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Chance of snow in Worcester next week as UK may see ‘widespread snow’
THERE may be wintry scenes in Worcester next week as the UK could see “widespread snow”. The Met Office warns that the northern and eastern coast parts of the UK could be affected by snow next week. Then there is a chance of more snow pushing
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Autumn statement has 'very little for local businesses' says pub owner
THE autumn statement had "very little for local business" according to the owner of an independent city pub. Jeremy Hunt announced two major tax cuts and claimed the economy had “turned a corner” in his autumn statement. For businesses, the
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Long waits at A&E not connected to Kidderminster Hospital chemical leak
LONG wait times at the city's A&E department were unconnected to a chemical leak at Kidderminster Hospital. A person contacted Worcester News to say a patient arrived at A&E at 9pm on Wednesday, November 22, and was waiting for 23 hours
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Santa's sleigh is coming to Worcester village - here's when you can see him
FATHER Christmas's sleigh will be making an appearance at a Worcester village after the community pulled together to bring some festive magic. The fundraising sleigh will be out and about across Whittington next month to ensure young and old do
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Children among four people injured in M5 motorway car crash
FOUR people including two children were among those injured in a motorway crash which caused long tailbacks. The crash happened shortly after 1pm on the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 8 (Strensham) and 7 (Worcester South).
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Police concerned for welfare of missing Worcestershire man
POLICE have appealed to the public for help to find a missing man from Stourport. Andrew Bulman went missing from Stourport around 11pm yesterday evening (Thursday November). The 61-year-old is described as a white man, of large build and around
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Suspicious chalk markings on wall outside home spark worry amongst residents
SUSPICIOUS chalk markings appearing on a wall outside of a home have been causing worry among residents. West Mercia Police received a report on Tuesday, November 21, about chalk marks appearing on the wall of a home on Bransford Road, St John's
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Boy, 6, seriously hurt after being hit by car outside city school
A BOY has been seriously hurt after being hit by a car outside a city primary school as police launch an urgent investigation. Officers are appealing for witnesses following the crash involving a six-year-old boy and a car outside Stanley Road
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'We gave burglars a chance to turn their lives around - now they're back inside'
PROLIFIC burglars who failed to turn their lives around despite being given chance after chance have been jailed when a jewellery raid at an auctioneers proved the final straw. Alan Dale and Nicholas Dutfield are now behind bars following the £40,000
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Burglars smash patio door to enter home and steal car
BURGLARS smash patio door to get to a set of keys before stealing a car on a city road. The home, on St Dunstan's Crescent, was entered through the rear garden patio door, and the car was stolen from the property shortly after - between 10pm on
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Live updates as crash outside primary school closes Stanley Road
5:43pm Boy seriously hurt in crash outside Stanley Road Primary School A six-year-old has been taken to Birmingham
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Are you a Doctor Who fan? Prove it with our ultimate timey wimey quiz
Doctor Who is back on our screens for its monumental 60th anniversary and we have the ultimate timey wimey quiz to help you celebrate. It's time for BBC viewers to once again step into the Tardis for an adventure through time and space with three
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Four cars involved in M5 crash with people hurt and 70 minute tailbacks
FOUR cars have been involved in a crash on the motorway which has resulted in injuries and delays of over an hour for drivers. The crash involving four cars happened on the M5 northbound shortly after 1pm today and is causing 70 minute delays.
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Live updates as M5 blocked northbound near Worcester after crash
3:42pm All lanes have re-opened on the #M5 northbound between J8 #M50 #Tewkesbury & J7 #Worcester following a collision
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John Lewis confirms major change to stores as new health clinics to open
The department store chain John Lewis has confirmed that they will be launching health clinics in its shops. The change is part of the brand's latest move to expand its offering in the face of tough retail trading conditions. John Lewis shared
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Amazon workers to strike on Black Friday in a dispute over pay
Amazon workers are striking on Black Friday (November 24) in a long-running dispute over pay. Members of the GMB union at the Amazon site in Coventry will walk out, mounting a picket line outside the centre. Friday’s industrial action will
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Bizarre efforts to sabotage Christmas tree festival as posters stolen
BAFFLED volunteers were mystified to discover a thief had stolen signs for their charity event in an effort to sabotage the event. Volunteers placed placards around Hartlebury advertising the Christmas Tree Festival hosted by the village's Women's
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Colourful trail of fibreglass birds set to wow visits at historic park this weekend
CROOME Court lovers have added reason to wing their way over as the National Trust property soars to new heights. Artist Amrit Singh - known as MrASingh - has teamed up with the historic estate near High Green, community groups and schools to decorate
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'Glaring oversight' of environmental issues in King Charles speech, says councillor
A "GLARING oversight" in the King's speech has been slammed by a Worcester city councillor. His Majesty King Charles III addressed both houses of Parliament and touched on a number of important issues - but there was one 'omission' which has caused
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Drink driver took works van then abandoned it on central reservation of busy road
A DRINK driver who abandoned his car in the middle of the central reservation of a busy Worcester road will now have to do unpaid work. Cole Gallagher, of Victoria Road, Malvern, committed the offence in a works van he was not authorised to drive
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Huge RAF plane spotted in Worcestershire
A MILITARY aeroplane has been spotted over Worcestershire yesterday morning (November 23). A Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas first flew around Herefordshire, having taken off from Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, soared over Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye
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Is HSBC down? Users report problems with app and online banking
Thousands of account holders with major high street bank HSBC have reported issues with the app and online banking. Downdetector, at its peak, recorded more than 4000 reports of issues with HSBC on Friday (November 24) morning. Around 64%
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'Mindless' vandals armed with BB gun shoot and smash windows at sea scout hut
"MINDLESS" vandal armed with a BB gun shot at sea cadet hut smashing windows and leaving the site covered in broken glass. It is not known why they targeted Worcester Sea Cadets building in Diglis on Wednesday, November 22. The damage was discovered
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GMB presenter Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper is back in hospital
While appearing on Loose Women, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital. Garraway's husband suffers from Long Covid, having first contracted coronavirus back in 2020. Draper now requires
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Energy savings expert debunks some of the UK's most common heating myths
An energy savings expert has debunked some of the most widely believed heating myths that may actually be working against consumers and their wallets. In the winter months, households across the country look for ways to heat up their homes faster
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Dr Michael Mosley on Christmas eating and how to indulge the right way
It's almost December which means, let's be honest, indulging just becomes a way of life and no one can judge. Whether that be an extra pig in a blanket over tea or a cheeky pint with a friend you haven't seen for a while, at Christmas, it's all
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Do you always have to pay service charge for food or drink in UK restaurants?
