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Rethink could see new food hall scrapped and building demolished
A BID to convert a crumbling former supermarket into a food hall could now be scrapped under new plans to demolish the building. The old Co-op building in Angel Street in Worcester was supposed to be transformed into a new food hall and offices
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Strictly Come Dancing scrapped amid Queen's funeral as the BBC announce new date
The BBC has announced the new series of Strictly Come Dancing will be postponed following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The BBC said: “Following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II there will be special programming to mark her life
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Worcester City vs Bewdley Town LIVE: updates and reaction from Claines Lane
10:38am Reaction: City 0 Bewdley 3 - Bewdley Town boss Chris Cornes "I picked the team for this game on Sunday, picked
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Jake Libby century puts Worcestershire in the driving seat on day two
A CENTURY from Jake Libby has put Worcestershire firmly in control on day two of their county County Championship fixture at Hove. The visitors bowled out Sussex for 220 on day one of the contest, with Joe Leach claiming his 400th first class wicket
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'For sale' - closed vegan restaurant building goes on market
THE home of a vegan cafe which closed 'temporarily' has now gone on sale for £325,000. The building housing Be the Change, in New Street, Worcester, has appeared for sale on RightMove for £325,000 'with vacant possession'. A for sale sign is
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Will other funerals be forced to cancel on day of Queen's funeral?
Funerals scheduled for Monday the across the country have been cancelled ahead of the Queen’s funeral. There us no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances on Monday 19 September. It won
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Worcester man fined hundreds of pounds for failing to co-operate with police
A WORCESTER man has been fined over £800 for failing to cooperate with police in regard to an alleged driving offence. Matthew Heaton, 36, failed to provide the identity of a Mercedes driver, having been required to do so on behalf of the Chief
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Lotto gran's son charged with 12 thefts
A 24-year-old man has been charged for a series of shoplifting offences in Malvern. Brandon Scott, 24, of Partletts Way, Powick, has been charged with 12 counts of theft from a shop, five Criminal Behaviour Order breaches and one attempted theft
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Amazon two-day warning ahead of changes to Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime customers will see costs rise by £16 a year this week. The cost of an Amazon Prime subscription will rise on Thursday as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite for many. Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming
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Center Parcs holidaymakers asked to leave UK sites on day of Queen's funeral
Holidaymakers will be kicked out of Center Parcs sites across the UK on Monday 19 September, the day of the Queen’s funeral. Customers have been left fuming after the company revealed its five parks will close for 24 hours from 10am on Monday.
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What happens to the six Worcestershire businesses that supplied goods to Queen?
SIX businesses in Worcestershire that have a Royal Warrant will undergo some changes after the Queen passed on Thursday, September 8 aged 96. Royal Warrants are given to companies in order to prove it provides goods or services to the Royal Family
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'Toy gun' sparks armed response at train station
ARMED police rushed to a railway station because of reports someone was carrying a handgun - but it turned out to be a toy. Two officers with guns ran onto platform one at Worcester Foregate Street before boarding a train on Sunday afternoon after
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Worcester Warriors' owners agree terms on the sale of the rugby club
WORCESTER Warriors' current owners have confirmed that terms have been agreed on the sale of the rugby club to an interested party. A club statement revealed that the Heads of Terms are now with the legal representatives of the parties involved
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City pizza restaurant closes suddenly and temporarily over 'operating standards'
A PIZZA takeaway has closed temporarily over 'operating standards' with no information yet on when it will reopen again. Papa John's in The Bull Ring, St John's, Worcester has closed with a sign in the window alerting customers, informing them
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What the council does NOT want you to leave among The Queen's floral tributes
A COLLECTION of flowers, cards and gifts have appeared outside of Worcester Cathedral as people pay their respects to The Queen. There are items though that people are being asked not to leave as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday
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Asda is limiting the number of items shoppers can buy from Just Essentials range
