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Car involved in crash at Ketch roundabout in Worcester
A CAR has been involved in a crash on the Ketch roundabout in Worcester. Eyewitnesses saw police cars at the scene of the incident, which looked to have involved at least one vehicle. A silver Suzuki Swift was spotted with considerable damage
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'It's going to look amazing': Catering business makes exciting move to new site
A luxury catering business has made an "exciting" move to a new location in Stourport. The team at Paisley Flour Catering, which was founded by owner Emma Passey in 2012 and is the caterer for the Severn Valley Railway, have been busy renovating
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Popcorn at the ready! These 33 film quiz questions will test your movie knowledge
Have you got your popcorn ready? Here are 33 quiz questions to test whether you're the ultimate film buff. Whether you love lounging out on the sofa in front of the telly or you prefer catching a blockbuster in front of the big screen, this quiz
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Delight as speed limit to drop at key road in Worcester
THE speed limit on part of the A4440 Bath Road in Worcester is to be reduced to the delight of a campaigning councillor. The limit will drop from the current 40mph to 30mph at the section from Elm Green Close to the Ketch Roundabout. The news
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Homeowner wants to build bungalow in garden
Plans to build a bungalow in the garden of a Worcestershire cottage have been put forward. The owners of Oakapple Cottage in Leigh, near Worcester, had submitted pre-application plans in November for a two-storey house in Leigh Hurst. Following
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Five picturesque countryside pubs to enjoy a pint in and around Worcester
SPENDING time in one of Worcester's countryside pubs is wonderful whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring. And with this weekend's changeable weather you may want to find a pub to shelter inside and while away a few hours. If you
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Pet crematorium plan for former wartime hospital site
A pet crematorium could be built on the site of a former wartime hospital in Worcestershire. Plans have been put forward for a chapel of rest, crematorium hall, memorial garden and visitor car park at Blackmore Park, between Malvern and Hanley
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Finished eco-homes don't match plans approved by council, say planners
Eco-homes at a Worcester beauty spot don’t match the plans that were approved, say city planners. The bungalows were built at Northwick Marina after planning permission was granted in 2017. Carabella Properties last year put in a type of planning
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These are the 7 hotspots you need to go to see the Northern Lights this year
Spotting the Northern Lights is on the bucket lists for many people around the world - but here are the seven hotspots where you could catch a glimpse in the UK and Ireland. Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat and the Isle of Anglesey in Wales have been
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Little-known car parking loophole that could help you avoid a hefty fine
Little-known loopholes could save drivers in England from having to fork out on hefty parking ticket fines in car parks. Research from the RAC Foundation, nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year, costing
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'Inconsiderate' plane passenger told not to recline seat
Airline etiquette is something many of us have strong opinions on, from seat swapping, personal space and seat reclining, everyone feels they are in the right. The issue was pushed to the front of the discussion on Reddit this week, as one user
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Driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
You can be hit with a £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in your car. UK drivers are being urged to educate themselves on the laws around driving with their dogs, or face fines of up to £5,000 - as well as potentially having to retake their driving
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Bus service 35 and 36 experiencing 20-minute delays
FIRST BUS has warned regular bus users in Worcestershire of delays for its 35 and 36 service. The Worcester-based bus firm has announced this afternoon (Saturday) the two services are currently experiencing delays of up to 20 minutes. The
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Family who lived in tent in Worcester want to find a place 'we can call our own'
A FAMILY who lived in a pitched tent at a park in Worcester have spoken about their ordeal. Dennis Stiers and his partner Linzi Holden, together with her 16-year-old daughter, were found living in a tent at Pitmaston Park in Malvern Road by Worcestershire
