A WOMAN has gone missing from a village near Worcester. Jane Giles, 59, was last seen in Ombersley, near Worcester, at about 6.40pm this evening (Friday). UPDATE: Police say missing woman is safe and well She is described as white afro
THE wait is finally over for cake lovers as a new cake shop opens on Broad Street. Ben Thatcher is opening a new cake shop called Bon Sucrèe in Worcester on Saturday (May 14). After a few delays along the way, customers will be welcomed through
A Worcester restaurant has reopened its cellar after refurbishing the area to allow for larger groups. The Olive Branch, nestled in Church Street, is a hidden gem in Worcester that serves Mediterranean food such as tapas and mezze platters and
A SCHOOL in Worcester is changing its name and uniform from September. Dines Green Community Academy will make the change on the first day of the new school year, but is going to keep it a secret as a surprise to pupils and parents. Headteacher
THE number of Covid patients in Worcestershire hospitals continues to fall from the highs of earlier this year. NHS data shows there were 77 Covid patients in county hospitals - Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and the Alexandra
A DRIVER who ended up in court was left scratching his head after his insurance company still took his money despite him being banned. Philip Hudson of Vesta Tilley Court in Worcester, who is also in breach of a suspended sentence, admitted driving
A GIRL who fled wartorn Ukraine has been offered a place at RGS Worcester with her big sister employed as a translator. Twelve-year-old Mariia Lytovchenko will officially start at the private school in The Tything on Monday. Big sister Polina
WORCESTER Warriors are bringing out the big guns for their Premiership Rugby Cup Final with London Irish on Tuesday as they seek to win their first ever top-flight trophy. The likes of centre Ollie Lawrence and winger Duhan van der Merwe are expected
HEARTWARMING pictures of children receiving cakes after battling cancer have been shared online. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has shared pictures of youngsters receiving their special bespoke cake, with lots of smiling faces in the
EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a serious car crash in Kidderminster. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent out to the collision, involving two vehicles, at the junction of Blackwell
A STOLEN motorcycle has been tracked down in Worcester. Officers from the Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team went door to door looking for the bike after it was reported stolen this week. Having obtained CCTV of the offenders
Traffic chaos is expected in Worcester as a busy road is set to be closed all weekend. The Temeside Way stretch of the A4440, including Carrington Bridge, shuts at 9pm tonight (Friday, May 13) and won’t open again until 5.30am on Monday (May 16
TWO Worcestershire women are taking on a six-day charity cycle through Kenya this year. Kate Giles, of Worcester, and Samantha Sheward, of Pershore, will be cycling over 400km across the six days raising money for Women V Cancer, which supports
Straight up, neat or on the rocks - there is only one way to celebrate World Cocktail Day. As if we need an excuse to sip on a Strawberry Daiquiri or pour ourselves another Pornstar Martini but a boozy international celebration is as good a sign
EMPTY shelves can be found in supermarkets and cafes after chicken products have been removed over health fears. Tesco is the latest supermarket giant to recall a range of chicken products amid fears they could be contaminated with salmonella.
For the first time ever LEGO has united with Hasbro to reveal the new fully converting LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime set. The set made of over 1,500 LEGO pieces stands at 35cm tall in Robot mode and 15cm in car mode. The iconic Transformers
CITY handcrafters are being encouraged to get in touch to be part of one of Worcester’s largest employers' 60th birthday celebrations. Firms are being given the chance to showcase their products to Worcester Bosch employees and their families
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, affecting tens of thousands of people each year. It starts in the colon or rectum and is also known as colorectal cancer. Leading cancer charity Bowel Cancer UK are raising awareness
A FLOCK of ducklings were rescued from an unconventional place at a city centre tourism hotspot. Twelve ducklings took residence in a pit of bluebells in Greyfriars House and Garden on Friar Street. Once the National Trust realised they had
ENDANGERED twait shad have been spotted swimming past the Diglis Fish Pass observation window in a new video. The video was shared by the Unlocking the Severn Team, who are behind the Diglis Fish Pass. The twait shad are the reason behind the
UKRAINIAN coloured rocks are being left around Worcester city centre and parts of Malvern. The rocks are the work of art lover David Beswick, of Blackpole, and were created to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people through art. He created
The cryptocurrency Terra, or as it’s otherwise known, Luna, has faced a major collapse this week, with the value to the digital currency dropping my more than 99 per cent. The value of Luna fell dramatically on Wednesday falling from $6.75 to just
Dozens of cats and kittens with matted fur have been rescued from a house in Droitwich. A total of 16 adult cats and 11 kittens were found in the house after its occupants were evicted. Many are long-haired cats and were found with matted fur
WORCESTER’S Burger Shop featured on BBC Two’s Top British Takeaways on Wednesday night (May 11). Co-founder Dorian Kirk and chef and director Rupert Davison were smashing burgers and keen to impress the judges. They finished second out of five
Dame Deborah James has revealed the heartbreakingly beautiful ways she will celebrate family milestones for years to come. Columnist Deborah, 40, has taken the public on her journey since first being diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer in
MORE than 120 street parties are expected throughout Worcester for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The special four-day Bank Holiday weekend will be held on 2-5 June and will see the city celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's 70 years of service on
FOOTWAY refurbishments lasting 20 days start today in Powick. The works are beginning today on the B4209, Roberts End, in Powick, and are set to end on June 1. 🚧 Footway refurbishment works at B4209 Roberts End, Powick up to 1 June
'MINDLESS' thugs smashed a window trying to break into a popular family cafe. Staff from Orchard Cafe at Worcester Wood said they were 'really saddened' to find the window had been damaged. The would-be burglars tried to break in to the back
SMOKE billowing from a city supermarket forced customers to be evacuated and the store to close. Tesco in St Peter's was forced to shut its doors and turn customers away after the fire broke out. Fire crews were sent to the supermarket on St
THE league tables have been confirmed for the 2022/23 season as the Worcestershire sides across the non-league pyramid discover which divisions they will be playing in. Studley, who won the Hellenic League Division One, will play in the Midland
As if we need an excuse to have a cocktail, but this Friday, May 13 we really do have one as it's World Cocktail Day! From margaritas (both spicy and not), martinis and daiquiris, whatever your drink of choice is, this Friday you can pour yourself
With glimpses of sunny days gracing us over the weekend, hopefully the warmer weather is here to stay. With many of us spending the milder days getting the garden ready for summer, you might be thinking about what additions to add this year.
