‘Red tape’ could see council workers banned from working ‘at local pub’
Plans to impose “authoritarian red tape” which could bar part-time council workers from having a second job “at the local pub” have been pushed back.
Reform UK councillor explains why he voted against flying Pride flag in village
A Reform UK councillor at the centre of a row over a council leader’s comments on homophobia has explained why he voted against flying the Pride flag last year.
Guildhall works see Electric Six’s Gloucester gig moved to Stroud
Some gigs and events planned for Gloucester Guildhall have had to be moved elsewhere or postponed.
Docks’ last shipbuilders fear battle against silt is being lost.
Gloucester’s last shipwrights fear the battle against the silt in the Docks is being lost.
Neighbours object to 72-bed care home plan
Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.
Thousands of NHS patients treated in hospital corridors
Thousands of patients are still being treated in hospital corridors. In Worcestershire and Herefordshire, an average of 67 patients were treated in corridors each day in May.
Village war memorial to be restored to its former glory
A parish council has been given permission to restore a war memorial back to its former glory.
Taxi fares to rise
Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could damage the industry.
Neighbours object to 72-bed care home plan
Neighbours have spoken out against plans for a new care home, raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment.
Police raise security concerns over council’s planned HMO
Police say council plans to convert a Georgian townhouse into temporary accommodation are lacking in security detail.
How many swimming pools?
How many swimming pools out of the current 12 will be kept open in Powys after 2030 – a councillor has asked.
August improvement target
Refuse collectors choosing to take bank holidays off rather than work overtime has been revealed as an issue that has caused disruption waste and recycling collection disruption.
Recycling questions answered
Blaming a cabinet member for operational issues that led to problems with new waste and recycling collection routes has been criticised by a senior councillor.
Girl and two boys arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager - as victim named
A girl and two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager who was stabbed to death in south London.
Driver who died in Bedford train crash that left 100 people injured is named
The driver who died in a train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured has been named as Shaun Burton, who was 60-years old.
UK weather: Four-day extreme heat warning issued - as temperatures set to hit 38C
A new weather warning for "extreme heat" has been issued by the Met Office - with UK temperatures set to reach as high as 38C next week.
England cricketers Stokes and Atkinson 'not to blame for violent conduct' during nightclub incident
England cricket captain Ben Stokes, and player Gus Atkinson, have been given written warnings over their visit to a London nightclub.
Murder investigation after man stabbed to death in southeast London
Police have begun a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in southeast London.
Driver who died in Bedford train crash that left 100 people injured is named
The driver who died in a train crash near Bedford in which 100 people were injured has been named as Shaun Burton, who was 60-years old.
Girl and two boys arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager - as victim named
A girl and two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager who was stabbed to death in south London.
UK weather: Four-day extreme heat warning issued - as temperatures set to hit 38C
A new weather warning for "extreme heat" has been issued by the Met Office - with UK temperatures set to reach as high as 38C next week.
England cricketers Stokes and Atkinson 'not to blame for violent conduct' during nightclub incident
England cricket captain Ben Stokes, and player Gus Atkinson, have been given written warnings over their visit to a London nightclub.
Prince William's children call him 'best papa' on 44th birthday
Prince William has been celebrating his 44th birthday on Father's Day, with his wife and children calling him the "best papa in the world".
US Open: Wyndham Clark edges out Sam Burns to claim major win at Shinnecock Hills as Scottie Scheffler falls short in Grand Slam bid
Wyndham Clark held off world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and a final-round charge from Sam Burns to close out a wire-to-wire US Open win with a one-shot victory at Shinnecock Hills.
World Cup 2026: Spain show why they are favourites as Lamine Yamal inspires statement win over Saudi Arabia
It may have taken them a week but Spain have arrived at the World Cup - and their rivals for the trophy will be wary.
New Zealand thrash England by 253 runs as Matt Henry takes 11-wicket haul at The Oval to level three-match series
Matt Henry's maiden 11-wicket haul delivered an emphatic 253-run victory for New Zealand as the tourists levelled the series with England inside an hour on day five at The Oval.
Lucas Bergvall transfer news: Tottenham midfielder asks to leave Premier League club in search for first-team football
Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall has asked to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
England vs New Zealand, second Test player ratings: Joe Root's class endures as debutants struggle at Oval
There were no pitch issues at The Oval, England's problems were all of their own making as they slumped to a 253-run defeat in the absence of captain Ben Stokes that saw New Zealand level the series ahead of the third Test at Trent Bridge - here's how the players fared.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer is in remission
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is officially in remission after being diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer.
Daveigh Chase, star of Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, dies aged 35
Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.
Rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce, dies aged 29
Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Children vaccinated for HPV have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, study suggests
Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.
AI's most powerful bosses deliver message to world leaders - and it's not very reassuring
The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.
Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced
Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox.
Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soar past Amazon
Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.
'Horses**t': Campaigners and government reject claims of forced Dartmoor pony 'cull'
A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals.
Trump-Meloni row intensifies as leaders trade barbs
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has called out US President Donald Trump for "senseless", "constant, unprovoked attacks", as a row triggered by his claim she begged him for a picture escalates.
Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced
Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox.
Where does Burnham's huge victory leave Starmer - and can he still survive?
Where are we at as we go into the weekend after a remarkable and consequential week in British politics?
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
Ukraine gives Belarus ultimatum over Russian drone equipment
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus's leader a week to remove equipment from his country used in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
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