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As it happened: Police incident near Ketch roundabout closing A4440

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House to become HMO despite neighbours' concerns

An application to turn a Worcester home into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) has been approved despite opposition from neighbours. The owners of the property in Richmond Hill, off Wyld’s Lane, initially planned to turn it into a five-bedroom

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Resilient businesses navigating flood challenges

WORCESTER, situated along the River Severn, faces common flooding due to heavy rains, impacting infrastructure, homes and businesses alike. The highest recorded flood level at the Worcester measuring station occurred on February 26, 2020, with

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RAF plane spotted flying over Worcestershire

A large military plane was spotted flying over Worcestershire this afternoon (Thursday). An RAF Airbus A400M Atlas took off from Brize Norton in Oxfordshire heading west over the Cotswolds before flying North over Cheltenham and then Worcestershire

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"Worth it?" ask police after Range Rover driver caught staring at phone at the wheel

THE DRIVER of a white Range Rover was handed a fine and points on their licence for looking at their phone. Road safety police had one question for drivers - "worth it?" - after the driver was handed a £200 fine and had six points added to their

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Environment Secretary will diversify farmers after listening to Jeremy Clarkson

Steve Barclay has announced his intentions to make it easier for farmers to diversify because of issues raised by Jeremy Clarkson. The Environment Secretary told MPs he is in “very advanced discussions” with Communities Secretary Michael Gove on

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Car fire in residential city centre street

A CAR was on fire outside city centre flats. Two fire crews tackled the blaze which started in the car's engine bay on a driveway in Lion Court last night (Wednesday). A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two

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'Floodlights make it feel like constant daylight' complains resident

A FLOODLIT business park next to an estate has drawn complaints from residents who claim it lights up properties '"like daylight". However, other people living in Turners Close in Blackpole said they are reassured by the lights coming from the

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A 'Fergie' double on day Teahupoo wins Stayers Hurdle

SIR Alex Ferguson was in the Cheltenham Festival winner’s enclosure as Paul Nicholls got off the mark for the week when Monmiral hunted down Kyntara in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle. Running in the famous yellow colours of Ferguson

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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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City plan to run U23 development team from next season

WORCESTER City's plans for the future continue to develop under the ownership of Simon Lancaster. The club have recently confirmed a number of new appointments below senior team level, with the arrival of a new Youth Chairman and several Youth

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Business in city centre floods

A BUSINESS in the city centre flooded last night. The business in Crown Passage had a "substantial amount of water" pour through its ceiling this morning.  A fire crew was on the scene to isolate electrics.  A Hereford & Worcester Fire

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Warning as city centre road set to close for about 14 weeks

BUS users are being warned of an upcoming diversion in Worcester due to a road closure. First Bus has announced the diversions are due to a closure on Angel Street from Monday, April 8 for approximately 14 weeks. It will mean services coming

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Ex-Warriors skipper returns to starting line-up after long injury lay-off

FORMER Worcester Warriors captain Ted Hill will make his return from injury this weekend for Bath in their mid-season friendly with Leinster at The Rec on Friday night. Hill has been out since the opening game of the Gallagher Premiership season

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Worcestershire new signing wins player of the year award

WORCESTERSHIRE 2024 overseas signing, Nathan Smith, won New Zealand’s men’s Domestic Player of the Year award after a memorable summer with the Wellington Firebirds. Smith’s superb campaign was recognised at the ANZ New Zealand Cricket awards ceremony

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Revealed: Reason for unexpected city centre road closure that caused 'chaos'

THE reason behind the unexpected road closure in Worcester City Centre has been revealed. Severn Trent Water issued an unauthorised road closure of Deansway, Worcestershire County Council revealed. The county council said the matter has been

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Who is SZA? Grammy winner and 2024 Glastonbury headliner

Glastonbury Festival organisers have confirmed the 2024 lineup seeing big names Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA headline the iconic event.  The headline announcements mark the first time in Glastonbury history that two of three headline slots have been

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When is the Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C on TV? How to watch on Channel 4

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) will return to our screens on Sunday (March 17) as a new group of stars get set to enter the famous tent in an attempt to raise money for charity. The 2024 series of Celebrity Bake Off

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7 ways to save money on NHS prescriptions and medication in England

As everyday life is becoming more and more expensive, looking for different ways to save money can be useful, especially when it comes to our health. NHS prescriptions increased by 30p in April 2023 for people in England, meaning the total price

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Why Dame Prue Leith will 'step back' from Celebrity Bake Off after 2024 series

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is back on our screens this weekend but ahead of the new series, presenter Dame Prue Leith has spoken about her future on the Channel 4 spin-off. The 84-year-old has been co-hosting Bake

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Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises

Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to everyone with a mobile phone ahead of 8 per cent price rises in April. The Money Saving Expert shared steps everyone should follow to reduce their bills next month. April’s increase comes on top of a

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Most memorable TV moments of the year nominees revealed – vote for your favourite

