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8^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 27^th May, 2026

M5 fire between Bromsgrove and Droitwich- Lanes closed overnight

NEWS 27^th May, 2026

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove after lorry fire

NEWS 8^th May, 2026

Man arrested and another man dead after M5 crash near Wychbold

NEWS 3^rd May, 2026

Motorcyclist's plea over ride to highlight plight of pair jailed in Iran

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2026

Avoncroft Museum Living History Festival- PICTURE SPECIAL

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2026

Cash is stolen at knifepoint in armed robbery at Wychbold Post Office

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2026

Cofton Park ready to celebrate Pride of Longbridge's 20th year

NEWS 12^th Mar, 2026

Hosts still sought in Droitwich for French exchange students

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2026

Tribute acts, comedy, musicals and more at Bromsgrove's Artrix throughout March

NEWS 21^st Feb, 2026

Hosts sought in Droitwich for visiting French students

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2026

Droitwich Arts Network holds its first AGM as a Community Interest Company

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2026

Former Hanbury resident Norman celebrates his 105th birthday

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2026

Flood alert for Droitwich as Storm Chandra hits the UK

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2026

Primrose Hospice's Lights of Love raised a massive £33,165 for the cause

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2026

Body found in search for missing Droitwich man Andrew Phillips

NEWS 8^th Jan, 2026

Useful information as Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snowfall across Worcestershire

NEWS 26^th Dec, 2025

TREECYCLE - Primrose Hospice to collect Christmas trees in Bromsgrove, Rubery, Redditch and Droitwich for a donation

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2025

Advice issued as NHS services in Worcestershire are set to be hit by doctors' strike action

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2025

OPERATION CHRISTMAS PRESENCE - West Mercia Police launches drink and drug-driving clampdown

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2025

TRAVEL UPDATE - M5 reopens between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after serious crash

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2025

Go back to Christmases of years gone by at Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum

NEWS 24^th Nov, 2025

Tickets now on sale for the popular Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2025

Bromsgrove Ukrainian Cafe's festive boxes bring Christmas joy to youngsters in the war-torn country

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2025

Remember a loved one during the Primrose Hospice's Lights of Love

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2025

A flurry of Father Christmases to take part in Primrose Hospice's annual Santa Fun Run

NEWS 14^th Nov, 2025

POWER CUT - More than 900 homes in Droitwich, Wychbold and Upton Warren are without electricity

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2025

REMEMBRANCE - Wychbold gathers to pay tribute to the fallen

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2025

Droitwich among areas targeted in over £250,000 organised crime crackdown

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2025

Traditional panto Dick Whittington to be performed by Jigsaw Players at The Trinity Centre in Lickey

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2025

Droitwich MP backs bid to abolish stamp duty

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2025

READER POLL - Droitwich backs banning the sale of fireworks to the general public

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2025

Worcestershire County Council's gritting team are preparing for first frost of the season

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2025

YOUR VIEW - Droitwich readers back scrapping daylight saving time as clocks go back

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2025

Volunteers in Worcestershire needed to help Marie Curie spread joy this Christmas

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2025

Wychavon councillors set to vote on preferred option for Government reorganisation

Jacob, five, ends his 31 Miles in August challenge in Droitwich to raise more than £600 for Birmingham Children's Hospital

11^th Jul, 2025

Our journalist undertakes National Standard Firefighter Tests with Hereford and Worcester fire and Rescue

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2025

Fire crews put out lorry blaze on M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2025

M5 SCHEME - Dodderhill Parish Council thanks National Highways for 'excellent repairs' to Wychbold Village Hall access road

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2025

New street artwork by renowned artist 'Disney' appears on wall near Bromsgrove chip shop

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2025

Hosts families being sought in Droitwich for visiting French students

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2025

Award for two life-saving police officers who put themselves on the line to avert M5 disaster between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2025

Three arrested and class A and B drugs seized as car is pursued by police from Bromsgrove to Droitwich

28^th Jan, 2025

Elderly and young collaborate in Droitwich and Bromsgrove for improved biodiversity

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Train timetable changes on the way for Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Worcester and Malvern

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2024

Renowned British journalist John Sweeney to host talk in Bromsgrove

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2024

UK care sector awards now open for Droitwich nominations

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2024

Brave Midlands breast cancer survivors launch calendar to raise funds for charity which helped them

NEWS 7^th Sep, 2024

APPEAL - Bromsgrove Men In Sheds in search for new home as theirs is put up for sale

NEWS 5^th Sep, 2024

Locomotive which took Royal Family around the country for official engagements coming through Droitwich

