NEWS
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers as Keir Starmer prepares to leave office
Sir Sadiq Khan has been handed a peerage along with 25 other new members of the House of Lords as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to leave office. The Labour London Mayor will take his seat on the red benches with former cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald and Sir Brian Leveson, a retired senior judge. They… More
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No 10 backs calls for Fifa probe after Argentina players wave Falklands banner
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British support for Ukraine ‘will not waver’ with new PM, vows Starmer
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Gavin & Stacey star rumoured to be in talks to join cast of I’m a Celebrity 2026
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More than 2,500 complaints about local services lodged last year
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Born in the 1970s? New report says State Pension Age change could come 7 years early
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Shortest-serving prime ministers: Where does Sir Keir Starmer rank?
Sir Keir Starmer’s spell as prime minister was long enough to outlast that of his predecessor Rishi Sunak, but ranks as one of the briefest premierships of modern times. He is also the shortest-serving Labour prime minister in history. Sir Keir will have clocked up 745 days as prime minister when he leaves Downing Street… More
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Sam Neill’s cause of death confirmed as pneumonia, agent says
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Keir Starmer says UK support for Ukraine will ‘always endure’ on farewell visit
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to breach blockade
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Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study
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Worcester primary school named among UK’s best for play provision
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The big change coming to Worcester train stations that could end fare dodging
NEW ticket barriers set to be installed at Worcester’s railway stations could ‘put an end to fare dodging’ in the city. Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill stations will have new ticket gates installed as part of a nationwide crackdown on fare evasion. The barriers form part of the government’s rail reforms that are… More
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Worries for cyclist safety as road repair dips ‘feel like you’re offroading’
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Mum who shed 10 stone in under a year takes on London Marathon
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Wanted man who goes by four names has links to Worcester
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The unexpected Worcestershire locations where locals bumped into famous faces
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Officer alleged to have shared confidential data on WhatsApp to face misconduct panel
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Reform ‘wasting time and money’ bringing no confidence motion, say Greens
The Green Party has accused Reform UK of “playing politics” with its motion of no confidence. It says Reform is happy to “waste everyone’s time and money”. It comes ahead of a vote against Matt Jenkins , leader of Worcestershire County Council, due to be debated at a full council meeting on Thursday, July 16…. More
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Michael Schumacher’s Benetton among iconic cars at Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia
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Octopus customers ‘disappointed’ as energy supplier makes ‘awful’ rewards change
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Major retailer to shut all stores in England early ahead of World Cup semi-final
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Housebuilder donates ex-showhome furniture to hospice
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Leaseholders to get clearer information about service charges
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Mobile coverage in Worcestershire ‘worse than Ofcom data suggests’
Mobile coverage in Worcestershire is worse than official coverage data suggests. That’s what a county-wide survey of mobile connectivity has found. Worcestershire County Council is calling for urgent action from Ofcom and the government to hold mobile networks accountable. Adam Kent, deputy leader of Worcestershire County Council and cabinet member for finance, corporate services and… More
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Businesses set to battle it out as Street Sixes returns today
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Travellers left out of pocket as UK travel company suddenly closes after 28 years
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Fans say time for ‘Hand of God’ revenge as England set for Argentina semi-final
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‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs
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Joe Wicks urges parents to be positive role models by working out with children
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US restores blockade in Strait of Hormuz as Iran attacks Gulf nations
The US military reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports on Wednesday over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unravelled. Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran — and both… More
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Thames Water swings to profit but debt mountain swells to £20bn
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Women’s cricket to take centre stage at Worcestershire MEGAFEST
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Primary school brings spirit of Hay Festival to its classrooms
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More than 90 drivers in one day face prosecution after ignoring this simple road sign
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Bandstand ready to host live music after £70K restoration