Calling a man “bald” as part of an insult is sexual harassment, a panel of judges has ruled. According to reports, a tribunal in Yorkshire found such comments infringe human rights with commenting on a man’s baldness akin to commenting on women
Deborah James, the host of the BBC podcast You, Me and the Big C, has been honoured with a damehood after raising £3.7m for cancer research. It was revealed this week by James, 40, that she has moved to hospice-at-home care to treat her terminal
Eurovision promises a night of glitter and giggles and here's how you can tune into all of the fun of the grand finale. We have entered the final countdown for the Eurovision Song Contest with the semi-finals already taking place in Italy's Piedmont
Asthma sufferers have been told to take precautions as pollen levels rise. The charity Asthma and Lung UK has said that more than three million people in the UK have lung conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Aldi has launched some food items that look very much like menu items from McDonald’s but customers will be pleased to know they can buy the dupes for a smaller cost. The supermarket’s Roosters Gastro Flamin' Hot Chicken Burger can be picked up
A former star of hit Channel 4 show, Gogglebox, has been jailed for a sex attack on a teenage boy. Andrew Bennett, who appeared on the show in season 12, cornered a boy in a house and attacked him leaving the boy “in tears” and suffering from flashbacks
AN Alex Penny own goal with 14 minutes left to play ended Kidderminster Harriers' hopes of promotion as Boston United progressed to the Vanarama National League North play-off semi-finals on Tuesday night. Danny Elliot put the visitors ahead at
UK holidaymakers planning a trip abroad ithis summer have been warned to expect a “summer of chaos” in airports. Staff shortages are expected to cause mass disruption nationwide as the aviation industry continues to recover from the coronavirus
A PLAN to build more apartments in the city centre has been rejected by the council. The proposal would have seen three new one-bed apartments built behind the recently converted Phoenix House off Broad Street in Worcester. Planning officers
A WORCESTER man has been handed multiple suspended prison sentences for stealing a Henry Hoover, a bike and possession of a knife. Daniel Tyler, 47, of Lichfield Avenue, Worcester, pleaded guilty to all three counts against him at Worcester Magistrates
AN 'angry' mum who had her teeth knocked out by her ex's neighbour called police - only to later bite and pinch them. Tina Burton shouted 'tatty bye!' as she walked out of Worcester Magistrates Court after assaulting three police officers in Worcester
A DYING woman's final wish to visit the beach to make special memories with her family is being hampered by rising energy bills. But friends of Debbie Lacey, who has been diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer, have stepped in to make sure that
Arcade Fire announced a world tour for 2022 last week with a UK leg including a show in Birmingham and tickets go on sale today. The band will be taking to the stage around the world including in Paris, London and Los Angeles. WE, the band’
A BRAZEN thief has been caught on a rampage of break-ins and attempted break ins. One victim who lost hundreds of pounds in cash after her bank cards were stolen has shared CCTV footage taken in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The footage
Working for BBcare10 is an amazing opportunity to join a family and not just an employer. The ethos of the company and the reason for it’s opening is personal to both of the owners and is independently run by just the two of them. This means every
RATCLIFFE Philip Francis Passed away at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on the 26th March 2022, aged 74 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A private funeral service will be held on Friday 27th May 2022. All enquiries to A.V. Band Funeral
HODGES Wynne Have a wonderful day. Thank you for being a fantastic friend and neighbour. Lots of love Barry and Sandy xx
BOURNE Nigel 09.02.1941 - 20.04.2022 (formerly worked at Joy Mining, Worcester). Sadly, passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, after a short illness. Loving Brother of Valerie and Dad to Ruby. Funeral service and burial at St Peter's Church, Droitwich
