/news Read all the latest news from the Worcester Country Council. en /news/last-chance-complete-worcestershires-summer-reading-challenge As the summer draws to a close, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s Library Service is reminding challenge starters not to miss out on claiming their Summer Reading Challenge Medal. 06 Sep 2024 /g= /news/deadline-approaching-worcestershire-residents-apply-home-upgrade-grant The deadline for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â residents to apply for Government funding to help save energy and make homes warmer is fast approaching. 05 Sep 2024 /g= /news/worcestershire-sees-increase-active-travel-rating Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s commitment to improving provision for those who walk, wheel and cycle in the county has been recognised in Active Travel England’s latest capability ratings. 05 Sep 2024 /g= /news/back-school-0 With schools preparing to welcome students back to the classroom next week, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council are promoting the importance of regular attendance. 02 Sep 2024 /g= /news/consultation-changes-school-system-pershore-launched-0 Residents are being encouraged to have their say on changes to the school system in the Pershore area. 02 Sep 2024 /g= /news/all-you-need-know-about-accessing-adult-social-care-support-worcestershire Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council provides Adult Social Care support for residents aged 18 and over living in the county. The Council are sharing all you need to know about getting help for yourself or a loved one and how it’s paid for.&nbsp; 30 Aug 2024 /g= /news/youth-cabinet-reflect-2020-lockdown Members of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Youth Cabinet got together last week to look through their time capsule video of the Covid-19 2020 lockdown.&nbsp; 30 Aug 2024 /g= /news/free-business-consultancy-extended-support-tourism-businesses Visit Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council are continuing to support the tourism sector with specialist 1:1 business consultancy. 29 Aug 2024 /g= /news/applications-next-years-county-school-places-open-1-september-0 Applications for school places in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â for 2025 are set to open on 1 September 2024.&nbsp; 29 Aug 2024 /g= /news/westlands-roundabout-works-set-get-underway Works to improve connectivity for those walking, wheeling and cycling around the Westlands in Droitwich are set to get underway next week. 29 Aug 2024 /g= /news/global-manufacturer-given-green-light-headquarters-county <strong>Yet another global business is set to join the already impressive list of renowned companies based at Worcester Six Business Park.</strong> 28 Aug 2024 /g= /news/fun-day-looked-after-children Looked after children in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â enjoyed their annual fun day last week (20 August 2024). 28 Aug 2024 /g= /news/final-chance-catch-county-council-roadshow-summer Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council is set to host its final roadshow of the summer this Saturday, 31 August, at the SaltFest Festival in Vines Park, Droitwich Spa.&nbsp; 27 Aug 2024 /g= /news/careers-worcestershire-ready-support-after-exam-results As students across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â receive their exam results, Careers Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â are letting all local 16-24 year old's know that they are ready to support them with their next steps. 23 Aug 2024 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-achieves-prestigious-gold-award-commitment-employees-armed-forces Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council has been awarded the highest possible award in recognition for its offer to current and future employees with Armed Forces connections. 23 Aug 2024 /news/explore-redditchs-past-new-town-archives-celebration Curious about the history of the town you live in today? Join Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s Archive and Archaeology Service for an exciting event celebrating the Archives of Redditch New Town. 22 Aug 2024 /g= /news/gcse-results-2024-worcestershire Today, students across the county received their GCSE results.&nbsp;&nbsp; 22 Aug 2024 /g= /news/more-success-adults-social-worker-shortlisted-national-award Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council is proud to announce that one of its social workers has been shortlisted for recognition at the Social Worker of the Year Awards. 20 Aug 2024 /g= /news/watch-out-imported-american-candy-illegal-additives-sale-worcestershire Sales of American Candy, is on the rise, including here in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â. 19 Aug 2024 /g= /news/chapel-street-next-bromsgroves-town-centre-improvements Improvements for Bromsgrove’s town centre are set to move on to the next phase. 