The Eight Best Places to Live in Worcestershire in 2026 Sunday, January 11, 2026 worcestershire bewdley bretforton broadway bromsgrove malvern ombersley tenbury upton housing Worcestershire, a picturesque county within easy reach of Birmingham, has been celebrated in Muddy Stilettos’ new 2026 guide highlighting the best places to live. The guide focuses on family-friendly communities, considering … Read More
No Decision Made on 'Golden Handcuff' Bonuses for Senior Officers at Midlands Council Saturday, January 10, 2026 goldenhandcuffs retention worcestershire council bonuses reorganisation opposition paycuts governance staffing Worcestershire County Council has yet to make a decision regarding a controversial proposal to offer ‘golden handcuff’ bonuses to senior officers in an effort to retain them ahead of upcoming local government … Read More
How Reform UK Ended 20 Years of Conservative Control in Worcestershire in 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 reformuk worcestershire localgovernment elections conservatives counciltax budget cabinet unitary politics In 2025, Worcestershire witnessed a dramatic political upheaval that reshaped the county’s governance and set the stage for substantial changes ahead. Reform UK captured minority control of Worcestershire County Council, … Read More
Shoplifters Caught Singing 'Santa Baby' While Stealing From Family Hardware Store Thursday, December 25, 2025 shoplifting theft cctv hardware worcestershire christmas community police stolen burglary In a bizarre and bold incident at Badham’s Hardware in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, two female shoplifters were filmed on CCTV singing “Santa Baby” as they helped themselves to around £100 worth of … Read More
Consultants Paid £325,000 to Develop Plans for Worcestershire 'Super Council' Saturday, November 22, 2025 worcestershire supercouncil unitaryauthority localgovernment consulting pwc restructuring councilfinance publicsector governance Worcestershire County Council has spent £325,000 on consultancy firm PwC to develop plans for a potential ‘super council’ to replace the existing county and district councils. The payment was disclosed during a recent … Read More
Child Sex Offender from Droitwich Sentenced to 21 Years for Abuse Wednesday, November 12, 2025 droitwich sexualabuse conviction childprotection jasonlane crime justice police worcestershire sentencing Jason Lane, a 44-year-old from Droitwich, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of 16 sexual offences involving a young boy. The verdict was delivered at Redditch Crown Court in … Read More