NEWS
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In Pictures: Esther Rantzen, the formidable campaigner for young and old
Dame Esther Rantzen’s drive helped her launch key charities promoting the welfare of young and old alike. However, she first became widely known to viewers in That’s Life, a programme that blended innuendo and comedic moments with hard-hitting campaigns. The programme, hosted by a young Dame Esther, would effortlessly skip from a mirthful item about… More
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US court halts execution of Christa Pike for murder she committed aged 18
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Esther Rantzen: The That’s Life star who created ChildLine
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Garvaghy Road residents say they will accept Drumcree deal if Orange Order do
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Crisps and kerb-jumping as Kate joins village hall group for lunch
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Richard Hammond hits new roadblock at £2m mansion after court cases
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Council issues update after notice served on ‘abandoned’ car
“NO further action” will be taken after a notice was issued on an “abandoned” car, which has been left on a quiet residential street for weeks. The car, a black Hyundai, has been left on Lansdowne Crescent Lane since the beginning of August. A notice from Worcester City Council was attached to the vehicle on… More
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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market hiring staff at £13.45 an hour
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Backpack succeeds Chunk as this year’s Fat Bear Champion in national park
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Terror probe suspect called police before arrests made near air base
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Cooper pledges revival of ‘one of Labour’s greatest achievements’ – Sure Start
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Burnham not ruling out going ‘all the way’ and rejoining European Union
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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi to receive honour at Windsor Castle
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi will be among 67 people given honours by the Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Iommi was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday Honours earlier this year for services to music and charity. The 78-year-old musician, nicknamed… More
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Sustainability meet-up offers chance to connect and swap ideas
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Councillor calls for new approach to home care in Worcestershire
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Heavy rain and brisk winds forecast for Worcestershire before brighter weekend
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New play explores love in the shadow of Alzheimer’s
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Disney on Ice brings the magic this October half-term
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Livestock locations confirmed across the Malvern Hills
THE locations of livestock have been confirmed across the Malvern Hills for the coming days. Sheep will be on North East Beacon, moving to North and Table Hill, while cattle are off the northern hills. READ NEXT: Much-loved farm shop and visitor attraction to close after 25 years Sheep will be on East Pinnacle and… More
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Five things to do in Worcestershire this weekend
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O’Neill says she has not been contacted by police and does not expect arrest
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Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade
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Andy Burnham holds back tears as he speaks of late father Roy at conference
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TV journalist crowned king of traditional monarchy in Uganda
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New Worcester venue finally reveals opening date after months of anticipation
A NEW high-end sports and cocktail bar set to bring interactive games and a fresh nightlife experience to Worcester has revealed when it will officially open its doors. Social Sticks, a new ‘high-end’ bar with golf simulators and interactive darts, has revealed it will be opening in the city centre very soon. READ MORE: Worcester… More
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‘Established Worcester cafe’ lined up to take over site following GoodRoots exit
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Sickness levels among Worcester postal staff revealed as new system rolled out
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Housebuilder backs Worcester’s Peter Rabbit art trail
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Worcestershire staycation ‘thrilled’ after winning prestigious Four in a Bed show
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RAF Fairford suspected terror plot involved ‘a foreign actor’, says Marco Rubio
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Burnham vows to end ‘politics as usual’ in first Labour leader conference speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions triple lock could be reformed to fund social care. The Prime Minister is expected to use his address to set out a new course for a “Britain where people… More
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Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott to be sentenced after child sex abuse conviction
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Police cordon remains in place around three vehicles at RAF Fairford
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Burnham to pledge ‘honest conversation’ on tough issues in conference address
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Victorian Christmas Fayre to bring festive fun and £7.3m boost
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Punk frontwoman launches new spoken word night