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Update on dangerous BT chamber on city road
A DANGEROUS BT chamber in St John's that required emergency traffic lights has been visited by repair workers. Worcestershire County Council's Highways and Travel team said a dangerous BT chamber on Henwick Road, St John's, required emergency intervention
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New plan to make village bigger by building more homes
A PLAN to make a village bigger by building more than 60 new homes has been put forward. Piper Homes has submitted a planning application which could see 62 new homes built on land off Church Road in Crowle near Worcester. A handful of plans
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Road works on busy road have been suspended - here's why
ROAD works on a busy Worcester road have been suspended after technical issues with the temporary traffic lights. Road works to repair the 'bulging' Fort Royal wall on London Road were set to start on London Road on Tuesday (September 20).
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Warriors to begin cup defence as derby clash at Gloucester set to go ahead
Worcester Warriors' derby clash with Gloucester will go ahead, the club has announced. The two sides will meet at Kingsholm tomorrow night in the opening match of this season's Premiership Rugby Cup. Warriors enter the competition as defending
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Business owner slams city centre scaffolding for 'lack of tourism trade'
A BUSINESS owner has slammed scaffolding in the city centre for "missed tourist trade" ahead of an update meeting. Tim Evans, of Toys & Games of Worcester, said the tourist trade had been affected by the scaffolding works on Broad Street. He
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Families welcome to join in the fun at fayre
FAMILIES can enjoy all the fun of an annual fayre which returns after two years. Sticky Fingers Preschool and St Stephen's Church are looking forward to welcoming people to their Autumn Fayre. Children will be able to enjoy pony rides, a merry-go-round
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Noisy military helicopter spotted flying over Worcester
A NOISY RAF plane could be heard flying over Worcester this afternoon (Tuesday). The Boeing CH-47 Chinook had flown from RAF Benson, in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire and headed north over the city. It was seen flying over London Road at
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Domino's takes savage swipe at Holly and Phil over Queen 'queue jump' row
Domino's are the latest to take aim at This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield amid a ‘queue-skipping’ row following the Queens lying-in-state. The pizza chain tweeted: “Apologies to anyone waiting on their pizza, we've just
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Kind stranger leaving special gifts around village in memory of The Queen
A kind stranger is leaving special gifts around village to commemorate the death of The Queen. The 'crafty' person has crocheted gifts and hiding them around a village near Worcester for people to find. People have been discovering crocheted
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Former head chorister at Worcester Cathedral plays key role in Queen's funeral
The FORMER head chorister at Worcester Cathedral played an important role during the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. James Vivian, the former head chorister of Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir, directed the music at the service of
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Here's why police helicopter was circling above Worcester during Queen's funeral
THE POLICE helicopter was circling over the city centre following reports of a stolen car on cloned plates. Officers arrested two men on suspicion of having stolen a car in Worcester after a search for the offenders. A spokesperson for West
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Moeen Ali rejects second-string claim as he prepares to lead England in Pakistan
Moeen Ali expressed his pride at leading England in Pakistan but rejected the suggestion the tourists have brought a second-string squad for the seven Twenty20 internationals between the teams. Jos Buttler has made the trip but England’s white-ball
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Man seriously hurt after car crash
A MAN driving a classic BMW was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries after a car crash. The drivers of a black Range Rover and 1920s classic car, a Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55, were involved in a crash on B4424 near Clevelode
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Fire breaks out at fish and chip shop
A FIRE broke out at a fish and chip shop on Bath Road in Worcester. Fire crews and an ambulance were called to Bath Road Chippy this morning (Tuesday). Staff said it would be closing temporarily but would be reopening "shortly". Firefighters
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Cafe upgrades from a one-star hygiene rating
A Worcester cafe has been upgraded from a one-star to a four-star food hygiene rating. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) adjusted the rating of O Nosso Cafe following their recent visit on August 12, 2022. Monica Da Silva, the owner of O Nosso
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September warning to anyone with specific bank notes featuring the Queen
The Bank of England has issued an update amid plans to scrap old paper £20 and £50 notes featuring the Queen later this month. Anyone still using paper £20 and £50 notes have just over one week until they will no longer be able to purchase good
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Madeleine McCann's parents lose latest stage of legal case against detective
Madeleine McCann's parents Kate and Gerry have lost the latest stage of their legal battle over comments made by retired Portuguese detective Goncalo Amaral. Lawyers for the couple had argued that Portuguese authorities had breached their right
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Holly and Phil break silence over Queen 'queue jumping' row on This Morning
ITV This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have broken their silence following backlash for “queue-jumping” to see the Queen’s lying-in-state. It comes amid a petition calling on This Morning bosses to sack Holly Willoughby
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Roadworks cause traffic woe and delays on roads in Worcester
THERE are major delays to bus services and traffic in Worcester due to roadworks. On the A449 in Powick, temporary lights are also in place causing delays for the 44 bus service of up to 15 minutes. Two-way signals are in place to repair a
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Thousands issued 10-day warning for £300 September cash boost - how to apply
Thousands across the UK have been given a 10-day warning with time running out to apply for a cash boost worth up to £300. Households can apply for free cash through the Household Support Scheme. The fund, which closes on September 30, was
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Loose German Shepherd reunited with owners
A DOG that was loose in Worcestershire village has been reunited with its owner. West Mercia Police confirmed that the dog is fine and has been returned home after it got loose in Defford, near Pershore. Police warned the public not to approach
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£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today
Millions will receive a one-off £150 cost-of-living payment from today. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits. The first payments will go
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Si King to accompany Hairy Biker co-star to hospital
HAIRY Biker Si King will accompany co-star Dave Myers to the hospital this week. Barrow-born Dave had revealed in May this year while speaking on the Hairy Bikers – Agony Uncles podcast that he was battling with cancer. Dave and Si appeared
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Extra seven days of mourning following Queen's state funeral
The Royal Family will observe another week of mourning fo the Queen following her state funeral on Monday. King Charles III decreed on September 9, the day after the Queen died following her 70-year reign, that a period of mourning would be observed
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One last opportunity to sign Queen's book of condolence in Worcester
WORCESTER residents have just one more day to sign the book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At The Guildhall, on High Street, the book of condolence will remain in place until 6pm this evening. The book gives the opportunity
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Dog that 'could pose danger' loose in Worcestershire village
A GERMAN Shepherd which "could pose a danger to the public" was found after running loose in a Worcestershire village yesterday evening. Police warned that the dog was loose in the village of Defford yesterday evening (Monday, September 19), and
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Complaints about 'appalling service' at city centre's Post Office
PEOPLE have been complaining about the "appalling service" at the city centre's Post Office. People have been sharing their frustrations with the Post Office, located on the second floor of WHSmith, on High Street. One customer said he was
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Woman who posted sexual photograph of her friend on Snapchat sentenced
A WOMAN who posted private sexual images of her former friend on social media after punching her has avoided being sent to prison. But Briony Carter, of Bibsworth Avenue, Broadway, has been ordered to do unpaid work and pay compensation to the
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Major charity event raising awareness of homelessness returns to Worcester
A MAJOR charity event raising awareness of homelessness in Worcester is returning next month. The Big Worcester Sleep Out is returning for 2022 on October 14 for its fourth year. This event is organised by the Maggs Day Centre, St Paul’s Hostel
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'Lorry drivers need loos' demand union after "smelly" bushes used as toilet
DEMANDS for facilities have been made by a trade union amid complaints bushes are being used as toilets by lorry drivers. People have claimed a stench can be smelled along Wainwright Road, Warndon Villages, as human waste was discovered in hedges
