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Fire service update on what caused fire which killed man in Arboretum
The cause of a fire which caused the death of a man in Arboretum has been revealed by the fire service. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) said an electrical fault caused the fire on Southfield Street on Saturday, July 20.
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Council issue update on urgent repairs for Raven Hotel
A DERELICT building which has attracted anti-social behaviour and fallen into disrepair has moved a step closer to undergoing improvements. Wychavon District Council issued an important update on the urgent repair works required for The Raven Hotel
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Sir Keir Starmer announces new national police unit after Southport knife attack
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new national police force to combat the violent disorder seen in parts of England in the wake of the Southport stabbings. Three children were killed following a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed
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Ex-police officer charged with misconduct and corruption offences
A former West Mercia Police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office following an investigation after it is said he had inappropriate contact with a vulnerable woman. Ex-police constable Nick Peacock, 39, is also charged with a
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in HGV crash on M5
ONE man has sustained 'serious but not life-threatening injuries' after a crash with an HGV on the M5. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "At around 3pm on Thursday (August 1) police were called to a collision between Junction 8 (M50)
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As it happened: Serious crashes on M5 in Worcester cause two hour queues
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'All time favourite' Cadbury Christmas chocolates returns to UK stores
Two Cadbury Christmas chocolates labelled by fans as their "fav(ourite) of all time" have returned to stores across the UK months away from the festive season. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including
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Scared neighbours watch on as van goes up in flames in quiet cul-de-sac
SCARED neighbours were woken by the sound of fire engines as a van went up in flames in a quiet cul-de-sac. Firefighters were called to Admiral Place, St Peter's, in Worcester at about 2.30am this morning (Thursday). One neighbour, who asked
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Disruption on Worcestershire's railways as trains cancelled or delayed
TRAINS in Worcestershire are cancelled and delayed after disruption across the county. There is a points failure at Hereford which means some lines are blocked. National Rail said, as a result, trains between Hereford and Leominster including
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Poundland giving away £1000 to 30 lucky customers - here's how to be one of them
Poundland is set to give away £1,000 to 30 lucky shoppers over the coming weeks as part of a new promotion. The discount retail chain will launch its 'Grand in Your Hand' promotion on Saturday (August 3) which will see 30 customers in stores across
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Flight instructor takes dramatic aerial pictures of M5 caravan fire
DRAMATIC pictures of the M5 caravan fire were taken by a flight instructor as he flew over the blaze which closed the motorway in Worcester. Matt Coles was passing over as flames leapt from the caravan and a thick, black cloud of smoke rose into
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SOUTHPORT STABBINGS: Teenager appears in court charged with murder of girls
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of three girls who were stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The teenager, from Banks in Southport, appeared in the dock at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court charged with three
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Reason for power cut which affected thousands of homes
Thousands of residents were left in the dark after a power cut hit Malvern. A spokesperson for National Grid said a fault on its network near Madresfield Road caused an outage that left 2,401 homes without power for at least 45 minutes on Wednesday
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As it happened: Caravan fire closes M5 in Worcester
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Well-known serial shoplifter arrested and charged by police
A WOMAN has been arrested and charged after breaching her criminal behaviour order. Natalie Cull, from Madresfield, Malvern, was arrested and charged by West Mercia Police yesterday (July 31) after being spotted by officers in Malvern. She
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Amanda Abbington breaks down in tears after standing ovation in new stage play
Amanda Abbington broke down in tears after receiving a standing ovation from the audience for her performance in a new stage play. The 50-year-old was making her debut performance for When It Happens To You at the Park Theatre in London on Wednesday
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Poundland giving away £1000 to 30 lucky customers - here's how to be one of them
Poundland is set to give away £1,000 to 30 lucky shoppers over the coming weeks as part of a new promotion. The discount retail chain will launch its 'Grand in Your Hand' promotion on Saturday (August 3) which will see 30 customers in stores across
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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more
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Aldi announces plans to create 1,000 jobs as new stores open
Aldi is set to create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,020 stores, currently employs over 45,000 people. Roles available will include managerial
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How do athletics events at the Paris Olympics 2024 work? All you need to know
We are now well into the swing of the Paris Olympics 2024 and Team GB are off to a flying start at the halfway point of the event. The first gold medal for Great Britain at the Olympics was claimed on day three in the team eventing competition
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August Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 August winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Netflix to axe more than 60 titles from its UK streaming service in August
From Gladiator and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom to Madagascar and The Devil Wears Prada there are some big name movies and series leaving Netflix in August. Each month the popular streaming service removes a wide range of movies and series,
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17-year-old charged with murder of three girls in Southport stabbing attack
A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of three girls after a stabbing attack in Southport which took place on Monday (July 29). Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar died due to the attack at
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Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday later this month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this
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Can you park on yellow lines with a blue badge? What you need to know
The Blue Badge is one of the most important things for many people to have on hand. The government issued document allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. There are specific criteria
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Shed catches fire in the early morning in Rainbow Hill
A SHED caught fire at a property on a residential street in Worcester. Firefighters were called to the fire which involved a shed along with four wooden pallets in Church Road in the early hours of this morning (August 1). A spokesperson
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Watch the emotional moment a man with hearing problems was able to hear again
This is the emotional moment a man with the hearing of a 60-year-old tried on a hearing aid for the first time. David Tester, 36, had struggled with his hearing for approximately two years before he finally went to get it tested. David, who
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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers
Millions of Netflix viewers in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have a TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what
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Yellow weather warning in Worcester for today with a chance of thunderstorms
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued across the UK for today (August 1) which could see thunderstorms in the county. The warning has been put in place by the Met Office for thunderstorms and includes Worcester. The warning comes after
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Residents warned about risks from 'magnified sunlight' fires
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) are warning residents about the dangers of 'magnified sunlight' fires. This common occurrence can trigger indoor and outdoor fires, causing unexpected hazards in areas of concentrated sunlight
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Matter of urgency: Village plagued by flooding to go another winter without defences
A VILLAGE plagued by flooding is set to go another winter without any defences. Severn Stoke may need to survive another winter without flood defences after the Environment Agency revealed it would take several months to provide an update.
