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Road rage driver 'screams at and tries to hit' teen on moped with L-plates

A TEENAGER driving a moped feared for his life after almost being knocked off of his vehicle by another car. Liam McNichol, 16, was driving on Malvern Road approaching Powick roundabout when a car behind began beeping and its driver hurled abuse

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George's rocky relationship sees him almost quit Married At First Sight

A Worcester man on Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK has had a rocky journey and last night's episode saw him almost walk away from the show. It was love/hate week in last night's episode and George Roberts and his wife April considered whether

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Dad-of-three hurls abuse at supermarket staff and steals hanging basket

A DAD-of-three abused staff at a Worcester supermarket before stealing a hanging basket.  Jamie Purcer, of Dent Close, Worcester, admitted using threatening, abusive words, behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and theft from

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Man seriously hurt and woman assaulted - police release pictures of witnesses

A MAN was taken to hospital after being assaulted outside a bar in the early hours of the morning. He suffered significant head injuries after the assault near Slug and Lettuce on Friday, September 23. READ MORE: Married at First Sight UK George

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"Our mindset is this is our last game at Sixways" - Diamond on Saturday's match

HOW the rugby club has found itself in the financial crisis it now exists in is something that had Worcester director of rug by Steve Diamond perplexed on Friday morning. Warriors have been given a deadline of midnight on Monday (September 26)

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Housing association tells man he has to wait 14 years to have shower installed

A MAN was told by his social housing supplier that he would have to wait 14 years to have a shower installed. Richard Kyte, who lives in Crickley Drive, Warndon, says he is currently forced to take baths - wasting money and water compared to a

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String quartet play Queen's greatest hits

A string quartet will perform Queen's greatest hits at the Malvern Cube on Friday, November 18 from 5.30pm.  A spokesperson for the show said: "The King’s Quartet are a local string quartet who regularly perform at events in Worcestershire and

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Warriors' owner addresses recent accusations and says club is not in administration

WORCESTER Warriors' co-owner Colin Goldring conceded that they will place the rugby club into administration if it is "in the best interest of creditors and the club". Rumours circled on Friday morning that administrators had been appointed at

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Major plans for Chateau Impney approved - but with extra conditions

COUNCIL planners have given the go-ahead to plans which could see 120 houses built at the iconic Chateau Impney estate. Wychavon District Council's planning committee met on September 22, where they discussed plans from the Impney Estate for a

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Raiders' cup tie with Fields moved as a result of Warriors' financial crisis

Worcester Raiders' home FA Vase game against Westfields has had to be moved due to the ongoing financial crisis at Sixways. The cup tie, scheduled for a 3PM kick-off at Sixways on Sunday September 25, will now take place at Westfields' Allpay Park

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Dog foster 'parents' needed after rising living costs

DOG foster 'parents' are needed to look after dogs in need of a new home in the face of the cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust Evesham is appealing for volunteer foster “pawrents” for dogs in need as the charity receives a record number of calls

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Team news and injury update as van der Merwe returns to starting line-up

WORCESTER Warriors have named their 23-man squad for their Premiership clash with Newcastle at Sixways on Saturday. The big news is that Scotland and British and Irish Lions winger Duhan van der Merwe is back following a quadriceps injury and starts

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Have you got £1million winning EuroMillions ticket bought near Worcestershire?

SOMEONE could be sitting on a winning £1 million lottery ticket. The £1 million EuroMillions Prize remains unclaimed in the borough of Tewkesbury. EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw but the lucky

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See Worcester Cathedral as never before thanks to incredible light show

WORCESTER Cathedral has been transformed by an immersive Son-et-Lumiere (sound and light show) throughout the week. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through the cathedral and admire various light displays while music plays around them.

