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Britain to bomb Syria after Worcestershire MPs back airstrikes
DAVID Cameron has tonight won a Commons majority to bomb Syria after hours of debate with MPs. It means British forces can now attack so-called Islamic State (IS) terrorists in their Raqqa stronghold, with the Prime Minister garnering backing from
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Gheluvelt Park misses out on UK's Best Park accolade
GHELUVELT Park has missed out on being crowned Best Park in the UK. The Barbourne Park was one of three parks shortlisted in a nationwide search to find the country’s favourite local green space organised by charity Fields in Trust. However
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VIDEO: Injured Worcester Warriors prop Nick Schonert will miss just one Premiership match
WORCESTER Warriors are expecting a crowd of more than 9,000 for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash against third-placed Leicester Tigers at Sixways (3pm). Worcester will hope to bounce back from last Saturday’s 48-18 humbling against reigning champions
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Worcester Warriors star Chris Pennell hails impact of Bryce Heem
WORCESTER Warriors full-back Chris Pennell has hailed the impact of Southern Hemisphere wing duo Bryce Heem and Cooper Vuna. Heem, a powerful runner, has made a flying start to his Warriors career since arriving from New Zealand. Vuna, an Australian
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Bags of food wanted to help those in need
BAGS will be posted through Worcester letterboxes asking for donations to create food parcels for those in need this Christmas. Three Worcester Rotary clubs will distribute the carrier bags on Sunday, December 6. Rotarian Celia Gardner, who
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Worcestershire skipper Daryl Mitchell welcomes new toss rule
DARYL Mitchell has welcomed the new toss rule in next summer’s County Championship. The ECB has agreed a new regulation on a trial basis for 2016 with Worcestershire skipper Mitchell happy as he believes the standard of pitches has declined in
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Success for Stourport Hockey Club
STOURPORT women beat Firebrands 3-1 in their last Investec National Western League before the Christmas break. The Bristol club went ahead in the 13th minute but the home side equalised through Rosie Lewis a minute later. It was not until the
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Evesham United salvage point against Slimbridge at Jubilee Stadium
EVESHAM United’s four-match winning streak in Evo-Stik Southern Football League Division One South and West came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Slimbridge. The Robins, who face a trip to high-fliers Tiverton Town on Saturday
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Meet Geoff Berkeley - the new Worcester City and Worcester Wolves reporter
GEOFF Berkeley has joined the Worcester News as a full-time sports reporter with a specialist focus on football and basketball. The 26-year-old is no stranger to the county’s news and sporting scene, having cut his journalistic teeth with a four-and-half
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Malvern batter Shrewsbury 81-0 in one-sided battle at Spring Lane
WITH the weather and the pitch both heavy and threatening, it didn’t look much like a day to be watching rugby from the sidelines at Spring Lane, as Malvern thrashed Shrewsbury 81-0. However, an under-strength Shrewsbury played a full part in an
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Worcester Wanderers surrender top spot after derby defeat at Hereford
WORCESTER Wanderers travelled to Hereford for their much-anticipated Midlands One West derby and slipped off the top after a 10-3 defeat. In recent seasons, the games have been keenly contested with nothing much between the sides. It proved
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Lights display will raise money for St Richard's Hospice
AN evening of festive family fun was on offer for visitors to Inkberrow.Each year, Avril Rowlands and her husband Chris decorate a fir tree in their front garden with festive lights and hold a special charity evening to celebrate the switch on. Visitors
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Research suggests the UK loves dogs more than cats
IN the contest between dogs and cats, the nation has spoken - and it prefers dogs.New research by Churchill Pet Insurance has revealed that almost half of UK adults prefer dogs over cats. Just a quarter of people prefer cats over dogs and another quarter
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Woman crowdfunds over £500 for Christmas stay in B&B for homeless man but struggles to find somewhere to accept him
A GOOD Samaritan is hoping to crowdfund a few nights in a B&B over Christmas for a homeless man she has befriended. Kathryn Blakeley, from St Peter's, Worcester, said she wanted her friend, known only as Si, to have warmth and shelter for around
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Councillor appointed to Fortis Living panel
A DISTRICT councillor has been appointed to Fortis Living's customer and communities panel.Councillor Val Myatt, of Malvern Hills District Council, was selected for the role at a full council meeting on Tuesday (December 1).
