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First look at new I'm a Celebrity camp with start of 2023 series just days away
Fans have been given their first look at the new I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here set in Australia. The countdown to the start of the popular reality show is on after ITV announced I'm a Celeb would be returning to UK screens on Sunday, November
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BBC confirms exact date and time slot for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special
The exact time slot for the 60th-anniversary episode of Doctor Who has been confirmed by the BBC. The anticipated episode will be the first of three and feature fan-favourite Doctor and companion duo David Tennant and Catherine Tate (as Donna Noble
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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Michael Gove accused of purposefully 'staging' London Victoria Station incident
Critics have accused Michael Gove of staging his walk through London's Victoria Station yesterday to "grab headlines". Gove was mobbed by protesters as he walked through the station moments after a sit-in protest for Palestine ended - an incident
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Floral tributes to man left outside city centre church
Floral tributes have been left outside a city centre church. Tributes to someone, named only as Robin/Rob, appeared outside Hope Church at The Granary in St Martins Quarter on Saturday, November 11. Flowers and handwritten notes were placed
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Air ambulance at scene of crash on main Worcester road
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The baby inspiring her family to take on a 'crazy' challenge
A BABY born with a severe heart defect and a rare congenital disorder is the focus of a charity event this weekend. Jessica Steed and Wayne Southall's five-month old daughter, Emilia, was born with a severe heart defect. After having keyhole
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Worcester claims top spot for top festive getaways in the UK
WORCESTER has claimed a top spot for top festive getaways in the UK this Christmas. A new study, conducted by Christmas Tree World, analysed factors such as number of restaurants and attractions, average nightly price for a hotel during December
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This is how you can get ten days off at Christmas with 3 days annual leave
With Christmas approaching, many of us will be running low on annual leave but will be keen to secure a nice break with the family over the festive season. Taking clever advantage of the Christmas Bank Holidays, you can enjoy extra work-free time
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Time to test your general knowledge - It's Pub Quiz time!
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Popular Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo comedian coming to county venue
A POPULAR comedian known for several television shows is coming to a Worcestershire venue next year. Mock the Week's Andy Parson's is coming to Evesham Town Hall on Thursday, May 23, as part of his 2023/24 show Bafflingly Optimistic. His time
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Police helicopter seen over Worcester and Droitwich
A police helicopter was spotted flying over Worcester and Droitwich. The helicopter was seen flying over Chawson in Droitwich on Saturday morning (November 11). It was also spotted from Diglis in Worcester. We have asked West Mercia Police
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Crowds pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday despite the rain
Crowds gathered at war memorials around the county to pay their respects on a cold and wet Remembrance Sunday. Heavy rain didn’t put people off in Worcester, where a large number of people stood in Cathedral Square for an 11am service at the war
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Car fire closes major road near Worcester - live updates
2:51pm Carriageway clear, thank you for your patience @OPUWorcs @OFFICIALWMAS — West Mercia Operations & Communications
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As it happened: crash on M5 near Worcester leads to long queues
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Candy sold in the UK recalled due to choking hazard as girl, 7, dies
Several varieties of a rolling candy sold across the UK have been recalled due to a choking hazard. Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution are recalling three flavours of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy because of the possibility that the rolling ball may
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Two anglers slapped with hefty fine for illegally fishing
TWO anglers were given a £600 fine for illegally fishing. The two men were caught fishing without a licence at Manor Farm Leisure in Harvington, near Evesham. John Barnett, of Orchard Place, was ordered to pay £247 after pleading guilty to
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Find out where the best place is to dry clothes inside during cold weather
Trying to figure out the best place to dry clothes indoors after the warm summer days have been doing the job for us recently can be a difficult one. This includes making sure rooms don’t become too damp with the never-ending washing pile.
