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Labour leader urges Greens to denounce Zionism motion
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Labour leader urges Greens to denounce Zionism motion
Councillor Lynn Denham says Green city councillors should distance themselves from the "Zionism is racism" motion The Labour leader of Worcester City Council has called on Green councillors to publicly denounce a motion that declared Zionism a form of racism, saying it has "no place in society". Lynn Denham wants the Worcester Green Party to reject the policy, which was adopted at the Greens' conference earlier this month. "They need to make clear their position in rejecting the statement.
What small firms want from Healey's first Budget
As Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget next week, small business owners say rising costs are making it harder to grow, invest and create jobs. From manufacturers and fuel suppliers to removal firms and clothing businesses, employers say they are facing pressure from higher employment costs, fuel prices and trading challenges, and want the government to do more to help.
Could commuting by steam train be the future?
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Politics and pedestrians: How traffic was removed from Oxford Street
On a bright, summer's day at City Hall in 2024, the mayor of London's senior advisers were in a room mulling over how to solve the most contentious of issues - getting vehicles off Oxford Street. In the planning meeting, they were advocating a new approach. The thorny issue of the pedestrianisation of London's most famous shopping street had foxed mayoral administrations for years.
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires
Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Fri 16 October 2026 at 2:17 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tactical adviser Dave Swallow said his biggest concern was loss of life from wildfires [BBC] A senior fire chief has warned lives could be lost in future wildfires - and that the devastating blaze which destroyed homes in Stourbridge could just as easily have happened in Herefordshire or Worcestershire.
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires
Tactical adviser Dave Swallow said his biggest concern was loss of life from wildfires Dave Swallow says the devastating Stourbridge blaze could easily have happened on his patch. A senior fire chief has warned lives could be lost in future wildfires - and that the devastating blaze which destroyed homes in Stourbridge could just as easily have happened in Herefordshire or Worcestershire.
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Fri, 16 October 2026 at 2:17 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires
Follow Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Fri, October 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM EDT Tactical adviser Dave Swallow said his biggest concern was loss of life from wildfires [BBC] A senior fire chief has warned lives could be lost in future wildfires - and that the devastating blaze which destroyed homes in Stourbridge could just as easily have happened in Herefordshire or Worcestershire.
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Fri, October 16, 2026 at 2:17 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Chief fears lives will be lost in future wildfires
Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Fri, 16 October 2026 at 2:17 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tactical adviser Dave Swallow said his biggest concern was loss of life from wildfires [BBC] A senior fire chief has warned lives could be lost in future wildfires - and that the devastating blaze which destroyed homes in Stourbridge could just as easily have happened in Herefordshire or Worcestershire.
Council moves to quash shopping centre rumours
Follow Council moves to quash shopping centre rumours Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Thu, October 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM EDT The Riverside shopping centre will be demolished by the end of 2028 [BBC] Council bosses have hit out at online rumours about the future of a derelict shopping centre, insisting "no decisions have been made" about the final redevelopment.
More winter rain, more potholes, road crews warn
Ed Bradford says increasingly extreme weather is creating new challenges for road maintenance teams Gritting crews have warned that increasingly extreme weather is making it harder to keep roads in good condition, as councils prepare for another winter of freezing temperatures and heavy rain. "It's fair to say we're seeing more extremes of weather happening now," said Ed Bradford, major contracts programme director at Herefordshire Council.
'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot
'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Tue, October 13, 2026 at 5:31 a.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Richard Boles, from Forestry England, described the fly-tip as "horrendous" [BBC] "Industrial-sized" piles of waste have been dumped illegally at a popular beauty spot.
'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot
Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Tue, 13 October 2026 at 5:31 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Richard Boles, from Forestry England, described the fly-tip as "horrendous" [BBC] "Industrial-sized" piles of waste have been dumped illegally at a popular beauty spot. Six mounds of rubbish have been fly-tipped at Button Oak, near Bewdley including concrete, rubble, pipes, bricks and clothes.
'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot
Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Tue 13 October 2026 at 5:31 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Richard Boles, from Forestry England, described the fly-tip as "horrendous" [BBC] "Industrial-sized" piles of waste have been dumped illegally at a popular beauty spot. Six mounds of rubbish have been fly-tipped at Button Oak, near Bewdley including concrete, rubble, pipes, bricks and clothes.
'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot
Richard Boles, from Forestry England, described the fly-tip as "horrendous" "Industrial-sized" piles of waste have been dumped illegally at a popular beauty spot. Six mounds of rubbish have been fly-tipped at Button Oak, near Bewdley including concrete, rubble, pipes, bricks and clothes. West Mercia Police said officers were investigating, while Forestry England said the culprits appeared to have cut through a metal lock and turned a CCTV camera the wrong way before dumping the waste.
'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot
Follow 'Industrial-size' fly-tip dumped at beauty spot Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Tue, October 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM EDT Richard Boles, from Forestry England, described the fly-tip as "horrendous" [BBC] "Industrial-sized" piles of waste have been dumped illegally at a popular beauty spot. Six mounds of rubbish have been fly-tipped at Button Oak, near Bewdley including concrete, rubble, pipes, bricks and clothes.
How to replace one of the world's busiest runways - while still using it
The crews have five hours to replace the section of runway A team replaces 75 metres (246ft) of old tarmac every night over three months of the runway. We are waiting for the last plane to leave Heathrow. It is 10.45pm and we are in a convoy of road maintenance vehicles on the edge of the Northern Runway. We see the plane take off. The call comes through on the radio and 130 vehicles head to the tarmac. They do not hang about.
How to replace one of the world's busiest runways - while still using it
We are waiting for the last plane to leave Heathrow. It is 10.45pm and we are in a convoy of road maintenance vehicles on the edge of the Northern Runway. We see the plane take off. The call comes through on the radio and 130 vehicles head to the tarmac. It reminds me of the cartoon wacky races with all vehicles of different shapes and sizes speeding down the runway. The race is now on to replace it. I have been given exclusive access to see the work. They have just five hours to do a section.
How to replace one of the world's busiest runways - while still using it
We are waiting for the last plane to leave Heathrow. It is 10.45pm and we are in a convoy of road maintenance vehicles on the edge of the Northern Runway. We see the plane take off. The call comes through on the radio and 130 vehicles head to the tarmac. It reminds me of the cartoon wacky races with all vehicles of different shapes and sizes speeding down the runway. The race is now on to replace it. I have been given exclusive access to see the work. They have just five hours to do a section.
How to replace one of the world's busiest runways - while still using it
Tom Edwards - London transport and environment correspondent Tue, 13 October 2026 at 5:19 am UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The crews have five hours to replace the section of runway [BBC] We are waiting for the last plane to leave Heathrow. It is 10.45pm and we are in a convoy of road maintenance vehicles on the edge of the Northern Runway. We see the plane take off. The call comes through on the radio and 130 vehicles head to the tarmac.
Council set for U-turn on beauty spot sale
Controversial proposals to sell part of a Worcestershire beauty spot to a football club have been all-but abandoned after a public outcry. Wyre Forest District Council has changed its mind over the principle of selling a fifth of Burlish Country Park to Kidderminster Harriers Football Club. The U-turn comes after it received 650 objections to the plan during a statutory notice period.
City redevelopment could include major NHS facility
Shrub Hill Quarter could be used for a new community diagnostic centre A new multi-million pound NHS centre could be coming to Worcester to help ease pressure on Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Worcestershire County Council is in talks with health bosses about opening a community diagnostic centre at Shrub Hill Quarter. The site would include a range of equipment including a CT scanner, ultrasound, MRI scanner and X-ray suite capable of testing for an array of illnesses.
Why face coverings could be banned in Redditch
A councillor is calling for a ban on face coverings, saying people are being "intimidated" by youths wearing balaclavas. Councillor Nic Pioli, who leads the Reform group on Redditch Borough Council, wants the town to follow areas like Nottingham and Wolverhampton in cracking down on their use, with the authority set to have talks with West Mercia Police over the issue.
Derelict council HQ deemed 'unsafe' up for sale
An unsafe former council headquarters - closed amid fears of bacteria in the water supply and unsafe concrete - has been put up for sale. Bosses have decided to put the derelict County Hall in Worcester - previously the home of Worcestershire County Council - on the market, after surveys identified a £36m repair bill. The building shut in June 2024 after unsafe reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found in its structure, and legionella bacteria was discovered in the water supply.
Speed up regulation for 'Wild West' e-bike schemes, says mayor
The mayor of London says the government is taking too long introducing regulations for dockless e-bike schemes, with the rules not due to be in place until at least 2028. E-bike operators have also accused London of dragging its feet and said the capital had no clear strategy. The plan is to regulate the schemes and standardise the rules across London because different boroughs have different operators and regulations.
Pensioners divided over plans to axe triple lock
The state pension triple lock is on the way out - with pensioners in Worcestershire concerned that the change could leave them worse off. Prime Minister Andy Burnham intends to water it down from 2030 to help fund a national care service by removing a guarantee that pensions will rise in line with earnings. The BBC went to a bingo club in Worcester, where people said they were worried about the impact.
