GRAVES have been damaged by vandals in what police have called a 'senseless' attack on Father's Day. A number of graves suffered 'extensive damage' at St Andrews Parish Church cemetery in Pershore Road, Evesham today. It is not known at this stage
PREPARATIONS are well underway for Peopleton Autumn Show taking place in late summer. The popular show at Peopleton Village Hall and playing field in Main Street features more than 200 classic cars, including military vehicles, lorries and stationary
It's lining up to be a vintage year for the Ledbury Poetry Festival, not least because the programme offers an engaging mix of literary stars and celebrities. Big names include comedian and actor Alexei Sayle, the writer of the Handmaid's Tale,
Lucy Phelps grew up in Worcester and Malvern, and now she’s a star on the stage of the RSC, playing roles that challenge the boundaries and restrictions of gender. Lucy, who went to St Mary’s School in Worcester, is currently playing the cross-dressing
THESE images show a man police want to speak to in connection with a public order offence in Worcester. West Mercia Police is seeking the public's help in identifying the man following an incident in Farrier Street on Monday, June 6 at around 3.30pm
THE golden age of the railways returned when a steam locomotive rumbled into Worcester during a national tour. The years melted away in a moment as the steam billowed from the chimney of the Flying Scotsman. Hundreds of people welcomed the head-turning
A CAMPAIGN to stop McDonald's plan for a new city restaurant has been given momentum with the launch of a new petition. The fast food chain has submitted plans to Worcester City Council for a new drive-thru, takeaway restaurant at the former Harvester
THE rain failed to dampen the spirits of man and beast as an estimated 90,000 people enjoyed the Royal Three Counties Show over the weekend. Bosses at the showground said a massive programme of investment had paid off as one of the venue’s main
ONLY seven matches survived the wet weather in the top six divisions of the Worcestershire Cricket League. Worcester Nomads lost by 17 runs at home to Cookley in a match reduced to 38 overs per side after winning the toss. The Bransford side
A GOLF Day has raised £800 for a charity that supports people who are visually impaired. Jim McKeever, pub landlord from The Winning Post in Worcester, organised an 18-hole charity golf event in aid of raising funds for Worcester Talking News –
SCRUM-HALF Jonny Arr says he is going to miss playing with a Worcester Warriors badge emblazoned on his jersey. But the homegrown star insists his move to National One part-timers Birmingham Moseley will make his “transition away from the game
A RESTAURANT worker says trade was ‘horrendous’ while water works took place outside his eatery, which he claims he was not informed of before the work began. Mazedul Shakil, from Balti Mahal in Astwood Road, said the traffic was ‘absolutely appalling
