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NEWS 4^th Aug, 2020

Missing man died in Droitwich despite medics' best efforts

NEWS 19 hours ago

Westminster Diary - 'Leisure activities reopening and two years to go until Birmingham 2022'

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2020

Lorry driver caught using handheld mobile at the wheel on M5 in Droitwich

NEWS 31^st Jul, 2020

Droitwich Heritage Centre will reopen with new joint manager

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2020

Investigation launched into fire at Travelodge in Rashwood, near Wychbold

NEWS 3^rd Aug, 2020

Police appeal to victim of assault in Droitwich to come forward

NEWS 31^st Jul, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at Travelodge in Rashwood

NEWS 1^st Aug, 2020

Appeal for property and land-owners across Worcestershire to help house the homeless

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2020

Hottest day of the year so far tomorrow for Droitwich and Worcester says Met Office experts

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2020

'One day left for young people to apply for their school travel passes for September' - Worcestershire County Council

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2020

Where can you 'Eat Out to Help Out' in Droitwich?

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

30^th Jul, 2020

Couple married for 45 years but separated by Covid-19 reunite at Fernhill Heath care home

NEWS

29^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich photographer's fung-tastic picture to feature in 2021 wildlife calendar

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2020

Developers' knockout donation helps provide boxing sessions for Droitwich Parkinson's patients

NEWS

29^th Jul, 2020

How Bromsgrove and Droitwich Scouting groups have kept going despite the Covid-19 lockdown

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

27^th Jul, 2020

Friends of Droitwich Spa Lido help get popular pool ready for its reopening

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2020

Latest ONS figures reveal how many Covid-19 deaths there have been in Droitwich

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2020

Getting in the groove - Free dance sessions for Droitwich residents living with dementia or disabilities

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2020

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2020

Droitwich landlord makes pub more family friendly with sweet shop counter, ice cream parlour and slush bar

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2020

Droitwich care home residents delighted to see their relatives face-to-face again

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2020

Car seized in Wychbold after driver only had provisional licence

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2020

UPDATE - M5 now open between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after multi-vehicle crash

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2020

Man who murdered Droitwich pensioner Desmond Wooding handed life sentence

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich pub to hold free outdoor open mic music afternoon and evening

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2020

Teenagers charged over two burglaries in Droitwich

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2020

Smashing news - Tennis sessions to make a 'welcome return' to Droitwich's Lido Park

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich East councillor Bob Brookes elected as Worcestershire County Council chairman

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2020

A third of workers across Wychavon district are furloughed - Government figures

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2020

Variety of work on display as Droitwich Arts Network holds its first ever Virtual Exhibition

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2020

Hanbury First School children turn reporters after 'finding a dinosaur egg in garden'

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich dentist hits out over lack of Covid-19 financial support for his business

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2020

Council urges Droitwich residents to ensure their electoral details are up-to-date

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2020

Driver who jumped red light in front of the police in Droitwich failed roadside drugs test

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2020

Blood-giving sessions due to start up at Droitwich Community Hall

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2020

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS

10^th Jul, 2020

Talented music scholar Amelia from Droitwich's RGS Dodderhill performs farewell recital

NEWS 9^th Jul, 2020

Jobs at risk as Boots announces staff cuts and opticians closures

NEWS 9^th Jul, 2020

MP welcomes £1.57billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich funeral director donates plaque and bird table to town's Covid-19 memorial garden

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich firms urged to apply for their share of £60,000 funding pot to take on apprentices

NEWS 7^th Jul, 2020

Students from Droitwich's RGS Dodderhill stay active during lockdown with socially distanced salsa

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2020

All lanes now open after car fire on the M5 between Worcester and Droitwich

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2020

Droitwich Spa Litter Squad collects 20 bags of rubbish around town's church

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2020

Police appeal for dash cam footage after car driven dangerously in Droitwich is tracked and seized in Bromsgrove

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2020

'Remember to take your children for their routine vaccinations', parents told

NEWS 3^rd Jul, 2020

Droitwich's MP defends voting against blanket weekly testing for NHS and care staff

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2020

Thousands of extra seats on West Midlands Railway services from tomorrow but trains are still only for essential journeys

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2020

Free assessment available for Droitwich firms wanting to use renewable energy

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

Droitwich residents struggling to pay council tax can get help from Wychavon

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

Lorry container destroyed by blaze in Claines

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2020

Droitwich to Westlands circular bus returns on Monday after lockdown break

NEWS EXCLUSIVE

1^st Jul, 2020

Historic church with links to Salt King John Corbett will be restored to its former glory, thanks to £330,000 Heritage Lottery Grant

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2020

Droitwich nursery buzzing after fourth 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection in a row

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2020

Mystery surrounding smoke at Droitwich warehouse

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2020

Council offering Droitwich's young people financial help with apprenticeships

NEWS 29^th Jun, 2020

Police launch appeal after Saturday's M5 crash near Droitwich

NEWS 29^th Jun, 2020

Main road between Droitwich and Kidderminster to be shut tonight for seven nights

NEWS 29^th Jun, 2020

Changes to Sunday rail services between Worcester, Droitwich and Birmingham

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2020

UPDATE - All lanes on the southbound M5 between Droitwich and Worcester now open after earlier crash

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2020

Telephone box damaged after hedgerow fire spread in Ombersley

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2020

Police appeal after two-vehicle crash in Hanbury

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2020

Boss of leisure company which has gym between Droitwich and Worcester calls for Government rethink to let leisure centres reopen

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2020

Latest job figures show 27.1 per cent rise in benefits claimants in Wychavon

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2020

Droitwich named the UK's 'Most Enterprising Town' during the Coronavirus lockdown

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2020

FREE parking extended across Droitwich town centre car parks until August

NEWS

25^th Jun, 2020

Renowned stained glass and leaded lights manufacturer opens premises in Droitwich

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2020

Droitwich's MP Nigel Huddleston welcomes 'ground-breaking' COVID-19 treatment

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2020

Driver stopped on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich for having no insurance

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2020

McLaren driver caught by police at 110mph on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2020

Driver clocked at over 90mph on the M5 near Droitwich had only had licence for two months

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2020

Cheers, beers (and maybe a few fears) as PM's two-metre rule change gives pubs the green light to reopen

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2020

Crime prevention - Droitwich cyclists can have their bikes marked for free this Thursday

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2020

Heatwave on its way - Temperatures across Droitwich to hit 29°C

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2020

Police release pictures of two men following incident at Webbs in Wychbold

NEWS 20^th Jun, 2020

Rider caught in Droitwich on a stolen motorbike was under the influence of drugs

NEWS 20^th Jun, 2020

VIDEO - Police seize two stolen vehicles after chase starting in Ombersley

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2020

One man taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash and chemical spillage on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2020

Timely trip to town's Specsavers saves Droitwich girl's eyesight

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2020

Virtual charity Zumba sessions will help Droitwich man and others in their battles with melanoma

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2020

Stolen car recovered in Ombersley

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2020

Fire crews called out as house in Droitwich is struck by lightning

NEWS 16^th Jun, 2020

Celebrations all round as Droitwich retains its FairTrade town status

NEWS

15^th Jun, 2020

VIDEO - Talented musicians from Droitwich's RGS Dodderhill stage virtual recital

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2020

Face masks or coverings must be worn on ALL public transport from today

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2020

Volunteers sought for West Mercia Police road monitoring scheme as teams get back out to help clamp down on speeding motorists

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2020

Covid-19 figures revealed - How many have been furloughed and how many self-employed have been helped in Wychavon

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2020

Westminster Diary - MP Nigel Huddleston wants nominations for local heroes

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

Children and young people urged to contribute to the Worcestershire 'living in lockdown' Covid-19 time capsule

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2020

'Not seeing enough officers on the streets' is main concern of South Worcestershire residents highlighted in police survey

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2020

Van driver on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich was speeding, using a mobile phone and not wearing a seatbelt

NEWS

10^th Jun, 2020

Vandals wreak havoc on Wychbold allotments which have been a 'lockdown lifeline'

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2020

More fines and penalty points for drivers after five were caught speeding in Fernhill Heath

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2020

West Midlands teachers praised for their response to the Coronavirus

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2020

Mountain bike is stolen from Droitwich

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2020

Video - Talented Dodderhill singer-songwriter Rosie showcases her skills

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2020

Car seized on the M5 in Droitwich after driver had no licence or insurance

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2020

One person rescued from flat fire in Wychbold

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2020

Droitwich nursery explains how it has adapted to 'life after lockdown'

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2020

Droitwich100 posts

Missing man died in Droitwich despite medics' best efforts

Westminster Diary - 'Leisure activities reopening and two years to go until Birmingham 2022'

Lorry driver caught using handheld mobile at the wheel on M5 in Droitwich

Droitwich Heritage Centre will reopen with new joint manager

Investigation launched into fire at Travelodge in Rashwood, near Wychbold

Police appeal to victim of assault in Droitwich to come forward

Massive fire breaks out at Travelodge in Rashwood

Appeal for property and land-owners across Worcestershire to help house the homeless

Hottest day of the year so far tomorrow for Droitwich and Worcester says Met Office experts

'One day left for young people to apply for their school travel passes for September' - Worcestershire County Council

Where can you 'Eat Out to Help Out' in Droitwich?

Couple married for 45 years but separated by Covid-19 reunite at Fernhill Heath care home

Droitwich photographer's fung-tastic picture to feature in 2021 wildlife calendar

Developers' knockout donation helps provide boxing sessions for Droitwich Parkinson's patients

How Bromsgrove and Droitwich Scouting groups have kept going despite the Covid-19 lockdown

Friends of Droitwich Spa Lido help get popular pool ready for its reopening

Latest ONS figures reveal how many Covid-19 deaths there have been in Droitwich

Getting in the groove - Free dance sessions for Droitwich residents living with dementia or disabilities

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Droitwich landlord makes pub more family friendly with sweet shop counter, ice cream parlour and slush bar

Droitwich care home residents delighted to see their relatives face-to-face again

Car seized in Wychbold after driver only had provisional licence

UPDATE - M5 now open between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after multi-vehicle crash

Man who murdered Droitwich pensioner Desmond Wooding handed life sentence

Droitwich pub to hold free outdoor open mic music afternoon and evening

Teenagers charged over two burglaries in Droitwich

Smashing news - Tennis sessions to make a 'welcome return' to Droitwich's Lido Park

Droitwich East councillor Bob Brookes elected as Worcestershire County Council chairman

A third of workers across Wychavon district are furloughed - Government figures

Variety of work on display as Droitwich Arts Network holds its first ever Virtual Exhibition

Hanbury First School children turn reporters after 'finding a dinosaur egg in garden'

Droitwich dentist hits out over lack of Covid-19 financial support for his business

Council urges Droitwich residents to ensure their electoral details are up-to-date

Driver who jumped red light in front of the police in Droitwich failed roadside drugs test

Blood-giving sessions due to start up at Droitwich Community Hall

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Talented music scholar Amelia from Droitwich's RGS Dodderhill performs farewell recital

Jobs at risk as Boots announces staff cuts and opticians closures

MP welcomes £1.57billion rescue package for arts and heritage venues

Droitwich funeral director donates plaque and bird table to town's Covid-19 memorial garden

Droitwich firms urged to apply for their share of £60,000 funding pot to take on apprentices

Students from Droitwich's RGS Dodderhill stay active during lockdown with socially distanced salsa

All lanes now open after car fire on the M5 between Worcester and Droitwich

Droitwich Spa Litter Squad collects 20 bags of rubbish around town's church

Police appeal for dash cam footage after car driven dangerously in Droitwich is tracked and seized in Bromsgrove

'Remember to take your children for their routine vaccinations', parents told

Droitwich's MP defends voting against blanket weekly testing for NHS and care staff

Thousands of extra seats on West Midlands Railway services from tomorrow but trains are still only for essential journeys

Free assessment available for Droitwich firms wanting to use renewable energy

Droitwich residents struggling to pay council tax can get help from Wychavon

Lorry container destroyed by blaze in Claines

Droitwich to Westlands circular bus returns on Monday after lockdown break

Historic church with links to Salt King John Corbett will be restored to its former glory, thanks to £330,000 Heritage Lottery Grant

Droitwich nursery buzzing after fourth 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection in a row

Mystery surrounding smoke at Droitwich warehouse

Council offering Droitwich's young people financial help with apprenticeships

Police launch appeal after Saturday's M5 crash near Droitwich

Main road between Droitwich and Kidderminster to be shut tonight for seven nights

Changes to Sunday rail services between Worcester, Droitwich and Birmingham

UPDATE - All lanes on the southbound M5 between Droitwich and Worcester now open after earlier crash

Telephone box damaged after hedgerow fire spread in Ombersley

Police appeal after two-vehicle crash in Hanbury

Boss of leisure company which has gym between Droitwich and Worcester calls for Government rethink to let leisure centres reopen

Latest job figures show 27.1 per cent rise in benefits claimants in Wychavon

Droitwich named the UK's 'Most Enterprising Town' during the Coronavirus lockdown

FREE parking extended across Droitwich town centre car parks until August

Renowned stained glass and leaded lights manufacturer opens premises in Droitwich

Droitwich's MP Nigel Huddleston welcomes 'ground-breaking' COVID-19 treatment

Driver stopped on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich for having no insurance

McLaren driver caught by police at 110mph on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

Driver clocked at over 90mph on the M5 near Droitwich had only had licence for two months

Cheers, beers (and maybe a few fears) as PM's two-metre rule change gives pubs the green light to reopen

Crime prevention - Droitwich cyclists can have their bikes marked for free this Thursday

Heatwave on its way - Temperatures across Droitwich to hit 29°C

Police release pictures of two men following incident at Webbs in Wychbold

Rider caught in Droitwich on a stolen motorbike was under the influence of drugs

VIDEO - Police seize two stolen vehicles after chase starting in Ombersley

One man taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash and chemical spillage on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

Timely trip to town's Specsavers saves Droitwich girl's eyesight