CHRIS Pennell could not save Warriors with his last-ditch punt for the posts in a 22-21 defeat to Bath. But while it could have gone either way at Sixways, it would have been hard to deny the visitors deserved to win based on a second half in which
MANAGER Scott Rickards and secretary Dave Turner have quit Atherstone Town in the wake of the club acknowledging accusations of racism made against its fans. Rickards and assistant Mike Fowler walked out despite the Adders being two rounds from
DIRECTOR of rugby Alan Solomons argued Warriors had warranted victory over Bath before calling for “resilience” in the wake of a third home loss on the bounce. Worcester lost 22-21 despite a gritty first-half display in swirling wind and driving
Greek-style tender vegetables make something special out of fennel and courgette – this is how they're done at chef Alain Ducasse's L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle. Greek-style tender vegetables, brousse des Roves cheese by chef Nicolas Pierantoni
A HANDMADE gift shop in Reindeer Court has announced it is closing. Iapetus Gallery has now shut despite being featured in an article last month whereby independents said they were cautiously optimistic for their future in the high street.
A DECISION on whether to allow a multi-million-pound hockey centre to be built in the city will finally be made next week after months of delays, with council planners recommending it should be approved. Land on the Old Porcelain Ground, off Droitwich
THE winner of last year's Early Year’s Award went to a pre-school described as the ‘most thriving’ in the county – Abberley. This award went to an innovative and successful child-minding provider, nursery, pre-school or organisation which stands
WELLAND will be a stop for award-winning artist, Elles Bailey, who is on tour and on a roll. In fact, she's just won a major award for one her songs. And she'll be raising the rafters of St James Church in Welland, on February 29. The award-winning
George and Elton, Faith & Love is coming to Bromsgrove’s Artrix on Thursday February 27. It is the the first, original and only full length tribute concert "celebrating two of the world’s most beloved, celebrated and respected singer songwriters
Comedian Andy Parsons has more to say about his one man mission to heal a divided nation, ahead of his appearance at Malvern Theatres. Happy to be known as a political comedian, Andy has never shirked from putting the opinions he expresses on stage
Worcester Cathedral’s first poet in residence will be having ‘An Awesome Adventure’ this half term. In conjunction with the Cathedral’s Education department, Poet in Residence Amanda Bonnick will be running a family poetry workshop on Friday, February
Westcote Village Hall in the Cotswolds will present the 'sheer musical brilliance' of Simon Mayor and Hilary James, on Saturday February 29. An audience can expect "a witty and captivating mix of folk, swing, blues and classical showstoppers, spiced
Richardson's in St John's will reopen shortly following a change in management. The previous owners have stepped down for personal reasons. They have asked that their privacy be respected at this time. A sign in the window yesterday said
THESE are some of the cases that were heard at Worcester Crown Court last week. Patrick Niblett, aged 79 A DRUNK ‘nuisance' pensioner wearing one shoe and armed with knives made a throat-slitting gesture in a Worcester charity shop before threatening
A HEADTEACHER has said her win ‘meant a great deal to everyone’ at the school. Therese Langford from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Malvern won last year’s Headteacher of the Year Award. Mrs Langford said: “It meant a great deal to everyone
TODAY'S picture from the Worcester News shows pupils from Bredon Hill Middle School in Evesham, performing at County Hall, in April 1999. Do you recognise any of the dancers?
A 'VIOLENT' and 'unpredictable' patient who once blinded someone and grew his fingernails 'like talons' before attacking healthcare workers has been deemed a danger to the public. Joshua Jenkins was made subject to a hospital order instead of a
My biggest challenge as Mayor? Striking the balance between duty and home life. This week, duty won… It began with a tour of Fort Royal Community Primary School, a venture that set out to provide facilities for 150 children with special needs, has
A former teacher at the John Masefield High School kept his job for two years after he was investigated for exchanging an 'inappropriate' text message with a 17 year old girl, a former pupil. That was in 2016, and two years later, Oliver Paton,
8:57am MATCH COVERAGE MATCH VERDICT, THE STORY IN PICTURES AND PLAYER RATINGS REACTION: Warriors "did enough
A HEADTEACHER said it felt ‘amazing’ to win last year’s Community Involvement Award. Pitmaston Primary School was the worthy winner of the award after their remarkable efforts to find a stem-cell match for pupil Oscar Saxelby-Lee. Nearly 5,000
A MUM is marking what would have been her son’s 40th birthday by raising awareness of the condition she believes led him to take his own life. Olly Roberts died in September 2012 after suffering with mental health problems for 11 years. Heather
RESIDENTS have been warned to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Dennis is set to hit Worcestershire this weekend. Yellow weather warnings are in place across the county, with a risk of flooding in some areas. Travel disruption
WHEN the Duchess of York visited Herefordshire in the spring of 1988 to open a new Young Farmers headquarters, she could have been forgiven for thinking the county had slipped back into the Middle Ages. Because as Fergie enjoyed the hospitality of
ISOLATION pods have been installed in Worcester to serve as a coronavirus treatment centre. The Coronavirus isolation centre is in the Working Well centre in Newtown Road. NHS England has said not to panic as this is only a precautionary measure
De Vere Cotswold Water Park hotel recently revealed the results of a £100,000 refurbishment of its spa. Michael Purton took his better half for a pre-Valentine's weekend getaway. De Vere is very much a destination hotel – a wedding venue, conference
HERE is a round-up of the most important planning stories from around Worcester this week. 80-bed care home next to Old Northwick Farm in Northwick Plans to build a new 80-bed care home on the edge of the city were put forward this week. Northwick
A RAIL company has apologised for its service to customers and is offering discounted rail fares this half term. We reported last month that Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned West Midlands Railway (WMR) could lose its franchise amid complaints
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
"Seals! Over there!" my daughter breathes, pointing excitedly along the beach – apparently at a shoreline sweep of black rocks. Except as we edge closer, I realise she is right. Occasionally one of the prone lumps rises and drags itself over the
SAMPLING simple home comforts has put a spring in Ollie Lawrence’s step ahead of Warriors returning to action. The much-vaunted 20-year-old centre revealed how mum’s cooking had provided a reminder of the importance of those who matter during Worcester
MYSTERY surrounds the sudden closure of a newsagents. A sign on the window at Richardson’s in St John’s, Worcester, said the shop would be “closed until further notice - we apologise for your inconvenience.” The move has left some customers questioning
For more than 150 years the building that dominated Pump Street, Worcester, which is the little road that leads from High Street down to the New Street/Friar Street junction, was dominated by an impressive Wesleyan chapel. John Wesley, the founder
THERE are 13 categories on offer in this year's Worcestershire Education Awards. But what are they? These are: Early Years Education Award, Community Involvement Award, Primary / Middle School of the Year, Head Teacher / Principal of the Year, Secondary
WORCESTER Wolves showed little love towards Plymouth Raiders during their Valentine’s Day date at the University of Worcester Arena, throwing them to the floor in an overwhelming 116-91 victory. Plymouth entered Friday’s BBL Championship contest
