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Northwick Manor Primary School decided to put itself under lockdown while police dealt with an incident on Northwick Road

Primary school put into lockdown as police search for 'suspicious' men

Northwick Manor Primary School was put into lockdown on Thursday (October 15)

Northwick Manor Primary School was put into lockdown on Thursday (October 15)

Primary school issues statement after lockdown sparked by 'suspicious men'

PUBLIC FIGURE: Alan Feeney was president of Worcester Carnival during his time in the city

PUBLIC FIGURE: Alan Feeney was president of Worcester Carnival during his time in the city

Former Worcester councillor caught making racist comments in undercover sting

SUCCESS: Cllr Andrew Cross at Fly Alley as finishing touches are put on repairing the steps

SUCCESS: Cllr Andrew Cross at Fly Alley as finishing touches are put on repairing the steps

Worcestershire County Council

'Dangerous steps' fixed at long last after two years of complaints

Live updates after reports of crash on roundabout near Worcester

Live updates after reports of crash on roundabout near Worcester

RECAP: Reports of crash on roundabout near Worcester

PRESENCE: Police during the warrant in Warndon, Worcester which resulted in an arrest

PRESENCE: Police during the warrant in Warndon, Worcester which resulted in an arrest

Four dogs seized after Worcester animal cruelty arrest as new details emerge

Customers at Severn Trent have low or no supply.

Customers at Severn Trent have low or no supply.

Live updates as residents have no water supply in this area of Worcester

JAILED: Michael Farney has been jailed for 24 sexual offences against children

JAILED: Michael Farney has been jailed for 24 sexual offences against children

Worcester Crown Court

Paedophile jailed after admitting 24 sexual offences against children as young as six

NEW: The barbed wire cattle fence has been installed at Aconbury Meadow but Cllr Andrew Cross says few knew it was being put in

NEW: The barbed wire cattle fence has been installed at Aconbury Meadow but Cllr Andrew Cross says few knew it was being put in

Worcester City Council

New cattle fence causes beef with council ahead of cows moving in

SPEEDING: A driver with no licence was caught breaking the 70mph speed limit on the M5 in Worcestershire while having no licence due to a disability

SPEEDING: A driver with no licence was caught breaking the 70mph speed limit on the M5 in Worcestershire while having no licence due to a disability

Vauxhall driver caught breaking 70mph speed limit was refused licence over disability

CLEARED: Blain Taylor has been acquitted of rape following a trial at Worcester Crown Court

CLEARED: Blain Taylor has been acquitted of rape following a trial at Worcester Crown Court

Worcester Crown Court

Worcester man cleared of rape after trial sees acquittal

MEETING: MP Tom Collins and Cllr Sarah Murray have worked across party lines to press for improvements to the Royal Mail postal service

MEETING: MP Tom Collins and Cllr Sarah Murray have worked across party lines to press for improvements to the Royal Mail postal service

Worcester postal delays 'not improving' as patient has to pick up urgent medication

DISTRESS: Harper-Rose Loveridge, 5, was unable to sleep after Louis the dachshund was stolen

DISTRESS: Harper-Rose Loveridge, 5, was unable to sleep after Louis the dachshund was stolen

Five-year-old 'can't sleep' after two dogs stolen

£33.4m deficit sparks 'significant concern' at Worcestershire hospitals

News

Police blocked the high street

Police blocked the high street

Man taken to hospital after being hit by a car on high street in Worcestershire town

Heavy congestion following Bewdley Bypass closure last year

Heavy congestion following Bewdley Bypass closure last year

MP renews calls for relief road to tackle 'huge' congestion problems through town

Steven Richards was best known as

Steven Richards was best known as

Inquest rules on death of 'one in a million' Stickman Steve

A reminder has been issued.

A reminder has been issued.

UK drivers over age of 70 issued Highway Code rule update

Richard Hammond.

Richard Hammond.

Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond, 56, in close to £4 million boost after court cases

Corbett House Nursing Home has submitted plans to Wychavon District Council to change the use of two residential homes.

Corbett House Nursing Home has submitted plans to Wychavon District Council to change the use of two residential homes.

Planning and development

Full nursing home plans to expand into 2 neighbouring houses due to "ongoing demand"

Andrew Jeavons won the inaugural Tiramisu 10k at the Tiramisu World Cup

Andrew Jeavons won the inaugural Tiramisu 10k at the Tiramisu World Cup

Worcester runner receives sweet prize after claiming victory at unique 10k in Italy

Piers Morgan went to Birmingham's Utilita Arena on October 13 for the Stevie Wonder concert.

Piers Morgan went to Birmingham's Utilita Arena on October 13 for the Stevie Wonder concert.

