NEWS
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Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
Iranian and Omani negotiators have finalised the draft deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and are awaiting a final approval from Iran’s supreme leader, two regional officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The officials, who were briefed on the negotiations, portrayed the potential deal as a temporary solution to the US-Iranian dispute over… More
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Father in court on murder charge after death of nine-year-old daughter
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‘Random scissor attack’ in Covent Garden believed to be mental health incident
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Praise for King Charles stripping leading UK politician of knighthood
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10 airport hacks Brits swear by to avoid hand luggage fees – do they actually work?
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Appeal for information after BMW keys stolen during home burglary
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Suspect due in court after Scottish woman’s body found in suitcase in Greece
A man accused of killing a Scottish woman and disposing of her body in a suitcase in Athens is due to appear before a Greek court. The woman, who has been identified as 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross – also known as Lisa – was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building in the Kypseli… More
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Man carrying ammunition ‘monitoring security’ at Trump golf course, police say
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills at least 15
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Rediscovered Gilbert and Sullivan pieces coming to Malvern
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Worcester man £780 out of pocket after Royal Mail loses holiday money
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University to boosts civic leadership role through partnerships
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Hospice charity launches fundraising campaign to transform care
A hospice charity has launched a £5 million fundraising campaign to help transform care for seriously ill children. Acorns Children’s Hospice, which supports families across the West Midlands, announced the campaign as demand for its services reaches record levels. The campaign aims to bring care closer to home and help give children more time to… More
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‘We are being gaslit and fobbed off over late post’ as hospital letter weeks late
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WASPI campaigners demand urgent talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Man charged after alleged flashing incident on the Malvern Hills
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Play area cordoned off over fears about falling branches
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Speed camera ‘cut down’ on ‘killer’ A-road in Worcestershire
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Major UK supermarket announces change to deliveries across UK stores
Late-night snacks and last-minute meal emergencies just got easier to solve for Waitrose shoppers. The supermarket has permanently extended its rapid delivery hours at 35 stores nationwide following a successful trial during the FIFA World Cup. Most of the participating branches will now deliver orders placed via Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat until midnight,… More
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Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks after ‘seven killed on beach’
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Several athletes ‘unaccounted for’ after Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas completely disarms
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Princess Eugenie gives birth to daughter in Portugal
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Steam trains suspended on popular heritage line over fire safety concerns
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Rain forecast but driest areas may still not see a drop, Met Office warns
Rain is on the way for parts of the UK after the driest July in England and Wales since records began, but some of southern England may still not see a drop, forecasters said. Another record tumbled on Monday when the temperature reached 33.5C in Wisley in Surrey, marking the 20th day of 2026 when… More
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Police Federation threatens legal action over early release of Pc Harper’s killers
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Funeral to take place for ‘trailblazer’ Glen Hansard
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Pc Harper’s mother says family ‘will pay the price’ for early release scheme
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Summer family fun day coming to Worcester with prizes for children
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Why police were called after diner blasted pub as ‘worst experience ever’
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Housing group delivers 29 new affordable homes in Worcestershire
A housing group has completed 29 new affordable properties as part of its latest delivery programme. The homes, built by Platform Housing Group across Worcestershire during 2025/26, form part of the organisation’s best delivery year in more than five years. The group said the new homes are part of a long-term commitment to investing in… More
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Global engineering firm to showcase new technologies at European trade show
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Children’s bake sale raises £305 for disabled youngsters
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Council still has no confirmed reopening date for A449
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Police searching for vehicle after ‘suspicious’ man spotted on driveway in village
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Firefighters plea to avoid ‘devastation’ after three field fires in one weekend