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How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer

Flying ants can be an inconvenience in your home and garden especially when you want to enjoy the summer weather outside. If you’ve seen flying ants outside, you might be wondering how to stop them from getting indoors and wreaking havoc. To

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Can a neighbour paint their side of my fence? The rule you need to know

Fences and neighbours can be a tricky subject. From who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. Several popular misconceptions have created confusion around this area of property law for

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Pictures show first aircraft arriving at Fairford ahead of RIAT 2024

The first of many military aircraft have touched down at RAF Fairford. An amazing assortment of planes, helicopters, and other high-tech jets will appear at the world-renowned three-day event over the weekend. Around 150,000 visitors are expected

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Pub's reminder it's still open after being hit with second road closure in weeks

A COUNTRYSIDE pub in the heart of Worcestershire is reminding customers it is still open after another scheduled road closure. Customers have been encouraged to visit The Talbot at Knightwick after the pub revealed that one of the roads punters

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Cabinet approves spend of up to £1.85m on County Hall repairs

INVESTIGATION works and repairs costing up to £1.85 million are set to take place at County Hall. Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet has today (Thursday, July 18) approved plans to spend £375,000 on stripping out and inspecting RAAC panels

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Worcester readers defend police over stop and search

THE decision by police to use stop and search powers on a black man in the city centre has divided opinion but many readers have defended the actions of police. A man was stopped near The Cross in Worcester on Sunday at about 9pm because police

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Bank of England hit by 'global payment issue' that could affect house sales

The Bank of England has been hit by a "global payment issue" affecting its CHAPS service. The Bank’s Chaps payment system processes hundreds of billions of pounds worth of transactions a day, including banks paying one another large sums. The

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Dragons to race and battle through Worcester

HUNDREDS of people will be racing down the River Severn and through Worcester with event organisers promising a "spectacle". Worcester Dragons, a dragon boat racing team, will be relaunching their annual "Race the Dragon" event on Sunday (July

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Water main bursts outside city hospital

A BURST water main outside the city's hospital saw water jetting out across the street. The leak occurred opposite Leopard Rise and outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital earlier today (Thursday). West Mercia Police officers coned off the site

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Man jailed after the endangering lives of two women with train station arson

A MAN who endangered the lives of others after setting fire to a Worcestershire train station has been jailed. Matthew Wright, of Clayfield Drive, Malvern, admitted to setting fire to Station House at Malvern Link Train Station while two people

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Live updates as burst main throws jet of water into air outside hospital

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M5 driver fined by court over speeding offence

A driver has been fined after being caught exceeding the 60mph by a traffic camera on the M5 near Worcester. 43-year-old Sarah Louise Jones, of Winterbourne, Bristol, was caught by an automatic camera device driving above a 60mph speed restriction

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National pub chain takes on city's former Laura Ashley unit

A national pub chain has confirmed it now owns the former Laura Ashley site in the city centre. Wetherspoons, which owns The Crown pub and hotel on Broad Street, has confirmed it now has control of the neighbouring unit which once belonged to fashion

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Will Worcester's splashpad be open as mini-heatwave heats up city?

A SPLASH pad in a city park is open today (July 18) and will remain open throughout the weekend according to the council.  A Worcester City Council spokesperson has confirmed that the Gheluvelt Park splash pad is open today and should be open over

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Fire in lorry causes temporary delay to bin rounds

A FIRE in a lorry caused delays in bin collection times across the city this morning. Worcester City Council said waste collection times are finally back on track after a fire in one of its lorries disrupted its services.  The fire had started

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Schoolboy gets 26-strong scooter escort to prom

A WORCESTER schoolboy enjoyed a prom escort with a difference. 11-year-old Finley McDonough, who attends Carnforth School, was the envy of his friends as he turned up to his primary school prom escorted by 26 members of Chequered Past Scooter Club

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Am I legally allowed to park my car on my front lawn? See the rules

Finding a place to park on a busy residential street when you don't have a driveway can be a nuisance. Whether it's busy because you're near a school or because your street was constructed before the advent of automobiles, thousands across the

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Stunning waterfront house worth £4.5 million up for grabs in next Omaze draw

A stunning waterfront house in Cornwall worth £4.5 million is up for grabs in the next Omaze prize draw. The winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw will get the keys to the contemporary, four-bedroom home near Falmouth. Sitting on the

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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained

Have you just moved into a house that has a dropped kerb in front of it or you are thinking about asking the council to have a kerb dropped? Having pavements altered in our streets, including kerbs can be useful in many ways, from allowing easier

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All UK drivers issued costly speed bump warning that could prove expensive

All UK drivers have been issued a speed bump warning. Motorists and road users who brake before driving over speed bumps while on UK roads could be ruining their fuel consumption, drastically. This is not to say you should drive over at full speed

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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it

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Does having a driveway increase the value of your home? Find out here

There are a number of ways households across the UK can increase the value of their properties. These often include improvements like loft conversions but installing new features on the outside of your home can also have an impact on its market

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Update after man arrested in rural police raid

A MAN remains on bail after being arrested during a police raid in Toddington. Police were seen on Evesham Road on July 11 when they conducted a raid at a site where a large amount of stolen goods were found. One man was arrested on suspicion

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Two women taken to hospital after incident on crash hotspot

TWO women were taken to hospital after an incident on a crash hotspot. The A46 and Offenham Road were closed yesterday evening (Wednesday) after a two-car crash left two women injured.  A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We were called

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Birmingham Airport issues advice to avoid delays as busiest summer ever expected

Birmingham Airport is expecting to have its busiest summer on record this year as more than 2.1 million passengers head to their holiday destinations. To help them get through the airport and prevent delays, it has issued advice to passengers.

