Worcester’s Riverside and three other city parks are among best in UK. Worcester’s Riverside Park was awarded a Green Flag by the national Keep Britain Tidy campaign. It is the latest of the city's parks to enjoy the accolade - with Gheluvelt
The late start to the British summer has sent many of us reaching for our passports. If you have plans for a foreign holiday this summer, here are some tips to keep the costs in check. Coming in at number 10 – save money on car seat and buggy hire
“Why do you assume it’s my fault?” When my son surprises me by coming home carrying a school trophy, it causes some powerful emotions within me. Pride. Joy. Confusion. Sadness. Terror. It’s the school cup for “Getting on with it.”. It is truly
WORCESTERSHIRE Children's Services were slammed in a report into the care of a vulnerable young boy, and the case raises vital questions about the pressures faced by local authorities. With 22 social workers involved, and "no consistent planning
ALEX Gidman wants Worcestershire Rapids to embrace the mantle of Vitality Blast holders when they launch their title defence with two games in less than 24 hours. The first-team coach says Rapids’ “white-ball confidence is high” as they make the
WORCESTER Warriors lock Andrew Kitchener has finished top of the class having graduated from Birmingham University with a first-class degree in economics. Kitchener, who is part of Warriors’ senior squad after coming through the academy, has been
Worcester News Camera Club members have captured these beautiful pictures. To join our camera club, send your photographs to photo@worcesternews.co.uk or visit Facebook and search for Worcester News Camera Club .
POLICE say they have finished the latest search for missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh - without finding any evidence. Officers have spent two weeks digging up parts of a field near Pershore in the latest attempt to solve the mystery of Suzy's disappearance
REVIEW: Pride and Prejudice -The Commandery - Worcester The annual outing at The Commandery from the Worcester Rep reached its thirteenth year and while unlucky for some, the thirteenth outing did not disappoint. The direction and interpretation
Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring pop groups of the 80s? No matter how the calendar turns, the music of WHAM! lives on and a tribute show will be coming to Worcester’s Swan Theatre
THE developer of a former convent in Malvern Link is looking for long-time residents of the town to share their memories of the institution. Specialist conservation firm Broadway Heritage is in the process of converting the Convent of the Holy Name
EVESHAM United have swooped for three more summer signings. Defenders Jean Kalenda and Mitch Tomlinson have joined the Southern League Robins while new boss Carl Abbott has also recruited midfielder Jordan Sangha. Kalenda has played for Birmingham
HUMAN remains discovered in a Worcestershire village were found at the bottom of a septic tank, it was revealed. More details about the grisly discovery were given by police chief Damian Pettit at a press conference today. This discovery is
FORMER Worcester City goalkeeper Paul Wyatt has returned to the club on the coaching side. Wyatt, who also played for Rushden and Diamonds, Pershore Town, Bromsgrove, Redditch United and Malvern Town, will put City’s keepers through their paces
GARETH Milasinovich’s Ulster career has got off to a nightmare start after damaging his knee in pre-season training. The prop who joined the Pro14 outfit from Worcester Warriors this summer is expected to be out for approximately nine months after
PIPPA is a beautifully marked four-year-old tabby female with her bags packed ready for a new home. She is shy to start with, but when she gains confidence she is a gentle, affectionate cat who loves a fuss and a purr. Pippa would be OK with
WORCESTER Warriors Women have made five summer signings – but will be saying farewell to captain Lark Davies. Ireland hooker Sarah Mimnagh has been recruited from league rivals Richmond, Wales lock Gwen Crabb from Ospreys, wing Caitlin Lewis from
OFFICERS investigating the death of an 80-year-old man in Droitwich have charged a second man. Mark Mason, 55, of Plough Lane, Tibberton, near Droitwich has been charged with assisting an offender. He will appear at Worcester Magistrates Court
SHREDDED Ducks were the elite champions in the inaugural Summer 7s at Sixways. Ducks, who included former Warriors academy player Afeafe Lokotui in their squad, defeated Apache 7s 35-5 in the Elite final to take the crown at the end of a day of
According to our latest research, small firms are struggling to expand, hire and raise productivity as political uncertainty leaves them increasingly in limbo. Our latest Quarterly Small Business Index (SBI) shows that the considerable majority
TWO volunteers have been honoured by Macmillan Cancer Support for their contribution. The fundraisers were awarded The Sir Hugh Dundas Volunteer of the Year Award and the Douglas Macmillan award earlier this month. Martyn Wells, 50, who has stage
Worcester News Camera Club members have captured these beautiful pictures. To join our camera club, send your photographs to photo@worcesternews.co.uk or visit Facebook and search for Worcester News Camera Club .
