News
Gloucestershire News
-
Bomb squad called to hospital after man got artillery shell stuck in his bottom
The bomb squad were called to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after a man got a bomb 'stuck in his rectum'.
-
Police video released as annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign is launched
The sad consequences of being arrested for drink driving-related offences are being laid bare in new bodyworn video footage showing the damaging effect it can have on all involved.
-
UPDATED: Missing woman found safe
UPDATE: Police have confirmed Patricia has been found safe and well.
Worcestershire News
-
Community groups and charities encouraged to sign up for Community Services Directory
Here2Help are calling for anyone who provides a service to residents of Worcestershire to sign up to the new Community Services Directory.
-
20 fire crews battle Kidderminster fire
Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service are dealing with a large fire in Kidderminster.
-
Rail passengers warned of delays due to Victorian Fayre
Rail passengers in Worcester this weekend are being warned services will be extra busy due to the Worcester Victorian Market.
-
Pedestrian access will be restored on Broad Street
Pedestrian access has been restored on Broad Street in Worcester.
-
Extra Christmas tree to be installed
Worcester City Council is set to bring even more festive joy to the city, with the installation of an additional decorated Christmas Tree at the bullring roundabout, on the border of the St John’s and Bedwardine areas of the city.
Powys News
-
Motion to debate setting up a Mid-Wales wool research centre will finally be debated
Over a year after it was first brought forward for discussion, a motion to support the agricultural sector will finally be debated by councillors later this week.
-
Plans for 79 houses in Llandrindod Wells will include 60 affordable homes
Plans to build 79 homes in Llandrindod Wells, with 60 of them expected to be affordable, have been lodged with Powys County Council.
-
More Powys Health and Care Academy students take up work placements
A second wave of recruits to the new Powys Health and Care Academy have begun their work placements, supporting hospital services in Llandrindod Wells, Ystradgynlais, Newtown and Brecon.
-
Cabinet to consider Brecon schools' proposal consultation report
Plans to create a new primary school in south Powys by merging three existing schools could be given the go-ahead if a recommendation to Cabinet is approved, the county council has said.
-
School idea size should be 210 pupils says education boss
The ideal size of school in Powys, according to an education boss, is 210 pupils, and this would made up of seven classes of 30 pupils.
UK News
-
Storm Barra: Floods and 59,000 without power in Ireland as 80mph winds and rain batter UK
Storm Barra has left at least 59,000 people without power in Ireland - and is now battering the UK with 80mph winds, rain and snow.
-
COVID-19: Early indications Omicron is more transmissible than Delta variant, Boris Johnson says
The early indications are that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is more transmissible than Delta, the prime minister has said.
-
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Warnings about murdered six-year-old ignored, grandfather says
Warnings about murdered six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes were ignored, his grandfather has said.
-
Essex: Woman escapes oncoming train after car 'skids on ice' at level crossing
A woman escaped from her car after it apparently skidded on ice at a level crossing and was then hit by a train.
-
Foxes likely behind 'Croydon cat killer' mutilations, says Royal Veterinary College study
Foxes were most likely to blame for many of the so-called "Croydon cat killer" mutilations, according to new research.
National News
-
COVID-19: Early indications Omicron is more transmissible than Delta variant, Boris Johnson says
The early indications are that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is more transmissible than Delta, the prime minister has said.
-
Boris Johnson: 'Complete nonsense' to say government prioritised animals over people during Afghan evacuation
Boris Johnson has dismissed claims that the government prioritised animals over people during the Afghanistan evacuation as "complete nonsense".
-
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Warnings about murdered six-year-old ignored, grandfather says
Warnings about murdered six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes were ignored, his grandfather has said.
-
COVID-19: Mandatory jabs are 'absolute last resort', says WHO Europe chief as several EU countries consider introducing them
The World Health Organisation's top official in Europe has said mandatory coronavirus vaccinations are an "absolute last resort", as several EU countries consider introducing them.
-
Chinese scientists spot 'mysterious hut' on far side of the moon
A curious object has been spotted on the horizon on the far side of the moon by scientists working on China's lunar exploration mission.
Sport
-
The Ashes: James Anderson to miss England's first Test against Australia in Brisbane
England's record Test wicket-taker James Anderson will miss the Ashes opener in Brisbane.
-
Martin Brundle: Max Verstappen must stop these tactics vs Lewis Hamilton for his legacy... but what a title showdown we'll have
-
Max Verstappen: Aggressive style 'too much' in Saudi Arabian GP, say Sky Sports F1 pundits
Max Verstappen "has got to think about his driving standards", according to Martin Brundle as the Sky Sports F1 pundits, along with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, questioned whether the Dutchman's aggressive approach was "too much" in Sunday's ill-tempered Saudi Arabian GP.
