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BBC Gladiators viewers all have the same complaint over familiar contestant
BBC viewers all seemed to have the same complaint over tonight's Gladiators semi-final. Viewers were initially surprised to see semi-final contestant Dev appear at host Bradley Walsh's side without wearing a tracksuit. He then said: "I picked
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Classic tale is given fresh twist in lively school production
A hush falls. Lights dim. In walk girls in smocks and bonnets. Within minutes, the air is rent with loud screams. My heart sinks. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Kings School Worcester’s ‘Witches Can’t be Burned’ production but I fear several hours
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Air ambulance lands in Warndon
A PERSON has been taken to hospital following a medical case at an address in Warndon. An air ambulance was spotted flying over Warndon at around 5pm yesterday (Tuesday). Eyewitnesses said there was a heavy police presence and a couple of ambulances
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Woman's body found in Hereford river
POLICE have discovered the body of a woman in river Wye in Hereford. The body was discovered around 11.30pm yesterday evening (March 8). The identity of the woman is currently unknown and an investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson for
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Pub gets planning permission for seating area built in lockdown
A pub in St John’s has been given retrospective planning permission for a wooden shelter in its car park. The Berkeley Arms built the outdoor seating area in lockdown so its customers could keep social distancing when it reopened. The area
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Latest cases heard at Worcester Magistrates Court
THE following cases were heard at Worcester, Hereford and Kidderminster Magistrates Court. CHRISTOPHER STONES, of Owletts End, Pinvin near Pershore, admitted harassment without violence, criminal damage, and failing to comply with a section
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Here is why you might find books in Worcester Woods
PEOPLE walking in Worcester Woods Country Park may come across something rather peculiar on their travels. Little Lodge Nursery, on Swinesherd Way in Worcester, came up with a creative idea to celebrate this year's World Book Day on March 7.
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City hotel to convert conference and storage space into extra bedrooms
The Fownes Hotel is to convert conference and storage space into 20 extra bedrooms. City planners this week gave permission for the work to go ahead. The hotel, in Clare Street, is currently closed to the public and is known to have been housing
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I stayed in an off grid cabin and it's the most relaxing holiday I've ever been on
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of your everyday life, calm your mind and enjoy some time away from your phone - well have I got the holiday for you. With work and other commitments, weeks can go by in the blink of an eye. The amount of
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New plans for Post Office and Tea Rooms in Worcestershire village
A WORCESTERSHIRE Post Office is awaiting a decision from the council over a recent planning application. The Post Office, which is based in School Lane, in Cutnall Green, near Droitwich, has submitted plans for a glazed patio canopy and associated
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Door bell footage captures dramatic moment car explodes in Worcester
A DOORBELL video has captured the moment a car exploded in Worcester. An eyewitness found the footage after being awoken late at night by an explosion on an estate in Worcester. The video shows a bright explosion behind a house in Buckle Wood
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Firefighters break down door to rescue dog from house fire with family left 'gutted'
FIREFIGHTERS broke down a door to rescue a dog after a house caught alight. People living in Brookfarm Drive, Malvern, sprang into action after seeing flames in the kitchen of one of the homes. Although the dog was rescued, the family living
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Magic produce late flurry to edge past Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves were unable to secure a final road victory of the season at Manchester Magic on Saturday as the hosts produced a strong final six minutes to record a 67-59 victory. With six minutes remaining eighth-placed Wolves and third-placed
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Rare eightpenny coin could sell for £2.5k at auction
A rare eightpenny coin from 1913 that never made it into circulation has come up for auction. The coin, known as an Octorino, was one of only around 20 produced as a possible answer to a tricky National Insurance tax problem. In May 1911, when
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Road closed near Droitwich after crash down narrow lane
A ROAD in Worcestershire has been closed after a crash on a narrow lane yesterday (Saturday). The incident happened on New Road between Doverdale Lane (Doverdale) and School Lane in Cutnall Green. West Mercia Police attended the site of the
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Delight for sell-out Claines crowd as City surge into Vase semis
WORCESTER City are just a two-legged semi-final away from a trip to Wembley as they stormed past Emley 4-0 in the Isuzu FA Vase quarter-final in front of a 1400 sell-out crowd at Claines Lane on Saturday. Liam Lockett fired the hosts into the lead
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Success for Kidderminster and Stourport Athletics Club
ATHLETES from Kidderminster and Stourport Athletics Club enjoyed success at the final cross country meets of the season. The senior men’s team travelled to Burton Dassett to take part in the fourth and final instalment of the Birmingham & District
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City street names? Time for imagination!
