THE news Chateau Impney Hill Climb has been cancelled for 2020 will come as a disappointment to the many thousands who have attended events over the last five years. It is also worrying for the future of similar events, and the prospect of new ones
Photos of people at Worcester's Metal Box factory.
FLOOD alerts are in place for the River Severn across Worcestershire as water levels continue to rise. The government’s flood information service is warning that flooding of roads and farmland is possible adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury
SAM Lewis could be fit in time for Warriors to face Wasps after avoiding a fracture in a bruising battle at Saracens. It was feared the back row had suffered bone damage to his face but his improved prognosis will be a shot in the arm on the back
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have bolstered their attacking ranks by signing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Austin Samuels on loan. The pacey 19-year-old has been at Molineux since the age of eight, rising through the ranks to the fringes of the first
FOUR arrests have been made after Morrisons, in Malvern, was broken into. The break-in at the Roman Way Retail Park happened on Monday, January 13. If you have information that you believe may be relevant, contact the police on 101, quoting the
WORCESTER City boss Ashley Vincent is challenging his players to “hammer home” their quality in Wednesday night’s rearranged Buildbase FA Vase fourth-round tie with Coventry United (7.45pm), writes Marcello Cossali-Francis. The game was scheduled
THE lifts in Crowngate shopping centre have been out of order for many months and management warns they could be out of service for quite a while longer. Two of the three lifts that provide access to the multi storey car park have been out of order
A NEW programme has been unveiled at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Throughout 2020 the Gallery aims to bring the best of the nation's art to Worcester, including artworks by Rembrandt and Picasso, and a family summer show which wages war
Businesses in West Mercia, will have an opportunity, to brush up on their knowledge around cyber crime, through an event funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner. The free interactive sessions in Hereford, will help businesses keep themselves
BOSS Matt Newby expects Leicester Riders to be "gunning" for his Worcester Wolves side on Friday night (7.30pm). The teams meet in the BBL Championship at Morningside Arena just two weeks after Wolves dumped Riders out of the BBL Cup in the semi-finals
Experience the haunting sounds of three centuries, with two performers and one concert, which just happens to be Kempley Village Hall, at this particular point in time and space. Acclaimed violinist, Alice Earll and historical keyboard specialist
The She Grrowls tour is coming to Worcester, offering an arty night out with a focus on feminism. But what else can an audience expect? A spokesperson said: "It starts with a growl – sometimes soft, sometimes loud – and a feeling of coming together
This month sees the return of the Worcester Arts Workshop’s Live Lounge event. Which is great for lovers of live music; and even better, entrance is free On Saturday 18 January the Cafe/Bar will come alive with live music as the arts workshop
PRIMARY school pupils from across Worcester recently enjoyed a morning of competitive athletics at Bishop Perowne CE College, organised by Year 9 GCSE PE students. One hundred and twenty children from St Barnabas CE Primary, St George’s CE Primary
SNIPPETS from today's Warriors press conference. -- DOR Alan Solomons "It seems this game is going to decide things," on Friday's clash with Castres. "They are a good team and it is good for us as we enter the next part of the Premiership
A TRUST which manages several leisure centres in Worcester has been chosen to take over the running of the city’s tennis courts. Freedom Leisure is set to begin a five-year contract with Worcester City Council to run seven tennis courts across Worcester
A hospice has teamed up with two solicitors’ firms to provide a special Will writing scheme next month. Write a Will Month, led by St Richard’s Hospice, is set to return in February and is being run in conjunction with Bradley Haynes Law, Worcester
THERE was nothing unlucky about the performance of Worcester City Youth’s under 12s as they ran out 13-0 winners over Sutton Coldfield in the Nerf Junior Premier League. Jake Brookes, Ashton Doyle and Kyle Clayton grabbed hat-tricks in a convincing
WORCESTER deserved more from their display in a 1-0 home defeat to fifth-placed North Stafford in Midland Men's Hockey League Division One. The first game of 2020 saw the city side start slowly at RGS The Grange but saves from keeper Tom Dalton
Security is remaining to be a prevalent security concern among businesses and individuals. While attacks continue to become more complex, the same can be said for the development of attacks that rely on human interaction to spread or exploit weaknesses
MICHAEL Fatialofa's wife Tatiana has offered a positive update on the condition of the Worcester Warriors second row. In a post on Instagram today, she reveals that lock Fatialofa is making progress in certain aspects of his recovery. "New