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Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth
Brits are being urged to check their change, as you could be sitting on a fortune you didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971,
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DWP to offer £407 a month to anyone with one of these common eye problems
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering financial help to Brits with certain eyesight conditions. Those who are eligible could receive a monthly boost of £407. There are 52 types of eye conditions which the DWP offers help for. Across
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Norfolk beach named one of UK's prettiest autumn walks for families
A Norfolk beach trail has been named among the UK's prettiest autumn walks for families. Horsey beach was featured in a list compiled by national newspaper The I, which looked at 30 of the best places to watch the leaves fall and was noted for
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Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes
The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) have made changes to their MOT reminder service that more than five million drivers have signed up for. The service, which launched in 2017, sends prompts to drivers one month before their MOT is
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers blast 'ridiculous' decision by BBC after week 8
Strictly Come Dancing was shown at a significantly earlier time slot this week which enraged some fans. The shake-up to BBC One's schedule is due to the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall at 9pm. The BBC hosts the annual commemoration
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers blast 'ridiculous' decision by BBC after week 8
Strictly Come Dancing was shown at a significantly earlier time slot this week which enraged some fans. The shake-up to BBC One's schedule is due to the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall at 9pm. The BBC hosts the annual commemoration
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How to get tickets to Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special amid return
Fans across the country will be excited to hear that Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special will be returning this year. For many, the festive season would not be complete without this show with millions tuning in to watch the glamorous spectacle
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Rishi Sunak condemns 'EDL thugs' and 'Hamas sympathisers' for weekend disorder
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the "unacceptable scenes" in London this weekend after dozens of far-right 'counter-protesters' were arrested by police. This came as hundreds of thousands of people attended a march in Central London calling
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Quickfire Eke double fires Swifts into Vase third-round
GOODLUCK Eke's first-half double proved decisive as Stourport Swifts booked their place in the third round of the Isuzu FA Vase thanks to a 3-2 win at league rivals AFC Wulfrunians. Eke reacted first to a shot coming back off the crossbar in the
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Warriors punish Wolves' mistakes as visitors slip to league defeat
WORCESTER Wolves were unable to keep pace with Leicester Warriors late on as the hosts produced a clinical final quarter in a 87-73 victory in the NBL Division Two. A back-and-forth encounter saw Wolves 59-58 to the good with nine minutes remaining
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As it happened: Remembrance Sunday in Worcestershire
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City cruise past Casuals into Vase third-round
WORCESTER City made it 11 straight wins in all competitions on Saturday as they booked their spot in the third round of the Isuzu FA Vase thanks to a comfortable victory at Wolverhampton Casuals. Goals from Liam Lockett, Dylan Hart and Jamie Insall
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'Ditch them!' Worcester News readers split over self-checkout tills in supermarkets
Worcester News readers have been making their views known on fully-staffed checkouts following news a northern supermarket chain has ditched self-service tills. The chain in question, Booths, which runs high-end supermarkets in Northern England
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The worst Worcestershire roads for potholes revealed
WORCESTERSHIRE's worst roads with potholes this year can be revealed. Worcester people are aware of roads that are notorious for pesky potholes, littered with cracks and bumps, forcing them to make the effort to avoid them in cars and on bikes
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Behind bars: Worcestershire criminals jailed at Worcester Crown Court
HERE are the criminals jailed for the most serious crimes in Worcestershire recently. Tomasz Grzegorczyk, a man with a lengthy criminal record is back behind bars, after sneaking into a city property and stealing from sleeping victims
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The glory days of Lychgate Mall
Worcester News readers have been reminiscing about the former city shopping centre Lychgate Mall. Lychgate Mall was constructed in the 1960s after the historic Lich Gate was demolished, a transformation that initially drew criticism for its modernist
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'Crackling fires and mulled wine': Your guide to National Trust Christmas days out
FROM crackling fires to Santa's grotto, festive activities at historic National Trust properties will be transformed into a winter wonderland this Christmas. Historic houses will be in their full festive splendour with crackling fires, fragrant
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This £2 coin could be sold for 16 times its value on auction sites
A £2 coin commemorating the Commonwealth Games could fetch you up to £33 on auction websites. The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial, international multisport event contested by athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. To celebrate the
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I visited Dubrovnik in Croatia and cannot recommend it more - here's why
I recently visited Dubrovnik in Croatia for the first time and if you’ve been thinking about travelling there or you’re trying to find next year’s summer holiday destination, hearing my experience might help you out. I love travelling and visiting
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What do the different coloured poppies mean for Remembrance Day 2023?
The Poppy has been used as a symbol of respect for the servicemen and women that lost their lives during the war for over a century. The red poppy is instantly recognisable as the emblem for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
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Fancy running a riverside country pub? This £375k boozer could be yours
A RIVERSIDE county pub with accommodation and gardens is available to purchase for £375,000. The Bridge Hotel, in the village of Stanford-on-Teme, has been brought to the market by property specialists, Sidney Phillips. The sale of the pub
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'Devils, dungeons and witches' - weird history of county's oldest pubs
THE ancient pubs of Worcestershire are saturated with strange and spellbinding stories of kings, ghosts, devils and witches - and one even has its own dungeon. From weird witch circles to sinister devil carvings, the medieval and Elizabethan pubs
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Worcester News
NINE families published death notices in the Worcester News. Every day, the Worcester News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages