Worcestershire

Grants aim to boost visitor numbers to Malverns

Tourism businesses are being encouraged to apply for money to help boost visitors to the Malvern Hills. Grants of up to £5,000 are being offered to improve local tourism, build visitor numbers and improve their experience, Malvern Hills District Council said. The government-funded Malvern Hills Tourism Grant Scheme can be used in several ways including helping firms to be more eco-friendly and contribute to the upkeep of attractions. The deadline […]

August 14, 2025

Worcestershire

‘Exceptionally kind’ Worcester hospice rated outstanding

A Worcester hospice has been given the top rating of outstanding by a care regulator for the first time in its history. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said care and support given to patients at St Richard's Hospice was "exceptionally compassionate and kind". The rating follows an unannounced inspection in March and follows a year in which the service cut its workforce in response to a £1m shortfall in its […]

August 13, 2025

Worcestershire

Hospice plants Tulip sculptures

Hundreds of handcrafted tulip sculptures have been planted in Worcester with people encouraged to celebrate someone or something special with one of the flowers. The display, organised by St Richard's Hospice, can be found in the gardens of St Andrew's Spire until 25 August. People are invited to choose a tulip when the display comes to an end, either to collect from the hospice or receive via post, with donations […]

August 10, 2025

Worcestershire

‘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

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

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

Worcestershire

Furbys and Power Rangers feature in Worcester 90s exhibition

Furbys, Power Ranger action figures, Pokemon and Spice Girls dolls - all these nostalgic toys are among the many going on display as part of a new exhibition celebrating the 1990s. I Grew Up 90s is taking place at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum from Saturday until 7 September. Museums Worcestershire said it included more than 200 "wonderfully preserved" objects from the decade, from toys to technology, sport, fashion, […]

July 5, 2025

Grants aim to boost visitor numbers to Malverns

‘Exceptionally kind’ Worcester hospice rated outstanding

Hospice plants Tulip sculptures

‘Meticulous’ new lanterns to be fitted on Worcestershire bridge

Thousands to enjoy ’90s themed Worcester city show

Father Brown filming location was ‘French fantasy’

Bewdley traders rejoice at flood defence bridge reopening

Thousands expected to attend Worcestershire medieval battle event

Furbys and Power Rangers feature in Worcester 90s exhibition

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