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Matt Richards picks up first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Matt Richards won his first gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games as Great Britain defended their 4x200m freestyle relay title. James Guy gave Team GB the lead after the first leg, with Tom Dean powering through in the last 50m of the second stint
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Man admits causing damage in city fish and chips shop
A man admitted damaging a metal glass top table at a fish and chips restaurant near Worcester city centre. Carl Bainbridge, of no fixed abode, caused £50 worth of damage to the table at Mother Hubbard's Famous Fish and Chips Shop in Shrub Hill
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Provisional date set for opening of Worcester's Scala theatre
A PROVISIONAL date has been set for the opening of Worcester’s Scala theatre. A business plan due to be approved by city councillors tonight says the venue will open in Autumn 2026. The plan is for the building to be handed over to the council
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Man accused of manslaughter of Robert Chadney appears in court
A 53-year-old has appeared in court accused of manslaughter after a man was found injured outside a pub in Malvern. David Butler, of Bawdsey Avenue, Malvern, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court today (Tuesday) charged with manslaughter following
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Beware mobile phone thieves on mopeds
PEOPLE have been advised on how to protect themselves from mobile phone thieves including watching out for mopeds. A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Criminals used to steal mobile phones for the value of selling the handsets on to anyone
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'Technical issue' forces last minute change of venue for food festival
WORCESTER Food and Music Festival has been forced to change venue just days before the event was set to take place. The festival, organised by Social Eats, was scheduled to be at Worcester Racecourse on Saturday (August 3), but a technical issue
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Shoplifter who conned businesses by asking for refunds after stealing goods
A SERIAL shoplifter who conned retailers and businesses in Worcester, Droitwich, Malvern and across the country out of over half a million pounds in cash has been jailed. Narinder Kaur used to live in Worcester and targeted shops in the county
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Police confirm that a third child has died after Southport stabbing
A THIRD child has died following the Southport stabbing spree that already claimed the lives of two children yesterday. A nine-year-old girl died in hospital in the early hour of this morning, Tuesday, July 30, making her the third children who
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Swan Theatre plans to be discussed at Guildhall
COUNCILLORS are set to make a decision on the future of the Swan Theatre at a meeting at the Guildhall on Tuesday night (July 30). Worcester City Council’s Policy and Resources committee will decide whether to lease the building to Worcester Theatres
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Watch moment Audi goes up in flames after suspected arson attack
VIDEO footage has emerged of a car going up in flames after a suspected arson attack yards from people's homes and a caravan with a councillor calling the potential consequences 'disastrous'. The incident happened in Lichfield Avenue in Ronkswood
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Arrest warrant for Katie Price issued by Judge after she fails to attend court
An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price by a judge after she failed to attend a hearing relating to her bankruptcies. Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Catherine Burton said Ms Price had received “very clear warnings” that she must
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Police and ambulance called to city centre car park
A MAN was treated for minor injuries near a car park in Worcester city centre. Police and ambulances were called to concerns for a man's welfare at St Martin's Gate. West Mercia Police were called to the city centre at about 6.30am this morning
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Police on scene of crash on busy road heading into Worcester
POLICE are on the scene of a crash on the A449 which is impacting commuters heading into Worcester. The crash, which took place this morning (Tuesday, July 30), has caused chaos for commuters with delays along the road heading into Claines.
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Final chance to enjoy street food event in Worcester city centre
A popular street food club has announced its final city centre appearance for 2024. Street food group Digbeth Dining Club is set to bring a fresh group of food and drink vendors to Worcester's Cathedral Square on Friday, August 16 - the last Worcester
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Which bin should you put out in Worcester this week?
WORCESTER City Council has made the decision to make changes to bin collections and they come into effect this week. The changes mean that this week (starting July 29), every resident of Worcester will have only their black bins collected.
