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Couple bid farewell to cafe - as new plans emerge for venue
IT was the end of an era as the couple running Commandery Coffee left - but the venue won't remain closed for long. Pete and Gemma Round, from Worcester, have closed the doors to the popular cafe for the final time after treating customers to
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Drivers asked to avoid road because of 'police incident'
DRIVERS warned that a main road in Worcester is partially closed because of a 'police incident'. There is a partial lane closure on the northbound side of the A4440 Broomhall Way in Worcester tonight (Friday). A West Mercia Police spokesperson
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Red Arrows to fly over Worcestershire on Saturday - flight path and timings
THE LEGENDARY Red Arrows will be flying over Worcestershire again on Saturday - here's all the timings and locations. The RAF's Red Arrows will fly through the county on their way to the Midlands Air Festival. The planes will arrive in the
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Teen arrested after Class A drugs with a street value of £10,000 uncovered
A BOY has been arrested following community concerns over suspected drug dealing in Warndon. A 17-year-old boy is currently in custody at Worcester Police Station on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. It comes after
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How hundreds of people have donated over 110,000 hours to make a difference
THE tireless work of hundreds of volunteers at a city-based hospice will be celebrated next week. St Richard’s Hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK during
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Worcester Cathedral needs your help to name the falcon chicks
FALCON chicks will be named soon and Worcester Cathedral needs people's suggestions. Peregrine Falcon chicks that were born at The Worcester Cathedral in April will be given names next week. Peter and Peggy successfully hatched four chicks
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Who are the 8 acts on Britain’s Got Talent 2024 last live semi-final tonight?
From a comedian who sadly didn’t have the audience on their feet, to a “beautiful” dancing duo, the fourth live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2024 had it all on Wednesday (May 30). ITV viewers even saw an emotional Bruno Tonioni in tears
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Uninsured driver stopped in St John's and gets this big fine
A DRIVER has been fined for having no insurance after he was caught in Worcester and now faces a court bill of more than £1,000. Paul William Butler was stopped in the Bull Ring in St John's and was found to have no policy of insurance in place
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Arrest after lorries targeted at M5 services near Worcester
A MAN has been arrested after lorry curtains were slashed at the M5 Strensham Services near Worcester. Police attended the site near Worcester last night (Thursday, May 30) following reports two men were acting suspiciously. In total, 32
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Couple's delight as community join forces for event in memory of much-loved grandad
A couple have been left "delighted" after businesses and residents came together to support a fundraising event in memory of a much-loved grandad. Kai and Rachel Carey-Bishop held a fundraiser last week for Blood Cancer UK at The Wharf Care Home
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Hopeless Worcestershire Rapids thrashed at Headingley
Worcestershire Rapids had little to offer as they were thrashed by Yorkshire Vikings on the opening night of the 2024 Vitality Blast. Leading the hosts to victory at Headingley, Adam Lyth shone with an impressive 55 off 33 deliveries. Despite
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Hour-long delays after 'incident' on motorway in Worcestershire
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Update after splash pad in Gheluvelt Park closed for this reason
THE POPULAR splash pad in a city park is closed because of a fault. The water feature in Gheluvelt Park, Barbourne is out of action today (Friday) with repair work due to get underway. UPDATE: The splash pad has now reopened. It will be
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What is the best tourist attraction in Worcestershire? Have your say
BUSINESSES from across Worcestershire can now put their names forward for a popular award. Entries for the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards are now open. The awards aim to celebrate the tourism sector in the county. There are many
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Child hurt and 'drink driver' arrested after crash which flipped car
A CHILD suffered injuries and a woman has been arrested for drink driving after a car flipped onto its roof during a crash which closed a road. A 30-year-old woman was arrested for drink driving and a child was taken to hospital following the crash
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'A little bit of Oz': Shoppers spot new 'unreal' Cadbury chocolate bar in B&M
Cadbury has released a new Slices Lamington chocolate bar in the UK that shoppers are describing as "unreal". The confectionary company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy
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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election
UK households have been warned they could face an £80 fine for failing to register to vote ahead of the upcoming general election. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the next UK general election would take place on July
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Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds
Households have been told they could be owed thousands in tax refunds by HMRC after the average refund rose by 6.1 per cent last year. The latest data release by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the average taxpayer could be
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Expert reveals 7 pests to look out for in your garden and home this summer
While you might be looking forward to the warmer weather this summer, along with the new season comes some common pests. You might start to see the likes of rats, mosquitos and ants in your garden or when you’re out and about in the fresh air.
