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'Men in balaclavas' leave grandmother terrified in hit-and-run
A grandmother has been left terrified after 'men in balaclavas' left her injured on the wrong side of the road following a hit-and-run in Stourport. Jemma Rawcliffe said her mother-in-law Gill, who is in her 60s, was on her way back from Worcester
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'It's a major problem': Retailers react to alarming shoplifting statistics
Shoplifting is a "major problem" said one city retailer as the number of recorded crimes increases. Data released by the Home Office show that West Mercia Police recorded 9,775 shoplifting crimes between March 2023 and March 2024 - a 26 per cent
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Plans for 80 homes in Worcestershire village 'beyond tolerable'
A DEVELOPMENT of 80 homes is planned for land east of Barbers Lane in Martley - much to the anger of residents. BSL Strategic Ltd has written to Malvern Hills District Council ahead of submitting an outline planning application. The developer
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Crash closes A4133 near Ombersley in both directions
A CRASH has closed a main road towards a Worcester village. The A4133 is closed between Holt Heath and Holt Fleet, with motorists asked to take another route to their destination. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Due to a two vehicle
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As it happended: severe delays on A4440 Carrington Bridge
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'We're ready': Beer festival organisers expect thousands to attend
Thousands of people are expected to raise a glass during the city's upcoming beer festival. The Worcester Beer, Cider and Perry Festival begins on Thursday (August 8) and takes place across three days, with organisers making final preparations
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Before and after pictures show improvements made to roundabout
SHOCKING before and after pictures show the transformation of a well-used roundabout that urgently needed improvements. The Briar Mill Roundabout in Droitwich had become worse for wear over the past two years with several potholes appearing and
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Rejected flats and houses plan near Kempsey goes to appeal
REJECTED plans to convert a listed building into flats and build two new three-bedroom houses have gone to appeal. A scheme to turn the Grade II listed farmhouse Clerkenleap, in Bath Road between Worcester and Kempsey, into six flats was knocked
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What can happen if you refuse to pay service charge in UK restaurants?
When you go abroad you can expect to leave a tip after a meal or such, but until recently, tipping has never really been a big thing in the UK. Service charge can be a tricky thing to comprehend if you're not from a big city, or just entirely alien
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'Dream job': How to get paid to eat sweets in Worcestershire
A SWEET gift company is looking to pay someone to eat sweets from the comfort of their own home. The Sweet Hamper Company, a leading online sweet gift company, is looking for a sweet taster to test their products without needing to leave the house
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As it happened: Severe delays on B4084 after multiple vehicle crash
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Why did riots happen in England in 2011? Causes explained and where they took place
Back in 2011, a few cities around England experienced rioting and violent disorder, which may remind people of the current unrest occurring around the UK. Looting, arson and assault engulfed London at first in August that year before spreading
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Here's when hot weather will return to Worcestershire
IT may be time to stock up on the suncream after it was revealed more hot spells will be coming to Worcestershire. The Met Office revealed that the county will experience more hot weather this weekend, with temperatures set to rise to 28C by Sunday
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Shocking footage shows speed of driver before crash which killed two women and boy
CCTV footage has been released which shows the shocking speed a death crash driver moments before he ploughed into a car, killing all three people inside. The footage was one of three clips played at Worcester Crown Court on Monday during the sentence
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One arrested on suspicion of drink driving after man seriously injured in crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after someone was seriously injured in a crash. The 50-year-old was arrested after a crash involving a van and a car on the A44 near Doddenham Hall, Broadwas. A man in his 20s was seriously
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Update on Red Arrows flying over Worcestershire
A PLANNED flight over Worcestershire by the Red Arrows has been cancelled only a day before the group was set to pass over the Malvern Hills. The planes were supposed to be flying over Worcestershire on Thursday (August 8), however the flight
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'Crucial' plant fertilizer warning to dog owners amid vomit and seizure risk
Dog owners have been issued a 'crucial' warning over the dangers that plant fertilizer poses to dogs. Since it is summer - and hypothetically it is a bit warmer - we will spend more time outside in our gardens. But with higher temperatures
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‘Genius’ - MasterChef’s John Torode reveals ‘golden tip’ for cooking Sunday roast
Still trying to figure out how to make the perfectly seasoned chicken for your Sunday roast? Trying to get the flavours just right to impress family and friends can be tricky. But MasterChef’s John Torode may have found just the hack to help
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Preview of Day 12 at the Olympics with pole vault, 400m and skateboarding
The second Wednesday of the games sees British stars go for gold, including Matt Hudson-Smith in the 400m He is the British and European record holder, lowering his own benchmark to 44.07 seconds in May. That time would have earned him silver
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Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut
Pensioners have been warned their energy bills could rise by 15 per cent this winter. More than 50 organisations have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for all but a minority of pensioners this
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Can 1st and 2nd class stamps from the Royal Mail expire? All you need to know
If you use the Royal Mail regularly to post letters and parcels, you'll be familiar with the service's stamp system. While most will know about the pricing and delivery times associated with these 1st and 2nd class stamps, many may be unsure about
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Body found as police search for missing man
A BODY has been found after police continued their search for a missing man Worcester man. There was an increased police presence at Diglis yesterday (Tuesday) after a body was found in the River Severn. Police officers had closed Diglis Bridge
