NEWS
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Burger King accused of ‘disregard for safety’ over outdoor seating
A RESIDENT has accused Burger King of a “total disregard for public safety” after it placed a bench outside a restaurant. The seating has been repositioned outside the branch at Nunnery Park service station, obstructing pushchairs or wheelchairs, according to Deborah Downey. Ms Downey said: “We saw the benches being repositioned to the middle of… More
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Worcester Theatres thanks volunteers for commitment to arts scene
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Parents launch bid to save UK private school from closure
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Ex-teacher who had sexual images of children struck off
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Motorway reopened over 30 hours after fire tore through HGV on roadside
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Fierce bidding for Worcester house as huge UK property auction gets underway
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Starmer says he is ‘vindicated’ by change in rebuff to Blair criticism
Sir Keir Starmer rejected Sir Tony Blair’s criticism of his policies, saying he had been “vindicated” by their results. The former Labour prime minister launched a scathing attack on his successor earlier this week, accusing Sir Keir’s Government of lacking a “coherent plan” and holding back business. But speaking to reporters on Friday, Sir Keir… More
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Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster
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Keir Starmer defends approach to AI and energy in response to Tony Blair’s essay
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Police gathered ‘compelling evidence’ against Peter Murrell, Chief Constable says
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Alleged shoplifter named and charged after thefts from supermarkets
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WATCH: Caravan fire causes long delays on M5
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‘Exceptional host’ nominated for Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards 2026
AN “exceptional and dedicated host” in Worcester has been nominated for the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards 2026. Pippa Gavin from The Belmont Care Home in John Comyn Drive was put forward for The Care Home Worker category. She said: “I feel truly honoured to be nominated for the awards. “To be recognised for… More
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‘No, it’s NOT a lovely weekend!’ – meet the people who hate summer
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Betting shop to open new store just yards away from current city centre location
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Type 2 diabetes rates ‘rising twice as fast in younger women’
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Natalie McNally’s partner found guilty of her murder
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Strike action does work, resident doctors’ leader says ahead of June walkout
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Youth joblessness will rise for lost generation without urgent action – review
The number of young people neither working nor learning could reach 1.25 million within the next five years, a review by an ex-Labour health secretary will warn amid fears of a “lost generation”. Its author Alan Milburn is expected to say the first rung of the career ladder is “simply out of reach” for many… More
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West End-style tribute to Frankie Valli heads to Worcester
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Nightclub to host daytime disco takeover
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UK private school changes are causing these upheavals in Worcestershire
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Rik Mayall’s family ‘touched by sheer amount of love’ as festival returns
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Statues of remarkable women with links to Worcestershire unveiled
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Luxury handbag retailer to disappear from UK high street’s as jobs axed
Luxury handbag brand Radley will disappear from the UK high street, resulting in 42 job losses. It comes as the British retailer has been sold to the owners of Poundland, the Gordon Brothers, as part of a pre-pack administration. The deal includes Radley’s brand and intellectual property assets, but not its stores, according to FTI… More
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Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial
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Sturgeon had ‘remarkable lack of curiosity’ over SNP finances, former MP claims
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Witness who heard scream never gave police statement, Noah Donohoe inquest told
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Starmer hails ‘generational uplift’ as he signs defence pact with Poland’s Tusk
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Andy Burnham accuses Sir Tony Blair of failing to understand modern politics
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Man found guilty of trying to rape and sexually abusing young children
A MAN has been found guilty of trying to rape and sexually abusing children. David Cruz, 22, of Lichfield Road, Worcester, was convicted of a series of sexual offences at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday (May 21) following a trial. Cruz was found guilty of one count of attempting to rape a girl under 13,… More
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First look inside new bar and restaurant shaped by talented blind craftsman
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The best and worst weeks to fly out from the UK in 2026 revealed
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Morrisons apologises and issues ‘do not eat’ warning as glass found in food
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Race hailed ‘massive success’ as thousands raised
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‘Unbearable’ temperatures forces city centre shop to close during heatwave
