A TOTAL lunar eclipse will take place next week. Worcester folk can watch the event by looking westwards between 4.42am and 5.44am on January 21. The moon will be 26 degrees above the horizon, halfway through the eclipse. There will be
It’s quiet. Too quiet. Your senses are tingling. There is no sight, sound or smell. But somehow you know. You are being hunted. I imagine lions have a similar problem. You have lots of fun play-fighting with your little cubs. Then they grow, and
A RED Cross volunteer from Malvern has been given the charity's highest honour for his work in helping survivors of the Grenfell disaster. Martin Hookins, a retired social worker, was awarded the Henry Dunant Medal, named after the man who founded
WITH mental health issues so firmly in the public spotlight at the moment (and that's not a bad thing), people have a tendency to assume that suicide is the cause when a seemingly healthy young person dies suddenly. That was certainly the case with
Take a moment to think about where 2018’s income went. Of course, there are the obvious things: mortgage or rent, car, household bills and so on, but if we add those up there will be a sizeable chunk of money still unaccounted for. It’s definitely
HEAD coach Rory Duncan hopes homegrown ace Ted Hill will get another opportunity to represent his country as England look set to announce their Six Nations squad tomorrow. Hill, 19, was left stunned when he was called up by national boss Eddie
OFF-THE-FIELD matters drained former Worcester Warriors prop Matt Mullan’s motivation to play rugby and recover from his injury according to Wasps boss Dai Young. Last week the Coventry club announced that Mullan, who has been sidelined since undergoing
AN illegal immigrant has been arrested at a city convenience store. South Worcestershire police’s licensing team arrested the illegal immigrant at the Warndon store. A Home Office spokesman said: “Immigration enforcement was contacted by officers
NOMINATIONS have opened for the Herefordshire Community Champions Awards 2019, with sponsorship from Avara Foods. Five categories are open to nominations for people in Herefordshire "who have made a positive difference in their community". The
RAILWAY passengers travelling via Birmingham Snow Hill could encounter delays this afternoon. Trains have been delayed and cancelled because of a signalling problem at Old Hill and another incident elsewhere on the line. Services have resumed
WORCESTER MP Robin Walker has said Parliament sent a clear message to reject the government's Brexit deal last night, but stressed the only way to avoid a no deal "is to have a deal". The city MP helped negotiate the UK’s withdrawal agreement with
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a woman who attacked two men and stole chocolate from Aldi in Worcester. Catherine Eaves, aged 44, failed to appear at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday. In her absence, she was found guilty of
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has responded to the parliamentary defeat of the Meaningful Vote on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration. Dr Adam Marshall, director general of the BCC, said: “There are no more words to
TODAY'S old picture from the archive of the Worcester News dates back to February 1997, when a new £40,000 extension at Defford Cum Besford CE First School was officially opened. The ceremony was carried out by county councillor Lady Carolyn Harford
The collapse of Carillion a year ago brutally exposed the shocking ways that some big businesses treat their suppliers. The construction giant used its dominant position to squeeze smaller firms with late payments and unreasonable payment terms
WORCESTER Warriors fly-half Duncan Weir has missed out on a place in Scotland’s 39-man squad for the Six Nations. The 27-year-old stand-off has been in fine form for Warriors this season as his 116-point haul in the Gallagher Premiership is only
THE boot was on the other foot for Worcester Rugby Club as they were on the wrong end of a 14-13 scoreline this time. Having beaten local rivals Droitwich the previous weekend in Midlands One West, Worcester went down to high-flying Old Halesonians
LIVES are being put at risk in the city due to a shortage of firefighters, according to a retired watch commander. It has emerged that one of the two full-time fire crews that are stationed in Worcester overnight is being sent to Malvern, whenever
The Employment Solicitor, based in Diglis Basin, Worcester, is a law firm with a difference from their stylish offices to the welcoming staff and relaxed atmosphere. The firm was set up in November 2015 by employment solicitor Helen Moore and graphic
WORCESTER Men’s first XI started the new year with a thumping 4-1 win at Edgbaston for their first victory of the season. The Midlands Division One game started well with Worcester keeping their shape and discipline in the press. Then the breakthrough
SPANISH ace Alex Navajas says he is excited to be “back home” after re-joining Worcester Wolves for the remainder of the campaign. The 6ft 7in forward spent the two previous seasons at Wolves, captaining the team to the BBL Cup final last term.
