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Worcester parents share their creative ideas for cheeky elves - readers' pictures
ELVES are the latest Christmas craze which has been delighting children and parents in the run up to the big day. The idea of the elf is to report back to Father Christmas whether children are being naughty or nice but in the meantime he or she
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Crash on M42 in Worcestershire causing tailbacks
A CRASH on the M42 in Worcestershire is causing tailbacks tonight. Central Motorways Police Group said there had been "minor injury" but debris had spread about 100m across three lanes near Bromsgove and would take a while to clear. They asked
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Shoppers sign Christmas cards for people suffering human rights abuses
HIGH Street shoppers sent greetings cards with messages of solidarity to people around the world suffering wrongful imprisonment or other human rights abuses today (Friday). Many people wrote to girls in shelters in Burkina Faso who in their late
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Window smashed in Ronkswood, Worcester, black car leaves scene
THE window of a house was smashed in Carlisle Road, Ronkswood, Worcester and a black car spotted being driven away from the scene.The incident of criminal damage took place between 9.40pm and 9.47pm on Tuesday, December 1. Those with information can contact
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White van stolen in Worcester
A VAN has been stolen from Norton Road, Worcester.The theft of the white Vauxhall Astra van (registration BN56XDV) took place between 7.30am and 4.40pm on Wednesday, December 2.The van was stolen without keys. Those with information can contact West Mercia
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Three youths spotted climbing on porch of house in St Peter's, Worcester
THREE youths were disturbed climbing on a porch at an address in Heath Drive, St Peter's, Worcester.The incident happened at around 3pm on Thursday, December 3. One male was standing on a block of slates trying to assist another to climb up. The males
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Cricket coach is sentenced for sex offences against young player
A 41-year-old Worcestershire cricket coach who showed one of his young players an adult porn movie in a storeroom has avoided a jail sentence.Former school and club coach Simon Price, of Lanesfield Road, Evesham, was put on a three year sex offenders
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River Severn floodwater closes entry to Droitwich Canal
RISING water levels on the River Severn have submerged Lock One of the Droitwich Barge Canal. The Canal and Rivers Trust (CRTS) tweeted it is "not possible" to travel from the river onto the canal, while a flood warning from the Environment Agency
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Droitwich summer festivals to go their separate ways in 2016
ORGANISERS of an arts festival fed up of sharing the summer spotlight with their culinary counterparts are set to go it alone next year.The long-running Droitwich Summer Festival has for three years combined the Droitwich Arts Network Festival and the
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Reports suggest Worcester Warriors target Manu Tuilagi signs new Leicester Tigers deal
ENGLAND centre Manu Tuilagi, rumoured to be a target for Worcester Warriors, has reportedly agreed a new contract with Leicester Tigers. Tuilagi was set to be out of contract next summer and had been linked with moves to several clubs, including
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Show no fear at Tamworth, urges Worcester City joint-boss Matt Gardiner
JOINT-manager Matt Gardiner has urged his players to 'show no fear' as Worcester City aim to break Tamworth's unbeaten record at the Lamb Ground on Saturday (3pm). Tamworth are one of only two teams who have not lost a home game in National League
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Droitwich Library set to get new lift in New Year
MAJOR works to replace the lift at Droitwich Library will get underway in the New Year.The project is expected to start on Monday, January 18, with no lift access to the first floor during the six-week installation.Although in this time the library's
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Worcester MP says rail company must deliver on service in light of announced price increases
WORCESTER MP Robin Walker says the rail service in Worcester has to improve to warrant the planned price increase, despite it being the smallest rise for a number of years.Today, Friday, The Rail Delivery Group which represents train operators and Network
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Droitwich's SPArkles WI celebrates third birthday
WHILE many Women's Institutes can boast decades-long histories, an up-and-coming Droitwich group is celebrating its third birthday this week.The popular SPArkles WI was established in Droitwich during 2012 and has rapidly grown in size from 20 members
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The Source: Now we get the lowdown on takeover deal
BOSSES from profit-hungry Civica finally attended a council meeting on Tuesday about their Worcestershire Hub takeover, a service helping thousands with queries on everything from potholes to bus passes. Civica’s Nick Jefferies told politicians
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Bengal cat missing in St John's
A BENGAL cat has gone missing from St John's.The male brown-spotted cat has been missing from his home in the Winchester Avenue area of Worcester.He was last seen on Wednesday in Dines Green.A reward is offered for his return.Anyone who knows his whereabouts
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Bromsgrove carol concert to be held in church for the first time
A COMMUNITY carol concert in Bromsgrove is set to be hosted by a church in the town for the first time.The Community Christmas Carol Concert for Bromsgrove District has a new-look service set to take place in St John's Church.Chairman of Bromsgrove District
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Father throws his support behind Warriors' charity matchday in aid of Acorns
A FATHER is calling on people to join a very special sporting event in support of the charity which cares for his 11-year-old son. Worcester Warriors Charity Matchday is returning to Sixways for the sixth time on Sunday, January 3 to help raise funds
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New street names for Yew Tree Farm development to draw on Droitwich history
THE RICH history of Droitwich looks set to be reflected in the street names of the forthcoming Yew Tree Farm development. Town councillors are currently concocting a selection of potential new names for 20 streets within the Persimmon Homes and Redrow
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Youth homeless campaigner to give passionate speech outside The Guildhall
A MAN who was homeless as a teenager will speak about his experiences outside The Guildhall, Worcester, on Saturday. Hugo Sugg, who lives in the city centre, will be delivering a passionate talk at 2pm and 4pm. The 25-year-old spoke to your
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World War Two soldier falls victim to aggressive conmen demanding £700 on day he is handed France's highest honour
A 95-YEAR-OLD Second World War soldier fell victim to conmen demanding £700 for tree pruning - on the day he was handed France's highest honour. Two men approached the man as he was leaving his home in Eversley Grove Malvern and asked about cutting
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Brown's may just have best seat in the house to watch flood water rise says Dave Throup
RIVER levels continue to rise in Worcester as the city battens down the hatches with the peak expected tomorrow. The water is creeping up around South Quay, leaving the railings submerged but Brown’s restaurant is still open for business with all
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Leading Worcester councillor speaks of his sadness over Worcestershire Royal's failings
A LEADING Worcester councillor has spoken of his sadness after hospital services were rated inadequate and placed in special measures - saying he feels desperately sorry for staff. Councillor Andy Roberts, who chairs a key committee which investigates
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A quiet Black Friday, but no need to worry yet, retailers told
WHILE the "Black Friday" bubble may have burst, Worcester's shops needn't be too worried yet, a retailers' leader has said.According to accountancy and business advisory firm BDO, High Street sales took a significant tumble last month, reflecting
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Rail ticket prices to rise by an average of one per cent from January
RAIL fares for Worcestershire rail passengers will rise by an average of one per cent from January 2.The Rail Delivery Group which represents train operators and Network Rail, announced the increase today, Friday, and said it was the smallest annual rise
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Worcester Warriors captain GJ van Velze ruled out of Leicester Tigers clash
WORCESTER Warriors will be without captain GJ van Velze for their much-anticipated Aviva Premiership clash against Leicester Tigers at Sixways on Saturday (3pm). The influential South African recovered from a knee injury to face Saracens at Twickenham
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Winter flu warning for Worcester heart patients
VULNERABLE people with heart conditions in Worcestershire are being urged to take extra care this winter, starting with a free flu jab.Cold weather can lead to serious health conditions and even kill, especially if you have a chronic heart condition,
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Bright future for university students' jewellery business after £500k turnover in first year
A BUSINESS set up by two University of Worcester undergraduates has turned out to be a little gem.Franco Florenzi, the jewellery company founded by 20-years-old Rowena Simmons and Lucky Nwosu, who is 23, has turned over almost £500,000 in its first 12
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Dispute at County Hall over hiving off up to 85 per cent of services
COUNCILLORS have rowed about plans to outsource up to 85 per cent of their services to new providers - with one calling it "second rate". Worcestershire County Council's Labour group claims the leadership has gone "commissioning-mad" and is taking
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Drink and drug drive warning: public of Worcester are listening (with a couple of exceptions).
