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Cadbury discontinues chocolate in decision fans say has 'ruined Christmas'
Cadbury has confirmed its has discontinued a popular festive chocolate from its range just months out from Christmas 2024. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Freddos, Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs
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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules
The Department for Work and Pensions is currently reviewing thousands of Universal Credit claims. Claimants are being asked to provide bank statements to the benefits department, which is now operating under the Labour Party government. Claimants
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This rare 50p coin is being sold for nearly £11,000
A RARE 50p coin is being sold on eBay for a whopping £10,999 by a Warrington resident. The item is listed on the online marketplace for more than 20,000 times its face value. It is a Brexit EU Withdrawal Peace Prosperity and Friendship with
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Large spiders coming into Oxfordshire homes as UK tarantulas confirmed
Large spiders are entering homes in Oxfordshire after tarantulas were confirmed to be in the UK. Homeowners across the country have noticed a rise in the number of spiders as well as the size of them in recent weeks. This comes after news that
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Tanning business up for national award less than a year after opening
A BEAUTICIAN has been named among Britain's best, despite starting her business less than a year ago. Lauren Richards' spray tanning business, tanning by Lauren, has been nominated for the Best Spray Tan award at the 2025 National Beauty Awards
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Meet the rescue who went on to become top police dog 'arrester'
A RESCUE dog that became one of West Mercia Police's best dog arresters is heading for retirement after a fantastic career. PD Shadow has been working for the force since he was found abandoned in Wolverhampton. A spokesperson for West Mercia
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Two Worcestershire attractions receive Visit England accolades
TWO POPULAR attractions in Worcestershire have been named among the Best in Britain. 72 English attractions were given an award from VisitEngland to celebrate their excellence. Five categories were on offer: Welcome, Quality Food and Drink,
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Meet the activists fighting for a better world through knitting and stitching
A KNITTED form of activism has been founded in the city. The Worcester Craftivists was formed in May by founders Barbara Lowe and Cathy Gowney for keen crafters and stitchers to pair their hobby with an interest in creating environmental and social
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Work begins on new 79 home development at former Worcestershire coach depot
WORK has begun on a new 79 affordable home development at a former coach depot near Worcester. It is now full steam ahead for Stonewater, which has begun its latest development at the old Astons Coaches depot off Bath Road, between Worcester and
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Here's what every penguin sculpture was sold for at charity auction
WINNING bids topped £330,000 at St Richard's Hospice auctioned off 41 penguin statues from its popular city-wide trail. The Waddle of Worcester penguins that went under the hammer included 40 large and one baby penguin. Experienced auctioneer
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How bin lorries are helping to find mobile black spots in Worcestershire
MOBILE signal trackers are being fitted in bin lorries to help find Worcestershire’s mobile black spots. Residents and businesses are also being asked to play their part by letting the council know when and where they experience poor connectivity
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Inside the five bedroom house for sale for over £1.6 million
A LUXURIOUS country home in rural Worcestershire has been listed online for more than a million pounds. Ryall Mead, a five-bedroom detached house overlooking the River Severn, is available for £1,650,000. The property, described as "handsome
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Watch moment police arrested attempted murderer Callum Parslow
NEW FOOTAGE shows the moment Police arrested Callum Parslow after he stabbed an asylum seeker at a hotel. Parslow, of Bromyard Road, Worcester, was arrested in April after attacking Nahom Hagos at the Pear Tree Inn in Hindlip, Worcestershire.
