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England superstar causes a stir with surprise Worcestershire visit
ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham surprised shoppers in Bromsgrove town centre during a weekend visit and posed for photos with fans. The Real Madrid footballer, who hails from Stourbridge, visited the town centre on a rainy Saturday afternoon (July
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Crash driver admits causing death of two women and six-year-old boy
A DRIVER has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash near Worcester which killed three people, including a six-year-old boy. Joe-Lewis Tyler admitted three counts of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash
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Food wholesaler coming to this county business park near Worcester
A FOOD wholesaler is opening its first facility in the region near Worcester with work already underway. Steels have gone up for Bidfood at Worcester Six Business Park off Pershore Lane in Worcester. Commercial property developer, Stoford,
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Strange white substance being 'incorrectly' dumped in canal
A STRANGE white substance pouring into a Worcestershire canal was "incorrectly" dumped. The mysterious white substance flowed into Elmbridge Brook in Droitwich for two weeks before Severn Trent Water revealed a third-party organisation was incorrectly
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Worries over size and 'fly parking' at Worcester's new school
NEIGHBOURS who could live next door to a new secondary school when it is built have raised concerns about its size, location and the impact on traffic and parking. Residents attended a public engagement session at Lyppard Hub in Ankerage Green
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House extensions given retrospective permission
TWO extensions for a house in Swinton Lane have been given retrospective planning permission by the city council. A previous application had been approved but enforcement officers found the completed works didn’t match the proposals, so a new retrospective
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Worcester boxer loses title in fierce fight
Worcester boxer Owen Cooper has been defeated for the first time in 11 professional fights. He was defeated by British-Ghanian fighter Ekow Essuman on Saturday (July 20). With just over two minutes left of the fight, Essuman sent Cooper to
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Over 1,000 jobs to be lost despite Carpetright purchase
CARPETRIGHT is set to be saved by a rival company - but over 1,000 jobs will still be lost. Another flooring retailer, Tapi Carpets and Floors, will buy out the company. Included in the deal is the Carpetright brand, intellectual property,
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How you could earn extra Sainsbury's Nectar points as new car park rule announced
Sainsbury’s has announced a new change to their car parks across the UK, giving customers the chance to earn extra Nectar points. The supermarket has revealed motorists who drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) will now be able to “reap the benefit” of
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One way closure of busy road to last 18 days
A ONE-way closure of a busy road will be in place for under three weeks. Bilford Road, which leads to Perdiswell Leisure Centre, will be closed until Friday, August 9 while Cadent Gas replaces a gas main. The road will be closed from Droitwich
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Flooding on the agenda for environment committee
FLOODING is on the agenda for the city council’s Environment committee this week. Councillors are set to debate the disruption caused to Worcester multiple times a year when the River Severn bursts its banks. Concerns have been raised over
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Man dies after city centre house fire
A man has died following a house fire near Worcester city centre. Ambulance staff worked together to try to save the man's life but he died at the scene in Southfield Street in the Arboretum. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was called
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Waddle this way! Penguins take over Worcester
A COLONY of penguins have waddled their way into the city as a popular arts trail returns. Eighty penguin sculptures each with their own unique design are now in place across the city centre as part of the Great Waddle of Worcester. The penguins
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Police issue this urban exploring warning to 'influences' over trespassing
URBAN explorers in derelict sites have been warned their actions may be treated as trespassing or burglary. While the trend of visiting abandoned sites and sharing footage from there is a national one, there have been some instances of this reported
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McDonalds reveals opening of Worcestershire restaurant after closure
A FAST food chain has finally reopened its Worcestershire restaurant after a month-long closure. Wychbold Mcdonalds on Worcester Road welcomed customers back through its doors to see its "one of a first" in Worcestershire design layouts.
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'Super rare error' 50p sells for more than £4k
A “super rare” 50p coin has sold for a whopping £4,500 in Wiltshire because of an unusual error. The Britannia Coin Company, based in Royal Wootton Bassett, sold the coin to a private collector after it was authenticated by The Numismatic Guarantee
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. 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 be
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Cash stolen from home after thieves enter through front door
CASH was stolen from a home after thieves entered through its front door. Upton SNT has launched an appeal after a home in Wheatley Lane was burgled. The incident took place at 7pm on July 18. A spokesperson for Upton SNT said: "We are
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POLL: Should all smart devices be banned from being used in schools?
