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King's special Easter message to be broadcast at Worcester Cathedral
A PERSONAL Easter message recorded by The King will be broadcast at Worcester Cathedral. The annual Royal Maundy Service takes place tomorrow (Thursday) at the cathedral where Queen Camilla will distribute gifts to 'exemplary' individuals on behalf
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All you need to know on ITV's Professor T series 3 starring Ben Miller
Professor T will be back for a third series on ITV1 very soon, with Ben Miller returning to play the titular character. An adaptation of the Belgian TV series of the same name, Professor Jasper Tempest (Miller) is a criminologist at the University
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Big karaoke night at this city pub gives chance to scoop £300 cash prize
A KARAOKE night is due to take place at The Bridge Inn pub with the chance to scoop a £300 cash prize. The karaoke night starts at 7pm and runs until midnight at the pub in Lowesmoor Terrace in Lowesmor, Worcester this Saturday (March 30).
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Union flags and security fences: Worcester prepares for a special royal visitor
Red, white, and blue flags and bunting will be seen across the city tomorrow as residents prepare to welcome a special royal visitor. Businesses and highway officials have been busy preparing for Queen Camilla's visit to Worcester Cathedral tomorrow
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Pensioners set for £900 boost next week - but experts warn its not enough
Pensioners will see a boost to their payments from next week, as the state pension is set to increase by up to £900 from April 1. However, experts have warned that the state pension is still not enough for retirees to live on. Pension payments
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Dog behaviourist reveals when and how often you should walk your dog this spring
A dog behaviourist has revealed when and how often you should be walking your four-legged friend. With spring officially here and the clocks going forward on Sunday, March 31, dog walkers can expect better weather and longer days. As a result
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Easter charity BONANZA to raise funds for adventure playground
The Curry's store in Evesham will be holding a late Easter BONANZA, to help raise funds for local charity, Evesham Adventure Playground Association. Happening on Saturday, April 6, the store will host an easter egg hunt, easter colouring activities
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Finalists for 2024 business awards revealed
WE are delighted to reveal the shortlisted finalists for the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the awards celebrate firms across the
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'Do not eat': Morrisons warning as disease-causing germ linked to meningitis found
Morrisons has issued a “do not eat” warning after a disease-causing bacteria was found in one of its products. The popular supermarket is recalling The Best Taleggio because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can lead
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Police want to speak to this person after sports pavilion damaged
POLICE have released these pictures of a person they wish to speak to after a sports pavilion was damaged near Worcester. Malvern Cops said the person may be able to help them with their inquiries after an incident of criminal damage at the sports
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'Iconic' Saturday night BBC quiz show to return in 2024 with new series
Saturday night quiz show The Weakest Link will return for a new series later in 2024 with host Romesh Ranganathan, the BBC has confirmed. The 'iconic' BBC quiz show originally began back in 2000, hosted by Anne Robinson before coming to an end
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Are trains running on Easter? Important travel advice for Easter weekend
Many Brits will be travelling over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend but will train services be running smoothly? National Rail has urged Brits to plan their journeys in advance and check before they travel. The rail network has advised that
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Worries caused by Temu 'free money' referral scheme as warning issued
The online marketplace Temu is running a giveaway offering users "free money" in exchange for new sign-ups but some shoppers have raised concerns about its legitimacy. Temu is known for its extremely cheap goods, and is running a promotion where
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Aldi reveals more new UK stores opening in the coming months - see the full list
Aldi has revealed six new stores that are set to open in the coming months as part of a planned 35 in 2024. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket opened its 1,000th UK store in Woking in 2023 and has plans to expand its portfolio beyond 1,500 in
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Inside crumbling garden of Olive Branch owner after terrifying wall collapse
THESE photos show life inside the crumbling garden of a city restaurant owner who faces a £400,000 bill for the collapsed retaining wall which toppled down into the street below. The 'dangerous' garden is now out of bounds for the family of Adam
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'It's lucky no one was killed' says Malvern home owner after car ploughs into house
A MALVERN homeowoner said it was lucky no-one was killed after a car crashed into his house. Darren Rabin, who lives in Lower Howsell Road, was woken up by a "loud bang" in the early hours of Monday morning when a car crashed into his property.
