A £40,000 bill for church demolition

City church to be torn down

9:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE cost of demolishing an iconic church at the heart of Ronkswood in Worcester could be up to £40,000, a public meeting was told.

Dog ashes taken in Kidderminster burglary

A police helicopter joined the search for the man after he ran away from officers

1:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN has been left devastated when he returned home from a holiday to find his house had been burgled and his dog’s ashes had been stolen.

My black pear tree bid has borne fruit

LEGACY: Councillor Derek Prodger, left, and Roger Hughes with the new plaque at the foot of the tree. Picture by Nick Toogood. BUY: worcesternews.co.uk/pictures/sales. 1913311001

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A COMMEMORATIVE sign that disappeared from a tree planted by Royal hands has been replaced with the help of a Worcester councillor.

Man wanted to bite noses off police officers

Drunk teen groped beneath canal bridge

3:50pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A DRUNK man who punched an innocent bystander in the face in an unprovoked attack then threatened to bite the noses off the police officers who arrested him.

D-Day nearing over police base building closures

Barrie Sheldon, right, pictured with police and crime commissioner Bill Longmore last year

3:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

POLICE and crime commissioner Bill Longmore has paid tribute to Worcestershire’s voluntary groups - saying they are vital in shaping the future amid imminent building closures.

Don't "put the brakes" on handing over council services, says ex-leader

Simon Geraghty - Election Statement

2:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE new leadership of Worcester City Council has been warned not to “put the brakes” on controversial plans to hand over services to outside providers.

Man attacked after he was asked for a cigarette

Girl grabbed in Tenbury Wells

1:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN was assaulted in an 'unprovoked assault' after he told two men he did not have a cigarette.

We’re walking our way to good health

HEALTHY: People walking to work. Picture by John Anyon. BUY PHOTO: worcesternews.co.uk/pictures/sales. 2113318201

12:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MORE people walk to work in Worcester than anywhere else in the West Midlands, new research has revealed.

Nasty assault - man suffers facial injuries at Kidderminster club

A police helicopter joined the search for the man after he ran away from officers

12:37pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN suffered facial injuries during a 'nasty assault' in Kidderminster.

We're just wild about animals

Above: Owen Steele meets the trust’s ‘badger’ mascot Suzi Richer.

12:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

CHILDREN and their families can find out more about some amazing animals courtesy of a local wildlife charity this half-term.

Andrew Heath murder accused due in Birmingham court tomorrow

Andrew Heath murder accused due in Birmingham court tomorrow

11:54am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MAN accused of the murder of a man in his Worcester flat is due to appear at court tomorrow.

Free schools in Worcestershire given the green light

Staff and children at Holy Trinity International School celebrate its free schools status.

11:29am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO free schools have been given the go-ahead in Worcestershire after the government announced its latest round of approved applications.

High Court overturns anonymity order on Gillam Street child killer

David McGreavy was dubbed the 'Monster of Worcester' after the crimes

10:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE High Court has overturned an order granting anonymity to Gillam Street killer David McGreavy, who murdered three children in Worcester in 1973.

Work programme criticised for 'failing' disadvantaged people

The number of jobless has risen across the Bradford district

10:05am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE Government’s main programme for getting people into work has been criticised for failing the most disadvantaged - despite figures showing it has made a real difference in Worcester.

Police defend DNA testing more than 2,000 children in West Mercia

Children ‘should be DNA tested’

9:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

POLICE in Worcestershire have defended taking DNA samples from 2,000 children over two years.

Worcester-Birmingham rail services disrupted by cable thieves

London Midland

9:20am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

CABLE thieves have damaged tracks at Hartlebury, causing disruption to train services this morning between Worcester and Birmingham.

Dedicated to little Spartan, the baby left blind, deaf and brain damaged by a medical mistake. Watch his video of love

Brave 'Spartan' Vasili Kalisperas has been left permanently disabled

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE parents of a newborn baby left severely brain damaged after a student midwife failed to act on the signs of jaundice want to ensure the mistakes are never repeated.

Worcester's Eric Cantona found dead. Inquest opens into football fan with famous name

Tragedy of loving Hove couple's suicide pact gone wrong

6:17pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A FOOTBALL superfan from Worcester who changed his name by deed poll to Eric Cantona has died.

