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I'm a Celebrity viewers can't believe the shock elimination in tonight's episode
Another celebrity was voted out of the jungle tonight in a shock eviction on ITV's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!... The hit ITV show is now in its final week as campmates get voted out of the jungle each night. So far six celebrities
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Dramatic drone footage shows iconic Air Balloon pub flattened
AN iconic pub located near one of the county's busiest junction has been flattened to make way for a major road project. Demolition work started at the former Air Balloon pub near Birdlip on Saturday, December 2. The historic pub, which formerly
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Road closes because of flooding - police warn drivers not to do one thing
PEOPLE have been warned not to remove cones closing off a flooded road near Droitwich. Days of heavy rainfall has left Plough Road between Droitwich and Tibberton flooded and impassable to vehicles. Cones and signs warning that the road is
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West Mercia Police explains why it stopped traffic on M42 in Worcestershire
POLICE stopped traffic on the M42 in Worcestershire following a concern for welfare for a man on the motorway underpass. Traffic was brought to a halt while police spoke with the man and brought him to safety. A spokesperson for West Mercia
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Bank announces closures of Worcestershire branch
A BLOW has been dealt to Droitwich after it was revealed another business would close its branch in the town centre. Lloyds Bank in Victoria Square said it will shut for good next year because more customers choose to bank online. This is the
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Worcestershire learner driver fails theory test 59 times - at a cost of over £1,300
A WORCESTERSHIRE learner driver who failed the theory test 59 times before passing has been praised for their “amazing” commitment. The individual, who has not been named, spent £1,380 and around 60 hours on the process at a test centre in Redditch
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Flooding forces changes for Santa Dash
WORCESTER'S floods have forced a hospice to change the location of its Santa Dash. St Richard's Hospice said due to the river Severn breaking its banks in Worcester its Santa Dash will now take place at Worcester Woods Country Park. The event
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Police block M42 in Worcestershire causing hour long delays - as it happened
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Singers who share a unique Worcestershire link set to perform
A SMALL vocal ensemble who all met through a Worcestershire school will perform a festive treat of songs at a Christmas concert. Crowle Singers have a common link of meeting at Droitwich Spa High School as students, parents or teaching staff.
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Poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65
WRITER Professor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65, his family have announced. The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating and who also appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, had been diagnosed
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Youth theatre celebrate sell-out success
More than 800 people came to watch five sell-out shows of a musical staged by an inclusive theatre company in Droitwich. Lollipop Youth Theatre's production of 'Matilda the Musical Jr' even had to add in an extra date to meet demand. Some 85
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Reason why ambulances were in city centre street
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a medical emergency in a city centre street. The man was in a critical condition when paramedics arrived at Pump Street this morning (Thursday). He has been taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after
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How curry evenings and nights out highlight togetherness in City squad
WORCESTER City manager Chris Cornes has highlighted the togetherness in the squad as a major reason behind their success this season after Wednesday's night 2-0 Hellenic League Premier win at Highworth Town. City cruised back to the top of the
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City Vase tie will be reversed if postponed for second time
THE Football Association have confirmed that the re-arranged FA Vase third-round tie between Worcester City and Boston Town will be reversed if the game is postponed for a second time this weekend. City are due to host Boston at Claines Lane on
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Firefighters called to diesel spill on main road in Worcester
A BROKEN down vehicle caused a fuel spill across a main road in Worcester. Firefighters from Worcester were sent to clean up the fuel spill at 10.30am this morning (Thursday) on the A4440 Nunnery Way. A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester
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Ambulances fill city centre street as incident ongoing
SEVERAL ambulances are currently filling a city street in Worcester city centre for an ongoing incident. Three ambulances on blue lights are currently in Pump Street which is between High Street and The Shambles. UPDATE: Why ambulances were
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Latest flood alerts in Worcestershire as river Severn continues to rise
FLOODING continues around Worcestershire as several flood alerts remain active including the river Severn at Worcester. River Severn levels remain high in Worcester but are falling slowly at the Saxons Lode river gauge in Naunton, near Upton-upon-Severn
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BBC presenter 'sorry' after giving viewers middle finger in news broadcast
A BBC presenter has apologised after greeting viewers of a news broadcast with her middle finger raised. Maryam Moshiri, a chief presenter on the BBC News channel, was seen to make the obscene gesture after a countdown to the start of the show.
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Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 - how to spot
Brits are being urged to check their change, their wallets and down the backs of their sofas after a 50p coin sold for more than 400 times its value. The rare 50p coin fetched £203 for one lucky seller after a bidding war on eBay pushed up the
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City cruise past Highworth to go two clear at the top of the league
WORCESTER City returned to the top of the Hellenic League Premier on Wednesday night after a comfortable 2-0 win at play-off chasing Highworth Town. City were rarely troubled and an impressive opening half-an-hour proved decisive as goals from
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Warning to anyone eating chicken, turkey or eggs following spike in salmonella cases
Shoppers are being warned to take care when purchasing and cooking turkey and chicken at home following a rise in food poisoning cases. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), along with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has urged people to be wary
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3 reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)
Have you ever wondered why your dog is obsessed with rolling in mud when out and about? If you have to continuously hose down your fluffy family members because they can't resist sprinting to the nearest patch of mud or sloppy puddle, you are not
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GMB presenter reveals off-air suffering that he kept hidden from his co-hosts
The Good Morning Britain presenter Sean Fletcher has revealed that he kept behind-the-scenes suffering hidden from his fellow co-hosts whilst filming with them. Speaking to The Mirror's Outdoors in Mind podcast the 49-year-old shared that he was
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ITV I'm a Celebrity viewers raise same Ant and Dec complaint on tonight's show
I'm a Celebrity returned to our screens tonight hosted by Geordie favourites Ant and Dec. Together, the pair have hosted the show since it began in 2002 and have come a long since their start in Byker Grove in 1989. The hit ITV show is a staple
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Celebrity Big Brother return date confirmed for 2024 amid big name speculation
Celebrity Big Brother has finally been given a return date. Hosts of the main show AJ Odudu and Will Best confirmed during the recent series that the celebrity version would be back sometime in 2024 - now it doesn't look like we have long.
