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19 August 2021
Worcester Show is best attended ever
This year's Worcester Show (held at Pitchcroft on Sunday 15 August) attracted an estimated 15 – 20,000 visitors– exceeding the highest estimate of 13,000 at previous Shows.This year the event moved from Gheluvelt Park to Pitchcroft Racecourse – allowing more space between over 100 stalls, perform...
16 August 2021
Going green to keep the city green
Worcester City Council has bought its first set of electric grounds maintenance equipment as part of a continuing drive to reduce carbon emissions from its daily work to keep the city looking beautiful.The new electric gear includes hedge-trimmers and grass strimmers, all powered by batteries whi...
12 August 2021
Mayor of Worcester to mark VJ Day anniversary
The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Stephen Hodgson, will release a video message on Sunday to mark the anniversary of VJ Day, the last day of the Second World War.VE Day in May 1945 marked the end of the Second World War in Europe, but the fighting continued in the Far East for more than three mo...
09 August 2021
Final countdown to popular Worcester Show
The popular Worcester Show is coming back to the Pitchcroft Racecourse (WR1 3EJ) on Sunday 15 August (10.00am – 5.00pm).There will be live bands; fair-style attractions; a have-a-go sports zone; the judging of over 130 competitive creative classes; a dog competition; local food and drink – a...
06 August 2021
Butterflies, bunting and pop-up parks in Worcester, as visitors head back to city
Worcester's recovery from the lockdown – already one of the most successful in the country – is set to move up a gear, with the city centre getting even more colourful and welcoming in the next few days.Colourful bunting on shops and buildings, striking butterfly decorations in trees, and pop-up ...