Worcester

Worcestershire is updating its Graduated Response guidance to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

More than 5,000 illegal cigarettes and 70 packets of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized by Trading Standards officers in Worcestershire because they were either counterfeit or illicit.

The Worcestershire 5G consortium, led by the County Council and Worcestershire LEP launched the first-ever British 5G factory trials at the Worcester Bosch factory earlier this week.

Worcestershire County Council's Town Centre Improvement programme has been extended and given a £2.5 million boost following approval at yesterday's Full Council meeting.

Worcestershire is being awarded £410,000 to pave the way for new development plans across the county.

The Worcestershire 5G consortium, led by the County Council and Worcestershire LEP launched the first-ever British 5G factory trials at the Worcester Bosch factory earlier this week.

Worcestershire's Archive and Archaeology Service will continue to deliver high quality provision in the county despite proposed savings now being approved for 2019/20.

Worcestershire County Council today approved the 2019/20 budget that will see millions of pounds invested into tackling congestion, improving town centres and upgrading railway stations.

Work has begun on a £20 million environmentally friendly development that will bring a leading UK kitchen and bathroom manufacturer to Worcestershire.

Just over two weeks remain for people to have their say on the future of libraries as part of the County Council's public consultation.

Half-term at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle promises to be great family fun with four days of superhero themed activities.

Half-term at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle promises to be great family fun with four days of superhero themed activities.

Another information drop-in session for residents affected by last year's floods in Hollywood is being held next month.

The introduction of a 25p tariff on disposable cups at the County Hall café is saving approximately 1,600 cups every month.

A new project exploring and celebrating the market gardening heritage of the Vale of Evesham is now underway and looking for volunteers.

Construction work on the new Worcestershire Parkway is progressing well.

Assistive technology devices like Alexa are being used by Worcestershire County Council to enable people to live as independently as possible.

Plans for a new footbridge over the River Severn to improve walking and cycling routes in Worcester received a significant boost last week.

Work will begin on three key congestion hotspots in Worcester over the next 12 months.

Worcestershire is preparing for a blast of wintry weather, as a yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for Snow and Ice.