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As it happened: Emergency services close part of city bridge

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Bike and a sack truck stolen from van parked in Kempsey

A BIKE and a sack truck were stolen from a van in Kempsey. West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a BlueTrek Marlin bike and a heavy-duty, aluminium frame sack truck were stolen from a van parked on Old Road North. The incident

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Several items stolen from van parked on busy A38

SEVERAL items were stolen from a van parked on a road in Severn Stoke. West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after tools were stolen from a van parked by the A38. The incident happened between 6pm on November 26 and 10am on November

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'Inches from death': Bullets smash through window above bed where girl, 9, slept

A NINE-year-old and her mother were "inches away from death" after gunmen attacked their home while they slept. Mother-of-three Natalie Brown was woken by loud bangs after bullets hit multiple windows - including her daughter's bedroom - in Cedar

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Countryside pub devastated by Storm Bert announces re-opening date

A POPULAR Worcestershire pub devastated by the flooding caused by Storm Bert has announced its re-opening date.  Fox Inn, in Bransford, has revealed it is aiming to re-open on Monday, December 9.  The countryside pub was forced to close after

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Worcestershire farmers in key Budget meeting

THE impact of a controversial Budget and flooding on Worcestershire farmers came under the spotlight during a key meeting. Worcestershire farming issues came under the microscope at a county meeting that covered the impact of the Budget and flooding

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Wanted man with links to Worcester and Malvern arrested

A WANTED man with links to Worcester and Malvern has been arrested. West Mercia Police was looking for the 40-year-old after he was wanted on recall to prison. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "A 40-year-old man with links to Worcester

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As it happened: Traffic stopped on M5 after crash in Worcester

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M5 crash and Victorian Fayre blamed for traffic chaos at hospital

THE VICTORIAN Fayre and an M5 crash have been blamed for traffic chaos near Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Commuters were stuck near the hospital for over two hours and reports came flooding in of people struggling to get to appointments and ambulances

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New plans unveiled for major stadium in Worcestershire

NEW plans have been unveiled for a major stadium in Worcestershire. The home of Worcester Warriors, Sixways Stadium, could be completely transformed after Junction 6 Limited unveiled new plans for the venue. The plans produced will enhance

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New city bookshop makes perfect start during Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

A NEW city bookshop has had the perfect start- thanks to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.  Sara Cooper opened Plot Twist Books at 43 Friar Street for the first time on Thursday.  She aimed to open just in time for the Victorian Fayre

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Christmas warning to anyone expecting a delivery as millions of parcels stolen

With news that 23 million packages are stolen or go missing from UK doorsteps, there's a warning for anyone with deliveries due from Checkatrade to protect  packages from ‘Porch Pirates’ . Many people choose their porch as a dedicated 'safe place

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Jet2 holidaymakers fume as bed bug infestation 'followed' them home

Holidaymakers threw out their luggage and had their house fumigated after claiming a 'bed bug infestation' on their Jet2 holiday 'followed' them back to the UK. Manuela Johnson jetted off to Lanzarote to celebrate her birthday with her husband

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Prestigious grade II–listed cinema for sale in Worcester

A PRESTIGIOUS grade II–listed cinema in Worcester is on sale for £1.5m. Northwick Cinema, an art deco-themed building on Ombersley Road, has been listed by Fisher German at a guide price of £1,500,000. The business had been operating under

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Fatal crash between car and bus sparks call for urgent road safety review

A 'CONCERNED' councillor has called for urgent road safety improvements after a fatal crash at a notorious junction after complaining about the dangers for years. A woman in her 20s died and a man was critically injured after a crash between a

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MPs vote in favour of legislation that would legalise assisted dying in the UK

Today MPs made one of the biggest decisions of their careers - whether or not to back assisted dying. It was the second reading of the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill, which would make assisted dying legal for terminally ill adults who

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Rapist who inflicted horrifying '20-hour nightmare' on victim jailed for 19 years

A THUG who inflicted a '20 hour nightmare' of rape, fear and abuse on a woman in her own home has been sent to prison for 19 years. Reece Blain Vella, 32 and previously of Callow End, near Worcester, was sentenced for strangulation, assaults and

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IN PICTURES: Massive barn fire near Worcester triggers huge emergency response

THESE photos show firefighters from five separate crews tackling a huge hay barn fire at a farm near Worcester as a thick pall of smoke fills the sky. The barn fire at a farm in Himbleton near Worcester was visible from the main road as teams of

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Manhunt for wanted Worcester man named by police

