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Offering free vapes to smokers in A&E could help more quit, say researchers

A study has suggested that giving out free vapes to smokers in emergency departments and offering advice to them could help thousands more quit smoking each year. Researchers said that the opportunistic approach could be helpful to people who are

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Huge gathering at funeral of motor neurone disease 'warrior' John Adams

FAMILY, friends and carers packed a church to say goodbye to "a real hero" who devoted his remaining years to raising awareness for motor neurone disease. Mourners came in their dozens to pay their respects to John Adams today (Tuesday), of Droitwich

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'Broken' homeowner says council have shifted ALL burden to him after wall collapse

A 'heartbroken' homeowner who runs city businesses may be hit with a £400,000 bill over a collapsed wall after all the financial burden for the catastrophe was placed onto his shoulders. The retaining wall in Reservoir Lane in Rainbow Hill, Worcester

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The stuck canal boat in Worcester has now been freed

A canal boat in Worcester has now been freed according to the Canal and River Trust.  According to Canal and River Trust Boating on X (formally known as Twitter), "The boat has been recovered and the navigation reopened." This was confirmed

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Free children's Easter Party this Sunday

A CHILDREN'S Easter party is taking place this weekend near Worcester. Fernhill Heath War Memorial Club at 73 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath will be hosting a children’s Easter party on Sunday, March 31 between 3pm and 6pm. Activities include

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Expect more pesky gulls and selfish cyclists says former mayor

A frustrated former mayor has called it 'outrageous' that rules controlling the gull nuisance and dangerous cycling in the city have been ripped up, creating a 'free-for-all'. Cllr Alan Amos, who says he was the only councillor to vote to extend

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Opening game of Worcestershire's pre-season at Hampshire cut short

THE rain once again hampered Worcestershire's pre-season preparations on Tuesday as the second day of their two-day game with Hampshire down in Southampton was abandoned. Both sides had hoped to bat and bowl for a day each in the match but rain

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As it happened: Royal Wootton Bassett Town 1 Worcester City 2

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Worcestershire CCC and non-league club provide covers for Claines Lane pitch

TWO neighbouring sports clubs have come together to help Worcester City protect their Claines Lane pitch ahead of Saturday's sold-out Isuzu FA Vase semi-final first-leg with Great Wakering Rovers. Worcestershire County Cricket Club and Step 7 side

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Worcester woman celebrates 100th birthday

A WORCESTER woman is celebrating her 100th birthday. Severn Vale Home Care client Jean Baldwin marks the milestone today (Tuesday, March 26). Born and raised in Macclesfield, Cheshire, Jean’s journey led her to Worcester where she and her husband

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Warning sent to 4 million British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus smart meter customers

It has been reported that the number of faulty smart meters in the United Kingdom has risen by over a million. Since the figures came to light, millions of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, and EDF smart meter energy customers have been warned to take

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Papa Johns to close 43 'underperforming' UK restaurants - see which ones

Pizza chain Papa Johns has revealed it will close 43 restaurants across the UK in the next two months. The takeaway business confirmed plans to axe the “underperforming” locations after launching a review at the start of 2024. It will close

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VIDEO: What is happening with the Worcester stuck canal boat?

A canal boat is currently stuck in Worcester.  It is believed that the boat first became stuck on Saturday at the Gregory Mills top lock, before succumbing to the water on Sunday afternoon.  Canal and River Trust engineers were there in

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Canal boat stuck in Worcester lock

A CANAL boat has become stuck on a Worcester canal. The boat has been stuck since yesterday afternoon in Gregory Mills Lock according to the queue of boats waiting to pass through. Pictures show the boat taking on water wedged in-between the

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Red Lion pub 'opening soon' is back to its roarsome best after transformation

A pub closed for three years is already taking pride of place ahead of its grand opening as villagers rolled up their sleeves to bring the garden back to its best. The Red Lion in Witley Road, Holt Heath, near Worcester is due to reopen as a bar

