NEWS
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Hospice receives generous £75,000 donation
A hospice has received a generous funding boost to support its ongoing work. St Richard’s Hospice has been awarded a £75,000 donation from The Eveson Trust, which will help fund its care of patients and families. The gift will support the hospice’s work across Worcestershire, where it supports more than 3,000 patients, family members and… More
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Why are there no elections in Worcester today?
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‘Malvern Town’s promotion brings positive economic impact for whole town’
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Fresh RSPCA appeal after ferret ‘repeatedly hit’ in video footage
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Plea for visitors to ‘think carefully’ after ‘devastating’ Malvern Hills fire
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Café brought back to life by husband and wife duo who met there 17 years ago
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Powell supports Starmer on eve of elections but backs Burnham return as MP
Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell signalled her support for Sir Keir Starmer on the eve of local elections but said she would back another bid from Andy Burnham to return to Westminster. The Manchester Central MP said the Prime Minister was the right leader for this moment in time but sidestepped questions about whether he… More
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King praised for US speech at first garden party of the season
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Lidl shoppers urged to check app as new rewards scheme launches with 100 free points
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Shoppers rush to M&S as Amelia Dimoldenberg fronts new summer fashion drop
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Full list of new Costa Coffee stores opening in Sainsbury’s as UK rollout speeds up
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These little-known tax changes could be costing UK drivers more from this month
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Yoga and mindfulness sessions coming to National Trust properties
People looking to unwind, stretch and reconnect with nature this spring and summer are invited to join a series of yoga and mindfulness sessions at historic locations. The National Trust is hosting the classes across its Worcestershire properties, including Croome and Hanbury Hall. The initiative marks the launch of Sanctuary — a new theme at Croome… More
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Campaigners condemn ‘barbaric’ pigeon cull at Worcester train station
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100 extra officers to tackle antisemitism in London
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US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal
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Opera singer who hid deafness for 30 years describes ‘life-changing’ surgery
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Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison
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Pub to host ‘paint and sip’ creative art and wine session
An art session promises fun and relaxation. “Paint & Sip – Expressive Flowers” is happening at The Anchor Pub & Kitchen, Diglis, Worcester, on Thursday, May 7 from 7pm, guided by Mel Spence from The Makery. Participants can enjoy creating art while sipping wine, with all supplies provided. Suitable for everyone, the workshop will give attendees the… More
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Nightclub to host 90s and 00s Old Skool R&B day party
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TV comedian to bring off-the-cuff crowd-inspired jokes to theatre
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Man arrested over failure to appear in court
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Two men to appear in court jointly accused of murder
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Man faces being thrown out of UK after cannabis farm found
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Major UK kitchen firm shuts down website and ceases trading with ‘immediate effect’
A major UK-based kitchen firm has shut down its website and ceased trading with “immediate effect”. Kaboodle Ltd, founded in 2005, announced that insolvency specialists BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency have been appointed to enable the company’s voluntary liquidation. The kitchen brand offered home appliance supply and installation services for retailers and manufacturers across five… More
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Nissan to merge UK production lines and cut European workforce
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Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after rise in antisemitic incidents
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Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections
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Palestine Action activists found guilty of criminal damage over factory raid
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New Rolling Stones album to feature Paul McCartney and The Cure’s Robert Smith
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Check the May Premium Bonds winners and see if you’ve won £1 million
Whether you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize in May, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the May 2026 winners. Only two lucky winners claimed the top £1 million prize this month, with the first being claimed by a winner from Suffolk with… More
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Worcester families wanted for new TV series
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Historic family home up for auction with guide price of £230,000
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Bill Bailey and Richard Osman among those to receive honours from Princess Royal
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Iran strikes on UAE condemned by Starmer amid US bid to open Strait of Hormuz
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Former council leader guilty of sex offences due to be sentenced