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Mayor of Worcester leads minute-silence in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The MAYOR of Worcester lead a minute silence this evening to remember the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Cllr Adrian Gregson took part in the national minute silence this evening at 8pm tonight outside The Guildhall. In London, Big
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Warriors' owner hints he is sticking around and suggests sale is imminent
WORCESTER Warriors' co-owner Jason Whittingham insists he is hopeful that the sale of the club will be formally completed in the next 48 hours. Whittingham released a statement before the Warriors' Premiership game with Exeter Chiefs suggesting
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Gutsy Warriors end up on the losing side in first home game of the season
IT was a performance full of endeavour from Worcester Warriors but they came up short against Exeter Chiefs in their first home game of the Premiership season. Chiefs scored three tries in the first-half including a brace from number eight Richard
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Everything you need to know about the Queen's funeral
The Queen’s state funeral will be held on Monday, September 19. Thousands are expected to line the streets of London to pay their respects, while millions more will watch the Westminster Abbey ceremony from home. The funeral will also be broadcast
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Foodbank to open during Queen's funeral
A city foodbank will open with reduced hours during the Queen's funeral. The funeral of Her Majesty will be held next Monday, September 19, with the day declared a national bank holiday. Many businesses across the country have announced they
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Children's book to bring comfort after death of a loved one
A father-of-two from Droitwich has written a book to bring comfort to those worried about someone they love dying or may have experienced the death of someone close. ‘Cuddles Are Forever’ is a children’s picture book by Justin Bowen – and based
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State pension set to hit more than £200 a week next year
State pensions could rise to more than £200 a week next year. Millions could see the amount they get in retirement increase under the triple lock system which Prime Minister Liz Truss has hinted at bringing back. Under the system, pensions
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UK Supermarkets 'do not eat' warnings including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi
UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued recalls and 'do not eat' warnings on their products. A range of reasons have been given for the recalls, from undeclared ingredients posing an allergy risk, to an outbreak of disease
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Woman given lengthy ban after being caught drink driving
A WORCESTER woman has been banned from driving after being caught drink driving. Jayne Whittingham admitted a charge of driving a motor vehicle while above the alcohol limit when she appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. Magistrates heard
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Man admits criminal damage but denies assaulting a woman
A MAN has admitted criminal damage but denies an assault charge. Brennan Kilner appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (September 15), and admitted criminal damage to property. Magistrates heard he damaged the window of a property
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Traffic on a busy Worcester road set to be held for the Queen's memorial service
TRAFFIC on a busy Worcester road is set to be held due to the memorial service for Her Majesty The Queen. Worcestershire County Council has announced that traffic on Deansway will be held briefly before and after the Service of Thanksgiving at
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Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth draws crowds at Worcester Cathedral
A SERVICE of Thanksgiving has been held this afternoon at Worcester Cathedral. The iconic city landmark held a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Before the service, the mayor of Worcester, Councillor
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Worcester Warriors vs Exeter Chiefs LIVE: updates from Sixways
4:56pm Full-time: Warriors 21 Exeter 36 Warriors gave it everything but they have come up short at home to Exeter
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How to watch Worcester's Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II today
The Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is being held in Worcester today. Worcester Cathedral will be holding the service at 4pm today, with civic and diocesan representatives in attendance. In a tweet from
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Worcester woman praises Lying In State queue staff for care shown to elderly mother
A WORCESTER woman has said it was an "honour and a privilege" to pay respects to her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey. Sarah Murray, of Warndon, left Worcester in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, (September 17), with her mother
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Cycling dad calls for Bike Bus at every city primary school
A 'BIKE bus' is a big hit with children and may be the answer to the school run at every primary in the city, says the dad who set it up. Rob Collier started the first ever Bike Bus in Worcester which helps get children safely to North Worcester
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Autumn festival returns to town after two-year break
A popular festival based on classical music with 16 events will return to Malvern after a two-year break due to the pandemic. The Autumn in Malvern Festival has presented professional concerts, talks and exhibitions for more than 30 years.