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Richard Lane: ‘I’m so excited over energised club’
I continue to be excited about how energised and engaging our football club is, on and off the pitch, as we continue another busy run of games. We held our ‘Kids for a Quid’ initiative again for our recent home game against Dorking Wanderers, and
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Worcester bus service 30 and 35 won't run due to operational issues
A BUS service in Worcester has announced two services will not run due to "operational issues". First Bus confirmed this morning (Saturday) that the number 30 and 35 services would not run as scheduled from Crowngate. Service 30 was due to
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Man sells incredible bridge model to famous bidder on BBC show
A FILM fanatic who created a large scale model of the Bridge Over The River Kwai has sold it on a BBC programme to actor and presenter Nigel Havers. Tarquin Shaw-Young, from Barnards Green in Malvern, appeared on the BBC show The Bidding Room in
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£2 item that does the 'same job' with your washing shared by Mrs Hinch fans
A fan of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch has shared that she was 'struggling' with the cost of her washing but members of the cleaning community have come to her aid. One top contributor in the group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips asked its users, alongside
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Country house near Droitwich now open earlier
A COUNTRY house near Droitwich is now open from the earlier time of 9am. Hanbury Hall, managed by the National Trust, is now open at the earlier time. A spokesperson for the National Trust said: "We are now open from 9am. Perfect for those
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Worcester Passion Play set to return for 2024
HUNDREDS of people are set to gather in the city centre once again for the retelling of Jesus's crucifixion. Worcester Passion Play will return for 2024 on Good Friday - Friday, March 29. The spectacle usually brings in huge audiences who watch
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Worcester City vs Emley LIVE: City cruise into FA Vase semi-final
7:04pm Player Ratings: City 4 Emley 0 Time for those pesky ratings you all love to hate... Whitcombe - 8
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What has happened so far after fatal crash at Hanley Castle?
A MAN arrested in his hospital bed for causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash at Hanley Castle has not been charged with the offence. A man died and another was seriously injured in the crash on the B4211 Worcester Road at The
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5 of the best woodland walks to try in Worcestershire
As well as boasting vast and picturesque riverside, Worcestershire is home to a number of beautiful woodland walks. If you are looking for somewhere new to walk your dog or a romantic route to take your partner for a Sunday stroll, a woodland walk
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Slimming business expands in town
A SLIMMING business is expanding after setting up base in Droitwich. Evolve Weight Loss says it has helped thousands of people on their journeys in the Birmingham and Northampton areas before heading to Worcestershire. The firm, founded by
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Four community charities to receive grants from Worcester Municipal Charities
The Worcester Municipal Charities has announced it will award four educational grants worth nearly £100,000 to community organisations. The organisation, established in 1559, recently had its annual meeting for 2024 and announced plans to grant
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Fears of a 'serious incident' outside school because of traffic and flooding issues
A HEADTEACHER fears a "serious incident" happening outside the school gates after ongoing issues with traffic and flooding. Claines CE Primary School on School Bank has warned that a serious incident may occur outside the school if action is not
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'Return the 144 bus service to link Worcester and Birmingham!'
IN a very supportive fashion you offered readers an insight into how the first phase of the diversion of the abandoned HS2 Northern Link funds would support and endorse Midlands rail links. Marvellous news but somehow those directing this enormous
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Worcestershire on demand buses log major milestone
The county's on demand buses have has hit a major milestone since launching three years ago. Since the service began, 50,000 journeys have been completed in Bromsgrove and Malvern, where Worcestershire's on demand buses operate six days a week.
