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Showbiz royalty Lionel Blair dies aged 92
Showbiz royalty Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92, his agent had announced. The seasoned performer was from the old school of variety shows and was capable of turning his hand to almost anything – including choreography, dancing
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Singer Cher Lloyd shares special milestone with her fans
WORCESTERSHIRE singer Cher Lloyd has shared a very special milestone with her Instagram followers. The pop star burst on to the scene at 16 when she entered the X Factor in 2010 coming fourth place behind One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson and winner
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Latest figures for the number of people out of work in Worcestershire
THERE has been another drop in the number of people out of work in Worcester and the wider county. According to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures, there were 2,880 people in the city claiming out of work benefits in September
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Ten actors will perform 'personal' poems at Worcester Cathedral
A POET will be launching a book celebrating her year as Poet in Residence at Worcester Cathedral. Amanda Bonnick's collection Solace in the Silence will be launched at a live event in the Undercroft at Worcester Cathedral on Tuesday, November 9
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Team news: Bears vs Warriors - internationals missing, Lions prop injured
WORCESTER Warriors have been dealt yet another injury blow as British and Irish Lions prop Rory Sutherland was ruled out for the next month. Head coach Jonathan Thomas confirmed the news in the weekly press conference on Wednesday. Sutherland
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Welsh road signs removed from Worcester suburb
WELSH road signs that had popped up in a Worcester suburb have been removed. Earlier this week a few unexpected signs popped up in St Peters, delivering an important message to drivers - fford ymlaen ar gau. The bilingual road signs had been
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Drug dealing son of Nigel Kennedy caught in Worcester with £15,000 of cocaine
THE son of musician Nigel Kennedy has been jailed for dealing cocaine after he was caught ‘red-handed’ with more than £15,000 of the drug. Sark Kennedy was jailed for 33 months at Worcester Crown Court for possession with intent to supply cocaine
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'Selfie' fears over Knife Angel in Worcester
A HUGE statue made up of confiscated knives will be coming to Worcester next year but questions have been raised about whether the city will be making the most of it. The ‘Knife Angel’ structure, which measures 27-feet tall and was created using
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Worcester man accused of racist abuse while riding mobility scooter
A 41-year-old man on a mobility scooter has denied racially aggravated harassment, including an allegation that he spat at a motorist and used racist language. Richard Hill, who gave a care of address of St Paul's Hostel in Tallow Hill, Worcester
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Warning over "dangerous" sunken road
PEOPLE have been warned about a section of road which has sunken this afternoon (Thursday). Work has started to try to fix the sinking road on the B4080 Pershore Road in Eckington, near Pershore. Temporary two way traffic lights are being set
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Smart motorways still a "cause for concern"
QUESTIONS have again been raised over smart motorways - including the M5 where several fatal crashes have been recorded. In Worcestershire there has been three fatal crashes on the M5 between junctions four and six, which utilises an ‘all lanes
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Iceland announce 'industry first' change affecting UK stores in 2022
Iceland has pledged to become “plastic neutral” from 2022 in what it claims is an industry first and has called on competitors to follow suit. The retailer said it will recover and recycle waste plastic to the equivalent of its own total plastic
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Droitwich garden centre launches own line of homegrown gin
A Droitwich garden centre has launched its own gin. Webbs of Wychbold has teamed up with Piston Distillery to create a gin made from ingredients grown at the centre. The ‘Food at Webbs’ team challenged Piston to come up with a recipe using
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Here are the registered financial interests of Worcestershire MPs
THE financial interests of Worcestershire MPs has been revealed with the three county MPs saying they support and abide by the rules. The issue has become topical after a committee concluded Owen Paterson MP had breached rules on paid advocacy
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Here are the age groups most likely to have Covid in Worcestershire at the moment
MORE than one in every 100 of the county’s ten-to-14-year-olds tested positive for Covid-19 last week. Latest figures show that on average a total of 1,216 per 100,000 people aged between 10 and 14 in Worcestershire had tested positive for Covid
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Keeper departs after three months to join Step 6 side Studley
WORCESTER City have seen their second keeper leave the club in the last three months after Studley confirmed the signing of Brendon Bunn. He moves on from Worcester after being brought in to replace Dan Jezeph, who was signed by Alvechurch back
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Allotment owners in heartfelt plea after string of St John's break-ins
ANGRY allotment owners who have had thousands of pounds of equipment stolen during a string of break-ins have urged the council to tighten security. Thieves targeted three allotment sites in St John’s last week in five separate break-ins causing
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'Enough is enough!': Worcester cafe tells customers to stop bringing their own food
A cafe in Worcester has told customers to stop bringing in their own food. Staff at Auntie Em’s Tea and Toy Emporium, in the City Arcade on The Shambles, have taken to social media to voice their annoyance at people bringing their own food.