Asda has put a limit on the number of products that a customer can buy from its Just Essentials range. The range was launched earlier this year with the aim to help customers keep the costs of their weekly food shop down amid the ongoing cost-of-living
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National Highways' 'important' message to anyone driving on motorways this week
National Highways has announced planned closures of major routes in and out of the capital will be postponed for the Queen’s funeral. Motorway network roadworks around London will be cancelled congestion as large numbers of people travel to the
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Cinema releases details of special screening of Queen's Funeral
A CITY cinema will be screening the Queen's Funeral on Monday, September 19. People can watch the service at Vue Cinema in Friar Street on Bank Holiday Monday (September 19). Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8, aged
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‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to the Queen’s funeral
Thousands of hospital appointments will be cancelled on September 19 as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to take place. The day of mourning has been made a Bank Holiday in the UK to allow the public to observe the ceremony. The Queen passed
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Driver treated by paramedics after crash which closed busy road
A DRIVER was hurt and treated by paramedics after a car crash on a busy city road. The man had minor injuries after the crash on Bath Road on Saturday morning (September 10). The crash closed off the road while the incident was dealt with by
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Late Royal Horse Guard so proud to be part of Queen's coronation
THIS striking photo shows a Royal Horse Guard at the Queen's coronation nearly 70 years ago as the country comes together to mourn her death. Ken Clarke of Leigh Sinton, near Malvern, is the second soldier from the left in the photo, taken during
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Martin Lewis breaks down average energy direct debit rates for October
Martin Lewis has broken down the average direct debit rates for households on default standard tariffs from the beginning of October. The energy price cap is set to increase next month to £2,500, which is still a freeze on the Ofgem cap, in order
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ITV will show Queen's funeral on every channel as schedule for the day released
ITV will air uninterrupted coverage of the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey next week. The channel has confirmed their coverage for the day of the funeral, on Monday, September 19. The coverage will begin with Good Morning Britain
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Police insist people have the right to protest the monarchy following Queen’s death
People “absolutely have a right to protest” against the monarchy this week the police have said. Since the proclamation of the new King, Charles III, a few arrests have been made as protestors speak out against the monarchy. Protesters have
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Several major supermarkets to shut to observe Queen’s funeral
Several supermarket chains and high street retailers have announced that they will be closed next Monday due to the Queen’s funeral. Sainsbury’s has followed Aldi as the latest retailer to announce that it will keep its store shut on the day.
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Crash closes lane of M5 motorway in Worcester - delays expected
MOTORISTS can expect long delays on the M5 Southbound on Tuesday (September 13) after a crash. The crash took place on the M5 Southbound on Junction 7 between Worcester and Evesham. One out of the three lanes has been closed and drivers
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Woman accused of stabbing fails to appear at crown court
A WOMAN accused of stabbing another woman in Malvern did not appear at court for the latest hearing of her case after being hospitalised for her mental health. Alexandra Horsfall, of Oxford Road, Malvern, is charged with section 18 wounding with
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Worcester antique shop to close after 40 years
AN antique shop which has been open for 40 years is to close down and is selling all its stock at a discount. PJ Hughes Antiques in Barbourne Road, Worcester, is hosting a closing down sale after the owners decided to retire. Jeff Hughes, 76
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Thieves ask for menus to distract staff and steal mobile phone
A MOBILE phone theft from a city centre restaurant is being investigated by West Mercia Police. Police confirmed that after receiving reports of a mobile phone theft from Tortugas, on Friar Street, they are now looking into the theft. CCTV
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Village pub given lowest possible hygiene rating
A village pub has received a zero rating from the Food Standards Agency, the lowest rating possible. The Bridge on Plough Road at Tibberton was inspected on March 15, 2022. An overview of the inspection available on the FSA website states that
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Watch thief run out door 'faster than Usain Bolt' after city shop theft
A BRAZEN thief stole a leaf blower from a city shop before sprinting out the door 'quicker than Usain Bolt'. The suspect picked up the Husqvarna Leaf Blower from a shelf at Ron Smith and Company before running out the door so fast he was likened
