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Business opens up new office in riverside location in Worcester
AN accounting firm has opened a new 'modern' office at a 'prime' riverside location in Worcester. Ballards Accounting Firm has launched a new 'modern' office in Waterside in Diglis, its third in the Midlands this year. The latest addition
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Tears of sadness and joy as Severn Stars win final-ever game in Worcester
TEARS of joy and sadness swept through the University of Worcester Arena last night (Friday) as Severn Stars played their final-ever home game. On an emotional night for the Stars fans, their players gave them one last home memory to cherish with
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Two Worcestershire curry houses in the running to be named best in the country
TWO curry houses in Worcestershire are in the running to be named one of the country's top restaurants. Gurkha Majestic Dining in Droitwich and Gurkha Imperial Dining in Bromsgrove, both run by the same family, have been shortlisted for the English
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The ten places in Worcester everyone has to visit
WORCESTER has a long history, stretching back almost 2,000 years to the Romans. Since then, it has been a Saxon settlement, a medieval market town, a civil war battleground, a manufacturing powerhouse, and now a cultural centre. Yet several
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Worcestershire village's most common type of crime revealed
THE most common type of crime in Kempsey over the past year has been revealed. Kempsey Parish Council revealed its annual crime figures which only includes incidents that have affected the community. Between May 13, 2023, and May 13, 2024,
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Pro-Palestine protesters lie down on Worcester high street
PRO-Palestinian activists laid down on Worcester high street this afternoon to show solidarity with the people of Gaza. The protesters gathered near the Guildhall waving Palestinian flags and banners calling for people to 'Remember Gaza'.
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Open Farm Sunday: the farms around Worcester that will welcome visitors
Local farms will be opening their gates this weekend for Open Farm Sunday. The special event, held on June 9 this year, returns for its 18th year, and encourages people to visit their local farm to learn about what the farmers get up to every day
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Tesco urgently recalls 2 multipack chocolate bars due to 'possible health risk'
Tesco has issued an urgent “do not eat” warning and is recalling two of its own-branded chocolate bar multipacks due to a “possible health risk”. Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack
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Pictures of D-Day commemoration event in Worcester today
WORCESTER is marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Cathedral Square today (Saturday, June 8). The six-hour Liberation of Europe commemoration event is taking place until 4pm. A large screen is in the middle of the square playing
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Worcestershire man creates Euro 2024 merchandise celebrating player's bum
A REDDITCH businessman is selling bizarre merchandise celebrating the bum of Scotland's John McGinn - which he says is flying off the shelves ahead of the Euros. Kevin Beresford, aged 72, is flogging jigsaw puzzles, drinks coasters and mugs featuring
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Worcestershire's nearest secret beach gives tourists their own 'private sandy cove'
DON'T you just hate sitting on a jam-packed beach with barely enough room to spread your legs out? Landlocked Worcester is quite a way from the beach - with the nearest being the very popular and busy Weston-super-Mare. But, The Telegraph has
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School pupils come up with winning solution
BIG-THINKERS from a village school beat off strong competition to scoop first place in a contest with their solution to the global scourge of litter pollution. The One Big Solution competition, run for primary schools within the Wyre Forest-based
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'Shocking' number of child pedestrians hurt by cars
THERE were 13 children injured as pedestrians in Worcester between 2021 and 2022, shocking new statistics show. And now a key city active travel campaigner has called for change to ensure crashes involving a p0edestrian are no longer considered
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Naturists to descend on Worcestershire for a wild walk and swim
BARE bums are set to parade around the Worcestershire countryside after naturists reveal the date for their annual wild walk and swim. British Naturism will have a number of its members walk around loud and proud in Bishampton next month. The
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Birmingham Airport shares current liquid restrictions amid new security equipment
Birmingham Airport has issued advice relating to the current liquid restrictions that are in place. If you’re heading to the airport soon, you might notice that the airport has met the June 1 deadline set by the government for some UK airports
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Watch the moment a disgusting pile of wet wipes are discovered blocking sewers
Check out the moment absolutely disgusting blockages were discovered by Severn Trent. The gross state of the pipes was revealed in videos showing horrid blockages capable of causing fatbergs, all thanks to plastic-containing wet wipes and
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Apprentices' car wash raises over £1,300 for air ambulance charity
Over £1,300 has been raised for charity by apprentices from a leading manufacturer. Worcester-based Yamazaki Mazak apprentices collected the sum for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) by organising a car wash on Friday, May 24. On that
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'Super busy' opening for popular farm shop as it opens garden centre branch
IT has been a busy start for a popular farm shop after it opened a new garden centre branch. Three Counties Produce had branched out into Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold and has been extremely busy since its opening in May. Brothers Rob and
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Have there been any Asian Hornet sightings in Worcestershire?
