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‘Meticulous’ new lanterns to be fitted on Worcestershire bridge

A new set of heritage lanterns are to be installed on a Grade-II listed Worcestershire bridge after the original fittings deteriorated. Eighteen new lanterns will be fitted on Stourport Bridge, replacing the temporary lighting which has been in place since the originals were removed in 2024. Work will begin on Monday, with temporary traffic lights being used to also allow the repainting of existing lamp columns, Worcestershire County Council said. […]

August 10, 2025

Worcestershire

Thousands to enjoy ’90s themed Worcester city show

Thousands of visitors are set to enjoy the Worcester Show, which is bringing a '90s theme to this year's event. Organisers are inviting people to "to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane" during the event at Pitchcroft on Sunday. More than 14 sections and 170 categories of community competitions will take place, from flowers and photography to handicrafts and culinary creations. Katie Collier, vice chair of Worcester City Council's […]

August 9, 2025

Worcestershire

Father Brown filming location was ‘French fantasy’

The lead in a BBC drama has praised a filming location in Worcestershire as being like a "French fantasy". Mark Williams, from Bromsgrove, is back as Father Brown, the crime-busting clergyman based on the classic character created by GK Chesterton. The programme returns for its 13th series with filming locations across the UK, including The Chateaux Impney in Droitwich and the theatre in Chipping Norton. Discussing the site, which is […]

August 8, 2025

Shropshire

Shropshire cancer charity ‘overjoyed’ at sunflower donation

A Shropshire cancer charity worker is "overjoyed" after hundreds of sunflowers were donated as part of a new £5m fundraising initiative. Lingen Davies Cancer Support hopes to provide a new cancer centre at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital by 2029. They launched the appeal – which bosses say is their largest to date – in June. Supporters were recently invited to collect as many sunflowers as they required from Shropshire Petal Fields near […]

August 7, 2025

Worcestershire

Bewdley traders rejoice at flood defence bridge reopening

Traders in Bewdley are celebrating after the town's bridge has reopened two years after flood defence work began in the town. Bewdley Bridge had been closed to traffic in one direction since August 2023 for an Environment Agency project to build new flood barriers. And while the defences were intended to boost livelihoods long term, the shorter-term effect of the bridge closure had been a hit on business, traders reported. […]

August 6, 2025

Shropshire

Postbox toppers celebrate charity anniversary

A team of Shropshire knitters and crafters has created 40 postbox toppers to raise funds for a charity to mark a landmark anniversary. Age UK Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin delivers services and activities for older people, and is aiming to raise £75,000 for its 75th year in service. Women from the charity's knitting and craft groups took on the challenge, with the toppers placed in Newport, Broseley, Shawbirch, Telford and […]

August 2, 2025

Shropshire

Closed Shropshire 16th Century inn could be set to reopen

A closed 16th Century inn in Shropshire could be set to reopen after new plans were drawn up. An application for a new premises license was submitted for the Inn at Harley, formerly the Plume of Feathers, off the A458 near Much Wenlock. The venue was set to reopen two years ago and an Instagram post in May 2023 said it was in the early stages of renovation, offering nine […]

August 2, 2025

Worcestershire

Thousands expected to attend Worcestershire medieval battle event

Up to 60,000 people are expected to attend a three-day medieval reenactment event in Worcestershire that starts on Friday. The Battle of Evesham festival is also due to feature up to 900 people in costume who will take part in a mock battle. On Saturday there is due to be a parade through the Worcestershire town featuring reenactors on horseback. The town's Crown Meadow will host a medieval camp with […]

August 1, 2025

Industry News

Commercial radio innovation drives record audience share

Commercial radio has achieved a record share of listeners according to the latest RAJAR figures for the second quarter of 2025. The share is now at 55.7%, growing from 55% in the same period last year and compares to 42.1% for the BBC. Reflecting evolving listener habits, the figures also reveal that radio listening online is at a record high of 29.3%, well ahead of analogue (AM/FM) listening at 26.6%. […]

July 31, 2025

‘Meticulous’ new lanterns to be fitted on Worcestershire bridge

Thousands to enjoy ’90s themed Worcester city show

Father Brown filming location was ‘French fantasy’

Shropshire cancer charity ‘overjoyed’ at sunflower donation

Bewdley traders rejoice at flood defence bridge reopening

Postbox toppers celebrate charity anniversary

Closed Shropshire 16th Century inn could be set to reopen

Thousands expected to attend Worcestershire medieval battle event

Commercial radio innovation drives record audience share

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