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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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Live updates as flood warnings and road closures remain in place
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'I feel a bit sorry for them': Update as chaplain's stolen motorbike is recovered
A STOLEN motorbike belonging to a hospital chaplain has been found in pieces. Reverend Doctor David Southall's Honda Deauville 650 motorbike was found in Ronkswood, Worcester on Friday night (October 18) after being stolen from his home two nights
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Worcester named second most difficult place name to pronounce in the world
Worcester has been named one of the world's most difficult place names to pronounce. The city came in second place, just behind Edinburgh, according to data analysis from a pronunciation aid app. The two British cities ranked as the most challenging
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'Whirlpool' swirls inside widening 'sink hole' in medieval bridge
SPECTACULAR drone footage shows a hole in the surface over a partially collapsed medieval bridge growing 'wider' as a whirlpool rages in flood water. The aerial photos were taken by Dan Jones of Dan Jones Chimney Sweep and show the condition of
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Employment Rights Bill: UK employers unsure on new laws
A new Employment Rights Bill is causing confusion among employers in the UK. The bill, which has been described as the most significant upgrade to workers' rights in a generation, introduces 28 separate reforms. The announcement last Thursday
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110th anniversary ceremony of the Battle of Gheluvelt in Worcester
A ceremony is set to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt. The event will be held at the Gheluvelt Memorial in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, on Sunday, October 27, and will start at 11.30am. A small contingent from the village
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Worcester secondary school wins GCHQ cyber security award
A Worcester school has won an award for its cyber security teaching. Nunnery Wood High School has received the Silver award from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ. The school is just the second in the West Midlands
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Historic England gives energy saving tips for older homes
People living in older homes have been given tips on how to save money on their energy bills this winter. With nearly nine million homes in England built before 1945, Historic England has provided advice to help residents of older homes to save
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Nunnery Wood FC United women off to flying start in inaugural season
A Worcester football club's new women's team has got off to a flying start in their inaugural season. Nunnery Wood FC United women are now registered with the Midwest Counties Female Football League in tier seven, with the aim of climbing up the
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New data reveals impact of VAT on independent school fees
More than 6,672 students will be affected by a new VAT on independent school fees, according to new data. The 20 per cent VAT will be introduced in January, and will impact students across Worcestershire. There are concerns that parents who
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New name for this rebranded charity
THERE will be a new name for Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills and Hereford Localities moving forward. Following a successful merger earlier in 2024, we are delighted to have been given the go-ahead by Age UK National to operate under a new working
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Droitwich Spa advance in FA Vase with 3-0 Holbeach United win
Droitwich Spa are eyeing a cup run after getting their FA Vase campaign underway in style with a 3-0 away win over Holbeach United. It is only the second time in the Saltmen's history that the club has made it to the second round of the competition
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Celebrating medical achievements in Black History Month
OCTOBER is Black History Month which is a time for every member of our successful, multicultural, ethnically-rich and diverse community to reflect upon and learn more about the enormous benefits that immigration has brought us. Leading on from
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Hampton Lovett accountancy firm welcomes new graduate intake
An accountancy firm has welcomed a new group of graduates to its team. Ballards LLP, which is based in Hampton Lovett, said that its graduate intake has joined various teams within the company, including business services, accounts and audit, and
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University of Worcester wins award for equality and inclusion
The University of Worcester has won an award for its work in equality and inclusion. It was named the winner of the People's Award for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Education Estates awards ceremony in Manchester. The EDI
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Woman in court for being 'drunk and disorderly' in toilets of city train station
A 56-year-old woman has been fined for being drunk and disorderly in the toilets of a city railway station. Rosie Thorneycroft of Pierpoint Street, Worcester has been fined for being drunk and disorderly at Foregate Street Railway Station in Worcester