Worcestershire County Council

People were urged to collect their padlocks on Diglis Bridge before Wednesday, with unclaimed ones held in storage.

Councillors want a national park to replace the Malvern Hills Trust as new powers are proposed.

County Hall has been left vacant since June 2024, with the council's Cabinet set to discuss the matter on 17 July.

Officials in Worcestershire say despite efforts, "waiting lists still remain a matter of concern".

The council says about 700 people take part in the scheme each week.

A new quarry is to be dug near the Worcestershire-Gloucestershire border.

Worcestershire County Council's public health programme has grants of up to £3,000 available.

When complete, the regeneration of Shrub Hill Industrial Estate will create more than 500 new homes.