Brighton Utilita Arena

Why Piers Morgan took two taxis and a train on 'magic' journey to Birmingham

The wanted man was arrested in Malvern on suspicion of burglary and two shop thefts

The wanted man was arrested in Malvern on suspicion of burglary and two shop thefts

Wanted 37-year-old arrested over burglary and shop thefts

Police chased the woman

Police chased the woman

Wanted woman arrested after chase through Stourport town centre

The Retreat Inn in Norton lifts temporary dog ban

The Retreat Inn in Norton lifts temporary dog ban

Village pub lifts temporary ban on dogs

JAILED: Hamza Sherif (Left) and Sadak Ali (right) have been jailed for the abduction of an 11-year-old girl

JAILED: Hamza Sherif (Left) and Sadak Ali (right) have been jailed for the abduction of an 11-year-old girl

Worcestershire prison inmate jailed for abduction of 11-year-old girl in Birmingham

Demolition update for Riverside Shopping Centre

Demolition update for Riverside Shopping Centre

Local government

Major demolition update revealed for notorious shopping centre

PLANS: What the old Francis of Malvern store at 275 Worcester Road could look like, if plans are approved

PLANS: What the old Francis of Malvern store at 275 Worcester Road could look like, if plans are approved

Planning and development

Former Malvern furniture store could become offices under new plans

It's the final day of Zizzi's special garlic bombe giveaway

It's the final day of Zizzi's special garlic bombe giveaway

Final day of free garlic bombe at recently reopened Italian restaurant

Harry and Megan at first joint appearance since return to UK

Harry and Megan at first joint appearance since return to UK

Harry and Meghan make first joint appearance since return to UK

M5 Grove Court footbridge

M5 Grove Court footbridge

M5 motorway to close for footbridge demolitions

Worcestershire's oldest teacher, Eric Jones, given MBE by Prince William

Worcestershire's oldest teacher, Eric Jones, given MBE by Prince William

Worcestershire's oldest teacher's quirky joke with Prince William at MBE ceremony

E-bike seized by police after rider flees near Perdiswell Leisure Centre

E-bike seized by police after rider flees near Perdiswell Leisure Centre

E-bike seized after rider flees from police near leisure centre

Burglary in Rushwick

Burglary in Rushwick

Woman wakes up to find garage door open following village burglary

Number of working-age adults claiming Pip in Worcestershire revealed

Number of working-age adults claiming Pip in Worcestershire revealed

National government

Number of working-age adults claiming Pip in Worcestershire revealed

Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park set to begin

Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park set to begin

Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park set to begin

Great British Bake Off winner reveals surprise use for conkers

Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed

Sport

Worcester Raiders are confident ahead of Paulton and Swindon games

Raiders ‘fear no teams’ ahead of two tough tests in three days

King's Worcester Hockey 1st XI celebrate winning the Severn Shield

King's Worcester Hockey 1st XI celebrate winning the Severn Shield

King’s Worcester girls win Severn Shield for third year running

Andrew Jeavons won the inaugural Tiramisu 10k at the Tiramisu World Cup

Andrew Jeavons won the inaugural Tiramisu 10k at the Tiramisu World Cup

Worcester runner receives sweet prize after claiming victory at unique 10k in Italy

Players and analysts will discuss the team's performances at the Warriors Review

Players and analysts will discuss the team's performances at the Warriors Review

Warriors to offer behind-the-scenes insights at supporters' review

Upton were unable to overcome Bournville II in a high-scoring home defeat

Upton were unable to overcome Bournville II in a high-scoring home defeat

Upton RFC fight back but fall to 52-38 defeat against Bournville

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Nostalgia

Worcester actor and former Nunnery Wood student Sam Barriscale played John Archer for 11 years. Here he is with Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) and Norman Painting (Phil Archer) in 1993

Worcester actor and former Nunnery Wood student Sam Barriscale played John Archer for 11 years. Here he is with Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) and Norman Painting (Phil Archer) in 1993

Behind The Archers' storylines by the man who wrote them

One of Worcester’s 'broad' streets. Indeed it’s Broad Street, looking back towards The Cross in 1908

One of Worcester’s 'broad' streets. Indeed it’s Broad Street, looking back towards The Cross in 1908

Is Worcester as scruffy as people make out?

The Victoria Institute building in Foregate Street, Worcester, in 1902

The Victoria Institute building in Foregate Street, Worcester, in 1902

The day when Worcester spent £30,000 entertaining a Royal

How it all began. Alderman Guy Bigwood, chairman of Worcestershire Highways and Bridges Committee, cuts the first sod of the Birmingham-Bristol motorway at Whittington, Worcester, in April 1960

How it all began. Alderman Guy Bigwood, chairman of Worcestershire Highways and Bridges Committee, cuts the first sod of the Birmingham-Bristol motorway at Whittington, Worcester, in April 1960

Was the M5 cursed from the start?

St Francis Xavier pupil Katie Blythell, getting the 'Fire Kills' message from Blue Watch firefighter Phil Denton.

St Francis Xavier pupil Katie Blythell, getting the 'Fire Kills' message from Blue Watch firefighter Phil Denton.

