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Police joke after catching delivery driver over speed limit
POLICE have joked about catching a delivery driver speeding today (Wednesday). Warndon SNT has apologised to residents in case they have late deliveries after catching one driver going over the limit. They joked on X (formally Twitter) about
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Porsche driver caught speeding by this camera near Worcester
A PORSCHE driver has been caught speeding by a camera on a major road near Worcester. Peter Ebbutt was clocked speeding on the A449 at Crossway Green, near Ombersley by an automatic camera. Ebbutt of Hampton Lane, Solihull, is due to appear
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New group for partner's of prostate cancer launches in Worcester
For the first time in Worcestershire there is a support group for partners of men suffering with prostate cancer. And its start in Movember, the month that focuses on men’s health. It’s the idea of Alison Hanson and Andrea Ferns, whose husbands
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Teen 'dined and dashed' at Hickory's leaving without paying £140 bill
A TEENAGER ordered more than £100 of food and drink at a Worcester restaurant and left without paying. Connor Reeve admitted the offence along with a number of other crimes committed in the city and Worcestershire but is still awaiting sentence
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Shoplifter jailed after reaching 'the end of the line'
A woman who stole whiskey and air fresheners from shops in Worcester has been jailed. Toni Lunnon stole whiskey worth £23 from Asda in Worcester on June 18 and cans of Febreeze worth £41.25 from Wilko in the high street on June 15. She also
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'We are going to bring back birdsong at golf club'
A GOLF and country club is planting hundreds of trees to "bring birdsong back' and to improve bio-diversity. Worcester Golf & Country Club, at Boughton Park, off Bransford Road, is currently planting 250 trees on and around the golf course to improve
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Where in Worcester you can get ‘limited edition’ Take That album magazine
Thirty “limited edition” copies of a Take That magazine - including a CD of their new album - will be available to buy at six stores across Worcester. The pop group will release their 12-track new album This Life on Friday (November 24) – and have
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Man ordered to pay over £1,000 for failing to identify driver to police
A WORCESTER man has been ordered to pay over £1,000 for failing to identify a driver alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Lee Hankins, 50, failed to identify the driver of a Vauxhall Vivaro to Gloucestershire Constabulary between Thursday
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Thieves break into 'insecure' garage
A DRILL was stolen from an "insecure" garage in a suburb of Worcester. The garage on Tearne Street and Hawkwood Crescent in St Johns was broken into between Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14. The thief most likely gained access via
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CCTV shows moment robber enters A449 service station before demanding money
THIS is the moment a hooded man enters a service station on the A449 before demanding money. The robbery happened at Hartlebury Service Station on the A449 at 6am on Monday, November 13 when a man walked into the premises and demanded money from
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National Insurance rate cut for 27 million workers from January announced
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Government will cut the main rate National Insurance payments by two per cent. He told MPs in his autumn statement that the rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 would
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Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced
Martin Lewis has reacted to Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement, as the Chancellor set out a range of plans, including increases for Universal Credit and other benefit claimants. Speaking to MPs at his autumn statement, Mr Hunt confirmed the Government
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Jeremy Hunt announces alcohol duty freeze until next year
Alcohol duty will be frozen until August, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in his autumn statement. Speaking to MPs, Mr Hunt said that there would be no increase in in duty on beer, cider, wine or spirits. He also confirmed that the alcohol
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Former Worcestershire spinner umpires at Cricket World Cup Final
ONE former Worcestershire player was involved in the ICC Cricket World Cup Final on Sunday. Ex-spinner Richard Illingworth was one of the on-field umpires as Australia beat India - 31 years after appearing himself in the final as a player.
