Worcester and Worcestershire News
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'Boxer's death caused opponent to suffer PTSD'
The boxer whose opponent died two days after their fight says they were asked to re-use equipment.
Blue tits force sports club to close smoking area
A member of the bowls club describes the birds nesting in an ashtray as "lovely".
Hospital's critical care improves after concerns
Inspectors say staff should be "extremely proud", adding that others could learn from the report.
Severn Trent boss defends multi-million pay packet
The water firm made 60,000 sewage spills last year but insists river quality is improving.
Boy, 16, charged over street stabbing
He is accused of wounding with intent and has been remanded into youth custody.
Traffic blamed for high nitrogen levels - council
A proposed framework to tackle air quality issues in the city is set to go before councillors.
Letby inquiry should be live-streamed, say families
The families of Lucy Letby's victims say live-streaming the inquiry will combat conspiracy theories.
Homes evacuated after World War One device found
A 50-metre cordon has been set up in Stourport-on-Severn as a precaution, police say.
Flash flood that tore through town prompts apology
The apology from Welsh Water comes after the flood in Ross-on-Wye was caused when a drain collapsed
New mayor puts meat back on the menu
The previous mayor, a Green, removed meat from the parlour, citing a climate emergency.
Man put on end of life care saved by drug trial
Before taking part in the trial treatment Sean Ludlow needed a blood transfusion every few weeks.
Council leader decision sparks 'land grab' claims
Labour's Lynn Denham says the council "cannot really speak with two different voices".
Volunteers clean stadium after repeated flooding
Over the winter New Road fell victim to eight floods and games have been temporarily moved.
New £250k amphitheatre opens near Evesham
The new venue, built into a naturally occurring slope, has a capacity of 250 seats.
Boy, 16, arrested after street stabbing
The victim's injuries are not thought to be life threatening, says West Mercia Police.
Kent bat out for draw against Worcestershire
Kent bat out the final day after being made to follow-on against Worcestershire to earn a draw.
Leaning bats all day for Kent to defy Pears
Jack Leaning bats all day to hit an unbeaten 152 in Kent's bid to avoid defeat against Worcestershire at Canterbury.
Ex-Worcester co-owners upset by new administration
Ex-Worcester Warriors co-owners TCS are unhappy with the process of the club's owners entering administration and re-emerging under a new name.
Counties remember Worcestershire spinner Baker
Worcestershire's players remember spinner Josh Baker in their first game since the 20-year-old's death.
Efforts to tackle knife crime in Worcestershire
West Mercia Police have launched 'Operation Spectre' in a crackdown on knife crime.
A birdbox with a twist in Malvern
Manor Park Outdoor Bowls Club have ended up with a family of Blue Tits.
'Surprising' items salvaged from the River Wye
Hear what divers from Wye Float in Hereford brought back from their trip to the riverbed.
Businesses 'at risk' over Bromsgrove roadworks
Hear from High Street firms who say their future is in jeopardy because of roadworks.
Meet the Stone Skimming world champion
Ahead of our inaugural Community Games, hear top tips from the best in the business.
'My experience as a blind woman in Great Malvern'
Hear from Carly Watson, who talks us through a day in her life in the town centre.
Is sharing homes for older people, the future?
Malvern's Liz Davies says the simple concept can combat loneliness and save people money.
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.
Parasite outbreak cases in Devon double to 46
MP calls for "heads to roll" after confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis in Devon rise to 46.
Teacher guilty of sex with two boys
Rebecca Joynes is told to expect to go to jail after being convicted by jury.
Street killing of pensioner 'terrorist act' - judge
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool in October.
'Our disabled son is in limbo without college'
Rose Okene says her son Gift is "suffering so much he cannot sleep at night".
Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named
The Met Police and Newham Council are both conducting investigations over Aalim Makail's death.
Hammer accused said he had sleepwalked before
The boy said he was sleepwalking when he attacked two students and a housemaster with a claw hammer.
Passenger queue stretches outside airport
The outdoor queues are to ease congestion around the construction works, Birmingham Airport says.
Woman killed mother-in-law in fire for inheritance
Jurors convict Karen Vamplew of setting fire to the bed of her disabled mother-in-law, Elizabeth.
'Sad day' as city fish market holds final auction
Plymouth Trawler Agents, which ran the market at Sutton Harbour, ceased trading on Friday.
Family pay tribute to 'larger than life' aid worker
The family of a James 'Jim' Henderson said his funeral would take place in Truro on May 22.
Stranded porpoise found burnt on beach
Burning the porpoise was "silly and pointless", according to a marine rescue group.
'Spooked' peacock rescued after falling off roof
The bird is being looked after at a specialist wildlife centre but nobody has claimed him.