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Mum and daughter "desperate" to return home after horror crash in Montenegro
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (555+ words) A WORRIED woman whose mum and sister are hospitalised in Montenegro with serious injuries after being hit by a car has thanked well-wishers for their "heart-warming" support. Ella Barratt said Helen and Nell Barratt, from near Rainbow Hill in Worcester,…...
Massive emergency response after two trains collide in Denmark
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (119+ words) Two trains have collided in Denmark, leaving four people critically injured in what police called a major incident. The collision occurred at around 6. 30am local time near Hillerod, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Copenhagen. Twelve other people have minor injuries, according…...
Spanish police say Scots crime syndicate "dismantled" as 14 arrested
2+ week, 3+ day ago (247+ words) Spanish authorities say they have "dismantled" a Scottish crime syndicate operating from the country, following several arrests and the extradition of the group's alleged leader. The Civil Guard announced on Thursday the operations of the "Lyons clan" in Spain had…...
Experts warn new border rules may cause major airport and port delays
3+ week, 3+ day ago (772+ words) Despite issues with flights and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the "overall intent to travel remains high" this Easter holidays, according to travel agents. Consumers have been seeking trips to destinations such as Spanish archipelagos the Canary and Balearic…...
Warning of getaway jams ahead of one of the busiest Easters in years
3+ week, 6+ day ago (211+ words) Drivers across the UK are being warned to expect significant getaway delays as the AA predicts one of the busiest Easters in years. The motoring organisation has predicted more than 21 million journeys will be made on Thursday, April 2, as people…...
New book takes children on magical trip through time at historic building
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (301+ words) A new children's book is taking young readers on a magical journey through time at one of Worcester's historic buildings. The Commandery Mouse, written and illustrated by Isabel Edmonds, brings to life the enchanting world of Milo, a mouse who…...
Get ready to relive the golden era of Ibiza at club night
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (187+ words) Music lovers are getting ready to relive the sound of Ibiza with an event celebrating the golden era of club culture. Old Skool Ibiza " Over 30s Party'at Atique Nightclub'in Worcester on Saturday, March 14, will be'headlined by Ibiza veteran and house music…...
Worcestershire postcode Lottery players raise millions to help children
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) The Worcester News Worcestershire postcode Lottery players support Mary's Meals Worcestershire players of the People's Postcode Lottery have helped raise more than "7 million for international school feeding charity Mary's Meals. The funds will support the charity's work providing daily meals…...
Travel and tourism students gain hands-on work experience in Seville
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (341+ words) Twenty travel and tourism students from Heart of Worcestershire (Ho W) College recently completed a two-week work placement in Seville, Spain, funded by the Turing Scheme. The scheme is a UK government programme that provides students with opportunities to develop skills,…...
2 flights to Europe - why British Airways has flights for almost nothing this summer
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) British Airways is giving travellers the chance to fly to Madrid and Toulon/Saint-Tropez for just "2 - plus Avios - this summer. These exclusive Avios-Only flights go on sale 12 February 2026, offering return fares from "2 + 21, 500 Avios (Toulon) and "2 + 28, 000 Avios (Madrid). The flights, departing…...