Worcestershire County Council

Lucy Wilkin, an advanced social work practitioner for Worcestershire County Council's Adult Mental Health Team, has been recognised by British Association of Social Workers

Worcestershire County Council

Social worker's mental health work recognised with national award

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raised concerns about parking on new block paving outside Domino's pizza in St John's in Worcester

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raised concerns about parking on new block paving outside Domino's pizza in St John's in Worcester

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Plan to stop Domino's pizza delivery drivers parking on 'lovely' new pavement

POSITIVE: Cllr Marc Bayliss has defended the Kepax Bridge project and has been assured it will be finished by the end of the year

POSITIVE: Cllr Marc Bayliss has defended the Kepax Bridge project and has been assured it will be finished by the end of the year

Worcestershire County Council

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'Critics are being mealy-mouthed about Worcester's newest bridge'

WORK: The A4440 Nunnery Way near County Hall will be closed for resurfacing work overnight

WORK: The A4440 Nunnery Way near County Hall will be closed for resurfacing work overnight

Worcestershire County Council

Major road to close overnight for work to roundabout near County Hall

Lance Barratt, from Worcester, is unsure if he will have a place to live after hearing he could be kicked out of his support house

Lance Barratt, from Worcester, is unsure if he will have a place to live after hearing he could be kicked out of his support house

Worcestershire County Council

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Recovering addict's despair fears for future as abstinence-based housing could close

REACTION: Green councillor and joint Worcester City Council leader Marjory Bisset has given her reaction to the situation at Kepax Bridge

REACTION: Green councillor and joint Worcester City Council leader Marjory Bisset has given her reaction to the situation at Kepax Bridge

Worcestershire County Council

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'Disappointment' and doubt over future of 'vanity project' bridge

STALLED: Kepax Bridge at Gheluvelt Park in Barbourne, Worcester

STALLED: Kepax Bridge at Gheluvelt Park in Barbourne, Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

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'A bridge too far?' as Kepax Bridge subcontractor goes into administration

95 per cent of applicants in Worcestershire secured a place at their first choice primary or first school

95 per cent of applicants in Worcestershire secured a place at their first choice primary or first school

Primary Schools

Families find out which primary school their children will attend

ACTION: Cllr Alan Amos says he is prepared to fund bollards at Lower Wick Co-op in Canada Way in Worcester

ACTION: Cllr Alan Amos says he is prepared to fund bollards at Lower Wick Co-op in Canada Way in Worcester

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'We need to protect shoppers from speeding drivers at supermarket cash machine'

BUSY: Bilford Road in Worcester has been described as a 'nightmare' today by one fed-up driver

BUSY: Bilford Road in Worcester has been described as a 'nightmare' today by one fed-up driver

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Drivers report 'nightmare' delays on this gridlocked city road

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raises concerns about the loss of the weir after the partial collapse

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raises concerns about the loss of the weir after the partial collapse

Battle of Worcester

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'I'll make sure collapsed Powick bridge is good as new if you elect me'

WORST: Drivers complain about the 'blind' Blackpole Road and Brickfields Road junction in Worcester

WORST: Drivers complain about the 'blind' Blackpole Road and Brickfields Road junction in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

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'Worst junction in Worcester' could soon be improved - and here's how

WORK: Cllr Jill Desayrah on the freshly painted crossing in Windermere Drive in Warndon in Worcester

WORK: Cllr Jill Desayrah on the freshly painted crossing in Windermere Drive in Warndon in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

Urgent work begins to improve zebra crossing where woman badly hurt

A large tree on the corner of Checketts Lane in Worcester was ripped from the ground by Strom Kathleen

A large tree on the corner of Checketts Lane in Worcester was ripped from the ground by Strom Kathleen

Worcestershire County Council

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Storm Kathleen leaves large tree fallen on foopath in Worcester

Roadworks along the A442 in Cutnall Green is causing a build up of traffic in the village

