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BBC News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Ex-Wales back row Thomas becomes Swansea head coach
Former Wales back row Jonathan Thomas has become the new head coach of Swansea 42-year-old played 67 times for Wales and won Six Nations Grand Slams in 2005 and 2008, as well as playing in two World started his playing career at Swansea before joining Ospreys, playing 188 times and scoring 14 tries for the Welsh region. He then joined Worcester in May 2013 but he retired from playing in 2015 on medical advice after being diagnosed with began his coaching career with Bristol in charge of defence and the forwards, before becoming head coach of former English Premiership side left the Warriors in January 2022 and joined Championship side Ealing Trailfinders as a forwards consultant in September that year, before joining the Wales set-up as contact area coach - leaving that role in December begin their 2025-26 Super Rygbi Cymru campaign away to Pontypool on 13 September.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Plan backed to encourage more walking and cycling
Worcester City Council has approved a plan to encourage more people to walk and cycle rather than use their cars. The place and economic development committee gave the Active Travel Action Plan the green light on Monday, which will be implemented over the coming three years. The local authority's previous plan introduced the Beryl bike scheme, which saw about 52,000 cycle journeys in the city in the past year. "This plan is about making walking, wheeling, and cycling viable and attractive travel choices in Worcester, particularly for shorter journeys," said councillor Robyn Norfolk, chair of the committee. "The previous Active Travel Plan has shown how a project like the Beryl bikes can encourage active travel across our city." She said it would form part of a wider plan for Worcester, with the aim of making it a "healthy and active city". Proposals include a mobility hub being set up in the Arches walkway at Foregate Street. It would be home to a range of sustainable transport options, the council said. The new walkway links the train station, the Hive and the Riverside, and would have secure parking, as well as a Beryl bike bay. The aim is to provide links between different modes of travel in the city centre. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More than 50,000 miles covered in bike hire scheme Cycling and walking schemes get £7m Worcester City Council
BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Worcester City Council approves new active travel plan
Worcester City Council has approved a plan to encourage more people to walk and cycle rather than use their place and economic development committee gave the Active Travel Action Plan the green light on Monday, which will be implemented over the coming three local authority's previous plan introduced the Beryl bike scheme, which saw about 52,000 cycle journeys in the city in the past year."This plan is about making walking, wheeling, and cycling viable and attractive travel choices in Worcester, particularly for shorter journeys," said councillor Robyn Norfolk, chair of the committee. "The previous Active Travel Plan has shown how a project like the Beryl bikes can encourage active travel across our city."She said it would form part of a wider plan for Worcester, with the aim of making it a "healthy and active city".Proposals include a mobility hub being set up in the Arches walkway at Foregate Street. It would be home to a range of sustainable transport options, the council new walkway links the train station, the Hive and the Riverside, and would have secure parking, as well as a Beryl bike aim is to provide links between different modes of travel in the city centre. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Summer holiday family fun revealed at this National Trust property
FAMILIES have been promised a 'magical summer of play' at a National Trust property near Worcester. Summer of Fun takes place at Elgar's Birthplace, The Firs, in Lower Broadheath, near Worcester between Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, August 31. A spokesperson for the National Trust said: "This summer, families are invited to step into a world of musical imagination at Elgar's Birthplace, where the National Trust is bringing Edward Elgar's Wand of Youth Suite to life through a playful and interactive experience for children and families. "Running throughout the school summer holidays, the Summer of Play offer transforms the historic grounds into a vibrant adventure trail inspired by the enchanting movements of Elgar's youthful composition." With seven themed activity stations, children can explore scenes straight from the music, including: Fairies and Giants – Climb into a giant's chair, perch in a bird's nest, or discover tiny fairy houses hidden among the trees. The Tame Bear – Bring along your favourite teddy and create your own teddy bears' picnic in the idyllic cottage garden. Wild Bears – Join the Wild Bears Band and become a musician. Use everyday objects and nature-based instruments to create your own rhythm and soundscape. A National Trust spokesperson said: "Other whimsical worlds from the suite brought to life through creative play, nature, and imagination. "This unique experience encourages families to connect with Elgar's music in a hands-on way, blending the magic of childhood with the legacy of one of England's greatest composers." Ellen Cooper, Site Manager at the National Trust, said: "We're thrilled to offer families a chance to engage with Elgar's music through play. "The Wand of Youth Suite was inspired by Elgar's own childhood imagination, and we're excited to bring that spirit to life for a new generation."
CBS News
15 hours ago
- CBS News
14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says
Friend says teenager killed by train in Worcester had headphones on Friend says teenager killed by train in Worcester had headphones on Friend says teenager killed by train in Worcester had headphones on A 14-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a train in Worcester, Massachusetts on Thursday and her friend said she had headphones on. Transit Police said the girl was near the tracks near Atlas Street at around 8 p.m. with a group of friends when she wandered onto the tracks and was hit. She's been identified by her family as Isabella Brady. Brady's friend spoke with WBZ-TV and remembered her as a kind person who always looked out for her. She said Brady was wearing headphones at the time she was hit. "She was like, 'I'm on the train tracks, I'm with my friends.' She said I'll call you after that happened," said Brady's friend. "She never called me back." The Framingham/Worcester Line on the Commuter Rail operates on the train tracks where Brady was struck. The incident is being investigated by Transit Police but they said foul play is not suspected.
