Undercover Female Officers Launch 'Jog On' Operation to Catch Predators Targeting Women Runners Friday, July 17, 2026 police harassment jogging women undercover safety harassmentlaw stalking worcestershire crimeprevention Women runners and walkers in Worcestershire are now safer thanks to a new initiative from West Mercia Police. The ‘Jog On’ scheme deploys female officers undercover as joggers to identify and catch offenders who harass women … Read More
Leafy Market Town Near Birmingham Named Among England’s Best Places to Live Sunday, July 12, 2026 bromsgrove commuter markettown families worcestershire countryside birmingham schools outdoors community Bromsgrove, a charming market town on the outskirts of Birmingham, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in England. Known for its blend of vibrant community life and scenic surroundings, Bromsgrove is an … Read More
Worcestershire Tree Surgeon Banned from Driving for Cannabis Use Behind the Wheel Tuesday, June 30, 2026 worcestershire tree surgeon drug driving cannabis driving ban birmingham road safety impairment legal consequences traffic law A Worcestershire tree surgeon has been disqualified from driving for 12 months following an incident in Birmingham where he was found smoking a cannabis joint while behind the wheel. The case highlights the serious … Read More
Driver Banned After Unknowingly Smoking Cannabis Joint While Driving, Court Confirms Sunday, June 28, 2026 cannabis drugdriving dvla law court thc driverban remorse worcestershire prosecution A Worcestershire tree surgeon has expressed deep remorse after being caught driving under the influence of cannabis, having unknowingly taken a drag from a joint handed to him by a passenger, a court has heard. Richard Smith, … Read More
Calls Grow for New M5 Junction to Boost Worcestershire Economy Sunday, June 14, 2026 m5 worcestershire malvern infrastructure economy jobs sciencepark transport development council Local business leaders and councillors are urging the development of a new M5 motorway junction, Junction 7A, which they believe could unlock significant economic opportunities in Worcestershire. Alan White, chief executive … Read More
UK Heatwave Set to Bring Unseasonably High Temperatures with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Leading Tuesday, May 19, 2026 heatwave uk temperatures metoffice weather england herefordshire worcestershire bankholiday forecast The UK is bracing for an unusual heatwave as temperatures escalate following a cooler start to May. According to the BBC Weather team, a UK heatwave, as defined by the Met Office, requires at least three consecutive days … Read More