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All you need to know on BBC's Boat Story with Daisy Haggard and Paterson Joseph
Daisy Haggard and Paterson Joseph lead the cast of the latest thriller series to air on the BBC in Boat Story. The six-part series was created by brothers Harry and Jack Williams, who were also behind the BBC thriller The Tourist. The story
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ITV breaks silence over claims Angellica Bell was 'fired' from Martin Lewis show
ITV has spoken out after claims were made that Martin Lewis Money Show co-presenter Angellica Bell was "secretly sacked". It was reported that Angellica Bell, who was working alongside Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis, was asked to leave
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Woman taken to hospital after Droitwich car crash
A woman was taken to hospital after a car crash in Droitwich. Emergency services were called to Westwood Road in the town at 11.40am this morning (Tuesday, November 21). A red Volkswagen car and a silver Volkswagen van were involved in the
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Revealed: The happiest and unhappiest places to live in Worcestershire in 2023
PEOPLE living in the Malvern Hills district are the happiest in Worcestershire, it has been revealed in new government figures. The county's happiest and unhappiest places to live have been ranked using data recently published by the Office for
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'She's scared what he's capable of': Violent man left ex fearing she'd lose teeth
A 53-YEAR-OLD man with a history of violence offences who assaulted an ex-partner will have to do unpaid work. Justin Hodgetts, of Glenthorne Avenue, Worcester, left the victim with bruising and swelling to the right eye and cheek, Worcester Magistrates
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Bodies found following search for missing teenagers in North Wales
A TOTAL of four bodies have been recovered from a car which appears to have left on the A4085 at Garreg, near Tremadog, police have confirmed. This follows a search for Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris, who had not been
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Residents urged to stay safe online ahead of Black Friday
Worcestershire residents are being urged to stay safe when shopping online. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, Worcestershire Trading Standards is reminding people to stay savvy when hunting for bargains. Millions of pounds are spent
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Family terrified after arsonists destroy horsebox and douse power tools with petrol
A SCARED family saw their horsebox go up in flames after it was attacked by arsonists who also doused power tools in petrol on farmland. The horsebox was destroyed in the fire on farmland in Kersoe, near Elmley Castle, at about 10.15pm on land
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Smoke and an arcing sound on busy city road
FIRE crews were called to reports of smoke and an arcing sound on a busy city road. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 5.56am on Tuesday, November 21, to smoke coming from a property
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Drugs, cash and guns seized in raids on Worcester homes
Drugs, cash and guns were seized by police during a drugs raid in Worcester. Two men were arrested when West Mercia Police carried out a drugs warrant at two properties in Rose Avenue last Friday (November 17). A dramatic video shows officers
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Drivers delayed as roadworks get underway on key city centre road
DRIVERS are suffering delays as roadworks along a key route in Worcester city centre continue. Motorists driving east along Croft Road towards Worcester Bridge are finding one of the lanes is closed as it is coned off. The inner lane of the
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Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Sir Chris Whitty tells inquiry
Action should have been taken earlier to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Sir Chris Whitty has told an inquiry. England’s chief medical officer also denied warning ministers against lockdowns, describing
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Who plays Mohamed Al Fayed in The Crown? See when the former Harrods owner died
One of the most iconic images of the late Diana, Princess of Wales is when she was captured wearing a turquoise swimming costume, whilst sitting on the edge of a diving board on the Jonikal, the boat owned by Mohamed Al-Fayed. The image was taken
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How did Prince William and Kate Middleton meet? See key dates of relationship
Part one of the final series of The Crown has dropped on Netflix as it follows the royals from the late 1990s. There are four episodes for fans to enjoy focusing on Princess Diana’s friendship with Dodi Al-Faye, her tragic death and the start of
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Who was Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft's late husband Mel Coleman?
Former British tennis player Annabel Croft is participating in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside her professional dance partner Johannes. Recently, Annabel opened up about how the programme had been "emotional" for her since the
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This Morning host lets slip I'm A Celebrity secret amid husband's appearance
Presenter of ITV's This Morning Rochelle Humes has let slip a shocking secret about I'm A Celebrity. The former Saturdays singer, 34, has shared that the loved ones of campmates receive "courtesy calls" ahead of an evening's episode to give them
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Who plays Dodi Fayed on The Crown and who was the real person?
The Crown is back on our screens for series six and is depicting the final years in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Netflix programme also shows the relationship between filmmaker Dodi Fayed before the pair's untimely death in 1997.
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Does I'm a Celebrity star Jamie Lynn Spears still talk with her sister Britney?
