DIRECTOR Mark Wilcox was heartened by the public's feedback over Worcester City's Parsonage Way proposals – but fans must wait to discover the cost. More than 40 people attended Warndon Hub today as City and Worcester-based Zebra Architects revealed
READERS have been saying thank you to their snow heroes – the people who went above and beyond to help them out during the bad weather. Among those celebrated was Norman Baldwin, site manager at Pitmaston Primary School, who helped clear the school's
A TRAIN from Worcester to be Birmingham has been cancelled. The West Midlands Railway train was due to leave Worcester Foregate Street station at 7.28pm however it was cancelled because of damage to the overhead electric wires. The next train
?A GROUP of girls from a Droitwich school have been successful in a national skipping competition. The team of pupils from Westacre Middle School took part in the National Jump Rope Championships, held for skipping clubs from across Europe, at the Stratford-upon-Avon
A University of Worcester student has been awarded a prize in recognition of her outstanding work in computing.Casey Stanley has received the Carol Pugh prize from the Worcester Association of Women Graduates (WAWG), one of the regions of the British
Staff and students at Worcester Sixth Form College have been supporting the very first Mission Christmas. The campaign launched by Free Radio’s Cash for Kids aims to support children who are living in poverty across the West Midlands. The College’s Student
NO schools in Worcestershire are currently listed for full or partial closure tomorrow (Thursday, December 14). Snow and ice had forced many schools across the county to close on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week, but tomorrow the snow days
A MAGNIFICENT tree house which will provide pupils with excitement, entertainment and education has been officially opened at a Worcestershire school.The house, which will sleep up to 25, has been constructed 30ft above ground in a mature ash tree within
A WORCESTER-based housing association is in the running for a prestigious award.Fortis Living, which provides 15,000 homes including in Worcestershire, is in line to win the HR team of the year award at next year’s HR Distinction (HRD) awards.The housing
A MAN suffered a cardiac arrest after he was said to have "fallen" from his bike in Malvern. Emergency services were called to the scene in St Peter's Road, Worcester, just after 7am this morning (Wednesday, December 13). West Midlands Ambulance
A 94-YEAR-OLD has become the oldest care home resident in the country to attend a specialist mobility training course.Marian Hill, who moved into Fernhill House in Fernhill Heath a few months ago, was delighted when three staff members taking part in
IF there is one thing the snow has offered this week it is a picture opportunity.Members of the Worcester News Camera Club have been out and about snapping these beautiful shots of the scenery.To join, search for Worcester News Camera Club on Facebook
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted in Worcester. West Mercia Police said they believe the man may have information which could help the investigation. The victim, a woman in
Thousands of people have signed a petition protesting about plans to cut down mature trees in Worcester. The county council’s Highways department will start work in January to raise New Road by 38 centimetres (15 inches) just west of Worcester
THE unemployment rate in Worcester has stayed below 1,000 for the fifth consecutive month.Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, has welcomed the release of November's unemployment figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).This marks the first
WORCESTER Warriors will begin their season on Saturday at home to Wasps in the Premiership Rugby Under 18 Academy League at Sixways (1pm). The young group will be looking to go one step further than the past couple of seasons when they have finished
WORCESTER City has published proposals for a new stadium at Parsonage Way with scope for expansion up to National League standard. The club’s vision begins with a 1,300 capacity ground that satisfies the Football Association’s D grade, meaning
THE property firm which developed the multi-million pound Cathedral Square redevelopment has been recognised with an award. The Salmon Harvester Opportunity Fund (SHOF) has been awarded a Revo Re:fresh gold award for a complete transformation by
A BUFFET restaurant which was forced to defend its pink chicken after claims it was raw has received the highest food hygiene rating. KungFu Oriental Buffet in Cathedral Square, Worcester, has been given a level five food hygiene rating by Worcestershire
TRAFFIC is slow on the northbound carriageway of the M5 following a three-car crash near junction seven and eight, Worcester. Two lanes were orignally closed but have since reopened. West Mercia Police is on scene along with Highways England
POLICE are investigating a bloody brawl at Worcester Crematorium in which a man is understood to have been injured after a service. Worcester Crematorium staff called the police on Tuesday afternoon after the fight, which is understood to have
ARMED police swooped on a Worcester street following reports of a man making threats to kill. West Mercia Police were called to a domestic address off Drake Avenue, Worcester. Officers attended the scene, including armed officers as a precautionary