What was your favourite moment on TV over the last year? From Ncuti Gatwa’s unveiling as the 15th Time Lord in Doctor Who, to Logan Roy’s shocking death in Succession, there’s been a lot for viewers to take in. But now the shortlist has been

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Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range

Royal Mint has launched a new 50p coin as part of its dinosaur range. The collectable dinosaur range was revealed by the Royal Mint back in December in collaboration with the Natural History Museum.  Director of commemorative coin at the Royal

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New Kate Garraway-Derek Draper documentary to air this month on ITV

A new documentary focusing on Derek Draper and Kate Garraway is set to air on ITV later this month, the broadcaster has revealed. Kate Garraway: Derek's Story will air on Friday, March 26 at 9pm on ITV1. Garraway's husband Draper fell seriously

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City centre road closure causes traffic 'chaos'

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Latest update on M5 closure as dramatic pictures show extent of lorry fire

PART of the M5 has now reopened after a lorry fire closed the motorway.  Smoke billowed across the M5 in Worcester this morning (Thursday) after a lorry carrying milk powder caught fire. A large emergency service presence was on the M5, northbound

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Bus service warns of unexpected closure of city centre road

A BUS service warned that a city centre road has closed this morning. First Worcester said it would not be able to serve its Cathedral Square bus stop because Deansway has closed. A spokesperson for First Worcester said: "Service alert for  

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Discontinued Nestle chocolate returns to B&M stores in the UK on sale for 29p

A popular Nestle chocolate bar has been spotted on sale at B&M just months after it was discontinued by the confectionary company after more than 60 years.  The confectionery company is known for chocolate products including Kit Kat, Smarties

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Live updates as M5 closes after lorry fire in Worcester

4:05pm All lanes reopen on M5 - delays of 90 minutes National Highways said clear-up works are now complete and all

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Royal Three Counties Show once again set for Malvern showground

The Royal Three Counties Show, the largest livestock and equine show in England, will return to Three Counties Showground in Malvern this summer with a host of special guests and animal encounters lined-up. The show, set for June 14 to 16, will

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Bike Worcester carries out survey for women cyclists

The experiences of 121 women cyclists, ranging from teenagers to individuals in their 80s, have been highlighted through a new survey. Bike Worcester's first ever survey looked into why women cyclists enjoy pedalling around Worcester. The women

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PCC to use virtual reality to educate teens on knife crime and gangs

The PCC has announced plans to use virtual reality to educate young people on knife and gang crime. The initiative, funded by the police and crime commissioner John Campion, aims to engage young people across West Mercia. As part of his commitment

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Memorial unveiling to celebrate Kidderminster racing legend

A memorial to a Kidderminster racing driver will be unveiled in May. The tribute to Peter Collins, a motor sporting star from the town, will be located at Shelsley Walsh. Local sponsor Hills Ford of Kidderminster will support the event, organised

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Worcester Liberal Democrats host first fundraising quiz night

The Worcester Liberal Democrats got quizzical as it hosted its first fundraising event. Teams of representatives, their friends and party supporters met at St Nicholas’ Church Barn in Warndon for a quiz night on Saturday, March 9, organised by

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Plan to demolish barn and build house on Worcestershire farm

A proposal to demolish a barn and build a house in its place has been submitted to the district council. Wyneyards Farm in Lineholt, Ombersley, already has planning permission to convert the barn into a hotel but now would rather build a house.

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CCTV in place after 'devastating' vandalism caused 'serious quality of life concern'

DETERRENTS have been put in place after "devastating" vandalism in Worcester has caused "serious quality of life concerns". Councillors and police officers have teamed up to tackle antisocial behaviour and vandalism in St John's after a spate of

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Care providers in Worcestershire 'being underfunded' by council

Care providers in Worcestershire are being underfunded by the county council, a representative body has claimed. Care England, which represents adult social care providers, said some of the most vulnerable people in society will be impacted.

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Learning centre is an 'asset' to Worcester according to MP

A learning facility is an 'asset' to Worcester according to the city's MP. Member of Parliament for Worcester, Robin Walker, recently visited the Fairfield Learning Centre in Warndon as part of National Careers Week and praised it as an "asset

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Plan for workshop and storage units in village

A plan to build a workshop and storage units in Martley has been put forward. The application is for a change of use at Laugherne Villa in Worcester Road. The land is currently used as part of a transport yard and another part of the site already

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Worcester Cathedral's livestream to capture falcons preparing for season's first eggs

Worcester Cathedral has relaunched its Peregrine Falcon livestream on YouTube as the birds return to their nest. The live stream will give the public an intimate view as the birds named Peter and Peggy make their scrape – a hollow dug out in the

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Cigarettes are leading cause of deaths by accidental fire, emergency services reveal

Ahead of National No Smoking Day, the fire service has revealed that accidental fires started by cigarette materials kill more people than any other type of fire. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is joining the nationwide cause

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Woodland View in the Community Initiative kickstarts with fair

Woodland View care home in Droitwich is set to host a first Retirement and Leisure Fair on March 23, 2024. The event is part of the Woodland View in the Community Initiative, connecting services and offering opportunities to individuals over 65