THERE used to be popular song in the 1950s, a hit in the UK for Alma Cogan, called "A railway runs through the middle of the house." Well, she could have been singing about the main Hereford-Paddington line just outside Colwall. There’s a remarkable
MALVERN Splash swimming pool is closed until further notice. The leisure centre posted on Facebook last night that the closure of the pool is due to technical issues and that engineers had been on site working with the operations team to restore
WORCESTERSHIRE has announced New Road will stage eight days of international cricket in 2019. The county host an under-19s ODI tournament featuring England, India and Bangladesh in late July. England Women, Australia and Australia A are also
JURORS were told that seven people 'plotted' to carry out an acid attack on a three-year-old boy – including the child's own father – as a high-profile trial began today. The defendants denied conspiracy to apply a corrosive fluid with intent when
DURING the night of January 20, someone made a forced entry into a detached garage at a property on Park Avenue, Worcester. The garage was searched but nothing has been reported stolen. Anyone with information should call 101 and quote the reference
AN ANIMAL shelter managed to find a 'forever home' for a dog who had come from a difficult back ground. Boris arrived at Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter after being neglected and initially found it difficult in his new environment. Being
'‘WORCESTER’S Pavarotti’ Luke Swatman is gaining new followers after a successful audition on national TV programme, The Voice UK. Five million viewers tuned in to see the 35-year-old from St John's perform on Saturday’s show. Mr Swatman has
A SERVING prisoner has denied the attempted murder of a prison officer and a provisional trial date has been set. David Bieber, also known as Nathan Coleman, is accused of attempting to murder Alison Smith at HMP Long Lartin. The 52-year-old
THE FORMER Cafe Severn in Worcester, which closed down in October 2018, looks set to be re-opening under new management. In a Facebook comment under a Worcester News story concerning Councillor Chris Mitchell's comment that Worcester City Council
A TWIN dad is raising money for national charity Tamba to help fund research into the devastating condition, TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome). Paramedic Ben Rean will be cycling in the 100-mile Ride-London in August. Mr Rean, from Evesham
WORCESTER Arts Workshop will be doing its level best to keep half-term holiday boredom at bay. In fact, the venue has just announced its programme for the February break. There will be a Shadow Puppetry event on Tuesday February 19, from 10.30am
Anaesthetists at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have been recognised for providing the highest quality care to their patients. The prestigious Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (
A LATE let-down saw bottom club Worcester Wolves drop to a 79-66 defeat at London City Royals in the British Basketball League. After fighting back from a third-quarter deficit to draw level at 61-61 with five minutes to play, a spell of careless
ZIMBABWE international Farai Mudariki has secured his immediate future by penning a new one-year contract at Worcester Warriors. The tighthead prop arrived at Sixways earlier this season having spent two years as an academy player at Castres Olympique
WORCESTER Warriors produced some of their best rugby of the season but it was not quite enough to secure their first win of their Premiership Under 18s Academy League as they lost 31-22 at Newcastle Falcons. Warriors led by two points at half-time
HEREFORD will look forward to hitting the road this week to get away from a "difficult" atmosphere at Edgar Street. The under-fire Bulls boss takes his charges to Guiseley for a National North relegation six-pointer tomorrow (7.45) on the back of
A ROAD safety group has warned about making generalisations over the age people should stop driving. The Royal Society for the Prevention of accidents (RoSPA) spoke out after the Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a car crash. Following the crash
ED BARNARD was in good form with the ball for Scarborough in Australia but his team endured mixed fortunes over the past two games. The Worcestershire all-rounder was part of the side beaten by Midland Guildford in the semi-finals of the Western
TEMPORARY traffic lights are causing delays on the A38 towards Martin Hussingtree. The lights are operating while road works are being carried out by BT. They are set to be removed this afternoon.
