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STEEL: The Hampton Bridge will provide walking and cycling access in Evesham

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Why are bridges so expensive to build in Worcestershire?

Journalism Matters as justice minister shares gratitude for the media's reporting of the recent riots in the UK, following the Southport attacks in July

Journalism Matters as justice minister shares gratitude for the media's reporting of the recent riots in the UK, following the Southport attacks in July

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Journalism Matters: Media played vital role reporting on riots, says justice minister

Royal Mail has shared its recommended dates for final post so you can make sure your Christmas cards and presents arrive in time

Royal Mail has shared its recommended dates for final post so you can make sure your Christmas cards and presents arrive in time

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Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

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Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

DEMOLITION: Buildings on the Roxel site will be demolished

DEMOLITION: Buildings on the Roxel site will be demolished

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Factory buildings in Hartlebury can be demolished

Yamazaki Mazak's 'Open House' will run from Tuesday 3 to Thursday, December 5

Yamazaki Mazak's 'Open House' will run from Tuesday 3 to Thursday, December 5

Worcester manufacturer announces Open House event

Member of the Added Value Enterprise team. L-R: Jamie Wickett, Ed Wright, Adam Brett, Allan Peart and Natasha Ashton

Member of the Added Value Enterprise team. L-R: Jamie Wickett, Ed Wright, Adam Brett, Allan Peart and Natasha Ashton

Whittington company adds to senior management team

Erin Lowe, 19, is an apprentice electrical engineer at Yamazaki Mazak UK, based in Worcester

Erin Lowe, 19, is an apprentice electrical engineer at Yamazaki Mazak UK, based in Worcester

19-year-old Worcester apprentice electrical engineer up for national award

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.

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Royal Mail warning of another stamp price increase next week

What's your favourite song from The Who?

What's your favourite song from The Who?

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Royal Mail celebrate 60 years of 'rock royalty' The Who by releasing stamp set

LOCALiQ was also nominated for Best Integrated Campaign, Best Local Campaign, and Integrated Search Agency of the Year.

LOCALiQ was also nominated for Best Integrated Campaign, Best Local Campaign, and Integrated Search Agency of the Year.

LOCALiQ named SEO Agency of the Year at 2024 national awards

A set of 10 stamps featuring illustrations of spiders has been released by the Royal Mail

A set of 10 stamps featuring illustrations of spiders has been released by the Royal Mail

Royal Mail launches new stamp collection celebrating spiders in the UK

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

Three Mira Showers installers will star in the nationwide campaign

Three Mira Showers installers will star in the nationwide campaign

Chance for Worcestershire bathroom installers to feature in national ad campaign

Plasterer Jamie Nokes, from Worcester, has been nominated for Screwfix's 2024 Top Tradesperson award

Plasterer Jamie Nokes, from Worcester, has been nominated for Screwfix's 2024 Top Tradesperson award

Worcester plasterer 'nails it' with national award nomination

The Royal Mail delivers most letters and parcels from Monday to Saturday

The Royal Mail delivers most letters and parcels from Monday to Saturday

Can 1st and 2nd class stamps from the Royal Mail expire? All you need to know

The Royal Mail is one of the UK's main delivery services.

The Royal Mail is one of the UK's main delivery services.

How long does it take the Royal Mail to deliver 1st and 2nd Class stamped post?

CRACKDOWN: 16 West Mercia Police officers are currently suspended by the force.

CRACKDOWN: 16 West Mercia Police officers are currently suspended by the force.

West Mercia Police

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Over a dozen officers suspended in West Mercia amid national surge

GPs in England are voting on whether to take strike action following new a contract for GP service in the region.

GPs in England are voting on whether to take strike action following new a contract for GP service in the region.

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Concerns GP industrial action could bring the NHS to a standstill

Have you been wondering what to do with non-barcoded first and second-class stamps with the late Queen's head on?

Have you been wondering what to do with non-barcoded first and second-class stamps with the late Queen's head on?

Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explains

Snippet from video showing Worcester City Council bin collectors running to do the bins.

Snippet from video showing Worcester City Council bin collectors running to do the bins.

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'UK's hardest working bin people': Praise for city's refuse collectors

DECISION: Kyle Gordon will now become West Mercia Police's new chief constable

DECISION: Kyle Gordon will now become West Mercia Police's new chief constable

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New West Mercia Police chief constable will not be taking up role

Alfie Rollett and Debbie Branford got distinctions in their Standard 2 Stonemasonry qualifications

Alfie Rollett and Debbie Branford got distinctions in their Standard 2 Stonemasonry qualifications

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral's apprentice stonemasons earn highest accolades

The team at Zen celebrating their recent Which? win

The team at Zen celebrating their recent Which? win

The UK’s only Which? Recommended Broadband Provider now available in Worcester

SPOTTED: Here's why you may have spotted a helicopter flying over Worcester.

SPOTTED: Here's why you may have spotted a helicopter flying over Worcester.

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Here's why you may have spotted a helicopter hovering over Worcester

West Mercia Police's response to serious and organised crime is inadequate

West Mercia Police's response to serious and organised crime is inadequate

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West Mercia Police's response to serious and organised crime rated as inadequate

82 per cent of UK tradespeople experience some form of mental health issues due to work

82 per cent of UK tradespeople experience some form of mental health issues due to work

Study uncovers mental health crisis within UK trade sector

What can happen if you steal a pint glass from your local pub?