THERE has been growing concern about sightings of Asian Hornets across the country recently- but have any been spotted in Worcestershire? The irritable Asian Hornet has, thankfully, not had a confirmed sighting in Worcestershire yet, although many
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Enjoy favourite films in the gardens of a Worcestershire National Trust property
FILM lovers will be able to watch classic movies in the grounds of a National Trust property near Worcester. Adventure Cinema will be hosting three days of outdoor cinema at Croome Court throughout September. It will launch with The Greatest
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Two-year-old terrier recovers after innovative operation in Worcester
A two-year old terrier has been nursed back to health by a Worcester vet practice. Bunny, a Bedlington terrier, had withdrawn and became depressed due to constantly being 'in season', with continual bleeding. Her concerned owner, Tracy Formby
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Authentic nine-piece genre-bending band set for Worcester gig
Check out a genre-bending nine-piece band in Worcester. At 8pm tonight (June 8), Last Tree Squad, an original outfit, will blend and create sounds inspired by hip hop, reggae, dub, dancehall and jungle at The Marrs Bar. Known for their explosive
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West Midlands hay fever sufferers warned of 'worst weekend of the year'
West Midlands residents have been warned to expect high pollen counts this weekend. Airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg has revealed that grass pollen will likely be the main cause, affecting nearly 95 per cent of hay fever sufferers. Mr
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Famous British farmer known for featuring on Clarkson's Farm to visit Worcestershire
A FAMOUS British farmer who is known for featuring on the hit TV show Clarkson's Farm is set to visit Worcestershire. The Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern has revealed a star-studded lineup for this year's event after revealing Caleb Cooper
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Garage will be converted into office and beauty room
A Worcester resident has been given permission to turn their garage into an office and beauty treatment room. The house is at the end of Ashdown Close, a cul-de-sac off Malvern Road in Lower Wick. According to planning documents the applicant
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Heartwarming children's story to come alive at Swan Theatre
The heart-warming stage adaptation of the tale of a boy convincing his sister that reading is fun will take to the Swan Theatre stage. The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson's 'Charlie Cook's Favourite Book' is set to be performed at the Worcester
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Get Father's Day off to a flying start with falconry displays
Get Father's Day off to a flying start with your dad at a beloved stately home. On Father's Day weekend (June 15 and 16), Witley Court & Gardens in will host falconry displays. The special day, going back 50 years, falls on the third Sunday
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Trailblazing artist's love for Worcestershire honoured in exhibition
The work of a trailblazing artist will be on display at a special exhibition. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is hosting the 'Dame Laura Knight: I Paint Today' exhibition until Sunday, June 30. Dame Laura was one of the leading female
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Rising comedy stars to preview Edinburgh Fringe in Worcester
Two rising stars of the world of comedy will be previewing the Edinburgh Fringe in Worcester. Stand-up comedians Huge Davies and Josh Weller will showcase their unique acts at Huntingdon Hall on Thursday (June 13) at 7.30pm. Davies, who hosts
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Learn the art of stage storytelling at upcoming workshop
Learn how to write compelling stories perfect for the stage at an upcoming workshop. The Debut, led by Worcestershire-based company Crave Arts, will host a session for aspiring stage writers at Swan Studio on Tuesday (June 11) at 7pm. Attendees
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Get a sneak peak at what goes on behind the scenes on lifesaving missions
The public will be able to get a look at what goes on behind the scenes during air ambulance rescue missions. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Tatenhill airbase in Staffordshire will hold its annual open day on Sunday, June 30. The event will
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World Gin Day: Five Worcestershire gin distilleries to celebrate
World Gin Day lands on Saturday, June 8 this year. The UK is famous for its gins, with distilleries across the country producing the botanical spirit. But what does Worcestershire have to offer? Piston Gin, Worcester Piston Distillery