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Bird flu identified at a wildbird rescue centre in Worcestershire
A CASE of avian influenza has been confirmed at a wildbird rescue centre in Worcestershire today. The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the case at the rescue centre where all birds on site will be humanely culled. A 3km and 10km temporary
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Chocolate lovers warned that certain bars of Lindt Lindor are being recalled
CHOCOLATE lovers are being warned that bars of Lindt Lindor are being recalled. The brand's Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bars have been recalled because they contain undeclared wheat (gluten). Worcestershire Trading Standards has shared the
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Cher Lloyd visits Worcestershire farm shop to pick pumpkins with her daughter
POP star Cher Lloyd has shared pictures with her daughter enjoying a day out picking pumpkins at Top Barn Farm. The X Factor star and singer from Malvern shared a cute picture of her and daughter Delilah-Rae among the pumpkins at Top Barn Farm
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Faces that aren't faces in other places: 7 funny pictures
EVER looked at the clouds and seen a cow running across the sky? Or a face burned in your toast? Or a cracked light switch that looks as if it's smiling at you? Welcome to the wonderful world of pareidolia (pronounced par-i-DOH-lee-a for those
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New map shows raw sewage is being emptied into rivers across Worcestershire
An interactive map shows how sewage is being emptied into rivers and bathing water in the UK - including in Worcesershire. The Rivers Trust produced the map using data from the Environment Agency to show where the sewerage network discharges and overflows
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Changes to universal credit, living wage and alcohol taxes revealed in budget
CUTS to universal credit have been softened and the expected increase to minimum wages were announced as part of the government’s autumn budget. Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed a package of measures which will see the universal credit ‘taper rate
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Man who denies raping woman said he had in message to her 'because she wanted to hear it'
A MAN who denies rape, who sent a message saying he had, told a court he sent it because it was what the alleged victim had wanted to hear. Bryan Sheridan, of Conduit Hill, Evesham, denies four counts; two rapes, assault by penetration when the
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Average speed cameras on main route out of Worcester switched on
AVERAGE speed cameras on the A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley are now switched on. Drivers on what was once dubbed as 'killer road' will have their average speed recorded along the 50mph stretch of road. During the past three years, three
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Talking stops now, we have to act on Saturday - Warriors' head coach Thomas
WORCESTER Warriors' head coach Jonathan Thomas says his side need to start doing their talking on the field after the 10-try 66-10 defeat at Northampton Saints on Friday night prompted a 'passionate' review meeting on Monday. Thomas says the review
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Huge knife sculpture set for Worcester visit - at a cost
A HUGE sculpture made of more than 100,000 confiscated knives is set to appear in the city next year. The ‘Knife Angel’ structure, which measures 27-feet tall and was created using knives and blades confiscated by police across the UK, will be
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Councillors to decide on new bungalow in Worcester
COUNCILLORS will decide whether a new bungalow can be built opposite a dentist surgery after concerns were raised about overdevelopment. The plan would see a bungalow built on land off Bromyard Terrace next to Henwick Road in Worcester next to
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Here's what hospital patients in Worcestershire think about their care
HOSPITAL patients in Worcester say their overall care has improved, according to a new survey. Patients from across the county were asked their views in the Care Quality Commission's 2020 adult inpatient survey. Now, the results have been shared
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Car crashes into railings by shopping centre
A DRIVER crashed their car into railings in a car park near a shopping centre this morning (Wednesday). Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew from Droitwich Fire Station to the crash in St Andrew’s Square, Droitwich at just
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Paedophile who preyed on young girl jailed at Worcester Crown Court
A PAEDOPHILE who preyed on a young girl has been jailed. Ricky Powis, 42, of Three Crosses Road, Ross-on-Wye, was sentenced to six years in prison at Worcester Crown Court on October 22. He was also given a sexual harm prevention order.
