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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200

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Matt Richards takes silver in 200m Freestyle final

Matt Richards came within milliseconds of a gold medal in the Men’s 200m freestyle. The swimmer, from Droitwich, has won his first solo Olympic medal after finishing second in the final tonight (Monday). Richards was in the medal positions

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'I smashed it': Woman loses incredible seven stone with Worcester slimming club

A 58-year-old grandmother has revealed her delight after dropping seven stone in just 13 months. Deb Sewell weighed 17 stone and six pounds when she began attending weekly meetings at the Claines branch of Lee's Slimming World - Worcester in January

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Palestine mural is divisive and insensitive, say Worcester Lib Dems

WORCESTER’S Liberal Democrats say the Palestine mural in an area of Worcester is “divisive” and “insensitive”. But the group behind the mural in Lowesmoor have defended the “beautiful piece of art” and reminded people of the reasons behind its

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Final curtain for 'beautiful Beth' who dies after long illness

TRIBUTES have been paid to a talented performer, musician and mother dubbed 'beautiful Beth' after she died peacefully at home. Beth Walsh, 51, died peacefully at her home in Bath Road, Worcester on Thursday surrounded by her family after a long

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As it happened: M5 closed due to police incident: vehicle 'on fire'

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People 'still don't know' where Warndon police station is

THE location of Warndon’s police station remains a mystery to many residents months after its move, a councillor has said. A lack of a reception area and difficult-to-open doors make access to the station a problem for those that do find it, according

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Live updates as signal fault causes rail delays between Worcester and Malvern

3:30pm 📣 #WMRNEW - Signal fault between Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern 🟠 Due to this signal

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Man wanted for 'numerous thefts' arrested

A 27-year-old man wanted for 'numerous thefts' has been arrested. At 1.50pm today (Monday) PCSO Rebecca Bullock and PCSO Kevin Tudge located a 27-year-Malvern man who was wanted for numerous thefts. Officers were guided to the man's location

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Worcester sides prepare for FA Cup opener

WORCESTER City and Worcester Raiders will begin their FA Cup campaign this weekend as they enter the Extra Preliminary Round, the earliest round of the tournament. City will face West Midlands side Walsall Wood at Claines Lane on Saturday (August

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Fatal crash appeal as police search for second 'silver car'

POLICE are seeking information about a silver car which may have been travelling in convoy with a  car involved in a fatal crash after officers made three arrests.  Evesham officers have thank the public for their help and continue to appeal for

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Thunderstorms on the way for Worcestershire after heatwave

THUNDERSTORMS are on the way for Worcestershire after a yellow weather warning was issued. The Met Office has declared a yellow weather warning for Worcestershire on Thursday. Much of southern, central and northern England falls within the

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Romanian restaurant boarded up for summer

A Romanian restaurant in Worcester has been boarded up for the summer, as the owners head on holiday for several weeks. La Nasu, located on Tolladine Road, Worcester, has closed until September 5.  In a sign on the door, the owners have said

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Find out when results are available for A-Levels in England and Wales

Millions of teenagers across England and Wales will be anxiously waiting to find out their A-Level results.  After spending their last terms studying and taking exams, many will be waiting to see what grades they got so they can find out where

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Here's how you can keep your kids active over the summer, wellness expert shares

A wellness expert has shared three top tips to help you keep your kids active over the summer. Children aged five to 18 should be doing an average of at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, according to the National Health Service (NHS

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce cuts to plug £20bn 'black hole' in finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce several cuts in order to try and plug a £20bn 'black hole' in public finances. This is expected to include the cancellation of some road and rail projects and a reduction in spending on external consultants

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Did you know your pet can get sunburnt? Here's how to prevent and treat it

PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about sunburn as the sun can impact our furry friends too. Sunburn can be painful for our pets and the skin damage caused by it can lead to cancer. When the sun is shining, there are ways to protect your

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County council's electric vehicle charging plan 'doesn't work for Worcester'

PARTS of Worcester could miss out on electric vehicle charging points because of options not being considered by the county council. That’s the view of city council officers and councillors, who say a lack of off-street parking in the city means

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Concerns GP industrial action could bring the NHS to a standstill

GPs have threatened to bring the NHS to a “standstill” with unprecedented industrial action. Doctors across England are being balloted by the British Medical Association (BMA) on whether they are in favour of staging collective action amid a row

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Original Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92 as tributes made

Gladiators referee John Anderson has died at the age of 92, the TV show announced. The Scottish sports coach was best known for being the umpire in the original ITV show, between 1992 and 2000 as well as appearing in the revamped short-lived Sky

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Preview of day 3 at the Olympics as Tom Daley returns for synchronised diving

Day three at the 2024 Olympics is set to be a busy one, with 18 gold medals being up for grabs in a wide range of events. One of those will be the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform, which Tom Daley and diving partner Noah Williams will be competing

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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom

Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort

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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week

Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids

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Three men arrested after A46 crash released on bail

The three men arrested after a crash that killed a man in Evesham have been released on bail. The 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday (July 27) after a BMW 330 D Sport left the road and crashed into a hedgerow near the

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Summer arrives in Worcestershire as temperatures skyrocket

RESIDENTS can bask in the sun as the hottest day of the year is expected to arrive this week.  After a summer of sun and showers, the UK will be hit with temperatures above 30C for the first time in 2024, perfectly timed for the school holidays

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Then and Now: When you could watch a movie in this city street

THEN: The Apollo Cinema in Worcester’s Park Street pictured below before its closure in 1931. (Image: Newsquest) A bijou building with a tiny gallery, the film projector could not be set far enough away from the screen. So the projection

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Horror as attacking rats bite couple and swim in their toilet

A HORRIFIED couple plagued by breeding rats have been bitten by the ravenous rodents and even found one swimming in their toilet as they wrestle with an infestation. Andy Roberts and Rosie Glazzard fear they are being driven from their home of

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County council warned over complaints handling - for fifth year in a row

THE county council has been warned about how long it takes to deal with complaints - for the fifth year in a row. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman told Worcestershire County Council it has concerns over how it responds to investigations

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Trust in police 'at a low' over sexual and violent crime, says councillor

TRUST in the police is at an all-time low when it comes to sexual and violent crime, the city council’s deputy leader has said. West Mercia’s police and crime commissioner said the force is “not the Met” but admitted women are “disadvantaged by