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Police were still present until around 11am on Sunday morning

Two arrested after stabbing in Worcester early on Sunday

Rachel Harris and her daughters Isla and Freya (pictured) claimed 1st place

Rachel Harris and her daughters Isla and Freya (pictured) claimed 1st place

Winning scarecrows revealed at Fernhill Heath's popular annual festival

REPLACED: Harrington Court's timber facade will be replaced if planning permission is granted by Worcester City Council

REPLACED: Harrington Court's timber facade will be replaced if planning permission is granted by Worcester City Council

Planning and development

Plans to replace cladding which poses 'fire safety risk' on city apartment building

Former Springbox Schalk Burger (left)

Former Springbox Schalk Burger (left)

Rugby royalty and fine wine meet as former Springbox visits Worcester

IN THE DOCK: See who has appeared in court recently

IN THE DOCK: See who has appeared in court recently

In the dock - see who has appeared at Worcestershire's courts recently

Crowds wait for the Prince of Wales, later the short-lived King Edward VIII, to open a widened Worcester Bridge on October 28, 1932

Crowds wait for the Prince of Wales, later the short-lived King Edward VIII, to open a widened Worcester Bridge on October 28, 1932

What life was like in the 1930s. The decade before the storm

SEX OFFENDERS: The number of registered sex offenders living in Worcester have been revealed by West Mercia Police

SEX OFFENDERS: The number of registered sex offenders living in Worcester have been revealed by West Mercia Police

One in nine sex offenders in West Mercia living in Worcester as police reveal numbers

A driver who was caught breaking the speed limit on the A40 through Pencraig, Herefordshire, has been sentenced at Worcester Magistrates' Court

A driver who was caught breaking the speed limit on the A40 through Pencraig, Herefordshire, has been sentenced at Worcester Magistrates' Court

Land Rover driver caught breaking speeding at 76mph through village avoids ban

A police cordon is around a car in Worcester

A police cordon is around a car in Worcester

LIVE: Two people arrested following stabbing in Worcester

The Christmas lights will be switched on by Mayor Tor Pingree at the Victorian Fayre in late November

The Christmas lights will be switched on by Mayor Tor Pingree at the Victorian Fayre in late November

Businesses voice mixed views at Christmas light switch-on absence

8-year-old Adam Jouha with his father, Samer, by the River Avon in Evesham

8-year-old Adam Jouha with his father, Samer, by the River Avon in Evesham

Syrian refugee who jumped into river to save pensioner, honoured

Worcestershire offers plenty of scenery and rolling countryside

Worcestershire offers plenty of scenery and rolling countryside

These are the Worcester areas Reddit users recommend most to newcomers

Worcester Power Station with its three tall chimneys. Photo taken from the railway line showing the huge coal stacks that used to be unloaded from coal trains.

Worcester Power Station with its three tall chimneys. Photo taken from the railway line showing the huge coal stacks that used to be unloaded from coal trains.

When they knocked down Worcester's most recognisable landmark

Business seeks retrospective planning permission after move to Stone Arrow Farm

Business seeks retrospective planning permission after move to Stone Arrow Farm

Planning and development

Business seeks retrospective planning permission after move to Stone Arrow Farm

News

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Department for Works and Pensions

Are you owed £8,000? HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people due money

The new services will have a shop kiosk and food offerings

The new services will have a shop kiosk and food offerings

Planning and development

Town's new service station takes shape as signs tease food outlets

The team at Chef's Kitchen

The team at Chef's Kitchen

Kidderminster restaurant named among 'top 10 per cent worldwide'

The George Hotel

The George Hotel

Reopening date announced for much-loved pub after £500k refurbishment

Jack Grealish dropped by Everton after trip to the Cotswolds

St Michael’s Church, Aldbourne

St Michael’s Church, Aldbourne

'Gem of a village' named one of the best places to live in Wiltshire

Five SAS veterans who became best-selling authors and television stars

The production 'Love Is In The Air' will take place at the Swan Theatre between November 10 and 14

The production 'Love Is In The Air' will take place at the Swan Theatre between November 10 and 14

Primary school children to feature in Worcester theatre show's charity fundraiser

The original application was approved in January 2026

The original application was approved in January 2026

Worcester railway station accessibility project moves forward after council approval

Police were present at an incident on Windermere Drive in Warndon on Sunday morning

Police were present at an incident on Windermere Drive in Warndon on Sunday morning

What we know so far: Police present as car cordoned off on Worcester road

The new DWP system can be used in relation to Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

The new DWP system can be used in relation to Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

New DWP bank checks begin for people claiming three benefits

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust said the car park at Tiddesley Wood will temporarily close.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust said the car park at Tiddesley Wood will temporarily close.

