Environment
22 February 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Patrick
Worcester is to ask for more flood prevention and recovery support from the government. City councillors said more funding is needed to deal with the aftermath of floods as they become “more frequent and more severe”. Members said the level of financial support currently on offer from the government is “not adequate” and that “sometimes no funding […]
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19 February 2024 / 19 February 2024 by Patrick
Worcester Green Party community campaigner Alex Mace spoke at the Worcestershire County Council full council meeting on February 15th 2024 to ask that the county council implement trial School Streets for St George’s Roman Catholic Primary and Stanley Road Primary School in Worcester. In response to being asked why he was asking the council to […]
News
18 February 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Patrick
Relief filled the air of Camden Place in the Arboretum ward last week as two brand new street signs were finally installed, marking the culmination of a two-year campaign by local councillor Hannah Cooper. Residents of Camden Place have long grappled with the challenge of its inconspicuous location, often leading to confusion and frustration for […]
IN the captivating world of cinema, a concerning trend persists - the low representation of strong leading women both on screen and in roles behind the camera. Despite strides in gender equality, female filmmakers still face significant hurdles entering the industry. Societal norms and institutional biases perpetuate the stereotype that filmmaking is a male-dominated field. […]
15 February 2024 / 15 February 2024 by Patrick
SEVERAL cars have been damaged in the city during a spate of overnight attacks. The incidents have been reported to police following the vandalism in Claines and Arboretum overnight on Friday. Cllr Karen Lewing, who represents Arboretum, said she was also aware of attacks on cars in Shrubbery Avenue in Worcester and nearby streets as she urged residents to […]
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A RALLYING call has been made to Worcester councillors to unite in a plea for greater help to better tackle the devastating floods which have long plagued the Faithful City. The calls for government aid come from Green Party Coun Karen Lewing and follow last month’s latest washout, caused by Storm Henk, which saw more […]
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A THREE-year plan for managing trees affected by Ash Dieback has been drawn up by Worcester City Council. The council plans to remove or prune trees which pose a health and safety risk, but will try to avoid large scale felling, so that people can continue to enjoy the city’s parks, open spaces and woodlands. […]
Events News
THE wild beauty of the natural world was the spellbinding theme of a spectacular window light show which brought magic and a touch of theatre to the dark winter terraces of the Arboretum. This year's Love the Arbo saw some wild and wonderful window light displays bring a little enchantment and a kaleidoscope of rich colours to brighten dark February […]
6 February 2024 / 15 February 2024 by Patrick
Unprecedented demand for ADHD assessments in Worcestershire means people are waiting years to get support. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust said the county’s Community Paediatrics service faced an “unsustainable pressure” in referrals. Nine-year-old Corey has an ADHD diagnosis and his family said medication had helped him at school. But they say they have […]