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Oasis legend stuns staff at M5 service station
THERE was a supersonic buzz at one of the country's top rated motorway services when a Britpop icon swaggered through the doors and ordered a cappuccino. Oasis legend Liam Gallagher stunned customers and staff at Gloucester Services when he popped
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New changes for High Street car park
DROITWICH'S popular High Street Car Park has come under new management - with several new changes for shoppers to be aware of. Waitrose agreed on a new 10-year lease for their store in the town centre in June and made a deal to rent the adjacent
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WATCH: Bored motorists have a kickabout on the M5
IT'S A FEELING many of us have probably experienced when looking out a closed stretch of motorway; the desire to get out of the car and walk along tarmac normally far too dangerous to even consider stepping on. Some people found the temptation
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Walkers reveals why packets of crisps always look so empty - see the reason
Walkers has revealed to customers why its packets of crisps look so empty. Have you ever opened a packet of crisps and been left disappointed that half the bag is empty and wondered why that is? Crisps lovers on social media certainly have.
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Feeling the cold? Here are 7 ways to stay warm without putting the heating on
Autumn is here and you can tell. The days are shorter, the mood is grimmer and the temperatures have dropped. Summer is but a bitter memory. As we get closer and closer to Christmas - sounds crazy to think that - a lot of us are already being
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Chocolate bar found in Tesco and Sainsbury's recalled due to health risk
A chocolate bar which is sold at supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons has been recalled due to a possible health risk. Perkier Foods is recalling its Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate bar because it contains almonds (nuts), which
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Cotswold history and mythology brought to life in new book
A new book is coming out that will show some of our best-known Cotswold locations as you’ve never seen them before. A skeletal dinosaur roams the countryside near Chipping Norton… A ghostly apparition beckons you to enter haunted Chastleton House
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Registration opens as 83-home development progresses
A WORCESTERSHIRE estate agent has been chosen to sell over 80 new build homes. Buyers can now register their interest with estate agent Nicol & Co for one of 83 homes being built at the Martley Fields development off the B4197 near Worcester.
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Food banks have become normalised, says councillor
FOOD banks have become “normalised” in our society, according to a city councillor. Worcester City Council donated £40,000 to Worcester Foodbank earlier this year, which was used to support 1,052 households. This came from the Department for
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Worcester man to run London Marathon for charity
A recruitment expert will take on the London Marathon for a charity close to his heart. James Cronin, a director at GMP Recruitment in Worcester, will run the famous 26.2-mile course next April in aid of AngelmanUK. He hopes to raise £10,000
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Will-writing scheme raises more than £6,600 for Worcester Cathedral
A will-writing scheme has raised more than £6,600 for Worcester Cathedral. The 'Make a Will this Summer' campaign saw Worcester Cathedral team up with four of the city's law firms. Knights, Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright, SME Solicitors
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Family business worth over a million for sale in Worcestershire
A FAMILY business worth more than a million is for sale in Worcestershire. The £1.5million A H Caldicott & Sons family business in Tenbury Wells is currently on the market. The business currently owned by the Caldicott family - who also run
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Worcester Lib Dems demand action over Sixways roundabout
The Worcester Liberal Democrats have voiced concerns about traffic queues at a major roundabout. Sixways roundabout, at junction six of the M5, has been a source of frustration for residents due to regular congestion. Complaints have been made
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Die Hard parody to be performed in Worcester theatre
A Worcester theatre is set to host a parody of a classics '80s actions film. Yippee Ki Yay, which will pay tribute Die Hard, will be performed at the Swan Theatre on Saturday, January 18, at 7.30pm. The show is a rhyming retelling of Richard
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Worcester Christmas tabletop sale to raise funds for charity
A Christmas tabletop sale is set to raise "valuable funds" for the Mayor of Worcester's chosen charity. Taking place at Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club, the sale will run from 10am to 4pm today (Saturday, October 26). The event will
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Deadline for Worcestershire high school applications approaching
The deadline to apply for a high school place is fast approaching. Parents and carers have until midnight on Thursday (October 31) to apply for their child's school place for 2025. The application can be made through an online portal on Worcestershire
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Worcester pub praised for community spirit
A Worcester pub has been lauded for its community spirit. The Berkeley Arms, in School Road, has received a certificate of appreciation from St Richard's Hospice after its donation of £330.68. The money came from various events held at the
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Company claims to launch fastest broadband in UK
A broadband company has claimed that it is launching the fastest broadband speeds in the UK. Airband, a rural broadband specialist with a significant presence in Worcestershire, announced the introduction of the top speeds over their next-generation
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City councillor frustrated after St Nicholas bike bay is vandalised
A councillor has expressed frustration after a bike bay in Worcester was damaged by vandals. Residents of St Nicholas ward have been left without a designated area for Beryl Bikes after the original bay was taken out of action. The pavement
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Worcester poetry walk aims to inspire residents to get writing
A poetry walk through Worcester wants to inspire residents to get writing. The free walking and writing workshop, called 'What is Worcester Today?', is the brainchild of University of Worcester lecturer and published poet, Katy Wareham Morris.
