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Haematology care is in the blood for three generations of one family of doctors
THREE generations of the same family have now worked on the same ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Consultant haematologist Dr Salim Shafeek has worked at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for the last 19 years treating patients with different
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NHS staff given April deadline for Covid jabs with two exceptions to the rule
Sajid Javid has announced Covid vaccine jabs will be made mandatory for all NHS England staff from April. The Health Secretary said that latest figures show 90% of NHS staff have had at least two doses of the vaccine. Speaking in the House
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Worcester families threatened with homelessness after 'no-fault' eviction notices
Dozens of families in Worcester have been threatened with homelessness by landlords using "no-fault" eviction powers, figures show. Former Prime Minister Theresa May promised to abolish section 21 eviction notices – also known as no-fault evictions
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Christmas dream of man with Motor Neurone Disease who can't walk, eat or speak but never complains
A MAN given just months to live has vowed to use his time to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease research. John Adams, who lives in Vines Lane in Droitwich, was diagnosed with MND four and a half years ago and was told he had a life expectancy
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Mum's Christmas wish for daughter's memory to live on
THE memory of a much-loved girl whose brave battle with cancer captured the hearts of the community will live on in a special festive celebration. Lily-Mai Bishop and her family were supported by Acorns Children's Hospice throughout her four-year
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Worcester's leading theatre company to leave Swan Theatre for new home
THE city’s leading theatre company is to move home as part of plans to open a new multi-million-pound performing arts venue. Worcester Theatres will move from its home at the city’s Swan Theatre to the soon-to-be regenerated Scala Theatre as part
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Empty building to re-open as restaurant
AN empty building at the heart of a multi-million-pound city centre regeneration project will re-open as a restaurant. The former Panama Jacks restaurant in Angel Street will reopen as JAX Bar and Grill under new proposals meaning Worcester City
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LIVE: Serious crash between M42 and M5 motorway in Worcestershire
7:24pm One lane remains closed due to the earlier accident on M42 Southbound between J1 A38 Birmingham Road (Bromsgrove
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Workers at closing city manufacturing firm are 'being let down'
WORKERS at a city manufacturing firm, who are set to lose their jobs, are continuing to be let down it has been alleged. As previously reported the Joy Mining plant in Worcester, previously called Meco - which has almost 100 years of history in
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Droitwich man fined for racially abusing cop
A Droitwich man has been slapped with a fine for racially abusing a police officer. A magistrates bench heard how Craig Ivers, of Charles Henry Road, Droitwich, launched "racially aggravated" insults at the officer on Saturday, April 17 in Kidderminster
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Bird flu cases confirmed in commercial flock
THERE has been more confirmed outbreaks of bird flu with sick birds seen dead in rivers and ponds. The Government has confirmed bird flu has been found in a small commercial flock in premises at Bidford, near Alcester. A 3km protection zone
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£2 coin sells for £500 with more still in circulation - what to look out for
A rare £2 coin has sold in the UK for £500 with more believed to still be in circulation. The coin features the face of the First World War Lord Kitchener who featured on the “Your Country Needs You” posters. It was released by the Royal Mint
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Councillors to make decision on 60 homes in village
COUNCILLORS are set to make a final decision on the design of a 60-home plan for a village near Evesham. Wychavon District Council’s planning committee meets on Thursday (November 11) to discuss proposals to build 60 new homes off Stratford Road
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Motorcyclist left with serious injuries after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was left with serious injuries after a crash near Powick roundabout on Friday evening (November 5). West Mercia Police is now appealing for witnesses after the crash on Malvern Road at the junction of Sparrowhall Lane. A grey
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Moeen Ali ready to take on three former Rapids in T20 semi-final
MOEEN Ali is ready for war as England take on a New Zealand side expected to feature three former Rapids. England face the Black Caps in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup today at 2pm with Moeen once again expected to feature for Chris Silverwood
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Long traffic queues on busy roundabout because of roadworks
LONG queues of traffic are currently building in all directions on a busy roundabout because of roadworks. Impatient drivers fed up waiting were making U-turns in the road because of the temporary traffic lights on the Blackpole roundabout.
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Dramatic pictures of burnt out car in Droitwich
FIREFIGHTERS have shared dramatic images of a burnt out car they were called to in Droitwich. Spa firefighters were called to the car fire at 8.40am on Monday morning, (November 8). Crews used breathing apparatus and jets to dampen down the
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Delays on the M5 this morning after crash
THERE have been delays this morning on the M5 in Worcestershire after a crash. The delays were due to the crash that took place southbound between Junction 5 for Droitwich and the A38, and Junction 6, for Pershore Lane, and Worcester. In the
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Conservatives would lose Worcester seat to Labour according to new poll
WORCESTER would change hands and become a Labour gain, according to a latest poll of voters. An Ipsos Mori poll has nationally put the Conservatives on 35 per cent, down four points on September, Labour unchanged on 36 per cent, the Greens up a
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Chart-topping star to play at Mello Festival 2022
THE first names set to perform at next year's Mello Festival have been announced and include a chart-topping star. Soulful pop singer Rag n Bone Man will be coming to next year's Mello set to take place at Severn End Country Estate in Hanley Castle
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Former Worcester MP says MPs should not be able to have certain second jobs
WORCESTER'S former MP has said MPs should not have certain second jobs as the Owen Paterson row rumbles on. The second jobs of MPs are under scrutiny after former minister Owen Paterson was found to have broken lobbying rules. Worcester's MP
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Action plan to tackle waiting times at hospital's accident and emergency department
LONG waiting times at the city's accident and emergency department could be slashed if a recruitment drive is successful. Worcestershire Royal A&E is looking for locum GPs and ANPs to hopefully relieve some of the pressure the department is
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Shock at bogus TikTok accounts attacking teachers
BOGUS social media accounts impersonating the city's high school have been set up making derogatory comments about teachers and staff. Worcestershire high schools are currently trying to deal with the latest TikTok craze which sees pupils set up