MEMBERS of a gang who were part of large scale operation to smuggle cannabis and mobile phones into various prisons including HMP Hewell in Worcestershire, have been jailed. Birmingham Crown Court was told the offences were committed between July
MEMBERS of a gang who were part of large scale operation to smuggle cannabis and mobile phones into various prisons including HMP Hewell in Worcestershire, have been jailed. Birmingham Crown Court was told the offences were committed between July 2015
A NEW partnership is set to boost St Richard's Hospice funds in the new year. The partnership between Majestic Bingo and St Richard’s Hospice marks the start of fundraising for a worthy cause over the next year.The hospice is an independent charity
PETER Kay's first live stand-up tour in eight years has been cancelled - including shows in Birmingham - due to "unforeseen family circumstances", the comedian has said. The hotly anticipated UK and Ireland tour was due to begin in Birmingham in
LIFE across the city and beyond is starting to return to normal following the disruption caused by Sunday's heavy snowfall.All of Worcester's schools, and those across south Worcestershire, were able to open their doors yesterday, although in
A FUTURISTIC Christmas tree designed by city architects has been catching the eye at Worcester Cathedral. Local architectural practice Herlig-Marles Ltd, based in London Road, has installed the tree at the cathedral for the ongoing Christmas Tree
TOP UK road and time trialist Si Wilson presented prizes to his former cycling club Worcester St John’s at their presentation evening. Members have been basking in success after a thrilling year with records broken and new best times set. Club
A TURKEY was saved from slaughter when a trailer overturned on the M5 last week, and is now living out his days at a Bromsgrove animal sanctuary. The trailer, carrying 640 turkeys, crashed onto its side after becoming detached from a tractor on
A WORCESTERSHIRE firm has appointed a new sales director as part of a growth strategy.Design, installation and equipment specialist Sprint Group, based in Pershore, has appointed industry professional Ian Bryant as sales manager in the area to help deal
WORCESTER Wolves’ in-form players look to keep up their hot run when Leeds Force visit the University of Worcester Arena in the British Basketball League on Friday (7.30pm). Dallin Bachynski made his third appearance of the season in the BBL All-Star
DEDICATED staff have been thanked for keeping Worcester's hospital running during an "extremely challenging few days" as a result of the travel disruption caused by the snow.Michelle McKay and Caragh Merrick, the chief executive and chairman
RAMPANT Droitwich Rugby Club maintained their 100 per cent start to the season at the top of Midlands Two West (South).They beat second-placed Malvern 24-18 though their Worcestershire rivals earned a losing bonus to leave them six points off the summit.Droitwich
HIGHWAYS chief Alan Amos has heaped praise on Worcestershire's roads teams who have worked around the clock to keep drivers moving during the bad weather.Heavy snow at the weekend and then problems with treacherous ice on roads and footpaths have
THREE vans parked at Kempsey, near Worcester, were broken into and had items stolen from them.A grey Fiat Scudo parked in a residential area at Windmill Lane was entered between 10am and 6pm on Saturday and a number of items have been taken. The incident
IN October I made the bold prediction that Theresa May would be ousted as Prime Minister before Christmas. Originally, after making the disastrous decision to hold an early general election that lost the Conservative majority, I said I couldn't see
BIN collections in Worcester have been cancelled again due to icy side roads. Lorries were sent out this morning to collect rubbish, however, Worcester City Council has been forced to cancel them again, due to problems on side roads. The council
BUSINESSES in Worcester are hoping to make up for a severe drop in trade after the snow and ice kept customers away. The city is “very much open for business” according to Worcester BID despite the biggest snowfall in years. Residents who would
SCHOOLS is Worcester and across the south of the county are all open today, but many are advising students and parents to exercise caution in travelling, and some timetable alterations have been made. Blessed Edward, Worcester. School will
SIR – Not only do we have the nonsense of the north bound traffic restriction on the M5 Junction 4a as a result of the repairs further up the motorway being done before Worcester Parkway is built, but early in the new year the improvements to junction
HEAVY traffic is reported in Castle Street and Newtown Road in the city, and on the A449 Ombersley Road in Claines. Elsewhere, it is moving well in London Road and the A38 Fernhill Heath, while the A449 Barbourne Road is busy but moving. Worcestershire
WITH temperatures remaining above zero, ice and snow is continuing to melt and the county's roads are clearing. The Met Office forecasts a 90 per cent chance of rain by noon, with some sun braking through later in the afternoon. It is likely
WARNDON Parish Council chairman Ray Morris insists he will view Worcester City’s new stadium proposals with an “open mind” — but would be “amazed” if they get the green light. City’s plans to build a home at Parsonage Way in conjunction with Worcester
