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As it happened: fire breaks out in Worcester chippy

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Cabinet set to back plans for new special school in Malvern

THE county council is set to formally back plans to build a new special school in Malvern. Cabinet will be asked next week to endorse the work done so far in establishing a school for children with autism. This includes approving the 125-year

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Drivers told to expect weeks of disruption as gas works start in busy city road

There will be disruption for motorists with multi-way temporary traffic lights set to go in on a main road into Worcester for three weeks. Drivers are being advised to avoid the A38 Bath Road while Cadent continues its work to make gas mains safe

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Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement

Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer, she has announced. Revealing her diagnosis in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” The future Queen began a course of

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Live updates as Princess of Wales says she has cancer

6:45pm On behalf of the residents of Worcestershire the Princess of Wales has our love and support. We wish

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Grab your bargains at indoor car boot sale in Fernhill Heath

BARGAIN hunters seeking a cracking find will be in with a shot at grabbing one at an indoor car boot sale in Worcestershire. The Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall on Droitwich Road is hosting an indoor car boot sale on March 24 for those who love to

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Latest twist in saga over huge solar farm on outskirts of Worcester

CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after the planning inspector threw out an appeal to build a huge solar farm on the outskirts of the city. Tyler Hill Solar Ltd had appealed against the refusal of planning permission for a 50-acre solar farm on Birchall

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Education awards finalists announced - who's on the shortlist?

The finalists in the Worcestershire Education Awards 2024 have been announced. The awards are organised by Newsquest, publisher of the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette, Kidderminster Shuttle, Bromsgrove & Redditch Advertisers and Evesham Journal

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Scala and Kepax bridge among projects being funded by city council this year

The Scala Theatre tops the list of big capital projects being funded by the city council in the next financial year. Worcester City Council is also part-funding the Kepax Bridge, the continuing development of the Arches and housing adaptations

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Back to business for City at Brimscombe after cup triumph

WORCESTER City will look to use Wednesday night's Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup celebrations to push them forward in their bid to win the Hellenic League Premier title when they head to Brimscombe & Thrupp (Saturday, March 23 - 3pm kick-off). City

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Planners back restoration of historic Worcester cinema

City planners have backed plans to refurbish Worcester’s historic Scala Theatre. The redrawn plans for the building were approved unanimously by planning committee members on Thursday (March 21). Plans for the Scala, which will return to being

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Quality Street announces 'permanent changes' to iconic chocolate favourites

Nestle has announced that they will be making permanent changes to two iconic sweets from their Quality Street range. The Purple One and the Orange Crunch "have taken on a new shape" which is now the same as the Caramel Swirl. Additionally,

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Worcester City's one and only England international, Baynham, dies aged 94

RON Baynham will forever hold a place in the Worcester City history books. Baynham died on Monday, March 18 aged 94 as the first and only City player to have represented his country, England, in a full international, way back in 1956. Born

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Range of award-winning tribute bands to rock Worcester this weekend

From some drag action to a range of uncanny tribute acts, there's lots to get up to in Worcester this weekend. A Foreigners Journey First up on Saturday (March 23) at 7.30pm, award-winning tribute band of rocks groups Foreigner and Journey,

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'Saved from disaster' as firefighters stop huge fire spreading to other businesses

THE quick actions of firefighters stopped a major fire in a laundry from spreading to neighbouring businesses as the blaze threatened to rage out of control. The fire broke out at the Priory Dry Cleaners and Laundry at Everoak Industrial Estate

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Pershore Tennis wins trio of awards at annual ceremony

PERSHORE Tennis Centre celebrated a successful evening at the annual Herefordshire and Worcestershire LTA Awards. The recent ceremony proved very exciting for Pershore Tennis Centre as the club, and those affiliated with it, won a trio of awards

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Worcester Cathedral Falcons lay three eggs

A pair of Peregrine Falcons have begun to lay eggs atop Worcester Cathedral. Affectionately named Percy and Peggy, the pair first came to the cathedral tower back in 2022, and have returned each year since, whilst successfully producing hatchlings

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Man stabbed in neck with bottle in Worcester city centre fight

A MAN has been stabbed in the neck with a bottle and another man has also been injured as police make an arrest.  A witness described several police vehicles, an ambulance, an ambulance car and an incident commander van at The Cross in Worcester

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Major fire closes main road in St John's in Worcester

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Large police presence in Worcester city centre for emergency incident

A LARGE emergency incident was reported in Worcester city centre in the early hours of this morning as police officers and paramedics rushed to the scene. A witness described several police vehicles, an ambulance, an ambulance car and an incident

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'Tricky few months' after barn fire - but ice cream farm ready for Easter fun

A farm will get back up and running in time for Easter following a devastating fire late last year. Churchfields Farm in Salwarpe will host its Easter Trail and Easter Bank Holiday EGGstravaganza as it bounces back from a barn fire in November

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Decision made on plans to build house in pub car park

PLANNERS have rejected a proposal to build a house in a village pub car park. Developers had wanted to build a three-bedroom house in the car park of the Whitehall Inn at Rushwick, near Worcester. The proposal described the car park as a “disused

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Upper Ham Common could be deregistered for storm drain installation

Upper Ham Common's land could be deregistered for the construction of a new storm drain. Kerry Ruff and Worcester County Council have proposed a land swap to allow for the drain, which would divert surface water into the River Severn. Another

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Free goodies and live music this weekend at garden centre's grand opening

PREPARATIONS are hotting up for the grand opening of a garden centre's newest development this weekend. Laylocks Garden Centre in Cotheridge, near Worcester, is marking the opening of a new extension with live music, free goodies, and children's

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Young racing star enjoys winning start to senior karting career

ONE of Worcester's brightest sporting stars - who has been likened to former Formula One World Champion Jenson Button - made a winning start to his senior karting career at the weekend. Iggie Sterer-Smith, 16 from Warndon, was racing in his first

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Home heating expert urges people to reduce water waste

To mark World Water Day a home heating expert are urging people to minimise water waste by using their boilers and heating systems more efficiently. Every day three billion litres of water, or 1,200 Olympic swimming pools, go to waste in the UK

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Health agency highlights danger of farm and petting zoo visits

Experts have reminded families of the steps they can take to stay safe during trips to farms and petting zoos. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is alerting the public about potential risks, which typically see a rise in gastro-intestinal infections

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Award-winning comedy stalwart to bring extra stand-up show to Worcester

An award-winning stand-up circuit stalwart is set to stop off in Worcester on one of a series of extended dates of his tour. Paul Foot will bring his Chortle Awards 2024 Best Show nominee 'Dissolve' to Huntingdon Hall on Friday, September 27.

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People 'scared stiff' as gangs of youths causing trouble in Worcester

"SCARED stiff" shop workers and residents are plagued by an aggressive, drunken gang who try to start fights with innocent passersby - but say police are nowhere to be seen. The gang have been fighting, arguing and smashing glass bottles outside

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New safety measures put in place to strengthen UK's 999-call system

The 999-call system has been bolstered by new measures after a once-in-a-century fault last summer. These further safeguards have been established to ensure a swift and coordinated response to similar incidents in the future. Science, innovation

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Cathedral raises over £4,000 at award-winning documentary screening

Over £4,000 was raised for the upkeep of Worcester Cathedral when it hosted a special screening of an award winning documentary. Attracting a crowd of over 300 attendees, the Cathedral hosted a showing of the Worcester-produced Life Over Death,