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Aldi in Worcester closed after man ‘seriously injured’ by lift
A WORCESTER Aldi is closed and a police cordon is in place after a man was seriously injured by a lift. A large emergency services presence is outside the Aldi in Lowesmoor. Police said they were dealing with an incident but have
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Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
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Live updates as Air ambulance lands in Worcester City Centre
6:47pm We are still awaiting comment from West Midlands Ambulance Service on the air ambulance sighting. We will bring
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Former jewellery shop on city High Street transforms into phone shop
A FORMER jewellery shop on the city's High Street has transformed into a phone shop. The vacant former Pandora store will now be a new phone repair shop called Worcester Phone Care after remaining vacant for nearly seven years. Pandora revealed
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Where does your GP rank? Best and worst surgeries for Worcester postcodes
THE best and worst GP surgeries with a Worcester postcode have been ranked by those who use their services. The GP Patient Survey 2024 has revealed the city's best and worst practices based on residents' answers. The independent survey, run
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Severn Trent being investigated for its sewage spills
SEVERN Trent, which provides water across Worcestershire, is now being investigated for its sewage spills. This follows 'heightened concerns' from regulator Ofwat that water firms may not be fulfilling their obligations to protect the environment
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Couple barred from Ryanair and treated 'like criminals' over passport tea stain
A couple claim Ryanair escorted them out of the airport like 'criminals' after barring them from flying - as one had a 'tea stain' on her passport. Rory Allen jetted off from East Midlands Airport with his 35-year-old girlfriend Nina Wilkins for
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Councillor calls for investigation into SEND services
COUNCIL bosses have been asked for an independent investigation into how families were failed by Worcestershire’s struggling SEND services. Elena Round, a city councillor and mum to 20-year-old Billy, who has complex learning and physical disabilities
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Police release this update after 'assault' on trading estate
A 37-year-old man arrested after an alleged assault at a trading estate has been released on bail. We reported last Friday how a police cordon was in place around a unit at Hartlebury Trading Estate between Worcester and Kidderminster. A 37
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Urgent repairs costing £1.85m to be spent on County Hall
URGENT repairs to County Hall costing almost £2 million are set to be agreed by Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet. The works could open up “as much of County Hall as was available immediately prior to the vacation of the whole of the building
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Popular street food club announces city centre return
A popular street food event is returning to the city centre this Friday (July 19). Following on from a successful event in May, street food specialists Digbeth Dining Club have announced they will be hosting another Worcester Dining Club event
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Lucky Worcestershire resident becomes Postcode Lottery winner
A LUCKY Worcestershire resident has become a Postcode Lottery winner. Those with a lottery ticket in the WR14 3PY postcode will get the prize after it is selected in this month's prize draw on July 9. The postcode is for St Bernards Drive in
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Look around newly refurbished convenience store that's finally reopened
LOOK around the newly refurbished convenience store in Worcester which has finally reopened after a major makeover. Ombersley Road Co-op has finally reopened after a seven-week closure, which saw it undergo necessary improvements. A new external
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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South Worcestershire police officer charged with rape
A WEST Mercia Police officer working in South Worcestershire has been charged with rape. David Parsons has been charged with the alleged sex attack and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court later today (Tuesday, July 16). The 28
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Bike theft near station: police release CCTV of three men
POLICE have released an image of three men they want to speak to in connection with a bike theft. Officers are investigating the theft of a bike from Foregate Street in Worcester would like to speak with these men to help with their enquiries.
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Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge people to give blood
Hollywood megastars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are urging fans to become "heroes" and donate blood in a new appeal video for the NHS. The stars worked with NHS Blood and Transplant ahead of the launch of their superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine
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Another US fast food chain set to launch in UK with plans for 60 new restaurants
A US fast food chain is set to open new restaurants in the UK from 2025, with 60 currently planned. Dave's Hot Chicken has signed an agreement with the Azzurri Group to open the restaurants, with the first one planned for London in early 2025.