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Scammers pretend to be car sales company offering Bitcoin investments

A CAR sales company has issued a warning after becoming aware of someone impersonating them.  Pershore Motor Group, who have sites in Pershore, Evesham and Kidderminster, issued the warning on Facebook on July 15. The company had been informed

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Do flying ants bite people in the UK? Here is everything you need to know

With swarms of flying ants causing mayhem across the UK, many people may be left wondering if they bite. There are a number of small insects throughout the country that bite and otherwise cause irritation with these including the likes of the infamous

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City petrol station unexpectedly closes

A PETOL station in Worcester has unexpectedly closed. The M&S Simply Food petrol station in Lower Wick has closed this morning (Thursday), with a number of cones blocking its perimeter.  Red tape can also be seen sectioning off the entry

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Mandatory mask rule lifted from Worcestershire hospitals

THE mandatory mask rule in place across all clinical areas in Worcestershire hospitals has been lifted. It was put in place after a spike in Covid cases and was applied to all staff, patients and visitors.  The Trust revealed a significant

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Residents urged to help as police tackle drug dealing in estate

RESIDENTS have been urged to share information after police revealed they will be tackling drug dealing in a city estate. Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill SNT are working behind the scenes to eradicate drug dealing in the area but need residents' help

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Multi-storey car park near hospital and new secondary school proposals

THE public has had their first chance to see what Worcester's new secondary school and hospital multi-storey car park could look like as early proposals went on show. People had an opportunity to look at the proposals for a new secondary school

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Investigation to be launched after man trapped under lift at Worcester Aldi

AN INVESTIGATION is to be launched after a man was trapped under a lift at a Worcester Aldi and suffered 'life-threatening' injuries.  Ambulance crews found the man, who is in his 20s, in a critical condition at the Aldi store on Pheasant Street

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Homelessness charity's plea for summer donations

A homelessness charity has called for support to meet growing demands over the summer. Worcestershire-based Maggs Day Centre launched their summer campaign, 'There are no holidays for homelessness', to request additional aid as temperatures rise

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Worcester care home director named Barchester Foundation Cook Off Champion

Staff and residents at a care home in Worcester are celebrating after their managing director has been named Cook Off Champion in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024. Latimer Court's managing director, Alison Donaldson, from Barchester

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Britpop to be revived in nostalgic Worcester gig

Take a trip back to the heydays of Britpop at an upcoming gig in Worcester. Fans of Oasis, Blur, Pulp, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Charlatans and James will be able to get stuck in to all their favourite nostalgic tunes from the era at 'Indie

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Nearly £60,000 in funding revamps Infirmary Museum with new exhibits

New interactive displays have been installed at Worcester's Infirmary Museum. These high-tech additions aim to bring the history of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary back to life. The museum, run by the University of Worcester, is now home

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Celebrating 60 years of Malvern Theatre Association

TO mark its 60th anniversary Malvern Theatre Association is holding a celebration day on Sunday, July 21. President Mark James, the regular panto funny man, is hosting a family fun afternoon in the theatre foyer with magic, games, balloon modelling

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Worcestershire recruitment firm forms alliance to bolster youth opportunities

A Worcestershire recruitment firm is supporting a Bristol initiative that provides jobs and educational opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Pineapple Recruitment, a job specialist for the UK's hospitality and catering sectors, has partnered

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Mystery surrounds white substance going into canal as investigation underway

MYSTERY surrounds a white substance which has been pouring into a Worcestershire canal for nearly two weeks. Severn Trent has launched an investigation into what the substance pouring into Elmbridge Brook in Droitwich could be.  The issue was

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Vandals damage play area as councillor admits youth have missed out for decades

A city councillor has said young people in Warndon have been 'very poorly served for decades' after a playground in the area was found vandalised. The play area belongs to the South Worcester Child Development Centre, and work has already begun

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Everything you need to know about Salop Leisure

If you've ever dreamt of exploring the open road with all the comforts of home, now is your chance to make that dream a reality. Salop Leisure, the renowned dealership known for its exceptional range of touring caravans, motorhomes, and holiday

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Severn Valley Railway set to host summer Brick Weekend

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are set to gather at the Severn Valley Railway for the Brick Weekend this summer. Hosted in collaboration with LEGO UK Railway (LUKR) On August 3 and 4, the displays will be set up in The Engine House at Highley.

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Plant Heritage launches conservation mission for several plant groups

Plant Heritage has urged gardeners to get behind their mission to protect 15 plant groups. The conservation charity has issued a list, Missing Collections, highlighting the plants that are at risk of being lost. They all serve ecological roles

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Young acting troupe brings Addams Family to life in Worcester city centre

Passers-by had a spooky interlude to their shopping trip as young performers sang some tunes from their upcoming production of The Addams Family. Members of the Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section (WODYS) took to Cathedral Square

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Kadeer Ali to reunite with brother Moeen as coach of The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix

Worcestershire assistant head coach Kadeer Ali has been called up to coach a Hundred franchise. Ali, who had a four year span as a player with the Pears and has coached at the club since 2019, has been selected as an assistant coach for Birmingham

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A van break-in occurs every 23 minutes in the UK, research suggests

Van break-ins are happening every 23 minutes in Britain, new research suggests. The frequency of the break-ins, identified in research by Zego Insurance, is prompting drivers to use social media platforms to share their concerns. Stories range