http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/ Worcester News /news/local/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:13:46 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:13:46 +0000 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/resources/images/1000835/?type=rsslogo http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/ http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067309.Pedal_power_will_boost_city_tourism/?ref=rss RICKSHAWS could soon be riding along the banks of the Severn in Worcester as part of plans to boost tourism. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:10:00 +0000 528019a51023f78fa6980f6c6e8a641c http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067180.Cabby_points_scheme_gets_green_light/?ref=rss A PENALTY points scheme that could result in Worcester’s taxi drivers having their licences suspended or revoked if they commit too many offences in a year has been approved. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000 2be403c41e4596f5609b82038e358fd8 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067137.Landlady_in_police_cell_kicked_officer/?ref=rss A WOMAN who runs a Worcestershire pub kicked a police officer in the shin after pretending to be unconscious while in a police cell, a court was told. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:30:00 +0000 ebea7b1d4c5bae95beacebc8050d4f61 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067168._Murder_accused_was_frightened_for_her_life_/?ref=rss A policeman who took one of the accused in the Hartlebury Common murder trial to hospital told a jury that she was fearful for her life. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:10:00 +0000 8d159bf9226b4d3431732fd9035b59d3 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067145.Poet_is_over_the_moon_to_be_published/?ref=rss A WOMAN who has written poetry since childhood has had her first book published. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:40:00 +0000 4bdcbbc99a7a258d1d68c1423f330873 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067144.Choir_will_sing_for_tower_appeal/?ref=rss A MIDLANDS choir will sing in Worcester on Saturday to raise money for an historic church. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:50:00 +0000 cbb9564ccb871b6647265c9a53f9d7df http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067155.Our_aim_is_to_make_life_fun_for_children_who_stay_here/?ref=rss THE quality of care given to the life-limited youngsters who use Acorns Children’s hospice is paramount. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:20:00 +0000 9c346b9bef21a36c99a687eb0f454bd0 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5066985.Blueprint_for_Droitwich_s_future_is_finished/?ref=rss FIVE years of work to develop a blueprint that will shape the future of Droitwich is finished. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0000 65b5901623fe7fc62867a2b1598a26b9 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067569.Child_taken_to_hospital_after_crash_on_BMX/?ref=rss Cyclists are being warned to wear a helmet after a child on a bike collided with a car crash in Ledbury. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:08:33 +0000 00cd97e87b798614b05d7da0add25ba2 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067304.City_centre_charity_shop_opened_by_TV_celebrity/?ref=rss STAFF at Worcester’s newest charity shop polished up their potentially priceless bric-a-brac for their official opening. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0000 755da8141e6b446c48bfb5e06121bd6a http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5067299.Man_in_tarmac_row_must_pay_a___3_000_fine/?ref=rss A MAN has been fined £3,000 for breaching planning regulations at a traveller site. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000 3750fd377c80c479d30695988520d396 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5066524.Charities_to_benefit_from_a_musical_feast/?ref=rss MUCH-loved English music will raise money for Worcester charities. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0000 24b272fbdd462d89d9d32bfa2309891b http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5066493.Man_slapped_partner_after_an_argument/?ref=rss A MAN who slapped his girlfriend across the face then resisted arrest when police arrived has been ordered to complete programmes to address domestic abuse and alcohol problems. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:40:00 +0000 7a498f1090650182fcee96f750a3823c http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5066364.I___d_love_to_meet_my_hero_mystery_helpers/?ref=rss A DOG walker has appealed for help in tracking down a good samaritan who helped in her hour of need. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0000 2d8a54943564d6c2eafdf0fb7e11be28 http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/5064667.This_is_how_you_put_up_flood_barriers/?ref=rss IT is a familiar sight in Worcestershire these days, but people needn’t worry – these flood barriers were being set up as part of a training exercise. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000 7b84dd27151ad23361d90443166dc46d