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Worcestershire pop star's superfan reveals tattoos inspired by singer
A SUPERFAN of a Worcestershire popstar has shown her dedication to the singer she has had her name tattooed on her forever. Becky Hill superfan, Lauren Evans travels across Europe to see the Disconnect singer's shows and has now had her name tattooed
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Warndon driver's court fine over missing paperwork mishap
A DRIVER is expected to be left more than £1,000 out of pocket for failing to fill in paperwork following a suspected motoring offence. Matthew Pegler of Langdale Drive, Warndon, Worcester was ordered to pay out more than £1,000 in combined court
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Gas leak repairs on two city centre roads completed
GAS leak repairs on two city centre roads have been completed. Hylton Road and Hendwick Road in Worcester had the repairs carried out by Cadent. Worcestershire County Council confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the works had been complete
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Live updates as police incident near petrol station on main city road
4:31pm A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We received a call around 3.40pm this afternoon (23 May) with a report
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Outgoing Worcester MP Robin Walker makes surprising election prediction
THE CITY'S outgoing MP has made a surprise election prediction after revealing that it is "pleasant" for him to sit this one out. Robin Walker, who has been the Conservative MP for Worcester for the last 14 years, revealed he thinks this year will
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Missing 16-year-old found safe and well after police search
A 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from Worcester has been found safe and well. We previously reported how West Mercia Police was searching for a girl who was last seen in the Sabrina Bridge area of Worcester at around 4.10am yesterday
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Fatal punch killed charity boxer as government asked to look into white collar boxing
Culture secretary Lucy Frazer will be asked to carry out a review of white collar boxing following the death of a Droitwich man two years ago, an inquest heard. Dominic Chapman died aged 26 after taking part in a charity boxing match at Tramps
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Report released into death of hot air balloon pilot who died in Ombersley crash
A MAN who was flying in an amateur-built balloon died after taking part in a competition, a crash report found. Pilot Peter Gregory died in a hot air balloon crash near Ombersley Court on June 25, 2023, while he was taking part in a competition
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Multiple drivers handed speeding fines by police in a morning speed check
MULTIPLE drivers have been handed fines after being caught travelling over the speed limit by police. Malvern SNT was on Leigh Sinton Road this morning (Thursday) when they handed out five speeding tickets to people doing way over the 40mph limit
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Mystery surrounds abandoned car covered in police tape
MYSTERY surrounds a car covered in police tape at the side of a dual carriageway in Worcester. The grey Ford Fiesta has been parked at the side of the A4440 Swinesherd Way in Worcester on the approach to the County Hall roundabout for at least
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Firefighters search for missing person at riverside in Worcester
EMERGENCY services have been searching for a missing person at the side of the river in Worcester. Fire crews and police were on Grandstand Road at 1.11am today (Thursday) to search for a missing person. A boat crew and a drone were also used
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Top 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024
Insuring a car can leave a big dent in your finances so knowing which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure, could help you save some money. Driving a car gives us freedom to get out and about whenever we want to but it doesn’t have
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Pothole damage: Can I claim for damage on my car insurance?
Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car. Driving over a deep pothole, even at a low speed, can cause damage to a vehicle’s
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Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills
Millions of UK households are missing out on the benefits of a smart meter because of faults or poor service from suppliers, Citizens Advice has warned. Smart Meters are now installed in more than half of British homes, but people are being let
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Royal Mint reveals rarest and most valuable coins, including 10p, 50p and £2
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest, and as a result most valuable, coins in circulation today. The rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. All of
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Kellogg's recalls Corn Flakes product as 'do not eat' warning issued
Kellogg’s is recalling one of its popular cereals because the product is “unsafe to eat”. The cereal giant is recalling its Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because they may contain small hard lumps of food which are unsafe to eat. The
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King and Queen postpone royal engagements due to election but there’s an exception
The royal family has postponed engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign” following the surprise General Election announcement from Rishi Sunak. King Charles and Queen Camilla sent their “sincere apologies
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Items stolen from van parked on driveway in Worcester
A NUMBER of items were stolen from a van parked on a driveway in Worcester. Police are appealing for information after a wallet, keys and gym bag were stolen from a van on Happy Land North in St John's. The theft happened between 8pm and 9pm
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Hunt for missing teen last seen near river at 4am
POLICE are "concerned" for the welfare of a missing teenager from Worcester. West Mercia Police are searching for 16-year-old Molly who was last seen in the Sabrina Bridge area of Worcester. She is a white female, with long brown hair, and
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Former Mayor gets pedalling on school's 'Bike Bus' initiative
The former Mayor of Worcester got pedaling as he joined primary school students on their 'Bike Bus' earlier this month. On Wednesday, May 8, Councillor Louis Stephen joined Honeywell Primary School’s 'Bike Bus,’ a scheme that sees pupils ride their
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Worcester falcon chick spotted almost 100 miles away
A Peregrine Falcon chick from Worcester has been spotted over 100 miles away in a northern town. The young bird was born at the Worcester Cathedral last year and has now been spotted atop Bolton Town Hall. According to the Manchester Raptor
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Worcester water leak calls for compensation for businesses
BUSINESSES can apply for compensation after a water leak caused days of disruption in the city centre with some already saying the water company should cover their losses. A water leak at the junction of Shaw Street and Sansome Street in Worcester
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Grass cutting season kicking off in Worcestershire
5,000 kilometres of grass are up for a trim in Worcestershire. The county’s grass-cutting programme has now started, signalling the onset of the cutting season. This is no small task; Worcestershire is home to over six million square metres
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Care home resident receives letter from Sir David Attenborough
A Droitwich care home resident and former ecologist has received a letter from Sir David Attenborough for his support of the natural world. Alan ‘Shep’ Shepherd, a 71-year-old former senior ecologist at the Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy was
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Village with 'too many new homes' to get up to 40 more
Kempsey will get up to 40 new homes despite objections from villagers who say the village is turning into a "race track". Richborough Estates wants to build a new housing estate in fields south of Brookend Lane. Malvern Hills District Council
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Join annual bug survey to save Britain's largest land beetle
Volunteers across the UK are being urged to take part in an annual bug survey. The Great Stag Hunt, ran by the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) requires participants to record stag beetle sightings between May and July. Mammal surveys
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Cyclists prepare to take on 125 mile charity challenge
Twelve cyclists from a Worcester company are set to take on a single-day, 125 mile challenge. The group from Open GI's office in Blackpole will embark on the charity ride to the business's Winchester location. Their journey, which will start