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Live updates after large police presence outside bowling alley

7:27pm UPDATE:  Police have now left the scene. An eyewitness said the police presence had to do with an incident

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'It's a health hazard': Rubbish dumped at city nature reserve

A DISGUSTED dog walker said dumped piles of rubbish at a nearby nature reserve are a 'health hazard'. Old clothing, a shopping trolley, and general rubbish were found south of Diglis Bridge at Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve where resident Janette

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Leave our penguins alone! St Richard's counts the cost of damage to statues

DAMAGE to sculptures caused intentionally and by people hanging off the penguins will cost a charity 'hundreds of pounds' to fix. Great Waddle of Worcester organisers from St Richard's Hospice will be picking up the bill after four statues in total

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Former pub site looks unrecognisable as work starts on new care home

A FORMER city pub site now looks unrecognisable as work starts on building a new care home. The site, which used to be home to the old Harvester and Play Den, on Droitwich Road has been completely transformed as MACC Care begins building its 76

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Graffiti on construction site of former pub making village look like an 'eyesore'

GRAFFITI is making a village look like an "eyesore" after it was branded on the walls of a construction site. The "mess" has led Councillor Mel Allcott to call for action by MACC Care Group to clean up the graffiti after it appeared on the walls

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Vehicle access to city's High Street to be restricted next week

ACCESS to the city's High Street will be restricted after it was revealed it would be closed. Worcester BID said business will not be as usual next week after essential maintenance works on a property will close the High Street. It will be

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Gardens of National Trust venue gets summer transformation

The grounds of a popular stately home have been transformed for a summer-long event. The Summer of Play event at Hanbury Hall, a National Trust property near Droitwich Spa, has turned its garden into a summer fete-style experience. The event

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Arrest made after person left with life-threatening injury at festival

A WOMAN has been arrested after a person was left with a life-threatening injury at a Worcestershire festival. The 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following the incident at The Upton Blues Festival on Sunday (

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Police ask people not to 'pick on the penguins'

POLICE have asked the public help to protect the penguins in Worcester.  The penguins, part of The Waddle of Worcester, have been on the city's streets for less than a week and already three have been damaged.  West Mercia Police have taken

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Take a look around Worcester Racecourse's new weighing room

WORCESTER Racecourse's state-of-the-art new weighing room has been officially opened after months of delay because of flooding. The previous weighing room, one of the oldest in the country, was demolished in late 2022, but the new building has

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Diglis fire in derelict building being treated as arson

A FIRE which began in piles of rubbish inside a derelict building is being treated as arson, police have confirmed.  Three crews tackled the fire in a derelict building in Navigation Road in Diglis in Worcester last night and now police have said

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Skip fire tackled by fire crew

A RUBBISH fire broke out in a large green skip and had to be tackled by a fire crew. The fire, which started in a skip in Hanley Road in Upton at 9.12pm, was brought under control by firefighters from Upton. A spokesperson for Hereford and

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How many speeding drivers did police catch?

POLICE have been out and in villages across Worcestershire to try and catch speeding drivers.  Officers from West Mercia Police were in Aldington, South Littleton, Bretforton and Childswickham this morning (July 25) and checked 244 vehicles. 

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Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat

When nice weather finally comes around, many Brits enjoy days out at UK beaches with some sharing the fun with their pet dogs. Amongst all the fun, it’s still important to be aware of your surroundings and the dangers that beaches can present.

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Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid Paris Olympics arson attacks

Passengers have been advised not to travel on the Eurostar following a spate of arson attacks on France's high-speed rail network. Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics taking place today (Friday, July 26) high-speed rail services

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Worcestershire's Olympic athletes in action over the weekend

THREE Worcestershire athletes will begin their medal hopes over the weekend as the Olympics get underway in Paris. Swimmer Matt Richards is a favourite to pick up medals for Team GB this summer. The 21-year-old won gold in his debut Olympics in

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Bike stolen from shed in city street

A BIKE has been stolen from a shed in Worcester. Thieves had gained entry into a shed on Sea Bright Avenue and stole a Black and Blue Cube Attain push bike. The incident took place on July 22 between 3pm and 5.30pm. A spokesperson for Worcester

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'No regrets' say brothers as they blame rising costs for upcoming closure of cafe

RISING costs and a lack of footfall have led the owners of a city centre coffee shop to announce it is set to close after a year. But the trio of brothers behind The Coffee Nook said they have no regrets about the decision calling it a privilege

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Broken shop front now treated as criminal damage instead of attempted break in

POLICE are now treating an incident in the city centre as criminal damage. Officers originally thought someone had attempted to break into a shop in Mealcheapen Street between July 21 and 22. But, police have not confirmed that the incident

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Urgent heat alert issued for Worcestershire as heatwave on its way

A YELLOW heat alert has been issued for the West Midlands. The warning will be in place from Monday (July 29) at 9am until Wednesday (July 31) at 11pm. The Met Office is expecting temperatures to reach the high 20s in Worcestershire, which

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Jeremy Clarkson asks why are there so few butterflies this year? Here's the answer

CLARKSON'S Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has been asking why he has seen so few butterflies in his fields. The former Top Gear star noticed a lack of butterflies while walking in the fields surrounding Diddly Squat Farm - and a Worcestershire expert

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Channel 5's Rich House Poor House casting in Worcester

A POPULAR TV reality series featured on Netflix and Channel 5 is casting in Worcester for its next season. Rich House Poor House is looking for a lower-income family to appear in the ninth series of the show. Ideally, the producers are searching

