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Police chief backs virtual reality app for road safety
A POLICE chief has backed a virtual reality tool teaching youngsters about road safety. John Campion, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, thinks that DriveVR is a forward thinking way of encouraging responsibility on the roads. The mobile
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Virtual reality app to boost road safety backed by Police and Crime Commissioner
A POLICE chief has backed a virtual reality tool teaching youngsters about road safety. John Campion, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, thinks that DriveVR is a forward thinking way of encouraging responsibility on the roads. The mobile phone
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Worcestershire suffer back-to-back defeats to Somerset
WORCESTERSHIRE suffered a comprehensive six-wicket defeat to Somerset on a disappointing second day at Taunton Vale. Josh Tongue top scored with 33 for the visitors as they posted 155 all out before Somerset cantered to victory. James Hildreth
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Worcester swimmers chase national and regional times in Bristol
A THIRTY-strong Worcester squad chased national and regional times at the United Bristol SC National Qualifier level one meet at Hengrove Park 50-metre international pool. Swimmers aimed to impress in the 10-week national age group qualification period
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Jury out on baby manslaughter case
THE jury has retired to consider its verdict in a manslaughter case against a former couple after their baby son drowned in the bath. Wayne Dale and former partner Lisa Passey deny the manslaughter of 13-month-old Kian Dale by gross negligence.
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Cricketers put their cooking skills to the test
WORCESTERSHIRE cricketers will have been hoping that they received a wooden spoon for the last time this year during a staff cookery challenge. Eight players put their culinary skills to the test during the challenge at New Road.
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Man who died in car crash revealed as disgraced Met police sergeant
A MET police sergeant, living near Worcester, whose career was in ruins after he admitted putting private sex photos of a woman on Facebook died in a mystery crash. Sgt Tim Lundy, aged 44, pleaded guilty earlier this month to disclosing private
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Health boss 'disappointed' with turnout at public meeting on IVF cuts
A HEALTH boss was ‘very disappointed’ with the turnout at a public engagement meeting on a proposal to cut IVF treatments. The consultation meeting focused on Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups’ (CCGs) proposal to reduce the number of
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Judo ace Olivia celebrates earning her black belt
OLIVIA Turner made it two black belts in two weeks for Kidderminster’s Samurai Judo Club following in the footsteps of Leah Grosvenor. The 2016 European special needs and kata champion gained the points she required by winning a gold medal at the Nottingham
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Gold hopes "world-class" Te'o can see Warriors' progress after previously questioning club's direction
DIRECTOR of rugby Gary Gold believes England ace Ben Te’o “wants to be a part” of Worcester Warriors’ future plans. The “world-class” centre spoke out in a national report in late December about his frustrations of where second-from-bottom Warriors
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Collicutt urges Evesham players to back up Taunton win with Tiverton result
MANAGER Paul Collicutt insists Evesham United’s “massive” victory over Taunton Town will “mean nothing” if they come away empty-handed from Tiverton Town tomorrow (3pm). Goals from Jordan Bryan and Adam Mann saw the Robins beat second-placed Taunton
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New trust builds on partnership between three Worcestershire schools
A NEW trust has been launched to strengthen an existing partnership between three Worcestershire schools.The new Hanley and Upton Educational Trust, a multi-academy trust (MAT), formalises the existing strong partnership between Hanley Castle High School
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Woman trapped in car after two separate crashes on motorway
FIREFIGHTERS freed a woman from her vehicle after a crash on the motorway. She was involved in one of two crashes which happened 'very close together' on either side of the M5, between junctions seven and eight. Fire crews from Malvern and Worcester
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Warriors trio named in England under 19s squad to tackle France
THREE Worcester Warriors youngsters have been named in the England under 19 squad to tackle France at the Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy tonight (6.30pm). Second row Ted Hill and prop Joseph Morris will start while Nick David will hope to get a
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City forward to remain at Sutton Coldfield on dual registration
WORCESTER City forward Pa Sulay Njie is expected to stay at Sutton Coldfield Town as he looks to sharpen up his game. The Gambian international has made three outings for City since being offered a deal earlier this month. But caretaker boss John
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English's injury creates chance for City's new forward to shine at Telford
LOAN signing Kuda Muskwe looks set to start up front for Worcester City’s Midlands derby with AFC Telford United at the New Bucks Head Stadium tomorrow (3pm). The Rotherham United youngster is in line to replace the injured Junior English who is
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Keri Whip is off to Los Angeles from Redditch
REDDITCH singer Keri Whip is heading state side, and LA in particular, to record new singleA spokesman said: "After a blazing 2016 which saw her reach number 9 in the UK club charts and then go on to support Little Mix at the NEC Arena, Redditch’
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Help for parents to make sure children eat more healthily at home
HELP is on hand for parents in Worcestershire wanting to make sure their children are eating more healthily at home.The Public Health England (PHE) Change4Life roadshow is coming to Droitwich on Monday April 3 at Morrison’s supermarket St Andrew’s Centre
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New Aldi shop to be opened next week by an Olympic gold medallist
AN Olympic rower will open a new national supermarket in the city. Aldi is set to open in Worcester next Thursday, with Team GB gold medallist Matthew Langridge on-hand to cut the ribbon at 8am. Mr Langridge, who won gold in the
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Droitwich edged out by Ombersley in season finale
DROITWICH women's G team had a losing draw with Ombersley D to finish fourth in Herefordshire and Worcestershire Winter Tennis League Division 11 East. Melanie Cook and Helen Bibbey won 6-4, 7-5 and lost 6-2, 6-1 while Judy Robins and Julia Brown
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Petty Crimes from London head to Evesham
DO Petty Crimes have an arresting sound?Find out by coming to a gig at the Iron Road in Evesham, where notes will be picked, together with hard rock roots, and all with the swagger of a musical safe-cracker.In fact, the Petty Crimes line-up will be out
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Worcester road closed for resurfacing in the city
A SECTION of a Worcester road is to close for the next two Sundays for resurfacing work. Barbourne Road into the city will be closed this Sunday, as well as on Sunday, April 9. A diversion will be in place using Astwood Road and
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Poignant echoes for this year's Three Choirs Festival
THE Three Choirs Festival has revealed its full programme for the 2017 celebration, which this year takes place entirely in and around Worcester. The eight-day festival, from July 22 to July 29, will feature over seventy events
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Worcestershire's NHS trust to get mental health leadership role in latest forward plan
WORCESTERSHIRE'S health trust is set to lead the country in the digital delivery of mental health services over the next few years.A new report, Next Steps on the NHS, sets out how health services are set to meet the priorities of patients and the
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Worcestershire museum set to come alive this Easter Bank Holiday weekend
A WORCESTERSHIRE museum is set to come alive during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The Museum Alive event is taking place at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle between 11am and 4pm on Monday, April 17. Visitors can discover more about
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Remember Me again at The Courtyard
THE Courtyard in Hereford will be marking Dementia Awareness Week with their annual Remember Me event. A spokesman said: "Remember Me aims to not only raise awareness about dementia but to also provide a fun filled day for people living with dementia
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Valkyries bid to end season with trophy
WORCESTER Valkyries lock Courtney Gill has labelled tomorrow’s Senior Cup Plate final as a "big occasion" against rivals Bristol at Wootton Bassett (3.15pm). Gill, who captained Valkyries in their final Women’s Premiership game of the season last
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New chief executive for St Richard's Hospice
A NEW chief executive is set to start at one of Worcestershire's most known charities. Current care director June Patel will take up the role at St Richard's Hospice at the end of May. She will take on the role when current chief executive
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Don't be lost for WORDS at The Artrix
THERE'S simply no excuse to be stuck for words in Bromsgrove, when thanks to the town's WORDS initiative, leading writers are heading to the Artrix.Chairman of WORDS, Margaret Cooper said: "WORDS was started 39 years ago and, despite being
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UPDATED: Man charged in Stourbridge family stabbing
UPDATE: A 23-year-old homeless man has been charged with the double murder of Stourbridge mum and son, Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson. Aaron Barley, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with the attempted murder of husband and dad Peter Wilkinson following
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Duo called up for North Mids U20s' quarter-final at Luctonians
NORTH Midlands have called up Whitchurch fly-half Dan Pemberton and Luctonians back row Piers Morell for their National Under 20 Championship quarter-final against Durham at Luctonians on Sunday (3pm). Pemberton, the son of former North Midlands
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Be a person of letters this Easter
LEDBURY folks and visitors will have something to read this Easter, thanks to the market town's unusual "Lettering Festival".Organiser Caroline Owen-Thomas launched the event last year, and she added: "For some mad reason I'm doing
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Cookey calls for clinical edge from her Stars
DIRECTOR of netball Pamela Cookey wants to see a “clinical” showing from Severn Stars at struggling Team Northumbria tomorrow (6pm). Stars registered their second victory in the Vitality Superleague with a 54-44 win over Sirens at the University
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Range of activities planned for Easter holidays in Warndon
A RANGE of activities planned for the Easter holidays in Warndon this April. The Active Eggstravaganza community event is being organised by Worcester Community Trust, Fortis Living, Freedom Leisure, H & W Sports Partnership and Disability Sport Worcestershire
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BREXIT: Parliament must be supreme, says Worcester's MP after Great Repeal Bill is revealed