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2024

UPDATE - Police trying to trace man who ran from scene of crash on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich

NEWS 8^th Aug, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Long delays after crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2024

IN PICTURES - Shakespeare Express from Worcester, via Bromsgrove and Droitwich, hailed a great success

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2024

Bromsgrove Concerts to put on a classical fine finale after 60 glorious years

NEWS 21^st May, 2024

The ermine moths 'ghost trees' causing a stir in Bromsgrove and Alcester

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2024

Heritage steam loco heading through Ðroitwich and Bromsgrove this evening

NEWS 4^th Apr, 2024

REMINDER- Strike action to disrupt Droitwich rail passengers tomorrow

Ombersley four-year-old Joey's charity run for hospital which supported his sister

13^th Mar, 2024

Anonymous Banksy-style street artist targets Bromsgrove pub for latest piece

NEWS 29^th Feb, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove after crash involving car and livestock vehicle

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich as roadworks over-run

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2024

Urgent appeal for hosts in Droitwich for visiting French students

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2024

Olympic silver medallist to deliver new Bromsgrove based fun run

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2024

LETTERS- 'Chaos and incompetence causing problems in Wychavon'

NEWS 9^th Feb, 2024

IN PICTURES AND VIDEO - Firefighters battling severe blaze at agricultural unit in Hanbury where police carried out drugs raid

Music festival in Bromsgrove scoops national award

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2023

When rail fans have chance to see the iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive in Droitwich tomorrow

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2023

Vehicle crime prevention advise is focus of upcoming police surgery

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2023

Rail lines to Droitwich now reopened after woman dies at University station

28^th Nov, 2023

Firefighting staff commended for their decades of loyalty

NEWS 22^nd Nov, 2023

Ladies set to paint the town with collaborative art exhibition

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2023

TRAVEL ALERT - Roads closed in Droitwich and Worcestershire due to flooding

NEWS 26^th Sep, 2023

RAIL STRIKES- Disruption for Droitwich rail users

23^rd Sep, 2023

Hanbury First School pupils treated to storytime during acclaimed author's visit

NEWS 11^th Sep, 2023

Declutter or pick up a bargain at Bromsgrove Blue Cross' car boot sale

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2023

Rare hawk-moth catterpillar found at Upton Warren nature reserve

NEWS 29^th Aug, 2023

Lucky escape as fire rips through three-story Droitwich property

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2023

LETTERS- 'Ghost town' high streets and Lucy Letby trial

NEWS 26^th Aug, 2023

'Use Minor Injury Units' this August bank holiday, say health bosses - plus your local pharmacy opening times

NEWS 17^th Aug, 2023

RALLYING CALL - 'Government cuts will put Worcestershire's canals under threat'

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2023

Waseley Hills crem ready to stage open day

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2023

LETTERS- By-elections, The Royal Mail and unregulated e-powered vehicle batteries

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2023

Ace effort sees Hanbury First School pupils complete 10,000-hit tennis challenge

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2023

Popular Orchardfest returns to Bromsgrove to raise vital funds for the Primrose Hospice

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2023

Volunteers sought in Droitwich to take on a Guide Dog puppy

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2023

Droitwich man who started fund-raising with 'Christmas tree chest shave' now up to £10k for various causes

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2023

Plans for Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in Droitwich take step forward

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2023

Have a go at open water swimming at the Aztec Adventure in Upton Warren

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2023

APPEAL - Timber frame building at Avoncroft Museum set on fire and roof destroyed in suspected arson attack

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2023

Father's Day treat is on the menu at Droitwich's Vasaanti restaurant

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2023

Community champions pour the first pints as The Crown in Wychbold reopens after £160k revamp

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2023

Check out this quirky TikTok video to promote Droitwich Charter Market which is open today

NEWS 31^st May, 2023

UPDATE - Seven fire crews still on scene after devastating blaze off A38 in Rashwood

NEWS 28^th May, 2023

Late May bank holiday Monday pharmacy times for Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 21^st May, 2023

Plenty to do at Hanbury Hall this May half term

NEWS 18^th May, 2023

Plenty of items on offer at craft fair at Stoke Prior church this weekend

NEWS 15^th May, 2023

The Crown pub in Wychbold set to close today prior to £160,000 revamp

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2023

May Day bank holiday Monday pharmacy times for Bromsgrove and Droitwich

21^st Apr, 2023

IN PICTURES AND VIDEO - Droitwich Spa Charter Market returns after four years

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2023

Almost a third of Droitwich residents income spent on rent