A MANHUNT has been launched to find man with links to Worcester who is wanted on recall to prison. An appeal has been issued to find 31-year-old Grant Sumner, wanted on recall to prison by West Mercia Police. WANTED: Grant Sumner is wanted

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Worcester City Boxing Club celebrate recent successes

IT HAS been a great couple of months for Worcester City Amateur Boxing Club.  Firstly, Caitlyn Wise triumphed in the U19 World Boxing Championships, competing for England on November, 2.  Wise won the finals by unanimous decision over India's

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Warning to anyone using Evri, Amazon or Royal Mail this Christmas

Amazon, Evri, Royal Mail, DHL and UPS customers have been warned of the threat of scams this Christmas. The delivery giants are the five most impersonated businesses by scammers in the UK according to new research. And with many of us expecting

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Rail passengers face disruption over 'points failure' at Worcester station

RAIL passengers faced delays and disruption across Worcester due to a 'points failure' at a city railway station. The points failure happened at Worcester Shrub Hill station, causing some lines to be blocked this morning. ⚠ Travel Update

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Ethan Brookes credits schoolboy hockey days in aiding to develop his trademark shot

ETHAN BROOKES has credited his schoolboy days as a hockey player as key to helping him develop his trademark sweep shot.  The all-rounder, who recently suited up for Worcestershire in the Hong Kong International Sixes, finished as Worcestershire's

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When does The Traitors series 3 begin? BBC reveals 2025 start date

The BBC has revealed the third series of The Traitors will begin in January 2025. This nail-biting, award-winning, reality series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman will return in the new year as a new group of strangers get set to play the ultimate

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Rugby returning to Sixways next month

EARLIER this month, it was announced that the upcoming British Police rugby matches will be played at Sixways Stadium.  The British Police side will play all three of the armed forces' teams in each month of the New Year.  The side will face

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Powick homes plan rejected after road safety concerns

A PLAN to build four new homes in Powick has been knocked back by the council. The proposal was for four homes on land next to 15a Collett’s Green Road. The application was for permission in principle, which asks councils to make a decision

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New Domino's pizza coming to Worcester - here's when it will open

A NEW pizza takeaway is coming to Worcester soon at a former chip shop as we reveal the opening date and opening hours. Domino’s is set to open a new store in Bath Road in Worcester on Monday, December 16. We have previously reported how the

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Dog walker discovers a partridge in a quandary

IT is not quite the first day of Christmas but a partridge was discovered in a field by a dog walker. However, the walker was worried the famously festive bird may have been ill and contacted Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre.

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Day two of Worcester Victorian Christmas Market - LIVE

4:27pm Mariusz Kiec and his garden Gnomes are getting in the Christmas spirit (Image: Newsquest)

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Worcester Raiders look to put things right against Highworth Town

WORCESTER RAIDERS are hoping to 'put things right' as they play Highworth Town this Saturday (November 30).  Earlier this season, Raiders lost 1-0 to Highworth. After playing the majority of the game with 10 men, they conceded a controversial 96th

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Train passengers warned for busy Black Friday

Train passengers have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of Black Friday. Birmingham New Street station is expected to welcome hundreds of thousands of shoppers travelling for Black Friday sales, the Christmas market, and weekend celebrations

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Martin Lewis issues 'Black Friday warning' as he urges shoppers to 'stay calm'

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued his "annual Black Friday warning" to shoppers ahead of a day of deals and discounts. Mr Lewis was speaking on ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show when he gave the warning. About whether Black Friday deals

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Worcester Wolves' head wheelchair basketball coach confident ahead of new season

WORCESTER WOLVES' wheelchair basketball head coach - Lucas Warburton - is feeling confident of his sides' chances ahead of the upcoming season.  The side kick off their league campaign with on Saturday, January 18, against Loughborough Lightning

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Royal Mint's rarest 50p coin sells for £111 - how to spot if you have one

The rarest Royal Mint coin in circulation today has sold for more than 200 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, selling for £111.

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Fitness coach Joe Wicks shares exercise videos for patients awaiting surgery

Fitness coach Joe Wicks is once again helping people with his fitness videos. But this time, it’s not to keep people fit during a global pandemic, instead, he’s helping elderly patients prepare for surgery. He’s doing this by improving their

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Pension Credit update as Winter Fuel Payments begin

Claims for pension credit have soared by almost 150% since the Government announced plans to means test the winter fuel payment, figures show. But just 42,500 applications have been approved over the same period – less than 5% of the 880,000 people

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Gladiator stuntman may lose leg after horror fall as Russell Crowe donates £5k

A Gladiator stuntman fears he may lose his leg after a horror fall while renovating - prompting Russell Crowe to donate £5,000 for his limb-saving op. Hollywood stuntman Charlie Allan had been building the front entrance of his garage when he slipped

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I saved £800 on groceries and more using Newsquest’s Rewards calculator - tried it?

