Kieran Williams
@kwilliamswn.bsky.social
Reporter with the Worcester News but also sometimes cover Droitwich, Evesham, Malvern and the Cotswolds.
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MAY: We visit Ombersley: Worcestershire 'poshest' village
An extended feature to finish off, Ombersley is a beautiful village and it was great getting to see it and hear all about it from the people who live there.
An extended feature to finish off, Ombersley is a beautiful village and it was great getting to see it and hear all about it from the people who live there.
We visit Worcestershire's 'poshest' village finally getting its plaudits
Ombersley has been named one of the best villages in the UK and we went to find out why
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
MAY: We visit Ombersley: Worcestershire 'poshest' village
An extended feature to finish off, Ombersley is a beautiful village and it was great getting to see it and hear all about it from the people who live there.
An extended feature to finish off, Ombersley is a beautiful village and it was great getting to see it and hear all about it from the people who live there.
APRIL: Severn Trent road closure 'a living nightmare'
In a month dominated by local government stories ahead of the election, this one about roadworks was my favourite.
In a month dominated by local government stories ahead of the election, this one about roadworks was my favourite.
'Living nightmare' roadworks lead to numerous dangers
The closure of Oldbury road, Worcester has caused chaos for residents with abnormally high traffic down streets
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
APRIL: Severn Trent road closure 'a living nightmare'
In a month dominated by local government stories ahead of the election, this one about roadworks was my favourite.
In a month dominated by local government stories ahead of the election, this one about roadworks was my favourite.
MARCH: Worcester Road crash victim hopes for strong sentence
Hearing a victim's story outside of court is very rare, so it was interesting speaking to Rebecca and Charlotte about their ordeal since Rebecca was involved in a crash in 2023.
Hearing a victim's story outside of court is very rare, so it was interesting speaking to Rebecca and Charlotte about their ordeal since Rebecca was involved in a crash in 2023.
Crash victim trying to rebuild her life as former friend awaits sentencing
Rebecca Williams has spoken on her experiences after being involved in life-changing car crash in Worcester Road, Malvern.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
MARCH: Worcester Road crash victim hopes for strong sentence
Hearing a victim's story outside of court is very rare, so it was interesting speaking to Rebecca and Charlotte about their ordeal since Rebecca was involved in a crash in 2023.
Hearing a victim's story outside of court is very rare, so it was interesting speaking to Rebecca and Charlotte about their ordeal since Rebecca was involved in a crash in 2023.
FEBRUARY: Worcestershire Parkway users frustrated by fines
February was a great month for strong stories, but covering the evolving story of local government reform was a personal favourite, especially the live coverage from inside the Guildhall.
February was a great month for strong stories, but covering the evolving story of local government reform was a personal favourite, especially the live coverage from inside the Guildhall.
City council RECAP: extraordinary meeting to discuss county's future
Worcester City Council are meeting to discuss the future plans for a single authority in Worcestershire
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
FEBRUARY: Worcestershire Parkway users frustrated by fines
February was a great month for strong stories, but covering the evolving story of local government reform was a personal favourite, especially the live coverage from inside the Guildhall.
February was a great month for strong stories, but covering the evolving story of local government reform was a personal favourite, especially the live coverage from inside the Guildhall.
JANUARY: Birmingham University lecturer to be sentenced for child sex offences
This one took a lot of investigating but was a story that would otherwise likely have been reported and really shows the importance of court reporting.
This one took a lot of investigating but was a story that would otherwise likely have been reported and really shows the importance of court reporting.
University professor who made 1,500 indecent images of children to be sentenced
Artur Majewski will appear at Worcester Crown Court accused of making over 1,500 images of children over nine years
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
JANUARY: Birmingham University lecturer to be sentenced for child sex offences
This one took a lot of investigating but was a story that would otherwise likely have been reported and really shows the importance of court reporting.
This one took a lot of investigating but was a story that would otherwise likely have been reported and really shows the importance of court reporting.
DECEMBER: Worcester City move to Sixways
A bit of Sport to shake things up, this feels like a landmark moment for Worcester City, and hopefully we can look back at it as one in a few years time.
A bit of Sport to shake things up, this feels like a landmark moment for Worcester City, and hopefully we can look back at it as one in a few years time.
Worcester City to leave Claines Lane for Sixways
Worcester City FC will play at Sixways Stadium from 2025/26 after spending five years at Claines Lane.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
DECEMBER: Worcester City move to Sixways
A bit of Sport to shake things up, this feels like a landmark moment for Worcester City, and hopefully we can look back at it as one in a few years time.
A bit of Sport to shake things up, this feels like a landmark moment for Worcester City, and hopefully we can look back at it as one in a few years time.
NOVEMBER: Storm Bert flooding
Slightly different one here. Covering floods can be very difficult, especially when situations develop so quickly. And summarising all that chaos into a single story is just as hard. Bonus points as this is my favourite front page of all time.
Slightly different one here. Covering floods can be very difficult, especially when situations develop so quickly. And summarising all that chaos into a single story is just as hard. Bonus points as this is my favourite front page of all time.
