NEWS
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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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Watchdog warns of new rules for Lidl and Aldi in line with other UK supermarkets
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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
A beloved Christmas tradition is set to return to the screen with fresh faces and a new story. First-look images have been released for the upcoming Christmas special of Call The Midwife, titled Sisters In Arms, which will serve as a three-part prequel to the hit BBC drama. Set in Poplar in September 1939 during… More
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Council approves short-term let plan for housing in historic city street
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Here’s what you can expect from a Worcester beer, cider and perry festival
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National Trust property tells visitors to ‘keep eyes peeled’ for new changes
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Detective given warning over ‘discreditable conduct’
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Man to face trial accused of spending hundreds on stolen bank card
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Council HQ sell-off moves closer as Worcestershire residents invited to object
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council’s bid to sell off County Hall has taken another step forward. The authority has published a disposal notice for the sprawling Spetchley Road site on its website, which means it is looking to sell the land. County Hall, built in the 1970s, was the council’s headquarters until 2024, when legionella bacteria was… More
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HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers
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600 jobs to be lost as UK chain with Worcester branches to close 130 shops
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Unique way new pet shop is planning to welcome customers into new store
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UK construction firm ceases trading after entering administration with 100 job losses
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Serbia races to contain wildfires as Europe’s blistering heatwave grips Balkans
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‘Excellent’ UK furniture company falls into administration after 8 years in business
A UK furniture company has collapsed into administration after eight years in business. Furneo is a family business offering “quality furniture at affordable prices”. It operates a store in Buntingford and sells to customers across the UK through its website. The company, incorporated in June 2018, had built a positive reputation with a 4.2-star rating… More
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Over 100 postcodes in England and Wales experiencing Royal Mail delays – full list
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Thousands of terminally ill people in the region denied fast-tracked benefits
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80s singing legend asked about ‘difficult return’ to iconic band after split
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Glasgow University to review its past appointment of Jason Arday
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Terror police investigating Widdecombe death reopen old probe
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Temperatures expected to reach 36C as heatwave conditions return to UK
Scorching temperatures of 36C are expected in the UK next week, with heat health alerts in place warning that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population. The Met Office said temperatures will climb through the weekend as heatwave conditions return, with a high of 36C expected in parts of East… More
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Burnham ‘prepared to explore options to block release of Pc Harper’s killers’
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Rail disruption expected into morning after power outage grinds trains to halt
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Edinburgh Tattoo returns with ‘powerful’ celebration of culture and connection
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Pupil kills six in shooting at high school in Thailand
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Council withdraws allotment eviction notice after legal mistake