News
26 March 2024 by Patrick
“FRUSTRATED” residents on a city street are left with no internet and have been for five days. Around 35 houses on Gregorys Bank in Worcester have been without internet since Friday (March 15), which has caused problems for residents. Multiple residents have been struggling to work from home, upload their children’s homework or in one case attend an online […]
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22 March 2024 by Patrick
An order aimed at tackling alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour in the city centre helps de-escalate situations, councillors have heard. An alcohol PSPO (public space protection order) and another targeting dog control were due to expire this year. But both are being extended by Worcester City Council following a public consultation. A separate city centre PSPO banning […]
News Transport
20 March 2024 by Patrick
A £25,000 grant has been secured to fund a research project into council vehicles going electric. The grant, secured by Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council, has been provided by the Midlands Net Zero Hub to help the councils in meeting their net zero goals. The evaluation will examine whether the depot at Warndon, […]
20 March 2024 / 20 March 2024 by Patrick
Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, has commended a clothing repair business on their local impact. After a successful trouser repair at Zipyard, Cllr Stephen said: “It often feels like we have become a throw away society, so I’m really pleased to acknowledge this very successful business. “The Zipyard have created many local jobs, people […]
16 March 2024 / 16 March 2024 by Patrick
In recent years, the term “fast fashion” has become synonymous with affordable and trendy clothing, churned out at lightning speed to meet consumer demand. However, behind the facade of convenience and low prices lie a host of negative issues that have far-reaching consequences for both people and the planet. The industry is notorious for its […]
19 February 2024 / 19 February 2024 by Patrick
