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As it happened: police block city street

11:45am Why were police in Church Road? Good morning. Police have provided us with a statement about last night's

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Live Updates: A4440 learner motorcyclist collides with railing

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'Chaos' to children's school journeys if crucial road closure goes ahead

CRUCIAL works on a narrow road have been halted - for now- after parents raised concerns it would cause chaos to their children's school journeys.  The works on the tunnel and bridge on Red Hill Lane were scheduled to start next Monday, September

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"I went to the beach - and saw Gavin & Stacey!"

A WOMAN was excited to spot the stars of popular television show Gavin and Stacey filming scenes on the beach in Wales.  Jessica Sedgley, from Worcester, travelled to Barry Island to see the cast and spotted the show's writer and star James Corden

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KFC drive through will open until 2am despite 'boy racer' fears

A KFC drive through has been given permission to open until 2am, despite fears over boy racers and litter. The restaurant itself in Nunnery Way will close at 11pm to dine-in and takeaway customers but the drive through will stay open later and

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UK set to get mini weekend heatwave - here is the forecast for Worcestershire

PARTS of the UK are preparing for what could be the last mini heatwave of the year - but it will be a very different outcome in Worcestershire. The county will be warm and muggy this Friday (tomorrow) but the rest of the weekend looks to be a lot

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Riverside pub near Worcester set for big party this weekend

A CELEBRATION with live music will be held at a riverside country pub as the family which runs it mark a significant milestone. The Camp House Inn in Grimley near Worcester will mark the 85th anniversary of the same family running the pub with

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City marks anniversary of Battle of Worcester where thousands died

A musket volley thundered through the air as the city fell silent to remember those thousands slain during a pivotal battle which helped change the course of history forever. The annual remembrance parade and Drumhead Service to mark the anniversary

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Asos sells majority stake in Topshop and Topman

Asos is to offload 75% of its stake in the Topshop and Topman brands, in a deal which values them at £180 million. The online fashion retailer said on Thursday that it will sell three-quarters of its ownership in the brands to Danish firm Heartland

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Celebrity spotted at Worcestershire town's fun day

A CELEBRITY was spotted in her best pirate gear as she joined a Worcestershire town for its fun day. CBBC and CBeebies star Gemma Hunt was seen at Upton Baptist Church after attending their Private Praise Party. The star is most known for presenting

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Knives, bayonets and machetes seized in Warndon drug bust

A MAN has been arrested after police found drugs and weapons including bayonets, kukri knives and a medieval flail at a home in Worcester.  The elicit items which include a knuckle duster, dagger and a cutlass were all found by police after officers

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Lucky Worcester resident scoops £100k in Premium Bonds prize draw

A LUCKY resident has won £100k after joining dozens across Worcester who were awarded cash in August's Premium Bonds prize draw. There were celebrations across Worcester and Hereford for 51 people after they all won at least £5,000 in the draw.

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Delays possible as two abnormal loads to use M5 near Worcestershire

TWO abnormal loads will be travelling along the M5 and police have warned of traffic delays.  Drivers have been warned of traffic disruption on Monday and Tuesday (September 9 and 10). The loads will be travelling from the M5 to Newent in the

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Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut by Royal Mail

Royal Mail could be allowed to end the delivery of second class letters on Saturdays, as part of some new reforms. Regulator Ofcom has been consulting on the future of the universal postal service since January and is focusing efforts on changes

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Urgent warning to vodka drinkers as counterfeit drink contains deadly alcohol

Vodka drinkers have been warned a counterfeit version of a popular brand is circulating and contains ingredients “not intended for human consumption”. The counterfeit vodka, labelled as Glen’s Vodka, may have a strange smell and taste different

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Martin Lewis issues warning to all low-income pensioners on Good Morning Britain

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning on Good Morning Britain to all low-income pensioners. The finance guru has been particularly vocal over the past few weeks as a result of Chancellor Rachel Reeves announcing she is cutting the

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Family 'put off' from Toby Carvery after £170 fine

A man says he has been 'put off' from eating at Chadderton's Toby Carvery after being hit with a £170 fine for using the restaurant's designated car park which bosses 'cannot cancel'. Declan Morton, from Shaw,  dined at the popular carvery restaurant

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How Greene King customers can get £2 pints for 2 weeks this month

Customers can enjoy £2 pints at Greene King pubs as the chain celebrates the end of summer. More than 700 pubs across the UK are offering the cheaper pints but they will only be available at the discounted price for two weeks. Each pub that

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Best Aldi Specialbuy items this September from pumpkin décor to autumn candles

Aldi has revealed the full lineup of September's Speciabuys items for 2024 and there's something for everyone. As always the supermarket showcases a huge range of items, which for this month include a whole range of pumpkin-related décor. Keeping

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Business that preyed on vulnerable pensioners shut down

A BUISNESS that preyed on vulnerable pensioners has been shut down. DT Care Ltd, registered to Chalverton Court in Droitwich, was shut down after defrauding vulnerable adults by falsely claiming their computer had a security issue. The company

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Police update on two men they want to speak to - as damaged penguin sculptures return

A TRIO of damaged penguins have waddled back onto a popular walking route after being vandalised. Starlit Journey, Percy and Kingfisher Azure were forcibly removed from their plinths last month while one of them had to be recovered from the River

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Do you shop at Lidl? Supermarket's big update for shoppers using customer app

Have you got the Lidl customer app and recently noticed it’s not been working? The supermarket has announced it has shut down its original customer app, previously used to showcase weekly offers and a digital version of its in-store leaflet.

