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Homeowners are being urged to try this 5p test to keep rats and mice away
The idea of rats or mice making their way into our homes is less than appealing and for those wanting to keep them away, an expert has shared a test you can do at home. Whether you’ve tried all sorts of hacks to keep them away or you’re curious
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Business plan for historic theatre to be presented this month
The business plan developed for the Scala Theatre renovation will be presented to the council this month. A redrawn planning application for the historic theatre was approved in March, and July's meeting will be another key milestone in the project
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Signs on high street shop slammed as 'alien' in conservation area
Shop signage on a listed building opposite the Guildhall has been called “unacceptable” by Worcester Civic Society. Illuminated signs have appeared on Worcester Phone Care in High Street, along with banners advertising vapes and a same-day phone
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Attempted murder trial date set after city boxer stabbed
TWO men accused of the attempted murder of a city boxer are due to face trial after denying the charge. Daniel Smith and David Smith denied the attempted murder of Jon DP Shaw when they appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Monday. As previously
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New aerial photo shows Kepax Bridge as you've never seen it before
NEW photos show the Kepax Bridge as you have not seen it before from both air and water with two sections now spanning the river as the project takes shape. Workers on the Kepax Bridge project today fixed deck sections together on an extendable
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Baseball bat attacker due in court after attack on Dines Green home
A 21-year-old man who damaged property including a Ring Doorbell while armed with a baseball bat is due in court. Thomas Wood of Dowland Gardens, Dines Green, Worcester, is due to appear at Worcester Magistrates Court this Friday charged with criminal
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'It was as good as we could have expected' Carnival cheer despite rain and Euros blow
WORCESTER Carnival was 'as good as we could have expected' according to one member of the planning committee. Worcester Carnival was dealt a bad hand with the combination of poor weather conditions throughout the day and England's Euro 2024 quarter-final
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Repair plans for Powick Old Bridge revealed for first time
A PLAN of repairs has been announced after a medieval bridge central to Worcester's history suffered a partial collapse but a transport boss warns there is 'no quick fix'. The first stage of long term repair of Powick Old Bridge is to begin later
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Covid cases more than double Worcestershire, shocking data shows
COVID cases have more than doubled in Worcestershire over the past month, shocking new stats have revealed. The concerning new data, released by the UK Health Security Agency, shows a 136 per cent increase in confirmed cases in June when compared
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Convenience store reveals opening date after major refurbishment
A supermarket chain has revealed when one of its Worcester branches will reopen after it closed for a major refurbishment. The Co-op at 46 Ombersley Road has been temporarily closed for seven weeks while works and improvements are carried out to
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Pub chain offering free pints for England Euros Semi-Final on one condition
A pub chain will be offering a free pint to customers during England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday (July 10), but only if a certain event happens. Customers will be able to redeem a free pint at Greene King pubs once
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'I don't know anything' - Gavin and Stacey star still yet to see finale script
Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has said she still hasn't seen the script for the show's finale. Gavin and Stacey began on BBC Three back in 2007, running for three series as well as two Christmas specials, the latest of which aired in 2019.