AN ex-Warrior has been linked with a move back to Sixways. The Rugby Paper has reported that Leicester Tigers and ex-Worcester second row Will Spencer is being tipped for a return to Sixways this summer. Spencer made 26 appearances for Warriors
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CONTROVERSIAL plans to build more than 50 homes in a village look set to go ahead. Applications for 25 homes in The Common in Abberley and 26 homes in Clows Top Road in Abberley have already been given the green light by Malvern Hills District Council
AN elderly 'nuisance' who had a knife in a Worcester street is now in hospital, delaying his sentence. Patrick Niblett is in Worcestershire Royal Hospital with discharge planning yet to begin, Worcester Crown Court was told yesterday. The 79-
A TWICE-REJECTED plan to allow an extension to a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on a congested street in St John’s could still be allowed to go ahead. Worcester City Council’s planning committee and the government’s planning inspectorate both
BUSINESSES are being asked their views on how to boost apprenticeship numbers. Malvern Hills District Council currently offers grant funding to support businesses to recruit apprentices, promotes success stories, works with schools and businesses
There has been a great response to Light Night Festival volunteering opportunities according to the Festival Team More than 70 volunteer applications were received by The Arches Worcester Festival team seeking volunteers to bring Worcester’s four
The A38 near to the Chateau Impney at Droitwich is currently closed following a crash. The road needs to be resurfaced by the Highways department before it can re-open. Police ask that drivers try to avoid the area whilst the closure is in place
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was killed in crash. The man in his 50s died after a serious crash in which a car collided with a tree in Hanbury yesterday afternoon. Inspector Gavin Williams from West Mercia
OFFICERS are appealing for help in locating 14 year old Paige Feltham who went missing from Ham Green near Malvern today. Paige is white with long, black straight hair and of sim build. She is believed to be wearing jeans and a grey hoodie. She
POLICE can take action to stop drivers blocking the pavement through 'selfish parking', Worcester City Council has said. After our recent article about residents complaining about a motorist who was completely obstructing the pavement by parking
THE Worcestershire Education Awards (WEA) for 2020 has is now accepting nominations. The Worcester News has once again teamed up with the University of Worcester for the awards scheme which recognises and celebrates the hard work, passion, quality
THE parents of Oscar Saxelby-Lee made a heartfelt appeal for blood donors after a shortage in Singapore left the five-year-old son waiting for a transfusion. Oscar has travelled abroad with his parents, Olivia Saxelby and Jamie Lee, to receive CAR-T
EVERY year I try this it gets more and more difficult to make predictions. But after reasonable success last year I'm on a roll so thought I'd give it another go. So here's my attempt for 2020: 1. Brexit negotiations to break down, and facing
The grand opening of the newly restored Northwick Cinema.
Well that was a busy Christmas and New Year. There are three birthdays in my family (four if you count Jesus!) from December 24 to January 3. Party…party…party. At my granddaughter’s party I had a shock. Everyone was present having jelly and ice
VANDALS have defaced a village sign with spray paint. Yellow writing has been written on the "Worcestershire Kempsey Please drive carefully" sometime over the weekend, it is understood by the Worcester News. District councillor for Croome D’Abitot
RISING costs of childcare are down to 'inadequate' government funding and nurseries being under-valued, an early years lead said. Alice Bennett who is chair of Worcestershire Independent Providers Society and owns Worcester and Madresfield Early
A PRISONER has denied using human excrement against prison officers at a Worcester high security jail. Luke Ings appeared over videolink from HMP Long Lartin at Worcester Crown Court yesterday where he denied four counts of administering a poisonous
PUB Spy took a stroll into the city centre this weekend to pay a visit to a recently opened pub. The weather was dreary, so I was looking forward to getting in the warm and trying out Francesca’s, which opened its doors to customers in November
A SCHEME to install free Wi-Fi throughout the city centre is set to finally be up-and-running by the summer – two-and-a-half-years after it was first put forward. Worcester City Council has said its long-held desire to offer free Wi-Fi throughout
A BASKETBALL team can continue to play in a league thanks to an injection of funding from a homebuilder. Persimmon Homes South Midlands has given Worcester Cyclones basketball club £500 as part of its community Champions scheme. Club secretary
SHAREHOLDERS were told last week that Worcester City would be applying for a Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) grant to help bring Claines Lane up to scratch. READ MORE | City apply for grant to improve Claines Lane City has an “in-principle
