'Chaos' after bus breaks down in Worcester
A BUS has broken down in Tolladine Road, Worcester. An eyewitness said: “The headlights are off. The hazard lights are going. “The traffic is building up. There are cars trying to get round. It's chaos."
A BUS has broken down in Tolladine Road, Worcester. An eyewitness said: “The headlights are off. The hazard lights are going. “The traffic is building up. There are cars trying to get round. It's chaos."
Almost half of pensioners in Worcestershire have not taken up their free bus passes, figures reveal. Charity Age UK says bus passes can be a lifeline for older people, helping them retain independence and good health. Elderly and disabled people
READERS may have noticed a theme in stories we have run recently featuring people who have been widowed young. The first of this series came from Ruth Rowlands, a lady who shared her journey after losing her beloved husband Harry. We also heard
A MAN who resisted arrest while on his bike was told by a magistrate to “grow up”. Declan Wharton was told by chair of the bench Richard Poppleton “some growing up is in order” after he pleaded guilty to resisting arrest in Malvern. Wharton,
THIS photo shows the first full moon of 2020. The picture of the ‘wolf moon’ was taken by our reporter, Jessica Charles, as she left the Berrows House in Hylton Road. The first full moon of the year is named after howling wolves and originates
A BURGLAR raided the home of an 87-year-old woman and led police on a dangerous high speed chase in her stolen car. Daniel Brown burgled the woman's home in Whitcroft Road, Pershore with a 17-year-old accomplice while she was in bed, stealing her
MASKED robbers who carried out a 'horrific' knife-point raid at a supermarket and 'manhandled' terrified teenagers have been jailed for more than 25 years. Ashleigh Evans, Reece Davis and Andrew Fellows appeared over videolink from HMP Hewell and
A MAN was handed a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to crashing a stolen van and caravan on the M5. Jeffery Lee, of Bristol, pleaded guilty to a number of offences on Thursday (January 9) according to a tweet by OPU Worcestershire
With Worcester and Russian side, Enisei STM, going head-to-head this weekend at Sixways in the European Challenge Cup, we take a look back at some of their previous meetings. Enisei 19-12 Warriors – October, 2016 These two sides met back in
RYAN Mills left his new-kid image at the door when he headed to Warriors – and having a “more mature” outlook is just fine by him. The Devon-born centre, 27, has racked up more than 100 appearances since switching from Gloucester in 2014. Mills
Historic pieces from one of Britain’s greatest estates will go up for auction. Chorley’s Attic Sale on Tuesday January 28 includes items from the stores and attics of Spetchley Park. The collection reveals the interests of past members of the
A CHILDREN’S cancer charity has been given almost £12,500 by a Worcester Warriors rugby star. Chris Pennell raised the money for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust during his testimonial year at the club last year, and chose the charity for
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed as he was walking home. At around 9pm on Thursday, January 2, a 43-year-old man was walking home when he was robbed and had his jacket stolen in Littleworth Walk, Evesham.
Blobbie Williams – The Heavier Entertainment Show is heading to Worcester’s Huntingdon Hall this month. Yes, Blobbie Williams is back “by popular demand” as one of the “most original and respected parody tribute shows to the ultimate entertainer
If you want to find Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Malvern Theatres will be a fine place to start, next month A stage version is on tour, and Malvern will be a stop. TV regular Rupert Hill (Casualty, BBC; Coronation Street, ITV) will star alongside
THE electricity is really starting to crackle, ahead of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein coming to the stage of of Malvern Theatres, next week. The classic novel has been adapted for the stage by Rona Munro, with Scottish screen actress Eilidh
Catch up with the legendary Paul Jones and Dave Kelly at Pershore Number 8, and get the blues in a good way. But what does this mean? A spokesman said: "A live acoustic set by this duo is an occasion you’ll remember. If you’re a true blues fan
COMEDIAN David Baddiel will be talking about trolls, and he'll be doing it at The Huntingdon Hall in Worcester. Following his five-star Olivier-nominated hit My Family: Not The Sitcom and the return to number 1 of his seminal football anthem Three
I’M delighted to say that BetaDen, Worcestershire’s first-of-its kind technology accelerator, is now accepting applications for its third cohort. This is a fantastic opportunity for technology entrepreneurs and small businesses to become a part of
Utility back Scott van Breda will make first Warriors appearance since September in a much changed side for the European Challenge Cup match against Enisei-STM tomorrow at Sixways (3PM). Alan Solomons has made 12 changes from the side that were