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Shows and pantomimes you can watch at theatres near Worcester this Christmas
There’s nothing like scheduling festive activities to do with your friends and family as Christmas approaches. If you’re looking for something to do in and around Worcester this festive season, why not take a trip to the local theatres to watch
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City chasing 46-year club record vs Slimbridge on Saturday
IT could be a historic afternoon for Worcester City this Saturday when they welcome Slimbridge to Claines Lane in the Hellenic League Premier. Three points over Slimbridge would equal the club's record of 12 league wins in a row, set back in the
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Latest on court case of thief who stole thousands from city pub safe
A THIEF who stole thousands from a city pub safe is due to be sentenced this week. As we reported in March, Jamie King admitted stealing from the safe of the Cardinal's Hat pub in Friar Street. After a dispute over the amount taken King
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Peter Andre to switch on Christmas lights in Worcestershire town this weekend
Singing sensation Peter Andre is set to bring the festive cheer to Redditch this weekend at the Christmas light switch-on event. The famous face is ready to kickstart festivities on Saturday, November 25 with his signature charm and musical hits
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Lanes reopen after motorway crash
ALL lanes are reopen on a section of the M5 following a crash. The crash took place on the M5 southbound between Junction 8 (Strensham, near turn off for M50) and Junction 9 (Tewkesbury). Motorway cameras were switched off at Junction 8 -
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Live updates as police incident taking place in Bridge Street
11:24am Our reporter at the scene said police have now left Bridge Street. When asked what was going on, an officer
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Drivers warned about disruption as roads close
DRIVERS are being warned about repairs to Worcestershire roads. Barbers Lane in Martley is closed for highway repair and maintenance works and is set to reopen on Thursday, November 30. Worcestershire Highways is warning delays are expected
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning on chocolate that contains pieces of plastic
Lidl is recalling one of its products over fears it may contain pieces of plastic. The popular budget supermarket has issued a recall of its Fin Carré White Chocolate due to the possible presence of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. The affected
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Animal rights activist to give her bum to I'm a Celebrity producers
The founder of a leading animal charity has shared that she has changed her will to leave her BUM to I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Here! producers. The change comes from PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk who is in protest over the show's treatment of
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What should I do if I think my energy bill is too high or wrong?
With the winter beginning to creep in and the days getting noticeably colder, households across the country will be cranking up their heating. With this increase in energy usage, most will begin to notice an increase in what they are spending on
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What to expect from the Autumn Statement today
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce tax cuts alongside a range of other announcements in his autumn statement today. It is also believed that a number of welfare reforms will be announced, with the aim of pushing benefit claimants back
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Mrs Hinch fan 'freaking out' after finding insects in 'very clean' house
A fan of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch shared that they are 'freaking out' after discovering insects in their 'very clean' house. An anonymous user appealed to members of the community Facebook group 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' after they discovered
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These 8 festive dupes could save you hundreds this Christmas from toys to booze
Christmas is expensive which means finding dupes for your favourite products can go a long way. From toys under the tree to chocolate in stockings, the price of festive treats can really stack up - especially when you're shopping for an entire
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Race to save dumped XL bullies - one thrown from a van and the other tied up and left
TWO XL bullies are looking for new homes after they were both dumped by their owners amid an incoming ban on the breed. Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue said it is in a race against time to rehome the two XL bullies, named Dior and Caesar,
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Crash causes delays on M5 motorway in Worcestershire
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Delays after earlier faulty train blocked Droitwich station
A FAULT on a train at Droitwich led to lines being blocked this morning, (November 22). The fault was reported by West Midlands Railway (WMR) on social media at 7am, at the time saying: "Fault on a train at Droitwich Spa - all lines through Droitwich
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Inquest into deaths of tragic crash victims set to begin
AN inquest into the deaths of three people killed in a horror crash is set to begin later today (Wednesday, November 22). The victims were formally identified as Gemma Hobbins, aged 32, her four-year-old son Keegan Fettis, and Cody Smith, aged
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Anger and sadness over plan to close city police station on Sundays
