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'It's unacceptable': Dozens of Beryl bikes found damaged so far
DAMAGED Beryl Bikes left strewn on the city's pavements is 'disappointing', say city councillors. Since the bikes were launched on Monday, June 17, the company's on-street teams have recovered 86 e-bikes that were damaged as a result of anti-social
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Worcestershire pub to close for nearly a month
BIG changes are coming to a Worcestershire pub after it was revealed it will be closed for nearly a month. The Robin Hood in Rashwood will close its doors on Monday, August 5 to allow the venur to undergo a major refurbishment. The pub on the
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Mercedes driver gets driving ban for going 'over 60mph' on M5
A 38-year-old man has been banned from driving after he was clocked speeding on the M5 near Worcester following 'repeat' motoring offences. Lee O'Brien was behind the wheel of a Mercedes when was caught by an automatic camera device on the M5 near
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Police with speed cameras are on these Worcestershire roads
Police officers carried out another round of speed checks on main roads surrounding Worcester. Policing teams for Malvern, Upton upon Severn, Kempsey and Tenbury carried out speed enforcement checks on Wednesday (July 31). Officers used handheld
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Swan Theatre's 99-year lease a 'step change' for relationship with council
THE transfer of the Swan Theatre from the city council to Worcester Theatres is a “step change” in the relationship between the two organisations, councillors have heard. Council leader Lynn Denham said the relationship has been “difficult” in
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'Why we had to move Worcester Food and Music Festival to Sixways'
A MISSING form forced organisers to move their food and music festival to a new venue in the city with just days to go. Social Eats Food and Music Festival was set to take place at Worcester Racecourse on Saturday (August 3) but has now been moved
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How leisure centre's tampons are tackling inequality
GYM goers will be able to take advantage of free sanitary products as a councillor will pay for items to be stocked at a city leisure centre. Councillor Jessie Jagger has paid for Persidwell Leisure Centre in Droitwich Road to provide free period
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'Best day ever': England star takes selfies with 'lucky' Worcestershire shop staff
STAFF at a high street shop were "thrilled" when England superstar Jude Bellingham popped in during a visit to a Worcestershire town. The Real Madrid footballer, who hails from Stourbridge, recently visited Bromsgrove town centre on a rainy Saturday
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How often should you clean your washing machine filter? What happens if you don't
Out of all the regular cleaning jobs we force ourselves to do, cleaning a washing machine oozing with odour is probably most people’s least favourite – particularly when it comes to the filter. Many of us will go months (maybe even years) without
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Two arrested on suspicion of drug supply
A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of supplying class B drugs. Officers from West Mercia Police carried out a drugs warrant at a property on Chedworth Drive in Warndon on Wednesday morning (July 31), following concerns regarding drugs
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Death of child not being treated as suspicious
THE death of a ten-year-old child is not being treated as suspicious. Police and ambulances were called to Beauchamp Road in Malvern this morning (Wednesday). A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers were called to an address on
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15 years later and grieving mother is still unable to bury her murdered son
A GRIEVING mum has spent the last 15 years pleading for the whereabouts of her murdered son to no avail. Jesse Richards, from Evesham, was killed in a violent attack over a drug debt in Cleeve Prior on July 31, 2009, however his body was never
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British couple flew to Mallorca for 8 hours to sunbath on a beach for just £47
A couple sick of a "washout British summer" flew from the UK to Mallorca to spend eight hours sunbathing on the beach - and paid just £47. Paul Calcutt, 53, and his wife, Julieanne, 54, say their trip was cheaper than getting the train to London
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Red Arrows will be flying directly over Worcester - date, flight path and timings
MILITARY planes that perform aerial displays across the world will be flying directly over Worcester in August - here is a list of the best places and times to see them. The Red Arrows, a British aerobatics team will be flying over Worcester once
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Three hurt and one taken to hospital after 'car going wrong way' on M5
THREE people were injured and one was taken to hospital after eyewitnesses claimed a 'car was going the wrong way' on the M5. There was a large emergency service presence on the M5 yesterday (Tuesday) after the crash between junction five (Droitwich
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to having indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The veteran broadcaster admitted having 41 images on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the offences
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Police and ambulances fill Malvern street
1:19pm Police were called to Beauchamp Road following the death of a child. Officers said the death is not being treated
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards to appear in court on indecent images charges
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards is due to appear in court charged with making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old is alleged to have committed the three offences between December 2020 and April 2022. The veteran broadcaster is accused
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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay
Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one
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Countryside road closed after 'large fly-tip'
A COUNTRYSIDE road was closed after a 'large fly-tipping' incident. Worcestershire County Council has closed Elmley Lane in Elmley Lovett, near Droitwich, while they clean up a large flytip. A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council
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Keir Starmer condemns 'violence and thuggery' after unrest near Southport mosque
Keir Starmer has condemned the "violence and thuggery" that took place last night (Tuesday, July 30) after unrest occurred near a mosque in Southport. This happened hours after a vigil took place to remember the victims of a knife attack in which
