“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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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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. […]
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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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