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Former Worcestershire County Council chief given damehood
FORMER Worcestershire County Council chief executive Clare Marchant said she was still in disbelief after being given a damehood in the King’s Birthday Honours. Dame Clare, who led universities and colleges admissions service Ucas during the Covid
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Para Swimmer Rebecca Redfern awarded MBE for inspiring young people
DROITWICH Paralympic swimmer Rebecca Redfern said she had a 'warm feeling' knowing she had inspired others after being awarded an MBE. The 24-year-old has been given the honour for her services to young people and the community of Worcestershire
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Shocking image shows tractor fire which closed road
THIS picture shows the shocking moment a tractor burst into flames in Crowle. The blaze destroyed the tractor and caused a road closure on Old Turnpike Road. At around 3.30pm, West Mercia Police said they were on the scene at Old Turnpike Road
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Everything to know on House of the Dragon series 2 including UK release date
The Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon will be returning for a second series very soon, and fans will be keen to know when it will be released in the UK. Based on parts of George R. R. Martin's 2018 book Fire & Blood the first series began
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As it happened: vehicle overturns on M5 near Worcester
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Worcester rabbit killers who left three dead allowed to keep other pets
RABBIT killers who starved three 'skeletal' animals to death and left their maggot-infested bodies to rot in their filthy hutches will be allowed to keep their other pets. Allana Julie Silk and and Jack Simon Pullen had already admitted causing
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Supermarkets Aldi, Asda, and Morrisons pull sandwiches amid E.coli contamination
A major food manufacturer is recalling sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major UK supermarkets because of a potential link to an E.coli outbreak. The outbreak has seen a number of people across the UK in hospital and now officials said the move
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Kate Middleton to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis this weekend
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton will make her first public appearance this weekend at the Trooping the Colour parade. In March, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer sharing in an emotional video message, the Princess said
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'Unrecognisable': obese 31 stone man 'half what I used to be'
A formerly obese man who ballooned to 31 stone is literally half the man he used to be after he shed the pounds as he battled cancer and fought back after a cardiac arrest. Sheldon Donovan weighed 31 stone at his heaviest but has now lost 13 stone
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New West Mercia Police chief constable will not be taking up role
THE PCC has announced the person set to be the next West Mercia Police chief constable will no longer be taking up the post. It has been revealed that Kyle Gordon will not be moving into the role after he was selected as the preferred candidate
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Appeal after van broken into
AN appeal has been launched after a red van was broken into in Droitwich. The incident happened between 8pm on June 13 and 9.10am on June 14 while the van was parked on Stinton Lea. A spokesperson for Droitwich SNT said: "We are keen to hear
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Police speed check 50 vehicles in village - here's how many obeyed the limit
POLICE poised with speed cameras checked around 50 cars to see if they were going over the limit. Pershore SNT were speed monitoring through Drakes Broughton today (Friday) and was pleased to report that no one was caught going over the 30mph limit
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Major supermarket rents car park from council in new deal
SUPERMARKET bosses have agreed a new deal that will see it take over the running of a car park in Droitwich. Waitrose will extend the lease on the building until 2034 and work is already underway to make significant improvements to the store. As
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James May teases date for last ever episode of The Grand Tour marking end of 'legacy'
James May has teased for the first time when the final episode of hit Amazon series The Grand Tour will be broadcast. May, along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond first appeared on The Grand Tour back in 2015 after leaving BBC show Top Gear
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Live updates as 'tractor fire' closes road in village near Worcester
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Here's when you can finally get tickets to see the county's stunning Confetti Fields
THE clock is counting down to when you can finally immerse yourself in Worcestershire's stunning Confetti Fields. The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company's flower field is a popular tourist attraction drawing thousands of people in the short space
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it
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Man suffers serious injuries after falling from his bike on city road
A CYCLIST was treated for serious injuries after falling from his bike on a busy road in Worcester. Paramedics treated the man - who they found in Barbourne Road - before taking him to hospital. The incident, described by eyewitnesses on the
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As it happened: Police cone off busy road
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"Open for business': How Euro 2024 will boost businesses in Worcestershire
EIGHTEEN months after heartbreak in Qatar, England fans are getting ready for the next chance to see it come home. But it is not just fans who are looking forward to the tournament kicking off, businesses in Worcester are celebrating an expected
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'Home invasion' burglary suspect named by police
A SUSPECTED burglar has been named by police after he was arrested and charged with burglary and breach of a restraining order. David Cox has been charged with burglary following a suspected home invasion in Elgar Avenue in Malvern on Thursday.
