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Beloved fox sign vandalised at nature reserve
A FOX sign has been forcibly removed from a nature reserve in Worcester. The Friends of Laugherne Brook sign has been pulled out by vandals at the nature reserve. Bertie Ballinger, of The Friends of Laugherne Brook, said: "The sign has been
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Meet schoolgirl who transforms into MMA fighter - but may not be able to fulfil dream
Worcester’s very own martial arts prodigy is heading to the UAE to fight for a world championship. Bailey Mae, age 12 and from St John's, is one Britain’s up and coming martial arts stars. Since taking up Brazilian jiu-jitsu four years ago
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Here's how many cars police stopped from illegally parking in just an hour
A LARGE number of vehicles were stopped by police after they tried illegally parking on the road in St John's. It was a busy hour for St John's SNT after they stopped 12 cars from parking illegally on single and double yellow lines, pedestrian
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Shocked family caught up in police chase as 'stolen' car crashes into their fence
A 'SHOCKED' couple had a narrow escape when a suspected 'stolen' car crashed into a fence during a police chase, narrowly missing their car as they pulled out of their drive. Emma Kelly and husband Sean Kelly were pulling out of their drive on
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As it happened: 'Stolen' car crashes into fence as 'lads run away'
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Village speed trap caught out driver in this county village
A SPEED camera in a Worcestershire village has left a driver facing a steep fine after he exceeded the limit. Alexander Bowyer was caught by a speed camera on the A443 Worcester Road in Great Witley, near Worcester travelling at over 30pmph by
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Concern over lack of litter picking in Fort Royal
Residents of Fort Royal are concerned at a lack of litter picking in the area. Councillor Atif Sadiq raised the concerns of residents during an Environment committee meeting on Tuesday (June 4). The Labour councillor said a council worker used
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Cocaine-snorting driver ends up in court: this is what happened next
A DRIVER who had snorted cocaine before getting behind the wheel has been banned from driving after he was stopped in Worcester. Marc Driscoll was caught drug driving in a Peugeot in Droitwich Road, Worcester and was fined and disqualified from
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Protest outside Guildhall after mayor puts meat back on the menu
Demonstrators gathered outside the Guildhall to protest the decision to put meat back on the menu at mayoral events. Former mayor Louis Stephen, the city’s first Green mayor, caused controversy in February when he stopped meat being served at gatherings
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What council has to say about impending closure of alpaca attraction
THE council has responded after a popular alpaca attraction revealed it is closing as it "struggles to meet their demands". There has been an outpouring of sadness after Alpaca Meadows revealed with a "sad heart" that the site on The Rhydd will
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Behind scenes of dramatic raid which found 'huge' cannabis plants in old sweet shop
A dramatic drugs raid at a derelict former sweetshop in the heart of a Worcestershire town has led to the discovery of a massive 600 plant cannabis grow. Two arrests were also made as officers smashed their way into the former shop at 4 High Street
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Long running food and drink festival to come to Droitwich this month
A LONG-running festival will be taking place in Worcestershire this month. The Droitwich Food and Drink Festival is the oldest festival organised by Blue Strawberry Events and is taking place from June 21-23. Foodies from across the town
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Best times and days to use your washing machine, dishwasher and more revealed
There's no good time to do our laundry and dishes but did you know that you could save money if you time your weekly chores right? Whether it's cooking dinner for the family or hoovering the house, we spend so much of our lives doing chores.
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McVitie’s reveals first-ever non-fruit flavour Jaffa Cakes in shock brand twist
Do you have the bottle to try this new flavour of Jaffa Cakes? McVitie’s has revealed a new Cola Bottle flavour of the iconic cake (or biscuit) coming to a shop near you. It’s a big moment for the brand as it’s the “first-ever non-fruit flavour
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Coronation Street 'legend' Helen Worth to leave the ITV soap after 50 years
Coronation Street star Helen Worth, known for playing Gail Platt, is set to leave the popular soap opera after 50 years, ITV announced. At the end of this year, the 73-year-old will walk along the cobbles one last time after she celebrates her
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Car targeted in suspected arson attack
A CAR has been torched in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of the morning. It was parked on Tybridge Street and was 'well alight' by the time the fire service arrived. One fire engine was called in the early hours of this morning
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Rescue dog and drone called to rescue missing person
EMERGENCY services have been called to rescue a missing person in Worcester. Police, fire and ambulance services were called to Charles Hastings Way at around 5pm yesterday (June 4) to search for and rescue a missing person. A drone and an
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Here's how many drivers were caught speeding on dual carriageway in Worcester
POLICE have caught several speeding drivers on a major Worcester road after concerns from the community. Roads policing officers from West Mercia Police spent their weekend patrolling the A4440 in Worcester. Over Saturday, June 1 and Sunday
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Fears city's 'under threat' Palestine mural could be torn down over planning dispute
Campaigners are defending a pro-Palestine mural in Lowesmoor they say is at risk of being torn down by the council. The mural appeared in Silver Street in March and honours the ‘heroes of Palestine’ - journalists Lama Jamous and Noor Harazeen,
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As it happened: Police discover £500k worth of cannabis in old sweet shop
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Red Arrows to fly over Worcester city centre - here's when
PLANE spotters will be able to see the iconic Red Arrows as they fly over Worcester this weekend. The RAF planes will be gracing the skies over the city on Saturday (June 8) flying from the direction of Great Witley, to Barbourne and Pitchcroft
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Tories told not to claim Civil Service behind their Labour tax attack
The Conservatives have defended their claim that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000 after it emerged a senior Treasury official had warned them not to say civil servants were behind the claim. The Prime Minister repeatedly highlighted the claim
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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare circulated 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. Just 210,000 copies of the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin entered circulation when it was released
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Drivers warned of 'big no no's' that could invalidate their no claims discount
Drivers have been warned they could be invalidating their no claims protection without realising it. Experts have issued a warning to motorists about the “big no no’s” that could break their no claims protection and eradicate any discount they’
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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Simon Cowell launches search for the next One Direction - See how to apply
Simon Cowell has announced that he is on the lookout for a brand new boy band to emulate the success of One Direction. The famous music mogul said he is "praying" to find people as talented as the music group comprised of Harry Styles, Niall Horan
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for fifth consecutive month by Which?
