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Three arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle drugs into Worcestershire prison
Three men were arrested in the early hours of this morning for conspiracy to convey prohibited items into a prison. Police were informed of a drone sighting near to HMP Long Lartin at 1.55am today and attended to search the area. On arrival
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Visually impaired morris dancers wow care home residents
MORRIS dancers and their musicians have entertained care home residents. SO Xsighted, a group of visually impaired and blind Border Morris Dancers, visited Elgar Court Care Home this week. The group performed a number of highly choreographed
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Worcester Carnival 2024: Everything you need to know
THE city centre will turn into a cacophony of colour, music, and eccentric floats as the Worcester Carnival returns this weekend. The event has grown bigger and bigger since its return in 2017, and last year saw 30 groups of schools, community
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City's health services 'on their knees' says MP candidate
THE Lib Dems are calling for an emergency budget after the general election to boost health services - including those in Worcester. Mel Allcott, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the city in Thursday’s general election, says health services in
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England's Jude Bellingham investigated by UEFA over gesture during Slovakia game
England midfielder Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a gesture he made during the Euros 2024 match against Slovakia on Sunday (June 30). It's reported the 21-year-old made the gesture to the opposing team after he scored a late
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Praise for school's work to tackle gender stereotyping
A school has been praised for their work to challenge gender stereotypes. Pitmaston Primary School has been given an award by the leaders of Gender Action, an organisation that promotes and encourages the tackling of gender inequalities. Leaders
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Walkers Crisps launches new Wotsits and Monster Munch range with 3 new flavours
Walkers Crisps has launched a new range of Wotsits and Monster Munch crisps. Walkers is responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like Max and Sensations.
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Crash death toll revealed for Worcestershire as mobile phones among causes
NEW figures released by police show how many people died in fatal crashes, including in Worcestershire and some of the causes including mobile phones and not wearing a seatbelt. Last year, across our police force area, 56 people lost their lives
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Woman injured after car crash in residential street
A WOMAN was injured after a car crash in a residential street. Fire, police and ambulance crews were on Tolladine Road after a two-vehicle crash. The incident involved two vehicles and a street light. A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue
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Man injured after being electrocuted by light switch
A MAN was injured after being electrocuted by a light switch. Fire and ambulance crews were on Hawthorn Close in Martley after a man in his 30s was electrocuted. He was given trauma care by firefighters before being assessed by paramedics.
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Splashpad is closed today: here's why
A POPULAR water play feature for toddlers to early teens is closed today because of a technical problem. The Splashpad in Gheluvelt Park in Barbourne in Worcester is closed today, Worcester City Council has confirmed. A spokesperson for Worcester
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Man wanted after Worcester 'serious injuries' nightclub assault
A 'serious' assault has taken place at a city nightclub as police search for this man in connection with the incident. Officers would like to speak to this man to help with their enquires into an assault that happened at Keystones in Worcester
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'Dead in the water' flood defence scheme as residents still wait for solution
RESIDENTS and businesses plagued by flooding are still waiting for their defences after its construction has been paused again. Severn Stoke flood defence scheme has been called "dead in the water" after work has stopped again in the village due
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Four trees to be cut down at masonic hall
Four trees in the grounds of a masonic hall in Worcester are to be cut down. Worcester Masonic Centre in Rainbow Hill has been given permission to remove three sycamores and one horse chestnut tree. It is carrying out some pruning work on a
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The Worcester GP Surgery up for award
A SURGERY in the heart of Worcester has been nominated for the GP Practice of the Year Award at the Worcestershire Health & Social Care Awards 2024. Albany House Surgery is a family practice in Albany Terrace, Barbourne. The doctors and nurses
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Mystery surrounds missing driver after car crashes into lamppost
MYSTERY surrounds the disappearance of a driver after a car crashed into a lamppost in Worcestershire. Police and fire crews had searched high and low for the driver of a vehicle after a car crashed into a lamppost in Kemerto, near Bredon.
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Aerial pictures show the devastating effects of rain on famous attraction
STARTLING aerial pictures show the devastating effects of a rainy spring which has washed out a famous Worcestershire attraction. The Real Flower Confetti Company opens its 14-acre Confetti Fields in Wick to the public for a short period each
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England's Euro success boosts packed pubs
WORCESTER streets fell quiet for 120 minutes on Sunday evening as England football fans filled the city's pubs. It was almost a night to forget for Gareth Southgate's men, with England trailing Slovakia by a goal-to-nil until Jude Bellingham's
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Vandal with crowbar breaks into historic farmhouse site under construction
A VANDAL with a crowbar broke into a historic farmhouse site which is under construction. The 16th-century farmhouse, known as Willow Court on the Westlands Estate in Droitwich, had someone enter the property over the weekend. The person was
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'Larger than life': Brothers will remember late musician Anj with fitting tribute
THE life of a former musician who died weeks after a cancer diagnosis will be marked in the most appropriate way. Anj Avraam died suddenly aged 42 in March 2021 following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis just two months earlier. In his honour,
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Tug-of-war team left homeless after equipment removed because of complaints
A top tug-of-war team has been left 'homeless' and 'stunned' after the council removed its practice equipment without warning. Worcester Themmadi, had been practising at the play area near Shap Drive Community Centre for the last two years but
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Domestic Ahead - messing about on the canals
SUMMER’S here and the time is right…not necessarily for Dancing in the Street a la the Tamla Motown disco classic, but possibly getting your narrow boat stuck in a canal lock. As the holiday season approaches people traditionally flock to the waterways
