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BBC News
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Online Worcestershire map aims to get electric vehicle charge point ideas
People are being asked to drop a pin on an online map to tell Worcestershire County Council where they think charging points for electric vehicle should be built in the idea was to make sure those residents who did not have off-street parking to charge at home did not get left behind in the shift to electric vehicles, a council spokesperson map lets people mark a place as their suggested location and explain why it is needed, they Karl Perks said the authority wanted to make sure people without a driveway or garage could influence their plans. "This is your chance to tell us where you think chargers could go," he added.A suggestion did not guarantee a charging point would be installed but would help give a wider understanding of the local needs, the spokesperson sites be assessed for how practical they are. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
27-07-2025
- BBC News
Man arrested after cyclist killed in A38 collision near Droitwich
A man has been arrested after a cyclist died in a collision on the A38 in the early hours of Sunday Mercia Police say they received a report at around 05:00 BST that a white and blue Dacia Duster travelling towards Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire had collided with a cyclist near the Copcut Elm cyclist, a man in his 30s, died at the driver of the Dacia, a 51-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and remains in police custody. Sergeant Darryn Van-Rooyen, from the force's Roads Policing team, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family following this morning's collision."We're currently carrying out a number of enquiries and are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have seen either the bicycle or the car beforehand."Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to email the force's serious collision investigation unit. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Arrest after reports of drone flown over HMP Long Lartin
A man has been arrested after police investigating reports a drone had been flown over a prison discovered an abandoned car full of contraband were called to HMP Long Lartin in South Littleton, Worcestershire, at about 02:50 BST on Tuesday. A black Audi was sighted in the area and failed to stop, it was then found soon after in the Ullington area.A drone along with mobile phones and suspected contraband was found in the vehicle, a man in his 20s was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison. West Mercia Police are searching for two other people while the man remains in custody. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Droitwich Spa leisure centre revamp set to begin
A £15m project to extend and revamp Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre is set to start this week. Plans to rebuild the existing centre were scrapped by the local authority last year, after estimated costs rose to £ District Council's plans for the site include a new learner pool, car park, cafe and reception area. There will also be a full refurbishment of the swimming pool and gym changing rooms. Work is due to be completed by November 2026. Plans for a new £300,000 skatepark near the leisure centre were also being finalised, said the council, with work expected to start by May 2026. A pump track is also planned for the site, with work starting once the skate park is built. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- BBC News
Motorcyclist dies in crash on A465 near Allensmore
A man has died after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a crash involving a BMW motorbike and a Citroen C3 happened at about 08:40 BST on Saturday on the A465 near Allensmore, rider, in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene while the car's driver, a woman in her 60s, was taken to hospital with serious Mercia Police is encouraging witnesses to the crash to contact PC Foster by emailing Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
