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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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Top tips for saving money on your commute
Most of us are back to the office at least part of the week, after several years of remote or hybrid working. And salaries have remained the same, despite the fact workers have to pay extortionate commute costs. The good news is, there are
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Holidaymakers and staff stunned by passenger's mid-air antics
Holidaymakers thought they were 'in a Little Britain sketch' when a Jet2 passenger began performing an entire yoga routine in the plane aisle - doing a headstand at 35,000 feet. Daisy Doris May, from Guildford in Surrey, had been travelling home
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See who was crowned the winner of The Voice UK 2024
The four finalists gave their all for the last time tonight (October 26) on The Voice UK as they battled it out in the final. But only one of them could be crowned the 2024 champion of the singing competition. After eight weeks of blind auditions
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Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home
As the colder weather approaches, some bugs and viruses are more common, including norovirus. Whether you know someone who has suffered from norovirus or it's the first time you've come across it, you might be wondering what it is and the symptoms
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Tattoo studio to open in Droitwich garage
A TATTOO studio is set to open in a Droitwich garage. Planning permission has been granted for a licensed tattoo studio to operate from a garage in Nightingale Close in the town. According to plans submitted to Wychavon District Council, there
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Car damaged while parked in pub car park
A CAR was damaged in a pub car park in Pershore. The grey VW Golf was parked in the car park of The Pickled Plum on the High Street in Pershore when vandals targeted it. It had its rear window smashed, two VW badges taken from the alloy wheels
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Inside the vegan diner that's back and going from strength to strength
A NEW era is underway at a popular vegan business according to its owners. Hana Hughes and Paddy Kelly recently reopened the No Frickin Chicken restaurant in Worcester and, four weeks on, say creativity and individuality is the key to their ongoing
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Do you know these often misunderstood road markings? Take our quiz to find out
Have you ever seen any unfamiliar road markings that have tripped you up? Well you wouldn't be alone in the UK. There are plenty of uncommon road markings to be found within the nations that could lead to fines, license points or even accidents
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These are the 6 reasons you should never dry your clothes on a radiator
With winter fast approaching, and the weather starting to take a damp turn, many people will be finding it more and more difficult to dry their clothes outdoors. And as tempting as it may seem to avoid using the tumble dryer and instead take advantage
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Stop all the clocks? Experts call for the end of British Summer Time
Experts have issued fresh calls to get rid of the annual practice of adjusting the clocks for daylight saving. According to the British Sleep Society (BSS), dispensing with British Summer Time could lead to a healthier nation. But has it always
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Experts reveal the most popular baby name trends for 2025 and the 30 top names
Experts have predicted the top 30 baby names for 2025, based on the latest baby naming trends. Deciding on a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, and many of us will be making that decision for the
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Dine 'n' Devour takes over Droitwich town centre for Halloween
FOODIES flocked to Droitwich for a spooky special event filled with some of the best food available in Worcestershire. Dine 'N' Devour returned to Droitwich Spa over the weekend (October 26 and 27) to deliver a free entry Halloween event.
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Fernhill Heath Scarecrow Trail returns to village for 2024
MORE than 80 scarecrows have descended on a Worcestershire village for Halloween. The Fernhill Heath Scarecrow Trail has returned for another year, with villagers' creations being on display. Paddington Bear could be seen waiting for the train
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Worcester City score five in ten minutes in Rugby Town victory
A CHAOTIC 10 minutes saw Worcester City score five goals in a hammering of struggling Rugby Town. The hosts did well to stop City from taking advantage of several first half chances and found themselves unfortunate to not be leading when Chris
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Witley Court forced to close temporarily after nearby issue
AN ENGLISH Heritage site in the heart of Worcestershire has been forced to close temporarily. Witley Court, a 17th-century county house between Worcester and Kidderminster, is inaccessible to the public after an issue was discovered with the nearby
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Aldi apologises as it discontinues 'best ever' chocolate that had fans 'addicted'
Aldi has apologised after confirming it has discontinued a chocolate bar described by fans as "literally the best ever". Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK’s cheapest supermarket for
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Rare Paddington 50p coin is being sold for £3,000
A rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay for £3,000 by an Oxfordshire resident. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 6,000 times its face value and features the popular children’s character Paddington Bear. The description reads: “
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Strictly Come Dancing Halloween week exit leaked with fans 'sobbing' over result
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left "sobbing" after the Halloween week results were leaked online ahead of Sunday's (October 27) results show. Newsquest will not reveal the details of which two celebrities found themselves in the bottom two
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Discontinued Cadbury chocolate returns to B&M despite 'no plans' to bring it back
Shoppers have noticed ‘the return’ of a Cadbury chocolate on shelves in B&M. A bag of Cadbury Fuse Mini Treats was pictured on the Snack Reviews Facebook page with the caption detailing them as “new”. While some customers were glad to find
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Trains between Hereford and Birmingham may be cancelled throughout day
TRAVELLERS heading across Worcestershire today may be given a surprise when they get to their nearest railway station, only to see their train has been cancelled. National Rail has announced their will be disruption between Birmingham New Street
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Tony's releases new Christmas-themed chocolate bar which shoppers 'need to try'
A "special" new Christmas-themed Tony's Chocolonely chocolate bar has been released in supermarkets across the UK, just in time for the festive season. Tony's is already responsible for a range of popular chocolate bar flavours including milk caramel
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Holy smoke: Worcester's largest Guy Fawkes bonfire was held in a graveyard
I HAVE little doubt ’Elf and Safety would have a fit of the vapours now but the one place in Worcester to go on the evening of November 5 used to be The Mortuary on Tallow Hill. It was a long time since any corpses had been buried there and no
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See inside a Grade II listed timber-framed building on the market at £1.4m
Dating to around the 17th century and Grade II listed, The Stalls in Worcestershire’s Bushley Green is a handsome timber-framed building that occupies a wonderfully secluded location at the end of a privately owned driveway, set in three acres of pretty
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Cyclist backs up residents' concerns over bridge access
A CYCLIST has backed up claims that access to a footbridge over the Southern Link Road isn’t good enough. Residents of the Pear Tree Fields development, off Taylors Lane, say their access to the Broomhall Way bridge is along a narrow lane with
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Neighbours learn sign language so deaf girl can trick or treat for first time
BIG-hearted neighbours of a deaf girl have rallied together so she can trick or treat for the first time. Ada Hawkes, who lives in Worcester, was deterred from celebrating Halloween because of communication barriers that make trick-or-treating
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Bodenham Arboretum: forest named one of the most beautiful in UK
A FOREST in Worcestershire has been named as one of most beautiful places in the UK to watch the leaves turn brown. Bodenham Arboretum, near Kidderminster, is one of 27 locations in the country listed by Country Living to see the autumn colours
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Cottage will be demolished and replaced with eco-friendly house
A COTTAGE will be demolished to make way for a new eco-friendly house. Rose Hill Cottage in Rose Hill, off London Road, is the last remaining building associated with the old Rose Hill House, which was knocked down in the 1960s and replaced with
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Community centre's refurbishment plan gets planning permission
THE refurbishment of a community centre has been granted planning permission by city councillors. Worcester City Council’s planning committee backed plans to renovate a dilapidated first-floor flat in Comer Gardens Institute at a meeting on Thursday
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Then and Now: The loss of a pub on the west side of the river
THEN: The northern end of Hylton Road in Worcester alongside the River Severn in 2008 with the Crown and Anchor pub in full flow. (Image: Google Street View) It was well located by the river and the ever-growing University of Worcester. Boasting