New bank checks targeting people claiming three benefits have begun as part of a major Department for Work and Pensions crackdown on fraud and error.

Redditch pensioner Joy Cullen returned to work after two hip replacements in 12 months, using NHS Patient Choice to access faster treatment.

Michael Carrick has confirmed “fully committed” Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain. The 32-year-old was left on the bench as the Red Devils’ winless run extended to an eighth match ...

Restoration work is progressing well on one of Worcester’s most iconic river crossings. Specialist stone masons are currently repairing Worcester Bridge, a Grade II listed structure, using traditional ...

The city will host two major events in two days next month as part of Ireland’s ongoing presidency of the EU Council.

VISITORS have their last chance of the season to visit a popular Tudor country house's pumpkin patch ahead of Halloween. Coughton Court near Alcester, owned by the National Trust but managed by the ...

Charles is touring the Caribbean and was welcomed to Guyana by its President Mohamed Irfaan Ali after arriving from the Bahamas, the first leg of his trip. The final destination of the tour will be ...

Oleksanda Lutsenko, of Wyre Piddle Bypass, has been charged with drink driving and driving without insurance following a crash on the A44 at the weekend.

The DUP “blocked” First Minister Michelle O’Neill from engaging with Irish president Catherine Connolly, Gavin Robinson has claimed. The DUP leader was speaking as he announced his party’s deputy ...

A MALVERN café taken over by a new owner just over a year ago has been named the best in central England. Poolbrook Kitchen and Coffee Shop fought off the competition to become Best Café in Central ...

Hollie Doyle has spoken of her relief at finally ending her spell on the sidelines when she returns to the saddle at Southwell on Saturday. The 30-year-old has been out of action since suffering a ...

We want to get the welfare bill down as quickly as possible, and we’re working flat out to that end,’ Andy Burnham said.