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Two drivers threatened by men asking for a lift to Stourport
TWO drivers were approached by two men who asked for a lift then became abusive when they were turned down in Kidderminster in the early hours of this morning (Monday). West Mercia Police believe the two incidents of harassment are linked despite
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Nifty knitters needed for quirky fundraising cinema event
THE CALL has gone out for nifty knitters and crocheters in Worcester to join Make at the Movies to raise funds and awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Friends Elaine Morris and Jean Paskell are inviting crafters to come along to the fun
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Police officer dismissed from West Mercia for gross misconduct
A POLICEMAN who worked in south Worcestershire has been dismissed from West Mercia Police after being found guilty of gross misconduct. Police constable Matthew Caesar was dismissed from the force with immediate effect for gross misconduct following
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Worcestershire take control at Northamptonshire
JOE Leach's third five-wicket haul of the season and 81 from Brett D'Oliveira put Worcestershire in complete control on the second day against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road. The visitors, having taken a first-innings advantage of 129, closed
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Boxer Doyle wins prestigious title in Dublin
THERE was European euphoria for Droitwich Boxing Club’s Joe Doyle when he won the prestigious Monkstown International Box Cup in Ireland. Doyle was victorious after a gruelling three days in Dublin where he won three bouts against stiff opposition
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Nominate your NHS heroes for special award
PATIENTS are being asked to nominate their NHS heroes for a special award.Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust - which runs the majority of community and mental health services across Worcestershire - is holding its staff awards ceremony later this
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Warriors chief Hogg "confident" with current squad
WORCESTER Warriors head coach Carl Hogg hasn’t ruled out summer signings but admits he’s “really comfortable” and “confident” with the current squad. New faces Jackson Willison (centre), Ben Te’o (centre), Matt Williams (hooker) and Will Spencer
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Ranscombe among the runs as Nomads beat Netherton
WICKETKEEPER Ollie Ranscombe scored 65 runs as Worcestershire Cricket League Second XI Division One leaders Worcester Nomads won by six wickets at Netherton to get back on track. They continue to lead Stourport, who triumphed at home to Belbroughton
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PICTURES: Hundreds flock to St John's summer fete
HUNDREDS of local residents embraced the community spirit at the annual summer fete in St John's.St Johns in Bedwardine Parish Church holds the popular fete each year, and estimates that this year's instalment raised around £3,000.Highlights of
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VIDEO Perfect timing - historic Worcester church clock chimes back into life
AN HISTORIC clock chimed back into life at a church summer fair, marking the end of a 10-month refurbishment project. St George’s Church in Barbourne decided to re-face the clock, which has stood since 1904, after it stopped working in the spring
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Multi-million pound railway station set to open
A NEW multi-million pound railway station in Worcestershire will open to passengers tomorrow (Tuesday).Rail users will benefit from a range of improved facilities at the new Bromsgrove Station, including a staffed ticket office, passenger waiting room
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Corbyn needs to go, says ex-Worcestershire Labour parliamentary candidate as Angela Eagle launches leadership bid
ANGELA Eagle has launched her bid to topple Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader - winning the early backing from an ex-Worcestershire parliamentary candidate. The former shadow business secretary has insisted she can make the party electable again after the
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Bid to tackle growing problem of metal theft
PEOPLE are being asked for their views on a new scrap metal policy aimed at clamping down on the growing problem of metal theft.Wychavon District Council has prepared a draft policy, based around the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, and is holding a consultation
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Drug dealers jailed after being found with heroin and cocaine in car
THREE Worcester drug dealers have been locked up after they were stopped by police in Worcester with £4,500 worth of heroin and cocaine in their car. "Experienced" 35-year-old drug dealer Muddsiar Shabir and two younger accomplices - 20-year-old
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Free parking available for City fans in Bromsgrove
WORCESTER City supporters looking to travel to the Victoria Ground by car next season have received a boost after the club secured “a large amount of free parking” in Bromsgrove. The Artrix and Heart of Worcestershire College have agreed to allow
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St George's Church summer fair record success
THIS year’s summer fair in St George’s Square raised record amounts for the church in Banbourne. More than £3,000 was raised at the event on Saturday, which will go towards outreach projects and church refurbishments. Elisabeth Witter, the
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Fill in feedback form to help shape the future of innovation in the county.
