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Harris resigns as Worcester City boss seven games into the new season
WORCESTER City manager Tim Harris has resigned from his post, the club confirmed on Thursday. The club revealed that the board of directors had called Harris in for a meeting on Wednesday and now, 24 hours later, the boss has walked. It follows
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RFU could suspend Warriors from competitions if they do not meet new deadline
THE RFU have issued a firm warning to Worcester Warriors that they have until midday on Friday to make assurances that they can safely stage matches at Sixways. That includes both the Allianz Cup match between the University of Worcester Warriors
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These are the city streets where homes suffered break-ins in recent spate
HOUSE burglaries may be raids by one or two brazen city criminals as police appeal for CCTV footage to help catch the culprits. Two more burglaries took place overnight last night on top of five similar attacks in Worcester over the last 10 days
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More frustration for Pears as Sussex and the weather deny them victory
IT was a familiar tale for Worcestershire as they were once more unable to turn a strong position into a win in their County Championship match at Sussex. They had to settle for a draw in the end as Tom Alsop's unbeaten century ensured Sussex frustrated
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Traveller site could be built on the edge of city after plans re-emerge
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a traveller site on the edge of the city has been put forward again. Up to ten permanent traveller pitches could be built on land next to the A4440 in St Peter’s in Worcester according to resubmitted plans. A decision
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Dozens London-bound to mourn Queen – but don’t know when they'll return
Dozens of Evesham residents are heading to London to pay their respects to the Queen without knowing when they will return. Stationmaster Gary Hale says he has seen plenty of people making their way to the capital to see Her Majesty Lying-in-State
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'I went to see the Queen lying-in-state and I was moved to tears'
PEOPLE from across the country have been invited to mourn the death of Her Majesty the Queen at her lying-in-state, with organisers arranging perhaps the most British of send-offs with seemingly the world’s longest queue. Crowds have waited for
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Man buying teen boy's used underwear in city centre sparks concern
A DISTURBING video shows a man paying for a teenage boy's used underwear and socks in broad daylight in the city centre. The video has been described by police as "deeply concerning" and want to speak to him urgently - despite not being a criminal
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Worcester man fined hundreds after being caught speeding on the M5
A WORCESTER man has been fined hundreds of pounds for speeding on the motorway. Usman Khan, 36, drove a BMW 3 Series on the M5, between junctions 5 and 4a heading northbound, at a speed over 50mph on February 2 2022. Khan, of Brantwood, Worcester
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This Morning's Alison Hammond is coming to Worcestershire
THIS Morning's Alison Hammond is coming to Droitwich to enjoy a cuppa with fans. The star television presenter is visiting the Woodland View Care Home, on Pulley Lane, for a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event will
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Friday Night Dinner and EastEnders star dies as tributes pour in from fans
Harry Landis, star of hit Channel 4 show Friday Night Dinner, has passed away, aged 90. The sad new was confirmed Landis’ agent Sharry Clark Artists on Facebook. The firm said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit.
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Roger Federer confirms Tennis retirement, with final game in the UK next week
Roger Federer has confirmed he will retire from professional tennis, with his final tournament taking place in London next week. The 41-year-old Swiss national has been one of the most successful players in the sport's history, winning 20 grand
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Missing girl found 'safe and well'
A 12-year-old girl who went missing has been found 'safe and well'. Police in Gloucestershire launched a public appeal for help in finding Cora (no last name given) who has links to the Malverns. Cora had not been seen since leaving an address
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Aldi 'do not eat' warning over unsafe to eat product
Aldi has issued a recall on one of its products due to a packaging error causing a health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Bramwells Tartare Sauce because it contains sulphites not mentioned on the label. Bramwells Tartare Sauce labels
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Questions over what's happening at artisan food hall in old Debenhams building
WORK seems to have come to a halt at the former Debenhams building which is being transformed into an artisan food hall. People are questioning when the doors will finally open after promises of farmers market-style stalls, food outlets and bars
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Festival where giant murals are painted across city centre will still go ahead
A FESTIVAL where giant murals will be painted across the city centre is planning to go ahead this weekend. The Worcester Paint Festival is returning to the city on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. Amid lots of closures and cancellations
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County hospital launches partnership with Mumsnet
A county hospital has launched a landmark partnership with the UK’s most popular parenting website. The Droitwich Spa Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has joined forces with Mumsnet to help thousands of women across Worcestershire with a
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Evesham player has car broken into and £1500 worth of goods stolen during match
AN Evesham United player had his car broken into on Wednesday night during an FA Trophy game. Kyle Belmonte and an Evesham coach had their cars damaged whilst in the car park at Chesham United's ground (where the game was being played).
