Worcester News

David Tennant opens up on potential to return as 14th Doctor in Doctor Who

David Tennant has not yet returned in audio form as the 14th Doctor, despite featuring as the 10th Doctor in new stories.

Ceremony to honour soldiers who helped liberate French town

A ceremony in Worcester will mark the liberation of Vernon in Normandy during the Second World War and honour the Worcestershire Regiment soldie…

Wychavon council shortlisted for national social mobility award

Wychavon District Council has been shortlisted for a UK Social Mobility Award recognising its work with schools, communities and partners to rem…

Fines as high as £576 as speeding drivers repeatedly caught by village camera

Fines as high as £576 are being dished out to speeding drivers who continue to be caught by a notorious village speed camera.

Is Worcestershire Sauce gluten free? What goes into the county

Is Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce gluten free in the United Kingdom? What goes into Worcestershire's famous sauce.

First look at Worcester Game of Thrones star in new BBC drama

Kit Harington has been cast in a major new BBC drama.

Driver banned for breaking trailer speed limit on M50

A driver has been banned for breaking the trailer speed limit on the M50 in Worcestershire.

"Sought-after" Sir Isaac Newton 50p sold for over £500 by Worcestershire resident

A Sir Isaac Newton 50p was sold for £511.60 on eBay by a Worcestershire resident.

New convenience store stocking vapes and snacks to open in former patisserie

Newsagents is a new corner shop which is set to open in Worcester in by the end of the week

Parish heritage weekend to celebrate farming past

Ripple's heritage weekend will celebrate the parish's farming history, Civil War links and the story of the famous Ripple Giant.

St John Ambulance rallies to support wildfire-hit communities

St John Ambulance volunteers provided first aid, welfare support and reassurance to residents evacuated during wildfires in Worcestershire.

Family hit with

A family from Stourport has raised concerns after being hit with an "extortionate" £900 bill after having their locks changed.

Gruelling 250-mile cycling challenge to tackle loneliness

Tingdene Group employees will cycle 250 miles from Upton Lake & Marina to Lowestoft to raise £15,000 for loneliness charity Marmalade Trust.

Historic book and stationery store to close after a century in town

TGJones, formerly known as WHSmith, will bid farewell to generations of customers and announce that it will close its doors for good in Droitwic…

Historic gavel find prompts charity

A historic 1934 gavel discovered in a Worcester charity shop has been traced to Lancashire as Age UK Wyvern appeals for good quality donations.

Councillor was sent reminder over unpaid council tax

A councillor was sent a reminder for unpaid council tax, but no further action was required, new data has revealed.

Man caught on drugs after police chase dodges jail because he

A man who was caught drunk and on drugs during a police chase has dodged immediate jail time because he has "turned his life around".

Government issues safety advice after deaths at dream holiday location

The UK government has issued some safety advice for those travelling to the Maldives after five tourists died in May