LOCAL businesses are being asked for their feedback on the recent Worcestershire Innovation (WINN) Wednesday event to help shape the future of innovation in the county.The networking platform, called "8 minutes 20 seconds to launch", brought
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Mother will be buried with her baby son
A MOTHER will be buried cheek-to-cheek with her stillborn baby son following their tragic deaths which her family blame on an arson attack eight years ago. Katie Louise James (née Perkins) of St Wulstan's Close, Evesham, will be laid to rest in
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Two arrested for class A drugs supply in Diglis, officers seize cash and drugs
POLICE have arrested a man and a woman in Diglis for supplying class A drugs. The pair remain in custody at Worcester police station and were arrested as a result of information from the public. OFFICERS from the Criminal Investigation Department
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Cattle let loose in Worcester
A HERD of cattle has been let loose on grassland in the heart of Worcester.The 20-strong herd has been released on Chapter Meadows as part of an annual conservation exercise by Worcester City Council.The cattle will be allowed free rein on the riverside
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Celebrations continue among Worcester's Portuguese community following Euro 2016 triumph
THERE was lots of joy among the city's Portuguese residents as they celebrated their national team's victory in Euro 2016.While England crashed out of the competition at the first round knock out stage after a humiliating 2-1 defeat to Iceland
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"Exciting" trio Klassen, McWhorter and Setty join Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have bolstered their ranks with the capture of three “very exciting” players keen to make an impact in the upcoming British Basketball League campaign. Marek Klassen, Deondre McWhorter and Trevor Setty have joined Wolves and head
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Former Worcestershire UKIP MEP Nikki Sinclaire CLEARED of fiddling expenses
A FORMER Worcestershire UKIP MEP has been cleared of fiddling £3,250 in expenses - branding the police investigation into her "a vanity case". Nikki Sinclaire has walked free from Birmingham Crown Court after being unanimously cleared by a jury
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UPDATED: Theresa May takes over as Conservative leader and will be PM on Wednesday
UPDATED 5.45PM THERESA May is set to be appointed Prime Minister on Wednesday after Andrea Leadsom pulled out of the race for Downing Street. Mrs Leadsom, a Brexit-backing energy minister, has quit the Conservative Party leadership contest
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Fixtures revealed: Wolves to host Phoenix in season opener
WORCESTER Wolves will have to end their Cheshire Phoenix hoodoo if they are to get their 2016/17 British Basketball League campaign off to a winning start. Paul James’ side have lost their previous five meetings with Cheshire, including three defeats
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Cat's owner thanks firefighters and neighbours for saving cat stuck on power lines
THE relieved owner of a cat that was stuck precariously high on over head power lines has thanked firefighters who came to her rescue.Helen Sargent, of Saunders Street, Northwick, has also thanked neighbours who came to Eula-May's aide as she came
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University of Worcester reveals plans for new £100 million campus
A NEW £100 million student development could be on the way to Worcester, it has emerged. The University of Worcester has unveiled plans to develop acres of unused land off Oldbury Road and Laugherne Brook in St John's into a major new complex.
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Police search for driver of overturned car left on city street
POLICE are searching for the driver of a car which was left on its roof in a city street. The driver abandoned the silver/grey Vauxhall Astra after it overturned on Lansdowne Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. They are also hoping to
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Stars appoint Aussie ace Mo’onia Gerrard as head coach
WORCESTER'S new professional Netball Superleague club Severn Stars have secured former Australian Diamonds international ace Mo’onia Gerrard as their new head coach. Gerrard, 35, played in 68 Test matches for Australia and career highlights ranged
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BREXIT: Award-winning Worcester cyber security firms calls referendum campaign "a pantomime"
BOSSES at a flourishing Worcester company have hit out at the EU referendum result - calling the campaign "a pantomime". Nicola Whiting, who helps run cyber-security firm Titania, says many people who voted Brexit were fed "misinformation".
