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Bus firm’s change of route left us out in the cold

David and Joyce Wallwork at the number 33 bus stop with fellow residents. Photograph by Emma Attwood. 36001801

9:00am Friday 5th September 2008

PASSENGERS were left wet and stranded when a bus company decided to change its route without telling anyone.

Narrowboat ablaze

8:55am Friday 5th September 2008

A MAN was rescued from a blazing narrowboat at 5am today.

COMMENT: Ideally, rates would have been reduced

8:41am Friday 5th September 2008

THERE has been something of a mixed reaction to the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fifth month in a row.

An entire month’s rain could fall today

An entire month’s rain could fall today

8:00am Friday 5th September 2008

AN entire month’s rain could fall today as Worcestershire and surrounding areas are hit by storms and squally winds.

City signs could soon host ads

A sign with adverts in Sheffield.

7:10am Friday 5th September 2008

VISITORS to Worcester could soon be welcomed by corporate slogans as well as street signs as the city council looks to cash in on potential advertising space.

Arsonist was bullied on remand

6:30am Friday 5th September 2008

A 22-year-old man who set a parked car alight has escaped jail after spending eight months in custody on remand.

Car sales plunge

Car sales plunge

5:30am Friday 5th September 2008

THE motor industry endured its weakest August for new car sales since 1966, it has been revealed.

Rail journeys rocket

Rail journeys rocket

4:30am Friday 5th September 2008

THE number of passengers using rail services in Worcester has soared over recent years, new figures show.

Key changes at music school

4:00am Friday 5th September 2008

THERE is a new principal at Worcester’s prestigious Elgar School of Music.

Safari lawyer gets close to animal action

Sally Morris feeds a baby giraffe at West Midland Safari Park.

3:10am Friday 5th September 2008

LAWYER Sally Morris got close to the action at West Midland Safari Park when she became a keeper for the day.

Malvern people heed eco message

2:30am Friday 5th September 2008

MALVERN residents are rising to the recycling challenge and have increased the amount of waste going into their recycling sacks.

Step into the past with open day

1:20am Friday 5th September 2008

AN archaeology open day with the aim of bringing the past to life is being held near Worcester.

Dig deep for dog cause

Dig deep for dog cause

12:20am Friday 5th September 2008

SHOPPERS are being urged to give ‘a pound for a hound’ and help transform disabled peoples' lives.

Lettuce lizard shock for Tesco shopper

The lizard in the lettuce photographed by Helen Smith

11:10pm Thursday 4th September 2008

A WOMAN was horrified to find a lizard in a lettuce she bought at Tesco.

Woman is warned: Stay out of trouble

9:50pm Thursday 4th September 2008

A WOMAN who admitted going equipped for theft has been handed community orders and warned not to come before magistrates again.


UK Entertainment News

Mikey favourite to win Big Brother

Mikey is the bookies' favourite to survive this week's eviction

Updated 6:39pm Friday 5th September 2008

The winner of the ninth series of Big Brother will be crowned on Friday.


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