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Drug dealer armed with 'Samurai sword' and pen gun jailed

AN armed drug dealer selling heroin and cocaine who had a Samurai sword and a gun disguised as a pen in public is now beginning life behind bars. Paul Want was given a seven-and-a-half-year sentence for possession with intent to supply class A

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Fire service reveal what caused fire that led to explosion and destroyed car

A CAR that was almost destroyed after it exploded in a residential street was "accidentally" set alight. Residents in Buckle Wood, Worcester, were woken up to two loud bangs in the early hours of the morning after a blue Audi exploded. Fire

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True crime, comedy and wine tasting coming up in Worcester

From a good old pub comedy night to a fascinating examination of some of the most renowned serial killers of all time, there's lots to get up to in Worcester this week. The Makings of a Murderer Kicking off with some true crime, 'The Makings

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City host Roman Glass in first-leg of cup final at Malvern

WORCESTER City will play their first leg of the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup Final at Malvern Town's HDAnywhere Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. The decision was made last week, due to the ongoing issues with the Claines Lane pitch (which

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This is the man police want to speak to after £500 spa theft

A CCTV image of a man police want to speak to in connection with the theft of £500 has been released. Officers would like to speak to this man to help with enquiries into a theft that happened at Malvern Spa in Malvern on December 14.

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Fire crews called to a vegetation fire in Warndon

FIRE crews were called to a vegetation fire in Warndon.  One fire crew put out the ten square metre-long fire which was on Offerton Lane. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "A HWFR crew from Worcester Fire Station was called

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Top three crowned at county poetry competition

POETRY is going strong in the county with a lot of first-time entrants entering a competition. The Anthology of Art and Poetry, launched by Worcestershire LitFest, Artist Studios at Bevere and Bevere Gallery last year, aimed to encourage creativity

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Two teenage boys injured after crash in Worcestershire town

TWO teenagers have been injured after a crash in Droitwich. A large emergency service presence was seen in Doverdale after a crash involving two male teenagers. Police, fire and ambulance crews were on the scene. A spokesperson for Hereford

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Meet aspiring teen wildlife photographer who wants to look after endangered turtles

AN aspiring wildlife photographer has been offered the chance to help look after endangered turtles in Mexico next year. Tasha Lea will spend two weeks working at a turtle conservation site after being selected from a large group of girls that

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Man's death not thought to be suspicious after police called to retail park

A MAN was found dead in a car in a retail park which was cordoned off for most of the morning. Ambulance crews were called to a medical emergency at Blackpole Retail Park at 9.55am this morning (Monday). It was soon discovered that the man

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Reason behind fire engine presence in residential city road revealed

A SHED fire led to a fire engine presence down a residential city road. The eight-meter by four-meter shed was described as "well alight" by firefighters who arrived at the scene in Birch Avenue. A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire

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'Nasty' attack left victim unconscious with 'life-changing injuries'

An officer’s lifesaving actions have been praised after a man was given three years for a 'nasty' assault in Worcester city centre which left the victim with life-changing injuries. Brennan Kilner, 26, of Mersey Road, Worcester, pleaded guilty

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Is Instagram and Facebook down? Users report issues with log in, app and website

Users have reported problems with Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook this afternoon (March 11) with many unable to use their social media accounts. On DownDetector, there were 2,586 Instagram reports as of 12.54pm - 89% of those recorded said they

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Jeremy Clarkson's future on ITV decided over a year after Meghan Markle comments

It appears ITV has made a call on Jeremey Clarkson's future with the broadcaster over a year after he criticised the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, in a newspaper column. The former Top Gear presenter wrote a column for The Sun about Markle

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RGS Worcester beat King's Worcester in 2024 'Superball'

THE annual ‘Superball’ Netball fixture saw RGS Worcester beat King’s School 52-41 in a spectacular event in front of a sell-out crowd at The University of Worcester Arena on Saturday evening. The RGS Worcester 1st and 2nd Netball teams celebrated

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Droitwich edge past fellow play-off hopefuls Cradley

DROITWICH Spa withstood a late push from fellow play-off hopefuls Cradley Town to hold on for a 3-2 victory in the Midland Football League Division One.  Cory Rudd's opener was cancelled out by an own-goal in the opening 23 minutes, but Connor

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Cheltenham Races fever sweeping Worcester, study reveals

Worcester residents have been revealed as the second most excited about the Cheltenham Festival in the country. A study used search volume data to measure excitement for the horse racing, with Worcester only trailing behind Cheltenham itself.

