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Warriors' players risk livelihoods and injury to play in win against Newcastle

STEVE Diamond revealed that his players were offered the option to not play their game with Newcastle on Saturday, but a unanimous vote ensured the game went ahead. And what a good job they did as they produced a stellar performance in thrashing

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Five-star Warriors thump Falcons on an emotional day at Sixways

WORCESTER Warriors produced a five-star performance on Saturday as they thrashed Newcastle Falcons on an emotional afternoon at Sixways. With the club set to be suspended from all competitions on Monday due to the ongoing financial crisis, this

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Reenactors could be seen marching through Worcester - here is why

REENACTORS could be seen marching towards Powick Bridge on Saturday (September 24) to commemorate 380 years since the Battle of Powick. The Battle of Powick Bridge was a skirmish fought on September 23 during the first English civil war. Battle

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Watch the hilarious moment Alison Hammond took over our Facebook Live

Alison Hammond took over our Facebook live for 10 minutes and it was hilarious.  Hammond, who is best known for presenting This Morning, came to Woodland View Care Home in Droitwich on Saturday, September 24.  The 47-year-old was visiting the

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Crime fiction fans to discuss bestselling authors

A group for crime fiction fans will be discussing two bestselling authors at its next meeting. Worcestershire Libraries’ Crime Book Bubble will be focussing on MJ Arlidge and Cara Hunter when it meets over Zoom on Friday, October 14. The online

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Historic Worcestershire pub will change name - here's why

A historic Worcestershire pub is hosting a week of activities and conversations around climate change. The Fleece Inn at Bretforton, near Evesham, is taking part in Great Big Green Week, the UK’s biggest ever celebration of action to tackle climate

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Warning over viral TikTok make up hack that could give you eye problems

TikTok is overrun with viral make up hacks but the latest Vaseline and eyelash curler trend has caused some concern.  The social media platform is where countless make-up myths are busted and beloved brands are discovered, and shared until they

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Impaled boy recovering after accident left him with two-hour wait for ambulance

PARENTS of a boy who almost died in a bike accident said they are getting back to normal.  Parents Danielle and Craig Blann were left distraught after they were told to wait two hours for an ambulance after their son's leg was impaled on his bike

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The most and least expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed

As we brace for winter amidst a cost of living crisis and the soaring cost of energy bills, tips and tricks can be found everywhere on what appliances to stop using, which to utilise and how much each minute of usage costs. Everyone is paying more

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Do you live on the same street as a convicted sex offender? How to check

Latest government statistics show there are more than 62,000 people on the Sex Offenders' Register living in the UK. Dangerous criminals within our communities can be monitored through Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements used by the police

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Worcestershire's Becky Hill looking for aspiring singers for new show

A WORCESTERSHIRE songstress is calling on talented singers from across the country to take part in her brand new BBC Three show Project Icon.  Becky Hill, Jason Derulo and Derulo’s long-term manager Frank Harris are officially on the hunt for the

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Looking back on the Queen's visit to Worcester Porcelain in 2001

“Welcome back, Ma’am” was the Worcester Evening News headline on March 1 2001 for the Queen’s visit to the city as part of 250-years of Worcester Porcelain. It was freezing cold, but the sun shone as Her Majesty – dressed in a violet coat and matching

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Motor neurone disease could be slowed by 'promising' new drug, scientists say

Scientists involved in clinical trials say they have found a "promising" new drug which could slow down the progression of motor neurone disease (MND). In the global trials, some patients with a faulty SOD1 gene reported that they had better lung

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More speed camera vans and speed enforcement officers set for West Mercia roads

GREATER speed enforcement and more mobile camera vans will be rolled out across roads in West Mercia. More than £900,000 is being invested into three measures to curb harm on the roads across the area. £365,800 has been allocated to increase

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These businesses join 5-star hygiene list

TEN Worcester businesses have been awarded five-star hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in recent weeks. Ratings are judged by Worcestershire Regulatory Services inspectors over the standards in the handling of food, how food

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Popular gourmet burger van is coming to pub car park - for one night only

After the success of Beefy Boys' pop-up van, another popular takeaway is set to appear on a pub's car park.   Roly Poly Eats will be serving its homemade burgers and hotdogs outside the Bull Inn at Fernhill Heath, near Worcester.  Food lovers

