CROWDS turned out for this year's Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre. Although no official numbers have yet been released, the city council said the numbers of visitors had gone up from last year and pictures show throngs of people in the city's
Police are appealing following an assault at a city nightclub. West Mercia Police are calling for any witnesses to an assault which caused serious injuries at Tramps nightclub to come forward. The incident took place at the Angel Place venue
SOUTH Africa international centre Francois Venter has committed his future to Worcester Warriors for two more years. Venter is in his second season at Sixways having arrived from Guinness Pro-14 side Cheetahs, who are based in his home city of
SIX men appeared in court this afternoon on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to an alleged attack. The men had all been charged over the alleged knife attack in Wylds Lane, Worcester,that saw a man suffer slash marks to his hands and face
WORCESTERSHIRE will count down to the 2020 season with three days of action against local rivals Warwickshire. The fixture at Edgbaston will run from March 31 until April 2. It will be the County’s first return to the ground since reaching
As the saying goes, 'Tis The Season, and the Malvern Singers are set to embrace festive goodwill with song, during a concert at The Chase School, this week. But what's on offer? A spokesman said: "The Malvern Singers with M.D. Edwina Ward and
REVIEW: The Nutcracker. Malvern Theatres. Classical ballet is emblematic of most traditional high culture, in that it transports an audience to an enchanted place, away from everyday life, if only for a moment. This was my first traditional ballet
FANS will tell you that Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters….and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with "a huge far-reaching sound that
WORCESTER Warriors fans enjoyed a rise to fourth in the Premiership with Saturday's 20-13 home success over Sale Sharks. JMP captured the action as supporters wrapped up for the cold weather and more photos are available at jmpuk.photoshelter.com
Helping businesses to grow and progress is the foundation for my work in commercial property – those are the deals I appreciate, rather than those with the largest figures attached. In the last few years, for instance, I have handled three sizeable
When the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company went into administration in 2009, the Bransford Trust later acquired the site with the intention of developing it as a Cultural and Heritage Centre for the city via engagement of the local community and the
WORCESTER City have been drawn against league rivals Coventry United in the last 32 of the FA Vase. While a tie against familiar opponents might not set pulses racing, City at least avoided heavy hitters from the Northern League who are among
SIX men have been charged on suspicion of attempted murder over an alleged knife attack which saw a man suffer slash marks to his hand and face. The alleged attack happened in Wylds Lane, Worcester. Police have not released the names of the
ANOTHER year is almost over and crowds have visited the annual Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre. I’ve spent some time over the weekend period, visiting the fayre and I was so impressed to see many visitors - some visiting from outside the county
A WATER leak has led to the closure of Copenhagen Street in the city centre. Staff from Severn Trent Water have been working since around 11pm last night (December 1) to fix a water main. The closure is expected to be in place until Wednesday
IT was wonderful to see the joyful faces of children and the young at heart when Santa came to visit at the weekend. He looked remarkably refreshed after travelling over a 1000 miles from Lapland and if he was tired he certainly didn't show it.
THOUSANDS flocked to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre over the weekend. Saturday proved to be a very cold day but the fayre was jam-packed with visitors, braving the weather to spend a few hours looking around at the stalls. Stall holder
A DOG used as a 'weapon' to maul a man in Worcester will be destroyed because no suitable home could be found for him. Kimbo was used by his owner during a savage attack in the city centre but now it is the animal who will pay the ultimate price
THE chairman of the News Media Association, David Dinsmore, has criticised political parties for creating 'fake local newspapers' to campaign during elections. Mr Dinsmore said: "News brands, and in particular local newspapers and their websites
SIR – With the general election – or should it be the Brexit referendum in all but name – fast approaching may I suggest those who are still unsure how to vote have a look at a report entitled Principles for Purposeful Business produced by Prof Colin
Today’s Worcester News nostalgia offering comes from 1994 and features a candlelit procession through Worcester.
A PENSIONER is campaigning for takeaway restaurants to provide re-usable plastic containers for customers to help the environment. David Furlong is urging takeaway restaurants to get involved with the scheme in a bid to cut down plastic waste.
The Hive’s annual fun family winter lantern parade is returning next month, along with a host of other events to get people in the festive spirit. The lantern parade will take place at 6pm on Thursday December 5, starting from Cathedral Square in
CENTRE Francois Venter will be assessed by medics after injuring his ankle in Worcester Warriors’ 20-13 victory over Sale Sharks at the weekend. The South Africa international, starting in his second successive Gallagher Premiership match after
A TRUST has responded to calls for more trees to be planted against a backdrop of climate change. Malvern Hills Trust manages biodiversity and land, with around 57 per cent of the hills and commons being designated as a Site of Specific Scientific
THE University of Worcester has been awarded for its work helping people with dementia. It won the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community title in the coveted Times Higher Education Awards. It was recognised for its Association for Dementia
