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)

Suzy Lamplugh disappearance: 'No evidence' following Pershore search
The Metropolitan Police said officers "remain committed to securing justice for Suzy and her family".
Human bones found in septic tank in Kempsey
The remains are undergoing forensic testing and police are following "many lines of inquiry".
Second charge after man found stabbed at Droitwich home
Previously, a 32-year-old man was charged with murder and remanded in custody.
Inspectors' concern over Warwickshire and West Mercia probation
Inspectors say more work is needed across four West Midlands counties to safeguard the public.
Teen couple with Down's syndrome voted prom king and queen
Dylan Hughes and Amelie Barker have known each other since they were three and plan to marry.
IOPC brought in over Stourbridge motorbike crash
A man and a woman have been seriously hurt in the crash which happened after a police operation.
Judge critical of Worcestershire County Council care failings
Mr Justice Keehan said there was no consistent planning by Worcestershire County Council in the boy's care.
Women who helped save canals from closure celebrated
Female boaters in the Black Country "did as much as the men if not more."
County Championship: Chris Rushworth impresses as Durham beat Worcestershire
Chris Rushworth ends with match figures of 10-67 as Durham beat Worcestershire by 109 runs at Chester-le-Street.
Rory Duncan: Worcester Warriors allow head coach to talk to other clubs
Worcester Warriors say head coach Rory Duncan - a target for South African side Southern Kings - can leave Sixways.

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.