On Sunday, I joined Councillor Peter Tomlinson and his wife Alison at their wonderful Civic Service in Worcester Cathedral this afternoon - followed by tea in the historic chapter house. 

It was a real honour to attend and I hope you enjoy the pictures of the beautiful cathedral!

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit the site of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Aquatics Centre in Sandwell today alongside DCMS Secretary of State, Oliver Dowden.

On Wednesday, I gave my first keynote speech as Heritage Minister at the Tower of London.

Heritage plays a key role in regenerating places and improving people’s lives and I look forward to working with the sector in the future!

I was delighted to attend my first Tourism Industry Council meeting today at the world renowned Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Delighted to see that the Droitwich Food and Drink Festival was featured on the BBC programme, The Farmers' Country Showdown, as a great place for businesses to share and promote their new and innovative products - like Two Farmers crisps with recyclable packaging and Sophie's small business of J

I was pleased to show my support to the Severn Area Rescue Association crew who were fundraising in Droitwich over the weekend. Thanks for everything you do and especially helping to protect Worcestershire residents in the floods this week.

At the weekend, I took the opportunity to check out the river situation across the constituency again today.

Last Sunday, February 23rd,  I was glad to be amongst those celebrating the opening of Worcestershire Parkway Station - Worcestershire’s first new railway station for over 100 years.

River levels in Worcestershire have fallen on the Avon but remain high on the Severn and with more rain on the way can rise again quickly.

Please keep an eye on flood information services, Environment Agency and Worcestershire Highways sites for latest information.

A number of flood alerts and flood warnings are in place across Worcestershire.

River levels are falling in some parts of the county but are still rising in others.