16 Aug 2024 /g= /news/keeper-banned-keeping-livestock-five-years A Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â man who kept sheep in appalling conditions has been banned by Magistrates from keeping livestock for five years. 16 Aug 2024 /news/level-results-2024-worcestershire Today, students across the county received their A-Level results. 15 Aug 2024 /g= /news/great-news-malverns-library-members-libraries-unlocked-launches-next-week Libraries Unlocked, the new service will go-live at Malvern Library on Monday 19 August 2024. 13 Aug 2024 /g= /news/survey-showcases-exceptional-visitor-experience A recent survey revealed that the satisfaction levels of tourists visiting Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â are high, with 95% of visitors surveyed likely to visit the county again. 12 Aug 2024 /g= /news/finalists-announced-visit-worcestershire-tourism-awards 55 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â businesses have been shortlisted for the county’s annual Tourism Awards in partnership with the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence. 09 Aug 2024 /g= /news/big-boost-bromsgrove-bus-service Getting around Wythall, Alvechurch, Stoke Pound, Stoke Prior and Bromsgrove is about to get much easier with the expansion of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s innovative on demand bus service – Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â on Demand. 09 Aug 2024 /g= /news/planning-hampton-bridge-takes-steps-forward Planning for the construction of a new pedestrian and cycling bridge at Hampton, Evesham, has significantly progressed with the recent opening of a nearby Toucan crossing on Pershore Road. 08 Aug 2024 /g= /news/deadline-register-solar-panel-and-battery-storage-scheme-extended The deadline to register for the Solar Together Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â scheme has been extended by a month.&nbsp; 08 Aug 2024 /g= /news/county-council-roadshows-stop-kidderminster-and-worcester-weekend The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council Roadshows will be at Kidderminster and Worcester this week as their tour of the county continues! 07 Aug 2024 /g= /news/over-3000-children-sign-summer-reading-challenge Over three thousand children signing up for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s Summer Reading Challenge. 07 Aug 2024 /g= /news/get-involved-plans-cycling-walking-and-wheeling-evesham The views of residents in the Evesham area are being sought to shape plans to make cycling, walking and wheeling a more attractive choice for local journeys. 05 Aug 2024 /g= /news/help-grow-more-community-orchards-and-mini-forests-worcestershire Support is available from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund to help create new community orchards and mini forests across the county.&nbsp; 05 Aug 2024 /g= /news/accessibility-champions-created-improve-inclusive-tourism 32 individuals working at tourism destinations and attractions across the county have received expert training to ensure all visitors have an enjoyable experience without barriers or restrictions. 02 Aug 2024 /g= /news/theres-still-time-book-summer-holiday-activities &nbsp;Bookings for this summer’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme are still available. 01 Aug 2024 /g= /news/multicultural-food-festival-inspire-winyates-community-hub-saturday A free event celebrating cultures from around the world takes place on Saturday 3 August.&nbsp; 31 Jul 2024 /g= /news/county-council-roadshows-head-tenbury-wells-and-evesham The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council Roadshows will be at Tenbury Wells and Evesham this weekend, as their tour of the county continues! 30 Jul 2024 /g= /news/improvements-planned-a456-bewdley Improvements are set to be made to the A456 in Bewdley, following completion of a detailed review of a section of the busy road by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council. 29 Jul 2024 /g= /news/network-wheels-boosts-mobile-connectivity-rural-shows Network on Wheels is Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â’s latest trial project, supported by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, to research and support mobile connectivity. &nbsp; 29 Jul 2024 /g= /news/bollards-be-installed-retain-cycle-access-during-powick-old-bridge-repair Milestone bollards are to be installed to allow cyclists to have continued safe access as the repair work around Powick Old Bridge begins. 26 Jul 2024 /g= /news/first-stage-long-term-repair-powick-old-bridge-begin-next-week One of the first stages in the long-term repair of Powick Old Bridge will begin next week. 25 Jul 2024 /g= /news/two-new-films-celebrate-over-650-people-becoming-orange-button-wearers More than 650 people have been trained to wear the Orange Button and support people who are having suicidal thoughts, across Herefordshire and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â. &nbsp;&nbsp; 24 Jul 2024 /g= /news/adoption-central-england-supports-national-you-can-adopt-awareness-campaign Today, Adoption Central England (ACE) joins a national You Can Adopt campaign uniting regional and voluntary adoption agencies across the country to highlight the need for more adopters to come forward. 