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Several flood alerts issued for rivers in Worcestershire after rainfall
SEVERAL flood alerts have been issued for rivers in Worcestershire amid a yellow weather warning for heavy rain. The Environment Agency has placed an alert warning that flooding is possible on the River Salwarpe from Catshill to Hawford. It
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I'm a Celebrity fans slam 'childish playground behaviour' from campmates
Fans of I'm a Celebrity have slammed the 'childish' antics of the current cohort of celebrities in the jungle. Much of this revolved around the drama surrounding First Dates star Fred Sirieix and his leadership. Fred and Nella have recently
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Martin Lewis warning to those using air fryers and microwaves instead of ovens
Martin Lewis has warned people who have ditched ovens for microwaves and air fryers in order to save money to be mindful they aren’t using more energy as a result. Air fryers have become hugely popular in recent years, and are the must-have kitchen
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'Magic' bin turns heads and gets laughs from Christmas Fayre shoppers
A MOVING bin has been getting laughs from attendees Christmas Fayre. On the last day of the Fayre, the 'Boogie Bin' was drawing a crowd in the middle of High Street - amongst the bsy festive shoppers and stall holders. The bin was moving around
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Period town house with modern interior and quirky garden listed for £375,000
A PERIOD town house with a modern interior and a quirky garden is up for sale for £375,000. Situated on Diglis Road, near the Diglis Basin, this three bedroom home is spacious and is located a short walk away from the heart of Worcester. Accommodation
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Fitness expert reveals technique to fall asleep in just two minutes
A fitness expert has shared a mind-blowing technique to help you fall a sleep within minutes. Justin Agustin posted the viral clip to TikTok, promising that it would help you switch off at night. The clip, which has already been liked millions
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What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Less than one in five people pass this three-question IQ test - can you pass it?
Thought to be the shortest IQ test in the world, the Cognitive Reflection Test consists of just three questions. However, many people still find it difficult with only around 17% of people able to pass it during a study. The common IQ test
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Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes
The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) have made changes to their MOT reminder service that more than five million drivers have signed up for. The service, which launched in 2017, sends prompts to drivers one month before their MOT is
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When and which streets Father Christmas and his sleigh will be visiting in Worcester
FATHER Christmas will be making his way through the streets of Worcester in his trusty sleigh throughout December. Taking a break from the workshop in the North Pole, Santa will travel through different areas of the city to meet the city's excited
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22 Kids and Counting returns to Channel 5 for Christmas special - when is it on?
As we are now in December, more details about TV schedules over the Christmas period are being revealed, from classic films to one-off festive editions of our favourite series. But now fans of 22 Kids and Counting will be delighted to learn that
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Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show - who is taking over?
Claudia Winkleman has announced that she will be stepping down from her Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 after three years to spend more time with her children. The Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed the news to listeners live on Radio 2 this morning
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Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York gets UK Christmas number one
Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke has said she hopes the festive anthem Fairytale of New York will be the UK’s Christmas number one in memory of the late Pogues frontman. Although the track was released in 1987, it has only ever made it
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'Well, wasn’t it enough?’ - Simon Pegg addresses Shaun of the Dead 2 future
Actor Simon Pegg has once again shut down any rumours regarding the future of Shaun of the Dead 2, 3 or even 4. The comedy was first released back in 2004 and follows Shaun (Simon), a 29-year-old electronics salesman and his best friend Ed (Nick
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Met Office issues new yellow weather warning for Worcester
A YELLOW weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Worcester. The Met Office warned that heavy rain is likely to cause disruption in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, as well as other areas of the UK on Monday (December 4). Flooding
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Emergency services called to fire involving insect nest in wood burner
AN INSECT nest in a wood burner led to a fire breaking out. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue crew from Worcester was called at 7.28pm on Friday evening (December 1), off Bromyard Road, in the village of Crown East. Incident 01/
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Final day of Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre - as it happened
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Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK
Residents have been told to brace themselves for frequent and heavy snow this evening as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for parts of the UK. This comes amid widespread disruption across the country in places like Glasgow caused
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Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'
Mars Wrigley UK is recalling various packs of Revels as a “precautionary measure” as some may contain small pieces of rubber, making them "unsafe to eat", according to The Food Standards Agency (FSA). The specific chocolate items affected are Revels
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Rare 50p coins sell for £2,500 - what to look out for
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change for “extra-special” 50p coins that sold for £2,500 this week. You could be sitting on a fortune you didn’t even know about, as two commemorative 2012 Olympic 50p coins sold for thousands on eBay
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BBC axe Christmas University Challenge episode after disabled contestants complain
A Christmas episode of University Challenge has been axed by the BBC after two contestants complained about a lack of requirements for their disabilities. The festive addition has been pulled from the broadcaster’s schedule over the Christmas period
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Long queues trail down High Street at Victorian Fayre for popular street food vendor
MAJOR queues formed at the Worcester Victorian Fayre yesterday at a popular street food. Roly Poly Eats, had hungry customers stretching down the High Street yesterday (Saturday, December 2) for some warm street food on a cold winter's day.
