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  • I want to be a proper batter, says Worcestershire all-rounder

    ED Barnard says he wants to develop into “a proper batter” after being elevated into the Worcestershire top six — and believes it would boost his England Lions prospects. The all-rounder has been a key member of the County bowling attack for the

  • RECIPE: Stuart Forman's Strawberry And Mascarpone Cheesecake

    Stuart Forman, award-winning head chef at The Manor Arms, Abberley, loves the summery taste of strawberries To get the very best from these luscious fruits, it’s important to make sure they are super fresh. I’d suggest pick-your-own, or strawberries

  • Young Worcestershire bowler bags wickets on rain-hit day

    ADAM Finch was among the wickets in a rain-ruined Birmingham League programme. The Worcestershire paceman, who made his senior debut in the County Championship match against Lancashire, was in action for Wolverhampton against Tamworth. Finch

  • Harry Potter artist in Croome display

    Owners of The Walled Gardens at Croome Court, near Pershore, say they are excited to be welcoming more talented artists to their venue. And a Terry Pratchett and Harry Potter illustrator will be among them. The aim is to showcase a number of

  • Springwatch star Kate Humble's at Bewdley

    Bewdley Festival has always attracted a strong natural science audience when featuring some of the biggest names in the country. And this year will be no exception. The festival will headline with another star in this field when it invites followers

  • Worcestershire change venue and start day for Sussex clash

    WORCESTERSHIRE have changed the start day and venue for their upcoming County Championship home clash with Sussex due to flooding. The Division Two encounter has been moved from Blackfinch New Road, where water has already invaded the ground from

  • Droitwich salt goes on sale in stores across the UK

    DAIRY farmers who resurrected an iconic local brand are celebrating after their product hit the shelves of a nationwide retailer. Droitwich salt, which was brought back in 2017 by Will and Gillian Kerton of Churchfields Farm, is now on sale at Harvey

  • MAYOR'S COLUMN: Future need not look so bleak

    Not many days go by when I’m not left completely staggered and lost for words by the wonderful people of this city – the rising generation of children in particular. Two events this week underlined this in spectacular style… A visit to Carnforth

  • PHOTOS: Crash closes A38 at Fernhill Heath near Worcester

    TWO people have been taken to hospital following a crash which closed a road. A woman and elderly man suffered minor injuries in the smash on the A38 at Fernhill Heath, near Worcester which forced police to close the road today (Saturday) although

  • 'I didn't kill Amy' - Murder accused appears in court

    A 53-year-old man has denied the murder of a transgender woman in Droitwich, wounding with intent and possession of a knife. Martin Saberi denied the murder of Amy Griffiths between January 11 and January 14 this year, when he appeared at Worcester

  • Service for Normandy heroes

    A SERVICE to honour the allied troops who took part in the Normandy Landings is being held in Worcester this weekend. At 4pm on Sunday there is a special D-Day commemorative service at Worcester Cathedral, organised by the Worcestershire branch

  • County charities get National Lottery funding boost

    CHARITIES across the county have been celebrating receiving a share of £1.3million National Lottery funding. One of the major beneficiaries is Sight Concern Worcestershire, based in Worcester, that has been awarded more than £330,000. The money

  • NOSTALGIA: Perdiswell's past a chequered affair

    THE flat acres of Perdiswell, which cover the area between the northern edge of Worcester and the village of Fernhill Heath and lie east of Droitwich Road, have been in the news again recently. Over the years the land has been a country estate,

  • Warriors star in fitness battle after FOUR ops to fix leg

    WORCESTER Warriors boss Alan Solomons admits it is “difficult to say at this stage” whether injured forward Marco Mama will be fit for the start of the season. But Solomons reckons Mama is making “good progress” after spending more than a week

  • All that live jazz in swinging Malvern

    Twenty-four years of all that jazz in Malvern is set to be celebrated this weekend. Organisers say it will be a way to celebrate the town’s thriving live music scene and heritage. After all, it’s some 24 years since local jazzman Len Thwaites