NEWS
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Badenoch: Tories will be party of ‘common sense’ under my watch
Kemi Badenoch has pitched the Tories as the party of “common sense” as she begins Conservative conference with a raft of policy pledges on tightening welfare, prison expansion, and free childcare for higher-earning parents. The Tory leader cast herself as the “no-nonsense mum” to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “cheesy uncle” as she insisted the Conservatives… More
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Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
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WATCH – ‘Neighbour from hell’ caught on camera sneaking into garden and touching bras
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Mary Berry, 91, speaks of ‘joy’ at retirement home
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Public rally around King Charles amid bid to prosecute him in court
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Artists wanted to bring Peter Rabbit sculptures to life
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5 pumpkin patches to visit in Worcestershire this autumn
AS autumn arrives and Halloween draws closer, pumpkin patches across Worcestershire are getting ready to welcome visitors looking for the perfect pumpkin. From traditional pick-your-own fields to family attractions with rides, animals and seasonal activities, there are plenty of places to enjoy an autumn day out. READ MORE: Why you shouldn’t leave pumpkins in forests… More
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Plans to open a new martial arts academy in Worcester submitted to council
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Pilates business finds new home after 16 years
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Eight Worcester staff promoted at property consultancy
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Drumcree standoff continues week after parade due to start
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Tories pledge to end £100,000 childcare ‘cliff edge’ on eve of conference
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O’Neill criticises Bryant comments about Drumcree stand-off
It is “nonsense” for the Northern Ireland Secretary to compare the Drumcree stand-off as being between a “rock and a hard place”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister has said. Michelle O’Neill, the deputy leader of Sinn Féin, was speaking as thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of Garvaghy Road residents who are opposed… More
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I had a sneak peek at Aldi’s £19.99 beauty advent calendar – it’s packed with treats
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Santa’s Grotto and elf trail coming to Worcester’s Commandery this December
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Free bus pass warning as another State Pension age change means longer wait
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Worcestershire libraries save £300,000 as opening hours shake-up expands
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Nearly six million UK drivers risk £50 fines over common roundabout mistake
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What passengers need to know as no trains run to Worcester station for one day
ADVICE has been issued to passengers ahead of disruption to trains in Worcester for one day. No trains will run to Worcester Shrub Hill station on Sunday, October 4, while engineering works take place. West Midlands Railway trains West Midlands Railway said affected services would instead start and terminate at Worcester Foregate Street A rail… More
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Italian chain promises free pizzas after ‘seriously exciting’ refurbishment
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Dutch woman crowned World Porridge Making Champion
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Tories renewed and different since 2024 defeat, says Badenoch before conference
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Hundreds gather at anti-migrant protests in two port cities
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Man shot dead in ‘senseless act of violence’ – police say
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National Trust reveals the best Worcestershire autumnal walks in 2026
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the National Trust has invited everyone to experience the magic of autumn in 2026 at some of its top locations. With nature’s colour palette on full display, this is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors, and the National Trust has revealed some of its… More
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Beers from around the world on offer at pub during 12-day festival
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Man accused of burgling long-empty city centre bingo hall
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Motorbike and car involved in crash in village
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All the Worcestershire guest houses that featured on Four in a Bed
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Disease-carrying ticks ‘living for longer’ in UK thanks to hotter summers
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Water companies should be nationalised immediately, Greens to say
Water companies should immediately be brought into public ownership with shareholders getting no compensation, the Green Party’s deputy leader will say later. Rachel Millward will argue the Prime Minister is “making a mistake by delaying any action” against firms such as Thames Water. In his first Labour Party conference speech earlier this week, Mr Burnham… More
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Two men to appear in court charged with suspected terror plot
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Co-pilot who nearly crashed plane barred by Oman over extremism concerns
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Tenbury Wells Applefest returns with more than 250 varieties
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Stop using warnings issued at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and more UK supermarkets
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Three young Worcester dancers to perform with professionals in prestigious production