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Beyond Paradise among shows affected by Easter TV schedule shake up on BBC

A number of Friday night TV shows including Beyond Paradise are set to be impacted by an Easter schedule shake up on BBC One tonight (March 29). Season two of the Death in Paradise spin-off, Beyond Paradise, began last Friday (March 22) with the

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'Extremely busy': Pub and restaurants prepare for bumper bank holiday

IT WILL be a bumper Easter weekend for the city's pubs and restaurants as they prepare for a busy Bank Holiday to help offset the cost of living crisis. Bookings for Sunday lunches, friends meeting for a pint and sales of meats for roasting are

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‘Defect’ 50p coin for sale on eBay for 3,000x face value

A 50p is for sale on eBay for three thousand times its face value. A seller has listed a King Charles III 50p coin on the online marketplace for a staggering £1,500. The coin in question is said to be from December 2022, when coins bearing

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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close

Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain

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Once-in-a-lifetime bright 'new star' to be visible in UK skies - see when

A 'new star' created by what astronomers are calling a "once-in-a-lifetime" explosion 3,000 lightyears away is set to be visible to the naked eye in UK skies. This once-in-a-lifetime explosion is set to take place in the T Coronae Borealis system

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How to claim free crumpets at Morrisons during the holidays by using 3 words

Morrisons has teamed up with Warburtons to give away free crumpets to customers during the holidays and all they have to do is mention three simple words. Warburtons, in partnership with Morrisons, has launched its latest 'Ask for Ellen' campaign

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Police called to car crash in Droitwich

POLICE were called after two cars crashed on a road in Droitwich. Police cars were spotted attending the car crash in St Peters Road in Droitwich on Thursday morning (March 29). Officers were called to the road at 7.30am. Police said neither

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The Worcestershire streets celebrating a £1,000 win on the Postcode Lottery

TWO streets in Worcestershire are celebrating after scooping £1,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery. A person living in WR11 1UY in Evesham and WR13 5JG near Cradley scooped the prizes on Wednesday (March 26). The winning postcodes belong 

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Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores in 2024 - location of the first 19 revealed

Starbucks is set to open another 100 new stores across the UK in 2024 and has revealed the location of the first 19 sites. The world-wide coffee chain has announced plans to expand on its already 1,169 stores across the UK, according to The Mirror

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Experts share 5-minute passport check everyone should do before travelling

When booking a holiday, there’s plenty of things to remember like your passport and travel insurance but there’s one thing you should do that might need bumping up your priority list. While you’ll probably remember to pack your passport in your

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How to watch Sir David Attenborough's new BBC series Mammals

Sir David Attenborough will return to our screens this weekend for a new BBC series titled Mammals. The 97-year-old naturalist and broadcaster will explain the behaviour of mammals from the small Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale. Mammals

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Photos show scale of Worcestershire's Easter weekend flooding

SWOLLEN rivers have once again turned fields near Worcester into a lake and battered a partially collapsed historic bridge as flooding caused disruption over the Easter break. Flood warnings and alerts were in force across Worcestershire today

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A look back at when Queen Elizabeth II visited Worcester

WHEN Queen Camilla visited Worcester for Maundy Thursday it brought back dazzling memories of previous royal visits. And specifically from Queen Elizabeth II who was always warmly welcomed by the people of the city and died in September 2022 aged

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Free one hour parking in towns - see which car parks are taking part

MOTORISTS can take advantage of a new one-hour free parking scheme at two car parks. From Monday, April 1, Wyre Forest District Council is giving drivers parking at Batemans Yard car park Kidderminster and Vale Road car park in Stourport a free

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Hundreds gather to watch Worcester Passion Play in city centre

HUNDREDS watched a dramatic retelling of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the city centre. Despite the odd rain shower, a large audience enjoyed Worcester Passion Play in Cathedral Square this morning (March 29). It was the third performance

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Worcestershire pub reopens today after it was 'saved' from closure

A COUNTRY pub closed for nearly four months has been saved after it was acquired by award-winning entrepreneurs and returned to its more traditional roots. The Royal Oak in Leigh Sinton near Malvern is due to reopen today (Good Friday) at 4pm as

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National Trust property issues bank holiday warning to visitors

A WORCESTERSHIRE National Trust property has issued a warning to its visitors this bank holiday weekend. Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich, expects to be busier than usual this Easter weekend and has urged visitors to check its website before travelling

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M5 closes due to a multi-vehicle crash

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Trains to Birmingham cancelled and delayed over bank holiday

TRAINS have been cancelled or delayed in and out of Birmingham throughout the bank holiday. West Midlands Railway has warned that commuters should expect disruption due to improvement works at Birmingham New Street Sation. Trains will be delayed

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City set for momentous two-legged tie, whenever that might be

WHETHER the first-leg of the Isuzu FA Vase semi-final takes place this weekend or next week, nothing can distract from the magnitude of this two-legged contest for Worcester City. Coventry City and Liverpool in the FA Cup, the glory days of the

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Three men arrested at city petrol station

THREE people were arrested after police stopped a car at a city petrol station this week. The men were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs after a car was stopped at Bath Road petrol station. The incident happened on Tuesday (March

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Big-hitting batsman Kashif signs new deal at Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE have secured the services of promising big-hitting batsman Kashif Ali for another three years. The 26-year-old was into the last year of his contract but will continue with his promising cricket career at New Road. Kashif was

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The best places to get fish and chips in Worcestershire

