St Johns News

CONCERN: Cllr Alan Amos has raised concerns about parking on new block paving outside Domino's pizza in St John's in Worcester

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Plan to stop Domino's pizza delivery drivers parking on 'lovely' new pavement

Malvern Road between A449 and Winchester Avenue has closed

Malvern Road between A449 and Winchester Avenue has closed

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Main road in St Johns closes for three weeks

The university's St John's campus is in the St Clement ward

The university's St John's campus is in the St Clement ward

City council elections 2024: St Clement ward candidates

The boundaries of the St John's ward have changed since the last election

The boundaries of the St John's ward have changed since the last election

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City council elections 2024: St John's ward candidates

Pitmaston Park. Two seats are up for grabs in the new ward

Pitmaston Park. Two seats are up for grabs in the new ward

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City council elections 2024: Lower Wick & Pitmaston candidates

The garages were demolished without planning approval

The garages were demolished without planning approval

Local government

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Garages knocked down without planning permission

Flats in Bromyard Road will be converted into a four-bed house

Flats in Bromyard Road will be converted into a four-bed house

Planning and development

Flats will be converted into four-bedroom house

MEETING: Cllr Alan Amos says he attended a meeting with planning officers at the former Zig Zag nightclub site in St John's in Worcester

MEETING: Cllr Alan Amos says he attended a meeting with planning officers at the former Zig Zag nightclub site in St John's in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Future of city's fire-gutted nightclub site raised with planners

Nine candidates are battling for election in the new ward of Dines Green & Grove Farm

Nine candidates are battling for election in the new ward of Dines Green & Grove Farm

City council elections 2024: Dines Green & Grove Farm candidates

ACTION: Cllr Alan Amos says he is prepared to fund bollards at Lower Wick Co-op in Canada Way in Worcester

ACTION: Cllr Alan Amos says he is prepared to fund bollards at Lower Wick Co-op in Canada Way in Worcester

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'We need to protect shoppers from speeding drivers at supermarket cash machine'

NEW: The fence at the former Zig Zag nightclub in St John's in Worcester

NEW: The fence at the former Zig Zag nightclub in St John's in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Fire gutted former city nightclub 'eyesore site' suddenly fenced off

Malvern Road in St John's

Malvern Road in St John's

Road in St John's to close (again) - here's when

FIRE: Ishty Lone, the owner and manager, surveys the fire damage inside Priory Dry Cleaners and Laundry in Everoak Industrial Estate off Bromyard Road in St John's, Worcester

FIRE: Ishty Lone, the owner and manager, surveys the fire damage inside Priory Dry Cleaners and Laundry in Everoak Industrial Estate off Bromyard Road in St John's, Worcester

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Video: Inside laundry inferno as owner and staff fight hard to bounce back

Cllr Richard Udall said residents would benefit from a bandstand or stage in Cripplegate park.

Cllr Richard Udall said residents would benefit from a bandstand or stage in Cripplegate park.

Planning and development

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Bid for a permanent bandstand or stage in city park which hosts live music

The university will build a temporary car park when it knocks down a building in May

The university will build a temporary car park when it knocks down a building in May

Planning and development

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Neighbours hope new car park will ease parking issues around university

CLOSED: Bromyard Road has been closed by a fire

CLOSED: Bromyard Road has been closed by a fire

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Major fire closes main road in St John's in Worcester

Malvern Road in St John's will be closed in both directions

Malvern Road in St John's will be closed in both directions

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Road in St John's to be closed in both directions - here's when

New plans to extend the HMO in Windsor Avenue have been submitted

New plans to extend the HMO in Windsor Avenue have been submitted

Planning and development

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Developer returns with new plan for controversial HMO extension

OVERFLOWING: The bin in Pitmaston Park in St John's in Worcester which was branded 'disgraceful' by Cllr Alan Amos

OVERFLOWING: The bin in Pitmaston Park in St John's in Worcester which was branded 'disgraceful' by Cllr Alan Amos

Worcester City Council

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'Poo must be joking!': Smelly overflowing bins in St John's park branded 'a disgrace'

