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Worcester GP calls for apologies after report finds white medics had better access to PPE than BAME staff
A Worcester GP has called for apologies to be made after it was found that white medics had better access to PPE than black and Asian staff during the pandemic. This comes after a damning government report concluded that serious errors and delays
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Woman involved in public brawl in city centre narrowly avoids jail
A WOMAN who admitted a public order offence has narrowly avoided jail but faces magistrates again soon. Gemma Payne admitted using threatening, abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing of or sight of a person likely
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Worcester business providing the perfect gift boxes for Christmas celebrates first year
SMALL but perfectly formed might be a good way to describe the Worcester-based letterbox gifts business Ash & Malt. The business, set up by Jade Ebony Brooks just under a year ago on the etsy platform, celebrates its first anniversary next month
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Vulnerable families given £3.9million to help pay for bills and food
VULNERABLE households across Worcestershire will be able to access help making ends meet. The county has been awarded £3.9million from the government's Household Support Fund. This will help families meet daily needs such as food, heating and
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Christmas Tree Festival returns to Worcester Cathedral once more
TICKETS are now on sale for one of Worcester's most popular Christmas events. Every year Worcester Cathedral hosts the Christmas Tree Festival, which sees dozens of decorated trees set up in the medieval cloister. This year's festival runs
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Curry house slams Uber Eats after false refund claims
A CURRY house is demanding action from Uber Eats after a rise in false refund claims including one for a £40 takeaway. Restaurateur Saiful Islam was shocked to find the food ordering app had immediately given the customer a full refund without
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Health chiefs beg eligible to get booster jab as hospital admissions rise
GET the jab - that is the message from health chiefs as the number of unvaccinated people hospitalised with covid rises across Worcestershire. People who have not had either dose of the vaccine or are due a booster are being told to book their
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Award evening celebrates the best of local grassroots cricket
GRASSROOTS volunteers of all ages were honoured at an awards ceremony celebrating those who have kept the game alive in the county over the past 18 months. Staged at New Road, home of Worcestershire County Cricket Club, the Grassroots Cricket Awards
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Amazing pumpkin carving designs from around Worcester
AS the season of all things spooky is almost upon us, it's time to get creative with your pumpkin carving and show of the results of your handiwork. Last year we asked readers to share their Halloween-inspired pumpkin carvings – and what a creative
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Woman walking all the way to Glasgow for Extinction Rebellion cause
A CLIMATE activist from Malvern is embarking on an ambitious pilgrimage ahead of a major international summit. Isabel Jones, a member of Extinction Rebellion's Malvern group, is walking all the way to Glasgow ahead of the COP26 summit. This
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Man banned from city after throwing petrol bomb at house allegation
A man accused of manufacturing a petrol bomb and throwing it at a house in Worcester has been barred from the city. Kieran Gibbons appeared before magistrates also accused of harassment. He is accused of making multiple phone calls to a woman
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Number of adults in Worcester with jobs has fallen
Fewer Worcester households had all adults in work last year, figures show. The Institute for Public Policy Research criticised the country's social safety net, as the proportion of working UK households dropped for the first time in nearly a decade
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Brits urged to do 3 things so that we can 'enjoy Christmas with our loved ones'
Brits were warned “this pandemic is not over” as Sajid Javid held a Downing Street press conference on Wednesday night sparking fears that Covid restrictions could return. Mr Javid said cases could rise to 100,000 a day. He told a Downing Street
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Iceland to give away free food to online customers across the UK
The supermarket Iceland has announced that it is going to give away free food to online customers on the last day of its shelf life. Iceland has set up its ‘Free on Last Day of Life’ initiative as a way of reducing waste. The supermarket chain
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Man who tried to headbutt officer three times fails to turn up for court
A MAN who tried to headbutt a police offence three times and shouted abuse was fined after failing to turn up for court. The charge of being drunk and disorderly was proved in David Smith's absence when the case was heard at Worcester Magistrates
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102-year-old naval veteran had 'unforgettable' day in Bidford
102-year-old Naval veteran Reg Holbrook "had a day he will never forget" on his first ever visit to Bidford. His friend Pamela, with the help of Bidford’s community, organised the surprise visit for Mr Holbrook last week. He was greeted by
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More than 5,000 babies born in Worcestershire in year Covid-19 hit
More than 5,000 babies were born in Worcestershire in the year the coronavirus pandemic shook the world, figures show. Office for National Statistics data shows there were 5,388 live births in Worcestershire in 2020 – 235 fewer than the year before
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Fearless cat caught on night vision camera scaring off fox
A HUNGRY fox learned the hard way that you do not mess with cats - and it was all caught on camera. The fox was caught on wildlife camera in a St John's garden wandering over to some fox biscuits that had been left out for it. As the fox slowly
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Are we going into another lockdown in the UK? What we know so far
Despite Covid restrictions having been reduced for a while, there has been some recent speculation about the UK and the possibility of it going into another lockdown. Last year, we spent much of our time in lockdown before a vaccination programme
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Pensioner denies saying Covid only affects 'fat people' during alleged face covering breach
A 74-year-old woman has denied a Covid face covering breach or saying that the disease just affected 'fat people who can't handle the flu'. Amanda Salmon appeared before magistrates in Worcester on Wednesday where she denied entering or remaining
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Funeral of 'amazing' teacher to be shown on the internet
THE funeral of a popular teacher at a Malvern school who has died at the age of 83 will be shown on the internet, the family have said. We previously reported Mark Ranasinghe who worked at The Chase School in the 1980s and 1990s before retirement
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Man accused of racially abusing police officer
A Droitwich man has appeared in court accused of racially abusing a police officer. Craig Ivers, of Charles Henry Road, Droitwich, is said to have launched "racially aggravated" insults at the officer on Saturday, April 17 in Kidderminster.
