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Controversy as comedian Chubby Brown comes to Worcester - but tickets almost sold out
CONTROVERSIAL comedian Roy Chubby Brown's Worcester show is already close to selling out as he proves a big draw while dividing opinion in the city. Love him or loathe him, the northern comedian is due to perform at the Swan Theatre in Worcester
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Worcester City vs Roman Glass St George LIVE: City lead at half-time of final
11:22pm Player Ratings: City 2 Roman Glass 1 City not at their best tonight, as Cornes referred to, but I didn't
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Richardson hopeful that overseas signing Smith will push Pears to success
HEAD coach Alan Richardson believes Worcestershire have signed “a very ambitious and driven player” in New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith for the 2024 season. Richardson confirmed Smith will be flying into England in time for Worcestershire’s
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Pictures as surfers brave first five-star Severn Bore of 2024
SURFERS have ridden what was believed to be the biggest five-star Severn Bore – one of Britain’s most spectacular tidal phenomena – in recent years. The Bore, a tidal wave that occurs in the lower reaches of the river, was visible as it surged
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Officers on 'lookout' catch eight drivers on mobile phones
EIGHT drivers were caught on their mobile phones as police patrolled a Worcestershire town on the "lookout" for unsafe driving. Police officers from the Operational Policing Unit (OPU) went to Droitwich to look for drivers who were breaking the
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Here's why there was a large police presence in New Street
A MAN was arrested after there were reports of racially or religiously aggravated harassment in the city centre. The 25-year-old was arrested on New Street in Worcester on Friday (March 8) on suspicion of causing racially or religiously aggravated
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State Man makes no mistake in Champion Hurdle
STATE Man justified short-priced favouritism to take the Unibet Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Ridden by Paul Townend, the Willie Mullins-trained chestnut started as the 2-5 market leader in the absence of reigning champion Constitution
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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When smoking was banned and stopped inside pubs across England?
Children born in the last 15 years will have never experienced being inside a pub or restaurant full of smokers. For others, being able to smoke inside when going for a few pints after work or an evening meal with the family will be a distant memory
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BBC One’s The Repair Shop is on the lookout for special items - how to apply
Jay Blades and the experts from BBC One’s The Repair Shop are on the lookout for special items to restore to their former glory. The team is returning to the barn to film a new series of the much-loved programme and you can play a part. Since
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Lawrence: Win over Ireland was inspired by hurt from Scotland defeat
FORMER Worcester Warriors centre Ollie Lawrence has revealed that England’s stunning victory over Ireland was forged in the disappointment of their Calcutta Cup mauling at Murrayfield. A 23-22 triumph clinched through Marcus Smith’s last-gasp drop
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Horse that died on the first day of Cheltenham Festival 'had a job to do first'
The Cheltenham Festival started today with the first seven of 28 races that will play out over the next four days. However sadly already on day one, a horse has died. Just after the 2.50pm Ultima Handicap Chase set off, the horse Highland Hunter
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The moment injured swan who may have been shot rescued from Worcester canal
AN injured swan which may have been shot is currently in the care of a rescue centre thanks to the efforts of a city couple and volunteers. The swan was discovered by Emily Willetts while on her dog walk who alerted her husband Paul which led to
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City school's computing department adds to success
A CITY school's computing department continues to add to its success with an accolade. Nunnery Wood High School has been recognised for delivering high-quality computing education to its students, developing their digital skills and preparing them
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Two car crash outside school near scene of earlier fatal crash
THESE images show the aftermath of a car crash at a 'dangerous' junction which happened as more than 1,000 children left a nearby high school. Two cars crashed at the junction of the B4211 Upton to Malvern road at the junction of Church End and
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Revealed: Worcestershire's A roads with the longest delays - do you agree?
