NEWS
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Daughter turns to dogs to help cope after mum’s death – and now she’s up for an award
A GRIEVING daughter who set up her dog-walking business to help her cope with her mother’s death is up for an award. Clare Gibbs and her newly formed business K9 Care by Clare have been recognised nationally after becoming a finalist in the Animal Star Awards 2026. Mrs Gibbs had only set up her business… More
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Kindness starts early for man and dog taking on 250-mile charity challenge
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Electricity usage forecast to spike during England and Scotland World Cup games
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Final day as BBC director-general for Tim Davie
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New AI tool which colour-codes the body during live surgery used in UK-first
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Lib Dem Liam McArthur first MSP returned – winning with record vote share
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Hundreds of dancers to take to streets for Morris weekend
The sound of bells, sticks and folk music will echo across the region as hundreds of Morris dancers are set to take to the streets. Towns and villages in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire will host the lively displays as part of the Vale of Evesham Morris Weekend. Towns and villages in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire… More
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Free refills and ‘thank you’ stickers part of new cycling push
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Bus shelters reinstated a year after series of suspected arson attacks
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Man asked boy if he had ever ‘touched a willy’
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UK charity shop chain with 640 stores announces it will close 150 locations
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100 farms to get water meters in pilot scheme to reduce waste
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Lingerie brand that introduced Wonderbra to the UK liquidated
A long-established lingerie business has collapsed into administration after more than a century in operation. Gossard Limited appointed administrators on May 14, 2026, and has officially ceased trading. Founded in 1901, the company introduced the Wonderbra to the UK in the 1960s and became synonymous with innovative lingerie throughout the decades. The Wonderbra gained iconic… More
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Tyrrells axing jobs at Leominster factory as sales stop
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Veteran Channel 4 journalist Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
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Emotional Katie Taylor gears up for last fight in ‘cathedral of Irish sport’
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head dies at 72
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No 10 hits back after JD Vance blames Henry Nowak murder on migrant ‘invasion’
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Farmer’s ‘trespassers will be shot’ sign causing alarm – but he says it’s a joke
A ‘traumatised’ elderly farmer has alarmed villagers after putting up a trespassers ‘will be shot’ sign outside his farm after a controversial planning application was thrown out. Carl Powell, owner of Stone Arrow Farm, has put two controversial signs back up at the entrance to the farm, one warning trespassers that they will be shot… More
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Clarkson’s Farm star to appear at Royal Three Counties Show
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Weight loss coach who dropped over 100lbs is now helping others
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Worcester charities and projects can apply for share of £3.5m fund
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Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife-rich habitat
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Keir Starmer ‘will not walk away’ after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge
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Emergency police incident on major city road
POLICE on blue lights attended an incident on a major city road in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened shortly after midnight on the A449 in Worcester. Officers could be seen near the carriageway having exited their police car. A red car and a recovery vehicle were also pictured. At one stage… More
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Busy Worcester slip roads to close for nearly two weeks
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Worcestershire veterans commemorate ‘Glorious First of June’
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Confusion as pond turns pink and emits ‘awful’ smell
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Two vehicles crash near busy roundabout at rush hour
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Worcestershire Reform leader backs Farage after call for ‘pure cold rage’
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Optical team raises more than £300 for ‘fantastic local charity’
Teamwork, eggs, and a dash of friendly competition powered a recent fundraising effort. Specsavers in Worcester raised more than £335 for Sensory Matters Worcestershire, a charity supporting people with sensory loss, through a mix of in-store activities and a sponsored sports day. Fundraising began in April with activities including a colouring contest, a ‘guess the… More
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1 in 3 employers likely to make staff redundant by next year amid shocking report
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Brits urged to hunt for forgotten vouchers from 2 major retailers worth £125m
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Starbucks confirms the return of viral drink this summer as Brits left ‘screaming’
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Asda to cut 1000 jobs as supermarket chain makes further push into automation
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Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade