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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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Sporting tales aplenty as we go 'behind the mic' at Huntington Hall

THERE were sporting tales aplenty on show at Huntington Hall as 'Behind the Mic' took to the stage for a night of reflection, memories and laughter. Three broadcasting legends joined forces to share the good - and the occasional bad - moments of

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School governor's marathon to raise cash for medical centre

AN athletic school governor is embarking on a sponsored marathon around a city circuit next month to help African villagers. Frank Tota, a foundation governor at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, will do 105.5 laps of Nunnery Wood's 400

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Sex offender who abused girl dies in prison of lung cancer

A SEX offender from Worcestershire jailed for indecently assaulting a girl has died in prison, prompting an investigation which found he had received a good level of care. Albert Richardson of Strensham died of lung cancer in HMP Oakwood with the

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Pubs and clubs making their venues safer for customers

PREVENTING violence towards women and girls is the main focus of police work to support bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants in Worcester. West Mercia Police is encouraging more premises to join more than 100 others across its force area who have

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Road in St John's to be closed in both directions - here's when

A BUSY road in St John's will be closed in both directions this weekend. Malvern Road between the A44 Bromyard Road and B4485 Bransford Road will be closed on Sunday (March 24) for road resurfacing. Footpaths will remain open. A spokesperson

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Traffic lights stuck on red on main road into Worcester

SIGNIFICANT delays are on a main city road after temporary traffic lights remain stuck on red.  Drivers and bus services are experiencing long delays on Rainbow Hill, according to the AA, after traffic lights have remained on red. The roadworks

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Let there be Wifi! After five days with no internet - city street is back online

RESIDENTS on a city road are relieved after internet has finally been restored to their properties.  Around 35 houses on Gregorys Bank in Worcester had been without internet for five days. It caused multiple residents to struggle to work from

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MPs fume 'get our country back' after Iceland release range of hot cross buns

Iceland has caused fury among right-wing MPs after replacing the Christian symbol on hot cross buns with a tick. It follows a similar uproar yesterday afternoon when Nike announced they were going to be replacing the St George Cross on the England

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'Luckiest postman alive' seconds from death when tree falls down in front of him

THE 'luckiest postman alive' cheated death when a giant tree fell down right in front of him and nearly took out a post box. Adam Wilson was seconds from disaster when the tree fell down in Ripon Road in Ronkswood while he was out on his rounds

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Talented students bloom in slick musical

SURELY, there can be no greater challenge for a school production than putting on a show, in which one of the central characters is a talking plant with a gruesome taste for flesh and blood? So the cast and crew of Christopher Whitehead Language

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First pre-season game cancelled due to 'unsuitable conditions'

WE are just one day into the new cricket season and the English weather has already had an impact. Worcestershire were due to face Durham University in a three-day game but the opening day has been cancelled due to 'unsuitable conditions'.

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easyJet opens new Birmingham Airport base with 16 new flight routes on offer

easyJet has launched a new base at Birmingham Airport creating 140 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK and supporting around 1,200 jobs in total. The airline has its biggest ever UK programme and more than 57 million seats will be on sale

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Four Worcestershire cricketers selected for The Hundred

FOUR Worcestershire players have been picked in both the men's and women's versions of The Hundred. Two men and two women were chosen for the 2024  edition of The Hundred following the draft which took place at The Shard in London. Men’s players

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DWP owes compensation to thousands affected by pension error, ombudsman rules

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to adequately communicate changes to women’s state pension age and women affected are owed compensation, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has said. Its investigation found that

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Thieves ransack home then steal car keys

THIEVES ransacked a home in a village near Worcester and stole car keys.  The home in Church Road, Crowle, had keys to a black Ford Ranger stolen from it after a search conducted by thieves. The incident happened between 11pm on Tuesday, March

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Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien involved in 'unprovoked incident'

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has been involved in an “unprovoked incident” outside of her home in Greater Manchester, her representatives have said. The 40-year-old is best known for playing the role of Sarah Platt on the beloved ITV soap

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As it happened: 300-year-old tree falls down blocking road in Worcester

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Former Labour activist Owen Jones quits party - 'we all have our red lines'

Former Labour activist Owen Jones has said he has quit the party due to the direction that Labour leader Keir Starmer is taking it. Until today, Jones has been a staunch Labour supporter for his entire adult life. He later became a prominent campaigner

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal

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UK passport prices set to rise in coming weeks – how much will new fees cost?

The government is set to introduce new UK passport application fees which will rise by more than 7%. The cost of online applications made within the UK for people aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under new proposals. The

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'Obscure' council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save you thousands

A little-known council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save people thousands of pounds on their council tax this year, as bills are set to increase again next month. The Money Saving Expert has previously raised awareness of the

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King Charles' medical files 'not accessed' following alleged data breach of Kate

King Charles’ medical records have "not been accessed" during the alleged data breach at the London Clinic, it is understood. It comes as up to three people could have been involved in the alleged accessing of the Princess of Wales’ personal data

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Martin Lewis shares how to get 'very cheapest' easyJet flights - you need to be quick

Are you planning a holiday and wondering how to get the cheapest flights? Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a tip for those of us who are flying with easyJet. In a video posted to his X account, formerly Twitter, Lewis has shared one

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What temperature should a fridge be? (plus some energy saving tips)

We look in our fridge multiple times a day but do you know what temperature it should actually be at? You might have asked this question whilst fetching milk for your morning cuppa or when raiding the shelves for a midnight snack. Either way

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I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed

With technology being a huge part of our lives, it’s worth knowing what to look out for when it comes to scams. Scams can pop up at any time including on emails or via phone calls and if scammers are successful, they can leave us out of pocket.

