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‘Halo’ of light around the moon tonight - this is why

A bright moon halo has caught the eye of skygazers this evening - though some are wondering what 'the ring of light' is. A halo around the moon appears when a thin layer of cirrus cloud made up of ice crystals moves across the sky. Refraction

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Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law surrounding wild rodents

With the thought of rats and mice scurrying around your home or garden being less than ideal, you might be wondering if the rodents are legally protected and if you can get into trouble for dealing with them yourself. Some species of rodents are

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Meet the Absolutely Fabulous icon who will guest star in Coronation Street

Absolutely Fabulous icon and acclaimed comedian Helen Lederer will guest star in Coronation Street over the coming weeks, alongside Ken Barlow (William Roache CBE). Silver Fox Ken will “prove he still has what it takes to woo the ladies” when he

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Where is The Great British Bake Off filmed and can you visit the Tent?

The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens tonight (March 17) for a Celebrity special for Stand Up To Cancer with a new batch of contestants ready to take on the baking challenges. Viewers know the importance of the Bake Off Tent which hosts

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Before and after photos reveal scale of erosion and driftwood at crumbled bridge

THESE photos show the scale of the driftwood build-up at a historic Worcester bridge and that more erosion has taken place since the structure's partial collapse. As the flood waters have receded, it appears that more soil has been swept away beneath

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'Farewell Grandad farm' family's tractor funeral procession for farmer

A FARMER had his coffin pulled by tractor and trailer as part of an 'unusual' but beautiful funeral procession his family say he would have loved. Albert Gibbons was laid to rest during a service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday followed by

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Crash on M5 causes 45 minute delays and four miles of traffic

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

When you need to park the car in a hurry, it can often be tricky to know if you can leave it on the side of the pavement if you live in England. Whether that’s because you are struggling to see any visible signs with rules and regulations in the

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Thousands of families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free food vouchers that could help with the cost-of-living crisis. More than 200,000 families have been warned they are missing out of the Healthy Start scheme.

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Exciting plans revealed for this year's Worcester Balloon Festival

ORGANISERS of this year's Worcester Balloon Festival have revealed their plans to make it bigger and better than ever. The event is set to return in June with two days of hot air balloons on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 then a monster truck show on

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Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died aged 73, his family confirms

Frontman of rock group Cockney Rebel Steve Harley has died "peacefully at home, with his family by his side" aged 73, his family has said. A statement from his wife, Dorothy, and children, Kerr and Greta said: “We are devastated to announce that

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Top star food ratings for Worcester eateries - but who got five stars?

NEW food hygiene ratings for six Worcester establishments have been revealed by the Food Standards Agency. All of the eateries were awarded top marks after inspections were carried out between March 7 and March 13. The following rating has

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Who could replace Ant McPartlin on BGT when pregnant wife gives birth?

Ant McPartlin’s wife Anne-Marie Corbett is expecting a baby this summer and with the presenter being at the front of many live TV shows with Declan Donnelly, the birth could mean he’s absent for some appearances. Producers are said to be thinking

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First look inside new look Poundland in Droitwich after revamp

THIS is the first look inside a popular Droitwich shop after a revamp. The Poundland store at Sr Andrew's Square in Droitwich unveiled its new look yesterday (Saturday) after a major makeover. Shoppers can now enjoy chilled and frozen food,

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Major refurbishment to two Droitwich canal bridges

Two footbridges over the canal in Droitwich have been undergoing major refurbishments in recent months. Work being undertaken by Worcestershire County Council started on the Little Hill Court and King George Playing Fields footbridges in January

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Lawrence scores two but England lose thrilling Six Nations tie with France

IT was another standout performance from former Worcester Warriors centre Ollie Lawrence as he scored two for England in their thrilling 33-31 defeat to France in the final game of the Guinness Six Nations. A monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the

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Martin Lewis's two week warning to 'bulk-buy' essential item ahead of price hike

Martin Lewis has suggested households nationwide "bulk-buy" stamps ahead of a price hike in just over two weeks' time. The Royal Mail confirmed that prices would rise from April 2, giving customers just four weeks to buy stamps at the current rate

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Flood alerts in place on Worcestershire rivers after rainfall

TWO flood alerts are in place on Worcestershire rivers after heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency has placed two alerts saying flooding is possible on the river Salwarpe and river Avon warning people to 'be prepared'. It warns that river

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'Worst' London rioter jailed for attacking female officer at Worcestershire prison

A 30-YEAR-OLD who played a leading role in the 2011 London riots has been handed further jail time for launching a sickening assault on a female prison officer at a Worcestershire prison. Alexander Elliott-Joahill, was described as the 'worst'

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Music festival organisers announce charity it will be supporting

MUSIC fans throughout the city and beyond will help to raise money for a charity that supports people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Worcester Music Festival has announced it will support Herefordshire and Worcestershire MND Association

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What is the spring equilux and when is it? See how it differs from the equinox

Noticing more daylight creeping in is just one of the many ways we know winter is coming to an end in the UK. Signs of spring are appearing all around us, from juicy green leaves sprouting on tree branches to the sun rising earlier each day.

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And the new! Worcester's Cooper crowned European and English champion

IT was a memorable evening for Worcester's very own Owen Cooper as he showed all his quality to beat Eithan James to claim both the European and English WBO Welterweight belts in Birmingham on Saturday. Cooper, who trains at DP Boxing in Worcester

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Car stolen from village has now been found

A CAR stolen from Hanley Castle near Upton has now been recovered say police. A Blue Toyota Rav4 estate, registration ending MSO was stolen between 12.30pm and 3.10pm on Friday, March 15 from Church End, Hanley Castle. A spokesperson for West

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Kate Middleton may address recovery during public engagements, friends say

Friends of the Princess of Wales say she might speak about her recovery from planned abdominal surgery during public engagements, it has been reported. On January 16, Kate Middleton underwent surgery at the London Clinic with details of her condition

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Celebrity Gogglebox star hasn't been 'asked back' to do more on Channel 4 show

Comedian Katherine Ryan and her partner Bobby Kootstra appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox but she’s “not sure” that the pair “were the best fit” for the show. This comes after the couple haven’t been asked back to do more Celebrity Gogglebox shows

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Sainsbury's apologises for 'technical issues' and provides update on services

Sainsbury’s has apologised for the “technical issues” that some customers experienced today (March 16). The supermarket said some stores were affected as well as the online delivery service and its “ability to contact customers.” Sainsbury's

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White van stolen from Welland

A WHITE van has been stolen from Marlbank Road in Welland as police seek more information about the theft. A white, short wheelbase Mercedes Vito van, registration ending XCW was stolen at 12.30pm on Friday. West Mercia Police ask that you

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The man who decorated Worcestershire's churchyards - and other places

HIS business card described him as “an ecclesiastical and domestic decorator”, the sort of chap who would knock up a headstone for your grave or Farrow and Ball the walls of the downstairs cloakroom, but in truth William Forsyth was a lot more than

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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Worcester News

The Worcester News published 8 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 pages

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Major change to ban on cycling, begging and feeding gulls in city centre

An order that bans dangerous cycling, aggressive begging and the feeding of seagulls in the city centre is being scrapped. The City Centre PSPO (public space protection order) was introduced by Worcester City Council in 2021 and expires at the

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Personal experience leads to soul band performing in aid of breast unit

A SOUL BAND from Worcestershire will be doing a gig to raise money for Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven (WBUH). The Soul Connection, a ten-piece classic soul band, will be appearing at The Cube in Malvern on Saturday, April 20. Band member

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Family settling in Droitwich after fleeing Taliban in Afghanistan

A FAMILY has settled in Droitwich after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan. Alparsalan, whose surname is not being revealed for his family’s safety, was living in the capital Kabul in 2021 with his wife and two young children. The Taliban’s

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All you need to know about the Costco set to open a stone's throw away from M5

DISCOUNT lovers were pleased to hear that a major American wholesaler will be opening a store near Worcestershire—but what do we know so far? Costco Wholesale - a store which sells major brands at bargain prices - revealed last year that it has

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These are the city roads you believe 'risk lives' if blue light services can't pass

BAD parking down these city streets could be "putting lives at risk", according to readers. Fears have been raised over people's safety after it was revealed fire engines and ambulances may struggle to fit down some Worcester roads due to bad parking

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Doctors and nurses embarking on charity trek in Jordan

CHARITY trekkers will depart this weekend for a five-day hike through the Jordanian desert to raise funds for a Worcester-based hospice. On Sunday, a group of 16 fundraisers will fly to Jordan to embark on their trek to the world-famous archaeological

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When funding had to be stepped up to restore major city landmark

PEOPLE in Worcester should be digging deeper into their pockets to help restore one of the city's major landmarks, reported Steve Broughton in our paper in December 1994. That was the message from David Beacham, warden at All Saints Church where

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Sports Replay: successful Worcestershire golfers from way back when

THE latest in the Worcester News' Sports Replay series takes us back to the 80s and 90s with the Worcestershire Golf Club. Established in 1879, The Worcestershire Golf Club is the oldest club in the county and one of the oldest in England. It is

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Can you spot anyone familiar in these youth football team photos?

THIS week’s theme for the Worcester News’ Sports Replay series takes us way back to the 1940s and 50s into youth-team football in Worcester. Yes, these photos are in black and white and very old but, you never know, you might be able to identify

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Then and Now: Two views of a city centre street over the years

THERE has been plenty of change in Worcester city centre's Pump Street since the first photo was taken before the early 1960s. The dominant Wesleyan chapel, built in 1873, that towered over the area was knocked down in 1965. The new methodist

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Pool table right on cue as accountancy firm reveals modern new look office

AN accountancy firm have completely refitted their Droitwich office to give it a new modern look, adding a pool table to make sure they are right on cue. Ballards LLP, which has been based in Worcestershire for 40 years, has just given their Droitwich

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Free talk explores witchcraft and its use in children's literature

A free talk on the history of witchcraft and how it's used in children's and adult fiction will be held at the University of Worcester. The event will utilise expertise from professor of International Children's Literature, Jean Webb, and professor

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Open-water swimming to support childhood cancer charity

A NEW open-water swimming fundraiser will support a charity based near Worcester. The Spring Splash will be at the family-run Watersedge, Bishampton, on Friday, May 3 for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust’s first event of its kind. Tickets

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Little girl too scared to use crossing after she saw woman get hit by car

A LITTLE girl is now too scared to use a zebra crossing after she and her family witnessed a woman seriously injured when she was hit by a car. Debbie Heywood and her two children saw the woman knocked down at the zebra crossing in Windermere Drive

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Droitwich church and former hunting lodge among heritage sites at risk

A church in the town centre and a grand hunting lodge are among the Droitwich heritage sites in need of some TLC. Historic England lists the places most at risk of being lost as a result of “neglect, decay or inappropriate development” on its Heritage