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Richard Hammond.

Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond, 56, in close to £4 million boost after court cases

The Retreat Inn in Norton lifts temporary dog ban

The Retreat Inn in Norton lifts temporary dog ban

Village pub lifts temporary ban on dogs

It's the final day of Zizzi's special garlic bombe giveaway

It's the final day of Zizzi's special garlic bombe giveaway

Final day of free garlic bombe at recently reopened Italian restaurant

Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed

Perdiswell Rose care home has been shortlisted for Care Team of the Year at the National Care Awards

Perdiswell Rose care home has been shortlisted for Care Team of the Year at the National Care Awards

Care home shortlisted for national award a year after opening

Rich Sugden, Head of Finance at Worcestershire County Cricket Club and Duncan Roke, Director at Danton HR & Training

Rich Sugden, Head of Finance at Worcestershire County Cricket Club and Duncan Roke, Director at Danton HR & Training

Worcestershire County Cricket Club names new HR partner

MEETING: MP Tom Collins and Cllr Sarah Murray have worked across party lines to press for improvements to the Royal Mail postal service

MEETING: MP Tom Collins and Cllr Sarah Murray have worked across party lines to press for improvements to the Royal Mail postal service

Worcester postal delays 'not improving' as patient has to pick up urgent medication

President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, alongside staff at the Island in Worcester.

President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, alongside staff at the Island in Worcester.

'I thought it was a prank': Staff left shocked after president visits restaurant

Worcester Coworking provides bright hot desk areas alongside private offices and meeting facilities on Castle Street.

Worcester Coworking provides bright hot desk areas alongside private offices and meeting facilities on Castle Street.

Worcester Coworking opens flexible workspace on Castle Street

Guests can now make same-day bookings at wagamama restaurants for the first time

Guests can now make same-day bookings at wagamama restaurants for the first time

Wagamama introduces major change to customers for first time in 34-year history

The CWU has called for an emergency summit, warning Royal Mail is on the brink of collapse unless ministers and postal bosses intervene.

The CWU has called for an emergency summit, warning Royal Mail is on the brink of collapse unless ministers and postal bosses intervene.

Union calls for summit on Royal Mail after claims it is on 'brink of collapse'

Water bills set to fall by £240million – but households face a catch

Water bills set to fall by £240million – but households face a catch

Water bills set to fall by £240million next year – but households face a catch

A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers complained about.

A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers complained about.

UK's worst-rated bank branches have been revealed by customers - how did yours do?

Zavvi has fallen into administration before, back in December 2008, resulting in the closure of all its high-street stores.

Zavvi has fallen into administration before, back in December 2008, resulting in the closure of all its high-street stores.

All orders cancelled as administration forces closures of UK retailer after 19 years

Typo will be leaving the UK in 2027.

Typo will be leaving the UK in 2027.

High street stationery brand to close all UK stores and online shop in coming months

Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed

Staff and customers stood outside Waitrose on London Road after alarms unexpectedly rang in the store.

Staff and customers stood outside Waitrose on London Road after alarms unexpectedly rang in the store.

Reason why city supermarket was unexpectedly evacuated revealed

Poundland is reportedly close to entering administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk

Poundland is reportedly close to entering administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk

12,000 jobs at risk as UK high street chain with 600 stores could face administration

The market town butcher was handed the rating after an inspection in July.

The market town butcher was handed the rating after an inspection in July.

Market town butchers handed two-star rating after inspector calls

Kidderminster Town Hall

Kidderminster Town Hall

Worcestershire venue cuts ties with promoter amid cancelled shows and refund concerns

Roland Renshaw, CEO of the Marketing + Technologies
Group and Dr Eamon Fulcher, co-founder of Split Second Research

Roland Renshaw, CEO of the Marketing + Technologies
Group and Dr Eamon Fulcher, co-founder of Split Second Research

Worcester behavioural science firm joins marketing group

Dr Karen Boardman has been appointed Partou Group SEND and Inclusion Lead

Dr Karen Boardman has been appointed Partou Group SEND and Inclusion Lead

Nursery group appoints new SEND and inclusion lead

The new Evri depot near Worcestershire spans over 57,000 square feet and is set to serve the west region.

The new Evri depot near Worcestershire spans over 57,000 square feet and is set to serve the west region.

New £1.3m depot opens by M5 near Worcestershire creating 38 permanent jobs

The parent company of Hobbs and Phase Eight said it experienced a

The parent company of Hobbs and Phase Eight said it experienced a

UK fashion brands apologise to customers as cybersecurity attack hits system

Luftavia operated at major UK airports, including London Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Luftavia operated at major UK airports, including London Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Birmingham Airport

Aircraft maintenance firm serving major UK airports enters liquidation after 11 years

All UK Beefeater sites shut last month but some will now be saved and reopened under new owners

All UK Beefeater sites shut last month but some will now be saved and reopened under new owners

Over 1,000 jobs created as 110 old Beefeater, Brewers and Cookhouse sites to reopen

B&M already operates 799 stores across the UK, which welcome more than four million customers each week.