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ROADS UPDATE: Man injured in collision between pedestrian and car in Droitwich this evening
Hanbury Road and Gallow's Green in Droitwich have now reopened. The roads were closed after a man suffered serious head injuries following a crash between a car and a pedestrian. The man believed to be in his 50s was taken to the Queen Elizabeth
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Councillors clash over Syrian refugees
A ROW erupted at a council meeting in Malvern over proposals to home Syrian refugees in the town.Green Party councillor Julian Roskams and Conservative councillor Phillip Grove clashed on the controversial issue during a brief, and at times heated, exchange.The
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Chess congress held at The King's School Worcester
THE Worcester Winter Junior Chess Congress sponsored by the King's School Worcester was held at The King's School Worcester.King's Hawford School, Worcester won the trophy for the best Worcestershire school for chess after fielding 16 players.Tamara Marsden
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Bewdley Bridge set to close tonight while flood barriers go up
BEWDLEY Bridge will be closing between 6.30pm and 11pm tonight to allow flood barriers to be put up. The Met Office has forecast heavy rain, with a potential for high water levels in Worcestershire rivers, notably the River Severn and River Teme
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Jonathan Dimbleby gives talk at Malvern College
MALVERN College has welcomed Jonathan Dimbleby, who gave a talk on The Battle of the Atlantic, the subject of his latest book. The talk was the inaugural lecture of the Blumenau Lecture Series, named in honour of the College’s former head of history,
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Red Hill CE Primary pupils' walk will give light to bereaved families
CHILDREN from Red Hill CE Primary have raised more than £400 for a charity supporting families facing bereavement. The youngsters took part in a sponsored walk around the school grounds to raise £440.65 for Footsteps. The walk was organised by Derek and
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River Severn in Worcestershire on flood alert with more rain expected in Wales
THERE will be a tense wait to see if more torrential rain forecast in Wales over the next few days will impact on the river Severn's already rising levels. The Severn through Worcestershire was put on flood alert this morning (Wednesday) with Bewdley
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Man taken to hospital after Droitwich crash
PARAMEDICS were called to treat a man in his 40s following a crash in Droitwich.The man, who was suffering with possible leg injuries, had been involved in a collision between a car and a cyclist at the junction of Pulley Lane and Newland Road.At 2.59pm
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Droitwich youngsters help tidy up St Augustine's Church
A TEAM of helpful youngsters have lent a hand to clean up churches around Droitwich.Children and staff from Cutnall Green First School helped to tidy the grounds of St Augustine's Church, leaving it sparklingly clean for the run up to Christmas. Nigel
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New traverse wall opens at RGS The Grange
A NEW traverse wall has been officially opened at RGS The Grange.The wall was funded by parents and was opened by Worcester Warriors player Chris Pennell.The 16 metre wall was erected due to the generosity of families and companies who sponsored wall
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10 sheep dead in suspected dog attack
SIX sheep have been killed and four others were so badly wounded they have had to be shot following a disturbing incident in Tenbury. The incident, which follows another at St Michaels, near Tenbury Wells, took place at a farm in Hanley William
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Spate of raids on cars in Duke of Edinburgh Way, Malvern
A SPATE of raids on cars in the same Malvern street have been reported.Several unlocked cars have been entered in Duke of Edinburgh Way in Malvern between Saturday and Tuesday.Two vehicles were entered between 10pm on Sunday (November 29) and 07.30am
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Parish council aims for foundation award
ST Peter's Parish Council in Worcester has agreed to apply for a foundation award.A decision to go for the quality mark - administered as part of the Local Council Award Scheme - was approved by councillors at a meeting on Monday (November 30).The council
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Worcestershire chef wows the judges on Masterchef: The Professionals
A WORCESTERSHIRE chef has managed to wow with a faultless dish on the first round of Masterchef: The Professionals.Chef Mark Stinchcombe, one half of the culinary couple behind Eckington Manor's menus, received high praise from judges Monica Galetti,
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Cadets from Pershore take to the seas
CADETS from Pershore sea cadets have been offshore for the first time. Pershore High School student Charlotte Drinkwater, aged 15, from Inkberrow was among those who voyaged offshore on T.S Jack Petchey, one of the Sea Cadet Corp’s power-training ships.The
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Councillors hope a sporting celebrity will open community fun day
IT is hoped a sporting celebrity such as a Worcester Warriors or Worcestershire County Cricket Club player will open a community fun day in Worcester.Parish councillors at St Peter's Parish Council, which runs the popular St Peter's Festival, expressed
