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Nationwide offering 'lucrative £200 free cash offer' to UK customers
Britain’s biggest building society has launched a £200 switching offer and a linked savings account paying 8% interest. Nationwide Building Society has revealed the Flex Regular Saver that can be opened using their internet banking or mobile banking
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People from across the country visit Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre
CHRISTMAS music filled the air - along with the smell of tempting food - as the second day of Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre got underway. Among the thousands perusing the stalls in the city centre or taking a ride on the big wheel were
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Rare 50p coin sold from Worcester address for nearly £200
ONE of the rarest 50p coins has been sold from a Worcester address for nearly £200. A Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for a total of £174.95 on the popular auction website eBay, on Thursday, November 30. In the item description, the seller said:
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Family-run farm 'reluctantly' cancels Christmas Experience after 'harrowing fire'
A FAMILY-run farm has "reluctantly" cancelled its Christmas Experience event after a "harrowing fire". Churchfields, in Salwarpe, has announced that the event as been cancelled as they have not been able to recover in time after a fire on the morning
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West Mercia Police officer hospitalised in 'unprecedented' football violence
A WEST Mercia Police officer has been hospitalised in 'unprecedented' football violence outside Villa Park. The officer had a lucky escape after being hit by a flare during the violence outside Aston Villa’s stadium on Thursday (November 30) night
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'Dangerous' rapist sentenced to more than 20 years
A "DANGEROUS" rapist from Droitwich has been sentenced to more than 20 years in jail and will remain on the sex offenders register for life. Adam Essex, 41, was handed the 26-year sentence at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday, November 28, after
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Police called to Worcester depot over reports of 'theft of vehicles'
POLICE officers arrived at a Worcester depot over reports of company vehicles being stolen on the day of an urgent 'all staff' meeting to quash 'rumours' circulating at the drainage firm. During the incident, a police car on blue lights could be
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Fire crews called to car near Gheluvelt Park
AN OVERHEATED engine prompted intervention from a Worcester fire crew yesterday evening. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue crew from Worcester Fire Station were called to Barbourne Road at 4.53pm on Thursday, November 30. No fire was
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New pre-school nursery officially opens its doors
A NEW pre-school nursery has officially opened its doors. The new pre-school nursery at Chawson First School, on Wych Road, Droitwich, is now open following a £650,000 funding grant from Worcestershire County Council. The grant has helped to
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Police statement on incident at Blackpole Trading Estate East
POLICE have revealed why they were called to an industrial estate in Blackpole. Officers were at Blackpole Trading Estate East at just after 11.30am today (Friday). The police said they were called to reports of a theft of vehicles. LIVE
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Gritters to be deployed tonight as road temperatures drop below 0C
GRITTERS will be deployed again tonight as road temperatures are expected to fall to a minimum of -6C. Worcestershire County Council's Highways and Travel team have said that from 6pm (Friday, December 1), gritters will be deployed across the county
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Where can I park in Worcester for the Victorian Christmas Fayre?
THOUSANDS of people are expected to travel into Worcester for the Victorian Christmas Fayre so we have compiled a list of car parks in the city centre. With the event well underway on day two, attendees will be looking for car parks around the
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Swifts Vase clash at Eastwood looks set for green light
STOURPORT Swifts' game with Eastwood Community in the third-round of the Isuzu FA Vase looks set to beat the big freeze hitting the UK this weekend. With Eastwood playing their home games on an artificial surface, the likelihood of the pitch even
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Worcester people win more than £300K in Premium Bonds prize draw
IT has been a lucky start to December for hundreds of people in Worcester who have scooped a share of £327k in Premium Bonds prize draws. More than 300 people in Hereford and Worcester won £1,000 in the draw. For one lucky winner, they had
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Police presence in Blackpole Trading Estate East - live updates
3:38pm Update from West Mercia Police Police said they were called to Blackpole Trading Estate East to reports of
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Is Three mobile down? Hundreds of customers report issues
Hundreds of Three mobile network customers have been left without signal this morning due to an outage. More than 1,000 customers have reported problems with Three’s service so far today via Down Detector. While more than half of complaints
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Freezing conditions heavily disrupts Worcestershire sport
THE sporting weekend has been heavily affected by the freeing conditions across the UK. Overnight and into Saturday, temperatures dropped as low as -4 in some places across Worcestershire and initial readings suggest highs of only 2 degrees by
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Live updates for day two of Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre
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Vase 'a nice distraction' for City as they look to take a step closer to Wembley
WORCESTER City boss Chris Cornes admits the FA Vase acts as a 'nice distraction' from the league ahead of his side's third-round tie with Boston Town at Claines Lane on Saturday. City will be looking to take a step closer to a Wembley final when
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City skipper to miss FA Vase clash through suspension
WORCESTER City will have to make do without their captain in Saturday's FA Vase third-round clash with Boston Town. Mace will serve out the second of a two-game suspension after accumulating a number of yellows in the competition already. The
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Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
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Man left with hole in his leg after 'false widow spider' bite outside Asda
A man was left with a 4cm hole in his leg after being ‘bitten by a false widow spider’ while waiting outside an Asda. Michael Wilkinson, 38, spent two months recovering after suffering "nine out of ten" pain. He initially thought little of
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Lidl has issued a recall of one of its products as it may be a “possible health risk” for some customers. The supermarket is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the
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Time running out to book 'lifesaving' flu and covid vaccines in England NHS warns
The NHS has warned people in England that they only have a few weeks left to book an appointment to receive a "potentially lifesaving" Covid and/or flu vaccine. Booking systems for the vaccinations in England are set to close in the coming weeks
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The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years
Chocolate, chicken nuggets and avocados are among the food items Brits think could vanish from our plates within 100 years, according to new research. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the evolution
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Ant and Dec admit that they 'thought about leaving' I'm A Celebrity
Hosts of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Ant and Dec have admitted that they thought about quitting the show, jokingly, of course. Introducing the latest episode of the ITV show, Ant shared that the pair had "thought about leaving" after
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The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal HUGE mistakes
When you're in a rush on a frosty morning, the last thing you need is an icy car and windscreen. With much of Britain currently under a baltic blanket of frost - and some parts under snow - it appears we'll have to get accustomed to that dreary
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I tried Halfords' tool filled advent calendar but I won't be getting it again
Nowadays, an advent calendar filled with chocolate is just the start of the festive offerings with a variety of options now available, including everything from socks to tools (yes, tools!). Halfords recently launched their first advent calendar
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Winter is here with a bitterly cold start on roads for Worcestershire
9:17am There will be some icy stretches on the roads this morning, possibly causing some travel disruption 🚗
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Two Worcester schools make top 10 in The Sunday Times' Parent Power Guide
TWO independent Worcester schools have been named in The Sunday Times' prestigious 'Parent Power Guide'. The UK’s highest-achieving secondary schools are ranked in the 31st edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2024. RGS Worcester
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Man checked by medics after flat fire caused by 'overheated aerosol can'
A fire in a flat caused by an overheated aerosol can led to a man being checked over at the scene of the blaze. Firefighters attended the blaze at Broad Street in Worcester at 7.47pm yesterday and were at the scene for nearly two hours. A
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Warning of train disruption for Christmas fayre visitors
VISITORS to the city's Christmas Fayre are being warned of disruption on the railways throughout this weekend due to industrial action and 'busier trains'. The information was issued by West Midlands Railway today as thousands flock to Worcester's
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Virtual Christmas tree tributes to be dedicated in aid of charity
Those wishing to remember a lost loved one this festive season can dedicate a star on a virtual Christmas tree in support of a charity Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's annual "Remember Your Star" campaign allows stars to be displayed on an online
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Changes in law allows online registration online for postal or proxy vote
A change in the law means that anyone wanting to apply for a postal or proxy vote can now do so online. The legislation change, introduced by the Government, permits applicants from Wychavon who are already registered to vote to do so. This
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Dogs Trust gives advice on keeping your furry friend safe this winter
With temperatures dropping and snow starting to fall, Dog Trust Evesham has issued some simple steps to keep your furry friend safe and warm. Today, the charity is calling on dog owners to follow some simple guidelines during the cold snap.
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Worcester student recalls shocking earthquake during Nepal research trip
A student has recalled the terrifying moment an earthquake struck during a research trip to Nepal. PhD student at the University of Worcester Beas Banerjee was in a workshop discussing earthquake strategies when the tremors began. She said:
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U-turn over police station front counter Sunday opening
A U-TURN over a controversial decision to close the front counter at a city police station on Sundays has been welcomed by one of the move's sternest critics. The decision to close the front counter of Worcester Police Station in Castle Street
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Council appeal for residents to aid vulnerable citizens during cold snap
The council have launched an appeal for residents to look out for the vulnerable in their community during the cold snap. With harsh weather alerts being issued by the Met Office, Worcestershire County Council are concerned for older people, young
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Estate agents join forces to support Worcester homeless charity
Estate agents based in Worcester and Malvern are collaborating to support a homeless charity this Christmas. The businesses have put their resources together in aid of the Maggs Day Centre, a Worcester-based homeless charity ahead of Christmas.
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Council appeals for residents to cut festive waste
Residents of Worcestershire have been encouraged to reduce waste this festive season. Worcestershire County Council have issued the appeal ahead of Christmas, in which a third of waste is generated in comparison with other times of the year.
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Post offices introduce new parcel delivery service
14 Worcestershire post offices have begun offering customers the chance to send packages using parcel delivery service Evri. The move marks a major change in the Post Office's 360-year history, with branches which now providing the option of using
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Winter advice from Severn Trent as temperatures drop
Severn Trent have given Worcester residents some top tips as temperatures drop for the winter. With the Met Office predicting unsettled weather conditions will continue to persist, customers are being encouraged to prepare for the chilly season
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Inside quirky tearoom with unique tea experience (where your violin can be fixed)
A NEW quirky tearoom and violin shop will bring authentic Hong Kong tea rituals to Worcester. Ngai Violins will soon be Worcester's newest tearoom and will aim to provide a tea-drinking experience that is rare to find elsewhere in the UK. Cynthia
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Demand for food banks at all-time high in Worcester
Two food bank charities have appealed to Worcester shoppers as they face record levels of demand this festive season. FareShare and the Trussell Trust require help to provide essential food for many in Worcester who find themselves struggling through
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Worcestershire churches to host Christingle celebrations for vulnerable children
With the aim of bringing hope and a sense of community to vulnerable children's lives, Worcestershire churches are set to host a series of Christingle celebrations. The festivities are to commence in early December, with the aim of raising crucial
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'We turned our dying mum's house into a Christmas grotto to make special memories'
A DYING woman will have a Christmas to remember after her loving family turned her home into a magical grotto full of beautiful memories. Debbie Lacey, of Hawthorne Road, Tolladine, did not feel like celebrating Christmas this year after treatment
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Golf club raises nearly £20,000 for Leukaemia charity
A golf club has raised nearly £20,000 for a Worcester-based Leukaemia charity. Bransford Golf Club’s Craig Barry raised £17,073.27 throughout 2023 for charity Leukaemia Care, which is based in Blackpole. The charity has been offering a helping