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Discharge unit to close at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
A HOSPITAL unit will be closing in Worcester to make way for a new MRI scanner and it will not reopen. Worcestershire Royal Hospital has confirmed that the current Pathway Discharge Unit will close at the end of summer this year. The hospital
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'Unneighbourly' complaints sparks row over people passing shopping bags over fence
RESIDENTS are livid over plans to install a 35-metre-long and two-metre-high fence amid what they claim is a "shopping bag dispute". People living at Albion Mill in Portland Street and boaters on Diglis Marina are protesting about the decision
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Tributes after former solicitor and city council leader dies aged 80
Tributes have been paid to a former city council leader who has died at the age of 80. David Wright represented Claines Ward on Worcester City Council from 1979 to 1988. He was leader of the Conservative group on the council in the mid-eighties
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Parts of Worcester without water as burst pipe shuts busy City road
PARTS of Worcester have been without water this afternoon after a burst pipe. People living in the WR4, WR5, WR7, WR8, WR9 and WR10 areas of the city have been experiencing poorer pressure or no water supply due to the burst water pipe. At
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Shocking photos show crumbling and cracked Newtown Road tunnel
A TUNNEL has reopened despite photos showing its cracked and crumbling condition as an 'emergency' road closure caused long tailbacks in the city. These photos show the poor condition of Newtown Road tunnel and railway bridge in Worcester which
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This is why the Red Arrows did not fly over Worcester
THE world famous Red Arrows did not fly over Worcester after the flightpath was changed for 'operational reasons', leading to disappointment from some plane spotters. The Red Arrows had been due to fly from Great Witley over Barbourne and Pitchcroft
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Worcester sex offender due in court for TWICE breaking court order
A CONVICTED sex offender is due in court for twice breaking the terms of a court order designed to control his behaviour. Raimundo Soares Pinto, 47, of St Nicholas Street in Worcester admitted breaching a sexual offences prevention order at a previous
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Behind the scenes at filming of Father Brown in Worcester
A POPULAR BBC series has started filming in Worcester as superfans of the show gathered to catch a glimpse at its celebrity lead actor. Film crews were in St Oswald's Road which has been closed to vehicles while Father Brown, a BBC crime drama
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Celebrity footballer enjoys curry at Indian restaurant near Worcester
A CELEBRITY footballer known for having an eye for a goal paid a visit to an Indian restaurant near Worcester. Gifted attacking midfielder and Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier was seen enjoying a meal at Spice Fusion in Dunhampton last night
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Poignant reason knitted figures in shop's windows are turning heads
A WOMAN who knitted two soldiers which have been placed in the window of a city centre shop has been left overwhelmed with comments from passersby. Cheryl Lowe has created the soldiers to honour her father who fought in Burma during the Second
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Netflix to be removed from more than 40 TV models next month - see which ones
Netflix will be removed from more than 40 TV models in July. The popular streaming service is known for hit TV shows and movies including the likes of Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton, Black Mirror and All Quiet on the Western Front. Netflix can be
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Rare King Charles 50p could sell for almost £1,000
A 'rare' 50p coin with King Charles' face on it has been spotted selling for almost £1,000 online. Despite the new coins coming into circulation in 2023, coin collectors and sellers have taken to eBay and Facebook Marketplace to try and jump on
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Vehicle stolen from Worcestershire town amid spike in crime
A VEHICLE has been stolen from a Worcestershire village after police reveal a spike in the crime. Police are appealing to residents to help them find a stolen vehicle that was stolen from Pershore town between June 9 and 10. A spokesperson
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Tattooist's customers left 'frustrated' after months of cancellations
MULTIPLE customers have been left frustrated after 'lots' of cancellations at an Evesham-based tattoo business that has closed. Evesham Ink opened in the town last year and had received 150 five star reviews according to the business owners.