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Worcester weather: Met Office issues forecast for Bonfire weekend
Bonfire night is just a day away now and with firework displays being held outside, knowing what the weather looks like in your area can help you prepare. Although some firework displays have been cancelled, some are still going ahead so keep an
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Strangler has change of heart and admits attack
A 27-year-old has admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm after a change of heart. Stephen Wakelin appeared before Recorder Martin Butterworth at Worcester Crown Court on Monday. He initially denied the domestic assault, described as
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County MPs justify how they voted on Owen Paterson suspension row
WORCESTER'S MP, who voted in favour of changing rules on the policing of MPs' conduct and blocking the suspension of a Conservative MP, says the two issues should have been separated. The amendment voted through the Commons on Wednesday was for
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Walk-ins refused after technical issue at Covid vaccine centre
Covid vaccine centres in Worcestershire are refusing walk-ins due to a technical issue. As a result of a system fault, staff at St Peter’s Baptist Church in Worcester and The Artrix in Bromsgrove are today, Thursday November 4, having to register
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Owen Paterson resigns amid 'indescribable nightmare' after Boris Johnson U-turn
Owen Paterson has decided to resign as the MP for North Shropshire, saying: “I will remain a public servant but outside the cruel world of politics.” It comes after Boris Johnson promised MPs a fresh vote on Owen Paterson’s suspension for an alleged
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City hoping for bumper derby-day crowd on 'Club and Owners' day at Claines
THIS weekend's league fixture with local rivals Bewdley Town will mark a special day in the calendar for Worcester City. Saturday's clash at Claines Lane will celebrate the fan ownership of Worcester City on what has been designated as ''Club and
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Man denies harassment and carrying a knife in public
A MAN denied harassment and carrying a knife in public when he appeared in front of Worcester magistrates. Robert Birtley is accused of pursuing a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of Latoria Lunnon in Evesham between August 4
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Contractor blunder behind traffic chaos on main road in Worcester
TRAFFIC chaos caused by a contractor error left drivers idling in long queues during rush hour along a main road in Worcester. A contractor installing full fibre broadband accidentally struck an electricity cable yesterday (Wednesday). Roadworks
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New Covid pill approved in the UK - is it safe? All you need to know
The first anti-viral pill designed to help with treatment of Covid-19 has been approved for use in the UK. Molnupiravir is for people who have had a positive Covid test and have at least one risk factor for developing severe illness, such as obesity
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Fixed! Mistake which saw speed limit on main road drastically increased
A MISTAKE by contractors which saw the speed of a main road increased dramatically has been fixed. Contractors working for housing developers Bellway Homes were back at Ombersley Road on Wednesday to repaint the road following their error.
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You can watch the new John Lewis Christmas ad here - and it's another tearjerker
John Lewis has revealed its 2021 Christmas advert, titled unexpected guest. The retailer has become famous for its Christmas ads pulling on the heartstrings of the nation over the years. This year's is no different focusing on the friendship
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Large plume of smoke billows from building during Powick fire
EYEWITNESSES spoke about seeing big clouds of smoke billowing from a fire in Powick last night (Wednesday). Five different fire crews were sent to the blaze in a wooden agricultural building on the A449 at just after 8.30pm. Fortunately, nobody
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AA Restaurants Guide 2022: Best Worcestershire restaurants revealed
Restaurants across the UK feature in a prestigious restaurant guide including 16 in Worcestershire. The AA Restaurants Guide 2022 reviews are based on one or more visits by one or more hotel and restaurant inspectors who assess the taste of dishes
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England vs Tonga - team news: Warriors' number 8 starts for Pacific Islanders
ENGLAND and Tonga have named their sides for their Autumn Nations Series clash at Twickenham on Saturday (3.15pm kick-off). Worcester Warriors' Sione Vailanu starts at number 8 for the islanders, who will play their second game of the autumn.
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Police warn of "suspicious" man looking in people's homes at night
Police have warned homeowners about a "suspicious" man who has been looking into houses late at night. South Worcestershire Proactive CID have received reports of a man walking down driveways on Droitwich Road, Worcester, in the early hours of
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Watch: Row erupts as visitor says protest means he had wasted trip from Somerset for Covid jab
A ROW has broken out between a man who says he travelled a long distance for a Covid vaccine and a protester at the Three Counties Showground. Peace protesters have blocked a gate at the site, which is currently hosting the Three Counties Defence
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Lengthy delays as roadworks continue on main Worcester road
Ongoing roadworks have continued to cause traffic chaos in Worcester. Drivers are experiencing lengthy delays due to roadworks on London Road, with queuing traffic in both directions. A section of the road has been closed off due to broadband
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Met Police respond over souped-up bike's role in Marlon Vella's death
THE Metropolitan Police says it will be considering the comments made by a coroner at Marlon Vella's inquest after it found police failed to identify the bike they sold him had been made more powerful. The popular barber died after the Yamaha bike
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Worcester judge - 'why I jailed paedophile'
A paedophile who shared videos of a toddler being sexually molested was told by a Worcester judge he must go straight to jail for his 'dreadful' actions to deter others. Daniel Ballinger was jailed for 22 months for distributing indecent images
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Worcester pensioner cleared of racially aggravated harassment of neighbour
A PENSIONER who had been accused of racially aggravated harassment against her neighbour has been cleared. Carole Roberts, 73, of Guildford Close, Ronkswood, Worcester, has been acquitted of racially or religiously aggravated harassment with intent
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Relive every John Lewis Christmas advert as latest is released
The annual John Lewis Christmas advert – now a highly anticipated staple of the festive season – this year stars space-traveller Skye and her friend Nathan, who introduces her to the traditional mince pie and novelty jumper. Here is a rundown of
