CONCERNS were raised about a controversial community hall proposal at a town council meeting. The worries were put forward about a community hall on land next to Pershore Cemetery, off Defford Road. However, Jacqui Marler representing Pershore
The kids have only just gone back after Easter and we are fast approaching half term and before you know it, the summer holiday will be upon us. Keeping the kids entertained during the holidays can be a bit of a challenge and it often digs a big hole
A STOLEN scooter has now been recovered. Police thanked the public for their assistance. The Jet 50 Basix silver scooter was stolen from a parking space in Pershore on May 19.
TWO people have been injured after a lorry and a car collided, leaving the M50 closed. The crash happened at about 2.20pm on May 22 on the westbound M50 between junctions 1 and 2. The lorry and car collided leaving the lorry straddling a motorway
FIRST-team coach Alex Gidman confirmed Wayne Parnell's hamstring injury would be assessed "over the next 24 hours". The South African ace had played a major part in keeping Worcestershire in contention before withdrawing from six-wicket loss at
THE top two clubs in Worcestershire League Division Six were left frustrated with winning draws. Alveley remain the league leaders after being held by Old Vigornians who showed some resistance in the second innings. Joe Pritchard (95), Dan
FINAL preparations are being made ahead of Pershore Carnival which takes place this Spring Bank Holiday. The popular carnival will again fill the town as crowds enjoy the annual event. This year’s theme is Fairytales, with inspiration from both
A WOMAN raped by an “arrogant” cricketer in his team-mate’s bedroom has spoken out about the humiliation she felt. Alex Hepburn, 23, was jailed for five years after an attack he carried out during the first night of a sexual conquest “game” he helped
WORCESTERSHIRE fell to a six-wicket defeat at Lancashire and will be sweating on the extent of an injury for Wayne Parnell. Chasing 126 on a challenging surface, Lancashire slipped to 32 for four before lunch only to recover through captain Dane
A star-studded line-up beckons for this summer’s Upton Jazz Festival with more big names added to the gig list. Already confirmed to play at Upton’s iconic, intimate venues are 40 renowned jazz bands including several British Jazz Award-winners.
A local community came together as a football club hosted a football tournament and community event over a weekend. The football tournament, hosted by Crowle Searchers FC, is normally held on one day but organisers decided that, because of the number
FROM Worcester Warriors’ seven-try mauling of Bristol Bears in October to Northampton Saints handing out a pre-Christmas stuffing at Sixways. There have been a number of highs and lows during a Gallagher Premiership season that saw Worcester avoid
THESE dramatic pictures show a car on fire in the early hours of this morning in a city street. The car was on fire at the end of Lowell Street, Arboretum, next to the canal at around 2.37am. Joe Singh, who captured dramatic pictures of the
TODAY'S old picture from the archives of the Worcester News dates back to November 1970 when the former City of Worcester Military Band joined forces with the local branch of the British Legion. Formed six years previously, the band comprised mainly
AN insurance firm has taken steps to increase mental health provision for its staff. Inspired by mental health awareness week last week and the Heads Together campaign, the CEO of SJL Insurance, Simon Lancaster, has incorporated a new service for
COUNCILS in Worcestershire are set to put aside £530,000 to recommission homeless prevention services for Worcestershire - but will all need to put up more money after the county council cut some of its funding. A total of 933 homelessness cases
Seasons in our World and Peter and the Wolf/Malvern Theatres IT’S a shame that the running order of this double bill seems to be the wrong way round. Seasons in our World showcases the work of three choreographers, each one displaying
SIR – Chris Jaeger’s departure from the chief executive’s chair of Worcester Live should not – as is so often the case with unique individuals who make a real difference to our lives – go unremarked. I should perhaps declare an interest. As a staff
A WOMAN was left “covered in blood” after a seven-car crash which saw one car flipped onto its roof and another land in a front garden. The crash happened in a residential street in the early hours of the morning after two men were driving 'dangerously
THE blood-stained victim of a vicious knife attack was filmed with his ear hanging off as he told police 'he was my mate and he tried to murder me!' Police body worn camera footage showing the immediate aftermath of the attack was played to a jury
A NEW rooftop bar at an eatery in Worcester is set to open next week. The Worcester News has previously reported on plans to open a new rooftop dining area, bar and dessert parlour at Hanbao in Sansome Street. Work is close to completion on the
A PLAN to convert three empty floors of a ‘dated’ city centre building into apartments has moved a step closer. The top three floors of Jenkins House, a building on the corner of Foregate Street and Pierpoint Street which was previously occupied
SATURDAY sees the launch of the 2019 GeoFest, a three-month summer programme of events and activities all about the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark. The Geopark takes in parts of the five counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire
A HOTEL forms part of a new North Stand being proposed for Sixways as Worcester Warriors bid to become a “top-five” Premiership club. Life president Cecil Duckworth said co-owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring “share the ambitious vision
A MAN accused of injuring five police officers after ramming their cars during a chase is set to appear in crown court. Irfan Mohammed is charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving without insurance and possession of cannabis
*Warning contains swearing* BIKERS pulling wheelies in city streets have defended their actions, saying it’s better than them becoming involved in knife crime. And the growing community of young cyclists have organised a ride out event
GAME of Thrones, the show that launched the career of city actor Kit Harington, came to its thrilling conclusion on Monday. The last episode of the final season was the subject of fierce debate among devoted fans, with a million even signing a
FRUSTRATED Droitwich Spa joint-boss Mark Owen has urged the Football Association to be “a lot clearer” on how many clubs can gain promotion. His call for clarity comes after Worcester Raiders and Darlaston Town appeared in the provisional West
