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Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of wanted man
A NEW image has been released in the search for a wanted man police are becoming ‘increasingly concerned’ for the welfare of. Officers are continuing to search for Wayne Matthews, who is wanted for a recall to prison. Matthews has links to
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From TV to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s
Brits who have reached the state pension age can claim under various schemes from companies and the UK government. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you. From
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'Missing chief constable': More reaction to mystery
THE woman seeking to become Worcester's next Green MP says the post of police and crime commissioner has become too politicised after the fallout over the force's missing chief constable. Tor Pingree, the Green Party Parliamentary candidate for
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What countries do you need 6 months validity on your passport to travel to?
Making sure your passport is in date before you jet off on your holiday is just one more thing to add to the never-ending checklist before you can truly get into relaxation mode. However, it wouldn’t be the ideal situation if you realised your
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Ian McKellen issues health update and confirms he will miss London shows
It has been confirmed that Sir Ian McKellen will not return to the stage for the play Player Kings for its final London dates. Instead, his understudy, David Semark, will perform while he recuperates following a fall from the stage on Monday.
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Van driver flees the scene after crashing into parked cars
A VAN driver fled the scene of a crash after hitting parked cars on a residential street. Shocked neighbours in Liverpool Road, Ronkswood, woke due to a loud bang and smashing glass last night (June 19) just before midnight. One witness said
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Burst water main closes lane at busy city junction
A LANE has been closed on a busy road in Worcester to allow workers to fix a burst water pipe. The closure is on Newtown Road and will last for four days according to traffic website One Network. The water has been leaking from the pedestrian
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Nestle reveals new limited-edition KitKat Chunky bar set for release this month
Nestle has announced the release of a new, limited-edition KitKat Chunky chocolate bar. The confectionery company is well known for chocolate products including Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar. Also part of the Nestle range is KitKat.
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UK bosses face £1,000 fine for letting workers watch England vs Denmark
After securing a 1-0 win against Serbia, England will now take on Denmark for their next Euros 2024 match. But patriotic bosses have been issued a £1,000 fine warning. Kick-off is at 5pm, meaning many may be sticking around in the office to
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Sub-contractor appointed to finish off Kepax Bridge steel work
A new sub-contractor has been appointed to take on the remaining steel work on Kepax Bridge. Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd, the contractor for Worcestershire County Council, made the appointment to complete the welding of the pylon and curved
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Lucky Worcestershire winners revealed in Postcode Lottery - is it your street?
A LUCKY Worcestershire street has won in the People's Postcode Lottery as the latest prizes are revealed. Those with a lottery ticket and in the WR10 2AX postcode will get the prize after it was selected in Monday's draw (June 17). The postcode
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Rare weather phenomena appears over Worcester
PEOPLE were amazed to spot a rare sun halo in the skies above Worcester. Cale Ingram took this picture from Fort Royal Park on Wednesday (June 19|) of a rainbow surrounding the sun. They wrote on X: "Sunbow over Fort Royal Park in Worcester
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Man pleads guilty to 'horrific' Worcester murder and attempted murder
A MAN has admitted to killing his partner's mother and attempting to kill his girlfriend. Damian Homer, of Haresfield Close in Worcester, admitted to murdering 61-year-old Wendy Francis and attempted to murder after appearing in Worcester Crown
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Police hunt for wanted man with links to Worcester
POLICE are hunting for a wanted man who has links to Worcester. Wayne Matthews is wanted by West Mercia Police after being recalled to prison. The 51-year-old was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, blue jeans, grey Converse trainers and carrying
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Rare 20p dubbed "the holy grail of coin collecting" sells for huge sum
From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this 20p coin which features an error. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia
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Busy Droitwich road blocked by vehicle after crash
A car crash blocked a busy Droitwich road. The Holloway was closed yesterday (June 19) evening at the junction with Holloway Close. A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and
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'Need these in my life again' - discontinued chocolate returns to Home Bargains
A popular discontinued chocolate bar has returned to Home Bargains stores across the UK. It has been a difficult few months for lovers of sweet treats in the UK with several chocolates being axed by major confectionary companies including the likes
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The Traitors and Love Island stars among Celebrity MasterChef lineup
The Celebrity MasterChef lineup has been announced with the likes of Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby, soap actress Danielle Harold and Steps member Ian “H” Watkins among those preparing to cook up a storm. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace
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Fans bewildered after Elon Musk reviews Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer
In a surprising turn of events, multi-billionaire-gazillionaire Elon Musk has reviewed Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer. The former Top Gear host is famously a beer lover who created his very own lager, Hawkstone, using ingredients from his Diddly
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All the major pubs closing as almost 500 shut for good in the UK
472 pubs across England and Wales have permanently closed in the last year, according to new analysis. In the first three months of 2024, the country saw 236 pubs shut their doors for good, government figures by real estate firm Altus Group have
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'Striking' new stamps released to mark Red Arrows' 'milestone' 60th season
A set of "striking" new stamps have been released to mark the "milestone" 60th display season of the Red Arrows. The eight stamps feature the Red Arrows' trademark red, white and blue trails in the sky. The iconic aerobatics display team are
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These are cheapest airlines for seats and extra luggage costs
Summer holiday season is officially underway, and an estimated 63 million passengers are expected to fly out of UK airports between June and September. Short-haul flight tickets to popular locations such as Majorca, Portugal, Italy and Croatia
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Noisy neighbours: How late is too late to be making noise?
