Worcester and Worcestershire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Worcester and Worcestershire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Chicken firm faces pollution legal challenge
It is estimated up to 23 million birds are farmed in the River Wye catchment area at any one time.
New bridge starts to take shape
Kepax Bridge is expected to cost £16m, more than 75% more than its original budget.
Oldest surviving England player dies at 94
Ron Baynham turned out 434 times for Luton Town and carried on playing after breaking his skull.
Law change calls after driver leaves cat to die
The cat's owner believes she could have been saved if the driver had stopped to help.
Two arrested over suspected drink spiking
The victim was taken to hospital after she fell unconscious.
Rescue centre forced to stop taking in dogs
High Hopes Dog Rescue in Kidderminster stops taking in new arrivals as people keep returning dogs.
NHS trust admits cultural reset needed
NHS trust bosses are questioned by councillors in Worcestershire after facing a critical report.
Reducing the risk of flooding - what can be done?
BBC Midlands Today is looking at the efforts being made to protect places from rising flood risk.
Farm caravans remain in planning limbo
The planning application for the caravans at Rook Row Farm, Mathon, was submitted retrospectively.
Heavy rainfall prompts flood warnings
River levels are remaining high in the West Midlands, with further rainfall forecast for Sunday.
Community rallies to save barracks' wellbeing garden
A building firm and volunteers worked on the garden after the first contractors failed to finish it.
New police teams to target town centre crime
The force says the new teams will be placed in locations where data suggests they are needed.
Man charged over crash that killed women and boy
Three people died in the crash on the A44 Spetchley Road in Worcester on 22 February.
Plans to keep temporary homeless shelter in use
The shelter is a former mobile classroom on a car park, and is used as emergency winter accommodation.
Delays as M5 northbound shuts after crash
One woman had to be taken to hospital, but ambulance crews said her injuries were not life-threatening.
Bromley 0-0 Kidderminster Harriers
Phil Brown's relegation-fighting Kidderminster Harriers hold National League play-off hopefuls Bromley to a goalless draw.
Kidderminster Harriers 1-1 AFC Fylde
Amari Morgan-Smith's late equaliser sees Kidderminster come back to take a point from a 1-1 draw at home to AFC Fylde.
Kidderminster Harriers 0-0 York City
Kidderminster Harriers and York City play out a goalless draw in an important game near the bottom of the National League.
Bat-maker & Worcestershire 'heart and soul' Fearnley dies
Former Worcestershire player, chair and president Duncan Fearnley, who developed the famous cricket equipment brand, dies aged 83.
Harriers captain Byrne could be out for the season
Follow the latest news stories from the National League, including transfers and selected contract announcements.
Gary Lineker is coming to Herefordshire!
What do Gary Lineker, James Blunt, Ruby Wax and Stephen Fry all have in common?
Get to know the West Midlands Podcast Club
Meet Rachael Botfield, from Bromsgrove, who shares top tips for getting started.
The story behind Hereford's new mural
Grab a paintbrush with artist Dermot Clarke on Capuchin Lane and his new artwork!
'Remembering my dad, Mr Worcestershire'
Hear a tribute to a New Road legend, Duncan Fearnley, who died aged 83 on Friday.
From the University of Worcester to gold in Paris?
Meet triple world champion Giedre Rakauskaite, aiming for a repeat of her Tokyo gold!
A children's bedtime read for 2024
Meet the Malvern & Birmingham musician turned writer, with not your typical 'ABC' book.
Worcs sign wicketkeeper Johnson
Worcestershire agree a deal to bring Australian wicketkeeper Michael Johnson to New Road for the 2013 season.
Kidderminster sign winger Clancy
Kidderminster sign winger Sean Clancy on non-contract terms after his exit from Blue Square Bet North leaders Chester.
Worcester v London Welsh (Fri)
London Welsh travel to Worcester for Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (20:00 GMT)
Bulls must bolster squad - Foyle
Hereford boss Martin Foyle blames the thinness of his squad as the Bulls make a second cup exit at Edgar Street in five days.
Burr blames lack of cutting edge
Kidderminster Harriers boss Steve Burr says their finishing was not good enough in their FA Trophy defeat by Bromley.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Racecourse holds final meeting
The final meeting is held at Hereford Racecourse, ending more than 200 years of horse racing in the city.
Perpignan 13-6 Worcester
Wales fly-half James Hook kicks Perpignan to victory over previously-unbeaten Worcester in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
'My abuser died waiting for trial'
An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Schools failing children with allergies - report
A Cambridgeshire mum wants changes to the law to protect children with allergies after her son died.
'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
Six people banned from city hospitals over behaviour
It comes after an NHS trust brought in a red and yellow card system due to a rise in incidents.
Quadriplegic surfer hopes to become UK champion
Jimmy Simpson, 24, has cerebral palsy and hopes to enter this year's Adaptive Surfing Championships.
Kingfisher courtship caught on camera
Amateur Cornish photographer captures moment kingfishers begin courting.
Mourners targeted in Facebook funeral scams
Funeral directors across the UK report scammers trying to get credit card details from mourners.
Judicial review over tree felling set to begin
A judge will consider whether Plymouth City Council acted unlawfully in felling more than 100 trees.
Chess tables built in parks to combat isolation
It is hoped the tables will inspire locals to meet, learn and play in Reading's parks.
Search for babies born at stately home in wartime
An appeal for people to come forward has been made ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Couple receive 'too realistic' cake replica of dog
The cake, ordered as a birthday treat, is a life-sized version of their pet Arthur.