Police Commissioner's Office Criticized as 'Gravy Train for Failed Tory Politicians' Saturday, November 29, 2025 worcester policing cuts policecommissioner pcc westmercia conservative pcsos crime politics Worcester city councillors have strongly condemned the office of West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion, labeling it a “gravy train for failed Conservative politicians” amidst growing … Read More
Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Tesco Drivers Save Man and Dog From Burning Car in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 tesco worcester rescue fire heroism delivery emergency safeguarding courage community Two Tesco delivery drivers have been hailed as heroes after bravely rescuing a man and his dog from a car engulfed in flames in Worcester. Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose were on a delivery run in Cranham Drive, Warndon, when they … Read More
Midlands Farm Proposes Shipping Container Storage to Increase Revenue Saturday, November 22, 2025 shipping storage containers farm wichenford malvern council diversification revenue worcester Rimmers Farm, located in Wichenford, Midlands, is planning to enhance its income by introducing a shipping container storage facility on its property. The proposal includes placing twelve containers on the farm, pending … Read More
Midlands Council Urged to Back Anti-Racism Campaign as Hate Crime Reports Rise Saturday, November 22, 2025 hatecrime westmercia worcester hopenothate racism community antisemitism discrimination inclusion extremism Concerns over a recent rise in hate crimes have prompted calls for a Midlands council to endorse a prominent anti-fascist campaign. Labour councillor Ed Kimberley is advocating for Worcester City Council to reaffirm its … Read More
Former Teacher Sentenced to Three Years for Historic Sexual Abuse Wednesday, November 5, 2025 historic abuse sentence teacher conviction sexualassault justice victim worcester kidderminster David Wilkinson, a former teacher from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to three years in prison for historic sexual offences. The 77-year-old, residing in Vinsac, Le Vigeant, France, was found guilty in September of three … Read More