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Man who had 'pen gun', crossbow, cocaine and heroin due to be sentenced
A DRUG dealer who had a firearm disguised as a pen and a crossbow is due to be sentenced. The 46-year-old man is now waiting to discover his sentence for a string of drugs, firearms and weapons offences including the possession of a sword and crossbow
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Former cannabis farm goes up in smoke
A WAREHOUSE where a cannabis farm was discovered was almost destroyed in a fire. Hereford and Worcester Fire Service was called out to a large metal farm building along the B4090, Hanbury, at 10.16am today (Friday) after reports a fire had broken
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Flooding from upstairs flat onto electrics spark fire crew's arrival
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a home where flooding had caused an issue with the electrics. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at just after midnight on Friday (February 9) to flooding of
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Main road set to close for three hours as red flood warnings issued for Worcester
A MAIN riverside road in the city is set to close so flood pumps can be fitted. Hylton Road, Worcester will be closed at 8.30am tomorrow (Saturday) for about three hours for the installation of Environment Agency flood pumps. Vehicles will
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Neighbours saw city wall crumbling prior to collapse which has closed city road
RESIDENTS living near a landslide said they had seen the wall crumbling in the weeks before it collapsed closing a main road into the city. A massive pile of rubble and mud blocked Reservoir Lane and forced police to close a section of Rainbow
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'We are always looking for the right people' says Worcestershire CEO Giles
WORCESTERSHIRE CEO Ashley Giles has not ruled out the possibility of a second overseas signing ahead of the 2024 County Championship season. Speaking on the brand new Three Pears Chat show, Giles was speaking about the recruitment for this upcoming
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Roads, heritage sites and car parks close as flooding affects Worcestershire
HEAVY rain caused flooding chaos across Worcestershire from road closures to cars stranded in submerged car parks and shock landslides with river levels still rising. Flooding closed several major roads across Worcestershire, with parts of Evesham
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Live updates as fire rips through warehouse which was site of cannabis farm
6:03pm Full story here. This live blog is now closed.
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Popular city centre car park closes because of a risk of flooding
A BUSY city centre car park has been closed because of a risk of flooding. Worcester City Council has taken the decision to close Pitchcroft car park as a precaution following heavy rainfall in Worcester. Several roads across the county are
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National Trust property in Worcestershire closes early for this reason
A NATIONAL Trust property has been forced to shut early because of the bad weather. Visitors to Croome Court have been warned the site is closed because of flooding on nearby roads. The site will close for good at 3pm. A spokesperson said
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Michael Mosley's garden trick that is 'secret to long living' and 'reaching 100'
Renowned health guru Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the secret to living a long life perhaps hitting 100 years of age. Over the past century, the number of centenarians living in England and Wales has increased 127-fold, reaching 13,924 in
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I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and it's so flippin' good!
You might have seen a pancake hack on TikTok with users sharing videos and recipes of their own take on it. People have frozen pancake mix using an ice cube tray so they have pre-made pancakes that just need cooking. At the time of writing,
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Dad of 2 wins £3 million Spanish villa thanks to a second hand armchair
A dad of two has won a £3 million Spanish villa all thanks to a second-hand armchair. Omaze winner Graham Dunlop, 52, went to collect a battered leather chair he bought from a woman online who said he could have it for free as long as he donated
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The best supermarket pizza? I tested heaps of pepperonis to find a cheesy winner
Pizza as we know it today originated in southwest Italy's Campania region, home to the city of Naples, around the 18th or early 19th century. Sounds quite fancy, doesn't it? Well, it has certainly developed over time into something, let's say,
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Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu
Cheap electric heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu "could explode, cause shock or start fires," consumer group Which? has warned. The watchdog bought and tested eight heaters costing as little as £7.20 from the TiokTok shop and Temu to see if
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Johannes Radebe almost quit Strictly Come Dancing after Annabel Croft pairing
Fan-favourite Johannes Radebe nearly quit Strictly Come Dancing after he was paired with Annabel Croft during the 2023 series. The professional dancer, who placed fourth after being partnered with the former tennis player, considered dropping out
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Watch as rescue dog searches rubble for people trapped beneath after wall collapses
THIS is the moment search and rescue dogs check nobody is trapped under rubble near Rainbow Hill. A landslide forced a wall to collapse in Reservoir Lane in Worcester at 7.50am this morning. A section of Rainbow Hill is currently closed with
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Pressure all on City, but Swifts can upset Vase favourites says boss
STOURPORT Swifts' manager Quentin Townsend insists the pressure is all on tournament favourites Worcester City when the two sides meet in the Isuzu FA Vase round of 16 on Saturday. 1900 supporters will pack into Walshes Meadow to watch the two
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Man in 40s declared dead after medical emergency in St John's
A MAN has been declared dead at the scene following a medical emergency at a house in Worcester. A witness said a police van, two police cars and ambulances were outside an address in Hylton Road in St John's in Worcester yesterday evening.
