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Jeremy Clarkson welcome to a pint after his lager arrives at city pub

A LAGER brewed by television presenter Jeremy Clarkson is now on sale at a Worcester pub and is outselling other lagers as the landlord says 'Jezza' is always welcome to pop in for a pint. The King Charles House in New Street in Worcester took

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Jack Daniels thief gets help from rehab base he once attacked

A WHISKY thief ended up in court after he stole bottles and snacks from a city supermarket - and will get help from the rehab organisation he attacked, breaking the windows. Justin Wynn of Goldsmith Road in Blackpole, Worcester, stole bottles of

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Dog seized by police during dramatic drugs raid in village

THREE people have been arrested and a dog seized by police during a dramatic drugs raid at a property in a quiet village. Police with a drugs warrant raided the property off the B4082 Salt Boxes Road in Pinvin following concerns of drug dealing

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Northern Lights could be visible in Worcestershire tonight

THE Northern Lights could be visible across Worcestershire tonight, according to experts.  Experts at AuroraWatch UK, a service which predicts when it is likely people will be able to see the northern lights, have confirmed they may be visible

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As it happened: reports of heavy traffic on M5 near Worcester

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Police and ambulance crews called to riverside in north of city

EMERGENCY services were near the riverside in north Worcester after concerns were raised about a woman. West Mercia Police responded to a report on the welfare of a woman in Worcester on Thursday morning (June 27). People reported seeing police

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Worcestershire face mask mandate due to 'longer Covid hospital stays'

COVID levels in Worcestershire are at their highest levels since October 2023 as people have been told to wear facemasks while at hospitals. Covid patients are having to spend extended amounts of time in hospital, Worcestershire's NHS Trust revealed

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Worcester woman spared jail after drink driving in someone else's car

A 29-year-old woman has received a suspended jail sentence for drink driving in a car she took without consent after failing to comply with the terms of a community order. Gemma Payne of Britannia Road, Worcester, received an eight week suspended

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'UK's hardest working bin people': Praise for city's refuse collectors

The city has been named as having one of the UK's hardest-working bin people after a video surfaced of the team working in scorching temperatures.  Worcester City Council bin collectors have been praised for their hard work this week after doing

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JK Rowling slams another former Harry Potter star over trans controversy

JK Rowling has responded to actor David Tennant after comments made at the British LGBT Awards. Tennant previously played Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, an adaptation of Rowling's best-selling novel. Tennant was speaking

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Part of key road just off M5 motorway closed over next few days

A SECTION of a key road in Gloucestershire will be closed this evening amid work on the A417 Missing Link. National Highways said that the A417 between the Air Balloon Roundabout and the A429 Burford Road junction will be closed from 9pm to 6am

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Two hours to do ten minute trip for people living near monster truck event

A TEN-minute shopping trip took one resident two hours after an event on Pitchcroft caused issues for people. People living in streets surrounding the racecourse have now shared their frustrations after visitors to Monster Truck Mayhem demanded

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Cyclist seriously hurt in electric bike crash in Worcester

A CYCLIST has been seriously hurt after he crashed into a kerb on an electric bike while a driver has been arrested for dangerous driving in connection with the incident. The 28-year-old man who was riding an electric bike collided with a kerb

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This Commonwealth Games £2 coin sells on eBay for 15x its face value

A RARE Royal Mint coin commemorating the Commonwealth Games in Northern Ireland has been sold for a huge sum on eBay. The Worcestershire seller made a sizable profit after selling a 2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland UK £2 coin on the buying

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'Rare globally threatened' beetle spotted in Worcestershire

A "GLOBALLY threatened" beetle has been spotted in a Worcestershire town. The "rare" stag beetle was seen in Upton, which has led Worcestershire Wildlife Trust to encourage residents to report any sightings. These beetles measure 7 to 8cm and

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Worried staff left County Hall weeks before 'legionella' closure

WORRIED workers left the Worcestershire County Council HQ over safety concerns a fortnight before it was closed over legionella bacteria found in the water. County Hall, the HQ of Worcestershire County Council, closed suddenly and unexpectedly

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'A true campaigner': Former Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor dies aged 89

A former MP who was instrumental in the campaign to restore hospital services in Kidderminster has died aged 89.  Dr Richard Taylor, a retired hospital consultant, stood as an independent candidate for Wyre Forest in the 2001 general election. 