STAFF at a Worcester-based environmental consultancy firm were celebrating after winning a prestigious county business award. Focus Ecology, based in Hallow, were proud to be awarded 'Micro Business of the Year' at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire
WORCESTER Warriors will start the 2019-20 season with a home Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Rugby Cup on Saturday, September 21 (3pm). It will be first of two visits to Sixways by Leicester in the opening month of the
A STAGE of a famous cycling event is coming to Pershore this year. The town will be the scene of the potentially race-deciding stage when it hosts an individual time trial on day six of this year’s OVO Energy Tour of Britain. The world’s best
PUPILS from Westacre Middle School tried out adventure activities to learn about team-building and survival. Just under half of the school's year 6 children tried rock climbing, zip wire and archery at a residential trip at Blackwell Adventure,
POLICE have been spotted near to where it is understood human bones were found, as investigations continue. An eyewitness said two police cars were in and around Bestmans Lane, Kempsey, last night around 9pm. Villagers have been left in shock
SIR – Councillor Alan Amos hits the cliché button once again and calls for ‘vicious flying rats’ to be exterminated and talks about ‘bleeding heart liberals’. Yes, here we go again. Bla-bla-bla… hey, just watch those votes come pouring in.
WITH cricket fever gripping the nation after England's World Cup win, Worcestershire CCC is encouraging people of all ages to take up the sport. On the Worcestershire County Cricket Club website, there is a new section named ‘Inspire a Generation
FAMILIES and visitors of all ages gathered at a Worcester school for its annual summer fete. More than 100 people came to Dines Green Primary School for the fete, taking part in activities including raffles, tombolas and games, as well as and an
Council social services bosses have apologised after coming under criticism from a High Court judge over the way they handled the case of a 14-year-old boy with “complex needs,” who left his mother’s home nearly nine years ago. Mr Justice Keehan
THE county council has admitted it needs to slash its bloated printing budget after it was revealed the authority printed the equivalent of 750 trees last year. Staff at Worcestershire County Council printed around 12 million pages in the last
DIRECTOR of rugby Alan Solomons reckons “big man” Justin Clegg will pack a punch for Worcester Warriors next season. The 22-year-old lock graduated from Warriors’ academy last summer only to spend most of his first season in the senior squad on
A BOY who was saved from drowning in a lido before being rushed to hospital, is said to be “up and well”. Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre & Lido has thanked its staff and off-duty medic Andi Beale who pulled the seven-year-old from the pool on Saturday
A BOXING coach has offered police officers free training sessions as an apology for resisting arrest. Jonathan Shaw was described by his solicitor as a “highly-strung character” after he had to be wrestled into a police van by several officers
AN actress got the surprise of a lifetime when her partner appeared on stage during a live performance to propose. Shane Grant, aged 31, arranged with the director of Worcester Repertory Company, Ben Humphrey, for the show of ‘Pride and (quite
A CONVICTED rapist with a crack cocaine habit burgled a house and held a knife to his victim's throat, warning him he would kill him if he ‘grassed’. Scott Green was jailed at Worcester Crown Court yesterday after he admitted burgling the home of
MENTAL health charity The Nathan Tomkins Trust is £1,000 better off thanks to musicians at Upton Jazz Festival’s Fringe. The Fringe, which took place at the Swan Hotel, attracted a record 70 performers from across the country. Established musicians
THE debate over the new £50 note has been baffling. Comment sections and social media has been filled with thousands of comments, many critical, on the announcement of Alan Turing's appearance on the note. For me Turing was a good choice. The
THE first in a series of the Worcester News Camera Club meetings has taken place. The weather was overcast but warm as around seven members sat in the garden of The Anchor Inn public house to talk about photography and life. It was interesting
