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7 simple changes to save hundreds on your energy bills this winter
Many of us will be feeling the financial pinch of higeher bills in the winter months ahead. Switching off a number of common household appliances may help to reduce your energy bill. It’s easy to leave things plugged in or on standby, but switching
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The horrible effects fireworks can have on dogs during bonfire night
THE number of dogs going missing doubles during fireworks season, a new study has revealed. Research by The Kennel Club shows that around Diwali and Bonfire Night, an alarming 100 per cent increase in the number of dogs going missing can be seen
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Police advice for people who don't want trick or treaters this Halloween
POLICE are urging those taking part in Halloween trick or treating this year to be “s-careful” and “frightfully thoughtful” of others. Halloween can be a great time of year for many, in particular children and young people, and a great opportunity
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UK covid testing for international travellers changes today - here are the details
ELIGIBLE fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from countries not on the UK’s red list can take a cheaper lateral flow test instead of a PCR from today. Lateral flow tests must be taken as soon as possible on the day of arrival in England
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How Worcester City fans rank among the among the best-behaved in the country - new study
CITY fans are among the best behaved in England and Wales, new statistics show. Home Office data shows there are no banning orders currently in place against Worcester City supporters. This, along with a lack of banning orders in previous seasons
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Four Worcester parks named among the best in UK
Four Worcester parks have received the prestigious Green Flag Award, ranking them amongst the 'best in the country'. Gheulvelt Park, Cripplegate Park, Fort Royal Park and Riverside Park have all received recognition in this the scheme’s Silver
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The price of chaining up a madman in the dark days of Worcester's workhouse
IT’S as grim an entry in a ledger as you would ever want to see, but then in the mid-1700s things were very different. Workhouses had been commonplace in Worcester ever since 1703, when an Act of Parliament allowed for the establishment of the
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The most popular Christmas baby names for boys and girls
The most popular Christmas-themed baby names for boys and girls in the UK have been revealed. Those expecting new arrivals to the family over the festive period will now find new inspiration if they’re struggling settle on a name. Analysing
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Worcester memories: Archdales apprentices out on the town, 60s-style
NOSTALGIA for Worcester spreads far and wide, and the picture from sent by Roger Pierce from Down Under of himself and a group of his friends at the Wharf Hotel in 1957, prompted another expat to contact us. Doug Kennard, who now lives in Port
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Tesco, Aldi and ASDA issue urgent health warnings on products
A number of major UK Supermarkets are issuing urgent warnings to customers over possible health risks from items bought in stores. Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items.