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'Exhausting' search over after hundreds help reunite lost dog with owner
THE “exhausting” search is over after hundreds of people joined together to help reunite a dog who has been missing for a fortnight with its owners. Residents walked hundreds of miles and spent thousands of hours over the past two weeks trying to
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Foodies descend on free to enter food and drink festival
DELICIOUS aromas filled the air at a park in Droitwich as foodies got their hands on sweet and savoury treats. The free-to-enter Dine 'N' Devour Food & Artisan Festival made its debut in Lido Park this weekend and stallholders were left more than
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Slimming group earns top fundraiser award
A slimming group earned a top fundraiser award for the region after raising thousands for charity. 92 members of Slimming World group, Lee's Slimming World - Worcester, took part in the 5km Race for Life event at Pitchcroft on Saturday (July 20
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Every Worcester road closure over the next two weeks revealed
COMMUTERS across Worcester are set to be impacted by several road closures over the next few weeks. Worcestershire County Council's Highways and Travel department has revealed how many roads will be closed over the next 14 days. Many road
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Worcester Shrub Hill Station In pictures through the years
THINGS looked quite different in Worcester when its oldest railway station opened to the public for the first time. It was the 1850s and Queen Victoria was in her prime, the Industrial Revolution was in full swing, and Worcester Shrub Hill was
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Race Across The World fans try to guess celebrity lineup as BBC show posts clues
Celebrity Race Across The World is returning to our screens after its first series offered a spin on the original. The BBC hasn’t confirmed the lineup but the TV series’ official Instagram account has teased the celebrities that will take part.
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Worcester death notices and funeral announcements from the Worcester News
The Worcester News published 8 death notices last week. Every week, the Worcester News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Touching moment convoy of recovery vehicles makes its way along M5 to honour 'hero'
HORNS were sounded and people stood and clapped as a touching tribute to a "hero" saw hundreds of recovery vehicles travel slowly down the M5. The convoy of over 200 repair vehicles also displayed their emergency lights as their drivers waved
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Tommy Robinson 'arrested under anti-terror laws' following London protest
According to his supporters, Tommy Robinson has been arrested under anti-terror laws following a protest at which a film was allegedly screened in contempt of court. A post was made from his verified X, formerly Twitter, account telling his followers
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Former Coronation Street star taken to hospital for 'last-minute' surgery
A former Coronation Street star has been rushed to hospital for "last-minute" surgery, leaving many of her fans concerned. Georgia May Foote took to the popular social media platform Instagram to share the news. She said: "Clients booked in
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Olympic opening ceremony 'Last Supper' called highly offensive by Bishop of Worcester
A SCENE broadcast during the Olympic opening ceremony has been called 'unnecessary and highly offensive' by the Bishop of Worcester. There has been backlash after drag queens were thought to be parodying the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci during
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Man dies in serious crash as three arrested for causing death by dangerous driving
A MAN has died in a serious crash in Worcestershire after three men were arrested for causing death by dangerous driving. The 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash near the Badsey Road junction on the A46 yesterday (Saturday
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Hot air balloon 'nearly hits village hall' after it unexpectedly lands
A HOT air balloon "nearly hit a village hall" after landing unexpectedly in a field. The balloon flew over Rushwick when it unexpectedly landed this morning (Sunday) near a fence on Bransford Road, near Worcester. A neighbour said they saw
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Vandals deliberately damage penguin statue as police launch investigation
VANDALS have ripped parts off a charity's penguin sculpture forcing police to launch a criminal investigation into the damage. A barrier has now been placed around the steampunk Great Waddle of Worcester penguin, otherwise known as Dr Waddlecog
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'Dream come true' for young cricketer to play in first team for Worcestershire
A YOUNG cricketer said it is “a dream come true” to play first team cricket for Worcestershire as he reveals the special bond between himself and fellow young pace bowler Harry Darley. Jack Home and Darley have been handed their opportunities after
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Not a feline fan? How to keep cats away from your garden without hurting them
Cats are able to roam freely in our gardens but if you’re not a feline fan, you might be wondering how to keep them away. Although they’re legally allowed to roam on our lawns and patios, sometimes you might wish they’d wander elsewhere. If
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Hold the front page - miraculous escape at Martley
IT was all hands to the pump – or rather the horse and trap – back in 1911 when David Jenkins and his transport had a lucky escape making their way home from Worcester to the hamlet of Prickley Green, near Martley. As they wended their way down
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Acting workshops by TV star come to Worcester performing arts school
A performing arts school in Worcester is to offer acting workshops featuring professional guest speakers. All Sorts of Performing Arts has revealed it will be holding term-time classes from new venues at Bishop Perowne and Christopher Whitehead
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'It is crucial we re-evaluate cuts and prioritise safety and well-being of residents'
I AM writing to express my deep concern regarding the tragic incident on Southfield Street, Arboretum, Worcester, where a man sadly lost his life following a fire (Worcester News July 23). This devastating event occurred just 10 days after the
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Dozens of fires in Worcestershire prison 'a sign of the crisis'
There has been an increase in the number of times the fire service has been called to a Worcestershire prison. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called out 54 times to HMP Long Lartin, near Evesham, between the start of 2019 and
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Worcester bar you most likely have never been inside is 'one of nation's best'
A STUDENT union bar in Worcester has been named as one of the nation's best. The Hangar bar at the University of Worcester in St John's in Worcester has been recognised as one of the top student venues in the country by Best Bar None (BBN) and
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Pictures: Did you make the news headlines in Worcester 20 years ago?
