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WHAT’S ON? | The Malverns promises an abundance of events to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Get ready for an abundance of free activities, family fun days and events galore, as towns within the Malvern Hills District get set for a...
WHAT’S ON? | Bugs, crafts and the chance to be a Viking for the day will all be on offer at a free family outdoor education open day
Bugs, crafts and the chance to be a Viking for the day will all be on offer at a free family outdoor education open day in Worcestershire....
NEWS | Second Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service fire engine delivered to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters
Following a request from the Home Office and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), all UK Fire Services were asked to donate any equipment...
NEWS | Data shows that more than 90% of 999 calls transferred to West Mercia Police are answered within ten seconds
More than 90% of 999 calls transferred to West Mercia Police are answered within ten seconds.* Today (Tuesday 31 May), as part of the...
NEWS | Man charged with the murder of Kerry Owen who’s body was discovered in Worcestershire
A woman who was found dead on Wast Hills Lane in Hopwood, Worcestershire on Friday 27 May has been named as 35-year-old Kerry Owen. Alan...
NEWS | New homeowners warned over tax refund claims with scams on the increase
New homeowners are being warned about cold calls from rogue tax repayment agents advising them to make speculative Stamp Duty Land Tax...
NEWS | Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following large disorder at a caravan site
Seven men, aged 18 to 63, have been arrested following two incidents at a caravan site near Pershore. Police were called at around 10pm...
NEWS | Signalling issue causes misery for those travelling between Hereford and Worcester by rail this morning
A signalling issue is causing further misery for those travelling between Hereford and Worcester by rail this morning. This is one of a...
NEWS | Police ask public to keep an eye out for a suspicious vehicle after landowner chased vehicle off land near market town
West Mercia Police are asking members of the public to keep an eye out for two suspicious vehicles following incidents in rural areas. The...
NEWS | Police warn people to ‘Stay Safe and Stay Out’ after concerns of people using extremely cold quarry near Herefordshire
West Mercia Police officers in the Malvern area of Worcestershire are warning people to stay away from a dangerous quarry where people...
NEWS | Two men and two teenage boys arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing in Worcester
Two men and two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Worcester last night, Wednesday...
BREAKING | Millions of most vulnerable households will receive £1,200 of help with cost of living
Almost all of the eight million most vulnerable households across the UK will receive support of at least £1,200 this year, including a...
NEWS | Police believe man wanted in relation to a non-recent rape offence in Wales could be in Herefordshire area
Police in North Wales believe that a man wanted for a non-recent rape offence could be residing in the West Mercia Police force area. A...
NEWS | Government urges Herefordshire homeowners to take advantage of £5,000 grants that are available to help make homes more energy efficient
Costs to install cleaner, more efficient heating solutions have been slashed by thousands of pounds as consumers can now receive grants...
NEWS | The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 36 additional cases of monkeypox in England
Thirty-six more cases of monkeypox identified by UKHSA The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 36 additional cases of...
NEWS | Self-driving buses and delivery vans could soon hit Herefordshire and other UK roads thanks to government-funded competition
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been...
NEWS | Rail replacement buses between Hereford and Worcester this weekend due to engineering work
Rail replacement buses are in place this weekend, with engineering work underway between Hereford and Worcester. Train operator affected...
NEWS | Three people taken to hospital following a serious collision on Friday evening
Three people were taken to hospital following a serious collision on Friday evening. Fire crews joined West Midlands Ambulance Service and...
BREAKING | Major route closed due to collision between multiple vehicles this evening
The M5 northbound in Worcestershire is closed between J8 (M50) and J7 (Worcester/Evesham), due to a collision involving multiple...
NEWS | Five teenagers charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old man outside a supermarket
Officers have this morning (Wednesday 18 May) charged three further youths in connection with the death of Ian Kirwan. Three boys, aged...
NEWS | Busy route closed this morning due to a horse running loose on the carriageway
The M5 is currently closed in both directions near Worcester due to a horse running loose in the carriageway. West Mercia Police have...
NEWS | West Mercia Police provide update on fatal collision that occurred this afternoon
From West Mercia Police: We are currently in attendance at a fatal collision on the M5 southbound, between junction 5 for Wychbold and 6...
NEWS | A woman has died following a serious collision on the M5 this afternoon
A woman has sadly died after being involved in an RTC on the M5 in Worcestershire this afternoon. West Midlands Ambulance Service was...
NEWS | Police issue warning after suspicious men spotted in a white transit van in several areas of the county
West Mercia Police officers are advising members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of reports of rogue traders visiting...
NEWS | HUGE fireball lights up the sky above Herefordshire with thousands of sightings reported across the UK
A huge fireball has lit up the sky above Herefordshire, with thousands of sightings reported across the UK. The UK Meteor Network received...
BREAKING | 176 cases of sudden onset hepatitis discovered in children aged 10 and under in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), working with Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and the Public Health Agency, are...
BREAKING | Tough new police powers will be announced today to crackdown on disruptive protests
Crucial new changes to public order law will put a stop to the relentless reoffending and significant disruption caused by a selfish...
NEWS | Man arrested several hours after a serious crash occurred in Malvern yesterday
A man has been arrested by police a number of hours after a serious collision occurred in Malvern on Monday....
NEWS | Fire crews from Herefordshire help tackle huge fire at an industrial estate in Worcestershire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called at 04:57 to a building fire on an industrial estate at Padgets Lane in...