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VIDEO: Boxing coach completes gruelling burpee challenge in world record bid
A BOXING coach from Worcester was punching the air after completing a gruelling world record attempt to raise money for his club. James Grant, who is a former Royal Marine, said he had “never experienced pain like it” when he did 443 burpees in
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From our archive: The Shambles flower stall staff, 1985
MEMORIES today of one of the best known street trading families in Worcester. Well known by sight if not necessarily name, because most people who have meandered up The Shambles at one time or another will recall the flower stall at the St Nicholas
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Worcester museum's sword is relic from Civil War battle
During the English Civil War period, all soldiers, cavalry and infantry carried swords, although most soldiers of the Civil War were not trained in swordplay to any degree. Many of the swords were made in Germany, and this one features a stamp
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675 parents sign petition over children's centre cuts as council stages second meeting
CAMPAIGNING parents trying to halt cuts to children's centres across Worcestershire are being given another chance to grill politicians on it this Friday. The future of 18 different sites will be discussed by a scrutiny panel dedicated to investigating
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Worcester man admits headbutting neighbour in 'sustained' attack
A WORCESTER man admitted headbutting his neighbour during a “sustained” attack at a Worcester convenience store. David Sharpe, 38, pleaded guilty to assault by beating when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 1. Leslie
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Worcester colitis patient urges others not to ignore the symptoms
JAMES Graysmark is very happy to talk about his ulcerative colitis – he has suffered with it for the best part of 12 years. But that wasn’t always the case. When the symptoms first began appearing he tried to ignore them and would not discuss them
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UPDATE: Congestion on A46 southbound brings traffic to a standstill
THERE are 10 minute delays on the A46 southbound between the A435 Evesham South and the M5. Congestion has brought traffic to a standstill although normal traffic conditions should return within 10 minutes. 9.12am UPDATE: we are hearing that
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Teaching professional scores with top sports award
TEACHING professional Andrew Frapwell has received a national award for his work helping children and young people in sports education.Mr Frapwell, who is founder and owner of af Thinking & Learning Company Ltd, based in Wychbold, near Droitwich received
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Worcestershire families encouraged to take a dip and keep fit
RESIDENTS of Worcestershire can take part in a national initiative throughout the summer to help encourage children to take exercise and keep fit and healthy.Worcester Swimming Pool, in Sansome Walk, and the Malvern Splash, in Priory Road, are taking
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UPDATE: Firefighters douse motorbike with buckets of water after suspected arson
FIREFIGHTERS used buckets of water to douse a motorbike set alight in woodlands near Laurel Road. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service found the motorbike shortly after 7am. A fire engine attended the scene and backpack fire extinguishers
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Warriors must hit ground running, says boss
WORCESTER Warriors cannot afford to stand still when the new Aviva Premiership season kicks off, admits head coach Carl Hogg. Newly-promoted Bristol are expected to add depth to the top tier and the leading clubs have strengthened their squads.
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Assaults on ambulance staff double in just a year
PHYSICAL assaults against ambulance staff have nearly doubled in the space of a year, shock figures reveal. In the West Mercia area, which includes Worcestershire, there were 57 physical assaults recorded against West Midlands Ambulance staff between
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Worcester coach tips high jumper Khan for the top
JOEL Khan’s coach says the Worcester athlete has the potential to hit the heights as he represents Great Britain at the inaugural European Youth Championships in Georgia this week. The 16-year-old from Tudor Grange Academy will be the first Worcester
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Black belt success for taekwondo students
MEMBERS of Hallow’s Hall Family Taekwondo were tested for their various black belts. Assistant instructor Nicholas Slane achieved his new rank of second degree after four years of hard work and determination. Jon Walsh, who started training