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Met Office expects snow to fall in England tonight
The Met Office are forecasting snow will fall over parts of the UK tonight. The forecaster is also expecting widespread overnight frosts for much of the UK, with a “risk of snow for some regions”. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong
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Five 'must do' things at this year's Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
IF you have lived in Worcester you have definitely spent many Christmases visiting the Victorian Fayre. As reporters, we have certainly covered our fair share of the annual event which makes us somewhat experts. It is one of the busiest and
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Jamie Lynn Spears dramatically QUITS I'm A Celebrity on medical grounds
Jamie Lynn Spears has dramatically quit I'm A Celebrity after just a few days in the jungle. Britney Spears' sister had several wobbles throughout the show citing being away from her children as being too difficult. The Zoey 101 star is mum
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Police provide update on elderly woman seriously hurt after crash
POLICE have provided an update on a crash in Worcester city centre in which an elderly woman was hurt. As we reported on Tuesday night (November 28) the crash took place at the junction of Barbourne Lane and Barbourne Road, the A38. Barbourne
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'Significant improvements' paying off for counties' fire service
"SIGNIFICANT improvements" have led to a much better outlook for the two counties' fire brigade in a national watchdog's report. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's (HWFRS) third inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary
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Live updates as crash near M5 causes 90 minute delays
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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save
Eligible households across the UK could earn discounts on their energy bills by cutting back on their energy usage this evening. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its demand flexibility service (DFS) tonight, between
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Peter Andre says it will be a 'joy' to join GB News as co-host for new show
Mysterious Girl hitmaker Peter Andre has been announced as the latest presenter to be joining GB News. The 50-year-old recently announced he is expecting his third child with wife and doctor Emily MacDonagh - they got married back in 2015.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals his dementia fears as he issues health update
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a health update explaining he is suffering from hearing issues and now requires hearing aids. The Grand Tour host also revealed the same hearing issues could also mean he has double the chance of catching dementia.
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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts
A number of people on the lowest incomes in parts of the UK could be set to receive a cash boost through cold weather payments. The Government payments of £25 are triggered when temperatures are set to fall below freezing for seven consecutive
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Appeal to find missing man who may have got off train in Worcester
WORCESTER residents are being asked to help in the search for a missing man who may have got off a train at Foregate Street station. Gloucester man James - no last name given by police - is considered vulnerable and was reported missing on Monday
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Maintenance workers rescue lost swan
A SWAN was rescued after making its way from the canal to a nearby railway maintenance depot in Worcester. The young swan is believed to have grown up on the canal and traveled to a yard at the depot off Tolladine Road on Friday, November 24.
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Legacy of 300-year-old Droitwich schools charity celebrated
A charity that was set up to give children of poorer families a free education is marking its 300th anniversary. The Lloyds Educational Foundation, founded in 1723, was responsible for creating Ombersley First School and Sytchampton Endowed Primary
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Here's why police and ambulance were in city road
POLICE were called to Bath Road in the early morning due to safety concerns. An eyewitness saw three police cars and an ambulance in the street. The resident said the ambulance was first to arrive at 6am, the police cars arriving on blue lights
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City reach cup second-round after seven-goal thriller with Cinderford
YOUNG midfielder Reece Day came off the bench to score the winner as Worcester City survived a real scare from Cinderford Town in the first-round of the Marsh Challenge Cup. Goals from Jamie Insall and Liam Lockett had put a dominant City side
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'There are challenges' - Lancaster on City's ambitious relocation plans
WORCESTER City majority shareholder Simon Lancaster admits it will be a "challenge" to turn ambitious relocation plans to Fernhill Heath into a reality. It was revealed on Wednesday morning that the club are proposing a move to Hurst Lane as part
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"I think this was mindless, senseless vandalism" - memorial oak tree snapped
MINDLESS vandals are being blamed for wrecking a COVID-19 memorial tree. The young oak tree, which was planted at the recreation ground in Claines in October 2021 by local councillors, snapped in half at the start of November. It was planted
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Money saving tips for cutting back on your household electricity bill
Making savings on the electricity bill is a must for households up and down the country, especially with the increased price of usage. With a number of daily essentials and gadgets costing thousands to run each year, many may be looking for some
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More parents to get £1,200 free child care as applications open soon
More working parents will soon be able to access 15 hours of free childcare per week in the new year. It comes as applications open on January 2 for the first wave of the rollout of reforms expanding the amount of free childcare, the Department
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I'm a Celeb viewers spot hilarious Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew hidden detail
I'm a Celebrity fans noticed a hilarious hidden detail between Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson and former boxer Tony Bellew tonight. Tonight, Sam, Tony and Marvin Humes were all residents in the Misery Motel. They "checked in at reception",
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Happy Valley's James Norton to star in new BBC drama set in Iceland
A new eight-part historical drama starring Happy Valley’s James Norton has been announced by CBS Studios. King and Conqueror will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer and the filming for the series will take place in Iceland in 2024. King and Conqueror
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The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber cold-health alerts
Amber and yellow cold-health alerts have been issued in parts of England by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alert is in place until Tuesday, December 5, with average temperatures forecast to be less than 2C during
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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget
Martin Lewis has revealed how to celebrate Christmas on a budget. Christmas can be a tough time for thousands of British families every year, where the struggles of getting by are exacerbated by the apparent need for presents and lavishness.
