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City in the sky as Worcester Cathedral 'floats above the fog'

THESE incredible photos show the tower of Worcester Cathedral and other prominent landmarks seeming to float above dense fog. The images, captured by Dave Harford, make the cathedral appear to be perched among the clouds as the dark tower peers

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Bishop on his bike for 75th birthday fundraiser

A 75-year-old bishop shows no signs of slowing down. Evesham-based The Rt Rev Robert Paterson decided to fundraise by cycling 75 kilometres on his 75th birthday. The honorary Assistant Bishop for the Diocese of Worcester is supporting charity

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Shop where illegal tobacco was hidden behind mirror could lose alcohol licence

A Malvern shop where a stash of illegal tobacco was found hidden behind a mirror could lose its alcohol licence. Trading standards officers said Link News should have its licence revoked after illicit tobacco products were found during two raids

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Latest cases at Worcester Magistrates Court

THE following cases were heard at Worcester Magistrates Court on February 29.    Robert Fuller, of Tallow Hill, Worcester, admitted possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Heroin.  The 50-year-old committed the offence

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Man accused of murdering woman, 61, appears in court

A MAN accused of murder of a 61-year-old woman and attempted murder of another woman has appeared in court.  Damian Homer, of Haresfield Close in Worcester, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Monday (March

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EastEnders star breaks silence over shock return tonight after years away

An EastEnders legend is set to make her return to the show tonight after five years away from Albert Square.  This comes after other characters like 'Big' Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) were marked for a return to the

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Dr Michael Mosley recommends this one morning trick that speeds up weight loss

Dr Michael Mosley has weighed in on checking your phone in the morning and guess what, you should do it before anything else. The health guru also recommended changing a setting on your phone which could help you lose weight. The renowned creator

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Martin Lewis reveals 'golden rule' on how much you should have in your pension

Saving for your pension can be easier said than done. Often many are concerned with budgeting, bills and the cost of the living crisis seeing putting money into your pension easily forgotten about. However, Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis

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All you need to know on Netflix's The Gentlemen series starring Theo James

The Gentlemen series will arrive on Netflix very soon and takes place in the same world as Guy Ritchie's 2019 film of the same name. The film followed Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) as he tried to sell off his cannabis empire, and whilst

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Plan to site storage containers at farm in Claines

Large storage containers will be sited on a farm in Claines if district planners give their approval. Plans to install 18 containers at Daniels Farm in Vicarage Lane have been submitted to Wychavon District Council. The containers, which will

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Queen Camilla is coming to Worcester Cathedral

QUEEN Camilla is coming to Worcester Cathedral where she will distribute gifts to 'exemplary' individuals on behalf of the King. Her Royal Highness the Queen is coming to the cathedral on Thursday, March 28 for the annual Royal Maundy Service,

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Schools, businesses and universities flock to city expo

MORE than 700 visitors from Worcestershire schools and some big-name exhibitors attended an annual careers and higher education expo in Worcester. The event held by Royal Grammar School Worcester involved over 100 exhibitors ranging from universities

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How on earth did white van end up on railway tracks in Worcester?

A WHITE van driver caused widespread disruption when the vehicle was abandoned on railway tracks in Worcester, causing trains to be cancelled. The white van was pictured on the railway viaduct over the River Severn in Worcester after it was driven

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Waite and Leach return to bowling ahead of new season

TWO key members of the Worcestershire squad are making good progress following injury lay-offs during the winter. Joe Leach and Matthew Waite are back bowling and looking to step up their fitness during the 10-day training camp in Desert Springs

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Firefighters called to house fire near Pershore

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house fire in Pershore on Sunday night, (March 3).  Two crews from Worcester Fire Station attended the fire at a property in Church Lane, Pinvin, near Pershore just after 7pm.  A Hereford and Worcester Fire and

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Woman must not enter shops after being charged with shoplifting offences

A WOMAN is barred from entering any shops after being charged with a number of shoplifting offences. Natalie Cull, of Madresfield Village, Madresfield, Malvern, has been charged with shop theft offences in Malvern. She was arrested on Sunday

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Worcester boxer selected to represent England at European Championships

