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Widow 'upset' after husband's memorial tree one of many damaged by vandals
A WIDOWER has shared her upset after her husband's memorial tree became one of many that vandals had damaged. Sandra Layton and her husband Geoff lived near Gheluvelt Park for over 50 years and used to visit it frequently before his death two years
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Crematorium will close for nine months for £5.5m upgrade
Worcester’s crematorium will be closed for nine months while a multi-million pound scheme to upgrade its equipment takes place. Talks are underway for families to use another crematorium during the closure, which is likely to be from May 2025.
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'Discoloured water' reports in this Worcester postcode
DISCOLOURED water was reportedly coming from taps in Worcester although the water company said they had yet to receive a complaint. The issue was raised on a Facebook group for WR3 residents on Tuesday (July 2) although Severn Trent Water said
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Woman left baffled by what partner packs in bag of pregnancy essentials
A dad was left red-faced after his pregnant girlfriend revealed the contents of a hospital bag he packed - including a Max Branning t-shirt, hair gel and a whistle. Liv Nightingale was "baffled" after her partner, Ryan Thomas dropped off a bag
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Roadworks across Worcestershire to halt for election day
ROADWORKS across Worcestershire will be suspended on Thursday (July 4). Worcester County Council has announced that many sites around the county will be shut down to assist people in getting to their polling stations. The locations of polling
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Wood catches fire in quiet Worcester neighbourhood
A FIRE broke out in the open. The fire service was called to Martindale Close yesterday (July 2) evening after a small amount of wood caught fire. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "One crew from Worcester
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Candidates go head-to-head at final debate before general election
Worcester’s parliamentary candidates came face-to-face in the last election debate before polling day. The seven people hoping to become the city’s next MP were invited to a hustings at Nunnery Wood High School on Tuesday evening (July 2).
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Huge crane can be seen 'for miles' around as it reaches full height
A MASSIVE crane now dominates the skyline and is visible for miles around as a project to build a bridge in Worcester reaches an important new milestone. The crane, essential to the assembly of the Kepax Bridge in Gheluvelt Park in Barbourne in
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Latest update after man arrested on suspicion of murder in Droitwich
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains in police custody after a woman died at a house in Droitwich. The man was arrested yesterday (July 2) after a 49-year-old woman was found injured at a home in Chestnut Spinney and was pronounced
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EastEnders boss teases return of legendary characters to mark 40th anniversary
EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has teased the return of a flurry of legendary characters to help mark the 40th anniversary of the show. He said that fans of the BBC soap opera could expect to see more familiar faces in the run-up to the programme's
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Who is Jonathan Meijer? The person behind The Man with 1000 Kids on Netflix
A new docuseries has been released on Netflix telling the true story of a serial sperm donor and the families who have tried to stop him. The Man with 1000 Kids has now arrived on the streaming service with there being three episodes in total.
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Residents without water after pipe bursts
RESIDENTS in an estate in Droitwich are without water after a pipe burst. Customers in the WR9 area in the Westlands estate have been without a water supply since this morning. Severn Trent said it is currently on-site working on the issue
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Malvern girl celebrates her birthday in style
A GIRL from Malvern has celebrated in style after her birthday and prom fell on the same day. Misha Hussain attended The Chase School prom at Stanbrook Abbey Hotel yesterday (July 2) on her 16th birthday. Stacey Lee, Misha's mother said:
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Police to increase patrols after rise in antisocial behaviour in city estate
THERE has been a rise in anti-social behaviour in a Worcester estate. Police have seen increased anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports on Medway Road in Ronkswood. Nunnery and Battenhall SNT have now increased their patrols in the area to tackle
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Appeal after car burglary in city estate
A THIEF broke into a car and stole items. Items were taken out of a car on Droitwich Road between Monday, July 1 at 4.30pm and Tuesday, July 2 at 6.45am. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are appealing to members of the local
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Walkers confirms whether discontinued crisps will return after calls from fans
Walkers has confirmed it has "no current plans" to bring back one of its discontinued crisp ranges despite calls from fans for its return. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles
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Ryanair warning as woman who booked to fly to Paris ends up in Alicante
Ryanair are warning holidaymakers to double check their boarding gates after a tourist boarded the wrong plane and woke up in Benidorm instead of Paris. Jem Maybank arrived at Leeds Bradford Airport at 5am ahead of a short city break to Paris.
