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Live: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer - Worcestershire reacts
8:29pm Worcester's MP Robin Walker shared this post: Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery.
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Diggers move in to deserted Worcester caravan park as 'trees removed'
DIGGERS have been working at an empty caravan site after holidaymakers received their marching orders with concerns about trees being cut down. Diggers and dumper trucks have been in operation at the former Ketch Caravan Park off Bath Road in Worcester
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Everything you need to know about Chinese New Year celebrations in Worcester
WORCESTER Chinese Association and educational charity Engage with China are delighted to team up again with the Museum of Royal Worcester and Royal Porcelain Works to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in style on Sunday, February 18 from 11am to 4pm
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'Thinnest horse I've ever seen' Worcester woman neglected skeletal horse
A WOMAN from Worcester is among those to admit horse neglect after an animal was left so thin its bones were showing, described by a vet as 'the thinnest he had ever seen'. Jessica Paige Pugh, 21, of Arlington Place, Broom Hall, Worcester was one
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Two robotic hips at city clinic transform woman's life
HAVING always been fit and active doing aerobic exercise, weekly park runs and couch-to-5K, little did Heather Cronin know that at some point it would result in her having two robotic hips, just three months apart, with RoboDoc Nadim Aslam. Heather
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Water leak closes road in village near Worcester
A ROAD in a village near Worcester has been forced to close because of a water leak. Boreley Lane, in Ombersley is currently closed so that Severn Trent Water can repair a water leak. The road is set to remain closed until Wednesday, February
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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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Steve Coogan to bring back Alan Partridge for new documentary series on the BBC
The iconic character of Alan Patridge is set to return to the BBC as Steve Coogan stars in a six-part documentary spoof series. The character was last seen on TV as part of 'This Time with Alan Partridge' which was a comedic take on current affairs
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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply
Thousands of families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free food vouchers that could help with the cost-of-living crisis. More than 200,000 families have been warned they are missing out of the Healthy Start scheme.
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BBC to air final Jonnie Irwin episode of Escape to the Country with tribute
The BBC is set to air the final episode of Escape to the Country that Jonnie Irwin filmed before his death at the age of 50. The presenter was also known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun and was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2022
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City Women stretch lead at the top after win at Knowle
WORCESTER City Women battled to a hard-fought 4-0 win at league strugglers Knowle on Saturday as they extended their lead at the top of the league on Sunday afternoon. City's victory coupled with second-placed Lye Town's shock defeat to bottom-of-the-table
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Bike theft victim flags down police who make arrest in record time
A QUICK-THINKING victim of theft managed to flag down police who quickly made an arrest in the city centre. Officers in Worcester were quick to act after being stopped by the cyclist who had just had their bike stolen. Minutes after watching
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Latest update on crash which saw a seriously hurt child and baby taken to hospital
A CHILD suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash in Stourport, West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said. The crash took place between a BMW and a Vauxhall Corsa, at the junction of the A451 Dunley Road and B4196 in Areley Kings, Stourport
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% 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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Worcester U18s celebrate reaching National Cup quarter-finals
WORCESTER RFC U18 Girls have reached the quarter-finals of the National Girls Cup after a thumping 48-7 win over Mansfield in the round of 16. Worcester reached this stage by winning the Midlands U18 Pool 2 with three wins from three over the likes
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Ambulance service marks National Apprenticeship Week
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service is celebrating over 3,500 apprentices past and present who have been employed by the trust this National Apprenticeship Week. The week is marked across February 5 to 11 and aims to shine a light on the amazing work
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Car on fire near building
A CAR was on fire on a road on the outskirts of Worcester. Two crews from Worcester Fire Station were called at 7.39pm on Sunday, (February 4), to the vehicle on fire in Evesham Road, Egdon - between Worcester and Pershore. A spokesperson
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Pharmacy First launch is welcomed
MID Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston has welcomed the launch of the Pharmacy First campaign. Pharmacy First allows patients in England to get prescription-only treatment for seven common conditions at their local community pharmacy without the
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A first look at plans for Worcester City's new home as part of Sports Park
WORCESTER City will unveil proposals for their new home at the end of February. City, in partnership with Marsten Developments, will welcome members of the public to an open event on February 22, where proposals for the Worcestershire Sports Park
