Dentist swaps drill and fill for ball and bunker

RETIRING DENTIST: Don Tipton, centre, with his colleagues, left to right, Pat Collins, Ian Hetherington, Jan Clarke and Sara Collins.

2:50pm Friday 24th May 2013

A DENTIST is swapping the drill for the putter as he retires from the profession after almost 40 years of service in Worcester.

West Mercia Police set for bank holiday 'Twitterthon'

Councillors say Twitter is key to keeping residents updated

2:46pm Friday 24th May 2013

A 'TWITTERTHON' will give residents a unique insight into policing across the West Mercia area this weekend.

Witness appeal following fatal car crash

Police have closed part of Culver Street after a lorry collided with a building.

12:33pm Friday 24th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a car crash yesterday.

Brain tumour survivor set for gruelling walk

CHARITY CHALLENGE: Brain tumour survivor Jim Hemming, and his wife Kelly are taking on an eight-mile trek over the Brecon Beacons on Sunday to raise money for Hammer Out.

12:10pm Friday 24th May 2013

A FATHER-of-two who had a life-threatening brain tum-our as a teenager is aiming to complete a gruelling charity walk to help others like him.

Do you remember the Queen's Coronation?

The Queen and Prince Philip in the State Coach at the Coronation in 1953

11:16am Friday 24th May 2013

Next month the Queen will celebrate the 60th anniversary of her Coronation.

Cradley crash - driver dies

Three taken to hospital after car fire

9:45am Friday 24th May 2013

A DRIVER taken to hospital in a critical condition following a crash has died from his injuries.

Stay calm after Woolwich killing

CRIME SCENE: Police forensic teams searching the area where the soldier was killed by Islamic terrorists.

9:10am Friday 24th May 2013

A MUSLIM leader, an MP and a former Army officer have all appealed for calm, restraint and tolerance after a serving soldier was hacked to death in broad daylight by suspected Islamic terrorists.

Trees down as high winds batter Worcestershire

A fallen branch in Hylton Road, Worcester, after high winds

3:50pm Friday 24th May 2013

UPDATE: Reports of 25 trees down as high winds batter Worcestershire ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Football match in memory of popular player

TRAGIC: Neil Emms

9:14am Friday 24th May 2013

A FOOTBALL match in memory of a popular player who died last year will be played on Sunday, May 26.

Parents' shock at nursery swoop

Parents' shock at nursery swoop

6:07pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

PARENTS have spoken of their shock at the alleged sexual assault of a young child at a Worcestershire nursery.

Police continue to question nursery suspects

Police continue to question nursery suspects

6:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

FIVE men remain in police custody tonight after a child reported they had been sexually assaulted at a Worcestershire nursery.

Councillor urges rival politician to "commit suicide" in sick taunt

Councillor John Campion: had to fend off taunts to commit suicide

4:03pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE Labour group’s leader at Worcestershire County Council told a rival Tory politician to “resign or commit suicide” during a sick taunt in a major meeting.

Ride will raise river awareness

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN: Dragos Hrituleac will be riding in aid of the World Wide Fund for Nature.

7:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN adventurous student is gearing up for a bike ride across Europe to raise awareness of the environment.

These women are a real inspiration

LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS: The award finalists are, from left to right, Anna Madden, Emma Heathcote-James, Fiona Harris, Nicole Harris, Hannah Edwards, Jean Wilson, Bridget Lewis, Isobel Dale and Julia Whelan.

7:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE finalists in the Worcestershire Women of the Year awards have been announced.

Development on former hospital site overcomes second hurdle

Development on former hospital site overcomes second hurdle

6:27pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

PLANS to build 181 homes on the former Ronkswood Hospital site have been given the green light by planners at the second stage.






Essential Links



Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree