Worcestershire News

Ambulance service issues plea to only call 999 in life-threatening emergencies

The ambulance service has once again issued a plea to only call 999 in life-threatening emergencies, saying freezing weather is slowing them down.

Storm could bring 'heavy snow' to Worcestershire

Storm Goretti is "likely" to bring "heavy snow" to Worcestershire, the Met Office has warned.

City store at risk as fashion chain collapses into administration

A city centre shop is at risk of closure after Claire's entered administration.

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Two Worcestershire schools closed due to lack of heating

A cold snap has prompted the closure of two Worcestershire schools, which have been left without heating.

Delay in removing driftwood trees at Civil War battle bridge

The driftwood and debris including trees will not be removed from Powick Old Bridge for another week

New homes to be unveiled at development on outskirts of city

New homes will soon be unveiled at a large development site on the outskirts of Worcester.

Police incident as officers search car and 'bag up' item

The search was conducted by a team of officers in Coopers Close, near Goldsmith Road in Brickfields, Worcester

Gritters called out to roads as temperature set to drop to -5C

Roads in Worcestershire are being gritted as temperatures drop to -5C overnight.

Mystery surrounds 'crashed' white van as search for owner begins

The van is still on the roundabout Grange Way (A4440) and Dugdale Drive roundabout in Warndon Villages, Worcester

Plea to help rough sleepers during 'life-threatening' temperatures

A plea has been issued to help rough sleepers during temperatures that have been described potentially "life-threatening".

Protection zone lifted after 'highly pathogenic' bird flu found near city

A protection zone has been lifted nearly two months after bird flu was found near Worcester.