Herefordshire And Worcestershire News

The #AskAboutAsthma campaign has been launched across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

New campaign to raise awareness of childhood asthma

''Know Your Numbers! Week' will encourage people to keep track of their blood pressure

''Know Your Numbers! Week' will encourage people to keep track of their blood pressure

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Week-long event encourages home monitoring of blood pressure

West Mercia PCC John Campion

West Mercia PCC John Campion

West Mercia Police

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West Mercia PCC provides £18,500 to help curb serious violence

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 'Home for Lunch' campaign aims to get patients discharged from hospital earlier in the day

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 'Home for Lunch' campaign aims to get patients discharged from hospital earlier in the day

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire shortlisted for national award

One piece of advice from the service is to avoid disposable barbecues

One piece of advice from the service is to avoid disposable barbecues

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue share summer safety guidelines

An example of fire damage that can be caused by magnified sunlight

An example of fire damage that can be caused by magnified sunlight

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Residents warned about risks from 'magnified sunlight' fires

Three-year-old Jasper Marsh and one-year-old Bonnie Marsh enjoy a festive-themed penguin outside The Guildhall

Three-year-old Jasper Marsh and one-year-old Bonnie Marsh enjoy a festive-themed penguin outside The Guildhall

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Penguin sculpture trail sees tens of thousands of visits in first week

The initiative invites individuals, groups, or organisations to propose ways of improving health care provision in the region

The initiative invites individuals, groups, or organisations to propose ways of improving health care provision in the region

Health leaders offer £10,000 for novel healthcare solutions

Applications now open for E4's Married at First Sight UK

Applications now open for E4's Married at First Sight UK

Applications now open for E4's Married at First Sight UK

The MPA team: (L-R) Head of advice Joe McGovern, managing director Phil McGovern, and head of operations Annemarie Byrne

The MPA team: (L-R) Head of advice Joe McGovern, managing director Phil McGovern, and head of operations Annemarie Byrne

Wealth management specialist acquires Worcester financial firm

Broadwas Croquet Club's Golf Croquet team, L-R: Ian Dampney, Billy Nicholson, Jon Carrington and Stuart Smith

Broadwas Croquet Club's Golf Croquet team, L-R: Ian Dampney, Billy Nicholson, Jon Carrington and Stuart Smith

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Village golf croquet team off to European tournament

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Here's how many people prosecuted after being caught on dashcam driving illegally

National Trust sites across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are offering a range of activities for families this May half-term

National Trust sites across Worcestershire and Herefordshire are offering a range of activities for families this May half-term

National Trust plans fun half-term activities for mini explorers

HWFRS has appealed to residents to install the correct type of smoke alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing

HWFRS has appealed to residents to install the correct type of smoke alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing

Fire service drive to secure effective smoke alarms for deaf community

WINNER: Peter Cook of Peter Cooks Bread which has a shop in The Hopmarket in Worcester City Centre

WINNER: Peter Cook of Peter Cooks Bread which has a shop in The Hopmarket in Worcester City Centre

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Worcester baker has Britain's best loaf after scooping another big win

Yamazaki Mazak receives inaugural Fire Service Employer Award

Yamazaki Mazak receives inaugural Fire Service Employer Award

Yamazaki Mazak receives inaugural Fire Service Employer Award

Health chiefs have advised Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to plan ahead

Health chiefs have advised Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to plan ahead

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Healthcare bosses issue NHS services guidelines for May Bank Holidays

Lyppard Grange pupils join RSPCA litter pick

Lyppard Grange pupils join RSPCA litter pick

School children and RSPCA join forces for litter pick

Four members of England's World Cup winning walking football team visited Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire's training session for a game

Four members of England's World Cup winning walking football team visited Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire's training session for a game

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World Cup winning football team visits charity's football group

Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents have been urged to make smoke alarm checks part of their routine

Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents have been urged to make smoke alarm checks part of their routine

Fire service warns people to test smoke alarms more frequently

Live: Marsh Challenge Cup - Westfields vs Worcester City

Live: Marsh Challenge Cup - Westfields vs Worcester City

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Westfields vs Worcester City LIVE: visitors reach semis after narrow win

Ally Middleton, head of education and clinical development and Tom Challacombe, clinical practice development lead

Ally Middleton, head of education and clinical development and Tom Challacombe, clinical practice development lead

NHS Trust's nursing programme shortlisted for national award

Pancake enthusiasts should remain aware of the fire risks

Pancake enthusiasts should remain aware of the fire risks

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Fire service issue warning ahead of Shrove Tuesday

IDYLLIC: One of Croome's original four seasons statues

IDYLLIC: One of Croome's original four seasons statues

What's on for families at National Trust properties this half-term holiday

The Worcester MP has welcomed the Government's new scheme following its launch

The Worcester MP has welcomed the Government's new scheme following its launch

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Robin Walker MP throws support behind Government pharmacy scheme

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are expanding services

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are expanding services

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Expanded NHS pharmacy services launched across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Over 40 million large appliances in the UK are unregistered, which could make them untraceable during safety repairs

Over 40 million large appliances in the UK are unregistered, which could make them untraceable during safety repairs

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Fire service warns that 40 million unregistered large appliances are at risk

ICE: A tunnel near Colwall has icicles forcing Network Rail to close the line

ICE: A tunnel near Colwall has icicles forcing Network Rail to close the line

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Icicles in tunnel close train line between Worcester and Hereford

