James Connell

1 week ago | worcesternews.co.uk | James Connell

2 1/1 An enterprising couple is to take the helm of a popular floating cafe inside a canal boat in Worcester after the previous owner decided to retire. Helen Tweddle, 48, and her partner Jonathan Coglan, 46, are already making waves after taking over Cafe Afloat in Diglis, Worcester. However, regulars need not be concerned that the new owners will not be rocking the boat too much, as they are keeping bacon sandwiches and other favourites on the menu.

1 week ago | msn.com | James Connell

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1 week ago | worcesternews.co.uk | James Connell

HERO: Julie O'Connell who rescued an elderly woman from a house fire in Worcester (Image: Supplied) A courageous care worker has been called a hero after she rescued an elderly woman from a burning house in Worcester, saving her life. Julie O’Connell, a care professional for Eclipse Home Care, was driving to meet a new client in Worcester when she pulled up outside the house and heard the fire alarm sounding from inside.

1 week ago | worcesternews.co.uk | James Connell

BANNER: The West Midland Tavern in Lowesmoor now has a Munchies banner on the side (Image: James Connell/Newsquest) MYSTERY surrounds why a large banner has appeared on the side of a former city pub, which reveals the building has been acquired by a pizza and chicken takeaway restaurant. The banner has appeared on the side of the West Midland Tavern in Lowesmoor Place in Worcester which reads 'site acquired by your local Munchies'.

1 week ago | worcesternews.co.uk | James Connell

BANNED: Byron Corbett-Stanley has been banned from several supermarkets including Tesco in Foregate Street (Image: INSET: West Mercia Police. MAIN: Google) A prolific thief who targets shops in Worcester has been spared jail but a court has banned him from several city shops to stop him stealing. Byron Corbett-Stanley, 21 and of no fixed address, who is described by police as a 'prolific thief' has been banned from Tesco, Co-op and Sainsbury's stores across Worcester.