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Blue cards to be introduced for football sin bins (How will this impact the game?)
A blue card is set to be trialled out in professional football very soon as part of testing surrounding sin bin options. Lawmakers from the International Football Association Board (Ifab) have signed off on the new card. It will see players
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What's on in Worcester: Rod Stewart tribute and a British and Irish Lion
From a Rod Stewart tribute performance to an evening with a former British and Irish Lion, there's plenty to get up to in Worcester this week. With comedy, country melodies and some throwback 90s house music also in the offing, the city offers
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Worcester school nominated as best thanks to excellent record on tackling bullying
A CITY school has been nominated as the secondary school of the year because of its strong record of supporting children with special educational needs and tackling bullying. Christopher Whitehead Language College in Bromwich Road, Worcester, has
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Ex-police officer lied about his financial status putting him at risk of blackmail
A FORMER police officer was found to have seriously failed to manage his personal finances despite significant support from the force. A gross misconduct hearing, which concluded today (Thursday) found that ex-West Mercia Police officer PC Richard
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Huge queues as new charity shop with "cool vibe" opens in Worcester
WORCESTER has a new charity shop which its managers say they hope will have a cool vibe. Age UK's new charity shop opened in the former unit occupied by Hallowood Furniture, on The Shambles, on Thursday morning, (August 8). Mandy Brookes,
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Unlucky game show contestant has been on TV more than 50 times and won nothing
A game show contestant has been on TV more than 50 times but he’s got very little to show for it. Despite trying his hand at various TV shows including Come Dine With Me, The 1% Club, Dickinson's’ Real Deal, Britain's Got Talent and Tipping Point
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City sign experienced former Stourbridge defender Knight
WORCESTER City have brought in experienced centre-half Chris Knight from AFC Wulfrunians. The ex-Stourbridge, Lye Town and Stourport Swifts defender has played in non-league football for over a decade and will provide plenty of know-how in an already
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EastEnders star to quit show tonight just days after Albert Square return
A well-known EastEnders star is to leave Albert Square tonight just days after returning to the BBC soap opera. Karen Taylor, who is played by Lorraine Stanley, will leave the programme once again in another surprise for fans. The character
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Homes Under the Hammer plumber makes £7,000 a year on damp flat
BBC's Homes Under the Hammer often shows how developers can turn nothing into something and this week was no different. A plumber and property developer revealed how he will take home more than £7,000 a year after buying a damp-riddled flat at
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Why the collapse of Powick Old Bridge has led to these trees being cut back
WORK is being carried out on a main road to make it accessible for walkers and cyclists after a historic bridge collapsed. Worcestershire Highways have cut trees back and carried out footway siding works at the A449 Malvern Road, Worcester between
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Two men named after being charged following police raid on cannabis farm
Two men have been charged with the production of a class B drug – cannabis and abstracting electricity. Ervin Aliaj, 24 and Ndoj Ardit, 22, of no fixed addresses, were both charged today with the offences after they were arrested yesterday following
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Academy product signs first rookie deal with Worcestershire
Worcestershire Academy product Harry Darley has signed his first professional rookie contract for the 2025 season. The 19-year-old pace bowler made positive strides forward last summer, playing a key part in the Academy’s Under-18 County Championship
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Vase tie between City and Swifts is a sell-out, but will the rain hold off?
THE Isuzu FA Vase round-of-16 tie between Stourport Swifts and Worcester City will be a sell-out on Saturday afternoon, but will the rain ruin the party? It has been a wet week in Worcestershire and the rain is forecast to continue into Friday
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Flooding alert for Worcester as heavy rain lashes city
A FLOOD alert has been issued in Worcester following the heavy rainfall. Barbourne Brook has been issued with a flood alert this morning (Thursday, February 9) by the Environment Agency which warns that flooding is now possible there. The
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27 poisonous plants and flowers that are harmful for cats and dogs
Decorating your house with plants can make it feel more homely but there are some you should avoid buying if you have a cat or dog. Not all plants are safe to be placed in our homes so it’s worth doing some research before you make any purchases
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Brits issued one-week Highway Code warning that could cost you £1,000
All UK motorists have been warned of a Highway Code rule that could result in a hefty fine ahead of Valentine's Day. Trust us, it'll certainly lower the mood. While many couples will have romantic plans for February 14, motorists are being reminded
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Woman in 40s suffers life-threatening injuries in Blackpole crash
A WOMAN has suffered 'life-threatening injuries' after she was hit by a car at a zebra crossing as police appeal for witnesses to come forward. Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian
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Smoke pours from car after crash on busy road
SMOKE poured from a car following a crash near Droitwich. The smoke was coming the car's engine bay following the crash in Rashwood. Firefighters were called at just after 7.30pm last night (Wednesday). A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue
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Walkers releases 2 new 'banging' crisp flavours as discontinued product returns
Walkers has released two new flavours of crisps in the UK as part of its Sensations range. Walkers Crisps are responsible for a range of products including Quavers, Wotsits, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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These two Worcestershire schools close as downpours affect county
TWO Worcestershire schools have been forced to close today (Thursday). Worcestershire County Council said Harvington CE First and Nursery School, near Evesham, has been forced to shut its doors because of no heating. It said: "Due to problems
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Localised flooding as more heavy rain expected
5:21pm With severe weather warnings issued here is some good advice about driving in severe weather, from the experts
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Rare 20p coin sells for more than £100 - how to spot if you have one
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change, their wallets and down the back of their sofas after a rare 20p coin sold for almost 600 times its face value. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on
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Royal Mint reveals rarest coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins to enter circulation during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. Some
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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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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s and is it different to dementia?
