THE amount of people admitted to A&E in Worcestershire due to assault almost halved from 166 in 2012 to 93 last year. The statistics are in line with a national report published this week showing a drop in the amount of people injured in serious
Sir - What a pleasant surprise to have GB Dipper actually responding (Letters, 17.4.'14) to a letter which cuts across his rigidly fixed position.I've been waiting to be accused of being a "lover" of "open-door policy" and
A MULTI-MILLION pound improvement scheme on notoriously congested road in Worcester is to begin in earnest next week. Work on the plan to improve and dual the entire length of one of the busiest routes in Worcestershire - the A4440 Southern Link
A BLIND man was threatened by a female teenager after he refused to hand over a bottle of wine.The incident happened in Church Road, Malvern, at around 12.3pm on Wednesday, April 23.The man was with his guide dog when they were approached by two females
Sir - The new entrance to Foregate St station is a massive improvement , however why could they not have removed all the weeds growing out of the exterior walls and cleaned up the brickwork along with the corrugated shed on the top of the station. It
A SUSPICIOUS man with a "traveller accent" has been spotted knocking on doors in Malvern.The man was seen in Skylark Rise, Malvern, leading to a call from police at 3.46am this morning (Thursday, April 24).A male aged about 19 years old was
FIREFIGHTERS in Worcester will take part in more strikes over pensions which the fire minister branded "unnecessary". Firefighters in the city will join colleagues across England, Scotland and Wales in further industrial action, the Fire Brigades
A CHURCH with superb acoustics will be the setting for a gig with an American flavour.The North Malvern Arts Co-op present the May Dolls at St Peter's Church, Cowleigh Bank, North Malvern, on Saturday, May 3, when the Transatlantic duo of Becca Roberts
BURGLARS stole £800 of cigarettes from an address in Ladywood, Droitwich.The theft happened between 10am and 5.55pm on Tuesday, April 22. Other items stolen included 50 villager cigars, 100 Eastern Carribean dollars, a Pentax Optio 512 camera, Pentax
YOUNG people will be given the opportunity shape the future of film in their area.Arts Connect West Midlands have teamed up with the Artrix in Bromsgrove to involve youngsters aged 14 to 19 as Film Ambassadors to change the film provision to offer a wider
POLICE have released CCTV images of a young man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary in Worcester.The incident happened at a house in Hallow Road between 2.15pm and 2.35pm on Monday, March 24.The householder returned home to discover the
LAW firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys has been awarded the Law Society's international practice management standard Lexcel, for another three years, which endorses its commitment to client care and best practice. Lexcel is only awarded to solicitors
AN exhibition will display the exotic and evocative work inspired by the presence of the Malvern Hills.Martin Thorne, who works from his studio in Madresfield, near Malvern, creates his complex pieces from ivy which has been stripped, seasoned and shaped
IN an era when the cost of just about everything is going up, it is refreshing to see Worcester Wolves resist the temptation to cash in on their success.Wolves have been on the rise for the past decade and are now enjoying the most prosperous spell in
THE BBC's annual celebration of classical music comes with a healthy dose of Elgar this year.Work from Worcestershire's most famous son will feature in a number of concerts at the BBC Proms 2014, which runs from Friday, July 18 to Saturday, September
AN exhibition will display a series of mid-century and modernist inspired prints, illustrations and photography.En-Brogue brings that combination of work from graphic designer Andy Roberts to the walls of Cafe Bliss at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome
A WANTED man could be in Worcester as police launched a manhunt.Police in Hertfordshire are asking members of the public for help in tracing a wanted man from Watford. 19-year-old Ashley Mitchell, whose last known address was Whippendell Road, Watford
REVELLERS got into the patriotic spirit-and costumes- and celebrated St George's Day this week. The Harborne family, along with family friends, donned their St George's outfits and England tops and went on a pub crawl visiting The Glovers Needle
A WOMAN was left with cuts and bruises after she was attacked by a man at a Worcester pub. The woman, aged in her 20s, was attacked in Lloyds No 1 Bar at The Crown in Crown Passage, Worcester city centre in the early hours of Sunday, April 13.
