RESIDENTS have gathered at a village hall to discuss their concerns over proposed changes to their area. Plans have been put forward for a park-and-ride to be built with car parking to accommodate up to 500 commuter vehicles, 1,000 new homes and
The easiest thing to do is to lie. My son has a tummy ache. I’ve told him to let the teachers know if it doesn’t get better and they will ring me and I will come and rescue him. “But what if they don’t?” “They will,” I lie. I know there is
How would you like to save £10 a week? It doesn’t sound much does it, but it adds up to £500 over the year. What would you do with that? When it comes to saving money most of aim for the big saves and ignore the small stuff. Here are a few ideas
Periods of high rainfall are nothing new and go back as far as history does but there are more built up areas on floodplains now. Would dredging help reduce floods? Dredging is a known feature within civil engineering, but its purpose is to make
WORCESTER Wolves guard Kofi Josephs believes the hosts can finish on the right end of a "pretty even match-up" in their BBL Cup quarter-final on Friday night (7.30pm). Wolves tackle old rivals Newcastle Eagles at the University of Worcester Arena
People in Worcester are among the least happy in the UK, a new survey by the Office for National Statistics shows. The ONS carries out research every year to gauge the personal well-being of citizens across the nation. It includes asking respondents
FLANKER Matti Williams and wing Dean Hammond face long spells on the sidelines after suffering more injury woe. The luckless pair were forced off in Worcester Warriors’ 57-14 thrashing of Enisei-STM in Russia two weeks ago with Hammond sustaining
A WORCESTER nightclub has confirmed it has removed a controversial ‘misogynistic’ sign that has led to a backlash. The Worcester News reported yesterday that the message that has been on display at Alexander’s bar, which used an offensive term used
WORCESTER Warriors Women will host a Sepsis awareness day this weekend featuring celebrity guests. On December 1, Warriors Women will run the day in partnership with their new main partner the UK Sepsis Trust and will include live entertainment
THE University of Worcester has been named the UK’s top sustainable university and will now go on to represent the UK at the global awards at the United Nations next year. Worcester was named Sustainability Institution of the Year at the Green Gown
Dust off those air guitars, because a tribute to classic rock is coming to The Swan Theatre in Worcester. And there's still time to wave them about a bit, by way of practice, because the date for the diary is February 12. But what can an audience
A David Bowie tribute act is set to remind audiences at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall about the man who fell to earth with amazing songs. Taking to the stage on Saturday November 30 at 7.30pm will be Bowiesque. But what can an audience anticipate
Clare Teal has a Big Mini Big Band, and whether you can say it or not, she's bringing it to Malvern Theatres. But what can an audience expect, apart from a tongue-twisting challenge? A spokesman said: "Award winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2
FANS have criticised the decision from Worcester Warriors to make Sixways a cashless stadium from next month. The club announced last week that the ground would become card-only “to improve the matchday experience for supporters and visitors.”
