Wychbold Archives - The Droitwich Standard

NEWS 21^st May, 2026

LET'S GET FESTIVE - We want pictures of YOUR Christmas lights displays in Droitwich

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

1^st Sep, 2025

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

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2025

Wychbold writer pens new short story collection

NEWS

30^th Jan, 2025

Wychbold mum preps for fundraising marathon to thank Scouts for helping son

NEWS 7^th Dec, 2024

POWER CUTS - 1,000 homes without electricity in Droitwich, Wychbold, Ombersley and Hampton Lovett due to Storm Darragh

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2024

Raise a glass for veterans in Marstons and Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2024

Second motorhome stolen from Droitwich in the space of three days

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2024

Free sports and leisure taster day for all ages coming up in Droitwich

NEWS 23^rd Dec, 2023

POWER CUT - More than 300 homes in Droitwich left without electricity

NEWS 19^th Dec, 2023

Bromsgrove choir's 'Fairytale of New York' flashmob at Webbs goes viral with more than 2.4million views

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2023

A38 Worcester Road closed overnight Tuesday and Wednesday for resurfacing works

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2023

Wychbold and Droitwich baby bank returning this weekend

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2023

Toy bank coming to Droitwich this weekend

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2023

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

NEWS

7^th Jun, 2022

Fun-filled four days as Wychbold comes together to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

NEWS 16^th May, 2022

Woman died after crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2022

Brave Droitwich man John who is battling Motor Neurone Disease launches Valentine's card fund-raiser

NEWS 31^st Jan, 2022

TRAVEL ALERTS - Road closures and temporary traffic lights in Wychbold, Ombersley and Oddingley

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2022

Car seized in Wychbold after driver was found to have expired provisional licence

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2022

Sophia and Megan to lose their locks at Little Princess Trust charity event in Wychbold

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2021

As new year approaches, we look back at our best-read Droitwich Standard stories of 2021

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2021

Brave Droitwich man John's new 'hand press' challenge to raise funds for MND reasearch

NEWS

10^th Dec, 2021

Brave Droitwich man's fund-raising for Motor Neurone Disease research up to £7,500

NEWS

25^th Nov, 2021

Local unsung heroes given night to remember at Webbs' Enchanted Gardens

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2021

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2021

Mobile police station to be in Droitwich and Wychbold tomorrow to hear residents' concerns

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2021

Climate Heroes from Wychbold First and Nursery School earn their 'Green' Blue Peter badges

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

Husband of Wychbold community champion who lost her brave cancer battle has written moving book on the family's journey

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2021

Droitwich residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2021

Webbs to support colleagues affected by brain tumours on Wear a Hat Day

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2021

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

NEWS

19^th Jan, 2021

Wychbold residents' horror as Dodderhill Parish Council has 50-year-old chestnut tree felled despite protests

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

If you're open in Droitwich during the lockdown, let us know!

NEWS

22^nd Oct, 2020

Brave Wychbold youngster Sophia born with multiple heart defects wins prestigious BHF award

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2020

Investigation launched into fire at Travelodge in Rashwood, near Wychbold

NEWS 31^st Jul, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at Travelodge in Rashwood

NEWS

29^th Jul, 2020

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

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2020

Car seized in Wychbold after driver only had provisional licence

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2020

Perfect socially distanced nights out in Wychbold as Webbs launches its own drive-in cinema

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2020

Emergency services attended three-car crash in Wychbold

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2020

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

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2020

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

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2020

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

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2020

Red Renault Clio stolen from Wychbold

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2020

Popular kitchen store Lakeland reopens its Webbs of Wychbold shop

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

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

NEWS

10^th Jun, 2020

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

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2020

One person rescued from flat fire in Wychbold

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2020

Wychbold's McDonald's reopens for Drive-Thru and delivery

NEWS 14^th May, 2020

Wychbold's Liberty Leisure offering free exercise sessions online after outdoor socially-distanced sessions are curtailed by 'police and other authorities'

NEWS 12^th May, 2020

Grand finale for Wychbold's Freddie who ran 20 miles in five days

NEWS 11^th May, 2020

Webbs to reopen its Wychbold and Hagley garden centres this week

NEWS 6^th May, 2020

Five-year-old Freddie from Wychbold running 20 miles in five days to raise funds for the NHS

