3 hrs ago | Worcester News
Drugs found during sex assault investigation at Worcestershire nurseries
Six cannabis plants discovered at Droitwich nursery. Police say they were NOT in an area accessible to children or general staff.
6 hrs ago | Bromsgrove Advertiser
PUPILS at a Bromsgrove school have been given some help as they plan their future careers.
Year eight pupils from St John's Middle School, in Watt Close, took part in the school's annual careers day yesterday, . The day is designed to help youngsters nearing the end of their time at the school, and looking ahead to high school and their GCSEs.
10 hrs ago | Worcester News
Winds batter Worcestershire but the best is still to come
TREES were uprooted across the county today as winds battered Worcestershire leaving people fearing the worst for the weather during the Bank Holiday weekend.
14 hrs ago | Droitwich Advertiser
Complaints about scrambler bikes see patrols stepped up
The off-road motorbikes and mini mopeds and being used on the paths off Church Lane, Whittington, near Worcester, and the issue is now being dealt with as a Pershore Rural North PACT priority.
15 hrs ago | Stourbridgenews.co.uk
"Hopeless" Netherton drug addict arrested for Stourbridge dealing with baby in car
A NETHERTON man described as a "hopeless" cannabis addict who was caught selling the controlled drug in Stourbridge from a car carrying a friend's 23 month old baby has been allowed to keep his freedom by a Judge.
16 hrs ago | Redditch Advertiser
Visit an unusual urban garden in Wythall
AN unusual urban garden in Wythall that is dedicated to woodland and shade loving plants will be open for the National Gardens Scheme on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. The garden at 74 Meadow Road opens from 1-5pm for an admission price of A 2.50 . The garden features majestic pine, eucalyptus and silver birch, as well as a few other tropical ... (more)
16 hrs ago | Bromsgrove Advertiser
Bromsgrove pupils care for newly-hatched chicks
Buy this photo Aimee White, five, and Jamie Wheatcroft, six, with two of the 12 chicks that have hatched at their school.
17 hrs ago | Worcester News
Stay calm after Woolwich killing
A MUSLIM leader, an MP and a former Army officer have all appealed for calm, restraint and tolerance after a serving soldier was hacked to death in broad daylight by suspected Islamic terrorists.
20 hrs ago | Kidderminster Shuttle
Wyre Forest councillors handed key county roles
Conservative councillor for Cookley, Wolverley and Wribbenhall division, Gordon Yarranton , was elected chairman for this municipal year at last Thursday's full council meeting, the first since the local elections were held on May 2. The council's cabinet was also confirmed with Conservative councillor for Bewdley John Campion being appointed ... (more)
The three unwise men: (from left to right) Francis Gilsenan, Darren Hackett and Daniel Sheridan
This week the men Darren Hackett, 31, Pool Farm Road, in Acocks Green , Francis Gilsenan, 28, and Daniel Sheridan, 20, of Tyseley Lane, Tyseley , were jailed for a total of eleven years after admitting three counts of burglary at Birmingham Crown Court .
These women are a real inspiration
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS: The award finalists are, from left to right, Anna Madden, Emma Heathcote-James, Fiona Harris, Nicole Harris, Hannah Edwards, Jean Wilson, Bridget Lewis, Isobel Dale and Julia Whelan.
Police continue to question nursery suspects
FIVE men remain in police custody tonight after a child reported they had been sexually assaulted at a Worcestershire nursery.
look cabinet revealed at County Hall
Councillors' Lucy Hodgson and Sheila Blagg have accepted vacant positions on the nine-seat body, earning promotions through the Tory ranks.
THE new mayor of Kidderminster says he is "exceptionally proud" to be taking up the role.
If a Kidderminster Town Council is created later this year, Conservative councillor and Wyre Forest District Council leader John Campion will be the last mayor appointed by the town's charter trustees.
THERE'S plenty of food for thought for people planning activities this bank holiday weekend.
Local food and drink will the order of the day for the third Great Malvern Food Festival on Saturday, when the town centre will be filled with tempting smells and flavours from 10am to 5pm.
Food for thought for bank holiday weekend
Buy this photo GOODIES: Gill Butler and Jo Rolfe, of Malvern Museum Association, at last year's Great Malvern Food Festival.
Man pleads guilty to killing Worcester man Andrew Heath
A MAN has pleaded guilty to killing Andrew Heath by starting a fire at his Worcester home in December 2011.
Five arrests after child reports sexual assault at Worcestershire nursery
NURSERIES in Droitwich, Bromsgrove and Redditch have been shut down by police and five people arrested after a child reported being sexually assaulted.
Nursery investigated on child sex assault claims
Bright Eyes, which has a branch at the Town Hall in Alcester Street, was searched by police after a mother called West Mercia following her child's disclosure.
Webheath homes plan unlawful advice suggests
Webheath Action Group has taken advice from Thea Osmund-Smith of No 5 Chambers ahead of the decision on the land at Pumphouse Lane set to be made at a Redditch Borough Council planning meeting on Wednesday .