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.
Football manager charged with drug supply
Matt Clarke temporarily stepped down from his role as Redditch United boss in February.
Breakdown driver drags man from burning car
Clive Jarvis pulled the elderly man to safety after he says he realised their car was on fire.
Asbestos removal scheme announced for six schools
The work, costing about £800,000, will take place over the summer, the county council says.
Two arrests after cannabis farm discovery
The two men, aged 41 and 24, remain in police custody.
Record store saved from closure by loyal customer
Market Hall Records was set to close after its current owner retired after 30 years.
Homeless charity patron role for Robert Plant
The Led Zeppelin singer is paying for two homeless people from the Black Country to retrain,
Council to spend more than £3m to slash emissions
Wychavon District Council believes the measures will save 700 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
New medical school opened at university
The new state-of-the-art facility is opened by the Duke of Gloucester on Thursday.
Bridge sub-contractor enters administration
A new sub-contractor is needed to finish the Kepax Bridge so it can open on time in Worcester.
Designers of museum revamp scheme named
Mather & Co has nearly 30 years? experience in designing cultural attractions.
Proposals for £50k Battle of Worcester sculpture
The planned steel piece is one of several projects proposed to boost the city's cultural offer.
Flood forces couple to use temporary loo in garden
Following heavy rainfalls, the retired couple has had no working drainage since December.
Man, 107, says faith the secret to his longevity
Frank Chester, who served in World War Two, says "the Lord has been very kind to me every day."
Richards in 33-strong GB swimming squad for Paris
Freya Anderson is picked in Team GB's swimming squad for the Olympics, alongside the likes of Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Tom Dean.
Worcestershire ready to consider leaving New Road
Worcestershire confirm they will consider a move away from New Road in order to secure the club's "long-term future".
Trent Bridge rain frustrates Worcestershire
Worcestershire are denied the possibility of a first win back in Championship Division One as rain prevents final-day play against Nottinghamshire.
Kidderminster relegated from National League
Kidderminster's relegation from the National League is confirmed after a defeat by Eastleigh.
Harriers may need to win last two games to stay up
Dorking are close to the drop after letting a two-goal lead slip to lose at fellow National League strugglers Wealdstone.
Worcester man ?experimented on without consent?
Andy contracted Hepatitis C and HIV when he was five years old.
Worcester record store saved by customer
The history of Market Hall Records in The Shambles was at risk, until Mick stepped in!
Graffiti 'nightmare' in Worcestershire
We're in Droitwich as local people say it's making a mockery of where they live.
From Walkwood Middle School to Wembley!
Pupils from Redditch have qualified to represent West Bromwich Albion
Famous Hereford soldier's medals to 'return home'
Discover how the community has helped saved the legacy of Corporal John Bertram Symonds.
Previewing the UK's biggest Point To Point
Get the low-down for this year's Lady Dudley Cup, at Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire!
?Why I?m running the marathon as a tap?
Meet the Evesham man who's taking on London's 26.2 mile course in a unique outfit.
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.
Cody Fisher: Killers' sentences considered for review
The Attorney General's Office says it has received a referral arguing the sentences were too lenient.
Death of aid worker 'left massive void', friends say
A community is fundraising for the family of "Bristol's best friend", James Kirby, killed in Gaza.
Migrants in Dunkirk undeterred by UK's Rwanda bill
Although migrants are concerned about the deportation policy, they still want to enter the UK.
How play helped girl with arthritis laugh again
Sfiyah was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just nine.
Deaf fan 'proud' of player's signing celebration
A 12-year-old boy says he is "proud" of Newcastle captain Dan Burn fulfilling his promise to deaf fans.
Blossoms lost from landscape inspire street names
Place names linked to blossom double despite the loss of more than half of all orchards.
Landlord stands by 'no children' sign
The Lower Red Lion's chalkboard sign was viewed by about 75 million people online.
Officer punished for cutting off trainees' earrings
PC Martin Briggs made the students believe he was going to use bolt croppers, Dorset Police said.
Relief over dumped litter of puppies after DNA test
A DNA test was carried out to determine whether or not the puppies were XL bullies.
County flower 'obliterated' by severe weather
Almost 40,000 fewer snake's head fritillaries were counted in Oxford this year compared to 2023.
Queen Elizabeth II statue to be unveiled
To celebrate the occasion, there will be free parking in Oakham, Rutland, on Saturday.
Surgeon to run marathon dressed as a poo emoji
Emma Davies says running her third London Marathon dressed in a giant poo emoji costume will "be fun".