Worcester and Worcestershire News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Worcester and Worcestershire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

HMP Hewell prisoner killed inmate with 'single punch'
James Johnson was jailed for manslaughter after he killed Luke Derriman in a prison fight.
The eight brothers who fought in World War One
Thomas and Eliza Everton received a letter expressing the king's gratitude for their sons' war effort.
Worcester's Hill on bench for England
Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga will make his England debut against Japan as Eddie Jones makes sweeping changes from the side that lost to New Zealand.
Worcester Warriors: Prop Ryan Bower and flanker Zac Xiourouppa to miss rest of season
Injured Worcester forwards Ryan Bower and flanker Zac Xiourouppa are both expected to miss the rest of the season.
John Hastings: Former Durham, Worcestershire and Australia all-rounder retires
Ex-Durham, Worcestershire and Australia all-rounder John Hastings retires with a lung condition causing him to cough up blood.
Premiership Rugby Cup: Saracens and Bristol win to maintain semi-final hopes
Saracens and Bristol pick up wins in the Premiership Rugby Cup to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Worcs sign wicketkeeper Johnson
Worcestershire agree a deal to bring Australian wicketkeeper Michael Johnson to New Road for the 2013 season.
Kidderminster sign winger Clancy
Kidderminster sign winger Sean Clancy on non-contract terms after his exit from Blue Square Bet North leaders Chester.
Worcester v London Welsh (Fri)
London Welsh travel to Worcester for Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (20:00 GMT)
Bulls must bolster squad - Foyle
Hereford boss Martin Foyle blames the thinness of his squad as the Bulls make a second cup exit at Edgar Street in five days.
Burr blames lack of cutting edge
Kidderminster Harriers boss Steve Burr says their finishing was not good enough in their FA Trophy defeat by Bromley.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Racecourse holds final meeting
The final meeting is held at Hereford Racecourse, ending more than 200 years of horse racing in the city.
Perpignan 13-6 Worcester
Wales fly-half James Hook kicks Perpignan to victory over previously-unbeaten Worcester in the Amlin Challenge Cup.