-
Ref Watch: Dermot Gallagher gives verdict on Ben Godfrey's challenge on Takehiro Tomiyasu
Should Ben Godfrey have been shown a red card for his challenge on Takehiro Tomiyasu in Everton's 2-1 win over Arsenal on Monday Night Football? Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher is back with his verdict...
-
Josh Taylor warns that Jack Catterall is 'my enemy' as he hints about ruthless intentions for his English rival
Josh Taylor warned that Jack Catterall is 'my enemy' as he hinted about ruthless intentions for his English rival in their undisputed super-lightweight title fight.
Showbiz News
-
Drake: Rapper and singer 'withdraws nominations' for 2022 Grammy Awards
Rapper and singer Drake has withdrawn his two nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, according to US media reports.
-
Jussie Smollett: US actor tells court 'there was no hoax' as he denies staging racist, homophobic attack on himself
US actor Jussie Smollett has denied setting up a homophobic, racist attack on himself, taking the witness stand for the first time at his trial to tell the jury: "There was no hoax."
-
Omicron, Tsitsipas, Dogecoin and Shein among 2021's trickiest words
Omicron, Tsitsipas and cryptocurrency Dogecoin have made it on to a list of the year's most mispronounced words.
-
Billy Connolly on dealing with Parkinson's disease: Comedian says he has learnt to 'hypnotise' his hand when it shakes
Sir Billy Connolly has told how he has taught himself to "hypnotise" his hand into becoming still when it shakes due to Parkinson's disease - and says he does not want the condition to be the "main topic" of his life.
-
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria delete Twitter accounts following his first interview since on-set shooting
Alec Baldwin has deleted his Twitter account after his first interview since the fatal on-set shooting.
Technology
-
Grimsvotn: Iceland raises alert level for eruption of its most active volcano
Iceland has raised the alert level for an eruption of its most active volcano following several small earthquakes.
-
COVID-19: Previous infection and vaccination combine for best protection against variants
People who have overcome a coronavirus infection and also received a vaccine have higher-quality antibodies against variants, researchers have found.
-
Chinese scientists spot 'mysterious hut' on far side of the moon
A curious object has been spotted on the horizon on the far side of the moon by scientists working on China's lunar exploration mission.
-
Wall Street regulators investigating Trump $1bn social media deal
Wall Street regulators are investigating the $1.25bn deal to bring Donald Trump's social media venture to the stock market, it has been disclosed.
-
SPAR: Supermarket chain forced to close stores due to cyber attack
The supermarket chain SPAR has been forced to close a number of stores following a cyber attack.
Strange News
-
Omicron, Tsitsipas, Dogecoin and Shein among 2021's trickiest words
Omicron, Tsitsipas and cryptocurrency Dogecoin have made it on to a list of the year's most mispronounced words.
-
Australian council to ban cats outside unless they are on a lead
A council in Australia appears set to effectively ban cats from being outdoors unless they are on a lead.
-
Two injured as pigs storm golf course in West Yorkshire
Two people have been injured after two large pigs charged on to a golf course in West Yorkshire.
-
Family's 'pet dog' that killed ducks and chickens turns out to be a fox
A family's "pet dog" that angered neighbours by killing and eating ducks and chickens has turned out to be a fox.
-
Guinness World Records 2022 honours 9-foot gaming joystick created by Dartmouth College professor
A giant nine-foot-tall video game joystick has been honoured in the Guinness World Records.
Videos
-
Jussie Smollett: US actor tells court 'there was no hoax' as he denies staging racist, homophobic attack on himself
US actor Jussie Smollett has denied setting up a homophobic, racist attack on himself, taking the witness stand for the first time at his trial to tell the jury: "There was no hoax."
-
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria delete Twitter accounts following his first interview since on-set shooting
Alec Baldwin has deleted his Twitter account after his first interview since the fatal on-set shooting.
-
Storm Barra: Floods and 59,000 without power in Ireland as 80mph winds and rain batter UK
Storm Barra has left at least 59,000 people without power in Ireland - and is now battering the UK with 80mph winds, rain and snow.
-
COVID-19: Early indications Omicron is more transmissible than Delta variant, Boris Johnson says
The early indications are that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is more transmissible than Delta, the prime minister has said.
-
County lines: Ministers unveil new multi-million pound strategy to target drug crime and save lives
A multi-million pound strategy to cut drug crime and save lives has been unveiled by the government – but will it work?
Today's Weather
-
HerefordHeavy Rain
High: 8°C | Low: 3°C
-
Ludlow
Heavy Rain
High: 7°C | Low: 3°C
-
Abergavenny
Heavy Rain
High: 9°C | Low: 4°C
-
Monmouth
Heavy Rain
High: 9°C | Low: 4°C