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Queen's burial place revealed as funeral details confirmed
Full details for the Queen’s funeral on Monday have been announced including where the late monarch will be buried. At 8am the doors of Westminster Abbey will open for the congregation to begin taking their seats. Heads of state and overseas
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Popular pub will invite people to watch state funeral on Monday
THE landlords of a popular pub will open its doors at 10am to pay their respects to The Queen on Bank Holiday Monday. The Queen's state funeral will take place on Monday (September 19) and people from across the nation will be paying their respects
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Health and Social Care Awards 2022 - Mental Health award finalists
The finalists of the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards 2022 have been announced. The awards are being staged by Newsquest – publishers of the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette, Evesham Journal, Bromsgrove & Droitwich and Redditch Advertisers
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Annual concert will raise money for Ukrainian refugees
An annual orchestral concert returns this weekend, raising money for Ukrainian refugees. St Peter's Church in Inkberrow will host a concert by Inkberrow Sinfonia on Saturday. The show will be the 19th annual concert by the group and will this
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St Richard's Hospice announces closures of shops for one day as mark of respect
St Richard's Hospice has announced the closure of its stores for the Queen's funeral. The shops, including those on St Swithin's Street and Mealcheapen Street, will close on Monday, September 19, as the nations mourns the late monarch. A spokesperson
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Dramatic pictures and video show city centre crash which closed city bridge
DRAMATIC pictures show the aftermath of a crash which closed the main road linking the city. An eyewitness has also revealed what they saw of a crash which closed the main city bridge last night (Wednesday). Police officers stopped traffic
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Angry man punches and smashes cafe's steps after "being thrown out of taxi"
THE owner of an independent cafe said she was left feeling upset and disappointed after a man vandalised the building. CCTV footage appears to show a couple being thrown out of a taxi at about 11.40pm on Saturday (September 10). The man appeared
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Where you can watch the Queen's funeral in Worcester as the UK mourns
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is due to take place on Monday, September 19 as Worcester gathers to pay their respects to the late monarch. The Queen passed away peacefully, aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement with the state funeral
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Vulnerable woman who went missing from hospital found
A woman who went missing after leaving the hospital has been found. West Mercia Police launched an appeal in their search for Madeline Bradley who had not been seen since leaving the A&E department at The Alexandra Hospital in Redditch on Wednesday
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Is TikTok down? Why the app keeps crashing and closing down
Users of the social media app, TikTok, have reported outrages with other service today. Reports began appearing on Down Detector at around 10am, with user reports soaring past 6000 in minutes. Down Detector is a website used to report online
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Government 'sorry' after wrongly saying Worcester Warriors is in administration
THE Department of Culture Media and Sport have apologised for the 'distress and anxiety caused' after a letter had been circulated stating the club had been entered into administration on Thursday morning. Supporters took to social media to share
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County hospital's minor injuries unit closes due to lack of nurses
A minor injuries unit at a county hospital has closed due to a lack of nurses. The MIU at Tenbury Community Hospital, on Worcester Road in Tenbury Wells, is closed. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust confirmed this morning
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Halifax issue update as users reports outages affecting mobile banking
Halifax is among a number of banks seemingly experiencing technical issues this morning. Customers of the high street bank are reporting outages with services for mobile and online banking. Reports began appearing for a number of banks including
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Millions warned iPhone becomes 'dangerous' this week
Millions of iPhone users have been warned their mobile devices could become “dangerous” this week. It may be time for an upgrade as older iPhones will be cut off from the latest software updates. The rate at which Apple brings out new versions
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Watch: Royal guard collapses at foot of Queen's coffin during lying in state
BBC viewers were left in shock when live footage of the Queen lying in state showed one of the royal guards watching over Her late Majesty’s coffin suddenly collapse. The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch’s casket when he suddenly
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Late night crash closes main city bridge
A CRASH closed the main bridge in the city. Police cars were spotted at the junction of All Saints Road and the A40 at around 11pm last night following reports of a crash. Officers at the scene had seemingly stopped motorists from going over
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Birmingham restaurants named in top 100 UK list in National Restaurant Awards
The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards has announced its 2022 winners as well as a list of the top 100 restaurants featuring venues across the UK including in Birmingham. This year, two restaurants in the city made the list. The Awards
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Cost of building new bridge in Worcester reaches £16m - almost doubling
THE cost of building a new bridge across the city’s River Severn has almost doubled, it has been revealed. Worcestershire County Council said the budget for building the new Kepax walking and cycling bridge from Ghelvuelt Park in Worcester has
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Man warned he could be jailed for his role in 'nail file' stabbing
A MAN faces a wait to be sentenced for his role in a town centre stabbing. Matthew Duncan, of Shepherds Rise, Droitwich, appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday, (September 13), expecting to be sentenced, having previously pleaded guilty to
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'Stench' along road where lorry drivers are forced to use bushes as toilets
PEOPLE are claiming there is stench along a road where lorry drivers have been caught "urinating and worse". A litter picking group recently discovered faecal matter, soiled toilet paper and bottles filled with urine left in hedgerows on Wainwright