Man charged with attempted murder after Worcester attack

webpix court justice

5:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A WORCESTER man has been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent following a knife attack in the city.

Doctors "cannot guarantee" patient safety at A&E

Visiting restrictions lifted at Worcester hospital

5:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

DOCTORS have issued a chilling warning that patient safety can no longer be guaranteed at Worcestershire’s A&E departments.

Future of Ronkswood church discussed

Future of Ronkswood church discussed

5:07pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE cost of demolishing an iconic church at the heart of Ronkswood could be up to £40,000, a public meeting was told.

Morgan among name plates going under hammer

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Charles Morgan with one of the registration plates to be auctioned.

4:40pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

AN auction of personalised registration plates is being held at one of the most iconic car factories for the first time.

Blind man in action call over buses

PLIGHT: Dave Williams wants ‘next stop’ announcements. Picture by Nick Toogood. BUY: worcesternews.co.uk/pictures/sales. 1913311101

4:04pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A BLIND Worcester man is backing calls for bus companies to install recorded ‘next stop’ announcements on their services.

Pensioner, 88, fleeced of £110,000 life savings by neighbour

3:10pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

AN unemployed father-of-one fleeced his elderly neighbour of more than £110,000 – her life savings – and squandered the cash on holidays, nights out and lavish gifts for his girlfriend and son, a court was told.

Crunch time over Labour call to 'license' private landlords in Worcester

webpix homes property

3:01pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL calls to license all private rented homes across Worcester are facing a crunch decision next month, it has emerged.

Could Worcester be getting a new four or five star hotel?

OVERHAUL: The Elgar Statue end of High Street is to have a £700,000 revamp.

1:04pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

COULD Worcester be getting a huge four or five star hotel in the city centre - and is there a need for it?

Former Worcester Mayor: I couldn't have done it without my wife

QUALITY: The Mayor and Mayoress Roger and Jill Berry get to grips with a most remarkable giant marrow (33113108)

11:09am Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE former Mayor of Worcester has spoken of his pride in serving the Faithful City - and paid tribute to his “fantastic” wife for making it all happen.

Mum lost leg in cycling horror

SO BRAVE: 37-year-old mother-of two Sarah Matthews suffered devastating injuries when she was hit by a lorry in The Tything, Photograph taken by John Anyon. 2113317605

10:20am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A BRAVE mum-of-two who suffered horrific injuries when she was crushed by a lorry in Worcester has spoken publicly of her ordeal for the first time – and called for new measures to stop a repeat of the crash incident which changed her life forever.

Our church is still open for business

MESSAGE: Churchwardens Mike Dowling and Margaret Jones with the boarded-up window outside St Michael’s Church in Dines Green, Worcester. 201331660.

10:10am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A CHURCHWARDEN says she is worried that worshippers will mistakenly think a Worcester church has closed because of its boarded-up windows.

UPDATE: Fire at cooking oil recycling centre

Firefighters tackling the blaze last night

8:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A LARGE fire broke out at a cooking oil recycling centre in Stourport-on-Severn last night.

Talented club is captured on film

ON FILM: The Monday Night Club talent show forms part of a documentary to be held at Worcester’s Swan Theatre.

7:50pm Monday 20th May 2013

A WEEKLY Worcester social club set up for adults with learning disabilities and autism is the subject of a new film.

Help to shape News’ future

BE A PART OF SOMETHING: Gill Hutchinson reading a copy of the Worcester News.

7:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

TOO many letters, or not enough? Do you think we cover sport well enough? Or should we be focusing more on news in your area?

Stolen love letters are recovered at an auction

MEMORIES: The letters will now be returned to their rightful owners.

4:20pm Monday 20th May 2013

THE daughter of a Worcestershire vicar is set to recover stolen wartime letters sent between her parents after finding out they were being sold at auction.

Ten cars scratched and dented in Kidderminster

CCTV image: One of two people police would like to trace.

4:11pm Monday 20th May 2013

VANDALS scratched and dented ten parked cars causing more than £4,000 worth of damage.

