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'Coffee brings people together': Starbucks offers free drink to NHS workers
Starbucks is offering NHS workers a free tall drink to say thank you ahead of Christmas for the fourth year running. The one-day offer is available to all NHS workers all day on Wednesday, December 6. NHS workers simply need to present their
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Main road in Worcester closes because of leaking hydrant
A MAIN road in Worcester is closed because of a leaking hydrant. Worcestershire Highways warned Newtown Road is shut so repair work can begin. It will remain closed overnight and is set to reopen at 6am tomorrow (Tuesday). Severn Trent
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Environment Agency keep close eye on Worcestershire river levels after heavy rain
HEAVY rain caused treacherous driving conditions, road closures - and even cancelled Father Christmas's sleigh ride through a city suburb. A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain was in place in the city today (Monday) as rain fell for most
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Warning for drivers as £13m Worcestershire M5 repair work about to start
Motorists are being warned as a £13 million repair scheme is set to take place on the M5 in Worcestershire in the New Year. National Highways will be carrying out “comprehensive repair work” at junction 8 of the motorway in January. Extensive
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Look inside stunning £875k home which has its own balcony and cinema room
A STUNNING property with a sleek, modern interior and a balcony is on the market for £875,000. The beautiful detached home, on Battenhall Road, has been brought to the market by Allan Morris Worcester and is listed on Zoopla. A freehold property
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Father Christmas's sleigh cancelled tonight because of 'awful' weather
A visit by Father Christmas to Claines has been cancelled because of the weather. Santa was due to visit a number of roads in the area tonight (Monday, December 4) alongside Worcester Lions Club. But a message on the group’s Facebook page this
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UK government issues guidance on 'What to do in a radiation emergency?'
Health chiefs have advised Brits to 'go in, stay in, tune in' if the UK is hit by a 'radiation emergency'. The fresh guidance was published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Despite other publications linking this advice to rising tensions
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'Amazing' Victorian Christmas Fayre expected to have brought 100,000 visitors to city
Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre is expected to have brought more than 100,000 visitors to the city centre. The annual event was opened last Thursday (November 30) by mayor Louis Stephen and MP Robin Walker following a procession from Worcester
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Flooding closes several roads in Worcestershire
Several county roads have been closed because of flooding. Honeypots Lane in Guarlford, Stocks Lane in Newland and Newland Road to Plough Lane in Oddingley have all been closed this afternoon according to Worcestershire Highways. LIVE UPDATES
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New mental health response vehicle to be based in Worcester
A new mental health vehicle is set to be launched by West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) in Worcester. The vehicle is part of a wider introduction of five mental health response vehicles (MHRVs) across the West Midlands. The new fleet will
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All the People's Postcode Lottery winners in Worcester in November
THERE were no lucky streets in Worcestershire as no WR postcodes scooped cash prizes in the Postcode Lottery in November. Last month saw people living in a one WR postcode win £1,000 - but November was not a lucky month for the city or surrounding
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IN FULL: fourth-round draw of the Isuzu FA Vase
THE fourth-round draw of the Isuzu FA Vase has been made this afternoon (Monday December 4). There are 16 ties at this stage, which will be staged on Saturday 13 January and winning clubs will pick up £1875 from the competition prize fund and losing
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Arsonists torch vehicle on city estate
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a vehicle fire which is suspected to be arson. Crews from Worcester Fire Station attended the fire in Portefields Road, Tolladine, Worcester, at 9.28pm on Sunday (December 3). The fire was out on arrival but the
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ROYAL MINT: 50ps turn to £50 - Check your change for these rare coins
A STACK of rare 50p coins was sold to someone in Worcester for £50 on eBay A stack of 50, 50p coins depicting an "Olympic horse" were sold for a total of £50. The coin was released as part of the London 2012 Olympic celebrations by the Royal
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Martin Lewis explains why you should never leave the heating on low all day
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year. As the temperature continues to drop outside, most of us will have already put the heating on, or be thinking about when to do it. According to experts
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Man left with burns after fire in kitchen
A MAN burnt his hands after a fire in a pan spread to the extraction unit at a home in Kempsey. Two Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Worcester Fire Station were called to a house fire in Mercia Way. A small fire in
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Community shop celebrates 5th birthday
A popular Worcestershire shop and cafe is celebrating its 5th birthday with a series of open events for parishioners and the volunteers. The Shop and Café at Crowle will mark the milestone as well as giving thanks to their parishioners and the
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'We planted Christmas tree in 1978 - it's now 50ft and people flock to see lights'
A COUPLE'S first Christmas tree they planted in 1978 now stands 50ft tall and attracts thousands of people to their festive lights switch-on. Avril and Christopher Rowlands paid £6 for the fir which they put in their new home in the pretty village
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Police targeting drink drivers - after more than 150 arrested over limit last year
DRINK drivers will be targeted by police during a campaign in the run-up to Christmas as West Mercia reveals scores were arrested over the limit last year. Motorists in Worcestershire will be reminded of the dangers of driving under the influence
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City hit top spot after holding on for win at Sixways
