A 'LARGE value' of illegal cigarettes has been seized from a city centre shop. Police officers from the Cathedral safer neighbourhood team and South Worcestershire Licensing team "smoked out" the cigarettes - though the shop has not been revealed
A CONSULTANT who fundraised with a charity co-founder who has died of cancer has said he will miss her greatly. Consultant Breast Surgeon Dr Steven Thrush contacted the Worcester News to pay tribute to Kate Butler after hearing the news of her sad
ORCHESTRA Pro Anima, directed by Michael Bochmann, will give another in their popular series of string orchestra concerts at Christ Church in Malvern, this month. A spokesman said: “As usual, the programme will feature music spanning the Baroque
WHEN we first launched the Worcester News camera club in the summer of 2017, we initially faced some criticism from people who accused us of setting up the group so we could use photographer's pictures for free. However, the aim of the group has
A TOTAL of 160 voices and a 50-piece orchestra will bring the roof-raising genius of Vaughan Williams back to Worcester Cathedral. The Worcester Festival Choral Society , Worcester Cathedral’s boy choristers and a full symphony orchestra are performing
A THIRD batch of students graduated from the University of Worcester today (November 8). Day three has also seen honorary doctorates given to space travel authority Dr Laurie Leshin and Holocaust survivor Mindu Hornick. Dr Leshin is a recipient
THE fate of a city nightclub looks set to be decided at a council meeting next month. West Mercia Police has called for a review of the licence at Alexander's because of concerns about disorder at the venue. The city council's licensing sub-committee
A MUM said she was 'ashamed' of her son after he was sentenced to 12 years in jail for attempting to rape an 11-year-old girl. Joshua Beardmore, of Glenthorne Avenue, Worcester, was convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault by penetration
A CHILDREN'S hospice based in Worcester held a special party to celebrate its 30th birthday. Acorns Children’s Hospice, based in Bath Road in the city, has been providing care for kids with life-limiting conditions since 1988. The hospice celebrated
MILITARY veterans and serving personnel will be entitled to free bus travel to commemorations in the city this Sunday. First Worcester will not charge current or ex-members of the military for tickets on Sunday, in memory of those who died during
GUESTS are invited to join a hospice for its annual fundraising lunch event this Christmas. The St Richard’s Hospice Festive Lunch takes place on Thursday, December 6 at The Bank House Hotel, in Bransford, near Worcester. Alongside a three-course
THERE'S no need to be bored this weekend, as this 'what's on' round-up reveals for any Worcester News readers who are still wondering what's out there and heading this way. Talkin' 'bout your generation, or even your grandfather's generation? Then
CLAIRE Worboys will appear as the legendary music hall star Vesta Tilley, during an Armistice Centenary Concert in Pershore Abbey. She will appear as the cross-dressing Vesta, a favourite with troops of the First World War, at the abbey on November
THE Worcester Repertory Company’s chosen panto for seasonal fun this year is Maid Marian and the Merry Men. And it’s coming to the Swan. Even better, it’s a show where the swashbuckling hero will certainly not be a man in clingy tights. A
WORCESTER City seem set to play it safe with striker Kyonn Evans following his hamstring strain on last night. The ex-Malvern Town frontrunner was withdrawn 51 minutes into Wednesday's 4-1 win at Highgate United in the Midland Football League Cup
RAW talents Liam Lockett and Josh Willis gained the plaudits of assistant manager Ashley Vincent after Worcester City's 4-1 victory over Highgate United. The duo, who stepped up from City's under-21 set-up over the summer, played 90 minutes as
A NIGHTCLUB boss is due to face trial today on sex and drugs charges, including allegedly using cocaine to 'stupefy and overpower' an alleged victim. Darren Pinches, owner of Bushwackers and Browns in Worcester, appeared at Warwickshire Justice
Monday signalled the start of National Stress Awareness Week, which encourages local companies to focus on the wellbeing of employees at the heart of their businesses. Earlier this year, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce signed
WORCESTER Warriors wing Josh Adams has been picked ahead of British and Irish Lions star Liam Williams for Wales' Test against Australia on Saturday. Adams replaces Luke Morgan as one of three changes from the team that beat Scotland while Williams
THERE will be two days of diverse events at The Hive leading up to Armistice Day on Sunday. All free to enter, they include films, commemorative lectures and poems, a specially created dance piece and the World War One bell tent, showing how soldiers
A YOUNG man has admitted attacking his girlfriend in Worcester city centre. Shah Haque, aged 22, of Chedworth Drive, Worcester, admitted common assault and harassment at Worcester Magistrates Court last Tuesday, after initially denying the charges
Kitchen World Worcester Ltd, known for its specialised bespoke kitchen, bathroom and bedroom designs, was first established in 1974. They cater for homes in Worcester, Droitwich, Malvern, and Tewksbury and further afield to the West Midlands.