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Couple slams Jet2 after £2,000 holiday horror with 'view from hell'
A couple claims their £2,000 holiday was ruined by a “view from hell” due to a noisy building site by their balcony. Lee Trivett had booked a holiday at Tasia Maris Hotel in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, with his wife Mandy Trivett as a break after several
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Struggling to find cheap flights? Travel experts reveal tricks of the trade
We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, jetting off abroad. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you
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Android apps removed from Google Play due to 'malicious' spyware - the full list
Five Android applications have been removed from Google Play - the platform's official app store - after they were found to contain hidden "malicious" spyware. The five apps have already been downloaded more than 32,000 times from Google Play,
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'Car going the wrong way' involved in crash which closes M5
A 'car going the wrong way' on the M5 was involved in a crash which closed the motorway in Worcester. There was a large emergency service presence on the M5 yesterday (Tuesday) after the crash between junction five (Droitwich) and six (Worcester
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Pharmacist warning issued over 'deadly' medicine combinations
A pharmacist and elderly care expert has issued a warning over the potentially 'deadly' medicine combinations to be aware of. A team of experts have urged Brits who take multiple medications to check whether they are suitable to be used together
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How to claim National Lottery winnings - see how long prizes take to pay out
We all dream of winning the lottery, no matter how big or small the amount is. If you have recently become a lucky winner via the National Lottery, you're probably already planning how you’re going to spend your money, whether it’s to put towards
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Droitwich's Matt Richards’ father hails ‘very special’ Team GB 4x200m relay quartet
Swimmer Matt Richards’ father says he was “belting out God Save the King” poolside after his son’s freestyle relay team retained their men’s 4×200 metres freestyle relay Olympic title. Richards, from Droitwich, and teammates James Guy, Tom Dean
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Every penguin in the Great Waddle of Worcester - and where to find them
THERE are 40 full-sized penguins in the Great Waddle of Worcester- but where can you find them? In the week since the Waddle began, the official app revealing the trail route has recorded more than 74,000 visits to individual penguins, with around
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The youth hub hoping to stamp out anti-social behaviour this summer
A new youth hub in the city centre can help reduce anti-social behaviours over the summer, according to Worcester BID. Located in The Granary in St Martin's Quarter, The Base open for young people aged 11 to 17 years old. Funded by Worcester
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Worcester is one of the most eco-conscious UK cities
Worcester is one of the most eco-conscious UK cities according to a recent study. The study by Utility Bidder looked at the number of online searches carried out by residents in various cities regarding climate change, including "How to stop climate
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Penguin sculpture trail sees tens of thousands of visits in first week
Thousands of people have visited a penguin-based sculpture trail in Worcester in its first week of opening. Launched on Monday, July 22, The Great Waddle of Worcester sculpture trail features 80 colourful penguin displays throughout the city’s
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Warndon pupil raises awareness about UK's transplant waiting list
A primary school student in Warndon has raised awareness about the number of children on waiting lists for tissue and organ transplants. Arabella, a Year 6 student from Oasis Academy Warndon, was recently part of the 'Waiting to Live' campaign
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Local photo retailer shares essential tips for capturing sunsets
Worcester residents hoping to take that golden Instagram-worthy sunset photograph have been offered essential tips from a local photo retailer. The tips were presented by Calvin Fowler, owner at The Cabin, a photo retail shop on Trinity Street
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50 more homes could be built next to former coach depot on edge of Worcester
DOZENS more homes could be built next to the site of a former coach depot on the edge of the city. Plans for a development of 79 affordable homes at the old Astons Coaches site off Bath Road, between Worcester and Kempsey, were given the green
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Shoplifter caught with woodcutting saw also stole pants, cheese and Jack Daniel's
A SHOPLIFTER has been handed a suspended sentence for stealing from a number of Worcester shops and possessing an offensive weapon. Paul Raymond, of Rose Avenue, Worcester, pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft from a shop and one count of possessing
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Worcester Virgin Money volunteers lend a hand to homelessness charity
A COUNTY homelessness charity has received help from volunteers from a city business branch. The team from Virgin Money went to the Maggs Day Centre as part of the firm's corporate social responsibility initiative. They spent a day at the centre
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Juries conscience group protests outside courthouses with placards
A campaign group, which protests against courts' prevention of defendants from mentioning the climate crisis in their defences, has been in action again outside the Worcester Combined Court buildings. The Worcester Defend Our Juries group held
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When it was a struggle to stay hydrated and healthy in Worcester
WATER, water everywhere but not a drop to drink! We’ve seen a lot of water this summer, however, the sunshine has returned late this month. With its return it’s very important to stay hydrated, especially people that are vulnerable. The
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Penguin sculpture showcases Worcester's iconic landmarks
One of the penguins in Worcester's sculpture trail has been inspired by the city. The artist behind the sculpture, which is part of 'The Great Waddle of Worcester' by Wild in Art, is Ollie Tindale. Mr Tindale designed the BBC Hereford and Worcester
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Watch shocking video of motorbike speeding along Worcester footpath
SHOCKING footage has emerged of a motorbike speeding along a city footpath as police and a community leader say such actions put pedestrians, including young children, at risk. The footage, which we have permission to use, shows the motorbike hurtling