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  • How will city vote in general election?

    AS political parties began gearing up for a general election, we went out on the street to ask the people of Worcester where they stand. The general election is set for December 12 and will be the third since 2015 - despite elections only being

  • Leylines heading to the Marrs Bar in Worcester

    FIND your way to The Marrs Bar in Worcester this Saturday, November 9, and encounter The Leylines. The South West-country combo have little to do with swinging pendulums and a great deal to do with “full-blown festival rock”. A spokesman said

  • Orchestra Pro Anima in concert at Malvern

    Strings will the thing during an orchestral concert at Christ Church, Malvern. On Sunday November 24 at 3pm, Orchestra Pro Anima, directed from the violin by Michael Bochmann MBE, will give the next concert in their popular series. A spokesman

  • Four men due to appear in court following drug charges

    FOUR men have been charged and are due to appear in court later today on drugs charges. Jurgen Hoxhaj, aged 19, of no fixed abode, Jorgen Brahimi, aged 22, of no fixed abode, Mirsad Heta, aged 24, of no fixed abode and Saud Duli, aged 25, of Woodville

  • Sounds to get you cruising downriver at Pershore's No. 8

    The Budapest Café Orchestra play music so inspiring, they say, you’ll want to book a river cruise down the Danube. Apparently. And the good news is, they are set to get toes tapping with a romp at Pershore’s No 8, where they will not be strangers

  • Busy time for Orchestra of the Swan

    It's going be a busy time for the Orchestra of the Swan this month, and heading towards Christmas. First up will be On an Overgrown Path, the second 'Night Owl Concert', which will celebrates "the diverse musical heritage of Eastern European countries

  • NOSTALGIA: Civil war re-enactors in 1996

    TODAY'S old picture from the Worcester News archive dates back to March 1996, when re-enactors from the Sealed Knot were preparing to bring dramatic aspects of the city's history back to life. The re-enactors are pictured against the backdrop of Worcester

  • CHAMBER COLUMN: Make your views known in Q4 survey

    THE latest extension in Brexit negotiations avoided an unwelcome no deal scenario, but now means the local business community faces yet another setback in negotiations with very little clarity to help them prepare. Whilst we now have two months

  • Mum left terrified by ex-partner 'appearing at her window'

    A MUM felt ‘terrified’ after her ex appeared at the window of her flat and followed her into a Worcester bar, getting ‘in her face’ and ‘loitering’ around outside. Father-of-three Jonathan Woodhouse was convicted of two charges of breaching a non-molestation

  • Tom Watson stepping down as deputy leader of the Labour Party

    TOM Watson has announced that he is stepping down as deputy leader of the Labour Party. In a shock announcement Mr Watson, who grew up in Worcestershire, also said that he would not be seeking re-election as an MP in the forthcoming general election

  • Memorial horse sculpture to be unveiled

    A SCULPTURE made from recycled horseshoes is to be unveiled this weekend. The Pershore War Horse Memorial Project is the brainchild of resident Sue Cosnett and is backed by Wychavon District Council. The Warhorse Memorial Sculpture, made by local

  • Inspector lifts the lid of this can of worms

    An Inspector Calls/Malvern Theatres   MORALITY tales have probably been around ever since cave-dwelling humans huddled around their winter fires. J B Priestley’s old warhorse of a yarn about the sins of the sons being visited on the fathers

  • FA Vase win dedicated to City's superspy Jed

    SUPERSPY Jed Hallam had Worcester City’s FA Vase victory dedicated to him after spending sustained spells behind enemy lines. City beat East Midlands Counties League high-fliers Dunkirk 3-1 in Wednesday’s rearranged second round tie to reach the

  • Letter of the day: Case for more line investment

    Sir – I have every sympathy with Dr Nixon, who lamented (Forwarnings come to pass, November 6) the current plans for Worcestershire Parkway rail station. He is one of many people who have worked tirelessly over the years to bring about this station

  • Select your Warriors starting XV to face Harlequins

    WORCESTER Warriors are likely to be without several key men for Saturday’s trip to Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership due to injury. Full-back Chris Pennell (leg), centre Ryan Mills (shoulder) and back-row trio Sam Lewis (concussion), Marco

  • Warriors forward may need surgery as injury problem persists

    WORCESTER Warriors back-rower Caleb Montgomery may require surgery to fix his troublesome wrist. The 24-year-old Irishman, a summer signing from Ulster, has played twice in the Premiership Cup, marking his Warriors debut with a try in the win over

  • Knowles in Worcester to close down after 135 years in business

    THE owner of two of Worcester's most famous shops said they were "victims of the high street" after taking the decision to close down after 135 years. Rick Knowles, who runs Knowles Sports and Knowles Travel Goods in Broad Street, said that declining

  • Malvern-made cider has been named the best in the world

    A CIDER which was originally brewed for a wedding has been named the world's best still cider. The winner, Malvern Gold, is made by the Malvern Cider Company, which grows its apples at Crumpton Oaks Farm, on the northern edge of the town. The

  • In the Classroom: Caring and confident pupils at first school

    FOR this week’s In the Classroom feature, reporter Grace Walton went on a drive outside of Worcester where she was greeted by teachers and pupils from Crowle C of E First School, in School Lane. THE school building in Crowle is a beautiful sight

  • "It's very early days": Solomons on Warriors' new prop

    EXPERIENCED prop Ropate Rinakama could make his Worcester Warriors debut in the European Challenge Cup. The Fijian international made the move from New Zealand last Friday after agreeing to join the club as cover for injured tightheads Nick Schonert