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Experts reveal the festive foods you shouldn't give your dog at Christmas dinner
With the festive season fast approaching households across the UK are starting to get excited about their Christmas dinners. From pigs in blankets and turkey to mince pies and Yorkshire puddings there are so many delicious foods to look forward
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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for
Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do. Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Incident in city street with police cars and ambulance
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Drink driver caught nearly THREE times the limit on M5 motorway in Worcester
A BOOZED-UP driver was caught nearly THREE times the alcohol limit on the M5 motorway near Worcester. Benjamin Janes, aged 55, was caught driving a Volkswagen Touareg on the M5 southbound near Worcester with 95 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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Major development for edge of Worcester will include new home for Worcester City
A NEW ground for Worcester City has been revealed as part of ambitious plans for a huge development on the outskirts of the city. A major sports park, including a state-of-the-art football pitch and a cricket pitch, is part of the plan which also
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In court: Results for Worcester Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Worcester Magistrates Court and Kidderminster Magistrates Court recently. CARL BRADLEY, of Southfield Street, Worcester, admitted using threatening/abusive words/behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm
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Family-run farm hard at work cleaning up after fire which damaged three barns
A FAMILY-run farm is hard at work cleaning up after a fire which damaged three barns. Churchfields Farm, in Salwarpe, a popular venue, café, micro-dairy and salt manufacturer, saw one of its barns catch fire early on Thursday morning (November
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Worcester hospital's maternity services rated 'good' after needing improvement
MATERNITY services at Worcestershire Royal Hospital have gone from 'requires improvement' to "good" after a recent inspection. The Care Quality Commision found improvement in the care being provided in maternity services at the hospital, run by
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Everything you need to know about Worcester Victorian Fayre 2023
ONE of the milestone events in the run up to Christmas, the annual Worcester Victorian Fayre, is finally back this week. The four-day extravaganza begins on Thursday, November 30, and runs until Sunday, December 3. Thousands of people flock
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Revealed: New Italian restaurant coming to Worcester city centre
A NEW restaurant coming to Worcester city centre has been named in a premises licence application. A poster for an application has been displayed outside the vacant unit at 68 Broad Street, for a business called Pasta Di Piazza. Pasta Di Piazza
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Worcester Cathedral storm repair works conclude with 'topping out' ceremony
Two years after it was ravaged by Storm Arwen, Worcester Cathedral marked the end of repair work at a ‘topping out' ceremony yesterday (Monday, November 27). The installation of a new pinnacle on the cathedral, crafted by an adept team of stonemasons
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Cyber skills in spotlight for pupils at Worcester school
A Worcester high school hosted an event to explore the world of cyber security and coding. Nunnery Wood High School hosted the city's first Cyber Horizons event along with year 8 girls from Tudor Grange Academy, Christopher Whitehead, The Chantry
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Pershore cookery school beats top rivals to take UK's best title
A cookery school in Pershore has been crowned the best in the UK by readers of an esteemed food magazine. Eckington Manor Cookery School topped the list at the Food and Travel Magazine 2023 Readers Awards, trumping renowned establishments like
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Eight-year-old's sadness after thieves steal his motocross bikes from workshop
A GRANDFATHER has recounted the "awful" moment he had to explain to his grandson that his motocross bikes had been stolen. Thieves stole two children's bikes belonging to Meyler Richards, age eight, from a workshop on Shrub Hill Retail Park owned
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Van parked on residential city road has window smashed overnight
A VAN parked on a residential city road had its window smashed overnight. The Ford Transit van was parked on Armstrong Drive, in Worcester, overnight between Sunday, November 26 and Monday, November 27. West Mercia Police is keen to hear from