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Articles by Elliot Burrow
Worcestershire company working to tackle 'emerging threat' of cyber attacks from AI generated voices
FARx is supporting businesses across the world through a machine it is developing to pick up and identify whether it is a human speaking, or a computer generated voice Clive Summerfield (pictured) is the founder of FARx which is using a machine to detect whether it is a human speaking, or a computer generated voice Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 19 minutes ago Deepfakes being created to manipulate images or a person's voice are becoming "incredibly convincing", the creator of a Worcestershire...
Restoration work to be carried out on 'much-loved' Worcestershire cricket club building
Worcestershire County Cricket Club has announced the project aims to preserve the scoreboard at the Diglis end of the ground for the future Worcestershire County Cricket Club has said work to the scoreboard at the Diglis end of the ground will "soon begin". Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 25 minutes ago Restoration work on Worcestershire County Cricket Club's 'historic' scoreboard at the Diglis end of the ground is to get underway shortly, the club has said.
Founder of Battle of Evesham festival 'humbled' by national award nomination
Mick Hurst has been shortlisted for the Visit England's 2026 Tourism Superstar title Mick Hurst (pictured) set-up the festival which is dedicated to the 13th century Battle of Evesham Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 21 minutes ago The organiser of an event honouring an historic 13th century Worcestershire conflict has said he was "taken aback" when he was told his name had been put forward for a national award.
Digital innovation and technology across Worcestershire spotlighted by festival
The second annual running of TechFest in the county is also aiming to help educate people and businesses more on the likes of AI and how it can be used safely Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 28 minutes ago The co-founder of a two-week festival designed to highlight innovation and digital skills in Worcestershire has said human interaction remains important in the use of technology and the future.
Threatening behaviour and vaping among reasons people received bans from Worcestershire libraries
A total of 87 bans have been issued by library bosses over the past five years The Hive library in Worcester Author: Phil Wilkinson-Jones (Local Democracy Reporter), Elliot BurrowPublished 14 minutes ago People across Worcestershire have been banned from libraries in the county for a number of different reasons including swearing, vaping, stealing computers and urinating in a bin over the past five years, according to data.
Kidderminster museum dedicated to heritage of carpet making 'excited' to be back for initial short period
The Museum of Carpet has temporarily returned and opened its doors for four days across this February half-term after closing in December 2025 Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 22 minutes ago A 'unique' museum in Worcestershire which shut at the end of last year has said it has seen a "massive response" to it opening back up again for a few days.
Herefordshire men's charity receives funding boost
National Highways has donated £9,000 to Ross-on-Wye Men’s Shed through a grant The donation to Ross-on-Wye Men’s Shed has allowed them to purchase new tools and put down new flooring in their workshop Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 19 minutes ago A Herefordshire men's charity has said it is "really grateful" to have been given thousands of pounds in funding which has helped them to purchase new tools and improve their working space.
West Mercia Police using national campaign to tackle female runner abuse
The force is using the Jog On initiative across Herefordshire and Worcestershire which is dedicated to tackling the harassment faced by female runners Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 17 minutes ago West Mercia Police has said it will continue to clamp down on unwanted behaviour and abuse towards female runners through a new initiative.
Herefordshire school working alongside Duchy of Cornwall to restore parts of woodland
Over 3,000 new trees are being planted at Brampton Hill Wood, with pupils at Madley Primary School teaming up with the Duchy of Cornwall to lend them a hand with the project Pupils at Madley Primary School have been helping in the Duchy's project to replant over 3,000 trees at Brampton Hill Wood Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 16 minutes ago A Herefordshire school has teamed up with the Duchy of Cornwall in a bid to help restore a section of woodland in the county.
Romance fraud warning from West Mercia Police on Valentine's Day
The force is reminding people to take extra care and be alert to it Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 29 minutes ago West Mercia Police is joining calls this Valentine's Day to make people aware of the threat of romance fraud and the impact it can have. It's estimated more than £106m was lost to romance fraud in the UK in the 2024/25 financial year.
University of Worcester highlights importance of sustainability through annual event
The university is currently holding its Go Green week which is held on the second week of February every year and aims to educate people around looking after the environment and planet Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 38 minutes ago University of Worcester students have been working together to shine a spotlight on the importance of living sustainably for the planet.
Worcestershire man getting ready to take on 220-mile running challenge in aid of hospice
Droitwich's Joe Hemming is aiming to run the entire length of the River Severn from start to finish to raise funds for St Richard's Hospice, who cared for his dad who passed away last year Joe Hemming will attempt to complete the mileage over six days, setting off on the 5 June and finishing on the 10 June Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 25 minutes ago A man from Worcestershire preparing to run the full length of the River Severn from start to finish later this year has said he's looking...
