Worcestershire News

M5 crash driver woke up when airbag went off as car went up in flames

A drink-driver woke up when his airbag went off after he crashed on the M5 causing his vehicle to catch fire.

Shuttle bus idea to boost 'nighttime economy by £20m'

Tom Collins said shuttle buses could boost Worcester’s nighttime economy by up to £20 million.

'Hatred and exclusion': Calls to remove flags from lampposts

A call has been made for the council to remove the England flags from lampposts in Worcester.

Councillors set to make 'important decision' next week

Shaping the future of local government is “one of the most important decisions” councillors will have to make.

Hollywood actor Martin Freeman to judge city film festival

Martin Freeman has been announced as one of the judges for the upcoming Worcester Film Festival.

Man was more than three times over drink-drive limit in Worcester

A man driving near the A44 in Worcester was found to be more than three times over the drink-drive limit.

M&S vodka stolen by thief on day he beat man up in Worcester

A violent man has been given a community order after admitting beating another man up in Worcester and stealing a bottle of vodka from M&S.

City council to decide on local government reorganisation plans

CITY councillors are to discuss the future of local government in the county.

New bakery to open on Worcester High Street

Cornish Bakery has announced it will be opening a new location in Worcester city centre

Man who stole dozens of alcohol bottles and a chainsaw sent to prison

Byron Corbett-Stanley, a prolific shoplifter, has been sent to prison following a shoplifting spree in Worcester which lasted one month

Decision made on Irish pub plan for The Tything

PLANS to turn a former coffee shop into an Irish pub have been given the go-ahead.

End this 'toxic' culture of bullying and abuse against councillors

The cross-party statement has been put out city councillors from every party including Labour, Greens and Lib Dems