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2021 Elgar Festival opens with ESO and return of much-admired cellist
THE opening concert in this year’s Elgar festival takes place tomorrow evening (Friday, October 29) with cellist Raphael Wallfisch, whose deeply-moving 100th anniversary performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto was the undoubted highlight of the 2019
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Historic streets will be decorated with Christmas lights for first time ever
TWO historic Worcester streets will be festooned with Christmas lights for the first time ever this year. There were no Christmas lights and bunting along Friar Street and New Street in past years because of a lack of fixing points. Paul Chester
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Man is accused of dealing cocaine and cannabis in Worcester
A 23-YEAR-old man is accused of possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis in Worcester. Wesleigh Jones, of The Malvern Hills Foyer, Malvern, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (October 28). The charges, possession
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Military veteran to take on eight-hour bikeathon at Worcester brewery
A pair of keen cyclists will be spending the day in a Worcester brewery on Saturday, but sampling some of the locally sourced IPA won't be on the agenda. Military veteran Lee Cox, aged 52 from Worcester, will be embarking on a gruelling eight-hour
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County Chairman backs Libby for England call
Paul Pridgeon believes it is only a matter of time before Jake Libby’s superb form for Worcestershire is recognised at international level. Libby has enjoyed two excellent seasons since his move from Nottinghamshire to Worcestershire. He finished
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Warriors' Smith on that moment with Wales and British & Irish fly-half Biggar
YOUNG fly-half Fin Smith has opened up on the "really cool" conversation between him and British and Irish Lion Dan Biggar following the Northampton Saints defeat at Franklin's Gardens last weekend. Warriors were thrashed 66-10 but the Welsh fly-half
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Former Poundstretcher shop will stay empty after flats plan rejected
A PLAN to turn an empty city centre shop into flats was rejected by councillors. The building in Worcester's St Martin's Quarter, which was left empty by the closure of bargain shop Poundstretcher, could have been converted into a mix of one-and-two-bed
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Top-rated Worcester coffee shop targeted with 'malicious' reviews on Google
THE owner of a top-rated coffee shop fears for his business after allegedly being targeted by malicious reviews on Google. Francini Cafe De Colombia in Angel Place has previously won awards for its five-star ratings but is now being targeted with
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Bryan Sheridan walks free from court after rape acquittal
A MAN has been unanimously cleared of rape by a jury following a trial. Bryan Sheridan, of Conduit Hill, Evesham, had denied four counts; two rapes, assault by penetration when the victim had not consented and attempting to assault by penetration
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We are slowly but surely beginning to settle as a team - City boss Harris
WORCESTER City will be looking to build on impressive back-to-back wins when the travel to Romulus this weekend in the Midland Football League Premier Division. City toppled high-flying Boldmere St Michaels in their last league fixture before they
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Queen's Christmas schedule being 'carefully examined' as doctors order rest
The Queen’s demanding Christmas schedule is being “carefully examined”, according to reports. The Palace will be looking into Her Majesty’s gruelling schedule following orders from royal doctors that she must rest. The Queen turned 95 earlier
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Extinction Rebellion to hold noise and light protest in Worcester
CLIMATE action is again coming to Worcester this weekend. Extinction Rebellion is holding its second protest in as many weeks in the city, with a "deep water rising" protest to warn of rising sea levels caused by global warming. Members of
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Robin Walker confident in Environment Bill despite sewage amendment backlash
The MP for Worcester has defended the government’s decision to turn down an amendment that would stop water companies releasing raw sewage into Britain’s waterways. Robin Walker was one of 268 MPs who rejected the change to the Environment Bill,
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New Tesco scheme launches with 10-minute deliveries
Tesco has announced a partnership with Gorillas to ensure customers can get their products within 10 minutes of ordering. The new trial starts at a south London branch today and could be rolled out across the UK. It is the latest move from
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Arsonist makes return to court after stealing bike
AN ARSONIST has made a return to court this time for stealing a bike. Louis Harrington wrote to the owner of the bike saying he was "sorry", but was ordered to pay compensation to the victim. The 24-year-old, of Cole Hill, Worcester, admitted
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Questions remain over crash which left cyclist with life-changing injuries
POLICE are continuing to investigate a crash which saw a cyclist left with life changing injuries injuries. Officers are again appealing for information after the crash at the junction of Ombersley Road and Grange Avenue last Wednesday. The
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Police provide update on investigation into attempted rape
A man still remains on police bail after being arrested in August in relation to an alleged attempted rape in Malvern. Police previously confirmed a man in his 30s, who is from the Barnards Green area, was arrested on August 23 at around 2pm, but
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Beekeeper moves hives 50 miles away after dozen people stung
A beekeeper has had to move his hives almost 50 miles after bees stung a dozen people. Worcestershire County Council told the beekeeper in August that he needed to remove his hives from the Countryside Centre in Worcester, where he had kept them
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Man guilty of sexual assault and harassment at Worcester fish and chip shop
A man who 'tickled' the hips of two women in a Worcester chippy has been found guilty of sexual assault and harassment. Gurminder Lola of Kingsbury Road, Worcester was found guilty at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 27.