7:53pm FOOTBALL: HARRIERS SET TO SWOOP FOR PENN? York Press reports ex-Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Russ Penn
TRAIN services between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford may be delayed or cancelled. Due to a fault with the signalling system all train lines are disrupted. West Midlands Railway posted on Twitter: "Road transport is being arranged between
CHANCELLOR of the Exchequer Philip Hammond’s promise to introduce a levy on big earning tech companies that pay little tax – marks an interesting change of pace for this current Tory government. Or so it seems. In his annual budget, Mr Hammond
A LARGE quantity of potentially dangerous fuel was found at a city home during a police raid. Officers smashed open the garage door of a Fortis Living property in Worcester last Thursday morning (November 1) after reports that up to 300 litres of
A MAN accused of trying to rape an 11-year-old girl previously sexually assaulted a boy in a park, a court heard. Joshua Beardmore was cautioned in 2005 after he exposed himself to a boy, aged under 13, and inappropriately touched him. Beardmore
INCONSIDERATE drivers have been slammed by a Worcester hairdresser who says parking near her salon during graduation week has been 'hell.' This week, people have been dropping off students and guests for graduation services at the Severn Campus
POSITIVITY is key at Abbey Park First and Nursery School. That's what I was told by Lydia Roberts, the Reception teacher and Early Years co-ordinator. Mrs Roberts, 49, who has been teaching at Abbey Park School for six years, said: “Children
WORCESTER'S MP has donated several trees as part of an initiative to mark The Queen's lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. Robin Walker has accepted a small number of trees and awarded them to local organisations that have made a valuable contribution
Firefighters are being called to false alarms three times every week on average at Worcestershire hospitals. Figures from NHS Digital show the fire and rescue service were called out to false alarms 152 times in the 12 months to March, at premises
AN AMATEUR photographer says winning the Worcester News Camera Club firework photos competition has boosted his confidence. Harry Watson, aged 22, a Costa barista, won the camera club competition after his proud mum sent the Worcester News his photo
University of Worcester Graduations: Thursday, November 8, 2018 HONORARY - Dr Laurie Leshin Dr Laurie Leshin, a world authority on space exploration, is to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Worcester today. Dr Leshin
AVERAGE hourly costs of childcare in Worcestershire have been revealed for the first time by the Department for Education. On average, for three and four-year-olds, childcare costs £ 4.25 an hour. For two-year-olds it was slightly more expensive
CENTRE Will Butler is a week away from being ready for action according to Worcester Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons. The 20-year-old academy star is back in training after recovering from elbow surgery that was expected to rule him out
NEWCOMER Michael Fatialofa is expected to start training with the rest of Worcester Warriors’ squad next week. But director of rugby Alan Solomons insists Warriors “will not be pushing” the 6ft 6in lock into action until he is “good to go”.
A PRE-SCHOOL is set to shut down after 40 years in the city. Sunbeams, a registered charity providing affordable childcare on Bromwich Road, is due to close on November 15 – with competition from funded alternatives having led to it becoming financially
A FOUR-goal blitz in 19 second-half minutes saw Worcester City turn the tables on Highgate United in a 4-1 MFL Cup victory at The Coppice. AS IT HAPPENED | Highgate 1 City 4 Richard Batchelor’s low free-kick gave Highgate a 1-0 lead
