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Lorry gets stuck in tight spot in town centre

DRIVERS were delayed in Bewdley this morning after a lorry got stuck in a tight spot on High Street. The narrow road was blocked by the HGV after it got stuck between buildings earlier today (Monday, November 20), with motorists having to turn

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Play park or a car park for Warndon - you decide

THE future of a public open space can be decided - once city residents have had a chance to share their views on whether it should be a play park, a car park or a haven for wildlife. Worcester residents are being asked for their views on plans

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The unique way to recycle your tree this Christmas (and it involves rhinos!)

CHRISTMAS trees will be turned into bedding for rhinos this year thanks to a partnership between a charity and a popular leisure attraction. Festive volunteers from the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust will collect Christmas Trees from people

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Brothers in Arms - fallen remembered at powerful city ceremony

FALLEN soldiers and prisoners-of-war from across Europe were remembered during a moving service at a city cemetery. Veterans in military regalia, standard bearers, young and old, stood shoulder to shoulder at the service in Astwood Cemetery in

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Four-hour 'Uke-athon' raises over £1k for Children in Need

Worcester Ukulele Club and Pudsey Bear entertained shoppers and raised a magnificent £1,552 for Children in Need in a four-hour Uke-athon in the city centre. The day was full of fun and laughter and many, many songs were played with passers-by

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Burglar climbed up trellis and through 'open' window

A HOUSE in Malvern has been burgled after the offender climbed in through an upstairs window which had been left open.  The burglary happened in Abbey Road between 2.15pm and 5pm on Saturday (November 18).   Access to the property was gained

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This is what could happen if you drive without car insurance

DRIVERS in Worcestershire are being reminded of the consequences of driving without valid insurance. Operation Drive Insured - a week-long operation developed by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) and supported nationally by police forces will see targeted

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Home boarded up after house fire which saw thick smoke billowing into the sky

A THICK plume of black smoke billowed into the sky during a house fire which saw a woman taken to hospital. The woman was taken to hospital after being checked over by paramedics as fire crews battled a blaze at the home in Christchurch Road, off

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Update on case of Married at First Sight's George Roberts

NO further police action is being taken against a reality television star from Worcestershire. George Roberts was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour on Thursday, September 29, last year.  The arrest came after he became

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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained

Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, however many of us have purchased a TV Licence when we don't need one. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live

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Treasury rules out change to Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £600 - are you eligible?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has ruled out stripping winter fuel payments from wealth pensioners. Junior Treasury minister, Gareth Davies confirmed that Mr Hunt would not be touching the payments, worth up to £600 for some pensioners, in Wednesday’s

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Duchess of York 'terrified' as she kicks off This Morning hosting debut

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, revealed she was "terrified" as she began her first hosting role on ITV's This Morning.  The Duchess is co-hosting This Morning alongside Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond in a one-off on Monday (November 20

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New service launches at Worcestershire homeless charity

Worcestershire homeless charity Maggs Day Centre has expanded its services by launching a harm reduction drop-in service in Evesham. As part of their Harm Reduction service, the team will offer clean works, Naxolone provision and training, BBV

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Coach describes ex-Worcester and England centre as 'world class'

BATH head of rugby Johann Van Graan praised former Worcester Warriors centre as one of “two world-class number 13s" on the pitch during his side's 20-19 win over Bristol Bears. Bath and England centre Lawrence - who scored one of Bath's two tries

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Worcester RFC senior rugby round-up after packed weekend of action

THE only Worcester RFC senior team to win last weekend was the Women's side, as they battled to a bonus-point victory at Buckingham Swans Ladies. In their Women's Championship North 1 contest, the visitors ran out 38-17 winners to record their

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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning

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Here's why one of the city's Costa Coffee branches was temporarily closed

COSTA Coffee customers were left wondering why one of the branches in Worcester city centre was closed on Sunday (November 19). The chain has apologised to customers of Costa in St Martin's Quarter for any inconvenience caused by the sudden temporary

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End of an era as school uniform shop prepares to move into new premises

