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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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AA debunks some of the most common driving myths believed by UK motorists
There are dozens of driving myths believed by motorists across the country, making it difficult to know what rules are legitimate. This is why the motoring experts over at the Automobile Association (AA) have picked some of the most commonly believed
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Floral tributes left outside Worcester shop
FLOWERS and candles have been left outside a store in Worcester. The items appear to be a tribute with a note attached saying "rest in peace" and have been left outside Home Bargains. It comes after eyewitnesses said they had seen four police
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Two car crash on Tolladine Road in Worcester
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As it happened: Power cut in Worcester WR2 area
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Man seriously hurt in assault outside Worcester pub
A MAN has been seriously injured after an assault outside a pub in Worcester. The incident took place outside the Blackpole Inn in Worcester overnight yesterday evening (Saturday, March 30/Sunday, March 31). A man in his 30s was seriously injured
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As it happened: Police seal off pub car park after man badly hurt in assault
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Mixed opinions over new Sainsbury's for Shipston
SHIPSTON residents are having their say on a new supermarket in town. Plans have been submitted to Stratford District Council for a new Sainsbury's "neighbourhood hub store" in Shipston on Stour. The Store would be located on brownfield land
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Worcestershire pub re-opened after cut pump left it flooded
A PUB in Worcestershire has re-opened just 12 hours after being flooded in five to six inches of water due to a pump fault. The Swan Hotel Pub in Upton-Upon-Severn was left submerged in flood water following a pump issue along the Waterside road
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Easter weather forecasting as it used to be
IT ought to be all eyes on the weathervane this weekend because, according to an old Worcestershire legend, “if it rains on Good Friday and Easter Day, there’ll be plenty of grass but little good hay”. Not exactly Shakespeare but then countryfolk
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Worcester Guildhall's darkest and cruellest torture secret revealed
WITHIN the city of Worcester lurk many dark secrets but one of the most grisly and gruesome objects has to be the Scold's Bridle, an instrument of torture used mainly on women. This ugly and cruel object would certainly not go down well with today's
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Complaints about overflowing dog poo bin
COMPLAINTS have been raised about an overflowing dog poo bin. The bin in Swan Drive, Droitwich is supposed to be emptied twice per week but has been pictured covered in bags filled with dog muck. Wychavon District Council is responsible for
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City theatrical group's show on the way
HISTORIC Hartlebury Castle had a leading role setting the scene for Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society’s (WODS) promo shoot for Me and My Girl, write Rebecca Price and Melissa Goldney. The castle was reimagined to be the fictitious Hareford
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Free online NHS support can help you live well with type 2 diabetes
The NHS offers free support for adults living with type 2 diabetes through an online programme called Healthy Living. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too. It is aimed at helping you learn more about type 2 diabetes
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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)
I’m embarrassed to say I treat my dog as a human, from toys (including a ball pool thanks to the TikTok algorithm), to outdoor coats and food – I give her almost everything a child owns but in the most pet-friendly form. Is it because she is my
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If you don't claim your birthday freebies, this is your sign to start
I celebrated my birthday two weeks ago and while I received lovely cards and presents from loved ones, I was also lucky enough to receive some freebies for…well, doing pretty much nothing. I’m signed up to several emails from different retailers
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Check your cupboards! These childhood items could earn you a fortune
A team of storage experts have urged Brits to check their cupboards for these childhood items that could earn them a fortune. Spring clean season is here which means many of us will be heating into our dusty old attics and cramped garages to sort
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Reader's letter: 'The able-bodied imposing a tax on the disabled'
AT a March planning committee meeting, Councillors (Richard) Udall and (Alan) Amos, from opposing political parties, found amusement in opposing jointly Myriad’s application to provide a purpose-built facility for members of our local community with
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Man attempted to break into cars and stole Ariana Grande perfume
A MAN pleaded guilty to stealing items an Ariana Grande perfume and attempting to break into four cars. Joseph Smith, of Shap Drive in Worcester, also pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in public after being found with a telescopic
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Delays to major Kidderminster town centre project due to 'unsafe' building
MAJOR work to transform the old magistrates' court into a creative hub has been hit with delays due to areas of the building being unsafe. The multi-million-pound works will see the old Worcester Street court in Kidderminster redeveloped into a
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First Easter egg raffle held by friends of school group
THE first Easter egg raffle was run by parents from Friends of Powick Primary School. The Easter bunny hopped around the village school selling raffle eggs to the children. Ali and Paul Chester, of Three Counties Christmas in Kempsey, donated
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Worcester's new dog grooming business offering a 'quiet retreat' for your dog
A DOG lover's burning passion for pooches has been turned into a new business which will open to customers soon. Kerry's Canines, a self-run dog grooming business based in Meadow Road near Claines in Worcester, is preparing to open its doors to
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Can you still use a burgundy passport for travelling in 2024? Rules to follow
Booking a holiday is exciting but it can get stressful if you don't have the correct travel documents or the correct luggage weight. You’ll probably be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU) but you might be
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Then and Now: A scene from a city housing estate
ROY Booker’s photo below of the centre of Ronkswood in 1989 from Lichfield Avenue with the Punchbowl pub and the distinctive Holy Trinity and St Matthew’s Church. The same location in 2024 below with the main difference being the loss of the