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to consumer group Which? The supermarket is known for its low prices, making it a popular choice for budget-savvy shoppers. Which? conducted
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If you keep killing your houseplants, you might be making this common mistake
If you keep killing your houseplants (no matter how much you love them), you might be making this common mistake. We're not all lucky enough to have been born with the green-fingered gene but that doesn't mean we should stop trying! Adding
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Asda named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer
Asda has become the UK’s most expensive supermarket for fuel, new analysis has found. A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference
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Can I be fined for dropping a cigarette? This is what the law says
Smokers have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 if they are caught dropping their cigarette butts. If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with a fixed penalty notice from your local council. And it could get worse
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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving in a common piece of summer clothing. With summer finally here, many of us will be planning days out in the coming weeks and months. As temperatures begin
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Missing person believed to be in Worcester has been found
A MISSING person who was believed to be in Worcester has been found following a police appeal. West Mercia Police appealed for information regarding Cassie Stooksbury who they thought could be in the Tolladine and Warndon area yesterday (June
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Peaky Blinders fans 'can't wait' for Netflix film starring Cillian Murphy
Netflix has announced that a Peaky Blinders film will be released with Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy set to star. Murphy will reprise his role as gangster Tommy Shelby for the upcoming film from creator Steven Knight, following on from the BBC show
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Streets across Worcestershire to host second largest garage sale in history
500 addresses across Worcestershire are taking part in one of the biggest garage sales in history. On Saturday (June 8) bargain hunters will be descending on multiple locations across the county for the 'Big Worcestershire Garage Sale', organised
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Year eight pupil's book about living with Type One Diabetes released
A year eight pupil has published an illuminating book about living with Type One Diabetes. Felicity Clake, a pupil at Bowbrook School in Peopleton, recently released her second book, titled 'Fea's T1D Journey', on Amazon. The book, described
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Driver falls foul of these M5 speed cameras near Worcester
A 33-year-old driver has ended up with a large fine for speeding on the motorway near Worcester. Alaa Al Hraishawi was caught breaking a temporary 60mph limit on the M5 southbound near junction 8. The speeding offence charge was heard at Worcester
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Public gardens across Worcestershire to open gates
A range of gardens across the county are set to open their gates in June. Opening under the National Gardens Scheme, the venues vary from small courtyard gardens to expansive 10 acre spaces. Visitors will have the chance to explore the gardens
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Worcester Paint Festival in appeal for sponsors
Worcester Paint Festival is appealing for sponsors to provide funds to host the event. The festival, set for Saturday, September 21, needs additional sponsorship to meet its financial targets. Financial backing for the festival has already
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Plan to revive empty shop in St John's revealed
Plans to revive a vacant shop in St John’s have been put forward. Developers want to open a small retail kiosk in the empty shop front at 1 St John’s and turn the rest of the ground floor of the building into a one-bedroom apartment. According
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Worcester school pupils to perform dramatic D-Day Poem recital
Pupils of two Worcester schools will perform the D-Day Poem in Cathedral Square to mark its 80th anniversary. The event, set for Thursday (June 6) at 11am, will feature students of Tudor Grange Primary Academy and Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
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Bowbrook School students ranked in top five per cent of UK in maths
A Peopleton school's pupils are ranked in the top five per cent in mathematics in the UK. Year seven and eight top set students at Bowbrook School in Peopleton took part in the UK Junior Maths Challenge, securing the high ranking in competition
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Worcestershire conservation group receives highest recognition
Worcestershire nature enthusiasts have received the highest accolade from the UK's largest conservation charity. The Worcester and Malvern Local Group has been labelled as ‘inspirational’ after they were given the RSPB President's Award for Best
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Shock as boy attacked by 'group' in Warndon Villages
A BOY is reported to have been attacked by a group of people in a city estate, causing shock in a 'usually safe' community. The alleged attack happened in Plantation Drive in Warndon Villages in Worcester on Saturday (June 1). A spokesperson
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Beloved school governor to be honoured with sculpture at 'Waddle of Worcester'
A much-loved school governor will be honoured with a butterfly-inspired sculpture in a summer public art trail. Jill Wheeler, who served as a governor for over 21 years at St Peter’s Droitwich C of E Academy, will be remembered through a penguin
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Supermarket to unveil 'significant' refurbishment with a dance performance
A SUPERMARKET is to unveil its "significant" refurbishment with a dance performance. Waitrose is delighted to finally be unveiling the refurbishment of its Droitwich branch on Saltway this week. The team has been busy installing a new sushi
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The UK’s only Which? Recommended Broadband Provider now available in Worcester
Having partnered with infrastructure provider CityFibre, the award-winning broadband provider Zen Internet is following the rollout of full fibre broadband across Worcester to link as many homes as possible to a more reliable technology. Buffering