NEWS
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Community gathers for family fun day at pub
A COMMUNITY has gathered at a popular pub for a family fun day aimed at raising thousands for charity. The Goodrest Tavern on Barker Street played host to a family fun day today (July 25), three years after the first raised more than £2,000 for Dementia UK. This year the event will also raise money… More
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Firefighters ‘worked tirelessly’ to tackle tip fire as new pictures released
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‘First of its kind’ digital priority card launched for CrossCountry passengers
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West Midlands parents could spend £410 per child on summer days out
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Family-run nursery awarded royal warrant by the King
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Farm attraction offers families extra summer savings
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Shed at Historic National Trust manor house targeted by thieves
THIEVES have broken into a shed on the grounds of a National Trust 16th-century manor house in the Cotswolds. A burglary has taken place at Snowshill Manor, the former home of eccentric collector Charles Paget, which houses more than 22,000 unique and quirky items. The criminals gained access to a shed at Snowshill Manor and… More
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Man drove Ford on M5 in dangerous condition while children were not safely restrained
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Motorist receives fines totalling over £7000 for speeding offences
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Playground makeover completed in time for summer holidays
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Recycling centre increases weekend booking limit after complaints
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Massive fine after same camera catches speeding driver three times in one month
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New hosepipe ban warning as farmers struggle and still no prospect of rain
THE first hosepipe ban in three decades could be introduced if hot, dry weather continues, as farmers face a tough time in the fields with no real prospect of rain. Severn Trent Water says a ban is not in place yet, but customers are being urged to use water “mindfully” to help avoid the first… More
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Missing man appeal relaunched as concern grows for welfare
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Tesco brings back free fruit for kids this summer in popular move with families
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Application for new city centre tattoo parlour to ‘contribute to artistic community’
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Drones target Iraqi city where US forces are based as US-Iran fighting escalates
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PM’s prisons early release review to be conducted over ‘coming days and weeks’
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Tens of thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
Large forest fires are burning out of control in south-western France and central Spain, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 92,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the Cap Ferret peninsula on France’s Atlantic coast, which is popular with tourists. Dozens of firefighters have been injured, authorities said…. More
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Sarah Ferguson’s charity wound up after scrutiny of her Epstein links
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Mercedes driver caught inhaling nitrous oxide whilst behind the wheel
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Heritage railway’s flagship locomotive involved in ‘incident’ at depot
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Club to celebrate 100 years as birthplace of women’s organised cricket
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Ultra rare bird spotted in Oxfordshire in first for 25 years
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Miniature ponies take residents on a trip down memory lane
Two miniature ponies trotted their way into the hearts of care home residents during a special visit. Lollipop and Moomin delighted residents as they made their way around Willow Bank Care Home in Pershore. The gentle pair visited residents in the communal lounges, sunrooms, and bedrooms, ensuring everyone had a chance to meet them. Residents’… More
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200,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as some leave by boat
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Residents evacuated as fertiliser explodes during industrial units blaze
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Firefighters to continue tackling industrial units blaze into weekend
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US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire amid fresh clashes
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Heatwave and online shopping rebound delivers boost to June retail spending
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UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran criticises US using British bases
The UK “stands ready 24/7 to defend itself”, the Government has said, after Iran claimed Britain would “bear responsibility” for allowing the US to use British bases. It comes after Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) accused the Government of “complicity in the crime of aggression and war crimes” by allowing the US to carry… More
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End of an era as Worcester city centre bar announces permanent closure
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Worcester Cathedral launches appeal to support future choristers
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Council wants developer to regenerate Worcester’s Shrub Hill Quarter
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‘Not to be missed’: Open air Northanger Abbey wins rave reviews
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Worcestershire bucks national trend as obesity rates fall, data shows