Quad Bike Theft Spree Sparks Police Hunt Across Worcestershire Tuesday, January 20, 2026 quadbike theft police worcestershire crime security burglary offroad investigation prevention A series of quad bike thefts has triggered a multi-area police investigation across Worcestershire. Over a 48-hour period, from Wednesday, January 7 to Thursday, January 9, West Mercia Police received reports of four quad … Read More
Murder Arrest Made After Woman Found Dead in Evesham Property Thursday, January 15, 2026 murder arrest evesham investigation police worcestershire brickkilnstreet homicide custody emergency A 69-year-old woman was tragically found dead at a property on Brick Kiln Street in Evesham, Worcestershire, prompting a murder investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 8:40 pm on Wednesday, … Read More
DWP Rejects Genuine Correction for Six Months After Salary Input Error Thursday, January 15, 2026 dwp childmaintenance benefits salaryerror bureaucracy iandavies worcestershire financialsupport claimant administration Ian Davies, a 50-year-old from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, has endured a frustrating six-month ordeal with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after making a simple mistake on a child maintenance form. After … Read More
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