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Network rail opposes claims by Droitwich resident over "broken" gate
CLAIMS that a level crossing gate in Droitwich is "broken" and "dangerous" have been denied by Network Rail.Worried resident John Cook, who lives in Oakleigh Road, said one of the gates at the Colford crossing, which leads from Teesdale
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Christmas fun for Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
AROUND 500 people flocked to a winter fayre at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester. At the event, the school chair sang Christmas songs and there were a host of stalls organised by the parents' committee, staff and students.Among the visitors was a special
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£600 underground survey for play area with timber troubles
PARISH councillors have agreed to spend almost £600 on an underground survey of the Area 51 play area in Power Park, Worcester.Timber troubles have plagued the playground for months, with concerns over "potential rot in the bases of some timbers
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Yes we are making profit from the Worcestershire Hub, Civica bosses reveal
A PRIVATE company which has taken over the running of Worcestershire's council contact centre has refused to reveal how much profit it is making from the deal. Civica, which took over the Worcestershire Hub in April, attended a Worcester City Council
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Facebook page set up for Friends of St Peter's Parks group
A FACEBOOK page has been set for the Friends of St Peter's Parks group.The group helps look after parks in and around St Peter's in Worcester including Power Park, Battenhall Park, Grasshopper Park and Aldersley Park.Councillor Alan Tidy, of St Peter's
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Hive in Worcester is just great says Kew archivist
A LEADING archivist from Kew Archives has heaped praise on the Hive in Worcester. Clem Broheir, Chief Operating Officer from The National Archives based at Kew paid a visit and called the Hive "the embodiment of Archives for the 21st Century".
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Parish councillor given responsibility for community engagement and transport
SPECIAL responsibility has been given to a parish councillor in Worcester.Councillor John Kemp has been appointed the portfolio holder for community engagement and transport at St Peter's Parish Council.The appointment was approved at a meeting on Monday
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Poowatch app discussed at St Peter's Parish Council
NEW technology that will help combat an old problem was discussed at St Peter's Council in Worcester.Poowatch - a new free web app for smartphones, tablets and personal computers - was presented to councillors at a meeting on Monday (November 30).Members
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Council delight as huge £6.5bn deal is struck over pension fund
A MASSIVE council-run pension fund in Worcestershire has struck a £6.5 billion investment deal which is set to save taxpayers millions. Worcestershire County Council's pension pot, which has 55,000 members, is going to pull together cash with six
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Victim of sexual abuse tells his story to encourage others to seek help
With the international campaign against domestic abuse and sexual violence now underway, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre takes a look at one of a number of harrowing true stories from local survivors who have witnessed violence and abuse.Peter
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UPDATED: Roads reopened following evacuation after suspicious package found in Redditch
ROADS have now reopened after a bomb scare saw areas of Redditch evacuated. Officers investigating the discovery of a suspicious package at a business premises on Albert Street in Redditch have confirmed that the package is safe. Around 70
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Dismay after £345,000 of unpaid council tax and business rates is written off in Worcester - up 422%
A WHOPPING £345,000 in unpaid council tax and business rates has been written off across Worcester in just six months. The shock figure, for the period between April and September this year, is 422 per cent higher than the sum written off in the
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Real ale fans enjoy the fun at Worcestershire micro brewery's launch party
BEER lovers drank more than 200 pints of real ale at the launch night for a rapidly expanding Worcestershire micro brewery. Around 70 people joined the fun at Three Shires Brewery's opening party on Friday (November 27), held at its headquarters
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Resource Efficient Worcestershire project helps 161 companies go greener
A PROJECT offering advice and grant support has helped 161 businesses across Worcestershire become more energy efficient. Worcestershire County Council, in partnership with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, was awarded £726,000 of European
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Archivists paint a picture of Worcester portraitist
RESEARCHERS at Worcestershire Archive Service have discovered "fascinating" new details about the life of Joseph Blackburn, a British painter who was one of the most successful portraitists in Colonial America. Portraits by Blackburn dating
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Get into the festive spirit with Christmas concert