Reform takes legal advice over 'crazy' council letter
Councillor Adam Kent, left, deputy leader of Worcestershire County Council, pictured with the leader Matt Jenkins, right The leader of Worcestershire County Council is embroiled in a row over a letter sent to central government which urges ministers to press ahead with proposals for two new authorities.
Reform takes legal advice over 'crazy' council letter
The leader of Worcestershire County Council is embroiled in a row over a letter sent to central government which urges ministers to press ahead with proposals for two new authorities. Green councillor Matt Jenkins has co-signed a letter to Angela Rayner, asking her to "lift the pause" on local government reorganisation and approve the creation of two new councils for north and south Worcestershire.
£250m transport plan includes cash to repair landslips
A £250m plan to improve Worcestershire's transport network has been revealed - including money to repair two landslips. Worcestershire County Council has earmarked £5m towards repairing the A449 at British Camp in Malvern, and the B4204 at Rochford, near Tenbury Wells. Both landslips have caused major problems among traders, some of whom have called for compensation.
Why council plans to offer buildings to advertisers
Cash-strapped Worcestershire County Council said it will offer buildings and other assets to advertisers in a bid to generate income. The move opens up the prospect of adverts appearing on council offices, bus shelters, libraries and other amenities. It comes as the authority faces an unprecedented £98m funding shortfall for 2027/28, having to rely on emergency government support.
Calls for 'urgent' safety review after A38 death
Bromsgrove's MP and local residents want a safety audit after a cyclist died. Bromsgrove's MP is calling for an urgent safety probe into a £50m roadwork scheme after a cyclist was killed. Bradley Thomas wants Worcestershire County Council to carry out a review into the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP). On Tuesday, a man in his 80s died in a collision between a lorry and a bicycle on the northbound side of the A38.
Calls for 'urgent' safety review after A38 death
Bromsgrove's MP is calling for an urgent safety probe into a £50m roadwork scheme after a cyclist was killed. Bradley Thomas wants Worcestershire County Council to carry out a review into the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP). On Tuesday, a man in his 80s died in a collision between a lorry and a bicycle on the northbound side of the A38. A spokesperson for the council said it was "deeply saddened" by the incident and would be supporting the West Mercia Police investigation.
Could the cycling ban be lifted in Worcester city centre?
Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Fri 18 September 2026 at 5:18 am UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Worcester city centre, where cycling is banned from 10:00 to 18:00 daily [BBC] A 20-year cycling ban in Worcester city centre could be relaxed in a bid to encourage people to dump their cars.
Council takes government to court over planning row
Council bosses in Worcestershire are taking the government to the High Court after they were stripped of their powers to vote on big planning applications. Wychavon District Council's leadership described the sanction as "outrageous" and said it wanted to set a legal precedent by winning the case. It said a two-day hearing would take place in December in a bid to overturn the punishment, which was introduced in June.
Reckless e-bike riders 'dangerous' for cyclists
Cyclists say recklessly ridden and illegally souped up e-bikes have become a danger to them on the capital's bike lanes and roads. Morwenna Hughes was riding on a conventional bicycle on a busy, two-way cycle lane in Hammersmith when an e-bike rider cut her up and knocked her off in a hit and run. Her face was smashed and she may not regain full mobility in her left arm after it was shattered in the crash.
Barred MP 'had no intention of visiting Israel'
Follow Barred MP 'had no intention of visiting Israel' Elliot Ball - West Midlands; Tom Edwards - BBC Hereford & Worcester Political Reporter Wed, September 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM EDT Ellie Chowns MP is among 12 people to be banned from Israel following UK sanctions taken against the country's government [House of Commons] An MP banned from entering Israel in response to the UK announcing sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, said she has no intention of visiting the...
Work starts on historic bridge repairs after collapse
Work starts on historic bridge repairs after collapse Tom Edwards - Hereford & Worcester political reporter Tue, September 8, 2026 at 3:40 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Powick Old Bridge dates back to the 15th century and was heavily damaged by floods [BBC] Work has started on repairs to a medieval Worcestershire bridge, more than two-and-a-half years after it suffered a partial collapse.
Work starts on historic bridge repairs after collapse
Powick Old Bridge dates back to the 15th century and was heavily damaged by floods Work has started on repairs to a medieval Worcestershire bridge, more than two-and-a-half years after it suffered a partial collapse. Powick Old Bridge in Worcester has been closed since parts of it were washed away in floods in January 2024.
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