WORCESTER City Women are back on top of the West Midlands Regional Women's Football League table after holding on to beat Coventry Sphinx Ladies 3-2 at Sixways. City were in total control at 2-0 mid-way through the first-half thanks to goals from
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Flooding causing issues to train services in Worcestershire
TRAIN commuters have been warned that flooding on the railway is causing issues in Worcestershire. West Midlands Railway has warned that there is currently flooding on the railway between Bromsgrove and Birmingham New Street. 📣
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Everything you need to know about White Lung Pneumonia outbreak
Outbreaks of pneumonia, affecting children, have been seen in Denmark, China and the USA in recent weeks. The state of Ohio, in the USA, is the latest area to report an outbreak, with some children affected experiencing mycoplasma pneumonia, also
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What does 'rizz' mean? Oxford word of the year revealed for 2023
The Oxford University Press word of the year for 2023 has been revealed, but it might be a term a lot of people are unfamiliar with. 'Rizz' was the word chosen by the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary. It was one of eight words on
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Rishi Sunak says BBC should be 'realistic' about what people pay for TV licence fee
Rishi Sunak has shared that the BBC needs to be "realistic about what it can expect people to pay" for the TV licence fee during times of high inflation. The Prime Minister has also welcomed £500 million in savings the corporation plans to make
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Ncuti Gatwa reveals he's 'nervous' about his role as the new Doctor Who
The actor set to take on the role of the next Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa, has revealed he is "ready" but "nervous" for his new role. Gatwa, who rose to fame as Eric on the Netflix series Sex Education, auditioned for the part of the fifteenth Doctor
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Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears
Mars has recalled a number of Revels chocolate products over fears they may contain small pieces of rubber. The confectionery company has recalled three different Revels products due to the issue, which makes them unsafe to eat. The affected
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Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge
Ryanair has been criticised for a "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" add-on charge where some customers are reportedly having to pay a fee to access their digital boarding pass. The budget airline already charges for add-ons such as checked baggage
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Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa
Budget travel firm easyJet has announced a fun new postal service for letters to Santa Claus at select airports across the UK. This new service comes as the airline braces itself for around 200,000 families travelling during the festive period.
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New flood alert issued in Worcester warning flooding is possible
A NEW flood warning has been issued in Worcester as the city is experiencing heavy rainfall. Barbourne Brook has been issued with a flood alert this morning (Monday) by the Environment Agency which warns that flooding is possible. River levels
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Fans refusing to let Warriors' name die out as Trust officially launches
IT has been well over a year since Worcester Warriors supporters were last able to get together and enjoy the matchday experience at Sixways. Fifteen months on, inside the clubhouse at Worcester RFC, fans got together once more in their bid to
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How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?
As we head into winter, many of us have already seen the first snowfall of the season with temperatures struggling to get above freezing. But although blankets of the white fluffy stuff can look magical, it can become hazardous underfoot and on
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Flood alerts remain in place in Worcestershire
FLOOD alerts for the River Salwarpe and River Avon remain in place this morning. As previously reported the alerts were first issued by the Environment Agency at the weekend. The River Salwarpe warning says: "River levels have risen overnight
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Wolves hold their nerve to beat Teeside by a single point
WORCESTER Wolves returned to winning ways in nail-biting fashion on Sunday as they held their nerve to edge past Teeside Lions 65-64 in the National Basketball League Division Two. Defying a three-game losing skid and a slew of injuries, Wolves
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Flooding causes road closures as heavy rain hits Worcestershire - live updates
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Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge
Ryanair has been criticised for a "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" add-on charge where some customers are reportedly having to pay a fee to access their digital boarding pass. The budget airline already charges for add-ons such as checked baggage
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Rapunzel lets down her hair for Kays Panto
A FAMILY favourite pantomime company will return to Swan Theatre with its 69th production. Kays Panto will bring Rapunzel to life on stage at the theatre in The Moors, Worcester in January, Rapunzel is Kays’ 69th production, specially written
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Meet the mum who spent year transforming estate's unloved shared garden into an oasis
A PREGNANT woman and her husband set out to create a bright and beautiful oasis with support from a city councillor to help the garden truly bloom. Yana Baystryuchenko, 37, and husband Deividas Jankauskas, 33, began work transforming a public space
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'Double standards' of council slammed after trees were cut down in city cemetery
A LEADING councillor has slammed the city council for "double standards" over the felling of trees in a cemetery. Three conifer trees were recently taken down at St Johns Cemetery to increase the number of burial spaces available by 25. Cllr
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New parking restrictions at city supermarket as ANPR cameras installed
A CITY supermarket is installing number plate recognition CCTV to help reduce crime and improve safety of colleagues. Tesco, in St Peter's, will have ANPR cameras in use in the customer car park on Friday, December 1 after recently having the cameras
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of