WORCESTER City captain Tyler Weir has left for Hednesford Town. The former Hereford full-back, 26, moves back up two levels to join the Northern Premier League Premier Division club. Weir decided to stay with City after their three-division
WORCESTER RESULTSR & A Mason Electrical And Heating Handicap Chase (Div 1): 1 Irish Octave 16/1 Mrs R Gasson Benjamin Poste, 2 Definitly Grey 8/1 1¾L C E Longsdon J J Burke, 3 Generous Chief 6/1 13L G McPherson Kielan Woods, 4 Abbeygrey Evens Fav 2¼L
SOUTHERN LEAGUE WEST: Evesham United 1 Wimborne Town 2 A BRACE from visiting substitute Toby Holmes saw Evesham United slip to a rare home defeat after failing to produce their Sunday best against Wimborne.An uneventful first half was followed by an action-packed
WORCESTERSHIRE-based creative agency Drp has recently hired its first events apprentice through the Event Management Apprenticeship programme.The events assistant apprenticeship role was fully approved by the Government earlier this year and Sarah Davitt
A ROAD that was closed in Evesham for about two and half hours has finally reopened. Elm Road was closed from the A46 Badsey Island to Offenham Road from 4.30pm to 7pm, following a crash. Hereford and Worcester Fire Service attended the incident
A HEADTEACHER has spoken of her 'horror' at the behaviour of a former school lab technician who tried to commit sex abuse against children. However, Cath Crossley has reassured parents no pupils at her school were targeted by Andrew Rimington.
ASHLEY Banner has stood down as player-manager of relaunched Worcester Olympic after just six matches. The club celebrated its renaissance earlier this year having initially folded in 2015, joining the Cheltenham League under respected local player
THE Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to the UK this autumn, bringing an evening of inspirational, even jaw-dropping ocean-themed films to almost thirty venues across the UK. And the good news is, the festival is coming to Malvern Theatres
A TRACTOR crashed into a home near Pershore yesterday afternoon (Monday, September 18). Emergency services were called to the scene in Church End, Bishampton, just after 3pm. West Midlands Ambulance said a number of people were "shocked" by
A SPECIAL service to celebrate lay ministry was held at Worcester Cathedral, the climax for more than 40 people who have completed a year-long course to be Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs) and who will work as part of the ministry teams in parishes, supporting
A BUSINESS course helping people to start or further develop their own company is running in Evesham from the end of the month. Germinate Enterprise is a local scheme aimed at helping new entrepreneurs explore whether their idea for a new business might
ITEMS including some specialist baby milks and gluten-free foods will no longer be free on prescription in Worcestershire from this week. Cuts will see parents no longer being given certain soya milks, thickened infant formulas, formulas for lactose
A YOUNG girl was injured when a suspected dognapper attempted to steal her dog in broad daylight. The girl suffered a wrist injury after the attempted theft of her dog on Sunday. The incident took place inside Great Malvern Cemetery, near Madresfield
GLOUCESTER have bolstered their pack with the signing of Australia international James Hanson on a short-term deal. The experienced hooker arrived at Kingsholm this weekend and starts training with his new team-mates immediately as Gloucester prepare
HIMBLETON'S Worcestershire League Division Three title-winning season ended in a six-wicket defeat to runners-up Kempsey. In a case of after the Lord Mayor's show following last week's celebrations Himbleton struggled for motivation and runs as
AN innovative, rapid test for meningitis is now being used at Worcester hospital which speeds up diagnosis and saves lives.Accurate results come in within an hour as part of a test to help head off the life-threatening infection of the membranes surrounding
REAL ale lovers have named five Worcestershire breweries as new entries in this year's Good Beer Guide. The 2018 edition, published by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), included The Sociable Beer Company in Worcester and The Unity Brew House in
A SUCCESSFUL Winchcombe-based business providing forest school sessions to youngsters has reached a milestone anniversary. Forest School Learning Initiative (FSLI), founded by Christina Dee, was officially recognised as a Forest School training provider
POLLY is an eight-year-old black and white female hoping for a new home to settle in.She is a friendly little girl who is gentle and affectionate and enjoys having a fuss.Polly came in with her brother Jimmy, who has now found a home, and will be fine
FORMER Worcester Warriors lock Richard Blaze has resigned as forwards coach at Leicester Tigers for personal reasons. Blaze, who came through Warriors' academy, joined Leicester in 2007 before moving into coaching three years later after a foot
A GERMAN industrial equipment supplier that has enjoyed growing demand has bought an office, warehouse and distribution centre in Worcestershire.BEKO Technologies Ltd has purchased 11 and 12 Moons Park, on Burnt Meadow Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch
A PLAN providing a new commitment to improving the lives of children in Worcester and the wider county has received unanimous approval by Worcestershire County councillors.The Children and Young People's Plan went before councillors at the authority
JUST one point separates five teams at the top of McDonald’s Worcester and District Sunday Football League Division One with Fernhill Heath Athletic leading after a 5-0 win at Malvern Rangers. George Coley netted twice with Joe Broad, Sam Carey
WORCESTERSHIRE have the leading run-scorer in County Championship Division Two and three bowlers in the top six of wicket-takers. Daryl Mitchell took his run tally to 1,138 this summer after scores of 58 and 34 in the six-wicket win over Leicestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE seconds bring down the curtain on the 2017 season with a three-day match against Leicestershire at Desborough Town from tomorrow. Coach Kevin Sharp’s side return to action after an 11-day break following the wash-out of last week
WORCESTER'S Nunnery Wood Colts Hornets under nines are kitted out for the new Ambassador Evesham League season. Hornets have picked up support from Asda Worcester via the store's community champion John Horsley. Team manager and club vice-chairman
