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Shocking images of blades taken off West Mercia's streets released
SHOCKING images of blades of death taken off West Mercia's streets earlier this month have been released. More than 440 knives were taken off the streets of West Mercia over a week of action. Operation Sceptre, which ran from Monday to Sunday
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Memorial cricket game raises cash for Sierra Leone school
A CHARITY cricket match in memory of a beloved former Chipping Campden High pupil will help struggling youngsters in Sierra Leone. The match between Bretforton Cricket Club and Keele University took place on Sunday to remember Laurence Chinn-Brown
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Police arrest man in Evesham vape shop on suspicion of drugs offences
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons offences following a visit to a vape store in Evesham. The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug – Cannabis and possession of a blade in a public
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People duped out of staggering amount by courier fraudsters in past year
PEOPLE across West Mercia have been duped out of over £230,000 over the past year by fraudsters pretending to be police or bank officials. The £233,659 lost over the past 12 months came from 35 reports of courier fraud- an average of around £6,675
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City pub to have rodeo bull and line dancing as part of special country event
A CITY pub has put on its cowboy boots in preparation for an event that will have visitors line-dancing the night away. The Alma Tavern on Droitwich Road will host a Country and Western Festival this weekend. Throughout the day, the venue will
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Neighbours wake up to house fire in residential street
NEIGHBOURS in a residential street in Worcester were woken up to flashing lights and sirens after a fire broke out. Firefighters were called to Solitaire Avenue in St John's after a fire broke out on the first floor of a house with multiple occupancy
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Two projects cut from Levelling Up bid as cost of others increases
TWO cultural projects will not receive Levelling Up funds after the council admitted it had underestimated how much other schemes would cost. Worcester City Council last month unveiled plans to invest in a series of heritage and arts projects across
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Bonfire of fridges and washing machines discovered in Worcestershire village
A BONFIRE of fridges and washing machines was discovered in Worcestershire village. Firefighters from Pershore had extinguished a bonfire in Pinvin which contained a number of fridges and washing machines. Crews had to drag away and remove
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Fire crews seen in residential city street for this reason
A FIRE engine was seen in a residential Worcester street due to a fire in a microwave. Firefighters were on Lichfield Avenue in Ronskwood on Sunday evening after being called to a small fire. A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and
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Reason behind 'unusually' large police presence in city centre revealed
AN "unusually" large police presence was in the city centre after a concern for safety. It comes after there were eyewitness claims that police were shouting "Drop the weapon now" on The Cross near McDonald's. The incident took place at around
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Meet the cutest addition born at a popular attraction near Worcester
AN ADORABLE baby alpaca has been born at a popular attraction just a stone's throw from Worcester. Little Owl Farm Park in Dunhampton is thrilled to welcome its newest addition, Cleo, a cria otherwise known as a baby alpaca. Cleo, who is now
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Covid FLiRT variants: What to look out for
SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid, is still mutating. In April a group of new virus strains known as the FLiRT variants emerged. The FLiRT strains are subvariants of Omicron and include the KP.1 and KP.2 strains which are now the
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Here's why Worcester's Guildhall is set to glow orange
On Friday, Worcester, along with other towns and cities across the UK, will be lighting up landmarks in bright orange to raise awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. The Guildhall Worcester will glow bright in orange
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Over 80 people seeking legal action after falling severely ill at petting farm
More than 80 people are now seeking legal action after parents and children fell seriously ill with an animal parasite on a trip to a popular kids petting farm. The group were left with severe gastric illnesses and some were hospitalised after
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Call for nurses to attend this meeting
BY and large, apart from a few notorious exceptions, the nursing profession enjoys a love affair with the British public not shared by others like bankers, accountants, lawyers and, yes, journalists. And now the news is out the ward bells are ringing
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Worcester's Sanctuary Supported Living up for for national disability care awards
Sanctuary Supported Living is a finalist at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2024. The organisation provides accommodation and personalised support to individuals with learning or physical disabilities. They are finalists
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City salon wins regional award ahead of opening new premises
A GROWING city salon has won a regional accolade just before opening a new premises in the county. Worcester’s All In One Hair and Beauty claimed Best Hair and Beauty Salon for Worcestershire at the West Midlands finals of the Englands Business
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'I warned Platform ceiling was about to collapse - now it has and we're homeless'
A MUM and her disabled son are homeless after a three-month water leak "hell" caused their living room ceiling to collapse. Sarah-Jane Tyrer and her disabled five-year-old son have been sofa surfing for the past two weeks after the ceiling collapsed