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Racecourse issue this statement after young amateur jockey's horror fall
CITY racecourse bosses say their thoughts are with a young jockey who suffered a serious head injury in a horror fall. Lauren Keen-Hawkins fell off her horse at Worcester Racecourse on Sunday, suffering a serious head injury as her team thank people
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'Kick in the teeth': appeal anger over death crash driver
DEVASTATED families will take their fight to Downing Street after they learned the 'soft' sentence of a death crash driver who killed three people would not go to the Court of Appeal. The decision over killer driver Joe-Lewis Tyler's sentence was
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Coleman's discontinues popular mustard product 'loved' by shoppers
Coleman's has confirmed it has discontinued one of its mustards, which was "loved" by fans, from its range of products. Coleman's is well known for a wide range of mustards, condiments and recipe mixes. Several big name brands have discontinued
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Can conkers keep moths away from your home?
As we head into another season, you might still find you're getting insects coming through your open doors and windows. Whether you want them to or not, moths and other insects often make their way into our homes. But, as we go into autumn,
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Worcestershire hop farm is British farming success story
A HOP and apple farm which lies at the heart of beer and cider making will help brew up success as it helps inspire the next generation of young farmers. Younger farmers will join the NFU for a tour of Stocks Farm in Suckley on the Worcestershire
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Warning about train disruption in Worcestershire during September
COMMUTERS will be severely affected by disruption to trains when work to improve the railway gets underway this month. Great Western Railway trains in Worcestershire will be severely affected by the rail improvement work in September. Network
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Oak tree planted to commemorate battle which turned tide of history
AN oak tree has been planted to commemorate a bloody city battle which turned the tide of English history forever and sowed the seeds of democracy. The leader of Worcester City Council, Lynn Denham, planted the tree in Fort Royal Park today (Tuesday
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Rugby club asks for donations in appeal after break-in
AN appeal for funds has been launched after an attack on a rugby club during which charity buckets were stolen and windows smashed. As previously reported, the break-in happened at Droitwich Rugby Club in the early hours of Monday morning, causing
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Primark to launch first ever Swap Shop initiative in selected UK stores
Primark is set to launch its first-ever Swap Shop initiative for customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing in selected stores around the UK. Created in partnership with circular clothing company, Verte, the limited run of pop-ups will
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Jeremy Kyle 'egged on' audience to boo TV show guest who died days later
The son of Steve Dymond has said his father spoke of how Jeremy Kyle egged the audience to “boo him”. He was also “very upset", his son told an inquest into his death. Dymond is suspected of taking his own life seven days after filming for the
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Grand Designs returns with 25th anniversary episode and new series- how to watch
Grand Design fans have a new series to look forward to which includes a special 25th anniversary episode. The Channel 4 property programme will first air Grand Designs: 25 Years & Counting then the following episodes will be of the new series.
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Report published into death of prisoner jailed for child sex crime
A REPORT into the death of a sex offender who died whilst serving time in prison has been published following an independent investigation. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has published its findings into the death of Terence Lobb from
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Update after road closes over railway bridge safety fears
A CLOSURE is now in place for pedestrians after a railway safety inspection closed a main road in Worcester. People can no longer walk under the railway bridge in Newtown Road and a diversion will now be in place. People will be diverted via
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Worcestershire announces signing of Essex all-rounder Ben Allison
Worcestershire have announced the signing of all-rounder Ben Allison from Essex. The move will see the 24-year-old join the Pears on a three-year contract from next summer until the end of the 2027 season. This comes after two loan spells at
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Costa Coffee reveals food and drink menu for autumn 2024 with 6 new items
Costa Coffee has released more details about its new autumn menu after teasing the return of the Mape Hazel range by releasing one drink for its members. Customers who are signed up to the Costa Club loyalty scheme gained early access to buy a
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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it
It is a legal requirement to have an annual MOT on cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles more than three years old. Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate showing that your vehicle has passed the annual inspection is illegal,
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What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to impose a pay-per-mile scheme on drivers in the UK to avoid a “black hole” from lost fuel duty revenue. Public transport charity Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) issued the plea, claiming it would have
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Works gets underway to improve "accident waiting to happen" roundabout
RELIEVED residents will soon get a safer crossing at an "accident waiting to happen" roundabout as work finally gets underway. Work has begun to install a new toucan crossing on the Westlands Roundabout in Droitwich after residents feared a serious
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Dad who thought headaches were from stress diagnosed with incurable brain tumour
A DAD who thought his headaches were down to having 'Christmas flu' and work-related stress was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. Adam Chapman, of Worcester, started suffering from headaches six months after his wedding day in December
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Another penguin damaged while three continue to have repair work