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Mixed Ability Tri-Nations to be held at Worcester RFC
As part of it’s historic 150th season celebrations, Worcester RFC will be hosting a 10 team, tri nations mixed ability rugby tournament this weekend. On Saturday October 30, the club will welcome teams from Scotland, Wales and England; all of whom
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Stroke victim applauds Tesco for introducing quiet hour after collapse
A stroke sufferer has applauded Tesco after the supermarket giant introduced a permanent Quiet Hour in its stores. Tesco will dim the lights and lower the noise at the checkouts in its larger stores from 9am to 10am every Wednesday and Saturday
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Crash causes power cut for hundreds of homes and businesses
HUNDREDS of homes and businesses were without power after a car crashed into a telephone pole this afternoon. There were over 700 properties without power after the crash in Elmfield, near Earls Croome, at just before 12.15pm. Hereford and
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T20 World Cup: Roy hits 61 as England make light work of Bangladesh
England have beaten Bangladesh by eight wickets in their T20 Super 12 World Cup match in Abu Dhabi. Opener Jason Roy's 61 from 38 balls guided England to a second win of the competition, after beating West Indies in their opener. Worcestershire
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Key points from Budget 2021 announcement and how will it impact you
Rishi Sunak today outlined how the Government plans to help the UK economy recover following the global Covid pandemic. The Chancellor said the Budget will focus on the “post-Covid” era but was keen to stress that the government is aware that the
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'Out of control' garden bonfire spread to shed and trees in Worcester suburb
Hereford and Worcester Fire Service has issued fresh safety advice after an 'out of control' garden bonfire set a nearby shed and grove of trees alight. A fire crew were called to a garden in Drake Avenue, Dines Green early yesterday afternoon
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Budget 2021: £200 million to be spent on community football says Chancellor Sunak
COUNCILLOR Rishi Sunak has announced that a sum of £200 million will be pumped into local football in order to facilitate redevelopment and building of new football pitches around the country. On the day Sunak revealed the autumn budget, it has
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Three 16-year-olds charged with stealing car from home while owners slept
Three 16-year-old boys have been charged with burglary after they allegedly broke into a house in Droitwich and stole a car while the owners were sleeping. The teenagers are said to have entered the property in the early hours of the morning on
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Burst water pipe closes off city road
A BURST water pipe has caused the closure of a road near to the city centre this afternoon (Wednesday). Chestnut Street in the Arboretum is currently closed while engineers from Severn Trent Water work to fix the burst water pipe. Worcestershire
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Christmas post 2021: Royal Mail deadline for first and second class mail
CHRISTMAS will soon be upon us and so will the rush to make sure you have posted all of your presents and gifts on time. Here are the final dates you can send off your gifts and cards with Royal Mail to make sure they arrive on time. Already
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Buckingham Palace issue statement as Queen cancels another trip
The Queen has “regretfully decided” not to attend the Cop26 climate change reception in Scotland on November 1, Buckingham Palace has said. The 95-year-old monarch was due to travel to Scotland for the high-profile engagement on Monday November
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Sainsbury's and Tesco under fire for hiding empty shelves with cardboard images
Major UK supermarkets including Sainsbury’s and Tesco have come under fire from customers for using cardboard produce to disguise the empty shelves in stores. Shoppers have taken to social media to share images from supermarkets showing their apparent
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WW2 veteran given hero's send off as Worcester says farewell to Chindits legend
A WAR hero who fought in a guerilla warfare unit has been laid to rest. 104 year-old Arthur Rollins' funeral took place at Worcester Crematorium as mourners paid tribute to an incredible life yesterday. Mr Rollins was one of the last surviving
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Europe's largest golf show is coming to England for the first time - how to get tickets
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. Keen golfers will get the chance to experience Europe’s largest consumer golf show next year. bunkered LIVE is heading to England for
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Man denies raping woman - despite admitting it in a Whatsapp message
A MAN who denies raping a woman sent a Whatsapp messages to the alleged victim, in which he admitted it, a court has heard. Bryan Sheridan, of Conduit Hill, Evesham, denies four charges - two counts of rape, assault by penetration when the victim
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Worcestershire fire crews being attacked dozens of times every year
FIREFIGHTERS in Herefordshire and Worcestershire were attacked more than 100 times in just over a decade. New figures from the Home Office show crews from the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were at the centre of 158 incidents.
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Worcester business fits free memorial for grieving mother after grave theft
A GRIEVING MOTHER has spoken of her gratitude for a kind-hearted Worcester business who stepped in to help after her children’s graveside memorials were stolen three times. Stonemasons of Worcester on Hylton Road responded to an appeal to raise
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Neighbours "filled with dread" by prospect of new pub roof terrace
NEIGHBOURS have objected to a plan by a city pub to open a new roof terrace saying the potential noise would be distressing. The Feathers in The Tything in Worcester has put forward a proposal which would see a new enclosed roof terrace built on
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'River sewage vote is a failure by MPs'
DEAR Editor – Last week in the House of Commons MPs had the opportunity to vote for an amendment to the Government’s Environment Bill which would have placed a legal duty on water companies not to pump sewage into rivers including our own river Severn