Comer Gardens Community Hall committee members Helen Fowles, Wendy Banks, Kelly Collins, Rhiannon Clarke and councillor Simon Geraghty

Comer Gardens Community Hall committee members Helen Fowles, Wendy Banks, Kelly Collins, Rhiannon Clarke and councillor Simon Geraghty

Planning and development

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Councillors make 'no brainer' decision for St John's community hall

FUTURE: L-R Abi Ford (podiatrist) Ellie Allen (podiatrist), and Patty Cairns (new owner) at Worcester Podiatry at Bransford Road in St John's

FUTURE: L-R Abi Ford (podiatrist) Ellie Allen (podiatrist), and Patty Cairns (new owner) at Worcester Podiatry at Bransford Road in St John's

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Popular podiatry clinic in St John's continues under new owners

Comer Gardens Institute in St John's

Comer Gardens Institute in St John's

Local government

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Dilapidated flat could become extension of community centre

St John's councillors Richard Udall and Matt Lamb outside the Dines Green Police Post.

St John's councillors Richard Udall and Matt Lamb outside the Dines Green Police Post.

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CCTV in place after 'devastating' vandalism caused 'serious quality of life concern'

UGLY: Rubbish dumped in the gap where Zig Zag night club used to be at 79 St John's in Worcester

UGLY: Rubbish dumped in the gap where Zig Zag night club used to be at 79 St John's in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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When is something going to be done about ugly eyesore at site of former nightclub?

The Berkeley Arms now has permission for its wooden shelter

The Berkeley Arms now has permission for its wooden shelter

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Pub gets planning permission for seating area built in lockdown

Councillor Richard Udall with resident Jenny Barnes with one of the Victorian lamp posts.

Councillor Richard Udall with resident Jenny Barnes with one of the Victorian lamp posts.

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Historic cast iron Victorian lamposts saved from disrepair

CLOSED: Little Shop of Cake, St John's.

CLOSED: Little Shop of Cake, St John's.

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'Sadness' after cake shop owners close store after seven months at the helm

Live updates as four cars crash on city road with drivers asked to avoid area

Live updates as four cars crash on city road with drivers asked to avoid area

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Live updates as four cars crash on city road with drivers asked to avoid area

Monarch Drive in St Johns, Worcester.

Monarch Drive in St Johns, Worcester.

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As it happened: Reports of an incident in St Johns

CRASH: Monarch Drive off Marley Road near Tesco Express.

CRASH: Monarch Drive off Marley Road near Tesco Express.

West Mercia Police

This is the reason behind road closure in St Johns

CRASH: The car on its roof in Himbleton Road, St Johns

CRASH: The car on its roof in Himbleton Road, St Johns

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As it happened: crash leaves car on its roof closing city street

The car was flipped over at around 7.20am this morning, causing the street to be closed for around three hours

The car was flipped over at around 7.20am this morning, causing the street to be closed for around three hours

Ambulance and police update after car lands on its roof in city street

INCIDENT: A man died at the scene of a medical emergency in Hylton Road in St John's, Worcester

INCIDENT: A man died at the scene of a medical emergency in Hylton Road in St John's, Worcester

West Midlands Ambulance Service

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Man in 40s declared dead after medical emergency in St John's

Worcester City Councillor Richard Udall felt culprits of Anti- social behaviour needed to face consequences for their actions

Worcester City Councillor Richard Udall felt culprits of Anti- social behaviour needed to face consequences for their actions

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'Parents should face consequences along with anti-social egg-throwing yobs'

REPORTS: Police have shared how they have responded to anti-social behaviour in Dines Green and St John's.

REPORTS: Police have shared how they have responded to anti-social behaviour in Dines Green and St John's.

Anti-social behaviour in two neighbouring city suburbs

MUCH LOVED: Amanda Hopkins, pictured with brother Allan Hopkins, was a much-loved resident in Dines Green

MUCH LOVED: Amanda Hopkins, pictured with brother Allan Hopkins, was a much-loved resident in Dines Green

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Dines Green in mourning over death of 'very loved' and 'loyal' Co-op worker

GOTCHA: A police officer grabs Jack Evans' legs as the drug dealer attempts to evade officers in St John's, Worcester.

