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Pelican crossing petition gathers pace after woman seriously injured by car
AN urgent petition for a pelican crossing where a woman was knocked down by a car has already garnered 50 signatures after it was set up just days ago. The woman, aged in her 40s, was knocked down by a car while crossing the road at the zebra crossing
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Waters rise and so do fears about 'open wound' on ancient bridge
THE plight of an imperilled bridge is again in sharp focus after flood waters battered the structure following a partial collapse, compared to an 'open wound' by a heritage champion. Part of the Powick Old Bridge collapsed into the River Teme at
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Churchill's false teeth snapped up for £18,000 at Cotswold auction
A SET of false teeth that were worn by Winston Churchill have been snapped up at a Cotswold auction for a staggering £18,000. The teeth were on offer to the public as part of a large collection of memorabilia that featured in the Cotswold Auction
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Taylor Swift: The Eras Experience arrives at Swan Theatre in June
A MUST-SEE tribute act paying homage to American songstress Taylor Swift is performing at the Swan Theatre in June. Artist Xenna celebrates the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence, as well as capturing her incredible
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ITV Coronation Street star to return after 13 years amid son's bullying storyline
A Coronation Street favourite will be returning to the cobbles after more than a decade away from the ITV soap. Violet Wilson who is played by Jenny Platt will be arriving in Weatherfield once more to be reunited with her son Dylan Wilson who she
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with anorexia during cancer treatment
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has revealed he was diagnosed with anorexia after losing so much weight during his cancer treatment. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which King said brought
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Money Saving Expert shares 8 ways you can improve your broadband speed
Whether you work from home or enjoy spending your free time online, you might wonder how you can improve the speed of your broadband. If your Wi-Fi isn’t strong enough for you to watch your favourite programme or to scroll social media, it can
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Three issues statement to UK customers amid network outages over 'past few days'
Thousands of Three customers in the UK were left without service this morning (February 12) after issues regarding the provider's mobile network were reported on Downdetector. At around 11.30am, there was a peak of 12,674 reports with various problems
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Former church leader and celebrity hairdresser's sexual attacks on young boy
A FORMER church leader and hairdresser, who cut the hair of several celebrities, has been jailed for sexually assaulting a young boy at a Malvern church nearly 40 years ago after the brave survivor of his abuse spoke out. David Burley of West Malvern
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'Flying fish hit me in face in middle of the night while I was rowing Atlantic'
THERE are many easier ways of raising money than rowing across the Atlantic Ocean but friends Matt Bladen and George Farmiloe are not ones to shy away from a challenge. Known as the Worcester Buoys, they completed the gruelling World’s Toughest
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City drawn at home in FA Vase quarter-finals
WORCESTER City have been drawn at home in the Isuzu FA Vase quarter-finals after the draw was made on Monday. City, favourites with the bookies to win the tournament, will face second-favourites Emley at Claines Lane on March 9, 3pm kick-off. The
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City centre car park to close for three days for this reason
A BUSY city car park is set to close for three days this week. Cornmarket car park on City Walls Road will be closed all day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to make way for a new colourful art piece for Light Night. It will then reopen
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UK households could be eligible for TV Licence refund worth up to £159
UK households could be eligible for a £159 refund on their TV licence costs. In order to watch or record live TV in the UK, regardless of what channel it is on, every household is legally required to have a TV licence. However, if you do not
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Find out where the best place is to dry clothes inside during cold weather
Trying to figure out the best place to dry clothes indoors when the warm summer days can't do the job for us can be a difficult one. This includes making sure rooms don’t become too damp with the never-ending washing pile. It can also be a
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Isuzu FA Vase quarter-final draw LIVE: Who will City play in last eight?
