NEWS
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Popular walking bridge still closed as £1,000 now owed for ongoing issue
A CHARITY has allegedly ignored the county council and owes it over £1,000 for an ongoing bridge closure on a popular Worcester walking route. The Oil Basin Bridge, which spans the former Diglis dock and basin, was initially supposed to be closed for 6 months while work was carried out to make it safe. But nine… More
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Service station closed until further notice after being struck by lightning
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Five men sentenced after string of luxury car thefts
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Safety fears as flats £100 parking discount leads to cars blocking city pavements
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Indyref2 ‘reasonable’ if issue becomes ‘relevant’ in future – Farage
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Harry and Meghan pose for selfies with public during walking tour
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Cheltenham: a season of celebration in The Festival Town
From world-class festivals to unforgettable sporting moments, rediscover the cultural heart of the Cotswolds – just a short journey away. Nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds, the elegant Regency town of Cheltenham has long been known as The Festival Town – and from April through to autumn, it truly comes into its own. For… More
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EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration – 69 jobs cut
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BBC hallmark show filmed in Worcestershire renewed for two new series
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Final chapter of legendary comedy series to arrive in Malvern
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Cafe’s plea as nearby play area goes under six-week refurbishment
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Council chief exec tops Worcestershire’s town hall rich list
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Tesco boss says supermarket ‘doing whatever we can’ to keep costs down for shoppers
Tesco has said that profits could dip over the current year as it flagged increased uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The UK’s largest supermarket group reported stronger-than-expected adjusted operating profits of £3.15 billion for the year to February 28, up slightly from £3.13 billion a year earlier. The retailer said it… More
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Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer: I’m not interested in being first minister
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Tesco says Iran conflict increasing uncertainty over profit outlook
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UK economic growth in February better than forecast before Iran war
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Public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation – Peter Kyle
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John Swinney pledges national ban on phones in classes if SNP wins in May
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Early birds and night owls issued heart risk warning after study assessed hundreds
Exercising at times that match someone’s natural preference for mornings or evenings could significantly reduce their risk of heart problems, new research suggests. Experts say checking whether patients are more “early birds” or “night owls” could be especially useful for those with high blood pressure or other cardiovascular risk factors. The study, published in the… More
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Roblox overhaul set for kids’ accounts in June – what parents need to check now
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Thousands of children told which school they will be attending in September
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Millions issued smartwatch warning from GP over three alerts you aren’t aware of
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Crackdown on illegal raiding rare and vulnerable bird nests for eggs
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Work on Severn Stoke flood scheme set to begin after years of delays
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PM summons TikTok, Meta, X bosses to No 10 to push for children’s online safety
Sir Keir Starmer will summon senior figures from TikTok, X, Meta and other social media giants to Downing Street to push them to go further on protecting children as the Government weighs new restrictions. The Prime Minister said the talks on Thursday will be about “making sure social media companies step up and take responsibility”… More
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Worcester sign thrown in pond by vandals replaced by volunteers
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‘I hope the animal who stabbed my mum rots in prison’
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Worcester LGBT responds after sting hears ‘pose as gay’ asylum advice from ‘contact’
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‘Traffic chaos’ warning as weeks of roadworks get underway
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Neighbourhood holds week-long Easter celebration for school holidays
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Trump’s remarks about the Pope ‘utterly deplorable’, Swinney says
Donald Trump’s attack on the Pope is “completely and utterly deplorable”, John Swinney insisted, as he condemned again the “illegal” attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The First Minister stressed his “continuing deep concern” about the crisis in the Gulf, with the US now seeking to blockade Iranian ports, including the crucial… More
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People in most deprived areas spend under 50 years of life in good health – data
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Pope arrives in Cameroon as separatists announce three-day pause in fighting
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Claims of Labour and Reform deal for Holyrood are ‘utter nonsense’ says Sarwar
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Man dies after incident while working at pub
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Former police officer who started relationship with victim would have been sacked