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'Unique and magical': Woman dressed as swan paddles on inflatable swan in flood water
A WOMAN has been spotted dressed as a swan riding an inflatable swan on the flooded racecourse in the city. The pictures appear to show a woman dressed as a swan sitting atop a large swan pool float paddling across Worcester's Racecourse while
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Worcestershire CCC academy and Kings Worcester player named most promising nationwide
Worcestershire Academy and Kings Worcester player Seth Essenhigh has been named England's most promising under-16 schoolboy cricketer in England. Essenhigh, who plays as a keeper-batter, was awarded the 2024 edition of the illustrious Sir Jack
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Worcester City FC search for Bugle Player
Worcester City are searching for a bugle player to play the last post ahead of their fixture with Coleshill Town on Saturday, November 2. Prior to the kick-off, there will be a remembrance and wreath laying ceremony. The club are hoping the last
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Key route into Worcester city centre has closed - here's when it will reopen
A key route into Worcester city centre has closed due to roadworks. The B4550 Brickfields Road has been closed since October 25 while Network Rail works on the railway bridge. It has been closed both ways on the section between Astwood
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BBC searching for DIY SOS participants for upcoming series - how to apply
DIY SOS is looking for new projects and it wants Brits to come forward with people and families who would like to take part in an upcoming series. The BBC show is a renovation series hosted by Nick Knowles, who was a contestant on Strictly Come
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Coca-Cola 'sorry for any disappointment' as 2 of the 'best Cokes' are discontinued
Coco-Cola has been forced to apologise after confirming two soft drinks have been discontinued from its range. The soft drink giant is known worldwide for its various drinks including Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and the original plain Coca-Cola
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'This was not the budget that was promised'
FOR the 25,000 pensioners in West Worcestershire, I object strongly to the government’s decision to take away the Winter Fuel Payment from constituents on incomes as low as £13,000. Only this week I asked the Chancellor to rethink this shameful
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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London
The first UK case of a potentially deadly strain of the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, has been detected in London. Having said this, the risk to the UK population from the Clade Ib mpox strain “remains low”, the UK Health Security Agency
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Budget could stunt growth in Worcestershire, says business managing director
A BUSINESS owner has shared his fears that the Autumn Budget could stunt growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the first blueprints for the Labour Government's spending in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Matt Nicol, managing director
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Upset as 'despicable' vandals and thieves attack village scarecrow festival
UPSET residents said their handmade scarecrow festival is being targeted by "despicable" vandals. The Fernhill Heath Scarecrow Trail returned for its seventh year this October half term but some of its show stoppers have been vandalised during
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year
Fuel Duty will not rise next year, after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced she would maintain the freeze on the tax. Fuel Duty is tax that affects anyone looking to purchase fuel for their car as well as people wanting to heat their home.
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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a Budget which will increase taxes by £40 billion as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy and repair the public finances. In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a
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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the price of a pint will drop by 1p following a fall in the draught duty. It comes as the Labour government announced their first budget in 15 years with their last in 2010 under Gordon Brown. Taking
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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed
More than a million households in receipt of Universal Credit will benefit from changes to the system announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. Ms Reeves, giving her first budget as Chancellor, announced that Labour will be lowering the cap
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Caitlyn Wise to compete in semi finals of U19 World Boxing Championships
Worcester's Caitlyn Wise will compete in the semi-finals of the U19 World Boxing Championships later today (Wednesday) Wise, is representing England in the women's U54kg category of the competition, which is taking place in the Pueblo Convention
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Homes and businesses without electricity after power cut
MULTIPLE homes and businesses are left without power in Worcester. The power cut is affecting homes in WR7 postcode in Worcester and surrounding areas. Power is expected to return to the properties affected by 2pm. A spokesperson for
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Popular West Midlands attraction makes 'difficult' decision to close
A POPULAR West Midlands attraction has made the "difficult decision' to close. The Bear Grylls Adventure revealed it will close this December after six years of operating at the NEC near Birmingham. A spokesperson for the attraction said: "
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Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024
Are you sending Christmas cards or presents through the post this year? If you are, it’ll be helpful to know when you can send your post to make sure it gets to its destination in time. That’s why Royal Mail has announced this year’s recommended
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POLL: Should children be given playdough instead of sweets at Halloween?
Halloween is the one day of the year when it’s acceptable for children to spend an entire evening tucking into sweets, or is it? That’s not what the experts have said, as leading dental surgeons think children should be given alternative treats
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Is there an age limit for trick or treating at Halloween in UK?
