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HOPE: Cllr Adam Scott believes there is reason to be optimistic despite some of the challenges Worcester city centre faces

Local government

'Why I have hope for Worcester' despite claims 'slum city' is decaying

CRASH: A motorbike was involved in the crash on Whittington Road

CRASH: A motorbike was involved in the crash on Whittington Road

What we know so far about crash at M5 roundabout

AIRCRAFT: A helicopter seen over Worcester city centre

AIRCRAFT: A helicopter seen over Worcester city centre

Mystery surrounds helicopter circling city late at night

WATER TESTING: Volunteer Margaret Layland testing water quality at the Laugherne Brook in St John's

WATER TESTING: Volunteer Margaret Layland testing water quality at the Laugherne Brook in St John's

Severn Trent Water

Pollution levels plunge in Worcester brook after clean-up campaign

SPOTTED: A ring-necked duck has been seen in Worcestershire (stock image)

SPOTTED: A ring-necked duck has been seen in Worcestershire (stock image)

Bird seen less than 100 times a year in the UK is spotted near Worcester

PREPARE: Worcester may face stronger storm conditions this autumn and winter because of a strong El Niño

PREPARE: Worcester may face stronger storm conditions this autumn and winter because of a strong El Niño

How to prepare for fiercer than usual autumn and winter storms and what to buy

LIVE amid reports of incident causing traffic on approach to M5

LIVE amid reports of incident causing traffic on approach to M5

Recap after reports of incident causing traffic on approach to M5

EMOTIONAL: Owners of Top Barn Farm Shop and Farm Park Mike and Joanna Harper

EMOTIONAL: Owners of Top Barn Farm Shop and Farm Park Mike and Joanna Harper

100-year-old stationery shop among businesses to close in October - here's the list

Margaret Day and her daughter Sue Mason-Day

Margaret Day and her daughter Sue Mason-Day

WATCH - 'Neighbour from hell' caught on camera sneaking into garden and touching bras

PLANS: What the new development earmarked for land off Bath Road is proposed to look like

PLANS: What the new development earmarked for land off Bath Road is proposed to look like

Malvern Hills District Council

Argos, enforcement cases and a year-long delay: Five stories you may have missed

The netting was installed in June 2025

The netting was installed in June 2025

Planning and development

UK private school applies for retrospective permission for cricket ball-stop netting

SAVINGS: The council has saved £300,000 in staff costs at libraries across the county

SAVINGS: The council has saved £300,000 in staff costs at libraries across the county

Worcestershire libraries save £300,000 as opening hours shake-up expands

Thomas Bracher hopes to open the studio by late 2026

Thomas Bracher hopes to open the studio by late 2026

Plans to open a new martial arts academy in Worcester submitted to council

FINE: A man was caught driving carelessly on Wyld's Lane

FINE: A man was caught driving carelessly on Wyld's Lane

Magistrates' Court

Huge fine for man who drove carelessly on residential streets

News

Five events in and around Worcester this week including performance by Scouting For Girls

Five events in and around Worcester this week including performance by Scouting For Girls

Five events in Worcester including Scouting For Girls performance this week

ALL SMILES: Joe Bishop (front and centre), who will be running a food truck in St John's, and his supporters outside the Guildhall

ALL SMILES: Joe Bishop (front and centre), who will be running a food truck in St John's, and his supporters outside the Guildhall

Chef who wanted to open new food truck wins licence after backing from 400 residents

WARNING: Police have issued a warning over youths breaking into abandoned buildings

WARNING: Police have issued a warning over youths breaking into abandoned buildings

West Mercia Police

Police warn of 'extremely dangerous' trend as youths enter abandoned city buildings

Two items sold at Home Bargains are being recalled as allergens are not declared on the labels in English

Two items sold at Home Bargains are being recalled as allergens are not declared on the labels in English

Food Standards Agency

Home Bargains shoppers warned not to eat 2 items as urgent recall issued

Margaret Day and her daughter Sue Mason-Day

Margaret Day and her daughter Sue Mason-Day

WATCH - 'Neighbour from hell' caught on camera sneaking into garden and touching bras

Dame Mary Berry.

Dame Mary Berry.

Mary Berry, 91, speaks of 'joy' at retirement home

Dame Mary Berry.

Dame Mary Berry.

