WITH the news that Worcester Sixth Form College music teacher Rowan Williams is set to take part in this year’s The Great British Bake Off next week, we thought we’d take a delve into the picture archives to find out who was making the headlines at
THE problem of nuisance bikers in the city has been an age-old problem, so it is not surprise to hear of a city resident highlighting the issue once again. Steve Othick has told the Worcester News the reckless bikers have left people worried for
A 54-year-old man has been charged with assaulting children while carrying out circumcision procedures across the country. Mohammad Siddiqui, from the Hockley area of Birmingham, has been charged with 34 offences dating between 2015 and 2018.
A TEACHER from a Worcester primary school has won a prestigious award. Robert Harrison from Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) has won a Silver Pearson National Teaching Award in The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School.
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TUI, one of the UK’s biggest package holiday operators, has agreed to pay out all refunds to customers who saw their trips cancelled due to coronavirus. The firm, which owns TUI and First Choice, vowed to make the payments by the end of the month
THE family of a missing diplomat who went to school in Droitwich have paid tribute after his body was formally identified. Police investigating the disappearance of 52 year-old Richard Morris confirmed this week the body found on August 31 was his
COMMUTERS are facing delays due to a fault on the 144 bus from Worcester to Bromsgrove. First Worcester has announced the bus is experiencing a fault on the 12.50pm 144 bus. This vehicle is being attended by engineers with a replacement vehicle
A BAN on vehicles and bicycles entering the pedestrianised city centre has been extended to cover 10am to 6pm every day, from the current 10.30am to 4.30pm. Worcestershire County Council says this will provide a safer environment for pedestrians
TIME is fast running out to nominate a deserving candidate for a top farming award. Tomorrow, September 18, is the deadline for entries into the Three Counties Farmer awards. The awards have already attracted record entries, but we want to make
THERE have been no coronavirus related deaths recorded at Worcestershire hospitals according to official statistics. The latest NHS England daily figures (September 17) show there have been no new deaths recorded in the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
WORK to improve the roads in a Worcester suburb are continuing, resulting in overnight closures. Roadworks to improve St John’s are carrying on this week with work being carried out on the Bull Ring roundabout and the area around Lloyds Bank.
THE search for a new boss of the region's fire service has started. Nathan Travis, chief fire officer of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, recently announced he will be retiring next year and the search for his successor has already
A SECOND sighting of a man hanging around Worcester schools has been reported. A man, said to be Asian and in his 30s, in a BMW with private plates, was seen talking to a child through the car window in Mayfield Road, not far from St Barnabas CE
A SECOND high school in Herefordshire has confirmed a pupil has tested positive for coronavirus. A year 8 pupil at Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard has tested positive, with the headteacher telling pupils to go to school as usual unless
A MEMORIAL bench has been installed on the banks of the River Severn in Worcester, in honour of a popular Worcester councillor. Councillor Stuart Denlegh-Maxwell passed away on June 10, 2019, at the age of 60. The bench, located on Kleve Walk
FOUR areas in the town have seen three or more new coronavirus cases recorded in the last week, new figures have shown. Four cases were recorded in North Malvern in the last seven days of available data whilst three cases were recorded in Malvern
POLICE are appealing for information following a missing person. Steven Scarrott, from Evesham, aged 29, has been missing since 5pm yesterday (Wednesday, September 16). He is described as a slim build with short dark brown hair he was last seen
LATEST Coronavirus cases data shows cases are at similar levels to the last reported figures. Public Health England (PHE) figures show Worcester had, during the week up to last Sunday, (September 13), an infection rate of 13.8 cases per 100,000
WORCESTER City still await a first league goal of the season after Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Romulus but there was still plenty of action to keep the crowd interested. Jacob Booth was on hand to capture all the images on a night that at least saw
WITH 13 years’ experience helping SMEs deliver messages to active local audiences, Chris Wyse now works as a Digital Marketing Consultant with LOCALiQ. Throughout September and October Chris is offering free website health checks and marketing consultations
TRIBUTES have been paid to a brave woman who had been battling cancer. Lorna Crofter, from Worcester, who touched the lives of many in the community, has died after fighting bowel cancer. Lorna, 56, was a campaigner and advocate for vulnerable
A TEENAGER from Worcester has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm after a shooting in Coventry. Pray Maphosa, from Hamilton Road in Worcester, is accused of shooting a fellow 18-year-old with a shotgun ‘at close range
SIR – Your feature (An aroma that still lingers, September 11), demonstrates what a special place Worcestershire sauce has in the heart of anyone who grew up in Worcester or calls Worcester home. It was invented in Worcester, is still made in Worcester
A COUNCILLOR and resident say they have been "shocked" after a teenage girl was assaulted in a "safe" area of the city. Police are continuing to investigate the assault but say there is no update since an appeal for the public's help was first released
STUDENTS at the University of Worcester are set to get used to a mix of in person and online study as they return to learning. New and returning students have been enjoying a warm welcome, and have been reassured the university campuses are Covid
HERE is the latest on the roads in and around Worcestershire today. A44 St Johns (Bull Ring) Westbound closed due to gas main work between Bromwich Lane (Lloyds Bank) and B4485 (St Johns Church). Henwick Road is also closed. Until 27th November
A PUB landlady has announced she is leaving after nearly 14 years in the business. Sue Donohoe from The Blue Bell Inn in Callow End has said it is the right time to move away from the pub. In a post on the pub's Facebook page she wrote: “We would
POLICE have recovered five bikes they suspect are stolen and arrested two people. A spokesman said: "On Friday morning (11 September), as a result of information provided by the local community, five suspected stolen bikes were recovered from
HEADTEACHERS have spoken about the difficulties faced with schoolchildren returning to the classroom and how a delay of getting coronavius results has meant students are missing out on learning. Schools have only been back a week following lockdown
A POPULAR restaurant chain is returning to Worcester after giving up its lease in the city centre. In an unexpected turn of events, Bill’s has sent an email to its customers claiming it will be opening again in Crowngate on October 1. The email
A WORCESTER firm has created 33 new jobs in the city, of which 27 will be employed on apprenticeship schemes. Diglis based business, SME Broker Services, said it has created 33 new jobs, having already hired 25 new staff. The company still
TWO Worcestershire clubs insist their fans had nothing to do with criminal damage allegedly committed during a football match at Sixways Stadium. Security called for police support to eject two men from the ground, primarily the home of Worcester
RECKLESS bikers are speeding down footpaths putting pedestrians in peril, claims a resident. The resident recorded a motorcyclist speeding down Trotshill Lane in Warndon Villages - an occurrence he says is frequent. He said he is worried for
