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NEWS | The eight changes to the Highway Code that many motorists are still not aware of
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding...
NEWS | 94-year-old man dies after being found in a river in Worcestershire
From West Mercia Police: Around 8am this morning (Wednesday 17 August) we received a report of a man in the River Avon near Abbey Road,...
NEWS | Two women, aged 18 and 19, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident in Worcester
Two women have been arrested following a serious assault in Worcester. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Saturday 13 August...
BREAKING | First bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine approved by UK medicines regulator
An updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna that targets two coronavirus variants (known as a “bivalent” vaccine) has today...
NEWS | The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes in just a few weeks time
Important update from The Bank of England: The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes...
NEWS | A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a major trauma centre after a collision with a tractor
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a major trauma centre after a collision with a tractor. The incident happened on Worcester Parkway,...
NEWS | Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed inside a property
From West Mercia Police: We have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Worcester this evening (Saturday 6...
NEWS | Malvern Hills District Council has joined forces with the RSPB to improve biodiversity and protect vulnerable bird species at a meadow in Hallow
Malvern Hills District Council has joined forces with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to improve biodiversity and...
NEWS | Emergency services called to serious collision in the early hours of this morning
West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were all called to a serious...
NEWS | A lorry driver has died in one of two multi-vehicle collisions to occur on the M5 in the early hours of this morning
A lorry driver has died in one of two multi-vehicle collisions to occur on the M5 in the early hours of this morning. West Midlands...
UPDATE | M5 now closed between Tewkesbury and Worcester due to serious collision involving four lorries
The M5 in Worcestershire is closed northbound between J9 Ashchurch Interchange (Tewkesbury A438, Evesham A46) and J7 Whttington...
NEWS | M5 to remain closed for several hours as emergency services respond to a serious collision
The M5 is to remain closed for several hours northbound between Strensham and Worcester, following a serious collision in the early hours...
NEWS | M5 closure in place this morning following a collision heading northbound
A road closure is in place on the M5 northbound this morning, following a collision. The closure is in place between Strensham and...
NEWS | 89-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and hiding her body in a septic tank
A man who murdered his wife and hid her body in a septic tank has been sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in prison. David Venables, 89,...
NEWS | Police issue warning about fraudsters targeting the elderly in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning this afternoon following reports of fraudsters targeting the elderly in Herefordshire...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to wildfire near Stourport
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from across the area are currently attending a wildfire in Stourport this evening....
NEWS | West Mercia Police are searching for a man who is wanted in relation to a number of offences
Officers would like to speak to Craig Humphries, 36, in relation to a number of offences. 2016 custody image (left) and still from recent...
NEWS | The family of Brenda Venables, who was murdered by her husband David in 1982, have released a statement
From West Mercia Police: The family of Brenda Venables, who was murdered by her husband David in 1982, have released a statement. We,...
NEWS | West Mercia Police issue warning about keyless car thefts with a list of the most stolen cars
West Mercia Police have shared the following message via neighbourhood matters. There has been an increase in the theft of key-less style...
NEWS | Local resident warns dog walkers after dog is taken to vets following snake bite
A local resident has taken to social media to warn dog walkers about the risks posed by snakes in areas such as the Malvern Hills. The...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service warn people about risks of reflective sunlight after recent pub fire
From Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service: We all welcome the summer sun but be aware of the risks of reflected sunlight:...
NEWS | Can you help West Mercia Police find missing 11-year-old Tyler?
From West Mercia Police: Tyler was last seen in Droitwich yesterday evening (Sunday 3 July) and it is believed he may now be in the...
NEWS | Two men arrested after West Mercia Police uncover £1 million worth of cannabis plants
Officers from Kidderminster discovered a cannabis farm over the weekend, with the plants estimated to have a value of £1 million. At...
NEWS | Recent visit by Ofsted rates primary school as inadequate with several concerns raised
A recent Ofsted report has rated a Malvern school as inadequate and criticised the way that bullying at the school is dealt with....
BREAKING | Emergency services responding to incident after a person was struck by a train on a level crossing this morning
West Mercia Police, British Transport Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are all responding to an incident in Malvern this...
UK NEWS | Life sentence for man who murdered his wife and buried her body in woodland
A man who was found guilty of murdering his wife in Bromsgrove in 2020 has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18...
NEWS | The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes in just 100 days time
Important update from The Bank of England: The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes...
NEWS | Two arrests made as police and local council visit car washes to ensure workers aren’t being exploited
West Mercia Police officers in Malvern have made two arrests today whilst visiting car washes in the area. A spokesperson for West Mercia...
NEWS | Trout and Salmon rescued from the River Teme as dry spell of weather sees river dry up in parts
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