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Baby Reindeer's 'real life Martha' to appear on Piers Morgan show this week
The woman believed to be the 'real Martha' from the hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer is set to appear in her first talk show. Fiona Harvey, 58, will appear in a 30-minute special of Piers Morgan Uncensored for what she has described as her first
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Plan for £10m regeneration of eyesore that was former home to Heenan & Froude works
Plans to transform a former office building on the Shrub Hill Industrial Estate into a new enterprise hub have been unveiled. The project is part of a multi-million pound scheme to regenerate Worcester’s Shrub Hill Quarter. The bid to refurbish
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Negotiations behind closed doors continue over council leadership following election
Talks between Worcester’s political leaders are ongoing as they decide what the balance of power will look like on the city council. The council remained under no overall control following last week’s election. The leaders of Worcester’s three
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City vets wants to expand because of increasing number of clients
A VETS in St John’s wants to build an extension. Henwick Vets needs more space to serve its increasing number of clients and has applied to extend its surgery in Henwick Road out towards the street. This would help create an expanded waiting
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When are rats and mice most active? How living near humans affects their plans
While rats and mice might be unwanted pests, you may still spot them around your garden or inside your home. Whether you’re trying to identify them or you simply want to know what they’re up to, you might be wondering when the rodents are active
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Can my neighbour cut my tree? Find out when they need permission from you
Particularly in the warmer months of the year, it’s all hands on deck when it comes to tidying up the garden. Whether you’re spending hours pulling out rubbish from bushes or digging up dead plants ready for new ones, the gardening jobs list can
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Billie Piper and Joanna Lumley join Wednesday cast ahead of season 2
Billie Piper, Dame Joanna Lumley and Thandiwe Newton are among the stars joining the cast of the Netflix series Wednesday for season 2. The show is a supernatural horror which follows Wednesday Addams - played by Jenna Ortega, based on the character
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Chance encounter leads to popular Worcester pub featuring on TV show
THE landlord of a popular pub in Worcester explained how a "chance encounter" led to the historic drinking hole featuring on a television show. Darren Yong, landlord of the King Charles House Pub on New Street in Worcester, revealed how a chat
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Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist seriously hurt in Dines Green crash
PEOPLE who witnessed a crash in a Dines Green street are asked to contact police. The crash happened this morning (Wednesday) at around 10.10am on Drake Avenue. A silver Ford Transit van and a black Yamaha motorbike were involved in the crash
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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash which has closed road in city estate
A MOTORCYCLIST is in a critical condition after sustaining serious injuries in a crash on a city estate. A section of Drake Avenue in Dines Green, Worcester, has been cordoned off today (Wednesday) after a crash involving a motorbike and a lorry
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Goodbye rain as weather set to heat up making Worcester hotter than Ibiza
AFTER months of grey skies and rain the sun is finally making an appearance - and the city is set to be hotter than Ibiza. The Balearic Island is predicted to be cooler than Worcester on Sunday (May 12) which is set to have temperatures reaching
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TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list
Banking group TSB has announced plans to close 36 bank branches across the UK in a move that will see 250 jobs cut across the business. TSB is the latest high street bank to announce branch closures. The banks will begin closing their doors
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Police hunt for man wanted on recall to prison
POLICE are searching for a man wanted on recall to prison who has links to Droitwich. Craig Ivers who is wanted on recall to prison by South Worcestershire Police. Ivers is 40 years old and has links to the Droitwich area. Anyone who knows
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Devastated family pays tribute to "amazing" Grace Gardner
The family of a 21-year-old woman who lost her life in Bewdley have paid tribute to their "beautiful, treasured and irreplaceable" daughter. An investigation into Grace Gardner's death is on-going, police said today (Wednesday May 8). Officers
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As it happened: Police cordon off main road in city estate after crash
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Footballer Jack Grealish fined for speeding through Worcestershire village
England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been fined £666 at Worcester Magistrates’ Court for speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year. Magistrates also handed Jack Grealish, who was not in court but pleaded
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Pubs can open longer if England or Scotland reach Euro 2024 semi-finals
Pubs will be allowed to open longer if England or Scotland make it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024, the Government has said. Venues will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am, an extra two hours, on match days if ether or both teams progress
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Temperatures to hit 25C this weekend as warm weather arrives
The UK is set to enjoy the warmest weather of the year so far after a bleak bank holiday, as temperatures are expected to hit highs of 25C this weekend. Forecasters predict temperatures will continue to rise in England and Wales this week, with
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DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more
Universal Credit claimants, PIP claimants, people who receive State Pension, and more people have been issued an ominous review warning by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). More than 20 million people across the country receive some form
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The Chase's Paul Sinha updates fans on show future amid Parkinson's diagnosis
The Chase's Paul Sinha has issued an update about his future on the show after being diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 49. He revealed that he hopes to continue starring in The Chase and Beat the Chasers but said that if his condition worsens
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Martin Lewis reveals how Tesco shoppers can claim an extra £100 of rewards
Tesco shoppers can earn extra rewards worth up to £100 when Tesco’s Clubcard Challenges launches later this month. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign. Those who accept will be given 20 challenges
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Royal Mail customers can now drop off parcels at convenience stores
Royal Mail customers can now drop off parcels in convenience stores across the UK using the Collect+ network, the postal service has announced. More than 700 locations are now operational in shops including Londis and independent newsagents.
