STAR Wars fans of all ages crowded into Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to see a unique collection of memorabilia. The exhibition was officially opened by mayor Allah Ditta at noon, and when he arrived at the venue in Foregate Street, he was
HERE are a few photos from Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College’s prom. The prom took place at Stanbrook Abbey, in Callow End, on Wednesday, July 3. Lynn Gardener, head of year offices, said: “It was a fantastic evening and the students behaved
Would you vote for Michael Feldman, the coolest guy at William Ocean High School? Come along to WODYS production of the Back to the 80’s musical and find out just who did, and also who didn't. A spokesman said: "Back to the 80’s is on at the
Lois Pryce is a British author, journalist and a founder/curator of the Adventure Travel Film Festival. She is the author of Lois on the Loose, Red Tape & White Knuckles and Revolutionary Ride, travel memoirs about her solo motorcycle journeys through
TODAY'S old picture was brought in by reader Lionel Buswell. It shows the Australian test cricket team visiting Worcestershire in the late 1940s, where they were all given new raincoats courtesy of city-based gents outfitters Maggs, based in the Shambles
A 21-year-old man has denied making a threat to kill and threatening to damage property. Kaine Coventry appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday where he was arraigned, entering not guilty pleas. Coventry, of no fixed address, faces charges
THESE are the photos from Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form’s prom. The Year 11 students celebrated their time at school coming to on Friday, June 28, as they enjoyed their prom at The Hangar at Worcester University.
TWO cars were broken into in the Nunnery Wood area of Worcester overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. The cars were parked in Mortlake Avene and in Yew Tree Close, and in both cases, a number of items were stolen. The incident numbers are
AN entrepreneur has revealed plans to revitalise a disused club in the town centre. The former Conservative Club, at 4 Church Street, is part of the building housing the town’s post office and Royal Mail sorting office. Now Chris Winstanley plans
A JOGGER has appealed for help to find a group of teenage boys after she was sexually assaulted while running in Worcester. The Worcester woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she felt violated after she was harassed by a group of four
A WOMAN jailed for stealing £35,000 from an elderly friend has been ordered to pay back every penny. Jackie Cooper was told she may have to sell her house to clear the debt or face longer in jail when she appeared at Worcester Crown Court yesterday
THE Upton Blues festival got off to a good start with thousands of music lovers streaming into the riverside town for four days of rhythm. This year’s festival, which started on Thursday, is the biggest ever, with over 170 gigs across the official
SINCE the grand opening of Stanbrook Abbey’s new restaurant ‘The Refectory’ I had been dying to try it. This week, I finally got the chance, and I was not at all disappointed. Set in the picturesque countryside of Callow End, just outside Worcester
POLICE have been continuing to investigate human remains a week after they were found in a cesspit in Kempsey. West Mercia Police confirmed yesterday that the bones, which were discovered at the bottom of a septic tank, are that of an adult female
VETERANS gathered at a city park to honour the dead and wounded from the county’s regiment. The special wreath-laying ceremony, held in Gheluvelt Park, was organised by the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association to commemorate
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A SCHOOL raised nearly £280 for St Richard's Hospice with a Pyjamas and Bed Hair Day. A Year 5 pupil at Grimley and Holt Primary School whose mum is currently fighting cancer came up with the fundraiser which took place on Monday. A special assembly
FORMER Worcester Warriors ace Ben Howard believes Chris Pennell can maintain his stranglehold on the number 15 jersey next season despite the arrival of Melani Nanai. Howard spent many years as Pennell’s understudy at Warriors and knows the Sixways
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of causing grievous bodily harm with a wine glass. Holly Vale denied wounding with intent (section 18) when she appeared before judge Nicolas Cartwright at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday. The 18-year-old
HERE is a round-up of the most important planning applications this week. Retrospective permission to change a home into a 5-bed HMO, Laugherne Road Application number: 19/00446/FUL Consultation ends: August 8 New two-storey school block
STARS of The Great British Bake Off will be appearing at this years Worcester Food Festival. The stars will be at the festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, sharing their culinary expertise and showbiz stories. The celebrity
