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Dozens visit ancient riverside pub to celebrate milestone birthday
CELEBRATIONS were in the air at an old riverside country pub as the family who runs it marked a significant milestone. Bunting was draped across the garden at The Camp House Inn in Grimley as people celebrated the 85th anniversary of the same family
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Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears
Well, it’s officially upon us – spider season in the UK has arrived. Although many of us will have started decorating our houses for autumn with knitted pumpkins and vanilla-scented candles, you’ve probably found a few long-legged insects putting
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£1,000 electric bike stolen from city's underground car park
AN electric bike was stolen from an underground car park. Police are appealing for information after the Carrera bike was stolen from the underground car park in Harry Davis Court on Armstrong Drive. The bike is described as a Carrera dark
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Meet the man who ran 100km along Worcester's canals
AN AMATEUR runner has completed his first ever ultramarathon in under 14 hours. 32 year old Mack Ashworth, who lives in Whittington, near Worcester, took on the challenge of 100km for the first time on bank holiday Monday, August 26. The runner
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City’s music scene in tribute to guitarist who died
A CELEBRATION of music is planned for later this month to raise funds in memory of a popular Worcester man. StuFest is being held at Worcester’s The Marrs Bar on Saturday, September 21 from 7pm in memory of guitarist Stuart Silcock who died aged
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Caring five-year-old boy raising funds to help dogs
A CARING five-year-old boy is bidding to raise more money with his latest charity challenge next month. Teddie Goddard, a year one pupil at Orchard Primary School in Pershore, is doing a sponsored PAW Patrol on a Stroll with his puppy Missy to
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Women's health clinic rated 'outstanding' in latest CQC inspection
A women's health clinic in Bromsgrove has been rated 'outstanding' at its latest inspection. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave VHK Women's Health Clinic the top rating at its inspection in June and July. The medical clinic, which is
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Designs approved for replacement of 'dilapidated' village hall
DESIGNS have been approved by councillors to replace a "dilapidated" village hall. Plans for a new village hall in Holt Heath, near Worcester, have been approved by Malvern Hills District Council after an application was submitted on behalf of
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Polar bears, badgers and the Egyptian Goose - the strangest banned UK pets
Over the past couple of years, the American XL bully breed of dog has stirred up a heated debate between owners and critics over whether it should be banned. On 1 February 2024, it became illegal to own an American Bully XL dog without a certificate
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Which Worcester pubs are offering pints for £2?
THERE is some good news for pub goers in Worcester - they can get pints for just £2 in the coming weeks. Pub chain Greene King has slashed its prices to celebrate the end of summer and there are a few pubs in Worcester where you can take full
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Last homes sold at sought-after Worcester shared ownership development
Every home at a "high-quality" shared ownership development near Worcester has been snapped up. Platform Home Ownership linked up with partner Bloor Homes to design and construct Elgar Park in Lower Broadheath. The association has said that
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I compared Heinz mayo with supermarket versions (my favourite might surprise you)
Condiments are a great addition to many dishes and choosing which one to pair with your food can take a second or two but for me, mayonnaise is always a good option. Whether I’m having a burger and chips or enjoying a salad, I find myself reaching
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Car parking hack can help you avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out
Little-known loopholes could save drivers in England from having to fork out on hefty parking ticket fines in car parks. It comes as new research found that 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more
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Is X down? All you need to know as users report issues with the site
Thousands of users of X (formerly known as Twitter) have been reporting issues with using the social media site. A huge spike in reports of the app and website being down emerged at around 3.30pm today (Saturday, September 7) on Downdetector.