23 Jul 2024 /g= /news/countys-archive-archaeology-service-inspires-future-archaeologists <strong>The Careers Insight Weekend offered a fantastic opportunity for young people to delve into the world of archaeology and experience the excitement of the profession first-hand.</strong> 23 Jul 2024 /g= /news/new-lifesaving-equipment-now-available-police-stations-across-worcestershire Five new defibrillators have been installed at Police Stations, increasing the amount of lifesaving equipment available across the county. 19 Jul 2024 /g= /news/beside-sea-hartlebury-castle This summer, Hartlebury Castle is bringing the fun of the seaside to the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â countryside, where visitors can enjoy seaside-themed crafts, activities and trails. 19 Jul 2024 /g= /news/two-weeks-left-apply-school-and-college-transport Parents and guardians are being reminded that there’s just two weeks left to apply for school and college transport for the next school year. 17 Jul 2024 /g= /news/next-phase-redditch-improvement-works-later-month Works are set to take place in Redditch Town Centre in Unicorn Hill and Church Green West week commencing 29th July.&nbsp; 16 Jul 2024 /g= /news/county-parks-awarded-coveted-green-flag-award Three local parks have been officially recognised as some of the country’s best – Worcester Woods Country Park, Waseley Hills Country Park, and St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve all raise the prestigious Green Flag Award again after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. 16 Jul 2024 /g= /news/new-all-age-autism-strategy-launching-week-across-herefordshire-and-worcestershire This new strategy aims to highlight and tackle existing barriers for autistic people and offer solutions for organisations and providers to overcome these barriers. It will also champion the contributions autistic people have to offer in their communities across the two counties. 15 Jul 2024 /g= /news/footpath-improvements-popular-worcester-green-space A popular Worcester green space which is used by thousands of people every month is to have an improved footpath. 12 Jul 2024 /g= /news/final-section-kepax-bridge-lifted-place The final 12 tonne section of Worcester’s new walking and cycling bridge over the River Severn, Kepax Bridge, was lifted into place this morning. 11 Jul 2024 /g= /news/new-foodie-event-celebrating-worcestershire-food A call for restaurants and food producers to get involved in the first-ever Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â food celebration event this autumn. 10 Jul 2024 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-announce-new-nhs-supported-internship-partnership Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council is excited to announce a new initiative by its Young Adult Learning service to offer NHS Supported Internships to individuals aged 16 to 24. 10 Jul 2024 /g= /news/huge-cranes-lift-bridge-sections-place Multiple sections of the new Kepax Bridge in Worcester are being lifted into place, with the final structure now beginning to take shape. 09 Jul 2024 /g= /news/first-stage-long-term-repair-powick-old-bridge-begin-later-summer One of the first stages in the long-term repair of Powick Old Bridge will begin later this Summer. 09 Jul 2024 /g= /news/next-stop-county-council-roadshows-astwood-bank-and-bromsgrove The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council Roadshows will be in Astwood Bank and Bromsgrove this week as their tour of the county continues! 09 Jul 2024 /g= /news/help-shape-countys-new-electric-vehicle-charging-strategy An Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy is being prepared by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council.&nbsp; 09 Jul 2024 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-launches-pioneering-support-scheme-local-manufacturers Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council is proud to announce the launch of the next phase of the Elevate Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Manufacturing Programme, designed to target local manufacturing companies in the county to enable their businesses to grow.&nbsp; 08 Jul 2024 /g= /news/mr-pebbles-lifts-community-spirit-take-heart-stones Malvern’s very own ‘Mr Pebbles’, Brian Graham has been reflecting on the success of the Take Heart Stones programme, which has received funding support from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s Public Health Team. 08 Jul 2024 /g= /news/worcestershires-summer-reading-challenge-launches-weekend Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â’s Summer Reading Challenge launches this weekend, and it's the perfect way to get your children reading over the school holidays! 