A POPULAR charity dance competition has ‘dramatically grown’ and hopes to raise a further £35,000, says the organiser. Inspired by the hit BBC show, Strictly Worcestershire is a ballroom dancing competition which raises funds for local charities
WITH so many stories about how kind and thoughtful Tom Jones was, nobody will be surprised to hear that he may have walked towards the riverbank in Worcester in order to help someone in distress. At the inquest into his death yesterday, the coroner
We all know that putting a bit away for emergencies or a rainy day is a sensible thing to do, but starting out with just a few pounds may not seem worth all the bother. Believe me, playing the long game is worth it and you can start right now. Create
You can take a day off work, theoretically, but you can’t take a day off being a parent. If, for instance, you have the kind of cold I’ve got today, an end-of-the-world cold that turns you into a shivering, brainless snot zombie, you still have
Refill is a new nationwide scheme largely promoting refill stations with an app to show you where you can get free water out of a tap and refill your own bottle. Go to refill.org.uk for details. Any pub, cafe, or venue with a water supply can join
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A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy screamed ‘I hurt, I hurt, I hurt!’ after he was squirted with sulphuric acid in a Worcester shop as CCTV footage of the alleged attack was played to a jury. The footage shows Adam Cech holding what appears to be a container
THE head of Malvern College is marking his departure from the post with the launch of a scholarship scheme to enable poorer students to attend the school. Antony Clark is on the move after 11 years as head to return to his native South Africa where
THE council has missed - or is likely to miss - two targets that were set as part of a drive to improve local homeless services. Worcester City Council, which oversees homeless services in the county, outlined the aims in a report compiled after
TWO county line drug dealers will appear in court after admitting conspiracy to bring class A drugs into Worcester. Mertcan Dereli, aged 22 of Commander Avenue, London, and Nejmi Atalar, aged 25, of Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex will appear
A BAKERY in the city is still open despite the nationwide chain going into administration. Bakery firm Patisserie Valerie went into administration, with 70 branches across the country being immediately closed, on Tuesday with the loss of 920 jobs
A HIGH-tech company based at Malvern Hills Science Park had a special visitor this week. Managers and employees at Collins Aerospace gathered to welcome Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, who was greeted by managing director Jim Pawson. Mr Pawson
WORCESTER News readers, as well as people up and down the country, have been backing Worcester’s Pavarotti Luke Swatman’s latest bid for stardom. Millions tuned in to see the 35-year-old perform on The Voice UK on Saturday, giving an impressive
COUNCILLOR Lynn Denham, the Labour Party’s parliamentary candidate for Worcester, is supporting her party’s calls for Prime Minister Theresa May to rule out no deal. The PM made a statement on Monday, saying she was pushing ahead with talks including
PODGE is a six-year-old black female cat in the care of Worcester and District Cats Protection. She is described as a 'very, very friendly and affectionate little girl who loves fuss and cuddles'. As her name suggests, she does like her food
A FORMER fire safety officer from Worcester has been jailed after admitting sexual offences against children. Darren Hunt, who worked for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS), was jailed for 22 months after admitting offering
BOSS Marc Richards was left with mixed emotions after Hereford’s 1-1 draw at Guiseley on Tuesday. Elliot Richards struck three minutes after half-time to cancel out Kayode Odejayi’s first-half backheel but the Bulls could not grab a winner during
THERE was a welcome and musical change to usual lessons last week, at the Trinity High School in Redditch. On Thursday January 17, the pupils were visited by The Power of Muzik, described as "an innovative new programme created to empower and inspire
WORCESTER will celebrate Independent Venue Week on January 30 with a special concert held at The Marrs Bar. A spokesman said: “This former dance studio, built in 1954, has hosted hundreds of acts and still remains a popular place for entertainment
LEONARD Cohen’s voice was like Marmite, loved and mocked in equal measures, as if he was lighting up gravel and getting through sixty a day, at the very least. But whatever people say about his vocal achievements, there’s no doubt that he wrote
THE council could soon be spending £144,000 on new gull-proof bins and other recycling bins if plans are approved. Worcester City Council’s environment committee will be meeting next Tuesday (January 29) to decide on whether to buy 28 new bins –
WING Perry Humphreys has earned a new two-year contract after producing “some outstanding rugby” for Worcester Warriors this season. The 24-year-old back has notched 12 tries in 56 first-team appearances for Warriors since making the move from
THE University of Worcester's support for students with disabilities has been celebrated. The Universities Minister, Chris Skidmore MP, has called for more institutions to follow the lead of the University of Worcester in supporting students with
MALVERN progressed to the second round of the North Midlands Colts Cup after a superb 26-19 victory over higher-ranked Newport Salop at Spring Lane. Captain Tom Bill was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick before Malvern, coached by Worcester
Work will begin at the start of February on the final phase of dualling the Southern Link Road. The work on Temeside Way, between the Ketch and Powick Roundabouts, includes a new river bridge and a viaduct and causeway stretching over 1.5km.
