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Man named after 'weapon' incident at Worcester train station
A 33-year-old man has been named after he was charged with a string of offences, including having a weapon, at a railway station. Shane Young has been charged in connection with an incident at Shrub Hill Station in Worcester. Young of no fixed
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Riverside path fully repaired after floods
A damaged public footpath along the river has undergone full repairs following winter flooding. The path, which begins on Dace Road and travels along the east side of the River Severn towards Diglis, was heavily damaged and rendered unusable after
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Hotel customers have issues booking reservations at closure-threatened Beefeater pub
Hotel customers are having issues booking reservations at a closure-threatened Beefeater pub with owners denying it will be changing hands soon. The Three Pears Beefeater's future remains uncertain after owner Whitbread confirmed the restaurant
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MP hopefuls answer questions on conflict in Gaza
Some of Worcester’s would-be MPs answered questions about the ongoing conflict in Gaza on Tuesday (June 25). Marc Bayliss of the Conservatives, Tor Pingree from the Green Party and the Trade Unionist and Social Coalition candidate Mark Davies attended
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Hundreds of school kids take part in football festival
Hundreds of enthusiastic young footballers took to the pitch for an annual summer football tournament. Held by Nunnery Wood Colts Football Club, who hosted the tournament for the 20th time, the two-day event featured 117 teams ranging from Under
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Latest on County Hall closure after discovery of legionella bacteria
STAFF remain working at home as Worcestershire County Council's headquarters remain closed after the discovery of legionella bacteria. The County Hall offices in Spetchley Road, Worcester, have been closed since Friday after confirmation bacteria
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Phil Foden leaves England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany over family matter
England star and Manchester City ace Phil Foden has temporarily left England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany due to a "pressing family matter". The Manchester City star played in the side's 0-0 draw with Slovenia last night. An FA spokesperson
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Wanted woman found by police officer on his bike
A WANTED woman was found after a police officer saw her on his push bike. PCSO Kevin Tudge was on cycle patrol around Baxters Walk in Malvern when he found the 30-year-old. More police officers then arrived and the woman was then arrested and
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Seven fire engines to be cut across two counties
Seven fire engines will be cut and 45 on-call firefighters posts axed across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The fire authority for the two counties today (Wednesday, June 26) approved plans first set out in a resource review last December.
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Severn Stars' Sigi Burger feels team could have won title with more time
'IF we had one more year we could have won a title'- that was the feeling of Severn Stars star Sigi Burger after last weekend's Netball Super League semi-final defeat. Severn Stars came up just short of the Netball Super League grand final, losing
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Live updates after police incident closes road
4:15pm The road is now open. 2:47pm
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Appeal after person kicks and smashes windows at burger restaurant
POLICE are searching for a man after a person broke the front windows of a popular burger restaurant in Worcester. The windows at Hanbao on Foregate Street had been cracked after a person kicked them earlier this month. West Mercia Police are
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Owners reunited with beloved dog Honey two weeks after she went missing
A couple has thanked the community for their "overwhelming" support after they were reunited with their beloved dog two weeks after she went missing. Drones and search parties have been tirelessly looking for two-year-old Honey ever since she
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Teenage serial bike thief caught by plain-clothed police
A 16-year-old boy is among 16 people who police have spoken to or arrested in regards to stolen bikes in Worcester this year. West Mercia Police's city and cathedral neighbourhood teams have been carrying out plain-clothed patrols to clamp down
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Fire breaks out at HMO in St John's
A WOMAN was injured after a fire broke out at a HMO in St John's. The fire was on the ground floor of a House in Multiple occupancy (HMO) in Arrowsmith Avenue on Thursday, June 25. The fire service and ambulance service were both called to
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Worcester medical centre discussed on Good Morning Britain with Martin Lewis
Funded places at Worcester's new medical school were discussed on today's Good Morning Britain. Liz Kendall, Labour's shadow work and pensions secretary, appeared on ITV's morning show to discuss GP appointments. Host Martin Lewis turned attentions
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Popular Worcestershire café opens new branch at this city museum
A POPULAR cafe will officially open a new branch inside a city museum next month. Little Al's Kitchen, which has branches across Worcestershire, will open its doors inside The Commandery on Tuesday, July 2. This is not the first time Alex
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Joe Wicks among stars set to make guest appearance on new Dragons' Den series
Fitness expert Joe Wicks and TV style guru Trinny Woodall will join the Dragons' Den panel in the new series of the BBC show set to air in 2025. The pair will join resident dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven
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Can you give ice cubes to your dog in summer? PDSA vet nurse sets record straight
It’s vital that our pets stay cool when the weather gets warmer but can you give ice cubes to your dog? Doing so is a cheap and easy way to keep your dog cool but there has been talk of ice cubes being dangerous for dogs to play with or have put
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'Do not eat': Sainsbury's crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued
Sainsbury’s has recalled some of its crisps, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning, because they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar
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Brand new portrait of national treasure Sir David Attenborough unveiled
