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Worcester clubber victim of needle spiking attack
A YOUNG woman from Kidderminster who claims she was spiked with a needle at a nightclub says more needs to be done to protect clubbers. The 20-year-old, who does not wish to be named, went out to celebrate Halloween night with a group of friends
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Plans for over 100 homes in Redditch finalised
PLANS for over 100 homes in Redditch have been finalised, with work due to begin in the next 18 months. Housing giant, Persimmon Homes submitted an application for 128 homes off land at Brockhill East, Weights Lane in July last year. This is
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Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Cher Lloyd and Kit Harington: Where to spot a celebrity in Worcestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE'S popular attractions have proved a draw to celebrities in recent years. Stars have often been spotted in locations across the county - so here we look at some of the places you might bump into a star. Nicki Chapman/Robert Plant
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'Exodus' of care workers expected as vaccination deadline looms
A looming vaccination deadline could be set to spark a mass 'exodus' of hundreds of care workers across Worcestershire. From November 11, care home staff will be required by law to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus to work. One in 30
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Crash closes road between Worcester and Malvern
Road closures have been put in place after a crash on a major route between Worcester and Malvern. The closures are in place on the A449 Malvern Road between Powick and Sparrowhall Lane. Police officers are currently at the scene, however,
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Man fed up of dog mess threatens to turn dog owner into viral 'internet star'
A FRUSTRATED resident is warning he is prepared to shame an "irresponsible dog owner" by turning them into an infamous "internet star". Carl Freeman warned it was not an "empty threat" having put up a sign showing people in Warndon Villagers he
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Health warning issued to anyone with asthma this weekend
Anybody with asthma has been issued an urgent safety warning this weekend. With Diwali celebrations in full swing and Bonfire Night to be celebrated across the weekend there will be firework displays nationwide. But firework displays can be
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Worcester police officer sacked for drink driving
A West Mercia Police officer has been sacked after being caught drink driving while off duty. PC Jonathan Griffith was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct following an 'accelerated' hearing chaired today (November 5) by Chief Constable
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Remembrance Sunday 2021: Church services in Worcester and how to attend
THERE have been a few changes to Remembrance Sunday services in churches across Worcester. Some churches have decided to go ahead as normal while others have decided to alter the way they usually run to keep parishoners safe. Remembrance Sunday
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£400,000 set to be put aside to replace hundreds of bins in Worcester
HUNDREDS of bins are set to be replaced across the city at a huge cost after plans were backed by councillors. Worcester City Council’s environment committee backed plans to spend up to £400,000 on replacing hundreds of bins across Worcester and
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Worcester MP visits city school in first ministerial visit after new appointment
WORCESTER'S MP has visited a city school in his first ministerial visit since being appointed to the Department for Education. Robin Walker returned to North Worcester Primary Academy, having opened the school in 2019, and enjoyed a tour including
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Huntingdon Hall in Worcester: Full list of shows on in November and December
In the run up to Christmas, you might be thinking of making plans to get you into the spirit, whether that’s a day of shopping or eating festive food when you’re out and about in Worcester. If you’re stuck on what to get up to in November and December
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Girl guide awarded for taking care of cancer-battling mother and special needs siblings
A girl who has helped care for her cancer-battling mother and special educational needs siblings has won a special award. Juliann Chamberlain, from Worcester, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of this year and since then she has undergone
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Worcestershire hospital reports several dead from Covid-19
THERE have been three deaths recorded at Worcestershire hospitals this week, due to Covid, NHS figures reveal. All the deaths announced came at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust with its total moving to 873. There have been no newly
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Swan Theatre in Worcester: Full list of shows on in November and December
In the run up to Christmas, you might be thinking of making plans to get you into the spirit, whether that’s a day of shopping or eating festive food when you’re out and about in Worcester. If you’re stuck on what to get up to in November and December
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'Panicked' drink driver hid in bed after hedge crash
A 'panicked' drink driver with crippling anxiety crashed into a hedge, ran away from the scene and hid in his bedroom - his mum telling officers where he was. Liam Jones told officers that going for a drive was part of his 'escape plan' if he was
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Rubbish left behind as "noisy" travellers leave car park of empty factory
"NOISY" travellers who set up camp on a disused factory's car park have left the area. The vans and caravans arrived on the former Lotus Lightweight Structures, Williamson Road, off Newtown Road, on Tuesday. Police could be on site on Friday
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Popular Worcester café owner charged with florist assault
The owner of a popular Worcester café has been charged with assault. 43-year-old Rebaz Tahir, who owns Black & White coffee shop on The Foregate, is set to appear at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on December 12. It's claimed a pensioner and
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Decision to be made on multi-million-pound cycling track in Evesham
A HUGE new cycling track scheme in Evesham will go before council planners next week. The plan would see a major cycling facility built at Evesham Football Club off the town’s Cheltenham Road and would include a closed-circuit track and mound-filled
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How to report neighbours setting off fireworks when they shouldn't this weekend
People across the UK will be celebrating Bonfire Night this weekend with firework displays in gardens across the nation. The annual celebration marks Guy Fawkes' failed attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. 506-years later, the tradition
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Plans for 85 new homes in village put forward
A DECISION on whether to build up to 85 homes in a village could be made soon after formal plans were submitted to the council. The proposals by Lioncourt Homes would see up to 85 homes built on land off Hollins Lane in Martley near Worcester.
