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'We've got the best screen in the city', fans enjoy the football at Mode

FOOTBALL fans have swarmed to a sports bar in Worcester that claims to have 'the best screen in the city'.  Mode Sports Bar was packed today (July 6) with every table booked to watch England play against Switzerland in a heated quarterfinal match

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Calling all box set bingers! These 17 questions will stump the biggest of TV fans

Do you know your Love Island from your Line of Duty? Your Dad's Army from your Downton Abbey? Put your TV knowledge to the test with our ultimate quiz. Whether you're a serial streamer or you root for reality TV, there is nothing better than curling

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Dinosaur-themed exhibition coming to Worcester

A city centre museum is set to introduce a brand-new dinosaur-themed exhibition this month. Named 'Dinosaurs on the Doorstep', the exhibition will debut at the Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday, July 13. Showcasing many of the

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Heard of the 24-minute rule? The time you should actually arrive at the cinema

We all know the feeling of rushing to the cinema for our ticket time to find only ourselves sweating through 20 minutes of adverts and trailers. Many of us enjoy the build-up - it's a chance to see the other upcoming films and get comfy with our

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Plan to add more bedrooms to 15-bed HMO

TWO more bedrooms could be added to an existing 15-bed HMO if plans submitted to the city council are approved. The owners of 284 Bath Road in Worcester have submitted plans to the council to expand the house of multiple occupation. Residents

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EV charging points could be installed at Costa Coffee at services

Plans to install two EV charging points at Costa Coffee at Twyford Services on the A46 have been revealed. The facilities would be provided by Instavolt, which has submitted a planning proposal to Wychavon District Council. If given the go-ahead

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Worcester Carnival thrives despite weather and football

THE STREETS of Worcester were packed today (July 6) despite the 'gloomy' weather, to watch a parade go through the city centre. Roads were closed as the annual Worcester Carnival Parade passed through the city centre.  As the parade passed

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Councillors say goodbye as pub closes its doors to the public

THE Three Pears Beefeater has officially closed its doors to the public.  The pub will now only serve residents of the Premier Inn for the foreseeable future.  Worcester City Councillors, John Rudge and Sarah Murray both visited the pub the

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Red Arrows to fly over Clarkson's Farm on Sunday - flight path and timings

THE POPULAR Red Arrows will be flying over the Cotswolds and Clarkson's Farm on Sunday - here's all the timings and locations.  The Red Arrows from The RAF, will be flying from Brize Norton to the Silverstone Display.  The planes will be passing

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As it happened: Worcester Carnival and Parade takes over the city

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"It wasn't a hygiene problem": Chinese takeaway goes from one to five stars

THE BOSS of a Chinese takeaway which has gone from one to five stars said it was "never a hygiene problem" as he celebrates the new score. Chee Wei, which is located in Abbotsbury Court, St Peters, Worcester, was given a rating of five after its

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'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600

A 'stark' warning has been issued to elderly drivers as car insurance prices rise by an extra £600. New research has revealed that people aged between 65 and 79 have seen a steep increase in premiums at 26%, and those aged 80 experienced a rise

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'My favourite Aussie chocolate' - Brits thrilled as Cadbury chocolate returns to B&M

A Cadbury chocolate bar Brits have labelled their "favourite Aussie chocolate" has returned to B&M stores across the UK much to the delight of shoppers. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost

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'It's chaos': Waterside traders hope new idea will help with traffic

Traders on Upton upon Severn's waterfront are hoping a new pedestrian zone will stop parked vehicles creating 'chaos'. Three bollards have been installed outside Studio Gallery, on Waterside, with a trial of a new pedestrian zone to begin by Tuesday

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Readers reveal their favourite chippy in Worcester

With entries for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 "o-fish-ially" open, Worcester News readers have been debating their favourite chippy in the city. The awards, now in its 37th year, has begun its campaign to find the best takeaways and restaurants

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Short 'window' to work on medieval bridge before storms roll in

A HERITAGE champion is calling for urgent action to repair a crumbling mediaeval bridge now river levels have dropped before the first storms sweep in during the autumn. Urgent work to repair Powick Old Bridge has yet to start although water levels

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'Our historic street has been taken over by HMOs - it's like a student ghetto"

FED-UP residents said their close-knit neighbourhood has turned into a “student ghetto” with landlords turning family homes into HMOs. Residents on Nelson Street, Worcester, say the increased number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has led

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Where can I pick strawberries near Worcester?