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This city car park has now closed for two days - here's why
A POPULAR city car park has now closed for two days. Copenhagen Street car park, which overlooks the River Severn, has closed today (Wednesday) and will remain closed throughout tomorrow (Thursday). The closure is related to Queen Camilla's
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Road closed after crash involving car pulling a trailer
A WORCESTERSHIRE road was closed after a crash involving a car pulling a trailer. The A449 at Hindlip was closed for under an hour yesterday (Tuesday) after a crash involving a car pulling a 4x4 trailer. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue
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City back on top of the table after Belmonte's double at Bassett
WORCESTER City edged ever closer to the Hellenic League Premier title on Tuesday evening thanks to a scrappy but gutsy 2-1 win at high-flying Royal Wootton Bassett Town. In horrible conditions down in Wiltshire, City’s Kyle Belmonte scored in both
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Police joke man is 'not Banksy' after he is caught spraying walls
POLICE joked that a man is not street artist Banksy after catching him spraying a wall in Droitwich. It comes after reports of a man graffitiing in Droitwich. A spokesperson for Droitwich SNT said: "Following a report of a male spray painting
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The best times and days to use your washing machine, dishwasher and more
There's no good time to do our laundry and dishes but did you know that you could save money if you time your weekly chores right? Whether it's cooking dinner for the family or hoovering the house, we spend so much of our lives doing chores.
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If you have one of these 11 medical conditions you can get free NHS prescriptions
While many NHS services are free at the point of service, there is usually a charge in England for prescriptions - but there are some exceptions. Health is a devolved matter in the UK which means that people in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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Coronation Street legend to leave the cobbles after 47 years for new life
Coronation Street legend Tracy Barlow (played by Kate Ford) will be leaving the cobbles after 47 years on the show. Fans of the popular soap opera will recall how Tracy previously learned that her lover Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) was moving
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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Dispersal notice issued in Warndon after anti-social behaviour
A DISPERSAL notice has been issued in Warndon after concerns about anti-social behaviour. It comes after several reports to the police over anti-social behaviour in Cranham Parade. Two people have already been removed from the area. The
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Reminder: Queen Camilla to attend Worcester Cathedral
WORCESTER is preparing for a royal visit as Queen Camilla will attend Worcester Cathedral to distribute gifts to 'exemplary' individuals on behalf of the King. Her Royal Highness the Queen will arrive at the cathedral tomorrow (Thursday) for the
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Worcestershire’s first eco bridal workshop
EVER since I started Green Earthlings Weddings, I had the idea of a small, intimate event for newly-engaged brides in my head. I loved the concept so much I just had to make it happen and I did! So I am glad to say that on Sunday, April 21
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Get giggling at The Arch Rivals' fortnightly comedy night
Fancy a giggle? Head along to The Arch Rivals for its fortnightly comedy night on Wednesday. The evening boasts a mixture of comedians from across the country testing out old and new material. The venue will have a wide selection of specially
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Video: Inside laundry inferno as owner and staff fight hard to bounce back
THESE photos show the aftermath of a devastating fire in a city laundry as the owner vows to bounce back from the raging inferno which gutted the business. The owner at Priory Dry Cleaners and Laundry in Everoak Industrial Estate, Bromyard Road
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World's biggest adventure motorcycle festival to return
The biggest adventure motorcycle festival in the world is set to return to Ragley Hall this summer. The Adventure Bike Rider Festival is set for Friday 28 to Sunday, June 30. The festival, renowned for showcasing its 40 kilometres of continuous
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Elgar Festival announces series of first-time events
The annual celebration of the county's most renowned composer has announced a range of events for this year's festival. The Elgar Festival, celebrating the life and work of Sir Edward Elgar, will take place from Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2
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'The Shire' under threat by proposed power station, Tolkien authors protests
A renowned J.R.R Tolkien author spoke at a sold out event about the writer's fondness with Bradley Green. Andrew H. Morton spoke at Stock & Bradley Village Hall over the weekend about the Lord of the Rings author and how Bradley Green served as
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Ross at Dogs Trust Evesham has bunny style ears and needs a new home this Easter
A greyhound named Ross at Dogs Trust Evesham with bunny-style ears is looking for a new home this Easter. The four-year-old arrived at the centre at the start of 2024 and he’s proven to be loveable and he likes to play and interact with his human
