EMOTIONS ran high at the county council yesterday during a debate to declare a climate change emergency. Hundreds of protestors made their feelings known, packing the chamber to hear the debate. Eventually an amended motion was passed but it removed
THE traditional firework display has been scrapped from the annual Worcester Festival finale after organisers decided to reconsider the money spent on it. The annual Worcester Festival finale fireworks has brought the extravaganza to a close each
VILLAGERS are fed up with ongoing delays on work on a footpath. The Orchards is a housing development located on Bransford Road - the main road through Rushwick. As part of the site, Keir is working on a public footpath that runs adjacent to
A BIG hearted youngster has raised hundreds of pounds after being determined to do something for city schoolboy Oscar Saxelby-Lee. Last year, when thousands signed up to the stem cell donor register in a bid to find a match for Oscar who has a rare
EXCITEMENT is mounting as the countdown begins for this year’s Mello Festival, which is set to thrill thousands of music lovers at the The Severn End Country Estate in Hanley Castle, from May 24 to May 26. And to double the festival fever excitement
Worcester Cathedral’s Young Curators group have launched an exciting new app called 'King John and Worcester'. After all, the controversial Plantagenet monarch, who is often portrayed as the "baddie" in Robin Hood movies, and who in real life was
THE HowTheLightGetsIn festival at Hay has announced its full programme, and its a mix of debate, philosophy and live music, just perfect for a tenth anniversary year. The festival, which runs from May 24 to May 27, features "electrifying live performances
THE Worcester Film Institute launches At Worcester Arts Workshop on Saturday May 18. On offer will be “a selection of the best short films around, followed by music from Swampmeat Family Band”. Spokesperson Eleanor Miles said: “The Worcester
WORCESTERSHIRE overcame a five-wicket blast from Chris Rushworth to register a second successive win on the final day of the Specsavers County Championship Division Two clash with Durham at Blackfinch New Road. Rushworth (5-28) posed all sorts
WORCESTER City's FA Cup hero Sean Geddes has joined Evesham United as player-coach. The midfield marvel, who became an internet sensation for his rabona strike against Barrow when in blue and white, follows new manager Carl Abbott from Quorn.
Car park levels one and two of the Crowngate shopping centre is closed to allow resurfacing work to be undertaken between 6am and 6pm. Outside of this time, the car park is shut on all levels for parking. A spokeswoman for the Crowngate shopping
WORCESTER Warriors have named six departing players in their matchday squad for the Gallagher Premiership finale against Saracens at Sixways on Saturday (4pm). Wales’ Grand Slam-winning wing Josh Adams, who will join Cardiff Blues next season,
HIGHWAYS chiefs say they have no plans to review any safety features of Cathedral Square after a van careened off the road and crashed through a window at Pizza Express. Worcestershire County Council described the crash as an "unfortunate but isolated
THE Hopmarket, home to an eclectic mix of shops, is hosting an art event this weekend. The space on The Foregate, Worcester will present its second Hopmarket Arts on Sunday, May 19 from 10.00am to 5.00pm. The family friendly event – which is
Digital technology continues to be highly important for the growth of all local businesses and there are a number of opportunities currently available to strengthen the use of technology within your company. Firstly, if you haven’t already heard
Rail passengers are being urged to check train times, as West Midlands Railway is implementing a new timetable from Sunday. Spokesman Richard Brooks said: “The improvements being introduced this weekend will bring a range of benefits to passengers
A PROTEST against cuts to library services will be held this weekend. Campaigners say they fear they could lose their vital library, in St John's. The protest group has held previous events and organised a petition after Worcestershire County
THE management team from a Worcester training firm is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and has received accreditation as a business which looks after the mental and physical health of its staff. The assessors for Worcestershire Works Well
TODAY’S archive picture dates back to May 1979, when police frogmen sent into Diglis Dock to recover a Ford Escort that had been pushed into the water got a surprise. They fished out the Ford all right, but they also found this Aston Martin DB6 that
“NUMBER-one target” Liam Lockett has signed a one-year contract extension with Worcester City – and a fellow youth graduate is set to follow suit. The tricky playmaker was handed a deal ahead of his first season in men’s football last term and
The Malvern Tourist Information Centre has opened its doors for the first time in its new location. The TIC opened today in the Lyttelton Well Courtyard after moving from its old home further up Church Street. It will continue to offer most of
Following a second triumphant tour of Australia, Winter Wilson return to UK touring this month with an appearance at Worcester’s Acoustic Music Convention, this May. Winter Wilson could be said to be living the dream, but it could all have been
Never 42 are acclaimed by fans as the UK’s Premier Level 42 tribute band. And today, Friday May 17, at 8pm they will perform at the Marrs Bar in Worcester. A spokesman said: "Never 42 is the expression of their combined passion for the musicianship
AROUND 50 protestors gathered at County Hall to demand action on climate change. The group said they were fed up at denial over climate change and wanted change now. The group met at to entrance to the County Hall site in Spetchley Road just
A WOMAN fears the gas pipe outside her mum’s sheltered flat will explode after, she claims, binmen are damaging it during collections. Joanne Brixton is worried the pipe feeding Fortis Living flats in Cranham Court where mum Jackie, 65, lives could
BUSINESSES are still waiting for a gate to be opened which would allow for an increase in footfall on their city centre strip. Five months ago, Worcester News was told by a spokesman at the The Hive staff were ensuring “all appropriate measures
A MAN told he had terminal cancer has made a near-miraculous recovery after an innovative new treatment. Donald Cheetham was diagnosed with cancer of the lungs, liver, brain, lymph nodes, spleen, bones and skin - and his family told to prepare for
STAFF at a care home in Worcester say they are thrilled to have been nominated for two prestigious national care awards. The awards recognise excellence and innovation in UK care home management, operation and delivery. Perry Manor, on Charles
From our glass bubble high in Florida sky, we could just make out a giant silver sphere, a raging volcano, a twisting green rollercoaster and a swarm of snaking water slides. My wife Rachel and I, along with our daughters Isla and Evelyn, were riding
A CALL for the county council to declare a climate emergency was rejected. Hundreds of protestors turned up to County Hall and sat in a packed council chamber to hear whether the council would declare a climate emergency and set a target of making
DEPARTING manager John Snape insisted he would leave Worcester City with “fond memories” despite feeling supporters had “wanted a change”. Snape resigned after two-and-a-half seasons in charge yesterday and was named Paul Smith’s new assistant
FRANCOIS Hougaard’s performances on the pitch may have earned him the Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month award for April. But it is his focus and determination on the training field that sets the standard at Worcester Warriors according
EXCITED Isobel Fletcher, aged four, has celebrated completing more than two years of treatment for cancer. Isobel was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in January 2017, three days before her second birthday. Parents Dave and
A TAXI driver feared for his safety as he was racially abused by a man in Worcester. Nasir Mahmood was driving his taxi just after midnight on April 18 when he picked up Jack Payne from Barker Street. Payne, who was under the influence of alcohol
