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A cheesemaker has warned it may have to stop sales to the US if Donald Trump's export tariffs come in. Croome Cheese in Whittington, Worcestershire, is a family food business that currently exports 37% of its cheeses, with three-quarters of them going to the US. Owner Nick Hodgetts said sales to America were currently about 28% of their production in financial terms, and a 10% trade tariff would make it […]
Volunteers working on plans to relocate Worcester's military museum have said it is an opportunity to "reimagine the collection". The Worcestershire Soldier Gallery - currently in the city's museum and art gallery in Foregate Street - will close at the end of August, before reopening in 2026 at The Commandery. The £1.2m project will move the attraction a stone's throw from Worcester Cathedral, the Museum of Royal Worcester Porcelain and […]
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 […]
A rescue centre that has been saving animals for 40 years has said it is becoming too expensive to care for them. Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre in Beckford, Worcestershire, cares for injured or sick wild animals and birds of prey, but manager Natalie Gould said it was costing £2,300 a day to run the charity. "Sadly it is becoming very expensive as we don't charge, are open 24/7 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new police chief constable says he wants the force under his leadership to focus on "the things that matter most to the public". Richard Cooper was formally confirmed in the role of West Mercia Police chief on Wednesday. "We'll be really focused on crime – on reducing crime, on investigating crime – on antisocial behaviours and on reducing the harm that's suffered on West Mercia's roads," he said following his appointment. […]
A new walking and cycling bridge over the River Severn has been used by nearly 50,000 people in the three months since it opened, according to Worcestershire County Council. The Kepax Bridge in Worcester, which opened in December at a cost of £16m, connects Gheluvelt Park to St John's. The local authority said it was averaging more than 600 crossings per day and had become an important part of the […]
A set of critically endangered tiger cub triplets born at a wildlife park have taken their first steps outdoors, after developing "with no concerns". The three Sumatran tiger cubs, who arrived at West Midlands Safari Park on 17 January, were outside following a first health check that confirmed there are two girls and a boy. Now keepers know the sex of them, they have selected the name Nova, meaning new […]
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