Need To Know Hereford & Worcester

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Worcester scammer Scouts leader admits fraud
Robert Sidley removed £200,000 from funds ringfenced for a 'once-in-a-lifetime' trip.
20 Oct 2026,2 mins
Why is the congestion so bad in Worcester?
A lane closure on Worcester Bridge is causing more than 30minute delays at peak times.
20 Oct 2026,1 min
Picturesque Herefordshire village 'up for sale'
On the shores of the River Wye, Symonds Yat East could be yours for £6,750,000.
23 Sep 2026,6 mins
The trains from Bewdley to Birmingham
For the first time since the 1960s, services will connect with commuter trains.
14 Sep 2026,4 mins
Why is Evesham 'a nightmare'?
Commuters say travelling one mile through town can take over forty minutes.
14 Sep 2026,5 mins
Bromsgrove battery fire latest
Six fire engines were called to a recycling plant in Stoke Prior.
01 Sep 2026,4 mins
What next for 'UK's saddest shopping centre'?
Wychavon District Council has given the green light for demolition in Evesham.
24 Aug 2026,4 mins
The battle for Burlish Meadows
The fight over the future of land in Stourport has taken a new twist.
24 Aug 2026,5 mins
Why is there scaffolding on Worcester Cathedral?
Work is underway to repair the landmark's historic pinnacles.
21 Aug 2026,3 mins
Lakefest 2026: What to know
If you're headed to Eastnor Castle, discover travel tips and essential information.
05 Aug 2026,2 mins
New bins incoming
Households in Herefordshire will be given two caddies to have their food waste collected.
05 Aug 2026,4 mins
River Wye nears record low levels
Data shows the water is only 1.8cm above the lowest credible level on record.
03 Aug 2026,5 mins
'Flash drought' declared: What next?
Water companies told the BBC they have no plans currently to put hosepipe bans in place.
30 Jul 2026,8 mins
Two new councils for Worcestershire
The county will be split in to the 'industrial north' and 'rural south'.
17 Jul 2026,7 mins
Where is the A4103 closed?
The road between Hereford and Worcester is shut at Leigh Sinton.
14 Jul 2026,8 mins
Care home manager 'still in job' after conviction
The manager of a Malvern home was sentenced for stealing £22,500 from a resident.
10 Jul 2026,4 mins
What next for The Raven Hotel?
The building's owner has been issued with a timetable to demolish the dangerous parts.
4 mins
'Another 12' arches units planned for Worcester
Shops, restaurants and even gyms could join the existing units along the railway arches.
07 Jul 2026,8 mins
New GP surgery for Leominster
The new Ryeland Surgery is 15 years in the making and offers more than 70 parking spaces.
02 Jul 2026,6 mins
What's going on at Nailers Yard?
The £15million work and leisure site is where the old Market Hall and Birdbox used to be.
30 Jun 2026,7 mins
Red warning for Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Get the latest on the extreme heat and humidity, affecting schools and transportation.
24 Jun 2026,6 mins
Redditch mayor's 'appalling' online posts
Reform UK councillor Susan Eacock is facing an investigation into her social media.
02 Jun 2026,6 mins
The FTD Brothers: Inspiring the world
Jordan Adams and his brother Cian have completed 33 marathons in 33 days.
29 May 2026,7 mins
What's going on at Hay Festival?
Discover why over 100,000 people flock to the Herefordshire border every year.
22 May 2026,5 mins
Councillor in tears over death threats
The new deputy leader of Worcestershire says the political debate has become 'nasty'.
21 May 2026,4 mins,
Potholes: How to claim for damage
Local authorities have paid £13.5million in compensation for pothole-related incidents.
15 May 2026,8 mins
'Rainbow coalition' takes charge in Worcestershire
Get a grip on the political drama surrounding the county council.
15 May 2026,6 mins
Wye, Usk and Lugg pollution battle goes to court
A landmark legal case claims industrial scale farming and sewage is causing pollution.
13 Apr 2026,5 mins