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This Worcester school is closed today: here's why
A CITY school has closed because there is no electricity and no heating on site. Bishop Perowne CE College in Merrimans Hill, Worcester is closed. The reason given by Worcestershire Children First is 'no electricity on site, no phones, no heating
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Major traffic in Worcester and crash by school on main road
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Fans discover flavour missing from Cadbury Roses chocolates ahead of Christmas
Chocolate lovers have made a shocking discovery in Cadbury Roses products ahead of Christmas as one of the flavours is missing in some tins and packets. Cadbury chocolates including Roses, Heroes and Celebrations are always popular stocking fillers
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Flooding closes roads across county
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See who left I'm A Celebrity as viewers left livid by 'wrong' decision
A fourth celebrity has been voted out of the jungle on ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Now in its final week, remaining campmates are being voted out of the jungle each night until the final. Food critic Grace Dent and actress Jamie
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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years
Iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horse is set to return as beloved actor Sir David Jason steps back into the role 20 years after the last episode. The show will be back for Christmas as fans will be able to see the Trotter family back in action
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Allegations of neglect or abuse of adults in care rises by hundreds in county
ALLEGATIONS of neglect or abuse of adults in care reported to Worcestershire County Council have risen by hundreds in the last year. New data, released by the NHS, shows how many investigations have taken place into allegations made across the
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New specialist fostering scheme launched for Worcestershire children
Worcestershire Children First Fostering has launched a new specialist fostering scheme. For children aged 5-18 experiencing family difficulties, the initiative provides short to long-term homes, or a permanent family. While residential care
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Sanctuary Supported Living staff go the extra mile to raise money for FareShare
Sanctuary Supported Living staff have been putting their best foot forward to raise money for FareShare. The business support team, scattered across various locations in England, have participated in the FareShare 500 virtual challenge that requires
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Thief who stole thousands from city pub escapes jail
A THIEF who stole thousands from a city pub safe has narrowly escaped jail but will have to pay the money back. Jamie King stole £3,350 from the safe of the Cardinal's Hat pub when he was in the position of responsibility to bank the pub's takings
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Droitwich school uses arts week to teach important lessons about the environment
A Droitwich school has highlighted the importance of 'saving the world' during a recent arts week. During the week, Chawson First School pupils learned about deforestation, plastic pollution, littering, recycling, and their impact on the polar
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Christmas Tree Festival gets underway at Worcester Cathedral
A Worcester-based charity is taking part in Worcester Cathedral’s Christmas tree festival for the first time. Leukaemia Care opted for a red and white theme for their tree to represent red and white blood cells. There are several 'Bobs' on
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Transformation of school who were in special measures and now praised by Ofsted
A SCHOOL is celebrating a recent 'good' Ofsted score after being formerly placed in special measures. Witton Middle School, in Droitwich, have been rated as 'good' in every category following the insection earlier this term. The two-day graded
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Donate toys at Copcut Elm in Droitwich this festive season
Residents can donate toys at the Copcut Elm pub in Droitwich this festive season. Hungry Horse's nationwide charity toy drive, which runs until December 18, aims to support over two million children who could go giftless this Christmas. Senior
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Who has been in court for drink and drug driving?
DRINK and drug drivers, and those in court for similar offences, appear at Worcestershire courts weekly. Drink and drug driving normally attracts a compulsory driving ban and usually results in a hefty fine. Here are some of the drivers who
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Eight-year-old girl wins £300 for school library in Christmas card competition
An eight-year-old will pick up a donation for her school library after winning a Worcestershire estate agent's Christmas card competition. Eight-year-old Hollie, who goes to Malvern Parish School, triumphed in Nicol & Co’s annual Christmas card
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Robin Walker MP backs speeding up compensation for blood scandal victims
Robin Walker MP has voted in favour of measures to support NHS infected blood scandal victims. The Worcester MP backed amendments to speed up compensation for the victims of this scandal in a vote on the victims and prisoners bill, which was tabled
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West Midlands sees dramatic rise in child cruelty and neglect over five years
According to recent police data child cruelty and neglect in the West Midlands has hiked by 62 per cent over the past five years. The rise was flagged by NSPCC, who called for urgent improvements to child protection. Analysis of Freedom of
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Worcester bookshop and cafe applies to sell alcohol and host live music
A bookshop cafe has applied for a license to sell alcohol and host live music performances. Script Haven, located on High Street, Worcester, has lodged its application with Worcester City Council to allow the sale and supply of alcohol and provide
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Severn Trent encourages pipe insulation to ward off freeze damage
Severn Trent is urging customers to insulate their water pipes to protect them against freezing temperatures this winter. Customer contact lead at Severn Trent, Jodie Bowen, said: "Freezing temperatures can cause a lot of problems for pipes around
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Students voice community concerns on Local Democracy Day
Students from three schools have presented petitions on local issues at Wychavon District Council's local democracy day. Pupils from Prince Henry’s High School, Pershore High School and The De Montfort School were invited to raise community concerns