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I'm A Celebrity: Every contestants net worth from Nigel Farage to Marvin Humes
As ITV has officially confirmed who will be taking part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! 2023, excitement for the new series is beginning to grow. The intense show will see celebrities take on gut-wrenching tasks from eating gruesome meals
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See who won The Masked Singer: I’m A Celebrity Special on ITV - what a surprise
Tonight (November 19) saw some very famous (hidden) faces perform during a special I’m A Celebrity episode of The Masked Singer. Four former campmates gave it their best shot as they sang in front of judges Jonathan Ross, singer Rita Ora, TV icon
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Why I'm A Celebrity's Nigel Farage will be exempt from some Bushtucker Trials
Nigel Farage is controversially set to be on our screens tonight as the new series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! gets underway but he’s not going to be available for all tasks on the ITV show. Following speculation that the former UK Independence
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Councillor 'ready and willing' for unison resignation to call for Gaza ceasefire
A CITY councillor has said he is "ready and willing" to take part in a collective resignation with other councillors to call for ceasefire in Gaza. Cllr Mohammed Altaf, Worcester city councillor for Gorse Hill ward, said that he has had people
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Resident peregrine falcons at Worcester Cathedral captured in stunning pictures
RESIDENT peregrine falcons at Worcester Cathedral have been captured in new stunning pictures. Paul Williams submitted two images to the Worcester News Camera Club, showing two peregrine falcons on the Cathedral Tower. Mr Williams said: "I
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Partnership wins nearly £4 million in funding to boost wireless innovation
NEARLY £4 million has been awarded to a partnership to support the growth of its wireless innovation and technology. The River Severn Partnership has been awarded £3.75m of government funding by the Department for Science Innovation and Technology
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'I know how vital it is' - why rape crisis centre staff member is taking on challenge
THREE rowers are taking on an indoor rowing marathon challenge to raise much-needed funds for West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre. Kerrie Best, who works at West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC), along with Aaron
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What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out
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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Music fans call for future ballot as Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out
Glastonbury Festival has announced today (November 19) that tickets for its 2024 event have sold out. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the festival’s official account said: “Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 have now Sold Out. Our thanks to
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Sooty's 75th anniversary tour set for Worcester
A new celebratory theatre tour with the nation's favourite yellow bear Sooty will mark his 75th birthday in Worcester. Sooty marked the milestone birthday earlier this year, before embarking on a nationwide tour. To mark the anniversary, Sooty
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Long delays on road into city caused by temporary lights not working
THERE are delays near Worcester city centre caused by temporary traffic lights not working. First Bus Worcester warned of delays to the 35 service due to temporary traffic lights not working at the bottom of Rainbow Hill. It said: "Service
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Air ambulance lands on Worcester playing fields
AN air ambulance has landed on Worcester playing fields after reports of an incident. The emergency service landed on King George V Playing Fields in Brickfields, Worcester, just after noon. A team of paramedics were seen rushing from the helicopter
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Dave Bradley: 'Spending the day with King Charles'
Monday 13th November 2023 was one of the most surreal days of my long life. We, my wife Mandi and I, met The King, Charles the Third at his home at Highgrove in Gloucestershire. How come you may ask? Well, a good friend of ours rang us up some
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'Fantastic mentality' shown by City to bounce-back says captain
WORCESTER City showed a "fantastic mentality" to bounce back from their mid-week cup exit and thump Royal Wootton Bassett Town 4-0 in the Hellenic League Premier on Saturday. Two each for the league's top scorers in Liam Lockett and Kyle Belmonte
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Bristol edge past Wolves in overtime thriller at University Arena
WORCESTER Wolves' fell to an agonising overtime defeat on Friday night as visitors Bristol Hurricanes secured a dramatic victory at the University of Worcester Arena. Wolves had faced a double-digit deficit going into the second-half but managed
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City cruise past Bassett to move a step closer to club record
Worcester City bounced back from their mid-week cup exit to go within a point of Hellenic League Premier leaders Corsham Town with a dominant victory over Royal Wootton Bassett Town. On a difficult surface, Liam Lockett scored his 19th and 20th
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Severe fire at city home - update
ONE person had to be checked by paramedics following a severe fire at a house in Worcester. Fire crews battled a blaze at a house in Tolladine Road, Worcester, yesterday (Saturday) just after 11am. The fire broke out on the property's first
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How thousands attended Worcester Exhibition at this building
BEAUTY they say is in the eye of the beholder, but you would probably need to be an enthusiastic industrial archaeologist to fall in love with what is now a large and fairly scruffy building lining Shrub Hill Road in Worcester. Yet this vast expanse
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Look inside Worcester city centre's 'most environmentally friendly eco homes'
THESE striking photos provide a rare glimpse inside Worcester city centre's 'most environmentally friendly' eco homes which are soon to go on the market. The developer at 52 and 54 Moor Street in Worcester has secured an EPC rating of 99 out of
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Bottoms up! Pub staff and customers make cheeky calendar for charity
A PUB staff and customers came up with a cheeky way to raise charity cash with a daring photoshoot. Staff at The Bell Inn, on Church Street, in Eckington, were approached by regular Chris Ross to pick their brains over fundraising ideas in aid
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Rare 50p coin could make you over £15 on auction websites
A RARE Royal Mint suffragette 50p coins is selling for £15 on auction sites. The coin, designed by Mary Milner-Dickens, was created in 2003 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the formation of the Women's Social and Political Union.
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Latest death notices and funeral announcements from the Worcester News
ELEVEN families have published death notices and funeral arrangements in the Worcester News last week. Every week, the Worcester News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died. As well as
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Egg whisks, dog leads and sparkles used to create stunning city photographs
UNLIKELY tools such as an egg whisk and dog lead were used to create stunning photographs at a Worcester landmark. Photographer Nigel Wood, of Pershore, got creative at Diglis Footbridge to create stunning visual effects for his pictures. Helping
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Driver caught speeding by Rainbow Hill speed camera
A Toyota driver has been fined after speeding in Worcester. Masum Ahmed Choudhury was caught by a speed camera exceeding the 30mph limit in Rainbow Hill on Sunday, April 2. The 63-year-old, of Church Hill Road in Birmingham, was sentenced at
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Pictures of Bishop Perowne High School in the 80s, 90s and 00s
DO you remember the time Ritchie Neville from Five visited Bishop Perowne? Did you star in any of the school plays, sports teams or remember the devastating fire which all feature in our picture gallery from the 80s, 90s and 00s? Take a step
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Climate crisis debate with Worcester's parliamentary candidates to be held next month
A CLIMATE crisis debate with Worcester's parliamentary candidates is taking place next month. On Thursday December 7, Marc Bayliss (Conservatives), Tom Collins (Labour), Mel Allcott (Liberal Democrats) and Tor Pingree (Green), will attend the debate
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Christmas with a nostalgic twist at Hanbury Hall
Visit the National Trust's Hanbury Hall this festive season for a sentimental trip through past stories of wild house parties. From Saturday, November 25 until Sunday, January 7, you can dress festively and share in Christmas festivities influenced
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UK's top dog names of 2023 revealed from Barbie to Freddo - is yours there?
Barbie, Freddo and Chas have been named among the top trending dog names for 2023. Whether you're looking to add a furry friend to your family or you're curious to see what adorable names made the list, here are the most popular names for both