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Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned Universal Credit claimants they face extreme sanctions such as cutting access to free NHS prescriptions and legal aid. Under reforms announced today, the penalties will apply to people sanctioned for more than
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Nationwide offering 'lucrative £200 free cash offer' to UK customers
Britain’s biggest building society has launched a £200 switching offer and a linked savings account paying 8% interest. Nationwide Building Society has revealed the Flex Regular Saver that can be opened using their internet banking or mobile banking
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Fire crews called to residential road over 'burning smell'
FIRE Crews called to residential road in Droitwich over "burning smell". Pictures submitted to the Worcester News shows two crews on Parkington Road, with West Mercia Police also allegedly in attendance. A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester
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Controversial 'donkey field' plan will go to government as council misses deadline
RESIDENTS are "upset" and "shocked" after the council lost its chance to rule on a controversial care home plan after missing the deadline to make a decision. The plan to build a 70-bed care home on land known as the 'Donkey Field', off Northwick
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'We're thrilled after city burger restaurant scoops TWO big awards'
A BURGER restaurant based in the city has secured a double award for the quality of its food, leaving the owners 'thrilled'. Burger Shop in Cherry Tree Walk, Worcester has secured a double victory at the Good Food Awards in both Worcester and
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Latest homes move for village could add to hundreds already planned
A plan to build more homes in a village has been put forward – adding to 260 homes already in the pipeline. The move by Lone Star Land would see 35 homes built in Badsey near Evesham and if approved would add to 260 homes that are already set to
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Police stop 40 vehicles during operation
POLICE stopped 40 vehicles during an operation near Worcester. Safer Neighbourhood Policing teams from multiple areas across the South Worcestershire met in Droitwich today for operation Roundway. The operation was a priority for West Mercia
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People held outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital as firefighters arrive
PATIENTS and staff were left waiting outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a suspected fire alarm. Pictures submitted to the Worcester News show people waiting at the entrance to the hospital, with a fire engine parked just in front.
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This is when arthritis group meets in Worcester
THE National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is meeting at the Lyppard Hub in Ankerage Green in Warndon Villages, Worcester on Tuesday, November 28 at 6.45pm. The Worcester NRAS group will be joined by Suzy Rowley, Senior Occupational Therapist who
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Cars destroyed in suspected arson attack
Two cars were destroyed by fire in what is believed to have been an arson attack. Firefighters were called to garages near Medway Road in Worcester at 5.20am on Saturday, November 11. A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman
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Fire crews called to garden fire in Worcester
Firefighters were called out to a garden fire in Worcester yesterday evening (Wednesday, November 15). A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said a crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 6pm to a “fire in the open” in
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Large knife found in village near Worcester handed to police
A LARGE knife has been found in a village near Worcester during patrols as part of a national crackdown on knife crime. The blade was found in Kempsey, and was handed in PC Dee Stanley, of the local safer neighbourhood policing team, while out
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Christmas tree installed in Cathedral Square ahead of lights switch-on
A 30ft Christmas tree has gone up in the city centre as Worcester prepares for its lights switch-on. The tree was installed today (Thursday, November 16) on the Cathedral Square roundabout. A lane in College Street was closed for the morning
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Car on fire while parked in driveway
A car was found on fire on a driveway in Bransford. A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 11.30pm on Wednesday, November 16 to a small vehicle on fire. “A car was found to be well alight
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Worcestershire's only permanent Michelin Star restaurant closing for good
WORCESTERSHIRE'S only Michelin Star restaurant is closing due to "inflationary and interest rate pressures". Pensons, at The Netherwood Estate, in Tenbury Wells, will be closing its doors after dinner service on Friday, December 22. It is the
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LIVE BLOG: Busy county road closes in both directions due to crash
4:49pm A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.34pm to a road traffic collision involving
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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning
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Astonished driver claims he saw kangaroo hopping along city street
AN astonished driver claims he saw a kangaroo hopping along the road in a city estate after he pulled off the motorway. Mr Edwards, a professional photographer, could be forgiven for thinking he was in the land down under when he spotted what he
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Heron pictured mid-flight across the River Severn in Worcester
A HERON has been pictured mid-flight along the banks of the River Severn in Worcester. The pictures were submitted to the Worcester News Camera Club by Paul Harding and Roger Mason on Thursday, November 16. According to the Worcestershire
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Christmas tree goes up in Cathedral Square
A big Christmas tree has gone up in the city centre as Worcester prepares for its lights switch-on. The tree was installed today (Thursday, November 16) on the Cathedral Square roundabout. A lane in College Street was closed for the morning
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Ex-City forward leaves Pershore to join league rivals Pegasus
FORMER Worcester City forward James Baldwin has left Pershore Town to join Hellenic League Premier rivals Hereford Pegasus Baldwin first signed for Pershore Town on dual-registration terms from Worcester City in 2019, before making his move permanent
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Police called to reports of 'fighting' in street outside boxing event
POLICE were called to reports of fighting in the street after a city boxing event but no arrests were made and nobody was seriously injured in the disorder. The reported incident of 'disorder' happened in Sherriff Street in Worcester on Saturday
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Olympic swimmer from Droitwich nominated for national sport award
Double World champion swimmer Matt Richards has been nominated for the Athlete Award at the PLx Awards hosted by UK Sport. The British swimmer, who was born in Droitwich, has seen early success on the international stage, winning gold at the Tokyo
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Flood alert extended for River Severn in Worcestershire
A FLOOD alert placed on the River Severn in Worcester has now been extended with the water levels continuing to rise. The Severn is now expected to peak in Worcester this evening (Thursday) - though forecasters warn more rainfall is expected.
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New rail strikes announced for December - which dates will be affected?
