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17 year old charged with manslaughter ordered to stay in local authority premises

The teenager charged with manslaughter over the alleged unlawful killing of Sean Stevens is to stay in a local authority location whilst awaiting a court date.

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Police on the scene where Sean Stevens lost his life on Thursday evening

Teenager charged with manslaughter after Worcester Canal tragedy

WORCESTER WOODS: Several caravans have been spotted at the site this evening.

Travellers arrive at Worcester Woods Country Park

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John Anyon 02/04/16 1316028201....Worcester Cruelty Free Fair at Guildhall on Saturday.......Amanda Hultey and daughter, Rosie on their Dr Handwen Trust stall promoting animal free medical testing.....

Nearly 1,000 people pack into Worcester's cruelty free fair during busy weekend of events

Two people left with acid burns and blisters after leak

PRISONERS: Jewish people waiting to be shot during the Holocaust.

EXCLUSIVE: Worcester council candidate under fire for "despicable" internet posts casting doubts over the Holocaust

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Malvern pensioner jailed for five years for sexual assault

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Car collides with tree on Illey Road

Leigh Sinton was upset because the Same Name Society wouldn't let her join its support group due to the way she pronounces her name

Did you fall for our April fools tale in yesterday's Worcester News?

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Police on the scene where the teenager died last night. Picture by John Anyon

UPDATED: Teenager who died in canal tragedy named as Sean Stevens- another arrested on suspicion of murder

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DEDICATED: Nathan Collins (left), a former homeless man, and Gerry Lowman (right), supervisor of the St Paul's Hostel Creative Group discuss one of the many projects they are involved in. Picture by James Connell.

Worcester's homeless awarded grant to keep creative juices flowing

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Councillor Graham Beale, mayor of Droitwich, with Dave Jepson, president of the Droitwich Lions Club (Picture by Bill Phillips).

Community groups urged to apply for funding from Droitwich Lions Club

A group of travellers have set up camp on land at Berry Hill Industrial Estate in Droitwich

Travellers camp set up on Berry Hill Industrial Estate in Droitwich

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PANCAKES: David Tibbutt, with his best impression of a bird, flipping a pancake.

The Source: 1,967 missing stickers, the County Hall stench and bonkers Brexit polls

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Samantha Jones in a tandem parachute jump

Daredevil paramedic, Sam, sets herself 12 months of challenges for the air ambulance charity

MYSTERY: Alan Davies saw a big black cat. He said he could not be sure it was a panther but was emphatic that it was much larger than a domestic cat. He took this picture of the paw print. The hand provides a sense of scale.

Are these the paw prints of Worcestershire's 'Black Panther'?

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Westacre Middle School students with their design for this year's St Richard's Day mural, which will be unveiled in Droitwich on Saturday, April 30 (Picture by Julie Hunt)

Creative residents invited to help paint St Richard's Day mural in Droitwich

Sport

What are the Worcester Warriors fans saying about the 50-12 loss at Exeter Chiefs?

WORCESTER Warriors' fans give their verdict on the weekend match.

Moeen Ali. Picture: AP Photo/Manish Swarup

Worcestershire ace Moeen Ali can't shine as England lose World Twenty20 final to big-hitting West Indies

We are showing the fight to get out of relegation trouble, says Worcester City joint-boss Carl Heeley

Worcester City player ratings and stats from 3-3 draw at North Ferriby United

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Jordan Murphy scored a late leveller for Worcester City

Point from 3-3 draw at North Ferriby United is precious for relegation-threatened Worcester City but wins are now needed

Hereford FC bag dramatic late winner at Dunkirk to keep pressure on Alvechurch in title race

Evesham United closer to play-offs after 3-0 win over Mangotsfield United

Worcester Warriors safe from relegation as boss Dean Ryan chases ninth spot in Aviva Premiership

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Worcester Warriors boss Dean Ryan: Defeat shows we’re not at Exeter Chiefs’ level yet

Player ratings for Worcester Warriors’ 50-12 defeat at Exeter Chiefs

Wynand Olivier was one of the Warriors to suffer an injury

Worcester Warriors hit by injuries and yellow cards as clinical hosts Exeter Chiefs win 50-12

Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes delighted with three-day victory over Oxford MCCU

Ben Whitfield bagged Kidderminster Harriers' leveller.

Whitfield rescues point in relegation battle

Full-time: North Ferriby United 3-3 Worcester City

Francois Hougaard is at scrum-half for Worcester Warriors . Picture: LUKE SUMMERS.

Result: Exeter Chiefs 50 Worcester Warriors 12

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Last over agony for England as Brathwaite blasts West Indies to World T20 glory

England suffered last-over heartbreak in the final of the World Twenty20 as Carlos Brathwaite clubbed Ben Stokes for four successive sixes to seal an unforgettable West Indies win at Eden Gardens.

World champion Lizzie Armitstead won the women's Tour of Flanders on Sunday

Lizzie Armitstead continues winning streak at Tour of Flanders

Kevin De Bruyne scored City's second goal of the game at Bournemouth

Manuel Pellegrini will not bank on Kevin De Bruyne despite inspirational return

John Whittingdale said he had asked for an urgent independent investigation into the Sunday Times report

Doctor hits back at doping allegations as "false and misleading"

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Jamie Stevenson scored Wasps' third try in the victory over Northampton

George Smith and Rob Miller inspire Wasps victory over title rivals Northampton

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We can end winless run at North Ferriby United, insists Worcester City joint-boss Carl Heeley

JOINT-manager Carl Heeley believes Worcester City can end their winless run at high-flying North Ferriby United tomorrow (3pm) and edge closer to safety.

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Pair seen trying to break into container

TWO men, described as white and in their 20s, were seen trying to break into a container in Tyrells Lane, Lower Bentley, Bromsgrove, at 5.40pm on Monday, September 28.

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Cash and phone stolen from cars in Bromsgrove

Eggs and flour thrown over car in Bromsgrove

Public warned not to use 'compromised' Santander cash machines by police

The public have been warned by police not to use Santander cash machines over fears several have been "compromised".

The new system aims to sweep away complexities and give people a clearer idea from a younger age of how much retirement income they are likely to get

New state pension aims for simplicity and clarity

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Benedict Cumberbatch, left, and Mark Rylance will go head to head at the Olivier Awards

Dame Judi Dench makes history at Olivier Awards

The Guardian says six members of the House of Lords have been shown to have had offshore assets

'Peers and former Tory MPs among politicians holding offshore assets'

Grants available to aid rural organisations and businesses

RURAL organisations and businesses are being invited to submit an application for the next round of funding in the LEADER programme.

Ben Francis (right) of Gymshark and Ben Truslove of agents John Truslove

Gymshark gobbles up town's biggest commercial letting for years

Eleni Randle new partner at G Herbert Banks

Pioneering appointment of female partner at county estate agents

Lance Turner of Harris Lamb hands Adrian Clinton-Watkins of GGR Communications the keys to the business’ new premises

Telecommunications specialists expand into new premises at Droitwich

Tuesday's letters including 'Thanks for raising my profile'

Sir – I’d like to thank Councillor Mitchell for helping to raise my profile prior to the forthcoming elections through his lead letter in the Worcester News. However, I believe that being active in St Stephen ward all year round is more…

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Nigel Huddleston outside parliament. Is he specially placed inside it?

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Thursday's letters including 'This bus service is unreliable'

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