Patients are waiting two weeks longer than they did last year for important ultrasound scans at Worcestershire hospitals, figures show. The latest NHS England data shows that 850 people were referred for an ultrasound on their pelvis at the Worcestershire
FIFTY young people from Worcester churches took part in a mission to help take care of their city. Now in its fourth year, The Noise Youth Mission weekend event saw the 50 children, aged 11 to 18, completing several projects across the city including
It’s a relatively common belief that the weather makes a difference to aches and pains, but is there any truth to this? And if cold or damp weather does exacerbate symptoms, what are the reasons for this? A consensus exists in scientific literature
AN investigation has begun into the non-fatal shooting of a man by armed police in Bromsgrove on Sunday (November 4) morning. On Saturday evening, police received separate reports from members of the public that a man had been seen in possession
GEORGE Forsyth reckons Worcester City need to play with the "arrogance" of being "biggest club at this level". Sunday's dismal FA Vase exit to Desborough Town was played out in front of the competition's biggest attendance of the round with Forsyth
A MUM has been named as a charity champion for her recent efforts in fundraising for the Haemophilia Unit based at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Ruby Edwards, Mum to 10 year old Noah Edwards - who lives with life-threatening blood
PRIMARY school children in Worcester are being given the chance bring some festive joy to people across the city. The Mayor of Worcester is inviting children aged between five and 11 to design his 2018 Christmas card, which will be sent out to around
Enforcement action concerning a ‘dangerous’ wall in Upton-upon-Severn has been welcomed by Upton Town Council. The wall on Oak Street has previously been classified as dangerous and was part-demolished earlier this year. Upton Town Council has
THE music of rock ‘n’ roll balladeer Billy Fury will be celebrated with a show at Worcester’s Huntingdon Hall, this month. Play It Cool will mark the 60th anniversary since a very nervous young lad called Ronald Wycherley took to the stage to sing
THE fire service has re-located to shared headquarters with the police at Hindlip. West Mercia's police and crime commissioner John Campion, has welcomed the latest staff to move to the police headquarters from Hereford & Worcester Fire and
WORCESTER City fans were left with an even bigger sense of what might have been following today’s FA Vase draw. Opponents Desborough Town landed an away tie at Cadbury Athletic, a team from the level below City’s in Midland Football League Division
Protecting people from all backgrounds who are living with domestic abuse is the focus of my work – we have a new ‘Safe from Harm’ team working across the Three Counties and I bring with me many years’ experience working in this area of law up in Manchester
A FORMER city councillor who served Worcester for more than 19 years has died. Geoff Williams, who was diagnosed with cancer in the summer, only retired from the city council in May. His death comes less than a week after councillors agreed
Thursfields Solicitors is one of the Midlands’ largest law firms, with eight offices across the region, and the man in charge says it is down to teamwork and developing relations that has made the business a success. Nick O’Hara, managing director
AN ambassador will take on the London Marathon to raise money for a local children's charity. Chris Orr, the Chair of Worcestershire Advance and a member of the Worcestershire Ambassadors, is taking on the London Marathon on Sunday, April 28, 2019
TIGHTHEAD prop Nick Schonert has been included in England’s 35-strong squad to prepare for Saturday's battle with New Zealand at Twickenham. The uncapped Schonert was involved in the recent England training camp in Portugal but was left out of
7:55pm FOOTBALL: DOUBLE DEPARTURE CONFIRMED BY CITY Alongside Adam Osbourne's transfer to title rivals Sporting Khalsa
ARMED police swooped on Croft Road this morning after reports of a man with a firearm. A 23-year-old man was arrested near the car park on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm. A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said a member of the
DUNCAN Weir has been added to Scotland's squad for the autumn internationals – but his call-up has left Worcester Warriors with limited options at fly-half. The 27-cap stand-off who has not represented his country since March 2017 continued his
THE Worcester branch of Cats Protection is holding a festive fashion show this month to showcase some of the charity shop's clothes. People will get the chance to buy clothes and accessories at the show, which includes labels such as French Connection
SIR – Francis Lankester (Reasonable and rational, October 31), writing from the standpoint of the usual arrogant and insular exceptionalism of the Brexit-zealot, demonstrates, once again, his urgent need for a lesson in how to find the correct end
BOSS Alan Solomons is “not too concerned” over Worcester Warriors’ discipline despite picking up four yellow cards in two Premiership Cup games. Warriors went down to 13 men at one stage in their 31-12 win over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road
A WORKER on a new housing estate who had “unlimited” access to homes was dismissed after it was revealed he was a convicted child molester. Named by a resident as Nigel Knighton, the handyman was hired by William Davis Homes (WDH) to carry out
A DAD from Worcester has admitted wounding with intent and has been told he faces an inevitable and lengthy jail sentence. Joseph Roberts pleaded guilty to section 18 wounding when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday. The 27-year-old
Worcester News reporter Grace Walton has put on her dancing shoes to take part in this year's Strictly Worcestershire competition. In her latest report, Grace describes meeting her fellow contestants for the first time. THE tension is over as
Research by a University of Worcester lecturer on the impact of internet trolls on journalism and democracy has been featured in a new academic book. Anti-social Media? The impact on Journalism and Society includes a chapter by Claire Wolfe, principal
IN the 1960s the Beatles and the Rolling Stones played concerts in Worcester, attracting huge crowds. Flash back 100 years and the visits of Thomas Marwood and James Berry caused much the same reaction. Except Marwood and Berry were not in the city
TODAY is November 5, the day we celebrate the failure of Guido Fawkes and his associates to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Bonfires blaze and fireworks explode overhead four our entertainment, but this year there has been more concern then ever
New housing benefit applicants in Worcester are waiting more than three weeks for their claims to be processed, new figures have revealed. Between April 2018 and June 2018, new claimants waited 24 days on average before their application was completed
AN armed robber pointed a gun in the faces of his victims and left a sick woman with a heart condition shaking with fear and afraid she was going to die. Adam Merry was jailed for five years at Worcester Crown Court on Friday after admitting offences
Varied, amazing, and moving. That’s how I describe my job. And Wednesday was such a day. It started off with a sad event. A baby funeral for a much-wanted child. What can I say? The parents were beautiful people and inspiration. Among the congregation
FAMOUS auctioneer Philip Serrell appeared at a phone box which is becoming an unusual meeting spot for celebrities. The Bargain Hunt star appeared at the Powick phone box which has become an unusual trademark spot for a local charity Crossroads
