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Clean-up begins as parts of city left murky after flooding
THE clean-up of Worcester has begun after parts of the city were left looking mucky following recent flooding. Workers dressed in white hazmat suits and carrying hose pipes were spotted across the city's waters edge today (Tuesday) after many paths
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New 'cathartic' painting experience opens in city centre
A NEW painting experience that enables people to "de-stress" and "get messy" has opened in the city centre. Splasherist Worcester on New Street, Worcester opened last month offering people the chance to get creative and produce their own piece
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Beefy boys bringing their award winning burgers to Kempsey
THE BEEFY Boys are bringing their award-winning burgers to Kempsey for one night only. The popular burger van will be setting up shop at the Huntsman Inn, Green Street, to serve its award winning food. The trailer will open for business between
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Traffic lights 'longer on green' as councillor steps in after motorists saw red
TRAFFIC lights will stay on green longer at a key junction after drivers out shopping saw red because they were left stuck in the middle of the road near a city supermarket. Motorists turning right into Sainsbury's from Malvern Road in St John's
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Patient dies while waiting to be seen at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
A PATIENT has died while waiting to be seen at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. They had been in the A&E waiting room on Monday when they became critically ill. A spokesperson for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said yesterday: "
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after lorry crash in Worcestershire
A MOTORCYCLIST with serious injuries was airlifted to hospital after a crash with a lorry in Bewdley. The man was stabilised at the scene before being taken to Birmingham by the air ambulance. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service
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Tens of millions needed to repair county hospital trust's buildings
Tens of millions of pounds are needed to repair buildings at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, new figures reveal. Recent figures from the NHS Estates Return Information Collection show £57.9 million is needed to eradicate the backlog of maintenance
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Peaky Blinders movie: Huge stars spotted filming at West Midlands locations
FILM and TV stars Cillian Murphy and Stephen Graham have been spotted around the West Midlands, as production crews are in town filming the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders movie. Parking suspensions were in place across several roads in Birmingham
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Mum urges parents to ban Halloween sweets after daughter's ordeal
A mum is urging parents to follow her lead and ban lollipops this Halloween - as she claims her daughter went 'lifeless' after choking on a 35p Dip Dab lolly. Natasha Middleton took her seven-year-old daughter Maisie Brackley to their local sweet
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Convenience store closes as it undergoes 'total transformation'
A SMALL convenience store has closed while it undergoes a "total transformation". Claines Co-op, on Ombersley Road, will be closed for over a month while it embarks on a major makeover. The store, often referred to as The Little Co-op to distinguish
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'Brave' men of Worcestershire honoured in battle commemoration service
BRAVE soldiers from Worcestershire who fought and died will be remembered in a commemoration service to mark the 110th anniversary of a First World War battle. The service will take place at Gheluvelt Park in Worcester to mark the 110th Anniversary
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10 places in Worcestershire named among best places to live for 2025
Muddy Stilettos has revealed the best places to live in Worcestershire in its new 2025 list. The digital platform says it “draws upon its unparalleled local knowledge and insight into the 35 most sought-after counties in England, guiding potential
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Digital speed sign that 'engages motorists' reinstalled after theft
A NEW digital speed sign has been installed at St Peter's after the former sign had been stolen. The Vehicle Activated Sign was switched on on Thursday (October 17) on St Peter's Drive, near to its junction with Raven Drive, in Worcester. The
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Petition for 'Liam's Law' in honour of late 1D member reaches milestone
A petition in honour of the late One Direction star Liam Payne has reached a significant milestone, just 72 hours after it was launched. Payne died aged just 31 last Wednesday (October 16) after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ford speaks out after dad's new pick-up truck exploded into a huge fireball
A CAR manufacturer has reacted after a dad's new pick-up truck exploded into a huge fireball on the M5. Daniel Adkins, 40, was driving his step-dad and younger brother, to work in his new Ford Ranger when it suddenly spluttered into "limp home
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You could lose out on nearly £4000 a year by making this huge pension mistake
A new warning has been issued over an easy-to-make pension mistake that could see Brits lose out on nearly £4000 a year. Deferring a pension is a popular way to boost savings for retirement. For every year a person delays, they boost their pension
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The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account
When signing up for a new savings account you might be tempted to go for the first one that takes your interest. But it can often be worth taking a few extra moments to fully understand what the account has to offer, including two key details.
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What is Inheritance Tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know
There are a range of taxes paid by people across the UK, covering everything from income to products bought and sold. Inheritance Tax is among the most controversial of these taxes with many calling for it to be scrapped altogether. If you're
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Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake
Drivers have been warned that a common mistake could see them void their car insurance and leave them open to £2,500 fines. A number of mistakes could result in you losing your car insurance, leaving you unable to claim for personal and third-party
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Rachel Reeves urged to impose 2% tax on certain individuals - are you affected?
