After 18 years of service, Christine Patrick retires from Worcestershire Fostering, leaving a legacy of love and support. Worcestershire Foster Carer Christine Patrick Retires After 18 Years Christine Patrick is retiring now. She fostered kids for 18 years. Her journey began back in 2007. She worked with Worcestershire Fostering. It’s part of the County Council.…
Event boosts inclusion in police, fire, and ambulance services, focusing on supporting women. Worcestershire Emergency Services Celebrate Women’s Day Early Hey, guess what I just read? Police, fire, and ambulance services are working together. They’re doing an event on Thursday, March 6. It’s all about boosting inclusion in their teams. It’s aimed at making things…
Worcestershire seeks a partner for the Shrub Hill regeneration, aiming for mixed-use development, 500+ homes & job creation. Worcester Seeks Partner for Huge Shrub Hill Regeneration Project Worcestershire wants a partner for Shrub Hill. They created this vision with Worcester City Council. The plan involves a mixed-use area that will extend the downtown area. Studies…
Worcestershire becomes a haven for birdwatchers as rare birds like the Pied-billed Grebe make unexpected appearances. Rare Birds Galore Pied-Billed Grebe & More Spotted in Worcestershire Worcestershire is great. The county has rivers, wetlands, and woods. These habitats help birds thrive. You can spot lots of different birds. BirdGuides kept track of rare birds here.…
Kingsley, from Worcester’s public art display, now resides with GLP Training, supporting apprenticeships and the local hospice. Kingsley the Penguin Finds New Home with Worcestershire Training Provider A penguin named Kingsley was sold at auction. GLP Training bought him for charity. The auction helped St Richard’s Hospice, raising a total of £330,000. Forty-one penguin sculptures…
New officer recruitment at West Mercia Police halves in two years amid funding concerns and potential job losses. West Mercia Police Sees Sharp Drop in New Officer Recruitment I saw some interesting info about the police. Someone got data from Worcester News. It was a Freedom of Information request. New officer numbers are down, way…
Explore history with reenactments, demos, crafts, and food at this family-friendly event. Commandery Hosts a Living History Weekend Event for All Ages The Living History Weekend is coming up soon. It happens February 22 and 23, a Saturday and Sunday. It ends the February break in a fun way. You can meet people from olden…
Attempted EV charging cable theft at The Grove in Worcester. Police are investigating the incident. EV Charging Cable Theft Attempts at The Grove Estate, Worcester Hey, listen to this weird thing that happened. Someone tried to steal cables from EV chargers. It happened early Thursday, February 13th. This was at The Grove in Worcester, off…
Worcester welcomes a new Midlands Air Ambulance charity shop, one of their largest, set to open in Friary Walk by February 28. New Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Shop Opens in Worcester City Midlands Air Ambulance has a new shop opening. It will be in the city center soon. Staff say it is one of their…
New housing rules are imposed in Worcestershire starting February 16 after multiple swan deaths due to bird flu. Worcestershire Faces New Bird Flu Law After Swan Deaths Bird flu is spreading. Over fifty swans died in Worcester. Poultry keepers must enrich their pets’ lives. New housing rules start Sunday, February 16 in Worcestershire. The RSPCA…