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World renowned organist to perform at Pershore Abbey this weekend

 A TOP organist is to perform at Pershore Abbey this weekend to commemorate George Dowty.  The performance will commemorate the life of Mr Dowty, and include an hours worth of organ music by world renowned organist, Simon Bell.  Mr Dowty was

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Meet the crime-fighting team looking to take away criminals' ill-gotten gains

THIS is the new team that will be disrupting criminals and stopping economic crime.  The team, known as the Economic Crime Unit Proactive Team, launched today (April 2), and comprises of six officers, led by Detective Sergeant Rachel O'Brien. 

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Man arrested after M5 closed after crash

A MAN has been arrested after a crash closed the M5 motorway. The 55-year-old was arrested on suspicion of driving while being unfit through alcohol and drugs after a crash on the M5 southbound junction 6 (Worcester).  A man also sustained

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Police to crack down on the "Fatal Four" this April

POLICE will be cracking down on the four most common causes of road accidents this month. West Mercia Police along with the National Police Chiefs Council, will be focusing on the "fatal four" this April.  The "fatal four" refers to the four

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Man stabbed at countryside hotel

A MAN has been stabbed at a countryside hotel which remains cordoned off by police. A man has been arrested after the victim was attacked at The Pear Tree on Smite Lane in Hindlip earlier this afternoon (Tuesday). A cordon is currently in place

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As it happened: Police cordon at countryside hotel after man stabbed

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Woman injured after van crashes and blocks main road

A WOMAN was injured after a crash which blocked the A38 in a Worcestershire village. The woman in her 40s was treated at the scene of a crash involving two vans in Main Road, Kempsey. Police were also in attendance and one lane of the A38 was

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Woman rescued from car stuck in floodwater

A WOMAN was rescued from floodwater after her car became stuck in water in Hanley Castle. Two fire crews had to close Priestfields to rescue the woman. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two HWFR crews from

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Starbucks drive thru would 'heap misery' on residents as complaint chorus grows

A CONTROVERSIAL proposal for a drive thru coffee shop would 'heap misery' on residents if it gets the green light says a councillor as he joins the chorus of complaints. Cllr Owen Cleary has criticised the application to create a Starbucks drive

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Fire service issues update after car goes up in flames outside city pub

TWO firefighters put out a car fire outside a city pub.  A silver car was engulfed in flames on Saturday (March 30) outside The Oak Apple pub on Red Hill roundabout. The front of the car was well alight when fire crews arrived at about 9pm.

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'Phenomenal' - thousands of bikers to ride from London to Barrow for 'Dave Day'

The organisers of a national bike ride in memory of Dave Myers have spoken about the 'phenomenal' response to plans. Thousands of motorbike riders are set to travel from London to Barrow on June 8 to celebrate the life of the beloved TV chef and

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Car abandoned near popular Malvern beauty spot set to be destroyed

A CAR has been abandoned in a turning area near a popular beauty spot and tourist attraction in the Malvern Hills and could soon be seized and destroyed.  The silver Peugeot 308 was spotted abandoned in a turning area in Foley Terrace near St Ann's

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New BBC Radio 2 Love Songs host revealed following Steve Wright's death

The new host for BBC Radio 2’s Love Songs has been announced, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year. Steve had been presenting his iconic show at the radio station from 1996 until the week before his death at the age of 69 in February

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This is how you can get rid of ants from your garden and how to prevent swarms

While we must let bugs and insects roam free in our outdoor spaces, sometimes they can be too invasive, including swarms of ants. You’re not alone if you see hundreds of them crawling around when you’re just trying to sunbathe or catch up with

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Air ambulance called to crash on A46

A MAN was injured after a crash on the A46 which saw the air ambulance called to the scene. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue crews along with West Mercia Police and Midlands Air Ambulance service were in attendance.  The incident happened

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'Challenging for silverware is the reason I joined' says new signing Taylor

TOM Taylor says the belief that Worcestershire can challenge for silverware and having another crack at Division One cricket in the County Championship were key factors in his signing for the county. Taylor, who signed a four-year contract at New

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Police update after man seriously hurt outside Worcester pub

POLICE have released two people on bail following a serious assault outside a Worcester pub. A man was seriously injured after the assault which took place outside Blackpole Inn in Blackpole Road on Sunday (March 31). The 30-year-old suffered

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Double delight for promotion-chasing Droitwich over Easter weekend

DROITWICH Spa recorded back-to-back wins over the Easter weekend to maintain on course for a home semi-final in the Midland Football League Division post-season play-offs. The Saltmen edged past Bilston Town 2-1 thanks to goals from James Lemon

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Worcester's Jones crowned Midlands Lightweight Champion

WORCESTER City Amateur Boxing Club has a new champion in the shape of Ryan Jones. Jones (pictured below) was victorious in his Midlands Final of the National Elite Boxing Championships after forcing his opponent to retire ahead of the third round

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Hereford and Worcester residents win in April's Premium Bonds prize draw

Whether you have your own Premium Bonds to keep an eye on or you’re just curious to see how many winners there were in your area this month, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners – let’

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Ambulance service's update after crash in Tolladine

