SINCE the sudden death of Ian Burrows at St Paul’s on November 23, certain people have been using the way he died as a stick to beat the hostel, claiming that somehow the staff there were to blame for his tragic end. So, it’s interesting to see
WORCESTER Wolves head coach Matt Newby will want to take last week's first-half super show into Friday night's BBL Cup semi-final first leg. Wolves tackle Leicester Riders at the University of Worcester Arena (7.30pm) after a 93-75 BBL Championship
This week, a history of the long-closed Worcester engineering firm Archdales.
WORCESTER Raiders could be back at Claines Lane as early as January – albeit with temporary changing facilities. Committee member Stephen Harris revealed building work is set to resume on January 7 with the entire project scheduled to be complete
FULL-BACK Chris Pennell is likely to be passed fit for Worcester Warriors’ European Challenge Cup trip to Wales to face Dragons on Friday (8pm). But director of rugby Alan Solomons revealed there were several players that suffered knocks in last
THERE have been a series of crimes reported in Warndon over the past couple of days. The locks to two out buildings were forced in Carnforth Drive at around 11pm on December 6. Nothing was believed to have been taken in the burglary. A vehicle
A POLITICAL sign has been defaced by vandals. The Conservative party sign is situated on Worcester Road in Malvern. Black spray paint appears to have been used to write an obscene across the top of the banner. Paul Selway-Swift, West Worcestershire
NEITHER Worcester men nor women were able to gain some early festive cheer with a Midlands League win. The men's firsts lost 5-1 at Warwick in Midlands One after a slow start allowed the hosts two early goals. Warwick continued to put the visitors
DIRECTOR of rugby Alan Solomons admits Worcester Warriors are “a little bit short” at centre after suffering a double injury setback. South Africa international Francois Venter is set to be out for up to six weeks with an ankle problem sustained
UTILITY back Gareth Simpson has signed a two-year contract with Worcester Warriors for his first professional deal. Simpson, 22, arrived at Sixways on trial 12 months ago having paid his own way to England from his native South Africa. He impressed
WORCESTER City’s Midland Floodlit Youth League side remain joint top of the Southern Premier Division after only picking up a point from two games. Owen Oxley levelled in a 1-1 draw with Gloucester City that City dominated. They previously
IT may be hard to imagine Christmas Day without turkey and all the trimmings, but nearly a quarter of Brits would rather eat a CURRY on the big day, according to research released today. The research from Subway® supports the launch of its new festive
WHEN Vamos Theatre come to The Swan Theatre in Worcester in the New Year, with a new production, it will be Dead Good. But what can an audience expect from the Worcester-based full mask theatre company? A spokesman said: "Bob and Bernard have
This New Year, the Artrix in Bromsgrove will welcome a new regular club "aimed at getting teenagers to explore their creativity and learn some new techniques". Supported by Arts Award Centre and led by Artist Tutor Amanda Lowe, Teen Art Club and
PERRYWOOD'S FA Sunday Cup national run ended with a 5-3 home defeat to OJM at Neel Park. James Baldwin scored twice and Ben Harbourne once as McDonald's Worcester and District League Premier Division title-chasers Wood were knocked out in the third
ASHLEY Vincent is backing his old boss Paul Lambert to get the best from ex-Worcester City defender Levi Andoh at Ipswich Town. The 19-year-old will link up with the Tractor Boys from January having moved from City to Midland Football League Division
Emails are a part of our everyday life, we use them to keep in contact with people all around the world, use them to monitor online shopping and much more. With an estimated 3.4 billion phishing emails sent per day and accounting for approximately
TWO University of Worcester graduates have been selected from strong competition nationwide to work on new festivals in the city next year. Maria-Magdalena Mineva has been appointed to the role of festivals graduate producer, working with the Arches
THE trial of two men who deny being involved in an attack on a ‘drug rival' heard the police interview in which one denied knowing the other. Last week we reported Tommy Lee Jauncey, 23, previously of St George’s Lane, Worcester, Scott Fewtrell
Worcester News Camera Club members have captured these beautiful pictures. To join our camera club, send your photographs to photo@worcesternews.co.uk or visit Facebook and search for Worcester News Camera Club
TWO men have been charged following a burglary in Worcester. The men have been charged with burglary following an incident at the Elgar Retail Park in Blackpole Road in Worcester in the early hours of yesterday morning (Monday, December 9).
