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Body has been recovered by police after woman in Tenbury swept into flood water
A BODY has been recovered following the search for a woman swept into flood water near Tenbury in Worcestershire on Sunday, February 16. She has been named as 55-year-old Yvonne Booth from Great Barr in Birmingham. Chief Superintendent Tom Harding
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COMMENT: Flooding chaos hits once more
SPARE a thought for those living in the Worcestershire town of Tenbury Wells yesterday. There were 130 homes evacuated after flooding, brought on by heavy rain and rising river levels, was declared a ‘danger to life.’ Although not so severe closer
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REPORT, REACTION, RATINGS, HIGHLIGHTS & LIVE FEED: Romulus 2 Worcester City 2
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WEA 2020: Support staff winner 'felt like a movie star'
‘I FELT like a movie star’- says winner of Support Staff of the Year Award. Kay Barrett, retired secretary from Bowbrook House School, said: “When I received the news that I had been nominated For the Support Staff of the Year Award in the Worcestershire
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UPDATE: Upton residents advised to leave their homes after severe weather warning
RESIDENTS have been told to leave their homes in Upton has a severe weather warning has been issued. The warning, issued by the Environment Agency, means there could be a risk to life. Witnesses in the town are saying they have been ordered
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WEA 2020: Celebrating brilliant independent schools
BREDON School won Independent School of the Year at the 2019 Worcestershire Education Awards. The school was recognised for its attitude towards pastoral care and imaginative efforts to enhance the experience of its pupils. Headmaster Nick Oldham
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The Surjury: Caroline Flack's controversial final show that we'll never get to see
It was to have been presenter Caroline Flack's first show for Channel 4 and one of the most controversial reality TV shows of the year. But Channel 4 has decided not to air The Surjury following Ms Flack's death at the weekend. The Surjury's
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All that jazz with Jacqui and Charlie in Worcester
Hear classics performed by a great musical partnership, at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. Award-winning vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth, will be joined by acclaimed pianist-vocalist, Charlie Wood "for a unique concert of duets celebrating a century of
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Follow you, follow me to the Hall?
Turn it on again for a Genesis tribute at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. The show focusses on a particular moment in the history of the band, when everything could have gone so badly wrong. The super-gifted Peter Gabriel and his fine head of hair
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Dire Straits star heads to Worcester
Along with Mark Knopfler, John Illsley was a founder member of the legendary band Dire Straits who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums. And the great news is, he's coming to the Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Thursday March
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STORM DENNIS: 4 adults, 2 dogs and a cat have evacuated their Worcester homes
RESIDENTS from Toronto Close in Lowerwick have experienced serious flooding. Four adults, two dogs and a cat had to be evacuated from their homes late last night. Louise Green lives on the Close and said: "It is something we are used to here,
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The nine pet laws you probably didn’t know existed
We're a nation of pet lovers - but are you aware of some of the more unusual laws which could land you in trouble? The Animal Welfare Act came into force in England and Wales in 2007 and is the most significant animal welfare legislation to be
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Storm Dennis: Readers' dramatic photos of flooded Worcestershire
READERS have been sending in their photos from across Worcestershire as flood waters continue to rise. Storm Dennis has lashed the country in the last few days, with large parts of Worcester underwater. Scroll through the gallery or see more
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PICTURES: Fans cheer on Worcester Warriors in Storm Dennis
FANS braved Storm Dennis to cheer on Worcester Warriors at Sixways but their Gallagher Premiership afternoon ended in frustration. Warriors got pipped 22-21 by visitors Bath and JMP were there to photograph some of the support in a Saturday crowd
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Making a difference to people’s lives
When someone is trying to deal with a misdiagnosis, the impact of a delay in diagnosis or a medical accident such as a birth injury to their child, I want to be able to offer them practical solutions – I want, above all, to make a difference to their
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PICTURES: Worcester Warriors U18s beat Saracens at finals day
THE future is bright for Worcester Warriors as the under 18s defeated Saracens 29-17 at Sixways to claim third place in the Premiership Rugby Academy League. Warriors, who finished second in the Northern Conference, kicked off proceedings in the
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Dad who loves Worcester so much he refuses to move makes partner at London law firm at just 31
A former Worcester schoolboy has celebrated being promoted to partner of a London law firm at the age of just 31. Andrew Ford, a former RGS Worcester student, has been promoted to Partner at Holborn Adams Solicitors. Mr Ford continues to live