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Rare photo captures snake swimming across lake near Worcester
THIS rare photo captures a snake swimming in a lake near Worcester. Taken by Steven Jackson, the photo shows a grass snake in the water at Spetchley Park near Worcester. Mr Jackson, an all-star contributor on the Worcester News Camera Club
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Bungalow will not become extension of GP surgery
PLANS to convert a bungalow into an extension of a doctor’s surgery have been rejected. Albany House Surgey in Barbourne had wanted to expand into a neighbouring building, The Garden House. But Worcester City Council said there is a lack of
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Worcestershire and Black Country pubs asking for advent calendar donations
A series of pubs are appealing for customers to donate advent calendars this festive season. 24 community pubs across the West Midlands, including Worcestershire and the Black Country, are asking for donations to give everyone the chance to enjoy
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Worcester community group receives over £8,000 from Severn Trent
A community group will recruit new volunteers after receiving over £8,000 in funding from Severn Trent. £8,424 from the Severn Trent Community Fund has gone to Worcester Community Action. The group, based at The Angel Centre, will use the money
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Two county council employees given Worcestershire Wildlife Medal
Two Worcestershire County Council employees have been awarded the Worcestershire Wildlife Medal. Rebecca Lashley and Cody Levine were named as the two recipients this year for their work in promoting nature conservation. The pair are currently
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NHS trust backs national initiative to combat discrimination
An NHS trust has pledged to a national anti-racism initiative. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has adopted the See ME First scheme within its organisation. The initiative aims to promote inclusivity and combat racism
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Worcester students raise £500 for child mental health charity with 5km walk
Staff and students have raised £500 for a children and young people's mental health charity with a sponsored five-kilometre walk. The fundraisers, from Access Educational Provision, took on the challenge on Wednesday, October 9 at Sixways Stadium
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Worcester primary school wins Oracy Culture Award
A Worcester primary school has been awarded a prestigious prize. Perry Wood Primary School, in St Albans Close, was presented with the Oracy Culture Award from the English-Speaking Union by Lord Patten. The accolade, which was given to the
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National Trust sites open their gates for Halloween celebrations
WITH the days drawing shorter and leaves falling from the trees, Halloween must be fast approaching. Families will be taking to the streets during half-term in their scariest costumes to celebrate the evening. But Halloween is more than just
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I had a bath with Lush’s 2kg Monster Octopus – ever seen anything like this?
When it comes to Easter, Christmas and especially Halloween, we can always rely on Lush to bring out quirky bath bombs and bubble bars (amongst their other iconic products). Just some of the cosmetic retailer’s most famous creations include the
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'Pretty' village pub in Worcestershire among best in UK for lunch this autumn
A Worcestershire pub has been named among the best places to enjoy food at lunch time this autumn in a list of 40 establishments, created by Sawday’s. Sharing the list, iNews said: “The season of hearty comfort food is upon us and where better
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Residents demand better access to footbridge that links them to the city
RESIDENTS of a new housing estate on the southern side of the A4440 are demanding better access to a footbridge designed to connect their homes to the city. The Broomhall Way footbridge was built to connect new homes south of the Southern Link