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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'
Iceland has issued a recall as customers have been warned not to eat a product which may be a possible health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs
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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?
Garden fences are everywhere in the UK with homeowners using them as a way to mark property lines while providing privacy. However, a number of regulations exist across the UK to control how tall these can be, leaving many in the dark. If you've
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These are the councillors who will fight for five key themes
THE city council has confirmed its member champions for the next four years. These are councillors who act as advocates for particular themes or communities. Cllr Robyn Norfolk is to continue as the member champion for equality, diversity and
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This 'number one' snack could boost your life expectancy by 2 years
Dan Buettner has named the 'number one' snack we should be eating every day which could increase our life expectancy by two years. The New York Times author, 63, recently took to Instagram urging people to eat the longevity snack since its increased
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Worcester renters set to pay almost £1,000 more on rent
WORCESTER renters could be set to pay almost £1,000 more on rent this year than in 2023, concerning new statistics have revealed. Private renters living in the city are set to pay £978.60 more to their landlords this year compared to 2023, should
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'It's wall to wall music': A look ahead to the Upton Blues Festival
Thousands of music lovers will descend on Upton upon Severn for next week's blues extravaganza. Upton Blues Festival will officially begin on Wednesday (July 17) and won't wind down until the following Monday (July 22), whilst its main stages will
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Rare error 20p coin dubbed 'holy grail of change collecting' sold for a huge profit
YOU could get a huge profit from a rare 20p coin with a Royal Mint error, with many selling for several times above their face value. They are described as the 'holy grail of change collecting' by The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett
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'We are absolutely thrilled': School receives Ofsted boost
A primary school has been described as a "beacon of excellence" in its latest Ofsted report. Great Witley CE Primary School had their 'Good' status reaffirmed during their latest Ofsted inspection, with the report noting that the status could be
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Homeowners are being urged to try this 5p test to keep rats and mice away
The idea of rats or mice making their way into our homes is less than appealing and for those wanting to keep them away, an expert has shared a test you can do at home. Whether you’ve tried all sorts of hacks to keep them away or you’re curious
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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'
Iceland has issued a recall as customers have been warned not to eat a product which may be a possible health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs
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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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Dinosaurs arrive on Worcester City Museum's doorstep
BRITAIN's ancient residents have returned in a new exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Dinosaurs on the doorstep opened on Saturday (July 13), with crowds of visitors eager to see the new display. One person in attendance was
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Air ambulance lands in Worcester City Centre
AN AIR Ambulance could be seen landing in Worcester City Centre around 7pm last night (July 12). The helicopter was spotted landing near St. Martin's Quarter. Officers from West Mercia Police also attended the incident. In a statement,
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Iraqi restaurant 'coming soon' to city centre
AN Iraqi restaurant is “coming soon” to the city centre. A poster promising the arrival of Iraqi cuisine has appeared in the window of 31-33 New Street in Worcester. The property was recently granted planning permission for the installation
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'Let hospital patients park at closed County Hall's empty car park'
COUNTY Hall bosses have ruled out letting hospital patients and visitors use its car parks even though they are virtually empty while the building is closed because of legionella. The suggestion came from Green Party councillor Andrew Cross to
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City school to build 'rustic outdoor classroom' for forest school lessons
A city prep school has been given the go-ahead to build a “rustic outdoor classroom” in its forest school area. RGS Springfield in Britannia Square has permission from the council to build the timber structure, which will be six metres in diameter
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We visit historic pub in one of Worcestershire's most beautiful villages
THIS old country pub was once gift-wrapped in a gigantic bow as a present to the village, proof that a little love (and a pretty penny) goes a long way to bringing neglected places back to life. As a publicity stunt it was a masterstroke - decorating
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's thank-you mission to thousands
An air ambulance charity has held a 'Thank-A-Thon' in celebration of National Thank You Day. The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity wanted to show its appreciation to its supporters on Monday (July 8). The charity's aircrew, staff, and volunteers
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Award-winning broadcaster to reveal secrets behind the Shipping Broadcast
An award-winning broadcaster will bring the quirky Shipping Forecast to life in Worcester. Author and broadcaster Charlie Connolly will present a lively show about the quirky broadcast to mark the forecast's 100th year. The show will delve
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John's Crew's impressive funds for Brain Tumour Research
A Bridgnorth woman's fundraising group has raised £12,600 for the Brain Tumour Research charity. Alison Lilley and her children formed "John's Crew" in honour of her late husband John, who died from glioblastoma brain tumour in May 2023. Mrs
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The best 12 attractions in Worcester according to TripAdvisor Awards
FROM thrilling experiences to historic sites, Worcester is packed with amazing attractions worth visiting. Now, TripAdvisor has announced its personal favourites. The Travellers' Choice Awards exist to highlight the best-performing venues
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Long-standing insurance broker employee lands top promotion after 25 years at firm
It was a double whammy for an insurance broker employee, who has celebrated 25 years at her company as well as a promotion. Sue Smith, an employee at Worcester's Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, is celebrating the quarter-century milestone and
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Worcester Cathedral receives £20k grant for repair work
