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Raise your glasses as popular beer festival returns for its 22nd year

Drinkers will be raising a glass as the Worcester Beer, Cider and Perry Festival returns for its 22nd year. The CAMRA festival based on Worcester Racecourse runs for three days from Thursday, August 8 until Saturday, August 10 and puts a major

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Six jailed cannabis growers face deportation

Cannabis cultivators from Albania who set up massive grows in Worcestershire including in a derelict sweet shop face deportation after six were jailed. Police have released photos of six cannabis growers all jailed following separate warrants by

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Tributes paid to former St John's salon owner with 'a heart of gold'

TRIBUTES have been paid to a hairdresser who ran a salon in St John's for 31 years and died at the age of 87. Kathleen Heilemann first opened Hairport in St John's in 1976 alongside her late husband Rudi Heilemann. Their eldest daughter Felicia

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'How we helped woman in river during dramatic Worcester rescue'

HEROIC police officers have been praised after they put themselves in danger by wading into water to carry out a dramatic river rescue in Worcester. Officers worked together to rescue the woman from the River Severn, near Diglis Bridge in Worcester

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Shop closes until further notice after 'urgent' repairs needed

URGENT repairs have caused a Worcester charity shop to close until further notice. St Richard's Hospice charity shop on Mealcheapen Street has closed until further notice after it was revealed urgent building repairs are needed. The shop has

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Suspected drug dealers arrested near Worcester with one wearing 'stab vest'

DRUGS have been seized and four people arrested after a car was stopped near Worcester with one suspect found wearing a protective vest in a development described as 'worrying' by a detective. Officers stopped a vehicle in Fernhill Heath near Worcester

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Penguin sculpture by Bromsgrove artist joins Worcester parade

A Bromsgrove artist's penguin sculpture for a charity in Worcester was inspired by her love of art and creativity. Marnie Maurri, who painted The Hopmarket-sponsored penguin named Picasso, had earlier participated in the St Richard's Hospice Worcester

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Why did Sainsbury's in Blackpole suddenly close today?

A SUPERMARKET temporarily closed its doors suddenly after a power outage.  Would-be shoppers were sent away from Sainsbury's in Blackpole after it closed without warning while the petrol station could sell items albeit not fuel and was cash only

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Nuts recalled from sale in the UK due to hydrogen cyanide contamination fears

Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK over fears they may contain “foreign bodies” which could release “hydrogen cyanide when consumed.” Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling its Buram Nuts in Syrup because of the safety fears, which

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From rats to snakes, expert shares how to stop pests coming up through the toilet

Have you ever scared yourself by thinking a creature might just make its way up into your toilet? It sounds like a nightmare but it could become a reality. This is why experts at MyBuilder.com have shared ways to prevent unwanted pests like rats

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What is Stiff Person Syndrome as Celine Dion rumoured to perform at Olympics

Global superstar singer Celine Dion is rumoured to be attending the Pairs Olympics Opening Ceremony as a surprise act that will mark a historical occasion for the artist. The Canadian singer has not performed live since she was diagnosed with the

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Charlotte Dujardin dropped as ambassador of charity amid whipping controversy

CHARLOTTE Dujardin has been dropped as an ambassador of a charity after a video showed her whipping a horse. The three-time Olympic gold medallist has been removed from her position at Brooke, a charity dedicated to horse welfare. In a statement

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Anger of mum of crash victim Leo Painter after killer pleads guilty

THE mum of six-year-old Leo Painter who was killed in a horror crash says she hopes the sentence of driver Joe-Lewis Tyler "reflects the seriousness of his selfish actions and the lives he has ruined." Tyler admitted three counts of causing death

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Cutnall Green C of E Primary School visit Droitwich Park for career inspiration

Pupils from a primary school in Droitwich had a look into career opportunities involving the business park sector. Potter Space, a commercial property business, opened the gates of its Droitwich Park to pupils from Cutnall Green C of E Primary

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Glass smashed and door broken after thieves try to break into city business

Update: Police now say they are treating this as criminal damage rather than a break-in. For full story, see: Broken shop front now treated as criminal damage A CITY business had a glass smashed and its door broken after thieves tried to enter

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Here's why you may see police around this city estate

POLICE revealed they will be around a city estate to carry out some hotspot patrols.  Warndon SNT will be seen across the estate to engage with the community and any issues that arise. A spokesperson said: "Warndon SNT have been out and about

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'Enough is enough': Government asked to review Worcestershire's failing SEND service

THE new Labour government is being asked to step in and kick-start a review of Worcestershire’s failing special educational needs services. SEND National Crisis Worcestershire, a campaign group run by the families of children with special educational

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Banks closing branches told they will have to protect customers access to cash

Banks and building societies shutting branches will need to do more to make sure people can still access cash, under new rules being introduced by the UK’s financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said its plans will come into

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Northern Lights could be visible across Worcestershire tonight

THE MET Office has confirmed that the Northern Lights might be visible across the UK today.  The lights, which are difficult to see through the naked eye, have also been confirmed by NASA, as a "moderate geomagnetic storm" is heading towards Earth

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Matt Richards in the 'best shape' of his life ahead of Paris olympics

Matt Richards is embracing the weight of expectation at the Olympics as he insisted his mindset heading into Paris gives him an almost “invincible” aura. At the delayed Tokyo Games in 2021, Richards, then only 18, was the junior swimmer alongside

