Kempsey News

Keeping You Safe, Seen, and Slightly Suspicious: WCC’s April Policing Newsletter

Hello from your ever-vigilant Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, who’s here once again to remind us that crime exists, he’s fighting it, and your […]

The Talbot, Kempsey – The Biggest Pub in the Village (and Hopefully Getting Buzzie Again)

If you’ve spent any time in Kempsey, you’ll know The Talbot – it’s the biggest pub in the village, proudly holding court on the main […]

Ultimate VW Dub & Music Festival Near Kempsey!

Gear up, festival lovers! The VW Dub & Music Festival is rolling into Hanley Castle Country Estate from May 22nd to May 26th, 2025, and it’s set to be an […]

Local Outrage as Giant Mobile Home Appears, Blocks Sun, Peace, and Possibly Satellite Signals

A group of fed-up Upton residents led by Julia Martin, Hilary Sargeant, and what we can only assume is a WhatsApp group called Hillbee Farm Watchdogs is […]

Kempsey Youth Under-15s, 1998 – A Blast from the Past!

Here’s a cracking archive photo of the village’s Under-15s squad from 1998, back when hair gel was all the rage and shin pads felt optional. […]

The Anchor Inn, Kempsey: A New Era Has Begun

Stop the presses. Call your nan. Alert the parish council. Something truly miraculous has happened down at The Anchor Inn in Kempsey… we’ve finally got […]

Pub for Sale: Buy a Pint-Sized Piece of History (and Maybe a Beer Cellar, Too)

Raise your pint glasses and prepare your wallets, folks. The Walter De Cantelupe Inn in Kempsey is officially on the market for the first time in 33 years. […]

Backyard Breeder Convicted

CONVICTED | Backyard breeder Georgina Bodle, 32, of Tamworth, Staffordshire (B77), has been found guilty of horrific animal neglect after keeping 32 dogs, including 12 […]

Gang Sentenced to 94 Years for Large-Scale Drug Supply

A group of drug dealers responsible for flooding Worcestershire and Herefordshire with cocaine and cannabis has been sentenced to a combined total of 94 years and […]