RSPCA inspectorate commissioner Dermot Murphy

RSPCA inspectorate commissioner Dermot Murphy

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5000 Herefordshire and Worcestershire animals find new homes via RSPCA

The eggs and wine diet scored 50 per cent in the survey

The eggs and wine diet scored 50 per cent in the survey

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Wine and eggs diet named most pointless in UK survey

Sheri Moule, the trust's apprenticeships officer, received the Employer Apprentice Champion award

Sheri Moule, the trust's apprenticeships officer, received the Employer Apprentice Champion award

NHS trust pair honoured at apprenticeship awards

ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office is based on the real scandal

ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office is based on the real scandal

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

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Subpostmasters respond to negative comments following ITV drama

Smoke alarms alerted homeowners to a fire in England a third of the time

Smoke alarms alerted homeowners to a fire in England a third of the time

Fire safety warning issued following discovery that one smoke alarm isn't enough

PCC John Campion has urged residents to give their thoughts by this Sunday (January 7)

PCC John Campion has urged residents to give their thoughts by this Sunday (January 7)

West Mercia Police

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West Mercia residents urged to voice views on PCC's budget proposals

The Wenlcok Spring campaign launch

The Wenlcok Spring campaign launch

Pubs and restaurants join police in Christmas drink-driving campaign

The film, 'Any of Us', has led to a rise in fostering enquiries

The film, 'Any of Us', has led to a rise in fostering enquiries

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Council-produced fostering film scoops two national awards

Some NHS services will have changes in opening times between Christmas Eve and January 2

Some NHS services will have changes in opening times between Christmas Eve and January 2

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NHS issues reminder that services are available throughout the festive season

PCC John Campion has endorsed the reports, and has made efforts to provide resources in tackling CSE

PCC John Campion has endorsed the reports, and has made efforts to provide resources in tackling CSE

PCC supports report on police child sex exploitation response

There are 21 libraries across the county providing warmth during the winter months

There are 21 libraries across the county providing warmth during the winter months

Cost of living crisis

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Free warm spaces offered at Worcestershire libraries this winter

Electric heaters could be a fire risk, with over half of all domestic fires being caused by electrical faults

Electric heaters could be a fire risk, with over half of all domestic fires being caused by electrical faults

Fire service issues holiday safety alert for Worcestershire residents

Artery Studios’ Adam Best is hosting James Greenoff-Cairns’s Witness Marks exhibition in Worcester's Arches

Artery Studios’ Adam Best is hosting James Greenoff-Cairns’s Witness Marks exhibition in Worcester's Arches

Artery Studios to debut new photographic exhibition in Worcester this week

The 'i am ME!' campaign is run by charity Victim Support to offer free counselling to people in Worcestershire

The 'i am ME!' campaign is run by charity Victim Support to offer free counselling to people in Worcestershire

Anti-hate crime initiative celebrates first anniversary

Half of West Midlands adults face Christmas spending pressure

Half of West Midlands adults face Christmas spending pressure

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Half of West Midlands adults face Christmas spending pressure

Fire chiefs in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have reported a rise in fires and homeowners using unswept chimneys

Fire chiefs in Herefordshire and Worcestershire have reported a rise in fires and homeowners using unswept chimneys

Research reveals Herefordshire and Worcestershire among most at risk of chimney fires

King Charles III during his 75th birthday party at Highgrove Gardens in Tetbury on the eve of his birthday. Picture - Chris Jackson/PA Wire Image: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

King Charles III during his 75th birthday party at Highgrove Gardens in Tetbury on the eve of his birthday. Picture - Chris Jackson/PA Wire Image: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

Community contribution

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Dave Bradley: 'Spending the day with King Charles'

RADIO: A group of over 850 people want to see Malcolm Boyden return to his former programmes on BBC Hereford and Worcester.

RADIO: A group of over 850 people want to see Malcolm Boyden return to his former programmes on BBC Hereford and Worcester.

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Hundreds campaign for return of Malcolm Boyden's BBC Hereford and Worcester show

Drivers have been urged to take care as temperatures drop

Drivers have been urged to take care as temperatures drop

Gritters take to the roads as temperatures plummet

ROYAL MINT: These rare £2 coins could bring in as much as £33.

ROYAL MINT: These rare £2 coins could bring in as much as £33.

This £2 coin could be sold for 16 times its value on auction sites

PAYMENT: A £300 payment from HMRC to combat the cost of living crises will be made available this month to eligible customers.

PAYMENT: A £300 payment from HMRC to combat the cost of living crises will be made available this month to eligible customers.

£300 cost of living payment available to eligible people this month

COURT: A serial fly tipper has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

COURT: A serial fly tipper has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Herefordshire County Council

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Serial fly tipper handed suspended prison sentence

The 'Home for Lunch' aims to reduce long hospital stays by returning patients home earlier in the day

The 'Home for Lunch' aims to reduce long hospital stays by returning patients home earlier in the day

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New campaign launched after research discovers danger of hospital stays

The grounds of Whitbourne Hall from above.

The grounds of Whitbourne Hall from above.

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Luxurious four bedroom flat for sale at £375,000 in historic county building

ECLIPSE: A partial eclipse will be visible this weekend.

ECLIPSE: A partial eclipse will be visible this weekend.

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Eyes to the skies - Look out for partial lunar eclipse this weekend

POLICE: Police are receiving a high volume of calls this morning.

POLICE: Police are receiving a high volume of calls this morning.

West Mercia Police

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West Mercia Police say report non-urgent queries online due to high volume of calls