A MAN was taken to hospital after his car crashed into a wall in Worcester. On exiting the Audi vehicle, the 39-year-old, who sustained left and right shoulder pain, passed out. Emergency services were called to the scene near Bradfords Builders
Lorry drivers could have been killed as they slept in their cabs when a gang blew up a cash machine in a raid on a Worcestershire petrol station, a court heard. The ATM was situated not far from the petrol pumps and the explosion could have been
ARTISTS pushed themselves to their creative limits and broke experimental boundaries at a milestone Worcester exhibition which brings a touch of magic to a city art gallery.The Worcester Society of Artists 70th annual exhibition at Worcester City Art
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death. Police found a 45-year-old with fatal knife wounds to his neck and abdomen at 11.30pm on Sunday in Cherry Close, Bewdley. His next of kin have been informed and
DIRECTOR of rugby Gary Gold hailed tighthead prop Biyi Alo’s display as “outstanding” in Worcester Warriors’ 41-10 defeat to Exeter Chiefs. Alo replaced the injured Nick Schonert for the Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways and went over for Warriors
MATT Neal stole the show at Silverstone to roar to victory from 12th on the grid in Sunday's British Touring Car Championship. Three-time title winner Neal snaffled his 61st career victory in his Civic Type R, picking off his rivals one by one in
THE area's sporting best were honoured at the City of Worcester Sports Awards presented by long-time supporter Steve Cram CBE.The 14th annual accolades, delivered in partnership by Freedom Leisure and Sport Worcester and supported by Worcester City
TWO offenders punched and kicked a man during an attempted robbery on a city street. The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking along Hylton Road, Worcester, at about 3.20am on Saturday, September 16 when he was approached by two white males who
TONY Worley was the star turn as Crowle emerged victorious in the angling at the Wychavon Parish Games.Worley was one of three section winners alongside Rod Croft (Wick) and Don West from runners-up Bretforton.Crowle claimed the top prize overall by a
MORE than half of Midlands aerospace and defence firms expect to take on extra staff in the remainder of the year, despite wider concerns. According to a study by Worcestershire-based engineering recruitment firm Consilium Recruit, figures reveal that
TIGHTHEAD prop Nick Schonert has been ruled out for three months with an ankle injury, say Worcester Warriors. The South African-born front rower sustained the injury in the opening moments of Warriors’ 24-10 loss to Wasps earlier this month.
PERSHORE Town surrendered to a workmanlike Stafford Town outfit in Saturday's 2-1 Midland League Division One defeat. Keen for a win before embarking on a tough schedule of five consecutive away trips, Town found themselves behind after just seven
THREE people including a teenage boy were seriously injured following a two car crash between Hereford and Worcester. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A4103, near Fromes Hill, at about 6.40pm on Saturday, September 16 after two
A PIPEWORK company is pumped up for extra business after finding a new home in Worcestershire.Flotec Site Services Ltd has moved from shared premises in Oldbury to 77 Heming Road on the Washford Industrial Estate.The firm, run by directors John Gardener
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder George Rhodes has signed a new two-year contract to become the eighth player this summer to commit his future with the County. Rhodes, the son of director of cricket Steve, had 12 months remaining of his current deal
A NEW valeting and car wash business is making a splash after opening in Worcestershire. Parkside Professional Car Wash has launched in Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, after support from John Truslove. Proprietor and owner Vullnet Celaj has taken 590 square
WORCESTER Warriors have conceded 100 points in their opening three Aviva Premiership games. But director of rugby Gary Gold believes there is “a lot of good stuff to work with” as Warriors bid to tighten up their defence ahead of Friday’s trip
IT’S Freshers week. That time of year when you find yourself stumbling over new University students staring up at you in wide-eyed wonder. Some will be local of course, but many more will have been brought to the city by parents, dropped off
PERSHORE secured the Worcestershire Cricket Board's over-45s crown with a 31-run success over Droitwich on Sunday.The Plums went one better than last year's runners-up berth as Dom Capaldi retired on 50 not out with Martin Johnson (46) and Neal
SCHOOL students from Malvern will have the chance to launch a weather balloon high into the atmosphere as part of this year's Festival of Innovation.The three Counties Showground is the venue on Tuesday, October 3, for a day showcasing creative science
A FASHION show is set to raise much-needed cash for a Worcester homeless charity.The picturesque and historic venue the Grafton Manor Hotel is holding the Fine and Country Foundation fundraiser this Saturday, September 23. Proceeds raised from the event
KNIFE crime is on the rise in South Worcestershire. There were 111 recorded crimes involving a bladed weapon in the South Worcestershire policing area in 2016/17, compared to 94 offences in 2015/16 and 66 percent of these offences were committed
FIRE crews had a busy Sunday as they tackled several fires and responded to a crash and fuel spillage.Firefighters were called to a fire in the open at Four Pools Lane in Evesham at 6.38pm and another at Zortech Avenue in Kidderminster at 5.58pm. At 1.26pm
1. Top story: Assistant manager stole from Worcester pet shop where she worked for 14 years 2. Today's weather: Mostly cloudy with light showers in the afternoon and evening. Feeling cooler with a top temperature of 15.6C. 3. Traffic
A DRUNK man lashed out a paramedic who was trying to help him after he was reported to be unconscious in a busy Worcester street. Kelvin King admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court
LOOKING after trainer Shaun Lycett in the winning connections room at Worcester is always a pleasure.He has one of the warmest smiles in the business and his genuine enthusiasm for the game and for all the horses in his care is infectious.When one of