What can happen if you steal a pint glass from your local pub?

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What can happen if you steal pint glasses from pubs amid crackdown

Peppa Pig stamps are available to pre-order now at the Royal Mail website

Peppa Pig stamps are available to pre-order now at the Royal Mail website

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Royal Mail launches Peppa Pig stamps to mark TV show's 20th anniversary

Royal Mail to temporarily halt £5 fines over counterfeit stamp fears

Royal Mail to temporarily halt £5 fines over counterfeit stamp fears

Royal Mail to temporarily halt £5 fines over counterfeit stamp fears

Customers have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post

Customers have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post

How to spot counterfeit Royal Mail stamps following £5 fine warning

Protesters from Defend our Juries were outside Worcester Crown Court this morning.

Protesters from Defend our Juries were outside Worcester Crown Court this morning.

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Here's why people with placards are outside Worcester Crown Court

Royal Mail's special stamps have helped to celebrate significant events in the UK’s history

Royal Mail's special stamps have helped to celebrate significant events in the UK’s history

Royal Mail launches special stamps to mark 100th anniversary

The University of Worcester proud to recognise the outstanding commitment of staff

The University of Worcester proud to recognise the outstanding commitment of staff

The University of Worcester proud to recognise the outstanding commitment of staff

Some of the students at the development

Some of the students at the development

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Bloor Homes shows off construction careers to students

A report revealed Worcester enjoyed a remarkable growth in footfall in 2023

A report revealed Worcester enjoyed a remarkable growth in footfall in 2023

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Worcester bucks trend as footfall soars despite regional downturn

As many as 3,000 delivery riders and drivers are set to strike on Valentine's Day in the UK

As many as 3,000 delivery riders and drivers are set to strike on Valentine's Day in the UK

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Thousands of takeaway delivery riders to strike for one day this week over wages

Mother-of-two Paige Hooper will lead the expansion of Lower Moor Sewage Treatment Works

Mother-of-two Paige Hooper will lead the expansion of Lower Moor Sewage Treatment Works

Severn Trent Water

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Mother-of-two spearheads £3m sewage works project

Royal Mail offers a

Royal Mail offers a

How do I change my address with Royal Mail? Everything you need to know

Have you been wondering how to get rid of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps? Use this scheme to swap them with new ones

Have you been wondering how to get rid of non-barcoded Royal Mail stamps? Use this scheme to swap them with new ones

Can I still use old first and second-class stamps? Royal Mail explains what to do

Ofcom has proposed reducing Royal Mail delivery days to five or even three days a week among new cost-cutting plans

Ofcom has proposed reducing Royal Mail delivery days to five or even three days a week among new cost-cutting plans

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Royal Mail could cut deliveries to three days a week, regulator says

According to the research 92 per cent of tradespeople have fallen victim to theft or violence

According to the research 92 per cent of tradespeople have fallen victim to theft or violence

Nine in 10 tradespeople fall victim to crime, report suggests

Worcestershire Community Trust had opened a Building Blocks training centre in Warndon

Worcestershire Community Trust had opened a Building Blocks training centre in Warndon

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Volunteers shock as skills centre pauses training 'unexpectedly'

Worcester Sixth Form College offers the widest range of A Levels in Worcestershire

Worcester Sixth Form College offers the widest range of A Levels in Worcestershire

Worcester Sixth Form College offers the widest range of A Levels in Worcestershire

Ellie Steel with her award

Ellie Steel with her award

Calling all apprentices - help us celebrate your success

A Bike Worcester volunteer will also be present to help fix your bike issues

A Bike Worcester volunteer will also be present to help fix your bike issues

The Repair Shop

Repair Cafe Worcester announces its next session

Paula Vennells is now facing a petition to have her CBE removed following her tenure as CEO of the Post Office

Paula Vennells is now facing a petition to have her CBE removed following her tenure as CEO of the Post Office

Who is Paula Vennells? The ex-CEO of the Post Office amid Horizon scandal

Worcester News will celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

Worcester News will celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

Calling all apprentices - help us celebrate your success

Malvern could lose one of its two fire engines under the proposals

Malvern could lose one of its two fire engines under the proposals

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Fire chief says plans to remove fire engines are 'not cuts' to the front line

CHANGES: Worcester, Malvern and more locations across the county could soon be hit with major fire service changes.

CHANGES: Worcester, Malvern and more locations across the county could soon be hit with major fire service changes.

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Firefighters concerned over proposal to decrease on-call staff and fire engines

SAFETY: A new night time safety initiative is launching in Worcester this week.

SAFETY: A new night time safety initiative is launching in Worcester this week.

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Night time initiative to provide safety equipment, support and essential items

BREACH: A staff member of Severn Valley Medical Practice has been sacked after their actions led to a data breach.

BREACH: A staff member of Severn Valley Medical Practice has been sacked after their actions led to a data breach.

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GP staff member lied about appointments leading to patient data breach

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

NEW: A company is creating a new Worcester depot which will lead to 200 new jobs.

NEW: A company is creating a new Worcester depot which will lead to 200 new jobs.

Food service provider to open depot in Worcester - creating 200 jobs