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2020

Wychbold youngster Hugh to read all Mr Men books in one day to raise charity funds

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2020

Equestrian equipment stolen as burglars target tack room on farm in Wychbold

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2020

All McDonald's restaurants and drive-thrus across the UK to be closed by tomorrow

NEWS

12^th Mar, 2020

Droitwich residents named as 'community heroes' at Wychavon awards

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2020

Committees which run village halls and community centres urged to fill in 'once in a decade' survey

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2020

Warning to drivers after spate of catalytic converter thefts in Wychbold

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2020

Host families needed in Bromsgrove and Droitwich for visiting French students

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2020

Campaign launched to get drivers to slow down

NEWS 17^th Jan, 2020

Declutter or pick up a bargain at Attic Sale in Wychbold

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

4^th Jan, 2020

Webbs gives care home residents a skate time on the ice

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2019

Dog thrown from the car after crash on the M5 in Droitwich has been found

NEWS 27^th Dec, 2019

Highways England blasted for lack of action over M5 noise and air polution

NEWS 25^th Nov, 2019

Webbs garden centres scoops prestigious award for looking after its employees

NEWS 25^th Nov, 2019

Droitwich firefighters rescue driver from vehicle stranded in floodwaters in Wychbold

NEWS 20^th Nov, 2019

Vauxhall Zafira abandoned in floods in Wychbold was stolen before owner had chance to recover it

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2019

Fuel stolen from farm in Wychbold

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2019

Gritters heading out as Met Office predicts freezing temperatures across Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS

5^th Nov, 2019

Local heroes given night to remember at Webbs' Christmas ice rink

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2019

New Worcestershire pale ale to be launched at Webbs in Wychbold and Hagley this weekend

NEWS 26^th Sep, 2019

Car window smashed by vandals in Wychbold

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2019

Thieves strike again, stealing catalytic converters from five NHS vehicles parked in Wychbold

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2019

Three arrested after elderly woman was robbed in Wychbold

NEWS 25^th Aug, 2019

Fruit and vegetables stolen from allotment in Wychbold

NEWS

22^nd Aug, 2019

600-year-old medieval silver brooch unearthed in Wychbold by metal detectorist

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2019

The funeral of much-loved Wychbold Fudge co-founder Helga to take place this Thursday

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2019

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

NEWS 6^th Aug, 2019

Social group meeting for ME, CFS, PVFS and FMS sufferers at Webbs in Wychbold

NEWS

29^th Jul, 2019

New website created by Droitwich Spa High School students is 'one stop shop' for local activities in the summer holidays

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2019

Find out the best times to see tonight's partial lunar eclipse in Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2019

New craft lager 'Wych's Brew' to be launched at the Droitwich Food and Drink Festival

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2019

Driver stopped in Wychbold had no licence or insurance

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2019

Family pay tribute to the woman who died in the A38 crash in Wychbold

NEWS 22^nd Apr, 2019

Woman died in head-on crash in Wychbold

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2019

Great British Spring Clean - Can you help clean Dodderhill and Wychbold?

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2019

Video of 'laid back' Wychbold dog's Crufts performance goes viral on Facebook

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2019

Fishing equipment stolen from Wychbold

NEWS 27^th Feb, 2019

Mountain bike stolen from back garden in Wychbold

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2019

Design a bird box at Webbs in Wychbold or Hagley this half-term

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2019

New honorary canon was appointed to Droitwich and Bromsgrove churches

NEWS 28^th Nov, 2018

Wychbold100 posts

WEATHER - Heatwave heading to Droitwich and Worcester over bank holiday weekend

Fatal M5 crash near Wychbold: Update after 63-year-old man dies

Man arrested and another man dead after M5 crash near Wychbold

Plans for 128 homes in Wychbold approved

Plenty of festive favourites sang at Wychbold Carol Concert

LET'S GET FESTIVE - We want pictures of YOUR Christmas lights displays in Droitwich

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

REMEMBRANCE - Wychbold gathers to pay tribute to the fallen

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

Wychbold writer pens new short story collection

Wychbold mum preps for fundraising marathon to thank Scouts for helping son

POWER CUTS - 1,000 homes without electricity in Droitwich, Wychbold, Ombersley and Hampton Lovett due to Storm Darragh