A new set of rail strikes has been announced for December 2023, with members of the Aslef union walking out on various dates at the beginning of the month. Train drivers are set to stage a series of one-day strikes as well as a nine-day ban on
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Martin Lewis reveals tips on how to get 'mythical' free flight upgrade
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared the tips he thinks can land travellers a free flight upgrade. The Money Saving Expert founder spoke about how to get a free flight upgrade on his podcast - The Martin Lewis Podcast on Wednesday (November
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'Nobody likes it' - Gino D'Acampo bans British Christmas staple from his table
Beloved TV chef and presenter Gino D'Acampo has revealed the one iconic Christmas dish he has banned from his table. Speaking of the item, which has been served with British Christmas dinners for generations now, Gino controversially claimed that
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Worst rated delivery firms revealed as customers describe ‘miserable’ service
Delivery services in the UK have been described as "miserable" by customers for the third year running, according to an annual survey by Citizens Advice. The two worst-rated services were Evri and Yodel with both managing an overall score of just
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B&Q reveals best ways of dealing with damp as NHS issues warning for UK homes
With Christmas just around the corner spirits are certainly high - yet sadly, so are the chances of dampness in our homes. The cold nights have returned with a bitter chill which makes British homes extremely liable to building up damp. It
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Met Office gives official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month
The Met Office has shared their official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month. It comes as fellow weather forecasters and outlets have shared predictions that areas of the UK will be 'blanketed' in snow in the coming days. "New
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Millions of women in England to be offered free contraceptive pills
Millions of women in England will be able to get free contraceptive pills without having to see a GP under new NHS plans. Starting from December, the change will allow women to get a first prescription of the pill by visiting their local pharmacy
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
Royal Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Kevin the Carrot, air fryers and more in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week
Looking for a bargain? The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl are the place to be this week. From Thursday November 16, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including Kevin the Carrot toys, air fryers, pet essentials and more. Let
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How did my MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire? Full list of results
MPs in Parliament rejected a request for a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Wednesday, November 15) with many Labour frontbenchers leaving their positions as a result. In the end, MPs voted 293 to 125, a majority of 168, to reject the SNP’s King’s
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TikTok launches new music feature linking to Spotify, Apple Music and more
TikTok has launched a new feature that will allow users to save viral songs to music apps such as Spotify or Apple Music. The “add to music app” feature will be rolled out in the UK and US over the coming weeks. It will enable users to save
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Live updates as disruption affects Worcestershire trains
11:21am LINE RE OPENED - SNOW HILL LINES - DROITWICH SPA The line has now re opened, however, National Rail
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Lane closure in city centre while Christmas tree is put up
There will be lane closures in the city centre this morning while a Christmas tree is put up. A lane in College Street will be closed, as will the turning lanes at Cathedral Square roundabout, between 9.30am and 12.30pm today (Thursday, November
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Worcester's journalism students caught in upheaval during Parliament visit
University students found themselves in the midst of a dramatic reshuffle during their trip to Westminster. The journalism students from the University of Worcester had chosen an eventful day for their visit to Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston
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Estate agents call for new policies to assist young adults in buying homes
Estate agents Nicol & Co have called for political parties to legislate new policies to assist young adults in buying homes. The Worcestershire-based company's managing director Matt Nicol issued this plea given the steep drop in homeownership
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Lib Dems appeal to Robin Walker MP for NHS action
The Liberal Democrats have called on Robin Walker MP to support the party's amendment to the King's Speech regarding NHS waiting lists. The Lib Dems are urging Walker, Worcester's Conservative MP, to back their proposed changes, aimed at addressing
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Council overruled on controversial homes plan for village
A controversial plan to build 40 homes on the edge of the city has been given the green light after the council was overruled. The move to build ‘affordable’ housing in Hallow near Worcester was rejected by Malvern Hills District Council earlier
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Wychavon celebrates tourism boom with council chairman's tour
The chairman of Wychavon District Council has been celebrating its most popular tourist attractions following reports that tourism adds over £171 million to the area's economy. A recent study carried out on behalf of Wychavon established that over
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University of Worcester graduate receives royal recognition for voluntary work
A University of Worcester graduate is set to receive her second accolade of the year after her organisation was recognised for an award from the King. Kiran Sahota, an award-winning social historian and charity worker, has received the King's Award
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Doctor's disgust after elderly woman's long wait on pavement for ambulance
A FORMER hospital doctor has spoken of his 'disgust' after an injured elderly woman spent several hours lying on the ground waiting for an ambulance. Doctor John Talbot, of Battenhall, was one of a group of people who stopped to help the elderly
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Orchestra Pro Anima promises festive thrill with upcoming concert
Orchestra Pro Anima is set to host a concert with a Christmas feel at Christ Church next month. The festive event, under the leadership of Michael Bochmann, takes place on Sunday, December 3, at 3pm. Christmas classics from the Baroque and
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Great Malvern Christmas festival to celebrate 125th birthday of C.S. Lewis
Festivities will be in full flow when the Great Malvern Christmas Festival makes a return later this month with a special theme. On Wednesday, November 29, to mark the 125th birthday of much-loved author, C.S. Lewis, who had connections to The
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Residents given two weeks to review anti-social behaviour rules
Residents have less than two weeks to make Worcester City Council aware of their views on the review of powers to combat anti-social behaviour in the city. The council is currently conducting a review of its Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs
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King’s Award honour for two Worcestershire charities
Two Worcestershire volunteer-led groups are amongst the recipients of an award from the King. The King's Award for Voluntary Service is equivalent to an MBE, and the highest a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The two Worcestershire recipients
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Four-year-old Teddie walks 14 miles for Children in Need
A four-year-old boy from Pershore has walked more than 14 miles to raise money for Children in Need. Little Teddie Goddard has raised more than £500 for the charity appeal in the past two years. The Orchard Primary School pupil was inspired