Many people have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, whether you have been diagnosed yourself or you are caring for someone with the condition. The NHS says Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia in the UK, with an estimated 1 in 14
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I tried McDonald’s new menu items and I don’t want them ever to leave
Fast food giant McDonald’s is back with some brand-new menu items set to get your taste buds tingly for the new month of February. The new items include the likes of a Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie, KitKat Ruby Chocolate McFlurry and the extra
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Rishi Sunak doubles down on trans jibe despite calls from Brianna Ghey’s father
Rishi Sunak still refuses to apologise for his “dehumanising” transgender joke in the House of Commons whilst the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey watched on from the gallery. Brianna’s father, Peter Spooner, has since said the Prime Minister
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Strictly's Amanda Abbington breaks silence after 'fight' with Giovanni Pernice
Amanda Abbington has thrown her support behind a BBC Strictly Come Dancing star – amid a ‘bitter row’ with Giovanni Pernice. Abbington took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, February 8 to congratulate former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Johannes
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WATCH: Olly Alexander gives 'teaser' first look at UK's song for Eurovision 2024
The UK's Eurovision 2024 entrant, Olly Alexander, has given fans the first look at the song he will perform at the song contest in Sweden later this year. The Years and Years singer was revealed as the UK's entrant for the 68th edition of the
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BBC to launch new radio stations aimed at 'underserved' UK audiences
The BBC has announced that it will be launching new genre-focussed radio stations to cater to "underserved" audiences. The stations will be in the DAB+ format and act as extensions of popular channels like Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3. There
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I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good
A GP has shared three top tips she recommends that will help you quit vaping. Over one in four vapers believe that their habit is completely risk-free and not addictive, according to new research. Worryingly, 15% of respondents reported that
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Ignoring this common boiler 'red flag' might cost you £1000s
A boiler expert has explained how you should tackle a low-pressure boiler and therefore, save yourself thousands. It might be tempting to ignore a dodgy boiler - especially during a cost of living crisis - but ignoring this common boiler 'red flag
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Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
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WATCH: Alison Hammond falls at Jeremy Clarkson's farm after being chased by cow
Beloved presenter Alison Hammond fell flat on her face after being chased by a cow at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. She was visiting the Top Gear star's property for a segment on This Morning where she met Clarkson, his wife
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Lib Dems announce West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner candidate
The Liberal Democrats has announced their candidate for the West Mercia police and crime commissioner. The party made public that Cllr Sarah Murray is their nominated contender. A substantial candidate with varied experience, Ms Murray has
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Town choir to host first spring concert of the year
Pershore Town Choir is inviting residents to Spring into Song in the first of a series of spring concerts. The choir will perform at Pershore Baptist Church on Broad Street on Friday, February 23, 8-9pm. Tickets are £5, available from Blue,
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Police panel endorses PCC's new West Mercia budget
The PCC's improvement plans for West Mercia have been endorsed by the Police and Crime Panel. Police and crime commissioner John Campion intends to further develop services in West Mercia Police following previous efforts to create a safer environment
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BBC Mastermind opens casting call for quiz enthusiasts
Applications are open for the next series of BBC Two's mainstay quiz show, Mastermind. Those interested in sitting in the famous black chair must be UK residents, including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, and aged 18 or over. The search
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Shocking photo shows scale of driftwood mountain at historic bridge before collapse
THIS shocking photo shows the scale of driftwood and other debris piling up against an old bridge weeks before it suffered a partial collapse. Cyclist Jeremy Davies took this stark photo of branches and other driftwood piled up to the parapet of
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'Love living here' Praise for fostering service where children feel they belong
A foster agency has been deemed ‘outstanding’ following a recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors said Child Care Bureau provided highly effective services - and improved the lives of children and young people. Nicola Markides-Arrowsmith, registered
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Free party to be hosted by emerging Worcester band
Worcester music collective Breach Gang are throwing a free party at Spin The Black Circle on Saturday, March 9. The event, which will run from 7pm to 1am, celebrates the release of the group's debut EP "Assemble". With several other artists
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New artisan beer and cider shop opening in Great Malvern
A NEW shop that specialises in selling fresh, local beers is set to open in Malvern. BrewBox, by Night Owl Brewery, is an artisan bottle shop and is scheduled to open its doors in St Ann's Road, Great Malvern on Thursday (February 8). The company
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Worcester's talented young actors to perform dystopian play at The Swan Theatre
The up-and-coming actors of Worcester are set to show off their theatrical talent at The Swan Theatre later this month. They actors are part of Worcester Theatres’ Young Rep, a group of gifted young actors who will bring their next gripping performance
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'Parents should face consequences along with anti-social egg-throwing yobs'
EXASPERATED people fed up with egg-throwing yobs who damaged cars and a war memorial are calling for tough action. Annoyed residents in St John's and Dines Green reporting anti-social behaviour has sparked action by police - but one councillor
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Worcester Cathedral receives £200,000 grant for landscape project
It's party time at Worcester Cathedral after it received a £200,000 grant to go towards its landscaping project. The grant, from Wolfson Foundation, is to help fund the restoration and interpretation of College Yard. This comes as fantastic