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4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2026

Droitwich 'burglary' in home under renovation- Teens arrested

NEWS 14^th May, 2026

Help to tackle speeding in Chawson

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2026

Plea for owner of lost 'pomchi' dog found by Droitwich police station

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2026

Droitwich man charged with 12 counts of shoplifting

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2026

Man 'seen hitting child in stomach' in Droitwich

NEWS 4^th Mar, 2026

Police called to crash near Droitwich pub

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2026

Suspected shoplifter arrested in Droitwich after police foot chase

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2026

Woman critically injured after 'serious' three-car crash in Ombersley

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2025

DROITWICH HOUSE FIRE - Teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2025

Droitwich man charged following Barbertown burglary

NEWS 2^nd Jan, 2024

CCTV images released after Droitwich burglary

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2023

More bobbies on the beat in Droitwich with new crime team

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2023

Red VW Golf stolen from Droitwich quickly recovered by police in Redditch

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2023

Droitwich Police stepping up patrols amidst burglary concerns

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2023

Police issue warning to Droitwich residents after several scam phone calls

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2022

Invalid business insurance caused crashed car to be seized

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2022

Droitwich police are calling for speed watch volunteers

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2022

Hartlebury farm owners left counting the cost after thieves steal caravans and damage property

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2022

Police investigating double fatal crash on the A449 in Ombersley appeal for two drivers to come forward

23^rd Feb, 2021

Emotional tributes paid to nine-year-old Alfie who died in Droitwich

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2022

Appeal to find ring 'of huge sentimental value' stolen in Droitwich burglary

NEWS 28^th Jan, 2022

Droitwich shoppers warned of 'new' distraction theft technique being used at cash machines

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2022

New bike for Christmas? Free security marking session in Droitwich this Sunday

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2021

Police hunting vandal who ripped number plate from car in Droitwich

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2021

Police launch probe after cyclist is found dead by the roadside in Hanbury

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

Driver whose tyre 'shredded' on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester had no licence, tax or insurance

NEWS 12^th May, 2021

Droitwich drivers warned to slow down after police carry out speed enforcement in town this morning

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2021

Police appeal for information as woman is still critical in hospital following Ombersley crash

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2021

Five men arrested after hundreds of cannabis plants seized in Droitwich drug raid

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2021

UPDATE - Pair arrested over murder of boy, 9, in Droitwich are bailed

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2021

Two arrested after boy, 9, dies in hospital following serious incident in Copcut, Droitwich

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2021

Car seized by police in Wychbold - 20 minutes after driver bought it

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2021

Police issue 14 fines including one to a nurse during illegal Droitwich car meet

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2020

Owner sought after police find thermal imaging camera in Droitwich

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2020

VIDEO: Droitwich card shop threatened with closure after remaining open during lockdown

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2020

Homeless Droitwich man wanted by police for 'string of thefts'

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2020

Droitwich groups and organisations praised as building work starts on The Cabin community project

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2020

Police seize 27 wraps of class-A drugs and cash in Droitwich

NEWS 3^rd Aug, 2020

Human remains found by River Salwarpe in Droitwich

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2020

50 drivers caught not wearing a seatbelt during West Mercia's three-week campaign

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

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

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2020

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

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2020

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

10^th Jun, 2020

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

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2020

Mystery of tattooed man in a van cleared up as shocked delivery driver comes forward

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2020

Scammers targeting elderly and vulnerable to capitalise from the COVID-19 crisis

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2020

Police recover vehicle stolen from Droitwich

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2019

Police release downloadable poster to stop trick-or-treaters knocking doors

NEWS 21^st Oct, 2019

Body found in Droitwich Canal

Police reiterate warning after second rescue in a week at Droitwich's Shell Ford

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2019

Three arrested after elderly woman was robbed in Wychbold

NEWS 29^th Aug, 2019

Shocking rape case figures show 1,100 across West Mercia in just 12 months

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2019

Driver seriously injured after lorry crashes into stationary car on M5 near Droitwich

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2019

Miraculous escape for driver and teenage passenger after crash on the M5 near Droitwich

17^th Jul, 2019

Lookout Lion taking pride in teaching Droitwich youngsters how to dial 999

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2019

Body found in search for missing teenager

27^th Jun, 2019

Droitwich victim named as police launch murder inquiry and release CCTV footage - video and pictures

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2019

Picture released of man police want to speak to after Vines Lane death

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2019

Police in Worcestershire set up new initiative to catch drunk and drug drivers

NEWS 28^th May, 2019

Do you know this man? Police release CCTV footage of Droitwich burglar

NEWS 23^rd May, 2019

Droitwich dealership owner hits out after car is vandalised so badly it has to be scrapped

NEWS 22^nd May, 2019

More than 20 motorists caught for driving offences as motorway police take out their unmarked HGV

NEWS 21^st May, 2019

Droitwich residents warned to be on their guard against new broadband scam

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2019

Police seize car on the M5 near Droitwich after driver had no insurance

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2019

Woman died in the crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove this morning

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2019

Three taken to hospital after crash on the M5 near Droitwich this morning, involving two cars and a lorry

NEWS 19^th Dec, 2018

All lanes now open on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after multiple vehicle crash

NEWS 3^rd Dec, 2018

Four taken to hospital after this morning's M5 crash between Worcester and Droitwich

NEWS 16^th Nov, 2018

Westlands residents can raise concerns with councillors, police and housing association at special event

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2018

Footage of man prowling around Droitwich in the early hours prompts police warning

NEWS 23^rd Aug, 2018

Former police detectives write new book about 'secret Worcestershire'

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2018

Droitwich Police used Section 61 powers to move travellers on from Spring Meadow Park

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2018

RSPCA received more than 300 calls about dogs in hot cars during last week's heatwave

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2018

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at Droitwich shop

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2018

12-year-old boy missing in Droitwich has been found

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2017

Crash involving bus and car in Droitwich this morning (Tuesday)

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2017

Thieves ram-raid Wychbold garden centre with stolen car to access ATM machine

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2016

Pair jailed for carrying out distraction purse thefts in Droitwich and other parts of the Midlands

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2016

Lucky escape for two drivers a 7.5tonne lorry and van crash on the M5

NEWS 30^th May, 2015

Warning issued to Droitwich residents after stolen firewood

NEWS 23^rd May, 2015

Almost £2,000 worth of musical instruments stolen from car

NEWS 22^nd May, 2015

£650 worth of tools stolen from Fernhill Heath