NEWS
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Teacher accused of having sex with two teenage pupils says ‘I was just friendly’
A chemistry teacher denied having sexual relationships with two teenage pupils at an all-boys school, telling a jury: “I didn’t flirt with students, I was just friendly”. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, is alleged to have indecently assaulted both boys when they were aged around 14 to 15 and she was in her mid-20s, her trial at… More
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Third of Britons say Harry and Meghan should not move back to UK
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Items belonging Diana, Princess of Wales and Mark Twain headed to auction
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Detective accused of ‘pressuring colleague’ to sign her son’s passport
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK this month after 6 years away
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Landowners invited to put sites forward for development
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Ex-church leader: Farage using Christianity to channel anti-Muslim feeling
A former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Nigel Farage of asserting the UK’s Christianity as a way to “channel anti-Muslim feeling”. Rowan Williams, who was the Church of England’s leading bishop for 10 years until 2012, also said he would like to ask “some awkward questions” of activist Tommy Robinson, who declares himself a Christian…. More
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Harry and Meghan to move back to UK in shock development six years after Megxit
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12 killed and dozens more injured as Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv
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Workouts fundraiser to support Worcestershire Breast Haven
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Superheroes, movie cars and cosplay at Worcester Comic Con
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The Daily Brief: Strong chance of a showery start to the day
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Step inside secret wartime tunnels at open day
A network of secret wartime tunnels beneath Worcestershire will open to visitors this weekend as restoration work continues at Drakelow Tunnels Museum. Visitors can choose between a standard guided tour or an extended “Guided Discovery Tour,” which includes Second World War and Cold War footage. Visitors can glimpse areas such as the Second World War… More
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American military plane seen flying over Worcestershire
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Police ramp up patrols in picturesque Worcestershire town
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Burglars jump garden fences as they flee from house
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Hot weather reveals hidden 1930s garden in dried out grass
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Police update on Worcester stabbing after boy injured inside house
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PM: Government money alone may not be enough to get rough sleepers off streets
Andy Burnham has issued a “rallying call” to get rough sleepers off the streets for Christmas, but admitted Government money alone may not be enough to solve the problem. The Prime Minister said he feels “very passionately” about tackling homelessness but indicated that wider society including community and faith organisations must play their part. He… More
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UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday
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Father, mother and daughter who died after entering water off Sussex named
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Commissioner calls for single review into actions of Jeffrey Donaldson
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Natural History Museum to reopen hidden gallery closed since Second World War
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St John Ambulance rallies to support wildfire-hit communities
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Driver fined hundreds for using phone on M5
A DRIVER has been fined hundreds of pounds for using his phone on the M5. Joshua Green, 35, was caught on his phone while driving a Peugeot between junctions 7 and 8 of the M5 southbound near Worcester. READ NEXT: Driver sentenced after seriously injuring man He was found guilty at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on… More
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‘Incredibly proud’ – Hotel near popular beauty spot could be named county’s best
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Gruelling 250-mile cycling challenge to tackle loneliness
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Pub closes and manager quits over ‘unsafe’ furniture row after woman breaks hand
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Rain in coming days will not solve drought overnight – forecaster
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Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector
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Ulez linked to improved lung growth in children, major study finds
Air quality improvements following the introduction of London’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) have been linked to improved lung growth in children, a major study has found. A team of scientists led by Queen Mary University of London measured and monitored the lung health of more than 3,400 children aged six to nine on annual… More
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Train passengers face potential 4.2% fares hike
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing
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Back-to-school raffle raises money for sensory charity
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Arts festival seeks sponsors to support 2027 event
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‘It was by far the best show yet’ – Hundreds of rare cars visit village event