DRIVERS are largely heeding festive warnings about drink and drug driving although some continue to flout the rules say police in Worcester. West Mercia Police officers in south Worcestershire have pulled over 91 vehicles in the last 24 hours and
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Eyebrow raising talk about pubs in the "wild" west side of Worcester
A TOP selling author promises that eyebrows will be raised when he lifts the lid off the wild and wicked ways of the city’s old "dark-side" and its 59 pubs, inns and beer-houses.Bob Blandford will be bringing his lavishly-illustrated historical
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Cyclist Janet Birkmyre secures National Derny Paced Championships
GREAT Witley cyclist Janet Birkmyre followed in the footsteps of Olympians Victoria Pendleton, Laura Trott and Dani King by winning the National Derny Paced Championships. The event, which had previously been won by the British cycling trio, was
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Burst water pipe at Powick
WORKMEN are on site repairing a burst water pipe at Powick. Severn Trent Water said the pipe had burst in a field near the old Powick Hospital but that the leak, because of the location, was not causing any disruption either to drivers or pedestrians
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Investigation into Worcestershire's under-pressure care system to wrap up this month
A KEY investigation into the under-pressure elderly care system in Worcestershire is due to reveal its findings this month, it has emerged. Consultants from Oxford Brookes University, who have been tasked with probing the current state of adult
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Pedestrian injured in Droitwich
AN appeal for witnesses has been made following a collision between a silver Vauxhall Astra and a pedestrian in Droitwich.The collision occurred in near to the Eagle and Sun pub, in Hanbury Wharf, at around 4.25pm on Wednesday December 2.The pedestrian
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Jutexpo reusable bag company raises £20,000 for children's charity
IT'S been a busy year of charity work for Jutexpo, the south Worcestershire based manufacturer of re-usable bags, which has raised £20,000 for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation.It’s a cause which is close to the heart of the family run company of
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Fears grow over impact of cuts to £26 million kitty for domestic abuse, obesity and drug addiction
FEARS are growing about the consequences of major cuts to a kitty for drug addicts, the homeless and domestic abuse victims - with councillors calling for a reprieve. As your Worcester News first revealed in July, a £26.5 million Public Health
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Pedestrian was seriously injured after a collision in Redditch
A PEDESTRIAN was seriously injured after a collision in Bromsgrove Road, Redditch.The incident happened around 7.15pm on Tuesday December 1, near to Redditch Rugby Club.A White Vauxhall Vivaro was travelling away from the town centre when it was in a
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Textlocal commended in global communications awards
MALVERN'S award winning company Textlocal has another commendation for its corporate wall.The company based on the town's Science Park in Geraldine Road received was highly commended in the best small business service category at the World Communication
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Evesham United manager Paul Collicutt wary of Tiverton Town striker Levi Landricombe
MANAGER Paul Collicutt admitted Evesham United will have a job on their hands to nullify the threat of Tiverton Town hitman Levi Landricombe on Saturday (3pm). The in-form striker scored all four of Tiverton’s goals, including a late winner, on
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Updated with MORE of your pictures of the river Severn floods in Worcester
READERS have been sending in their pictures of the river Severn as it breaks its banks. The river is now expected to peak at between 4.2 metres and 4.6m on Saturday morning but while some riverside paths are flooded the city and its roads remains
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Anxious watch on river Severn as flood warnings remain in place
RIVER levels were still rising in Worcester today, and the Environment Agency's warning that flooding is possible is still in place. The city's Hylton Road was closed for two hours from 7pm to 9pm yesterday to allow Severn Trent Water to install
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Abberley Hall School will be decked with lights and lanterns during a festive Evening of Light event
