JOE Leach claimed three wickets on the opening day of Worcestershire’s Specsavers County Championship Division Two match at Gloucestershire. But with Ryan Higgins smacking 13 fours in a sparkling 76 and Tom Smith hitting an unbeaten 79 the hosts
OMBERSLEY remain in contention for the Birmingham League Premier Division Two title after claiming a winning draw against Barnards Green. Just 17 points separate the top six with Ombersley sitting in third position with eight matches remaining.
WORCESTER City suffered a third pre-season defeat on the trot as Rushall Olympic ran out 4-1 winners at the Victoria Ground. The visitors opened the scoring inside the first two minutes when Levi Rowley was fouled inside the area before picking
Artist David Marl invites us to ‘wander in enchanted ground’ and view his exhibition at Worcester Cathedral. The paintings are on display up to July 28 in the Dean’s Chapel. A spokesman said: “We are delighted to host this exhibition by the Reverend
A POPULAR Worcester city centre pub has re-opened today after being closed yesterday. The Postal Order in Foregate Street was closed on Saturday due to what a member of staff called "an electrical fault". Much to the delight of the Wetherspoon
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme for an extension at Malvern Theatres is set to go before planners this week. The proposal will provide space for an expanded programme of educational activities at the theatres complex in Grange Road. It will also bring
WORCESTER'S mayor Allah Ditta joined young drama enthusiasts for a dance to boost their latest show. Cllr Ditta danced with members of the Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section (WODYS) in front of amused shoppers at the city's Crowngate
HERE are pictures from Bishop Perowne Church of England College's prom which took place on Thursday, June 27. The prom was held at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground. Students had a red-carpet arrival and enjoyed a buffet and non-alcoholic
POLICE have launched an appeal to trace a Worcester man who may have information relating to an assault in the city. Officers would like to speak to 24-year-old Jewad Ali Akbar, and anyone who sees Akbar or has information as to his whereabouts
These pictures show pupils from Regency High School in Worcester enjoying their 2019 prom at Archdales 73 Club in Blackpole.
A FORMER LABOUR MP has said the city council's plea to make Worcester carbon neutral by 2030 was a "wasted opportunity" and has warned bringing the target forward for the whole of the city would be a "real risk." Mike Foster, who was Worcester's
A PRISONER set fire to his cell in a suicide attempt and was told the blaze could have spread to the rest of the prison, putting the lives of other inmates and staff at risk. Kieran Green, already serving a 10 year prison sentence for aggravated
DIRECTOR of rugby Alan Solomons reckons Worcester Warriors remain “blessed” with midfield options despite losing two experienced centres. Ben Te’o, 32, and Wynand Olivier, 36, brought the curtain down on their Sixways careers when they played the
A look at some of the cases that the Worcester News has covered in recent days. Worcester drugs chauffeur made £75,000 out of heroin and crack. Worcester rapist burgled home and threatened to murder victim if he 'grassed'. 'Cocky' driver ruins
Here are the pictures from Nunnery Wood High School's prom. Pupils dressed up and enjoyed a fantastic evening at Grafton Manor hotel, in Bromsgrove, on Tuesday, July 2.