30 MPs have urged Rachel Reeves to impose a wealth tax on Britain’s rich in next week’s budget rather than announce spending cuts that would hit the poor hardest. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his then shadow chancellor, John McDonnell
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'Just no' - Aldi shoppers 'confused' over new Christmas chocolate with a twist
One of the best things about Christmas is indulging in chocolate, from tubs of Roses and Quality Street to Lindt. But will you be treating yourself to a “Chreaster Egg” this year? Aldi has revealed one of its 2024 festive sweet treats in the
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Fire fighters called after fuel leaks from tractor
FIRE FIGHTERS were called to a fuel leak after oil had spilled from a tractor. A tractor on the B4090 in Hanbury, near Droitwich, had a mechanical failure and spilt fuel onto the road on Monday night (October 21). A Hereford and Worcester Fire
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Halloween alert to dog owners as PDSA warns of 'conflict, fear or injury'
Dog owners have been warned not to dress their pets up this Halloween, with the PDSA saying it can result in “conflict, fear or injury”. The PDSA were asked whether it was ok to dress pets up for Halloween, and told the questioner that putting
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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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As it happended: flood warnings and road closures remain in place
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'I feel a bit sorry for them': Update as chaplain's stolen motorbike is recovered
A STOLEN motorbike belonging to a hospital chaplain has been found in pieces. Reverend Doctor David Southall's Honda Deauville 650 motorbike was found in Ronkswood, Worcester on Friday night (October 18) after being stolen from his home two nights
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'Whirlpool' swirls inside widening 'sink hole' in medieval bridge
SPECTACULAR drone footage shows a hole in the surface over a partially collapsed medieval bridge growing 'wider' as a whirlpool rages in flood water. The aerial photos were taken by Dan Jones of Dan Jones Chimney Sweep and show the condition of
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Worcester named second most difficult place name to pronounce in the world
Worcester has been named one of the world's most difficult place names to pronounce. The city came in second place, just behind Edinburgh, according to Google search data analysis from Barratt London. The two British cities ranked as the most
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Employment Rights Bill: UK employers unsure on new laws
A new Employment Rights Bill is causing confusion among employers in the UK. The bill, which has been described as the most significant upgrade to workers' rights in a generation, introduces 28 separate reforms. The announcement last Thursday
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110th anniversary ceremony of the Battle of Gheluvelt in Worcester
A ceremony is set to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt. The event will be held at the Gheluvelt Memorial in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, on Sunday, October 27, and will start at 11.30am. A small contingent from the village
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Vue Worcester to screen range of family films for October half-term
A Worcester cinema has announced a host of family films for the October half-term. Since Friday (October 18), Vue has been screening a range of films for all ages. Dreamwork's 'The Wild Robot' will be screened, promising a heartwarming tale
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Woman in court for being 'drunk and disorderly' in toilets of city train station
A 56-year-old woman has been fined for being drunk and disorderly in the toilets of a city railway station. Rosie Thorneycroft of Pierpoint Street, Worcester has been fined for being drunk and disorderly at Foregate Street Railway Station in Worcester
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Worcester secondary school wins GCHQ cyber security award
A Worcester school has won an award for its cyber security teaching. Nunnery Wood High School has received the Silver award from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ. The school is just the second in the West Midlands
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Historic England gives energy saving tips for older homes
People living in older homes have been given tips on how to save money on their energy bills this winter. With nearly nine million homes in England built before 1945, Historic England has provided advice to help residents of older homes to save
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Nunnery Wood FC United women off to flying start in inaugural season
A Worcester football club's new women's team has got off to a flying start in their inaugural season. Nunnery Wood FC United women are now registered with the Midwest Counties Female Football League in tier seven, with the aim of climbing up the
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New data reveals impact of VAT on independent school fees
More than 6,672 students will be affected by a new VAT on independent school fees, according to new data. The 20 per cent VAT will be introduced in January, and will impact students across Worcestershire. There are concerns that parents who
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New name for this rebranded charity
THERE will be a new name for Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills and Hereford Localities moving forward. Following a successful merger earlier in 2024, we are delighted to have been given the go-ahead by Age UK National to operate under a new working
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Droitwich Spa advance in FA Vase with 3-0 Holbeach United win
Droitwich Spa are eyeing a cup run after getting their FA Vase campaign underway in style with a 3-0 away win over Holbeach United. It is only the second time in the Saltmen's history that the club has made it to the second round of the competition
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Celebrating medical achievements in Black History Month
OCTOBER is Black History Month which is a time for every member of our successful, multicultural, ethnically-rich and diverse community to reflect upon and learn more about the enormous benefits that immigration has brought us. Leading on from
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Hampton Lovett accountancy firm welcomes new graduate intake
An accountancy firm has welcomed a new group of graduates to its team. Ballards LLP, which is based in Hampton Lovett, said that its graduate intake has joined various teams within the company, including business services, accounts and audit, and
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University of Worcester wins award for equality and inclusion
The University of Worcester has won an award for its work in equality and inclusion. It was named the winner of the People's Award for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Education Estates awards ceremony in Manchester. The EDI