James Connell

Chief Reporter/Crime/court reporting

I've worked at the Worcester News for 13 years, first as a general reporter than health reporter before moving on to covering cases at the city's crown court. I've reported on major cases including murders and attempted murders, rapes, frauds, historic sexual abuse and drugs conspiracies

I've worked at the Worcester News for 13 years, first as a general reporter than health reporter before moving on to covering cases at the city's crown court. I've reported on major cases including murders and attempted murders, rapes, frauds, historic sexual abuse and drugs conspiracies

Latest articles from James Connell

WIN: Clive Mounce and wife Jill Mounce says they have been paid back the £6,000 they were scammed out of by fraudsters

'We stuck to our guns': scammed couple win back 'every penny' after fraud
Clive and Jill Mounce were paid back more than £6,000 by their bank and Malvern Hills District Council

BEST: Three Kings Inn in Hanley Castle arguably has the best real fire to warm you up this winter - pictured is the 'judge's wig' found inside in Nell's Lounge.

Best real fireside pubs in Worcestershire to warm you this winter
Pubs like the Three Kings Inn and King Charles House in Worcester mean there are plenty of cosy fireside pubs to warm up by

BLOCKED: A branch blocks a path on the west side of the River Severn near Kepax Bridge

Path near Worcester's newest bridge is overgrown

The path will be cleared say Worcestershire County Council so people are able it once the Kepax Bridge opens

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GEM: Head chef Stuart Foreman (left) and manager Ed Burgoyne at the Dewdrop Inn in Broadheath

We visit beautiful rural 'fine dining' pub in heart of Elgar country

Dewdrop may have 'best Sunday roast in Worcestershire' says manager Ed Burgoyne, speaking in the heart of Elgar country

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DNA: The genetic evidence suggests there are leopards in Britain but what do people need to look out for on the trail of big cats in Worcestershire

What DNA tells us about mystery big cats in Worcestershire

The DNA evidence suggests there are leopards on the loose in Britain but more data is still needed as Worcestershire sightings continue

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BRILLIANT: Fairfield Day Nursery raised more than £500 for BBC Children in Need

'Blown away': Pyjama parties and teddy bears' picnic raises £500 for Children In Need
The nursery in Carnforth Drive raised the money for BBC Children in Need

'ATTACK': The man suffered a broken eye socket after being punched by a man described as being a boxer

'Man broke my eye socket in road rage attack' as arrest made in Worcester

The attack between Malvern and Powick 'shattered' the alleged victim's eye socket

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TRAIL: The Christmas lights trail at St Peter's Garden Centre launches in Worcester this Saturday

When to enjoy free Christmas lights trail at city garden centre
Christmas at St Peter's Garden Centre in Worcester

FAIR: The Christmas craft fair at Smite

Start Christmas shopping at festive craft fair near Worcester
The fair has been organised by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

POLICE: A police forensics van in Bromyard Road after a cannabis grow was found

Cannabis grow found at scene of Worcester flat fire

150 cannabis plants have been found after the fire last in Bromyard Road, St John's Worcester

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