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)

Shrewsbury flooding: Rescues continue amid rising river levels
There are two "danger to life" warnings on the Severn and flood defences are likely to be breached.
First trains stop at Worcestershire Parkway station
About 50 people waited at the platform to see the first services pull in.
Storm Dennis: The biscuits and boats helping flood-hit villagers
Volunteers have been keeping communities going in the wake of Storm Dennis.
Worcester floods: Man rescued from swollen River Severn
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was rescued by firefighters from the River Severn.
Premiership: Bristol Bears beat Worcester Warriors 13-10
Callum Sheedy's penalty allows Bristol Bears to eventually see off the challenge of stubborn Worcester Warriors.
Worcestershire offer free entry to flood victims
Worcestershire offer free family tickets to people in the county whose homes have been left flooded because of Storm Dennis.
Pat Brown: Worcestershire and England bowler signs extended contract
Worcestershire bowler Pat Brown signs an extended contract which commits him to the club until the end of the 2023 season.
The Hundred: Moeen Ali to captain Birmingham Phoenix in first season
England all-rounder Moeen Ali will captain Birmingham Phoenix in the first season of The Hundred this summer.
Premiership: Worcester Warriors 21-22 Bath
Bath climb into the top four for the first time this season as they power to victory at a rain-lashed, windswept Worcester.

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.