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  • Swimmers splash the cash

    KEEN swimmers who took part in the sixth ‘Swim the Severn’ event, organised by Rotary Club of Worcester Severn, raised more than £1,000. Sponsored swimmers including the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev John Inge, and paraplegic Kim Briggs took part in

  • Not what the doctor ordered

    PATIENTS at a doctors’ surgery in Pershore got more than they bargained for when they turned up for their appointments. One of the occupants of a silver people carrier needed to be checked over by ambulance staff when their car was accidentally driven

  • Aussie Hughes hits ton on County debut in Middlesex win

    PHIL Hughes marked his return to county cricket after a two-year break by blasting a century on his Clydesdale Bank 40 debut for Worcestershire against former club Middlesex at New Road. Three days after flying into England, the Australian batsman led

  • Former Warriors director of rugby Brain passes away

    Former Worcester Warriors director of rugby John Brain, died suddenly yesterday aged 50. Brain, who was operations directors at Gloucester, made nearly 300 appearances for the Cherry and Whites as a player and also worked as assistant coach at Kingsholm

  • Make some noise for good citizens

    THE great and the good of Bromyard have been recognised for their contribution to the town in this year’s distinguished citizens awards. The annual awards, which are organised by Bromyard and Winslow Town Council, recognise volunteers who give up their

  • Charlie has high hopes for meningitis fund-raiser

    A STUDENT has set himself the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro in September to raise money for charity. Charlie Titmuss, aged 20, who is studying physics at Exeter University, is hoping to raise £1,500 for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) by

  • Ramblers set to descend on the Malverns

    RAMBLERS from near and far will be out and about this weekend for the start of Malvern Walking Festival. Running until Sunday, June 3, the festival includes an all-new five-day discovery walk, running from Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds back to Malvern

  • Council chiefs warned away from cuts

    UNION leaders in Worcestershire have put more pressure on council chiefs by warning them away from any more staff cuts. As the Worcester News recently reported, the county council wants to save an extra £20 million from its spending by 2014/15. The

  • Coasting to competition win

    ARTISTIC pupils have created placemats for a Worcester business. Students from RGS Worcester were asked to enter a design a placemat contest for Café 43 on The Tything. The coffee shop’s customers then cast their votes to determine the

  • Rare orchid found growing in county

    A RARE orchid has been found growing in a Worcester meadow for the first time in more than seven years, despite the wet spring. The Green Winged Orchid was found growing in Hornhill Meadows by rangers at Worcester Woods Country Park. The green-winged

  • Favourites are on festival bill

    Some of the biggest names in children’s entertainment will appear at Sixways Stadium for the Children’s Festival on Sunday, June 3. Hosted by CBeebies presenter Alex Winters, the day runs from noon until 6pm and is in aid of Caudwell Children and offers

  • Haulage firm wins award for rebrand

    A FAMILY-RUN Worcestershire haulage firm has won a second design award for the totally transformation of its branding. Pershore-based White Logistics received the gold award in the ‘best corporate rebrand’ category at the Transform Awards. There are

  • Woman hurt after crashing into house

    A WOMAN hurt in a crash when her car hit another car and then a house had to be cut out of her vehicle. Ambulance crews were called to the Worcester Road, near to The Dog Public House, at around 7pm yesterday evening. An ambulance, a response vehicle

  • Crash leaves two people seriously injured

    TWO men have been seriously injured after a two vehicle crash in Worcestershire yesterday lunch time. The smash happened on the B4194, Ribbesford, Bewdley, at around 1.10pm. Two ambulances, two rapid response vehicles, a paramedic officer, a BASICS

  • Youngsters join Relay for Life

    CHILDREN from Puddleducks Childrens Day Nursery in Evesham will be taking part in a charity fund-raiser this summer. The youngsters are taking part in the Relay For Life which is being held at Evesham High School on Saturday, June 23. The event raises

  • Anger as call for watchdog action is snubbed

    CALLS for a watchdog-style body to look into a controversial plan to make two directors redundant at County Hall have been rejected, sparking anger. The county council’s Labour group wanted the authority’s scrutiny system to examine a move to axe Diane