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‘Dangerous’ dog on the loose in Worcestershire village
Police have warned of a potentially dangerous dog on the loose in a Worcestershire village. A German Shepherd is running wild in Defford, West Mercia Police has said. People are being asked to avoid going near the animal if they see it.
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More issues with school run parking as pressure mounts for enforcement
ISSUES with school-run parking has sparked calls for better enforcement to protect pupils. Readers responding to a previous article about cars parked on double yellow lines in Little London said it is an issue outside a number of schools. Several
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New cake shop and cafe owner reveals date St John's venue is set to open
A NEW cake shop and cafe owner in St John's has revealed when she plans to open the venue. Charlotte Hancock, the owner of Little Shop of Cake, is planning to open the doors on Saturday, September 24. The venue is finishing renovations over
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Historic Worcester pub welcomes mourners raising their glasses to the Queen
The King Charles House opened its doors this afternoon (Monday, September 19), welcoming those who wished to raise a glass to honour the Queen's life. A group of pub regulars gathered to raise their pints and say "God bless the King". Shaun
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Cinema opens doors to show Queen's funeral
A CITY cinema opened its doors to screen the Queen’s funeral. Vue cinema in Worcester’s Friar Street opened today (Monday) for a special screening of the Queen’s funeral. The cinema cancelled screenings of all films and did not sell food or
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What is the Royal Family wearing to the Queen's funeral? The uniforms explained
The Royal Family has gathered as the UK and the rest of the world prepares to bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s funeral marks a major moment in history as the nation thanks Her late Majesty for 70 years of public service.
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Hundreds gather to watch Queen's funeral at city centre big screen
HUNDREDS of people gathered in the city centre to watch a live broadcast of the Queen’s funeral. A crowd of about 200 people met in Cathedral Square in Worcester on Monday to watch the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II on a large screen.
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WATCH: The sound of music fills the city as festival makes triumphant return
THE sound of music filled the city as a popular festival made its return bringing bands and solo artists to a number of venues. Musicians have been performing on stages across the city centre as part of the Worcester Music Festival. The three-day
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Mystery trio spotted removing wrapping from Queen's flowers outside Cathedral
A MYSTERY trio were seen removing the wrapping from flowers left to The Queen outside Worcester Cathedral. The three were seen with filled black bin bags stripping the flowers of their plastic and paper covering. Bouquets were then placed back
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ITV bosses in talks amid calls for Holly and Phil to be sacked by This Morning
ITV This Morning bosses are reportedly in crisis talks over whether they should scrap a segment covering the Queen’s lying in state. It comes amid a petition calling on This Morning bosses to sack Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after fury
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Hundreds gather at Pershore Abbey for special service in memory of Queen
More than 200 people gathered to pay tribute to the Queen in Pershore. The Abbey held a special service on Sunday night to honour Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Canon Claire Lording led the service which culminated in the National Moment
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King Charles III's handwritten message for Queen on day of funeral
King Charles III left a handwritten note on top of his late mother’s coffin on the day of the Queen’s funeral. The royal family grieved in public as the nation bid farewell to its Queen and watched as the late monarch left the capital for the last
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Streets empty as city falls silent for Queen’s funeral
THE city fell silent with streets and shops empty ahead of the Queen’s funeral. The usually bustling Worcester High Street was all but deserted on Monday with only a handful of shops and restaurants remaining open. The majority of businesses
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Touching tribute to the Queen appears on postbox
A TOUCHING tribute to the Queen has appeared on a postbox. A mystery person has crocheted a postbox topper commemorating Queen Elizabeth II. The topper is on the post box at School Bank at Claines, not far from Claines Church. The
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WATCH: Worcester Cathedral bells ring out to mark The Queen's funeral
WORCESTER Cathedral's bells rang out before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Across Worcester city centre, the sound of the cathedral bells could be heard ringing ahead of the state funeral in London. As the bells sounded out, crowds
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One-minute silence at the Droitwich Lido Park was 'moving occasion'
The ONE-minute silence in Droitwich was described as "a moving occasion" by an attendee. An event for the one-minute silence was held yesterday evening (Sunday, September 18) at the Droitwich Lido Park. A picture, captured by Droitwich resident
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Kate Middleton's remarkable tribute to the Queen on day of her funeral
Kate Middleton paid a subtle tribute to the Queen as she arrived ahead of the late monarch’s funeral. The new Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the Queen Consort. They arrived shortly
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Former city school student's prestigious role at the Queen's funeral
A FORMER pupil of a city school had the prestigious role of playing the organ at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Peter Holder, former Kings School pupil, is the Westminster Abbey's sub-organist and played the organ at the State Funeral
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Worcester scout's pride at voluntary role in The Queen's Lying-in-State queue
A SCOUT from Worcester spoke of her pride at volunteering during The Queen's Lying in State period in London. Abigail McFarlane, 22, joined 120 scout volunteers paying their respect to HM the Queen and supporting the lying-in-state process at Westminster
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Community gather at Worcester pub to watch the Queen's funeral
MEMBERS of a local community gathered at a Worcester pub to watch the Queen's funeral and pay their respects. Co-owner of the Alma Tavern, Jon Dean, organised a screening of the funeral at his pub to give anyone who lives alone a space to watch
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Palace breaks silence amid reports Harry was 'last to know' of Queen's death
Buckingham Palace has hit out at reports Prince Harry was the “last to know” that Queen Elizabeth II had died. Reports suggest the Duke of Sussex only found out about his grandmother’s death at the same time as the public. King Charles III’
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This is where the Queen will be buried after state funeral
Thousands travelled to London and millions more tuned in to see the Queen’s funeral on Monday. As the state funeral service ends at Westminster Abbey the Last Post will be played before a national two-minute silence and the national anthem.