A CONCERT described as a "light-hearted evening of festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit" is coming to Worcester.Malvern Hills District Brass Band and Pitmaston Primary School Choir will perform 'December Delights' at Huntingdon
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Caring responsibilities impact the working lives of almost a fifth of Midlands employees
ALMOST a fifth of employees in the Midlands have taken time off work or worked irregular hours to care for a family member, according to research by Willis PMI Group. Although 16 per cent have benefited from flexible working to do so, more than two-fifths
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Council under fire for leaving jobs empty - with 'underspend' expected to climb to £142,000
COUNCIL bosses in Worcester have come under fire for leaving vacancies empty - with the payroll expected to end up 'underspent' by £142,000. Worcester City Council says due to recruitment problems in some departments and changes to some of its
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Young Droitwich tennis players celebrate cash boost for club
BUDDING young tennis players have said a big 'thank you' to a generous donor who gave their club a large cash boost.Skipton Building Society gave Droitwich Tennis Club £500 to help youngsters interested in tennis get involved with the sport.Niamh Hollander
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Trio found guilty of running cannabis factory in Worcestershire
TWO men and a woman have been found guilty of running a cannabis factory in an outbuilding on a Worcestershire industrial estate. Police were tipped off to the cannabis production and found 38 plants with a potential value of £10,000 when they
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Worcester staff to help provide sanctuary for animals in need
STAFF from Worcester-based Sanctuary Group will be helping to support abandoned and stray animals in 2016 as they raise funds for the Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter.Employees from the housing and care provider have picked the local shelter as their
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Worcestershire to open 2016 County Championship season at home to Kent on April 10
WORCESTERSHIRE will launch their County Championship Division Two campaign with a home fixture against Kent on Sunday, April 10. Skipper Daryl Mitchell and his side will be bidding to bounce back and mount a promotion challenge after last season's
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E-cigarette charging warning issued by Worcestershire's trading standards team
FAULTY batteries in e-cigarettes could cause fires this Christmas, according to trading standards teams. Consumers are being warned by Worcestershire Regulatory Services to be alert when purchasing products, as recent testing has identified
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Strike action underway over working hours at Worcester's driving test centre
DRIVING test examiners in Worcester have formed a picket line as strike action gets underway over working hours. Examiners are currently picketing outside Worcester Driving Test Centre, Stanier Road, Warndon Business Park as part of national strike
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More help needed after soaraway success of St Richard's new Malvern department store
THE new St Richard’s Hospice store in Malvern Link is proving such a success more volunteers are needed to step forward and help.Within a week of opening, the charity department store on the Worcester Road welcomed more than 1,500 customers who bought
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Drink-driver stopped on school run
A DRINK-driver has been caught on the school run as police step up their campaign to stop drink and drug driving. A 37-year-old woman from Malvern was arrested on suspicion of drink driving at 3.20pm yesterday, the first day of South Worcestershire
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Warriors sign up law firm on new three year deal
WORCESTER law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys has signed a new three year deal to become Worcester Warriors’ official legal partner.As well as providing a wide range of legal advice to the club, the High Street firm also offers Warriors members an enhanced
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Scrum-half Jonny Arr signs new deal at Worcester Warriors
JONNY Arr has signalled his intentions to play a key role in Worcester Warriors’ long-term progression by penning a new deal to extend his stay at the club. The homegrown talent came through the Warriors ranks before making his first-team debut
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Hospital bosses promise improvements after "inadequate" rating
BOSSES at the failing Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have pledged to turn things around.The trust - which runs Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Alexandra Hospital in Redditch - was rated inadequate and placed in special measures by the Care
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New stage complements roof repairs at Malvern's Christ Church
WHILE work to renovate the roof continues of Christ Church in Malvern, there have also been changes inside the church. A new demountable stage has been installed, which will prove very useful for the church's busy programme of concerts and other
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"Very disappointing": Healthwatch Worcestershire reacts to hospital failures
THE body that represents patients in Worcestershire has labelled news that the county's hospitals have been rated inadequate and placed in special measures as "very disappointing".Healthwatch Worcestershire has reacted to the publication of
