NEWS
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Firefighters called to out-of-reach swan with worrying symptoms
A swan with worrying symptoms was rescued from the city’s river by firefighters and volunteers. The fire service’s boat crew was on the river Severn in Worcester to help rescue a swan that had not been eating. Once caught, volunteers at The Swan Food Project transported the swan to the Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation… More
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Major touring event company applies for licence for shows at city venue
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How missing person was found using surveillance aircraft in emergency incident
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Clumsy thief steps in dog poo before brazenly walking off with £3,000 motorbike
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Two men deny attacking man with metal bar in Worcester
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Former Google executive Matt Brittin to begin tenure as BBC director-general
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‘Horror’ as bulldozer smashes through city hedgerow ‘full of nesting birds’
A wildlife lover has spoken of her horror after a developer bulldozed through a hedge she says was full of nesting birds. Johanne Tisdale filmed the bulldozer ploughing through a hedge at the St Modwen development at Pear Tree Fields at Taylors Lane, Broomhall, near Worcester, on Thursday (May 14). Mrs Tisdale, who lives nearby,… More
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Gym seeks to make changes as rival operator set to open up nearby
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Former teacher’s legal fight after life ‘ruined’ by false sexual allegations
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Police urge people to surrender knives in town
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Police catch 20 drivers speeding on one road – but they all avoid tickets
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Proud day as hundreds of runners cross the finish line at Worcester Marathon
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Girl, 11, with newfound baking hobby to open up bake shed
AN 11-year-old girl has turned her newfound baking hobby into a small business. Sophia Inett-Koszelewska is gearing up to open a bake shed packed with sweet treats outside her home in Dines Green. The shed, like many that are popping up around the city, will be honesty based, meaning people can help themselves to treats… More
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Major planning applications set to transform Worcestershire over the next 20 years
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Worcester businessman who was first in city to own a car
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Temperatures to rise to mid-20s ahead of bank holiday weekend
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‘Personal decision’ for Starmer whether he wants to stand against rivals – Nandy
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Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
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‘Great Powick wall’ repairs nearly done less than four months after sudden collapse
REPAIRS to a wall in Powick are about to be completed, just four months after it collapsed. A large section of the boundary wall at the Cross House on the A449 has been completely rebuilt over the last few months. READ MORE: Commercial vehicle impaled on steel barriers in crash which closed road It follows… More
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CCTV image released by police after stabbing at Stourport pub
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Garden centre ‘delighted’ after farm shop and deli nominated for Muddy Stiletto award
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12-year-old on mission to jump for joy in every cathedral
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Man fined after being caught speeding on M5
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Foster care reform brings ‘spectacular’ results in Worcestershire
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“Beloved staple” – family-run takeaway for sale as owner pursues new direction
THE OWNER of a long-standing pizza takeaway and restaurant has listed it for sale as they look to pursue a new direction. Pizza Allegro, on Cranham Drive in Worcester, has been listed on the site businessesforsale.com, with an asking price of £74,995. The takeaway, which is represented by Cogogo, has been serving hand-tossed pizzas for… More
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UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy
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Police call for discussions after officers injured during Celtic celebrations
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Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster
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WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
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Community invited to create Forget-Me-Not artwork for Dementia Action Week
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Four places to adopt a four-legged friend in Worcestershire
WANT to give a furry friend a happy forever home? Worcestershire has a host of dog rescue centres where you can adopt a four-legged companion. We’ve put together a handy list of where to look within the county. Dogs Trust Evesham 89 Pitchers Hill, Evesham, WR11 7RT Open five days a week, is part of… More
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Live music and cocktails event at new cafe for bank holiday
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Experienced travel agent has this message about flight cancellations
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Man met with 13-year-old girl and bought her vodka
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Tractors rumble through villages in convoy for event
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Family-run optician’s 40th anniversary celebration
