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End of an era after rising costs closes well known farm shop

THE owners of a prominent farm shop in Worcestershire have revealed with a "heavy heart" its closure.  Bannuttree Farm Shop and Garden Service in Cutnall Green will close permanently at the end of this month after ten years of trading. Its

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'Deterioration' of carriageway behind several M5 overnight closures

THE deterioration of a carriageway on the M5 is why it has been closed overnight for several days. National Highways inspectors had identified some deterioration to the southbound M5 carriageway by junction 8 (Worcester). The organisation has

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Labour MPs respond to county council's controversial plan to fire and rehire staff

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Labour MPs have responded to the county council's controversial employment plans to fire and rehire staff.  Tom Collins, MP for Worcester, and Chris Bloore, MP for Redditch, have called for an immediate suspension of plans to '

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Woman left with life-threatening injury after being pushed at festival

A WOMAN is fighting for her life in hospital after an assault at a popular Worcestershire festival. The 56-year-old woman was taken to hospital after a group of people pushed her at the Upton Blues Festival last weekend. She had then fallen

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Second time diesel stolen from industrial estate in days

FUEL has been stolen from an industrial park for the second time in a few days. Diesel was stolen from Berry Hill Industrial Estate in Droitwich last night (Monday). It is the second time it has happened in the past week. A spokesperson

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Penguins have already been damaged just day after art trail launch

TWO penguin statues have been damaged less than 24 hours after the Great Waddle of Worcester trail was launched.   The penguins, named Kingfisher Azure and Little Blue Makes A Wish, were damaged overnight and have been removed from the trail for

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Here's why police, firefighters and ambulance crews were at Worcester's riverside

A WOMAN was rescued from the river after the emergency services including boat crews were alerted following concern for her welfare. Police, the fire service and the ambulance service attended the scene of the incident in Diglis in Worcester this

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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways

Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new

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Where do flying ants come from and why do they appear across the UK?

The UK is in the middle of flying ant season, seeing humans and pets alike burdened by these nuisance insects. While there are a number of strategies when it comes to coping with and avoiding these ants, many have been left wondering where they

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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month

The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain

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Why you should never go to bed with your hair wet (and it's really gross)

A team of haircare experts have explained why you should never go to bed with your hair wet. You may have heard of the old wives' tale that going to bed with damp hair will make you catch a cold. And whilst this is not true, it doesn't mean

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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

UNIVERSAL Credit claimants have been warned their payments could be stopped if they fail to notify authorities about key changes to their circumstances. Those in receipt of Universal Credit have been told that they must inform the Department for

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Future of Worcestershire's Carpetright stores revealed

WORCESTERSHIRE'S Carpetright stores are set to close as the group set to take over announces which stores it will be keeping open. Rival retailer Tapi Carpets and Flooring has purchased the company with the deal including the acquisition of just

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Doctor warning over 5 'subtle' signs of 'deadly' syndrome that leads to strokes

A Doctor has issued a warning over five 'subtle' signs of Metabolic syndrome - a condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes. Often going undetected, Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions. These

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'Excellent news' - Nestlé bringing back classic chocolate bar for a limited time

It seems common news now for classic chocolates and sweets to be discontinued, but one fan-favourite bar will be making a return for a limited time. Caramac production was stopped by Nestlé in November 2023, who said a "steady decline in its sales

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As it happened: Emergency services at the riverside in Worcester

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Severe fire breaks out in home

A SEVERE fire broke out at a home near Worcester with fire crews from across the two counties called to tackle the blaze. Crews from Worcester, Malvern, Leominster and Bromyard were called to Ankerdine Hill in Knightwick at about 7pm on Monday

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Boost for rugby club's international tournament plans

A CITY firm has stepped in to help with a sports club’s plans to compete at an international tournament in Spain. Flooring business Headlam/MCD, based in Worcester’s Great Western Business Park, will be a major shirt sponsor for Worcester Rugby

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School where pupils 'cheer in excitement' given no areas of improvement by Ofsted

A VILLAGE school where pupils '"cheer in excitement" and have "aspirational careers" has received a new Ofsted rating. There were celebrations at Hindlip CE First School, near Fernhill Heath, after it was rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted

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This is how many people visited the dinosaur exhibition at Worcester museum

A new dinosaur exhibit in the city centre attracted hundreds to its opening day. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum's new Dinosaurs on the Doorstep exhibition opened on Saturday, July 13 ahead of an eight-week stint at the venue. Helen Large

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Warning as snake slithers its way around cricket ground

PLAYERS have been told to keep their children away from a patch of grass after a club gained a slippery new neighbour.  Staff at Rushwick Cricket Club discovered a new player on its pitch after finding a snake slithering around its grounds.

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Letter from Napoleon's brother written near Worcester on auction block

A letter with direct links to one of history's most legendary figures and the city of Worcester is set to hit the auction block. Penned by Lucien Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte's brother, during his time as a paroled prisoner near Worcester, the

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All the Worcestershire athletes set to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics

FOR the first time since 2012, the Summer Olympics are back in Europe. After Covid restrictions had meant Tokyo's arenas would be empty in 2021, fans will be back in the stands to see Team GB's 327 athletes compete in 25 sports. Much like in

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All the health benefits of lemons

LEMONS afford a wide range of health benefits. I’d like to reach out to members of our community and enlighten you on how consuming lemons can improve your health. Lemons improve gut health. They contain a soluble fiber called pectin which

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Solar panels could be installed in field near Abberley

SOLAR panels will be installed in a Worcestershire field if newly-revealed plans get the go-ahead. Proposals to build an array of 14 photovoltaic panels on land off Penn Hall Lane in Pensax, near Abberley, have been submitted to Malvern Hills District

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Theatrical trek is roaring success

A NEW charity walk is raising much-needed funds for a city hospice. Shakespeare in Boots was designed to support St Richard’s Hospice with a 26-mile trek from Wildwood Drive, where the charity’s headquarters is based in Worcester, to the Royal