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Fire breaks out in field by New College Worcester

Fire breaks out on Worcester field by busy road
Fire services are on the scene in a field next to Whittington Road after reports that the smoke could be seen from a distance.

Attempted murder: Staplow Road

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after reports of woman stabbed

THEFT: DVDs were stolen from a pocket money stall set up by two girls in St John's.

Thief stole DVDs from children's pocket money sale for ice creams

Chris Moyles makes a splash at Worcestershire County Cricket Club

PIC SPECIAL; More photos from Chris Moyles' concert in Worcester

Worcester teenager fined hundreds for dodging £3.60 train ticket

Worcester teenager faces £400 court bill for dodging £3.60 train ticket

RANGE: From moated manor houses to comfy bungalows, these were some of the properties in Worcestershire to catch the eye. Photos: Zoopla

To 10 properties from moated manor houses to cosy bungalows

DEMAND: The property is Sentinel Close, St John's, Worcester. Photo: Nicol & Co

'Perfect' first time buyers property sells in days

A grass snake was spotted by a canal in Droitwich

Snake spotted enjoying a slither along Droitwich canal

Vehicle in "dangerous condition" stopped by police in Worcester

Long Lane, Tilesford, Pershore. Picture Credit: Google Street View.

BMW driver near Worcester fined for driving without third party insurance

Lowesmoor Nursery and Preschool is set to open next month

New nursery set to open its doors in city centre

An excited group in position ready to watch the performance

Crowds gather to enjoy Chris Moyles' set of 90s music in Worcester

The Secret Garden at the Holt Fleet in Worcestershire. Credit: The Holt Fleet/Time Lock Photography

This Worcestershire pub has a secret garden just for wedding couples

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Finalists: Beverley and Ashley Walton are the landlords of The Berkeley Arms.

Best Pub 2022: Mother and son duo turn local pub into community favourite

GUILTY: Karl Lewis (centre) outside Worcester Magistrates Court after he rammed police cars in a Isuzu D-Max

Dangerous drink driver rams police car during high speed chase

PROGRESS: The Environment Agency is making headway in clearing the blocked river but some driftwood debris still remains in the River Teme near the grade I listed Powick Old Bridge.

Flood risk river flowing freely again after big blockage

Fireworks set off as athletes entered the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Credit: PA

When is the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony? Line up and how to watch

Police called to suspected rave near Herefordshire town

Police called to suspected rave near Bromyard

The Diddly Squat farm shop. Picture: Ed Nix

Jeremy Clarkson’s farm restaurant being investigated by council

AWARD: Katherine Matthews

Worcester care home manager shortlisted for top UK award

CHALLENGE: Lara Vafiadis practicing for her row

Malvern woman Lara prepares for 'toughest race in the world' rowing Atlantic

WARNING: Giant hogweed has been found growing in Worcestershire.

Warning over toxic plant leaving children in severe pain and blistering skin

Potential algae hotspot in Worcester could puts pets at risk

Potential algae hotspot in Worcester could puts pets at risk

COMMUNITY: Cllr Richard Udall (inset) wants the orchard at Coles Meadow next to Soltaire Avenue, St John's, to be a symbol of hope for those who have lost family and friends to Covid-19.

New city orchard will be symbol of 'hope and love' after Covid deaths

Worcester Bowl releases details of major renovations

Worcester Bowl releases details of major changes

CHARGE!: Knights charge into battle. Pics by Emma Fradley and James Connell.

PIC SPECIAL: Up to 35,000 expected at Battle of Evesham re-enactment today

Toyota driver Raphael Natty was driving without due care and attention on the M5

Motorist fined for driving without due care and attention on M5

What are the latest house prices in Worcestershire? See how much your home could be worth (PA)

Worcestershire house prices rise by thousands - how much yours could be worth

SPEEDING: The A4103 near Leigh Sinton

Speeding fine for driver who broke speed limit near Malvern

War historian and former West Mercia police officer Dilip Sarkar has just published Spitfire Down telling the stories of “fighter boys who failed to return”.

Sad story of the youngest Spitfire pilot who died aged 17

Mini moto rider. Picture Credit: Getty Images.

Parents of children riding mini moto bikes could face police action

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Scores of children excluded from school for breaching Covid-19 rules

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps pledges ‘death by dangerous cycling law’ to close loophole. Picture: PA

Transport Secretary pledges ‘death by dangerous cycling law’ to close loophole

CCTV image from J5 southbound

M5 lane closures due to overturned caravan - live updates

Hollie Dance with her son Archie Battersbee in hospital

Archie Battersbee has died aged 12 his mother has said

Woodgreen Drive. Picture Credit: Google Street View.

Worcester man was allegedly caught speeding in an Audi in a residential area

Father and son: Chris and Rob Binns

Battle of Evesham re-enactment beats the heat and is a major success

Sport

Fireworks set off as athletes entered the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Credit: PA

When is the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony? Line up and how to watch
Birmingham's Commonwealth Games is coming to a close after 11 days of sporting action. How to tune into the Closing Ceremony.

Report: Malvern Town 2-1 Worcester City. Pic: Cliff Williams

A memorable afternoon for Malvern as they knock neighbours City out of FA Cup

Close up of the official FA Cup Trophy.

Worcestershire non-league sides all set for FA Cup opening round weekend

Pershore Town boss Danny Janes previews new season. Pic: Geoff Moore

Plums' boss Janes outlines aim to win league title ahead of 2022/23 opener

Joe Billingham will lead Worcester Raiders into the FA Cup for the first time in the club's history this weekend at Daventry Town.

Worcester Raiders head to higher level opposition Daventry for FA Cup debut

SITE: The pitch as it currently appears

Plans for new 3G pitch at Worcester University to replace 'ageing' surface

Robert Davis, who starred for Ledbury Town in the 1960s and 70s, pictured in 1963

Football club pays tribute to 'gifted' former player

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War historian and former West Mercia police officer Dilip Sarkar has just published Spitfire Down telling the stories of “fighter boys who failed to return”.

Sad story of the youngest Spitfire pilot who died aged 17

A 1930 image of South Quay dominated by St Andrew’s spire. To the left of the photo is the tower of All Saint’s church and in the centre is Hounds Lane school, which was swept away during slum clearance.

Climbing for drinks in high places with the best views of Worcester

Tragedy of youngest Spitfire Pilot

Tragedy of youngest Spitfire Pilot known as 'Baby of RAF'

Whiteladies at Worcester Royal Grammar School in the 1930s when it was the school boarding house

Spooky tales from beneath city school

Staff from the Ronkswood Rascals play scheme

Nostalgia: Ronkswood estate

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Christmas at Kays in the late 1970s

picture special 14 pictures which show what life was like at city's Kays

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