NEWS
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Temperatures to cool for some after six water deaths in record-breaking UK heat
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Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit
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Molly Russell would be fighting to make online world safe, bereaved father says
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Bee-friendly blooms that are great for our gardens and the environment
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Update on controversial 91-home development resisted for eight years
A parish council meeting will discuss latest plans for a controversial housing development resisted by locals for more than eight years. Persimmon Homes will present proposals for unreserved matters regarding the development near Doverdale Park Homes at the next Hampton Lovett parish council meeting. Planning permission for the construction of 91 homes around Doverdale Park,… More
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‘Amazing’ learning centre reopens after £500,000 revamp
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Cricketer Ashley Giles in conversation at summer literary festival
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Man tried to smuggle 51kg of cannabis through major UK airport
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13 to face trial over alleged mutiny at high security prison
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Chippy fined £45,000 for employing illegal workers
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Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches its peak
Muslim pilgrims from around the world have congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of the Hajj. Despite sweltering heat, pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and surrounding plain for intense prayers and worship that often mark a spiritual peak for many…. More
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Hottest May day record broken again as temperatures reach 35C
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‘Hellish’ rush-hour traffic on key route into Worcester city centre
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Men skulking aroung minutes before SUV stolen from family home
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Two men jailed following Evesham assault which left man injured
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Coffee chain eyes up former Chinese restaurant in village
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Government food price caps would be ‘preposterous and idiotic’, say supermarkets
Supermarket bosses have said any price caps on the cost of essential food would be “completely preposterous” and “idiotic”. It follows reports that the Government has urged supermarkets to limit the price of products such as eggs, bread and milk in return for the lifting of some regulations. A Government minister denied plans for price… More
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Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence
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Firefighters work through night tackling grass fire near Arthur’s Seat
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US carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in southern Iran
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Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless jazz pioneer, dies aged 95
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The cherry orchard railway that was cut down by Dr Beeching
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Kelly’s commitment to dementia wellbeing leads to awards nomination
AN “exceptional and deeply personal commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia” has led a county manager to be nominated for the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards 2026. Kelly Reeves, service manager for charity Age UK Wyvern’s dementia wellbeing service, has been highlighted in The Dementia Carer or Team category. She… More
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Duo ‘who made Simon Cowell believe in magic’ to perform at theatre
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Decision made over contested plan to build 40-bedroom HMO
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Festival celebrating Worcestershire’s most famous composer gets underway
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The 3 UK airlines that have collapsed into administration or liquidation in 2026
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Ireland sees new May high of 28.8C
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‘Tearful’ traders leave early from ‘catastrophic’ Jeremy Clarkson festival
Some traders left early from the Jeremy Clarkson-backed Farm-Fest “struggling to hold back tears”, branding it “catastrophic” and a “shambles”. The former Top Gear host, who lives in Oxfordshire where his hit series Clarkson’s Farm is filmed, was leading a new countryside festival this weekend. Held over the bank holiday weekend at Stoneleigh Park in… More
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Five men appear in court charged with aggravated burglary after incident at shop
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‘Words fail me’ – Locals react as A449 closure extended to nearly a year
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Malvern café undergoes stunning transformation with the help of expert chef
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Playing bridge helped rebuild my life after stroke, says retired teacher
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High temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record
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Peter Murrell expected in court on embezzlement charges
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is due to appear in court for a preliminary hearing, as he faces charges of embezzling more than £459,000 from the party. He is expected to appear at the High Court in Edinburgh, for a hearing which had originally been scheduled to take place in Glasgow in February. Murrell… More
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Investigation into Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct
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Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact
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The Hive hailed as model for how public spaces can tackle inequality
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Creating new councils for Worcester would ‘increase taxes’ says Reform
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Bird which was close to extinction found wandering around playing field.