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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system

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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system

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New takeaway selling 'beautiful' Margherita pizza opens in Worcester

A MAN selling delicious pizzas has opened a new takeaway business, Beautiful Margherita, in Worcester.  Abhi Manyu Singh has opened his artisan pizza business at The Pheasant in Worcester this week.  Mr Singh has travelled all over Europe and

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'Everyone impressed' after Royal 'trouper' opens new A&E soon after own injury

STAFF were left delighted after a royal visitor officially opened one of Worcestershire's new A&E departments.  Princess Anne had left "everyone impressed" following her visit to Worcestershire Royal Hospital's new A&E where she unveiled

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Kiosk plan for empty St John's shop 'unacceptable'

PLANS to revive a listed building in St John’s by converting part of the ground floor into a flat have been rejected by the council. Farefield Properties had wanted to open a small retail kiosk in the vacant shop front at 1 St John’s and turn the

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Police officers boost charity push by walking over hills in full kit

TWO police officers are well on their way to raising £6,000 to support charity. Police Constable Chris Fowler and Police Sergeant Rob Seewoosaha walked over the Malvern Hills in their free time wearing full authorised firearms officer and police

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Former Worcestershire MP gives maiden speech in House of Lords

A MALVERN-born member of the House of Lords gave her maiden speech on Friday.  Jacqui Smith was MP for Redditch between 1997 and 2010 and served in several ministerial positions under former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, including

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Community fayre plans to return 'bigger and better' after success

ORGANISERS of a community fayre have already started to plan next year's event after a 'hugely successful' day.  The Whittington Community Fayre, an event aimed at bringing the community together, has drawn "double" its expected footfall and raised

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Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter is full of praise for Malvern

A LEGENDARY BBC Radio 2 presenter and I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here winner has visited Malvern and said it was 'beautiful'.  Tony Blackburn took to Instagram to express his feelings for the picturesque Malvern Hills in a video. The video

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'Best weekend of the year': Upton Blues Festival makes a splash

Upton upon Severn has been flooded with visitors this weekend as the Upton Blues Festival rolls into town. The festivities began on Wednesday (July 17), with 12 venues across Upton part of a music programme with more than 190 live acts. Upton

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Worcester City fixtures announced for 24/25 season

WORCESTER City will kick off their 24/25 campaign at home to Anstey Nomads on Saturday, August 10. The Northern Premier League announced fixtures for the upcoming season on Thursday (July 18). Worcester City are set to play in the Division One

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Popular burger joint near Worcester praised in Parliament as 'best in UK'

ELLIE Chowns, the new MP for north Herefordshire, has given her maiden speech in Parliament, and even gave a shout-out to a Hereford burger joint. In her speech today (July 18), she said the Beefy Boys was "home of officially the best burger in

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Domestic abuse suspect charged with multiple offences

A Droitwich man has been charged with multiple offences relating to domestic abuse and remanded in custody. Edward Burbridge, 38, of Doverdale Close, Droitwich, was charged on Wednesday with engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour and three

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McCain issues recall on 9 different products purchased by more than 18k Brits

McCain Foods GB has been forced to issue an "immediate" recall on nine of its products. McCain has been forced to recall several items ranging from veggie nuggets and chilli garlic potato bites to masala fries after it was found they had not been

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Woman arrested after drugs seized in Warndon

A WOMAN has been arrested after drugs were seized after a warrant in Worcester. Officers carried out the warrant at a property on Carnforth Drive in Warndon following intelligence around the supply of drugs at the house. A search found cannabis

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Live updates as Princess Anne visits Worcestershire

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All the GP practices across Worcestershire affected by global IT outage

A LARGE number of doctors' surgeries across the city are struggling to see their appointments after a global IT outage.  Businesses and Microsoft users are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, and laptops and systems are not working

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Worcester splashpad closes as temperatures rise - here's why

A SPLASHPAD in Worcester has 'temporarily closed' today (July 19), with temperatures planned to potentially reach 30 degrees.  Worcester City Council has confirmed that the splashpad in Gheluvelt Park has been closed.  The splashpad, the only

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Windows users urged to follow these steps to fix computers after major IT outage

Windows users have reported computer crashes this morning following major worldwide Microsoft IT outages. Businesses and users in the UK and around the world who use Microsoft have been experiencing major outages with laptops and systems not working

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Delays expected as GP surgeries and pharmacies affected by global IT outage

A global IT outage has lead to disruption across the world this morning (Friday, July 19), with GP surgeries in England among the services affected. The outage has caused long queues at Luton Airport with extended wait times at Edinburgh Airport

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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages

Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with

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Can a dropped kerb be refused? Find out why council could decline application

If you have wanted to make changes to the pavement in front of your house recently, you might have applied to the council to have a kerb dropped. This could be to make accessibility easier when getting onto the pavement or as a way to park your

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Expert reveals little-known password hack that could keep your accounts secure

In the digital world we now live in, there seems to be passwords and logins for pretty much everything whether you’re signing in to your favourite social media account or accessing your mobile phone. Making a strong password can help protect you

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Families face record bills over £1,000 for summer holiday clubs this year

Families across Great Britain could end up paying record costs for summer holiday clubs this year, research suggests. The charity Coram Family and Childcare surveyed councils across the nations and found that families could face a bill of £1,045

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No 'other choice': More than 5,000 prisoners to be freed early to protect system

The government wasn’t left with “any other choice” than to release prisoners earlier than planned but it will create a “big responsibility” on other parts of the justice system, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has said. Inmates are being released

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Cancer survivor says 'magic does happen' after scooping huge EuroMillions win

A cancer survivor has said 'magic does happen' after scooping a huge Euromillions jackpot. Jonathan Aldridge was just a teenager when he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 17. The now 32-year-old said he hoped he was at the start

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Live updates after Worcestershire doctors surgeries hit by global IT outage

11:55am Evesham and Pershore Lesuire Centre is only taking cash payments due to the global IT outage. 