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British Gas customers say they 'feel like they're being robbed' by smart meters

British Gas customers have complained that they 'feel like they're being robbed' over questionable smart meter readings. It has been one of the coolest summers on record and as we approach autumn, you can bet it's only going to get colder.

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Warning to pet owners as rare animals 'stolen to order' by criminals

Bird owners are in a flap after a sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity by birdnappers. Staff were horrified to discover eight chickens, including Silkies, Bantams and Ayam Cemani

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Record-breaking number of nurses to graduate from University of Worcester

The University of Worcester's largest-ever nursing cohort is set to graduate this month. Over 250 newly qualified nurses, over a hundred more than the count from five years ago, will don a mortarboard this September. Many of them have already

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Worcestershire key company joins diversity initiative

A Worcestershire key company has been appointed to an inclusivity and diversity scheme. The Key Safe Company, based just outside of Worcester, has joined the INclusivity Worcestershire Leaders initiative. Coordinated by Worcestershire Growth

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Worcester pub to cut all food and drink prices for one day

A Worcester pub is set to cut the price of all food and drink items. The Crown in Crown Passage will slash prices by 7.5 per cent for one day only on Thursday, September 12, for Tax Equality Day. The Wetherspoon pub has made the cut in efforts

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Musical comedy double bill to take to the stage in Worcester

Two classic musical comedies will take to the stage in Worcester in a double-billed show. 'The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience' promises a night of nostalgic scenes, live music and dancing offering a combination of Dublin Soul

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Kadeer Ali to bring Hundred coaching experience back to Worcestershire

Worcestershire assistant head coach Kadeer Ali has said that his experience coaching Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred can only benefit the Pears. During the month-long tournament, Ali worked alongside the likes of Daniel Vettori, Ian Bell and

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'There's nowhere for young snooker players to go in Worcester - and it's a problem'

A SNOOKER player has called for more youth facilities to be developed to stop the sport's decline. Dion Whittall, who is a member of the Worcester Snooker League's committee, said a lack of facilities for young people in Worcester is harming the

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When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

Delivering the fastest upload speed and second fastest download speeds amongst the major national providers. Zen wins Customer Service Brand of the Year at annual Which? awards. According to the latest data from Think Broadband as analysed

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Donate your clothes to aid young people battling cancer

People across Worcestershire are being asked to spare their clothes in support of children and young people battling cancer. The plea is for donations of quality fashion and household goods to be given to TK Maxx's Give up Clothes for Good campaign

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Investment firm backs hospice's penguin auction

An investment management firm has thrown its support behind the upcoming auction of the penguins taking part in the Waddle of Worcester. Hawksmoor Investment Management is backing the auction, slated for Thursday, October 24, with the aim of raising

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Inkberrow knitters smash Remembrance Sunday 4,000 poppy target

A group of Inkberrow knitters and crocheters aged from six to 92 have smashed their 4,000 poppy target for Remembrance Sunday. The poppy cascade from St Peter's Church bell tower exceeded the goal by more than 2,500 poppies, and has been completed

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Pub 'toasts to transformation' after finally reopening following refurbishment

STAFF are toasting to the transformation of a pub which has finally reopened following a major refurbishment. Big changes have been made to The Robin Hood in Rashwood, near Droitwich, which has been closed for nearly a month while work has been

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Council faces budget deficit on car parks and parking fines

CAR parking charges look set to bring in less money to the council than originally predicted. The latest financial figures presented to Worcester City Council’s policy and resources committee show income from city car parks was £25,000 under budget

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There could be changes at city car park - if councillors agree

COUNCILLORS want more information before making a decision on whether to add more solar panels to the roof of a multi-storey car park. The city council wants to increase the number of solar panels on the top deck of St Martin’s Gate car park.

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Bereaved mother delivers petition to Downing Street for children's hospice

A mother who lost her seven-year-old daughter has delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street on behalf of the hospice that cared for her. Liz Bishop, who lives in Worcester, delivered a petition carrying the signatures of 10,941 people supporting

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Worcestershire comedians in the running for 'breaking talent' award

Two Worcestershire comedians have been nominated for a prestigious 'breaking talent' award. Worcester's Lin Smith and Kidderminster's Rich Spalding, along with four other acts from the West Midlands, have been shortlisted for this year's Birmingham

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Family-endorsed Johnny Cash tribute act set to wow Worcester

A Johnny Cash tribute act endorsed by the family of the great man himself is set for a performance in Worcester. Cash's granddaughter, Caitlin Crowell, has credited The Johnny Cash Roadshow with "capturing my grandfather just as he was". The

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'How much safer and nicer it would be if everyone asked for consent before touching'

I WAS gazing aimlessly into a shop window when I suddenly became aware of a man hurtling towards me, waving and smiling widely. ‘Hello mate’ the stranger said as he dropped to his knees in front of me, ‘aren’t you gorgeous?’. At this point