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Halloween movies you can watch at Worcester's Vue and Odeon cinemas this weekend
If you’re not quite in the Halloween spirit, we think we know what will help you and that’s a trip to the cinema in the run up to the big day to watch some Halloween related movies. We’ve looked at the listings for Vue and Odeon cinemas in Worcester
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Worcestershire is one of first places in UK to get premium ASDA On the Move shop
WORCESTERSHIRE will be one of the first places in the UK to get a new ASDA On the Move shop. Asda will officially open its second premium AOTM store in Hartlebury before the end of the year. The premium ‘Extra Special’ convenience store will
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Raiders announce new sponsorship deal with global insurance broker
WORCESTER Raiders have announced a new official partnership with global insurance brokers and current Premiership Rugby sponsors, Gallagher. One of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services companies, Gallagher
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Send Us your spooky Halloween pictures
BOO!! Send us pictures of all your Halloween pumpkins, fancy dress and home decorations and we will feature them in our special Halloween supplement in the Worcester News on Thursday 4th November. Closing Date: Monday 1st November. Upload
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House DJs named Pete Tong's Future Star of 2021 set to perform at Halloween rave
ELECTRONIC DJs who were named one of Pete Tong's Future Star of 2021 will be playing in Worcester at a Halloween Rave. Duo Tibasko, aka Ken Petalcorin and Andy Bowden, are headlining the rave at Unit Warehouse in Sheriff Street on Saturday, October
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Council looking to spend £400,000 on new bins
THE city council is looking to spend £400,000 on new bins, it has been revealed. The money would be used to replace hundreds of bins across Worcester and install almost 40 more across the next four years. Worcester City Council’s environment
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Harriett Baldwin slams "misinformation" following vote to dump sewage into rivers
A COUNTY MP has defended the Conservative party's stance after it came under fire for voting against changes to prevent sewage pollution. Last week, MPs voted by 268 to 204 to reject an amendment to the Environment Bill tabled in the Lords which
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Dying man says thank you to NHS for incredible care
A DYING man who suffered a massive heart attack has thanked ambulance and hospital staff for their incredible care. Alan Berry was rushed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital two weeks ago after calling 999 feeling disorientated and dazed. He was
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'Courageous' healthcare workers among those to graduate from Worcester university
The University of Worcester is celebrating the Class of 2021 next week with a host of graduation ceremonies set to take place. Around 3,000 students who completed their studies during the pandemic will walk out to formally receive their degrees
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Man denies attempted murder after stabbing
AN Evesham man will go on trial accused of trying to kill another man. Giana Budor, of Waterside, pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempted murder following the incident that took place in Bridge Street, Evesham, during the early hours of Sunday
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Wait for callers to Worcestershire’s 111 service increases 37 times in five months
Callers to Worcestershire’s 111 helpline waited 37 times longer to access help last month as health services nationally experienced their busiest month on record. NHS England data shows it took an average of 1,473 seconds, or around 25 minutes,
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Warriors vs Sale: team news - winger remains "unavailable", scrum-half ruled out
AHEAD of this weekend's Gallagher Premiership clash with Sale Sharks at Sixways, head coach Jonathan Thomas offered an update on a number of injury concerns and availability issues. Willi Heinz and Ollie Lawrence were both pulled out ahead of kick-off
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Woman who racially abused pub bouncer to appear in court again tomorrow
A WOMAN accused of racially abusing a nightclub bouncer will appear in court tomorrow. Sharna Walker is to be sentenced for racially aggravated common assault and criminal damage. This is related to an incident which saw the 25 year-old, of
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'Severe' delays on A46 after lorry 'leaves the carriageway'
There are 'severe' delays on the A46 in both directions as crews work to recover a lorry which has 'left the carriageway'. Temporary traffic signals are also in place between the A44 and B4035 near Evesham to allow for the recovery works to place
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New plans to tackle Worcester's gull problems to be voted on
A NEW plan to tackle gull nests in Worcester, including spending £40,000, will be considered by councillors. An action plan to reduce the number of the birds in the city will be examined by councillors, with plans including creating three gull-nest
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'We want our jabs!' Record breaking 700 people queue for covid and flu vaccines
IT was a record breaking weekend for vaccinations with more than 700 people queuing to receive a covid booster or flu vaccination. Among them included 40 people who were having their first dose of the vaccine during the event on Saturday which
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Patient dies after five-hour wait outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital
A PATIENT died at a Worcestershire hospital after being left inside an ambulance. The patient died after a five hour wait in the back of a vehicle at Worcestershire Royal earlier this month. The BBC reported the patient was rushed to A&
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Dramatic rescue of dog who fell down cliff face
A DRAMATIC rescue was launched by firefighters to save a dog who had falled down a cliff face. A young female springer spaniel fell down five metres the 65 metre cliff face at Gullet Quarry in Malvern yesterday evening (Monday). Hereford and
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Moeen in action for England tomorrow as T20 World Cup continues
MOEEN Ali is on a crest of a wave ahead of Wednesday’s ICC T20 World Cup clash with Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, according to England Head Coach Chris Silverwood. The Worcestershire Rapids Vitality Blast captain produced his most economical four-over
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'Devastated' Brendan Kelly leaves Bromsgrove Sporting
BRENDAN Kelly has left his role as Bromsgrove Sporting manager. In a statement via the club's website, it was confirmed Kelly had left his post after discussions with the chairman, vice chairman and directors. Kelly, who has been a player,
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Driver who ran over policeman on A449 jailed
A DRIVER who ran over a police officer leaving him injured has been sent to prison. Dreece Dayil was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Friday (October 22) for five offences. They included running over a roads policing officer and breaking
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Crack cocaine drug dealer may learn his fate next month
A DRUG dealer could learn his fate next month, Worcester Crown Court heard. Shaun O'Brian, of Duke Edinburgh Way, Malvern, admitted being in possession of crack cocaine, and of diamorphine, with intent to supply on September 27 this year when he
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Car owners meet at Chateau Impney for Porsche Club's 60th anniversary
PORSCHE owners gathered at a Worcestershire landmark to celebrate 60 years of enjoying the iconic brand. Members of the Porsche Club GB gathered at Chateau Impney to mark the 60th anniversary of the group's first meeting. This was held at the
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Cocaine dealer avoids jail after court hears he acted alone
A DRUG dealer has avoided going to prison after a judge accepted he had a "strong chance of rehabilitation". But Shea Rourke was warned any further offending would likely lead to him being jailed. Rourke had earlier admitted possession of cocaine
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Worcester traffic junction change: 'We will see more accidents'
DEAR Editor – By now all your readers will be very familiar with the newly refurbished road junction opposite the Copcut public house on the A38. Indeed it was only last week when it was reported in this very newspaper that the junction had finally