ANOTHER penguin statue has been fenced off after its feet became damaged while three more are still under repair. Conservenguin, found on the High Street, has been fenced off after cracks began to appear in the sculpture's feet so it has been fenced
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Yellow weather warning issued for Worcestershire
THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Worcestershire. Much of the county has been struck with heavy rain today (Tuesday, September 3) but weather forecasters expect the weather to get worse in the coming days. The weather
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Traffic chaos as Newtown Road railway bridge closed for two weeks
URGENT repairs to a railway bridge in Worcester have caused long delays for drivers. Newtown Road tunnel was closed on Monday (September 3) after a safety inspection by Network Rail found parts of the bridge were collapsing. The road will be
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Sean Wilson speaks out for the first time after shock Coronation Street axe
Star of Coronation Street, Sean Wilson has broken his silence after being axed by ITV in a shock to the actor. Wilson was expected to return as Martin Platt as part of Corrie legend Gail Platt's storyline. However, the actor was axed after
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O2 Priority to axe Greggs rewards is decision 'worse than Oasis/Ticketmaster palaver'
O2 Priority is set to axe one of the most popular Greggs rewards available to its members this month. From cheaper meals at Pizza Express and discounts on Disney+ subscriptions to early access to concert tickets, O2 and Virgin Media customers are
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Sleep expert reveals the five best ways to get your kids’ sleep back on track
Children who have been out of routine sleep for six weeks may find it difficult to get back into routine after the summer holidays. And we know how hard that is on the parents. While the adjustment might not work on night one, doing the right
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Where is Susanna Reid on ITV Good Morning Britain? Ranvir Singh steps in
If you have tuned into Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (September 3), you may be wondering why usual presenter Susanna Reid isn't sitting next to her co-host Ed Balls in the studio. Shortly after introducing the day's headlines, including
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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how
This week Brits have the chance to see the planet of Saturn in the night sky as it enters opposition. Marking the only time you will be able to see the planet for over a year, Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the
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75 per cent of homecare providers in Worcester have out-of-date or no rating
THREE in four homecare providers in Worcester do not have up-to-date ratings from the Care Quality Commission. CQC is an independent body that regulates health and social care in the UK, including care homes, dental services and clinics. Across
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Progress for school and multi-storey car park plans
PROPOSALS for Worcester’s new secondary school and a multi-storey car park have made it through an early part of the planning process. Plans for the school and an 850-space car park near Worcestershire Royal Hospital went on public display last
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Week-long event encourages home monitoring of blood pressure
A week-long event is campaigning to raise awareness of high blood pressure. 'Know Your Numbers! Week', which has been supported by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System, aims to make people more aware of the risks of having high
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Over half of West Midlands dog owners drive with pets unrestrained, research finds
A top vet surgeon has revealed that over half of people in the West Midlands have travelled in a car with their dog unsecured in the last six months. 54 per cent of dog owners in the region do not restrain their pets while driving. Additionally
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Worcester re-enactors to bring history to life in Upton
Worcester Re-enactors are set to recreate 2,000 years of history at an upcoming weekend. Visitors can observe simulated battles, explore Living History camps and engage in conversations with re-enactors. The event will include a range of food
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Brazen drug gangs convert empty High Street shops into cannabis farms
A growing number of empty high street stores are being converted into illegal cannabis farms, police chiefs have warned. Empty shop units in town and city centres are seen as ideal places to grow drugs by criminal gangs. Chief Constable Richard
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Online tool for identifying potential pest infestations launched
Worcestershire homeowners can use a new interactive tool to identify potential pest infestations. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has created the ‘House of Pests’ online resource to map where pests are common and links to information
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Art exhibition selected by Worcestershire residents launching soon
An exhibition packed with artwork selected by the people of Worcestershire is set for launch in the coming weeks. Connections – The Worcester City Collection, an exhibition set to open at the Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, showcases artwork
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Worcester insurance broker's doors reopen following repair work on historic building
An insurance broker in Worcester has reopened following important repair works to its historic building. Howden Worcester, on the corner of Foregate Street and Sansome Street, closed its doors temporarily to undergo essential maintenance on the
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Inclusive circus show set for Worcester performance
An inclusive circus show for disabled and disadvantaged children is set to make its return to Worcester. Circus Starr, a non-profit organisation, will perform shows that include a British Sign Language (BSL) signer. This addition ensures that
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Advice to stay safe from 'super' strain of this infection
AUTUMN often sees a surge in the number of cases of sexually-transmitted infections within our community, especially among young people who are a high-risk group. With more than 10,000 university students coming to Worcester in the coming weeks
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Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson lauds team after third win on the trot
Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson heaped praise on his players after they extended their win streak to three with a victory over Essex. Richardson hailed the "character, team-work and team ethic" of his squad as they managed to secure another