On the front line: past photos of county firefighters

The three Worcester City Police officers who fought the gang leaders: Sgt Bill Hollister Short (an inspector by 1923 when this photo was taken), Det. Sgt John Penlington and PC3 Fred Hawker

The three Worcester City Police officers who fought the gang leaders: Sgt Bill Hollister Short (an inspector by 1923 when this photo was taken), Det. Sgt John Penlington and PC3 Fred Hawker

Worcester Police flattened city gang leaders in back-street battle

Letters

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi left the show earlier this year

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi left the show earlier this year

Emmerdale star opens up about the 'weird' moments she ‘struggled’ to film

Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester

Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester

'I noticed how amazingly well-behaved the students were making their way to school'

Nearly all ticket offices could be shut under the plans

Nearly all ticket offices could be shut under the plans

Reader's Letter

Have your say on rail ticket office closures

Cardon Banfield (left) with wife Sylvia. Photo supplied by family and used with permission.

Cardon Banfield (left) with wife Sylvia. Photo supplied by family and used with permission.

Reader's Letter

'We will never forget you': Campaigners mark 7th anniversary of homeless man's death

The new Mayor of Evesham signing his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

The new Mayor of Evesham signing his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

Reader's Letter

New mayor says he 'won't let electorate down'

Cripplegate Park should not have to change its name, says our reader.

Cripplegate Park should not have to change its name, says our reader.

Reader's Letter

'Cripplegate Park is part of our history - leave it alone!'

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

Reader's Letter

'Government is hell-bent on creating dangerous and miserable future'

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The celebrities who were born on Christmas Day

HELP: The NSPCC

HELP: The NSPCC

Leaving your kids home alone? These are the ages NSPCC say is old enough

Glowing Mamma’s first ‘coffee and walk’ in the sunshine.

Glowing Mamma’s first ‘coffee and walk’ in the sunshine.

First 'coffee and walk' event for mums is success

The team at Perry Manor go wild!

The team at Perry Manor go wild!

Call of the wild for virtual safari at care home

The sign will be installed in this flower bed. The statue of Jenny Lind has already been moved to the right to make way for it (Image: NQ)

The sign will be installed in this flower bed. The statue of Jenny Lind has already been moved to the right to make way for it (Image: NQ)

Reader's Letter

‘Malvern Rose Bank Gardens sign is not art’

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National Sport

Marco Rose celebrated a historic night for Bournemouth (John Walton/PA)

Marco Rose celebrated a historic night for Bournemouth (John Walton/PA)

Marco Rose privileged to lead Bournemouth to victory in first home European tie

Fabian Hurzeler applauds the fans after Brighton’s thumping win (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Fabian Hurzeler applauds the fans after Brighton’s thumping win (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A lot of players grasped their opportunities – Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill (left) was not too downbeat about the Benfica defeat (Zed Jameson/PA)

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill (left) was not too downbeat about the Benfica defeat (Zed Jameson/PA)

Martin O’Neill staying positive about Celtic’s chances of European progression

Wouter Vrancken was disappointed Hearts failed to win (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken was disappointed Hearts failed to win (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken disappointed with result as Hearts held by Nordsjaelland

Gatlin O’Donkor was sent off for Oxford (Adam Davy/PA)

Gatlin O’Donkor was sent off for Oxford (Adam Davy/PA)

Nine-man Oxford hold on for a point at Mansfield

Camilo Duran (right) scored for Celtic but they were beaten 4-1 by Benfica (Zed Jameson/PA)

Camilo Duran (right) scored for Celtic but they were beaten 4-1 by Benfica (Zed Jameson/PA)

Jhon Duran scores twice as Benfica prove too hot to handle for Celtic

Rayan (right) added a second goal for Bournemouth (John Walton/PA)

Rayan (right) added a second goal for Bournemouth (John Walton/PA)

Bournemouth ease past Sturm Graz to win first-ever European match on home soil

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National News

The accident took place in Coquelles on Thursday night (Alamy/PA)

The accident took place in Coquelles on Thursday night (Alamy/PA)

Nineteen people injured in Eurotunnel accident near Calais

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (Carl Court/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (Carl Court/PA)

Burnham to call on Swinney to work together to spread devolution across Scotland

Ed Miliband John Healey (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Ed Miliband John Healey (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Healey and Miliband ridiculed for Bangkok tuk tuk video ahead of tough Budget

Vehicles drive along a partially flooded road during heavy rain in Istanbul (Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Photo via AP)

Vehicles drive along a partially flooded road during heavy rain in Istanbul (Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Photo via AP)

Three people die as heavy rain causes flooding in Istanbul

Police feared evidence could be lost if they had to seek permission from Buckingham Palace (PA)

Police feared evidence could be lost if they had to seek permission from Buckingham Palace (PA)

Police feared Andrew would block searches by demanding King’s permission

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

New White House press secretary defends legal background and short briefing

Kiran Kaur was jailed for three years (Hampshire Police/PA)

Kiran Kaur was jailed for three years (Hampshire Police/PA)

Jailed mother of murderer Vickrum Digwa could be deported from UK

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