At this time of year in particular, the poor state of our local and rural road networks is thrown into sharp relief. Except relief is hardly the right word. As we swerve, crash and bang through potholed roads on our ways to work, to school and to
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is delighted to be sponsoring the Worcestershire Education Awards for the third year running. The awards were officially launched at the University Arena on Thursday, January 17. The county council is once again proud
A BUSINESS which supplies products for the healthcare sector is starting 2019 by moving into a new £13m headquarters at Worcester Six. Kimal PLC is planning to move to the 140,000 sq ft. unit in February after Stoford Developments delivered the
A SCHOOL has combined activities based around keeping fit to encourage the students to follow a healthier lifestyle. Perdiswell Primary School, in Bilford Road, has focused on educating the students on healthy eating, with a variety of activities
STUDENTS have met the city's MP to talk Brexit, university fees and whether 16-year-olds should be able to vote. Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, met the pupils on a visit to Bishop Perowne CE College. Mr Walker spoke to students in years 10 and
SOME people have woken up to a smattering of the white stuff in Worcestershire this morning. And the Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice. The light snow has covered parts of the county, and West Mercia Police has been warning about
SIR – While I fully support your article (January 14) calling for the reinstatement of the market I think the reference to Droitwich becoming an old people’s town needs challenging. The whole country is experiencing an ageing population but it shouldn
A NEW ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital is now open with the first patients already being moved in. The new 28-bed Avon 5 ward is connected by a bridge to the main building to make moving patients easier for staff. Access to the ward, located
Lib Dems in West Worcestershire have unanimously selected a new parliamentary candidate to fight the next general election, former county councillor Beverley Nielsen, at a packed hustings in Malvern’s St Andrew’s Church. She told the Worcester News
WORCESTER’S shops and businesses are the key to a strong economy in the city, according to Worcester's MP, who spoke out as figures were released showing nationwide employment is up. MP Robin Walker said the figures released by the Office for National
A QUIET home is needed for a nervous puppy who missed out when his siblings were rehomed. RSPCA Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire Branch is looking for a forever home for Bob, a 15-week-old black and white collie/lurcher cross. His siblings were
THE tragic death of student Tom Jones brought the city together and it will always remember him. 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
THE swimming pool at Malvern Splash was forced to close after the water reportedly 'turned green'. The Malvern Splash Facebook page announced the closure on Monday - and later said the pool was due to reopen yesterday afternoon. The message blamed
A “tatty” storage container used by a city football club is set to be kept in place despite complaints – but only if it is painted green. The blue storage container owned by Perdiswell Colts Football Club already sits on the south west corner of
AN UNFIT driver has been arrested for driving with a missing wheel and under the influence of drugs. The car was found at the scene in the St Peter’s area of Worcester. The police claim the driver was not aware of why they had been arrested
A STALKER who threw a brick through his ex-partner's kitchen window and set up fake Facebook profiles to abuse her has been jailed. Cocaine-snorting former car salesman Richard Aston admitted criminal damage and stalking against a former partner
A PHARMACIST has warned that he has run out of certain drugs, in part due to Brexit uncertainty. Amo Sohal, owner of Kitsons Pharmacy, in Broad Street, Worcester, said suppliers’ prices for some pills have spiked in recent months, while other items
WORCESTER City director Dave Wood revealed “quite constructive” talks are taking place with senior council figures over a new stadium at Perdiswell. Wood, also chairman of Worcester City Supporters’ Trust, has been leading the homeless club’s quest
HOW do you solve a problem like getting a Brexit deal? That is the question Prime Minister Theresa May has in reality been unable to answer in two-and-a-half years. We have now reached peak debate on people's preferred solutions and outcomes,
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WORCESTER Warriors are on the crest of a wave after three straight wins but head coach Rory Duncan reckons a break from competitive action has come at a “really good” time. Duncan believes his Warriors’ players need to “clear their heads” and “
WORCESTER Warriors head coach Rory Duncan says he hopes to see more of ball-carrying prop Farai Mudariki this season. Mudariki has landed a one-year contract extension despite making just two appearances for Warriors since his arrival last summer
