NEWS
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To a tea… Omani ritual-inspired drink reimagined for state banquet
An after-dinner drink inspired by the Omani ritual of Kahwa – traditionally shared as a gesture of hospitality – has been reimagined for the Windsor Castle state banquet in honour of the Sultan of Oman. Kahwa is usually an aromatic spiced Arabic coffee, but chefs at the royal residence adapted the concept using British teas… More
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FKA Twigs to curate and headline Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival
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Zelensky says early warning system resumes following Rubio call
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Robinson told Daily Mail editor-in-chief he would make family famous, court told
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Government to announce long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field
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BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
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£200,000 business loan to help bring Benedicto’s Italian Quarter dreams to fruition
A family-run Italian restaurant in Worcester city centre is set to expand into a new ‘Italian Quarter’ with the help of a £200,000 business loan. Benedictos, founded in 2003 by Gaetano Cinao and Gianluca Tilotta, has secured funding from BCRS Business Loans. The money will be used to launch a new Italian wine bar, café,… More
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High Street shop set to permanently close after more than 3 decades
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Residents urged to take painful or swollen varicose veins seriously
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UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year but vacancies slide further
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Curfew imposed on two areas of Paris to prevent further disorder
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Face of man from Roman Scotland revealed in new reconstruction
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Australian MP in critical but stable condition after being hit by car
An Australian MP remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital, as the country’s prime minister praised a barber who helped restrain a driver accused of deliberately hitting her. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent politician, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV on Monday outside her office in her electorate in the city… More
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King and royal family to welcome Sultan of Oman for Windsor state visit
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Man faces court action after refusing to pay £300 fee to Worcester estate agent
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More than 100 vulnerable adults face change as council seeks £175,000 saving
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Businesses to pitch directly to investors at first funding summit
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Pub to unveil £130,000 transformation with outdoor bar and pizza oven
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Developers could be made to pay 60 years of road maintenance costs
Developers could be required to pay towards decades of future maintenance costs for roads, street lighting, landscaping and other highway features under proposals due to be discussed by cabinet this week. Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet will be asked on Thursday (October 22) to back consultation on a new ‘commuted sums’ policy covering non-standard highway assets… More
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Council issues update after equipment vandalised in popular park
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Police share more information on gun incident after searches in village
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What we know so far after Tesco petrol station raid
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Nuisance rider couldn’t get motorbike to start when they tried to flee police
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Opportunity of a lifetime
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MPs criticise rushed process for debating new Troubles legacy law
MPs have raised concerns there will not be enough time to debate draft legislation on the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles, as the Government insisted the Bill was the “last chance to get it right”. Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Alex Burghart said there would be insufficient time for “detailed” scrutiny of the Northern Ireland… More
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50 investigators probe Canadian military base fire that killed four soldiers
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Pensioner, 73, set to be sentenced after masturbating in public view
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Beloved Burlish Meadows moves closer to protection after unanimous committee vote
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‘Save lives’ plea issued to motorists near primary school in the Malvern Hills
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PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety
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Worcester Bridge set for specialist repairs as motorists told to expect delays
Repair works have started on Worcester Bridge, causing a single lane closure with delays for motorists expected. Damage was caused when a police car crashed into the bridge while responding to an emergency back in March. As a Grade II listed structure, the repairs need specialist materials and conservation techniques to preserve its historic character…. More
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Why annoying bus passengers in Worcestershire could soon face fines
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39 people in hospital after fire at Canadian military base, says Alberta premier
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Alleged driver in Kansas football field crash released while inquiries continue
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Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia amid ongoing Trump/Zelensky spat
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Criminals hiding illegal tobacco away from Worcestershire shops to evade raids