SCHOOL shop staff are ready to move to bigger premises as it is set to close its current store this week. Thousands of parents and schoolchildren have passed through the doors of 31 New Street looking for school uniform over the years. It was

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Worcester News readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in Black Friday sale

READERS who want to subscribe to the Worcester News can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.  A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers

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Treasury rules out changes to pensioners’ winter fuel payment

JEREMY Hunt will not strip winter fuel cash from wealthy pensioners, a Treasury minister said after a senior colleague questioned why the handout should go to the comfortably off. The Chancellor, who will deliver his autumn statement on Wednesday

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Cornes explains vice-captain's decision to leave City

WORCESTER City have confirmed that midfielder Robbie Thompson-Brown has left the club. Thompson-Brown signed in the summer and was named vice-captain behind skipper Adam Mace, but has now taken a player-coach role at Studley FC in the Midland Football

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Future of Wallace and Gromit studio in doubt due to shortage of key material

The future of the studio behind Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run among many other properties could be in doubt due to a shortage of key filming material. Aardman Animations made their name creating stop-motion short and feature-length

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This 29p household item can make your towels last longer (and keep them fresh)

Spending money on the fluffiest towels you can find to replicate the hotel towels you can’t stop thinking about can feel like a silly purchase sometimes. Especially as the cost of living continues to rise and energy and food bills are yet to see

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Samsung issues warning to customers following data breach

Samsung has issued a warning to its customers after they were targeted by a massive data breach which may have exposed private information. The tech giant identified a data breach on November 13. Samsung said hackers had gained access through

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Warning as thousands living with virus that can cause cancer and liver damage

Thousands of people across the UK could be living with hepatitis C and not even know about it, according to a leading expert. The virus, which is spread through blood-to-blood contact, could affect around 70,000 people with the condition being

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Check your toy collections - Pokémon card sells for more than £5,000 on eBay

A rare Pokémon card has sold for more than £5,000 after inspiring a mini bidding war on online auction site eBay. The Charizard Skyridge Crystal Holo card was officially graded by the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), and given a Grade 9

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When snow will fall in the UK as weather map forecasts heavy snow

Heavy snow could hit the UK in early December as some forecasts predict it falling across large parts of the country. The latest weather maps from forecasters WXCharts predict that many parts of the UK will see their first snow of the year at the

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Chancellor gives update on what will happen to income tax in Autumn statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given an update on what will likely happen with income tax ahead of Wednesday's (November 22) Autumn statement. It had been reported that he was considering reducing taxes on income, inheritance and businesses.

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Scam warning issued to parents ahead of Black Friday 2023

With Black Friday approaching, parents are being warned to watch out for fake deals advertised online. Research for the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign, run by banking and finance industry body UK Finance, indicates that more than a quarter (27%

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Long queues caused by broken down vehicle on Worcestershire motorway

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Cadbury axes fan favourite chocolate bar after just a few years on UK shelves

Cadbury has revealed it has discontinued a fan-favourite chocolate bar just a few years after it first hit the shelves.  The confectionery company launched the peanut caramel crisp chocolate bar back in 2017. But now after just five years on

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Lorry drivers warned no fuel at M5 service station

LORRY drivers are being warned there is no fuel available at the M5 Strensham Services station this morning (November 20).  No fuel is available from the lorry pumps at the M5 Strensham Services station southbound which is between Junction 7 and

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College told to improve after losing 'good' rating and now requires improvement

A college has lost its ‘good’ rating and been told to improve following an inspection by Ofsted. Heart of Worcestershire College, which has campuses in Worcester, Malvern, Redditch and Bromsgrove, has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by watchdog

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Environment Agency urge West Midlands residents to prepare for extreme weather

The Environment Agency are appealing to residents of the West Midlands to ensure they are aware of their flood risk amid a rise in extreme weather events. This year’s Flood Action Week from November 20 to 26 comes after an increase of extreme weather

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Will Warndon's first walking bus end school run 'parking rage'?

A WALKING bus is coming to Warndon to improve the health and safety of city children and end school ‘parking rage’ and other displays of ‘aggression’. Cllr Jill Desayrah says the trial of the walking bus scheme will begin next month and two schools