne, has launched the rebranding with has received good feedback from customers. Justin Garbett, owner of the firm, originally came from
A WOMAN and her dog are set to take on a barking mad fundraising challenge through Worcester this weekend. Helen Richards, aged 57, will be completing two five mile 'cyclothons' on Sunday, June 25 to raise funds for Headway Worcestershire, alongside
DOG lovers will be taking their loyal four-legged companions into work with them today for national Bring Your Dog to Work day. The day aims to promote the benefits of bringing dogs into safe work environments and raise money for animal welfare
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after being trapped in a car following a two car crash in Evesham. West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the junction of Leys Road and Evesham Road in Harvington, Evesham, shortly after 5.35pm on Thursday afternoon
THE British champion for Irish music on the mouth organ is a Droitwich man, and now he is seeking global glory, once again, for his skills with the reeds. Patrick Healy has won the British Championship for mouth organ playing two years in a row
FIGARO plans to get married in Malvern, and local folks are invited.The professional opera group, Felici, will make a return to Elmslie House with the Mozart classic, "The Marriage of Figaro", in a production set not in the eighteenth century
A three bedroomed detached family home with bedroom 4/study to the ground floor, 1 Vernon Close is situated in the sought after village of Martley.Martley offers local amenities to include church, village hall, shop, public house and sought after schooling
WEST Midlands MEP James Carver is supporting a campaign to raise awareness of a rare chronic disease which claimed the life of his first wife. Mr Carver's wife Carmen died at the age of 42 from scleroderma in 2009 and ever since the Worcester-based
A delightful character Grade II listed detached cottage in the village of Severn Stoke enjoying superb long distance views back to the Malvern Hills.Mole Cottage, The Village, Severn Stoke, offers well appointed accommodation briefly comprising study,
1. Top Story: Uncertain future of Worcester City FC's stadium project after tied vote, with chairman's casting vote to refuse. 2. Traffic and travel: Quiet on the roads generally - there has been a traffic light failure on Hylton Road, and temporary
IT'S almost like he was asked to pose for it!Today's picture of the day is by reader and regular photographic contributor Chris Murphy, who calls it 'Seagull Sunset' – and the name probably says it all!If you would like to see your pictures
CONTROVERSIAL plans to knock down Malvern’s old hospital and build a care home will be going before planners next week. Colchester-based Caring Homes Group/Montpelier Estates has applied to build the 46-bed home on the site at Lansdowne Crescent, close
A COUNCILLOR has launched a campaign against drivers who park illegally in his town. Cllr Graham Francis and his colleagues on Upton Town Council have been putting leaflets under the wipers of illegally parked cars. He is now calling for more
THERE is a shortage of doctors and nurses working at hospitals in Worcestershire. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust should be employing 705 doctors and 1,837 nurses but has a shortage of 111 doctors and 164 nurses. The Trust has blamed the
