Worcester News

The Worcester News is a tabloid newspaper located in Worcester, UK. It underwent a rebranding from the Worcester Evening News in July 2005. This newspaper is the best-selling daily local publication in Worcester. It is available for readers from Monday to Saturday. The Wednesday issue features a significant jobs section, Thursday's edition includes a property supplement, and the Friday paper has a section dedicated to motoring.

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Worcester Warrirors confirm details of first preseason fixture

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Theo Gardner

Warriors will travel away to play Ampthill on Saturday, September 13. The match will kick off at 3pm. The game will be the first time that fans have the opportunity to see the newly built side, as they return to professional rugby competition next season in the rebranded and expanded second tier. The news of this opening fixture was exclusively announced to Warriors fans who attended their fan's forum last month.
'Substantial' haul of illegal vapes seized from city shop

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Mary Stenson

SEIZED: A haul of vapes were seized from a shop on Lowesmoor (Image: Google Maps) A SUBSTANTIAL haul of illegal vapes were seized from a city shop. Police said the shop was not complying with the new law, which banned the sale of disposable vapes. READ MORE: Fears residents 'will take law into their own hands' after travellers arrive While the name of the shop has not been confirmed, West Mercia Police said it was a vape shop on Lowesmoor.
Emergency services called to crash near roundabout

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Mary Stenson

Two vehicles crashed between Broomhall Way and Norton Road on Wednesday evening (June 25). Paramedics assessed people at the scene but the fire service said no one was hurt. A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on Broomhall Way in Worcester around 6.20pm yesterday. READ MORE: Fears residents 'will take law into their own hands' after travellers arrive "Paramedics were on scene assessing those involved.
FA Cup: When will Worcestershire teams enter the competition

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Theo Gardner

The world's oldest national football competition, sees sides at step five or above face off in knockout competition. The higher ranked a team, the later on they enter the tournament. But at what point will Worcestershire sides be entering the competition? Worcester News takes you through all the details of when the county's teams will play their first match.
Fan-favourite midfielder remains with Worcester City for 2025/26 campaign

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Theo Gardner

Named in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division team of the season last campaign, alongside winning the league's goal of the season award, Belmonte will be hoping he can have a similar effect next season in the Southern League Premier Central. In his time at the club, Belmonte has claimed back-to-back promotions from step five to step three, a league winner's medal, two County Cups and a League Cup. Belmonte was also previously a member of the club's youth set up.
Fears residents 'will take law into their own hands' after travellers arrive

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Mary Stenson

Travellers pitched up at Callow End Playing Fields on Lower Ferry Lane on Friday, June 20. As of Thursday, June 26, there were four vans pitched on the playing fields. It is understood that Powick Parish Council, who own the land, has issued a notice to evict the travellers from the site.
Man injured as overturned lorry blocks M5 and M50 junction

2 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt

Emergency services are on the scene of an overturned lorry at the roundabout on junction 8 of the M5. The section of road, which connects the M5 and M50, has been closed while work is carried out to recover the large heavy goods vehicle (HGV). A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "The roundabout at junction 8 of the M5 is currently closed due to an overturned lorry. For live updates, click here. "One man has been taken to the hospital as a precaution. No arrests made.
Jazz Festival returns celebrating 38 years of jazz in Upton

2 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Theo Gardner

Upton Jazz Festival brings a rich, high-quality array of jazz to Upton-upon-Severn from June 27 to June 29. Celebrating 38 years of Jazz in Upton, the festival offers an exciting range of musicians, kicking off at 7pm on Friday, June 27 with the Keith Little Quartet at Bar Seven. Cllr Martin Allen will officially open the festival at 11am on Saturday June 28, at the riverside. The festival invites people to come to the opening with vibrant, decorated umbrellas, offering prizes for the best.
Increase in deaths 'possible' as heatwave to hit Worcestershire

2 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Mary Stenson

Temperatures are expected to rise to 32C in Worcester on Monday, June 30, temperatures to be well into the early 20s over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that there could be a rise in deaths, particularly in those aged 65 and over.
Confusion after large stone placed at field entrance in suspicious incident

2 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Mary Stenson

BIZARRE: Police were called after a stone was left to prop open a field gate (Image: Newsquest) THERE is confusion after a suspicious incident during which a stone was left in a field. Police were called after a field gate on Brockamin Lane near Leigh was opened and a large stone was left there. READ MORE: Firefighters called to flooding at house It's believed that the incident took place between 8pm on Tuesday, June 24 and 5am on Wednesday, June 25.