A RESIDENT on a new Droitwich estate claims rough sleepers and thieves are breaking into unoccupied homes. The Yew Tree Hill estate in Droitwich, shared between developers Redrow and Persimmon, will include up to 500 homes, but currently has numerous
WORCESTER City manager John Snape is set to talk to Tyler Weir about another return. FIVE TALKING POINTS: City 5 Studley 0 AS IT HAPPENED: City 5 Studley 0 The 28-year-old full-back is a free agent after departing Gloucester City little
RESIDENTS are being given the chance to help shape the future of high streets across South Worcestershire. A telephone survey of some 1,800 people is being carried out as part of a retail study commissioned for the South Worcestershire Development
WORCESTER'S High Street has bucked the national trend by seeing an increase in the number of visitors recorded – but the news comes as another city shop closed down. The good news that the city's High Street enjoyed a rise of 0.3 per cent in footfall
A MUSICIAN says that YouTube removed 6,000 recorded views from his video, meaning the track is less likely to be seen by others – but the website denies the claim. Luke Osborne, who uses the alias Oztek, released a music video for his electronic
OWNERS of long-term empty homes in Wychavon will see their council tax bill doubled after new plans were backed by councillors. Wychavon District Council’s executive committee agreed to increase the amount it charges for homes that have been empty
THE news of Andy Murray's forced retirement will disappoint many British sports fans. The news came as a shock on Friday after announcing that the Australian Open could be his last appearance in a major tournament. The three-time Grand Slam champion
AN UNDERSTANDING animal lover is needed to adopt a rescue dog who is hard of hearing. Brian is a good natured Staffy-cross in the care of RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch through no fault of his own. He is a special boy, looking
A POSTMISTRESS in Malvern will be running the London Marathon later this year to raise money for a spinal research charity. Jenny Cain, who runs the Barnards Green Post Office in Court Road, and also sits on Malvern Town Council, hopes to raise
A FIRE that badly damaged a nature reserve which is a popular spot for school trips and families is thought to have been started deliberately. Pershore residents were left devastated after a fire at Avon Meadows Community Wetland and Local Nature
A DATE has been set for the trial of a man from Worcester who is accused of racially abusing police officers at the city's hospital. Worcester Magistrates Court was told that Benjamin Lacey was sitting down at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October
A POSSIBLE retrial of the former Worcestershire cricketer Alex Hepburn is being considered by the Crown Prosecution Service. Hepburn is accused of two counts of rape and jurors at Worcester Crown Court failed to reach a verdict after nine hours
DRUGS conspirators who brought at least £400,000 of cocaine into Worcester have been made subject to serious crime prevention orders to protect the public once they are released. Ashley James, James Jones and Todd Porter who all received long, deterrent
ASSISTANT coach Dean Blake is set to take temporary charge of Worcester Wolves in the absence of Ty Shaw for Friday’s British Basketball League clash with leaders London Lions at the University of Worcester Arena (7.30pm). Shaw stayed in Northern
HEAD coach Rory Duncan says Worcester Warriors are not willing to risk playing wing Josh Adams in Saturday’s European Challenge Cup match against Stade Francais at Sixways (1pm). But Duncan said Warriors’ decision to allow Adams extra time to recover
A POPULAR city tattooist died of natural causes, according to his grandmother, who has described him as a “beautiful person”. Jack Allender’s body was discovered near to Barbourne Brook, Worcester, on August 21, last year, but the cause of death
PLANS for a major urban expansion on the northern edge of Malvern will be coming back before district councillors this evening. The application for Newland, by Gleeson Developments Ltd and Welbeck Strategic Land LLP, includes 800 homes, land for
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MANAGER Karl Gormley insists in-form Worcester Raiders will take the West Midlands League Division One Cup “seriously” ahead of tonight’s mouth-watering quarter-final battle at Droitwich Spa (7.45pm). Raiders extended their winning league record
JAMES Lemon’s double either side of an own goal and blockbusters from George Forsyth and Aaron Basford saw 10-man Worcester City waltz past Studley 5-0. AS IT HAPPENED: City 5 Studley 0 The Midland Football League Cup third round tie was not
