England chief selector Ed Smith says he "doesn't know" if or when Moeen Ali will return to the national side.

Worcestershire club captain Joe Leach signs a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the county until the end of 2022.

Ryan Bower is to make his 100th Worcester appearance in Saturday's European Challenge Cup tie with Dragons, who recall Wales forwards Aaron Wainwright and Elliot Dee.

Politics students put four potential MPs on the spot in Worcestershire.

The RMT union says it is recommending its members accept a new deal offered by the rail operator.

Hollie Doyle breaks the record for British wins by a female jockey in a calendar year after riding her 107th winner of 2019 at Southwell.

Lock Anton Bresler becomes the latest Worcester Warriors player to extend their contract with the Premiership club.

Star Wars fans really want toys of the Child, but it will not be out until next year.

Worcester Warriors' Welsh loose forward Sam Lewis signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

The patient went into cardiac arrest when he was admitted into Worcestershire Royal after an hour.

Worcester Warriors prop Nick Schonert signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the high-flying Premiership club.

The singer says she turned to alcohol after struggling to cope with life in the spotlight.

Ex-Worcester & Wales coach Mike Ruddock joins Ospreys on a short-term consultant basis to review rugby operations with the struggling region.

Leicester Riders end London Lions' hopes of retaining the BBL Cup with a comeback win in the quarter-finals.

Worcester centre Francois Venter agrees a contract extension to stay at Sixways until the summer of 2022.

John McKno was serving a 14-year jail term for sexually abusing five boys in the 1970s and 1980s.

Alex Grove is in training for his channel swim planned for next summer.

Team news as Worcester host Sale in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 GMT).

Three call centres face closure under a restructuring plan that unions called a "cruel blow".

Worcester lock Andrew Kitchener signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.