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  • Car windscreen was smashed outside station

    DROITWICH residents have hit out at vandals who smashed the car windscreen of a car parked outside Droitwich Railway Station. Pictures were posted on the Spotted Droitwich page of the broken glass of the Hyndai, smashed when it was parked outside

  • Ballet that inspired hit film Frozen heads to Worcester

    A FAMOUS ballet production that inspired hit Disney film Frozen is coming to Worcester this year. The Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, The Snow Queen, will be live at The Swan Theatre from October 31. Christopher Moore, artistic director

  • Covid rulebreaker lied to Worcester police

    A CONVICTED dangerous driver was behind the wheel with five passengers during the Covid-19 pandemic then gave false details to Worcester police. Asif Muntaza admitted obstructing/resisting a constable in the execution of his duty and driving without

  • In the Dock: Worcester Magistrates Court round-up

    HERE are some of the notable cases heard at Worcester Magistrates Court recently. A driver has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a crash which killed his young passenger. Pawel Szumlanski indicated a guilty plea when he appeared

  • RIP: This week’s Worcester News death notices

    HERE some of the death notices from the Worcester News this week. Monica Joyce Patricia Holloway Ex Worcester Porcelain 26/11/1923-25/05/2021. Passed away peacefully aged 97. Her Funeral Service takes place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday

  • Nostalgia: Trade built on back of donkey army

    WANDERING along the River Severn towpath on a warm summer’s evening, leave the city centre and head towards Hallow. You will come to a spot opposite the north end of Pitchcroft which gives little indication of what it once was. Only a very

  • Clerk quits parish council alleging 'strong bullying culture'

    A PARISH clerk has quit Dodderhill Parish Council claiming it has a "strong bullying culture". In a letter from Tracy Bodley emailed to all parish councillors she says her position had become “untenable” claiming the bullying is going unchecked

  • The nation's biggest tea break for our NHS heroes

    Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is urging people in Worcestershire to join the nation’s biggest tea break on 5 July to help raise money for the NHS. Following a year like no other, the charity wants as many people as possible to get involved

  • West Mercia Police officers are under immense pressure

    West Mercia Police officers have spoken out during a national conference that highlighted how important it is to support staff with their mental health. Steve Butler, branch secretary of West Mercia Police Federation warned if ‘officers break,