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School teacher of 40 years bids 'bittersweet' farewell to academic family
A LONG-SERVING teacher will bid a "bittersweet" farewell to the school she taught at for over 40 years. The bell at Whittington C Of E Primary School will ring for the final time for Judith Harrison after she revealed she will be retiring.
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Worcester pub money thief convicted of rape and sexual assault
A 33-year-old thief who stole thousands from a city pub has now been convicted of rape and a sexual assault on a man. Jamie King, of Martley Road, Worcester, was found guilty by a jury of rape of a man aged 16 or over and a further count of sexual
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Council confirms plans to upgrade facilities at football pitches
WORCESTER City Council has revealed that it has bought new goals and is currently renovating its football pitches. The update came after it was revealed that council-owned football pitches had gone up by 15% since 2019. Revealed in a freedom
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Police seize illegal blade and £8,500 in vapes and tobacco from shop
A BLADE as well as vapes and tobacco, estimated to be worth £8,500, have been seized from a shop in Malvern. The "illegal" goods were seized from Yellow Shop on Graham Road today (July 17) after a visit from the Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team
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Tributes paid after death of a legendary riverboat skipper
LEN Holder, one of the best-known figures on Worcestershire’s river boats and pleasure steamers, has died at the age of 79. For more than fifty years, he skippered boats along the Severn and became a leading authority on the subject, giving many
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Shop reveals 'sad' closure after a 'tough' six months
"SADNESS" is in the air after a shop revealed the closure of its Droitwich store. Nelly Noo, a store selling various baby items and clothes, will move its business online after experiencing a "tough" six months. The shop initially moved into
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Red Arrows to fly over Worcestershire on Thursday - flight path and timings
The RAF's Red Arrows will be flying over Worcestershire on Thursday - here's all the timings and locations you can see them. The legendary aerobatic team will be flying over the county whilst flying to the Shrivenham Display. The planes will
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Attempted burglary at city centre home
AN attempted burglary of a city centre home has taken place. Thieves tried to gain entry through a security door into the property on Friar Street in Worcester. The incident took place between 8am and 3.15pm on July 16. A spokesperson for
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UK set to get heatwave - here's if Worcestershire will be affected
WEEKS of mixed weather and rain may be behind us after it was revealed that a mini heatwave could be on its way. Parts of the UK are expected to experience a mini heatwave this weekend and Worcestershire is one of the areas affected. According
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Armed police near canal find air rifle after reports of boys with a weapon
ARMED police found an air rifle in a usually peaceful area of Worcester after receiving reports of a group of boys with a weapon. Officers rushed to Bilford Road, where they found an air rifle with an eyewitness saying they saw two people put in
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We played cricket in the middle of Worcester's high street
AMATEUR cricketers from across the city have taken to the streets of Worcester in a "cutthroat" competition, all to raise money for charity. Worcester Street Sixes, a cricket competition organised by The Worcestershire Cricket Foundation saw 15
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Is Worcester Aldi open after man hurt by lift?
WORCESTER Aldi is now open after a man was trapped under a lift there last night. The store on Pheasant Street, Lowesmoor was closed following the incident which left people with 'serious injuries.' A police cordon was put in place on the
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Man fights for life after being trapped under lift at Worcester Aldi
A MAN has been left with life-threatening injuries after being trapped under a lift at a Worcester Aldi. Ambulance crews found the man, who is in his 20s, in critical condition at the Aldi store on Pheasant Street, Lowesmoor last night (Tuesday
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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life
'Superfoods' have long been presented as magic health cures but do any of them actually work? Explorer and educator Dan Buettner has broken down the 'real superfoods' everyone should be eating for life longevity and the ones that you should avoid
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Martin Lewis reveals how UK tourists can save hundreds on flights this summer
Tourists flying to Spain or Greece this summer can save hundreds using a handy rebooking trick. Martin Lewis has floated the idea of cancelling holidays and hotel rooms and re-booking at a cheaper rate. The finance expert said: "Is your hotel
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UK to finally get a summer as mini heatwave to scorch regions this weekend
After weeks of mixed weather and a lot of rain, it looks like summer is finally here as weather forecasts predict a mini heatwave is on its way. This weekend, parts of the UK will have temperatures rising to as high as 30C. The long-awaited
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All 11 water firms in England and Wales to face major probe over sewage spills
Ofwat is set to probe all 11 water firms in England and Wales as part of an investigation into sewage spills. It will be looking into whether their sewage treatment works are polluting the environment. Ofwat initially opened this investigation
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EastEnders brings back another Albert Square legend ahead of 40th anniversary
BBC EastEnders has confirmed that another legend of Albert Square will be back to mark the soap's 40th anniversary. Michael French, who plays the character David Wicks last appeared on the BBC soap in 2014 but will be back "for a short stint” later
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Fire crews called to rescue man trapped under lift at Worcester Aldi
A MAN in his 20s was rescued by fire crews after being trapped under a lift at the Aldi in Worcester. The fire crews helped to rescue the man from under the machinery at the store on Pheasant Street, Lowesmoor, before he was left in the care of
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Two vans crash between two major Worcester roads
TWO VANS have crashed into each other between two major roads in Worcester. The crash took place at around 7.20pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 16) between Whittington Road and Norton Road on the A440 Worcester. It involved two white vans.
