BBC Hereford & Worcester

Say thank you to someone who makes life better where you live – nominate them now for a BBC Hereford & Worcester Make a Difference Award 💜 See a full list of categories and our terms: bbc.in/3OuGihU Nominations are open until 5pm on 31 March 2026.

'Somebody has to speak up for the river' bbc.in/4sh8rb8

BBC radio presenters push giant red nose 26km bbc.in/4rNd2ki

A Worcestershire anti-litter campaigner has criticised the details of a new government proposal to increase local authorities' powers when dealing with fly-tippers. Read more 👉 bbc.in/3PLF6Hm

Water erupts from street, disrupting homes' supply bbc.in/40Eyih8

Motorcyclist dead and passenger seriously injured bbc.in/4d4RxYJ

Emma Elmas, from Cofton Hackett, has shared the harrowing effects of her postnatal depression in a bid to help the charity she credits with saving her life. Read her story here: bbc.in/3PsgDqs

The Malvern area offers a "majestic setting, elegant towns and villages, and a rousing cultural scene that goes far beyond the inevitable Elgar connections". Full story: bbc.in/40GRJ96

Best places to live in the Midlands revealed bbc.in/4cUfnWX

Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back' bbc.in/3PgvDI5

However you measure it, it’s now definitely, officially, spring 🌸🤩🪻 Read more about the spring equinox here: bbc.in/4biZf01

Mark Crisp scored in the 1994 FA Cup third round against Barnsley, in front of 5,000 supporters. He went on to make 350 appearances for Bromsgrove ⚽️ Listen here: bbc.in/4biLfDu

Residents in Worcester will soon be able to recycle more household items in their bins in a bid by the city council to "reduce confusion". Read more 👉 bbc.in/41eN3aA

Soldiers' graves identified 100 years after death bbc.in/4uDTDF5

A new "Elgar experience" could be developed in Worcestershire after the county's tourism department was awarded £25,000. Read more 👉 bbc.in/4sWtiR3

New fly-tipping powers fall short, campaigner says bbc.in/47cMAJz

Athletes Molly Caudery and Joel Clarke-Khan say it would be a dream to both make the Olympic squad with plans to tie the knot after the 2028 Games. Full story: bbc.in/47bltyx

Toothpaste tubes and foil to be recycled at kerb bbc.in/3PhGzFf

A Marks & Spencer Foodhall in Worcester could be moved into a new premises, which the retailer said would provide a "state-of-the-art retail experience". Full story: bbc.in/4lJ6l1s

Worcestershire awarded £25k for 'Elgar experience' bbc.in/4cS9F7Z

Coming up we have a rare Blue Moon, the start of astronomical spring and not one but two more meteor showers to look forward to 💫 More here: bbc.in/4ddzKi7