THE crowds went quackers for a duck race as Worcester Festival got underway. Described as ‘the people’s festival’ by director Chris Jaeger, the show started with the duck race on Saturday to raise money for St Richard’s Hospice. Despite the unseasonable
OMBERSLEY were knocked off the top of Birmingham Cricket League Premier Division Two by Harborne who beat them by 65 runs. An unbeaten 170 from just 69 balls by Swapnil Gugale propelled Harborne to an eye-watering 263-3 in 20 overs. The Indian
HERE are some of the latest stories from the magistrates court. Daniel Beard was subject to a conditional discharge in relation to possession of cannabis when his wallet containing crack cocaine was found outside Asda in St Martin's Gate and passed
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids' home Vitality Blast encounter with Northamptonshire Steelbacks today was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Play had been scheduled to finally get under way at 5pm in an eight overs-a-side game. It followed several
WORCESTERSHIRE’S promising paceman Dillon Pennington has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2022 season. The 20-year-old academy product has followed Jack Haynes, Adam Finch and Josh Dell in committing his long-term future to the
WORCESTER Hockey Club men’s over 50s lost at the last hurdle in the English Hockey Summer Cup. They were beaten 5-2 by Taunton Vale at Oxford in the Tier One final. Vale took an early two-goal lead as Worcester struggled to get their passing
BUDDING cyclists can learn the skills they need to ride a bike safely with the ‘Bikeability’ programme. The nationally accredited course is available to both adults and children ensuring they gain practical cycle skills and have a better understanding
THE county’s hospital trust has said its ability to offer care would take a hit if it does not receive more than £7 million from housing developers and has called on the council to rethink its decision. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust was
DOES Dillie Keane actually "exude faded glamour", as one critic said, perhaps somewhat unkindly? A local audience can make up its own mind when the fascinating performer, who is one third of the satirical trio, fascinating Aida, comes to Worcester's
TODAY'S picture from the archives of the Worcester News dates back to May 1999, when the Prutour cycle race passed through Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Thousands of cycle fans lined the roadsides to see the riders, whose route took in climbs at
THE son of a cancer doctor who is himself battling the illness, is taking on a 300-mile cycling challenge with an ex-premier league footballer to raise money for charity. Faheez Shafeek, who is the son of Dr Salim Shafeek, clinical director of haematology
Worcester Festival Launch/Henry Sandon Hall, Worcester CRASH, bang wallop and plenty of fizz…Worcester Festival once again launched down the slipway with the promise that this year’s summer of fun would be the best yet. Festival director
A 'SNEAK in' burglar has been placed on a curfew until his next court appearance. Jacob Telford who has been charged with four burglaries in Worcester will next appear at court on September 10 but in the meantime will be subject to a curfew with
A MURDER suspect in the killing of a pensioner and the man said to have helped the alleged killer will face trial after pleading not guilty. Adam Mason denied the murder of Desmond Wooding while Mark Mason denied assisting an offender when they
THE popular duck race kicks off the Worcester Festival today - just one of a number of events on this weekend. The annual duck race, in aid of St Richard’s Hospice, sees supporters drop ducks from Worcester Bridge. The event is sponsored by Puddle
A JUDGE'S decision to jail a burglar despite her having breast cancer has been overwhelmingly supported by Worcester News readers, although there were some voices of dissent. On Thursday, Judge Robert Juckes jailed Samatha Skipp for two years despite
STRIKER Jak Jeys is relieved to have finally broken the taboo of mental health issues that blighted his pre-season with Worcester City. The 24-year-old hotshot revealed the problems had been behind his absence in the build up to a first campaign
A terrifying condition so rare that only three specialists in the world can help her means a successful working mum is living on a tightrope - where one false move could mean she is "internally decapitated," causing instant death. Diagnosed with
THOUSANDS of people are expected to visit a city beer festival today – and revellers didn't let the rain stop them yesterday. Worcester Beer, Cider and Perry Festival is showcasing the best of regional and national ales as well as fruit ciders,
CONMEN ‘blinded by greed’ who laundered cash scammed from elderly victims walked free after their prison sentences were slashed on appeal. Muhamed Talukdar and Syam Hussain were each jailed for eight months by judge Nicolas Cartwright at Worcester
POLICE have charged a thief with four 'sneak in' burglaries in Worcester after using CCTV and bank card records to catch the suspect. Officers arrested 20-year-old Jacob Telford at 11pm on Wednesday, August 7, on suspicion of a burglary in The
WITH the superb sun gracing us with its presence recently, reporter Grace Walton had the most perfect weekend getaway as she explored up north. Lancaster House Hotel - which has been marked on TripAdvisor as number one out of six hotels in Lancaster
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HERE is a round-up of the most important planning applications submitted to Worcester City Council this week. Refurbishment of tennis courts in Cripplegate Park and installation of floodlights Consultation ends: September 7 Application number