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City chat Wembley, Turkey and the FA Vase on non-league show

THE Isuzu FA Vase was the topic of conversation for Worcester City representatives on Monday evening. City manager Chris Cornes, chairman Steve Goode and longstanding club volunteer Rich Widdowson featured on The Reposs Non League Round Up Show

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All the places kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term (Asda and more)

If you’re heading out and about with the family this Easter and you want a break from egg hunting (and all the chocolate), there are a variety of restaurants and cafés offering free meals for kids. Keeping little ones fed and watered between visiting

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Malvern bank closed after burglary on Worcester Road

A BANK in Worcestershire has said it is to remain closed for the foreseeable future after a burglary at the branch. Santander's Malvern branch on the Worcester Road was broken into at 1am yesterday morning (Monday). The incident involved four

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Easter eggs found to have increased in price but decreased in size in past year

Prices of Easter chocolates have increased by more than 12% in the past year while sizes continue to shrink, consumer watchdog Which? has found. Easter is the best time of year for chocolate-lovers with so many eggs and sweet treats to choose from

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Starbucks drive thru is still a threat to tree say critics

A NEW drive thru Starbucks coffee shop would 'still present a threat to protected trees' as critics call for developers to axe the 'appalling' scheme. If given the green light, the Starbucks drive thru would open at Elgar Retail Park in Blackpole

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Funding for A38 crossing approved

FUNDING  has been approved for a new crossing over the A38 in Droitwich. Worcestershire County Council has been given £459,899 by Active Travel England to build a pedestrian crossing over the A38. The scheme will see a crossing from the Westlands

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'One of biggest piles of fly-tipped rubbish I have ever seen in Warndon'

ONE of the biggest piles of fly-tipped rubbish a councillor has ever seen is still growing on a city estate as she calls for a more joined up approach to end the 'blight'. The mountain of rubbish in Cranham Drive in Warndon in Worcester includes

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School pupils discover the 'Wonderful World of Water' with Severn Trent

Pupils have explored the 'Wonderful World of Water' during a visit from Severn Trent. Children attending the Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School in Pershore went to a 'Super Sewers' special assembly. It was followed by interactive workshops

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School and nursing home link up for community connection

A RURAL school has linked up with a town's nursing home for a community connection. Sytchampton Endowed Primary School, near Stourport, has been working with Droitwich's Dorset House over the last year. School pupils have most recently been

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Get your street signed up for the Big Worcestershire Garage Sale

A leading estate agent is set to run its second annual garage sale. Nicol & Co will host 'The Big Worcestershire Garage Sale' on Saturday, June 8. The inaugural mass community day took place in the same month last year as a place for homeowners

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Companies select childhood cancer trust as charity of the year

Two businesses have thrown support behind a childhood cancer trust. Worcestershire firms Ballards LLP, an accountancy company, and Four Squared Recruitment, its subsidiary, have chosen to support the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust for the coming

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Robin Walker MP once again voices support for the return of Worcester Warriors

Robin Walker MP has once again voiced his support for the return of Worcester Warriors in Parliament as the club continues to seek new investors. The Worcester MP raised the team's case after the Government's introduction of the Football Governance

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Senior ambulance worker awarded honorary doctorate

A medical director has been presented with an honorary doctorate. West Midlands Ambulance Service’s Dr Alison Walker received an Honorary Doctorate of Science by Coventry University. The award was in recognition of Dr Walker's contributions

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'Celebrating fabulous work of support centre's specialist sexual violence team'

NORMALLY, when either the West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) or I appear in the news it is about a lack of, or cut, in funding (a constant struggle) or when we have been asked to comment on a specific case. We are one of

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Young poets from village school shine at county competition

A VILLAGE school's pupils placed in the top three at a county competition after showing off their skills in verse. A group from Norton Juxta Kempsey Primary competed in the Worcestershire Schools Poetry Slam final at the Palace Theatre, Redditch