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Worcester City Council could move away from having joint leaders
City council could move away from having joint leaders
Worcester Tories got national backlash, says defeated councillor
One of Worcester’s defeated Tory councillors says voters were reacting to the national political scene.
Labour say minority administration and coalition both possible
Labour say a minority administration is possible after falling one short of claiming an overall majority in the Guildhall.
Worcester City Council election results: Labour one short of majority
THERE was upset for the Conservatives - and gains for the three other main parties at today's election count.

Rishi Sunak braces for West Midlands mayoral result as election counts continue
The Prime Minister claimed the Tories ‘have everything to fight for’ despite counting widespread losses on Friday.
Fuel prices up 10p per litre since start of year
The RAC claimed drivers are being ‘seriously overcharged for diesel’, with average prices rising by 2p per litre to 157.8p in April.
Scotland fan in 1,000-mile walk from Hampden to Munich for mental health charity
Craig Ferguson aims to arrive in time for Scotland’s opening Euro 2024 tie against Germany on June 14.
Special educational needs ‘crisis’ harming provision for children – union
Delegates at the NAHT’s annual conference in Wales are due to debate a series of motions on Send support on Saturday.

Malvern College devastated by ex-pupil Josh Baker's death
Malvern College has paid tribute to former pupil Worcestershire County Cricket Club cricketer Josh Baker who died, age 20.
Book of condolences for Josh Baker at Worcestershire CCC
Worcestershire County Cricket Club has opened up its Severn Suite for people to pay tribute to Josh Baker following his shock death yesterday (Thursday).
Ex-corporate lawyer turns Olympic athlete after redundancy
An ex-lawyer who turned to running after being made redundant during Covid is to take part in the Olympics.
Giedre Rakauskaite wins European title before Paralympics
Worcester rower Giedre Rakauskaite promised there is more to come at the Paralympics after winning her fifth European title