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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules
Going for a family bike ride with a picnic at the end or planning an hour or two of cycling after work are some of the best ways to make the most of the outdoors. However, in the past, you might have felt the need to ride on the pavement at the
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Woman accused of profiting from monkey torture videos appears at court
A JUDGE has adjourned a case against a woman accused of uploading monkey torture videos to online chat groups. Adriana Orme, of The Beeches, Ryall, near Upton-upon Severn, appeared in person at Worcester Crown Court today (Tuesday) and was granted
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Seriously hurt woman freed from car after crash
A WOMAN has been seriously injured after it took an hour to free her from a crashed car. Emergency services, including Midlands Air Ambulance, were on the scene of a tractor and car crash on the A4103 and B4214 in Bishops Frome. The woman was
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Latest Worcestershire winners of People's Postcode Lottery revealed
THE latest Worcestershire winners for the People's Postcode Lottery have been revealed. Excitement is in the air in Drakes Broughton after the postcode for Shrubbery Road won in yesterday's (Monday) prize draw. The postcode is WR10 2AX and
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Man on motorbike caught riding on field
A MAN has been given a warning after being caught riding a motorbike on a field. The 22-year-old was given a section 59 warning notice by West Mercia Police after riding on a farmer's field off Mayfield Road on Saturday, June 8. A spokesperson
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Father Brown filming closes city road for two days
A CITY centre road has closed for filming after it was revealed a popular television show convoy has visited Worcester. The film crew of Father Brown are in Worcester after pitching up at Pitchcroft on Sunday night. Worcestershire County Council
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today (June 11) to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile
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Worcester Buddhists to hold open morning for all
ANYONE interested in meditation and Buddhism is invited to an open morning on Saturday. Worcester Buddhists will be on hand to answer your questions and give tasters in two types of meditation. Members will also explain why they are practising
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92-year-old Coronation Street legend William Roache avoids bankruptcy
Coronation Street star William Roache has avoided bankruptcy after settling a tax bill with HMRC at the High Court. A previous tribunal saw the Corrie star ordered to settle the £588,015.18 tax bill when it was ruled he was involved in a "tax-avoidance
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Does bottled water expire? The important facts you need to know
Bottled water is a common sight on supermarket shelves and some people might wonder if it can go bad. After all, they usually have a Best Before Date printed on the bottle, but can it actually expire or be dangerous to drink after a certain period
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Casualty faces major schedule shake up as BBC confirms change to programming
The BBC has confirmed that regular weekend TV shows face major schedule changes in the coming weeks over the UEFA Euro tournament. Hosted in Germany, the 2024 Euros will see qualified nations from across Europe go head to head, including Scotland
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Homeowners urged to invest in this feature to add 10 per cent to house value
Homeowners have been urged to invest in wooden floors in order to increase their property's value. Wood is the most popular flooring option in the country since it can come in a vast array of colours and patterns. As a result, 80% of estate
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Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet & TUI scams
Everyone going on holiday this summer has been warned not to fall for scams from social media criminals impersonating major airlines. Scammers are impersonating every major airline operating in the UK, according to new analysis from consumer group
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Warning to anyone with an air fryer to follow these 'must-know' steps
Air fryer users have been urged to follow these five "must-know" steps when cleaning their appliances. In recent years, the UK has been gripped in an air fryer frenzy with sales rocketing for the gadget at many major retailers. Their popularity
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'Terrified' dad issues warning to parents after daughter's vaping horror story
A “terrified” dad has issued a warning to other parents after he claims his daughter nearly died when vaping burst a hole in her lung. Mark Blight rushed Kyla Blight to hospital after receiving a phone call that she had collapsed and turned 'blue
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As it happened: Air ambulance on scene after crash closes road
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Walkers Cheese & Onion to Kettle Lightly Salted - which crisps are the healthiest?