Market for first-time buyers is on the up

Priced out of the housing market

3:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

AFTER months of having room for improvement, estate agents in Worcester believe the market for first-time buyers is on the up.

Conservative leadership "arrogant" over gay marriage, says top Worcester Tory

OPPOSED: Andrew Grant says Worcester Conservatives are opposed to gay marriage

3:27pm Monday 20th May 2013

POLL: The president of Worcester Conservatives has accused his own party’s leadership of being “arrogant” over gay marriage.

MPs in line for pay rises of £10,000

Speaker Rt Hon John Bercow welcomes MYPs to the House of Commons Image: Parliamentary copyright/Catherine Bebbington

12:38pm Monday 20th May 2013

POLL: MPs are in line for dramatic pay rises of between £10,000 and £20,000 - with one county parliamentarian admitting they face being “lambasted” by the public.

UKIP says Eric Kitson "deceived" party - and issues apology

Eric Kitson,

11:27am Monday 20th May 2013

THE UK Independence Party has today issued an unprecedented apology over Eric Kitson - and claimed they were “deceived” by him.

Man charged with two attempted murders following Hereford stabbing

G4S police plans collapse

10:31am Monday 20th May 2013

A MAN has been charged with two attemped murders following the stabbing of two men in Hereford.

Battle to keep pre-school open

SUPPORT OUR PRE-SCHOOL: From left, Libby Hinton, Patricia Godber, aged four, deputy manager at Rushwick Pre-School, and Finley Skipp, two, outside their temporary building. Picture by Paul Jackson. 2013316501

9:10am Monday 20th May 2013

THE LONG-term future of a pre-school hangs in the balance as parents and staff attempt to raise £100,000 to build a permanent classroom.

I won't let my son be sent to a home

Election latest: Will a power-forming coalition be formed at County Hall?

7:50am Monday 20th May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL plans to scrap at-home care for the vulnerable in Worcestershire are facing a challenge in the High Court after a 17-year-old’s mother brought legal action.

Crisp maker up for sale

Crisp maker up for sale

5:06pm Sunday 19th May 2013

CRISP maker Tyrrells is set to attract the interest of global food companies after reportedly being put up for sale for about £100 million.

Counting the cost of the torch relay

LONDON-BOUND: Olympic gold medallist sprinter Darren Campbell joined the city’s proud torchbearers for the opening leg between Worcester and Powick.

4:54pm Sunday 19th May 2013

As the Olympic torch weaved its way gradually to almost every corner of the host nation, the cost to local authorities - including Worcestershire - was adding up.

Community spirit alive and well in Worcester street

12:50pm Sunday 19th May 2013

COMMUNITY spirit is alive and well in one Worcester street after residents turned out to give their road a spring clean.

TV sports presenter kicks off Worcester Heart Walk

Daniel Edwards with his family at today's walk

12:19pm Sunday 19th May 2013

GALLERY: A face familiar to millions of sports fans launched the Worcester Heart Walk this morning. 

We can cross safely thanks to young Zoe

LETTER: Headteacher Claire Davies with Zoe Day and new lollipop man Stephen Wilkes.

10:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

CHILDREN can now cross the road safely again thanks to a sharp-thinking five-year-old pupil who was determined to get a new lollipop lady or man outside her school.

Riders support breast unit bid

THEY’RE CRANKING OUT THE PEDAL POWER: Linda Pemberton, front, rides with the Road Angels.

5:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A GROUP dubbed the Road Angels are hoping to spread their wings to raise a heavenly total for a life-saving breast unit in Worcester.

Patients' stroke support service is doing well

Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is finding the cuts

2:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A STROKE support service for patients in Worcestershire says it is switched on to the emotional needs of patients.

New support for carers of adults with brain injuries

HELP: Pictured from left, Tracie Finnegan, June Barrow, Laura Hall, and Janice Hughes

12:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A NEW support group has been launched for carers and relatives of adults who have suffered brain injuries.

Seventh Worcester Motor Festival roars into town

The Morgan Plus 8 outside the Guildhall this morning

12:28pm Saturday 18th May 2013

GALLERY: The streets of Worcester have been turned into an open air showroom today as the city’s seventh Motor Festival roars into town.







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