A FORMER manager of a shopping centre which was redeveloped into CrownGate has shared his memories of the old precinct. Richard Ayers had three jobs in Blackfriars Market and Shopping Centre, which has now been replaced by CrownGate, in Friary
If you’re pregnant and want to follow in the footsteps of the Duchess of Cambridge, you may be considering a home birth. One provider of home birth services, Private Midwives says it’s had a 44 per cent increase in enquiries following the announcement
A DAY has passed since a a pub, standing on one of the oldest inn sites in Worcester, was forced to shut its doors - and still no explanation has been offered for the sudden closure. Managers at the Old Greyhound, in New Street, told the Worcester
WORCESTER RACE RESULTSGlosford Secure Storage Hereford ‘Confined’ Beginners’ Chase: 1 Above Board 1/3 Fav Jonjo O’Neill B J Geraghty, 2 The Happy Chappy 9/2 3L Mrs S J Humphrey Nick Scholfield, 3 Polymath 8/1 5L D Faulkner B Hughes, 4 Honourable Henry
OUTRAGED passengers have said that changes to buses in the city have caused chaos. Timetable alterations, new services and inaccurate bus stop signs wreaked havoc at Crowngate bus station as late, overcrowded buses left one elderly resident waiting
KEEN photographers have been invited to a meeting of the Worcester News Camera Club.The event will bring together members of the Camera Club in person for the first time.The meeting, at Worcester Racecourse, at 6.30pm on Monday, October 23, will be a
A WORCESTER hair salon is continuing to grow after purchasing an award-winning salon in Hereford. Ian and Naomi Beswick, owners of Avant Garde Salons, Worcester have acquired the Peter Prosser Salon. The acquisition of the Hereford-based Peter Prosser
BOWLER George Scrimshaw is set to play a full part in the ECB Pace Programme this winter. He has started strength training with Worcestershire after a slight aggravation of a back problem. Scrimshaw, 19, returned to action this summer after
A LEADING Worcestershire housing associations has announced a host of ghostly half-term activities throughout the county.Fortis Living, which provides more than 15,000 homes throughout Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, will run the free
ENGLAND centre Ben Te’o looks set to be ruled out of next month’s autumn internationals with an ankle injury. Worcester Warriors head coach Carl Hogg expected the 30-year-old to be out for "at least a month". But he could face an even longer
A HOSPITAL boss is 'absolutely committed' to making sure emergency patients never receive care in a corridor as the NHS braces itself for another busy winter. Michelle McKay, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, made the
ANOTHER bumper summer of tennis in the MANTIS Sport Herefordshire and Worcestershire League was capped by Pershore ladies A etching their name into the record books. Their maiden victory in Division One saw them pip Stourbridge A and Bromsgrove
A HOAX call about a body in the river caused emergency services including an air ambulance to converge on Upton Marina. Emergency services were called to reports of a drowning at around 5.45pm on Monday evening only to find out that it was a false
TEMPORARY traffic lights will be in place on a busy city road. Severn Trent have put up the traffic lights on Astwood Road in Worcester as they replace a water pipe and hope to be removed by tomorrow afternoon (October 18). A Severn Trent spokesperson
POLICE will step up patrols for evenings around Halloween.West Mercia Police will carry out patrols to make sure that people who are trick-or-treating are doing so in a friendly manner and not causing a nuisance.Police advise that any reports of anti-social
EVESHAM United’s stars of the future could bag a shot at their professional counterparts after reaching the FA Youth Cup first round proper. The Robins overcame Bedworth United 2-0 on Monday, following on from 4-0 victories over Eccleshall and
A HEARTBROKEN mother whose teenage son took his own life after being bullied online has filmed a video warning against cyber bullying. Lucy Alexander, whose son Felix was just 17 when he placed himself under a train, says in the video how her son
THE director of Sanctuary Group has beaten off competition from directors across the UK to become the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) new Chartered Director of the Year 2017.Nathan Warren, group director – commercial of the social landlords based in Castle
AN eagle surprised passers-by in the centre of Worcester by taking a leisurely stroll down Sansome Walk. The big bird was seen by resident Jo Brookes close to Sansome Walk's junction with Little Fairfield Street on Monday afternoon. She said
DROITWICH Spa BG under 21s dropped a half-time lead in going down 6-2 at title-chasing Boldmere St Michaels. The visitors' first-half tactics of sitting deep and playing on the break worked well with a 2-1 advantage at the break. Boldmere were
THREE parks in Worcester are in the running to be crowned the best in the UK.Fort Royal Park, Gheluvelt Park and the Diglis Field and Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve are all shortlisted for the title of UK's Best Park.The competition, organised by Fields
A WORCESTER-based lawyers has received a top ranking in a prestigious directory for the legal business. Harrison Clark Rickerbys was recommended in 17 practice areas, while 61 of its lawyers were also recommended for their expertise, in the Legal 500
