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Petition to protect historic former music hall in Worcester
A petition has been launched to protect a historic city building from future development. The petition on Change.org is calling for Vesta Tilley House - a former music hall in Lowesmoor - to be locally listed. The building was earmarked for
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Meta apologises for Facebook and Instagram issue and confirms it is resolved
Social media users have experienced issues with the likes of Facebook and Instagram today (March 5) as Meta services were struggling to load and some were locked out of their accounts. However, now the company has confirmed that its platforms are
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Disgraced firearms police officer would have been sacked had he not retired
A DISGRACED former police officer who falsified his training record would have been sacked had he not retired first. An accelerated misconduct hearing has found a former West Mercia Police officer Richard Cundy, 54, seriously breached the standards
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Man who had no insurance admits guilt on day of trial
A 31-YEAR-old man changed his plea on the day of trial and pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance. Danny Gray of Watkins Way, Malvern, was set to face trial at Worcester Magistrates Court on March 4. But at the start of the hearing Gray
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Why has Facebook locked me out? Meta director address issues
Hundreds of thousands of people have been experiencing issues with Facebook today (Tuesday, March 5) with many sharing they had been locked out of the site. It comes as many users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are
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'Am I being hacked?' Facebook and Instagram users 'panic' as platforms go down
Users of Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram are experiencing problems with logging on and loading content. Some have expressed their gratitude as they realised X, formerly Twitter, isn’t Meta-owned, meaning they were able to
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Fundraising plan to boost village halls
CROWLE community groups met at the village's Millennium Parish Hall to launch a new phase of their charity fundraising activities. They will include a jumble sale at the hall on Saturday, March 9 from 2pm until 3.30pm to help pay to refurbish the
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers leaves behind companies worth nearly £1.5 million
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers' companies were worth nearly £1.5 million when he died aged 66, account statements have shown. The TV chef, who found fame alongside his friend Si King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died last Wednesday
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Thousands of social media users report problems with Facebook and Instagram
THOUSANDS of social media users have reported Facebook and Instagram are currently unavailable. Facebook users have reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, they have been logged out of the website and the associated Messenger app. One person
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This is how you can watch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film in the UK
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has confirmed that the long-awaited Eras Tour film will finally be released on a streaming service. The Eras Tour film was originally released for a limited run in cinemas across the UK in October 2023 allowing
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Princess of Wales' first official royal duty after surgery confirmed
The Princess of Wales - Princess Kate - will attend a Trooping the Colour event later this year in her first official royal duty to be confirmed since she underwent abdominal surgery in January. This latest announcement comes after the 42-year-old
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Expert on 5 things you should never do when washing clothes - are you guilty?
Washing clothes is a chore we all have to do and while you might have your own routine, you could be doing it all wrong. A laundry expert has shared five things she would never do when it comes to washing. In a video shared to Instagram by
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How to watch Clarkson's Farm season 3 as hotly anticipated release confirmed
Amazon’s Prime Video has unveiled the release date and first-look images for the hotly anticipated return of Clarkson’s Farm. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper and co are set to return for series three of the record-breaking Amazon
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Stars hit top spot in Super League as perfect start continues
SEVERN Stars perfect start to the Netball Super League season continued at the weekend as they stormed past Team Bath in impressive fashion to record a 72-44 win on the road. The Worcester-based franchise dominated the match from start to finish
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I think this Mother’s Day afternoon tea is full of spring surprises worth sharing
What makes the best Mother’s Day afternoon tea? Lucky for you, I’m here to tell you. It’s one that you can’t stop thinking about sharing with the motherly figure in your life, knowing it's bursting with spring surprises, buttery scones, moist loaf
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Worcester Derby postponed at Claines for a second time
THE second Worcester Derby of the Hellenic League Premier season has been postponed following a waterlogged pitch at Claines Lane. An inspection was carried out early on Tuesday March 5 and the officials called the game off shortly afterwards as