Herefordshire farmer to take on 142-mile walk to highlight importance of mental health
Sam Stables is setting off from Ross-on-Wye today (9 February) and aiming to walk to London to shine a spotlight farmers face every single day Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 23 minutes ago Note: This article features discussion about suicide and mental health, and has links to support at the end The co-founder of a Herefordshire farming mental health charity is aiming to walk from the county to London from today to bring attention nationally to the challenges farmers face every single day.
Teenagers graduate from training showing them how to provide night-time medical support in Hereford
Herefordshire charity Vennture's Lean on Me programme works to give young people the chance to learn how they can help play their part in keeping the city safe The Lean on Me programme is also part of a wider partnership who are all working together to make the city's night-time economy safe Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 24 minutes ago A group of teenagers have graduated from a programme aiming to teach them how they can help keep people in Hereford safe in the night-time economy.
Public consultation underway in Worcestershire over local government reorganisation plans
The Government has launched a seven-week consultation asking people across the county for their views on the proposals for either a single unitary authority, or two Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 35 minutes ago People across Worcestershire are being asked for their views on how councils across Worcestershire should be organised in the future.
Herefordshire launches 'county-wide' bid to be crowned UK City of Culture 2029
Herefordshire Council has co-ordinated the approach which will see it enter its initial expression of interest to the Government Herefordshire Council has said the "rural vision" has been shaped by the county’s landscapes such as Hereford Cathedral (pictured), communities and shared identity Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 36 minutes ago A 'unique' county-wide proposal has been put forward by Herefordshire in an attempt to win the UK City of Culture 2029 competition.
Free breakfast club scheme's been a 'success' for us, says Herefordshire school involved with initial launch
The government has announced 84 new schools in the West Midlands are set to join the programme in April as part of an expansion, with over 500 new clubs set to start Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 27 minutes ago A Herefordshire school involved in the first government roll-out of free breakfast clubs last year has said its seen the positive impact its had following the announcement it's set to expand.
Worcestershire man highlighting importance of blood and plasma donations
Stephen Franklin from Hollywood became a plasma donor in 2020 but can longer donate due to a cancer diagnosis that he's now in remission from which was picked through him donating Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 9 minutes ago A man living in Worcestershire has teamed up with the NHS to shine a spotlight on the significance and impact donating blood and plasma can have and how it also led to him receiving a cancer diagnosis.
City council takes on new 25-year plan for maintaining and expanding trees in Worcester
The Worcester Trees Strategy (2025-2050) has now been adopted by Worcester City Council to provide a clear framework for the appropriate management of existing trees and the planting of new ones Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 17 minutes ago Worcester City Council has adopted a new long-term plan outlining the way trees will be maintained and expanded in the city over the next 25 years.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust working to make health information more understandable
The trust launched a health literacy project last year to aim to make information more accessible for people using its services and is continuing the work The trust's community engagement panel members who completed an audit of patient letters, websites, and leaflets in 2024, pictured alongside staff from the trust Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 31 minutes ago Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is continuing its aim to make health information clearer and easier for...
Work to create new pump track in Worcester 'on track' despite the weather
The facility is currently being built next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre Designs for the new pump track next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre were revealed back in December Author: Phil Wilkinson-Jones (Local Democracy Reporter) and Elliot BurrowPublished 21 minutes ago A new pump track could be up and running in time for the Easter holidays – despite the weather.
University of Worcester to launch module aimed at helping students to develop their understanding of AI
Business and computing students at the University of Worcester will be educated in the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) from September 2026 Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 23 minutes ago The University of Worcester is to start teaching its business and computing students how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used safely and correctly through a new module.
Green light given to Malvern Town's plans to build new stand
The club has been given permission to build a new Hills View Stand at its Langland Stadium by Malvern Hills District Council An idea of what the new Hills View Stand could look like once built Author: Phil Wilkinson-Jones (Local Democracy Reporter), Elliot BurrowPublished 28 minutes ago Non-league football club Malvern Town have been given permission to build a new Hills View Stand which will provide covered standing for more than 400 fans at Langland Stadium.
Worcestershire runner aiming to break world record for running marathon in full graduation clothing
Chris Garratt, who works at the University of Worcester, will be taking on the London Marathon in April and looking to beat the current record for a male of 3 hours, 31 minutes, and 11 seconds Chris Garratt has worked at the University of Worcester for nearly 30 years Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 23 minutes ago A University of Worcester staff member is going to attempt to become the world’s fastest man to complete the London Marathon in full graduation attire this April.
Disability campaigner urging for reversal of decision to pause plans to improve Ledbury train station access
The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed last week the scheme would not be progressing at this point Hereford-based disability campaigner Cameron Wood is urging the government to reverse its decision to not progress the project at this point Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 19 minutes ago A wheelchair user from Herefordshire is calling on the government to change its mind on its decision to pause a project to make getting around a train station in the county easier.