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?
Summer is the time of year when Brits across the country pull out their trusty BBQ to cook up some tasty treats. However, the smoke from these can become a nuisance, leaving many wondering what the law is regarding this in the UK. If you want
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Taskmaster cast revealed ahead of 18th series including Babatunde Aleshe
Stand up Jack Dee and Babatunde Aleshe who has appeared on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here will take part in the latest series of Taskmaster. The comedy gameshow airs on Channel 4 and sees five celebrities compete in a series of bizarre challenges
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Michael Ball hails 'brilliant' Steve Wright as he makes Sunday Love Songs debut
Michael Ball has praised the "brilliant" Steve Wright ahead of his BBC Radio 2 Sunday Love Songs debut. This comes after the sad passing of the "icon" earlier this year which saw huge names from across television, radio and music come together
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'Weren't as popular as we hoped': Walkers Crisps confirms snack axed from range
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued Sensations Streetmix from its range of products. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Car flips on roof in crash near Malvern
A CAR flipped onto its roof and a county road was closed following a crash last night. Two casualties were in the crash at Stony Cross, near Cradley and the road had to be closed in both directions following the incident last night. Emergency
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Shock as poignant D-Day post box topper destroyed
A POIGNANT post-box topper commemorating those who fought for our freedom has been ripped apart. Kind-hearted people in St Peters who had worked for weeks to craft the topper to mark D-Day woke up this morning (Thursday) in shock after they found
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New weighing room ready for Ladies Day race meeting
IT’S Ladies Day at Worcester Racecourse on Saturday and for jockey Isabelle Ryder it could prove to be historic. With our new state-of-the-art, two-storey weighing room in use for the first time, Isabelle — who is scheduled to ride Reine Free in
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University experts to tackle society's taboo topics in upcoming talks
University experts will discuss some of the most taboo topics of our time at an upcoming talk. University of Worcester lecturers will tackle some of the most controversial and unspoken issues during a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks.
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Uber drivers 'hurting' Worcester's homegrown taxi trade
TAXI drivers are increasingly concerned about out-of-town Uber drivers working in Worcester, damaging the local trade as they call for better protection and a fairer system. Drivers from across the city met to discuss how to tackle the issue of
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Charity walker close to completing challenge
A DETERMINED charity walker is close to completing a considerable challenge in the year of his 70th birthday. Richard Wood, of St John’s, Worcester, is heading along the Severn Way with a 215-mile route across consecutive days for Macmillan Cancer
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Exciting opportunities on offer at Worcester 2024 Volunteer Expo
Opportunities to volunteer at charities will be showcased at an upcoming event in Worcester. The Worcester Volunteer Expo 2024, touted as one of the city's largest events of its kind, will host nearly 40 organisations at the Guildhall on Friday
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Quirky milkshake machine reveals new location after vandals force it to move
A QUIRKY milkshake machine has revealed its new location after vandals forced it to move from its previous home. Whole Moo World has opened its milk machine in new pastures at The Red Lion in Holt Heath due to a "lack of respect" for the service
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80th anniversary of Worcester Regiment's delayed D-Day arrival to be commemorated
A commemoration service is set to be held at Gheluvelt Park to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. On Saturday, June 22, the Worcester Branch of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association (WFRA) will hold the
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How to select the right mobility scooter for your needs
Deciding on the perfect mobility scooter for you and your circumstances is a crucial decision. Whether you need it for popping out to the shops, traversing the terrain during summer fetes or require a model that can be packed into your boot, it's
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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value
A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in