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Boris Johnson called 'deranged idiot' as he makes first election appearance
Boris Johnson made his first appearance as part of the 2024 General Election campaign, with one political commentator calling him a "deranged idiot". The former Prime Minister made a surprise appearance at a Conservative Party rally in Chelsea
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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction
A rare 1p coin is expected to sell at auction for more than £200,000 as Brits have been warned to be aware of the value of their coins. Coin collecting is a hugely popular hobby, and if you are lucky enough to come into ownership of a sought-after
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EastEnders to air shocking new storyline to reflect 'alarming' topic in the UK
BBC's EastEnders is to run a new storyline to raise awareness of “alarming rates” of spiking in the UK. The story will see Anna Knight, played by Molly Rainford, spiked while on a night out at nightclub Peggy’s, but the incident initially goes
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Upton Jazz Festival hailed 'a wonderful success'
UPTON Jazz Festival enjoyed another success as it took over the town once again. Live performances started last Friday evening before an official opening ceremony was delivered at the Swan Hotel on Saturday, June 29, kicking off a packed weekend
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Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped
UK households who receive six legacy benefits due to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning after thousands had their payments stopped. Figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) revealed more than 180,000
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine
A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system
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Fire breaks out in Worcester nature reserve
A FIRE broke out in a nature reserve in Worcester. Firefighters were called to reports of a small fire in Perry Wood yesterday (July 2) evening. The crew found the fire had been extinguished but continued to dampen down the area to prevent
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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally
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Jurassic-era dinosaurs to be brought back to life at museum event
Take a trip back to the Jurassic Era at the launch of 'Dinosaurs on the Doorstep'. Attendees at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum will have the chance to meet Magnus the Dinosaur on Saturday, July 13. The event will mark the start of an exhibition
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Teenage driver's big fine after he overtook cars on bend at speed
A TEENAGE driver has been found guilty of careless driving after overtaking another car on a bend while speeding in Worcester. Zain Khan, 18, of Perry Wood Walk, Worcester, was convicted of driving without due care and attention on London Road
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Community business sponsors penguins for Waddle of Worcester
A gritting and snow clearing business is set to cool off with the penguins for the Waddle of Worcester. AA Salt, a family-owned business from Worcester, will sponsor an adult penguin and a chick in the Great Waddle of Worcester, an art event that
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Jazz club breaks attendance record with Joni Mitchell tribute
A band honouring the music of Joni Mitchell drew in a record crowd for a Worcester jazz club. Music Spoken Here, in its third year at The Marr's Bar, hosts live jazz, funk, and fusion every other Thursday and occasional Saturdays. For the first
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'Experience Beck' tribute band revives classic Jeff Beck tunes
A tribute to one of the greatest guitarists to ever live is coming to Worcester. 'Experience Beck', honouring Jeff Beck's solo work in the 1970s, will perform at The Marr's Bar on Saturday (July 6). Led by drummer Ollie Usiskin with Guy D'Angelo
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25 new Priests and Deacons ordained for Diocese
25 people were ordained over the weekend, ready to serve parishes across the Diocese. In a ceremony led by the bishops of Worcester and Dudley at Worcester Cathedral, the candidates were ordained either as Priests, having completed their first
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Worcester City Women unveil revamped badge and brand
It is a new era for Worcester City Women with the launch of a new badge and brand identity. The modern revamp comes on the heels of the team's promotion into the FA Women's National League D1 Midlands, which is set to kick-off in August. The
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Worcester housing service for those with learning disabilities rated 'Good'
A Worcester housing service for people living with learning disabilities has been rated 'Good'. Sanctuary Supported Living facility Hazel Court, which is near Dines Green, was given the rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The facility
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Historian to look back at 17th-century politics in post-election lecture
In the wake of the General Election political hobbyists can indulge in a historian's talk reflecting on the political landscape 400 years ago. Professor Darren Oldridge from the University of Worcester will be examining the political climate of
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More plans for Sainsbury’s and Costa development in town revealed
MORE plans for Droitwich's Sainsbury's and Costa development have been revealed. The controversial 'business park' was given the green light by Wychavon District Council planning department last year and now more plans have been teased for the
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Award-winning all-male choir to visit Worcester on UK tour
An international all-male chorale is set to stop off in Worcester on its UK tour. The Spooky Men’s Chorale will invade the city during their 30-gig tour. The Australian chorale, with 10 sell-out tours and six albums behind them, are known for
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School announces launch of new swimming academy
A school in Worcester has revealed its new swimming academy, aimed at improving children's aquatic skills and sports talent. King's Worcester's is set to be equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including a refitted 25-metre, six-lane heated swimming
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Villagers welcome club's plan to install all-weather football pitch
Inkberrow Football Club has been given the go-ahead to install a 3G artificial pitch after a flood of support from villagers. Wychavon District Council has approved plans for a 3G pitch to be installed at the club’s ground in Sands Road, Inkberrow
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Dog's remarkable recovery thanks to Worcester vets
A Newfoundland dog who suffered from serious mobility issues has been nursed back to health by a Worcestershire veterinary practice. Six-year-old, N'zoo, cared for at Brentknoll Veterinary Centre in Worcester, had been struggling with walks and