New 'drone degree' fantastic news for the county, says Hereford and South Herefordshire MP
The autonomous robotics degree is set to launch at Hereford-based university NMITE in September, with further details of the course being announced earlier this week Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 25 minutes ago Hereford and South Herefordshire's MP has praised the launching of an army backed 'drone degree' at the region's university.
New drone degree a 'hugely exciting opportunity', says chief executive of Hereford's NMITE university
The university announced further details yesterday about the course which is due to start from this September, after previously confirming its new autonomous robotics degree in December NMITE's chief executive James Newby has said focus in the upcoming months will be getting the course ready to go for September Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 18 minutes ago A new army funded 'drone degree' set to be launched at a Hereford-based university will give opportunities for people in the area as well...
Permission given for University of Worcester's 250-home project to progress
The plans to build them on the edge of the city have been approved but will need to get further approval on the finer details of them before construction can take place The university has been given outline permission for the scheme, which will see Ambrose Farm in Oldbury Road demolished to make way for the new builds Author: Phil Wilkinson-Jones (Local Democracy Reporter), Elliot BurrowPublished 24 minutes ago Plans put forward by the University of Worcester to build 250 homes on the edge of...
North Herefordshire MP 'disappointed' plans paused to improve Ledbury train station access
The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed last week the scheme would not be progressing at this point as part of the Access for All (AfA) programme Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 25 minutes ago North Herefordshire's MP has said she's frustrated a scheme to make getting around a train station in her constituency easier has been paused.
Worcester Cathedral confirms record-breaking attendance for Christmas tree festival
The month-long event is said to have seen over 75,000 visitors during it, estimated to be around a 10,000 rise on numbers it had at its previous one 250 Christmas trees were on display in the cathedral this time for the annual festival Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 22 minutes ago Worcester Cathedral has recorded its highest numbers yet over its Christmas tree festival, the director of events has said.
Exhibition to explore renowned artist's links and inspiration from Worcestershire
The John Singer Sargent: An American in Worcestershire display at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is to celebrate the artist's visits to the county and its part in its history Simplon – Mrs Barnard and her Daughter Dorothy (pictured) is a piece of work by John Singer Sargent Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 11 minutes ago A new exhibition launched at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is to look at how a Worcestershire village helped play a part in the late 19th and early 20th century...
New Bishop of Worcester 'can't wait to get going' ahead of official start
Hugh Nelson will be installed as the 114th Bishop of Worcester today Hugh Nelson will officially installed as the 114th Bishop of Worcester today Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 30 minutes ago A welcome service at Worcester Cathedral is set to take place today (17 January) to officially install the new 114th Bishop of Worcester.
Herefordshire farming mental health charity has seen 'unprecedented' number of calls, says co-founder
Sam Stables, who set-up We Are Farming Minds with his wife, has said they're continuing to hear from farmers who are struggling Sam Stables co-founded We Are Farming Minds alongside his wife and has been speaking to the Prince of Wales about the importance of supporting farmers with their mental health Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 34 minutes ago A Herefordshire mental health charity supporting farmers has said it has seen a real rise in the number of those reaching out to them in recent times.
Improvements to Herefordshire Council's children's services is 'great news', says charity
An Ofsted report published earlier this week now rates the services as good overall following its latest inspection in November Jon Roberts is the chief operating officer for Vennture which works with young people and families in the county Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 4 hours ago Changes made to Herefordshire Council's children's services are making a 'big difference', a charity has said.
Worcestershire County Council reminding people to dispose of waste correctly after Christmas 'influx' of it
The authority is urging residents to check they're putting items in the right bins, as it deals with the increase in waste it tends to see from the Christmas and New Year period Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 14th Jan 2026 Worcestershire County Council is highlighting the importance of people making sure they put items in the right bins following Christmas and New Year.
Herefordshire Council's cabinet member for children 'pleased' by children's services improvements
Herefordshire Council’s children’s services are now overall rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted following their latest inspection back in November, after previously being given an inadequate rating back in 2022 Herefordshire Council's cabinet member for children and young people councillor Ivan Powell (pictured) said he was "very pleased" by the outcome of the inspection Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 5 hours ago A "significant amount" of hard work has gone into improving Herefordshire Council's...
Proposal for new industrial estate put forward to go with plans for a new town in Worcestershire
The town, which will be called Wychavon, is expected to provide 5,000 homes and 50 hectares of employment land by 2041 Plans for the new industrial estate near junction seven of the M5 would fall in the Woodhall neighbourhood of the new town, which includes Crookbarrow Hill (pictured) Author: Phil Wilkinson-Jones (Local Democracy Reporter) and Elliot BurrowPublished 5 hours ago Plans to create a new industrial estate in Worcestershire on a 29-hectare site near the motorway have been submitted...