WORCESTER'S MP has called for a "frank and open" debate with the EU over Brexit - saying the "supremacy" of Parliament must be respected. It comes as Worcestershire UKIP MEP James Carver - who was popping champagne corks at his office this week
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No chance of Easter holiday boredom at Pershore's Number 8
LEGO Batman, a dapper Koala, Star Wars, and musical adventures in the Overworld are in store for the Easter holiday at Pershore's Number 8 venue.A spokesman said: "The holiday period at the Pershore arts centre is choc-full of treats that won
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The Source: Dalek enters County Hall + Trump invades Guildhall
ELECTION fever is about to grip Worcestershire County Council, but is the pressure leading to a few marbles being lost? Here's the Labour group room at County Hall, and that's a Dalek, presumably looking to exterminate any mutant lurking in the corridors
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This weekend's football fixtures
SATURDAY Vanarama National League: AFC Telford United v Worcester City; Kidderminster Harriers v AFC Halifax Town (both 3pm). Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division: Redditch United v St Ives Town (3pm). Division One South & West
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Dan Walsh set to conquer at The Conquest
A PERFORMER nominated for Musician Of The Year at last year's BBC Folk Awards is on his way to the Conquest Theatre in Bromyard.Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dan Walsh, has been described as "absolutely terrific" by Mark Radcliffe on
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Academy ace Haynes leads from front in Sri Lanka tour
WORCESTERSHIRE Academy player Jack Haynes led from the front as the ECB Under-16 team who are touring Sri Lanka to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Bunbury Festival claimed an impressive win at the third attempt. The tourists had lost their
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Dog was found at half of its ideal weight
A DOG who was found at half his ideal weight has now found happiness. Three-year-old Doberman Vegas arrived at Dogs Trust Evesham at just 24 kilogrammes but he has now reached a healthy 40 kilogrammes. Vegas arrived at the Wickhamford-based rehoming centre
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We must show resilience when going gets tough, insists Leach
NEW skipper Joe Leach is hoping for plenty of hot streaks of form from Worcestershire this summer - but also to show more resilience when the going gets tough. Leach is looking for the County to get off to a flying start and build a platform for the
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Phil Beer heads to Bromsgrove on the bus
CELEBRATED musician Phil Beer, who has recorded with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Mike Oldfield, will be packing his 'musical family' into a tour bus and heading to Bromsgrove.Organisers hope the arrival of The Phil Beer Band tour bus at
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WODS fly the flag for their anniversary year
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Society members are in the mood to fly the flag, and it's nothing to do with Brexit. Bruce Wyatt, and spokesman for WODS, said the group has a lot to be proud of this year, as the company marks its 125th anniversary.He
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Case of woman who lost court battle to divorce husband described as extraordinary by Worcestershire solicitor
THE case of a woman who recently lost the latest round of a court battle to divorce her husband of nearly 40 years has been described as "extraordinary" by a family law expert. Stephen Priest, partner and family law expert at Kerwoods Solicitors
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Help us find the Dunkirk cook who fed our dad
A VETERAN'S son is searching for information about a hero cook of the Dunkirk campaign, who kept his father, and other troops, brilliantly well fed under enemy fire. Nick Dykes and his sister, Rosalie Daubney, are busy compiling a book which will simply
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Worcester City Council leader embroiled in "late night rants" email row
WORCESTER City Council's leader is embroiled in an extraordinary row over a series of angry emails - with rival Tories labelling it the "late night rants". Councillor Adrian Gregson keeps on firing off messages to Conservative politicians accusing
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5 things you need to know Friday
1. Top Story: Worcester High School is put into special measures. 2. Traffic and travel: No major incidents, usual slow traffic in roadworks area on M5, and A44 London Road. 3. Weather: Light rain will move on, to leave a bright day with sunny
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Failing high school is put into special measures
A WORCESTER high school has been put into special measures after a scathing Ofsted report in which inspectors say results are inadequate and pupils are significantly underachieving. Ofsted inspectors say Bishop Perowne CE College, in Merrimans
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Don't gag me! Councillor's fury at 'block' on questions over departed staff
QUESTIONS are being asked about a controversial 'block' into an open debate over job cuts at Worcester City Council. At least three senior members of staff have departed recently, with Conservative Councillor Andy Roberts, a former cabinet member
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In-form wing Adams is "ready" to play for Wales, says Warriors boss
“LIGHTNING-quick” wing Josh Adams is “ready” to play for Wales, according to Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold. Adams has scored four tries in their last four Aviva Premiership games with two coming in their 40-33 defeat at Wasps last Sunday.
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Oh no! Worcester's seagull menace hits business park
WORCESTER'S seagull menace has spread to a St John's business park - with the pesky birds "bombarding" nearby householders with muck. Worcester City Council has been urged to tackle problems around Bromwich Road amid concern a "massive nesting