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Thief climbs through window of first floor flat
A THIEF climbed through a first-floor window in the city centre. Police are appealing for help after a thief entered an apartment on Quay Street in Worcester and stole items from the home. The incident took place on Tuesday, August 6 between
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'Crucial' plant fertilizer warning to dog owners amid vomit and seizure risk
Dog owners have been issued a 'crucial' warning over the dangers that plant fertilizer poses to dogs. Since it is summer - and hypothetically it is a bit warmer - we will spend more time outside in our gardens. But with higher temperatures
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BBC announces Gladiators celebrity special - see the 4 famous faces taking part
Gladiators, ready! Celebrities, are you ready? Four famous faces are set to go head-to-head in a Gladiators celebrity special. It comes as the BBC reboot of the game show ended in March this year, seeing Marie-Louise Nicholson and Finlay Anderson
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MAPPED: The 18 UK locations facing protests on Wednesday
Police forces across the UK are bracing for another day of unrest on Wednesday (August 7) with more than 30 potential protests planned in various locations across the country. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including
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How to check if sewage is being dumped at a beach you're visiting
The UK has hundreds of extraordinary beaches scattered across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, in recent years, the issue of raw sewage being discharged into our waters has grown with a number of summer hotspots becoming
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Your 20p coin worth more than £60 - what you should look for
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £60 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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Fire breaks out in residential street
A FIRE broke out in a residential street. Firefighters had extinguished a fire in the open on Brickwharf Drive in Worcester. The fire was extinguished using a hosereel jet with the area checked over using a thermal imaging camera. A Hereford
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This is why a fire engine was at a city park
A BIN in a Worcester park was discovered on fire. Firefighters had extinguished the bin fire at King George’s Field in Brickfields Park with buckets of water. A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "A crew from Worcester
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Two injured after crash closes road through Worcestershire village
TWO people were injured after a crash closed a road through a Worcestershire village. A man in his 20s and another in his 50s were injured after a van crash on the A44 at Doddenham, Broadwas, near Worcester. One of them had to be extricated
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Floodlight failure causes City game to be abandoned
WORCESTER City’s replay with Walsall Wood was abandoned yesterday (Tuesday) after a floodlight failure ended play at the start of the second half. Match referee David Hilton made the call in the 50th minute with the scores still locked at 0-0 at
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Severn Trent's new measures to reduce roadworks disruption
ASK Worcestershire motorists for their biggest frustrations behind the wheel and I imagine many would say dreaded roadworks. And, as the streetworks lead for Severn Trent, I understand why sitting in traffic and waiting for a red light to turn
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Free summer activities available for children on school meals
Families with children eligible for free school meals can secure slots for Worcestershire's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The county-wide programme is set to commence this summer. With over 45 providers offering a range of activities
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Robotic assistant to offer advice and water bottles at BYD dealership
Bristol Street Motors has opened its first BYD dealership at Cosgrove Close in Blackpole. The new venture has a dedicated showroom for BYD vehicles and even features a robotic assistant. Workshop and service reception facilities are shared
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Worcester's Muslims warned not to walk alone amid rising far-right tension and riots
WORCESTER'S Muslims are being warned not to walk alone amid fears of rising far-right tensions. Worcester Mosque has issued safety advice to its community after many raised concerns over the rise in targeted attacks on Muslims and ethnic minorities
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Twelve new EV charging points launched in City Council's ongoing expansion
Twelve new electric vehicle charging points have been installed at a Worcester car park. The new chargers, situated at Tallow Hill car park, have been added as part of Worcester City Council's ongoing roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) facilities
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Air quality monitoring station could be placed in busy city road
AN air quality monitoring station could be placed on a busy Worcester road. The station, which looks like a green telecoms cabinet with a small cage on the top, would be placed on a grass verge outside 10 Lingmell Court in Tolladine Road. New
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Worcester RFC shakes up team with new coaching line-up
Worcester RFC have introduced a new coaching line-up for their senior men's team ahead of the 2024-25 season. This new set up will see club members take varied roles across the coaching structure to develop the team. Recent seasons saw head
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Orchards and mini forests to sprout up in countywide funding scheme
Community groups and parishes are invited to apply for funding to create new community orchards and mini forests across Worcestershire. The Coronation Living Heritage Fund, from Worcestershire County Council's Countryside Service, offers advice
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Three Choirs Festival receives rave reviews
The Three Choirs Festival has wrapped up in Worcester after an eight-day musical event. The festival featured a range of choral concerts, chamber recitals, and family events all themed around nature's influence on music. Composers, Judith Weir
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Charity launches 'From Me to Brew' to support cancer patients
A charity is encouraging people to host cake and tea parties to raise money. From Me to You, which sends letters to cancer patients, has launched its From Me to Brew campaign to raise funds to send more letters. These letters provide comfort
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'Hands off our Green' as councillor attacks play park 'for teens'
A 'furious' councillor will fight any plans to build a children's play park on a 'peaceful green' next to older people's homes over fears it will be taken over by anti-social teenagers. Cllr Alan Amos vowed to resist any plan to build a play park