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'Beloved' Wolf Hall author Dame Hilary Mantel dies 'suddenly yet peacefully'

Bestselling author Dame Hilary Mantel has died at the age of 70. Her publishers, HarperCollins described Dame Hilary as “one of the greatest English novelists of the century”. A statement released by HarperCollins said: "It is with great sadness

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Unsung heroes: The workforce that built Worcester

IN its long and distinguished business history, Worcester has been home to some top companies. But while several are household names, like Royal Worcester Porcelain and Lea and Perrins sauce, there are others that have been legends only in their own

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Discover History: 380 years since the Battle of Powick Bridge

Just before dawn on the 22nd September 1642, Colonel John Brown, who was riding with the Parliamentarian Cavalry searching for the Royalist wagons of silver, stood overlooking Worcester on London Road. The road was a sprawling suburb running steeply

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Changes to Universal Credit announced: what it means for you

In today's mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced changes to the way claimants can receive Universal Credit. Kwasi Kwarteng pledged to “turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth” as he set

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Woman rescued from icy river waters by firefighters

A WOMAN was rescued from a river by fire crews after she was unable to get back to the embankment by herself.  The woman, aged in her 30s, was rescued from the river at Ham Lane, Powick, near Worcester yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. READ MORE

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City to 'pledge action' at first environmental summit

According to the Met Office, Worcester recorded its hottest day ever on July 19, 2022. Four of the five warmest summers on record for England have occurred since 2003, which scientists attribute to human-induced climate change. It is in recognition

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MP's revulsion at Warriors owners' treatment of Duckworth family over £500k loan

WORCESTER MP Robin Walker expressed his "personal revulsion" towards Worcester Warriors' current owners after claims they have not paid back a £500k loan to Cecil Duckworth's family. During an impassioned speech made in the House of Commons, Robin

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Man with 'offensive weapon' arrested yards from children making way to school

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for theft and having an offensive weapon just yards from a school following a police manhunt. Patrol officers descended in large numbers to the Arboretum in Worcester before making an arrest at the back of a

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What will the Chancellor announce in mini-budget today?

Kwasi Kwarteng will pledge to “turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth” as he sets out the new Government’s approach to the UK economy. The Chancellor will announce tens of billions of pounds both of increased spending

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Warning to Revolut customers as personal data exposed in cyber attack

A warning has been issued to Revolut customers after a cyberattack exposed the data of thousands of customers. Consumer expert Which? Money has reported that more than 50,000 customers have had their data exposed, putting them at a higher risk

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When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

Millions on Universal Credit and other benefits will receive a £324 cost-of-living payment from the Government soon. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases - from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation and food prices

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What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment

Millions have received cost-of-living support from the Government in recent weeks in the form of a £326 payment. The money is the first half of a two-part payment being made to certain people, the second part of which is due to be sent out in the

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine dies aged 28

DRAG performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28, his family have announced. Ward, who died on Sunday, appeared on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, before launching a TV career and fronting

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Manhunt: Police search for wanted man in city - as it happened

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What's the weather like for Birmingham Pride this weekend?

Birmingham Pride will mark its 25th anniversary as it returns to the city this weekend. If you’ve booked your tickets but are unsure what the weather looks like across the two days, look no further. The event begins on Saturday, September 24

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Vintage clothing shop's ambitious plans as it moves into historic building

A VINTAGE and designer clothing business which began life in a boy's bedroom is already branching out to a bigger base as demand soars. Maelhaus, the brainchild of a group of entrepreneurial teenagers with an eye on protecting the environment,

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GP network hits back over Covid booster jab delays

A NETWORK of GP surgeries has said they are aware of the concerns being raised by patients about 'vaccine availability in the city this year.'  Recently, patients hoping to receive their winter Covid-19 booster jab have been met with long queues

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Worcester driver fined for speeding in city

A Worcester man has been fined hundreds of pounds for speeding in the city. Ceejay Tarbuck drove a Vauxhall vehicle on Woodgreen Drive, Warndon, faster than the 30mph speed limit on February 20. The 20-year-old, of Blackpole Road, was fined

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Organiser's kind gesture after Sixways Stadium cancels festival last minute

A BUSINESS festival which had to cancel has kept a promise to donate money to a charity. The organiser of Worcestershire Festival of Business (WFB) was left 'angry and disappointed' after Sixways Stadium cancelled the event just 48 hours before