A new Chairman and Vice Chair, who ensure meetings stay fair and neutral, were also appointed in the first full meeting since the elections on May 1. Reform UK became the biggest party on the council.

A REDDITCH-based entrepreneur has transformed almost two decades of bid management and writing experience into a thriving consultancy, thanks to bespoke business support provided by Enterprising ...

HUNDREDS of happy families were out enjoying the sounds of swing on Sunday (May 25) with the first of the summer season’s live band concerts at Abbey Park. A special event to commemorate this year’s ...

A NEW short film exploring the legacy of Rik Mayall in his former hometown of Droitwich Spa is to be premiered at one of his old haunts soon. Rik Mayall, he was one of ours you know! will be shown ...

A PRISON officer was stabbed at HMP Long Lartin prison in South Littleton today (Friday). West Mercia Police were called to the prison shortly after 10am following a report that a prison officer had ...

THE Vale Golf Club hosted their seniors team open event with 31 clubs from across the Midlands represented. Some 124 players took to the course with the likes of Hagley, Cotswold Hills, Sutton ...

THE FAMILY of Rik Mayall have spoken of their pride that the comedy festival in his name is taking place. And, to celebrate the festival’s launch on Saturday (May 31), they have released pictures of ...

PLANS are well underway for this year’s Wychavon Parish Games which will start towards the end of June. Packs have been sent to all parish organisers with the closing date for entries May 31. This ...

REFORM UK Worcestershire councillors have elected Joanne Monk, councillor for Redditch East, as group leader. Coun Monk has been a county councillor for the Conservatives for the last four years, but ...

LIBRARIES in Worcestershire are calling for volunteers to support this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Those aged between 13 and 24 who are passionate about books and working with children are ...

AN ACT of Remembrance in Broadway last week (Thursday, May 8) marked 80 years since the Second World War ended in Europe. Representatives from the Royal British Legion, parish council, police and ...