05 Jul 2024 /g= /news/talk-hive-about-body-bromyard-line-monday Following Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council's Archive &amp; Archaeology Service's captivating mini-blog series, join County Archaeologist Emma Hancox to explore the story behind a human skeleton found buried within an embankment of the Worcester, Bromyard and Leominster railway line in 2021 in Leigh, near Worcester.&nbsp; 04 Jul 2024 /g= /news/county-council-roadshows-coming-hanbury-and-malvern People across the county will be able to have their say as the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council Roadshows kick off this weekend in Hanbury and Malvern! 02 Jul 2024 /g= /news/apply-end-july-school-and-college-transport As we head towards the end of this academic year, parents and guardians are reminded to apply for school and college transport for the next school year. 01 Jul 2024 /g= /news/join-our-building-together-forum-have-your-say-shaping-adult-social-care-worcestershire This week is Co-Production Week and Building Together, the County Council’s Adult Social Care Co-production forum is looking for new members. 01 Jul 2024 /g= /news/empowering-worcestershire-businesses-future Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council, in partnership with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Growth Hub and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Local Enterprise Partnership, is unveiling a refreshed version of their Workforce Planning Platform to help county businesses. 27 Jun 2024 /g= /news/county-council-celebrates-staff-military-connections-leading-armed-forces-day-29-june To show support for Armed Forces Week, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council has been shining a spotlight on staff with military connections. 27 Jun 2024 /g= /news/registrations-now-open-solar-panel-and-battery-storage-scheme A scheme has relaunched in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â, aimed at making the switch to clean energy as cost effective and hassle free as possible. 26 Jun 2024 /g= /news/have-fun-marvellous-makers-summer-reading-challenge-2024 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â’s Summer Reading Challenge is back for 2024, and it's the perfect way to get your children reading over the school holidays! 25 Jun 2024 /g= /news/return-wythall-and-hollywood-fun-run-winner Over 500 people enjoyed Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run and family day last weekend. 25 Jun 2024 /g= /news/new-charitable-fund-worcestershire-launches Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Community Foundation in partnership with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council are launching a new £200,000 funding programme to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county.&nbsp; 25 Jun 2024 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-roadshows-set-return Residents across the county will be able to come and find out more about council services in their area as the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council resident roadshows returns for 2024! 24 Jun 2024 /g= /news/could-you-become-shared-lives-provider-we-mark-shared-lives-week This Shared Lives Week (24 June - 28 June) People in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â are being encouraged to consider becoming Shared Lives providers. 20 Jun 2024 /g= /news/new-sub-contractor-appointed-kepax-bridge-scheme Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s contractor Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd has appointed a new sub-contractor to undertake the remaining steel work on Kepax Bridge in Worcester. 20 Jun 2024 /g= /news/enjoy-some-worcestershires-prettiest-spots-during-national-picnic-week National Picnic Week returns this week from 17-26 June, which means it is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors for a good old-fashioned British picnic. 18 Jun 2024 /g= /news/national-thank-teacher-day-2024 National Thank A Teacher Day 2024 is on Wednesday 19 June. 18 Jun 2024 /g= /news/road-closures-wythall-and-hollywood-fun-run-returns-weekend A number of road closures will be in place this weekend, as the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run returns to the town. 18 Jun 2024 /g= /news/countys-lord-lieutenant-reacts-new-dean-worcester-appointment The Lord-Lieutenant of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â, Mrs Beatrice Grant has issued the below statement, following the news today that the Reverend Canon Dr Stephen Edwards will be the new Dean of Worcester. 17 Jun 2024 /g= /news/learn-how-spot-signs-child-criminal-exploitation-get-safe-team-tour-county Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â’s Get Safe team are heading out and about into the community to raise awareness of child criminal exploitation. 17 Jun 2024 /g= /news/get-creative-your-toasties Residents of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â are being encouraged to send in their recipes for their favourite toasted sandwiches, with an opportunity to win £50 worth of Love2Shop vouchers.