Roadworks along the A442 in Cutnall Green is causing a build up of traffic in the village

Worcestershire County Council

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Roadworks on busy main road in Worcestershire village causing traffic delays

ACTION: L-R Cllr Atif Sadiq, Cllr Lynn Denham and Cllr Jabbar Riaz campaigned for a zebra crossing at Wyld's Lane after a boy was knocked down by a car outside Stanley Road Primary School nearby

ACTION: L-R Cllr Atif Sadiq, Cllr Lynn Denham and Cllr Jabbar Riaz campaigned for a zebra crossing at Wyld's Lane after a boy was knocked down by a car outside Stanley Road Primary School nearby

Worcestershire County Council

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Zebra crossing coming at last after boy knocked down by car

CONCERN: Daniel Daniels, chairman of the Battle of Worcester Society, by Powick Old Bridge

CONCERN: Daniel Daniels, chairman of the Battle of Worcester Society, by Powick Old Bridge

Battle of Worcester

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'We're troubled about the future of ancient bridge' says city heritage leader

Worcestershire's current library van will be replaced by a new electric mobile library eBus

Worcestershire's current library van will be replaced by a new electric mobile library eBus

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£300,000 funding secured for county mobile library

BLOCKED: Rack Alley near the Hive has been closed now for three years - Cllr Lynn Denhan stands next to the damaged metal fence

BLOCKED: Rack Alley near the Hive has been closed now for three years - Cllr Lynn Denhan stands next to the damaged metal fence

Worcestershire County Council

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Worcester's 'footpath to nowhere' near lost nightclub 'closed for three years'

Advocates offer support to ensure a person's view regarding their care, medical arrangements and treatment are met

Advocates offer support to ensure a person's view regarding their care, medical arrangements and treatment are met

Worcestershire County Council

New survey aims to improve support for advocates

RISING: Flooding in Worcester, pictured in January

RISING: Flooding in Worcester, pictured in January

Environment Agency

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River levels rise after heavy rain and tornado: flooding in Worcestershire

Worcestershire County Council have approved the new Environment Improvement Plan and the updated Net Zero Carbon Plan

Worcestershire County Council have approved the new Environment Improvement Plan and the updated Net Zero Carbon Plan

Worcestershire County Council

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Two new environment plans get the go-ahead in Worcestershire

Road closures will be in place for Queen Camilla's visit to Worcester for the Royal Maundy Service

Road closures will be in place for Queen Camilla's visit to Worcester for the Royal Maundy Service

Worcestershire County Council

Queen's visit to Worcester - which roads are closed for the Royal Maundy Service

TERRIBLE: Adam Giagnotti, owner of the Olive Branch, surveys what remains of his garden after the retaining collapsed into Reservoir Lane below

TERRIBLE: Adam Giagnotti, owner of the Olive Branch, surveys what remains of his garden after the retaining collapsed into Reservoir Lane below

Worcestershire County Council

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'Landowner' MUST foot bill over collapsed wall and traffic lights says council

PAINFUL: Adam Giagnotti, owner of the Olive Branch, inside his crumbling garden after a retaining wall collapsed into Reservoir Lane off Rainbow Hill in Worcester

PAINFUL: Adam Giagnotti, owner of the Olive Branch, inside his crumbling garden after a retaining wall collapsed into Reservoir Lane off Rainbow Hill in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

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Inside crumbling garden of Olive Branch owner after terrifying wall collapse

BURDEN: Adam Giagnotti (inset) who owns the Olive Branch in Worcester says the liability for the Reservoir Lane wall collapse has been shifted entirely onto his shoulders by Worcestershire County Council and insurers

BURDEN: Adam Giagnotti (inset) who owns the Olive Branch in Worcester says the liability for the Reservoir Lane wall collapse has been shifted entirely onto his shoulders by Worcestershire County Council and insurers

Worcestershire County Council

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'Broken' homeowner says council have shifted ALL burden to him after wall collapse

