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Kidderminster Lions, inspiring the next generation of female footballers
Two years on from the Lioness’ historic victory in the 2022 Euros, and women’s football is thriving. The number of women and girls’ football teams have more than doubled across England over the past seven years according to the BBC, with the largest
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Tell-tale signs that indicate you've got a mould or damp problem at home
Looking after our homes is a task that never ends and with mould and damp able to spread if you don’t notice it, knowing what to look for is important. Mould and damp can become a problem in the colder months when the heating comes on and condensation
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Why should you volunteer for St Richard's Hospice?
Supporting 3,000 patients, family members and carers in Worcestershire, St Richards Hospice is looking for volunteers to raise the £12 million per year it needs to continue providing specialist support to its patients. The charity provides palliative
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John Lewis and Waitrose to hire 12,500 staff ahead of 'busy' Christmas period
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is set to hire 12,500 temporary staff in its biggest ever recruitment drive ahead of the 2024 Christmas period. The retail group said it will hire staff across its John Lewis and Waitrose stores. JLP said the
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Send us your youth football team photos for special pull-out
⚽️ CALLING ALL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUBS! ⚽️ The Worcester News is putting together a special pull-out to showcase all the brilliant junior football teams in and around the city. If you want your team to feature, like West Worcester Youth Under
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Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend
Coronation Street fans might have noticed a different theme tune on Sunday’s (October 27) episode following Gail Platt’s cardiac arrest. The classic theme tune, known by many, was changed to the sound of a flatlining heartbeat. In scenes aired
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Live updates after crash causing delays on busy A44
4:31pm Where is the crash on the A44? According to eyewitnesses, the crash happened near Evesham Golf Club, by the
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'Flasher exposes himself' in Worcester park
A MAN has been arrested after reports of indecent exposure in a Worcester park. At around 7.50pm on Saturday, October 19, West Mercia Police received a report of a man exposing himself in Cripplegate Park. Shortly after police responded a
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'My confidence is back': Woman loses over five stone within a year
A WOMAN has revealed her "confidence is back" after losing over five stone in under a year. 41-year-old Lynne Palmer, from Warndon Villages in Worcester, joined Lee's Slimming World group in Perdiswell last November after being inspired by her
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Pregnant councillor welcomes announcement on remote meeting participation
CITY councillors have welcomed an announcement that remote participation in council meetings will soon be possible. The UK's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced that councillors across England will soon be allowed to attend meetings remotely
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Banned e-scooter crashes into two pedestrians in riverside hit and run
AN E-scooter rider crashed into two pedestrians in a riverside hit and run in Worcester. A man described as a "skinny" 17-year-old was on an e-scooter, which are banned on the streets of Worcester, in Kleve Walk when he crashed into two pedestrians
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Vehicle fire being treated as arson
A VEHICLE fire in the city is being treated as arson. A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew were called to a vehicle fire on Rowan Avenue, Worcester on Sunday night (October 27). After two firefighters tackled the blaze, police
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Worcestershire Cricket player called up to England Young Lions squad
An 18-year-old Worcestershire Cricket player has received his first call-up to England's U19 squad. Jack Home, who has been part of the Worcestershire Academy for four years, will join up with the England Young Lions squad to train in Stellenbosch
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WATCH: Passengers 'stuck' on Midlands rollercoaster after beam fell on track
A ROLLERCOASTER had to shut after a structural beam fell onto the track - and left passengers 'stuck' and needing to be rescued. The incident happened at 3.25pm on Friday, October 25, on the Monkey Mayhem ride at West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley
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Met Office forecasts 'chance of snow' in the UK - see when and where
A long range weather forecast from the Met Office has said parts of the UK could see snow from as early as the start of November. Mist, fog and frost is expected overnight this weekend (October 26 and 27), but the weather is set to get "much colder
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Lidl to open new stores ahead of Christmas creating 400 new jobs
Lidl has announced it will open a number of new stores before Christmas, creating a further 400 jobs in the sector ahead of the festive season. The new stores include London sites in Hoxton, Forest Gate and Caterham, while three existing stores
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The rare Royal Mint £2 coin that will make you money and how to spot it
Coin experts are urging all of us to check our change for a £2 coin that “could be worth way more” and make us a “quick profit”. The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for
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Workers' income tax and national insurance 'won't change' in Budget, minister says
The “key things” on people’s payslips won’t change after this Wednesday’s Budget announcement, a cabinet minister has said. The minister said that includes things like “income tax and national insurance”. Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy
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Mystery surrounds how woman with fractured skull came to be hurt
POLICE say they have found no evidence of an attack after a protest in Evesham referenced a woman being "brutally assaulted." Dozens of people protested over women's safety in Port Street the weekend before last after Carrie Thomas was found with
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Boiler stolen in home burglary
A BOILER was stolen in a burglary. A new Bosch boiler, key, key safe and tools were stolen after a burglary on Maple Avenue in Worcester on Friday (October 25) between the morning and early hours of the afternoon until 2.30pm. West Mercia Police
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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online. Subscribers
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Pictures: Did you make the news headlines in Worcester 20 years ago?
WE look back at what was making the headlines 20 years ago in Worcester. Take a browse through our photos to see what was happening in late October 2004.
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Man arrested after disorder involving 'group of people' on housing estate
A MAN has been arrested after disorder involving a group of people was reported on a residential street. West Mercia Police officers were called to an incident on Ashford Road in Worcester on Sunday afternoon (October 27) and arrested a man on
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West Midlands Ambulance Service to launch new feedback platform
The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is launching a new platform to welcome feedback from patients. The service wants to hear from people who have interacted with the service, whether through emergency calls or non-emergency patient transport
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Two men arrested following vehicle theft
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary. Following the theft of a vehicle in St John's, Worcester on Saturday night (October 26), two men were arrested by West Mercia Police officers in Malvern on Sunday afternoon (October 28).
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Resident says they fell into busy A38 road due to overgrown hedges
A RESIDENT falling into the busy A38 because of overgrown hedges has finally led to action. The walker had fallen from a footpath alongside the A38 in Fernhill Heath when they tried to get to the village's new community field, Bull Meadow.
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Man 'never to use Amazon again' after claims parcels missing from his doorstep
A FRUSTRATED resident has spoken about how he will "never use Amazon again" after he claims several parcels have gone missing. Stuart Robinson, who lives in Battenhall, says Amazon failed to deliver a number of parcels to his address - despite
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Ted Hill: Ex-Worcester Warriors captain called up to England squad
Former Worcester Warriors club captain Ted Hill has been called up to the England squad ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. The 24-year-old back rower, who now plays for Bath following Warriors demise, has been added to Steve Borthwick's 36-man
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Factory buildings in Hartlebury can be demolished
FACTORY buildings in Hartlebury can be demolished now planning permission has been granted. The buildings are part of the Roxel Ltd site and were constructed during the Second World War, when they were used as part of a munitions factory. They
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Worcester City Councillor calls for Wealth Tax to save public services
A CITY Councillor has called for the government to introduce a tax on the richest in society to help fund public services. Tor Pingree, Worcester City Councillor for St Clements and the Green Party candidate for Worcester in the 2024 General Election
