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Music-making and chance to save lives at FREE Clent Connect event
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (436+ words) Families can go along, enjoy a cuppa and a homemade cake in the cafe hub and take part in two very different but equally inspiring events. Join the Band sees Worcestershire's much-celebrated Music Box bus, run by Severn Arts, roll…...
London Marathon runners raise "13, 481 for the Primrose Hospice
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (181+ words) One of the runners, Jenna, said: "Thank you so much " I had a smashing day and loved seeing you on the course. "It was an absolute pleasure being part of Team Primrose and I'm so proud of how much we've…...
Clent Connect to host music-making and life-saving stem cell drive
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (436+ words) Families can go along, enjoy a cuppa and a homemade cake in the cafe hub and take part in two very different but equally inspiring events. Join the Band sees Worcestershire's much-celebrated Music Box bus, run by Severn Arts, roll…...
Vehicle crime sees 18 per cent reduction across West Mercia
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (304+ words) The latest data shows 1, 335 vehicle theft offences were recorded in 2025 " down 23 per cent from 1, 645 in 2024, and a further reduction from 1, 654 offences in 2023. Mr Campion said vehicle theft has been a long-standing priority for the PCC with it being a feature…...
Girls and women feel embarrassed to buy period products in shops
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (365+ words) The research, which was commissioned by Aldi on 1, 000 women aged over 12 who have or ever had a period, also revealed half of those who felt embarrassed half of those that feel embarrassed having deliberately used self-checkouts to avoid being seen,…...
Residents smash this years Walk This May Challenge across Worcestershire
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (327+ words) Led by Active Hereford and Worcestershire, Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, Walk This May once again encouraged people of all ages and abilities to get active, enjoy the outdoors and connect with others. The final total of 6, 637. 79 miles is…...
Police issue warning after burglaries in Bromsgrove villages
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (245+ words) On three occasions, the raiders entered through open first floor windows. On three other occasions, they forced entry by snapping a lock. Whilst on three occasions nothing was stolen, there were three reports of jewellery being taken and one theft…...
Beer festival at The Weighbridge in Alvechurch hailed a great success
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (174+ words) On the Friday night, crowds were entertained by the band Snap Crackle and Brit Pop and on the Saturday there was a host of family entertainment and a performance by the Alvechurch Morris Men and Aelfgythe women's side. Keith Gabriel,…...
Worcestershire County Council goes the extra mile to improve mobile connectivity
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (243+ words) The scheme, delivered entirely voluntarily by officers in their spare time, is designed to build a clearer picture of connectivity in outdoor and rural locations. This helps the Council support Worcestershire's economic growth and tourism ambitions, while also improving the…...
Old rivals, new season: Bedfordshire battle heats up
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (514+ words) Football's new frontier: Bedford Town vs Real Bedford The most compelling football narrative in Bedfordshire this season has been the parallel rise of Bedford Town and Real Bedford. Bedford Town won the Premier Division Central title in 2024/25, earning promotion to…...