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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners
Cat and dog owners across the UK have been told for keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas. A vet has warned pet owners that flea infestations at this time of year are “more common than many people realise”. PDSA statistics show
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Worcester driver caught speeding on M5 thanks to 'temporary speed limit'
A DRIVER has been caught speeding at over 60mph by a temporary automatic speed camera on the M5 motorway near Worcester. Jamie Price was fined for speeding on the M5 southbound near junction 8 (Strensham) when the case was heard at Worcester Magistrates
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The buildings and heritage sites in Worcester most at risk
FORMER cinemas and sections of the city walls are among the sites on Worcester’s Heritage at Risk Register. The list, drawn up by the city council, contains the buildings, monuments and historic areas most at risk through neglect, decay or damage
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'Warndon at its finest': whole community enjoys summer barbecue
AN indoor summer barbecue proved a big hit with all generations as the founder said the open door cafe showed Warndon's powerful community spirit 'at its finest'. The barbecue was held at the Open Door Cafe at the Warndon Hub on Shap Drive in Warndon
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Six-bed HMO scheme approved despite objections of neighbours
A SEMI-DETACHED house in Ronkswood will be converted into a six-bed HMO. Worcester City Council has approved plans for the conversion of the four-bedroom house in Carlisle Road despite objections from neighbours. Plans submitted to the council
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As it happened: England fans filled the city ahead of historic Euros final
WORCESTER pubs were packed for the Euro 2024 football final between Spain and England. But it would end on a sombre note for England fans as Gareth Southgate's side fell to a 2-1 defeat at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. In a tournament of dramatic
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Driver arrested in US after crash which left Malvern nurse unable to walk
A US citizen has been arrested almost a year after a nurse from Malvern was allegedly left unable to walk for six weeks following a serious car crash. West Mercia Police told Elizabeth Donowho that Issac Calderon is due to appear in a US court
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Confident England fan from Swindon gets Euro 2024 winners tattoo BEFORE the final
An England fan was so confident they'd win that he had a tattoo that says "England Euro 2024 winners" put on his leg three days before the final. Dan Thomas, 29, from Swindon, believed the Three Lions would win the coveted title of Euro winners
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Man charged with Hereford Cathedral Close rape
A HEREFORD man has been charged with rape after Hereford's Cathedral Close was cordoned off. West Mercia Police said Christopher Filbrandt, 31, of Eign Mill Road in Hereford has been charged with rape. The charge relates to an incident in the
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Thunder and lightning: two days of heavy rain for Worcestershire
THUNDER and lightning are on the way as heavy rain is expected to pound Worcestershire for two days, Met Office experts predict. The area affected by today's weather warning now covers the whole of Worcestershire (rather than just the western part
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City's Old Fire Station to house new maths learning centre
PLANS for Worcester’s old fire station to house a maths centre have been given the all-clear by the city council. A Mathnasium will be moving into the ground floor of the Old Fire Station in Copenhagen Street. The building was once home to
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I'm a Doctor: These 10 'surprising' habits are 'secretly' aging you faster
Like it or not, ageing is a fact of life but one Doctor has warned that these surprising habits are actually speeding up the process. Small, seemingly insignificant habits could be adding years to our appearance without us even realising it.
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Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'
BBC presenter Steve Backshall has warned that dangerous animals migrating to the UK is a 'definite possibility'. The beloved wildlife presenter was questioned on whether Global Warming will see the UK, a country renowned for being relatively safe
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Mars shrinks size of Celebrations tubs as stores brace for 'disgruntled customers'
Mars Wrigley has shrunk the size of its larger Celebrations tubs by 50g. The confectionary company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles and of course Mars bars. One of Mars Wrigley's more popular
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County's NHS Trust pays out almost £20 million in maternity-related damages
The county's NHS Trust has paid out almost £20 million in maternity and childbirth-related compensation claims in four years, according to research. Data gathered by Legal Expert has found that between 2019 and 2023, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
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Vehicle catches fire in village near Evesham
A VEHICLE caught fire in a village near Evesham. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday (July 14) morning in Honeybourne. The "small vehicle" fire was extinguished by two firefighters. A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester
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Two caravans 'fully destroyed' by fire in village near Worcester
TWO caravans have been 'fully destroyed' by a fire in a village near Worcester. The incident happened in Ombersley at Dough Bank on Saturday (July 13). Along with the two caravans, a fence surrounding the compound was also destroyed.
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'Please can something be done to reverse this abhorrent closure proposal'
WHAT a ludicrous idea it is to close down the Crowngate public toilets, no doubt to save money. The management of the Crowngate Shopping Centre must need their heads looking at for suggesting such a proposal. These public toilets provide a
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Morris dancers to bring colour and music to the streets of Worcester
MORRIS dancers from across the country are set to descend on Worcester city centre, bringing colour and music with them. Two Morris sides from Malvern, Old Meg Morris and SoXSighted Morris, have organised a 'Day of Dance' in the city centre.
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Council set to fire and rehire 150 staff despite government's plan to ban practice
THE Conservative-run county council is pressing on with plans to fire and rehire around 150 members of staff - despite the government preparing to ban the controversial practice. The workers - some of the longest-serving at the council - will be
