WORCESTERSHIRE is blessed with some beautiful gardens, and we've chosen 10 that we think are the best. Why not visit one over the Easter weekend? If you don't agree with our choice, or know a garden you think is worth visiting please leave
WORSHIPPERS and walkers alike made their way to the summit of Worcestershire's Bredon Hill today for the traditional Good Friday pilgrimage and to enjoy the spring sunshine. Members of congregations from the Bredon Hill group of parishes met at
Sir - I am so glad that Worcester resident, David Barlow still loves to read my letters (9.4.14).It is so comforting to know that people like Mr Barlow, are obvious lovers of our 2open door policy" on immigration.No sir, I didn't have time to
Sir. Jed Taylor is correct on his comments on his cycling on the "footpath" along New Rd. The public cannot seem too see the cycle information painted on the footpath at either end. I've had quite a lot of negative comment from some people
Sir - There is a government proposal to increase the school leaving age to 18, why? What is this stupid idea designed to achieve?My era produced some of the most charismatic people who made our country the envy of the world. They started school at 5
FIREFIGHTERS were called when three tonnes of rubbish caught fire in Offerton Lane, in Worcester, just before 5pm today. One crew from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended to put out the blaze with no reported injuries.
ONE of the world’s greatest minds enjoyed the champagne lifestyle and a visit to the cathedral during a visit to Hereford.Stephen Hawking, author of A Brief History of Time, was in Hereford as one of a party of eminent physicists visiting the city
RESIDENTS living in the Poolbrook area of Malvern have reported concerns around drug-related activities in the area. Police have carried out a number of patrols in the area over the past few days but have not yet identified any problems. Any issues can
POLICE are working to crack down on underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in Droitwich’s Lido park following reports of young people gathering in the area, drinking alcohol and leaving litter. Officers are carrying out patrols on foot and
POLICE have carried out a number of high visibility patrols in Strensham, near Worcester, over the past four weeks following reports of drug taking and anti-social behaviour in the village. Although some young people have been spoken to near the Village
A LIVE high definition broadcast of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte will be screened in Malvern Theatres on Saturday, April 26 live from the Met, with music director James Levine conducting the opera about testing the ties of love.The screening in the Forum
THE frontman of Madness takes to the stage in a hilarious and moving one-man tour de force.Suggs presents My Life Story in Words and Music at Malvern Theatres on Friday, April 25 and the talk focusses on his personal quest to discover what happened to
AN award-winning cameraman presents an unforgettable evening of extraordinary animal adventures and unique wildlife film footage.Doug Allan, who has shot footage for the likes of Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Ocean Giants and Wild Cameramen at Work, introduces
MEMBERS of Malvern’s policing team will be on hand to meet residents at the library in Como Road from 2pm on Friday, April 25.
ONE person was trapped after two cars crashed along the Ombersley Road, in Claines, Worcester. The fire service had to cut the roof off one of the vehicles to release one person who was medically trapped inside. Two other patients were released
A MEDICAL charity will host a fundraising VIP garden gala evening at the RHS Malvern Spring festival. The event will take place within a new outdoor theatre at the Three Counties Showground with guests treated to exclusive access of the show gardens,
A MIRACLE baby born with half a heart has inspired the people of Worcester to give more than £700 to help other sick children have a better chance of life.Every day is a fight for courageous Noah Freeman, who celebrates his second birthday next
MORE than 40 business people attended the first meeting in Worcester of the Worcestershire Networking Business Hub, which has been formed to improve business communication across the county. Held at Worcester Racecourse, the Hub was given an official
A TEAM of six University of Worcester lecturers and students will present at an international football development course in Brazil.They will also be publicising the work of a charity determined to eradicate the exploitation of children in the South American
YOUNGSTERS had a cracking time at St John's Library in Worcester when they took part in an Easter Craft Eggs'travaganza. The Worcestershire County Council-run library, held the event yesterday (Thursday) for children aged between four and eleven
A 15-METRE leylandi hedge caught fire in Inkberrow, near Worcester, this morning. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Crew were called to the scene in Worcester Road to extinguish the blaze at 11.48am. The crew partially blocked the road
TWO Vale heroes have been reunited with the man whose life they saved after his heart stopped beating for 12 minutes during a bike ride in Worcestershire. Katie Nightingale and Tony Haines were delighted to discover Alistair Stagg was back on his feet
AN INTREPID adventurer walking 1,000 miles to Spain to raise money for the hospital which saved his life stopped off in Worcester this week.Rob Steele set off from his home in Gosforth in Cumbria on Saturday, March 29 and passed through the Faithful City