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WEA 2020: New award recognises inspiring mentors
THIS year there is a new category for the Worcestershire Education Awards, Inspirational Mentor. Sponsored by Fusion, which specialises in bringing the best out of people across the county, the award recognises mentors who make a profound difference
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Iceland recalls several vegan products...because they contain milk
SUPERMARKET chain Iceland has been forced to recall a number of vegan products on their shelves after discovering they have 'traces of milk' in them. This is obviously a problem for vegans, who don't have any products derived from animals, but
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Ski yoghurts recalled over fears they "may contain small pieces of black rubber”
NESTLE has recalled one of its products due to fears they "may contain small pieces of black rubber." Nestle UK Limited is recalling batches of its Ski Yoghurt Variety Pack with fruit pieces as a “precautionary measure.” The products affected
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STORM DENNIS: Latest road closures in Worcestershire
For those of you travelling in Worcestershire, here are the very latest road closures Updated at 17:02 Worcester City Carrington Bridge, open west to east only (Powick to Ketch). Closed in the other direction due to flood at Powick
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LETTER OF THE DAY: Station will shift congestion
SIR – RE the opening of the new railway station at Norton, on all the photographs shown in your paper, the station seems to comprise of a central area, presumably shops and booking area, but on the platform, no protection from the weather, apart from
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Tributes to Worcester Wolves wheelchair basketball player who has died at 22
TRIBUTES have been paid to a‘bubbly’ young woman who played wheelchair basketball in Worcester, who has died aged 22. Morwenna Johnson, also known as Mo, died on January 17 after battling mental health issues. The 22-year-old was known in the
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FAIR POINT: It is alright to admit that half-term can be fairly horrendous
We are three days in to half-term. I don’t know about you but it is around this time when I have run out of patience, activities, money and the will to live. Tuesday comes along and we are anxiously clock watching as our little ones march around
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Re-enactors dress up to celebrate city's history for Love Worcester Heritage festival
RE-ENACTORS showcased Worcester's history to visitors as part of an event to celebrate heritage. More than 200 re-enactors dressed in costumes from Ancient Romans to Second World War soldiers and doctors thrilled visitors to the Commandery over
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Pupils from Worcester schools tackle litter on canal
CHILDREN from schools have taken part in litter pick along a stretch of canal running through the city. Children from King’s Hawford and St. Barnabas CE Primary worked on the Worcester Canal on Thursday, supporting the work by the Canal and Rivers
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Huge regeneration work of Shrub Hill could finally start after jumping planning hurdle
A HUGE multi-million-pound regeneration of the city’s Shrub Hill area including hundreds of new apartments, shops, a hotel and a new footbridge looks finally set to get off the ground after years of delays and negotiations. The major plan by Sherriff
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WEA 2020: Winners urge others to nominate their education heroes
WORCESTER Sixth Form College won College or post-18 Education and Training Provider of the Year. On behalf of Worcester Sixth Form College, Jo Payne, PA to the principal, said: "Worcester Sixth Form College was delighted to win 'College or post-
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Worcester City: "High percentage" of injury doubts for Romulus trip
BATTERED Worcester City have injury doubts over a “high percentage” of their players for tonight’s league trip to Romulus (7.45pm). City got knocked out of the Buildbase FA Vase fifth round last week after two bruising games with Atherstone Town
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Storm Dennis: People flee homes and roads closed as storm rages
FLOODING caused major disruption across Worcestershire as Storm Dennis raged across the weekend. Heavy rain, rising river levels and flash flooding closed multiple roads across the county while people said their homes, gardens and businesses had
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PICTURE OF THE DAY: Hindlip College of Agriculture receives £5,000 cheque
Peter Mitchell from Hindlip college of Agriculture receives £5,000 cheque to finish Government-funded building work
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Worcester City: Fans warned about car break-ins at Romulus ground
WORCESTER City's opponents tonight Romulus have warned fans to be careful when leaving their vehicles after parking at the ground. The club said on Twitter ahead of the Midland Football League Premier Division clash: “Due to the recent incidents
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'Worst since 2007' - Two major roads close as floodwater overruns Powick roundabout
RISING floodwater at Powick roundabout - described as 'the worst since 2007' - has shut two major roads. The A449 by Cromwells restaurant is shut both ways as the river Teme has burst its banks the water has overrun the road at Powick roundabout