Body found in River Avon, Pershore, police confirm
Police have recovered a body from the River Avon in Pershore, Worcestershire. The death is not being treated as suspicious. The family has been informed.
Police have recovered a body from the River Avon in Pershore, Worcestershire. The death is not being treated as suspicious. The family has been informed.
Explore Ombersley, a Worcestershire village with over 150 listed buildings. Just 40 minutes from Birmingham, it's a perfectly preserved historic escape. Discover its pubs, cafes, and Georgian grandeur.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Police warn residents after two break-in attempts in Astwood Bank and Redditch. Intruders used force to break locks, targeting vehicles. Call 101 with information.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
Police are urgently searching for Barry Forrester, 45, missing from Evesham. He has a hand injury requiring medical attention. Call 999 with information.
A man in his 50s has died after his blue Volvo hit a tree on Goosehill Lane. Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic Friday morning collision.
Reform UK seized minority control of Worcestershire County Council in 2025, ending two decades of Conservative rule. Discover the key events, financial crises, and political defections that reshaped the Midlands.
Essex Police confirm a man's body has been recovered from Hanningfield Reservoir following a light aircraft crash. Search operations have now concluded.
A major police operation responded to reports of violent disorder involving weapons and damaged vehicles at a Stourport caravan site. Several arrests made. Read the latest.
Residents and parish councillors in Charlton, Worcestershire, strongly oppose plans for six bungalows on agricultural land, citing traffic and sustainability concerns. Read the full story.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry site near Alvechurch. Protection zones are in place. Read the latest.
Discover Clent, a serene Worcestershire village just 10 miles from Birmingham. Offering stunning Clent Hills walks, panoramic views, and a cosy food scene, it's the perfect 2026 getaway.
A pair of brazen shoplifters were caught on CCTV singing 'Santa Baby' while stealing from a Worcestershire family shop. Owners Catherine and Patrick Badham were horrified by the festive theft.
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
Discover a perfect countryside escape just an hour from Birmingham. This writer's weekend in a Worcestershire hamlet and the Cotswolds offers idyllic walks, cosy shops, and delicious food.
Malvern College head Keith Metcalfe stars in a hilarious Mission Impossible parody to announce the end of term. Watch the two-minute festive film now!
Discover Chaddesley Corbett, a Worcestershire village with Saxon roots, a 12th-century church, and timeless charm. Plan your countryside escape today.
A small private jet crashed in central Mexico, killing seven. The aircraft struck a building while attempting an emergency landing near Toluca airport. Read the latest details.
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
Discover Ombersley, a Worcestershire village crowned one of the UK's prettiest. With over 150 listed buildings and a tranquil winter charm, it's a perfect festive escape near Birmingham.
Discover Pepper Wood, an ancient woodland near Birmingham that was cut down twice for war efforts. See how community care revived this SSSI site into a thriving wildlife haven. Plan your visit today.
Police appeal for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted near British Camp on the Malvern Hills. The suspect is described as a white male, around 65, with a brown dog.
Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, died in a collision in Pleasley. A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Veselin Dudenski killed Elsie Gascoigne in a head-on collision. The 39-year-old, now facing deportation, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a pensioner died in a collision on the A44 in Evesham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Danielle Mitten sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting and killing student Lucy Atkins. Learn how this tragedy highlights the dangers of speeding.