NEWS
-
Worcestershire schools have missed out on £270m since 2013, says education chief
WORCESTERSHIRE schools have missed out on an estimated £270 million in funding over the past 13 years, the county’s education chief has claimed. Dan Boatright-Greene, cabinet member for education at Worcestershire County Council, says the figure is based on comparing funding for the county’s schools with the national average since 2013/14. He said the funding… More
-
Fans support Boris Johnson, 62, after emotional family update
-
Police ‘closed off’ road after reports of incident in city centre
-
Worcestershire’s best place to live ‘is a bit pricey but has undeniable popularity’
-
Full list of every Lloyds and Halifax bank branch closing down
-
Israeli president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government
-
Temporary traffic lights placed on main road after wall collapse
TEMPORARY traffic lights have been placed on a main road. The roadworks have appeared on the A4133 between Droitwich and Ombersley. Pictures from the scene appear to show a nearby wall collapsed. It is unclear how the damage was caused. More updates to follow… More
-
Fresh push to link Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in huge shake-up
-
Fans support emotional Jeremy Clarkson after he fights back tears
-
Prince Harry steps down from chief charity role after 5 years
-
Fly-tipped rubbish ‘set alight’ on notorious Worcester lane
-
Veterans should get free bus and train travel across UK, say Lib Dems
-
£5m flood defence protecting Worcestershire village completed ahead of winter
A NEW £5 million flood defence scheme designed to reduce the risk to homes and businesses in Severn Stoke has been completed ahead of schedule. The scheme is now fully operational ahead of winter following work by the Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council, alongside contractors Alun Griffiths Construction Ltd. It includes a new flood… More
-
Worcester firm’s battery safety innovation earns place in national awards
-
UFC boss says he will meet with Donald Trump over press secretary job offer
-
Bear browses supermarket aisles in Morrisons’ festive take on fairytale
-
Britons drive sales of radios, cassettes and CDs to cut screen time – report
-
PM pays tribute after shooting in Krakow in which British citizen died
-
Worcestershire charity has 50 children on waiting list
FIFTY children and young people are waiting for places with a Worcestershire charity supporting families with children who have additional needs. Malvern Special Families (MSF) currently supports 160 children and young people aged between five and 17, but says reducing its waiting list is its biggest priority. The charity provides clubs and activities where children… More
-
Worcester chiropodist’s amazing feat to write first children’s book
-
Sex offender who owned hundreds of indecent images of children avoids jail
-
Rushwick could get eight new supported living homes under latest plans
-
James Martin and Tilly Ramsay among star chefs heading to Birmingham food show
-
New pizzeria takes next step towards opening in Worcester
-
UK faces increased risk of cold snap as polar vortex weakens
Britons could be hit by colder temperatures later this month as a weakening polar vortex threatens to bring Arctic air. The polar vortex is a ring of powerful winds that helps keep freezing air near the North Pole. If it weakens, it could allow colder Arctic air to sweep south towards Britain, increasing the risk… More
-
Missile attacks injure nine as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US
-
Much-loved soft play area to close after 10 ‘amazing’ years
-
DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts
-
What happens next as major Worcestershire landslip that closed road remains
-
Five Worcestershire-born people who became household names in TV and music
-
Inside the £495k home with 3 bedrooms and ‘uninterrupted panoramic countryside views’
A DETACHED bungalow boasting “uninterrupted panoramic countryside views” is up for sale. Jones & Associates estate agents have listed the property at Evesham Road, Wick, for a guide price of £495,000. The estate agents say the house sits in a stunning rural setting with generous private grounds. Inside, the property is said to have spacious… More
-
15 chances to see fireworks in Worcestershire after Bonfire Night
-
Growing Worcestershire company takes on huge 12,832 sq ft warehouse as it expands
-
Chef opens new Upton dessert parlour after four-month renovation project
-
Worcester’s independent businesses are asking for your support this Christmas
-
Highest-rated fish and chip shop in Worcester has the ‘best chips’ and ‘biggest fish’