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First trophy should give City the appetite for more says boss Cornes

WORCESTER City manager Chris Cornes is hoping that Wednesday night was not the last time they will be celebrating silverware this season. City thrashed Roman Glass St George 5-1 to complete a resounding 7-2 win on aggregate in the two-legged final

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City end five year wait for a trophy in style with thumping final win

WORCESTER City lifted silverware for the first time since 2019 on Wednesday night as they romped to a 7-2 aggregate win in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup Final thanks to a 5-1 victory at Roman Glass St George. Taking a 2-1 lead into the second-leg

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Man rescued from 'unstable surface' near river bank in Worcester

A MAN has been rescued after being up to their waist in "mud and water" near a river bank in Worcester. Fire crews along with water first responders and boat crews were called to the incident in Portland Street at 5:28am this morning (Thursday)

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New manager and head gardener appointed at Witley Court & Gardens

English Heritage has appointed a new manager and head gardener at Witley Court & Gardens in Worcestershire. The charity announced that Edoardo Bedin and Mark Pardey have assumed the roles. Mr Bedin joined the charity in December, drawing on

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Vegan Market to return to the High Street this weekend

The High Street will host a Vegan Market on Saturday (March 23). Vegan Market Co (VMCO) will host a variety of stalls featuring vegan street food, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing, and more. Lewis Beresford, VMCO's founder

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'It's embarrassing': Tolladine businesses left in limbo as roadwork dates change

FRUSTRATED business owners are fed up with changing dates of roadworks and said they are embarrassed to have to keep contacting customers.  Signs on Tolladine Road showing when roadworks are due to start keep changing according to business owner

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Revamped new showroom set to open in April

A multi-million pound refurbished showroom is set to open its doors in April. The car retail centre, Listers Volvo Worcester, currently based on Much Cowarne, has announced plans to open a lavish new showroom on Bromyard Road, formerly the Isuzu

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West Mercia PCC election announced for May

The upcoming election of a police and crime commissioner for the West Mercia Police Area has been officially announced. The election will cover four localities, including Worcestershire, and is scheduled for Thursday, May 2. The nine local

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School students beaten to top step of the podium at national F1 design final

A team of school students were pipped to the top step of the podium after zooming to the national final of a major motorsport design competition. A group of five year 10 pupils from The King’s School in Worcester entered the F1 in Schools Professional

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Dog owners warned to be 'extra vigilant' following hike in livestock attacks

The National Farmers' Union has urged dog owners to be "extra vigilant" ahead of an anticipated rise in countryside visits over Easter. Sheep and lambs are particularly vulnerable to attacks from dogs, which could increase over the holiday.

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Easter surprise for foodbank from city recruitment company

A community foodbank has received a bundle of Easter eggs from a Worcester recruitment company. Staff at Pineapple Recruitment have donated the chocolate treats to Worcester Foodbank, aiming to do their bit to lessen food poverty among families

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Care home to host weekly three-course meals to combat loneliness

In efforts to tackle loneliness in the community, a care home will open its doors weekly to elderly people who might usually eat alone. Latimer Court Care Home in Worcester is inviting elderly residents to enjoy a three-course meal every Wednesday

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Study reveals Worcester leads West Midlands in man cave interest

New research has revealed that Worcester is the man cave capital of the West Midlands. Mobile Annexe's search engine analysis confirms that the city ranks highly in terms of searches for 'man caves', with 907 inquiries per 100,000 residents monthly

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Building will be knocked down to build city centre flats

An empty building will be knocked down to make way for new city centre apartments. Permission has finally been given for the development of the former Fine Pine furniture shop in Newport Street, near the River Severn in Worcester. Plans to

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'Connection is a basic need': City road goes without internet for five days

"FRUSTRATED" residents on a city street are left with no internet and have been for five days. Around 35 houses on Gregorys Bank in Worcester have been without internet since Friday (March 15), which has caused problems for residents.  Multiple

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Greene King announces its largest free pint giveaway

Greene King has announced its biggest ever free pint giveaway, with complementary drinks to be poured across the UK under one specific condition. The free beer is to be triggered the moment the first raindrop falls in Manchester on Monday (March

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Stories behind The Beatles' songs take centre stage at Huntingdon Hall

Acclaimed theatre show The Songs The Beatles Gave Away is coming to Worcester. It will take place on April 5 at Huntingdon Hall. Iconic broadcaster Bob Harris and Colin Hall, former custodian of John Lennon's childhood home, are set to provide