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Redditch got Peter Andre - here's why there was no celeb for Worcester's switch on
ORGANISERS of the year's Christmas lights switch on event in W have defended it from criticism saying it was not city council policy to hire celebrities for events. Worcester's switch on came under fire after residents pointed out Redditch had
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We visited a magical winter light trail just under an hour away from Worcester
WE visited a magical winter light trail under 50 minutes away from Worcester - and had an incredible time. Luminate transformed the scenic Birmingham Botanical Gardens have been into a beautiful festive light trail. We were able to try the
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Third boy arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at city nursery
A THIRD boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a devastating fire at a city nursery. Several parts of the outside building, summer house, resources and children's toys were destroyed after a suspected deliberate fire at Fairfield Day
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Worcester Wolves starts season with defeat
The Worcester Wolves opened the 2023/24 BWB Women's Premier League Season with a 58-47 loss on the road to Cardiff Met Archers. A frenetic first period ended with Met Archers going into the first quarter time up by three points leading ten points
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Met Office reveals if Worcester will get snow this weekend
WINTER is almost upon us and with Christmas just around the corner many wonder if Worcester will be expecting snow soon. The Met Office revealed that parts of the country are bracing for snow and wintry showers this week as temperatures drop.
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Here's how to see the full blood Beaver Moon tonight in the UK
Prepare for an eerie spectacle amongst our skies tonight as the "Full Beaver Moon" comes out to play. The moon will turn blood red before heading into the shadow of the Earth. This full moon is called the Beaver Moon as it happens at the time of
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New café opens doors in village near Worcester
A NEW café has opened for business in the heart of a village near Worcester. No.1 Brownes Way, in the village of Hallow, next to Ladygo Stores, off the A443, opened its doors on Saturday, November 25. Thomas Baldwin, owner of No.1 Brownes Way
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Launch night for Worcester Warriors Supporters' Trust to be held this week
A LAUNCH night for the Worcester Warriors Supporters' Trust is set to be held this week. On Friday, December 1, the newly established supporter's trust will be hosting its launch event at Worcester Rugby Football Club, where people can sign on
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Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice
Chocolate lovers are going crazy about a Cadbury fan favourite that has made an unexpected return to B&M stores earlier than usual ahead of Christmas. Shoppers received a surprise when they found Cadbury Creme Eggs on B&M shelves recently
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101-year-old surprised with 'buff butler' after asking for 'a nice man' for birthday
A GREAT-grandmother got her birthday wish after being surprised with her very own ‘buff butler’ as she turned 101. Winnie Goode, who lives at Summerdyne Nursing Home in Bewdley, told staff that she wanted a “nice man” for her milestone birthday
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Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning due to 'potential presence of salmonella'
Lidl has issued a “do not eat” warning to customers for a meat product due to the “potential presence of salmonella” being found. The supermarket is recalling Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets with Plum, Soy and Ginger Sauce Sachet with a best-before
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Customers could see empty shelves as Christmas dinner staples come under threat
Christmas dinner favourites could be missing from our plates this year after one of the toughest harvests on record. Popular staples like potatoes and cauliflower could be missing from store shelves with the former predicted to record record low
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UK braces for snow and wintry showers as cold spell continues with lows of -8C
Parts of the country are bracing for snow and wintry showers this week as the country's cold spell continues. Parts of the UK could see lows of -8C on Tuesday with parts of the country like Shap in Cumbria recording the coldest recorded temperature
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Royal Mint's rarest 50p coin sells for £195 on eBay and there's more out there
One of the rarest coins in circulation, according to the Royal Mint, has just sold on eBay for £195. The Kew Gardens 2009 50 pence piece has been labelled by the Royal Mint as the rarest coin in circulation due to there only being a few hundred
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Louis Theroux asks fans for advice in latest alopecia health update
Documentarian Louis Theroux has asked fans for some advice as he shares his latest alopecia health update. The 53-year-old revealed he “probably” had the hair-loss condition back in January this year. He previously posted on Instagram: “So
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The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK
The first human case of swine flu (strain H1N2), similar to the virus that has been circulating among pigs, has been reported in the UK according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The case was picked up during a routine surveillance in
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
Schools are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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Boys, 13 and 14, arrested on suspected arson after devastating fire at nursery
TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a devastating fire at a city nursery. Several parts of the outside building, summer house, resources and children's toys were destroyed after a suspected deliberate fire at Fairfield
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Latest on boy seriously injured after collision with car outside city school
