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‘I’m absolutely heartbroken’ – Popular café in Worcester set to close

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is cracking down on rogue traders

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is cracking down on rogue traders

'Enough is enough’ Andy Burnham takes aim at cowboy builders and dodgy bailiffs

Amazon's Second Chance Deal Days returns from September 1, with thousands of returned, used and refurbished products discounted by up to 50%.

Amazon's Second Chance Deal Days returns from September 1, with thousands of returned, used and refurbished products discounted by up to 50%.

How to get Amazon goods half price as popular deals return from September 1

PureGym is on track to open 60 more sites this year, with more than 750 planned in the years ahead

PureGym is on track to open 60 more sites this year, with more than 750 planned in the years ahead

Fitness chain with 467 sites across the UK eyeing up 60 more new sites in 2026

Denby is closing its stores after it entered administration earlier this year

Denby is closing its stores after it entered administration earlier this year

World-famous pottery firm hosts closing down sale with items from £2

FAREWELL: Sam Ellis and her son Macoi Ellis have announced they will be leaving Tipsy Teacup in the coming weeks

FAREWELL: Sam Ellis and her son Macoi Ellis have announced they will be leaving Tipsy Teacup in the coming weeks

Owners of popular Worcester tearoom to bid farewell as search for successor begins

Roxoa operates four online jewellery brands - QP Jewellers, Gold Boutique, Ruby & Oscar, and Bail & Stone.

Roxoa operates four online jewellery brands - QP Jewellers, Gold Boutique, Ruby & Oscar, and Bail & Stone.

UK-based jewellery company with 4 online brands enters administration after 19 years

Aldi is slashing its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99

Aldi is slashing its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99

Aldi shoppers now face a three-per-person limit on one popular item

SMILES: Julie Smith (centre) and the team at Julie's Cafe in Droitwich.

SMILES: Julie Smith (centre) and the team at Julie's Cafe in Droitwich.

Well-loved cafe closes for good just months after reopening in new venue

CLOSED: The notice at the counter of Peopleton Post Office which remains closed

CLOSED: The notice at the counter of Peopleton Post Office which remains closed

Village meeting called after Horizon-linked closure of post office

Monti's Indian Restaurant and Takeaway to reopen today

Monti's Indian Restaurant and Takeaway to reopen today

First look inside popular Indian restaurant after month-long closure

McDonald's responds after rat caught on camera outside restaurant in Malvern

McDonald's responds after rat caught on camera outside restaurant in Malvern

McDonald's responds after rat caught on camera outside restaurant

Equestrian and rural property specialist Craig McClelland has joined Chartwell Noble as Partner Agent for South-East Worcestershire

Equestrian and rural property specialist Craig McClelland has joined Chartwell Noble as Partner Agent for South-East Worcestershire

New estate agent joins firm with £8m of property instructions

Elevate Pilates is offering Reformer classes from September

Elevate Pilates is offering Reformer classes from September

Studio to launch new reformer Pilates classes

Denby is closing its stores after it entered administration earlier this year

Denby is closing its stores after it entered administration earlier this year

World-famous pottery firm hosts closing down sale with items from £2

Sir Alan Bates, the former subpostmaster previously labelled the redress schemes for victims of the Post Office scandal as

Sir Alan Bates, the former subpostmaster previously labelled the redress schemes for victims of the Post Office scandal as

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

Post Office reveals what is happening to Horizon system after years of scandal

Richard Hammond at Salon Privé in 2025

Richard Hammond at Salon Privé in 2025

Richard Hammond takes control of TV classic car company

These 2027 annual leave tricks could turn 19 days of holiday into 47 days off, including a 10-day Christmas break for three days' leave.

These 2027 annual leave tricks could turn 19 days of holiday into 47 days off, including a 10-day Christmas break for three days' leave.

How to get 47 days off work in 2027 using just 19 days of annual leave

Left to right: Emma Bell, Amaan Yasin, Tim Lang and Katy Bradshaw

Left to right: Emma Bell, Amaan Yasin, Tim Lang and Katy Bradshaw

Worcestershire law firm announces its charity of the year

PASSIONATE: Cllr Sarah Murray has led calls for improvements over late post but does not want to see postal workers being verbally abused

PASSIONATE: Cllr Sarah Murray has led calls for improvements over late post but does not want to see postal workers being verbally abused

Posties getting 'verbally abused' in Worcester as councillor says 'be kind'

Most of the new Evri roles are for self-employed couriers, with more than 7,000 positions available

Most of the new Evri roles are for self-employed couriers, with more than 7,000 positions available

Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm

Morrisons Local is shut in Fernhill Heath after bailiffs were called on Friday

Morrisons Local is shut in Fernhill Heath after bailiffs were called on Friday

Village supermarket shut by bailiffs as councillor speaks out

Marks and Spencer

M&S shoppers have just hours left to get 20 per cent off school uniform

SHOP: Poppy Jackson Emporium will open again soon

SHOP: Poppy Jackson Emporium will open again soon

Latest opening day confirmed for eclectic antique shop

All 106 Beefeater restaurants will be closing in just weeks

All 106 Beefeater restaurants will be closing in just weeks

UK restaurant chain to shut all 106 sites in weeks with over 3,500 jobs lost

DPD has issued some advice on those who print labels for its parcels

DPD has issued some advice on those who print labels for its parcels

Major UK delivery company issues notice to anyone printing labels for parcels

WINNER: Rebecca Maybanks, founder of Worcester Breaks, has been named Hospitality Business Leader of the Year 2026 for the West Midlands