DROITWICH Spa Judo Kan members enjoyed success at the Oxford Open in Didcot. Megan Skillern, who is supported by the gifted and talented team at Rivers Fitness Droitwich, had some stiff competition. She just missed out on gold but took silver
BOSS Paul Collicutt is urging Evesham United’s support cast to seize their moment in the limelight against Stratford Town tomorrow (7.45). The Robins host their higher-ranked rivals in a League Cup first round tie on the back of a fourth home defeat
DROITWICH Spa slipped to their second straight defeat, going down 1-0 at home to Feckenham. Once again the Saltmen were struggling with injuries and suspension, missing six players for the Total Motion Midland Football League Division Two clash
GREEN-fingered allotment holders in Worcester have had their skills celebrated at an awards ceremony at the city's Guildhall.The awards were resurrected this year by the city's allotment forum, having lapsed in 2013.The 200 or so entries were
MORE than 50 parents and grandparents who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby came together for a special memorial service at a Worcester church. The remembrance service included moving poems and the opportunity to light a candle in
A MOTORCYCLIST fractured his wrist after a crash with a car. The man in his 30s was also given pain relief for his back and hip after the crash at the junction of Barbourne Terrace and the A38 Barbourne Road at just after 8.30am this morning.
A WORCESTER law firm is offering a will writing workshop for the deaf community.Thursfields has also installed facilities for deaf and hard of hearing clients at its offices at Foregate Street, Worcester,. The workshop involves a partnership with Deaf
A THIEF described himself as a "silly thing" after he stole a sandwich from Sainsbury's Local. Michael Newman, 46, of Ombersley Road, Worcester says he has no recollection of stealing the £3.50 sandwich in Foregate Street. Peter Love, prosecuting
THE Scottish Rugby Union are rumoured to be interested in investing in Worcester Warriors. According to The Rugby Paper, the SRU could take a controlling interest in Warriors who have been put up for sale by owners Sixways Holdings Limited.
MALVERN College and Monmouth School for Boys played a close first encounter in the new Border Shield competition at Ledbury Rugby Club. The new competition acknowledged the strength of the school sides and the inaugural evening match, which Monmouth edged
FORMER Worcester City Football Club director Paul Curtis has died following a short illness. The 75-year-old was well known in Worcester after serving as a director at the club for 10 years before resigning from the board in 2008. Previously
WORCESTER City will not appeal the red card issued to defender Wayne Thomas during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with South Normanton Athletic. The 38-year-old made his return to City following a spell as manager of Rushall Olympic but was dismissed for
A WORCESTERSHIRE law firm has gained several top rankings in this year's s year’s The Legal 500 listing of the major law firms in England and Wales.The edition, considered the industry bible, has given Thursfields Solicitors 27 lawyer recommendations
A BRACE of tries from James Mitchell earned Bromyard a losing bonus point from a 22-18 home defeat to Midlands Three West (South) joint leaders Dunlop. Alex Parker added another try and Bobby Ralph converted a penalty.Bottom-of-the-table Bromyard visit
A PUPIL was approached by a man and asked to get into his car outside Dodderhill Independent Girls School in Droitwich. The girl, who school staff described as a "senior pupil" did not get into his car and told the school, who have reported the
JOINT-boss John Snape insisted he had no long-term worries over Worcester City’s wasteful finishing against South Normanton – but struggled to make the same case for his defence. City bossed proceedings with 11 and 10 men against struggling Athletic
A MALVERN salon is celebrating after being named regional winners in a competition. Malvern salon Belle Beauty are the UK and Ireland finalists of the prestigious Guinot award, Salon of Excellence 2018.The team at Belle Beauty team was delighted to discover
MALVERN Town leaked more goals with a 5-4 home defeat to promoted Hereford Lads Club in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Having collapsed in the second half in a 6-2 loss at Ellesmere Rangers the previous weekend, the high-scoring defeat
A GROUP of swimmers from Ledbury took part in the annual Worcester open meet at the new Perdiswell pool in the city. Ledbury racked up an impressive 34 medals including nine golds and valuable racing experience was gained by all with many county
MALVERN under 12s are looking forward to watching England play in November's autumn internationals at Twickenham.All the boys are in year seven and have recently started secondary school at Hanley Castle, The Chase, The Chantry and Dyson Perrins.They
MALVERN Vale Academy overturned a two-goal deficit to knock Division Two strugglers Andoversford Reserves out of the Cheltenham League's Minor Charity Cup with a 7-3 win. Vale are now the only Division Four team remaining in the competition's quarter-finals
