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Plan backed to encourage more walking and cycling in Worcester

Worcestershire

Plan backed to encourage more walking and cycling in Worcester

Worcester City Council has approved a plan to encourage more people to walk and cycle rather than use their cars. The place and economic development committee gave the Active Travel Action Plan the green light on Monday, which will be implemented over the coming three years. The local authority's previous plan introduced the Beryl bike scheme, which saw about 52,000 cycle journeys in the city in the past year. "This plan […]

todayJune 28, 2025

Cat found with burns to his face finds new home

Worcestershire

Cat found with burns to his face finds new home

A cat who was found with burns to his head and face has found a permanent new home. The brown and white striped cat, who has been named Arthur, was handed into an overnight emergency vet after he was discovered injured in Worcester in April. Following treatment for his burns, he was cared for by the RSPCA's Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire Branch before being placed for rehoming. A spokesperson for the […]

todayJune 26, 2025

Worcester music venue celebrates 'fantastic' 25 years

Worcestershire

Worcester music venue celebrates ‘fantastic’ 25 years

A Worcester music venue which has welcomed the likes of Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding through its doors is celebrating 25 years in business. The Marrs Bar opened in 2000 when former electrician Brian Maher, who played in several bands, decided to buy a former dance studio in Pierpoint Street and turn it into a live music venue. Over the years it has earned a growing reputation in the industry, […]

todayJune 24, 2025

Beekeepers plant tree in Worcester cemetery

Worcestershire

Beekeepers plant tree in Worcester cemetery

Beekeepers have planted a tree at a Worcester cemetery to mark a milestone occasion and help local pollinators thrive. The British Beekeepers' Association is putting in trees across the country as part of150th anniversary celebrations. In Worcester, a small-leaved lime tree has been placed by Worcester Beekeepers in the natural burial ground at Astwood Crematorium and Cemetery. The site is maintained using specialist techniques to encourage wildflower growth, enhancing habitats […]

todayApril 10, 2025

The Commandery

Worcestershire

Survey starts for military views on new Worcestershire gallery

People in Worcester and from further afield are being asked what parts of the city's military history they would like to see showcased by a museum gallery. Plans have been drawn up to move the Worcestershire Soldier Gallery from Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to The Commandery. Paid for initially with £243,200 lottery funding, a spokesperson for Worcester City Council said they now wanted to hear from people about […]

todayMarch 31, 2025

Big Bill's Cafe owners Martin and Sheila

Worcestershire

Worcester pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costs

A beloved Worcester cafe, known for its warm atmosphere and hearty meals, is closing after years of serving as a hub for the community. Big Bill's Cafe owners, Martin, 83, and Sheila, 75, who took over in 2019, cite rising costs as the main reason for closing. Martin, who retired in 2018, stepped in to help run the café after Sheila's son opened it. "I retired on the 30th of […]

todayMarch 28, 2025

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