'We're ready to go' ahead of potential snow, say Worcestershire County Council's highways team
A weather warning for snow is in place across both counties from this evening through to tomorrow (9 January) Worcestershire County Council's highway maintenance operations manager Chris Riley (pictured) has said they are prepared and "just waiting to see what the weather throws up". Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 38 minutes ago Preparation is in place for the threat of potential snow later, Worcestershire County Council's highways team has said.
Uni of Worcester PhD student wants leaflet he worked on to help educate young people on body image disorder
George Mycock has helped develop a resource which has been made available to schools to educate them more on muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 22 minutes ago A University of Worcester PhD student hopes a leaflet he's helped create on tackling muscle dysmorphia can educate younger people more on it.
Worcestershire man continuing work around improving provision for those with diabetes to access exercise
Footballer from Redditch Chris Bright, who has type 1 diabetes himself, helped get the 'Diabetes in Sport' debate to parliament in September after raising the issue with his MP Chris Bright (pictured) from Redditch has type 1 diabetes and wants to see better provision made for people with diabetes when it comes to accessing physical activity Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 15 minutes ago A Worcestershire footballer calling for greater support to enable people with diabetes to participate in...
Specific goals key to sustaining New Year resolutions, says Worcestershire senior health practitioner
People traditionally set themselves goals at the start of a new year for what they'd like to achieve in it Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 17 minutes ago A Worcestershire public health expert has highlighted the importance and impact people sticking to their New Year resolutions can have on their wellbeing. Tradition sees people make pledges on a variety of things in terms of what they would like to do over the next 12 months at the start of a new year, such as wanting to quit smoking.
Road improvement work to continue across Herefordshire through January
It's part of Herefordshire Council investing an additional £13.5 million into the county’s highway network in 2025/26 Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 13 minutes ago Herefordshire Council is set to continue its additional multi-million pound funding into the county’s roads this year. The authority has announced five roads will undergo work this month as part of its extra £13.5 million investment into the county’s highway network in 2025/26.
Parkrun often a 'starting point' for people's exercise journey, says event director of Worcester one
It's as Worcester parkrun says it's seen its usual surge in attendees over Christmas and New Year, setting a new record for the number of finishers for the second year running Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 20 minutes ago Organisers of Worcester parkrun have said it continues to act as place for people to start in their aim to get fitter and more active as part of their New Year resolutions.
Additional funds allocated for work to create Worcester's new arts centre
Over half a million has been approved towards the refurbishment of the Scala Theatre An artist's impression of what the new Scala Theatre could look like once work on it is finished Author: Phil Wilkinson-Jones (Local Democracy Reporter) and Elliot BurrowPublished 17 minutes ago Work on a 'flagship project' to create a new arts centre in Worcester has received extra funding to get it over the line after it encountered unforeseen costs.
Hereford hub continuing support for the homeless during festive period
Lee's Place has been operating over Christmas, including on Christmas Day, where it provided a full dinner for people Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 17 minutes ago The organisers of a hub in Hereford have been remaining open over Christmas so those who are homeless can still receive a hot meal. Lee's Place has been operating as usual through the festive period, even holding an event around midday on Christmas Day itself so people could get a dinner.
'Be mindful' of ways to reduce Christmas waste, says Uni of Worcester sustainability expert
The University of Worcester's director of sustainability Katy Boom is reminding people of how they can cut down on what they're throwing out across the festive period Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 21 minutes ago People across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being reminded to do what they can to avoid having a large amount of waste this festive period. Data suggests the amount of waste at Christmas typically goes up by 30% compared to the rest of the year.
Hereford and Worcester's fire service highlight important safety advice for over Christmas
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) are asking people to make sure they're staying safe over the festive period Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 23 minutes ago People across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being told to make sure they're prioritising their fire safety this Christmas. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is highlighting some key advice to follow to stay safe over the festive period.
'Our core mission hasn't changed', says Worcestershire homeless charity on its 40th anniversary
Maggs Day Centre is today marking forty years to the date since it opened its doors for the first time in Worcester to support those who were homeless The Maggs Day Centre building in Worcester Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 14 minutes ago Forty years to the day since it first started providing help for homeless people a Worcestershire charity says it's vital that support continues for years to come.
'Relief' to see plans backed to restore a Worcester park's bandstand, says city councillor
Worcester City Council's planning committee have recently supported the plan which would see the refurbishment of the Grade II listed bandstand in Gheluvelt Park Gheluvelt Park's Grade II listed bandstand Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 20 minutes ago Work to restore a Worcester park's historic bandstand will hopefully "bring it back to life", a city councillor has said.
15 new bin lorries rolled out across Bromsgrove to replace older ones
The arrival of the new lorries has also prompted the replacement of Bromsgrove’s wheeled household bins so they're compatible with these modern UK-standard lorries Author: Elliot BurrowPublished 27 minutes ago A set of new bin lorries have become part of the waste collection fleet working across Bromsgrove.
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