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Worcester's favourite penguin is...
IN JUST over a week since 40 penguins were released onto Worcester's street more than 3,000 residents have signed up to collect them and they have voted on their favourites. The penguins are part of The Waddle of Worcester which raises money for
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As it happened: M5 crash causes four miles of queuing traffic
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Adults with suspected ADHD will not be referred for NHS assessments in Worcestershire
AN NHS Trust has stopped accepting referrals and carrying out ADHD assessments for adults in Worcestershire, blaming a lack of capacity. The county’s ADHD service, which is run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, stopped
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'Over the moon' nursery leader praises dedicated staff following Ofsted rating
'OVER the moon' staff are celebrating a day nursery receiving a 'Good' rating following its latest Ofsted inspection. Busy Bees Day Nursery in Warndon, which is open all year round, was given the positive rating following a graded Ofsted inspection
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'Good Samaritans' come to aid of sick dad
A 'desperate' dad with a heart condition has thanked 'Good Samaritans' who saved his life when he was taken ill at work and would not take a penny. Rob Collis, who works at Miller and Lloyd in South Street in Worcester, had his faith in humanity
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BBC removes episode of Doctor Who from iPlayer which featured Huw Edwards
An episode of Doctor Who which featured former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been removed from the broadcaster's iPlayer service. Edwards played himself briefly in the Series 2 episode 'Fear Her' which was part of David Tennant's debut series
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From hairdryers to loungers - See the Aldi Specialbuys products for August
From hairdryers to garden loungers, Aldi has unveiled its Specialbuys highlights for the month of August. The brand has continued its outdoors theme with a selection of items suited to the garden and keeping pesky bugs at bay being among the highlights
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Reason why police cars were near tenpin bowling alley
CHILDREN causing anti-social behaviour led to five police cars being called to a road near a city bowling alley. Several officers had been at an event nearby when they were called to Tenpin Bowling in Worcester. A spokesperson for West Mercia
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Waddle penguins feet and tails bound to floor after several deliberately damaged
THE city's penguin sculptures have been reinforced with ties after several were damaged since the trail began last week. Great Waddle of Worcester organisers have taken extra measures to secure its penguins by binding their feet and tails to the
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Jeremy Clarkson's exciting new plans for new pub that used to be dogging hotspot
JEREMY Clarkson has submitted plans to extend his pub - with a new bar and outdoor boozing area. Clarkson, 64, paid “less than one million” for The Windmill and five acres of countryside, near the village of Burford in Oxfordshire. The dilapidated
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Gogglebox legends hint at huge TV return 7 years after leaving the show
TWO Gogglebox stars have hinted that they could make a massive TV comeback seven years after leaving the popular Channel 4 programme. Sandra Martin and her friend Sandi Bogle were loved by fans for their larger-than-life personalities and great
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'My sides hurt from laughing': Jasper Carrott at Worcester's Swan Theatre - review
It isn’t every day that a comedy legend comes to Worcester. And we were lucky enough to be treated to not one but three nights at the Swan Theatre by brilliant stand-up comedian Jasper Carrott. Throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s Jasper was a comedy
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Dramatic pictures show car on roof after city crash which left driver injured
A CAR flipped onto its roof during a dramatic crash which closed a major city road although the driver escaped with only 'minor injuries'. The grey Vauxhall Corsa overturned on London Road in Worcester as the road was closed in both directions
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Man accused of murder in Droitwich pleads not guilty
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to murdering a woman in Droitwich. Mohamed Samak denied killing Joanne Samak, 49, during an appearance at Worcester Crown Court today (August 2). The 42-year-old, of Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich Spa, was arrested
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Police poised on busy Worcestershire road to catch speeding drivers
POLICE were poised on a Worcestershire road to catch speeding drivers not obeying the limit. Malvern SNT targeted Wells Road yesterday (Thursday) to catch drivers who may not have been abiding by its 30mph speed limit. A spokesperson said:
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Queen and Bon Jovi tribute night to thrill 3,000 fans
Over 3,000 people will gather for a double bill of tribute acts for two of the most beloved rock bands in history. Visit Worcestershire New Road will play host as 'Flash: A Tribute to Queen' and 'Wrong Jovi' take to the stage tomorrow (Saturday
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As it happened: Police close main road near Worcester city centre
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Striking images show progress made on new £460m link road
Striking new images show the new A417 Missing Link upgrade in Gloucestershire entering its second year of construction. These pictures, released by National Highways, provide an aerial view of the development between Brockworth and Cowley which
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Three arrested after 'large amount of white powder' found in home
THREE people have been arrested after a "large amount of white powder" was found in a Malvern home. Two men, aged 55 and 33, and a woman, 53, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply after Malvern SNT carried out a drugs warrant
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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction
A rare 1p coin is expected to sell at auction for more than £200,000 as Brits have been warned to be aware of the value of their coins. Coin collecting is a hugely popular hobby, and if you are lucky enough to come into ownership of a sought-after
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Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest bank branches set to close this month
Hundreds of bank branches disappeared from the high street last year as they shut their doors for good, and a similar number set to shut in 2024. Among the nearly 200 locations set for closure this year are 45 UK bank branches that are shutting
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How much could your state pension increase by next year?
