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  • Three golden ducks as Worcestershire's batting woes continue

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S batting woes continued as they were bowled out for just 186 on the first afternoon at Northamptonshire in County Championship Division Two. Brett Hutton took 6-57 to help the hosts at Wantage Road before Alex Wakely and Rob Keogh

  • Just for a moment, time seemed to stand still

    Evoke Chamber Choir/Worcester Festival   WORCESTER’S great summer celebration would not be complete without showcasing stunning musicianship and the city’s cathedral has once again provided the perfect platform for this year’s contributions

  • Melodic mirth with GreenMatthews at The Swan in Worcester

    Following on from their acclaimed' A Brief History of Music', GreenMatthews are heading to Worcester with a new show. This time it will "explore our rich history of witty wordplay and melodic mirth". A spokesman said: "Chris Green and Sophie

  • Phil Collins tribute at The Swan in Worcester

    FOR some, he’s the balding balladeer who inspired a TV ad for Cadbury, about a drumming gorilla who adores chocolate. For others, Phil Collins, the Genesis front man who enjoyed an outrageous solo career in the 1980s, is a music legend worthy of

  • READERS RECOMMEND: Best live sport venues

    THERE isn’t much in life that can beat the thrill of watching live sport. The cheers of the crowds while the fast paced action of whichever sport is your favourite, all playing out in front of you, is always tough to beat. READ MORE: READERS RECOMMEND

  • Cricket clubs turn red to support Ruth Strauss foundation

    CRICKET turned red in Worcester this weekend in support of an England legend whose wife died from cancer. Following on from the success of the 'Red Day' at Lord's - which was to commemorate Ruth Strauss, wife of former England Captain Andrew, who

  • Man in hospital after serious crash in Waterside, Evesham

    A MAN in his 80s remains in hospital after a serious crash in Waterside, Evesham. The incident happened yesterday morning, (August 17), at around 11.20am, with the black VW Polo hitting the pedestrian. A West Mercia Police statement said: "The

  • National Citizen Service promotes mental wellbeing

    A GROUP raising mental health awareness spoke to city folk about issues in the centre of Worcester yesterday. The National Citizen Service had a stand in Cathedral Square where they handed out cake and gave out positive messages such as: “A smile

  • IN THE DOCK: Five cases at Worcester Crown Court this week

    HERE are some of the highlights of the crown court stories that have featured in the Worcester News this week. A SEX attacker jailed for kissing and groping a 'vulnerable' woman in front of her daughter has now been revealed as a convicted murderer