Worcester’s Astwood Crematorium is planned to become the greenest in the region with a major eco-friendly upgrade. Astwood Crematorium Set to be Region’s Greenest Facility Worcester wants to fix up Astwood Crematorium. They sent the plan to the city council planning group. The group will decide about it soon, in a few weeks. If okayed,…
Worcester councillor calls for more traffic warden patrols in residential areas to combat illegal parking. Worcester Parking Patrols Must Expand Beyond City Center, Councillor Says Alan Amos, a councillor, wants parking changes. He wants officers moved from the city center, so they should patrol neighborhoods more, he thinks. Illegal parking there is dangerous, inconveniencing people.…
A man found with a lock knife in Worcester has been given a three-year order for disruptive conduct. Worcester Man With Lock Knife Receives Three Year Order Hey, listen to this story about Steven Richards. He is 43 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. A court gave him a three-year order recently at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on…
Worcester resident anticipates gridlock from wall repairs following a crash on Deansway. Deansway Driver Fears Traffic Chaos Over Wall Repair in Worcester Hey, listen to this story from Worcester! Derek Newtown, who is 83, has concerns. He thinks upcoming wall repairs will create city traffic jams. This damaged wall is on Deansway. The wall’s state…
Steven Richards, 43, receives CBO after possessing a knife in Worcester. Order restricts behavior until 2028. Stourport Man Given CBO After Knife Possession in Worcester Steven Richards, 43, lives on Lickhill Road. He had a lock knife in Worcester on April 26, 2024. Police responded to strange behavior involving Richards. A man was balancing sticks…
Hawford Bridge Farm near Claines aims to convert an unused hay barn into a two bedroom holiday cottage. Hawford Bridge Farm Plans Holiday Let Conversion for Redundant Barn Hawford Bridge Farm wants to change a barn. The farm is near Claines, and they plan to make a holiday cottage there. It will have two bedrooms.…
Council frustrated by renewed appeal for Starbucks drive-thru at Elgar Retail Park citing safety concerns. Starbucks Elgar Retail Park Drive Thru Appeal Causes Council Frustration A Starbucks drive-thru is planned for Elgar Retail Park. The council rejected it before because they thought the plan would create danger. Now, someone appealed this decision. Ed Kimberley, a…
The Blackpole Inn is supporting Zoe Kavanagh Surridge after her recent MND diagnosis. Fundraisers aim to help Zoe and her family. Blackpole Inn Rallies Support for Zoe Surridge’s Motor Neurone Fight Zoe Kavanagh Surridge has motor neurone disease (MND). Doctors diagnosed her just two weeks ago. She often visited The Blackpole Inn. People want to…
Worcester shoppers are avoiding the city center due to concerns about shoplifting and feeling unsafe, says a security guard. Worcester Shoppers Avoid City Due to Shoplifting Concerns A shop guard in the city center sees a lot. He says customers look shaken by shoplifting. Some shoppers don’t feel safe because of it. Worcester Councillor Lynn…
Swimathon 2025 will span March 28-30 in Worcestershire, helping raise money for Cancer Research UK and other great causes. Swimathon 2025 Coming to Worcestershire for Charity Fundraising Hey, check this out! A huge swim event is happening and it is for charity. The event spans March 28-30 in Worcester, Malvern, and other towns. People of…