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Estate agents Christmas spirit charity quiz for St Richard's Hospice
A COUNTY estate agents group really got into the "giving" sentiment of the season when it held a charity Christmas quiz which raised more than £1,340 for St Richard's Hospice.The Worcester office of Allan Morris hosted the event organised by
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Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal celebrate Honda UK's Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship honours
HONDA UK celebrated a season of sparkling success in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. Managing director Philip Crossman and drivers Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal picked up their trophies at the star-studded TOCA Night of Champions
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Worcester Reds win 30-22 against Premier Romans in England Premier League Two
WORCESTER Reds won 30-22 as they hosted Premier Romans just below them in England Premier League Two. They took hold of the game at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, from the start with a different combination of players and led 9-7 in the first quarter
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Flood alert issued for River Severn in Worcestershire
A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Severn in Worcestershire this morning. Worcester, Kempsey and Bewdley have been put on alert for flooding and flood schemes are in force in Severnside, Bewdley and Beales Corner, Bewdley. River levels
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Joint manager Carl Heeley joins Worcester City board to “speed up process” of securing new ground
JOINT manager Carl Heeley says he and the rest of Worcester City’s new directors will do ‘everything within their powers’ to lead the club back home. Heeley was among five people to join the Blue and Whites’ board in a bid to “speed up the process
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Worcester St John's Cycling Club's 92-year-old star Alec Davies claims Midlands Unsung Hero Award
WORCESTER St John’s Cycling Club stalwart Alec Davies continued his winning streak by claiming the Midlands Unsung Hero Award. And the 92-year-old insisted he had no plans to stop volunteering after securing the BBC Sport-backed honour. A timekeeper
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VIDEO: House fire in Henwick Avenue, Worcester
Our updated version of this story is here FIRE crews in Worcestershire faced a busy night last night and into this morning. A house fire was put out using three hose reels at Henwick Avenue, St John’s, Worcester following a call at
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Pedestrian hit by bus
A PEDESTRIAN has been seriously injured following a crash in Worcestershire last night. The incident occurred in Bromsgrove Road, near to Redditch Rugby Club, Redditch at around 7.10pm. Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic
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Hospital services rated inadequate and placed in special measures
HOSPITAL services in Worcestershire have been rated inadequate and placed in special measures. The Care Quality Commission published a damning report today (Wednesday, December 2) highlighting “serious problems” at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
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Robin Walker gives verdict on damning Worcestershire hospitals report
WORCESTER'S MP Robin Walker has spoken of his sadness after Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust was placed in special measures and has called for a new executive team at the helm. We reported in today's Worcester News about the damning findings
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Newly qualified county social worker leads way on helping professionals spot the signs of child abuse
A RECENTLY qualified social worker in Worcestershire has been advising a medical organisation on its policies about how practitioners can spot the signs of child abuse.Twenty eight-year-old Laura Henry’s guidance so impressed the chiefs at Dental Nursing
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New service gives hope to youngsters in Worcestershire whose parents have life-threatening illnesses
A BRAND new service delivering online support to young people (11 and over) when a close family member is diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illness has been officially launched by Herefordshire-based charity Hope Support Services and being
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Five things you need to know Wednesday
1. Top story: Tragic accident claimed lives of popular couple found dead in Wichenford swimming pool. 2. Today's weather: Cloudy with light rain in the evening. Top temp of 12.5C. 3. Traffic and travel: Temporary traffic lights on A38 by Commandery
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Britain could launch air strikes in Syria within days of today's vote
WORCESTERSHIRE MPs today join the debate on whether to launch air strikes against Islamic State (IS) which could happen in days if they vote in favour. David Cameron will seek MPs' backing to launch the attacks against extremists in Syria as he
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Drug driver stopped in Droitwich this morning
THE festive fight against drink and drug driving continues in earnest with an arrest this morning in Droitwich. Officers from team C of West Mercia Police's Operations Patrol Unit arrested someone for drug driving at 6am after they tested positive