Mary Berry, 91, speaks of 'joy' at retirement home

King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III

Public rally around King Charles amid bid to prosecute him in court

Local artist Katie Hodgkins has also painted giraffes, elephants and penguins for St Richard's Hospice art trails

Local artist Katie Hodgkins has also painted giraffes, elephants and penguins for St Richard's Hospice art trails

Artists wanted to bring Peter Rabbit sculptures to life

Santa will be coming to The Commandery

Santa will be coming to The Commandery

Santa's Grotto and elf trail coming to Worcester's Commandery this December

From an exclusive plumping lip gloss to a budget-friendly mascara alternative, here’s everything inside Aldi’s £19.99 Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar.

From an exclusive plumping lip gloss to a budget-friendly mascara alternative, here’s everything inside Aldi’s £19.99 Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar.

I had a sneak peek at Aldi’s £19.99 beauty advent calendar – it's packed with treats

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

Free bus pass warning as another State Pension age change means longer wait

PROUD: Liz Hurley lit up one of the world's most famous buildings

PROUD: Liz Hurley lit up one of the world's most famous buildings

Elizabeth Hurley

Liz Hurley lights world-famous skyscraper pink for 'deeply meaningful' reason

Nearly six million UK drivers risk £50 fines over common roundabout mistake

TAXI: Fares are set to rise in Wychavon following a request from a firm that has since closed

TAXI: Fares are set to rise in Wychavon following a request from a firm that has since closed

Taxi fares set to rise across Wychavon district from November

Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities are being offered inclusive swimming, activities and opportunities to connect through a new programme

Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities are being offered inclusive swimming, activities and opportunities to connect through a new programme

New programme offers activities and support for SEND families

A free event will offer practical advice on staying healthy, independent and confident

A free event will offer practical advice on staying healthy, independent and confident

Free event offers advice on living and ageing well

MOTORWAY: A van driver was caught driving carelessly on the M5

MOTORWAY: A van driver was caught driving carelessly on the M5

Van driver fined after driving carelessly on the M5

The pumpkin patch at Top Barn will run for a final year in 2026.

The pumpkin patch at Top Barn will run for a final year in 2026.

Pumpkin Patches

5 pumpkin patches to visit in Worcestershire this autumn

Robert Plant alongside Chris Sadler, Marco Pierre White, Dominique Saley, Sarah Stokes and Matt Saley from the Bellmans Cross Inn in Shatterford.

Robert Plant alongside Chris Sadler, Marco Pierre White, Dominique Saley, Sarah Stokes and Matt Saley from the Bellmans Cross Inn in Shatterford.

The small but pretty village in Worcestershire that UK rock legend likes to call home

Mike Tyler, Senior Lecturer in Further Education and Skills, has co-authored Principles of Technical and Vocational Pedagogy

Mike Tyler, Senior Lecturer in Further Education and Skills, has co-authored Principles of Technical and Vocational Pedagogy

New book offers fresh approach to technical and vocational teaching

The Victoria Institute building in Foregate Street, Worcester, in 1902

The Victoria Institute building in Foregate Street, Worcester, in 1902

The day when Worcester spent £30,000 entertaining a Royal

Joe Leach will take up the role on November 2

Joe Leach will take up the role on November 2

UK private school appoints former Worcestershire captain as Head of Cricket

Cllr James is pleased to see the bus stop being improved

Cllr James is pleased to see the bus stop being improved

Local government

Bus shelter set for winter upgrade after residents reject plans for a new stop

Sport

Worcester City manager Chris Cornes praised his side's bravery and commitment.

Worcester City manager on 'fantastic from start to finish' game

Liam Lockett’s outstanding performance earned him the Crownworks Distillery Man of the Match award.

Liam Lockett’s outstanding performance earned him the Crownworks Distillery Man of the Match award.

Worcester City reach FA Cup fourth qualifying round after thrilling Kettering win

CLOSE: Alfie Garside's hat-trick secured the Worcester Warriors' win.

CLOSE: Alfie Garside's hat-trick secured the Worcester Warriors' win.

Warriors clinch a bonus-point victory over Richmond in gripping encounter

Thomas Bracher hopes to open the studio by late 2026

Thomas Bracher hopes to open the studio by late 2026

Plans to open a new martial arts academy in Worcester submitted to council

Joe Leach will take up the role on November 2

Joe Leach will take up the role on November 2

UK private school appoints former Worcestershire captain as Head of Cricket

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Nostalgia

The Victoria Institute building in Foregate Street, Worcester, in 1902

The Victoria Institute building in Foregate Street, Worcester, in 1902

The day when Worcester spent £30,000 entertaining a Royal

How it all began. Alderman Guy Bigwood, chairman of Worcestershire Highways and Bridges Committee, cuts the first sod of the Birmingham-Bristol motorway at Whittington, Worcester, in April 1960

How it all began. Alderman Guy Bigwood, chairman of Worcestershire Highways and Bridges Committee, cuts the first sod of the Birmingham-Bristol motorway at Whittington, Worcester, in April 1960

Was the M5 cursed from the start?

