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Father of novice boxer who died 'will always regret' him getting into the ring
The father of a man who died after taking part in a charity boxing match will forever regret not stopping his son from getting into the ring, an inquest has heard. Dominic Chapman died in hospital after taking part in a boxing night at Tramps nightclub
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Overtaking on 30mph streets and death fears: Worcester roads notorious for speeding
THE Worcester roads which are notorious for speeding have people fearing someone could die and others sharing hair-raising stories of dangerous driving. Drivers overtaking on 30mph streets and racing on dual tracks are just some of the fears shared
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'Dangerous' paedophile sex attacker jailed for raping a boy under 13
A DANGEROUS paedophile has been jailed for 18 years for sexually abusing and raping a boy as the victim is praised for his courage in speaking out. Robert Hampton, aged 77, of Somers Court in Upper Howsell Road, Malvern was found guilty of seven
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Woman died after she was left lying for hours in a city flowerbed
A woman died after she was left lying unconscious in a Worcester flowerbed after a misunderstanding over who should call an ambulance. Now a coroner has warned that other deaths could occur unless firm policies are established over which authorities
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Missing 15-year-old last seen in Worcester in the early hours of the morning
A MISSING teenager was last seen in Worcester in the early hours of the morning. Police officers are appealing for help to find 15-year-old Cha'on who was last seen in Worcester at about 2.30am on Sunday (May 19). It is believed he may have
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Police with speed cameras looking to catch drivers breaking limit in village
POLICE with speed cameras have been in a Worcestershire village catching speeding drivers. Residents living in Hanley Swan have been sharing their concerns about drivers speeding through the village near Malvern. Police have been in the village
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Controversial McDonald's drive thru 'would be bad for children's health'
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to build a drive-thru next to a school bus stop have come under fire at a crunch meeting as critics say it could be bad for children's health. Residents from across Warndon Villages met with city and parish councillors to
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Girl, 8, attacked by XL Bully-type dog left with bloody bite marks
AN EIGHT-year-old girl was taken to hospital after an XL Bully-type dog attacked her at a caravan park with the animal since seized by police. And a shocked family member of the young girl said she had to pull her off the dog before 'throwing her
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Worcester an 'island' in middle of yellow weather warnings
THE Met Office has warned that the UK will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms this week, however Worcester should just miss out. Yellow weather warnings have been released across the UK for May 21, 22 and 23. The areas with a yellow
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What is turbulence and what causes it to occur during some flights?
When travelling by air, you may experience some turbulence during your journey. Passengers on a flight may experience a rough part of a journey while in the air. But what is turbulence and what causes it? To help you understand what’s really
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Can planes fly in severe turbulence and is it safe to do so?
In recent years there have been reports that turbulence when flying is on the rise over links to a changing climate. Recently, a flight from London Heathrow to Singapore saw one person die and more than 30 passengers injured over severe turbulence
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What does an XL Bully look like? See height, head and body characteristics
The XL Bully is a variant of the wider American Bully breed type and was added to the Dangerous Dog Act in England and Wales in December 2023. In Scotland, XL Bullies will also be illegal from July 31, 2024. But what exactly does an XL Bully
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Fourth man sentenced after mutiny at Worcestershire prison
A FOURTH man has been sentenced for his part in a prison mutiny where staff came under attack at HMP Long Lartin near Evesham. Jasbir Takhar, 47, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 28 months at Worcester Crown Court this morning (Tuesday, May
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Driver caught speeding through section of M5 undergoing roadworks
A Peugeot driver has been fined and given points after M5 cameras caught her speeding through a section of motorway undergoing roadworks. Samantha Small, of Hawkins Close, Worcester, was caught driving over the 60mph temporary speed limit on the
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Teens acting suspiciously in communal gardens leads to police making a discovery
TWO teenagers caught a police community support officer's attention acting suspiciously in a communal garden. PCSO Kevin Tudge's instincts were right as one of the 17-year-old boys was discovered with a quantity of cannabis. PCSO Tudge said
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Live updates as traffic stopped after crash on motorway in Worcestershire
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Honda motorbike stolen in Droitwich
POLICE are appealing for information after an overnight motorbike theft in Droitwich. A black, red and white Honda CBR 600 was stolen from Ombersley Street West. The crime took place between 10pm on Wednesday, May 15 and 7am on Thursday,
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Martin Lewis' urgent alert to holidaymakers to grab easyJet's cheapest flight rates
Martin Lewis has urged his followers to snap up easyJet’s cheapest possible flight rates ahead of their summer holidays. Savvy holidaymakers have been encouraged to snap up the best deals early today by the Money Saving Expert. Taking to X,
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These are the 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine
Gardeners have been warned to keep an eye out for nine illegal plants that could cost them thousands of pounds in fines this summer. With more than 50,000 infestations of Japanese Knotweed recorded across the UK, garden experts are warning homeowners
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
Drivers have been warned that believing a common speed camera myth could land them in trouble with the police. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on what is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday weekend on the roads since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Between Friday and the bank holiday Monday, the RAC has predicted that there
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Man taken to hospital after crash which closed countryside road
A MAN was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a telegraph pole. Police were called to Trench Lane in Oddingley at around 7.20pm last night (Monday, May 20) following reports a car had crashed into the pole. A road closure was put in
