RIKI Wessels marked his home Specsavers County Championship debut for Worcestershire with a superb century as his side established control against Durham at Blackfinch New Road. The 33-year-old reached three figures off 120 balls with four sixes
A fault with the signalling system between Great Malvern and Worcester Shrub Hill is causing disruption between these stations. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 8.30pm.
SEEING St Richard's Hospice encouraging more people to talk about death was a welcome step. Many of us have experienced the loss of friends and loved ones in a range of different ways, and it can be painful and difficult to confront the issues and
The choice of festivals is massive: music, literature, cookery even death. If you can think of it, there is sure to be a festival for it somewhere. Having said that, most charge a hefty entrance fee, here are a few low and no-cost options for you
A HEARTBROKEN mum who set up a charity in memory of her four-year-old daughter has raised more than £500,000 to help other families in need. The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust was founded in memory of Grace Kelly who died just weeks after being
FOREIGN Secretary Jeremy Hunt has given his backing to Journalism Matters saying that he hopes the News Media Association's campaign "will help us all to champion the importance of media freedom." In a message of support for the campaign today,
The food and drinks industry is the fourth highest energy user in the UK and energy tends to mean burning fossil fuels so it is a big deal. Buying local not only reduces food miles but will also boost the local economy. Note that when you travel
MANAGER John Snape has quit Worcester City with assistant Ashley Vincent stepping into the top role. As reported by Worcester News earlier this evening, Snape informed club officials today ahead of meetings with existing and prospective players
POLICE are continuing to search for a 13 year-old boy with links to Worcester, Droitwich and Bromsgrove who has been reported missing. An appeal was launched by West Mercia Police on May 14 to try to find Kai Stretton. He is described as around
SIXWAYS favourites Jonny Arr and Wynand Olivier are set for emotional farewells when Worcester Warriors host Saracens in their season-ending Gallagher Premiership clash on Saturday (4pm). Scrum-half Arr, 30, will end his 23-year association with
ARE Poet Laureates like buses? When you are expecting one, three turn up at the same time, or at least that's the experience of the Ledbury Poetry Festival. Since the position ceased to be a job for life, the UK is in the happy position of having
JOSH Adams is hoping to etch his name in Worcester Warriors’ history books before his departure this summer. The Wales international and fellow departing wing Bryce Heem jointly hold Warriors’ all-time try-scoring record in the Gallagher Premiership
DROITWICH ace Matt Richards broke British records on his way to selection for the European Junior Championships. The 16-year-old impressed at the British Championships with two age-group bests in the 100-metre and 200m freestyle of 49.98 seconds
LOVERS of the smaller things in life are being invited to join a series of wildlife discovery courses to discover more about the fascinating world of insects. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is running a series of workshops to help people understand
TWO Worcester Bears teams will head to the Youth Basketball League finals on Saturday. They both won their semi-finals as the under 11s beat City of Birmingham Rockets Red 56-48 for revenge over the only team they had lost to in the league.
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THE new chairman of Malvern Hills District Council is Cllr Dean Clarke. Cllr Andrea Morgan handed over the chain at the annual meeting, which also saw Cllr Caroline Bovey elected as vice-chairman. During her time in the role, Cllr Morgan raised
HALLOW Taverners beat Enville seconds by 21 runs in a low-scoring match to go fifth in Worcestershire Cricket League Division Six. After being bowled out for 109 Taverners skittled their visitors for 88 with Matt Butler taking 4-39 and Alex Stratford
TODAY'S picture from the archive of the Worcester News dates from September 1996, when the Evesham-based Ree family won a coveted Laurent Perrier award for its business making the Sutcliff Mini-trak tractor. Pictured are father-and-son team Ken and
Whatever your views on the forthcoming European Parliament elections, there are key issues that need to be tackled and reforms that need to be made if small businesses are grow and flourish. After all, Europe’s 23.8 million small firms are the heartbeat
PLANNING chiefs have reassured people there are no imminent plans to build on green belt land in South Worcestershire after a government minister said it was the only way to get young people on the housing ladder. However, councils in the county
STAFF from a Worcester law firm have been taking part in a brand new scheme designed to make divorces less complex and stressful. Harrison Clark Rickerbys has been asked to take part in the scheme, which allows couples to sort out their finances
A MAN was taken to hospital yesterday after the van he was driving crashed through the window of a city centre restaurant. The van careened across Cathedral Square, knocking down a bollard and then hitting Pizza Express’s front window at around
Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four/Malvern Theatres WE’RE waiting for it but never once do those famous words pass the great detective’s lips. Well, I suppose it’s elementary my dear reader. Writer and director Nick Lane wanted to put his distinctive
SIR – On Saturday, April13, I had a bad fall outside St Andrews, Pershore. I would like to thank the fantastic people who came to my aid. The young teenager sitting on the wall using his mobile phone, Nurse Heather, Rev Claire Lording, the couple
Pizza Express has reopened, following a van crashing through the front window. No arrests have been made and the incident is not being treated with suspicion, according to West Mercia Police. A man was taken to hospital yesterday after the
COMMUNITY hospitals should be used “correctly” to reduce the amount of patients sitting in hospital beds when they do not need to be – as latest figures reveal the county was one of the worst for discharging patients who were fit to leave hospital.
PEOPLE are being encouraged to talk about death as part of a week-long campaign. As part of the Dying Matters campaign, St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester was outside Worcester Guildhall and Droitwich Library with its giant, four-sided ‘Before I
IT was no surprise when The Jeremy Kyle Show was taken off air this week. As often happens in TV it took an incident - the death of a guest just days after his appearance on the ITV morning show - to lead bosses to act. Confession time, I must
A bee consultant came to the rescue of a distressed motorcyclist in Worcester when his bike was taken over by a swarm of bees. He was drafted in after the bike owner contacted the police unsure about what to do. Police community support officer
THE leader of a campaign to re-introduce brine baths to Droitwich, has been elected as the town’s new mayor. Councillor Bill Moy will replace Councillor Chris Bowden after one year in the role. He was sworn in during the annual meeting of the
FESTIVAL goers will enjoy a double helping at this year’s Woo Fest – the annual charity gathering that raises funds for St Richard's Hospice, Worcester. For the first time in its five-year history, the event held at The Drum and Monkey pub, Upton-upon-Severn
A COLLEGE which has been described as providing a “lovely atmosphere” has been nominated for a Worcestershire Education Award. Worcester Sixth Form College, in Spetchley Road, has been nominated for the College or post-18 Education and Training
NEW play equipment was put in at a Worcester park - but was taken away again after residents complained that it was invading their privacy. Sheldon Park, in Northwick, has been given £10,000 worth of play equipment by Worcester City Council in
CENTRE Francois Venter has been cleared to play in Worcester Warriors’ curtain-closing Gallagher Premiership clash with Saracens at Sixways on Saturday (4pm). But director of rugby Alan Solomons will have to wait to see whether wing Perry Humphreys
This article is the subject of a legal complaint from Dr Hikmet Budak. THE University of Worcester is set to review an honorary professorship given to a celebrated academic who has since been accused of bullying and sexual harassment by students