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Man stabbed in face with umbrella in attack at Worcester railway station
A MAN was stabbed repeatedly in the face with an umbrella during an attack in a city railway station. Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was repeatedly stabbed in the face with an umbrella in Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station
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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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Flowers left outside home as Worcester mourns Wendy
FLOWERS have been left at the scene of an alleged murder victim as the city mourns the death of a much-loved mum described as 'one in a million' by her family. Bouquets of flowers have been left at Haresfield Close in Warndon, Worcester following
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Council encourages home owners to rent out empty properties
The council is appealing to people who own empty homes to bring them back to use as rented accommodation. Worcester City Council's plea comes as part of its ongoing initiative offering a council tax premium to discourage people from letting homes
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Latest cases heard at Worcester Magistrates Court
THE following cases were heard at Worcester Magistrates Court recently. ALEXANDER HAWKES, 51, of Shirley Road, Droitwich, admitted three charges of possession of indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child. The 51-year-old did
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Premium bond winners in the area as one lucky person scoops £100,000
ONE LUCKY winner scooped £100,000 in this month's NS&I Premium Bonds in Hereford and Worcester while another took home £50k RECOMMENDED READING: Martin Lewis shares if Premium Bonds are 'worth it' It has been a bumper month for 325 people
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BBC 80's detective show set for comeback with Happy Valley and Doctor Who stars
Detective drama show Bergerac, which aired on the BBC back in the 80s, could be set for a return to UK television screens. The BBC series, which was set in Jersey, starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from
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Fern Britton will approach Phillip Schofield topic with ‘kindness’ on Big Brother
TV presenter Fern Britton entered the Celebrity Big Brother house last night (March 4) along with the likes of Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and the Princess of Wales’ uncle Gary Goldsmith. One of the biggest reality TV shows has finally returned
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All the Aldi stores in the UK trialling parcel lockers - see the full list
Aldi shoppers across the UK will notice a change outside the front of some stores with the supermarket giant trialling parcel lockers. Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country (a list of which
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What to expect from Wednesday's Budget, and what has already been announced
The Chancellor is preparing to deliver what will likely be the last Budget before the general election, but what can we expect from it? Most of the speculation so far has focused on tax cuts, although both Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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BBC EastEnders teenager to be at centre of anabolic steroids misuse storyline
EastEnders schoolboy Denzel Danes played by Jaden Ladega is set to be at the centre of a new storyline later this year, as the soap will explore dependency on anabolic steroids. The BBC series will begin to show the teenager struggling with his
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Princess of Wales photographed in public for first time since abdominal surgery
The Princess of Wales - Princess Kate - has been photographed in public for the first time since Christmas. The 42-year-old future queen was last pictured in public during a Christmas Day walk in Sandringham, Norfolk. Concerns have been raised
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Jeremy Clarkson hits back at fans after Who Wants To Be A Millionaire blunder
Jeremy Clarkson has hit back at fans of the popular quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire after making an on-air blunder. The 63-year-old presenter faced harsh criticism from viewers for not knowing the answer to a question related to a well-known
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why
Millions of workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £1,800 from next month. In November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from April 1. The National Living Wage will rise
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Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin on sale for hundreds of pounds
A RARE 50p coin featuring a well loved Beatrix Potter character is on sale for hundreds of pounds. A coin collector is trying to sell a commemorative coin which celebrates one of Beatrix Potter's characters, Tom Kitten, for £900 on eBay. The
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Woman arrested after crashing through telegraph pole into garden in Kempsey
A WOMAN has been arrested after crashing through a telegraph pole and into the garden of a property on a road near Worcester yesterday evening (Monday). The incident took place at 10:22pm on Main Road in Kempsey with fire brigade and police on
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Road in Kempsey blocked after car crashes through telegraph pole into garden
A ROAD near Worcester was blocked by a collapsed telegraph pole after a car crashed crashed through it and into a garden of a property yesterday evening (Monday). The incident happened at 10:18pm on Main Road in Kempsey. Both lanes of the road
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Car crashes with deer on Worcester Road in Evesham