EATING fish on Good Friday is a tradition dating back centuries and many residents will be seen tucking into a classic plate of fish and chips today. Throughout the Easter weekend, people worldwide will be marking the crucifixion and resurrection

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BBC announces release date for series 2 of Blue Lights starring Derek Thompson

The BBC has announced that Blue Lights will return for a second series with both new and returning cast members. The broadcaster has shared what viewers can expect in the new series of the Belfast-based police drama as Grace, Annie and Tommy grow

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Photo rules you need to follow when applying for a new UK passport

It’s the time of year that many of us start to get organised for going away on holiday with family and friends. Holidaymakers will need to check their passports are still valid before jetting off this summer and if you need a new one, make sure

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Is there post on Good Friday? Royal Mail delivery changes over Easter weekend

The long-awaited Easter weekend has arrived along with the first bank holiday of the year, however many businesses and retailers have made changes to their opening times. The Royal Mail is amongst shops, banks and tips that have altered usual schedules

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As it happened: Passion Play gets underway in Worcester

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Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores in 2024 - location of the first 19 revealed

Starbucks is set to open another 100 new stores across the UK in 2024 and has revealed the location of the first 19 sites. The world-wide coffee chain has announced plans to expand on its already 1,169 stores across the UK, according to The Mirror

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Cornes deserves all the credit he gets says number two Rowe

ASSISTANT manager Ryan Rowe believes boss Chris Cornes "deserves all the credit"  directed his way on the back of Worcester City's incredible 2023/24 campaign so far. Cornes missed Tuesday night's 2-1 Hellenic League Premier win at Royal Wootton

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Meet schoolboy who played key role in 'beautiful' Queen Camilla's historic visit

A STARSTRUCK schoolboy had the honour of his life when he met 'beautiful' Queen Camilla and played a central role in the service during her historic visit to the city. Henry Prior, aged nine, took centre stage in the Royal Maundy Thursday service

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River levels rise after heavy rain and tornado: flooding in Worcestershire

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Bid to convert shop into flat in Malvern

A BID to convert a shop into a flat in Malvern has been submitted to planners. The application to turn a kitchen showroom at 198, Worcester Road, into a one-bedroom flat, has gone in to Malvern Hills District Council. Plans show the flat would

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Your Co-op donates thousands to charity tackling youth homelessness

Your Co-op has donated thousands of pounds to a new charity partner in the county. The organisation has made a donation of £5,244 to its newest charity partner, The Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop & Mediation Service. The charity

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Two new environment plans get the go-ahead in Worcestershire

Two new environment plans for Worcestershire have been given the green light. The county council's cabinet approved the new Environment Improvement Plan and the updated Net Zero Carbon Plan in a meeting yesterday (March 28). Both plans aim

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Looking for a new furry friend? 5 dogs at Dogs Trust Evesham need new homes

Are you looking to add a special pet to your family? Dogs Trust Evesham has plenty of dogs that are looking for their forever homes. The centre has lots of dogs available whether you’re looking for a new puppy to welcome into the family or you

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Here's when Worcester supermarkets are open over the Easter weekend

Supermarkets in the area have warned customers about changes to opening hours over the Easter bank holiday weekend.  Whilst most shops will remain open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger

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Leading firm backs plans to tackle livestock worrying

A leading insurance broker has welcomed plans for tougher measures to tackle livestock worrying. H&H Insurance Brokers has backed the proposed legislation as a positive step towards curbing the rising number of livestock attacks in the UK.

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New state-of-the-art NHS eye hospital opens its doors

A new state-of-the-art hospital for NHS patients who require eye treatment has opened its doors. The hospital, which is part of one of the nation's leading providers of NHS eye services, Spamedica, is now taking in patients from Herefordshire and

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Much-loved hotel wins award for the second time

A Worcestershire hotel has won its second Taste of Worcestershire Award.  The Cottage in the Wood, in Malvern, was given the award at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards Ceremony on March 15.  The four-star hotel also won the accolade in 2022

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Care home resident, 99, feeds six-week old lamb during Easter visit

Care home residents have been getting in the Easter spirit after enjoying a visit from a six-week-old lamb. Residents at the Sanctuary Care's Regent Residential Care Home in St John's, Worcester met LuLu, who lives at a nearby farm. The home

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Charity must fund parking scheme in return for new HQ

A Worcester charity has been given permission to demolish its headquarters in Barbourne and replace it with a new building. But the Myriad Centre will need to fund a residents' parking scheme for neighbours of the centre. The charity had applied

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I taste-tested supermarket hot cross buns and it was tough to pick a winner

Easter is a great time for a wide variety of sweet treats to make their way onto supermarket shelves, with one of the classics being hot cross buns. Whilst many may prefer Easter eggs and other various chocolate concoctions that are released for

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Severn Trent to invest £1.5bn in reducing storm water spills

Ambitious plans to invest £1.5 billion to reduce storm overflow spills have been revealed. Severn Trent has revealed the funding after a year of record rainfall in its region, much of which is the Midlands. As a result of significantly wetter

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Meet the men and women honoured by 'lovely' Queen Camilla

THE honoured recipients of a 'Maundy Money' have spoken of how humbled they felt to receive their gifts from Queen Camilla and of her beautiful smile and great warmth. Forty people from across Worcestershire and Dudley received ‘Maundy Money’ from

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Warning issued after surge in dangerous incidents on level crossings

A safety warning has been issued ahead of the Easter period following incidents of dangerous behaviour at level crossings in Worcestershire. Network Rail has unveiled disturbing CCTV footage which highlights three such incidents that each occurred