GOTCHA: A police officer grabs Jack Evans' legs as the drug dealer attempts to evade officers in St John's, Worcester.

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Moment drug dealer tries to escape police by jumping out of third floor window

Homes in Worcester (WR2) are without electricity.

Homes in Worcester (WR2) are without electricity.

Power cut in Worcester affecting homes and businesses

RECOVERY: Van recovered from St John's roundabout

RECOVERY: Van recovered from St John's roundabout

Van was recovered after coming to a rest on busy city roundabout

VAN: Van on roundabout

VAN: Van on roundabout

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Van mounts busy city centre roundabout

Cllr Richard Udall and Jenny Barnes at St John's Library

Cllr Richard Udall and Jenny Barnes at St John's Library

Local government

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Calls for a police station in St John's to help tackle crime

POPULAR: Shane Griffin will give you a warm welcome at The Brunswick Arms in Malvern Road, St John's, Worcester

POPULAR: Shane Griffin will give you a warm welcome at The Brunswick Arms in Malvern Road, St John's, Worcester

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We visit the Worcester pub where 'everybody is treated like family'

Colin Fitgerald and his wife Ann in St John's Post Office

Colin Fitgerald and his wife Ann in St John's Post Office

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Worcester postmaster has support of customers after ITV's Mr Bates v The Post Office

Ogle's Pharmacy in St John's

Ogle's Pharmacy in St John's

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Pharmacy run by same family for more than 50 years has new owner

Vandals broke a Christmas tree and made a mess outside St John's Post Office

Vandals broke a Christmas tree and made a mess outside St John's Post Office

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Disappointment as vandals go on wrecking spree breaking Christmas tree

The funeral procession arriving at Our Lady Queen of Peace in St Johns.

The funeral procession arriving at Our Lady Queen of Peace in St Johns.

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Horse and carriages go through city as mourners say goodbye to 'community's mother'

Councillors and residents outside St John's Library on Saturday

Councillors and residents outside St John's Library on Saturday

Local government

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'They tried to ban Christmas': Protestors defy ban on carol concert at library

This bike was stolen from outside a Worcester leisure centre last week

This bike was stolen from outside a Worcester leisure centre last week

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'Distinctive' bicycle stolen from outside leisure centre

CHARGED: A 14-year-old boy has been charged over burglaries in Oldbury Road (pictured) and Comer Road in St John's in Worcester

CHARGED: A 14-year-old boy has been charged over burglaries in Oldbury Road (pictured) and Comer Road in St John's in Worcester

West Mercia Police

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Boy aged just 14 charged with two city burglaries

Amanda Lacey along side her grandchildren while she was in hospital.

Amanda Lacey along side her grandchildren while she was in hospital.

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Four horse and carriages will form funeral procession for 'community's mother'

First day at school is a long-standing rite of passage, which for some children can be a little bit daunting. It’s April 1996 when these youngsters are getting a taste of life at Oldbury Park Primary School. We think it’s fair to say not all

First day at school is a long-standing rite of passage, which for some children can be a little bit daunting. It’s April 1996 when these youngsters are getting a taste of life at Oldbury Park Primary School. We think it’s fair to say not all

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These old pictures of Oldbury Park Primary will take you back to your school days

PLANNING: A new planning application has been submitted to change a takeaway into a convenience store.

PLANNING: A new planning application has been submitted to change a takeaway into a convenience store.

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Fish and chip shop could become convenience store

TREES: A city council has criticised Worcester City Council for removing trees in a city cemetery.

TREES: A city council has criticised Worcester City Council for removing trees in a city cemetery.

Worcester City Council

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'Double standards' of council slammed after trees were cut down in city cemetery

VERDICT: Hooked has launched its new Christmas menu.

VERDICT: Hooked has launched its new Christmas menu.

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We tried chippy's battered Christmas treats which are the 'talk of the city'

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