WORCESTER Wolves’ final 2018-19 British Basketball League home appearance ended in the same way as September's first outing of the season at the University of Worcester Arena — in victory. While there have been plenty of lean times in between,
THE government needs to do more to underline the importance and relevance of councillors, the Communities Secretary has said as dozens of seats across Worcestershire will go uncontested next week. Speaking at Unity House, Worcester Muslim Welfare
PARENTS need to consider putting their children on the organ donor register. It is a horrible thought – your child’s body being harvested for organs after they have died, but one donor can save, on average, nine lives. That’s nine families who
HAMISH Rutherford scored a third century in just five innings for Worcestershire as Rapids beat Northamptonshire Steelbacks by 20 runs in the Royal London One-Day Cup North Group. The New Zealander struck 126 for almost half of Rapids' 254-9 in
In the latest round of store closures announced by Debenhams, Worcester will not be one of around 22 to close. Terry Duddy, executive chairman of Debenhams, said: "The issues facing the UK high street are very well known. "Debenhams has a clear
STAND-IN captain Marco Mama believes Sunday's derby against third-placed Gloucester could make or break Worcester Warriors’ season (3pm). A bonus-point victory over Sale Sharks moved second-from-bottom Warriors seven points clear of the Gallagher
Rob Pearce is a tax director in Bishop Fleming’s West Midlands office. Growing up in a family of farmers, Rob soon found his niche after undertaking work placements with a small firm in South-Gloucestershire dealing predominately with rural businesses
AMONGST many unusual pets rescued by the RSPCA over the last year, a raccoon was rescued from a home where its owners found themselves unable to care for it properly. The animal were rescued in Droitwich by RSPCA deputy chief inspector Thea Kerrison
REVIEW: At Eternity’s Gate. Malvern Theatres. At Eternity’s Gate is a study of genius, self-belief and madness, and as such it can be giddying experience at times, especially as the subject is Vincent van Gogh. Camera angles are deliberately
The highly anticipated After Worc Feast Street springs up for the first time on Thursday, May 2, in Cathedral Square, bringing with it a selection of street stalls so exciting you won’t know where to start. As well as Worcester’s own finest dining
ETHAN Waller will become the third player in recent weeks to reach the 50 appearances milestone for Worcester Warriors in Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership derby against Gloucester at Sixways (3pm). The 26-year-old loosehead prop joined Warriors from
The majesty of Witley Court and the beautiful blossoms of spring were captured here by members of the Worcester News Camera Club. To join, send pictures to photo@worcesternews.co.uk or visit the Worcester News Camera Club on Facebook.
A DRINK driver who was more than twice the limit told a probation officer his life went 'downhill' after he was stabbed in the eye. Asa Birmingham appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday for driving with excess alcohol, driving without
POLICE are still searching for a man who was released from prison by mistake. An appeal has been launched to find William Walter Johnson, as it has been more than a week after he was released from HMP Hewell in Redditch by mistake. He is wanted
SIR – While listening to the news that the Speaker has decided to insult the President of America by refusing permission to speak to the House of Commons (can one person really do that?) it occurred to me what an opportunity has arisen for the Worcester
THE Malvern Hills Trust has said it was good news no one defied a ban on swimming in a deadly quarry during the hot Easter weekend. Gullet Quarry in the Malvern Hills has claimed eight lives since 1973, with two deaths recorded less than a week
A CRIME ‘victim’ ended up being arrested himself after climbing onto the roof of a police station and threatening to kill a police worker. Ian Morys ‘lost the plot’ because he felt West Mercia Police was taking no notice of him when he tried to
A CITY hotel and bar has scored one out of five for food hygiene, but the manager claims the problem will be easily fixed. Severn View Hotel’s ratings have been slipping since at least last June, when it dropped from a three to a two, before the
A COUNCILLOR has called for parking spaces outside a city fish and chip takeaway to stop customers getting tickets while buying food. County Councillor Richard Udall is worried trade at St John’s Fish Bar will suffer. He says parking restrictions
For decades, the health of men has not been talked about as much as women’s. Things seem to have been starting to change slowly recently, with the spotlight being shone particularly on mental health in men - but I feel more needs to be done.
DEFIANT boss Karl Gormley insists it is party time for Worcester Raiders tomorrow – whatever happens to their hopes of lifting two trophies. Table-topping Raiders face Sikh Hunters in the West Midlands (Regional) League (WMRL) Division One Cup
TODAY'S picture comes from August 1987 when crowds lined the streets of Worcester to watch the cycling stars of the day sweep through on one of the toughest legs of that year's Tour of Britain. The picture shows the 100-strong peloton, containing the
VOTERS will go to the polls next week to decide who they want representing them at Malvern Hills District Council. Eleven candidates are battling it out in Link for three seats with Cllr Kwai Hung Chan from the Liberal Democrats and Cllr David Watkins
A CHARITY match for a former Evesham man who is battling cancer was held at Evesham United’s ground last Thursday. Mark Taplin, a 51-year-old father-of-two, watched the game played at the ground live on the internet as he was too unwell to attend
A TEENAGER who has had a 'desperately long wait' for a lifesaving heart transplant is urging more people to consider organ donation. Anna Hadley, 14, collapsed during a PE lesson at Nunnery Wood High School before being diagnosed with a rare heart
A 36-year-old man has denied false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence in Evesham. Alexander Udell of Leicester Grove, Evesham, appeared at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday) where he denied all three counts against him.
Worcester Wolves are aiming to end their sorry season on a high and avoid finishing bottom of the pile. Wolves are level on points with Surrey Scorchers at the foot of the British Basketball League table heading into their final two matches.
WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons has rubbished rumours linking head coach Rory Duncan with a return to Cheetahs. Solomons insisted there was “no substance” to the speculation and stressed Duncan was “absolutely committed” to Warriors
RETIRING centre Wynand Olivier could play a key role in Worcester Warriors’ fight for survival before hanging up his boots this summer. The former South Africa international has made more than 50 appearances in four seasons at Sixways but has been
