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Large police presence in Worcester city centre as teenager restrained

THERE is a large police presence outside a train station in Worcester tonight as a teenager was 'restrained on the ground'. Several police cars on blue lights have been reported outside Foregate Street Station in Foregate Street in Worcester city

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Ukrainians are war refugees, not guests, says Worcester councillor

Ukrainians being put up in Worcester are “war refugees, not guests”, a city councillor said. Tom Piotrowski took exception to the language used to describe refugees staying in the city during a council meeting on Wednesday (March 13). The Communities

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Twelve people involved in four car motorway crash on M5 near Worcester

TWELVE people were involved in a four-car crash on the M5 as one injured woman trapped inside her vehicle had to be freed by firefighters.  The incident happened on the M5 northbound between junctions 7 (Worcester South) and 6 (Worcester) at around

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Stourport-On-Severn farm shop celebrates awards success

A STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN farm shop has impressed the judges of a national awards. Bells Farm Shop has made it through to the regional finals of the Farm Shop and Deli Show's 2024 Retailer Awards. The shop on Chadwick Bank is down to the last seven

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PCC meeting on progress of safeguarding children in West Mercia

Police and crime commissioner John Campion held a meeting to discuss progress on safeguarding children across West Mercia. The Assurance and Accountability meeting took place on March 13. It allowed Mr Campion to challenge temporary chief constable

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'The building shook': Nightmare moment car crashes into living room

THE "nightmare" moment a car crashed into a little bungalow in Droitwich has been described by its homeowners. Paul and Karen Richards had an evening they may never forget after their home "shook" when a car crashed into their newly decorated living

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Galopin Des Champs unstoppable in Cheltenham Gold Cup march

Galopin Des Champs joined the list of Cheltenham Festival greats when brilliantly defending his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup crown. Having answered stamina doubts 12 months ago, the Willie Mullins-trained Galopin Des Champs was ridden much handier

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Councillor questions 'hypocritical' lack of scheme to house Palestinian refugees

A Worcester councillor has questioned why the UK doesn’t have a scheme to help house Palestinian refugees. City councillors discussed an update on the Homes for Ukraine scheme in the Guildhall on Wednesday (March 13). Cllr Neil Laurenson picked

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Police presence at city centre car park

POLICE rushed to the car park at Crowngate Shopping Centre after concerns were raised for a man’s safety. Eyewitnesses saw officers at the scene of the incident at the multi-storey car park off All Saints Road, on Friday afternoon (Friday, March

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As it happened: M5 Worcester closes after 4 cars crash with multiple casualties

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Former Worcester Observer editor has head in hands over child sex offences

A FORMER newspaper editor sat with his head in his hands after he appeared in court for making indecent images of children after it was revealed the case had taken a 'heavy toll' on him. Rob George, ex-editor of the Worcester Observer, appeared

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Competition awards mini police officers to Worcestershire schools

Two Worcestershire schools have received a mini police officer after winning a West Mercia Police competition. Stanley Road Primary and Burlish Park Primary were among eight victors in a road safety poster contest. Winners Inaaya, Mia and Tilly

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Cooper all set for title tilt in front of BT Sport cameras

WORCESTER boxer Owen Cooper will fight for both the English and European WBO titles at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham tomorrow night in front of the BT Sport cameras. Cooper, 22, will take on defending WBO European Welterweight champion

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When does fishing close season start?

ANGLERS are being reminded the 2024 coarse fishing close season gets underway today (Friday). The Environment Agency explained spring and early summer months provide a period for freshwater fish such as dace, barbel and chub to spawn, allowing

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New online map shows where cyclists can park bikes across Worcester

Cyclists in Worcester can now plan their journeys more easily thanks to a new map which shows where they can park their bikes. This map is part of Worcester City Council’s Active Travel action plan. It's an initiative designed to encourage

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Riverdance announces UK tour with 8 Birmingham shows - how to get tickets

Irish dance group Riverdance have announced a 30th anniversary UK tour and they’ll be stopping in Birmingham for eight shows next year. The group, which has its roots in Irish dancing, will be touring 30 UK venues in 2025 to celebrate its milestone

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Band set for Worcester gig after impressing festival promoters

A BAND making significant strides on the United Kingdom's music scene will be heading to Worcester next month. Dub Catalyst will perform live at The Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, on Friday, April 5 with doors opening at 8pm. After impressing

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Can Stars bounce back after first defeat of the season?

