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Police update after incident in The Butts

A MAIN road in Worcester city centre was closed by police. Officers coned off The Butts with two police cars and an ambulance at the scene tonight (Saturday). Another two police cars were in Cattlemarket car park with the incident happening

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As it happened: Police close off The Butts

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Worcester's striking 'Heroes of Palestine' mural - who created the artwork?

PEOPLE in Worcester will be able to spot a particularly striking mural dedicated to honouring Palestinian journalists. The artwork comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza - which has seen protests around the world. This has

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'Customers have offered to run shop for me' says retiring Worcester record salesman

A RETIRING record salesman from Worcester says customers have offered to run the shop for him following his decision to retire. Nick Banks, a Worcester resident for all of his life, has run Market Hall Records at The Shambles in Worcester for a

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Big high street retailer announces exact date it will open new store in Kidderminster

A big high street retailer has revealed the exact date it is set to open a brand-new store in Kidderminster.  B&M said it will move into the former Debenhams building at Slingfield Mill, part of Weavers Wharf retail park, this year after signing

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Here's how you can make an entire Sunday Roast in an air fryer

We're always in the mood for a Roast Dinner so if you're wondering if you can cook up a feast in the air fryer - the answer is yes.  There's perhaps nothing more comforting than indulging in a roast chicken (or beef) once the wet and wintery weather

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The city's incredible volunteers who give thousands of hours to Worcester

THE INCREDIBLE efforts of the city's volunteers have been recognised with a special event..  Several community groups were invited to the Guildhall on Tuesday, March 19 to celebrate their hard work, while enjoying music, stand-up comedy and food

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Drivers warned of £5,000 for travelling with dogs in your car

Drivers could face fines of up to £5,000 if they travel with dogs in the car and breach the Highway Code. The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit financially. The rule states that pets should

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Former city mayor's pride in war veteran dad who faced 'hell' against Japan

A FORMER mayor has spoken of his deep pride in his father as he marks the 80th anniversary of a critical battle against Japan during the Second World War which he compared to 'hell on earth'. Alan Amos, the city and county councillor for Bedwardine

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6 'unbelievable' properties named among Vrbo's UK holiday homes of the year

From Skye to Dorset, Vrbo has named six properties in its annual holiday homes of the year list. This year's accolade recognises everything from historical houses and cottage retreats to exciting city stays to escapes with beach views. The

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Revealed - why Upton pub was flooded in five to six inches of water

THE reason for a Worcestershire pub's unexpected flooding has been revealed. The Swan Hotel pub in Upton-Upon-Severn was submerged in five to six inches of water this morning (Saturday) due to a pump failure outside the Boat House Restaurant.

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Upton pub left flooded in five to six inches of water after pump failure

A PUB in Worcestershire has been forced to close for the foreseeable future after a failed pump problem has left it flooded. The Swan Hotel pub in Upton-Upon-Severn was left deep in five to six inches of water this morning (Saturday) due to a pump

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City head back to Sixways for mid-week league encounter

WORCESTER City will return to Sixways for a 'home' league game for the second time this season next week. City will take on Roman Glass St George in the Hellenic League Premier at the 11,000-seater stadium due to ongoing issues with rain at their

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Fallen tree partially blocking main road in Worcester

A TREE has fallen on to a main road in Worcester. A warning from residents on Rainbow Hill on social media was posted at around 8:20am this morning (Saturday) after a tree has fallen on to the road. The post read: "Morning all, if anyone is

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Worcestershire pull off major signing of 'world-class' West Indies star

ONE of the best all-rounders of recent times has signed for Worcestershire's opening five games of the County Championship season. West Indies international all-rounder Jason Holder has signed for The Pears in what is a high-profile addition to

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Air ambulance lands by Royal Worcestershire Hospital

12:51pm An eyewitness said:  "Been up the hospital this morning and the place was full of medical staff, doctors and

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City's Vase semi-final first-leg postponed due to waterlogged Claines pitch

THE first-leg of the Isuzu FA Vase semi-final between Worcester City and Great Wakering Rovers at Claines Lane has been postponed. An evening inspection on Friday, March 29 was done in advance of Great Wakering's long trip on Saturday morning and

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You could be fined £100,000 if your smart doorbell is breaking the law - how to check

Millions of homeowners could be accidentally breaking the law, leaving them susceptible to fines of up to £100,000 or even criminal charges. Statistics show that nearly half of British homeowners have some form of surveillance system in place,

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City needs more special needs nurseries, say nursery workers

Worcester needs more specialist nurseries for children with special educational needs (SEN), according to nursery nurses. Staff at Wishing Well Nursery in Rainbow Hill said the number of children with SEN is increasing every year. But giving

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The number of children living in poverty in Worcester

Nearly a quarter of children in Worcester were living in poverty last year, new figures show. Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show 4,120 Worcester children aged under 16 were living in relative poverty in the year to March 2023

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Sports Replay: darts and skittles from the early 2000s

THIS week's sporting nostalgia pictures come from the early 2000s with two sports that have been, and still are, incredibly popular in pubs and clubs around Worcestershire. Our first image is of the Outcasts (Langland Arms) Pool team from 2001

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Worcester DJ's afternoon disco will be ideal for Taylor Swift fans young and old

Swifties can still get their hands on tickets for a Taylor Swift-themed party which is coming to Worcester's Marr's Bar. DJ Ed Steelefox has planned the teenager-friendly party which will bring the energy of the upcoming UK Eras Tour to the city

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Residents 'shocked' and 'upset' as multiple trees cut down along A38

Residents have been left "shocked" and "upset" after seeing piles of chopped-down trees along a main road in Bromsgrove.  The trees were cut down along the A38 as part of ongoing work to clear vegetation in preparation for works on the Bromsgrove

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This Worcester city centre shop has some of the best window displays in the country

EXCITED shop staff have seen their hours of hard work pay off as their window displays are up for a national award. The team at Cornucopia in Crowngate shopping centre has been recognised as a finalist in The Great Gift Retailer Awards 2024 for

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We visit popular Blackpole cafe taken over by married couple with same dream

A POPULAR cafe running for 40 years has gained a new lease of life now it has been taken over by new owners, a married couple who share the same dream. Greedypig Cafe, now open open at Unit F1C of the Blackpole East trading estate in Blackpole

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What mysteries lurk beneath the waters of Worcester's canal?

THERE may not have been much 'treasure' - but what lurks beneath Worcester's canal was revealed after a boat became stuck. Gregory's Mill top lock and bottom lock were both emptied to help free the stuck canal boat.  After the water was drained

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Comparing Aldi’s chocolate bunnies to Lindt - I'm stunned they tasted like this

It was only a few years ago when I tried my first ever Lindt bunny after my cousin bought me one for Easter, and it was a groundbreaking moment. I know they are not the cheapest chocolate to buy but I totally understand the hype – I crave them

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Number of absent Worcestershire students has risen substantially since pandemic

The rate of absences by school students in Worcestershire has risen substantially since the pandemic hit, new figures show. Over the past four years, analysis figures from the Department for Education show 14,991 students in state-funded schools