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Chris Heard launched Carnival Records, selling new and used vinyl, in 2012

Worcestershire

Worcestershire record shop named one of best in world

Chris Heard launched Carnival Records, selling new and used vinyl, in 2012 - at a time when many record stores were closing as they struggled to compete against digital music and streaming services. But it was a gamble that paid off - with the shop having been named among the best in the world. The Financial Times listed the store in Malvern, Worcestershire, alongside counterparts in London, New York, Paris, […]

todayFebruary 1, 2025

Sam Perrett with his wife Nikki, who was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 2023

Worcestershire

Worcestershire man takes on five-year £500k charity river challenge

When Sam Perrett's wife, Nikki, was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 2023, his whole outlook on life changed. He not only wanted to be fitter and healthier, but the father-of-two from Worcester vowed to make a difference and raise money for the charity MS Society. From there, his five-year £500,000 fundraising challenge, Source2Sea, was born. "In essence, it's a series of expeditions along five rivers over the next five […]

todayFebruary 1, 2025

Endangered tiger cub triplets born at West Midlands Safari Park

Worcestershire

Endangered tiger cub triplets born at West Midlands Safari Park

A new set of critically endangered tiger cub triplets have been born at a Worcestershire wildlife park. The three Sumatran tiger cubs arrived at West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on 17 January. They will spend their first few weeks alone with their mother, 13-year-old Dourga, before keepers enter the den to carry out health checks. It is likely to be this summer at the earliest before visitors will […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025

Council sets out plans to 'help wildlife thrive'

Worcestershire

Worcester Council sets out plans to ‘help wildlife thrive’

A city council has set out a five-year biodiversity strategy to help protect the area's wildlife and green spaces. Worcester City Council said it wants "to help wildlife thrive across the city" and drafted plans in a bid to stop the decline of important species and boost animal habitats. Its goals include increasing tree canopy cover, the creation of wildlife corridors and a 5% boost to biodiversity across council-managed land […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Worcestershire

Dead swans found in suspected bird flu outbreak

Six dead swans have been found in Worcester in a case of suspected bird flu. Worcester City Council said on Tuesday evening the birds had been found along a stretch of the River Severn between the cathedral and the railway viaduct. It added that some parts of the riverside path had been closed to help reduce the spread. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said it was […]

todayJanuary 29, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Worcestershire

School transport costs too high, say councillors

The amount being paid by a council on home-to-school transport is "unsustainable", councillors have heard. The service, along with social care, is among the biggest drains on Worcestershire County Council resources. The local authority's children and families overview and scrutiny panel heard on Monday that local authorities will be spending £2.6bn nationally by 2027-28 on getting children to school if there is no significant change to national policy. Home-to-school transport […]

todayJanuary 29, 2025

Sleeping Beauty

Events

Sleeping Beauty

Once upon a time, in a kingdom not too far from our own, the wicked fairy Carabosse placed a curse on the Princess Aurora that before the stroke of midnight on her 21st birthday, she would prick her finger on a spinning wheel and sleep for all eternity! With a magical cast of characters and the festive spirit only the Wolverhampton pantomime can bring, join us on a journey to break […]

todayJanuary 14, 2025

Sleeping Beauty

Events

Sleeping Beauty

Worcester’s favourite family pantomime Sleeping Beauty is back with a show that will put you under it’s spell… OH YES IT WILL! Join us for a magical (and sometimes wicked) story, and find yourself enchanted by your favourite songs, fantastic dance routines, incredible vocals and non-stop laughter! In a pantoland far, far away, the villainous Carabosse has cursed the beautiful Princess Aurora – is there a valiant prince in Worcestershire […]

todayJanuary 14, 2025

Elf The Musical

Events

Elf The Musical

World’s Biggest Productions Brings Elf The Arena Spectacular to Wolverhampton Grand Christmas 2025 After sell out arena tours and record-breaking sales, ELF The Musical —the hilarious, hit stage adaptation of the beloved holiday movie—is coming to Wolverhampton Grand 2025! This larger-than-life production brings the festive magic to the arena with unforgettable scenes, including Santa’s flying sleigh, an interactive snowball fight with the audience, and a giant candy cane journey from the North Pole, all set […]

todayJanuary 14, 2025

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