The issue of phones being a distraction in classrooms has been a topic for some time, but some people want official Government legislation to go further. Broadcaster Sarah Beeny is calling for all smart devices to be banned from being used in schools
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GPs warn there is still 'considerable backlog' to get through after IT outage
GPs in England have warned there is still a "considerable backlog" to get through from Monday (July 22) following the global IT outage that took place on Friday (July 19). Dr David Wrigley, deputy chair of the BMA's GPs committee for England has
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Dementia diagnoses across England at a record high
The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high, according to new figures from the NHS. The latest data shows a record 487,432 people had a diagnosis in June. While diagnosis rates are at their highest since
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£150m of National Lottery funding to help nature recovery projects
Projects that aim to boost nature recovery and “back the people who make landscapes thrive” will receive a share of £150 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The organisation said the money will reach about 20 large-scale projects across
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Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? Everything to know
Can't find a parking space on a busy street but are in a rush? You might be tempted to park anywhere and just luck your chances. That may include parking across a dropped kerb driveway and facing any possible ramifications later. But you could
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Then and Now: End of an era for city pub and street
THEN: Deansway in Worcester pictured below with the Duke of Wellington pub pictured prominently after its closure in the 1970s. It had previously been one of the main pubs in the densely-populated Birdport street which had become Deansway by 1965
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Man left with potentially life-threatening injuries
A man has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police were called to Whittington, near Worcester, following a report of concern for the man's welfare. Officers were called to the home on Sunday (July 21) at approximately
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Three people force way into city home with 'aggravated burglary' intent
THREE people forced their way into a home in Worcester with the intent of an aggravated burglary. Police are appealing for information after three people forced their way into a home on Ennerdale Close, Warndon. The incident took place on July
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Did fortune teller who uses asparagus predict Biden's exit from US presidential race?
A fortune teller who uses asparagus to predict the future seems to have predicted Joe Biden's exit from the US presidential election. The world's only asparamancer Jemima Packington, who uses fresh Worcestershire asparagus grown in the Vale of
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Can a British passport go through EU passport control? What to know
When you travel abroad you have to remember a lot of things, from your suitcase, your passport to which terminal you are flying from and where your hotel is. Previously, UK passport holders were able to use European Union (EU) Passport Lanes which
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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous
The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically
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What are the rules for Blue Badges in England? Your rights and responsibilities
Across England, around 4.2% of the population have a Blue Badge according to the most recent data from 2021. For many, a Blue Badge is essential to their everyday life, allowing them to park close to a destination whether it be for the driver or
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Fire incident on Pershore farm
Crews were called to a fire on a farm in Pershore on Sunday (July 21). A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) crew from Evesham arrived at the farm on Broadway Road, Birlingham after a fire had been reported in a pump house.
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Great Waddle of Worcester begins- how to find the trail
THE GREAT Waddle of Worcester has been launched in the city, with plenty of incredible sculptures now on display. The waddle, a trail of penguin sculptures began today (Monday, July 22) and will finish on Sunday, September 15. These penguins
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Concerns voiced over HMO conversion plan
Residents in St Nicholas Ward have voiced their concerns following a HMO application made to Worcester City Council. A planning application has been submitted by the owner of 3 Bolton Avenue for permission to turn the five-bedroom property into
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Former Scouts hut in Ronkswood could be turned into nursery
A FORMER Scout hut in Ronkswood could be turned into a nursery. Medway Community Centre is currently used by All Sorts of Performing Arts but the dance group is moving out at the end of August. Worcester Municipal Charities, which owns the
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Worcester councillor helps bring generations together
YOUNGER and older people were brought together by a successful community project to forge links between different generations. The 'community collaboration' involved students from Christopher Whitehead Language College (CWLC) in St John's in Worcester
