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Police 'apologise' to hungry customers after seizing food delivery bike
A FOOD delivery bike has been seized by police with officers jokingly apologising to hungry customers. Warndon SNT apologised to Deliveroo customers who may have been expecting a "delicious treat" after finding a driver without a bike license.
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New waffle and dessert restaurant set to open in Worcester
A NEW dessert restaurant is preparing to open its doors in the city centre this month. Waffle and More will welcome customers to their new location at 29 Broad Street for the first time on Tuesday, August 13. The business has four shops across
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Jailed death crash driver had been drinking and taken cocaine and cannabis
A 'DEATH wish' driver who had binged on drink and drugs after gambling in a city pub was speeding at close to twice the limit when he killed two women and a child in a fatal crash. Joe-Lewis Tyler showed no emotion in the dock of Worcester Crown
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Matt Richards reflects on two medals at Paris Olympics
AMBITION is what drives Matt Richards, so a gold medal and a silver medal is not enough to satisfy him from his second Olympic Games. But after signing off from Paris 2024 with a fourth place in the men’s 4x100m medley relay, Richards was also
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'Selfish' death crash driver speeding and high on drink and drugs
A 'SELFISH' and 'reckless' driver was over the limit for drink and drugs and speeding in excess of 90mph when he crashed into another car, killing two women and a child. Joe Lewis-Tyler of no fixed abode has today been jailed after three people
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Woman suffers 'potentially serious injury' by River Teme
A WOMAN suffered a potentially serious injury and needed rescuing from an unstable surface on the River Teme's riverbank. Ambulance staff were called to the River Teme in Bransford at 2.51pm on Saturday, August 3 following reports of a patient
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'Ditch the car': Visitors asked to leave car at home as busy event gets underway
VISITORS to a popular city event have been warned to leave their cars at home amid traffic fears. Worcester Show has encouraged its visitors to find other means of transport to save people money and help the environment. The message comes after
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New designs for Worcester's Scala Theatre revealed
NEW designs show how the Scala will be refurbished to create a new arts centre for Worcester. The plans also show the Corn Exchange with its mezzanine level brought back into use - and a walkway joining the two buildings. Planning permission
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Spetchley fatal crash driver jailed after causing deaths of two women and boy
A DRIVER who caused the death of three people including a young child in a fatal crash near Worcester has today been jailed for 18 years. Joe-Lewis Tyler had already admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash near Worcester
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Reason why police blocked off busy main road revealed
POLICE have partially blocked off a main road on the outskirts of the city due to a broken-down vehicle. The A449 near Sixways was reduced to one lane for nearly two hours while police helped recover a broken-down vehicle. According to eyewitnesses
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Police catch several drivers speeding in Worcester
Police officers in Worcester have been stopping drivers breaking the speed limit amid a crackdown on speeding. After concerns were raised by residents around Bransford Road, St John's, Worcester, West Mercia Police have been carrying out speed
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Worcestershire's newest free family attraction opens
WORCESTERSHIRE has a new family attraction for the summer holidays. The Valley, Evesham, opened its splash pad this afternoon (Monday, August 3). Located at the heart of the shopping centre, the splash pad is free to use and suitable for all
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Top Gear presenter calls crash 'life-changing'
Top Gear presenter, Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff, has hinted he could speak about his ‘life-changing’ car crash. The Lancashire-born former England cricketer was badly hurt after a 130mph crash in Dunsfold Aerodrome in December 2022. Flintoff
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Live updates after police block busy main road near Sixways
4:03pm The road has now been cleared. 3:42pm
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Commuters could be impacted as cones placed around busy city road
COMMUTERS could be impacted after traffic cones were place near the footpaths of a busy city road. Roadworks will be taking place in Foxwell Street so contractors can work on 'digital infrastructure'. Cones have been put on the road and on
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Evesham's 500 mile round trip for Cornwall away day
Evesham United will travel 243 miles for their furthest away match of the season as they take on Mousehole AFC. The Robins will visit Cornwall on Saturday, August 10, for their first match of the 24/25 Southern League South Division One season.
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Four people steal money and bank cards from home
FOUR people stole money and bank cards from a home on a residential street in Malvern. The burglary happened at a home on St Andrews Road between Fraser Close and Doppler Road on Sunday, August 4. Thieves gained access through a window and
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Goose rescued from a lake
A GOOSE had to be rescued from a lake in Bransford by a fire crew. A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 2.30pm on Saturday, August 3 to rescue the animal from the lake. The goose was
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New designer village to rival Bicester Village to open next to M5 near Worcestershire
THERE is less than a year left until a new designer village to rival Bicester Village opens in Tewkesbury. Cotswold Designer Outlet is opening in Tewkesbury just off the M5 with 75 per cent of the retail spaces having already been sold. Nine
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Walkers teases release of new crisp flavour - can you guess what it is?