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I’m A Celebrity apologises after accidentally liking 'offensive' Instagram comment
I’m A Celebrity has apologised after accidentally liking a viewer’s comment about a campmate which “contained unacceptable language.” The ITV programme said it also “seeks to champion all our campmates” and “urges users to be kind” on social media
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Multiple vehicles broken into in Worcester suburb prompts police appeal
MULTIPLE vehicles broken into around a Worcester suburb has prompted a police appeal for information. Vehicles have been broken into between Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 in the Battenhall area of Worcester, and items have been stolen
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When a earthquake hit Worcester - and made the Claines' bells ring
IN the early hours of December 17, 1896 the earth moved for a young servant girl in a house in Ombersley Road, Worcester. At 5.30 in the morning she was jolted from her sleep to find her bed heaving and assumed there was a man beneath it. Fortunately
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GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations
A GP has issued a warning to Brits putting up their Christmas trees and decorations about some of the potentially "negative" health effects involved. It's the most wonderful time of the year with twinkle lights, baubles, tinsel and non-stop festive
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Cooking Christmas dinner this year? 6 ways to save on your energy bills
Let’s be honest, one of the best things about Christmas is all the food and drink available to consume without any judgement. From Quality Street tubs emptied within hours to plates piled high with roast potatoes and fridges full of cheese, it’
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What does Advent mean and why do we have chocolate Advent calendars?
We are on the cusp of entering December, meaning the festivities have basically begun, from the many Christmas light switch-on events to the start of Christmas markets up and down the country. Another sign Christmas is on its way is the excitement
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Why no lollipop person outside school where boy knocked down by car?
A BUSY road outside a primary school where a six-year-old boy was knocked down by a car does not meet the criteria for a lollipop person, highways bosses said. The boy, age six, was involved in a collision with a car in Stanley Road last Friday
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Man fined after failing to identify Mercedes driver to police
A motorist has been fined after failing to tell the police who was driving a Mercedes at the time of a driving offence. Christopher Grimsdale was found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle to West Mercia Police by Worcester magistrates
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Hallelujah! Enjoy Handel’s Messiah by candlelight at Worcester Cathedral
If there is one piece of music that epitomises the run-up to Christmas - it’s Handel’s glittering masterpiece Messiah. Music lovers can hear the oratorio sung by 140 voices and renowned soloists at Worcester Cathedral on Saturday, December 9 at
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The touching reason this house has been decorated with 65,000 Christmas lights
A FAMILY have decorated their home with 65,000 Christmas lights - raising money for a charity close to their hearts. The Allard family, of Bow, Hill, Callow End, have been hard at work over the past two weeks, sacrificing evening and weekends to
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Life at the lane - looking back at Worcester City's former ground, St George's Lane
THE saga of Worcester City Football Club’s search for a home took a dramatic turn this week with plans for a new ground. The football club has formed a partnership with Marsten Developments, a property development company in Worcester, to produce
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In pictures: Worcester High Street with its once-familiar stores and its traffic
Mike Pryce reflects on a High Street which for many people has changed out of all recognition A TIME traveller from the 1950s landing their Tardis in Worcester High Street today would likely be more than a little confused. Certainly the thoroughfare
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Man, 31, narrowly avoids jail for racial abuse and ABH
A 31-YEAR-old has narrowly avoided jail for racial abuse and ABH. Matthew Dolphin, of Woodmans Rise, Droitwich, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday, (November 29), to be sentenced for his crimes. Dolphin previously admitted racially
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'Cost of living crisis will not stop my dream of opening salon in Worcester'
A NEW salon owner says the cost of living crisis is not going to stop her from fulfilling her dream of opening her own business. Flori Balasi said she is thrilled to be opening Flori Beauty Que in her adopted home city. The 54-year-old moved
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Behind bars: Worcestershire criminals jailed at Worcester Crown Court
HERE are the criminals jailed for the most serious crimes in Worcestershire recently. Prison officer Martin Mills, of Talbot Road, Bromsgrove, was jailed for being at the centre of a smuggling ring at HMP Hewell. Mills, 34, smuggled
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Women's Reclaim the Night march comes to Worcester
PEOPLE are encouraged to take a stand against violence towards women at an organised march in Worcester city centre. People will gather in Angel Place to hear speeches from the CEOs of both WMRSASC and Women’s Aid. From there the march will
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Warndon nursery bounces back with festive fundraiser after arson attack
A NURSERY damaged during a suspected arson attack which gutted Santa's grotto has bounced back with a festive fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease. The Christmas Fayre at Fairfield Day Nursery in Warndon, Worcester, raised more than £2,176 for
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How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed
As millions of drivers say they can’t afford a full tank of petrol due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, motoring experts have revealed the best way to fuel your car. Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces
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Man, 28, denies burglary and using stolen bank cards to buy goods
A 28-YEAR-OLD denies burgling a Worcester home and using stole bank cards to make purchases. Joshua Philpott, previously of Henwick Road and currently of HMP Hewell, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (November 30). Philpott
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'Bittersweet' moment widow sees mole mapping machine in memory of husband
A WIDOW said she felt 'happy but sad' to finally handover a mole mapping machine funded and donated in memory of her husband who died from melanoma. Mike Hull, of Witton in Droitwich, died aged 67 following a long battle with skin cancer which