NEWS
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Village meeting called after Horizon-linked closure of post office
A ‘very unusual’ public meeting has been called following the sudden closure of a village post office after auditors arrived to remove cash. Peopleton Post Office, located near Worcester and housed within the village shop, shut its doors on August 3 after auditors were called in to investigate alleged discrepancies related to the Horizon IT… More
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Girl, 13, among UK tourists feared missing in Nepal after flash flood
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Dolly Parton would want our tribute show to go on, says Fringe performer
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Harry’s home: Duke of Sussex and Meghan return to UK with Archie and Lilibet
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Carol Burnett leads tributes for ‘dear friend’ and Annie co-star Tim Curry
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Ferry passport rule change should include Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin says
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Family reunited with ‘mystery hero’ who helped pregnant mum in emergency
A family have been reunited with a “mystery hero” who helped a pregnant mum in an emergency in Kidderminster. Jasmine Hughes, from Kidderminster, was 31 weeks pregnant when she went into early labour and gave birth to her son, Lincoln-Jaiie Riley. Her mum Vanessa Hughes said: “I was at work and Jasmine’s partner Jaiie had… More
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Studio to launch new reformer Pilates classes
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Huge fine for biker caught by speed camera in 30mph zone
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New estate agent joins firm with £8m of property instructions
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‘Inspirational’: Open Studios Art Week praised by visitors
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The Commandery promises a bank holiday of Medieval Mayhem
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City celebrates ‘renewed positivity’ after year of cultural events
A city-wide programme is celebrating the impact of its first year of bringing culture and creativity to the heart of the community. In Worcester, the Local Voices, Creative Choices scheme has delivered three new festivals, supported 142 creatives, and engaged more than 2,800 residents. The project is led by eight city partners: Severn Arts, Scala,… More
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‘Risk of flooding’ after forecaster issues thunderstorm warning for Worcestershire
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Worcestershire village wakes up with no water after pipe bursts overnight
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‘Is this real?!’ – Pop star shocks and confuses fans with new body enhancements
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Kit Harington cast in HBO’s Harry Potter show after actor drops out
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Hollywood star to direct one-night-only play at historic Worcestershire barn
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Worcestershire law firm announces its charity of the year
A law firm has pledged to support a children’s charity through a year-long fundraising campaign. mfg Solicitors, which has offices in Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, and Worcester, will spend the next 12 months raising funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital after selecting it as its charity of the year through a staff vote. The firm hopes to raise… More
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Court told of ex-council chief’s ‘dismay’ on audio recording over email copy
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Lockerbie victims group concerned for elderly relatives after trial postponed
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Gary Lineker: ‘If I wanted a quiet and easy life I could have shut up’
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Elon Musk will not face election bribery charges in Wisconsin
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Murder investigation launched as young man dies after stabbing at council HQ
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Update on reopening date for store after fire
A store remains closed following a recent fire. B&M at Slingfield Mill on Weavers Wharf, Kidderminster, has been shut since a small fire broke out on Thursday, August 13. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said they were called at around 10.55am to a building fire. A spokesperson for B&M said: “The Slingfield Mill… More
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Posties getting ‘verbally abused’ in Worcester as councillor says ‘be kind’
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Young people ‘baiting police’ with dangerous driving – Police Federation
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Millions of 10p coins bearing King’s portrait entering circulation
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Judge postpones US trial for Libyan man charged over Lockerbie bombing
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Kremlin adviser says UK factories could face attack from ‘unknown sources’
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Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is planning on travelling to the US in September to join European leaders in lobbying President Donald Trump on support for Ukraine’s defence. In an interview with Bloomberg, Mr Burnham said he was “looking forward to going to New York” next month, which is when the UN General Assembly… More
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Everything you need to know about the Sunshine Music Festival 2026
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Care homes row-off raises £160 for local charities
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Education ‘essential’ to shaping our health
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Poor transport links ‘holding back’ West Midlands jobs
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Worcester child sex abuser met teen girl he preyed upon on Snapchat