WINNER: Rebecca Maybanks, founder of Worcester Breaks, has been named Hospitality Business Leader of the Year 2026 for the West Midlands

Worcester businesswoman named West Midlands Hospitality Business Leader of the Year

Bev Mills gets stuck into her sweet job in 1997

Bev Mills gets stuck into her sweet job in 1997

The days of bread and butter puddings and cherry pies at village factory

Morrisons Local shut after bailiffs called

Morrisons Local shut after bailiffs called

Village supermarket shut after bailiffs called

Aldi is reducing the price of British strawberries in store for a few days due to a significant yield of the fruit

Aldi is reducing the price of British strawberries in store for a few days due to a significant yield of the fruit

Aldi to cut price of one item in response to heatwave but you'll need to be quick

Owners Richard and Rani Davies

Owners Richard and Rani Davies

New café set to open at popular nature reserve

Chiropractor David Cooper

Chiropractor David Cooper

Chiropractic clinic marks 40 years with team expansion

Monti's Indian Restaurant & Takeaway to reopen soon

Monti's Indian Restaurant & Takeaway to reopen soon

Worcester Indian takeaway to reopen soon

Rat caught on video outside Malvern McDonald's

Rat caught on video outside Malvern McDonald's

Rat caught on camera outside Worcestershire McDonalds

NEW: OTTO, based in Cathedral Square, has launched an exciting refreshed menu

NEW: OTTO, based in Cathedral Square, has launched an exciting refreshed menu

Worcester city centre Levantine restaurant launches refreshed menu

LK Bennett has closed scores across the UK.

LK Bennett has closed scores across the UK.

All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration

The supermarket announced their Fresh Start Programme to get more young people into work.

The supermarket announced their Fresh Start Programme to get more young people into work.

Children and young people

Major UK supermarket launches 1,000 apprenticeships to get young people into work

CLOSED: Cash has now been removed from Peopleton Post Office after a probe was launched into 'Horizon issues'

CLOSED: Cash has now been removed from Peopleton Post Office after a probe was launched into 'Horizon issues'

Major update as post office cash removed over 'Horizon issues' as auditors move in

The coin listed on eBay.

The coin listed on eBay.

Rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for over £37,000 in UK

Golf Villa Rentals Ltd specialised in holiday packages to destinations, including Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and the United States.

Golf Villa Rentals Ltd specialised in holiday packages to destinations, including Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and the United States.

UK travel company closes with all holiday packages cancelled - are refunds available?

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 free hand luggage sizes compared - full list of sizes

NEWSAGENTS: Shahram Ahmadi outside the new shop on the corner of All Saints' Road and Broad Street

NEWSAGENTS: Shahram Ahmadi outside the new shop on the corner of All Saints' Road and Broad Street

New convenience store stocking vapes and snacks to open in former patisserie

Radley London is closing its website tonight (August 19) and could close its UK stores by the end of August, according to reports

Radley London is closing its website tonight (August 19) and could close its UK stores by the end of August, according to reports

UK handbag retailer to close website as takeover puts 21 stores at risk

UK high street retail giant collapsed with 168 stores closed and 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

UK high street retail giant collapsed with 168 stores closed and 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

UK high street giant collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

BILL: Coffee & More want to give the two customers the opportunity to pay their bill

BILL: Coffee & More want to give the two customers the opportunity to pay their bill

Coffee shop owner posts CCTV after couple walk off without paying

CLOSING DOWN: TGJones, formerly known as WHSmith, will bid farewell to generations of customers in Droitwich.

CLOSING DOWN: TGJones, formerly known as WHSmith, will bid farewell to generations of customers in Droitwich.

Historic book and stationery store to close after a century in town

Back to school raffle prize

Back to school raffle prize

Back-to-school raffle raises money for sensory charity

FAREWELL: Peter Lewis had taken over the running of The Brewers Arms in St John's in April.

FAREWELL: Peter Lewis had taken over the running of The Brewers Arms in St John's in April.

Pub closes and manager quits over 'unsafe' furniture row after woman breaks hand

Group training cycle

Group training cycle

Gruelling 250-mile cycling challenge to tackle loneliness

Royal Mail has issued some advice on those who write addesses on letters and parcels by hand

Royal Mail has issued some advice on those who write addesses on letters and parcels by hand

Royal Mail issues notice to anyone writing addresses by hand

Nearly 5,000 jobs were lost at Morrisons last year, new figures have revealed

Nearly 5,000 jobs were lost at Morrisons last year, new figures have revealed

Almost 5,000 jobs lost at supermarket chain Morrisons amid cost-cutting

The award-winning St Peter’s Garden Centre has decided to halve the price of one of its summer holiday events (stock image from another event)

The award-winning St Peter’s Garden Centre has decided to halve the price of one of its summer holiday events (stock image from another event)

Garden centre 'holds hands up' over event pricing complaints and makes changes

Worcester Woods Country Park has made an announcement.

Worcester Woods Country Park has made an announcement.

City site cancels all BBQ bookings amid fire risk concerns

Co-op is bringing back its £5 pizza deal, giving members two Stonebaked pizzas and a full-size Ben & Jerry's tub for £5.

Co-op is bringing back its £5 pizza deal, giving members two Stonebaked pizzas and a full-size Ben & Jerry's tub for £5.

Co-op shoppers can get two pizzas and Ben & Jerry's for £5 as deal returns