WE look back at what was making the headlines 20 years ago in Worcester. Take a browse through our photos to see what was happening in late July 2004.
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Reduction in tagging since electrical boxes were painted, says BID
GETTING artists to paint electrical boxes and signposts has seen a reduction in graffiti, according to Worcester BID. The BID’s chief executive Samantha McCarthy was speaking at a meeting of Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Development
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Five Worcester pub quizzes to take on this summer
ARE you looking to take on a challenge in Worcester this summer? Why not pop down to a pub quiz in the city. Pub quizzes have become an essential event in most pubs throughout the country as the cost of living crisis continues to impact trade,
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Vineyard on the Malvern Hills wins big at national wine awards
AN UP-and-coming vineyard on the Malvern Hills has won several awards at a prestigious ceremony. Two Beacons Vineyard, located in Colwall, was awarded one gold, two silver and one bronze medal, as well as recognition as the Best Newcomer, at the
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Half of flats sold before transformation of former care home completed
HALF of the luxury apartments in a building that used to be a care home have been sold before its completion. The new apartments in Adelaide House, off Park Road in Malvern, have replaced a former care home. READ MORE: Sneak peek at £2 million
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The most and least expensive streets to live on in Worcester
THE MOST expensive and cheapest areas to live in Worcester have been revealed and the results might surprise you. The information has come from data from HM Land Registry and has been analysed by Property Solvers, a sales company. The data
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The number of XL bully attacks reported so far in 2024
POLICE in West Mercia were called out to 50 reports of attacks by XL bully dogs in the first half of the year. In 22 of those attacks, either a person or an assistance dog was injured. A further 12 incidents related to breeds covered by the
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Final chance to grab three-bedroom home at Regency Gate development
The final Shared Ownership home is available at Regency Gate, a Worcester development. Platform Home Ownership is encouraging Worcestershire residents searching for homes to consider the opportunity. Regency Gate, a mere three miles from Worcester
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Restaurant with 'authentic taste of Italy' finally opens new pizza cafe
A RESTAURANT that promises an "authentic taste of Italy" had a busy first few weeks after opening a new pizza cafe. Benvenuti, which already has two venues, has launched Benvenuti Pizzeria in Droitwich as part of its new era after a "devastating
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Do you recognise these Worcester league footballers from the 1990s?
TWO teams from the Worcester and District Football League take time out for the camera back in the 1990s. Hallow WMC footballers line up in January 1999. (Image: Newsquest) The referee is Alex McFee and the players are pictured, back row
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Look around home and stables nestled in acres of picturesque countryside
AN impressively sized home nestled in acres of picturesque countryside has gone up for sale in Worcestershire. The large house and stables in Hadley are being marketed by the estate agents Nicol & Co for £800,000. SPACIOUS: The plot sits on
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Common flight booking mistakes that could end up costing you £115 or more
We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, going away. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you have
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Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK
Money Saving Expert (MSE) has explained in depth the £200 grants towards school uniforms. MSE, which was founded by finance guru Martin Lewis, explained all in a handy guide. It said: "If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit
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Cat owners urged to look for symptoms of 'serious' disease affecting their pets
A vet has urged cat owners to look for the symptoms of a 'serious' disease that could be affecting their pets. In a world of constant adverts and advice to ease our own digestive issues, you'll be forgiven for thinking that gut problems are something
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A behind the scenes look inside the city's new dinosaur exhibition
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum's latest offering, 'Dinosaurs on the Doorstep' made a big splash when it opened two weeks ago, as over 700 people came to view this prehistoric exhibition. With the school holidays underway, the exhibit is another
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Meet Italian chef who was only supposed to stay here for a year - but stayed for 42
WHILE many restaurants stick to the same menus this Worcester chef loves nothing more than to shake things up. Felice Tocchini is the owner and head chef of Feli's, Stoulton, near Worcester. He and his wife, Fiorinda, have run the Italian restaurant
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We visit traditional riverside pub with music at its heart
THIS traditional riverside pub sits snug as a captain's cabin where she lies anchored just off the tranquil banks of the Severn but it is music that gives this majestic old inn her heart and soul. Ye Olde Anchor Inn in Upton is a beautiful, timber-framed