An official portrait of the beloved national treasure Sir David Attenborough by Jonathan Yeo has been unveiled by the Royal Society. Jonathan Yeo, who recently produced the official portrait of King Charles III, created a piece of art showing a
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Can I be fined for not having car insurance? The penalties for those uninsured
It is illegal to drive a vehicle without car insurance and if caught there are a number of penalties you could face. It's not just the driver that needs to be insured, but the car too. From fines to being disqualified from driving here's the
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Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1
"It's meter reading week," Martin Lewis has reminded Brits to check their meters before the price cap drops on July 1. Energy prices are going to fall for many households on July 1 if you're on a standard variable tariff like approximately 85%
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McVitie's combines its 'best loved biscuits' to create new chocolate Digestives
McVitie's has announced the upcoming release of a new flavour of Digestives which is a collaboration between two of the brand's "best loved biscuits". The British snack food brand is known for popular products including Penguins, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs
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Health warning issued as 31C heatwave set to hit the UK this week
Temperatures could peak at 31C in parts of the UK this week, as health warnings have been issued amid a short-lived heatwave. Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, reaching 28.3C in Wisley, Surrey, and temperatures are expected to rise
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Jet2 holiday horror as family left without running water in 40C heat
A family has slammed their “shocking” Jet2 holiday as they claim they were left without access to running water for 24 hours in 40 degree heat and told to “use the swimming pool”. Laura Adediji booked a week-long Jet2 package holiday to Coral Bay
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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses
Motorists have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for driving while wearing sunglasses this summer. With the sun shining and the hotter weather arriving, many of us will be reaching for the shades as we head out every day. However
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Temporary traffic lights causing delays on main road in Worcester
TEMPORARY traffic lights are causing delays by roadworks on a main road in Worcester. Temporary traffic lights have been causing delays for commuters on Ombersley Road this morning (June 26). The roadworks have been put in place by Severn
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Fire breaks out as residents enjoy barbecue at home
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a house after a BBQ caught fire in the early evening. The fire service was called to a home in Shrubbery Avenue yesterday (June 25) after a gas cylinder for a BBQ caught fire. A Hereford and Worcester Fire
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Sanctuary Supported Living nets housing award for services
A not-for-profit organisation has landed a housing award for its far-reaching services for those in need. Worcester-based Sanctuary Supported Living (SSL) has gained recognition for its practices during the Learning Disability and Autism Awards
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Environmental groups head to London for Restore Nature Now rally
Fifty people from Worcester and Malvern travelled to London at the weekend to take part in a rally calling on politicians to support the environment. Members of environmental groups including Extinction Rebellion and the RSPB attended the Restore
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Junior doctors strike to impact NHS services for five days
Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS services are set to be impacted by the junior doctors strike which will begin later this week. The industrial action is likely to cause significant challenges for all NHS services in the area from June 27 -
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Woman 'could have been killed' as wall destroys garden and costs thousands to fix
A WOMAN has spoken out on when she "could have been killed' after a wall collapsed and destroyed her garden. Catherine and Ken Billingham are thousands of pounds out of pocket after a Platform Housing wall collapsed in the couple's garden on Hanbury
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Wealth management specialist acquires Worcester financial firm
A Worcester-based financial management firm has been acquired by a wealth management specialist. The specialist, Warwickshire-based MPA Financial Management, has completed the purchase of Suckling Waddington and Partners (SWP) as part of an ongoing
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Giant palette boards spring up above heads of Worcester shoppers
Worcester has officially unveiled its largest city installation to date, including 'giant' palette board decorations. Organised by Worcester BID the displays feature the Worcester Colour Palette designed by Stacey Barnfield, which aims to encapsulate
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Worcester residents warned of hogweed invasion
Worcester residents have been advised to exercise caution this summer ahead of a giant hogweed invasion. The sap derived from the non-native weed is extremely toxic, and the Property Care Association (PCA), a national trade body, has advised that
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'Devastated' woman swings into action to help animals at 'under threat' mini farm
A KIND-hearted woman is doing her bit to ensure her beloved Funfords Mini Farm can stay open. Around 300 animals are at risk of having nowhere to live in 12 weeks if Funfords Mini Farm cannot find a new home. The charity, which is currently
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Church could be converted into five-bedroom house
A listed building being used as a church could be converted into a five-bedroom house. Lindisfarne House in Barbourne is currently home to City Church Worcester. The church’s staff are based in the Grade II listed building, which hosts a number
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Worcestershire primary students participate in STEM challenge at Mazak
More than 80 Worcestershire primary school students competed in the thrilling Primary STEM Challenge final hosted by Yamazaki Mazak. This marked the third successive year in which the final was held at Mazak’s European Technology Centre. STEMworks
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Late night construction work at Sainsbury's upsets residents
DISTRESSED residents have complained about construction work at a supermarkt going on late into the night. People living near Sainsbury's in Blackpole were subjected to the sound of heavy machinery working until 11pm on Sunday, June 23. Councillors