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First pavilion for Worcester's second oldest cricket club

The second oldest cricket club in Worcester is due to open its first pavilion at the end of the month. Lioncourt Homes, a housebuilder, has donated a large amount of material to Martley Cricket Club's pavilion project. Rachael Bibby, senior

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Worcester City Council to vote on 99-year lease for Swan Theatre

Worcester City Council is set to decide on a new 99-year lease for the Swan Theatre. The proposal offers Worcester Theatres charity a symbolic "peppercorn" rent of £1 per year for operating in the council-owned building. The long-term lease

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Supermarket to temporarily close in August for this reason

A SUPERMARKET in Worcester is set to temporarily close in next month.  Sainsbury's Superstore in Blackpole will close for several days in August while the team performs maintenance work. The store will officially close on Saturday, August 3

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As it happened: Supermarket closes suddenly

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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters

The Royal Family is set to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. It comes as soaring profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant

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Italy will offer £25,000 if you move to Tuscany and start over again from fresh

Italy is trying a new strategy to attract new residents to its rural areas, and it could be you. Thousands of small towns are at risk of disappearing within the next 25 years, so a programme has been devised to bring life back to Italy’s rural

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These top 7 foods can 'significantly' improve your memory and concentration

Are you struggling to concentrate at the moment? It might be time to switch up your diet. Brits are being urged to add "brain-boosting" foods to their meal plans as a "simple yet effective way" to help enhance their concentration and cognitive

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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work

Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle

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Newent Olympian banned from Paris 2024 after "error in judgement"

British Olympian Charlotte Dujardin has been provisionally suspended by equestrian’s governing body with immediate effect. Dujardin, based in Newent, withdrew from the Paris Olympics over a video from four years ago showing her making “an error

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Drone footage shows final section of city's new bridge lifted into place

DRONE footage of the moment the final section of Kepax Bridge was fitted has been released by the county council.  The footage has been released by Worcestershire County Council on X, formerly known as Twitter. The final section was raised

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PCC meeting outlines new approach following 'inadequate' crime response

West Mercia PCC's meeting with the temporary chief constable had a focus of improving the police response to serious and organised crime. The meeting, held on Tuesday, July 16, was a part of police and crime commissioner John Campion's 'Assurance

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Pupils get creative in box car rally at Shelsley Walsh

PUPILS at various schools showed off their creative design and technology skills in a competition. The Rivers CofE Academy Box Car Rally 2024 at Shelsley Walsh involved year six pupils from across the trust. Each team came up with a unique

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West Midlands farmers warned of hefty fines ahead of Harvest Season

West Midlands farmers have been warned that they could face fines if their workers are not fully trained for Harvest Season. A leading agricultural expert has emphasised the importance of farmers making sure that temporary workers are educated

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'We're not going anywhere just yet': Confusion as pub goes up for sale

A PUB'S owners have reassured customers they are still open despite the business going up for sale. The doors remain open at The Paul Pry in The Butts as staff said they will be here for the foreseeable future after it went on the market. Customers

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Grandfather's death could have been avoided if basic diabetes checks were done

A DEVOTED husband, father and grandfather with diabetes died in hospital after staff failed to check his blood sugars. Terry Davill, 72 and of Droitwich, died surrounded by his family at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after slipping into a coma.

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Worcestershire's Ed Pollock steals the show with 60 balls 100 in Wales win

Ed Pollock's 60-ball hundred led Worcestershire to a nine-wicket victory over Wales in the National Counties Showcase game. 21-year-old spinner Tom Hinley, making his Worcestershire debut, also made headlines, claiming three wickets in the win

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'If it was a human or dog, it would be taken seriously': Claims cat killer in estate

A PET owner said she is "living on the edge all the time" after claiming nothing is being done to find a cat killer in her estate. Lucy Symmonds has called the police for not taking the deaths of her three cats seriously after she claims there

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Unexpected invasion as tiny people take over The Hive

Tiny people are set to take over The Hive in Worcester. The unexpected invasion comes in the form of a macro photography exhibition entitled Small People, Big World, hosted by artist and author Steve Roach and held from September 21 to October

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The city centre 'superhero' who has helped recover £20,000 of cash and stolen goods

WORCESTER BID’s Safer Streets officer has helped recover £20,000 worth of stock and cash stolen from city centre shops. The role was introduced last year to increase security in the city centre. City councillor Jabba Riaz, speaking at Monday

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Surge in number of Worcester businesses at risk of economic failure

Hundreds of Worcester companies are in "significant" economic distress, new figures show. The latest figures from business recovery specialist Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert, which monitors the financial health of UK companies, reveals weak consumer

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Estate agency makes waves with innovative property sales approach

A new estate agency, Canopy, has launched a unique approach to property sales in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, promising to enhance the house-moving experience. Property specialists James Quinn and Andrew Ord have started the venture with

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Three Choirs Festival returns with nature-themed programme

The Three Choirs Festival will arrive in Worcester this weekend with a new programme celebrating nature and its influence on composers and musicians. The festival will run from July 27 to August 3 and feature a selection of works, both old and

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Council to discuss business plan for Worcester arts centre

A new arts centre in Angel Street aims to make Worcester a more inspiring place to live. The Worcester City Council project has been conceived with the vision to enrich people's lives by igniting and celebrating creativity. Scala, an initiative