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Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners

When the warmer weather hits, you might remember to protect yourself but it’s also important that our dogs are cared for. Since dogs have fur, pet owners might not know how to keep their dogs safe in the sun. The PDSA has posted some helpful

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Check out 5 of the best last-minute flights to book now in Europe

As the holiday season approaches, you might have already packed your suitcase ready to jet off to your destination. Whether that be the sunny skies of Spain, the blue seas of Greece, or maybe an all-inclusive resort where you can sit back and relax

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What age does your child have to be to babysit their siblings in the UK?

Finding babysitting arrangements last minute can be challenging which is why people across the country look to a family member. When an uncle or granny isn't available, many opt for one of their older children. If you're considering this option

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Faulty carbon monoxide detector leads to emergency response

A FAULTY carbon monoxide detector prompted an emergency response from fire crews. The incident happened in Hawkwood Crescent in St John's, Worcester in the early hours of this morning. A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue

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Woman rescued from river in Diglis after 'concern for safety'

A WOMAN has been rescued from the river in Worcester by the fire service after boat crews were dispatched to the scene. The woman, aged in her 30s, was rescued from the river Severn in Worcester after the emergency services were called to Severn

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Couple set to appear on hit Channel 4 show

A couple from Kidderminster are set to appear on a hit national TV show.  Tyler Richards and Megan Mullen-Knight will be featured on the Channel 4 series George Clarke's Amazing Spaces.  The innovative pair will showcase their creative and

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Which city building gets your vote?

Worcester's landscape is forever changing with new developments popping up all the time, but which building has caught your eye? Worcestershire Architecture Awards 2024 are looking to celebrate some of the innovative designs produced by local architects

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Primary school bids fond farewell to two long-standing members of staff

STAFF and pupils at a Worcester primary school will bid a fond farewell to two much-loved members of staff today. Lynn Jenkins and Cath Wood will both retire from Red Hill CE Primary School - after a combined 57 years of service. The pair have

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Landlord says housing crisis has left Worcester renters in vicious cycle

A WORCESTER landlord has said a housing crisis and the cost of living have left renters stuck in a 'vicious cycle' of not being able to buy and struggling to afford rent.  Worcester City Council deputy leader and landlord Cllr Jabba Riaz said he

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Worcestershire businesses urged to grow £40 into charity gold

Organisations across Worcestershire are being urged to take £40, and grow it into as much as possible for a hospice charity. Worcester's St Richard's Hospice has launched the 'Grow Your Dough' challenge, where teams are encouraged to use their

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Worcestershire care home boss completes charity Three Peaks challenge

A boss of a group of Worcestershire care homes got her hiking boots on as she completed the Three Peaks challenge. The regional manager for Sanctuary Care homes in the county, Stacey Meredith, 46, raised a total of £2,056 for homelessness charity

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Droitwich Spa announces first signing of the summer

Droitwich Spa have announced their first signing of the summer. Matt Fusco, a 29-year-old midfielder or full back, has joined the Saltmen from Malmesbury Victoria. Fusco made 38 appearances for Malmesbury last season, and helped them take second

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Vintage vehicles to thrill at Severn Valley Railway 'Extravaganza'

A range of unique vehicles will stop off at Severn Valley Railway for an 'Extravaganza' weekend. For two days in August, traction engines, steamrollers, vintage cars, motorcycles and camper vans will be on the heritage line for the 'Vintage Transport

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Award-winning men's choir set to perform at Swan Theatre

An award-winning men's choir, The Spooky Men's Chorale, is gearing up for a performance in Worcester. The choir, formed in 2001 by New Zealand-born Stephen Taberner, is known for their distinctive blend of Georgian table songs, well-crafted ballads

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Popular stand-up comedian to bring 'Scatterbrain' to Worcester

A popular stand-up comedian will give audiences an insight into her 'Scatterbrain' when she performs in Worcester. Taking a light touch on some dark subjects, Shaparak Khorsandi is gearing up for her autumn tour, where she will offer a glimpse

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Nearly 3,000 trees planted in Worcestershire in free tree environmental scheme

Nearly 3,000 free trees have been planted across Worcestershire since March as part of an environmental scheme. The initiative, run by the Woodland Trust, the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, saw 26,535 saplings planted across the West

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Thousands participate in WMAS's life-saving research initiative

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has enrolled 1,090 participants in research studies over the past 12 months. The effort is part of a drive to ensure the provision of optimum patient care and also focus on staff wellbeing. Concentrated

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LGBTQ+ stories to be retold through comedy and song at Swan Theatre

The inspiring stories of members of the LGBTQ+ community through time are set to be told in Worcester. Drama Queens will blend comedy, song, tragedy and physical theatre as they debut their production, 'Tales Transcending Time: LGBTQ Pages Through

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Children's hospice becomes official partner of Worcester City Runs

A children's hospice has been announced as the official partner of an upcoming running event in Worcester. The Worcester City Runs, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has partnered with Acorns Children’s Hospice, which provides specialist care for

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Independent music school set to open in city next year

A new independent school has confirmed it will start taking on students at a site in Worcester from September 2025. Kimichi School, a music-led secondary school for students aged 11 to 16, is set to open on the former St Placides site on Battenhall