I came to Worcester in 1989 as a single mother of a toddler, to be Principal Pharmacist at Ronkswood Hospital. Quite a bit has changed since then and it marked the beginning of a new and happier life for me and my daughter. Worcester is big
UPTON Rugby Club picked up their second bonus-point win of the season with a 32-26 success over old rivals Manor Park in Midlands Three West (South) but made hard work of it. Having been soundly beaten at Ledbury two weeks ago coach Ben Hughes
HAT-trick hero Joe Taufete’e has hailed the team spirit at Worcester Warriors, insisting players “kept each other alive” during their barren spell. Worcester ended a run of six straight defeats with a 30-20 win over Brive in the European Challenge
A GOOD turnout of Malvern Anglers were pleased to find mild weather for their Roy Bouston Trophy match on the River Severn at Holdfast. In such weather conditions, prospects of good catches were high for the last match on the river this year where several
FOR this week’s review I decided to head to a chain pub that, to me, feels far from a bland, brand pub. Having had many good nights at O’Neill’s in St Nicholas Street over the years, I had never actually eaten in there so felt it was time to give
The Real Thing/Malvern Theatres TOM Stoppard said in an interview that he saw no point in trying to update this play because things like love and friendship don’t really change. Maybe that’s right… but social perceptions most certainly
YOUNG people from Malvern and beyond became councillors for the day during this year’s Local Democracy Day.Malvern Hills District Council organised the event, which took place at the Chantry High School, Martley, where pupils from all five of the district
THE leader of Worcestershire County Council has accused the Labour opposition of "political posturing" after the group called for government intervention in the running of the council. Conservative leader Simon Geraghty branded the Labour group's
A MAN was kicked in an attempted robbery in Worcester. A man in his 40s was walking when he was approached by an unknown man who asked for money. The man then demanded he hand over his wallet but the victim refused to give it to him. The
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash in Droitwich. The crash happened at the junction of Ombersley Way and Roman Way at 7.41am. A 19-year-old man was treated for back and ankle injuries and is being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital
TREES fell and a supermarket shelter was blown across a car park as the tail end of Hurricane Ophelia hit Worcestershire. Yesterday, The Met Office issued a yellow warning of very windy weather as the remnants of the hurricane hit the UK.
Thomas Cook claims (Worcester News, October 14) that SeaWorld has passed its animal welfare audit, but it is well known that SeaWorld has seen several human as well as animal deaths in recent years. Driving huge animals like orcas mad by keeping them
AFTER the windy evening in the county, weather conditions are expected to return to normal with wind speeds of 9.7MPH.Around 5.7 hours of sunlight are expected today, by far the most for the rest of the week.There is also a chance of light rain this afternoon.The
THE M5 in the West Midlands is busy but moving, with an expected travel time of 18 minutes.In Worcestershire, the M5 traffic is normal for this time of day, however, there is slow traffic on the M42.The A44 Bromyard By-Pass is partially blocked due to
A FAMILY have spoken of their heartbreak after discovering that a long-lost relative was found dead in a tent in Worcester – and his 94-year-old mum still doesn't know he has passed away because they fear the news will be too devastating. Cardon
PLAYMAKER Jono Lance is hoping to fulfill his international ambitions during his three-month stint at Worcester Warriors. The 27-year-old fly-half revealed the chance to catch the attention of Australia selectors with his performances in the Aviva
A MUM is warning children to beware of 'stranger danger' after her schoolgirl daughter was approached by a man in a car as she waited at a bus stop. We reported last week that police had received a report of a man approaching a teenage girl last
EVESHAM seniors' section held their annual general meeting at the clubhouse after 24 took to the course for a nine-hole stableford. Outgoing captain Ian Wood sealed his year as captain by winning the competition by one shot. Before the meeting, prize-giving
BRANSFORD seniors hit back from three matches down to beat Burghill Valley 5-3 and maintain their unbeaten home record for 2017 in friendlies.They won 11 and drew two at home while there were three victories, two draws and eight defeats on their travels.Against
THE final of the Wychavon Parish Games' KC Carpets men's darts will be a repeat of last year. Hill & Moor and Bretforton will play on Sunday at The Wheatsheaf, Badsey. Bretforton are also into the final of the Kanes Foods pool against
A TEXAS scramble at The Vale Golf Club senior captain's day was won by Gerry Clayton, Ian Phillips, Keith Davies and Mike Dean. Sixty-seven players enjoyed warm, sunny conditions on the refashioned International Course with a number of challenging
BARBOURNE beat Worcester and District Skittles League Division Two fellow joint leaders Cradley in the Mick Potter Trophy first round. Trophy holders Barbourne lost the first two legs to go 12 pins behind only to take the next two for a lead of