If you can’t resist a bargain or love to find discount codes online, did you know with a Newsquest Rewards membership you can save hundreds every year? I recently used the Newsquest Rewards savings calculator and discovered I can save around £800

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Hose signs on at Worcestershire Cricket Club until 2027

WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET CLUB'S  Adam Hose has signed a new three year contract to extend his stay at New Road.  With one year left on his current deal, Hose's new contract sees him sign on with the club until the end of the 2027 season.  Speaking

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Live updates as fire breaks out at farm with black smoke billowing into sky

9:06am More pictures of fire in Himbleton BLAZE: Flames leap from hay inside a barn in Himbleton (Image: Newsquest

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Barn fire incident sees large emergency response

FIREFIGHTERS from five crews are busy tackling a large barn fire near Worcester which began early this morning. Five crews are still on scene tackling a barn fire at Himbleton, near Worcester after the fire was reported in the early hours of this

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The new attraction added to city centre indoor golf course

A NEW karaoke room has opened in time for Christmas at popular crazy golf and games venue Mulligans. The venue in Worcester High Street has now added a 15 person karaoke room to the roster 'just in time for the Christmas party season'. Mulligans

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Cinderella-inspired show with a twist coming to Worcester

A theatre group is set to bring a Cinderella-inspired show with a twist to Worcester. Kays Theatre Group will perform The Glass Slipper at the Swan Theatre from Thursday, January 23 to Sunday, February 2. The story continues from where Cinderella

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5 Christmas markets you can visit near Worcester this winter

It’s that time of year again when Christmas markets pop up across the UK and there are plenty in and around Worcestershire to enjoy. As the temperatures get cooler, wandering through Christmas markets can really get you into the festive spirit.

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How your favourite charity could receive £1,000 this Christmas

Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to nominate their favourite charities to receive a festive financial boost. Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards is set to give away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign

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Worcester schoolchildren swim more than 151,000 metres for charity

Children at a Worcester school swam 151,000 metres over four days to raise money for a drowning prevention charity. Pupils at King’s St Alban’s Prep School, which is part of the King's Worcester family of schools, swam 100 kilometres, or 6,038

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Worcester drama group raises £500 for charity

A youth drama group has raised £500 for charity. The Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section's (WODYS) donation was raised during the group's production of The Addams Family, which took place during the summer. The group, which

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Schools urged to host free breakfast clubs

COUNTY schools are being urged to sign up for the government’s ‘early adopter’ rollout of free breakfast clubs. Families in Worcestershire will soon be able to access 30 minutes of free childcare ahead of the start of the school day as the government

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Charity given funding to help adults improve reading skills

A charity has been awarded a grant to help adults improve their reading skills. Read Easy, which works with adults with low literacy skills in Worcester, has received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The South Worcestershire

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Show promising 'genuine' Irish experience in Worcester

A show promising a genuine Irish experience is set to come to Worcester. 'The Irish House Party' will perform at Huntingdon Hall on Sunday, February 16, at 7.30pm. The production, which began in Dublin, pledges to deliver authentic Irish entertainment

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Worcester music venue to host rock band's album launch

A Worcester music venue is set to host an album launch. The release of 'The Current State of Affairs' by Worcester-based rock band PHON will take place at The Marrs Bar. The event, which will also feature performances from Baron Greenback,

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Broad Street businesses "disappointed" at Victorian Fayre snub

IT seems bizarre that when one of Worcester's biggest events comes to the city so many businesses and streets aren't included in the celebrations. Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre will see 150,000 visitors packed into Worcester's High Street

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Students from Africa look to improve healthcare on return to home countries

Two students from Africa aim to improve healthcare in their home countries after finishing their studies at the University of Worcester. Alice Azongo from Ghana and Calliope Ntuyenabo from Rwanda are undertaking a year-long master’s degree in Healthcare

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Tesco launches winter food collection to help families in need

People are being asked to donate long-life food items at Tesco to help people in need this festive season. The supermarket has launched its 12th annual Winter Food Collection, with the aim of collecting much-needed items to help people in need.