With the summer upon us, strawberry picking season is now in full flight. There are plenty of farm shops in Worcester's surrounds that offer visitors the opportunity to explore and pick their own fruit - and nothing suits the warm weather better

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Leading psychologist to host empowering women's retreat

A leading psychologist will host a retreat for women across the county in need of a refresh. Clinical psychologist Kate Mason from Worcestershire will host the Women and Wild Wildfire Retreat from October 4-6 at Cotswold Glamping to help women

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Globally recognised artist to host first exhibition at University of Worcester

An internationally-renowned artist will host an exhibition for the very first time at the University of Worcester. Worcester's own Rob Draper will display some of his works from a diverse career that has seen him involved with projects for The

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'Blink and you miss it': Worcester's most bizarre tourist spot

A ROUNDABOUT has bizarrely made its way onto the top attractions in Worcester on TripAdvisor with one person warning 'blink and you will miss it'. Pants Island, a roundabout between Green Lane and Astwood Road, has its own TripAdvisor page and

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Opening date revealed for 2024 season of maize maze

A POPULAR attraction near Worcester is returning for its 19th year. The Worcester Maize Maze, on Upton Road, Powick, revealed it will be re-opening on Saturday, July 20.  A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to announce we are opening soon.

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Meet Skye the 'amazing' dog who has been at Dogs Trust Evesham for 2 years

Are you looking for a furry friend to welcome into your family? A dog at Dogs Trust Evesham has been looking for their new home for two years. A nine-year-old German Shepherd crossbreed named Skye is still looking for her forever home. She

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Over a thousand children compete in annual county summer sports games

Over a thousand young athletes have competed at a county-wide summer games. The Worcestershire Summer Games saw over 1,300 pupils from various schools across the county gather at Bromsgrove School for a day packed with sports and activities on

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We visit city sports bar which is 'biggest and best' to see Euros

FOOTBALL fever is building at a city sports bar billed as the biggest and best place to soak in all the atmosphere and ride out the thrills and spills of today's big England game. Mode Sports Bar in Angel Place and Tramps in Angel Place in Worcester

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Award-winning Elvis tribute show to get Worcester shaking

An award-winning production honouring one of music's most iconic performances is coming to Worcester. 'A Vision of Elvis' will be on the Swan Theatre stage on Friday, July 19 at 7.30pm. Starring Rob Kingsley, the show has been lauded by some

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Olivier Award-nominated children's show to grace Worcester stage

An Olivier Award-nominated smash hit production of a classic children's book is set to hit the Worcester stage. 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea' was originally penned by Judith Kerr and adapted for the stage by David Wood. Audiences can expect a

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New speed limit law that will 'change how we drive' to come in this weekend

A new speed camera law that 'will change how we drive' will come into effect this weekend. A change in EU legislation - despite the UK no longer being part of the Union - is set to have a considerable effect on motorists up and down the country

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Church's popular annual summer fair to return

A church's popular summer fair is set to return to a Barbourne square. St George’s CE Church in Worcester will host its annual summer fair on Saturday, July 13, closing down St Georges Square for the afternoon. Attendees will have the chance

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Thrifty roofer 'legend' laid to rest in scaffolding-board coffin and work van

A man built his roofer dad's coffin from used scaffolding boards and transported him to church on the back of his work van - to honour his plea they save cash on his send-off. Charlie Dowdeswell made the coffin using wooden boards, following the

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Channel 5's new drama The Night Caller: Full cast list and how to watch

Channel 5's new drama The Night Caller has a star-packed cast including Robert Glenister and Sean Pertwee.  The show follows former science teacher, Tony Conroy, who now works as a taxi driver on the night shift in Liverpool. Spending the night

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Full list of road closures for Worcester Carnival parade

PEOPLE have been urged to plan ahead of the Worcester Carnival with a raft of road closures planned during the showpiece event. The carnival parade will begin at 3pm on Saturday, July 6 and will entertain onlookers in Worcester city centre for

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All the People's Postcode Lottery winners in Worcestershire in June

IT has been a lucky June for county residents after a number of streets won big in a postcode lottery draw. People's Postcode Lottery had given out several £1,000 prizes to streets across Worcestershire who had signed up for their draw. The

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Closed nightclubs in Worcester that are locals' favourites

With high streets changing all the time, you might have said goodbye to your favourite restaurants, shops or even nightclubs over the years. There’s nothing like losing your favourite place especially when there are strong memories attached to

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Worcestershire beats top tourist destinations to be named best for staycation

WORCESTERSHIRE has beaten top holiday destinations such as Rutland and Cornwall to be named as the best place for a staycation in the UK. The 'good old English countryside' is one of the reasons why people believe the county has been named as the

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Big cats could be prowling wilds of Worcestershire say experts

WILDLIFE experts say big cats could be prowling around in the wilds of the Worcestershire countryside - though no conclusive evidence has yet been found. One walker said he had seen both a panther and a lynx on the Worcestershire border with Gloucestershire