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Cyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash

A CYCLIST has been seriously injured after a crash involving a van as police seek witnesses to the incident. Police are now appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the serious crash in Droitwich Road in Feckenham on Sunday afternoon

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'It's payday and I can't access my wages': HSBC customers fume as app unavailable

Account holders with HSBC have reported issues with the bank's app not working. There have already been more than 7000 reported issues on Downdetector this morning (Friday, June 28). All the issues reported are about the app and users not being

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I figured out how to stop flies invading my home with this cheap vinegar hack

I have absolutely loved watching my house plants burst into life over the last few weeks, as the sunshine has been taking over every room in my house. The warm temperatures (which I have found a little insufferable) have encouraged so much new

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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

An extremely rare banknote has sold for £32,000 after being expected to fetch more than £24,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and was one of the key lots in an auction of British and Irish

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Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned

Drivers have been warned they could face a £132 increase when the time comes to renew their car insurance this year. The cost of car insurance has risen by 18 per cent year on year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market

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First Dates star Fred Sirieix joins BBC presenting line-up for Paris Olympics

First Dates star Fred Sirieix will join the BBC's presenting line-up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant, whose daughter, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is competing as a diver for Team GB, will

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Watch: Student looked 'possessed' when asleep after becoming 'deathly unwell' abroad

A student who caught dengue fever on holiday became so poorly that her friend almost ‘called a priest’ after she was acting ‘possessed’ while ill in bed. After spending two weeks in Bali, Indonesia, Cara Pyper, 22, suddenly began to feel ‘deathly

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'Why on earth' Nestle fans exclaim as they learn chocolate bar has been discontinued

Nestle has confirmed it has discontinued Yorkie Orange chocolate bars from its range, much to the disappointment of fans. The food and drink company is well known for a range of products including Kit Kat, Smarties, Nesquik and Nescafe coffee.

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Worcester man named after he is accused of causing suffering to animals

A CITY man has appeared in court charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. Zbigniew Puziak, 59, of Rose Avenue, Tolladine, Worcester had his case heard at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, June 25. He faces

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Primary school excited at prospect of being rated outstanding at next inspection

A PRIMARY school in Worcester could be graded outstanding in its next inspection according to Ofsted.  Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School headteacher Suzanne Beston said she is over the moon after a recent Ofsted inspection could have graded

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What a transformation! 'Eyesore' pub gets a makeover ahead of reopening

A FORMER derelict pub has undergone a dramatic transformation as it is prepared for reopening. The Raven, which has laid dormant on Droitwich Road since its closure in 2019, is being refurbished both inside and out in preparation. Previously

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Adam Hose's heroics not enough to secure Worcestershire win

Some consolation fireworks courtesy of Adam Hose gave Worcestershire fans something to cheer about on day four of their County Championship defeat to Surrey. Hose performed well in the fourth morning, before Surrey brought the game to a close with

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Online platform unveiled to aid Worcestershire businesses

An online platform to help businesses in Worcestershire has been unveiled. On June 27, Worcestershire County Council and partners unveiled a refreshed Workforce Planning Platform. Designed in response to local feedback, it provides step-by-step

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Charity's netball tournament draws record attendances

A county homelessness charity has hosted its biggest fundraiser to date. Maggs Day Centre hosted a tournament at MSJ Sports Centre on Sunday (June 23), with a record-breaking 31 netball and mixed netball teams taking part. With over 200 participants

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Worcester school unveils new outdoor reading space

A Worcester school has opened its new space for outdoor reading. The new reading shelter, funded by Platform Housing's Community Chest, has opened at Hollymount School in Worcester. The project realised the school's Reading Ambassadors' requests

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Environmental scheme relaunched across Worcestershire

Registrations have opened for a new environmental scheme across Worcestershire. Solar Together, the group-buying initiative for solar panels and battery storage, has returned and is encouraging residents, community buildings, and small to medium-sized

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Outdoor entertainment at stately home this summer

Bring your picnic blanket for an evening of entertainment in a stately homes gardens this summer. Hanbury Hall near Droitwich and Greyfriars House & Garden in Worcester are set to host a diverse range of open-air performances. The award-winning

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Plan to invest £3.5m in electric vehicle chargers across Worcestershire

Residents will be asked for their say on plans to invest £3.5 million in Worcestershire’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The county council has been working alongside regional transport body Midlands Connect to secure the funding from

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Funding granted to create murals in Dines Green

Funding has been put towards creating murals in Worcester. Worcester Paint Festival, which creates street, mural, and graffiti artistry, was gifted the money to fund a mural in Dines Green by the Platform Housing Group's Community Chest. This

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Worcestershire Libraries need your help for dementia memory bags

Knitters across Worcestershire have been called to help create memory bags for people living with dementia. Worcestershire County Council's Worcestershire Libraries have appealed to knitting enthusiasts to create twiddle muffs for new themed memory