3:55pm Home advantage for City So a Claines Lane clash in the quarter-finals, which will be a massive boost for City
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Former swimming pool refurbishment into affordable homes takes step closer
The former Sansome Walk swimming pool is set to be transformed into 40 affordable homes. The site, previously owned by Worcester City Council, has been officially transferred to Worcester-based Sanctuary, one of the UK's largest housing and care
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Ukrainian mother and council worker to receive gold learning award
A UKRANIAN mother who has turned her life around after fleeing the war-torn country is set to receive a prestigious award. The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) will award Oksana Viktorova, at its annual award ceremony this evening (Monday
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RSPCA shares how to get rid of rats in your home or garden without harming them
Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? There are a few ways to get rid of rats without harming them. While rats can be inconvenient visitors, they don’t have to die because they’re unwanted guests so the RSPCA has shared
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Man named and charged after armed police incident in Lowesmoor
A MAN has been charged with assault and possession of an imitation firearm. Selasie Clarke, of Stanley Street in Worcester and age 49, is due to appear in magistrates court today (Monday). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "A Selasie
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Call the Midwife's Helen George unsure of the future of BBC show
Star of BBC's Call the Midwife Helen George has discussed the future of the popular show. George has played nurse Trixie Aylward since the series began back in 2012 when it was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife
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National Trust property warns it 'may need to turn people away'
A POPULAR attraction has warned visitors that its car park is close to being full. The National Trust's Croome has told visitors that they may be turned away today (Monday) once its car park is full. Staff at Croome Court - a mid-18th-century
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Man taken to hospital after crash that closes main road
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash in a city suburb. The man, in his 60s, was taken to hospital after a two-car crash on Ombersley Road in Claines. A woman was also injured but was discharged at the scene. Hereford and Worcester
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Four questions to consider over your alcohol consumption
A NEW information drive has been launched across the county to encourage people to recognise when their alcohol consumption is a problem and how people can access support and treatment. Cranstoun provides expert drug and alcohol support services
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Latest on Worcestershire flood warnings and road closures
FLOOD warnings remain in place across Worcestershire as dramatic pictures show the aftermath of flooding in the county. The images show how the River Severn burst its banks, flooding Diglis and Pitchcroft - with urgent warnings for residents to
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Antiques expert warns others not to ignore signs when it comes to ill health
Reading about King Charles and his cancer diagnosis I wanted to write about something that’s not antiques-related unless I’m the antique! Here’s a word to anyone concerned about themselves or a loved one and about a very frightening word, CANCER
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I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who
If you are looking for a cheap alternative to a night out this Valentine's Day, look no further than your local supermarket. From Aldi to M&S and everywhere in between, most of the major supermarkets have their own Valentines meal deal.
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20,000 new homes to be built as part of £3 billion Government backed boost
A boost of £3 billion is expected to deliver 20,000 new homes as part of the Government-backed loan fund, the affordable homes scheme. The fund aims to give providers, including local authorities, access to lower-cost fixed-rate debt to increase
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Researchers call upon public to help with project to boost UK bumblebee numbers
A new project to help boost the UK's bee population has been launched, and researchers are asking for help from members of the public. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching the ‘Bumbles on Blooms’ initiative to identify which plants
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I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight
Many brands, shops and supermarkets often release special products tying in with Valentine's Day when it arrives every year, and Greggs is no different with that. The Bake Tray will be available on Valentine's Day exclusively through Uber Eats
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Wolves edged out by Leicester in back-and-forth encounter
WORCESTER Wolves could not force overtime with a final shot from deep as they were beaten 70-67 by Leicester Warriors on Saturday. A large crowd at the University of Worcester Arena watched Leicester come out on the high side of a 70-67 thriller
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Tractor removes car stuck in water after road closes due to flooding
FIRE crews had to pull a car stuck out of flood water after it was left stranded. Fire crews were called to remove a car submerged in flood water at Eckington Bridge, which was closed last week due to flooding. No one was trapped in the car
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DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April
Millions of Brits are set to benefit from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rate increases from April 2024. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed last November that most benefits will increase for the 2024/25 financial year. Benefits such as
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Who could City face in the Isuzu FA Vase quarter-finals?
THE draw for the quarter-finals of the Isuzu FA Vase will be made this afternoon (Monday). Worcester City - who beat local rivals Stourport Swifts 5-1 in front of 1900 supporters on Saturday - can be drawn against anyone left in the tournament.
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Live updates on Worcestershire flooding as warnings remain in place
9:55am Worcester Golf Range is still closed
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Hopes for an answer to illegal parking causing traffic woe in Malvern street
Plans to clampdown on illegal parking and improve traffic flow on a busy road in Malvern has been welcomed by residents. Abbey Road has been at the epicentre of parking and traffic-related problems in recent years, which has left residents frustrated
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'I called for pelican crossing months ago at exact spot where woman was hurt'
THE plight of a woman who suffered life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a car has sparked renewed calls for a proper crossing on a 'dangerous road'. The woman, who was crossing the road, suffered serious injuries in the crash in Windermere
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'I'm in agony' - Worcester patient criticises NHS over operation neglect
A WORCESTER resident who is in "agony" has spoken out over his neglect by the NHS after repeated cancellations for a hernia operation. Mike Hemming, from Barbourne in Worcester, says he has been ignored despite his desperate plea to arrange his