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Firefighters don unusual suits for chemical emergency training
Worcestershire's emergency services have been busy learning how to deal with unusual circumstances. West Mercia Police joined Hereford and Worcester Fire for a training day at Droitwich fire station to learn how to tackle chemical related incidents
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Red list and hotel quarantine 'to be scrapped'
Ministers are considering ending hotel quarantine by removing all countries from the travel red list, according to reports. Seven Latin American countries remain on the list after it was heavily reduced earlier this month. They are Colombia
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Our Yorkshire Farm star breaks silence over marriage troubles at Worcester theatre
OUR Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen laughed off her wedding troubles during an appearance at a Worcester theatre. Amanda and her husband Clive, who both star in the Channel 5 show, released a statement saying they were experiencing a "rocky patch
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Helicopter spotted hovering low over Worcester
An electricity helicopter has been spotted flying low over Blackpole. The helicopter was spotted shortly before midday on Thursday, October 28. It was seen hovering over Blackpole Trading Estate, by the Ford garage. Western Power Distribution
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Eight try Vern thump rivals Hereford in bonus-point win at Spring Lane
IT was derby delight for Malvern Rugby Club last weekend as they romped to a big league win over Hereford RFC at Spring Lane. Winger Lewis Hardiman scored a hat-trick on the day as Malvern recorded just their second win of the season in some style
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Morgan Motor Company fined £60,000 for health and safety breach
A PRESTIGIOUS car manufacturer has been slapped with a £60,000 fine for a Health and Safety failure. The iconic Morgan Motor Company, based in Malvern, was deemed guilty of failing to 'assess and control the risk' of unloading and manoeuvring a
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Police appeal for help to find wanted man
POLICE have appealed for help to find a man wanted in connection with a burglary. A picture of Tomasz Grzegorczyk has been released by West Mercia Police's South Worcestershire Proactive CID. The appeal for information says that Grzegorczyk
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Reynolds bags for Town at Lydney but Malvern left frustrated once more
MALVERN Town were forced to settle once more for a point in the Hellenic League Premier as they came from behind to draw 1-1 away at Lydney Town. Dave Reynolds' goal after the break cancelled out Finn Hamblett's strike in the first-half. Following
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Devastated swan rescue must cull animals after they contract bird flu
A WORCESTER wildbird rescue centre says it is devastated that they will have to cull their birds after they contracted bird flu. Wychbold Swan Rescue has confirmed that some of their birds have tested positive for avian influenza. The UK Chief
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Abnormal load breakdown causing havoc on M5
An "abnormal load" is causing havoc on the M5 after breaking down earlier this morning. At around 7:30am National Highways reported that a broken down vehicle had caused a lane closure on the M5 southbound between junction seven, Worcester, and
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Patient claims £200 missing after hospital visit
A FRUSTRATED patient who suffered a heart attack claims £200 in cash locked in a safe was lost by a hospital. Adrian Annis, collapsed in his home on Garland Road, Stourport, before being rushed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in June this year
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M5 lane closures following pair of breakdowns
There are lane closures on the M5 following a pair of breakdowns this morning. Around 7:30am National Highways reported two breakdown incidents on the M5 southbound. The first involves an abnormal load between junctions seven and eight, resulting
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Service suspended due to broken down train
COMMUTERS are being advised that a broken down train could severely affect travel plans. A train has broken down between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town. The incident has meant the line has now been closed, no doubt causing havoc
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Net Zero: How green is Worcestershire in reality?
THE Government has announced a range of new policies as part of its aim to significantly cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change. Its long-awaited net zero strategy, outlining plans to meet legal targets to end its contribution to climate