LIGHT: The zebra crossing in Windermere Drive in Warndon near Sainsbury's Blackpole now has new lights but campaigners still want a zebra crossing

LIGHT: The zebra crossing in Windermere Drive in Warndon near Sainsbury's Blackpole now has new lights but campaigners still want a zebra crossing

Worcestershire County Council

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'Thanks for new lighting after crash but we still need a pelican crossing'

MIRACLE: Postman Adam Wilson in Ripon Road in Ronkswood was seconds from being squashed by the falling tree and says it is his second close call

MIRACLE: Postman Adam Wilson in Ripon Road in Ronkswood was seconds from being squashed by the falling tree and says it is his second close call

West Mercia Police

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'Luckiest postman alive' seconds from death when tree falls down in front of him

Temporary traffic lights were in place on London Road causing heavy traffic and long delays

Temporary traffic lights were in place on London Road causing heavy traffic and long delays

Worcestershire County Council

Here is why there were long delays on a main road in Worcester

The final phase of the work included work on Carrington Bridge

The final phase of the work included work on Carrington Bridge

Worcestershire County Council

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Council invites feedback on recent A4440 road work

The grant will support research into council vehicles going electric

The grant will support research into council vehicles going electric

Worcester City Council

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£25,000 grant funding to propel councils' move to electric vehicles

BESIEGED: Powick Old Bridge near Worcester in a photo taken on Wednesday, March 13

BESIEGED: Powick Old Bridge near Worcester in a photo taken on Wednesday, March 13

Worcestershire County Council

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Before and after photos reveal scale of erosion and driftwood at crumbled bridge

ACTION: L-R Labour leader Cllr Lynn Denham, Edward Kimberley and Cllr Jill Desayrah hand in the petition after an incident in Windermere Drive in Warndon in Worcester

ACTION: L-R Labour leader Cllr Lynn Denham, Edward Kimberley and Cllr Jill Desayrah hand in the petition after an incident in Windermere Drive in Warndon in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

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Crash petition handed in after woman hurt on busy Worcester road

PCC John Campion has voiced his support for the Safer Worcestershire project

PCC John Campion has voiced his support for the Safer Worcestershire project

West Mercia Police

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Police and council join forces for £2 million crime reduction plan

Citymapper helps people plan trips across multiple forms of transport

Citymapper helps people plan trips across multiple forms of transport

Worcestershire County Council

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New transport tracking app goes live in Worcestershire

ACTION: Cllr Alan Amos used his council budget to pay for the flashing signs outside Pitmaston Primary School in Malvern Road in St John's, Worcester

ACTION: Cllr Alan Amos used his council budget to pay for the flashing signs outside Pitmaston Primary School in Malvern Road in St John's, Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

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Flashing school signs makes Worcester school 'safer' from 'selfish' drivers

CRASH: The scene of the crash in Windermere Drive near Sainsbury's Blackpole last month

CRASH: The scene of the crash in Windermere Drive near Sainsbury's Blackpole last month

West Mercia Police

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Injured woman 'stable' after Warndon crash but petition makes 'chilling' reading

The Worcestershire on Demand bus service has hit 50,000 journeys since its launch three years ago

The Worcestershire on Demand bus service has hit 50,000 journeys since its launch three years ago

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Worcestershire on demand buses log major milestone

IMPRESSIVE: The Kepax Bridge in Gheluvelt Park has proceeded despite flooding

IMPRESSIVE: The Kepax Bridge in Gheluvelt Park has proceeded despite flooding

Worcestershire County Council

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This is what Worcester park's new bridge looks like now

FEARS: Cllr Alan Amos says residents living by Pitmaston Park who have seen the tent are understandably fearful after previous encampments at Pitmaston Park in St John's in Worcester

FEARS: Cllr Alan Amos says residents living by Pitmaston Park who have seen the tent are understandably fearful after previous encampments at Pitmaston Park in St John's in Worcester

