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Number of flats at proposed city centre development could be increased
DEVELOPERS want to increase the number of flats being built on the site of the old Vinegar Works in Worcester.
Why Gtech founder is stepping down from CEO role
Nick Grey of Worcester's Gtech is returning to a role as a designer which was how he first started the business 25 years ago
Child injured after hit and run at Worcester retail park
The 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital when a car hit him at Shrub Hill Retail Park outside of Wickes and drove off.
Footage captures moment thieves bundle motorbike into van
Footage has captured the moment thieves bundled a motorbike into a van.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief executive after nearly 15-year reign
It follows similar transitions made by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Netflix’s Reed Hastings after they ended their successful tenures as chief executive.
No Iranian delegation has visited Islamabad for talks with US ‘so far’
US vice president JD Vance is expected to lead an American team to the negotiations.
Royal Mail unveils £500m investment plan to improve delivery times
The group is set to begin rolling out changes to letter deliveries next month that will see second-class post scrapped on Saturdays.
Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises
The ONS said the rate of UK unemployment dropped sharply to 4.9% in the three months to February, down from 5.2% in the three months to January.

Worcester City held to 2-2 thriller by St Ives Town at Sixways
Worcester City drew against St Ives Town in a 2-2 thriller on Saturday in the penultimate game of the Southern League Premier Central season at Sixways Stadium.
Worcester City Women bring home County Cup once again
Worcester City Women clinch the Worcestershire FA Sunday Women’s Cup, defeating Redditch Borough in the final at Claines Lane. Full match report.
Droitwich Spa finish league campaign strong with 4-0 win
Droitwich Spa secure emphatic 4-0 win over Mangotsfield United at Kingy’s in final home fixture. Saltmen now face Cirencester Town in play-off semi-final.
Raiders held 1-1 by Corsham Town ahead of push for promotion
Worcester Raiders drew 1-1 with Corsham Town as they prepare for the playoff semi-final vs Roman Glass St George. Raiders aim for football promotion glory.

Karren Brady to leave West Ham after 16 years as vice-chair
The 57-year-old Baroness departs with the Hammers two points and one place above the Premier League relegation zone.
Inis Mor given go ahead for Guineas bid
Nell Gywn fourth expected to improve over extra furlong.
Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris among winners at Laureus World Sports Awards
The pair were recognised at the event in Madrid on Monday evening, while tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka picked up the main awards.
Tuesday’s briefing: Wolves’ relegation confirmed as West Ham take valuable point
The Hammers’ goalless draw at Crystal Palace moved them two clear of Tottenham and confirmed Wolves’ relegation.