Production has been halted in the world’s largest chocolate factory after salmonella was identified. The huge chocolate factory run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze supplies products to global brands including Hershey
WARRIORS’ fly-half Fin Smith was forced off in England’s first win of their Under 20s Six Nations Summer Series campaign against France in Verona. Smith kicked one penalty and two conversions in his 55 minutes on the pitch before hobbling off injured
A farmer accused of murdering and dumping his 'prim and proper' wife in a septic tank has told a jury “I’m not a person to show emotion”. The jury had already heard evidence that David Venables, 89, was “calm” after his wife Brenda’s 1982 disappearance
CAMPAIGNERS were left with a bitter taste in their mouths after seeing an iconic sauce synonymous with the city was left off the menu at a soon-to-open cocktail bar. But they are now toasting their success after they managed to get The Botanist
A pair of crashes caused chaos for morning commuters in Worcestershire. The day began with an overturned HGV on the M5 southbound, which two off-duty paramedics discovered at around 5:40am. The vehicle, a long-wheel-based van, was on its side
A new series about the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl is coming to our screens later this year and it’s looking for keen shoppers to get involved. There’ll be two episodes of Secrets of the Middle Aisle (working title) and Denise Van Outen will
Some popular Heinz products are currently off Tesco shelves amid a price dispute. Customers have not been able to buy some classic cupboard staples like baked beans, tomato soup and even ketchup online and in some Tesco stores. The company
Prince Andrew has been warned he could be arrested if he returns to the US after Ghislaine Maxwell was jailed this week. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison and slapped with a $750,000 (£615,000) fine for sex trafficking on Tuesday.
British holidaymakers slammed the “total chaos” at Heathrow on Thursday morning after 30 flights were cancelled due to a rare “schedule intervention”. The airport ordered flights to be cancelled because it could not handle them. Some passengers
Thunderstorms are set to hit Worcestershire in a matter of hours, bringing possible floods, power cuts, property damage and travel chaos. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, in place from 12 noon until 10pm tonight
Halifax has told customers to close their accounts if they are unhappy at the choice to add pronouns to staff name badges. As reported by The Telegraph, the bank was ridiculed on social media after it tweeted an image of one of the badges in a
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Ed Barnard has turned down the option of signing a new contract with the county to join rivals Warwickshire. Barnard, 26, was offered a new deal by the club but has instead signed a three-year deal with neighbours Warwickshire
THERE will be no Repair Cafe session in July with the next one now due to take place in September. A spokesperson for the cafe said 'unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no Repair Cafe session in July'. As usual
11:12am Read the full story of what caused lengthy delays on the motorway this morning here.
An ambitious entrepreneur has spiced up the city's food scene with a takeaway pizza paradise next door to his popular restaurant. Altaf's Balti, at 166 Tolladine Road in Worcester, has already been transformed from its days as the Farmer's Boy.
THE time when a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hurricane aircraft will fly over the Hanbury Countryside Show this weekend has been revealed. The military aircraft will be flying over the festival at 12:17pm on Saturday, July 2. The show
A DECISION on whether to allow an “alarmingly excessive” number of new homes to be built in Droitwich has been taken out of the council’s hands after it took too long to make a ruling. The plan by Countrywide Project Management would see up to
PASSEY Michael Of Ombersley. Passed away peacefully in hospital on 11th June, 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved Husband of the late Mavis, loving Dad to Robert, Jane and Gill. A devoted Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral Service at St Andrew's Church, Ombersley
SMITH Brian Frederick Retired BT Engineer and Former Chairman of St John's Angling Society. Passed away peacefully, on 11th June 2022, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dearly loved father to Lisa, Linda and Carol. A much-loved father-in-law
COLLIER Victor George 4.8.39 - 30.6.21 Silent teardrops falling, Treasured memories we're recalling, A wonderful husband, father, brother, grandad too. Always and forever, We will never forget you. God bless. Bren. x
THOMPSON George (Tony) Died peacefully at The Firs Care Home on Monday 13th June 2022 aged 93 years. The Family thank all who provided care in his latter days. Funeral service will take place on Thursday 14th July 2022 at Worcester Crematorium at 11:30am
AMOS David Treasured memories of Binnie, passed away June 30th, 1967. Time passes, memories stay, Loved and remembered every day. Now reunited with Babsie xx
PERRY Charles (Charlie) Passed away surrounded by family on 1st June 2022 at home Aged 95 years. Dearly loved father to Geoff, Graham and Charlie. Treasured grandfather to Matthew, Darren, Ellie. Craig, Gemma and Charlie. Funeral Services to take at St
HOPKINS Charles William Of Stoulton Passed away peacefully on June 15th 2022 in the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, aged 91 years. Dear stepfather of Robin and Tricia and loved grandfather of Richard and David. Charles will be sadly missed by his family
