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'Saddest ever' Grand Designs home left Channel 4 star Kevin McCloud concerned
Presenter Kevin McCloud has spoken out about the property labelled the "saddest" Grand Designs home ever after it returned to the market earlier this year. Chesil Cliff House, located in Saunton (near Braunton) in Devon, first appeared on Channel
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What can happen if you steal pint glasses from pubs amid crackdown
Drinking culture in the UK is no stranger to local and national headlines as many would expect. Behaviours deemed outrageous in other countries are far more commonplace in UK towns and cities, in some cases even encouraged. However, one particular
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Labour is Worcester's biggest party - so what are its policies?
It’s not yet clear exactly what the leadership of the city council will look like over the next four years - but we know Labour will play a big part in it. Last week’s election, the first in the city in which all 35 seats were up for grabs, left
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Footballer Jack Grealish speeding case due in Worcester court
PREMIERSHIP footballer Jack Grealish is due to have his speeding case heard at a Worcester court tomorrow (Wednesday). Jack Grealish of Cherry Hill Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, is due at Worcester Magistrates Court for speeding and failing to
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Lib Dems celebrate record number of Worcester city councillors
The Liberal Democrats will have more councillors in the Guildhall than they have ever had before. A successful city council election for the Lib Dems saw the party increase its number of seats on Worcester City Council from four to five. Mel
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Huge increase in dash cam police reports as users issued insurance warning
Each year, more and more British motorists are becoming ‘DIY traffic cops’, as new data reveals a staggering increase in dash cam footage being submitted to police. UK police forces have revealed that they received more than 72,000 public submissions
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Worcester's Radio Wyvern off air temporarily for this reason
A CITY radio station is temporarily off-air due to a major breakdown at the studios. Radio Wyvern, based in St John's, is currently broadcasting BRMB from Birmingham after a software failure. The issue is further compounded by a religious holiday
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Police plea for dashcam after 28-year-old man killed in lorry crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a crash on a main road. The 28-year-old pedestrian died following a lorry crash on the A46 near Evesham this morning (Tuesday). The crash happened near the layby on
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Redefining treatment for knee osteoarthritis
We look at the cutting-edge injectable hydrogel that delivers long lasting, proven pain relief for knee osteoarthritis without surgery(1-4) For many of the 8.5 million people in the UK living with knee osteoarthritis (OA),(5) life is hampered by
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I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good
A GP has shared three top tips she recommends that will help you quit vaping. Over one in four vapers believe that their habit is completely risk-free and not addictive, according to new research. Worryingly, 15% of respondents reported that
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Will James May or Richard Hammond appear on the new series of Clarkson's Farm?
Since the third series of Clarkson's Farm returned to Amazon Prime, fans of the show - and the Grand Tour - have been wondering whether we'll see some familiar faces. James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson originally joined forces in 2003
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Boss of UK's largest ferry operator admits paying employees £4.87 an hour
P&O Ferries’ boss, Peter Hebblethwaite, has admitted he paid the firm’s workers as little as £4.87 per hour. This comes nearly two years on from a scandal which saw it branded “pirates” for laying off hundreds of staff without notice. Peter
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See the top 4 locations in England with the most snakes
There are only three types of snakes native to the UK - an adder, grass snake and a smooth snake - all of which can be found across the country. There were a number of adder sightings across the UK last year resulting in the deaths of numerous
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Greens celebrate highest ever number of councillors in Guildhall
Worcester’s Greens are celebrating their highest ever number of councillors on the city council. The party increased its presence in the Guildhall from 11 to 12 councillors at last week’s local election. They say this is a “vote of confidence
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Worcester schools shortlisted for 'Oscars of education'
A Worcester school has been shortlisted for an award at the 'Oscars of education'. RGS Worcester Family of Schools has been shortlisted for 'Best Use of Technology' at the Tes Schools Awards. 11 nominees from the wider West Midlands region
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New ultrasound machine expected to benefit over 500 patients at Redditch hospital
The donation of a new ultrasound scanning machine to a hospital in Redditch is set to benefit more than 500 patients with suspected urological conditions. The machine in Alexandra Hospital, purchased after donations of more than £75,000 by the
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Monkey torture suspects in court as protests erupt outside
TWO women accused of being involved in a monkey torture ring have appeared in court as angry protests erupted outside. Adriana Orme, 55, of The Beeches, Upton and Holly LeGresley, 37, of Baldwin Road, Kidderminster appeared at Worcester Magistrates
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Pedestrian dies following lorry crash on A46
A PEDESTRIAN has died following a lorry crash on a main road near Evesham. The 28-year-old's next of kin has been informed after they died on the A46 near to Beckford Road this morning (Tuesday). The A46 remains closed in both directions between
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5 Worcestershire businesses win at Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024
Several Worcestershire businesses have been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024, which is in its 11th year now. Muddy Stilettos readers were able to vote for their favourite and after a huge 515,000 votes cast, the results are in.
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DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a new trial service in areas of England in a bid to help the long-term sick back into work. The WorkWell programme is part of the Government’s sweeping changes to the welfare system, including
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One-week warning for parents ahead of free childcare change - are you eligible?
Parents have been warned they have just one week until applications open for extra childcare support. The Government is extending free childcare eligibility to hundreds of thousands of parents across the country as part of a major expansion.
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Coronation Street fans demand 'incredibly boring' family be written out of show
Coronation Street fans have demanded that an entire family be written out of the show after years on our screens. Viewers have come to love many families on the show with the Barlows and Connors receiving particular praise. However, many have
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Traffic stopped on M5 after car overturns in the early hours
A CAR was left on its roof on the M5 following a crash which stopped traffic on the motorway. Emergency services were called to the M5 northbound between junctions 6 (Worcester) and 5 (Droitwich/Bromsgrove) this morning (Tuesday). The crash
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Live updates as serious crash closes main road in Worcestershire
3:25pm The A46 near Evesham reopens 1456 | Road is now OPEN on #A46 #Evesham #Worcestershire, Thank you
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Worcestershire farmers warn of struggles after 18 months of wet weather
FARMERS in Worcestershire have been plagued by wet weather at a time when their confidence is at an all-time low. The Farmer Confidence Survey shows that short and mid-term confidence is at its lowest since records began in 2010. Because of
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Experts top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills
With energy bills still making up a significant portion of our household costs, many people will be looking at ways to cut back on electricity expenses. It’s no secret that electrical devices such as phone chargers, games consoles and even dishwashers
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Anger after 'idiots' vandalise festival sign within 24 hours of it being installed
ORGANISERS are annoyed after vandals intentionally damaged a sign advertising one of the largest events in the county. Organisers of RHS Malvern Spring Festival were angry to find vandals have intentionally spray-painted over information on the
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Specsavers thief was carrying knife that was disguised as a house key
A THIEF who stole from Specsavers was found carrying a knife disguised as a house key. Christopher Smith, of St Paul's Street, Worcester, was handed a six-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months for one count of theft from a shop and
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Holidaymakers told to make crucial check after £10m lost to holiday scams
Everyone going on holiday this year has been warned to double check their bookings after more than £10m were lost to holiday scams last year. New figures from Action Fraud reveal the scale of would-be holidaymakers losing money to criminals.
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First Direct offering lucrative £175 'free cash' offer to UK customers
First Direct has relaunched a £175 cash-to-switch offer on current accounts, at a time when many similar offers have vanished from the market. The bank said it previously saw significant take-up of the incentive when it launched for four weeks