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a car crash on a residential road in Worcester.  The woman sustained injuries not believed to be serious following a crash in Tolladine and was taken to Alexandra Hospital in Redditch for further assessment

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Gas leak in mobile catering unit in city centre

THERE was a gas leak in a portable catering unit in Worcester city centre. A fire crew dealt with a leak from a petroleum gas cylinder in a unit on Bank Street. The cabinet was ventilated before crews checked the gas monitor.  A spokesperson

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Murder suspect sobs and shakes as he appears in court

A MURDER suspect accused of killing his partner's mother and attempting to kill his partner sobbed and shook violently as he appeared in court for a plea hearing. Damian Homer appeared at Worcester Crown Court via videolink today (Tuesday) charged

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The lucky Worcester street which has won £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery

IT has been a great start to April for one street in Worcester after it scooped £1,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery. People who play the lottery and live in the postcode WR5 2HY in Worcester won the prize on Monday (April 1). The winning

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Come and have a strum at Ukelele club

HAVE you ever wanted to play the ukulele? If so, this is the ideal workshop for you – and no musical knowledge or experience is necessary. Worcester Ukulele Club is delighted to offer a Beginners’ Workshop at Worcester University, St John’s Campus

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'Drink this to live 4 years longer' 3 cups a day may add extra 'healthy' years

National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has shared the drink that could add four 'extra healthy' years to our lives and how often we need to consume it to see the effects. The explorer and educator, 63, recently took to Instagram to

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City confirm move to Sixways for FA Vase semi-final first-leg

WORCESTER City have moved their Isuzu FA Vase semi-final first-leg with Great Wakering Rovers to Sixways Stadium. The Football Association (FA) have given the club permission to rearrange the already postponed fixture from Claines Lane to the 11,000

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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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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally

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Harriett Baldwin MP positive about plan to boost rail links

Harriett Baldwin MP has voiced her optimism about a project enhancing the county's rail links. The initiative aims to double two stretches of the Cotswold Line between Oxford and Worcester, to allow more and faster services to and from London and

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Woman hurt after crash in residential road

A WOMAN was injured after a car crash on a residential road in Worcester.  Emergency services were seen at the junction of Tolladine Road and Wharfdale Drive after a crash involving two cars. A woman was handed over to the care of ambulance

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Road in St John's to close (again) - here's when

A BUSY road in St John's has closed again today for more roadworks. Malvern Road has closed today (Tuesday) and will remain closed until Thursday evening for road repairs, Worcestershire Highways said.  It comes after Malvern Road, between

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Millions set for £1800 pay rise this week - this is why

Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week

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Pensioners warned they could face 'stealth tax' as pension payments rise

Pensioners have been warned they could be dragged into paying income tax in the future. The Liberal Democrats claimed more than one million pensioners could be paying income tax by 2027-28 due to the Government’s stealth tax freeze. According

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How to get a free BBC TV Licence as licence fee rises to £170

The price of a BBC TV Licence has risen to nearly £170. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 on April 1. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to rise in line with

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Coronation Street star gives insight into 'stress and excitement' after Strictly win

Strictly Come Dancing and former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach is set to give fans an insight into the "stress and excitement" that has come since winning the BBC reality show. Leach, who played Faye Windass on ITV soap Coronation Street from

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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer

It’s that time of year again when we start sprucing up our gardens ready to enjoy time outdoors this spring and summer. But scientists have already warned water shortages and potential hosepipe bans could be on the horizon this summer, even though

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New 'double council tax' rule comes into force - all you need to know

A council tax rule change dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change has been introduced in England. The UK government has confirmed that there will now be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on homes that have been empty

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All the school holidays and term dates in England and Wales for 2024

Now that the Easter bank holiday has been and gone, you might be wondering when the school holidays take place as you prepare to plan trips and days out for the rest of 2024. If you want to start preparing for your family’s spring, summer, autumn

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April's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound

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Co-op introduces major change to loyalty scheme - how members can save even more

Looking to save even more when buying groceries for you and your family? Well, now you can. The Co-op has now launched another way its customers can save money when it comes to shopping, following a change to its loyalty programme. Member price

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Police update after man dies outside Home Bargains in Worcester

Police say the death of a man outside Home Bargains in Worcester is not being treated as suspicious. The incident happened at the Shrub Retail Park on Tallow Hill at around 10am on Friday, March 29. Police and paramedics attended the scene

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New bar revealed for Worcester city centre

A NEW bar has been revealed for Worcester city centre. The former Be The Change building in New Street has been transformed into a new bar. The vegan restaurant had remained empty since April last year and had since been put up for auction

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Grammy winner to visit the Hive

Legendary music producer Andrew Scheps will host a Q&A this spring at The Hive.  The three-time Grammy award-winning mix engineer, recording engineer, record producer and record label owner will talk about his life in the music industry and

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Gardeners to flock to Worcester for one of region's best loved events

ONE of the region's best-loved gardening events is taking place in Worcestershire later this month. Spetchley Gardens Specialist Plant Fair is a firm favourite among gardening enthusiasts.  Situated on the main lawn in front of Spetchley House