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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10 bizarre UK laws you may have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon
The majority of Brits have previously broken the law often without realising it, according to research. Some are more modern and well-known than others, with the likes of drunk driving and thievery being some of the most commonly broken laws.
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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Preview of Day 7 at the Olympics as swimming and tennis medals up for grabs
Duncan Scott will look to emulate his heroics of Tokyo 2020 as Britain’s most decorated Olympic swimmer takes to the pool with gold in his sights on Day 7. After taking home four medals from Tokyo - the most ever collected by a Brit at a single
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Shocking footage shows man trimming his beard while driving on a motorway
Shocking footage shows a van driver trimming his beard with clippers as he drives along a motorway. The motorist was captured taking both hands off the wheel to prune his facial hair with a pair of tin snips, normally used for cutting sheet metal
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Dishwasher drama sparks 999 call to fire crews
A WATER leak from a dishwasher flooded internal electrics at a house near Worcester, leading to an emergency response from a fire crew. A fire crew was called out to the incident in Sling Lane, Hindlip, near Worcester at 10.19pm last night.
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Get stuck in to fruit-themed creative activities at museum's annual Summer Fun Day
The Museum of Royal Worcester has announced it will host its annual Summer Fun Day for all ages. This year's theme is 'Summer Fruits', drawing inspiration from the designs and food associated with Worcester porcelain. The event will feature
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Last chance to snag a shared ownership home in Lower Broadheath
Platform Housing are encouraging people struggling to get on the property ladder to enquire about its final shared ownership homes in Lower Broadheath. Through the scheme, residents are offered the chance to purchase part of their home and pay
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Ravenous rats run couple out of their home as they seek refuge in hotel
A HORRIFIED couple has now been driven out of their home by a rat infestation as they seek sanctuary in a hotel until pest control kills off the rampaging rodents. Andy Roberts and Rosie Glazzard are now staying in a Travelodge in Worcester after
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City company CEO joins influential county group
THE CEO of a city-based business has joined a group which promotes living and working in the county. Roland Renshaw was instrumental in deciding to move the headquarters for global marketing, software media and events business Marketing + Technologies
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Worcester City majority shareholder challenges club to relish new season in step four
The majority shareholder of Worcester City has urged the club and its fans to "enjoy the challenge of step four" ahead of the 2024/25 season. In a season-starting statement, Simon Lancaster said the work had not stopped over the summer following
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For the love of Tolladine: fun of the fayre to make up for service cuts
THE biggest ever summer fayre on a city estate will help raise vital funds to plug a gap in funding after service cuts as a 'passionate' group of friends bring back the breakfast club. The Tolladine Summer Fayre is being held at the Tolly Hub,
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Campsite plans for flood-prone field withdrawn after complaints
PLANS to set up a campsite on land prone to flooding have been withdrawn after complaints from neighbours. A proposal had been put forward to turn a field next to the River Severn in Lineholt, near Ombersley, into a campsite with up to six pitches
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Snowdrops to create memorable celebration garden in city
STUNNING snowdrops will create a memorable celebration garden in the city. St Richard’s Hospice is to plant hundreds of handcrafted snowdrops on the lawns around The Hive, Worcester, this month. The unique display, featuring the hospice’s floral
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Midlands bucks UK trend in rural crime costs
The Midlands has bucked a UK-wide trend as the cost of rural crime in the region plummeted. New figures have revealed a fall of 6.7 per cent to an estimate of £11.7 million in 2023 according to new figures from NFU Mutual. Despite the drop
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Worcester City Council looking for feedback on polling stations
Worcester City Council wants to hear your feedback on polling stations across the city. The council is currently reviewing the polling locations and is calling on Worcester residents to share their opinions on the matter. Residents are invited
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Group who have produced West End performers gear up for city show
A CITY group has become regarded as one of the amateur musical theatre youth leaders in the country since forming in 1982. Many former WODYS (Worcester Operatic and Drama Society Youth Section) members have gone on to enjoy successful careers in