SEVERN Stars are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the Netball Superleague season last weekend when they make the trip to the capital to face London Pulse on Saturday. Stars faced Manchester Thunder in a top-of-the-table clash last

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Death by dangerous driving arrest after two women and boy, 6, killed in crash

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after three people were killed in a horror crash. Police arrested the 33-year-old yesterday (Thursday, March 14), following the tragic collision on the A44, Spetchley Road

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Man taken to hospital after huge emergency presence shuts A4440

A LARGE emergency services presence was called to a city bridge amid concerns for the welfare of a man seen there. Police, firefighters, paramedics, a Hazardous Area Response Team and water first responders rushed to the A4440 which was closed

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All UK airports that won't be scrapping the 100ml liquid rule just yet

This summer, some airports in the UK will have new rules regarding how much liquids can be carried in hand luggage. However, not all airports will be scrapping the 100ml liquids restriction. If you’re wondering which airports will continue

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When is Comic Relief on TV? How to watch Red Nose Day 2024 and line-up

Comic Relief is back once again, as celebrities and communities have been spending the last few weeks raising money for important causes around the UK and the world. "The money raised for Red Nose Day could help to put food on plates and roofs

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Preview: City back to league action with short trip to Pegasus

WORCESTER City return to league action this weekend as they look to keep their incredible run of form going into the final 10 games of the Hellenic League Premier campaign. Chris Cornes' men have not played in the league since the 4-1 win at Westfields

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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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I taste-tested supermarket hot cross buns and it was tough to pick a winner

Easter is a great time for a wide variety of sweet treats to make their way onto supermarket shelves, with one of the classics being hot cross buns. Whilst many may prefer Easter eggs and other various chocolate concoctions that are released for

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I'm a Doctor: These are 6 things you can do right now to boost your sleep

A Doctor has shared six key tips you can use to help you boost your sleep.  Despite having a good night's rest being a vital element of a healthy routine, one-third of Brits reportedly suffer from poor sleep. From our brains and hearts to lungs

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I tried Aldi's Fenty and Ouai dupes and they've changed my beauty regime forever

One of the nation’s favourite budget-friendly supermarkets, Aldi, is back at it with a brand-new collection of beauty dupes. In recent years, the brand has become infamous for creating brilliant quality products inspired by designer brands but

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Teen injured after car crashes into home

A TEENAGER has been injured after a car crashed into a home in Droitwich. A large emergency service presence was seen on Thatchers Place last night (Thursday) after a black car crashed into a bungalow.  Significant damage was caused to the

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Major IT issues knocks out McDonald's systems resulting in store closures

McDonald's has been hit by a major IT outage which reportedly resulted in the closure of a number of restaurants and left customers unable to order food, including in the UK. Problems with IT and the McDonald's app have been reported worldwide,

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Production of Shakespeare's Macbeth coming to Droitwich theatre

A production of Shakespeare's Macbeth is coming to The Norbury Theatre in Droitwich. The 400-year old play will be produced by the recently formed Grove Productions. It is its second show since it made its debut with Super Normal. Now,

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New comedy about retired opera singers coming to Worcester theatre

Ronald Harwood's comedy show Quartet is coming to The Swan Theatre in Worcester. The Swan Theatre Amateur Company (STAC) will present the play from March 27 to 30 at 7.45pm. Former opera singers Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred will be depicting

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Over £250 million invested to improve river health in Worcestershire

Severn Trent has announced it will invest over £250 million into its storm overflows to improve river health in Worcestershire. The company outlined its 25-year plan up to 2050 to reduce spills across the county's 134 storm overflows. This

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Plan to refurbish historic city pub approved

Plans for the refurbishment of an historic city pub have been approved by planners. The Saracen’s Head in The Tything will get a new side extension, toilets and an extended bar area. Black Country Ales, which took over the pub last year, faced

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Aldi stores in Worcestershire give staff second pay rise of the year

Aldi has announced a pay rise for store colleagues in Worcestershire for the second time this year, cementing its spot as the region's highest paying supermarket. Beginning on June 1, Aldi store assistants and deputy store managers in the area

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Drug dealers forced out of business as £200k of drugs and deadly weapons seized

DRUG dealers plying their trade in Worcestershire have been forced out of business as police seized deadly weapons and took nearly half a million pounds worth of drugs off the streets.  Doors were smashed in and cars stopped last week as West Mercia

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Visit Worcestershire aims to boost international tourism with new plan

Worcestershire Council has unveiled a new plan to bolster the county's billion-pound visitor economy. The new Destination Management Plan announced by Visit Worcestershire sets out ambitious targets to boost visitor numbers and provide support

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Worcester pub about to go under exciting refurbishment

A CITY pub will be given a new look and new lease of life with a full refurbishment. The Swan Inn in Worcester on the A38 Barbourne Road will be given a new lease of life. The Swan remains open at this time. Admiral Taverns is looking to

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Number 8 charity shop seeks community support

Number 8, a renowned local charity, is appealing for volunteers at its shop in Pershore. The charity shop is a haven of pre-owned books, home goods, jewellery, and various other items, with all proceeds supporting Number 8's work in providing arts

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Worcester school 'delighted' with very positive inspection report

A 'TIGHT knit' school which pupils are proud to attend has been given a positive inspection. The River School, situated off Droitwich Road, Worcester, met all the requirements set out in the inspection - which took place from January 25 to 27.

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Homeless charity joins forces with bank to open shared accommodations

A Worcestershire homeless charity has joined forces with Unity Trust Bank to open shared living accommodations. Maggs Day Centre has been operating a lifeline for rough sleepers in the region for nearly 40 years. Now, thanks to support from

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Councillor Robyn Norfolk welcomes The Kiln expansion plans

Councillor Robyn Norfolk is welcoming plans to expand The Kiln in Worcester. It will now offer six fully serviced offices for the first time in addition to hot-desking and co-working opportunities. This expansion is a response to the demand