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CRICKET - Worcestershire to start County Championship with …
Worcestershire enjoy home advantage in two of their final three fixtures, including the season finale against Sussex on September 24. The Pears will play five counties twice – Essex, Durham, Sussex, Warwickshire and Hampshire – and will face Somerset, Yorkshire, Surrey and Nottinghamshire only once.
£7million to give Worcester crematorium new lease of life
A £6.96 million upgrade to Astwood Crematorium is a step closer following a report by Worcester City Council. Alongside new, energy-efficient electric cremators, work includes a refurbishment of the chapel, including additional windows to create improved views of the serenity garden, decoration of the chapel entrance and exit and a new roof.
FOOTBALL - Worcester City return to winning ways ... - Worcester …
WORCESTER City returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Racing Club Warwick. City took command of the game courtesy of goals from Elliott Hartley and Kyle Belmonte either side of half time before Callum Carsely put through his …
LIVE: Warning to drivers as flooding closes roads and bridges in ...
“You should be particularly careful when using fords during heavy rain as they can become very dangerous. “Fast-moving water is very powerful and can quickly sweep your car off the road in depths of only 30cm
Annual archaeology day to unearth Worcestershire's past
HISTORY enthusiasts, academics and curious minds alike are being invited to uncover Worcestershire’s past. The annual Archaeology Day is being held at The Hive in Worcester on Saturday November 23 and promises a line-up of expert talks about the latest research, finds and projects from across the county.
RUGBY UNION - Worcester Warriors confirm bid to return to …
WORCESTER Warriors have submitted a bid to return to professional rugby. Warriors have submitted a formal expression of interest to join the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) new Tier 2 league from the 2025/26 season.
The Bishop of Worcester says farewell and thank you
Bishop John preached the sermon saying: “I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you here – and many others beside – who have been such a support and encouragement to me in my nearly 17 years as bishop.
Bishop warns of devastating blow to Worcestershire's churches
CHURCHES and communities across Worcestershire face a devastating blow if a vital grant scheme isn’t extended. Bishop Martin Gorick, the bishop of Dudley and the acting bishop of Worcester, is calling for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS) to be extended past the current deadline of March 2025.
JAILED- South Worcestershire drug dealers put behind bars
A MAN from Evesham has been jailed for more than 11 years for his role in a drug dealing operation across South Worcestershire. David Cruse, 35, of Evesham Road, Cleeve Prior, was sentenced to 11 years and seven months after being found guilty of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, January 29.