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Bench removed after cannabis complaint

A park bench has been removed following a complaint regarding cannabis being smoked in the area. St Peter's Parish Council removed the bench on Thursday (July 25) from the path between Grasshopper Park and Farne Avenue, following a complaint from

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'Rare' 50p coin designed by members of the public sells for 14x its face value

From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this rare 50p coin. A Worcester seller has sold their Olympics 2012 wrestling 50p coin for a huge sum on eBay. The coin is one of

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As it happened: Day of delays as two lanes closed by crash on M5

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Man charged with manslaughter of Robert Chadney

A MAN is set to appear in court after he was charged with the manslaughter of a 65-year-old found injured outside a Malvern pub. David Butler, of Worcester Road, Malvern is accused of unlawfully killing Robert Chadney between December 30 and January

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English Heritage vs National Trust - which membership is best?

The UK has so many great places to visit with plenty of walking trails, historic buildings and wildlife to discover, including English Heritage and National Trust sites. So, if you like to get out and about in the fresh air and learn about the

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Update on Gheluvelt Park's splashpad following week-long closure

A PARK'S splashpad has been reopened after it was closed for repair. Gheluvelt Park's splash pad will be back in action today (Friday) after it was closed due to a technical fault on Friday, July 19. A Worcester City Council spokesperson said

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Children in the Midlands are reportedly spending less time outside

A housebuilder in Worcester is handing out free explorer packs to encourage children to play outside more this summer. Redrow Midlands is distributing these packs to children at its Kensington Gate development as part of a nationwide initiative

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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label

Sainsbury's has apologised after accidentally using a 'racist' term to label some school trousers on its website. The two pairs of trousers in question were advertised as "Grey Skinny Reinforced Knee Grow Hem Trousers 2 Pack" and "Reinforced Knee

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Tesco is giving away free vegetables to help children eat their 5 a day

Supermarket giant Tesco is offering free vegetables to children in a bid to encourage them to eat more of their five a day.  Working with leading baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen, the scheme comes as a recent study revealed how little children

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How to watch Team GB at Paris Olympics 2024 on TV - is the BBC showing coverage?

All eyes will be on Paris over the next few weeks as the French capital is set to become the centre of the sporting world for the 2024 Olympic Games. From July 26 to August 11, 10,500 athletes including those representing Team GB will be competing

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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers

Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend

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'Hundreds' of TUI passengers forced to sleep on a conference room floor for days

On bedding made out of tablecloths and sunlounger mats, hundreds of TUI passengers were forced to sleep on a conference room floor days amid the global IT outage. Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport

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'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning

Brits have been issued a 'stark' warning over their boarding passes if they are jetting off to sunnier skies this summer.  The inevitability of flying abroad means you will have a million things to pack and remember - especially when you're travelling

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I'm a Doctor: These are 7 early signs in your nails of 'serious' health problems

How much can our nails tell us about our health? Quite a lot according to one GP. Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158), a LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, has advised Brits that some visual changes in our nails can signal underlying health conditions. 

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Derelict building fire in Diglis begins in pile of 'rubbish'

A FIRE began in piles of rubbish inside a derelict building in Diglis with three fire crews arriving to tackle the blaze. Three crews tackled the fire in a derelict building in Navigation Road in Diglis in Worcester last night. A spokesperson

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M5 car convoy for hero who "left everyone a better person"

A CONVOY of 200 repair vehicles will make its way down the M5 in memory of a "hero" who "left anyone who brushed past him a better person". Throughout his long career in the recovery vehicle industry, David Pickering helped thousands of drivers

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Health leaders offer £10,000 for novel healthcare solutions

The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is offering up to £10,000 in funding for innovative ideas to improve health care provision in the two counties. The initiative invites individuals, groups, or organisations to propose

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Worcester City Council looking for views on tree management

Worcester City Council (WCC) wants residents' thoughts on tree management in the city. The council intends to outline a long-term strategy to guarantee the appropriate management of existing trees and the planting of new ones. The Tree Strategy

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Have your say on air quality improvement in Worcester Council survey

Worcester residents are being urged to voice their opinions on the city's air quality in a survey. Worcester City Council has launched public consultations on two proposal drafts. One is aimed at improving present air quality, while the other

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Worcester university bar awarded for safety and service excellence

The Hangar bar at the University of Worcester, managed by the Worcester Students’ Union, has secured national recognition as one of the UK's top student haunts. Not only has the university venue been bestowed Gold status by Best Bar None (BBN)

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Play areas to be installed and renovated as council takes next steps

The next steps to improve play facilities across Worcester have been agreed upon by city councillors. The decisions were made in light of the Worcester Play Plan, a ten-year commitment by Worcester City Council to invest in outdoor spaces for children

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Language barriers getting between Warndon residents and police

LANGUAGE barriers are preventing some city residents from reporting crimes and accessing police services, a councillor has said. Warndon councillor Ed Kimberley said people who don’t speak English as a first language often struggle to get officers

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Celebrity chefs and Bake Off stars appearing at Malvern Autumn Show

FORMER Great British Bake Off stars will host a special event at the Malvern Autumn Show. Organisers are introducing new features to its 2024 show, held from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29. Two former Bake Off contestants will

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'Why was council's asylum seeker debate held in secret?'

A SENIOR city councillor was “unhappy” a debate on accommodation for asylum seekers was held behind closed doors at the Guildhall. The item was on the agenda at Worcester City Council’s Communities committee but during a part of the meeting in