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Bromyard schoolboy airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car today (February 5). ALSO READ: Bromyard schoolchild airlifted to hospital after crash Herefordshire school gives update after pupil hit by car
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Everything to know on Netflix film covering Prince Andrew-Emily Maitlis interview
A film covering the Emily Maitlis Newsnight interview of Prince Andrew from 2019 is set to release on Netflix quite soon. Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star as Maitlis and Prince Andrew respectively and the film will dramatise how the interview
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Wolves hold off late Bristol challenge to secure victory
WORCESTER Wolves held off a a spirited Bristol Academy Flyers side to secure a hard-earned away victory by 76-64. Matters looked comfortable with Wolves building a healthy 56-42 third-quarter cushion, but Flyers soared back into the contest with
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Dr Michael Mosley shares insomnia advice and easy tips for the perfect sleep
Insomnia is believed to be a big problem in the UK which troubles around one in every three people. Not only can it limit what you're able to do during the day, it impacts your mood, and can lead to relationship problems with friends, family and
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Tickets sales edge towards 1900 for Swifts vs City Vase tie
TICKET sales for Worcester City's Isuzu FA Vase round of 16 tie with Worcestershire neighbours Stourport Swifts on Saturday have surpassed 1800. Just under 2000 will be in attendance on Saturday for the highly-anticipated local derby cup tie in
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DR BRIAN NYATANGA COLUMN: Put life into their days
NURSES and doctors who care for dying people have since rejected the notion that patients are just bodies affected by diseases that need treatment. Instead, they recognise patients are human beings first with a mind, body, spirit and experience
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Yellow weather warning for snow in Worcester - here's when
THE MET office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow in Worcester. People are being warned to expect disruption caused by snowfall on Thursday and Friday this week (February 8 and 9). The Met Office have placed the yellow weather warning
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More than 100 new Asda stores to open this month - including in Worcestershire
Asda is set to open 110 new stores in the UK this month as it aims to reach 1,000 shops across the country. The supermarket giant, previously owned by Walmart, will convert 109 Co-op and EG Group convenience sites to Asda Express stores as part
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Paralympic gold medallist officially opens county breast unit extension
THE new breast imaging extension to the Worcestershire Breast Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital was officially opened by Erin Kennedy MBE. The Team GB gold medal-winning Paralympian rower, who has recently been a breast cancer patient, was
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Top 10 mistakes to avoid if you want to pass your driving test
Are you or someone you know about to take a driving test? There are lots of things to remember to do in a driving test and there are also things to avoid if you want to pass. If you’re unaware of the actions that could make you fail, you might
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Kate Garraway to return to ITV GMB following Derek Draper's funeral
Kate Garraway is reportedly set to return to work on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB) on Monday following the funeral of her late husband Derek Draper. The broadcaster and mum of two said her final goodbye to former lobbyist Draper at his funeral
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UK-wide manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day
The manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day after a mum and her kids were victims of a chemical attack in Clapham. Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for the 35-year-old since Wednesday after a 31-year-old
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Wagamama to open 10 new restaurants across the UK in the next year
Popular restaurant chain Wagamama has shared plans to open up to 10 new restaurants around the UK in a move which it said will create 500 jobs. The pan-Asian restaurant chain opened its first new site of the year in Bentley Bridge in Wolverhampton
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin
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Heavy rain forecast for Worcestershire this week
THE Met Office is forecasting heavy rain to sweep through the county this week. Today (Monday, February 5) is expected to be dry with temperatures around 12C. But Tuesday afternoon rain - light at first - is expected to hit in the afternoon
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'They didn't ask the residents' fury as Co-op issues strict new rules on car park
RESIDENTS who have been able to park freely in a supermarket car park for years are shocked as tight new rules have come to prevent them. Neighbours of the Co-op store in Barker Street are pleading with bosses to have a rethink and scrap the rules
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'We need enough firefighters to cover Malvern'
AN MP has said any changes to fire and rescue services must ensure that there is enough cover for a town the size of Malvern. MP of West Worcestershire Harriet Baldwin called for service changes to the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue service
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Police Federation chairman stands down and says officers 'run off their feet'
A POLICE Federation chairman is standing down and has shone a light on pressures within the force including officers being 'run off their feet' and 'low morale'. Barry Horton, who has spent almost 20 years in policing, is to stand down as West
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'Goverment is failing Worcester's children' say Lib Dems - but MP says sums are wrong
MORE than 200 schools in Worcestershire are set to be hit with a spending cut as a result of funding cuts by the UK government. Data provided by the National Education Union (NEU) revealed Worcestershire schools would receive a £14 million cut