A property worker accused of murdering his wife on New Year's Eve has denied that he chose to teach her "the ultimate lesson" after she failed to rise to "evil" taunts. David Clark told jurors Melanie Clark had "pushed and double-dared" him into
Fans in Worcester seemed thrilled to have the Women’s Tour arrive as they lined the streets on Saturday. And the race organisers were thrilled with Worcester’s response. Apart from some difficulties on Saturday morning for residents of London Road
FIREFIGHTERS attended a small open fire in Farmbrook Close, Worcester this evening (Monday, June 18). The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue crews from Worcester used backpack extinguishers to put out the blaze. They were called at 5.50pm
COMPLAINTS have been made about the number of cars parked illegally on a busy road near a city mosque. At least seven cars - including three city taxis - were pictured parked on double yellow lines in Tallow Hill blocking the pavement and a cycle
A PRIMARY school has been told it ‘requires improvement’ after a visit by Ofsted inspectors. Rushwick CE Primary School, in Upper Wick Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, slipped from its previous ‘good’ rating with teaching found to not be ‘securely good
FOOTIE fans in Worcester are gearing up for tonight's World Cup match between England and Tunisia. The game, due to start at 7pm, currently has a predicted win for England at 68 per cent, a 22 per cent chance of a draw and just a 10 per cent chance
WORCESTER City has been dealt a double blow with midfielders Nathan Hayward and Robbie Bunn backing out of deals to sign. Summer recruit Bunn is expected to link up with his former manager Paul Smith at Midland Football League rivals Highgate United
A MAN in his 30s suffered 'serious pelvic injuries' after his car crashed down an embankment near Pendock. Police are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle crash on the M50 between junctions 1 and 2 in the early hours of this morning
MORE than 97,000 visited the Royal Three Counties Show last weekend during its 60th anniversary at the Malvern showground. The show welcomed back the secretary of state for environment Michael Gove on Friday, giving him the chance to talk to farmers
HRH Princess Anne is set to visit Worcester Racecourse next month as the venue celebrates the 300th anniversary of racing in the city. The Princess Royal is well-connected with Worcester Racecourse, having ridden a winner in the three mile Droitwich
SHY Barney is a one-year-old long haired black and white male cat who would make an excellent companion. He is in the care of Worcester and District Cats Protection and is described as a very friendly, affectionate boy when he gets to know you.
MANAGER Paul Collicutt has been left “gobsmacked” by “ludicrous” new rules that will see two play-off winners denied promotion from Evesham United’s level. A pair of end-of-season shoot-out winners from English football’s eighth tier – where the
WORCESTER romped to a 50-shot victory 97-47 at Warwickshire club Snitterfield after winning on all four rinks. The city visitors had difficulty mastering the green and trailed by the odd shot at 10 ends. But over the next five Worcester picked
WORCESTERSHIRE has missed out on the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures are said to be reaching 30C in some parts of the country, but only in London and the Southeast. The Met Office says elsewhere nationally - including our region
THE devastated uncle of a teenager killed by a single punch is the motivation speaker for the latest St Richard's Hospice event. Connor Saunders died in 2012 after he was struck after getting into an argument with a group of teenagers. Since
A MAN has admitted multiple sexual offences against a child, including rape, attempted rapes and making indecent images. Christopher Matthews, aged 30, formerly of Droitwich, admitted eight sexual offences involving children when he appeared at
CHILD sex offenders have been involved in more than 70 offences of sexual communication with children in West Mercia since a new anti-grooming law was brought in. West Mercia Police has recorded 73 such offences since April last year, 37 involving
A CROP of young talent will make their List A debuts for Worcestershire in Tuesday’s 50-over tour game with West Indies A at Blackfinch New Road (11am). Potential future stars Jack Haynes, Ollie Westbury, Alex Milton, Josh Dell, Ben Twohig, Zain
A 34-year-old man has been charged with attempted wounding in Broad Street, Worcester. Adam Snell of Bransford Road, Worcester appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday charged with one count of attempted wounding with intent to do grievous
A POET and author is set to release his debut collection of poetry to show those affected by mental health that they are not alone. Worcester based Daniel Burton, 23, will release 'Dark Nights into Brighter Days' at Paradiddles Music Bar, Sidbury
ONE of the first duties that the Pershore Plum Princess and her attendants will carry out is to attend the plum festival evening race meeting at Worcester racecourse – this year celebrating its 300 anniversary. Anyone who has a daughter, grand-daughter
JUBILANT staff and pupils at a city school are celebrating after receiving their latest report from Government inspectors. In it’s last Ofsted report, in September 2014, Norton College was rated overall as requiring improving. But in it’s recent
A FEW showers did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of rock fans who attended Mapp Fest over the weekend. The two-day free festival, held on the Link Common off Moorlands Road, featured a wide variety of performers form Worcestershire and further
NATIONAL League North new boys Hereford FC have signed striker Harry White. The former Barnsley player, 23, joins the Bulls after spending last season with Chester. Hereford boss Pete Beadle said: “Harry is a great prospect who thrives on confidence