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Tv royalty Alison Hammond swarmed by fans in Worcestershire

AN ICONIC tv personality best known for presenting This Morning on ITV was swarmed by fans in Droitwich.  Alison Hammond, who is from Solihull in Birmingham, came to Woodland View Care Home in Droitwich on Saturday, September 24.  Hammond,47

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Most popular baby names in the UK for 2022

Names are like the latest fashion trends; they become popular, fade out and then work their way back around years later. Whether you’re trying to come up with a name for a baby in your family or you’re just curious about the names that are popular

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Worcester Warriors vs Newcastle Falcons LIVE: updates from Premiership clash

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UK Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Lidl, Asda, Tesco & Aldi

Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including underclared ingredients and an

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DWP respond after many complain of delays in £150 cost-of-living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reassured those on disability payments that it remains on track to deliver one-off £150 cost-of-living payments despite concerns. The DWP stressed that it is still on course to deliver payments to

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Revealed: The number of excess deaths in Worcester during the pandemic

Nearly 200 more deaths than previously expected have been recorded in Worcester since the coronavirus pandemic began. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show Worcester recorded 193 more deaths between March 2020 and June 2022 than

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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to homeowners

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to everyone with a mortgage ahead of a hike in interest rates today. Interest rates are likely to increase by 0.75 percentage points from 1.75% to 2.5% when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet today. It

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Royal Mail reveals last recommended dates for Christmas deliveries

As we enter autumn, the dreaded 'Christmas' word has already reared its ugly head.  And regardless of whether you're counting down the days or burying your head in the sand, conversations have already turned to the festive season. With this

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Police yet to identify man who bought pants from boy

POLICE have yet to speak to a man filmed buying used underwear from a boy in a disturbing video shared online, sparking concern from parents. West Mercia has confirmed there are 'no updates' after the man was recorded buying the boxer shorts from

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Nostalgia: Taking a look back at this week in 2002

Looking back on what we were reporting on in the Worcester Evening News this week in 2002. From a new era for online at the council, Malvern Autumn Show and plenty of wedding bells.

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Cathedral to thank farmers at harvest service

A harvest service giving thanks to the farmers who put food on our plates is to take place in Worcester. This year’s Farmers’ Harvest Festival will take place at 6.30pm on Sunday, October 2 in Worcester Cathedral. As well as giving thanks to

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DWP reveals the five groups that will be worse off from Universal Credit changes

Millions will see their benefit payments change soon as the Department for Work and Pensions begin the next period of managed migration. Managed migration is the process of moving people from six “legacy” benefits to Universal Credit. The plans

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Horrified eyewitness describes aftermath of bloody 'screwdriver' stabbing

A WITNESS has described the horrifying aftermath of a stabbing which left the 'pregnant' victim covered in blood. The eyewitness, who did not see the attack itself, described the victim of Ross Dutfield clutching her bleeding neck in Staplow Road

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King Charles could ban Archie and Lilibet's royal titles due to Prince Harry's book

King Charles could reportedly ban Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, from having Prince and Princess titles over Harry’s book. The book was due to be published at the end of this year, however, Harry postponed its release

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Staggering number of condolence messages left for the Queen at the Guildhall

MORE than 4,000 messages of condolence for were left for the Queen at Worcester Guildhall throughout the recent period of mourning. In total, 4,450 messages were left in the books of condolence opened at Worcester Guildhall following the announcement

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Police renew appeal after 'bottle attack' outside pub

POLICE are still investigating an assault that took place outside a Worcester pub in August. Paramedics treated a man with serious injuries in the car park of Good Rest Tavern in Barker Street before he was rushed to hospital for further treatment

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The new club night where you can play board games and enjoy a beer

Board gamers from across Worcestershire and beyond descended on a county village for the launch of a new club. The first meeting of the new Wyvern Tabletop Games Club took place last Sunday, with over a dozen gamers taking part. There were

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Picture special: The incredible Worcester Paint Festival murals and locations

PAINTERS from across the UK have left eye-catching murals all over the city with some hidden away in unexpected places.  The Worcester Paint Festival brings artists from across the UK and city-based creatives together to celebrate their artwork

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Latin dance nights at Worcester community centre

A Worcester community centre is hosting latin dance nights every Friday. LikeU, a migrant support charity based at the side of Practical Car & Van Rental in Westbury Street, is giving people the chance to learn salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton