NEWS
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Kate and Davina McCall speak about cancer experiences at charity reception
The Princess of Wales and TV presenter Davina McCall have talked about their experiences of cancer at a reception marking the 125th anniversary of a charity. The King, who is patron of Cancer Research UK, hosted the event at London’s St James’s Palace on Tuesday evening. At the reception, the King, Queen and Kate met… More
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Shabana Mahmood condemns violence at protests over Henry Nowak murder
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Applications open for funding for charities helping young people into work
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Dubs in the Middle organisers ‘devastated’ by loss of farm venue
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Road closures in place for fun run this weekend
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Swimming club urges families to prioritise water safety after heatwave drownings
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British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges lose appeal, family say
A British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family have said. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were handed 10-year prison sentences in February after being convicted of espionage, which they both deny. The couple’s family have claimed they were not permitted to attend their appeal hearing. They… More
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Starmer defends disappearing WhatsApp messages use after Mandelson files release
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Funeral held for soldier who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show
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Boy struck down with serious illness ‘scared of falling ill again’, mother says
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Closure on key stretch of M5 will take place overnight
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New private GP surgery opens in city centre offering same-day appointments
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Hotel and cellar dating back to 1800s discovered hidden under car park
AN almost forgotten hotel and cellar dating back to the 1800s was discovered hidden beneath a car park in Worcester. Footprints of long-lost buildings like the former Angel Hotel have been found during excavations of King Street car park. Mark Connolly Building Contractors, who is currently digging up sections of King Street car park to… More
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Major new industrial park on edge of city could create 440 jobs
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Over 2,500 people celebrate Elgar during week of concerts and events
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5 additional cameras that catch more than just speeding rolled out in our area
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High street fashion chain enters liquidation with ‘closing down’ sales
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Popular seated yoga group set to continue with funding boost
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Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban
Wes Streeting has likened tech companies to the tobacco industry, and medical leaders have compared the dangers of social media to smoking, as pressure grows on ministers to impose a ban for under-16s ahead of the closure of an online safety consultation. The Government’s Growing Up In The Online World consultation, which floated measures such… More
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Russian attack on Ukraine capital kills at least three people
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Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy
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Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission
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Autistic adults invited on relaxing walk through woods
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Singing group to star at summer soirée to support church
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Lightning causes house fire – what was happening in the city and county 48 years ago?
THUNDER and lightning last week may have made for a spectacular nighttime storm but for some over the years there has been a major cost to such events. And 48 years to the day the Worcester Evening News reported on one incident in Worcestershire in the June 1, 1978, edition. The Worcester Evening News front… More
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Motorists warned ahead of month-long summer road closure in Worcestershire village
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Four military helicopter fly over the county in formation
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Major British fashion brand worn by Rihanna and Stormzy goes into administration
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easyJet responds to US takeover rumours after interest declared
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MPs urged to examine ‘systemic failings Murrell exploited’ to embezzle £400,000
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Sikh man jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for knife murder of student
The family of an 18-year-old student who died after being handcuffed, after being fatally stabbed by a Sikh man, have hit out at the “shocking” treatment of their son by police and called for urgent action to address a “national emergency” of knife crime. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life to serve a minimum… More
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John Swinney: ‘Fundamental flaw’ in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles
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Member of British Army dies in training accident in Iraq
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Chaos over Trump’s red box ‘like something out of The Thick Of It’ – Mandelson
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Update on 10 orphaned puppies and their new homes across the UK after rescue
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JB’s search for the best motorway services reveals these locations