Nature reserve car park to close as 'considerable time clearing fireworks' last year

Christmas magic set to return to designer village a short drive from Worcester

Christmas magic set to return to designer village a short drive from Worcester

Christmas magic set to return to designer village a short drive from Worcester

JAILED: Brendan McGee has been imprisoned for two years, while his co-defendant Shannon Khan received a suspended jail sentence

JAILED: Brendan McGee has been imprisoned for two years, while his co-defendant Shannon Khan received a suspended jail sentence

Pair sentenced for dealing heroin and cocaine at Worcestershire Travelodge

Car flipped on its roof on Pound Bank Road 15 months ago

Car flipped on its roof on Pound Bank Road 15 months ago

Residents' frustration grows as Malvern safety petition tops 400 names

Success at first-ever Halloween Dog Parade at The Valley

Success at first-ever Halloween Dog Parade at The Valley

Worcestershire's first Halloween dog parade a success

Planning and development

Homes in new development in one of the best places to live in UK going fast

Worcester Record Fair returns with vinyl, CDs and tapes for £1 entry

Bromford will deliver 33 shared ownership homes in Wychbold as part of its 128-home development on Crown Lane in Wychbold.

Bromford will deliver 33 shared ownership homes in Wychbold as part of its 128-home development on Crown Lane in Wychbold.

Planning and development

33 homes that make part of 128 house development coming to village in 2027

Here are five of the best afternoon tea spots to visit in Herefordshire.

Here are five of the best afternoon tea spots to visit in Herefordshire.

Why you have to visit these superb afternoon tea spots in Herefordshire

Little Soap Company receives King's Award

Little Soap Company receives King's Award

Worcestershire based business honoured for commitment to sustainability

Bewdley, nestled on the banks of the River Severn, is one of the county's most recognisable towns.

Bewdley, nestled on the banks of the River Severn, is one of the county's most recognisable towns.

The Worcestershire town between Rock and Stone that raised famed UK dance singer

RETROSPECTIVE: Cadent Gas has submitted an application for work it has already completed

RETROSPECTIVE: Cadent Gas has submitted an application for work it has already completed

Planning and development

Gas firm seeks retrospective permission for pipework installed at Worcester flats

The Week 6 elimination from Strictly Come Dancing 2026 for its Halloween episode has been revealed

The Week 6 elimination from Strictly Come Dancing 2026 for its Halloween episode has been revealed

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 6 exit leaked as fans left 'absolutely devastated'

Sport

Jack Grealish dropped by Everton after trip to the Cotswolds

Chris Cornes said City were fantastic from start to finish

Chris Cornes said City were fantastic from start to finish

Chris Cornes sends message ahead of Worcester City’s Colchester FA Cup clash

Charlie Wise was delighted with City's form

Charlie Wise was delighted with City's form

Charlie Wise: Worcester City believe FA Cup upset is possible

Tom Seabrook scored two tries. Image Martin Humby

Tom Seabrook scored two tries. Image Martin Humby

Worcester Warriors continue flying start with five-try Sixways win

Former Springbox Schalk Burger (left)

Former Springbox Schalk Burger (left)

Rugby royalty and fine wine meet as former Springbox visits Worcester

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Nostalgia

Worcester Power Station with its three tall chimneys. Photo taken from the railway line showing the huge coal stacks that used to be unloaded from coal trains.

Worcester Power Station with its three tall chimneys. Photo taken from the railway line showing the huge coal stacks that used to be unloaded from coal trains.

When they knocked down Worcester's most recognisable landmark

Crowds wait for the Prince of Wales, later the short-lived King Edward VIII, to open a widened Worcester Bridge on October 28, 1932

Crowds wait for the Prince of Wales, later the short-lived King Edward VIII, to open a widened Worcester Bridge on October 28, 1932

What life was like in the 1930s. The decade before the storm

Back together again after all these years. Chris Cook, Muff Murfin and John Haithwaite, the CMJ

Back together again after all these years. Chris Cook, Muff Murfin and John Haithwaite, the CMJ

Where were you in 1972? Worcester's CMJ back together again

Sale of horses at Worcester Cattle Market in 1953 during the Hop, Cheese and Sheep Fair

Sale of horses at Worcester Cattle Market in 1953 during the Hop, Cheese and Sheep Fair

When 'boisterous fun' was had in Worcester

Worcester actor and former Nunnery Wood student Sam Barriscale played John Archer for 11 years. Here he is with Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) and Norman Painting (Phil Archer) in 1993

Worcester actor and former Nunnery Wood student Sam Barriscale played John Archer for 11 years. Here he is with Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) and Norman Painting (Phil Archer) in 1993

Behind The Archers' storylines by the man who wrote them

One of Worcester’s 'broad' streets. Indeed it’s Broad Street, looking back towards The Cross in 1908

One of Worcester’s 'broad' streets. Indeed it’s Broad Street, looking back towards The Cross in 1908

Is Worcester as scruffy as people make out?