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Aldi shopper shares weekly food shop list costing just £5 as food prices soar
A TikTok user who shops at Aldi has revealed how she has managed an entire weekly shop for less than £5. The TikTok creator @costoflivingcrisis shared a video entitled “My £5 weekly shop at Aldi” and shared the full shopping list while stressing
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Anger over parents' cars parked on double yellow lines outside school
LUXURY cars parked on double yellow lines on a busy road near a school have sparked a row over school-run drivers. Pictures of several cars parked illegally in Little London, behind RGS Worcester, has been accompanied by calls for enforcement in
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'Trolley dash' thief sighs in relief after avoiding jail
A PROLIFIC thief sighed in relief when he was told he would not be going to jail for stealing a golf club, and a Waitrose "trolley dash" stealing spree. Robert Gibson admitted one charge of attempted theft from a shop and four thefts from a shop
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Drivers face £5,000 fine for immature action when driving
Drivers across the UK face fines of up to £5,000 for an immature action when in control of a car in wet conditions. Amid heavy rain across the UK in recent months, driving conditions have been far from ideal. One rule drivers need to know involves
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Fears new multi-million-pound theatre will be ‘unusable’ and 'unworkable'
A MAJOR city dramatic society said it fears it will be unable to use a new multi-million-pound theatre because it is missing important features for shows. Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society hopes major plans to re-open the city’s historic
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Calls to rename city centre park to honour Queen Elizabeth II
READERS have reacted to a suggestion that a city park could be renamed to honour the Queen. The question was posed by St John’s councillor Richard Udall who received a suggestion from a resident that Worcester’s Cripplegate Park should be rechristened
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Teen thug due for prison release promises 'I will stay out of trouble'
A PROLIFIC teenage offender promised a judge he will "stay out of trouble" when he is potentially released in a few weeks' time. Kyle Cannaway appeared on videolink from HMP Bransford to Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday, (September 14).
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Man who hid drugs inside himself in court - four days after being jailed
MAGISTRATES have sentenced 24-year-old Brandon Scott, the son of 'lotto gran' Susanne Hinte, for further offences just four days after he was jailed. Brandon Scott, of Partletts Way, Powick, was jailed for 12 months at Kidderminster Magistrates
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Man who stole televisions from tips not allowed at waste and recycling centres
A MAN has admitted stealing televisions from tips - but denied a number of similar offences. Chigozie Edmunds appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court and for the first time gave pleas to a number of offences. Standing in the dock of courtroom
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Police issue update after stabbing in quiet Worcester road
A MAN has been released following a stabbing in a quiet Worcester road. A 20-year-old man was arrested after reports of an assault in St Mark’s Close on Thursday, September 8. However, West Mercia Police said he has been released on police
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One thing will be 'banned' for Queen's funeral as world leaders' guidance revealed
All eyes around the world will be firmly fixed on London on Monday as Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest. Her late Majesty passed away peacefully in her balmoral Estate on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96, bringing and end to her 70-year reign
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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, September 18
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or the Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there
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Parade route, buy tickets: Everything you need to know ahead of Birmingham Pride
Birmingham Pride is returning this month as it marks its 25th anniversary. The event will run from Saturday, September 24 to Sunday, September 25 and ticket holders can expect to see performances from Becky Hill, Melanie C and more. Other events
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Worcester man fined after being caught by speed camera in city hotspot
A WORCESTER man has been fined after being caught by a speed camera in a city speeding hotspot. Nicholas Baker, 44, was caught speeding on the B4550 Rainbow Hill, at a speed over 30mph on February 9 2022. Baker, of Monarch Drive, Worcester
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Council derides plan to build 'village' on grounds of famous Chateau Impney
A HUGE plan to build a new ‘village’ on the grounds of an historic town hotel has been derided by council planners. The bid to re-open the famous grade II-listed Chateau Impney hotel in Droitwich alongside more than 120 new homes was put forward
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‘A bridge too far?’ – criticism as cost of Kepax bridge set to reach £16 million
A PRICEY plan to build a new bridge across the city’s River Severn has come under fire – with some calling for the project to be scrapped. Worcestershire County Council revealed earlier this week that the budget for building a new walking and cycling