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20th-century artist's gypsy painting fetches £74,000 at auction
A painting by a leading 20th century female artist has sold for £74,000 at auction. Dame Laura Knight's Hop Picking was purchased by a UK-based, anonymous buyer via phone at an auction by Costwold-based Kinghams on July 25. The painting was
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Big Worcester Quiz to take contestants on trip down memory lane
Worcester residents' knowledge of their city is set to be tested with a quiz in September. The BIG Worcester Quiz will be held at the Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum on Foregate Street, on September 6, from 7pm to 9pm. Attendees are in
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£25,000 grant transforms Wyke Manor cattle barn into wedding hotspot
A former cattle barn in Pershore is being transformed into a 'dream' wedding venue. The transformation of Cherry Orchard Wedding Barn on the Wyke Manor estate is being supported by a £25,000 grant from the Wychavon Rural Fund. Once the renovation
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Cannabis charge ends up in court for Warndon man
A 43-year-old man is due in court for possession of cannabis but has yet to enter a plea. Mushtaq Hussain of Ennerdale Close, Warndon, Worcester, is due at Worcester Magistrates Court on Friday, August 9. He is charged with possession of a
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Worcestershire hospital welcomes first certified lactation consultant
A midwife at a Worcestershire hospital has achieved the highest breastfeeding support qualification available. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has made a major stride in breastfeeding support as infant feeding specialist midwife, Becky
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'Dismantling' city's County Lines drugs gangs as police seize £100k including Rolexes
POLICE have arrested two people on suspicion of drug dealing and seized around £100,000 in cash and assets as detectives 'dismantle' drugs gangs seeking to ply their trade in the city. Two arrests were made as officers visited three separate addresses
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Midlands Air Ambulance launches 12,000-steps-a-day challenge
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Walk4Life Challenge is returning this September. Worcestershire residents are encouraged to walk 12,000 steps a day for the entire month to raise vital lifesaving funds. The event will be virtual, running from
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Droitwich farmhouse renovation paves way for affordable housing
The restoration of a 16th-century farmhouse in Droitwich is set to provide affordable housing to the area. The Grade II listed Willow Court Farmhouse, near the Westlands estate, is set to be transformed into apartments managed by the Platform Housing
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City's £5 million Levelling Up bid 'potentially in jeopardy'
WORCESTER’S bid for Levelling Up funds is “potentially in jeopardy”, councillors have heard. Funding worth £5 million was announced by Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government in March as part of the Spring Budget. The city council submitted its
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Estate agency boosts school sports days with water and fruit
An estate agency is sponsoring school sports days with water and fruit to keep energy levels up. Nicol & Co, which has offices in Droitwich, Worcester and Malvern, has been supplying seven schools' sports days with branded bottles of filtered water
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Worcester care home partners with Age UK to enhance dementia care
The Belmont care home in Worcester is partnering with Age UK to boost their dementia care services. The collaboration aims to enhance the experiences of residents living with dementia through the "Living Well with Dementia" programme. This
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Midlands Air Ambulance calls for participants in walking challenge
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is encouraging Worcestershire residents to take part in a walking challenge next month. The charity is asking residents to walk 12,000 steps daily throughout September to raise funds for their crucial services.
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University of Worcester welcomes government's increase teacher salaries
The University of Worcester, one of the UK's top teacher training providers, has welcomed the Government's decision to increase teacher pay. The Chancellor's latest announcement will see starting salaries for qualified teachers rise to a minimum
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MP proposes county council takes the lead in flood defence project
The MP for West Worcestershire is urging the county council to take control of a flood defence scheme from Severn Stoke. Dame Harriet Baldwin met with Worcestershire County Council leader Simon Geraghty and chief executive Paul Robinson in January