Disabled mum left with £1.71 after benefits frozen
A severely disabled mother, unable to walk, was pressured to find work by the DWP. Her Universal Credit was frozen, leaving her with just £1.71 and fearing homelessness. Read her story.
A severely disabled mother, unable to walk, was pressured to find work by the DWP. Her Universal Credit was frozen, leaving her with just £1.71 and fearing homelessness. Read her story.
A fitness writer attempts a gruelling CrossFit workout alongside elite athlete Aimee Cringle in Worcester. The result is a brutal lesson in just how good the pros are. Read the full story.
A man has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, over the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Read the latest updates and victim tributes.
Robin Elt Shoes in Worcester, open since 1872, will shut its doors for good in January 2026. The family-run business cites financial unviability. Discover the impact on the city.
A new report raises critical questions about the 2018 Novichok poisonings in Salisbury. Discover the key findings on Russia's role and the UK's preparedness. Read the full analysis.
A £40,000 Audi was left teetering above the River Severn in Worcester after the driver ignored warning signs. The vehicle was towed to safety. Read the full story.
A murder probe is underway after 30-year-old Bristol university student Vijay Kumar was found with serious injuries in Worcester. Five men have been arrested and bailed. Police appeal for information.
A young Swiss couple mauled by a bull shark in Australia had tried to find employment locally. Read the full tragic story of their final moments and survival efforts.
An overturned van on the M5 northbound has caused 5 miles of congestion and 60-minute delays during Thursday's rush hour. Three lanes remain closed. Expect normal traffic by 1pm.
A man in his 30s has died following a shocking assault on Barbourne Road in Worcester. Police have arrested six individuals. Read the latest on this murder investigation.
Conditional jockey Dylan Kitts receives a nine-year ban for deliberately preventing his horse from winning at Worcester. The BHA sends a strong message on racing integrity.
A mother in Worcester is ordered to tear down her £170,000 garden building after a planning row with neighbours. Discover the full story behind the council's devastating ruling.
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
A major chemical spill in Weatherford has led to a mass evacuation and multiple hospitalisations. Authorities warn the air is unsafe to breathe. Follow live updates.
Groundbreaking research reveals a chemical used in dry cleaning and industrial processes significantly increases the risk of liver disease, fibrosis, and cancer. Scientists warn this common substance poses serious health threats.
Exclusive: A London gym instructor turned 'Anglo-Jihadi' has been found guilty of plotting a devastating bomb and chemical attack on a British shopping centre in a chilling terror conspiracy.
Three police officers in California are fighting for recovery after being ambushed with a caustic chemical substance while attempting to detain a suspect, leaving them with severe respiratory and eye injuries.
The racing world mourns as 37-year-old jockey Tommie Jakes passes away following a catastrophic fall during a race at Worcester, sparking safety discussions across the sport.
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
A young child has been rushed to hospital after exposure to hazardous chemicals in London. Metropolitan Police have arrested a man and woman as urgent investigation continues.
Tributes pour in for the legendary pollster and political strategist Sir Robert Worcester, whose innovative work transformed how Britain understands public opinion and elections.
Shocking new research reveals dangerous levels of toxic chemicals in common children's toys, with experts calling for immediate action to protect young children from serious health risks.
Exclusive: Sensitive details about Britain's covert chemical weapons research facility linked to the Salisbury Novichok investigation feared stolen by sophisticated hackers in major security breach.
Groundbreaking research reveals how human hair creates a chemical diary of our daily lives, exposing everything from diet to travel history through isotopic signatures.
A 28-year-old man has been remanded into custody after appearing at Worcester Magistrates' Court, charged with the murder of an infant boy who suffered catastrophic injuries.
Groundbreaking research exposes how pesticide exposure is unavoidable in modern life, with every participant in a UK study testing positive for multiple agricultural chemicals.
Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.
A mother of four narrowly escaped with her children after a routine cleaning task triggered a massive explosion that completely destroyed their family home in Leicestershire.
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple women suffering painful skin reactions and chemical burns from Always sanitary products, prompting calls for urgent manufacturer response.
Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a Russian-held chemical facility in Luhansk using UK-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles, marking a significant escalation in their long-range strike capabilities.