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Rare 50p coin on sale for hundreds of pounds

A RARE 50p coin is on sale for hundreds of pounds in the area. A seller is trying to sell a commemorative coin which celebrates one of Beatrix Potter's characters, Tom Kitten, for £500 on eBay. The special coin was issued in 2017 to celebrate

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These Worcestershire burglars are now behind bars - including one who ran away

BURGLARS are beginning life behind bars after one tried to escape police by running away and another broke into a major chain store to steal high value electrical goods. Four burglars operating across Worcestershire are now serving long jail sentences

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This year's Elgar Festival taking over Worcestershire this summer

The annual celebration of Worcestershire's most famous composer returns this summer. The Elgar Festival, organised to celebrate the life and music of Sir Edward Elgar, will run from Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2. It was first held in 2018

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Developer returns with new plan for controversial HMO extension

Fresh plans to extend an HMO in St John’s have been unveiled - less than a year after a similar proposal was refused. Big Fish Property have put forward plans to build a two-storey extension at the front, side and back of the property in Windsor

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Bright orange 'emergency areas' coming to M5 to make motorway safer

THE M5 is to get new bright orange 'emergency areas' as part of a 'retrofit' programme to make the motorway safer. The emergency areas have been announced for the M5 by National Highways, providing a place to stop in an emergency if you can't exit

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Does Victoria Beckham's apple cider vinegar weight loss trick actually work?

New research has shed light on whether or not Victoria Beckham's weight loss regime involving apple cider vinegar actually helps people lose weight. The Engish fashion designer and former member of the Spice Girls revealed how a few spoonfuls of

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'Poo must be joking!': Smelly overflowing bins in St John's park branded 'a disgrace'

A 'smelly' overflowing bin with bags of dog poo stacked on top has been branded 'disgraceful' as one mum was left holding her nose because it had not been emptied 'for over a week'. The bin in Pitmaston Park in St John's, Worcester was overflowing

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Spring of rail disruptions ahead due to improvement works

Rail improvement works between Worcestershire and Oxfordshire are set to affect train services in the region. Great Western Railway (GWR) services throughout spring will undergo some lapses due to engineering work being carried out by Network Rail

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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites

Social media users have complained of Instagram and Facebook being down. Down Detector, a site monitoring problems online, including with social media apps, noted a spike in reports related to Instagram and Facebook today. Over 1,000 people

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Aldi 'cheapest supermarket' advert branded misleading by watchdog

An Aldi advert claiming the discounter was “the home of Britain’s cheapest Christmas dinner” misled customers, a watchdog has found. The four-page wrap-around newspaper ad, published on December 6, also stated: “Sainsbury’s £44.81”, “Aldi £33.80

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'Funding discussions underway' after fears vital breast cancer nurse role will be cut

FUNDING discussions are underway said hospital boss amid concerns a vital nursing role is set to be cut next month. However, breast cancer patients in Worcester have stressed their 'worries remain' over the soon-to-be axed specialist nurse role

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Reason behind police and ambulance in city street revealed

A GROUP of men acting in an 'anti-social' way led to police and an ambulance in a city street. Multiple police cars and one ambulance were on Sansome Walk in Worcester last night (Tuesday). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "At around

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Gladiators, ready? Children 'burst with excitement' to meet Fury

CHILDREN were "bursting with excitement" after being given the opportunity to meet their role model - Gladiator Fury. There was a buzz around Claines CofE Primary School today (Wednesday) after pupils met talented rugby player and Gladiator Jodie

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Roman Glass St George vs Worcester City LIVE: City stroll to cup final win

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Swift return to winning ways pleases Stars' head coach Trip

SEVERN Stars Head Coach Jo Trip says she is pleased with the way her side bounced back after their first defeat as they prepare for their second away game in a row this weekend. Stars will face Cardiff Dragons on Saturday (March 23) at 5pm at the

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University students turn to 'hacking' in cyber security simulation

Students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security recently turned their hand to 'hacking' at a special event. The Worcester Hackathon aimed to provide the students with extra skills and a fresh perspective by challenging them

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Here is why there were long delays on a main road in Worcester

TEMPORARY traffic lights in place for roadworks was the reason for long delays on a busy main road in Worcester. Motorists were stuck in a heavy traffic on London Road on Tuesday morning (March 19) with cars at a standstill for around 30 minutes

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Worcestershire revise pre-season schedule ahead of County Championship opener

WORCESTERSHRE have had to revise their 2024 pre-season programme after the switching of the opening two home Vitality County Championship matches against Durham and Somerset from New Road to Kidderminster. The move was made due to the flooding

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City given 300 tickets for FA Vase semi-final second-leg

ONLY 300 Worcester City fans will be able to get their hands on precious semi-final tickets for the away leg of the Isuzu FA Vase tie with Great Wakering Rovers. City are two games from Wembley and will host Great Wakering Rovers in front of an

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HMRC announce major change that will affect millions from April

HMRC has announced permanent changes which will include closing one of its helplines for months. HMRC said changes to helpline services to encourage people to go online first have been successfully trialled over the past year and are being rolled

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Greggs resolves technical issue that affected its UK shops