A BOY who was seriously injured after he was in a collision with a car outside a school is still in hospital but doctors expect him to make a full recovery. The boy, aged six, struck the car outside Stanley Road Primary School in Stanley Road,
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Firefighters called out to fires in the open
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to deal with fires out of control in the open. Firefighters were called to two small fires in the open in Droitwich Road, Worcester, on Sunday (November 26) at 2.51pm. The first was around 1m by 1m, the second was
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Festive family fun as Crowle Players bring a spectacular Scrooge to the stage
WHAT might you change if you could see your life as others saw it? That question was asked again through the age-old tale of miser Ebenezer Scrooge – forced by three ghosts to confront a past of greed, a grumpy present and a bleak future – brought
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The full list of former Wilko stores that have re-opened as Poundlands in 2023
There have been over 60 former Wilko sites that have re-opened as Poundland stores across the UK in 2023. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk. Administrators at PwC were forced to sell
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See why Grace Dent has quit the I'm A Celebrity jungle as ITV releases statement
A spokesperson for I'm a Celebrity has revealed that restaurant critic Grace Dent has left the jungle on "medical grounds". The columnist and broadcaster joined the 2023 edition of the show alongside well-known faces like politician Nigel Farage
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Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'
A "brutal" new cold is sweeping across the United Kingdom this winter, leaving many bedbound for days and weeks. The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page
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Domestic killers could face tougher sentences under new government plans
Under government plans, killers who have subjected their victims to coercive and controlling domestic abuse could face tougher sentences. Ministers will also consider whether the minimum term of punishment should be raised for murderers who used
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Drivers urged to avoid one specific thing on roads as breakdowns hit record levels
Drivers are being urged to keep an eye out for a specific item on roads to try and avoid suffering a pothole-related breakdown. The AA has issued guidance to "avoid puddles" after it received 52,541 callouts in October for vehicles damaged by road
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More than 200 XL bully dogs will be destroyed this year, reports charities
Animal charities have warned that at least 246 XL bully dogs will be euthanised following the government's ban coming into force this year. It comes as dogs homed with RSPCA, Blue Cross, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Mayhew could
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I'm A Celebrity star LEAVES the jungle 'on medical grounds'
An I'm a Celebrity star has left the jungle 'on medical grounds'. An ITV spokesperson has said restaurant critic Grace Dent, known for her appearances on MasterChef, has departed the show. The 50-year-old is due to take part in a Bushtucker
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Moon halo led to Worcestershire residents looking up to the skies
A MOON halo had Worcestershire residents looking up to the skies at the weekend. A halo around the moon appears when a thin layer of cirrus cloud made up of ice crystals moves across the sky. Refraction of the light by the ice crystals causes
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Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product
Tesco has issued a recall for a product due to possible contamination with an unknown type of berry. Some of the supermarket’s Growers Harvest Garden Peas could be unsafe to eat. Tesco’s recall includes some of the 900g bags with various batch
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Worcester man caught speeding and using mobile phone on motorway
A Worcester man has been fined after using his phone and speeding on the motorway. Arton Muriqi, of Great House Road, used a phone while driving his Volkswagen vehicle on the M5 between junctions 5 and 4 on March 14. A police officer with a
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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Single dad who insulated home with £1 cardboard is 'worried' by energy price cap rise
A SINGLE dad that insulated his home with £1 cardboard to combat rising bills is "worried" by the latest energy price cap rise. Energy regulator Ofgem said the typical annual household bill would go up from £1,834 to £1,928, a rise of £94 - or
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Pershore College named Worcestershire's best apprenticeship provider
Pershore College has been named Worcestershire's best training provider for apprenticeships. The college, part of the WCG college group and a national centre of excellence for horticulture, has bagged the title at the Worcestershire Apprenticeship
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'Two points dropped' - City boss Cornes reflects on Slimbridge draw
FRUSTRATION was the word of the day for Worcester City boss Chris Cornes after his side's long winning run in the Hellenic League Premier came to an end on Saturday. Jamie Insall's header pulled City level after Slimbridge took a surprise lead
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Determined boy spent weeks outside in the cold to make grandad proud
A TEEN on a mission to support the elderly said they are often "overlooked" after raising a considerable sum to help veterans. Billi Baker, who has ties to Warndon, said older people do not get enough recognition for their work and more needs
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Drug addict thief stole bike from mum as she popped into museum with children
A THIEF "went up a notch" from stealing from shops to stealing a bike from a mum, Worcester magistrates heard. Despite being years out of trouble drug addict Darren Parkinson relapsed, stealing to fund his habit - including two bikes. Parkinson