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Road v Rail - price comparison

We compare the cost of commuting by road and by rail from various locations in the two counties.

The real human cost of rising fuel prices and the economic downturn. Facts, blogs, Video Nation films, and weblinks. If you have a story to tell us then email worcester@bbc.co.uk

Recession hits West Midlands hard

The economic downturn appears to have hit the West Midlands harder than most areas of the UK.

A Choir Too Far

Ann has to give up singing in the Hereford Fire Choir because of the price of petrol.

Terry's blog

Rising fuel prices mean that Terry's family is having to cut back on its weekly shopping bill.

Recession hits rural life

The econonomic downturn is hitting rural communities in the two counties, according to a new report.

Feeling the pinch in villages

Rachael Lovell lives near Ewyas Harold. The rising fuel price now affects her family activities.

The village shop

How rocketing fuel prices are causing more people to shop locally, rather than drive to town.

The village pub

A Ewyas Harols Landlord says rural pubs have had their day due to rising fuel costs...

Petrol prices compared

This internet site looks at the fuel prices charged at almost 10,000 garages.

Car running costs

Find out how much your car costs to run from the Department of Transport

Personal inflation calculator

Find out how rising prices are hitting the pound in YOUR pocket with this interactive calculator.