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How to get Steps musical Here & Now tickets and meet the band members today
Songs from UK pop band Steps will feature in a musical that will be coming to Birmingham this year and if you’re a fan, you might be wondering how you can get tickets to see them. Here & Now is a musical which uses their music and fans will be
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Thanks to everyone who is contributing to charity fashion show
FOR my next fundraising event as Mayor of Worcester, the Mayoress and I will be hosting a Charity Fashion Show at the Guildhall on Thursday, March 14 in aid of my chosen charity Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills. Alongside Age UK, I am working
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Vase not the priority for Cornes but City will go 'all out' to beat Swifts
THE Isuzu FA Vase might not be the priority for Worcester City boss Chris Cornes but he admits the competition is growing on him as his side look to book a place in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Providing the pitch is playable following all the
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Landslide closes section of Rainbow Hill
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Road closures as heavy rain in Worcestershire sparks more flood warnings
12:28pm Road closures 12:15pm 9/2/24: River Avon: ⛔️ Waterside, Evesham ⛔️ Jubilee Bridge, Fladbury
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Worcester charities awarded over £300,000 in support grants
Worcester Municipal Charities (WMC) has announced it will issue five major 'relief in need' grants to local charities totalling over £300,000. The decision was revealed in their annual meeting in January and is in line with their commitment to
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Concerns raised over large sinkhole
CONCERNS have been raised over a large sinkhole as it is becoming more and more dangerous – but no one appears to be taking responsibility for it. Helen Milton, who lives close to the sinkhole on the edge of Link Top Common alerted Malvern Hills
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Disgust in Diglis as raw sewage flood fountain spews out poo and condoms
DISGUSTED residents have been left holding their noses in Diglis after a blocked drain created a stink when it erupted in a fountain of raw sewage, spewing out poo and used condoms. The geyser of raw sewage began bubbling out of a drain in the
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Opera by candlelight set for Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is set to host a unique classical music performance which will be lit by candle light. Candlelight Concerts will present London Concertante orchestra with 'A Night at the Opera By Candlelight’. The orchestra, supported by
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Walking football expands for over-50s with new session
Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire is introducing a second walking football session in Worcester for over-50s. The session will run every Thursday from 11am to 12.30pm at King George V playing fields, with the first session taking place on
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We look inside city's new Afro-Caribbean restaurant before grand opening
AN Afro-Caribbean restaurant and bar is to open in Worcester after a soft launch bringing more exotic flavours to the city and a blending of cultural cuisines. Origin restaurant and bar is to open at 22 Foregate Street in Worcester opens today
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Help children's hospice fundraise for the Leap Year
A children's hospice is urging people to make February 29 count by supporting its Leap Day appeal. Acorns Children's Hospice, which has numerous charity shops in Worcester, has launched a special appeal for funds to provide an extra day's care.
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Star-studded cast announced for dark comedy about Hollywood's hidden scandal
The star-studded cast of a new production inspired by the "best-suppressed scandal in Hollywood history" has been announced. 'As SHE Likes It', a new play by Chloe Wade Productions, is set to wow Worcester audience at the Swan Theatre on Wednesday
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Community project plants thousands for Worcestershire's newest green space
Volunteers from Worcestershire community organisations have planted trees at the county's newest woodland in Upton Snodsbury. The dedicated planting days were organised for the volunteers to help create the county's new green spaces. One of
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'Ear wax made my life difficult - then I had to wait months for an appointment'
A Worcester resident has helped shine light on a charitable campaign calling for the reformation of ear wax removal services on the NHS. Emma Harris, 27, who requires ear wax removal every eight weeks due to high wax production and narrow ear canals
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Youth charity receives laptop donation from Worcestershire contractor
A Worcestershire-based contractor has donated 30 laptops to a youth charity this week. Speller Metcalfe donated the tech to the Worcestershire County Council-backed Young Solutions Charity, which is based in Droitwich. The laptops will be used
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See the Person, not the dementia' art exhibition at The Hive in Worcester
Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire (H&W) is welcoming people living with dementia, their carers and loved one to submit pieces for its dementia-focused art exhibition. Scheduled as part of the Worcestershire Dementia Festival from May
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Specsavers fundraising efforts bolster community first responders
An opticians is continuing to raise money for community first responders in Droitwich, with hundreds of pounds already raised. The team at Specsavers Droitwich in the Salters Shopping Centre have raised over £550 for Droitwich Community First Responders
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Care Home to support Red Nose Day with magical afternoon
Droitwich's Dorset House Care Home has announced it will be doing its bit for Red Nose Day. Residents and staff are organising a fundraising afternoon, on Friday, March 15 from 2pm until 4pm, which will feature a performance from AGMagicians.
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Homeless charity collaborates with property developer for fundraiser
A charity supporting homeless care leavers is celebrating a fundraising success in collaboration with a Worcestershire property developer. The funds, raised by Droitwich Spa-based the Rees Foundation, with the help of Barberry Group Ltd, will enable