IT'S full steam ahead at Severn Valley Railway after more than 100 people registered their interest in volunteering at the heritage attraction during a job fair. The Railway hosted a volunteer job fair at Kidderminster Station to coincide with its
STUDENTS at a Worcester school have been given a valuable insight into the world of work on a careers day.Year ten pupils from Bishop Perowne CE Performing Arts College in Worcester took part in workshops focusing on a diverse range of careers, delivered
OZZY Osbourne and Lady Gaga's songs leave fans scratching their heads, it's official. The singers have topped a poll of acts whose lyrics people find most difficult to make out. Veteran British rock star Ozzy takes first place in the list,
ANDY Symons will make his first start for Worcester Warriors since December when Dean Ryan's men take on Bath at The Recreation Ground tomorrow (3pm). This is the only change to the squad which picked up two bonus points against Exeter Chiefs last
RUNNERS still have a chance to register ahead of the starting gun for the Crowle Gunpowder Plot 10k.The event, which includes two family fun runs, which will be held on Sunday, May 11. More than 300 entries have already been received for the 10k race
THE latest vehicle off the Morgan production line has been specially commissioned to celebrate 100 years of vehicle manufacture at the Pickersleigh Road factory. The Morgan Plus 8 Speedster is the latest evolution of the car which was launched
ROBIN Walker has thrown his weight behind a Government initiative for business leaders to mentor promising students in their fledgling careers. The Worcester MP, who campaigns on education and skills as a former businessman, is backing the announcement
BY ANNA GRIFFIN (aged 9) Oleg Blowhole has a devious scheme to pick the pockets of every unsuspecting candy lover on the planet: DOWNLOADABLE CHOCOLATE™. Oleg invites 5 people, each one of them involved in the confectionery industry and
CASES of scarlet fever in Worcestershire have quadrupled in the past four years.A report by Public Health England showed there were six cases of the disease in the county in the first quarter of 2011, but this almost tripled to 17 in the same period 12
FORMER Warriors favourite Kai Horstmann believes Sixways director of rugby Dean Ryan will have a long-term job on his hands to resurrect the down-trodden club.The Exeter number eight spent seven years as a Worcester player, before surprisingly not being
A SHOPPING centre in Worcester could get a revamp with a new-look square as plans go on display to the public.The public will have the chance to view the proposals for the Cathedral Plaza at an exhibition at unit 20 of the centre on Thursday, May 1 between
BUSINESS leaders and homeowners have the chance to see the latest forensic anti-burglary technology in action during a meeting in St John's, Worcester. Visitors have the chance to see StranDNA (UK) Limited's Chain Reaction Forensic door alarm (
WORCESTER Wolves are preparing for a Glasgow Rocks backlash at the University Arena tonight (7.30pm). Wolves defeated their Scottish rivals 83-76 to win the BBL Trophy last month on the Rocks' home court. On top of that, they have won the two
A CREDIT management and debt recovery company has become the latest corporate member of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Controlaccount of Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove, has joined as a bronze member of the Trust’s corporate membership scheme.Graham
MANAGER Carl Heeley says Worcester City won't be doing any favours for clubs in the Skrill North play-off picture by fielding a weakened team in the final three games of the season.While City's status in the division is secure, tomorrow's
HAPPY birthday to Worcester MP Robin Walker, who turned the incredibly young age (for an MP) of 36 last Saturday. The energetic Conservative, who unlike many of his parliamentary colleagues still sports a trim waistline, is determined to avoid
BY AMY PHILLIPS I am a fan of Robert Langdon, so forgive me, Dan Brown, for not reading anything of yours that doesn't involve that beloved protagonist that I admire. And I was happy when my fingers clasped around the newest Langdon adventure
SOLAR panels have been installed at a village school as part of its Eco-School plan. The panels were installed at Bretforton First School, near Evesham, thanks to funding from Worcestershire County Council's Spend to Save scheme. Ayse Moseley, the
BY DAWN WOODS All cookery books for children and adults alike need to have pictures, and the Usborne series fits the bill perfectly. The cover immediately attracts, with Spring colours inviting children to pick up this easy to follow cookery
BY CATHERINE ARMITSTEAD A thought-provoking story about what we want in life, whether significant or trivial, crazy or sensible. What do you desire most in terms of relationships, family, home, possessions, life-style and your inner feelings
LIBRARIES across the county are preparing to get reading as World Book Night approaches.The annual celebration of reading and books is taking place on Wednesday, April 23, and sees passionate volunteers hand out free books in their own communities. The
A MASSIVE tower offering a stunning viewpoint of the entire city is set to dominate Worcester's skyline - in a bid to attract thousands of new tourists and boost its national profile. Your Worcester News can today reveal exciting plans by a major
YOU might need an umbrella if you are out and about over the Easter weekend as Worcestershire is set for sunshine and showers.It will be a Bank Holiday weekend of two halves in the county as dry sunny spells make way for showers on Sunday and Monday.But
2:54pm @PogalJoners To this day I am convinced Freddie says "Kicking your cat all over the place" in We Will Rock You. — @iancraigWN 18 April 2014 2:54pm
