STEPHEN Clee spoke only once at the executive meeting which voted to expel him, apologising for some of the issues but stating that he felt many of them had already been addressed and wondered why they were being raised again. But he provided a
MEMBERS of Wyre Forest Conservative Association voted to throw the district council chairman out of the party after hearing a catalogue of misconduct allegations including sending a constituent a bar of soap to “wash his mouth out”. The bizarre
PEOPLE who fear giant trees are endangering their homes say they are pleased authorities are taking their worries seriously. Residents in Somers Road, Malvern Link, have been complaining for years that trees at Osborne Court, a care clinic operated
WORK to ensure recommendations from a damning report into failings at a neighbouring hospital are put into place is under way in Worcester. Penny Venables, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, told your Worcester News that
A centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday a day late, in keeping with a family tradition. Unwittingly, Rosa Hyde had always celebrated her birthday one day after she was born because she only discovered the date was not her true birthday when
A CHANCE conversation between a taxi driver and passenger nearly a year ago led to the rescue of neglected horses. Jonathan Roberts knew who to call after he found a horse collapsed in a field near Sling Lane, Leigh Sinton, near Worcester.
A VETERAN former politician who was awarded an MBE for services to the community has turned 101. Elizabeth Mills, a former member of Worcestershire County Council and mayor of Stourport-upon-Severn, was presented with a cake from Wychavon District
AN event billed as Malvern’s number one party will draw the crowds for charity next weekend. The SCO-FAM Jam at Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, bringing together some of the town’s best musical talent in aid of Scope and Oxfam from 7pm until midnight
ROYAL Grammar School Worcester reclaimed the Worcester City Cup from rivals King’s School with a 2-1 win in the final derby to be played at St George’s Lane. King’s started the game more confidently and dominated the early play, enjoying the majority
THE entrepreneurial spirit was in full swing in Worcester as future Alan Sugars and Deborah Meadens set up shop. Dozens of students from schools across south Worcestershire were selling their wares to the public in Cathedral Plaza shopping centre
JEWELLERY and cash were stolen during three burglaries in Claines last night. Thieves targeted two homes in Cornmeadow Lane and one in Cope Road between 4pm and 11.45pm, breaking in by smashing windows or through back doors. The exact value
VITAL health services could disappear from Worcestershire if control of one of the county’s main hospitals is handed over to another provider, an MP has warned. NHS services in Worcestershire are being revamped to try and cut more than £50 million
SUPPORT for the UK Independence Party is surging in Worcestershire – with the party on course to field dozens of candidates in May’s local elections. Of the 57 seats up for grabs at County Hall, about 40 are expected to have candidates from the
JAMES Percival has lifted the lid on what makes him tick and how he has adapted since being made Worcester Warriors skipper. While fellow lock Dean Schofield remains as club captain at Sixways, Percival has become head coach Richard Hill go-to
A FRIGHTENED man says a gang of youths who tried to kick his door down in the middle of the night should have been arrested. Officers spoke to the suspects and the 60-year old victim has supplied CCTV evidence, but police have yet to make an arrest
WHEN money is tight and recruitment opportunities are limited, having players that can be deployed in a variety of positions is essential. Worcester City, perhaps more than most, have a raft of players comfortable in more than one area of the pitch
A PIONEERING pilot programme to help patients recover from mental illnesses is to be developed and expanded in Worcestershire. The ‘Worcestershire Recovery College’ is an innovative, education-led scheme being run by Worcestershire Health and Care
MIDFIELDER Danny Jackman believes Kidderminster Harriers have now started to instil fear among their league opponents. Harriers head into today’s match against Ebbsfleet United at Aggborough (3pm) having won 15 of their last 17 Blue Square Bet
A FORMER Worcester City star was the hero after he pulled a man from a burning building moments before he was going to jump from a first floor window. Football player turned window cleaner Darren Bullock climbed his ladder to pull the man to safety
A TOP 10 finish in the Blue Square Bet Premier is achievable for Hereford United, according to captain Luke Graham. Following wins at Stockport County (3-2) and Cambridge United (3-1), the Bulls climbed to seventh in the table and they look to