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Drone footage shows progress on new designer village set to rival Bicester Village
WITH less than a year to go until a potential rival to Bicester Village opens in Tewkesbury, developers have released new drone footage of their progress. Cotswold Designer Outlet, a new designer village, will be opening in Tewkesbury just off
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Watch out for speed limit change on road after it was 'used like a race track'
A SPEED limit on a main road through Worcestershire has been greatly reduced after drivers "used it like a race track". The A38, between Droitwich and Fernhill Heath, has been reduced from 60mph to 40mph after years of lobbying from residents and
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Man who didn't buy £4.80 train ticket ordered to pay more than 100x the price
A 61-year-old man must pay more than 100 times the value of his journey after travelling on the railway without a ticket. Phillip Buckley, of Goldfinch Rise, Pershore, was found to have travelled on a Great Western Railway train on Monday, March
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'Heavy thundery rain' weather warning for Worcestershire
A YELLOW weather warning for "heavy and possibly thunder rain" has been issued across Worcestershire. The Met Office has warned of flooding and disruption between today (Saturday) at 9pm and tomorrow (Sunday) at 6pm. However, the weather
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Man banned from nearly every shop after being charged with theft
A MAN is banned from nearly every shop in Malvern after being charged with theft. Paul Standen is due to appear in court in November after being accused of several thefts in the town. Until then, Malvern SNT has warned buisness owners that
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Pub goes cashless after £1,300 stolen from safe during raid
A PUB has gone cashless for the "foreseeable future" after £1,300 was stolen from a safe during a raid. The Hop Pole Inn on Cleobury Road in Bewdley was broken into last week. West Mercia Police confirmed that an investigation is underway and
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New family takeover popular Worcestershire sweet company
A FAMILY has helped to get one of Worcestershire's favourite sweets back on shelves after months of uncertainty. Liz Jerrett, 41, from Droitwich, has bought Wychbold Fudge after previous owners Sheena and Adam Beck decided to close the business
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High-speed Buffy parody to stage all episodes in one night
A fast-paced production bringing audiences all 144 episodes of a beloved supernatural TV show is coming to Worcester. 'Buffy - Revamped', written and performed by comedian Brendan Murphy, condenses seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer into
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Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed
Brits have the chance to get their hands on a rare and valuable commemorative Winnie the Pooh coin. The officially licensed 65mm Pooh Sticks Commemorative celebrating the game of Poohsticks and comes complete with a definitive history of the game
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The best cup of tea? I blind tested 7 to see if Yorkshire really is my favourite
It is often said that when the British don’t know what to do, they put the kettle on. Sad? Brew, Happy? Brew, Angry? Brew, Tired? Two brews. As a drink, it cuts across class lines with ease. From binmen to royalty, the classic cup of char favours
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How do I spend a day in Worcester?
THERE is so much to enjoy during a day in Worcester- but just how would you spend a day in the city? There are so many ways to spend your hours in the Faithful City, from taking in the historic sites or having a picturesque stroll along the River
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Nunnery Wood Colts FC receives support from Specsavers
Nunnery Wood Colts has received new sponsorship from two opticians in Worcester and Malvern. Specsavers stores on Pump Street, Worcester, and Roman Way, Malvern, will be supplying home and away kits for the Scorpions, and under nine's team.
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Worcester kitten fights back to full health after being impaled by fence
A kitten has fought back to full health after she was impaled on a metal fence. Eight-month-old Lola has a second lease on life, having been impaled while playing in the garden of her Worcester home. Owner Kate Clark recalled the incident,
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Award-winning singer to perform Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen classics
An award-winning singer considered "our greatest interpreter of Bob Dylan's songs" is set to celebrate two of the world's most legendary songwriters. Barb Jungr will serenade audiences with iconic Dylan and Leonard Cohen tracks. Jungr recently
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We visit ancient riverside pub where Queen Elizabeth I still owes money
This ancient country pub's fortunes are tied inextricably to the river which can be a blessing in summer and a rankling curse in the cruel winter months. The Camp House Inn in Grimley, near Worcester surely occupies one of the most beautiful riverside
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Explore history of the River Severn with popular theatre company
A popular theatre company is set to take audiences on a dramatic tour of the River Severn. Stan’s Café will perform River Tours: The Severn, exploring one of the UK's best loved rivers. The performance will be by the company's associate director
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Leisure centre to get solar panels - once the roof is fixed
SOLAR panels will be installed on the roof of a city leisure centre - once maintenance work has been completed. A project to install solar panels at Perdiswell Leisure Centre was given the green light by Worcester City Council’s policy and resources
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Woolly hats at the ready as cold water swimming returns to park
IT is time to get your bathing suits and woolly hats ready as an outdoor pool has revealed the start date for its cold-water swimming sessions. Residents will be braving the cold again this year after Droitwich Spa Lido revealed when it will kick-start