The new series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here is now on the telly with the likes of Nigel Farage, Josie Gibson and Jamie Lynn Spears having entered the Australian jungle. Jamie Lynn Spears, who is the sister of pop megastar Britney Spears
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Police on scene after crash in Droitwich - live updates
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Construction work starts on highly anticipated designer outlet just off M5
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a highly anticipated designer outlet project just off the M5 motorway. Developer Robert Hitchins recently appointed contractor Bouygues UK to start work on the first phase of the Cotswold Designer Outlet in Tewskesbury
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Top Gear stopped for the 'foreseeable future' following Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
Top Gear will be rested for the “foreseeable future”, the BBC has announced. The move comes following a crash during filming last year which saw presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff seriously injured. Production of the show has been paused since
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Police vow to head out of town to hunt down Worcester dealers
SUSPECTED drug dealers have been arrested, a weapon seized and a safe smashed open to get to suspected cocaine during two raids to sever drug supply into Worcester. The double drugs warrants this morning (Tuesday) were designed to sever the supply
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The top 10 best places to live in Worcestershire for 2024
WORCESTERSHIRE is filled with hidden gem towns, villages and hamlets which make wonderful places to call home. Muddy Stilettos has revealed the top 10 places to live in Worcestershire for 2024 and why they were chosen. The list considers factors
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Burglars disturbed by homeowner before dramatic police chase
SUSPECTED burglars who made an attempted getaway have been arrested following a dramatic pursuit after they were disturbed by the homeowner and officers gave chase. The suspects were believed to be breaking into a house in Somers Park Avenue in
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Major UK broadband provider fined £1.4million for 'serious breach' of rules
A major UK broadband provider has been fined £1.4 million after breaching regulator’s rules and failing to inform 73,000 people that their contracts were ending. Communications watchdog Ofcom said that Shell Energy had committed a “serious breach
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LadBaby reveals they won't be releasing a Christmas single in 2023 - here's why
LadBaby has revealed it will not be releasing a Christmas single in 2023. Husband and wife Mark and Roxanne Hoyle, also known as LadBaby, have claimed the UK Christmas number one for the last five years with funny remixes of famous songs.
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Former This Morning presenter Judy Finnigan says she'll never watch the show again
Judy Finnigan has said she won’t tune into ITV’s This Morning again or appear on the programme to promote her new book. Until 2001, the 75-year-old presenter and author fronted the series with her husband Richard Madeley for 13 years. The duo
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All the ITV shows Brits can apply to be a part of from Love Island to The Chase
From Love Island and The Chase to Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Big Brother there are a range of shows Brits can apply to be a part of on ITV. Whether you're looking for love, hoping to win some money or want to become the next big
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What's the UK's best delivery service? Our readers have voted
Our readers have voted for what they think is the UK's best delivery service. Royal Mail was deemed the best parcel delivery firm in the country with 37% of the vote following our reader poll. The postal service was closely followed by Amazon
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How unique are your favourite Spotify artists? Create a DNA chart to find out
Music fans can now create a DNA chart with their favourite artists on Spotify and here’s how to do it. Spotify users on TikTok are sharing their own music DNA charts and they’ve even posted tutorials so others can give it a go. The new trend
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Fred Sirieix: 'Nigel Farage it's shameful for what you've done' in Brexit row
It was a wet and rainy camp in tonight's explosive episode of I'm a Celebrity - and this year's first camp argument has already happened. Ant and Dec opened the episode with a dig at former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. Pointing out that Farage never
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LadBaby reveals they won't be releasing a Christmas single in 2023 - here's why
LadBaby has revealed it will not be releasing a Christmas single in 2023. Husband and wife Mark and Roxanne Hoyle, also known as LadBaby, have claimed the UK Christmas number one for the last five years with funny remixes of famous songs.
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Morgan Motors gears up to become top food destination
A WORLD famous motorcar factory aims to become a top destination not just for car lovers but also for food lovers to fill up their tanks. The Morgan Experience has formed a partnership with Faun to become 'a true destination for food lovers'.
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Co-op funds support Worcester community groups
Community groups in Worcester are celebrating receiving funding support from Co-op members. Co-op’s Local Community Fund gifts have totaled nearly £96,000, shared amongst 32 groups in the area. Among the beneficiaries are Disability Sport Worcestershire
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Former city councillor passes away at 86 after long illness
A former Worcester City Councillor has passed away. Mrs Margaret Wills, who represented the former St Barnabas ward (now Rainbow Hill ward) for Labour from April 1981, died peacefully, aged 86, on Saturday, November 11 after a long illness.
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Comedy mystery 'Cluedo' sequel to visit Malvern next year
A production of Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter will stop off at Malvern Festival Theatre on their 2024 UK tour. Following the success of its critically acclaimed predecessor, the comedy mystery sequel will play in Malvern from Tuesday, April 30 to
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Warm bank in Upton-upon-Severn to stay open for winter
A community "warm bank" will remain open through winter in Upton-upon-Severn after a councillor secured funding. Green Party representative, Councillor Martin Allen, received £2,000 to sustain the Community Fridge and Warm Bank. The community
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In court: Results for Worcester Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Worcester Magistrates Court recently. ALAN BISHOP, 72, of Ranelagh Road, Malvern, admitted two charges of assault by beating of an emergency worker, being drunk and disorderly in a public place and failing
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'We cut out takeaways and joined the gym - now nothing in our wardrobe fits!'
A MARRIED couple has so far lost an incredible 43kg (6.7 stone) between them with neither finished yet - and now they hope their dramatic transformation can inspire others. Dawn Morris and her husband Les Morris of Malvern both decided things needed
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Primary school's Family Hub offers community support in tough times
A primary school will open the doors of its 'Family Hub' every other Wednesday to offer support to parents. The Hub, at Cranham Primary School in Worcester, offers a one-stop service for families, which brings together various community organisations
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Council promotes recognition of domestic abuse signs ahead of free conference
The public have been made aware of indicators of domestic abuse following an appeal from Worcestershire County Council. The council is hosting this year's White Ribbon Conference on Friday, November 24. The conference, part of the 16 days of
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Worcester rockstars storm the UK charts with their new album
A WORCESTER rock band has stormed into the official UK Charts with their new album. Gypsy Pistoleros have been celebrating the success of their latest album Duende a Go Go Loco! which made it to number 94 in the Official Albums Sales Chart.
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Public invited to voice opinions on Warndon open space refurbishments
Residents of Worcester have been asked by the city council for their views on developments to a public open space in Warndon. Plans are in the works to refurbish the 4.2-acre area to the south of Cotswold Way, adjacent to the Mazak factory.