NEWS
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TV journalist crowned king of traditional monarchy in Uganda
A journalist was crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its one-time “boy king” last month, triggering widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom. The journalist is a prince who had long been employed as a broadcaster and editor with Uganda Broadcasting Corp. He picked the regnal name of Edward Rukidi… More
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Graham Norton: I can’t see any successor to my BBC chat show
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Masked men attack police in Worcestershire town as three arrested
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Former Argos store could become a bank
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County council in ‘chaos’ as leader and deputy send rival letters
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New Worcester venue finally reveals opening date after months of anticipation
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RAF Fairford suspected terror plot involved ‘a foreign actor’, says Marco Rubio
A suspected terror plot against an RAF base used by American forces “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed, but refused to provide further details. In a TV interview, the top diplomat mentioned Iran by name, pointing out it had threatened to attack US interests, but… More
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Burnham vows to end ‘politics as usual’ in first Labour leader conference speech
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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
The lead singer of a Worcester punk band is launching a spoken word event. Nicola Brassick, from the band Brassick, is set to host her first spoken word evening, ‘Use Your Words’, at Spin the Black Circle in the city centre. Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, the event aims to celebrate diversity and promote equality…. More
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Two arrested after man repeatedly kicked and stamped on in bar
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New deacon ordained in a historic first for the parish
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Much-loved farm shop and visitor attraction to close after 25 years
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Worcestershire’s WASPI women get boost as public backs compensation
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Lucky escape for motorist after car rests upside down in hedge
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County council faces £8m overspend as social care costs rise
RISING social care costs are set to cause an £8 million overspend at Worcestershire County Council. The authority says every other department is operating under budget but growing social care pressures could contribute to a £85m budget gap next year. At a cabinet meeting on Thursday (September 24), deputy leader Adam Kent said the forecast… More
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Worcestershire could get another Aldi as chain to open 40 new stores in 2027
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Wetherspoons to open 6 new pubs over coming months – see the full list of locations
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Earl Spencer claims he told Barbara Walters about King’s alleged Diana remark
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Meghan’s hosting advice: ‘Have as much prepped as possible before guests arrive’
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RAF Fairford: what do we know so far?
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Richard Hammond faces more legal action with second court case
Richard Hammond has faced more legal action with a second court appearance. A company owned by the former Top Gear presenter was ordered to pay a financial penalty after a case was heard by magistrates in Worcester earlier this month. The Smallest Cog Limited, which operates from premises in Beech Lane on the Rotherwas Industrial… More
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Coroner’s verdict after Worcester crash that killed motorcyclist and passenger
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UK’s top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken
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Protesters disperse after being told of ‘process’ to address Drumcree dispute
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Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm amid Drumcree stand-off
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Police investigate whether Iran linked to suspected RAF base terror plot
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Serbia’s populist president resigns to run for prime minister at early vote
Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday to pursue a bid to become the prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election that will test his firm rule in the Balkan country after nearly two years of protests. Mr Vucic’s second presidential term would otherwise end in May next year. He is banned by… More
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Man caught more than 12 times over drug-drive limit after speeding on M25
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Worcester embraces campaign to clean up city and end neglect
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Villagers evacuated as men arrested under Explosives Act near RAF Fairford
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‘Family-run’ UK haulage company set to close after 53 years as it enters liquidation
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Online platform for rare trainers to close after 11 years as it enters administration