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Police close Worcester Bridge - as it happened
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Massive development in Worcester's Shrub Hill appoints company to manage apartments
A NEW business has been appointed to manage the new apartments coming to Shrub Hill as part of its regeneration. Principal Estate Management will join the Sherriff’s Gate project, which will see a new hotel, bowling alley, and restaurants in the
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More action needed on illegal tyres
POLICE have been told they need to take tyre safety as seriously as they take people using mobile phones at the wheel. Halfords' CEO has criticised West Mercia Police by saying they prioritise those driving on their phones over bad tyres. It
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Christmas carols and a celebrity guest at a very special phone box
BBC Midlands Today presenter Suzanne Virdee was among the guests gathered at a phone box for a very special festive event. The television journalist is patron of Crossroads Caring for Carers and attended the charity's Christmas carol event in Powick
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Worcester Wolves stumble to defeat in WPL home opener
Despite some impressive individual showings, Worcester Wolves fell 41-62 to East London Phoenix in their 2023/24 Women's Premier League home opener. Despite a promising start and a double-double debut from Lena Knippelmeyer, the Wolves couldn't
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Murder investigation launched following death of woman
AN 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman. Emergency services were called to a home in Alexander Avenue in Droitwich shortly before 8.45am on Friday (8 December) after the death of an 80-year-old
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Lower Wick flood defences come as huge relief after years of worry
WORK on flood defences to protect homes in Worcester has come as a 'huge relief after years of worry' said the city MP who helped residents campaign for them. The project at Toronto Close in Lower Wick in Worcester officially got underway with
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Neighbours on 'flood watch' as village given flooding warning as river levels rise
PEOPLE across Worcestershire have been on flood watch but many are hoping the worst has now passed. After a weekend of stormy weather which battered the county more rain came overnight into Monday morning (December 11). Flood warnings are
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Ambulance statement after six people taken to hospital after A44 crash
NONE of the six people taken to hospital after a crash near Bromyard suffered life-threatening injuries, West Midlands Ambulance Service has confirmed. We previously reported emergency services were called to a crash on the A44 east of Bringsty
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Rescues of people from cars stranded in flood water on Worcestershire's roads
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a number of flood-related incidents across Worcestershire. Heavy rain has led to high river levels and flooded roads across the county at the weekend. Two crews, one from Bromyard and one from Malvern, as well
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Here's how much your Beatrix Potter 50p coins could fetch on eBay
From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, finding just one of these Beatrix Potter 50ps will make it all worth your while. Popular Beatrix Potter 50ps are being sold in and around Worcester on eBay for more than
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Worcestershire head coach confident captain will return for season opener
Worcestershire County Cricket head coach Alan Richardson has revealed the extent of club captain Brett D’Oliveira's shoulder injury. The head coach has revealed that his captain, Worcestershire's second-highest run scorer in the County Championship
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Worcestershire MP embroiled in row over 'transphobic' remarks
MP Rachel Maclean has come under fire after being accused of making transphobic remarks about a Worcester woman. Melissa Poulton, from Rainbow Hill, Worcester, has labelled comments about her used by the Redditch MP as "transphobic". Miss Poulton
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Iconic steam engine the Flying Scotsman coming to Worcester
TRAIN fans will have the chance to see the iconic steam engine the Flying Scotsman when it comes to Worcester. The Worcester Christmas Express will be steam hauled from Cambridge to the city and from Worcester as far as Leicester on the return
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City must go to Boston after two Vase postponements
WORCESTER City must travel to Boston Town's Mortgages For You Stadium on Saturday, December 16 as they try for the third time to play the Isuzu FA Vase third-round tie. Last weekend's rearranged match at Claines Lane was again postponed, this time
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Worcestershire road closures - as one bridge reopens after flooding
A BRIDGE has reopened in Worcestershire after it was closed for several days following flooding. Worcestershire Highways is in the process of reopening Jubilee Bridge at Fladbury. However, two roads remain closed after heavy rainfall and flooding
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Dr Michael Mosley reveals 30 second trick that helps with long life and sickness
Health guru Michael Mosley has had his say on the increasingly popular cold shower therapy. Speaking on a new BBC Radio 4 podcast called Cold Therapy, Dr Mosley said: "The cold is something we, at times, can work with and harness in ways that can
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Risk of mosquito-borne diseases looms for UK, health officials warn
Mosquito-borne diseases could arrive in the UK as early as the 2040s, health officials have warned. There is concern the UK could become more suitable for invasive species such as the Asian tiger mosquito. It has the potential to spread dengue
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Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among celebs calling for scrapping of Rwanda scheme
Gary Lineker, Brian Cox, Sophie Okonedo and Big Zuu are among several high-profile figures who have signed a letter calling for the Government to scrap its Rwanda scheme. This comes in the week MPs will debate and vote on the Safety of Rwanda (
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Paddy McGuinness reveals details of his own 'brain rattling' crash on Top Gear
Former Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness has revealed details of his own "brain rattling" crash while on Top Gear just weeks after the BBC rested the show. The BBC, in November, revealed Top Gear would be rested for the "foreseeable future" following
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6 hidden Samsung features you might not know your phone can do
Calling all Samsung fans, here are six hidden features that you really should know about. These days our phones might as well be attached to our hands but many of us are guilty of using the same apps on rotation. From searching the internet
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Sheridan Smith reveals the one thing she regretted whilst filming latest TV show
Sheridan Smith has revealed that she "regretted" having so many tattoos due to the process of having to cover them up whilst filming for her latest TV series. The 42-year-old stars in the Paramount+ thriller The Castaways, and as part of filming
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Flood warning issued for village near Worcester as river Severn continues to rise
THERE are several flood alerts in place in Worcestershire as a village near Worcester has been warned flooding is expected. A flood warning has been issued for the river Severn at Court Meadow, Kempsey and Callow End. The Environment Agency
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Flood alerts and warnings remain for Worcestershire
FLOOD alerts and warnings remain in place across Worcestershire after more heavy rain. Many of the flood warnings have been in place for days and more rain is forecast tonight and the early part of this week. Here are the current warnings
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Flooding in Worcestershire after more rain
1:06pm Andrew Goodall, the landlord of The Rose and Crown pub in Severn Stoke, has made preparations with sandbags protected
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Storm Fergus to sweep UK prompting road, rail, air and ferry transport fears
The UK is expected to be hit by further bad weather as transport cancellations are looking ever more likely due to Storm Fergus safety fears. Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann. Trains, flights, ferries
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Masked burglars break into man's house while he sleeps
A Worcester man has told of the terrifying moment a burglar crept into his bedroom while he slept. Dan Green was in bed when three masked men broke into his house in the Kilbury Drive area of Worcester at about 7.35pm on Friday evening (December
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Council called 'The Grinch' after scrapping free Christmas parking and bus scheme
THE city council has been dubbed "the Grinch" after scrapping both free car parking and a bus service for festive shoppers. Marc Bayliss, the conservative parliamentary candidate for Worcester, made the jibe saying the authority has failed to show