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Burglar who targeted elderly has been jailed

A 'professional' Albanian burglar who tried to leave the UK with his loot including items taken in a raid in Malvern has been jailed. Arkand Pitarka was caught at Luton Airport as he tried to flee the UK, his final burglary taking place in Malvern

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Delays on M5 motorway caused by broken down vehicle

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The 'special bond' between the Crufts winning dog and her Worcester owner

THE 'special bond' between a Worcester woman and her Cocker Spaniel was on display as the pair triumphed at Crufts. Georgie Lott and her 'dog in a million' Cocker Spaniel Eadie made their first-ever appearance at Crufts after bonding during lockdown

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National Lottery players can enjoy free visits to these attractions in Worcestershire

NATIONAL Lottery players can enjoy free trips to National Trust and other tourist attractions in Worcestershire and beyond. Players can enjoy the free visits or special offers as part of National Lottery Open Weekend which runs until Sunday, March

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FA Vase semi-final draw LIVE: City drawn at home in first-leg

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Latest updates as Blackpole Retail Park cordoned off after man found dead

4:27pm Latest update after man dies in Blackpole Retail Park   The cordon has now been lifted near Greggs and

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Red Arrows to launch 2024 season at Midlands Air Festival

The Red Arrows are set to kick off their 2024 season with a display on all three days of the upcoming Midlands Air Festival. Starting the year with their first full nine ship configuration the Royal Air Force Aerobatic team will present this season

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How to get a free iconic Lush product this week (just follow this 1 easy rule)

Thinking about heading to Lush soon to stock up on some of your favourite bath bombs and bubble bars? If so, this week is the ideal time to visit a store near you to bag one of the brand’s iconic skincare items for free – all you have to do is

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10 things you should never post online according to online security experts

In 2024 we rely heavily on our phones, laptops and all manners of other types of technology. Connecting to the internet, for that matter, is also important for work, socialising and keeping up to date with general goings on. Although the internet

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Alison Hammond 'never wanted' This Morning hosting job

Alison Hammond “never wanted” to host This Morning full time, she has revealed. The popular presenter currently co-hosts the ITV daytime show on Fridays with Dermot O’Leary, but insisted she did not want to take on the full time presenting job.

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7 houseplants you didn't know about that can reduce hay fever symptoms

It’s that time of year again when households begin to stock up on antihistamines and take precautions for high pollen counts. There are several remedies reported to help those who suffer from hay fever including wearing sunglasses to stop the pollen

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Kensington Palace remains silent on Kate Middleton’s ‘edited’ Mother’s Day photo

Kensington Palace has remained silent over claims the Princess of Wales’ Mother’s Day photo was "manipulated". It was the first official photo of Kate Middleton that has been released since she underwent abdominal surgery in January this year at

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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners

A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for sings their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets

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Ryan Thomas crowned Dancing on Ice champion after '2 outstanding performances'

Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and his professional skating partner Amani Fancy have been crowned the winners of Dancing on Ice 2024. The soap star made it to the ITV final on Sunday (March 10) and was up against Made In Chelsea’s Miles

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Wolves conclude season in style with home win over Arrows

WORCESTER Wolves concluded their 2023/24 National Basketball League Division Two campaign in style with a 70-61 success against Derbyshire Arrows on Sunday. A large crowd was on hand at the University of Worcester Arena to applaud the victory and

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Live updates after 40 minute delays on M42

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'Lilac woman's bike' stolen from Worcestershire town

A "LILAC woman's bike" has been stolen from Droitwich. Police are investigating the theft which happened on Mayflower Road in Droitwich. The incident took place between March 6 at 2pm and March 7 at 7am.  A spokesperson for Droitwich SNT

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Popular city centre hub used by freelancers to expand into next door

A popular hub for Worcester’s thriving freelance creative and tech community is set to expand into the building next door. The Kiln, in Copenhagen Street, will now have space for hotdesking, meetings and events across both 2 and 4 Copenhagen Street

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Cricketing legend to guest speak at Worcester testimonial dinner

An England cricketing legend is set to speak at a special dinner in Worcester later this year. Allan Lamb, who is best known for his 79 test matches for England and 128 one day internationals, will speak at Worcestershire County Cricket Club on

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Images show dramatic aftermath of house fire in Malvern

NEW pictures show the dramatic aftermath of a fire that developed at a property in Malvern. Janine-Emily Summers was left in shock after returning to her home on Brookfarm Drive to find it had set alight. A fire broke out in her kitchen on

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'Significant' boost for centre in Warndon as it prepares to expand

Plans for the expansion of an education and community centre in Warndon have been unveiled. A “significant” amount of money is being invested in the Fairfield Centre, which is home to the county council’s adult learning services and Warndon Library

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'Chaotic' parking outside popular National Trust property gridlocks road

"Chaotic" parking outside a popular National Trust property is stopping residents from exiting or entering their homes as roads become "gridlocked". A resident has spoken out over the "irritating" parking situation at Croome Court when the weather

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'Overzealous traffic wardens are targeting me - one even threw ticket in car window'

AN UBEREATS driver claims he has been unfairly targeted by traffic wardens - with one even chasing his car to toss a parking fine through his window. Mehmet Ince, from Worcester, works as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and Just Eat - but claims