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Council gets record level of income from trade waste collections
THE city council is generating record levels of income from the collection of trade waste. Worcester City Council expects the service to generate £990,000 across the year - £50,000 above budget. The council service, which issues quarterly invoices
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Best and worst places to buy a house with a garden in Worcester revealed
FINDING the perfect home that ticks all the boxes can be extremely difficult. One of the things which can be a deal breaker for many is if the home does not have a decent-sized garden. Worcester may have many houses on the market, but not
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Growing St John's vets to build extension to surgery
A VETS in St John’s has been given permission to build an extension. Henwick Vets is expanding its surgery in Henwick Road out towards the street in order to create a bigger waiting area and additional consultation rooms. It is also extending
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Rare Beatrix Potter coin sells for 7x its face value
A RARE 50p coin minted to celebrate 150 years since the birth of author Beatrix Potter has sold for seven times its face value. Featuring classic Beatrix Potter character Jemima Puddle Duck on one side, the 50p coin was listed on eBay by a seller
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Young performers stun crowds with spooky classic
A group of promising young performers showcased their talent with performances of a spooky classic in Worcester. WODYS, comprised of performers aged between eight and 18, performed The Addam's Family for multiple nights at the Swan Theatre during
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Worcester swim school to introduce new weekend sessions
A Worcester swim school is set to expand its services to host new weekend classes. Puddle Ducks Worcestershire will be extending its weekday sessions at The Whitehouse Hotel to accommodate a growing demand in the area. Baby and preschool lessons
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University of Worcester ends three decades of pollen forecast service
After helping provide pollen forecast to the nation for nearly three decades the University of Worcester has completed its final season of tracking. Since its launch in 1995, the university has ran the UK's network of monitoring stations. In
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Award-winning comedian set for Worcester performance
An award-winning stand-up circuit stalwart is set to stop off in Worcester. Paul Foot will be performing his critically-acclaimed 'Dissolve' as he shares his most profound and personal show yet. His performance follows a sold-out run at the
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Relive George Michael's greatest hits at tribute show
Do the jitterbug at an upcoming tribute show to one of the UK's most popular singers. 'Celebrating George Michael' will give fans the chance to relive all the Wham! star's greatest hits with performer Steve Mitchell. The show offers "a more
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Award-winning comic to bring critically acclaimed show to Worcester
An award-winning stand-up comedian is set to bring his latest "captivating and subversive" show to Worcester. Alfie Brown will perform his new show, 'Open Hearted Human Enquiry', which has received rave reviews. Comedy legend Stewart Lee described
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Recruitment expert warns restaurants and pubs of imminent law changes
A top recruitment expert has warned restaurant and pub owners to "stay one step ahead" of law changes in the coming weeks. The alert comes ahead of the Government's new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act, which will come into force on Tuesday,
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Worcestershire academy star, 16, receives first England under-19 call up
Worcestershire's promising 16-year-old keeper-batter has received his first England under-19's call up. Seth Essenhigh, a member of Worcestershire’s 2022-23 and 2023-24 academy intakes, will play in the 50 Over Tri-Series against Scotland and Ireland
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Tips to keep your baby warm and safe during sleep this autumn
Following figures that 44 per cent of UK parents are most concerned about their child's health a parenting solutions company has given tips on how to keep your child warm during the autumn months. Baboodle, a leader in innovative parenting solutions
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City councillors agree questions for annual survey
THE city council has agreed on the questions that will go into this year’s annual survey. Every year, Worcester City Council asks residents for their views on the authority and the services it provides. This year the survey will be launched
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One-man Edinburgh Fringe festival hit to debut in Worcester
A theatre company fresh off an Edinburgh Fringe run is set to bring its musical comedy adaptation of a classic novel to Worcester. Lamphouse Theatre, the creative team behind the popular show War of the Worlds (On a Budget), is set to present its
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Plans submitted to give empty office building a new lease of life
AN empty office building could be turned into flats if plans put before the council are given the go-ahead. A scheme to convert Merrivale House in Deansway into 11 flats has been submitted to Worcester City Council. In planning documents, the
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'Magnificent' lido in Worcestershire named among Britain's best
A lido in Worcestershire has been named among the best in Britain in a list by the Daily Mail. The newspaper discussed the history of the lido before introducing its favourites: “We need to thank the Germans for the graceful art deco, alfresco
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All the Worcester landmarks you can visit for free during Heritage Open Days
PEOPLE will be able to visit historic locations across Worcester for free during this year's Heritage Open Days. Visitors can flock to heritage landmarks in the city many of which will be opening up parts the public do not usually see. Here