WORCESTER City ABC boxer Caitlyn Wise has been selected by England for the upcoming EUBC Youth European Championships 2024 in Croatia. Wise, who is this year fighting in the Youth category for the first time, is part of a 12-strong squad heading

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Camper van on fire in city street

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a vehicle fire in Worcester.  The small vehicle fire took place in Nunnery Way, Worcester, at 4.45pm on Sunday, (March 3).  A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "A crew from Worcester

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Pensioners set for £900 boost next month - everything you need to know

Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 next month, as an announcement made at last year’s autumn statement comes into effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured, with state

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Comedian Michael McIntyre forced to cancel Mayflower show after undergoing operation

British comedian Michael McIntyre has been forced to cancel one of his UK shows scheduled for Monday (March 4) after undergoing an operation. McIntyre is currently on his Macnificent 2023/24 World Tour which has already seen him play dates in Oxford

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Celebrity Big Brother will be much 'tougher' warns Will Best and AJ Odudu

Celebrity Big Brother is to be much "tougher" this year, according to show hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu. The ITV show is returning on Monday for its popular celebrity edition, seeing big names in politics, showbiz and more enter the house.

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Cleaning guru shares 'magic' 23p trick for banishing limescale from taps

Cleaning your kitchen or bathroom can be made all the more frustrating when you're plagued by horrid limescale that just won't scrub off. However, a cleaning guru has shared one easy way to get rid of limescale from your taps without breaking the

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Professional cleaner says we're mopping our floors all wrong and shares tips

A professional cleaner on TikTok with over a million followers has said we are mopping our floors all wrong and simply "moving dirt around". While some may be confident in their mopping abilities, the influencer revealed that our floors can remain

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Good Morning Britain legend to make show return after Ben Shephard exit

Good Morning Britain has announced that a show legend and fan-favourite will be making a return to the programme after the departure of Ben Shephard. Ben left the ITV show last month to front This Morning alongside Cat Deeley, leaving his co-stars

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From cork lifejackets to motor lifeboats, how the RNLI started 200 years ago

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has spearheaded innovation and adapted to the challenging circumstances of saving lives at sea since it began 200 years ago. After the new design of cork lifejackets saved the life of a crew member

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Martin Lewis urges households to 'bulk-buy' essential item ahead of price hike

Martin Lewis has urged households nationwide to "bulk-buy" stamps ahead of a price hike this year. The Royal Mail confirmed that prices would rise from April 2, giving customers just four weeks to buy stamps at the current rate of £1.25. The

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Pepsi confirms axing of fan favourite flavour after just 5 years on UK shelves

Pepsi has confirmed it is no longer making a popular flavour of its zero sugar soft drink Pepsi Max.  PepsiCo is responsible for a number of beverages in the UK including Pepsi Max, 7Up, Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Rockstar energy drinks.  The

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As it happened: Trains disrupted because van on railway line in Worcester

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Murder investigation: Man charged for murder after death of woman

A MAN has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a woman in Warndon on Saturday night, (March 2). West Mercia Police has said Damian Homer, 50, of Worcester, was charged with the offences this morning, (March 4), and

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Train cancellations due to vehicle on the line

RAIL users from Worcestershire are facing delays this morning due to a vehicle on the track.  Trains from Worcester to Hereford are suffering delays of 30 minutes while some trains have been cancelled.  The issues are affecting both West Midlands

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Council workers face 'cruel' 5 per cent pay cut

MORE than a hundred council workers are set for a five per cent pay cut as the county council tries to balance its books. Worcestershire County Council is planning to cut the hours of 145 members of staff from 37 hours a week to 35 - a 5.4 per

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Tesco gets permission for jet wash at Warndon store

Tesco is set to build a jet wash next to the petrol station at its Warndon store. Plans for the facility were approved by city planners this week despite concerns being raised by Warndon Parish Council. The parish council objected to the proposal

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'Who are you trying to kid?' Man claims he has no sexual interest in children

A PERVERT caught with indecent images of children for a second time was blasted by a judge after claiming to have no sexual interest in children. Christopher Yates, of St Pauls Street, Worcester - who was convicted of similar matters in 2003 -