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Can I drop a kerb myself? Find out if you need permission from your council
Having a dropped kerb in front of your house can be useful in many ways. Not only does it allow access to vehicles from a road, across the pavement, into a driveway or parking area but it can also add value to your home. However, if you are
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EastEnders star hints at huge name returning to the BBC soap opera
EastEnders star Matt di Angelo has teased the huge name that will be returning to the BBC soap opera for its 40th anniversary. Recently, showrunner Chris Clenshaw revealed: "The 40th has been in the works for quite some time. The nostalgic element
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Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
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Vehicles catches fire on M5 Northbound
Fire crews were called to a vehicle fire on the M5 on Monday (July 15) evening. Two Worcester Station crews from the Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) were called to the fire at 6.41pm, which occurred on the M5 Northbound between
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Met Office: Brighter spells expected despite initial weather warnings
Early predictions of heavy rain across Worcestershire today (July 16) have eased off, according to the Met Office. Weather warnings had been put in place yesterday by the weather experts, including flood warnings for large parts of the West Midlands
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Ofsted finds 'widespread failings' in Worcestershire SEND services
A REVIEW of special educational needs services in Worcestershire has identified “widespread systemic failings”. Ofsted says too many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the county “wait an unacceptable
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Football costs 15% more to play in Worcester, new data shows
FOOTBALL clubs are feeling the pinch as the cost of council-owned pitches has risen. New data has shown the price to play on Worcester City Council-owned football pitches has increased by 15% since 2019. And a city football team has said the
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Ethan Brookes shines despite Worcestershire Rapids defeat to Yorkshire Vikings
Ethan Brookes' heroics with the bat and ball proved little more than a consolation as Worcestershire Rapids were beaten by Yorkshire Vikings in a thriller. Despite an impressive all-round performance from Brookes, who scored 44 off 21 balls in
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Nearly 90 per cent of West Midlands parents fret over children's future
A study has revealed that nearly 90 per cent of West Midlands parents are concerned for their children's future life chances. The annual survey, conducted by the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), suggests that financial strain, mental health
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We travel back in time to the scene of one of England's bloodiest battles
Ever since I was a small boy trying in vain to brain my twin brother with a wooden sword, I have been obsessed with knights and armour. So it was without hesitation I decided, aged 45, to attend Tewkesbury Medieval Festival for the first time,
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West Midlands jazz ensemble set for Worcester performance
An group fusing jazz, funk and latin with a line-up of some of the top musicians in the West Midlands is coming to Worcester. 'Butcher's Brew', led by Ray Butcher, who switched from classical music to jazz, leads a line-up of exciting players from
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Neighbours stalwart turned alt-country singer coming to Worcester
A Neighbours star is set to bring his alt-country sound to Worcester. Alan Fletcher, better known as Dr Karl Kennedy from the Australian drama, has focused on his music since 2019, producing an EP and album that has attracted widespread acclaim
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Worcester rolls out free access to park tennis courts for five weeks
In the spirit of Wimbledon, 385 hours of free tennis are being served up in Worcester. Starting on Wednesday (July 17), tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park are available to use at no charge at set times on Wednesdays, Saturdays
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NHS paediatric team lace up their boots for charity walk
Members of a paediatric team got their walking boots on for a 12-mile charity trek. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust paediatric team walked the Malvern Hills on Sunday (July 14). The walk raised funds for bereavement care within
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Hindlip primary school pupils enjoy digger display
Primary school pupils got stuck in at a digger display. On Tuesday, July 9, pupils from Hindlip C of E First School's red class enjoyed a visit to Britannia Gardens in Worcester, where Worcestershire-based housebuilder Lockley Homes hosted them
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Tug-of-war pulls in big crowds as 'family' team search for new home
CROWDS of more than a thousand gathered to watch a national tug-of-war competition as the hosts continue to pull together to find a new home after they were forced to leave their old one. Large crowds gathered to watch the All UK tug-of-war tournament
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City’s proud glove-making history
ONE hundred and ninety eight years ago, on July 5, 1826, the British Parliament, then a Tory majority led by Robert Banks Jenkinson the Earl of Liverpool, passed a bill that stuck a dagger through the heart of Worcester’s working community. It