THE front counter of Worcester Police Station will close on Sundays after a controversial shake-up may mean more crime has to be reported online. In changes coming next month, the front counter at the police station in Castle Street in Worcester
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Three-year high in animal abandonments in Worcestershire and Herefordshire, say RSPCA
The RSPCA has revealed that animal abandonments have hiked to a three-year high in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. New statistics show an alarming trend in the midst of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with a shocking 23 per cent rise in combined
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Research reveals Herefordshire and Worcestershire among most at risk of chimney fires
Research has revealed that Herefordshire and Worcestershire are among the areas most at risk of chimney fires in the UK. Fire safety experts Green Olive Firewood found that the counties record 11 daily fires per 100,000, tying for second place
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'Miserable' Manchester cafe sparks search for smiley staff for city's new coffee shop
THREE brothers will be taking the plunge and opening a new cafe in the city centre after a rollercoaster six weeks looking for a venue. It will be a family affair at The Coffee Nook when Adam, James and Steve Law finally open the doors at the new
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National charity leader praises University of Worcester's facilities
The University of Worcester’s "inspiring" facilities have won praise from a national charity leader. Angela McConville, chief executive of National Childbirth Trust (NCT), lauded its health and education training during her first visit to the university
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Get into the festive spirit with Christmas events at The Hopmarket
The Hopmarket has announced it will host a series of festive events in the run up to Christmas. The popular retail space on The Foregate in Worcester welcomes all to join in the festive fun from Saturday, 25 November starting with the much-anticipated
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Droitwich Wind Instrument Group to bring Christmas cheer with charity event
A popular group of woodwind instrument players will host a Christmas carols event in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Droitwich Wind Instrument Group (DWIG) will fill Victoria Square with festive melodies on Saturday, December 9 at 2.30pm
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'I noticed how amazingly well-behaved the students were making their way to school'
"Last week, I found myself driving through my old stomping ground around Worcester and in particular Blackpole Road. "It was immensely busy as it was early morning school time with lots of students making their way to school incredibly by foot
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Let’s clear the smoke of confusion – can vaping help smokers’ health?
According to government data, 12.9% of UK adults or around 6.4 million people are current smokers. This is having a serious impact on the nation’s health with smoking contributing to around 80,000 deaths a year. Given this and given UK Governments
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Amateur artist crafts unique Christmas cards for church restoration
An amateur artist has been designing and printing Christmas cards to support restoration at St Wulstan's Church in Little Malvern. Charlotte Carver from Welland has been working away on a selection of festive cards. Her bestsellers include
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"Preposterous" plan to chop down 15 ash trees by riverside scrapped
A controversial application to remove ash trees along the riverside in Northwick has been withdrawn. Oliver Carpenter who lives at Northwick Marina applied to Worcester City Council to cut down several trees along the river Severn last month -
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Grand Christmas switch-on to begin festive season with special guests
Worcester is gearing up for its grand Christmas lights switch on with two very special guests. Festivities will officially commence on Saturday, November 25 at 6pm, when the lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Louis
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Woman smoking spliff out of car's window spotted by police before she drove off
A 55-YEAR-old cannabis smoking drug driver has been fined hundreds of pounds and been banned from getting behind the wheel. Worcester Magistrates Court heard an off-duty police officer had caught Elizabeth Pounsett in the act, leading to her arrest
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I'm a Celebrity DRAMA Nella to Fred 'you're a weirdo stay on that side of camp'
A heated argument erupted on I'm a Celebrity tonight as YouTuber Nella Rose screamed at chef Fred Sirieix "You're a weirdo". The night before over dinner, Nella was speaking to Fred and their ages were brought into question. Fred said "I'm
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Bake Off viewers devastated as Allison Hammond missing from semi-finals
Viewers of Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off have been left devastated as presenter Allision Hammond was missing from the latest episode. Hammond normally joins fellow presenter Noel Fielding on the baking show but was not in the iconic tent
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Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty rebranded to National Landscape
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, like the Malvern Hills, have been renamed National Landscapes this week. One of 46 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the newly dubbed Malvern Hills National Landscape highlights the national importance