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Nestle and Mars release Christmas chocolates despite complaints it's 'too early'
Christmas is still around five months away but already festive chocolates have begun hitting supermarket shelves, much to the distain of shoppers. Last week Nestle revealed it was bringing back its discontinued Caramac chocolate bar after it was
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Millimetres from gold for Matt Richards in 200m Freestyle final
TEAM GB swimmer Matt Richards was gutted to have missed out on gold in the men's 200 metres freestyle final by just two-hundredths of a second. Richards was pipped to first by Romania's David Popovici who had entered the final as the favourite
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Aldi to reimburse shoppers up to £100 if they miss Team GB Olympic gold medals
Aldi has announced that it will be reimbursing some shoppers who miss out on Team GB gold medal-winning moments at the Olympics. The supermarket is encouraging the nation to get behind the Olympic team and enjoy watching the games. As part
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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for getting behind the wheel while wearing sunglasses this summer. The warning comes as the Met Office have forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country
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Manager hopes to reignite celebrity gaffe book interest in aid of NSPCC
A marketing solutions account manager has reflected on her wild time in the 90s working to collate celebrity gaffes for a book in aid of the NSPCC. Fiona Snelson, from Norwich, wrote the book FAMOUS FAUX PAS – Embarrassing moments, gaffes and
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UK to get heatwave temperatures today as regions to reach more than 30C
Today (Tuesday, July 30) much of England and Wales are expected to see temperatures top 30C. It's set to be a generally dry day with lots of sunshine that will develop into a warm day for many with the heat peaking in southern England and Wales
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Preview of day 4 at the Olympics as Team GB have hopes in shooting and the pool
Day four at the Olympics will focus on a wide range of events, with Team GB having serious interest in several medals up for grabs. Meanwhile, the women’s team gymnastics final will attract worldwide attention with Simone Biles leading Team USA
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Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated
Since the “yellow paint scheme” was introduced by the government in 2015, speed cameras in the UK should be painted yellow, although this rule isn’t a legal requirement, reports the RAC. The motoring experts explained: “The yellow paint scheme
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Judge Rinder says prisoners are 'more dangerous' after release and slams system
Rob Rinder, who recently presented Channel 4 series Britain Behind Bars: A Secret History, has slammed the UK prison system and claimed criminals are “more dangerous” after release. The series looked at the “balance between rehabilitation and punishment
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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points
Drivers in the UK are being warned over an 'important rule' that comes with a £1000 fine and nine penalty points if not properly followed. Whether you prefer sitting behind the wheel or powering the pedals, we all must follow the Highway Code to
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'Oldest family in history' ate this meal almost every single day of their lives
Dan Buettner has revealed the traditional meal that the 'world's oldest family' ate almost every day of their lives. The founder of Blue Zones, 64, took to Instagram to share the longevity dish with his followers. The National Geographic fellow
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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As it happened: Crash causes long delays on A449 in Claines
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Road closed after 'deliberate' fire near Worcester pub
A WORCESTER road was closed after a 'deliberate' fire near to a city pub. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 5.06am this morning (Tuesday, July 30) to a small car fire on Lichfield Avenue
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Councillor attacks Home Office 'incompetence' after meeting held in secret
THE Home Office is “covering up its incompetence” protecting the UK’s borders by forcing councils to meetings behind closed doors, a city councillor has claimed. A discussion on housing asylum seekers was held in private by Worcester City Council
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Councillors react after sudden rise in anti-social behaviour across city
COUNCILLORS say they are not surprised after police data, analysed by Worcester News shows that anti-social behaviour is on the rise in the city. The data, from police.uk, has shown the number of incidents West Mercia Police has responded to every
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Worcester medical school dean honoured for significant educational contributions
The Founding Dean of Worcester's medical school has been recognised for her considerable contribution to advancing education in healthcare. The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) has honoured Professor Sandra Nicholson with their
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Strensham service station breaks into UK's top 5 according to motorists
Strensham (Southbound) has been chosen by motorists as the UK's 5th highest-rated service station, according to Tripadvisor reviews. In a survey conducted by motor experts at Moneybarn Car Finance, the West Midlands motorway service area earned
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Droitwich Spa Hospital and Worcestershire Cricket Club join forces
Worcestershire County Cricket Club has partnered with Droitwich Spa Hospital. The cricket club has chosen the hospital, which is part of Circle Health Group, as their preferred healthcare provider. Located at the heart of Droitwich Spa town
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This is why are there were no workmen at Powick Old Bridge
A SITE visit took place to inspect a partially collapsed medieval bridge although no work has yet been carried out to repair the historic structure. Work to repair Powick Old Bridge was due begin yesterday (Monday) after there was a partial collapse