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16 February 2026
New primate owners licensing law to come into effect
Worcester residents who own pet monkeys, lemurs, chimpanzees or other primates are being urged to get licenced before new laws come into force.
From 6 April 2026, anyone in England who owns a primate without a Primate Keepers Licence will be committing a criminal offence, which could result in a p…
13 February 2026
Local creative organisations Scala and the Artery offer Arches for hire
Two Worcester-based creative organisations are offering exciting spaces for hire in The Arches, Worcester, to support the area’s ongoing growth as a hub for cultural activity in the city.
The new Scala Arts Centre charity is now offering the open plan space in Arch 27, Croft Road, for hire f…
13 February 2026
Worcester Community Lottery player wins £2,000 while supporting vital local services
A Worcester Community Lottery participant has won a £2,000 cash prize - while also supporting the work of an important service in the city.
Andrew Bews-Pugh is the latest winner of the weekly community lottery, which is supported by Worcester City Council.
Tickets cost just £1, with 5…
04 February 2026
New pump track for Worcester takes shape
The construction of a new pump track next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre in Worcester is currently underway, with some of the features already taking shape.
The new destination facility has been designed to be larger than the city’s first pump track which opened at Battenhall Park…
04 February 2026
Next steps outlined for investment of £20 million in Warndon West area of Worcester
The process for investing up to £20 million in the Warndon West area of Worcester is set to be discussed by Worcester city councillors.
Warndon West has been selected to take part in the Government’s Pride in Place programme, under which the local community will decide where the money…