Worcestershire News

Police called after argument breaks out over lamppost flags

Police were called after a heated altercation broke out over flags being placed on lampposts on a city street.

Village cafe given permission to extend opening hours

No1 Brownes Way Coffee Shop in Hallow has been given permission to extend its opening hours.

Pensioner in court accused of strangling wife

A man from Alfrick has appeared before a Judge accused of strangling and assaulting his wife.

Paedophile who discussed ways to abuse children on WhatsApp is jailed

A paedophile who admitted chatting to others online about ways to sexually abuse young children has been jailed by a Worcester court.

Schoolboy appears in court accused of Worcester park rape

A fifteen-year-old boy has appeared before Worcester Crown Court accused of raping and sexually assaulting a girl in a city park.

Entrance to city's shopping centre closes after glass panel falls

The entrance to Chapel Walk, formerly known as Crowngate, shopping centre has been closed after a glass panel fell.

Macmillan coffee morning at city sheltered housing

A MACMILLAN coffee morning is being held at Bilford Court.

Rats roaming in city park's play area leaves families concerned

Families have been left concerned as rats have been spotted roaming in the play area of Cripplegate Park.

Former PC to face misconduct over breaching confidentiality

A former West Mercia PC Rowan Boyle is alleged to have breached confidentiality over a period of six years

Toby Carvery closes temporarily after being reported to environmental health

A Toby Carvery restaurant in Worcester was closed for temporarily after being reported to environmental health.

Roadworks on A38 to cause delays over September weekend

Roadworks are planned for Bath Road, Worcester, over two days in September

City pub sold as 'it didn't have a sustainable future' with pub company

A city pub is closed after being sold by the pub company that owned it.