worcesternews.co.uk —  55+ min ago

...Forest, Northumberland.... ...number of voles, their most important prey, has led around 90 tawny pairs to have chicks, as opposed to just 25 last year, in an area surveyed at Kielder... ...Forestry England ornithologist Martin Davison said: “Chick numbers are linked to the vole population, which undergoes a natural cycle of boom and... ...“We've been working with Aberdeen University to chart this cycle with surveys so we anticipated a good year was just around the corner....

worcesternews.co.uk —  1+ day ago

...The funeral service took place at St Joseph"s Church Galliagh in Derry on Friday and was held by Father Michael McCaughey.... ...Rebecca Browne, from Galliagh, Co Londonderry, was on a night-out in Buncrana when the collision occurred early on Sunday morning.... ...“This is all carried out in the spirit of love, as Becca Browne was someone who radiated life and love in her own way.”... ...Father McCaughey said Ms Browne “radiated life”....

worcesternews.co.uk —  5+ hour, 36+ min ago

...Worcester Garden Centre, on Droitwich Road, was top of the list when it came to reviews about garden centre cafes in the city.... ...WE have compiled the five best garden centre cafes in and around Worcester on your next visit.... ...Springridge Nursery and Tea Room, on Old Turnpike Road, was highlighted for its sweet treats in the Google Reviews.... ...St Peter's Garden Centre, on Norton Road, Brockhill Village, was also high on the list, with many reviews mentioning the quality of the cafe....

worcesternews.co.uk —  17+ hour, 37+ min ago

...on Saturday (Yui Mok/PA) Hundreds of protesters descended on London Bridge as they fought against expansion plans of Ultra Low Emissions Zones (... ...Labour mayor Sadiq Khan intends to expand the capital"s ultra low emission zone to cover the entirety of outer London.... ...John Hemming-Clark, a scout leader for 12 years, said it will cost him £25 to now take a group of children away camping at weekends in his car.... ...“Central London is one thing but Khan introducing Ulez to outer London unopposed is another....

worcesternews.co.uk —  1+ day ago

...Ukraine harasses Russian border regions as Moscow strikes Dnipro clinic Russia"s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine has come under attack... ...The Kremlin"s forces, meanwhile, struck a clinic in Dnipro in central Ukraine, killing two people and wounding another 23, including two children... ...down Russian President Vladimir Putin.... ...pipeline and a power line damaged, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported....

worcesternews.co.uk —  1+ day ago

...A bottleneck of men, women and children are camping near the border of Sudan and South Sudan, and the international community and the government... ...Fighting between Sudan"s military and a rival militia killed at least 863 civilians in Sudan before a seven-day ceasefire began on Monday night.... ...If that pipeline is damaged, South Sudan"s economy could collapse within months, said Ferenc David Marko, a researcher at the International Crisis... ...South Sudan has billions in oil reserves that it moves to international markets through a pipeline that runs through Sudan in territories controlled...

worcesternews.co.uk —  2+ day ago

...The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) found there was “overwhelming evidence” that a staff member for the Labour MP had worked... ...for using expenses on his failed bid to become West Midlands mayor.... ...2021 bid to become West Midlands mayor before his defeat by Conservative Andy Street.... ...The MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill said the campaign work had been done on leave or on a voluntary basis....

worcesternews.co.uk —  1+ day ago

...Fulgence Kayishema was a police officer with the rank of inspector when he allegedly orchestrated the killings of more than 2,000 people – including... ...Rwandan genocide suspect appears in court holding Bible after 22 years on run One of Rwanda"s most wanted suspects for the country"s 1994 genocide... ...He is expected to be extradited to Rwanda and ultimately go on trial for genocide and crimes against humanity.... ...Wearing glasses and a blue winter jacket with a hood, Kayishema confirmed his identity when asked by a judge during his brief appearance at the Cape...

worcesternews.co.uk —  2+ day ago

...The Department for Transport (DfT) announced a plan to upgrade track in north Manchester, add extra entry and exits points to Manchester Victoria... ...and build a third platform at Salford Crescent.... ...Rail minister Huw Merriman told the PA news agency that Network Rail has “withdrawn their planning application” because “the focus” is on other improvements... ...“Most importantly, the Manchester Task Force, which is the railway and local government leaders, have come up with these ideas and designs, so it's...

worcesternews.co.uk —  4+ day ago

...Regulator to investigate South West Water leakage performance data The UK"s water regulator has launched a new investigation into South West Water... ...household"s water use.... ...David Black, Ofwat's chief executive, said: “We are committed to holding companies to account for performance and for sharing timely, accurate and... ...South West Water, which is owned by Pennon, was among the six worst performing water firms, according to Ofwat's annual report published in December...