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International prize for county charity leader
THE leader of a county charity has won an international humanitarian award after being inspired by his family’s struggles through civil war. Eltayeb Bashar, who runs the Anti-Racism Initiative, won the competitive 2024 HART (Humanitarian Aid Relief
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Police to target parking after children safety concerns during school run
POLICE are to target parking issues after children's safety concerns were expressed during a city school run. Claines SNT will enforce parking restrictions outside St Georges C of E Primary School on St Georges Lane to ensure children and their
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Watch police use controversial 'stop and search' powers on black man in Worcester
WEST Mercia Police have defended their use of controversial stop and search powers after video footage emerged of officers detaining a black man suspected of carrying drugs in the city centre. A recording, made by a concerned witness, shows a black
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Applications now open for E4's Married at First Sight UK
Applications are now open for E4's BAFTA nominated series Married at First Sight UK. The popular television series sees singles across the nation being paired by experts in love, providing viewers with a thrilling real-life love experiment.
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Five Worcester parks retain prestigious Green Flag status
Five Worcester parks and green spaces have received a prestigious environmental award. Gheluvelt Park, Fort Royal Park, Cripplegate Park, Riverside Park and Astwood Cemetery and Crematorium have all maintained their internationally-recognised Green
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Watch 'bonkers' Worcester hospital parking hell as County Hall car parks 'empty'
A SHOCKING speeded up video shows queues of traffic snaking around a Worcester hospital site as calls are renewed to allow patients to use the empty car parks at nearby County Hall. The video, made by Cllr Katie Collier, shows traffic queuing for
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Lucy to tackle charity 5k challenge after leukaemia fight
A TEENAGER will be tackling a fundraising run with her mother after just finishing two years of treatment for leukaemia. Lucy Ballinger, 17, will be joined by mum Jennie at the Race for Life Worcester Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Worcester
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Caribbean-themed event at city retirement village
RESIDENTS at a city retirement village got into the summer spirit with a Caribbean-themed event. Worcester’s Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, celebrated with a vibrant and memorable occasion, bringing owners and their guests into the Caribbean
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Droitwich school hosts annual creative arts festival with Olympic theme
A Droitwich middle school got a taste of Wales as it held its annual arts festival. Westacre Middle School has hosted its latest Eisteddfod Creative Arts Festival. Headteacher Donna Evans has explained that the annual event gives children the
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Going 'back to basics' the secret behind Adam Hose's heroic Blast campaign
Adam Hose has said "going back to basics" has been the key behind his stunning form as Worcestershire's leading run scorer in the Vitality Blast. With one game remaining in the competition, the batsman has scored a magnificent 290 runs so far in
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Housebuilder urges summer safety for kids with play alternatives
A county housebuilder is campaigning for safe play alternatives for children this summer. Barratt Homes, a leading developer in Worcestershire, is urging parents to steer clear of construction sites and opt for safer activity locations such as
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Changes in store for Worcester bin collection timetable
Residents in Worcester could see their bin collection dates change later this month. Worcester City Council is shifting to a 'same material, same week' model starting from July 29. Half of Worcester's households will witness a change in their
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Expectant parents urged to monitor baby movement patterns
Parents-to-be across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being reminded that 'baby movements matter' in a new campaign. The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) has launched its #MovementsMatter initiative
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Worcestershire woman honoured with Badge of the Order of Mercy
A Worcestershire woman who has spent more than 20 years volunteering at a hospice has been given the Badge of the Order of Mercy. Anne Robertson, from Hanley Swan, was nominated by St Richard’s Hospice to receive the accolade and recently got the
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Take trip to the Southern Hemisphere at Antipodean wine tasting
Wine lovers will have the chance to take an Antipodean trip to the vineyards of the Southern Hemisphere at a tasting event. A representative from The Antipodean Sommelier, a wine retailer co-founded by James Leary and Tony Wellings, will showcase
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NHS staff bag four mentor awards at University of Worcester
NHS staff have received four prestigious awards at the University of Worcester. Staff from Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust received the accolades at the Health and Care Mentor Awards 2024. The annual ceremony recognises
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Swing from Paris to bring jazz and gypsy swing to Hartlebury
Parisian-inspired jazz and gypsy swing is coming to Hartlebury. Swing from Paris consists of violin, guitars and a double bass, and has been influenced by the great swing bands of the 1930s and 40s. The group presents their own renditions of
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The Hopmarket to host month-long series of free creative workshops this summer
A series of free summer workshops for all the family will be hosted at The Hopmarket. Spare Room Arts are organising the arts and crafts workshops, which will follow an 'on the beach' theme and will be held on Tuesdays starting in late July and
