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More women should work in construction industry, says assistant site boss
AN assistant site manager in Stourport has revealed why women should consider a career in the construction industry. Helen Ward Thorpe, 28, joined homebuilder Barratt Homes after searching for a new path. Having started with the housebuilder
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Cyclists and walkers to benefit from new 'corridor' in Worcester
CYCLIST and walkers are set to benefit from a new 'corridor' in Worcester. Funding has been approved by Active Travel England for a Diglis to Norton corridor, including two new 20mph speed limits. Worcestershire County Council has been given
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Man taken to hospital after water rescue in Stourport
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a pond in Stourport this morning (Monday March 25). The incident happened near Moorhall Nature Reserve, Stourport on Severn, just before 9am, officials said. A man in his 50s was reportedly
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Pub reopens kitchen after popular landlord's death and is fully booked in an hour
A PUB which a popular landlord put his heart and soul into before his death has started serving food again. The Paul Pry had temporarily stopped serving food following the death of its landlord, Alex Pope, in January. The 39-year-old ran the
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Activities aplenty at family-fun Easter event in Worcester
AN action-packed fun-filled Easter event is coming to Worcester over the holiday period. Fort Royal Park in Worcester is holding an Easter Eggstravaganza on Easter Monday (April 1) full of activities for children and family. Children can enjoy
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Worcester Fine Food Market ready to fill hungry foodies bellies
HUNGRY foodies who love to taste good food will be out in force to attend a popular food market event in Worcester. The Fine Food Market is a regular event on Worcester High Street on the first Saturday of every month, with its large offering of
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COURT: Two men found guilty of murder of Cody Fisher
TWO men have been found guilty of the murder of Cody Fisher, who was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day, 2022. The semi-professional footballer had been on a night out with friends when he was attacked following
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Police issue appeal after burglary at bank in Malvern
FOUR suspects have forced entry into a bank in Malvern removing cash safes and stealing money. The incident happened at around 1am this morning (Monday) at the Santander Bank on Worcester Road in Malvern. Four people are understood to have
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Bid to restore memorial for county regiment's fallen captain
A PROJECT is under way to restore the memorial of a commanding officer who died while serving the Worcestershire Regiment in World War I. Captain Houston Stewart Hamilton Wallace was killed in action on July 22, 1916, and listed on the Cheshire
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The man who spots city leaks for water company
IT'S 2am and all is quiet in the historic streets and alleyways of central Worcester – unless your name is Gareth Edwards. Few people and only a rare passing vehicle are seen in the hushed, picturesque cathedral city in the dead of night. But
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Final details for funeral of motor neurone disease 'warrior' John Adams confirmed
THE FAMILY of a motor neurone disease warrior from Worcestershire have confirmed the final details of his funeral. John Adams, who was best known as the MND warrior, passed away last month following a seven-year battle with the disease. Prior
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City's hat-trick hero Lockett 'gets fans off seats' says boss Cornes
LIAM Lockett has been terrorising Hellenic League Premier defences all season long for Worcester City and his hat-trick at the weekend highlighted how devastating he can be. 'Locko' bagged three inside 22 minutes in City's 4-1 win at Brimscombe
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Droitwich beaten by league leaders late on as title hopes fade
DROITWICH Spa's automatic promotion hopes took a significant hit on Saturday as MFL Division One leaders Hinckley AFC scored two late goals to come from behind and win a thrilling top-of-the-table clash. Kyron Green's fourth-minute opener was cancelled
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Free family fun day at Worcester pub this Easter
A FREE family fun day is to take place at a community pub in the city this Easter Sunday. The Easter Family Fun Day is to take place at The Swan Inn, described as a traditional community pub in Barbourne Worcester, on Sunday, March 31. The
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Car crashes into building on main road in Malvern
A CAR has crashed into a building on a main road in Malvern. The incident happened at around 12:45am this morning (Monday) on Lower Howsell Road in Malvern where a car was found to have been shunted by another car into a building. A thorough
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Monarch Drive Chippy fire - what was the cause?
THE cause of a fire at a Worcester chip shop last week has been revealed. Monarch Drive Chippy was engulfed in flames when a fire broke out at the shop on Friday evening (March 22). People were forced to evacuate their flats as the chip shop
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Free popular event to make reappearance in village after several years
A POPULAR free event that used to attract crowds from across Worcestershire will return after several years. The well-attended event Fun on the Brum in Fernhill Heath will finally return this year after having a long break since the start of Covid
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Zebra crossing with speed hump on way to city estate
A NEW £100k zebra crossing with speed hump is set to be installed on a Lower Wick estate to put the brakes on speeding motorists. The crossing, which will be on a raised cushion, will be put in on Canada Way outside a row of shops, near the Co-op
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City centre car park will close for two days for royal visit
A busy city centre car park will be closed for two days during the Easter holidays. Copenhagen Street car park will be shut on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28. The closure is related to Queen Camilla’s visit to Worcester Cathedral