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers boss John Pemberton has launched an astonishing attack on the club in a row over his resignation. Pemberton claims a statement from Harriers announcing his departure was fake news designed to blame him for the Aggborough
TALENTED back rower Ted Hill has committed his future to Worcester Warriors until the end of the 2021-22 season. Hill, 20, has signed a two-year extension to his existing contract which expires at the end of the current campaign. His decision
A CAR window was smashed and the vandals looked through the vehicle. The incident took place on Somers Road, Worcester between 9pm on Monday November 25 and 7:42 on Tuesday 26. If you have information that you believe may be in connection, please
ALL the main political parties have now launched their General Election manifestos and they make for interesting reading. Not least because all, in their different ways, acknowledge the importance of small businesses and the massive contribution that
WORCESTER Hockey Club men’s firsts let a potential first win of the Midland League Division One season slip away. They ended up drawing 2-2 at home to Old Halesonians with a slightly changed team. The visitors thought they had scored early
A PREGNANT woman who repeatedly ignored court orders may now be able to get help - because the boyfriend who beat her up is in jail, a court heard. Cleo O’Donnell appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Monday after admitting taking a car without the
BUSINESSWOMEN in Malvern are invited to a one-day conference in the town. The event, organised by the Malvern Pearls networking group, features guest speakers such as local authors Helen Rebello and Alice Jennings. Money will also be raised from
WORK on the major refurbishment of a play area in Ombersley has now finished and the community has been enjoying the area. The Worcester News reported last year on the completion of the first phase of the project to benefit Ombersley residents by
Today’s nostalgia choice from the Worcester News archive comes from 1997 and features Worcester Sixth Form College students Ceri Tallett, Michael Collis, Gemma Griffiths, Claire Maidment, Matt O’Brian, Mark Bailey and Susie Baker taking part in a mock
A MAN found dead in the river may be linked to the attacks on two women who sustained serious injuries. Following reports of a man seen in the River Avon on Wednesday November 20 a search by police and other emergency services was conducted throughout
STRUGGLING Redditch United have appointed ex-Football League player Duane Darby as their new manager. Darby will take charge for Saturday's Southern League Premier Division Central visit to Peterborough Sports. He amassed more than 400 senior
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Worcester attack which put a man in hospital. A man from Sparkhill, Birmingham, has been arrested and remains in police custody, police confirmed this morning. The arrest is linked to an
Eco warriors at Westacre Middle School are calling upon Droitwich residents, business owners and local schools to join them in turning off lights and electrical devices. The Big Switch Off sees people turning off for half an hour, from 2pm to 2.30pm
Pupils and teachers at Nunnery Wood High School have welcomed a visiting teacher from Kenya. Eric Amuhaya, the deputy head teacher from Juja Road Primary School in Kenya, visited the school for three days from November 18-20 to observe and participate
STUDENTS from Tudor Grange Academy Worcester had their eyes opened to a range of careers within the creative industry at a taster event hosted by Severn Arts during Discover! Creative Careers Week. As part of the nationwide initiative, Severn Arts
THE region’s police and crime commissioner has welcomed the Conservative’s pledge for 20,000 more police officers and tougher sentences for criminals. West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said police officers across West Mercia
THE death of a badger is being used to highlight the growing problem of animal cruelty, with calls for police to take more action. Lynn Sawyer from Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs said the find of the dead badger was one of the most shocking things
FOSTER children in Worcestershire went missing on 85 occasions during 2018-19. The recent figures from Ofsted come as concerns have been raised about whether children nationally are being denied vital safeguarding interviews to assess them for signs
A COCAINE conspirator’s Worcester home has been sold while he’s in prison as police claw back criminal cash made from drug dealing. Ashley James, who led a Worcester cocaine conspiracy, did not appear at the short proceeds of crime application (
A GOVERNMENT minister has visited Worcester to officially open a Post Office at a corner shop. Kwasi Kwarteng, minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, congratulated M S Virk for installing the much needed
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FORMAL plans for a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art hockey centre in the city have been put forward with a decision expected to be made at the start of next year. The plans submitted as part of a joint venture by RGS Worcester and Worcester
THE reality of this general election is Brexit is hardly figuring. Undoubtedly the reason we are in this position is because of Brexit and all the events that played out in parliament and Brussels. But despite the government's attempts to put
PEOPLE have been warned to look out for aggressive begging by drug users at this year's Victorian Christmas Fayre. Worcester Cares, which brings together groups such as Maggs Day Centre, St Paul's Hostel, Worcester BID and West Mercia Police, is
MUCH loved trees will be replaced in Worcester parks after a company donated 170 trees to be planted around the city. Gheluvelt Park and Pitchcroft will benefit from some of the trees after trees were chopped down because they were decaying and
COACH Gordon Ross sang the praises of talented teenager Luke Scully after his “outstanding” showing for Worcester Cavaliers. Academy fly-half Scully starred at inside centre as Cavaliers cruised to a 47-15 home victory over Sale Jets in the Premiership
CHAIRMAN Steve Goode has issued a rallying cry to fans and shareholders ahead of the meeting set to shape Worcester City’s future. Club directors and the board of Worcester City Supporters’ Trust – the umbrella organisation that has overall control
