A GROUP of energetic Worcester mums are hoping their new running group will inspire others to get fit in a friendly atmosphere. Cherry Runners was set up by mothers of children at Cherry Orchard Primary School in Timberdine Close so they could keep fit
MORE stroke patients are getting the care they need on a specialist stroke ward following dramatic improvements ahead of plans to create a centre for excellence at a Worcester hospital. The Government says at least 80 per cent of all stroke
THE landlord of a pub near Worcester rammed his 4x4 into the back of a car driven by a teenager after a row, a court has been told. David Swinburn, of the Fox, Bransford, followed the Rover car towards Leigh Sinton and drove into the back of
TAXPAYERS’ cash is to be handed to carers who bring up their relatives’ children on an informal basis, it has emerged. Grandparents, aunties, uncles and other extended family members who become heroes to look after youngsters are going to be given extra
BUSINESSES from across Worcestershire spent the day in Parliament to show off their produce to MPs. Worcester MP Robin Walker was one of several politicians to organise Worcestershire Day. Suppliers of food and drink items such as cider, pear juice,
UPDATE ALL three lanes on M5 northbound have now reopened following an incident involving a lorry this morning. Police were called the scene between junctions 8 and 7, near Strensham services, at 7.23am to reports of an overturned lorry..
AN inspirational pensioner has spoken of the fantastic experience of carrying the Olympic Torch when it returned to Worcestershire. Moira Starkey, aged 85, of Storridge, near Malvern, completed her leg of the nationwide relay in Wickhamford, near Evesham
MONEY has been stolen from a charity collection box during a burglary at a cafe. Bluebird Tea Rooms in Church Street, Malvern, was broken into between 6.30pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident, during which cash
A MAN in his 40s has died following a crash near Droitwich last month. At 6.45am on Friday, June 15, a Citroen C3 and an articulated lorry were in collision on the A38 at the Copcut Elm traffic island. It led to a closure of the A38
REPORTS of abuse on adults across Worcestershire have risen 25 per cent, shock new figures reveal. Council chiefs had to deal with almost 1,500 “alerts” of abuse over the last year, with 63 per cent of the victims being pensioners. Most of the attacks
The cousin of convicted murderer Roger Troughton has been cleared of a charge of possession of a prohibited firearm. Prosecutor Stephen Davies offered no evidence against 58-year-old Nigel Troughton, of Paynes Place, Bushley, near Upton-upon-Severn
TYLER Weir’s signing for Worcester City has moved a step closer after the player rejected a move to rivals Gloucester City. Weir has been tracked by several clubs, including the Blue Square Bet North duo, since the end of the season and that interest
SIR – I had no idea that there are nearly 400,000 young people under 25 years of age receiving housing benefit. This is very difficult to understand or accept when our elderly, taxpayers for all of their lives, are given inadequate care and what
SIR – Our banks are ruining our economy with their greedy, grasping selfinterested ways. [Margaret] Thatcher maintained that this country could support itself on the financial industry alone and that manufacturing industry could go to the wall
A 10.5-mile charity walk from Malvern to Worcester has raised more than £100,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. A total of £108,211 was raised for the hospice by those taking part in Sunday’s Walk of Worcestershire, organised by Free Radio.
SIR – Vexed about Worcester’s petrol prices? I am sure Mr [Robin] Walker knows about the strategy of differential pricing but it may not be familiar to some Worcester News readers. It involves selling the same product to different customers at
SIR – I just want to say how pleased I am that the Worcester News is monitoring the excessive price of petrol and diesel in Worcester. In the 30-plus years I have lived in Worcester I have often wondered why people put up with the very high prices
• This ballot is now closed. The results will be announced shortly. JUST one week remains until it is revealed which famous faces will appear in a new sculpture in Worcester. Voting has now closed for the second online ballot to choose
SIR – Tom Edwards reports that not one £80 spot fine has been issued for dog fouling in the last three years (Worcester News, June 28). The city council have had 158 complaints but it is difficult to bring a prosecution without a witness. A
A YOUNGSTER who had a major operation to help him walk is celebrating after another fund-raising boost. Ben Gannon, aged eight, who suffers from quadraplegic cerebral palsy, went to America last year for groundbreaking surgery. Well-wishers raised more
Sir – With the decision having now been taken, I wanted to write to ask how anyone can think it’s a good idea to allow councillors to tweet during council meetings (Worcester News, June 29). When you’ve got your head buried in your Blackberry
THE county’s largest library has opened with a fanfare of Elgar-inspired music. Whatever the views on the Hive’s exterior, the numbers through the doors on its first full day of operation yesterday proved it will be a building of purpose.
TODAY the Worcester News publishes dozens of charming children's portraits of the Queen. You can vote for your favourite picture in our six-page special, which has been organised to help celebrate the Queen's visit to Worcester next Wednesday. Don't
KI Health and Beauty salon in Lowesmoor celebrated the launch of The Nail Training company Worcester for nail technicians and beauty therapists with a drinks party on Wednesday 21 June. Guests were introduced to The Nail Training Company Worcester
A man who pounced on a burglar as he emerged from a Worcester pensioner’s home has been commended for his bravery by a judge. Edward Gale grabbed Martin Wallace in a bear-hug, then kept hold of his collar until he could be arrested by police. Wallace
THERE used to be a loft space in our home. But since we moved in, there has been a lot less, well, space up there. That’s because anything we are not sure what to do with inevitably ends up in this very useful dumping ground. I admit that I am
A MAN has been taken to hospital after the minibus he was driving crashed and flipped over, leaving him trapped. The 23-year-old man was taken to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham with head injuries and complaining of chest
A 20-year-old woman who had been using kitchen knives to cut herself because she was drunk and depressed has been cleared of jabbing them at police officers called to a Worcester flat. Police used CS spray to disarm Samantha Stone, of Greenacres Road