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Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge
A mum has issued a warning to parents across the UK after her daughter attempted a TikTok challenge that could have left her scarred for life. Emma-Louise Owen is warning other parents about the dangers of the 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned
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Coronation Street legend at risk of going blind after heartbreaking diagnosis
Coronation Street legend Lisa George has revealed to fans that a recent diagnosis could result in her becoming blind. The 51-year-old actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland (Tinker) on the ITV show for the last 12 years. However,
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Update after police incident on countryside road
A LANE near Droitwich has re-opened following a police incident last night. A road closure had been put in place on Trench Lane between Dunhampstead Bridge and Sale Green turning at around 6pm last night (May 20). The closure caused increased
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Meet the foster carers who set up their own agency
The urgency around attracting foster carers has never been greater, with around 38,000 children requiring care over the course of 12 months, that is one child every 15 minutes who could need a foster family. It’s a sad fact that the number of children
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Enjoy a regal half-term with English Heritage site's children's events
Get your kids feeling like Kings and Queens this half-term with a visit to an English Heritage site. Witley Court & Gardens, near Worcester, will host a range of history-themed activities for children. The 'Kids Rule!' events will run from
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Severn Trent to tackle overflow spill issue with project
An engineering programme is set to reduce spills at overflow sites in the Midlands. Severn Trent is starting this programme following a £1bn equity raise last October to combat spills at storm overflow sites in the region. The programme will
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Swan Theatre to take you back to the 80's with nostalgic tunes
Take a nostalgic journey to the 80's for a night packed with tunes from the decade. Saturday (May 25) at 7.30pm, sees the return of 'The 80s Show' to Swan Theatre in Worcester. Hits from the likes of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Tears for Fears
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Worcester residents asked to tell their D-Day stories
People are being encouraged to share their stories to commemorate the D-Day Normandy landings. Worcester City Council are inviting Worcester residents to re-tell anecdotes about the military action itself or tales of life living in the city during
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'It has been a pleasure': Founder hangs up oars after 41 years rowing Cathedral Ferry
One of the founders of the Worcester Cathedral ferry is set to retire after 41 years. Mark Glossop, a core part of the Cathedral Ferry since its reinstatement in 1983, is retiring after ferrying residents and visitors across the River Severn for
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Former Kasabian frontman set for Worcester performance
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is set to perform in Worcester. The singer released his first solo album, 'The Reckoning', earlier this month, which reached second spot in the indie and official midweek charts. Meighan also completed a
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3-0 win sees Worcester City Women secure league title and promotion
Worcester City Women struck gold as they secured the league title with a 3-0 victory over Shifnal Town. This victory marked City's final home game of the season, with the umpire’s whistle sparking vibrant celebrations as the side secured their
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University of Worcester awarded most additional medical student places in Midlands
The University of Worcester has been assigned the biggest allocation of additional medical students places in the Midlands. The Three Counties Medical School will now have 62 fully funded places for UK students to begin their studies in the academic
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Mayor and High Sheriff attend homelessness charity's open day
Maggs Day Centre opened its doors to the Mayor of Worcester and High Sheriff of Worcestershire for its open day. The charity held the event on Saturday (May 18), which was attended by Mayor Cllr Mel Allcott and High Sheriff Charles Moyle. The
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Ex-Worcester Warriors star to start coaching Worcestershire children
A former Worcester Warriors and international rugby star is working to get Worcestershire children into rugby. World-renowned rugby training programs Rugbytots and RugbyKids have recruit former international player, James Johnston, a former tighthead
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Worcester solicitor urges cohabiting couples to seek advice in case of separation
A Worcestershire-based solicitors is urging unmarried couples to protect their finances and assets in case of separation. Kennedy Langley, a family solicitor at mfg Solicitors, recently highlighted the myths cohabiting couples have around their
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Footage of Dominic Chapman's boxing match was uploaded to YouTube, inquest hears
Video footage of Dominic Chapman’s boxing match was uploaded to YouTube and then deleted by organisers, an inquest has heard. Mr Chapman died aged 26 in hospital after taking part in a charity boxing event at Tramps nightclub in Worcester on April
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Live at the Apollo comedian to perform Worcester show
A Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week star is gearing up for a performance in Worcester. Simon Evans will be performing his show, 'Have We Met?' on Friday (May 24) at Huntingdon Hall. From questioning his companions at home to his failing
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'I feel like giving up': Innocent victim of police chase left in financial ruin
AN innocent victim of a police chase said she has been left out of pocket due to her insurance doubling after her car was damaged by an absconding driver. Diane Beattie, of Shrew Corner in Droitwich, was left with considerable damage to her car
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Award-winning home invites community to summer party
A Droitwich Spa care home is hosting a summer party. The party at Dorset House will take place on June 28, from 2.30pm to 4pm, as part of Care Home Open Week. Dorset House, known for its award-winning residential and nursing care, invites residents
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'Sceptical' staff's shock as YouTuber takes on 'undefeated' breakfast challenge
SHOCKED staff watched on as a YouTuber demolished their previously undefeated mega breakfast challenge which is enough food for four people. Professional eater Leah Shutkever took on the massive Mega Toast breakfast at Toast, in Flyford Flavell