THE county council will be asked to explain why it allowed buses to stop dropping off passengers outside the main entrance to the city’s hospital, forcing vulnerable and disabled visitors to walk uphill. Councillor Paul Denham, who represents Rainbow
A COUNTY business is celebrating its 60th anniversary by fundraising for a child cancer charity. CitySigns, based in Hallow, is celebrating its diamond year by attempting to raise £6,000 for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. CitySigns will
Tesco are looking for Community groups and charities that require extra funding. Good causes across Worcester and Malvern are being invited to apply for funding through the Tesco Bags of Help scheme. Applications are officially open for 2020,
FANS and wellwishers can email messages of support to stricken Warriors ace Michael Fatialofa. The Worcester lock remains "in a serious condition in the intensive care unit of St Mary's Hospital, London" with spinal injuries sustained during last
SIR – Before the General Election, Tom Walker (a.k.a. Jonathan Pie) said that the Prime Minister appeared to distance himself from so-called ‘austerity’ and other government policies. In addition, he said that the PM: “Consistently defended the
AS the race to become Labour’s next leader gets underway the last city candidate and a former MP have been having their say on their preferred choice of the hopefuls. The successor to Jeremy Corbyn will be named on April 4 and so far six candidates
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has warned West Midlands Railway (WMR) could lose its franchise amid complaints its performance has been “absolutely woeful.” And a campaigner has welcomed the news saying action needs to be taken. Following a question
A RETAILER has said he is “not surprised” after a leading UK retail industry body said High Street sales fell for the first time in 25 years. But another city trader has said that Worcester did buck the trend over the Christmas period, as it was
THE fatal injuries suffered by a cyclist following a crash with an articulated lorry were revealed to a jury. Richard Merris denies causing death by dangerous driving after his HGV struck two cyclists on the A449 at Hartlebury, killing one and seriously
SEEING the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are "standing down" from being major royals, made me wonder exactly what the future of the monarchy in Britain is. I am one of what I suspect is a sizeable section
Today’s Nostalgia photo comes from the grand opening of the brand new Dines Green Community Centre in 1998. In the foreground are John Dulstone, Bob Peachey and Colin Leyland with residents gathering behind to celebrate the opening.
A CITY café has re-opened after it was forced to close two years ago. Adam Edney, one of the owners of Coffee Dough, in Crowngate, said he was ‘excited’ after re-opening the café’s doors on Monday, January 6. The shop, which serves multi-cuisine
WEST MERCIA'S police and crime commissioner is hosting a live Q&A after news that the 2020 police budget was set to go up. John Campion has said he wants to hear questions in order to raise any issues with the Chief Constable. Mr Campion
Thousands of people at risk of starvation in South Africa will receive emergency food packs and urgent humanitarian assistance Record high temperatures and low rain fall has resulted in the worst drought in 35 years. An estimated 45 million people
WARRIORS duo Jono Kitto and Isaac Miller say they are ready for a “physical” test against Enisei-STM this weekend. Worcester return to European Challenge Cup action on Saturday, looking to bounce back from a 25-16 defeat away to Dragons in December
LATE bloomer Joe Hawkins has no regrets about ditching his Birmingham City season ticket as he pursues a comeback for Worcester City’s biggest match of the season. Drafted in during the opening month of the campaign from Cradley Town, the 26-year-old
'DESPICABLE' burglars 'desecrated' the room of a nuisance neighbour after they fell out with him, urinating and spraying sauce over his belongings. Ben Spares and Ashley Goodes even filmed what they had done to the man's Worcester bedsit in the
A mum has thanked members of the community for rushing to her aid when her toddler started fitting. Joanna Burston, 27, from Hereford was Christmas shopping in Worcester Crowngate with her mum and son, Frankie. The mother of one recalls: “Frankie
WORK to lift 16 micro-homes onto an old city car park can now start after plans were signed off. The plan by iKozie to install the homes on a former car park off Cecil Road near Wyld's Lane in Worcester was controversially backed by councillors
Many older people spend Christmas entirely on their own, never receiving a single card or present. This past year, however, saw around 2,000 isolated and lonely older people who have contacted The Silver Line Helpline receive a gift and a card.
This week children from all across the county have returned to school after the Christmas break. Worcestershire group for children, Parent's Voice have highlighted that going back to school can be anxiety inducing for both children and parents.