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Extra bird flu measures come into force across Worcestershire

Measures to prevent the spread of bird flu have come into force in Worcestershire. The order, which applies to all bird keepers, including those who have pets or commercial flocks, requires poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors. It is in addition to strict biosecurity rules already in place across the country. The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, said the risk should decrease as migratory birds leave the UK […]

todayFebruary 16, 2025 2

Worcestershire Royal Hospital's Elgar Unit

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Worcestershire hospital unit staff to park at council building

Fifty parking spaces are temporarily being made available at a former council headquarters for staff at a nearby hospital. The spaces at County Hall in Worcester are for staff from Worcestershire Royal Hospital's Elgar Unit, while improvement works are carried out in their usual parking area. The council offices have been shut since June last year, after potentially dangerous RAAC concrete and legionella bacteria were detected. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care […]

todayFebruary 15, 2025 2

Bird flu housing order extended to cover Worcestershire

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Bird flu housing order extended to cover Worcestershire

An order which requires poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu has been extended to further parts of the Midlands and northern England. The housing measures were in response to an increased findings of avian influenza cases across England and "heightened risk levels," the government said. The order, which also includes pet birds and commercial flocks, has been expanded to cover Herefordshire, […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 7

Lloyds Bank

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Lloyds Bank closures have local residents and businesses worried

Residents and businesses in several towns say they are worried by string of bank closures with one shop owner warning it could have a knock-on effect on the high street. Lloyds Bank recently announced its Leominster, Kidderminster and Bromsgrove branches were to close later this year as part of its plan to shut 136 sites. The firm said the decision to shut the branches was due to customers shifting away from banking […]

todayFebruary 11, 2025 3

Pump track popularity sees a second planned for Worcester

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Pump track popularity sees a second planned for Worcester

A planned new pump track - a cycling course featuring small bumps and jumps - is to be a "destination facility" for Worcester, according to the city council. The project earmarked for Perdiswell Park would be the second such track in the city, and follow the set-up at Battenhall Park that opened in November. Councillor Hannah Cooper said the Battenhall Park track had already proved popular. Perdiswell's larger track would […]

todayFebruary 6, 2025 2

Worcester parking charges increase 'to catch up with inflation'

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Worcester parking charges increase ‘to catch up with inflation’

Car parking charges look set to rise for the second year running in Worcester. Fees had remained steady for the previous 14 years but the city council said it was now looking to "catch up on inflation levels". The price of an individual ticket on car parks owned by the city council is set to go up by about 6%, rounded to the nearest 10p. Season tickets are also set […]

todayFebruary 4, 2025 3

Worcester Museum charge for non-residents considered

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Worcester Museum charge for non-residents considered

Non-Worcester residents could have to pay to visit the city's museum and art gallery under plans being considered by councillors. The museums service is subsidised by the city council and with growing pressure on budgets, a £2.50 entrance fee for some visitors could be introduced. Details of exactly how it would be implemented are still to be worked out, but the council said it felt confident a charge would not […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025 4

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

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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 3

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

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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 1

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