THE third annual Bromyard Hop Festival was a great success according to organisers, attracting thousands of people into the town for a busy day of fun and activities. Organisers say they are delighted with how it went, and though they don’t know
A WORCESTER transplantee came away with two gold medals and helped the Birmingham squad to top spot at this year’s British Transplant Games. The games at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield, saw Steve Nyland, of Rushwick, retain his titles in both
A CROWD-pleasing new way of fund-raising could help a bonfire party for disabled children go with a bang. New Hope in Wells Road, Worcester, is asking supporters to crowdfund one of its biggest annual events rather than hold the usual jumble sale
A GRUELLING long-distance charity challenge almost ended in disaster for a fit and healthy hospital worker when he was struck down with kidney failure. Glen Lee, aged 39, entered the demanding Joust 24-Hour race to raise money for national deaf
THE second annual fun day in honour of brave Jay Hitchins – who died of cancer aged just seven – has been hailed a success after the event raised thousands of pounds for charity. The brave boy, of Malvern, died last year from a form of cancer called
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man from Tenbury Wells who has been missing for two weeks. Glyn Morris, aged 57, of Berrington Road, was last seen on Monday, August 19, by his brother, with whom he lives, when Glyn left
STAFF from a Worcestershire software firm will be pushing themselves mentally and physically to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice. Two teams from Borwell, based at the Malvern’s science park, have signed up for the hospice’s Corporate Challenge
WORCESTER City have strengthened their squad with the double capture of defender Exodus Geohaghon and midfielder Nathan Rooney. After assessing the squad over the first five winless games of the Skrill North season, manager Carl Heeley and his
A CLOSE knit community is mourning the loss of a neighbour who has died three weeks after being rescued from a house fire by an heroic mother and daughter. George Thomas Moir, known as Tom, was badly injured in the fire at his home in Heathfield
VISITORS to an attraction featuring the mysterious freemasons will not need a secret handshake to gain access, as the organisation aims to banish the secretive reputation. Worcester Freemasons hopes to show it is a force for good when it takes
WORCESTER City directors have rubbished claims the club has been hit with a u-turn from St Modwen on releasing it from a contract to build a stadium at Nunnery Way. Reports earlier today suggested the developer is asking for “substantial financial
SEVERN Valley Railway’s new heritage skills training academy has launched with three enthusiastic trainees. The scheme aims to train young people in engineering and in the time-honoured methods of repairing and maintaining the popular Midland line
IT’S worrying times at the Guildhall, where plans are being drawn up for yet more cuts as we head into autumn. In true mystic meg fashion, several months ago The Source warned the good burghers of Worcester that more city council cuts are surely
ORGANISERS of a prestigious awards programme are calling for people to nominate the two counties' top sports people. Following the success of the 2012 accolades, the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire are again opening up the nomination
A SURGEON has set an inspiring example by making more than 75 potentially life-saving blood donations over the last 40 years. Phil Earl, a specialist facial surgeon at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, made his first donation when he was
POLICE are appealing for information about a burglary in Kempsey, near Worcester. It happened in Bestmans Lane, overnight between Monday (September 2) and Tuesday. The property, originally a pub and then an office, is now being converted into
A MOTHER and baby were taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after the car they were in left the road at Tibberton, near Worcester. The accident happened at about noon today on Plough Road, when the car left the road and finished up in a
A COACH at Worcester Rowing Club is gearing up for a gruelling feat of endurance by rowing across the Atlantic in memory of a close friend who died from cancer aged just 23. Hannah Lawton, aged 24, and her rowing partner Lauren Morton, 23, will
KAI Williams will not be returning to Worcester Wolves despite being offered a new contract by the British Basketball League club. The 25-year-old small forward, whose brother Jamal joined the Wolves this summer, has not been in touch with director
BOSSES say a fresh crackdown over sick days has been launched at Worcester City Council – despite days off increasing between April and June. New figures show that between April and June, the average worker was off for 2.6 days, compared to the
SUMMERTIME troubadour Newton Faulkner brought his singalong vibes and trademark rust-red dreads to an independent record store. The chart-topping pop star performed a 30-minute set of tracks taken from his new album Studio Zoo and old favourites
EVESHAM United hope their FA Cup success can inspire them to a first league victory of the season at Paulton Rovers tomorrow (3pm). The Robins have failed to win any of their four Calor Southern League Division One South and West matches this term
WORK to rip up a popular Worcester playground has been halted after an outcry from community leaders – who the council didn’t inform about the plan. Last week, workmen from Worcester City Council started to tear up the play facility in Howcroft
DIRECTOR of rugby Dean Ryan hands competitive debuts to five summer signings in Warriors' Aviva Premiership opener at Leicester Tigers on Sunday (2pm). Captain Jonathan Thomas, Ignacio Mieres, Jeremy Su'a, Mike Williams and Jeremy Becasseau will
PROMISING play and missed opportunities — that’s the story of Worcester City’s season so far. In the first five games of their Skrill North campaign, the Aggborough tenants have hinted at their potential but only have two points to show for their
WOULD-be thieves tried to steal a mini-digger at about noon on Thursday, September 5, from Ankerdine Hill, Knightwick. The digger was parked about 100 metres from the road when the engine was heard to start. The thieves were disturbed and two
LOSING games is not something Kidderminster Harriers have been used to in 2013. Until the 3-1 defeat at Alfreton on August 13, Steve Burr’s side had only been beaten five times in the league since the turn of the year. So to have lost two on
GARETH Andrew will not feature again for Worcestershire this season as he looks to shake off a niggling back problem. The 29-year-old all-rounder has managed 29 appearances for the County in all formats this term despite struggling with several
A SHOP owner said he couldn’t believe the brass neck of a brazen thief who tried to steal a door knob in the cold light of day. Noel Ferris, who runs Urban Prints in the Market Hall, off the Shambles in Worcester, spotted a suspicious looking man
DANNY Leadbitter has given Hereford United a timely boost by being declared fit to return ahead of tomorrow’s Skrill Premier trip to Gateshead (3pm). The right-back missed last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Welling United with a leg injury but is
THE Bishop of Worcester says the church should “reflect deeply” on the fact that many youngsters believe its attitude to homosexuality is wicked. The Rt Rev Dr John Inge threw his weight behind comments made last week by the Archbishop of Canterbury
TEACHERS across Worcestershire are set to walk out in a day of strike action next month. Members of the two largest teacher’s trade unions – the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers
A CAFE said to be a favourite of composer Edward Elgar has been applauded for its accessibility to people with hearing dogs. The Bluebird Tearooms in Church Street, Malvern, has been named an ideal spot for people with the canine companions to
A RIVAL development plan, to challenge proposals for a 30,000 sq ft superstore on the Lawnwide Road site, could be submitted by a community group. A meeting on the future of Lawnside is being organised by the town’s Neighbourhood Plan Group and
A CAR has overturned while traveling on the A4133 near Droitwich and Ombersley. The road is blocked in both directions at the Westward Way roundabout near the A38 Roman Way junction. Recovery vehicles are on their way. Updates to follow
HORRIFIED neighbours have spoken of their outrage after geese were shot dead and their bodies left lying in a golf course lake just yards from their homes. Between seven and eight Canada Geese were found dead in the lake at Bransford Golf Course