B&M already operates 799 stores across the UK, which welcome more than four million customers each week.

B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations

Pneuride ceased trading in early September after nearly 20 years in business.

Pneuride ceased trading in early September after nearly 20 years in business.

55 jobs lost as UK engineering company enters administration after 20 years

The Rose & Thistle

The Rose & Thistle

80s singing legend steps up campaign to save village pub

After a year long refurbishment, the venue opened to the public.

After a year long refurbishment, the venue opened to the public.

New city centre Birmingham bar opens in former brewery after year-long refurbishment

TV legend James May has cast doubt on any future reunion with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond

TV legend James May has cast doubt on any future reunion with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond

Amazon Prime Video

Top Gear star addresses Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond reunion

SAD: Former mayor David Clark is frustrated by the number of empty buildings in Worcester city centre

SAD: Former mayor David Clark is frustrated by the number of empty buildings in Worcester city centre

Former mayor says Worcester has 'no power' to tackle empty buildings

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration

Global Travel Partners has supported customers in the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Global Travel Partners has supported customers in the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North Africa.

UK travel company to close after 15 years as it collapses into liquidation

HIRING: Sainsbury's has announced it is looking for 17,500 people to work in its stores, Argos outlets and customer fulfilment centres ahead of Christmas

HIRING: Sainsbury's has announced it is looking for 17,500 people to work in its stores, Argos outlets and customer fulfilment centres ahead of Christmas

17,500 seasonal jobs announced as Sainsbury's and Argos recruit for Christmas

Evesham Balti wins Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards

Evesham Balti wins Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards

Evesham restaurant named amongst the best in the UK

M&S have created 11,000 temporary roles for over Christmas.

M&S have created 11,000 temporary roles for over Christmas.

M&S announces 11,000 new temporary jobs for the festive season

The shop will convert to a Christmas store from the start of November

The shop will convert to a Christmas store from the start of November

Halloween shop in Worcester to transform into Christmas store

Straight and Narrow Drinks produced low-calorie, alcohol-free beverages made with natural ingredients.

Straight and Narrow Drinks produced low-calorie, alcohol-free beverages made with natural ingredients.

'Brilliant' UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration

All Whitbread sites, including the popular Beefeater restaurants (pictured), closed last month, but many are set to be rebranded and reopened

All Whitbread sites, including the popular Beefeater restaurants (pictured), closed last month, but many are set to be rebranded and reopened

Over 700 jobs to be created as 57 sites of major UK restaurant chain to reopen

The new stores are part of Aldi's £900 million investment programme.

The new stores are part of Aldi's £900 million investment programme.

Aldi to open 40 new UK stores in 2027 in £900m expansion as 10 locations confirmed

Ceco provided flooring and tiling consultancy and solutions for commercial and residential projects across the UK and Ireland.

Ceco provided flooring and tiling consultancy and solutions for commercial and residential projects across the UK and Ireland.

UK flooring company closes after 48 years as it enters administration with jobs lost

Royal Mail said it will cut 2,500 jobs as part of a major restructuring programme.

Royal Mail said it will cut 2,500 jobs as part of a major restructuring programme.

UK postal service to cut 2,500 jobs in 2027 amid concerns over city postal delays

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration

(l-r) Shirley Heaton, Claire Cockeram, Sue Hicks, Cllr Linda Burns, Deputy Mayor and Tracy Barrett

(l-r) Shirley Heaton, Claire Cockeram, Sue Hicks, Cllr Linda Burns, Deputy Mayor and Tracy Barrett

Schoolwear firm acquires uniform shop in expansion move

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, which began in 1972, supplied potatoes and crisps to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration

True Brit Entertainment co-financed and produced major British film projects, most recently the likes of The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman

True Brit Entertainment co-financed and produced major British film projects, most recently the likes of The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman

Major UK film company led by veteran studio executive enters administration

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away

Zizzi will reopen to customers today with their deal starting tomorrow

Zizzi will reopen to customers today with their deal starting tomorrow

Free pizzas on offer as revamped Italian restaurant reopens following refurbishment

Spooktacular will open on Wednesday, October 7th

Spooktacular will open on Wednesday, October 7th

Worcester's new Halloween shop reveals opening date as spooky season approaches

CELEBRATIONS: Windsor Court could be named Care Home of the year at the National Care Awards 2026

CELEBRATIONS: Windsor Court could be named Care Home of the year at the National Care Awards 2026

Worcestershire care home in the running to be named best in the country

LK Bennett's nine stand-alone and 13 concession stores closed in April, along with the company's website.

LK Bennett's nine stand-alone and 13 concession stores closed in April, along with the company's website.

UK fashion brand used by Princess Kate to return after closing all stores and website

Aldi will now be available on Deliveroo

Aldi will now be available on Deliveroo

Aldi announces major change as supermarket launches brand new delivery service