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Flock of sheep rescued from river in Worcestershire village
A FLOCK of sheep were rescued from a river in a Worcestershire village. Five sheep were saved by firefighters last night and left in the care of their farmer following the incident in Pixham, Callow End. A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue
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Men in balaclavas steal over £6,000 from convenience store's tills
MEN in balaclavas stole over £6,000 from a convenience store's tills. The three men forced their way into the Co-op on Racecourse Road and stole around £6,500 from the store. The burglary took place overnight on Saturday, June 22 when the three
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Armed police swarm street after reports of 'teen with gun'
ARMED police swarmed a street after a man was caught with a fake gun. West Mercia Police had swooped into Lancaster Close in Upton yesterday (Sunday) after reports of a person being seen with a gun. The 19-year-old was found and the gun was
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Neighbours in shock after attempted murder arrest
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident which left two people seriously hurt. Neighbours have spoken of their shock a 34-year-old was arrested after an incident at a home in Talavera Road in Norton.
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'We've got five years to save the planet' - National Climate Relay reaches Worcester
CITY schoolchildren took part in a national relay to raise awareness about climate change. Pupils and teachers from Nunnery Wood Primary School and Oldbury Park Primary School joined the University of Worcester's medical students on the Worcester
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Recycling bins destroyed by fire in supermarket's car park
RECYCLING bins were destroyed following a fire in a supermarket's car park. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) crew attended from Droitwich Fire Station in the early hours of Sunday, June 16 to find four recycling bins had
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Arsonist could be behind several pockets of fire at property
ARSONISTS are believed to be behind several pockets of fire at a property in Droitwich. There were several areas on fire inside the building in Meadow Court on Saturday (June 22). A spokesperson for Droitwich SNT said: "We are appealing for
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Disgruntled customers demand refunds for 'disgraceful' event as it receives backlash
DISGRUNTLED customers are demanding refunds for a "disgraceful" event with complaints there was only one monster truck which broke down. Hundreds of people attended Monster Truck Mayhem on Worcester's Pitchcroft but complained of heavy traffic,
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Two with serious injuries after attempted murder arrest
TWO people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an attempted murder arrest. A man and a woman were taken to hospital after an incident in Talavera Road in Norton. A 34-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of
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Child taken to hospital after M5 crash in Worcester
A CHILD was taken to hospital after several vehicles crashed on the M5 in Worcester. Fire, ambulance crews and police were on the M5, northbound, between junctions 8 and 7 after a crash involving three vehicles. A boy was taken to Worcestershire
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Princess Anne taken to hospital with minor injuries, Buckingham Palace reveals
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace has announced. Princess Anne's admission to hospital comes following an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday (June
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Should I take Vitamin D in the summer? What health experts advise
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that the body can create from absorbing direct sunlight on skin, but some people might wonder if they may need to take supplements during the summer months. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and
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Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A WOMAN has been arrested for attempted murder in Norton. The 34-year-old was arrested on Talavera Road after reports of an assault inside a property. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We received a call around 9.20pm on Saturday
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Police update after topless man seen running through gardens
A TOPLESS man was arrested after running through gardens with a weapon. He was seen climbing over walls and running through gardens on Henwick Road in St John's which had sparked a police response. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said
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Monster truck company speaks out after complaints about event
A VEHLICE hire company has spoken out after receiving backlash over an event in the city. Extreme Express Monster Ride Truck has "provided clarity" after audiences were left calling for refunds following a display at Monster Truck Mayhem yesterday
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Fire service warning to stay safe around water this summer
PEOPLE are being told to stay safe when they are near water this summer. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service pointed out that the most recent National Drowning Report revealed that 46 per cent more children accidentally drowned in the
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'Majority of UK' to see heatwave and highest temperatures of 2024 next week
Parts of the UK are likely to see a heatwave arrive next week in a short-lived burst of sun, a forecaster said. Most of the UK “will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year” and some isolated weather stations
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'There's no Hairy Bikers without Dave': Si King talks future after losing 'best mate'
TV chef Si King has said, “there is no Hairy Bikers without Dave.” Dave Myers died in February at the age of 66 after suffering from cancer and he was one half of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo with co-presenter King. King sat down with
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What to do if your new passport doesn't arrive in time for your holiday
While holidays are the perfect getaway to get some rest and relaxation, travelling can often be the cause of a lot of stress and anxiety, with passports a common factor in the worries. Passport renewals have been in high demand ever since the pandemic
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What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?
Loud music from next-door neighbours, especially on a weekday, is a common headache that comes with living in a residential area. Luckily, there are a number of rules in place to regulate this as well as sanctioned actions you can take if you are
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Yellow health weather warning amid fears over heatwave
PEOPLE have been warned to expect scorching temperatures over the next few days after a health weather warning was issued. The yellow heat health alert is in place across the West Midlands and will remain in place until Thursday at 5pm. Residents
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Mother-of-three shares how late BBC star Dame Deborah James helped save her life
A mother-of-three has shared how the late BBC star Dame Deborah James helped save her life from cancer. 40-year-old Lyndsey Ainscough from Greater Manchester, who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after several months of symptoms, said
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How can I tell if my stamps are valuable? What experts say to look out for
Stamp collecting may have fallen out of fashion for many people in the UK, but the hobby can still yield extremely valuable stamps that you might not even know you have. If you have inherited a collection or have one stored away you might not be
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Latest updates on Monster Truck Mayhem issues as customers demand refunds
4:25pm Here's our full story on the event. 4:
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Severn Trent aids Gloucestershire charity with £12,000 grant for new motorbike
Motorbiking volunteers who cover Worcester have shifted into high gear following a significant donation by Severn Trent. A grant of £12,000 awarded to Severn Freewheelers has funded a new motorbike, helping the delivery of essential medical supplies
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Man broke into former Wetherspoons pub and stole £600 tool
A MAN burgled a former Wetherspoons pub and stole a £600 tool. Dale Roberts, of Brookfarm Drive, Malvern, burgled the former Postal Order in Foregate Street and stole a £600 grinder tool on Thursday, July 20 last year. The pub has since reopened
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West Merica programme helping women escape life of crime hailed as best practice
A West Mercia service helping women escape crime cycles has been nationally acclaimed. The Local Initiatives Nurturing Change (LINC) programme, funded by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion and delivered by Willowdene, was hailed as
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'Delight' as 'terrible' Starbucks drive thru thrown out by planners
A 'TERRIBLE' plan to create a drive-thru coffee shop on a city retail park has been thrown out by planners over rats, gulls and boy racers as residents celebrated. The plan to create a Starbucks drive-thru at the Elgar Retail Park in Blackpole
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Worcestershire one of 'illegal vape capitals of the UK'
WORCESTERSHIRE has become a hotspot for illegal vape businesses in the UK. Data released from councils across the UK shows Worcestershire to have the 8th highest number of businesses caught stocking illegal vaping products between January 1, 2023
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'National example': Worcestershire NHS team up for top award
A DEDICATED group of NHS workers committed to providing patients the best pathway possible have been nominated for the NHS Team of the Year award. The Single Point of Access team, a combination of the urgent community response team and the same-day
