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25 February 2022
Knife Angel arrives in Worcester with message of hope
The Knife Angel, the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, will be in Worcester for the month of March 2022, to spread its message of hope for social change.The imposing 27ft-tall statue has been created from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by 43 UK police forces. It was d...
25 February 2022
Worcester City Council sets £12.26m budget
Worcester City councillors have approved a £12.26 million net budget for 2022-23, including a range of initiatives to boost the city's economy as the recovery from the Covid pandemic picks up pace.Major initiatives to regenerate parts of the city centre, new play and community facilities, and cel...
21 February 2022
Hawks return to Worcester early to crack down on Gulls
The hawks that were released in Worcester last year to deter gulls from the city centre are returning earlier this year as extra funding has been provided to tackle the issue.The Harris' hawk will appear around the city from the end of February until May to discourage the birds from nesting when ...
14 February 2022
Grants for beleaguered city centre traders
Worcester City Council is offering financial support to traders in a city centre street that has been badly affected by repair works to an at-risk building which led, at one stage, to the road being closed.Grants of between £1,200 and £2,700 are being made available to businesses in the lower par...
11 February 2022
Member of “Cricket Dynasty” launches Worcester as QGC “Champion City”
Brett D'Oliveira, Worcestershire County Cricket Club Captain, will help to plant a series of Jubilee trees to restore an Edwardian Avenue at Worcester Racecourse on Friday 11th February, in celebration of Worcester becoming a QGC "Champion City". Brett – who is part of the city's "cricket dynasty...