A WORCESTERSHIRE school will be decked in fairy lights and lanterns for a special event to herald Christmas.An Evening of Light is being held at Abberley Hall School at Great Witley, on Monday December 7 and all members of the community are invited to
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Angler Chris Senter wins but Barnards Green take winter league lead
SHAKESPEARE Superteam signing Chris Senter made excellent use of fancied peg 44 on the brambles at Perdiswell to comfortably win the penultimate round of the WDUAA winter league. Guesting for the Alans Tackle Series, Senter tamed the gale-force
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Man to be sentenced today for £650k cannabis factory
A BLACK Country man is due to be sentenced today (Friday) for his part in growing £650,000 of cannabis in Drakelow Tunnels, in Kidderminster.Jason Whiley, 41, of Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, was found guilty after a trial at Hereford Crown Court in October
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VIDEO: Worcester Warriors' Darren Barry enjoying Premiership's learning curve and living with Sam Betty
WORCESTER Warriors second row Darren Barry says the Aviva Premiership has been a big learning curve from him - but he’s enjoying every minute. Barry loved in his Twickenham experience, despite Warriors crashing 48-18 against Saracens, and is now
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Worcestershire on alert as river levels rise
RIVER levels are rising in Worcester, and the Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible. The city's Hylton Road is to be closed for two hours this evening (Thursday) from 7pm to 9pm, to allow Severn Trent Water to install pumps that
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Worcester Warriors' long-standing main sponsorship with Worcester Bosch coming to an end
WORCESTER Warriors will have a new name on the front of their playing shirts next season. Worcester Bosch are to become a secondary partner at Sixways and Warriors are now looking for a new main sponsor for next term. Club president Cecil Duckworth
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Droitwich photographer wins national award for her picture of a laughing seal
A TALENTED photographer from Droitwich has scooped a top national award for a photograph of a seal who appears to be laughing. Julie Hunt snapped the characterful sea creature during a boat trip to the Farne Islands this year. But she would
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Support pop-up Christmas card shop in Worcester
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to support the pop-up Cards for Good Causes shop at Worcester's Guildhall.The card and gift store is open Monday to Saturday until December 17.More than 70p in every £1 of sales goes directly to the charities supported
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Beware of these five telephone scams this Christmas
PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being warned to be extra vigilant this Christmas as scam and nuisance callers ramp up their activity in the hope of cashing in. It is believed members of the public are "more susceptible" to take these calls over the
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Housing development on south Worcestershire greenfield site to start soon
WORK will be starting early in the New Year on a 60 home development on a greenfield site in the Vale of Evesham.Bovis Homes has purchased the eight acre plot of land in Station Road, Salford Priors, which attracted high interest because of its prime
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Volunteers grow a tidy profit from Worcester allotment shop to pass on to charity
MEMBERS of the Worcester Allotment and Garden Association certainly know their onions - and their turnips and cabbages and runner beans - and that’s one of the reasons why they are able to donate around £2,000 to charities each year.Six volunteers, all
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Schools claim county table tennis honours
THE Worcestershire under 13s and 11s school team competitions took place at St Egwin’s Middle in Evesham. Blackminster Middle, also of Evesham, gained a comprehensive double over St Egwin’s in the under 13s girls and boys’ events. Their experienced
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Five things you need to know Friday
Top story: RIVER levels are rising in Worcester, and the Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible. Today's weather: A fine and bright start. Wind developing later and rain possible this afternoon. High of 11.6 degrees.
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Worcester City Amateur Boxing Club duo aim to box for England
TWO Worcester City Amateur Boxing Club fighters enjoyed an England talent development workshop in Liverpool. After having their applications accepted, Grant Attwood and Ameen Khan were told what was required to pass an assessment and join the England