Worcestershire News from Worcester Podcast

Worcester Podcast

We bring you the latest Worcestershire weekly news in a Podcast, so you can listen to News about Worcester anytime that suites you on Spotify or your favourite podcast app, Worcester news when it suites you ! New Worcester News Episodes from Worcester Podcast every Monday

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  1. May 5

    Worcester News from Worcester Podcast Week Ending 05/05/26

    We Hope you all had an enjoyable Bank Holiday Weekend This Week in Our Worcester News Podcast Drink-driving case in Worcestershire A man has been disqualified from driving after being caught at nearly three times the legal alcohol limit in Worcestershire. The case was heard at court, where magistrates were told the offender had been stopped by police while driving in the Worcester area. Officers quickly established that he was unfit to be behind the wheel. Lower Wick Swimming Pool safety upgradeA community swimming pool in Worcester has received new lifesaving equipment following successful funding support. Lower Wick Swimming Pool, a long-established community facility in the city, has used around £1,000 in grant funding to improve its safety resources. St Peter’s Garden Centre 40th birthday crowds Shoppers turned out in large numbers in Worcester as St Peter’s Garden Centre celebrated its 40th birthday. On Saturday, May 2nd, long queues formed outside the St Peter’s-based centre as visitors arrived early to join the celebrations. Dine ‘N’ Devour Food Festival 2026 announcement Food lovers in Worcestershire are being encouraged to look ahead to 2026 as the Dine ‘N’ Devour Food and Artisan Festival returns to Droitwich Spa. The travelling food festival will take place at Lido Park on May 9th–10th and again on July 25th–26th in 2026. Worcester alcohol delivery service application A new alcohol delivery service in Worcester has submitted an application to operate in the city. If approved by Worcester City Council, the service would allow rapid home delivery of alcohol across the local area. Benedictos restaurant fire engine crash incident A Worcester city centre restaurant was caught up in a dramatic incident after a fire engine collided with vehicles outside while customers were dining inside. Tolladine Road crash delays Traffic in Worcester was disrupted after a crash involving two cars caused delays on Tolladine Road. Fox and Hounds Lulsley car show Car enthusiasts gathered in large numbers at The Fox and Hounds in Lulsley for what has been described as the venue’s busiest car show yet. The rural Worcestershire pub hosted a wide range of vehicles, from modern performance cars to classic models. Organisers reported record attendance, with visitors arriving throughout the day to view the displays. In Malvern, Worcestershire, chairman Chris Pinder has been reflecting on a major milestone for Malvern Town Football Club, as the side now compete at what is widely regarded as the highest level in their history. Worcestershire Suffer Heavy County Championship Defeat In cricket, Worcestershire endured a difficult County Championship match at New Road as they were beaten by Northamptonshire by an innings and 177 runs. Worcester Warriors Sign John Hawkins from Newcastle In rugby union, Worcester Warriors have strengthened their squad with the signing of forward John Hawkins from Newcastle Red Bulls ahead of the 2026–27 season. Worcestershire Cricket Invest Over £500,000 After Flooding Worcestershire County Cricket Club has confirmed a major investment of more than £500,000 into New Road following repeated flooding issues over the winter of 2025–26.

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We bring you the latest Worcestershire weekly news in a Podcast, so you can listen to News about Worcester anytime that suites you on Spotify or your favourite podcast app, Worcester news when it suites you ! New Worcester News Episodes from Worcester Podcast every Monday