Hereford and Worcester News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Hereford and Worcester. 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.
Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march.
Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.
Moment baby is found not breathing shown to jury
Kate Roughley denies she caused the death of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.
BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train
Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
Ex-police officer jailed for sharing scene images
While serving as a PC, Wood sent images from investigations to his family and friends via WhatsApp.
Client accuses therapist of rape during session
Ella Janneh has brought a civil claim against Michael Lousada after he faced no criminal charges.
Giant veg growers star in film in the vein of Hot Fuzz
Swede Caroline is a mockumentary produced by identical twins about eccentric growers from Somerset.
Killer Valdo Calocane's sentence review date set
The 31-year-old is currently sentenced to a hospital order after admitting manslaughter.
Ex-mayor 'like a recluse' since police probe
Joe Anderson was arrested in December 2020 but has not been charged with any offence.
Police investigate Joey Barton tweets
Mr Barton says he has been visited by officers "four times in three days".
Man gets custodial sentence for raping teen in sea
Gabriel Marinoaica attacked the 15-year-old, who could not swim, in the sea off Bournemouth in 2021.
'Chaos' as gaggle of Egyptian geese delays trains
Commuters in London described "total chaos" when a gaggle of geese brought trains to a standstill.