Maggs Day Centre

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Plea to remove family's tent because it 'causes fears of illegal camps' in city park

LOVED: Powick Old Bridge is a vital part of Worcestershire's history and heritage

LOVED: Powick Old Bridge is a vital part of Worcestershire's history and heritage

Worcestershire County Council

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'Less finger-pointing please' in newest battle of poor old Powick Bridge

CONCERN: Powick Old Bridge

CONCERN: Powick Old Bridge

Environment Agency

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'Don't take us for fools' over Powick bridge collapse after weir removed

The Women's Institute group, based in Claines, recreated a resistance band workout to the tune of Kylie Minogue's 'I Should Be So Lucky'

The Women's Institute group, based in Claines, recreated a resistance band workout to the tune of Kylie Minogue's 'I Should Be So Lucky'

Women's over 50s group discover the benefits of resistance band workouts

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raises concerns about the loss of the weir after the partial collapse of Powick Old Bridge

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raises concerns about the loss of the weir after the partial collapse of Powick Old Bridge

Environment Agency

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Powick bridge collapse 'not caused by removal of weir to help fish'

PATH: Steve Brooker and the 'Yellow Brick Road' Whittington path

PATH: Steve Brooker and the 'Yellow Brick Road' Whittington path

Persimmon Homes

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Walkers refuse to follow 'Yellow Brick Road' path after slipping over

SLOPE: Rae Wood (in the wheelchair) with campaigner Adam Scott (left) and Tom Collins are concerned by the steep slope and camber at the corner of Union Street and City Walls Road in Worcester

SLOPE: Rae Wood (in the wheelchair) with campaigner Adam Scott (left) and Tom Collins are concerned by the steep slope and camber at the corner of Union Street and City Walls Road in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council

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'We are in danger of falling out of our wheelchairs in Worcester city centre'

CORDON: The police at the scene the night the woman suffered life-threatening injuries in Windermere Drive in Worcester

CORDON: The police at the scene the night the woman suffered life-threatening injuries in Windermere Drive in Worcester

West Mercia Police

Deadline approaching for petition after woman seriously hurt on Sainsbury's crossing

Over 65 attendees signed up for the 'Libraries Unlocked' initiative at St John's Library

Over 65 attendees signed up for the 'Libraries Unlocked' initiative at St John's Library

Over 65 residents back new libraries extended hours scheme

The new crossing is on Foregate Street near the junction with Pierpoint Street

The new crossing is on Foregate Street near the junction with Pierpoint Street

Worcestershire County Council

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New pedestrian crossing switched on in Worcester City Centre

CLOSED: Powick Old Bridge where there was a partial collapse

CLOSED: Powick Old Bridge where there was a partial collapse

Worcestershire County Council

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'Don't blame us for Powick bridge collapse' says saddened council chief

SICK: Someone was sick enough of the temporary traffic lights near British Camp to put up this sign

SICK: Someone was sick enough of the temporary traffic lights near British Camp to put up this sign

Worcestershire County Council

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Rude sign insults 'jobsworth' council over 'months of roadworks' delays

HOLDING: Powick Old Bridge pictured on February 14, 2024

HOLDING: Powick Old Bridge pictured on February 14, 2024

Worcestershire County Council

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Medieval bridge appears to be holding fast despite raging flood water

Councillor Kit Taylor, of Bromsgrove District Council, has urged Worcestershire residents to fill in the survey

Councillor Kit Taylor, of Bromsgrove District Council, has urged Worcestershire residents to fill in the survey

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Residents urged to participate in air quality survey

SCENE: The Nissan Figaro involved in the incident which left a woman in her 40s with 'life-threatening injuries' in Windermere Drive in Blackpole

SCENE: The Nissan Figaro involved in the incident which left a woman in her 40s with 'life-threatening injuries' in Windermere Drive in Blackpole

West Mercia Police

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'I called for pelican crossing months ago at exact spot where woman was hurt'

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