Roads closed and students rescued on a day of flooding around Worcestershire
Pubs were forced to close due to damage, roads were blocked by water and landslides, and a bus of schoolchildren had to be rescued when it became…
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
NOVEMBER: Storm Bert flooding
Slightly different one here. Covering floods can be very difficult, especially when situations develop so quickly. And summarising all that chaos into a single story is just as hard. Bonus points as this is my favourite front page of all time.
Slightly different one here. Covering floods can be very difficult, especially when situations develop so quickly. And summarising all that chaos into a single story is just as hard. Bonus points as this is my favourite front page of all time.
OCTOBER: Pheasants discovered carrying bird flu prompts warning
Not too much to shout about in October given I was off ill for most of it, but this was a story which would become national news a few months later.
Not too much to shout about in October given I was off ill for most of it, but this was a story which would become national news a few months later.
Avian flu outbreak in Worcestershire prompts concerns over endangered species
20 birds in Worcestershire were discovered to be carrying bird flu, leading to Defra increasing the avian flu risk warning
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
OCTOBER: Pheasants discovered carrying bird flu prompts warning
Not too much to shout about in October given I was off ill for most of it, but this was a story which would become national news a few months later.
Not too much to shout about in October given I was off ill for most of it, but this was a story which would become national news a few months later.
SEPTEMBER: Fire in former cannabis farm building
This one was a real nightmare to cover at the time, but I am pleased looking back on it months later. Involvement from members of the public providing information, photos and videos was crucial to this one.
This one was a real nightmare to cover at the time, but I am pleased looking back on it months later. Involvement from members of the public providing information, photos and videos was crucial to this one.
Search dogs and drones used to find people 'trapped in burning building'
A derelict building which was once used as a cannabis farm has on fire near Blackpole in Worcester.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
SEPTEMBER: Fire in former cannabis farm building
This one was a real nightmare to cover at the time, but I am pleased looking back on it months later. Involvement from members of the public providing information, photos and videos was crucial to this one.
This one was a real nightmare to cover at the time, but I am pleased looking back on it months later. Involvement from members of the public providing information, photos and videos was crucial to this one.
AUGUST: Waddle of Worcester penguin statue attacked
Another front page and this one was an exclusive. The Waddle of Worcester was one of the biggest conversation points of the summer, and this was one of the biggest stories we did on it.
Another front page and this one was an exclusive. The Waddle of Worcester was one of the biggest conversation points of the summer, and this was one of the biggest stories we did on it.
Watch moment vandal tackles penguin statue to ground before kicking it - as pal films
Vandals destroy the Waddle of Worcester penguin statue Starlit Journey, on Bromwich Parade, which has been removed from the trail.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
AUGUST: Waddle of Worcester penguin statue attacked
Another front page and this one was an exclusive. The Waddle of Worcester was one of the biggest conversation points of the summer, and this was one of the biggest stories we did on it.
Another front page and this one was an exclusive. The Waddle of Worcester was one of the biggest conversation points of the summer, and this was one of the biggest stories we did on it.
JULY: Final section of Kepax Bridge in place over River Severn
My first WN front page came the day before I officially graduated from the University of Leicester, so it made for great conversation with my lecturers after the ceremony.
My first WN front page came the day before I officially graduated from the University of Leicester, so it made for great conversation with my lecturers after the ceremony.
WATCH: Kepax bridge now spans the River Severn
A 1000-tonne crane has lifted the final section of Worcester's new Kepax bridge into place, bridging the River Severn
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
JULY: Final section of Kepax Bridge in place over River Severn
My first WN front page came the day before I officially graduated from the University of Leicester, so it made for great conversation with my lecturers after the ceremony.
My first WN front page came the day before I officially graduated from the University of Leicester, so it made for great conversation with my lecturers after the ceremony.
JUNE: Father Brown sets up at Pitchcroft
Two weeks into the job, walking around a filming set was quite a fun way to start a Monday morning, and to this day I am waiting for a big production to come to the city.
Two weeks into the job, walking around a filming set was quite a fun way to start a Monday morning, and to this day I am waiting for a big production to come to the city.
Father Brown filming convoy arrive at Pitchcroft
Several filming vehicles have arrived at the Pitchcroft as a popular BBC daytime series is set to film in Worcester
www.worcesternews.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
JUNE: Father Brown sets up at Pitchcroft
Two weeks into the job, walking around a filming set was quite a fun way to start a Monday morning, and to this day I am waiting for a big production to come to the city.
Two weeks into the job, walking around a filming set was quite a fun way to start a Monday morning, and to this day I am waiting for a big production to come to the city.
One thing that became very clear to me in the few months I spent semi-regularly reporting on news coming out of Claines, was that @worcestercityfc.bsky.social is a very well run club with huge aspirations and seeing their progress on and off the field is fantastic.
December 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM
One thing that became very clear to me in the few months I spent semi-regularly reporting on news coming out of Claines, was that @worcestercityfc.bsky.social is a very well run club with huge aspirations and seeing their progress on and off the field is fantastic.
It's interesting to see the change in names, particularly what's no longer trendy. There were four Joshua's in my primary school year group of 30 alone. Now, only 1,300 Joshua's were born in the entire country in 2023.
December 10, 2024 at 5:16 PM
It's interesting to see the change in names, particularly what's no longer trendy. There were four Joshua's in my primary school year group of 30 alone. Now, only 1,300 Joshua's were born in the entire country in 2023.