Worcestershire News

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.

Worcester Cathedral tower back open for visitors at weekend

THE tower at Worcester Cathedral is set to reopen this weekend after it was closed due to hatching chicks.

Unicycle left outside Worcester Swan Theatre polling station

Forget taking your dog to the polling stations - one enthusiastic voter took their unicycle to vote at Worcester Swan Theatre.

Kai Stretton, 18, in court accused of dealing crack and heroin

Suspected drug dealer Kai Stretton is now due to appear at Worcester Crown Court after his arrest in Saddler's Walk

Fun day at The Swan Inn in Barbourne for Courtney Hemming

Courtney Hemming died aged 26 after being involved in a fatal crash on the A44 in Spetchley on February 22.

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).

Worcestershire Royal Hospital emergency police incident

Four police cars on blue lights were seen at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester from 10pm

Bishop of Worcester has decided to retire after 17 years

The Bishop of Worcester has decided to retire and move to Wiltshire after nearly 17 years.

Bishop Perowne school 'happy' to receive good Ofsted rating

Bishop Perowne CofE College in Worcester received a good Ofsted rating in its most recent inspection.

McDonald's and Starbucks: ex-major fights from hospital bed

Cllr Stephen Hodgson challenged the application to create the drive thrus from his bed in Worcestershire Royal Hospital