Raise a glass for veterans in Marstons and Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Second motorhome stolen from Droitwich in the space of three days

Free sports and leisure taster day for all ages coming up in Droitwich

POWER CUT - More than 300 homes in Droitwich left without electricity

Bromsgrove choir's 'Fairytale of New York' flashmob at Webbs goes viral with more than 2.4million views

A38 Worcester Road closed overnight Tuesday and Wednesday for resurfacing works

Wychbold and Droitwich baby bank returning this weekend

Toy bank coming to Droitwich this weekend

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

Fun-filled four days as Wychbold comes together to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Woman died after crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

Brave Droitwich man John who is battling Motor Neurone Disease launches Valentine's card fund-raiser

TRAVEL ALERTS - Road closures and temporary traffic lights in Wychbold, Ombersley and Oddingley

Car seized in Wychbold after driver was found to have expired provisional licence

Sophia and Megan to lose their locks at Little Princess Trust charity event in Wychbold

As new year approaches, we look back at our best-read Droitwich Standard stories of 2021

Brave Droitwich man John's new 'hand press' challenge to raise funds for MND reasearch

Brave Droitwich man's fund-raising for Motor Neurone Disease research up to £7,500

Local unsung heroes given night to remember at Webbs' Enchanted Gardens

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

Mobile police station to be in Droitwich and Wychbold tomorrow to hear residents' concerns

Climate Heroes from Wychbold First and Nursery School earn their 'Green' Blue Peter badges

Husband of Wychbold community champion who lost her brave cancer battle has written moving book on the family's journey

Droitwich residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

Webbs to support colleagues affected by brain tumours on Wear a Hat Day

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

Wychbold residents' horror as Dodderhill Parish Council has 50-year-old chestnut tree felled despite protests

If you're open in Droitwich during the lockdown, let us know!

Brave Wychbold youngster Sophia born with multiple heart defects wins prestigious BHF award

Investigation launched into fire at Travelodge in Rashwood, near Wychbold

Massive fire breaks out at Travelodge in Rashwood

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

Car seized in Wychbold after driver only had provisional licence

Perfect socially distanced nights out in Wychbold as Webbs launches its own drive-in cinema

Emergency services attended three-car crash in Wychbold

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

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

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

Red Renault Clio stolen from Wychbold

Popular kitchen store Lakeland reopens its Webbs of Wychbold shop

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

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

One person rescued from flat fire in Wychbold

Wychbold's McDonald's reopens for Drive-Thru and delivery

Wychbold's Liberty Leisure offering free exercise sessions online after outdoor socially-distanced sessions are curtailed by 'police and other authorities'

Grand finale for Wychbold's Freddie who ran 20 miles in five days

Webbs to reopen its Wychbold and Hagley garden centres this week

Five-year-old Freddie from Wychbold running 20 miles in five days to raise funds for the NHS

Wychbold youngster Hugh to read all Mr Men books in one day to raise charity funds

Equestrian equipment stolen as burglars target tack room on farm in Wychbold

All McDonald's restaurants and drive-thrus across the UK to be closed by tomorrow

Droitwich residents named as 'community heroes' at Wychavon awards

Committees which run village halls and community centres urged to fill in 'once in a decade' survey

Warning to drivers after spate of catalytic converter thefts in Wychbold

Host families needed in Bromsgrove and Droitwich for visiting French students

Campaign launched to get drivers to slow down

Declutter or pick up a bargain at Attic Sale in Wychbold

Webbs gives care home residents a skate time on the ice

Dog thrown from the car after crash on the M5 in Droitwich has been found

Highways England blasted for lack of action over M5 noise and air polution

Webbs garden centres scoops prestigious award for looking after its employees

Droitwich firefighters rescue driver from vehicle stranded in floodwaters in Wychbold

Vauxhall Zafira abandoned in floods in Wychbold was stolen before owner had chance to recover it

Fuel stolen from farm in Wychbold

Gritters heading out as Met Office predicts freezing temperatures across Droitwich and Worcester

Local heroes given night to remember at Webbs' Christmas ice rink

New Worcestershire pale ale to be launched at Webbs in Wychbold and Hagley this weekend