THREE acts will be going head-to-head in a live final to secure a slot at a unique family festival.Lakefest will bring a mix of music and watersports to its site at Croft Farm, near Worcester, from Friday to Sunday, August 8-10, and Maelor Hughes, Delicate
NOBODY likes losing when it comes to sport. Whatever game you play, everyone wants to win, it's human nature. Otherwise, what's the point? But there is a way of losing. A way that earns you respect from your peers, no matter how much you are
On Friday 16th May, friends in Worcester and the Midlands will be swapping a night out on the town for a Night In with their favourite people – all in the name of Macmillan Cancer Support. Night In is great fun and so simple. Whether it’s a
IT is hard to believe that 12 months have passed since Worcester City played their last league match at St George’s Lane. A whole year since more than 4,000 fans crammed into the old ground to witness City’s 1-0 defeat to Chester. Yet, tomorrow
WORCESTER'S champions of Record Store Day have defended the independent celebration despite it facing strong criticism from Paul Weller. The musician, who is often referred to as the Modfather, hit out at touts who re-sold his limited edition single
CHILDREN with disabilities and complex health care needs at a Worcester charity can enjoy a new multi-sensory room thanks to a kind donation from a county charity. The New Hope charity in Worcester unveiled its new multi-sensory, kitchen, hallway and
WORCESTER City have heralded as a success the experiment of not setting admission prices. The Aggborough club scrapped their usual entry fees for last Saturday's Skrill North match against Brackley Town in favour of fans giving donations. Billed
A WORCESTERSHIRE manufacturer is helping to develop new and cleaner engines for the UK automotive industry. Goodflex of Honeybourne, near Evesham is producing hose components for engines that have to meet strict emission rules brought in by the European
SOUTH Worcestershire College has been announced as one of the eight finalists of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2014.Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced the finalists at a reception hosted at the House of Commons. The students made it through
BEARING in mind the date, it came as no surprise that this gifted Shropshire troubadour waxed long and lyrical about England’s patron saint. By George, this man can certainly turn out a tune or two. And he did just that, not only playing a traditional
A CENTRE providing disabled young people with stimulating days enjoyed a birthday treat when the Mayor of Worcester joined their party.The Myriad Centre has been giving youngsters and their families a service of purposeful days, flexible care and a bridge
A WORCESTER school teacher is gearing up for a gruelling three-day cycle challenge from London to Paris to raise money for two charities. Richard Cook, a year 1 teacher at King’s Hawford, will be saddling up for the mammoth cross-channel bike ride
DAVID Cameron’s description of Britain as a Christian country has sparked debate in Worcestershire. Earlier this week the Prime Minister said British people should "be more confident about our status as a Christian country". But many have said
POLICE are appealing for information to help them trace a 37-year-old Polish man who went missing from Kidderminster Hospital.Andrzej Matuszczyk was last seen in the car park at the hospital, where he was a patient, at 11.45am on Monday, April 14.He is
An event that aims to encourage residents to explore nature will be held at The River School in May for the second year running.The Go Wild event will take place in the school grounds of the Droitwich Road school between 3pm and 5pm on Sunday, May 18.
IT isn't every day you get the chance to see an iconic musician perform in your hometown, so this gig was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. My prior knowledge of Laetitia Sadier's work was limited to a few chance encounters of the influential
WAS it really any surprise that Manchester United opted to sack David Moyes?The writing has been on the wall for most of the season with the Scot's credentials constantly under scrutiny.Once failure to qualify for the Champions League for the first
IT was a packed house that greeted Hanley Castle High School’s recent production of Grease.More than 100 pupils and staff staged the popular American classic musical.Director Suzy Parker and musical co-ordinator, James Felton, conjured up awe inspiring
THE growing economy has brought a surge in the number of temporary jobs and one recruitment agency is expanding its team of experts to cope. Payroll specialist Rachel Rees-Jones has joined employment and training provider eResponse Recruitment as payroll
I AM really proud of the Worcester Warriors players and how far we've come as a team. If you take where we are in the league out of it, in the last two months our performances have improved out of sight to where they were in the first few months
A RACE night was held by Worcester Lions and Christopher Whitehead Language College to help raise funds for the school's trip to Kenya.A fun night was had by all with staff, students and parents letting their hair down as jockeys, owners and punters
A CHEERFUL circus will roll into town for a one-off performance.Happy’s Circus, a traditional all-human circus that tours the country, is bringing its many traditional art forms to the playing fields of Northleigh CE Primary School, off St Peter
A Worcester school has been given an award for its internationalism. Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College received the International School Award Foundation Certificate: Introducing Internationalism.The award recognises the Timberdine Avenue school
DETAILS of the funeral of the much-loved Denise Inge, wife to the Bishop of Worcester, have been released. It will be held at Worcester Cathedral on Tuesday, May 6 and the Bishop has requested donations in lieu for the Berega Hospital, in Morogoro
A readathon at a Worcester school has raised more than £1,400.Students from Nunnery Wood High School were sponsored to read books at school and at home.The £1,405.86 raised will go to CLIC Sargent, a cancer charity for children, young people
MORE than 6,000 British people have chosen which TV presenter they would most like to have an extramarital affair with - and the results are somewhat surprising. For men with a penchant for an extra-marital celebrity coupling, it's not just the
DANNY Edwards says he is determined to overcome his latest injury nightmare and return to the Worcester City team. The 30-year-old left-sided player suffered a suspected broken left ankle in Monday's 4-0 defeat at Hednesford Town, only his third
Work on clearing the A38 has been completed and the road is now re-open. A crash on Droitwich Road closed the road in both directions earlier this morning, following an incident near the B4482 Bilford Road / Coombs Road (Perdiswell Island).
A WORCESTERSHIRE street has been named among those receiving the slowest broadband speeds in the country. Evesham Road, near Church Lane in Norton, near Evesham, was named the sixth slowest street for broadband in research carried out by price
5:47pm Gearing up for the weekend? Click here to check the full weekend forecast 3:43pm Police have appealed for information after it emerged a man missing from his
COMMUTERS are facing delays this morning after an overturned lorry has seen the M42 close northbound from junction 4 to junction 5. The Highways Agency has warned of "long delays" after the incident. A spokesman said: "Recovery of the HGV is