Everyone loves a packet of crisps. Whether you are a ready salted or cheese and onion fan, Walkers or Kettle, there is something out there for everyone. But we are always being told that crisps aren't good for us. For example, dietitian and
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Tesco shoppers warned to act now or lose out on triple point Clubcard vouchers
Tesco shoppers have been told they have just days left to act in order to cash in their Reward Clubcard vouchers before they expire this week. The supermarket giant issued a warning to customers that almost £20m Reward Partner codes were due to
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Live updates as city enters day two of 'emergency' closure of busy road
3:49pm The road has reopened 8:56am
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Officer on push bike finds group of teens that ran away from trespass incident
AN officer on a push bike found a group of teens who ran away from trespassing in a building in Malvern. The teenagers, most of whom were from Worcester, had gained access to a building on Ranelagh Road without permission and had been detained
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Lifelong supporter and former director of Worcester City FC passes away at 77
A former club director and lifelong supporter of Worcester City has passed away at the age of 77. Roger Pugh, known for his unwavering support to City, dedicated over three decades of his life working alongside his childhood friend Alan Wills,
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Family fun at this year's Three Counties Food and Drink Festival
There's plenty to do for all the family at this year's Three Counties Food and Drink Festival. It will take place on July 27 and 28 at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. Tickets on the day are priced at £12, offering visitors a chance
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Craftsman opens bespoke furniture store in Worcester
A Worcester man has opened his own store in the city centre. Nick Munn, a designer and craftsman, has recently launched a workshop under the business moniker Black Pear Bespoke, a nod to the city's coat of arms. He aims to inspire residents
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Public call to vote for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has launched a public vote to decide the winner of a prestigious award. For the first time the charity is seeking the public's help in choosing the recipient of its Corporate Partnership Award, which is part of its
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Accounting firm launches third new office this year in Worcester
An accounting firm is extending its presence in the Midlands with a new office in Worcester. The new office is Ballards Accounting Firm's premises launch in the region this year. This adds to new premises in Cornwall Buildings on Newhall Street
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Work-related stress: How to spot and manage it
IN 2022/23, the number of workers reporting work-related stress was approximately 875,000. This constitutes over 40 per cent of all work-related illness and accounts for almost one in five reasons patients consult with their GP. The main causes
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Concern over future of funding for homeless services
CONCERNS are growing over the future of funding for homeless services in the city. The city council has a statutory duty to help prevent homelessness and to help those who are actually homeless. But the majority of funding for this work comes
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The use of medical cannabis for people with terminal illness
PEOPLE at the end of life living with terminal illness often experience pain and other mental health symptoms. In this situation some of them may become vulnerable and turn to self-medicate from street cannabis. While this practice may seem
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City sports club celebrating 125th anniversary
A CITY sports club is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Worcester County Ground Bowling Club has been marking the achievement with two celebration matches. One was against the Barbarian Bowling Association, a charity team made up of players
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Plans approved for 20-metre mobile phone mast near village
A 20-metre high mobile phone mast will be built in a layby near Abberley. Planning permission has been granted for the development, referred to in planning documents as a “monopole”, which will be installed just off the B4202 north of the village
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Predicted overspend forces council to cut discretionary disabled facilities grants
Top-up grants used to help disabled people live independently in their own homes are being suspended by the city council. The council has had to stop funding discretionary Disabled Facility Grants (DFG) because of a forecasted overspend. This
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Worcestershire Rapids outfoxed by hosts in nail-biting four-run defeat
Worcestershire Rapids were pipped to the line for a second game on the trot as Leicestershire Foxes came out on top by four runs. Rapids took their third consecutive trip away from home for the Vitality Blast clash, this time to the Uptonsteel
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Free dinosaur exhibition roars into Worcester this summer
A free immersive dinosaur exhibition is coming to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum this summer. Dinosaurs on the Doorstep will open on July 13 and run until September 18, 2024. The exhibition brings the Jurassic world to life by allowing
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Worcester law firm announces litigation expert as new partner
A Worcester solicitor has announced the appointment of a new partner. Law firm mfg Solicitors has confirmed seasoned property litigation solicitor, Kevin Morgan, as a new partner at its Worcester office. The property litigation team advises
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Worcester Sunday League football line-ups from the 1990s
GPO Rangers pictured below in April 1999 after drawing 1-1 with The Albion in Worcester Sunday Football League Division One. They feature, back row (left to right): Neale Rice, Keith Bailey, Mark Lewis, Shawn Cannaway, Simon Bodily, Marc Harber