St Francis Xavier pupil Katie Blythell, getting the 'Fire Kills' message from Blue Watch firefighter Phil Denton.

St Francis Xavier pupil Katie Blythell, getting the 'Fire Kills' message from Blue Watch firefighter Phil Denton.

On the front line: past photos of county firefighters

The three Worcester City Police officers who fought the gang leaders: Sgt Bill Hollister Short (an inspector by 1923 when this photo was taken), Det. Sgt John Penlington and PC3 Fred Hawker

The three Worcester City Police officers who fought the gang leaders: Sgt Bill Hollister Short (an inspector by 1923 when this photo was taken), Det. Sgt John Penlington and PC3 Fred Hawker

Worcester Police flattened city gang leaders in back-street battle

In 1991 Royal Mail’s Parcelforce Worcester depot beat 164 others to be judged the best in the UK for customer service. It won the 24-strong team a golden delivery van. Depot manager Brian Maryon receives the gold certificate from Jim Woodman,

In 1991 Royal Mail’s Parcelforce Worcester depot beat 164 others to be judged the best in the UK for customer service. It won the 24-strong team a golden delivery van. Depot manager Brian Maryon receives the gold certificate from Jim Woodman,

When Worcester was invariably at the forefront of mail distribution

40 Friar Street in around 1912 when it was the Tudor coffee shop. The sign says

40 Friar Street in around 1912 when it was the Tudor coffee shop. The sign says

Drowning in beer - the sad case of Herbert Digger who was only trying to help

Letters

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi left the show earlier this year

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi left the show earlier this year

Emmerdale star opens up about the 'weird' moments she ‘struggled’ to film

Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester

Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester

'I noticed how amazingly well-behaved the students were making their way to school'

Nearly all ticket offices could be shut under the plans

Nearly all ticket offices could be shut under the plans

Reader's Letter

Have your say on rail ticket office closures

Cardon Banfield (left) with wife Sylvia. Photo supplied by family and used with permission.

Cardon Banfield (left) with wife Sylvia. Photo supplied by family and used with permission.

Reader's Letter

'We will never forget you': Campaigners mark 7th anniversary of homeless man's death

The new Mayor of Evesham signing his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

The new Mayor of Evesham signing his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

Reader's Letter

New mayor says he 'won't let electorate down'

Cripplegate Park should not have to change its name, says our reader.

Cripplegate Park should not have to change its name, says our reader.

Reader's Letter

'Cripplegate Park is part of our history - leave it alone!'

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

Reader's Letter

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

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The celebrities who were born on Christmas Day

HELP: The NSPCC

HELP: The NSPCC

Leaving your kids home alone? These are the ages NSPCC say is old enough

Glowing Mamma’s first ‘coffee and walk’ in the sunshine.

Glowing Mamma’s first ‘coffee and walk’ in the sunshine.

First 'coffee and walk' event for mums is success

The team at Perry Manor go wild!

The team at Perry Manor go wild!

Call of the wild for virtual safari at care home

The sign will be installed in this flower bed. The statue of Jenny Lind has already been moved to the right to make way for it (Image: NQ)

The sign will be installed in this flower bed. The statue of Jenny Lind has already been moved to the right to make way for it (Image: NQ)

Reader's Letter

‘Malvern Rose Bank Gardens sign is not art’

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National Sport

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy feels extended international window has put Wales at disadvantage

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Rasmus Hojlund penalty sees Denmark beat Wales in Nations League

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are hitting new highs together

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

George Scott so proud of gallant Arc effort from Bay City Roller

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love ensures Aidan O’Brien gets in on Group One act

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott and Soumillon shine with Opera performance

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion

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National News

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Migrants head to Kent for processing after protesters gathered in Gosport

FILE – This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on Sept. 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 23, 2026 (AP Photo, File)

FILE – This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on Sept. 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 23, 2026 (AP Photo, File)

Brazil heads to run-off election after candidates fail to garner a majority

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges ‘radical measures’

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take police to court over his arrest, report says

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

Migrants arrive in Gosport as protesters gather at scene

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Conservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says

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