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23 August 2023
Worcester residents urged to double check green bin rules to help boost recycling rates
Worcester residents are being urged to double check the rules around what can go in their green bin, in a bid to help boost the city's recycling rates.
The city's recycling is taken to the Envirosort Materials Reclamation facility in Norton where the materials are separated and despatched to rep...
23 August 2023
Jet washing ‘hit squad’ helps keep Worcester city centre clean
Worcester's streets are looking cleaner and tidier than ever, thanks to the City Council's enhanced street cleaning programme within the city centre.
For the last couple of years, in addition to the usual sweeping and tidying carried out by the Street Scene team, the Council has a 'hit squad' wh...
18 August 2023
Watch the Women’s World Cup final on the big screen in Worcester
England's historic clash against Spain in the Women's World Cup final is set to be shown on a big screen in the centre of Worcester.
Fans can enjoy all the excitement of this unique match on a six-metre screen in Cathedral Square on Sunday.
It will be a fantastic chance for fans to enjoy the th...
16 August 2023
Worcester residents asked to help with city’s Ash trees
A call has gone out for Worcester residents to help in identifying the city's Ash trees in a bid to help conserve those not affected by the UK-wide Ash Dieback Disease.
Ash Dieback causes leaf loss, dead branches, and eventually the death of the tree. Once infection is apparent, few trees surviv...
15 August 2023
Huge turnout for smash hit Worcester Show
An estimated 20,000 people enjoyed the fun and festivities at this year's hugely successful Worcester Show, held on Sunday 13 August.
Held once again at Pitchcroft, the home of Worcester Racecourse, the show put smiles on thousands of faces as people of all ages enjoyed the packed programme of l...