A FEW weeks ago, I mentioned the tendency to title lots of local real estate after the late, great Sir Edward Elgar in the mistaken belief that somehow the use of Elgar would add gravitas to the project. Not so. It just illustrates a lack of imagination
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Number of 'chuggers' limited in Worcester city centre
An agreement that limits the number of direct debit charity street collectors working in Worcester has been renewed. Licensing officers have reviewed the city council’s deal with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising that regulates when and where
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Injured woman 'stable' after Warndon crash but petition makes 'chilling' reading
A WOMAN hit by a car is now in a ‘stable condition’ as an urgent petition calling for a crossing at the spot where she was knocked down is due to be handed over to highways bosses very soon. The woman in her 40s was knocked down in Windermere Drive
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Firm's Easter egg appeal to support food bank
A WORCESTER firm is collecting Easter eggs to hopefully "bring a smile to families". Staff at Stock N Lock Self Storage, based at Venture Business Park in Weir Lane, decided to support Worcester Foodbank. Store manager Jacqui Simmons said:
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National Trust venues to host special Easter egg trails
Four Worcestershire National Trust venues will host egg trails this upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend. Croome, The Firs, Greyfriars, and Hanbury Hall, along with 195 others across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, will be running trails during
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'What's going on at former Komatsu site in St John's?'
I WONDER if any of your other readers who live in St John’s are wondering exactly what is going on at the former Komatsu site (Bromyard Road)? For some weeks there have been ‘dog units’ stationed inside the old part of the factory opposite the
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Crime in Worcester - What's been happening in your street?
THERE was a small drop in crime in Worcester at the start of the year, new police data shows. New figures released by West Mercia Police show that in the latest month of data for January there were 952 crimes. In comparison, in the month
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Taxi drivers will be trained to spot abuse victims
Worcester’s taxi drivers will be given training to help them identify the victims of child abuse and exploitation. Taxi and private hire drivers are seen as being in an ideal position to spot and safeguard at-risk children, as well as vulnerable
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Plan to turn listed farmhouse on edge of city into flats
A proposal to turn a listed farmhouse on the edge of Worcester into five flats has been submitted to district planners. The owners of Clerkenleap Farmhouse in Bath Road, Broomhall also want to demolish a garage to make way for two additional houses
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Top five most popular places to live in Worcester revealed by estate agent
THE TOP five most popular streets in Worcester for homebuyers have been revealed by a county estate agent. Prospective buyers have their sights set on many city roads and areas with Nicol & Co revealing the most desirable locations. They
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The ex-Malvern student who saved hundreds of young lives in World War II
THE remarkable and inspirational untold story of a former Malvern College student who saved the lives of hundreds of Polish youngsters during the Second World War will feature in a new book. The selfless acts of Indian national Jam Sahib, Sir Digvijaysinhji
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Welcome to Worcester's muddiest 'bog' path as wheelchair users struggle
A WATERLOGGED path has become 'a bog' as elderly people in wheelchairs struggle to get by the large puddles. The path around Peridiswell Park in Worcester has become a muddy mess blocked by big puddles says Dave Beswick who asked permission to
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Worcester News
The Worcester News published 15 death notices last week. Every week, the Worcester News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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SOLD: Very rare £2 skull coin with 'minting error' sells for 8 times value
A 'VERY rare coin' with a 'minting error' has sold online for eight times its original value. A seller from Worcester sold the very rare £2 coin - a 2016 William Shakespeare's Tragedy Plays UK £2 coin. The coin marked the 400th anniversary of the
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What is the difference between Mother's Day in the UK and US? Origins explained
As Mother’s Day is approaching here in the UK, you might be wondering where else in the world celebrates it too, including in America. In fact, the special day originates from the US, as Anna Jarvis celebrated the first Mother’s Day on May 12,
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Vet issues warning over one surprising household item that may be deadly to pets
A vet has issued a warning to pet owners over five household items that could be harmful to pups - including one surprising item that could be fatal. Some essential oils, cigarettes and various plants are among some of the things you could have