Walkers has teased the release of the new flavour of crisps which looks set to be in collaboration with Heinz. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various
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Woman dies in horror crash between car and lorry in Worcestershire
A WOMAN has died and another has been injured in a horror crash involving a car and a lorry. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A449, Summerfield, near Kidderminster, at 4.50pm on Sunday, August 4). Three ambulances, three paramedic
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Naturally keep slugs away from your garden with these 10 tips
As the warmer months arrive, you might be keeping an eye on your garden or vegetable patch in the hopes your flowers or food will thrive in the conditions. While the weather might start to be more on your side, you might come across some slugs
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Police helicopter's early morning search around Diglis Bridge
A SEARCH is ongoing for a man in the River Severn with the police helicopter carrying out an early morning search near Diglis Bridge. Fire crews, ambulance staff and police were all called to the scene following reports a man had entered the river
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Then and Now: The loss of a city estate pub
THEN: The Drakes Drum on the corner of Tudor Way and Drake Avenue in Dines Green, Worcester, pictured below during a period of closure in 1991. The large estate pub served the area for more than half-a-century and boasted a skittle alley and function
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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Worcestershire Rapids lose unbeaten record against Steelbacks
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids lost their unbeaten record as they went down by 130 runs to Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road. The Rapids became the last side to taste defeat in Group A of the Metro Bank One Day Cup, coming off second-best against
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Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the death of former England batter Graham Thorpe MBE at the age of 55. Thorpe won 100 Test caps during a stellar England career and was regarded as one of the best batters of his generation with
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One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change
A one-month warning has been issued to thousands of households in receipt of Housing Benefit. Thousands of people who receive Housing Benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), have weeks to take action or risk losing their benefits
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Preview of Day 10 at the Olympics as Team GB aim for medals on the track
This could be the night Keely Hodgkinson’s dreams come true as the women’s 800m final takes centre stage on Day 10 of the Paris Olympics. The Wiganer burst onto the scene with silver in Tokyo and won medals of the same colour at the 2022 and 2023
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Government plan emergency Cobra meeting in response to escalating riots
The Government has confirmed it will be holding an emergency Cobra meeting today (Monday, August 5) in response to escalating violence and riots over the weekend. Police responded to violent scenes in Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Bolton and other
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam on TikTok has been circulating. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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Health experts issue paracetamol warning to all Brits after revealing study
A medical study has highlighted the dangers of taking paracetamol regularly which has since prompted experts to send a warning to Brits. It was assumed that - until fairly recently - paracetamol was a completely safe drug to use in patients with
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Brits issued warning over fake weight-loss jabs as Ozempic shortages continue
Pharmacy leaders in the UK have urged people not to buy fake weight-loss jabs online as shortages of Ozempic are expected to stretch into next year, they have said. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned of a possible “explosion in the
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Red Arrows to fly over Worcestershire on Thursday - flight path and timings
THE WORLD-famous Red Arrows will be flying over Worcestershire on Thursday - here's all the timings and locations to see them. The RAF's Red Arrows will be flying from RAF Waddington to RAF Odiham before flying to Blackpool for an air show.
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Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 155 destinations
Where is your dream holiday destination you want to explore? It could be one of the countries that require a visa to enter – sometimes visas are needed in order to check and control the flow of visitors in and out of the country or prevent issues
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GMB viewers slam 'patronising' panel in debate over causes of recent UK riots
Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have criticised its presenters and some of its guests after a "patronising" response to points being made by an MP on the show relating to the recent riots in the UK. Zarah Sultana, an Independent MP for South
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Patients and visitors to benefit from improved bus services to city's hospital
PATIENTS and visitors travelling to the city's hospital will benefit from extra bus services from the autumn. The First Worcester bus service has announced changes to the city's bus timetable that will result in more frequent connections to Worcestershire
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'No more ambulances piling up outside hospital': New MP's priorities for Worcester
TACKLING the number of ambulances carrying patients parked outside the city's hospital is one of the priorities for the city's new MP. Worcester's Labour MP Tom Collins said Worcestershire Royal Hospital is 'on its knees' and said improving transport
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'Gridlock' fears as major event attracting large crowds returns to city centre
PEOPLE living near Pitchcroft fear 'traffic chaos' as Worcester Show returns to the city after last month's gridlock. Barbourne residents have concerns about traffic after the A38 and neighbouring roads became gridlocked during last month's Monster