A CAR has crashed with a deer on a road in Evesham. The incident happened at 11:08pm yesterday evening (Monday) on Worcester Road. The fire bridge and police attended the site of the crash where a car had been involved in a collision with a
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Meet the duo who will run the length of Luxembourg
AN intrepid duo are set to run the length of Luxembourg to raise cash for a cause close to their hearts. University of Worcester student Callum Wilkinson, 20, will be joined by his friend Ethan Hodder, with neither particularly keen runners, in
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Schools invited to join UK's biggest inter-school transport challenge
Schools across Worcestershire have been invited to participate in the UK's largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. The Big Walk and Wheel Week, organised by Bike Worcester, is celebrating 15 years as the nation’s
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Worcester News readers debate potential motorway lessons becoming mandatory
Worcester News readers have been making their views known after motoring experts called for lessons on motorway driving to become mandatory. Currently, learner drivers are not obligated to practice motorway driving during their lessons or official
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Archery club wants to build new clubhouse
An archery club wants permission to build a new clubhouse. Droitwich Archery Society said the building would replace the three storage containers it currently uses and add “much-needed training, workshop and recreational spaces” to its current
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City sisters helping people caught up in Gaza conflict
TWO sisters have drawn inspiration from a book to raise money for people caught up in the war in Gaza. Worcester’s Nora and Ruby Shurvinton, 11 and 9, are supporting Doctors Without Borders which is providing medical aid and supplies into Palestine
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Midlands rail project ramps up with £123 million Government funding
Worcestershire's rail links are set to strengthen following the Government's announcement of over £100 million in funding. Last week an additional £123 million was committed to bolster the Midlands Rail Hub, an upgrade project which aims to boost
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Bike repairs and more at upcoming Repair Cafe event
The venue of the next Repair Cafe session has been announced. Unity House on Stanley Road will host from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, March 9. Attendees are requested to bring items requiring repair by 1.30pm at the latest. Volunteers from
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Eastnor Castle named one of the best castle wedding venues in the UK
Eastnor Castle has been named one of the leading castles for weddings following a recent study. According to new research conducted by photo wall art creator StoryBoards, Eastnor ranks as the eighth most popular castle for nuptial celebrations
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£400m investment fund to boost smaller Worcestershire businesses
A new Midlands investment fund worth hundreds of millions of pounds is set to enable significant funding for Worcestershire smaller businesses. The British Business Bank has launched its £400 million Midlands Engine Investment Fund II as a financial
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Fire service warns people to test smoke alarms more frequently
The fire service has urged people to make testing their smoke alarms a part of their routine. As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) stressed the importance of alarms, which can provide the critical
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Auction sells 10 acres of Droitwich land for over £100,000
Ten acres of land in Droitwich were sold for over £100,000 at a recent auction. The sale was part of a larger Shrewsbury auction on Tuesday, February 27, where small parcels of land across Shropshire, Wales and Worcestershire sold for up to £25,000
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West Midlands sees significant fuel price rise in February
Drivers across the UK have experienced the largest monthly fuel price rise since Russia invaded Ukraine. West Midlands drivers saw petrol rise by 4.29p, and diesel increase by 4.95p in February. RAC Fuel Watch data has revealed a £10 price
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New online platform launched to aid sexual violence survivors
A new website providing a safe space for survivors of sexual violence has gone live. The website, known as ‘The Survivor Pathway’, will provide a safe space for survivors of sexual violence, supporters and professionals in West Mercia. The
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Wildlife trust project connects communities with nature conservation
Community groups have been picking up new skills and supporting wildlife under the stewardship of a nearby conservation charity. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has hosted learning experiences for community groups, including students from Wildgoose
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Concern for family living in tent on city park
A FAMILY found living in a tent in a Worcester park is now in temporary accommodation with support from the city's homelessness charities. The large grey tent is pitched up near trees on Pitmaston Park in Malvern Road, St John's. People were
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'Don't take us for fools' over Powick bridge collapse after weir removed
A HIGHWAYS chief has said the people of Worcester will not be taken 'for fools' over the removal of a weir which he blames for driftwood battering a medieval bridge. Powick Old Bridge suffered a partial collapse at the end of January after several
