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Police increasingly concerned for missing person believed to be in Worcester
POLICE have appealed for information on a missing person who is believed to be in Worcester. Cassie Stooksbury was last seen at around 2.20pm near Newtown Road, Worcester. It is believed she is in the area of Tolladine and Warndon. Cassie
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Fire engines and police on city road
EMERGENCY service vehicles have been called to an incident in Worcester. A police car, fire engine and fire service van were called to Newtown Road. The emergency vehicles were parked near to the care home. Worcester News has attempted
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Warndon compared to 'warzone' as police move in to arrest man
POLICE officers arrived in large numbers on a city estate as one onlooker compared the scene to a warzone, calling it 'little Beirut'. One witness described around 15 to 20 officers descending on Winstone Drive, near Cranham Drive, in Warndon in
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Speed cameras catch out this M5 driver near Worcester
A DRIVER has been caught by automatic cameras on the M5 near Worcester, resulting in a large court fine. Gary White was clocked speeding in his Mercedes on the M5 between junctions 4a and 6 with the case against him proved in his absence. The
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Details of Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker's funeral released
DETAILS have been released on the funeral of popular Worcestershire County Cricket Club spin bowler Josh Baker. The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 10 from 12.30pm at Redditch Crematorium. This will be followed by a service
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Police armed with speed cameras are in these Worcestershire villages
SPEEDING drivers are being targeted in Worcestershire villages. People living in the villages had contacted police about their concerns over speeding. Officers have been in Welland, Hanley Swan and Malvern Wells carrying out speed checks.
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'If I had not been a trained boxer I would be dead now' says stabbed fighter
A BOXER stabbed twice through the chest during a knife attack said he would have been 'dead' had he not been a trained fighter. Jon DP Shaw, speaking through his public Facebook page, said he believes his boxing skills helped save his life during
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D-Day homecoming welcome will be given to commuters stepping off trains in Worcester
TO MARK the 80th anniversary of D-Day, people travelling into Worcester Foregate Street will receive the same greeting heroes were given when returning home. On Thursday, June 6, grateful staff and volunteers from Stepway and the Salvation Army
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Warndon's open door cafe warriors in epic (and thundery) adventure
THEY say an army marches on its stomach - but this army of loyal supporters turned that saying on its head when they walked miles in thunderstorms to raise money for an open door cafe. A team from Worcester Wheels completed a sponsored 23-mile
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Water play area closed due to a 'technical fault'
A WATER play area has closed due to a "technical fault". The Lido Park water play area has closed today (Tuesday) due to a technical fault. Wychavon District Council said they hope the park will be open on Wednesday. A spokesperson said
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Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it's illegal and the rules to know
As the warmer months of the year are now upon us, we can’t help but want to spend more time in our garden. Whether that’s hosting barbecues with family or friends, a bit of sunbathing every now and again or even spending hours chasing your dog
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Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?
If the cost of living is beginning to bite, you might be wondering if you could get a council tax reduction. Although you can sometimes get a discount automatically on your council tax bill, this is not always the case. If you're unsure whether
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The correct position for your car seat as drivers issued serious safety warning
Drivers in the UK have been urged to check the position of their car seat or risk seriously compromising their safety. Many motorists may not think twice about how their car headrests are placed before driving off. However, when we don't check
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Sadness as alpaca attraction closes after 'struggling to meet council demands'
A POPULAR attraction featuring alpacas is set to close after struggling to meet council demands. Alpaca Meadows revealed with a "sad heart" that the site on The Rhydd will close for good after being unable to meet the demands of the Malvern Hills
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New African elephants join the herd at safari park
WEST Midlands Safari Park has welcomed two new African elephants into its herd, named Suzy and Gitana. The two females, aged 40 and 44, arrived last week and had travelled from Pairi Daiza Zoo, in Belgium. They have made the move to be companions
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Big plans for Rik Mayall comedy festival in Droitwich
PLANS for a new comedy festival celebrating legendary town funnyman Rik Mayall are moving forward. The 'Rik Mayall Comedy Festival' is earmarked to take place between May 31 and June 7, 2025. The festival bearing his name would aim to celebrate
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Cher Lloyd hits back at 'cruel' trolls body shaming her after festival appearance
"CRUEL" trolls body-shamed a Worcestershire pop star after she performed live for the first time in years. Cher Lloyd shared on Instagram that she had received "some pretty mean comments" after she performed several of her hit songs at Mighty
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Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts across the UK this week - how to claim
Go nuts for Doughnuts? Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts for one day only and here's how you can claim yours. The multinational doughnut and coffee chain has announced that it will be celebrating National Doughnut Day this year by offering
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Why is Keir Starmer a Sir? This is when the Labour leader was knighted
Keir Starmer is a former Chief Prosecutor whose “entire” career has been about “securing justice for those that need it”, according to the Labour Party website. Just some of his previous work includes representing people on death row as a human
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How 'diligent neighbours' helped to locate stolen car
"DILIGENT neighbours" have helped police locate a stolen vehicle and a wanted man has also been found The vehicle was stolen from the St Peters area, and the man was wanted for offences committed in the community. A spokesperson for Worcester
