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Lack of cohesion on the pitch is the problem for Warriors, not coaches - Thomas
IT was another harrowing day at the office for Worcester Warriors on Friday night as they conceded 66 points to Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens. Warriors have now conceded over 40 points in each of their last three Gallagher premiership
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Match report: Warriors annihilated at the Gardens as 10-try Saints run riot
Worcester Warriors were on the other end of yet another Gallagher Premiership drubbing as they conceded 66 points to Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens. Northampton's new South African winger Courtnall Skosan scored a hat-trick of tries as
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See the Worcester weekend weather forecast
October is here and recently the weather hasn’t been looking too good especially with all the rain that came after a yellow weather warning was issued for much of the UK by the Met Office on Wednesday. In Worcester this weekend it looks like it
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Sex offender says Facebook and dog threats came after partner slept with neighbour
A SEX offender says his drunken dispute with neighbours started when a man slept with his partner and after he was 'jumped' and 'beaten up' in the street. Sam Peters, who once grabbed a police officer by the buttocks during a sex assault, admitted
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The most popular boys and girls baby names in Worcester
THE most popular baby names for boys and girls in Worcester have been revealed. Last year, the most popular girls and boys names in the city were Willow and Theo. Nationally, the most popular names were Olivia and Oliver with neither of Worcester's
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LIVE: Gallagher Premiership - Warriors slump to ten-try defeat at Saints
12:40pm The March Report And here are my thoughts in general about where Worcester Warriors find themselves right
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Jeremy Clarkson wins prize at British Farming Awards
Jeremy Clarkson has been presented with a prize at the British Farming Awards. The television presenter stars in Clarkson’s Farm, which sees him grow crops and look after livestock on land he owns in the Cotswolds. He bought the farm in 2008
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Council considers closing bypass exit after residents' anger
A COUNCILLOR says it is "too early" to speculate whether the exit of a road in Rushwick onto a bypass will have to close after residents voiced anger at the plan. Worcestershire county councillor Scott Richardson Brown spoke on the options being
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Malvern Town fined after "sexist and derogatory" WhatsApp group complaint
A GROUP of football players shared highly explicit photos and made derogatory comments to a female member of staff, an FA disciplinary panel has found. The chairman of Malvern Town says lessons will be learned after the football club’s female
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Watch elderly dog Jet enjoy new lease of life thanks to wheels
LABRADOR Jet has been given a new lease of life as a dog on wheels thanks to a kind couple from Worcester. Jet, aged 11, who belongs to pensioner Marilyn Clarke, of Kempsey, Worcester, suffered a spinal embolism. It initially caused her to
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The Universal Credit changes that saw people flood to Worcester Foodbank
Worcester Foodbank has issued a plea for donations after experiencing their fourth ever busiest month in September. The foodank - which opened its doors in 2012 - fed a total of 925 people last month, while also seeing an increase in first time
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Couple welcome miracle rainbow baby after 12 years battling infertility
A COUPLE have welcomed their "miracle rainbow baby" after 12 years battling infertility. Natalie and Lucas Glackin, who live off London Road, are settling into life as parents after giving birth to Thomas on September 23. It has been a long
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Worcester pubs and clubs to be boycotted over spiking "epidemic"
Female students are gearing up to boycott clubs in Worcester in response to the recent "epidemic" of spiking. The Girls Night In campaign will see women boycott nightclubs across the country on Wednesday, October 27 as more and more victims of
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Covid cases surge across Worcestershire as hotspots emerge
THE number of new coronavirus cases recorded in the city has increased again, this time by a rise of more than 20 per cent in the last week. As many as 339 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Worcester in the week up to October 16 according
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Pub offers lonely people and the homeless six-course Christmas Day meal
HOMELESS and lonely people will enjoy a free Christmas Day meal at a city pub which has launched an appeal to raise funds. Landlord Colin 'Mad Pierre' Robinson has launched a fundraising appeal to help pay for the six-course meal at The Chestnut
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One week left in consultation over giant Worcestershire quarry plans
THERE is less than one week left for residents to have their say on plans for a massive quarry near Upton. Worcestershire County Council is consulting on plans for the Bow Farm quarry at Ripple. If the plans go ahead, more than 1.5 million
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Palace 'never intended' to tell public about Queen's hospital stay
The Queen will carry out light duties as she continues to rest following her Wednesday night stay in hospital for "preliminary investigations", it is understood. The 95-year-old monarch, who was ordered to rest by doctors and advised to miss a
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Worcester school hosting vaccination clinic
A Worcester school is providing the NHS with use of their grounds for the vaccinations of 12-15-year-old students. This comes as part of what has been described as the 'biggest vaccination drive in health service history'. Students from Christopher
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Worcester cafe hit with one star food hygiene rating
A WORCESTER cafe has received a one star food hygiene rating after its latest inspection. O Nosso Cafe was given the rating, the second lowest, by Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspectors after the inspection on September 13. A report into the London
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Costa Coffee reveals its Christmas menu with 22 new items added
As the winter months draw closer and the Christmas shopping begins, we think it’s important to treat yourself while treating others. It’s Christmas soon after all. If you’re out and about and wondering how to quench your thirst or maybe your stomach
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West Midland Safari Park's Lantern Festival begins tonight - How to get tickets
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. If you’re wondering what to do in the run up to Halloween and Christmas, we think we know how to persuade you to get out and about.
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Wilko has announced a big change for all of its stores this Christmas
Christmas is known for being a time when families come together to celebrate, eat good food and maybe even play games or watch a film. Sometimes though, family circles are incomplete with some of us having to work on the key days of celebrations
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Dog grotto to return to Worcester for second year running
A festive dog grotto that proved hugely popular with pups and owners alike will be returning to Worcester for a second year running. Organisors are expecting more than 50 festive fur babies to visit 'Santa Paws Grotto', which will be held at an
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DVLA issue urgent warning over new driving licence deadline in November
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a warning over a new driving licence deadline that could keep drivers off the roads if they do not renew by the end of the year. Officials have warned drivers who had their licence renewal
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Man charged with affray after six hour police siege
A MAN has been named and charged following an incident involving armed police in Malvern on Tuesday (October 19). Darren Potter, of The Glade, Malvern, was charged with affray and assaulting an emergency worker. The 52-year-old was remanded
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Pumpkin decorations could land you a £5,000 fine this Halloween
With Halloween approaching, many of us have already started prepping our decorations, but did you know that pumpkin decorations could land you a £5,000 fine. Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country, with Jack O Lanterns
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One of Worcester's oldest businesses celebrates 60 years
ONE of Worcester's longest-running businesses is celebrating a landmark milestone. Mann Broadbent, set up in 1961, is celebrating 60 years helping sportspeople and dancers in Worcester find insurance. With the Covid pandemic hitting and outdoor
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24-year-old slapped with huge fine for breaking Covid measures
A 24-year-old who was found guilty of breaking lockdown restrictions has been given just one month to pay a fine of £1,305. Ella Bridges of Pitwell Lane, Aldington, was slapped with the penalty by Birmingham Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October
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POLL: Headteacher calls for return of school Covid measures to stop disruption
A HEADTEACHER has called for covid measures to be brought back at schools after half term to stop disruption. Gareth Doodes, headteacher at King's School Worcester, has called for the return of mask-wearing, ventilation and a return to a form of
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Cycling group welcomes council's call to hire active travel officer
THE city's cycling campaign group has welcomed the news of a new council officer to boost active travel. Bike Worcester's Danny Brothwell said the council's decision to spend £50,000 on a new Active Travel Officer was "great news". The officer