Letters

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi left the show earlier this year

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi left the show earlier this year

Emmerdale star opens up about the 'weird' moments she ‘struggled’ to film

Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester

Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester

'I noticed how amazingly well-behaved the students were making their way to school'

Nearly all ticket offices could be shut under the plans

Nearly all ticket offices could be shut under the plans

Reader's Letter

Have your say on rail ticket office closures

Cardon Banfield (left) with wife Sylvia. Photo supplied by family and used with permission.

Cardon Banfield (left) with wife Sylvia. Photo supplied by family and used with permission.

Reader's Letter

'We will never forget you': Campaigners mark 7th anniversary of homeless man's death

The new Mayor of Evesham signing his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

The new Mayor of Evesham signing his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

Reader's Letter

New mayor says he 'won't let electorate down'

Cripplegate Park should not have to change its name, says our reader.

Cripplegate Park should not have to change its name, says our reader.

Reader's Letter

'Cripplegate Park is part of our history - leave it alone!'

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

Reader's Letter

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

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The celebrities who were born on Christmas Day

HELP: The NSPCC

HELP: The NSPCC

Leaving your kids home alone? These are the ages NSPCC say is old enough

Glowing Mamma’s first ‘coffee and walk’ in the sunshine.

Glowing Mamma’s first ‘coffee and walk’ in the sunshine.

First 'coffee and walk' event for mums is success

The team at Perry Manor go wild!

The team at Perry Manor go wild!

Call of the wild for virtual safari at care home

The sign will be installed in this flower bed. The statue of Jenny Lind has already been moved to the right to make way for it (Image: NQ)

The sign will be installed in this flower bed. The statue of Jenny Lind has already been moved to the right to make way for it (Image: NQ)

Reader's Letter

‘Malvern Rose Bank Gardens sign is not art’

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National Sport

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in F1 history (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in F1 history (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kimi Antonelli cherishes ‘a day I will remember forever’ as he makes history

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever world champion on Sunday (Moises Castillo/AP)

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever world champion on Sunday (Moises Castillo/AP)

Kimi Antonelli crowned F1 world champion after third-place finish in Mexico

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said he will urge his players to go down in future (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said he will urge his players to go down in future (Peter Byrne/PA)

Andoni Iraola: We have to tell players to dive for penalties

Kimi Antonelli has blown his rivals away in just his second season in F1 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kimi Antonelli has blown his rivals away in just his second season in F1 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kimi Antonelli’s road from rookie crash in Monza to F1 glory in Mexico

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his team win at Anfield just five days after losing to a League Two team (PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his team win at Anfield just five days after losing to a League Two team (PA)

Mikel Arteta says shock loss at Fleetwood inspired Arsenal to win at Liverpool

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz waits to convert for the only goal against Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz waits to convert for the only goal against Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Kai Havertz says winning goal ‘belongs to’ Declan Rice for assist

Marink Reedijk enjoyed Hibs’ win – and the celebrations that followed (PA)

Marink Reedijk enjoyed Hibs’ win – and the celebrations that followed (PA)

‘Emotional’ Marink Reedijk enjoys post-match scenes as Hibernian book final spot

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National News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Glasgow. Picture date: Friday October 30, 2026.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Glasgow. Picture date: Friday October 30, 2026.

Government is ‘making up China policy as it goes’, MPs have warned in new report

The King shelters from the rain under an umbrella as he inspects the troops during the annual Independence Ceremonial Parade, marking 45 years of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Saint George,

The King shelters from the rain under an umbrella as he inspects the troops during the annual Independence Ceremonial Parade, marking 45 years of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Saint George,

‘Where’s the umbrella?’ King weathers torrential downpour in Antigua

Law enforcement respond to a plane crash in Florida (Mark Elias/AP)

Law enforcement respond to a plane crash in Florida (Mark Elias/AP)

Nine killed in Florida plane crash

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could reportedly water down some elements of her immigration revamp (Peter Byrne/PA)

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could reportedly water down some elements of her immigration revamp (Peter Byrne/PA)

Home Secretary to announce immigration rules overhaul on Monday

Monica Dolan (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Monica Dolan (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Monica Dolan: It was a ‘privilege’ to raise awareness of Parkinson’s in new film

Mageean announced she had been diagnosed with cancer in 2025 (PA)

Mageean announced she had been diagnosed with cancer in 2025 (PA)

Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was ‘a champion in every sense of the word’

John Healey signalled there would be more ‘hard decisions’ on public spending (Jeff Overs/BBC)

John Healey signalled there would be more ‘hard decisions’ on public spending (Jeff Overs/BBC)

John Healey promises benefits bill ‘will come down under Labour’

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