Residents are being urged to double check the rules around what can go in their green bin to try and boost the city’s recycling rates. Worcester’s recycling is taken to the Envirosort Materials Reclamation facility in Norton where the materials are separated and despatched to reprocessors so that they can eventually be made into new […]
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A unique exhibition to mark Worcester Snoezelen’s 30th anniversary is on display at the Hive to showcase the work of artists and people with disabilities. Some 55 pieces of artwork are included in the exhibition as part of the Worcester Festival this month. The work has been donated by local artists and people with disabilities […]
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AN 81-year-old E-scooter user has praised the transport method and has called for their implementation in Worcester. Ian Done, from Worcester, regularly uses E-scooters when visiting cities across the UK which have the schemes in operation. Mr Done said thinks that E-scooters are critically important for making the city greener. He said: “Some people may say […]
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A VANDAL has sprayed ‘pointess’ graffiti tags all over an exclusive Worcester suburb, defacing one of the city’s oldest post boxes. The white tags have appeared on green electrical boxes, litter bins and even a vintage Edward VII post box in Battenhall Road which is over a century old. King Edward VII, the eldest son of […]
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A memorial sculpture to the victims of the only fatal German attack on Worcester in the Second World War has been unveiled. The leaf-shaped monument, created by local mosaic artist Victoria Harrison, is the centrepiece of the newly-regenerated Meco Memorial Nature Park, situated close to the Mining Engineering Co Ltd (Meco) works. The factory was […]
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An estimated 20,000 people enjoyed the fun and festivities at this year’s hugely successful Worcester Show, held on Sunday 13 August. Held once again at Pitchcroft, the home of Worcester Racecourse, the show put smiles on thousands of faces as people of all ages enjoyed the packed programme of live music, market stalls, fun fair […]
Mayor of Worcester Cllr Louis Stephen unveiled the new bug hotel alongside the pupils, Crowngate centre manager Mike Lloyd and community lead Maya Ryall on Monday 17th July. Louis Stephen said: “This is fantastic to see the increase of biodiversity in the area – which is something I’m really passionate about. Sometimes children can be […]
Karen Lewing, chair of Worcester City Council’s environment committee, said: “We are delighted that five of our parks have been awarded Green Flag status once again. “We are so lucky to have such beautiful and well-managed parks in our city for everyone to enjoy, and this is a tribute to the hard work of the […]
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Green councillor and parliamentary candidate Tor Pingree said the closures would not only put people out of a job but make it more difficult for some to travel. Coun Karen Lewing added: “This idea to close station ticket offices is another short-sighted decision by a government which does not care about people who use public […]
Mr Polanksi arrived in the city on Saturday (June 10) to offer the national party’s praise to Worcester Green Party campaigners who make-up the second largest party at the Guildhall and share leadership of the council. And speaking at a thank you ever for activists and supporters, Mr Polanski said May’s results showed the party […]
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