Have you been stuck in traffic for what feels like forever? We’ve looked at government data and ranked the Worcestershire roads with the worst delays. The data looks at how many seconds a vehicle is held up per mile travelled on average between
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Bike worth over £2,000 stolen from city centre
A BIKE worth over £2,000 has been stolen from the city centre. The specialised mountain bike, which is black and red, was stolen from Sansome Place on Sunday, March 10. The bike lock has been cut while it was stored in a communal area.
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Police say service ‘was acceptable’ despite US driver leaving UK following crash
A mental health nurse who was left unable to walk for six weeks after a car crash has been told the service provided by police was “acceptable” despite the US suspect leaving the country before facing court. Issac Calderon is accused of causing
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Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation
Cat owners have just under three months to make sure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500. It was announced in March last year that under new government law, all pet cats would need to be microchipped by the summer of 2024. The
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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Controversial influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrested
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression. The controversial social media influences were detained with charges dating back to 2012 and 2015. An investigation is pending after the
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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans
Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider
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All the Celebrity Big Brother Housemates facing live eviction this week
Celebrity Big Brother has revealed the Housemates that are up for the next live eviction on Tuesday night (March 12). Voting for this week’s eviction starts at the end of tonight’s show (March 11) and will decide the fate of the Celebrity Housemates
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Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards
Re-organising your kitchen cupboards probably isn’t a job you do too often but doing it could save you money on your food shop. The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling
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Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England
More than 900,000 young adults who didn’t have their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab as children are being invited to take part in a catch-up campaign as the number of measles cases rises. The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London
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Teenagers arrested after crash which caused 'serious injuries' to boy
THREE teenagers have been arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a crash in Droitwich which caused a boy 'serious injuries'. A witness appeal has now been launched by police following the crash in New Road, Doverdale
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Drivers issued important satnav warning ahead of M25 closures
Drivers are being warned to ignore satnavs and follow official diversion routes ahead of an “unprecedented” closure of the M25 this weekend. National Highways issued the alert as it prepares to close a five-mile stretch of the motorway in Surrey
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Everything you need to know about measles from symptoms to treatment
Spreading very easily, Measles can cause serious issues among some people so here is everything you need to know. The contagious infection is caused by a virus and while it often gets better on its own, some people can become very sick. "Measles
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Live updates as roadworks cause long queues on main road into city centre
11:55am Traffic issues at the moment are only at the immediate location of the traffic lights on Ombersley Road.
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How much do Worcester's festivals cost the city council?
Worcester enjoys a packed calendar of community events throughout the year including the Victorian Fayre, the Three Choirs Festival and the Worcester Show. But it has now been revealed how much public money is used to fund them. A report put
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Recruitment company appoints new business manager amid expansion plans
With growth plans on the horizon, a recruitment company has announced a new senior appointment. Worcester's Pineapple Recruitment, known for providing talent within the catering and hospitality sectors, has appointed industry expert Kasia Krieger
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Rail links to Birmingham to improve with £123 million Midlands Rail Hub investment
Plans are afoot for an hourly train in both directions between Worcester and Birmingham. It will be part of the first phase of the Midlands Rail Hub, with a train in both directions between central Birmingham and a series of locations. The
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'Lives at risk' as fire engine forced to reverse out of road because of parked cars
BAD parking is "putting lives at risk" after a fire engine was stuck on a road with cars parked on both sides. A fire engine was forced to reverse out of Whinfield Road in Claines because cars had parked on both sides of the residential road.
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Glimpse of Poundland's 'major makeover' at new store
A POUND shop will reveal a brand new look at its Droitwich store this weekend after 'a major makeover'. The Poundland store at Sr Andrew's Square in Droitwich unveils its new look this Saturday after a major makeover. Shoppers will be able
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One of Worcester's oldest churches and city walls on heritage at risk list
One of Worcester’s oldest churches and parts of the city walls are among the heritage sites labelled ‘at risk’. Lowesmoor, which has been the subject of multi-million pound regeneration schemes in recent years, is also classed as vulnerable.