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The best of Michael Mosley's health tips that helped transform British lives
Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the
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These 8 'simple' things are reducing the value of your house
An estate agency has warned that these eight 'simple' things could be reducing the value of your house. New data analysis shows the mistakes we might be making that are knocking as much as £23,000 off the value of a property. The full service
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Fire spreads from trailer to hedgerow as crew rushes to scene
A FIRE which started in a trailer was brought under control by firefighters before it could engulf a nearby hedgerow. A crew from Upton attended the fire in Hangmans Lane, Hanley Swan at 6.20pm last night, putting out the blaze before it could
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Suspected Worcester burglar and thief named by police and due in court today
A SUSPECTED burglar and thief has been named by police after being charged with a string of thefts and break-ins in Worcester and Pershore. Sam Norman, 36, was charged with a series of offences this morning, including a burglary in Drakes Broughton
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Elgar Festival announces winners of young composers competition
Talented young composers were celebrated at a festival honouring one of Worcestershire's favourite sons. The Young Composers Competition took centre stage at the annual Elgar Festival, which annually honours the life and music of the renowned composer
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Teenage national champion rower sets sights on GB squad
The efforts of Worcestershire organisations have allowed rower Harriet Bray to set her sights on representing Great Britain. Four businesses and one charity have sponsored the young athlete, which has covered the costs of procuring a high quality
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Tesco petrol station looks totally different as forecourt dug up
A supermarket's petrol filling station is being dug up as work continues to improve the forecourt. Tesco Superstore in Mill Wood Drive, Warndon Villages, Worcester closed its petrol filling station on May 6 while it undergoes 'improvements' with
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Donate to Worcester Cathedral and get your will written
Four leading Worcester solicitors are offering a will-writing service this summer in exchange for a donation to the Cathedral. The partnership between SME Solicitors, Talbots Law, Thursfields Solicitors, and Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright,
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Worcester football prodigy signs contract with Aston Villa
An up-and-coming young footballer from Worcester has signed with Aston Villa. Oasis Academy Warndon year three pupil Mika Alexandru will be one of the new faces in the Villains' under nines squad. He signed his contract with the Premier League
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University of Worcester crowned UK's most electric car-friendly institution
Experts have named the University of Worcester as the most electric car-friendly university in the UK. The university received the accolade from the nation's largest automotive platform, Auto Trader, following research into the electric vehicle
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Youngsters encouraged to get involved with this year's Worcester Show
Children and young adults are being challenged to unleash their creative sides for this year's Worcester Show. The popular annual event is ushering in a new competition class for 12-17-year-olds. This year's show is set for Sunday, August 11
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Uninsured dad of 7 dodges driving ban for sake of children
AN uninsured driver has been hit with a large fine after being caught without insurance but has escaped a ban because of the impact it would have on his seven children. Danny Gray was behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Tiguan when he was stopped
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RSPCA marks 200th year with appeal to Worcestershire
Worcestershire has been urged to "do its bit" for animals as the RSPCA celebrates its 200th birthday. Last year saw an astounding 31,947 calls to the charity's emergency line across England and Wales, the highest of any week for the whole year,
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Owners of The Raven pub 'didn't appreciate need for planning approval'
The owners of a city pub didn’t know they’d need planning permission in order to renovate the site. The Raven in Droitwich Road has been closed since 2019 and was derelict when it was taken on by new owners Good Host Group Ltd in May 2023.
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'Ladies Day was everything we hoped it would be'
LADIES Day was everything we hoped it would be when it came to announcing that horse racing was back in Worcester for 2024. We had huge sell-out crowds for our first meeting of the season with some fantastic outfits on show, some top-class racing
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Award-winning poet and radio presenter to join forces for Worcester show
An award-winning poet and BBC Radio 4 presenter are set to bring their unique show to Worcester. Award-winning poet, comedienne, sculptor and singer Clare Ferguson-Walker and broadcaster Robin Ince will perform a blend of comedy and spoken word
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Retro Cadbury chocolate bar from the 90s to be relaunched in UK for limited time
Cadbury will be re-launching its Top Deck chocolate bar in the UK as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy