NEWS
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Driver with ‘heavy right foot’ caught driving at twice the speed limit in Droitwich
A MARTIAL ARTS teacher has avoided a driving ban after he was caught at more than twice the speed limit. Carl Trevitt, 46, appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (August 14) charged with breaking the speed limit on the A442 Kidderminster Road, Droitwich. The court heard that he had been snapped by a manual… More
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The farewell: Cake factory workers party after job losses and plant closure
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‘Hope after heartbreak’ as wildfires raise £125,000 for fire families
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M&S brings back iconic St Michael label in major fashion collaboration with Aries
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Lewes railway closed ‘for at least another ten days’ after derailment
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Several dead and injured in crash after car drove on wrong side of motorway
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Extra volunteers wanted for Worcester City Runs
More volunteers are needed to help deliver one of the region’s most popular running events. Organisers of the 2026 Sutcliffe & Co Worcester City Runs, scheduled for September 12 and 13, are calling on residents to support the growing festival, which expects to attract more than 5,000 runners. The event features the Worcester City 10K… More
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Jeremy Clarkson beats hosepipe ban with green lawns at Cotswolds pub
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Brand-new pantry and gourmet food shop opens in town
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Town’s cinema celebrates ‘amazing’ opening for new venue and bar
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Fine for man who stole £850 bike in city
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Man caught on drugs after police chase dodges jail because he ‘turned life around’
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Charity opens first paediatric operating room in West Bank
A Scottish charity has opened its first paediatric operating theatres in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank. Kids Operating Room cut the ribbon on the facility at Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron earlier this week. Until now, children going to the hospital have had to be treated in adult wards. Medics in the West Bank… More
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Supercars, classics and vintage motors to take over iconic Worcestershire venue
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What was your local Chinese’s latest hygiene rating?
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Worcester’s ‘oldest pub’ approved to install solar panels to roof
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Child sex offender jailed for 27 years for ‘repeatedly abusing young girls’
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Aldi calls on other supermarkets to provide product that ‘should be a basic right’
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When moles threatened to puncture a Worcestershire canal project
WRITING a piece about a new book on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal, I was rather spoilt for choice how to start it. It could either be, a) what was one of the biggest problems facing canal builders in the late 1700s? Or b) what was the trade, essential then but never heard of now?… More
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47
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Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham
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Crowd bursts into rendition of Bonnie Tyler hit as coffin returns home
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Swinney urges commentators to ‘consider impact of words’ after Jason Arday death
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Iran claims Qatar holding pilots as UAE says ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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The Fold in Bransford wants a top business to join the community
A creative rural hub is searching for its next independent business. The Fold, based in Bransford near Worcester, has launched a call for businesses to join its growing community of makers, ethical businesses, and artists. Situated on an organic farm, the site is already home to a diverse mix of studios and shops, including a… More
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Worcester Bosch announced as official sponsor of city football club
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Care home launches new day care service to support families
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Care home summer fete brings community together for fun afternoon
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How city health shop went from high street chain to ‘thriving’ independent business
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Death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday a tragedy on so many levels: PM
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Return to home plan put in place for wildfire victims in Stourbridge
A return to home plan has been put in place for residents affected by the wildfires in Stourbridge as emergency services said the blaze is “under control”. West Midlands Fire Service declared a major incident on Thursday as a wildfire spread across more than 500 acres and destroyed 19 homes in the market town. It… More
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Don’t light fires in ‘tinderbox’ Britain, says Andy Burnham before farms meeting
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Bonnie Tyler fans to line streets of Mumbles as coffin brought to former home
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Grande thanks fans for support at O2 gig after announcing break from public life
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“Forever home” plans refused over “dominant” scale and design concerns
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Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits rules shake-up