Worcester Cathedral has received a grant of £20,000 to fund two restoration projects. The projects, one to the county war memorial and one to the Old Bishop’s Palace boundary wall, will support the career progression of the cathedral's newly qualified
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Annual snowdrop display for hospice's 40th year
St Richard's Hospice will plant hundreds of handcrafted snowdrops for its annual Celebration Garden. The unique display, set to enhance the lawns around The Hive in Worcester this August, also marks 40 years of the hospice serving the Worcestershire
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7 pubs and bars to watch the Euros final in Worcester and beyond
ENGLAND has reached the final of the Euros 2024, beating the Netherlands in Wednesday's (July 10) semi-final match and here are seven pubs in Worcestershire showing the game. The final, between England and Spain, is set to kick off at 8pm on Sunday
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University of Worcester business school recognised by United Nations
The University of Worcester's business school has been recognised by the United Nations for its excellence in reporting sustainability. As one of only five business and management schools globally to earn recognition this year, the institution's
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Medieval town near Worcester among best UK staycation spots to drive to
A town less than an hour’s drive from Worcester has been named among the UK’s best staycation spots in a new list by the AA. To create the list, the AA analysed 36 of the best staycation spots you can drive to in the UK. The list is based off
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Readers help unite man with fascinating Victorian-era family link
AN appeal to find the family of a woman identified in a Victorian notebook has located her grandson. John Badley was contacted by a Worcester News reader who had seen our report about Richard Sheldon, from Todwick, South Yorkshire, who was searching
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Closed down Worcester restaurants that locals wish were still open
Towns and cities across the UK change over the years but it can be upsetting when our favourite restaurants and shops leave the high street. Worcester has seen a variety of restaurants come and go with some locals wishing they could still visit
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Worcester college students triumph at sustainability hackathon
The Crown Estate has turned to a group of college students in a bid to use AI to generate sustainable energy from the seabed. A group of students from Worcester Sixth Form College attended a Hackathon on Saturday (July 6) in London, winning the
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Hose and Waite the record breakers in Worcestershire Rapids win over Leicestershire
It was a record-breaking day at the office for Adam Hose and Matthew Waite as Worcestershire Rapids beat Leicestershire Foxes by 16 runs. Playing at Visit Worcestershire New Road in Worcester on Thursday (July 11), Hose hit his highest Vitality
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Grammy-nominated blues legend to perform in Worcester
A two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee is set to perform in Worcester. Known for his blend of roots, blues, folk, rock, rap, spoken word, and world music, Guy Davis will take to the stage, with a special guest set to join him. Davis uses his
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Upcoming play to delve into consumerist culture
From sex to socio-politics, plenty of topics will be explored at an upcoming play taking a wider look at society. During the Worcester Fringe, Pulse 8 Theatre will present 'Binge', a show examining the grim realities and impact of living in a consumerist
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Severn Valley Railway volunteers revive 1934 railway carriage
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating its volunteers after they spent more than 6,000 hours meticulously restoring a carriage. The nearly completed LNER Gresley teak carriage 43612 recently made its way out of the Bewdley paintshop, a
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Specsavers fundraiser rakes in hundreds of pounds for children's dance group
A Droitwich opticians has been swapping lenses for rolling pins at its community bake sale. Specsavers, based in Salters Shopping Centre, held the fundraiser on Saturday, July 6 to raise funds for dance group, S.B Danceworks. The sale netted
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Pershore student wins back-to-back Student of the Year awards
A young student at Pershore College, who has been praised as "future PHD standard", has been named Student of the Year for the second year running. The double crown, which has never been achieved before, was awarded to 18-year-old Hope Andrews.
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Wife raises £12,600 in memory of late husband for brain tumour research
A family has raised over £10,000 in memory of her husband, who passed away due to an aggressive brain tumour. Alison Lilley launched John's Crew's, a fundraising group in memory of her late husband, John, who succumbed to a glioblastoma brain tumour
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University of Worcester creates 100 new spots for teacher training programme
100 new teacher training places have been created by the University of Worcester. This comes as part of a plan implemented by the new education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, with the aim of boosting total teacher recruitment in the country.
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Creative display brightens up a Droitwich care home
Staff and residents at a Droitwich care home have been getting busy creating an outdoor display. The hardworking crew at Rashwood Care Home rolled up their sleeves to celebrate National Care Home Open Week by creating a garden decoration sure to
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Veteran rock band to bring genre-bending sound to Worcester
Worcester will host the performance of a genre-bending hit band. Curved Air, who are best known for their 1974 hit single 'Back Street Luv', which reached number four in the UK Singles Chart, are touring once again. The group, founded by vocalist
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Did you make the news headlines in Worcester 20 years ago?
WE look back at what was making the headlines 20 years ago in Worcester. Take a look through our photos to see what was happening in mid-July 2004.
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Official opening ceremony confirmed for racecourse addition
IT’S time to cut the red ribbon and welcome in a new era at Worcester Racecourse. We opened our new weighing room at our Ladies Day meeting early last month but now the date for the official opening ceremony has been confirmed. It will take
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Plan for revamp at popular Worcester country park
Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council have joined forces to put a new footpath in a popular Worcester park. The beloved Worcester Woods Country Park, visited by 700,000 people a year, will have 600 meters of its pathway refurbished
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Search for new landlord at popular Malvern pub
THE SEARCH is on for a new landlord at a popular Malvern pub, with two brothers becoming its temporary tenants. The landlord of the Red Lion pub has left, leaving Marston's Brewery needing to find a new one. Brothers Ty Walker and Josh Matheson
