NEWS
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‘Extremely unlikely’ Noah Donohoe entered watercourse from anywhere but culvert
It is “extremely unlikely” that Noah Donohoe entered the storm drain where he was found dead anywhere other than the Premier Drive stream culvert, an inquest has heard. The inquest, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its 17th week at Belfast Coroner’s Court, and heard further evidence from engineer and hydrologist… More
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Starmer says he is ‘vindicated’ by change in rebuff to Blair criticism
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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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Strike action does work, resident doctors’ leader says ahead of June walkout
Strike action has been effective at bringing the Government to the negotiating table in the past, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said ahead of a four-day strike next month. Dr Jack Fletcher, chairman of the BMA’s resident doctors’ committee, said doctors were being lost to other countries because they are not valued, as he… More
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Around two pubs in Britain closing each day after tax hikes, figures suggest
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Youth joblessness will rise for lost generation without urgent action – review
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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
A nine-day comedy festival is set to take over Droitwich, honouring the legacy of the alternative comedy pioneer Rik Mayall who grew up in the town. The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival will return from Friday, May 29 until June 6, expanded to nine action-packed days, welcoming the original stars of the Young Ones Nigel Planer,… More
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Statues of remarkable women with links to Worcestershire unveiled
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Police warning over dangers of swimming in quarries
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M5 drivers warned of overnight delays during emergency roadworks after lorry fire
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Man stole omelette and bacon wraps in spree in town centre
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Objects launched at pedestrians and pub customers in drive-by attacks
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Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial
Two women who accused Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of sexually abusing them claim the former DUP leader subjected them to “difficult and traumatic incidents” when they were children, his trial has heard. The prosecution case against Donaldson has been set out for the jury at Newry Crown Court. The former MP is accused of rape and… More
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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
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‘Unbearable’ temperatures forces city centre shop to close during heatwave
‘UNBEARABLE’ temperatures and concerns about the health of staff and customers has forced a city centre shop to close during the heatwave. Mr D’s Olde Sweet Shop has announced it will not open for a third day due to high temperatures making it impossible for staff to work. In a post on social media, a… More
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Betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland banned
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Temperatures to cool for some after six water deaths in record-breaking UK heat
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Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit
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Molly Russell would be fighting to make online world safe, bereaved father says
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Bee-friendly blooms that are great for our gardens and the environment
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Elgar’s orchestra to perform its annual free concert for public
The Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a free concert for the public. The annual event, part of the Elgar Festival 2026, will take place at The Guildhall, Worcester, on Saturday, May 30, at 1.30pm. The performance will feature a programme including works by Elgar, Bach, and Mozart, as well as Lento for Strings… More
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Update on controversial 91-home development resisted for eight years
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‘Amazing’ learning centre reopens after £500,000 revamp
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Cricketer Ashley Giles in conversation at summer literary festival
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Man tried to smuggle 51kg of cannabis through major UK airport
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13 to face trial over alleged mutiny at high security prison