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All the Worcestershire Premium Bonds winners - including four who scooped £100k
FOUR lucky people in Hereford and Worcester have scooped £100,000 each thanks to NS&I's June Premium Bonds. More than 300 people in the two counties have won prizes this month ranging from £100,000 to £1,000. Five people have won £50,000
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Worcestershire summer football league to expand for 2024 season
While Euro 2024 reaches its exciting climax in Berlin on Sunday, July 14, a different football tournament will be getting underway in Worcestershire. The Droitwich Summer League is set to return after a successful inaugural season in 2023 with
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Household waste fire spreads to neighbours fence panels in city street
A HOUSEHOLD waste fire had spread to a neighbour's fence panels in a city street. Fire and police were in Fairmount Drive in Brickfields last night (Monday) after a fire broke out in an alleyway. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
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Mum issues warning as daughter left with Giant Hogweed-like burns from celery
A distraught mum has issued a warning to parents after her daughter’s celery stick lunch left her face covered in burns. Tyler Field was left horrified when her seven-month-old daughter Imelda Sykes broke out in a red rash on her face and hands
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Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans
A popular IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded as
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Why Bobby Brazier's preparation for Soccer Aid has been 'tough'
In preparation for Soccer Aid, actor Bobby Brazier said he went through a “tough session” with his ex-footballer father Jeff Brazier. The EastEnders star, 21, is taking part in the match at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge ground raising funds for
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Study claims doing two specific things on a plane can be bad for heart health
A new study has claimed that drinking alcohol on a plane and then sleeping could be bad for heart health. Academics from the Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Germany found that the combination of in-flight alcohol and cabin pressure at cruising
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Warning issued to people buying mobile phones over 'often-missed' small print
Those looking to buy a new mobile phone should 'tread carefully', according to a top phone expert. Dan Melia, from Mobile Phones Direct, has urged people to study the 'hidden' small print when they start looking for the best deal on their next
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Do you need to microchip your cat? Here's what happens if you don't
Have you got a pet cat who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your cat needs to be microchipped. Cats can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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Love Island fans 'gobsmacked' as reality TV star Joey Essex enters villa
Joey Essex has become the first celebrity contestant to enter the Love Island villa as the new series gets underway. The dating series returned on June 3 and introduced more contestants to the villa with host Maya Jama entering in a white dress
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HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit payments will be received
HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made after 500,000 claimants were left without expected payments on Monday. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts
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Ex-pupils of former city school set for reunion
A GROUP set up for former students of a city school will be holding a reunion this weekend. The Facebook page for St Stephen’s School, off Ombersley Road in Worcester, was created by Dawn Irlam after she was unable to find much information online
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This is how many homeless people asked the council for help last year
More than 2,000 people experiencing homelessness in Worcester approached the council asking for help in the past 12 months. The total number of approaches for assistance (2,151) was 149 more than the year before, but led to Worcester City Council
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Excitement after popular cafe reveals opening date to second branch
EXCITEMENT is in the air after the owners of a popular Worcester cafe revealed the opening date of its new branch. It has been all hands on deck for the team at Papa's Caffe in Worcester after they spent the last four months renovating the former
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Here's why large, weird webs are covering trees along Worcester's riverside
LARGE webs are covering trees and bushes along the riverside in Worcester as an insect searches for its next meal. A wide-scale phenomenon is happening across the county after ermine moths built large webs in trees and bushes to help their babies
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'Frustrating' reason why city's new Mexican restaurant cannot fully open
A NEW Mexican restaurant has finally opened in the city centre - but "frustratingly" only for deliveries. Worcester's newest restaurant, MEXI.co., has opened only for deliveries until Worcester City Council approves its outdoor signage. Steve
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Joe Leach’s century headlines Worcestershire appearances in BPL
Worcestershire's Joe Leach hit a ton on a rare Shrewsbury appearance. The all-rounder's century came during the club's 169 run victory over Kidderminster in a Birmingham and District Premier Cricket League clash. Leach joined the game with
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'Anyone receiving support for health and wellbeing deserves to be safe from harm'
IF you needed to be cared for on a mental health ward or unit, you would expect to be in a safe, caring and supportive environment. You would not expect to be at risk of being raped or sexually abused. Journalists from Sky News and the Independent
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Decision looms on 90-home plan for village
District councillors are set to decide on plans to build up to 90 new homes in a Worcestershire village. Bloor Homes wants to build a huge new housing estate on land south of Stourport Road in Great Witley. Members of Malvern Hills District
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Trio of Worcester City players bid farewell as they announce retirement
Worcester City have confirmed three departing players ahead of the new season. Following last season's title win and promotion, Jamie Insall, Kyonn Evans and Connor Gater have all chosen to retire from football. The first retirement is that
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New Bulgarian dancing group has charitable aims
MEMBERS of a new city club are enjoying traditional dance while raising money for charities. Bulgarian dancing community group Nestinari-Detelina was set up in Worcester this year with a number of objectives. Its main aims are to promote Bulgarian