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Patients face 'risk of death' as ambulance service moved to highest ever alert
West Midlands Ambulance chiefs moved the service to the highest risk rating this week, warning serious harm or death is 'almost certain'. The transition to the extraordinary 'level 25' (out of 25) means the service expects patients to suffer 'catastrophic
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This is why you may might not be able to use your phone this weekend
A MASSIVE solar flare could cause problems for mobile phone and GPS users this weekend. Space agency NASA said a 'significant solar flare' erupted from the sun on Thursday, October 28, that could have an impact on us - 93 million miles away.
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Drivers warned that main roads in Worcester will be closed for urgent work
DRIVERS are being warned that two main roads will be closed in Worcester for urgent works. A section of Wyld's Lane will close so that work can be carried out by Western Power Distribution this weekend. The closure is between Midland Road and
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Village overrun with dozens of scarecrows for Halloween
MORE than 120 scarecrows have taken over a village near Worcester. Fernhill Heath is once again hosting a scarecrow trail, which returns for its fifth year. Residents have been extra creative this year with Paddington Bear, the hungry caterpillar
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Balaclava clad men steal £1500 worth of Makita tools during van break-in
Two balaclava clad thieves stole around £1,500 worth of Makita power tools from a Droitwich tradesman during a late-night van raid. The thieves struck at around 2.40am on Thursday morning, cutting through the reinforced door of his van to make
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New luxury care home has cinema room, sky bar and vintage tearoom
THE Mayor of Droitwich has officially opened a new luxury care home in the town. Cllr William Moy and his consort, Dilys Moy joined the care team and the local community at the official open day event at Woodland View, situated on Woodland Way
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Student ended up in hospital after drink was spiked with Rohypnol
A UNIVERSITY student has shared her story of being spiked in a nightclub and ending up in hospital. The University of Worcester student, who has asked not to be named, reveals that hospital tests showed her drink had been spiked with Rohypnol.
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Special service to mark Worcestershires' heroism in Battle of Gheluvelt
AN act of remembrance on the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt takes place this weekend in Worcester. It will commemorate the achievements of the men of The 2nd Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment October 31 1914, whose counter-attack
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Sin and Bushwackers want to meet with anti-spiking protestors Girls Night In
NIGHTCLUB managers say they want to meet with organisers of the Girls Night In protest to discuss their spiking concerns. A statement was released on the Sin and Bushwackers social media pages saying they had read anonymous posts from women on
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Greggs is giving away thousands of sausage rolls this weekend - how to get yours
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. In celebration of the clocks going back, Greggs is giving away 3,000 sausage rolls this weekend. Both vegan and traditional versions
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Worcester sees the biggest rise in coronavirus cases in the county
WORCESTER has seen the the biggest weekly rise in cases among Worcestershire's six districts latest data shows. As many as 486 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Worcester in the week up to October 23 according to Public Health England - a
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Warriors v Sale team news: Ollie Lawrence among six changes following heavy defeat
Worcester Warriors welcome back England centre Ollie Lawrence as they look to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Northampton as they host Sale Sharks on Saturday, October 30 (3pm kick-off). The England centre is one of six changes to the side beaten
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Thieves targeting work vans and stealing tools in areas of Worcester
THIEVES have been targeting work vans in areas of the city stealing power tools. A number of vans have been broken into recently in St John’s and Dines Green with thieves stealing valuables. Police officers will be carrying out patrols in the
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Time to nominate your education heroes for an award
TODAY we are delighted to announce the launch of the Worcestershire Education Awards 2022. We are excited to be launching these awards across all of our local titles and websites – Worcester News, Malvern Gazette, Evesham Journal, Bromsgrove &
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City's flu vaccine running low as so many visit pop-up flu jab clinic
A POP-UP flu vaccine clinic proved so popular in Worcester organisers have now run out of vaccines for under 65 year olds. Younger people have been asked to stay away from the vaccination centre at the city's racecourse this weekend so that older
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Consultation launches on plans to axe Pershore middle schools
PEOPLE are now being asked for their views on major changes that would see the scrapping of middle schools in Pershore. The proposals to change age ranges at a number of schools in the Pershore area, with a view to moving from a three-tier to two-tier
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Why you shouldn't always use supermarket fuel as prices sky-rocket
With petrol prices reaching an all-time high it’s important to remember that where you choose to fill up could play a big part in your car’s performance. Earlier this week the AA said that the price of diesel was at record levels, with the average
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Martin Lewis reveals how you can get a free £130 payment before Christmas
Martin Lewis has revealed how anyone can get a free £130 one-off payment in time for Christmas. The Money Saving Expert founder has told consumers they can capitalise on bank offers to swich accounts with some offering free cash. The cash-saving
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DJ Scott Mills reveals his love for special Worcester event on Radio 2's PopMaster
DJ SCOTT Mills has revealed his love for an annual festive event in Worcester on Radio 2's PopMaster. Mills was standing in for Ken Bruce on the radio show when he welcomed a contestant from Worcester on to the popular radio on Friday morning.
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Weekend weather forecast for Worcestershire with Met Office warning in place
WEATHER warnings have been issued ahead of a weekend set to see rain across Worcestershire. The Met Office has put warnings in place for the South West and parts of Herefordshire, with rain set to sweep the country over the next few days. For
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The Worcestershire chip shops you need to visit as the UK's best are revealed
The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has released its Official Guide to the UK’s Quality Fish and Chip Shops 2021 in collaboration with Sarson’s vinegar. This guide tells customers where to find the Britain’s best Fish and Chip shops
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Police shelve enquiries into dramatic 'smash and grab' Ladbrokes theft
Police say they have 'filed' their investigations into a "smash and grab" theft that saw a man in his 50s struck by a car. Officers were called to an incident at The Cross, Worcester just after 7.30pm on Monday, August 23 where a man had a 'significant
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Warning that council could be 'dicing with danger' over bungalow plan
A NEW bungalow will be built in a garden despite fears it will add to parking problems. The plan will see a bungalow built in a garden off Bromyard Terrace next to Henwick Road in Worcester after it was approved by the council’s planning committee
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Where the Covid hotspots are in Worcester
SEVERAL parts of the city have been singled out as Covid hotspots due to a surge in new cases. A total of 70 new cases were recorded in Dines Green and St John’s in Worcester in the week up to October 22 – the highest in the city. The rise
