The day the sky turned black after huge blaze

INFERNO: The scene of the fire on Sunday evening. Picture by John Anyon. 2513337201

9:50pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

AIR quality is being monitored by the Environment Agency close to the site of a major fire in Kidderminster.

Cycles and trolleys amid rubbish lifted from river

HEAVY LIFTING: A crane and barge were used to clear a stretch of the river Avon.

8:10pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

TROLLEYS, cycles and even a caravan chassis have been removed from the Avon after a successful dredging of a stretch of the river in Evesham.

Council spending is cut by record £20m

Last chance to take part in survery

7:50pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A RECORD £20 million was cut from spending at Worcestershire County Council last year – with the warning that more cuts are on the way.

Mayor enjoys storytelling at open day

OPEN DAY FUN: Harry Brimmell, aged nine, and his five-year-old sister Zara enjoyed the cuddly lambs with Rachel Slater at the Wildgoose Rural Training centre event at Top Barn Farm, Holt. Picture: Nick Toogood. 2313332301.

6:30pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THE sun shone as the animals went in two by two to celebrate the opening of their new barn at a care farm.

Karen's a memory lane champion

Pictured above, from left, Karen Hancox, Sheena Wyllie, director of dementia services, Isabela Klackiewicz and Mike Parsons, chief executive of Barchester.

4:50pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A CARE worker has been recognised as a leading memory lane champion.

"Mystery" pensioner dies after crash

"Mystery" pensioner dies following crash

4:51pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A MYSTERY pensioner who was run over in Fernhill Heath has died.

Fire chief says smoke from Kidderminster blaze is 'not hazardous'

4:30pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

CONCERNS have been raised over air pollution with black smoke billowing out of the Lawrence Recycling fire site since Sunday.

Worcester garden to open to public

Worcester garden to open to public

4:25pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A WORCESTER couple will open their impressive garden to the public next Sunday.

Save the Children picnic at Croome Park

4:08pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THE county branch of a children’s charity will mark the longest day of the year with a midsummer picnic.

Planners earmark homes for approval

MP praises Stow spirit over homes

3:20pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

CONTROVERSIAL plans for 256 new homes near Worcester have been earmarked for approval by planning officials.

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