When you go abroad you can expect to leave a tip after a meal or such, but until recently, tipping has never really been a big thing in the UK. Service charge can be a tricky thing to comprehend if you're not from a big city, or just entirely alien
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What are the dangers of vaping indoors? Does it cause mould, damp and stains?
Winter can be a nightmare for British homes for several reasons. Keeping a house warm is obviously important, but mould build-up can happen as a result. Mould is a pain to get rid of, but does vaping contribute to this? When we use our vape
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Bike stolen in broad daylight near city centre
THIEVES stole a bike near Worcester city centre. The Boardman Hybrid bike was stolen between 3pm and 6pm on Friday, November 17, on Northfield Street. The bike has been described as adult-sized and grey in colour. West Mercia Police is
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I'm a Celebrity fans miss out on 'huge' Tony Bellew vs Nigel Farage fight
Former champion boxer Tony Bellew and champion jockey Frankie Dettori MBE became the latest I'm a Celebrity campmates tonight. Bellew, whose wife is Rachael Roberts, is best known for his accomplishments as a boxer, going on to also appear in Michael
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I'm A Celebrity viewers say 'Grace Dent is taking the p***'
ITV viewers have been left concerned over food critic Grace Dent's performance in I'm A Celebrity. It comes as Grace found herself struggling in the latest challenge on the reality TV show. In the I'm A Celebrity task, campmates were tasked
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Chilly, sunny and cloudy weather tipped for the weekend in Worcester
CHILLY, sunny and cloudy weather will be experienced over this weekend in Worcester. According to the Met Office, this weekend's weather will be quite varied - but the temperatures are set to remain low throughout. For the rest of today (Friday
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Dramatic change to landscape as work continues on new homes on the edge of the city
WORCESTER'S skyline is changing as work on new homes being built near the Ketch roundabout continues at pace. A total of 92 homes are under construction at Broomhall Way, on land formerly home to Ketch car boot sale. Work got underway last
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Air ambulance service needs £288 to fund critical care mission
An air ambulance service is fundraising for a vital pre-hospital emergency service. The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is encouraging communities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to fundraise £288 for one additional critical car mission.
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'Driver are ignoring 20mph speed limit and are turning 'rat run' road into motorway'
SPEEDING drivers breaking a 20mph limit are at risk of turning a rat-run road into "a new motorway", a councillor fear. Fed-up residents in Tudor Way have complained to St John's councillor Richard Udall about continuing issues with speeding despite
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Housing association secures £2m extra income for tenants
Millions of pounds worth of extra income has been secured for tenants by a housing association. Platform Housing Group's successful tenancies team of advisers have helped to secure over £2 million of additional income for customers in a bid to
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Pub hosts Friends tribute quiz in honor of Matthew Perry
A Friends-themed quiz will take place at a Worcester pub as a tribute to Matthew Perry, who passed away in October. The quiz will take place on Sunday, December 3 at Angel Place, Worcester. The event, which costs £1.95 to enter, allows teams
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City Women hoping to break record attendance at FA Cup clash
WORCESTER City Women are on the hunt for a famous FA Cup upset this weekend, and CEO Nicole Allison is hoping that a record club attendance will be there to witness it. City Women (Step 5) face National League (Step 3) side MK Dons Women on Sunday
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Drink driving dad-of-two tried to clear up debris on M5 after causing motorway crash
A FATHER-OF-TWO was almost three times the drink-drive limit when he caused a motorway crash in Worcester. Benjamin James, age 55, was so intoxicated he even had to be stopped from picking up debris scattered across the M5. Owen Beale, prosecuting
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Worcester's Miss Entertainment who brought bingo to the city dies aged 87
AN entrepreneur who brought bingo to Worcester - and professional wrestling and roller skating and Screaming Lord Sutch – has died at the age of 87. For more than 30 years, Kay Bamford was known as the city’s Miss Entertainment, promoting events
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Rehearsals underway for 'gigantic' panto Jack and the Beanstalk
The most "gigantic panto of them all" will be at Worcester Swan Theatre this festive period - as a story of bravery and beans is told by Worcester REP Jack and The Beanstalk was last performed at the theatre over a decade ago and the cast say they
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Sad and deserted: This is what Ketch looks like now
AN empty caravan park now stands deserted as all the holidaymakers have gone forever, marking the end of an era. The Ketch Caravan Park off the A38 Bath Road in Worcester, once an idyllic riverside location, now stands deserted and desolate as
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Santa 1 - Arsonists 0: Nursery insists Christmas is NOT cancelled
FATHER Christmas's grotto may have been destroyed by fire - but a nursery's first-ever festive fayre will go ahead despite an arson attack. Managers at Fairfield Day Nursery in Carnforth Drive, Warndon, were adamant 'the show must go on' despite