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Riders to cycle through Worcestershire, Wales and the Cotswolds for Macmillan
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (318+ words) CYCYLISTS from Platform Housing Group are preparing to take on a 200mile charity bike ride through Wales, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The twoday challenge, on June 17 and 18, is Platform's first major fundraising event for its…...
Stourport charity decorates Christmas tree at cathedral
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (134+ words) Mentor Link, a children's charity based in Stourport, has decorated its first-ever Christmas tree at Worcester Cathedral. With hopes of recruiting more volunteer mentors to support children facing. .. Mentor Link decorates Worcester Cathedral Christmas tree Mentor Link, a children's charity…...
Empty council headquarters could be demolished within a year
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (549+ words) COUNTY Hall could be demolished within a year. Worcestershire County Council's cabinet has signed off on plans to sell the Spetchley Road site, a process that could be completed within three years. But the building itself is costing the council…...
'Training hours pay off' as Eden hits eight from eight conversions
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) WARRIORS fly-half Tiff Eden enjoyed enjoyed a 100 percent conversion success rate against Ampthill. Eden hit eight from eight conversions as Warriors cantered to a 56-28 home win over Ampthill in round three of The Champ. In his first competitive start for…...
Nearly 20 Worcester Warriors players move into city apartment complex
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) Nearly 20 Worcester Warriors rugby players have moved into a city centre apartment complex. The players are residents at the new Sherriff's Gate development next to Shrub Hill train station. The development was launched this spring, and estate agency Nicol & Co…...
Warriors captain Matt Rogerson out injured amongst others
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed captain Matt Rogerson is unavailable for selection in an injury update. Rogerson, who started against both Bath and Coventry, did not play in the side's loss to Hartpury last Saturday (October 11). Join the Worcester Warriors news…...
Trial for man accused of sexually assaulting woman
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (97+ words) A MAN has appeared before a Worcester court accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the city. John Wade, of Stourport-on-Severn, is accused of taking the woman's hand and placing it on his crotch, Worcester magistrates' court was told. The…...
Schoolboy admits raping teenage girl in Cripplegate Park
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) A SCHOOLBOY has pleaded guilty to attacking and raping a teenage girl he had never met before in a Worcester park. The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Worcester Crown Court on Friday afternoon (September…...
'Hard-hitting' Welsh flanker officially signs for Worcester Warriors
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) WORCESTER Warriors have announced the signing of a flanker, who 'immediately stood out for how hard he hits'. 23-year-old George Young is the latest in a long list of signings to have been announced by the club as they reach…...
Juniors up among the leaders at city runs
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) KIDDERMINSTER and Stourport Athletic Club juniors competed with distinction at the Worcester City Runs. Eight-year-old Alex Velasquez came second in the under 11s one-mile race in a time of six minutes 27 seconds. Earlier in the year Velasquez took silver at the…...