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Queues around the block as 'decades old' Santa sleigh arrives in city
CHILDREN have queued around the block for an annual Christmas activity that has been going for more than 30 years. Worcester's Santa Sleigh is full speed ahead this week and is acting as a 'catalyst for community groups' in the city to kickstart
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Stourport educator wins at 'Oscars' of teaching
A Stourport educator has been recognised for her work in special needs education at the 'Oscars' of teaching. Becky McClean, of Special Steps, was announced as the Gold Winner for Excellence in Special Needs Education at the 2024 Pearson National
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Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards celebrates 10th anniversary
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards has celebrated its 10th anniversary. The awards, which took place on Thursday (November 28), celebrated apprenticeships across the county. The organisation was created by Worcestershire County Council
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Worcester companies run 10 miles for children's cancer charity
Employees of two Worcester companies have completed a 10-mile charity run to raise money for a children's cancer charity. Accountancy firm Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment ran from Droitwich to Worcester in support of the Grace Kelly Childhood
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Hospital backs rugby legend Kevin Sinfield's festive charity run
A hospital is throwing its support behind Kevin Sinfield's festive challenge. The Droitwich Spa Hospital staff and doctors will back Sinfield's 'Running Home for Christmas' challenge to raise funds for the motor neurone disease charity, MNDA.
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Jazz band who claim Black Sabbath stole their songs to perform in Worcester
A band claiming Black Sabbath stole their songs will perform in Worcester. Jazz Sabbath, featuring Adam Wakeman, will play at Huntingdon Hall on Friday, February 28, at 7.30pm. The band, originally part of the UK underground jazz scene in the
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Worcester cyber security expert wins three awards in one week
A Worcester cyber security specialist has scooped three awards in one week. Lisa Ventura MBE, founder of Cyber Security Unity, was recognised for her work in the industry. She was inducted into CSO’s Hall of Fame at the CSO Summit and Awards
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Festive-themed one-man show to grace Worcester stage
A festive-themed yet out of date one-man show is set to grace a Worcester stage. On Saturday, February 1, Terry Victor's 'GROTTO' will be performed at Swan Theatre's Swan Studio. This performance is described as a "brand-new character stand-up
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'Fix dangerous junction near A&E to stop crashes, not the footpath'
ANGRY neighbours have asked why a council is fixing a footpath instead of a 'dangerous junction' near a city hospital's emergency department where there was a head-on crash. A resident of Oakmont Drive, off Newtown Road, in Worcester says county
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Worcestershire to benefit from new tech for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers in Worcestershire are set to benefit from new technology that will help them monitor those they care for remotely. This initiative is part of the Government's latest funding announcement of more support for unpaid carers across England
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Digital student IDs accepted on National Express West Midlands buses
National Express West Midlands has partnered with Yoti to accept digital student IDs on buses. This means students can now download the free student ID and use it as proof of student status when travelling. The initiative aims to improve customer
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Students praised for 'very professional buffet' at charity meeting
Students at a Worcester college have been praised for their catering skills after providing food at a charity meeting. Students from the SEN Base at Heart of Worcestershire College prepared and served a buffet for 80 guests at the Maggs AGM meeting
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Worcester care home teams up with church for Christmas toy drive
A Worcester care home has joined forces with a church for a Christmas toy drive. Care UK's Perry Manor, on Charles Hastings Way, has teamed up with Holy Trinity and St Matthew's Church in Ronkswood to encourage the community to donate new toys
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The Terminally Ill Adults Bill: What it means for people
MANY people in our community will have mixed emotions set apart by relief, hope, fear, worry and confusion at MPs backing proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales which now paves the way for a future change in the law. The assisted
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Celebrating the courage of survivors
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner. For some it is a time of celebration, of happiness and of being with family. For others this prospect is terrifying, a time full of trauma, stress and abuse. For others, perhaps those with different
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Decorated Christmas cakes to raise funds for Worcester hospice
30 creatively decorated Christmas cakes have been donated to a hospice. The cakes were intricately iced by current and former members of the British Sugarcraft Guild to assist in St Richard's Hospice's festive fundraising. The guild members
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One-night-only performance of Thomas Hardy classic coming to Worcester
A one-night-only performance of a Thomas Hardy classic is coming to Worcester. 'Far From The Madding Crowd' will take to the stage at the Swan Theatre on Thursday, February 6. The adaptation, performed by the Conn Artists Theatre Company, will
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Worcestershire residents urged to watch their festive waste
Residents have been urged to keep an eye on the amount they waste this festive season. Worcestershire County Council has made the appeal with the help of two dachshund mascots, Santa Paws and Rudog with the aim of making recycling more fun and
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Award-winning comedy duo to perform new show in Worcester
An award-winning comedy duo is bringing their new show to Worcester. Paul and Laura, known for their Brighton Fringe Audience Choice Award-winning show 'My Heart is a Spark', will perform their new show, 'Paul And Laura Don't Give A Sh*t (sorry
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Big Christmas Swan Feed 2024 all dates and times announced
DATES and times have been announced for the city's Big Christmas Swan Feed. Worcester's Big Christmas Swan Feed will be going ahead this year and will be spread across three events. Residents will be able to take part in the free activity
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Moulin Rouge! film screening with wine tasting in Worcester
Wine lovers can enjoy a unique cinematic experience in Worcester. The Swan Theatre will host a screening of the Baz Luhrmann's hit 2001 musical film Moulin Rouge! on Sunday, February 16 at 4pm, with an interactive wine-tasting event. The screening
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Ukulele club raises more than £500 for charity after Christmas shows
A ukulele club raised more than £500 for charity after performing at Christmas shows. The Worcester Ukulele Club, also known as the Wuccies, performed at the Victorian Christmas Fayre and the Malvern Christmas Fair over the weekend (November 30
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Worcester primary school pupils bring Christmas cheer to retirement village
Children from a Worcester primary school helped kick off the Christmas celebrations at a retirement village. The year four pupils from Whittington Primary School were invited to Mount Battenhall Retirement Village to take part in the Christmas
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Christmas tree festival set to light up historic Worcestershire village church
A Christmas tree festival is set to light up a historic village church. Nearly 20 trees, decorated by schoolchildren, businesses, artists, and residents, will fill St Martin's Church in Holt during the two-day event on the weekend of December 7
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Former businessman pens 'harrowing' Worcestershire-based revenge novel
A semi-retired businessman has released a harrowing novel about a man who seeks revenge on those who have wronged him based in Worcestershire. Richard Phillips's book, titled 'Three Down', was published on Thursday (November 28). The book follows
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Worcester restaurant launches Christmas fundraising campaign
Love Island winners are backing a Worcester restaurant's Christmas fundraising campaign. Cosy Club has partnered with Action for Children to raise money for the charity. The campaign was launched with the help of Love Island winners and charity
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Housebuilder supports youth football team with new kit
Bloor Homes has been announced as the kit sponsor for Worcester United FC Under 13s this season. The youth team, which has already won several tournaments, is based near two Bloor Homes sites, Elgar Park and The Grove. Steve Roberts, managing
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Railway issues advice to passengers ahead of national timetable change
West Midlands Railway has advised passengers to check their journey times ahead of the national timetable change. From Sunday, December 15, some routes will see changes in departure times and frequencies. This includes minor adjustments to
