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.
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to find Zafinya, 10, missing from Solihull since lunchtime. Temperatures are set to plummet below zero. Call 999 if seen.
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.
World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall launches fundraiser after the death of 'beautiful' friend Pa O'Dwyer, the Irish strongman and mental health advocate, aged 41.
The strength world mourns five-time Ireland's Strongest Man winner Pa O'Dwyer, who has died at 40. Tributes pour in for the beloved athlete and mental health advocate.
Millions on DWP benefits urged to verify receipt of £10 Christmas bonus. If missing, contact your Jobcentre Plus or Pension Service office immediately.
Leicestershire Police launch urgent appeal to find Ivan Finney, 53, missing since New Year's Eve. Last seen heading to Morrisons in Leicester. Public urged to call 101 with information.
Kate and Gerry McCann issue an emotional New Year message, hoping 2026 brings the long-awaited breakthrough in finding Madeleine, missing since 2007. Read their full statement and the latest on the case.
West Midlands Police urgently seek the public's help to find Kaitlyn, 14, missing from Birmingham since New Year's Eve. She was last seen in a grey coat and black Nike trainers.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil of a Hertfordshire school, is missing after a catastrophic fire at a New Year's party in Crans-Montana. The blaze, which may have been sparked by champagne bottle sparklers, has claimed at least 40 lives. Read the late
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty during a New Year's Day swim near Brighton Palace Pier. Emergency services were unable to save him.
West Midlands Police urgently seek information on two 15-year-old girls, Phoebe and Hattie, missing from Birmingham since New Year's Eve. Call 999 if seen.
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
Police urgently seek Dale, 36, missing from Sutton Coldfield since New Year's Eve. He was last seen near midnight. Call 999 immediately if seen, quoting log 4832.
Adam Carpenter, 35, from Sutton Coldfield, transformed his health by losing seven stone with Slimming World after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Discover his life-changing journey.
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.
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.
A rare £2 coin from 2011 featuring Tosha the Cat could fetch up to £300 from collectors. Experts urge households to check their change for this sought-after Isle of Man issue.
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 14-year-old Lexus from Solihull. Last seen on December 27, she has links to Birmingham city centre. Call 999 if seen.
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.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
The search for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Devon has ended. Tributes are paid to Matthew Upham as families thank emergency services.