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Kate Garraway opens up on 'emotional' decision amid husband's Covid recovery
Kate Garraway has issued an “emotional” update on her husband Derek Draper who continues his recovery from coronavirus. Derek Draper, 53, fell ill in March 2020 after contracting coronavirus and has required a long recovery in intensive care, during
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Warning over four cancer symptoms thousands ignore - what to look out for
Thousands of people are ignoring symptoms of cancer believing them to be innocent inconveniences, experts have warned. Medics are urging Brits to be aware of four key symptoms that are often ignored. But experts have said they could in fact
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"I didn't feel it" - man whose leg was impaled by wooden post and rusty nails
A FREAK DIY accident left a man with two rusty nails and a four foot wooden post impaled in his leg. Amazingly Jordan Shepherd said he felt no pain despite it taking four firefighters to help saw through the stake so he could be transported to
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Warriors v Bears team news: Ethan Waller set to make 100th appearance
Ethan Waller will join the 100 club when he takes to the field for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate (3pm kick-off). Now in his fifth season at Sixways, Waller will become the 31st player to rack up a century
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The firework laws you need to know on Bonfire Night with fines of up to £5,000
As Bonfire Night celebrations kick off today ahead of a weekend of firework displays, it could pay to be aware of little known laws that could lead to fines of up to £5,000. Bonfire Night is an annual celebration where people across
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Odd looks and a cold head: Why this daring man is sporting moustache hairdo
IT is not a look everyone would be brave to sport - but one daring man has a very good reason for his bizarre hairdo. Miles Dixon, from Pershore, is sporting four moustaches - one on his face where it should be and another three shaved into his
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Mother of five slams 'awful' care during daughter's birth at Worcester hospital
A mum-of-five claims her baby has been left with developmental issues after she received 'awful' care from a hospital’s maternity services. Emma Watson, 29, says she has been left traumatised after the birth of her daughter Isabelle at Worcestershire
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Worcester road closed due to urgent water works
A road in Claines has been closed due to "urgent" water works. Danes Green has been closed since around 9am on Friday, November 5. Worcester County Council's highways team confirmed the work is being carried out by Severn Water. A tweet
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Gunpowder, treason and plot – and it all happened right on our doorstep
Gunpowder, treason and plot... Discover History’s Paul Harding on the oft-forgotten part Worcestershire played as a backdrop to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 MUSKETS, powder and shot stockpiled in Worcestershire cellars, horses hidden in isolated
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Violinist Nigel Kennedy's son jailed for dealing cocaine in Worcester
THE drug dealing son of musician Nigel Kennedy entered the 'filthy trade' to clear debts he had built up snorting cocaine. Sark Kennedy, son of violinist Nigel, was jailed at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday after he was caught 'red-handed' with
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Worcester drink driver just wanted to get away from Tramps nightclub sex pest
A TEENAGE drink driver reversed into a police car after leaving a Worcester nightclub saying it was because she was getting unwanted attention from a male sex pest. Keyleigh Lane reversed into the police car in Angel Street after a night out at