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Defence and Security Expo returns to Three Counties Showground next month
BUSINESSES in and around the Midlands are set to converge on Malvern for a defence fair. The Three Counties Showground is playing host to the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo, which sees businesses ranging from cyber security to aerospace
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Halloween pumpkin trail coming to Upton Upon Severn
A SPOOKY pumpkin trail is all set to arrive in Upton next week as part of the half term Halloween celebrations. The free pumpkin trail, hosted by Upton upon Severn Tourist Information Centre (TIC), will take place on Friday, October 29 and Saturday
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Team news: Northampton vs Warriors - six changes for visitors ahead of Saints trip
THERE have been six changes to the Worcester Warriors side that were thrashed 48-3 at home to Leicester Tigers last weekend for Friday night's Gallagher Premiership trip to Northampton Saints (7.45pm kick-off). Rising star fly-half Fin Smith starts
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Cyclist left with life-changing injuries after crash with driver
A CYCLIST has been left with "life-changing" injuries after a crash in Worcester. Police are appealing for information after the incident, which saw a red Range Rover hit the cyclist in Grange Avenue. The crash took place at around 4.40pm on
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Baby seriously injured in 'terrifying' motorway crash on M5
A CARELESS driver who flipped his car onto its roof during a 'terrifying' motorway crash which caused serious injuries to a baby has escaped a driving ban. Waseem Butt was driving in torrential rain southbound on the M5 between junction 6 (Worcester
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Woman injured after lorry and car crash
A WOMAN was left with minor injuries after a lorry and a car crashed near British Camp this morning (Thursday). The woman, who is in her 20s and the car driver, was checked over by the paramedics and discharged at the scene. Three Hereford
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Man charged with burglary, theft and drug offences
A MAN has been charged with burglary, theft and drug offences. Brett Cope, of Laburnum Walk, Upton Upon Severn, has been charged with burglary dwelling, burglary non-dwelling and assault. The 39-year-old has also been charged with possession
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Police make 37 arrests as phones, knives and drugs seized in major crackdown
POLICE have made 37 arrests as they attempt to break county lines in West Mercia and the wider area. Officers across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire have arrested 37 people during the crackdown of activity targeting county lines gangs
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Bubbles return as the numbers of schools with Covid cases revealed
MORE than 40 schools across Worcestershire have cases of Covid and some have reintroduced bubbles, it has been revealed. And one headteacher has called for restrictions to be implemented to limit disruption in the county's classrooms. A total
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Camp Bestival announces brand new festival for 2022 - where it is and how to get tickets
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. Camp Bestival was a hit yet again this year and a brand new event has been announced for next year that will take the the festival to a
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Van drives wrong way up road as crowds enjoy Light Night event
CONCERNS have been raised after a large white van drove the wrong way down a one-way street as crowds enjoyed Light Night. The van was spotted driving the wrong way up the one-way system from City Walls Road into the Corn Market on Tuesday evening
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Drug dealer robbed of £630,000 worth of cocaine by armed men in dramatic chase
A DRUG dealer with 15kg of cocaine was forced off the road then robbed of more than half a million pounds of the drug by armed men, a court heard. More details have emerged about the dramatic robbery of drugs courier Reece Jury in Stoulton, near
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Police refute claims car crime wave is work of a gang
POLICE have ruled out a recent spate of car crimes in Warndon Villages may be due to a gang targeting the area and say they don’t believe the break ins are linked. In the latest crime, thieves broke into a vehicle in Topham Avenue overnight, into