POLICE are appealing to find a wanted Worcester man. Nicholas Dutfield is wanted on recall to prison. Dutfield is usually seen around the city centre. If you have seen him, or have any information about his whereabouts, call 101
SIR – The reason Brexit hasn’t happened is because of many Brexiteers. Theresa May in 2017 asked for a mandate from the people. She was being thwarted by the EU. They didn’t want Brexit, they didn’t want to give any concession, even our Parliament
BENNY is a small red tan and black two year old wire haired Jack Russell crossbreed terrier in the care of RSPCA Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire Branch. He is a very cute, long haired, fluffy little man, who is looking for his forever home.
CONSERVATIVE parliamentary candidate Robin Walker has vowed to ‘continue keeping his promises’ and will support more money for schools and tax cuts for the lower paid. Mr Walker, who is seeking to be re-elected to represent Worcester in Parliament
A HOSPITAL trust has sent its condolences to a family whose relative died after being kept waiting in an ambulance outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The man, who had been waiting for an hour in the ambulance, went into cardiac arrest while
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died at a Worcester hostel for homeless people – and his sister has praised the staff there for the way they treated him. Ian Burrows, who was 48, was found dead at St Paul's in Tallow Hill on November 23. His
Sustrans is a national charity which promotes a more active lifestyle by making our neighbourhoods more walking and cycle friendly. Locally it secured lottery funding to build the Diglis Bridge and associated cycle and footways and, working with
OWNERS of a pub are helping rough sleepers this Christmas by delivering goods to the homeless community. Fran Snell, from The Red Lion in Powick, is appealing for donations which she will then deliver to the homeless in Worcester with her sister
POLICE are appealing to the public for their help in identifying a woman who was seen on CCTV in Vines Lane, Droitwich on Sunday, June 23. Detective Inspector Mark Walters of West Mercia Police, said: “This appeal is regarding our investigation
THIS week Pub Spy paid a visit to the Swan Inn in Barbourne Road, Worcester. Your favourite sleuth popped in for a cheeky pint after a hard day’s work, affording him (or her) a welcome break from the top secret missions he (or she) undertakes when
Fewer traveller caravans are pitching up in Worcester than a decade ago, figures reveal – and all of them are on authorised sites. But members of the traveller community have accused the Conservative Party of treating them as "political footballs
A WEBSITE which claims to show how school funding would change under the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats has been accused of political bias. Schoolcuts.org.uk shows how each political party’s manifesto would affect each Worcestershire
READERS have reacted to Worcester being ranked the ninth worst area of England for rising levels of deprivation, according to a report. The most deprived areas highlighted include ‘Old’ Warndon, east of Cranham Drive, Tolladine, Cranham Primary
Following the recent stories about quite a notorious face in Worcester being criminalised for begging and warnings of beggars coming into the city by train during the Christmas Fayre. I haven’t been able to shake the topic from my mind. At this
Christmas is in full swing. I know that because I have a T-shirt with Father Christmas on which I wear with no shame. And I have already been to two Christmas parties and done a school Christingle service. But for me I rarely get swept up by this
THE last time a winter general election was held in the UK was on Thursday, December 6, 1923 and it was quite a night in Worcester. As thick fog dimmed the street lamps, large crowds began gathering from 11pm outside the offices of Berrow’s Worcester
COLIN Goldring reiterated Warriors “would not bring in anyone from outside of Worcester” to facilitate football at Sixways. The co-owner recently confirmed takeover talks that could have seen homeless Worcester City play from the region’s home
WING Perry Humphreys is expected to shake off an ankle injury in time for Worcester Warriors’ crucial clash at Dragons on Friday (8pm). The potent finisher was due to play in Saturday’s European Challenge Cup match against the Welsh outfit only