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Robin Walker MP hails £5 million boost for city cultural projects
Robin Walker MP has voiced his excitement following news that Worcester will receive an additional £5 million in funding for cultural projects in the city. The department for levelling up, housing, and communities announced the funding commitment
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Former I'm A Celeb winner promises a night of laughs this November
A former I'm A Celeb winner and comedy legend is set to give audiences the giggles at a venue near you later this year. Joe Pasquale will bring his new show, 'The New Normal: 40 Years Of Cack...Continued!', to The Regal in Tenbury Wells. Pasquale
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Spa named amongst the best in the UK for mums-to-be
A spa within reach of both Worcester and Malvern has been named by experts as one of the best for mums-to-be. As Mother's Day approaches, SpaSeekers.com have named their favourite pregnancy spas in the UK, and Malvern View Spa at Bank House Hotel
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Pub to toast St Patrick's Day with free Guinness giveaway
A Droitwich pub is giving away 100 pints of Guinness to the first 100 customers wearing green on St Patrick's Day (Sunday, March 17). The offer from The Castle follows the pub’s reopening in January, which saw it become the first UK pub to launch
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Plans revealed for new homes in one of the UK's most desirable villages
A PLAN which could see nine new homes built in one of the UK's most desirable villages has been revealed. Apple Tree Walk Developments Limited has proposed to build up to nine homes in Ombersley. If the plans go ahead, the homes will be on
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The Worcestershire criminals sent to prison and those who came close
HERE are the criminals jailed for the most serious crimes in Worcestershire recently. A FORMER church leader and hairdresser, who cut the hair of several celebrities, was jailed for sexually assaulting a young boy at a Malvern church nearly
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Decision made on controversial plan for new care home in Worcester
A controversial plan to build a 61-bed care home off a busy city road has been refused. The refusal is being hailed as a victory for residents who had campaigned against the proposal. Arden Croft had put forward plans to build a care home on
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Horseracing in pub landlord's blood as he prepares for 'my mini Cheltenham'
A PUB landlord with horseracing in his blood may be onto a winner as he prepares to turn the haunted country watering hole into a 'mini Cheltenham Festival'. The Crown Inn in Peopleton between Worcester and Pershore may prove itself a dark horse
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New-build locomotive to make its gala debut in April
A special newly-built locomotive will make its debut appearance at the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala. The 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ will appear at the event, held Thursday 18 to Sunday, April 21, for its first gala appearance after completing
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This is what Worcester park's new bridge looks like now
A NEW bridge at a city park is taking shape as the completed article moves a step nearer despite delays caused by flooding. The Kepax Bridge at Gheluvelt Park in Worcester, which will span the River Severn, is taking shape despite recent wet weather
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Extinct apple variety among free fruit trees gifted to Wychavon community groups
Community groups across Wychavon have been gifted free fruit trees originally thought to be extinct. The trees, which include apple, pear, plum, damson, and cherry varieties, were provided through the Trees Call to Action Project (TCAP), with the
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Bad parking 'risks lives' say Worcester firefighters after A&E hospital parking row
FIREFIGHTERS have urged drivers to 'think before they park' because bad parking can risk lives in an emergency when 'every second counts'. Neighbours in Oakmont Drive off Newtown Road in Worcester revealed their fears that cars parked in the street
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Witley Court to host exciting Easter family day out
Witley Court is getting egg-cited for Easter by hosting a special Adventure Quest for children. The English Heritage site will host the hunt from Saturday, March 23 until Sunday, April 14. Partcipants will search for eggs around the grounds
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Ukrainian community thanks people of Worcester with floral extravaganza
In a touching display, members of the Ukrainian community in Worcester handed out more than 1,000 flowers to passers by as a thank you to the local community for welcoming them. This simple act, symbolising a heartfelt "thank you" to the local
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Mums get free entry for farm day out this Mother's Day weekend
A farm is offering all mums free entry this Mother's Day weekend. Family-friendly Churchfields Farm in Droitwich has announced that mums can enjoy a fun-filled family day out for free on Saturday (March 9) and Sunday (March 10), while their child
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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test
Whether its Starbucks or Costa, Hot Chocolate is my go-to on any cafe menu. Steaming hot chocolatey goodness, coated in skooshy cream (I'm Scottish) and topped with sweet and melting marshmallows - it just can't be beaten. But with so many
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Number of 'extremely rare' amputations due to medical negligence at county hospitals
THE head of the county's hospitals NHS Trust said it is "extremely rare" for people to need life-changing amputations following medical negligence. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust also said thorough investigations are carried out as it