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Footage shows man running and touching the Queen’s coffin
FOOTAGE has been captured of a man who appears to run forward and touch the Queen’s coffin inside Westminster Hall. The clip was shared online with the source unnamed. Police have made an arrest after a man appeared to rush towards the
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From Glasgow to Bournemouth, Newsquest comes together to reflect a nation in mourning
Today, a nation stands united in mourning as we bid a final farewell to our longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. On the day of her funeral, Newsquest titles the length and breadth of the UK – from Glasgow to Brighton – have come together
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WATCH: Police helicopter circling over city centre
THE police helicopter is currently circling over the city centre this morning (Bank Holiday Monday). People have spotted the helicopter flying low and circling over the river and city. An ambulance has also been seen near the river Severn in
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Exact time pubs, supermarkets and restaurants will reopen after Queen's funeral
A number of shops and pubs will be re-opening on Monday following the Queen’s funeral. What time is Tesco open today? Tesco has announced it will reopen petrol stations and stores from 5pm today. Tesco’s UK chief executive Jason Tarry,
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BBC actor branded 'repulsive' for 'horrible' comment ahead of Queen's funeral
A BBC actor has been branded “repulsive” for sharing a “horrible comment” ahead of the Queen’s funeral. Shetland star Douglas Henshall has come under fire for suggesting the Queens coffin is empty, ahead of the late monarch’s funeral on Monday.
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This is when the nation will observe a two-minute silence for the Queen today
Queen Elizabeth II will be reunited with her late husband the Duke of Edinburgh later today as she is laid to rest in a historic state funeral. Millions across the globe will tune in to see the Queen’s funeral 10 days after her death. The royal
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What will happen on the day of the Queen’s funeral? Step-by-step plan of day
The Queen’s state funeral, set to take place on Monday, September 19, is a meticulously planned event that will see thousands attend and even more line the streets to pay their respects. The funeral will also be broadcast across the globe as the
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Why buying a newspaper this week could earn you a fortune
Newspapers from the day following the death of the Queen are already selling for a small fortune. Newspapers serve as a time capsule of history and as publications across the UK print commemorative editions tomorrow to look back on the Queen’s
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How to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral online and on TV
People across the globe are expected to tune in to pay their respects the late Queen Elizabeth II as she is laid to rest today. The Queen passed away on September 8 at her beloved Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire. The monarch was 96 years of age
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Cost of previous royal funerals to be eclipsed as UK mourns Queen Elizabeth II
Today, thousands will line the streets of London and millions which watch on through their television screen as the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s funeral will mark a major moment in history as the nation thanks Her late
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King Charles issues statement hours before Queen's funeral
King Charles III has issued a statement to the people of the UK ahead of the Queen’s funeral later today. The King thanked the nation for the outpouring of support and warmth his family has received as a touching image of the Queen was released
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Boy, 16, suffers serious injuries in Hollywood hit and run
A 16-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries in a hit and run in Hollywood. He was hit on Hollywood Lane at around 9.30pm last night (Saturday September 17). Police were called and discovered the teenager, who was taken to hospital.
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Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment this week – find out how
Around six million people will receive a one-off £150 disability cost-of-living payment from Tuesday, September 20. Those being paid the benefit will be paid automatically any time from this date. The vast majority of those eligible are expected
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'Hell' for residents of housing association flats after lift breaks down
A housing association has apologised after taking two weeks to fix a 'faulty' lift. Residents of Harrington Court, in Lowesmoor, have spent the last fortnight struggling in and out of their homes after an elevator broke down. Among them is
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City pharmacy gives 600 life-saving flu jabs in a week
A PRO-ACTIVE city pharmacy has already vaccinated 600 people against flu in just a week after offering a series of walk-in clinics. Kitson's Pharmacy in Broad Street, Worcester, started administering the jabs at the very start of the flu season
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Work at former Primo restaurant near Worcester city centre still ongoing
WORK is continuing at the former Primo Restaurant in Worcester. The former Primo venue received planning permission for a garden roof terrace, overlooking Worcester Cathedral. The former restaurant has been empty for around two-and-a-half years
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Council loses right to decide on 100-home plan for village
THE fate of a much-contested plan to build more than 100 homes in a village will now be left to an inspector after the council took too long to make a decision. Wychavon District Council missed the 16-week legal deadline to rule on a controversial
