THE RSPCA Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire branch is holding a One Fun Day at its base at The Holdings, Worcester, from 10am to 4pm on Sunday June 16. A spokesman said visitors can "enjoy tea, coffee, Pimms, prosecco and a selection of tempting
SOME people hate the Worcester News and I can understand why. If you're a criminal and we've covered your court case, or you're a councillor who has been lambasted for a decision and we've reported the outcry, you probably loathe the Worcester
Police investigating a report of an assault in Bromsgrove, in March, have released the image of a man who they would like to speak to. The incident happened at around 3.20am on Sunday (24 March) outside Kumu nightclub, Worcester Road, in Bromsgrove
WORK to improve The Shambles in Worcester is progressing well, says the county council. Efforts are currently focussed on the western side of the street, and include resurfacing the footway and carriageway, introducing segregated loading bays for
FOSTER Care Fortnight kicked off today with an appeal for people in Worcestershire who could change a child's life. The UK’s biggest awareness campaign for foster care runs from May 13 to 26 and sees foster carers and staff from all agencies unite
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians became the first club to win the North Midlands Shield four times with a comfortable 48-26 win over Camp Hill in final at Dudley Kingswinford. Kidderminster had been level with Bridgnorth with three wins apiece in the county
Two special events are being held at Worcester's University Arena on June 9 which will see thousands of Christians from across the county unite. June 9 is Pentecost Sunday when Christians mark the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples after
ALEX Gidman is looking for Worcestershire to “pick up where we left off” in Specsavers County Championship cricket when they take on Durham at Blackfinch New Road on Tuesday (11am). The County gained a convincing victory over Leicestershire at
THERE was final success for Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club aces at the second national league event in Stockton-on-Tees. Even with low numbers Worcester went out with all guns blazing against 17 other clubs in cold, windy conditions. They
A NATIONAL programme of specialist support and protection for children at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation is being welcomed by West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner. The programme, launched this week by the Education Secretary, will
WOMEN’S rugby will come under the Worcester Warriors ‘brand’ next season after deciding to ditch the Valkyries name. The team will become Worcester Warriors Women for the 2019-20 Tyrrells Premier 15s campaign after the move was approved by the
WORCESTER City Wanderers secured silverware with a 2-0 victory over Droitwich Spa BGFC Rovers in the Phipps Cup final. Tom Tandurella opened the scoring at Pershore Town before Daniel Broome added the second from the penalty spot. The result
OLD Elizabethans went up to third in the Worcestershire Cricket League Premier Division with a 27-run win over Pershore. The Worcester club, who have now enjoyed back-to-back victories, were bowled out for 135 in 43.2 overs after being asked to
A GREAT grandmother is undertaking a three day canoe journey to raise awareness of a potentially life changing condition next month. Eileen Alcock, 78 who lives at Clarence Park Retirement Village in Malvern, will take part in the supported challenge
SIR – There are 9,000 people living with dementia in Worcestershire and that number is set to rise in the next few years. It is a travesty that people with dementia are waiting up to a year in hospital for a care home place, or ending up in A&
TODAY'S old picture from the Worcester News dates back to January 1987, and takes a look at Droitwich-based Nu-Way, the UK's leading maker of oil and gas burners. The company's training organiser Ken Wylie (centre, in white coat) was worried that many
When disputes can’t be resolved and legal proceedings start, people look to the courts to make a final decision. But the courts can’t implement some of the more creative and practical solutions which the businesses themselves can come up with – that
THE Big Feastival, billed as the UK’s biggest family festival, has announced its final line-up of ahead the August Bank Holiday weekend extravaganza at Alex James’ farm . New music acts just announced include the likes of Jack Savoretti, Dodgy and
A HOSTEL boss pleaded for understanding from magistrates after a reformed drug addict, who now helps homeless people, stole clothes from a shop during "a blip" in her recovery. Kerry Marnell appeared in the Worcester News in December as she had
A Worcestershire gritting and snow clearance company has been shortlisted for a prestigious county business award. Himbleton-based AA Salt, which helps businesses with gritting and snow ploughing their car parks, has been shortlisted in the Family
A Chihuahua who had become very overweight has found a new family and is doing well. Doris, a little Chihuahua found herself at Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter (WARS) through no fault of her own, looking to find a new home and someone to live
A COUNCILLOR has teamed up with a martial arts expert to provide free kick boxing lessons for women. St John’s councillor Richard Udall, in partnership with the county council’s Adult Learning and the Worcester Community Trust, has paved the way
A MANAGING director of a windows and doors company took part in one of the countries biggest biker events and raised £720 for Midlands Air Ambulance. Lee Freeman, managing director of LFW Windows Ltd in Worcester took part in Bike4Life. Mr Freeman
Worcester Cathedral has been awarded a grant of just over £1million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The money is to help it to progress its vision to create a unique historic venue to facilitate learning, arts and heritage for the whole
THE way child care is organised for city councillors has been questioned. Leisa Taylor, who stood in Bedwardine for the Women’s Equality Party, claims there are currently no formal arrangements for sitting Worcester City Councillors to arrange for
TODAY marks the start of the Journalism Matters campaign week, to raise awareness of the importance of local newspapers such as the Worcester News – and there are two stories we've published today which are examples of how we make a positive impact
A FAMILY from Worcester are raising funds to buy equipment so their four-year-old girl, who has severe brain damage, can communicate. The Evans family need special software, Eye Gaze, which will allow Elaina to communicate by controlling a cursor
A DJ who made his big break on a 'Kevin and Perry' style holiday is growing his hair for a good cause. Lewis Rinaldi, from Worcester who makes a living playing DJ sets on cruise ships went to Ibiza to pursue his dream of being a DJ. Comparing the
A REMOVAL company enjoyed clearing out an 'incredible' building which has been derelict for six years. Warren's Removals and Storage ltd went to move furniture from St Mary's Convent School on Battenhall Road. The grade II listed building dates
A PENSIONER claims binmen have been continually damaging the wall outside his home for three years by wheeling his bin into it – but the council refuses to accept any fault. Michael Butcher said the city council’s motto should be “deny, deny, deny
A COUNTY councillor said the progress of a proposed city footbridge is “up in the air” after a decision on the plan was delayed. The Broomhall Way footbridge was due to go before Worcestershire County Council’s planning and regulatory committee
DAVE Reynolds plans to keep his suitors waiting for at least a week before considering his next move. The prolific striker rounded off the campaign with two goals to help Malvern Town to a 3-2 victory over Lye Town in the Smedley Crooke Memorial
IT is always hard when someone you believed had conquered their demons falls down. Many of us have experienced it with friends who time and time again, have raised our hopes, appearing to be completely cured from their addictions and ready to start
It’s Equality and Diversity week at our hospitals. “Bloomin’ political correctness gone mad!” someone will doubtless comment. But before they dismiss it, let’s get to the heart of what equality and diversity means. To my mind it just means treating
MOTORISTS could face delays in and around Worcester city centre this month, as a series of roadworks get underway. An extensive project which will see Sansome Street closed between Foregate Street and Sansome Place between 8-11am on nine Sunday
