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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Free event to support Worcestershire farming community
A free event is to be held to help bring members of the farming community second Farming Community Breakfast will take place at Top Barn Farm in the village of Holt Heath, near Worcester, on 18 a free breakfast, attendees will be given a tour of the farm and have the chance to discuss issues affecting agricultural workers, including loneliness in the Hills District Council (MHDC) said it wanted to hear how the authority might be able to support the farming community in the future. "This is a great free event for members of the farming community to come together and socialise over breakfast," said Jennie Watkins, MHDC portfolio holder for Communities and Housing. "It also gives the opportunity to discuss any activities they may need support with."The event is the second in a series and follows one held in Upton-upon-Severn in January, organised again in partnership with the National Farmers' Union (NFU).Commenting on the previous event, Emma Hamer, the NFU's county adviser for Worcestershire, said: "Farming can be a lonely life for some, so anything we can do to bring farmers together, enjoy some social time with like-minded people and learn a bit about another farm business is hugely worthwhile."Anyone who would like to attend is asked to call 01684 862165 or to email Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Holt Heath Post Office robbed by man thought to be armed with gun
A Post Office was robbed by a man believed to have been armed with a gun, police have was stolen from the branch in Holt Heath, Worcestershire, after a man entered the premises and threatened a staff member at about 09:40 BST on was dressed all in black, with black paint on his face, and was thought to have been in possession of a handgun, West Mercia Police Elle May, from Worcester CID, said the robbery caused "distress" to the staff member but nobody was injured. Officers have issued an appeal in a bid to identify the man and a black Renault Clio, which was seen nearby at the time of the incident. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
