NEWS
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Free 10-week programme aims to help residents quit smoking
A group programme is available to help Worcester residents quit smoking. The “Smoke Free Future” is a free 10-week initiative providing tailored support and tools to manage cravings without medication. Organised by Worcester City Primary Care Network, the programme encourages people to share experiences, offering both group and one-to-one individual support. The programme starts with… More
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It Ain’t Half Hot Mum star to share showbiz memories
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Restoration of 14th century landmark to be marked with exhibition
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Residents asked for views on proposed 20mph zones
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Teen sentenced after stealing motorbike and setting fire at city park
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‘One of the county’s richest ancient woodlands’ could soon double in size
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Andy Burnham tells John Swinney again that indyref2 is ‘off limits’
Andy Burnham has again told Scotland’s First Minister that a second vote on Scottish independence is “off limits” – despite claims from John Swinney that there had been a “big shift” in stance from the Prime Minister. The SNP leader had welcomed comments by the Labour leader when he suggested to MPs another referendum could be… More
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Ryanair chief’s ‘rapists’ comments inappropriate, Irish deputy premier says
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Tourist tax plans will be ‘hugely damaging’, warn holiday firms
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Snoop Dogg set to host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
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Seven males arrested after four others stabbed in south-east London
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England legend Alan Shearer in emotional plea for help
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TV legend opens up cabins in the Cotswolds for public to stay in
It has been one year since Countryfile presenter Adam Henson opened up two new cabins in the Cotswolds for the public to stay in this autumn. The 60-year-old star has been presenting the legendary BBC show since 2001 and, last September, gave the public the chance to get closer to the action. These cabins blend… More
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Plans approved for new fast food restaurant at former betting shop
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Multi-way traffic lights to be in place on main road
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Worcestershire councillors condemn planning reforms as ‘attack on democracy’
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UK travel agent ceases trading after nearly 20 years – is your holiday affected?
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August was world’s joint hottest month on record – scientists
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Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves five dead and dozens missing
At least five people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines. So far, 43 people have been rescued, coastguard spokeswoman Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said. The ferry, MV June Aster, was afloat but listing after the fire, which started on Wednesday evening, was put… More
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Flight disruption easing as air traffic boss faces calls to resign
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Primark to launch home delivery in Great Britain
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Falls Response Team named NHS Team of the Year
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Secure bike storage available in Worcester city centre
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Mini-conference to discuss how to make city more accessible
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Warning after suspicious caller incident in town
A COLD caller has raised concerns after approaching a resident and offering unsolicited services. The incident happened on Biddulph Way in Ledbury at around 10am on September 9. A middle-aged man with dark hair, wearing a grey or dark puffer jacket, knocked on a resident’s door and tried to persuade them to have work done… More
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‘High quality’ UK clothing company collapses into administration after 43 years
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Transport Secretary does not believe air traffic control issue was ‘unavoidable’
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Private hospital’s failures ‘contributed to death of Sir Richard Branson’s wife’
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Merz and Weidel clash in German parliament after far-right party’s election win
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West Bank trade ban is Britain showing ‘leadership’, says Burnham
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PM acknowledges AI ‘risks’ as Anthropic expert says tech ‘could kill all humans’
Andy Burnham acknowledged “risks to national security” posed by artificial intelligence as a top safety researcher at Anthropic suggested the technology could wipe out humanity in the next decade. The Prime Minister faced questions in the Commons about the potential dangers of AI after Evan Hubinger warned he believed there was a greater than 10%… More
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Pershore Plum Festival punch-up leads to launch of police investigation
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Inside former farmhouse estate home with own jetty listed for £800,000
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Pub bans dogs after outbreak of deadly virus in Worcester
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Results of ‘postal experiment’ revealed following complaints of late post
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‘Public money wasted’: MP slams shelved council merger plan
