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WATCH: Look around city's new dog café on it's opening day
WE visited Worcester's first dog cafe in the city centre on its opening day. Paw and Co opened its doors yesterday (Saturday, September 17) in Reindeer Court, serving treats for both dogs and their owners. In the video and pictures you can
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Thief slaps supermarket shop worker who confronted him
A THIEF who slapped a shop worker across the face after being confronted for his stealing has been placed on a curfew by magistrates. Ben Keyte admitted assault by beating and three thefts from shops when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court
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Worcester man fined over £800 for driving without third-party insurance
A WORCESTER man has been fined for driving on a busy road without third-party insurance. Mihai Creanga, 29, drove a Vauxhall Vectra on Droitwich Road without a required third-party insurance policy on February 17 2022. Creanga, of Middle Street
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Award for Worcester man after dramatic weight loss
A Worcester man has won Slimming World's Man of the Year for 2022. Simon Hodgetts, of Lower Broadheath, joined in January 2022 and reached his target weight by losing 3st 9lbs. He decided to give it a try after starting to get knee pain when
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Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's life with souvenir edition and special supplement
As the nation prepares to say its final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, a special souvenir edition will be published the following day across Newsquest titles to reflect the emotion and grief of this momentous occasion. Thousands will line
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WATCH: Murals across Worcester in progress as part of city-wide art festival
MURALS across the city are starting to take form as part of a city-wide art festival. The Worcester Paint Festival is being held this weekend, from Saturday, September 17 to Sunday, September 18. The festival brings artists from across the
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'Dangerous BT chamber' requires emergency traffic lights to make area safe
A "DANGEROUS BT chamber" is requiring emergency traffic lights to make the area safe. In a tweet from Worcestershire County Council's Highways and Travel team, it was confirmed that a "dangerous BT chamber" on Henwick Road, St John's is requiring
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Eyewitness sees police deal with 'possible escaped horse' on busy roundabout
An EYEWITNESS has described how police officers dealt with a horse at a busy Worcester roundabout. The individual saw a large police presence at the A449 Claines roundabout, alongside the animal. They said:"I saw three police motorcycles with
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How to get to Birmingham Pride next weekend
Birmingham Pride is set to return this weekend and if you’re a ticket holder, you might be wondering how is best to get there. The event is accessible via car, bus, train and tram so you can choose the route that suits you best. Birmingham
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Worcester City vs Whitchurch Alport LIVE: updates from MFL Premier clash
7:16pm Player ratings and 'City Star Player' - Bailey Fuller It was a performance very much based on a defence holding
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See the full line-up for Birmingham Pride 2022
Birmingham Pride will see a variety of artists perform this month as it celebrates 25 years. With multiple stages and performers, there’s plenty for ticket holders to look forward to. The Birmingham Pride website is full of information about
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Popular city running event cancelled due to 'fallen tree'
A POPULAR city running event has been cancelled due to a "fallen tree". The Worcester Park Run, which was due to be held at the Countryside Centre, was called due to safety concerns surrounding the fallen tree. The event is a free, weekly,
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Busy Worcester Road closed for most of the day due to roadworks
A BUSY Worcester road is closed for the majority of the day due to roadworks. Berkeley Way, Warndon, is closed until 4pm today for road resurfacing works, after closing earlier this morning at 7am. According to One.network, the road is closed
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'Serious concerns' over spiralling cost of new theatre
‘SERIOUS’ concerns have been raised about the spiralling cost of building a new performing arts venue in the city. Worcester City Council is looking to open a new 500-seat auditorium at the Scala Theatre as part of multi-million-pound work to regenerate
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Worcester's first dog café opens in city - and pets can get a puppuccino
WORCESTER'S first dog cafe is opening its doors to the city this weekend. Paw and Co, at 22 Reindeer Court, is holding its grand opening today (Saturday, September 17). Dog owners will be able to bring their four-legged friends for specially
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Cathedral to hold special service in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
Worcester Cathedral will hold a special service in honour of the Queen. The iconic city landmark will hold a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend. Civic and religious leaders will be in
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Salon owner hangs up the hair dryer after 43 years in Worcester
A hairdresser has called it a day after more than 40 years behind the chair. Maria Muso, 64, has decided to retire, having owned and managed a salon in The Hopmarket for 41 years. She was just 21 when she and two friends decided to open the
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Best cocktail bars in Worcester according to Google Reviews
After a hectic week, sitting down with a drink surrounded by friends might sound appealing but if you’re looking for a new place to visit, the decision can be difficult. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best cocktail bars in
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Authors book talk inspires audiences in Malvern
A Malvern woman who now lives in Austria came back to the town to give a talk on her latest book. Amelia Marriette's book reading and discussion on ‘Walking into Alchemy: The Transformative Power of Nature’ was enjoyed by audiences at the Coach
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St Paul's hostel resident appears in court accused of arson
A ST Paul's Hostel resident has appeared at Worcester Crown Court accused of arson. Darren Miles faces one count of arson with intent to endanger life but is yet to enter a plea. The 40-year-old appeared at Worcester Crown Court for the latest
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Exact date £150 cost of living payment will be paid to millions this month
Millions of households will receive a one-off £150 cost-of-living payment this month. The cash boost, initially announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions
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Great British Bake Returns - here is a list of the city's best bakeries
THE GREAT British Bake Off launched which means bakers across the country will be getting out their aprons to play along with the bake-off challenges. Foodies have been waiting in anticipation for the popular cooking competition to return to Channel
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New immersive Christmas attraction coming to huge county winter event
A NEW immersive Christmas attraction is coming to one of the biggest winter events in Worcestershire. Winter Glow, at the three Counties Showground, has announced the new immersive Personalised Santa Experiences set to feature at this year's event
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Action plan for elderly man refused a wet room for four years
AN elderly man who has been denied a wet room for over four years is expected to receive a date for the work soon. John Hughes, aged 80, previously said he was refused a wet room by Platform Housing despite his disability and mobility issues.
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Woman fined for speeding near primary school
A WORCESTER woman has been fined for driving 15mph over the speed limit near a primary school. Emily Willetts, 36, drove a Ford Kuga on the A4118, near Knelston Primary School, in Swansea, at 35mph on July 9 2022. Willetts, of Kipling Close
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Hoarding in place to cover 'eyesore' after criticism from traders
A shopping centre has moved to disguise an “eyesore” building with colourful hoarding after facing criticism from traders. The Crown Estate, which owns Crowngate Shopping Centre in Worcester, has made the move to cover up ongoing repairs to Broad
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Worcester man fined for driving without licence or third-party insurance in BMW
A WORCESTER man has been fined for driving in Worcester without a licence and third-party insurance. Olavo Manuel, 21, drove a BMW 3 Series on City Walls Road, in Worcester, without a licence that authorised him to drive a vehicle of that class
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New delay to replacing town eyesore after flats plan redrawn
MORE flats could be built on the former home of a town’s British Legion under new plans. As many as 27 flats could be built off Salwarpe Road in Droitwich, as part of a new planning application by Liberty Holdings, on the site of the town’s former
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New cake shop set to open in St John's
A NEW cake shop is opening in St John's in a location which was set to become flats. The Little Shop of Cakes, on the Bull Ring, has moved into a location previously occupied by Bedwardine Funeral Services. The location has been empty since