WORCESTER Warriors face injury concerns over number eight Gerrit-Jan van Velze and lock Michael Fatialofa. The duo were forced off in Warriors’ dramatic 36-31 home triumph over Stade Francais in the European Challenge Cup at the weekend. Captain
We all know that moving house is one of the most difficult processes anyone can go through, but that can be made much easier if you are ready to negotiate and sometimes compromise. Most people are ready to give way a little, which is the most realistic
CALLOW End regained top spot in the Worcester & District Football League with a feisty 4-1 win over nine-man Oak Apple. Louis Loader notched twice with Brad Birch and Joe Wood also on the score sheet. Joey Haines ensured parity at half-time
PLANS to open a huge gallery space and rebuild a link bridge at an historic city site look set to be approved. The work would be the final stage of the redevelopment of the former Royal Porcelain Works site in Severn Street and would see a modern
ARE you our Face in the Crowd this week? The man who is circled in this fans' photo from JMP is the lucky winner of two tickets to Warriors' next home game against Wasps in the Premiership Cup on Sunday, February 3. You were pictured during Warriors
A WOMAN has been injured in a crash. The crash, which involved two cars, took place at the junction between Malvern Road and Hanbury Park Road, in Worcester, at around 8.23am today (January 21). Paramedics treated a middle-aged woman at the
SIR – I have visited Worcester Woods Country Park many times, as have family members. I found it ideal for taking disabled or elderly friends there. It is always a pleasure to see so many young families, dog walkers, runners, disabled scooter users
SPEAKING about mental health and behavioural disorders is often tough, but it must be even harder with millions of people watching you come to terms with a problem you have spent your life unaware of. Anthony McPartlin, at the age of 43 has been
A WIFE has praised hospital staff for the way they cared for her husband, despite him spending 12 hours on a trolley. Gwendolyn Hughes, 65, said workers at Worcestershire Royal Hospital were "brilliant" with Martin, 69, who was there due to suffering
A COUNTY councillor has defended plans to merge education services and children's social care against "serious" concerns doing so would lead to a loss of democracy. Councillor Andy Roberts, cabinet member for children and families, said he did
A COUNCILLOR has been forced to defend himself over claims he was bullying a cabinet member. The claim was made by Councillor Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for communities, claimed she was getting tired of Cllr Richard Udall's "bullying" during
A LIFE saving charity is launching a campaign that will enable people to support their work while enjoying a hot chocolate. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is urging its supporters to host a chocolate-themed fundraising event on Thursday January
A HIGH risk sex offender who indecently assaulted a three-year-old girl in a supermarket has been spared jail despite repeatedly flouting court orders imposed to protect children. Keith Holloway of Worcester thrust his exposed genitals against
AN actor whose severely disabled son was asked to leave a performance by another audience member has praised the theatre for hosting a “relaxed” show for those with special needs. Harry Boniface, 26, was attending a matinee performance of Into
STADE Francais boss Heyneke Meyer has backed his good friend Alan Solomons to take Worcester Warriors all the way in the European Challenge Cup. Warriors sealed a home quarter-final after coming back from 28-14 behind to beat Stade 36-31 with a
THE much-publicised car crash involving the 97-year-old Duke of Edinburgh has quite naturally set tongues wagging, particularly with the question: Is he too old to be driving? This is one that is always good for getting a polarised debate going
The problems and opportunities facing the UK and the people in it as Brexit comes nearer was the subject of a public meeting hosted by Robin Walker MP in Worcester on Friday. Over 50 people crowded into the old courtroom at the Guildhall to put
OLDER people should have to retake their driving tests or have medical check to ensure they are fit to be behind the wheel. That's the verdict of Worcester News readers following Prince Philip's car crash in Norfolk, which left the 97-year-old royal
WORCESTER’S former MP, Mike Foster, sets out his brexit view. “Not another article on Brexit?” Before your eyes glaze over, let’s look at where we are and what we might do to resolve the impasse. I write this without any hidden agenda – I’m not
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TRIBUTES have been paid to a city born actor after his death at the age of 57 was announced. It has been announced that Richard Swerrun, best known for playing Joseph in Bill Kenwright's long running hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technocolor
A GROUP of car enthusiasts say they have been wrongly targeted by residents regarding noise and speeding issues in Warndon Villages but are willing to help resolve the problem. Twenty-five people attended a meeting at Lyppard Hub last week to discuss