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' out-of-contract midfielder James McQuilkin has signed for AFC Telford United. The 29-year-old spent two-and-a-half seasons at Aggborough and made 48 appearances as Harriers reached the play-offs again in 2017-18. Telford
DROITWICH Spa Warriors under 13s are looking for new players, particularly defenders and strikers. They will move up to 11-a-side football after winning Ambassador Evesham League Pool C last season. For details, email villamagic82@hotmail.co.uk
A WORCESTERSHIRE law firm is sponsoring a family rugby tournament being held at Droitwich Rugby Club. The Summer of Touch Rugby tournament began last week with an introduction to proper touch rugby rules and is running every Thursday for seven weeks
DROITWICH Spa have retained the entire squad who finished third in Midland League Division Two last season. Joint managers Mark Owen and Wayne Oliver have held onto highly-rated former Worcester City forward James Lemon. Lemon won the division's
WORCESTER'S Rosie Webb is set to sign an under 19s contract with Birmingham City Ladies. The teenager has just completed her second and final season with City regional training club's under 16s side. Webb is set to attend their academy in
I HAVE to confess my knowledge of Guernsey was pretty limited ahead of my family's two-night stay on the Channel Islands. I'm yet to see the film The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, but I was keen to discover the history behind
FROM today patients in Kidderminster will be sent to Redditch's Alexandra hospital - not the Worcestershire Royal. The controversial divert, which will run as a pilot for this week, is an attempt to reduce the overcrowding crisis at the Worcester
TWO rabbits have been stolen after thieves forced their way into a hutch. The 16 week old rabbits, Neville and Luna were taken overnight on Monday from a garden in Cumberland Street, Worcester. Matthew Robinson, the owner of the rabbits said:
LLOYDS Bank has promised to ensure 24-hour cash dispenser services in Upton as it closes the last bank in the riverside town. Harriett Baldwin hosted a meeting with the bank’s management and local community representatives to discuss the impact
THE Midlands Leagues structure for next season has been confirmed after an RFU panel dismissed Melbourne’s appeal against their relegation from Midlands One West. Melbourne will play in Midlands Two East North next season with 10 North Midlands
A CRASH near a town school has seen a man airlifted to hospital. Birmingham Road in Blackminster was closed because of a crash at 7.35am this morning at the corner of Station Road. A man has been airlifted to hospital with as yet, unspecified
LONG-standing member John Steel has been elected president of Broadwas Croquet Club. Steel, 79, has been a playing member at the club for 10 years and responsible for the maintenance of the club’s infrastructure and lawns for some time. The
RUSHWICK lead Worcestershire League Division Three by one point from Lye after edging a two-wicket win at Avoncroft. Adam Went took 3-25 and Clive Jones 3-22 as Avoncroft were dismissed for 173 in 42 overs. But Josh Cound (3-44) was among the
A TROUBLESOME road in Pershore is set to close for a month whilst traffic lights are installed. Station Road in Pershore has been hit by delays and frustrated motorists as well as MP Harriett Baldwin have called on developer Persimmon Homes to install
A PETITION has been launched calling for the archives of composer Edward Elgar to be kept in Worcestershire. The Elgar Foundation, responsible for the archives, recently decided to move them to the British Library in London from the Elgar Birthplace
WORCESTERSHIRE have rewarded promising youngsters Jack Haynes and Josh Dell with their first professional contracts. Malvern College pupil Haynes, the son of former County all-rounder Gavin Haynes, has put pen to paper until the end of the 2020
WORCESTERSHIRE head coach Kevin Sharp revealed his pride at the performances of Rapids' players after they lost to Kent Spitfires in a Royal London One-Day Cup semi-final thriller at Blackfinch New Road. Ben Cox (122 not out), Brett D’Oliveira
WORCESTER Warriors' England contingent finished as runners-up at the World Under 20 Championships. Forwards James Scott and Ted Hill started the match with Beck Cutting and Will Butler among the replacements. England lost 33-25 to hosts France
A TEENAGER will skydive to raise money for a charity that supports people with Autism. On the 28th July 2018, Worcester-based Alex Hales will skydive 10,000 feet at the Swindon Skydiving Centre. He has already raised over £1,600 for the National
STUDENTS from the Regency High School in Worcester won a top prize at the BBC Gardeners' World Live show, held at the NEC in Birmingham. The pupils worked closely with the Thrive project, a charity based at Kings Heath Park in Birmingham which offers
MEN over 65 are being urged to attend appointments for a potentially life threatening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). An AAA is a swelling of the aorta, the body’s main blood vessel, and if this bursts it can cause huge internal bleeding and is
SIR, Thank goodness for David Griffiths (Worcester News, June 12). What would we do without a voice of sanity to steer us away from ‘the capitalist monster’ and ‘brutal market’? I think we all agree that the current supermarket dominance of the
UPDATE: There is queuing traffic in Spetchley Road, which is causing long delays for motorists. Original story: MORNING, we are here to get you to your destination this Monday morning. There are a few things to be looking out for. Bevere
PETROLHEADS are gearing up for a popular annual car show. A wide variety of cars will be on display in the city’s streets as part of the 12th Worcester Motor Show. Visitors will be able to see 42 cars proudly on display from 15 dealerships
ON the very warm evening on Wednesday June, 6, 300 runners lined up for the annual Broadway Tower Run, raising funds for the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven and the UK Sepsis Trust. Organiser Natasha Dent said “It is great to raise money for two