Noisy neighbours can turn life into a nightmare, especially when they make excessive noise late at night and in the early hours of the morning. Unreasonable or excessive noise is defined as noise that unreasonably and substantially interferes with
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Cadbury Freddo chocolates returning to 'original price' of 10p at Morrisons
Morrisons is set to drop the price of Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for a limited time. Cadbury is responsible for a range of chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Creme Eggs. Arguably one
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'Massive' water leak on busy Worcester Road
A WATER leak has sprung up on a busy road in Worcester. (Image: Newsquest) The leak is on Midland Road just before the tunnel underneath the railway tracks and Shrub Hill Road. The water is pouring out of the pedestrian crossing, with
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Teen wears skirt to school to protest 'unfair' uniform policy
THE HEAD boy of a Worcester school has worn a skirt to class to protest against the 'unfair' uniform policy. Nikita Tkachuk, who has just finished his GCSEs at Nunnery Wood High School, protested as he believes it is unfair that boys must wear
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What is happening at Worcester Balloon Festival 2024?
HOT air balloons will fill the air as a popular festival makes its return with a few changes for 2024. After rainfall delayed the festival several weeks from early May to mid-June last year, organisers have decided to hold this year's event in
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Hearing dog changes life of Worcester woman with hearing loss
A cocker spaniel from Worcester has been named runner-up in the national 'Pet of the Year' award. Wilbur, a five-year-old hearing dog, has been an aid to Lucy Higgins, 41, who had been living in fear due to her hearing loss, and other serious health
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Village golf croquet team off to European tournament
A village golf croquet team is flying off to Czech Republic for a European tournament. Broadwas Croquet Club's team will compete in the European GC League event in Telč. Selected to represent England, the Worcestershire club, whose members
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Last chance to book special offer tickets to see Circus Vegas!
Don’t miss the sensational Circus Vegas show, visiting Worcester, Sixways Stadium, June 26th to 30th! An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments that defy gravity, question logic and will leave you wide-eyed in pure amazement
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Kempsey inspires novel exploring life of village policeman in World War One Cairo
A recently released book about the real-life stories of a village policeman has drawn inspiration from Kempsey. In his debut novel, 'The Poet Laurie Ate', author Ash James tells the stories of his grandfather, a village policeman who served as
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Blockbusters for the whole family coming to Worcester this summer
A range of family-friendly blockbusters are set to hit the big screen in Worcester. Vue will screen films for all the family including 'The Gruffalo's Child', 'Zog and the Flying Doctors', and new films like 'Kung Fu Panda 4' and 'The Present'.
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Windrush Generation's post-war contributions to be honoured in ceremony
The Windrush Generation's role in re-building Britain following the Second World War is set to be celebrated in Worcester. The celebration will take place on Windrush Day on Saturday (June 22) at Cathedral Square at 11am. The event, organised
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Critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show heads to Swan Theatre
A hit show from the Edinburgh Fringe is heading to Worcester. 'Girls Night Out' by female cabaret group 'Flat & the Curves' will perform at the Swan Theatre on Sunday (June 23). The show has been highly commended by UK comedy guide Chortle
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New community first responders complete training with West Midlands Ambulance Service
The ambulance service has announced a fresh group of first responder recruits have completed their training. This month, the University NHS Foundation Trust welcomed a new batch of Community First Responders (CFRs) into its ranks. After undergoing
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All-rounder Ben Allison makes loan return to Worcestershire
All-rounder Ben Allison has returned to Worcestershire on a two-game loan deal. The Pears have announced that Allison will be rejoining them for two upcoming Vitality County Championship matches - a home clash against Surrey and an away game at
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Sing and win big prizes in new summer karaoke competition
A convenience store chain has launched a summer karaoke competition. SPAR's latest campaign, Make Me A Champion, introduces SPARaoke Saturdays, which gives customers the chance to show off their singing talents while shopping, all in the name of
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Eagles tribute act set for Worcester show
One of the UK's leading rock band tribute acts are coming to Worcester. Talon, paying tribute to Eagles, have become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK. Eagles hit songwriter, Jack Tempchin said: "Talon perform the songs
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Legendary Grammy-award winning guitarist to perform in Worcester
One of the most respected guitarists in music history is coming to Worcester. Albert Lee, described as "the ultimate vituoso" by Eric Clapton, is famed for his extraordinary skill and unique picking style. The Grammy Award-winning guitarist