A UK food chain has announced a technical issue that forced its stores across the country to close has now been resolved. Greggs revealed this morning (Wednesday) that its stores had been bugged by an IT glitch at the tills. The issue forced

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Water leak closes road in Worcester

PEOPLE have been warned that a water leak has closed a road in Worcester for emergency roadworks to take place. Fort Royal Hill, off Wyld's Lane, has been closed so that Severn Trent Water can fix a water leak. The closure came into force this

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Third time lucky? New date set for second Worcester Derby

THE new date for the second Worcester Derby of the 2023/24 Hellenic League Premier season has been set for April. After the postponements on Boxing Day and then again in March, City and Raiders will go head-to-head in just the second-ever competitive

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Greggs stores 'closed around the UK' due to 'IT glitch'

Greggs is “experiencing issues accepting payments” as reports suggest shops across the country have been forced to shut. IT outages affected the bakery chain’s branches on Wednesday morning, causing some to put up temporary “closed” notices on

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DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

Millions of people in who receive Universal Credit will see their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions increase next month. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year

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I'm a nutritionist: The benefits of taking collagen and how to add to your diet

A nutritionist has explained the benefits of taking collagen and how you can add it to your diet.  Superfoods and health fads come and go but one trend - which has recently risen in popularity across social media - looks like it's here to stay.

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'They are thieves and criminals': Martin Lewis' warning to fans over new scam

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to fans after criminals began using his likeness in scam adverts. The Money Saving Expert doesn’t appear in adverts and stressed that if you saw his face or name associated with one it would be a scam. Currently

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The real impact of your missed or late payments on your credit score

A credit card expert has explained what the real impact of missing and making late payments is on your credit score. The cost of living crisis has meant that many Brits have turned to credit cards and loans to financially support themselves. 

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Warning issued to homeowners over 'huge' fines over trimming trees

Homeowners in the UK have been issued a warning about the 'huge' fines they could face for trimming trees.  A team of experts has urged Brits to check if any trees in their gardens are protected before carrying out any pruning.  They have been

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Update on power cut affecting homes and businesses in the city outskirts

HOMES and businesses on the outskirts of Worcester which were without power finally have electricity again. Properties in the WR7 postcode area were affected by a power cut last night. At the time, National Grid UK said: "There is currently

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Vital nurse support role to cancer patients in Worcester to be axed

PEOPLE with breast cancer are anxious after learning a vital specialist nurse role at a Worcester hospital is to be axed. More than 1,500 people have signed a petition against the move. The role of secondary breast cancer nurse specialist (

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Nursing home hosts charity activity day for Comic Relief

A Droitwich nursing home hosted a day packed with activities in support of Comic Relief. On Friday, March 15, Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich Spa invited guests of all ages to attend their Red Nose Day event. The home was full of activities

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Five-star walking tours of Malvern set to return over Easter weekend

After running with much demand over Christmas, walking tours in Malvern are set to return over the Easter weekend. The Official Malvern Town Walking Tours, which has a five-star rating on Trip Advisor, is set to return with an extended season until

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University of Worcester student authors debut comedy to mark Pride month

A former University of Worcester student and Kidderminster native is set to bring his heartwarming queer comedy 'Wet Feet' to stages this upcoming Pride month. Michael Neri, in his first writing effort, will premiere his show 'Wet Feet' in London

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Iconic children's story to come to life at Victorian mansion this Easter

A 'literary classic' is set to be brought to life at a Victorian listed property near Worcester over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Visitors at the 30-acre, Grade II* listed Spetchley Park and Gardens can embark on a nostalgic adventure with

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Severn Trent urges Worcestershire residents to buy water butts

Severn Trent is encouraging Worcestershire residents to combat flooding and household bills by installing a water butt. Two severe storms and recorded above-average rainfall in the area have spurred calls for efforts to slow water drainage into

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High school which 'extends experiences beyond the classroom' celebrated latest Ofsted

CELEBRATIONS are taking place at a school which "extends its pupils' experiences beyond the classroom" and has received a new Ofsted rating. Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre has maintained its Good rating after a two-day Ofsted inspection

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Ex-offender drug treatment programme success more than doubles in Worcestershire

A drug treatment programme has seen over double the number of ex-offenders continuing with their treatment. The programme, delivered by the Safer Worcestershire Partnership, helps drug users who also have a history of criminal offences to maintain

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Supermarket reveals it is opening new convenience store near Worcester

A MAJOR supermarket chain has revealed it will open a convenience store in Fernhill Heath. Morrisons will be opening a Daily store in the former Fernhill Heath Spar shop on Droitwich Road after signs were put up on the building.  One large

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Lack of SEND places could have 'dire consequences', warn school governors

Governors at a Worcester school say a lack of special educational needs and disability (SEND) places could have “dire consequences” for vulnerable children. Fort Royal School governors say “innovative” solutions have been put forward but are being

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Festival to showcase talent of community youth theatre groups

Young theatre talents are set to be celebrated this week as they perform on the Swan Theatre stage. Worcester Theatres is welcoming eight community youth theatre groups for the annual National Theatre Connections Festival. Between Tuesday 2