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Four car crash behind busy road closure
A CRASH between four vehicles led to a busy county road being closed. Drivers were directed off the A44 Evesham Road between Worcester and Evesham on Saturday morning (October 12) after a crash involving four cars near Egdon. A spokesperson
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Power cut affecting homes in village near Worcester
HOMES have been left without power in a village near Worcester. The homes, which National Grid say have been affected by a power cut, are in Church Lench. According to National Grid's Live Power Cut Map, the problem should be resolved before
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Two postcodes to be left without power until the end of the day near Worcester
A NUMBER of homes in Malvern are expected to be without power for hours. The power cut is affecting 23 homes in Malvern with National Grid saying that those affected may not have electricity returned until 5.30pm (October 14). According to
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Last orders for popular city landlord Colin Griffin
COLIN Griffin, one half of one of Worcester’s most popular husband and wife licensee couples, has died at the age of 75. Together with his wife Linda, Colin ran The Swan With Two Nicks, Drummonds and The Lunar Bar in New Street for more than 40
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Heinz launches new ‘British’ baked beans flavour which has excited fans
Heinz has bean (pardon the pun) on one recently in terms of new flavours. From a Monster Munch Mayo to Spaghetti Carbonara in a tin, their ‘abominations' have fallen short of the mark with fans. However, the brand’s latest offering puts a
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Government urges public to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
The government is urging everyone to prepare for floods following the wettest 18 months on record. The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’. This
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Strictly's Katya Jones says Wynne Evans' hand incident is 'complete nonsense'
Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones has addressed concerns she was made to feel “uncomfortable or offended” during Saturday’s show (October 12) by her celebrity partner Wynne Evans. It comes after a clip that showed the professional dancer moving
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National Trust 'worried' about the future of 500 sites UK wide
The National Trust has expressed concern over the future of its gardens, parks, and woodlands. Rangers and gardeners are poised for potential damage from further storms as the UK faces increasingly extreme weather conditions. Luke Barley, the
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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours
One of the stars of the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has addressed whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother, Pam, said she has been sworn to secrecy. There has been speculation
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GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each
Brits can get £250 back from their car insurance thanks to a handy and little-known refund rule. GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance. The price comparison site has revealed that its customers
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Garden expert shares 2 ways you can avoid patchy grass and help your lawn grow
As the seasons change, you might be wondering how to keep your garden and lawn looking as best as it can during the colder and wetter months. If you’re searching for easy ways to help your lawn stay healthy and avoid going patchy, look no further
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Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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LIVE: Burst water pipe leaves some homes without water and long traffic queues
3:50pm Severn Trent's latest update on the repair work tells us it's still ongoing, with a burst pipe being fixed near
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British Airways cancels hundreds of long-haul flights due to Rolls-Royce delays
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of long-haul flights due to issues related to the delivery of engines and parts from Rolls-Royce. The Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur and Gatwick-New York JFK routes are among those impacted. Alongside that, one
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Burst pipe causes water supply issues and traffic chaos
A BURST water pipe meant that some homes in the city were left without water. Severn Trent said that properties in the WR5 postcode area of Worcester, which includes Kempsey and Broomhall, had either no water supply or were experiencing water pressure
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Stolen motorbike leads to police appeal
A MOTORBIKE was stolen from a garage. The theft happened in Cherry Orchard in Pershore in the early hours of Sunday (October 13). West Mercia Police have appealed for any information relating to the theft of the bike and from those who were
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Heartbroken man without assistance dog for almost six months after 'attack'
A HEARTBROKEN man has called for answers after police have kept his beloved assistance dog for nearly six months. Ian Walker, from Abberley, has claimed Thor, a Dogue de Bordeaux, was taken from him by West Mercia Police after an alleged attack
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Why firefighters will not automatically attend fire alarms at some premises
FIREFIGHTERS will no longer rush to fire alarms in shops, offices and factories, due to a spiralling number of false calls. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have attended 17,902 false fire alarm calls since 2019, that's more than
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'Frustration' as homes on the same street don't have equal full fibre access
RESIDENTS on a city street are fed up after some have full fibre internet and some do not after work was delayed. A broadband expert has echoed the "frustration" among some Battenhall residents who don't have full fibre internet despite homes on
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More than half of UK drivers do not check their tyres
More than half of UK drivers do not always check their tyre tread before a long journey, a recent study has found. The research, conducted by National Highways, revealed that 55 per cent of drivers neglect the measure as they set off on extended