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Thousands of households eligible for cost of living payments this summer
Cost of living support is a few clicks away for millions of homes in England struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support
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Parents warned to throw out 'dangerous' baby product found in millions of homes
Parents have been warned to throw away a “dangerous” baby proofing product. Plug protectors are in millions of homes across the UK, as parents look to protect their children from the dangers of electric shocks. However, a report from consumer
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Penguin sculptures enjoy further sponsorship ahead of summer art trail
Penguin sculptures at this summer's major art trail have been sponsored ahead of the event's debut later this month. Set to begin on Monday, July 22, the great Waddle of Worcester art trail has been sponsored by property maintenance company Platform
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Parents warned of £120 fines as summer holidays approach
With the summer holidays around the corner, parents have been issued a warning that they could face fines of up to £120. Legal experts have told parents looking to save some money on their summer getaways that taking children out of school early
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Thunderstorms expected as weather warning issued - see when
THUNDERSTORMS are expected as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in Worcestershire. The Met Office has issued a blanket weather warning for across the West Midlands today, with flooding possible in some places. The Met Office
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Kepax Bridge latest photos as bridge pieces lowered into place
HUGE cranes have lifted sections of the new Kepax Bridge in Worcester into place. Works to construct the new walking and cycling bridge over the River Severn have seen a 1000-tonne crane and a 350-tonne crane arrive on site to install the remaining
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Here's why police car on blue lights was parked on city roundabout
A POLICE car on blue lights was spotted on a city roundabout this morning after a car broke down as officers attended to reduce the risk of a crash. The police car was parked on blue lights on the Newtown Road roundabout between Grange Way and
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Metal and tools taken after burglary at Shrub Hill Industrial Estate
SCRAP metal and power tools were among the items taken following a burglary at Shrub Hill Industrial Estate. The burglary occurred between 1pm on Saturday, July 6 and 7am on Monday, July 8. People entered a commercial premises on the industrial
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Will there be sunny weather in Worcester ahead of England's Euro semi-final?
IT MAY not feel like it for those waking up to the rain this morning, but sunny weather is expected in Worcester ahead of England's Euro 2024 semi-final. Gareth Southgate's men are just one game away from back-to-back final appearances at the Euros
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Person spotted 'lurking around' city roads and driveways
A PERSON was spotted "lurking around" city roads and looking around driveways. St John's and Bedwardine SNT are asking residents to send them any CCTV footage to help them identify the individual "lurking around" the area's streets. The streets
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Worcester sex offender cannot do unpaid work for 'health reasons'
A CONVICTED sex offender has been in court for twice breaking the terms of a court order but cannot complete unpaid work as a punishment because of a health condition. Raimundo Soares Pinto, 47, of Brewery Walk in Worcester admitted breaching a
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Last ball defeat for Worcestershire Rapids despite record performance
Worcestershire Rapids fell at the last hurdle as they suffered a final ball defeat to Lancashire Lightning. This blow came despite a magnificent career-first 50 for Josh Cobb, who hit 74 off 52 balls, and the Rapids' highest total (181-4) of their
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Pictures: City women's skittles league winners and runners-up
WORCESTER and District Ladies’ Skittles League held its end-of-year meal and presentation evening. HONOURS Division One winners: Nomads Runners-up: Bridgettes Division Two winners: Belltones Runners-up: Maple Tarts King Pin
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'We live in a victim-blaming society'
TWO years ago I became the proud and mostly-frazzled owner of a high-energy, relentlessly-curious Lakeland terrier. Somehow, this small, ginger bundle of fur has pretty much taken over everything — choice of car, dog-friendly holidays, furniture
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Classic Ibiza gets Ragley Hall jumping with 40-track dance set
A 32-piece orchestra got a capacity crowd jumping as it performed over 40 dance classics at a stately home. The Urban Soul Orchestra performed at Classic Ibiza, which returned to Ragley Hall, near Alcester, on Saturday (July 6). Thousands attended
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Asbestos tiles can be removed from roof of listed building
Asbestos tiles can be removed from the roof of a listed building in the city centre. Planning approval was granted two years ago to convert International House in Pierpoint Street into a block of 15 apartments. But the state of the roof has
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Paella tops list as Britain's favourite holiday dish
As the summer holidays and the culinary delights of trips abroad edge closer, Britons have chosen paella as their favourite holiday dish. In a recent poll of 2,000 Brits by Med deli brand, Unearthed, the Spanish dish won the award with 36 per cent
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Take the next step to becoming a foster carer
If you have ever considered fostering maybe now is the time to ask the question ‘What is stopping me taking the next step?’ Recently, in a feature published on this website, the team behind Happy Hearts Foster Care, outlined why they started