&nbsp; 14 Jun 2024 /g= /news/it-would-be-crime-miss-these-author-talks Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Libraries are celebrating National Crime Reading Month throughout June. 13 Jun 2024 /g= /news/improve-your-digital-skills-worcestershire-libraries-summer Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s Library service is excited to announce new Learn My Way introduction sessions and support for people of all ages who are looking to improve their digital skills. 12 Jun 2024 /g= /news/bikeability-takes-pedal-power-gear-during-bike-week Bikeability instructors have been out and about during Bike Week this week, giving children and young people the practical skills, understanding and expertise they need to cycle out and about in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â. &nbsp; 12 Jun 2024 /g= /news/50-families-track-wythall-fun-run There’s fun for all the family at Wythall Park on 23 June with Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track race. 07 Jun 2024 /g= /news/gather-and-grow-new-friends It’s not always easy to make new friends. Joining a group of like-minded people is one way to make new friends and connections. &nbsp; 07 Jun 2024 /g= /news/saying-thank-you-our-volunteers-we-look-ahead-volunteers-week This year marks the 40th anniversary of Volunteers Week, with the annual celebration week beginning on 3 June. 31 May 2024 /g= /news/successful-start-park-yoga-kidderminster Over 120 people have enjoyed the new free Park Yoga scheme in Brinton Park in Kidderminster during its opening weeks.&nbsp; 29 May 2024 /g= /news/20-fewer-people-going-hospital-due-falls-worcestershire-rest-england-0 Recent data shows hospital admissions due to falls among those aged 65 and over have reduced in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â. 24 May 2024 /g= /news/worcestershires-school-and-youth-grant-sparks-positive-changes-young-people A series of sports events and activities have been made possible across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â through the School and Youth Grant to support their mental wellbeing and prevent involvement in crime in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â. 24 May 2024 /g= /news/new-careers-worcs-hub-opens-redditch Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council proudly announce the launch of a new careers hub in Redditch to help support young adults. 24 May 2024 /g= /news/join-us-business-worcestershire-conference-june Join us on 13 June, between 8am and 1pm, at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Sixways Stadium for Business Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Conference, which is focused around Net Zero &amp; Sustainability. 23 May 2024 /g= /news/10-wythall-and-hollywood-fun-run-booking-bank-holiday People who sign up for Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run over the Bank Holiday Weekend will receive 10% off their booking.&nbsp; 22 May 2024 /g= /news/demand-bus-service-set-expand-wythall-alvechurch-stoke-pound-and-stoke-prior It has been revealed that Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â’s innovative Demand Responsive Transport bus service is set to expand this summer.&nbsp; 21 May 2024 /g= /news/young-volunteers-needed-worcestershire-libraries-summer-reading-challenge Make a difference and become a hero for young readers this summer! 21 May 2024 /g= /news/calling-all-superheroes-children-need-are-longing-your-support Want to become a superhero and help shape the lives of children in need? Come and find out more at a special coffee morning just for you. 20 May 2024 /g= /news/worcestershires-grass-cutting-season-gets-underway Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â’s grass cutting programme has now started with around 5,000 km of grass up for a trim 20 May 2024 /g= /news/walk-around-worcestershire-health-walk-bob-and-lucy-0 May may be National Walking Month, but you can explore the county on foot every week on a Health Walk. 17 May 2024 /g= /news/councillor-tracey-onslow-elected-new-worcestershire-county-council-chairman Councillor Tracey Onslow has been elected as the new Chairman for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council for the civic year 2024/25. 16 May 2024 /g= /news/vape-recycling-available-worcestershires-household-recycling-centres Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â residents are now able to recycle their vapes at their local Household Recycling Centre in a bid to reduce the amount that end up in the black bins.&nbsp; 14 May 2024 /g= /news/struggling-exam-stress-study-happy-worcestershire-libraries ‘Study Happy,’ a partnership between Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council’s Library Service and The University of Worcester, is about helping students reach their academic goals while prioritizing their wellbeing. 14 May 2024 /g= /news/new-nursery-facilities-officially-opened-bengeworth-academy A new 60-place nursery has been officially opened at Bengeworth CE Academy in Evesham by MP Nigel Huddleston&nbsp; 13 May 2024 /g=