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IT has been another fascinating year in the world of national and regional politics.

"Christmas has finally come to St John's" - those were the words of Councillor Richard Udall as the traditional festive tree today…

THIS Grade II listed house with an interesting history has just gone on the market - and it will set you back just under £1million. The current owners have completely refurbished and renovated the London Road property though it still manages to retain its period charm. But it is a previous owner of note who added some of the touches which make this detached six bedroom home so special. Historical research reveals that the house was originally owned by Scottish entrepreneur Robert Hardy. He came to Worcester in 1814, co-founding the world-renowned iron foundry Hardy & Padmore. ...

THE names of Scotsmen Robert and John Hardy and Englishman Richard Padmore may now only be familiar to some Worcester residents, but at one stage it was impossible to walk through the city of Worcester without seeing their handiwork. Established in 1814, their business created some of the most iconic and long-lasting decorative ironwork in the country. In cities throughout the world, examples of their wonderful creations are still available to see. In Worcester itself, many familiar parts of our city’s decoration were constructed at the Hardy & Padmore ironworks in Foundry Street, by ...

IT’S not often – well never really – that Worcester is compared with California, being somewhat short on sand, sea and surfer girls, but back…