Worcester Road – Roadworks, Delays likely – 21st Jan to 18th February. (These are closer to the Ketch roundabout than the recent ones further along on Bath Road)
Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Description: Excavate & install new riser main. S50 licence issued to AIM Utilities on behalf of Living Space Housing.
Works location: From Taylors Lane north bound to Ketch roundabout in the carriageway
Additional description: These works are being undertaken by a private contractor laying or maintaining apparatus in the public highway through a Section 50 licence.
Responsibility for works: Worcestershire County Council
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: JZ09923877196-B
*CYBER ALERT* Received an Instagram password reset email?…. Here’s what you need to know
In the last week, many Instagram users began receiving unsolicited emails from the platform that warned about a password reset request.
The message said:
“Hi ,
We got a request to reset your Instagram password.
If you ignore this message, your password will not be changed. If you didn’t request a password reset, let us know.”
It is believed that 17.5 million user details have been made public on the dark web. These records include:
Usernames
Full names
User IDs
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Countries
Partial locations
Please note it is believed that there are no passwords listed in the data.
What to do to stay safe….
If you haven’t already, enable 2SV/2FA on your Instagram account. We would suggest doing this via an authenticator app rather than text message.
Change your password. Using the NCSC guidance of linking three random words together rather than using personal information such as pet name or favourite football team.
If you do change your password, do this via the app or on the trusted website and do not click on any links in the email.
Another thing to keep in mind is that some users may have linked their Instagram to their Facebook or WhatsApp accounts. You can check recent logins or active sessions and log out from any devices that you do not recognise.
Lastly have you changed your email password recently. If you haven’t, consider changing this password too, using a unique password and not the same as your Instagram!
More help and guidance on how to stay safe online can be found here – Cyber & Fraud Protect for Individuals
Information from Wychavon District Council.
You are invited to share your views on a key document that will help shape the future of Wychavon Town.
We are running a public consultation on the Wychavon Town Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from Monday, 12 January to 5pm on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
The SPD acts as a set of guidance for developers as they work up their proposals and will be used by planners when deciding planning applications related to Wychavon Town, formerly known as Worcestershire Parkway.
The document sets out the vision, objectives and spatial framework to create the new town which will include 10,000 low carbon homes, low-traffic neighbourhoods, four parks and plenty of green space. There will also be a vibrant town centre, neighbourhood centres, flexible community spaces, employment land, primary and secondary schools, a sports hub, sports pitches and a GP and healthcare centre.
Details of how the development of the town will be monitored and managed to ensure key infrastructure goes in at least at the same time as housing, is also set out in the document.
You can have your say by filling in the online survey which can be found on the Wychavon Town website or tap or click the link below.
Paper copies of the SPD will be available from local libraries, Stoulton Village Hall, Norton Parish Hall, Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station ticket office, the Civic Centre in Pershore, Council House in Malvern and The Hive in Worcester