Halloween can be a fun time for children and big kids alike, with trick-or-treating and spooky activities galore. Trick or treating is more for children, it lets them travel around their local area dressed up in their scariest outfits awaiting
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Bake Off fans 'gutted' as judges make 'bizarre decision' to send next baker home
Bake Off fans said they are "absolutely gutted" as the sixth baker has left the famous white tent for good. Tuesday night's episode saw the remaining 2024 cast tasked with three seasonal-based challenges including a sweet autumn-inspired pie signature
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Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week
Aldi is selling Celebrations tubs (550g) for the "cheapest" price amongst all supermarkets for a limited time this week. Mars Wrigley is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles and of course Mars bars
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Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and prevent 'killing someone'
Last week, the AA said banning young drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce "needless deaths". To aid police enforcement a “G” plate should be displayed on young drivers’ cars, to highlight that they are
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'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune
Coin experts have highlighted two Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values. The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas
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Clubs win big at the England Bowls Championship
Two Worcestershire clubs have gained national titles at The England Bowls Championship. The competition saw Izzie White from Chester Road Bowls Club in Kidderminster win the national women's singles title, while the team from Vines Park Bowls
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Two cygnets rescued from lock in Worcester
TWO cygnets have been rescued from a lock in Worcester after getting into difficultly. The birds were rescued from Gregory's Bank Bottom Lock by volunteers from The Swan Food Project. The volunteers brought the young swans back to the river
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Worcester air quality action plan ready to be approved
An action plan to tackle Worcester's air quality is ready to be approved. The city council's environment committee will be asked to give the go-ahead to its five-year plan on Tuesday, November 5. The plan outlines a number of steps the council
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Fernhill Heath Baptist church group celebrate 50 years of meeting
A group of women who started meeting up in 1974 are still going strong today. The Wednesday Morning Ladies, from Fernhill Heath just outside of Worcester, originally started as a group for young mothers to meet at the Baptist church in the village
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Trial date revealed for former Worcestershire sports coach accused of murder
A FORMER sports coach at a top county public school is set to face trial next month after being accused of murder. Mohammed Samak, of Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich Spa, is charged with killing Joanne Samak after an incident in Chestnut Spinney on
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Man 'would have survived' if his ambulance was not two hours late
A MAN "would have survived" if he was not forced to wait two hours for an ambulance, a Worcestershire coroner found. Henry Willems died after he waited two hours longer than expected for emergency services to get to his home in Malvern. On
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West Midlands Ambulance Service using new VR driving simulator
Future paramedics are honing their skills using a new virtual reality driving simulator. This state-of-the-art technology, a first among ambulance trusts in the UK, is being used by West Midlands Ambulance Service to improve the blue light driving
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Parents warned of fire risks ahead of Halloween
Parents are being warned about potential fire risks ahead of Halloween. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are urging parents to keep their children safe during Halloween celebrations. Some costumes can ignite almost instantly if
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Essential repairs carried out on 180-year-old River Severn lock
Essential repairs are being carried out on a 180-year-old lock on the River Severn. The Canal & River Trust is undertaking the work on the Grade II-listed Holt Lock. This is part of a wider project to maintain and improve the structure for
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Worcester residents warned how to deal with spiders in homes
Arachnophobes in Worcester are being urged to use a glass to trap unwanted spiders in their homes. Experts at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have said that spiders may seek refuge indoors during the colder months. However, they
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Headless mannequin among Halloween horrors found in sewers
A headless mannequin and a dead tarantula are some of the Halloween horrors that have been found in the Severn Trent network. The water company discovered the unusual items during its annual Unblocktober campaign, which aims to raise awareness
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Worcester care home and school celebrate Harvest Festival
Care home residents joined forces with schoolchildren to celebrate the Harvest Festival. Pupils from Perry Wood School in Worcester visited Care UK's Perry Manor on Charles Hastings Way for an afternoon of baking and community spirit. The children
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Worcester City Women raise hundreds with charity tournament
Worcester City Women have raised hundreds of pounds by hosting a charity football tournament. The tournament, held at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, saw businesses and communities from across Worcestershire come together to raise £265. This was
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Worcestershire road closures to look out over the next week
Several Worcestershire roads are set to close in the coming weeks due to necessary maintenance and utility works. Bromwich Road will shut for footway reconstruction, with the closure until Saturday, November 2. Solent Road will be closed until
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Community event to raise funds for Worcester family in need
A community event is being held to help raise funds for a Worcester family. Organised by Meraki Events, Spiritual Sanctuary Day will take place on Sunday, November 10 at The Arches 27. All sessions will be ticketed and led by volunteers, with
