A DECISION on whether to build up to 21 new homes near Malvern has been deferred after concerns were raised it would lead to too many homes and traffic in the area. The plan is for up to 21 new homes, of which six would be affordable, at Clay Green
Benefit caps have been imposed on dozens of families in Worcester over the last year, new figures show. The vast majority of families capped had children, with housing charity Shelter warning that across the country households are being "tipped
WE go back to 1965 when Arboretum FC played in Division One of the Worcester League. Mrs J Fudger sent in the photo and her brother Brian Berry is one of the players. Maybe you recognise some of those pictured or have memories of the team?
GRADUATES celebrated at the fourth and final graduation ceremony today. The Institute of Sport and Exercise Science had its ceremony at Worcester Cathedral at 10am and the Worcester Business School had its ceremony at 1.45pm. All graduates and
WORCESTER City entertain Loughborough University in the Midland Football League Premier Division on Saturday, November 10. Here’s everything you need to know. WHO ARE THEY? Known as Loughborough College when formed in 1920, the team played
TRIBUTES have been paid to a young man who is believed to have taken his own life after posting a goodbye message on Facebook. Will Evans, who worked at Worcester burger restaurant Hanbao, posted a message on Facebook which included the phrase
A FORMER Worcester mayor has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of his wife in a car crash. Aubrey Tarbuck, 88, also denied two allegations of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in October last year. Today's plea and trial preparation
NOT only is Joshua Beardmore a sickening pervert who subjected an 11-year-old girl to a horrific ordeal, he is also a coward. The 25-year-old, who was yesterday found guilty of the attempted rape and sexual assault of the girl, refused to attend
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after allegedly grabbing a 12-year-old girl near a Worcester high school. The incident took place near Bishop Perowne CE College on Thursday afternoon. Police said a man pulled up alongside the girl and grabbed
WELSH traditional band Allan Yn Y Fan are celebrating their 22nd year on the road, followed by a major European tour this autumn. But they won’t be crossing the channel until they’ve made a stop at Ledbury’s Market Theatre. A spokesman said:
ALAN Bennett’s intriguing play, The Habit of Art has been revived for a tour, and the good news is, it’s heading to Malvern Theatres. Directed by Philip Franks and starring the Olivier-award winning Matthew Kelly as W. H. Auden/Fitz and David Yelland
People keen to take their first steps towards adopting or fostering a child are being encouraged to attend a free event at St Helen’s Church in Worcester. Adoption charity Home for Good will be hosting an information evening on Thursday, November
A Remembrance tribute in words and music takes place in Worcester tomorrow, November 10, almost exactly 100 years to the day of the 1918 Armistice. The central part of the evening, in St Martin’s Church, London Road, will be a performance of a new
A CALL to halt the axing of the Worcestershire’s school library service was rejected by the county council. The motion, put forward by the council’s Labour councillors, called for £90,000 to be reserved from the library budget in order to give officers
WORCESTER Allotment Forum is encouraging local people to consider an alternative Christmas present for their loved ones: renting an allotment. “Having an allotment is a great way of getting some regular exercise, meeting people, and you’ll be enjoying
A RAPIST who escaped from court after being convicted, has had six months added to his seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. Bradley Tout was accused of “cowardice” by Judge James Tindal after he jumped the dock at Worcester Crown Court last month
WORCESTER Warriors have named three loan players in a much-changed squad for Sunday’s Premiership Rugby Cup match at Saracens (3pm). Lock Lewis Bean and centre James Williams, who have been signed on a temporary basis from National One club Birmingham
A FRUSTRATED man who smashed the windows of a Malvern solicitors firm told a court he did it as he wanted legal advice. Richard Edwards told Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday that he travelled from his Birmingham home to Russell and Co Solicitors
A POPULAR nightclub in Malvern has been put up for sale with the intention of turning the site into housing and shops. If Priors Croft was to close down, Malvern would be left without a nightclub. The nightspot and restaurant in Grange Road is
David Kitcat has run Kitcat & Co Solicitors in Malvern for the last two years, and knows a thing or two about travelling. Born into a South African family of English origin, David said his pathway into law came from the inequality he saw in South
THE funeral of Tom Jones is being held today. The 18-year-old's body was sadly discovered in the River Severn on September 28 following a major search after the University of Worcester student went missing. Thomas's family including parents Ian
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9:36pm BASKETBALL: NEWCASTLE EAGLES 97 WORCESTER WOLVES 89 PLENTY of points tonight and an improved BBL performance
A van crashed into a house near The Star Inn, Pershore at 5.30am. Traffic is queueing on Bridge Street in Pershore between Weir Gardens and Broad Street. Cllr Val Wood said: "This accident illustrates the problems with speeding in Bridge Street
Heavy traffic has been reported in St. John's this morning. Drivers are queueing on the A44 Bromyard Road around Tybridge St, New St and Bromwich Road at St John's Roundabout. The lights on the roundabout have failed and engineers are en route
THURSFIELDS Solicitors has raised £2,000 for a local hospice by holding a charity golf day in Worcestershire. Associate solicitors Hannah Nicholls and Laura Williams arranged the mixed team contest at Gaudet Luce golf course in Droitwich following
A JURY will begin hearing evidence today in the trial of a Worcester nightclub boss accused of using cocaine to 'stupefy and overpower' a woman before making sexual advances and of offering cocaine to two other women. Darren Pinches, owner of Bushwackers
THE chairman of Sunbeams – which is set to close after 40 years – has warned it will “not be the last” community pre-school to go, due to a “clear governmental agenda.” Anne Eyre, who has chaired the management committee for six years, said conversations
A CITY pub is still open for business despite unexpected work outside the premises by Severn Trent Water. The Oil Basin Brew House, in Copenhagen Street, Worcester, has remained open with the pub reporting outside as an “absolute mess.” Severn
THE giraffes that were auctioned after being part of a popular trail have gone to their new homes. The Worcester Stands Tall art trail raised £210,400 for the St Richard’s Hospice Build 2020 Appeal. St Richard’s Hospice has not yet released
ACADEMY coaches are set to take charge of a youthful Worcester Warriors side in Sunday’s Premiership Cup meeting with Saracens at Allianz Park (3pm). Director of rugby Alan Solomons has led a team packed full of first-team stars to back-to-back
LOCK Anton Bresler reckons he is starting to find his “mojo” in a Worcester Warriors shirt as he approaches his one-year anniversary at Sixways. The Namibian-born second row said he struggled to find his feet following his arrival from Edinburgh
TITLE-chasing Worcester Raiders will crack open the advent calendar before playing in the league again after being left with a blank November. Cup commitments and empty Saturdays will lead to a five-week gap in West Midlands (Regional) League Division
CAMERON Walker debuted for Worcester City on Wednesday night and scored in a 4-1 win at Highgate United in the Midland Football League Cup. Here’s the lowdown on City’s new recruit. WHAT’S HIS BACKGROUND? Walker linked up with West Bromwich
University of Worcester Graduations - Friday, November 9, 2018 HONORARY - Marieanne Spacey-Cale MBE A former England women’s football player and coach is to be doubly honoured by the University of Worcester today. Marieanne Spacey-Cale