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HMRC issues message to anyone applying for student finance this year
HMRC has launched a new service for A level students heading to university this year. Students starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to get the National Insurance and tax information they need to complete their student finance applications
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Train strike to affect passengers across Worcestershire
TRAIN passengers in Worcestershire are being hampered by strikes across the region. ASLEF, the trade union representing train drivers, has announced the industrial action. There will be an overtime ban between Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May
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Stocking up your freezer? Keep these 5 'surprising' foods away from it
Brits are being urged to never put these five food items in their freezer. In the current cost of living crisis, many of us rely on our freezers to feed our families as we try to cut down on our spending and our food waste. It has been found
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Why this Herefordshire town won't get new pub after all
A bid to open a new, “old-style” pub in a Herefordshire town has been knocked back. The proposal to convert a disused shop in New Street in Ledbury’s conservation area into a Weavers Real Ale House was put forward for planning approval last October
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'Best day of my life': Nestle releases new chocolate that's twist on fan-favourite
Nestle's new Strawberry flavoured Aero chocolate bar has been released in stores across the UK, sending shoppers into a frenzy. The confectionery company is already known for chocolate products including Kit Kat, Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar
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Fire in the open extinguished near to Sixways Stadium
FIRE crews have extinguished a small fire that broke out in a lane in Worcester. A fire crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 23.20pm yesterday evening (Tuesday) to a fire in the open in Offerton Lane near to Sixways Stadium. The fire
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Fire breaks out at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
A FIRE that broke out at a Worcester hospital has been extinguished by fire crews. Fire crews from Worcester and Droitwich fire stations were called to a fire which started in a dishwasher at Worcestershire Royal Hospital yesterday (Tuesday).
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Homebuilder's guide for growing your own vegetables this spring
Barratt Homes has composed a list of top tips for growing your own produce in a brand-new home. It's to celebrate National Gardening Week from April 29 to May 5. Tanya Silk, sales director at Barratt Homes, encourages homeowners to grow their
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Football legend backs kidney donation campaign after concerning poll results
One of the top scorers in Premier League history is backing a campaign calling for more living kidney donors after concerning poll results. Former footballer Andy Cole has thrown his support behind the new campaign, 'Make Your Mark', which followed
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Worcestershire's first dementia festival announced
Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire (H&W) is launching Worcestershire's first Dementia Festival to raise awareness and educate on the topic. The event, occurring from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, is in collaboration with The Hive library
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Worcester rabbit killers in court after three starving pets die
AN animal cruelty case left a man and a woman in court for causing the unnecessary suffering of three pet rabbits who all later died. Jack Simon Pullen and Allana Julie Silk of Field Road, Worcester, have already admitted the animal welfare offence
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Supermarket's NHS charity donation to aid older patients
A major supermarket has donated nearly £9,000 to an NHS charity. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity received the donation of £8,864 from the Morrisons Foundation, the charitable subsidiary of the supermarket. They will use the gift to invest
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Dora the Explorer and false teeth: Oddest items found in Severn Trent sewers
Ever wondered where that old action figure you used to play with went? According to Severn Trent, it might be in the sewers. The water company has recently revealed the top 10 bizarre items that have ended up in the sewers it maintains. The
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Former mayor leads calls to free Palestine during election speeches
Former mayor Jabba Riaz led calls to free Palestine during victory speeches at the Worcester City Council elections last week. The long-serving Labour councillor was among a number of candidates to call for peace in Gaza during the count at Perdiswell
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Heartwarming celebrations at care home resident's surprise 100th birthday party
A nursing home resident has celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Reginald Whitworth, affectionately known as Reggie, marked his milestone at Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich Spa. The centenarian was surrounded
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Worcestershire estate agent bags "Team of the Year" at Showhome 2024
A Worcestershire estate agent has received the "Team of the Year" trophy at the Showhome 2024 awards. The prestigious accolade recognised Nicol & Co for their industry-leading efforts in the new build sector. The recognition celebrates the
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Man broke sexual risk order by talking to two 12-year-old girls
A PENSIONER has been handed a community order and fine for breaching his sexual risk order. Terry Bluck, of Meadow Close, Kempsey, Near Worcester, broke the order by approaching and communicating with two 12-year-old girls. The 76-year-old
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Beefeater speaks about future of Worcester's Three Pears after UK closures plans
A WORCESTER restaurant is at risk of closure as its owner plans to shut down over 100 sites across the country. Whitbread, the firm behind the Beefeater chain, has revealed plans to shut 126 "lower-performing" restaurants after a reduction in footfall
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Ivo Graham's stand-up show coming to the Swan Theatre
Popular comedian Ivo Graham is bringing his latest stand-up show to Worcester. Entitled 'Organised Fun', the show promises "quizzes, tangents, and fluster" when it features at Swan Theatre on Thursday (May 9) at 7.30pm. The Taskmaster star
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Foot-stomping night of soul and funk coming to Worcester
All aboard the Soul train as it steams into Worcester for a night of Northern soul, funk and disco. Soul Manifesto, which formed in 2015, will bring their unique brand of soul music to Huntingdon Hall, on Friday (May 10) at 7.30pm. Angie and