Scala Theatre renovation costs rise by £590,000
Worcester City Council approves extra funding for the Scala Theatre renovation, citing fire safety and National Insurance costs. The £16.2m project remains on track for its 2026 opening.
Worcester City Council approves extra funding for the Scala Theatre renovation, citing fire safety and National Insurance costs. The £16.2m project remains on track for its 2026 opening.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
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.
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Discover the complete festive TV listings for Christmas Day 2025. Find out what films and specials are on BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Plan your perfect day of viewing.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
A woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road in Chadbury. A 54-year-old driver is in custody. Read the latest on the investigation.
A woman has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road. Paramedics provided advanced life support but could not save her. Read the latest details.
Melly May Lynch, 29, spent two days and £250 embracing the nostalgic 'tacky Christmas' TikTok trend in her North Wales home. Discover her festive transformation and the hunt for 90s decorations.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
West Mercia Police are searching for a potentially injured person following a serious collision on the A38 near Wychbold. The crash involved a stolen vehicle and a police car. Contact police with information.
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
Marks & Spencer's 'fun and fantastic' Christmas pyjamas are a hit. The satin set, featuring festive foods, is labelled 'selling fast'. See the full range and reviews here.
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.
Discover the three main contrasts between Birmingham's huge German Christmas Market and the Cathedral Square craft market. Plan your perfect festive visit with our guide.
Residents in Worcester's Pearmain Close clash with the council over a historic cedar tree. The council cites its high value, but locals claim roots are damaging property. Read the full story.
From Transylvanian traders to economic impact, we explore the love-hate relationship with Birmingham's sprawling Frankfurt Christmas Market. Discover the facts and share your thoughts.
A 150-year-old shoe shop in Worcester is shutting down for good, with the family business stating it is no longer viable. Discover the story behind this high street loss.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 announces its next destination. Discover the Ipswich schedule, charity support, and how to get a festive drink and bauble.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next weekend location in Ipswich. Find out where to catch the festive magic and enjoy a free drink.
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
Discover Cheltenham's festive magic with four unique Christmas markets, an ice rink, and independent shopping, just a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham. Plan your perfect Christmas day out.
Aldi offers a complete Christmas dinner for eight people for just £1.48 per person. The budget-friendly festive feast includes turkey, trimmings, and gravy. Enter their Advent Giveaway for a chance to win your shop back.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.