NEWS
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PM denies claims offer of slavery apology talks made things difficult for King
The Prime Minister has denied claims his offer of slavery apology talks has made things difficult for the King. Andy Burnham said he was “reaching out and listening” before he met Charles for the first time since his gesture to nations that endured slavery at the hands of colonial Britain. The two men met in… More
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Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles
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University of Worcester named headline sponsor of 2027 education awards
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Swimming and gym prices set to rise at Worcester leisure centres
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Opening date yet to be confirmed for new Great Malvern station tearoom
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Fun and free football sessions in Worcester need more young faces
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Driver arrested over outstanding Border Force offences dating back to 2024
A DRIVER has been arrested over outstanding Border Force offences after police stopped a vehicle in a Worcestershire village. Officers from Hereford Operational Policing Unit became aware of a “vehicle of interest” travelling out of Hereford towards Worcester on Sunday (November 1). Police located the vehicle as it entered Leigh Sinton and a stinger – a… More
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Former Worcestershire dessert factory goes up for sale for £2.5m
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Worcester salon unveils new hair lounge as it celebrates 17th anniversary
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Shop local this Christmas and discover festive fun across Malvern
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Majority of Birmingham Airport workers face monthly passenger abuse
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King and Queen view slavery artefacts during Antigua and Barbuda visit
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Adventurer Karl Bushby’s mum asks ‘where have you been’ after 28-year walk ends
Adventurer Karl Bushby arrived back in his home town after his 28-year walk from South America, with his mother asking: “Where have you been?” Mr Bushby, now 57, was mobbed by well-wishers as he walked into the city centre on Monday, pushing his cart called The Beast. And there were more emotional scenes when he… More
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Mahmood ‘U-turns’ on plans to make foreign carers wait 15 years for settlement
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Being a ‘crazy idiot’ towards women is not a crime, Brand jury told
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O’Neill insists she will not be deterred after DUP block ministerial engagements
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Full line-up ‘revealed’ for I’m a Celebrity 2026 with 12 stars named
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Dramatic video shows moment car engulfed in flames in Worcestershire village
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Cotswolds hotel with spa named best in England for 2026
A Cotswolds hotel with a spa has been named the best hotel in England for 2026. Calcot & Spa, near Tetbury, took the top honour after being crowned AA Hotel of the Year for England at the AA Hospitality Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was hosted by singer Fleur East at Grosvenor House in London… More
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‘Leading’ UK sports supplement brand falls into administration after 15 years
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Cricket star ducks question on slavery during King’s Antigua and Barbuda visit
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Government is ‘making up China policy as it goes’, MPs have warned in new report
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New fabrication hall opens at Harland and Wolff
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‘Where’s the umbrella?’ King weathers torrential downpour in Antigua
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Santa’s Garden announces opening date of final full display after 25 years
A much-loved Worcestershire Christmas attraction is beginning to take shape as preparations get underway for this year’s festive lights display. Mick and Norma Gale have revealed work has started on assembling the famous Santa’s Garden display at their home at 66 Christine Avenue, Rushwick, ahead of its annual switch-on in December. Posting an update to… More
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Town’s new service station takes shape as signs tease food outlets
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Worcester Record Fair returns with vinyl, CDs and tapes for £1 entry
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Worcestershire based business honoured for commitment to sustainability
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Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was ‘a champion in every sense of the word’
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Monica Dolan: It was a ‘privilege’ to raise awareness of Parkinson’s in new film
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Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Tributes have been paid to Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who has died at the age of 34 after suffering from cancer. The athlete, from Portaferry, Co Down, a former European champion and twice Olympian, died at 6.30am on Sunday. In a post on social media, her family said she was surrounded by her loved ones…. More
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John Healey promises benefits bill ‘will come down under Labour’
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Mostly dry conditions forecast for next week as parts of UK still in drought
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Reopening date announced for much-loved pub after £500k refurbishment
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Kidderminster restaurant named among ‘top 10 per cent worldwide’
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In the dock – see who has appeared at Worcestershire’s courts recently