1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (384+ words) A BID to support Worcestershire farmers by getting more locally-grown produce served in county schools has been backed by councillors. But Reform councillor Justin Bowen says the motion passed at a meeting of Worcestershire County Council on Thursday (September 10) is…...

14+ hour, 56+ min ago   (245+ words) A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has died following a crash on a Worcestershire road. The teenager was a passenger in a blue Volkswagen Polo which left the A4104 between Defford and Dunstall, near Pershore, and hit a tree at about 9.20pm on Saturday, September…...

19+ hour, 30+ min ago   (443+ words) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for a homelessness charity. Mr Burnham, wearing a Number 10 bib, was running in the half marathon to raise money for Changing Lives, which he visited…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (369+ words) FARMERS are being encouraged to consider buying council-owned land they have farmed. Worcestershire County Council is inviting families who have leased land from its rural estate to come forward and discuss potential purchases. The council's estate covers around 2,000 acres of…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (155+ words) VISITORS can explore a moated manor house dating back over 500 years for free this weekend. Baddesley Clinton, a National Trust property on the outskirts of Worcestershire, will open its manor's doors to visitors for free. Anyone visiting the site on…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (341+ words) WORCESTERSHIRE's rolling countryside, picturesque villages and peaceful market towns have long attracted famous faces looking to escape the spotlight. While some celebrities are drawn to the county's rural charm and privacy, others have put down roots in some of Worcestershire's…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (813+ words) The Duke of Sussex’s first “public engagements” since his return to the UK have been announced, with Harry set to lead a run of charity events this month. Harry will attend the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards and the launch of…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (532+ words) People wait in line outside the British Museum in central London as the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens to members of the public (James Manning/PA) Hundreds of people have queued to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it went on public…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (497+ words) The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit to Liverpool to support the launch of her husband’s suicide prevention toolkit. William was due to attend the event at Everton Football Club solo, with a host of sporting stars backing…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (110+ words) The Worcester News Worcester council recruiting for homelessness roles A council has announced several new job openings to tackle homelessness. Worcester City Council is expanding its Housing & Homelessness Service to reduce rough sleeping and protect vulnerable tenants. Positions include Accommodation…...