NEWS
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Dozens of protesters gather outside former RAF base after Thetford unrest
Dozens of protesters gathered outside a former RAF base which could be used to house asylum seekers as police were given more powers after anti-immigration disorder in nearby Thetford earlier this week. The Home Office announced in June that it was considering using Barnham Camp in Suffolk to accommodate people seeking asylum, and there have… More
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Temperatures rise above 30C while Scotland hit by half month’s rain in two days
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Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on Strait of Hormuz
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Scottish Labour leadership is hardest job in UK politics – Sarwar
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Richard Hammond to make first public appearance after police hunt
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Emotional Mary Berry, 91, admits she’ll be ‘in heaven’ as she opens up
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All the roads being resurfaced by Worcestershire County Council in 2026
Worcestershire County Council is resurfacing more than 140 routes across the county throughout 2026. The council’s surface dressing programme began in April and covers roads across Worcester, Malvern Hills, Wychavon, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, and Redditch. The council has published the locations included in the programme but has not specified which roads have already been completed…. More
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Temperatures to rise on Sunday as UK braces for fifth heatwave
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City bungalow to be converted into care home
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Outdoor Northanger Abbey production delights Worcester audiences
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‘Unsung hero’ of Evesham amongst best in Worcestershire
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Passengers rage after six-hour train leaves station with no working toilets
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Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged anyone thinking about accessing their pension to get free guidance first, warning that making the wrong decision could cost “tens of thousands of pounds.” Speaking on his BBC podcast, Martin explained that many people misunderstand how the popular 25% tax-free pension lump sum actually works. He also reminded… More
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Oil leaks onto road after crash near village
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Firefighters rush to another field fire in Worcestershire
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Success of Belfast Fleadh ‘a dream come true’ for organisers
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Madonna remembers ‘genius’ producer William Orbit: ‘I have never forgotten you’
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Badenoch demands ‘rigorous enforcement’ after ‘litany of failures’ in Levy case
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Invest in climate defence rather than heed Trump on military spend – Polanski
The UK should be investing money in defending the country against the climate crisis rather than listening to Donald Trump on security spending, Zack Polanski has said. The Green Party leader on Saturday reiterated his view that the climate crisis is “the biggest threat to our national security since the Second World War”. Appearing at… More
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Burnt out truck taped off near busy city roundabout
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Video shows smoke billowing from truck fire at busy roundabout
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‘Prepare yourself’ warning as climate change brings more wildfires to Worcestershire
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Mercedes seized after police spot car being driven ‘oddly’
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Worcestershire’s link to estate agents murder haunting detectives 40-years-on
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Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years in business
A historic coin supplier has entered administration. The London Mint Office, which distributes commemorative coins and medals, appointed administrators on July 31 after 20 years in business. The company’s website now displays a message confirming the appointment of Michael Magnay and Jonny Marston of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP as joint administrators. A spokesman for… More
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‘Absolutely brilliant’ start for city centre café with ‘awesome’ doughnuts
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‘It’s just too risky’ – shop stops selling ‘dangerous’ item over wildfire fears
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Watchdog warns of new rules for Lidl and Aldi in line with other UK supermarkets
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JK Rowling seems to be obsessed with me, says Nicola Sturgeon
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Family of organ donor and man whose life was saved meet at transplant games
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Burnham to kick off national tour to hear cost-of-living concerns
Andy Burnham will kick off a national tour this week to ask the public how the Government can improve their lives. Officials said the Prime Minister would be in “listening mode” as he spends much of the rest of August travelling the country to discuss the cost of living. Having promised to give the public… More
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New heat alerts to come into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave
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UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites in weeks as warning to customers issued
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Summer STEM club at The Hive in Worcester
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BBC confirms 5 new characters for Call the Midwife’s Christmas special 2026
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Council approves short-term let plan for housing in historic city street
