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Worcester Bosch's research has looked into the lengths to which pet owners will go to make sure their furry friends are comfortable

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A third of West Midlands pet owners keep heating on despite rising bills

44.1 per cent of West Midlands drivers would fail their theory test

44.1 per cent of West Midlands drivers would fail their theory test

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Majority of West Midlands drivers would fail their theory test today

West Midlands Ambulance Service has launched the 'Let Us See Your AED' campaign to encouraged the registration of defibrillators across the region

West Midlands Ambulance Service has launched the 'Let Us See Your AED' campaign to encouraged the registration of defibrillators across the region

British Heart Foundation

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Over 2,700 defibrillators are currently unregistered in the West Midlands

The Cadbury Chocolate Quest will open to visitors on Friday, March 29

The Cadbury Chocolate Quest will open to visitors on Friday, March 29

Cadbury World to unveil new immersive ride this Easter weekend

The Government has announced a fast-track investment of £180 million to tackle sewage spills

The Government has announced a fast-track investment of £180 million to tackle sewage spills

Severn Trent Water

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Severn Trent helps fast-track Government's £180m sewage clean up plan

The West Midlands Teenage and Young Adult Book Club meet fortnightly to give young cancer patients an escape

The West Midlands Teenage and Young Adult Book Club meet fortnightly to give young cancer patients an escape

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Virtual book club offers escape for young cancer patients across the UK

Head of Lycetts, Chris Booth, has advised against overpayments due to interest rates

Head of Lycetts, Chris Booth, has advised against overpayments due to interest rates

Experts urge homeowners not to panic-buy mortgages

Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member for economy, infrastructure and skills, Marc Bayliss, has spoken positively about the exciting rail plans

Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member for economy, infrastructure and skills, Marc Bayliss, has spoken positively about the exciting rail plans

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Midlands rail project ramps up with £123 million Government funding

The West Midlands saw petrol rise by 4.29p and diesel by 4.95p in February

The West Midlands saw petrol rise by 4.29p and diesel by 4.95p in February

West Midlands sees significant fuel price rise in February

PC James Benjamin and PD Lupo, along with PC Nick Davies and PD Jabba, are now able to search for bodies beneath the water's surface

PC James Benjamin and PD Lupo, along with PC Nick Davies and PD Jabba, are now able to search for bodies beneath the water's surface

West Mercia Police

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First police dogs in the Midlands trained to search for drowned people

Nearly 4,000 apprentices are being celebrated to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Nearly 4,000 apprentices are being celebrated to mark National Apprenticeship Week

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Ambulance celebrates thousands to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Henriette Breukelaar will take over as the new director for the region from April 1

Henriette Breukelaar will take over as the new director for the region from April 1

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Canal and River Trust welcomes new West Midlands director

Breakfast hosts JD and Roisin will remain on the air waves every weekday from 6am following the rebrand

Breakfast hosts JD and Roisin will remain on the air waves every weekday from 6am following the rebrand

West Midlands' Free Radio to rebrand as Hits Radio in April

2,126 child sexual offences were recorded in West Mercia in 2022/23

2,126 child sexual offences were recorded in West Mercia in 2022/23

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West Mercia records most child sexual offences in West Midlands

The West Worcestershire MP has written to West Midlands Trains following a series of cancellations over the last fortnight

The West Worcestershire MP has written to West Midlands Trains following a series of cancellations over the last fortnight

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MP Harriett Baldwin demands answers from train company over cancellations

The NSPCC collected police data to discover the 62 per cent increase over the past five years

The NSPCC collected police data to discover the 62 per cent increase over the past five years

West Midlands sees dramatic rise in child cruelty and neglect over five years

FESTIVE: We visited an amazing festive light trail near Worcester.

FESTIVE: We visited an amazing festive light trail near Worcester.

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We visited a magical winter light trail just under an hour away from Worcester

CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus Christmas shows are returning to a popular West Midlands attraction this festive period.

CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus Christmas shows are returning to a popular West Midlands attraction this festive period.

Santa Claus stage shows returning to popular West Midlands attraction

WANTED: Sean Keeble is wanted in connection with a serious assault.

WANTED: Sean Keeble is wanted in connection with a serious assault.

West Mercia Police

Man wanted in connection with serious assault

EMERGENCY: A man has died in flood water 40 minutes away from Worcester.

EMERGENCY: A man has died in flood water 40 minutes away from Worcester.

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Man dies after getting caught in flash flooding - 40 minutes from Worcester

CANCELLED: Overnight motorway roadworks have been cancelled due to poor weather,

CANCELLED: Overnight motorway roadworks have been cancelled due to poor weather,

Overnight M42 motorway closure cancelled due to poor weather forecast

WANTED: Theo and Remell Bailey are wanted in connection with murder.

WANTED: Theo and Remell Bailey are wanted in connection with murder.

West Mercia Police

Two men wanted in connection with murder

INQUESTS: Ten new inquests in relation to patients of Ian Paterson will be conducted next month.

INQUESTS: Ten new inquests in relation to patients of Ian Paterson will be conducted next month.

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Inquests opened into deaths of ten more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

LIVE BLOG: UK Airports affected by ongoing security incident

LIVE BLOG: UK Airports affected by ongoing security incident

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LIVE BLOG: UK Airports affected by ongoing security incident

POLICE: Footage has been released of a four-mile police chase througha residential area in the West Midlands.

POLICE: Footage has been released of a four-mile police chase througha residential area in the West Midlands.

West Mercia Police

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WATCH: Dangerous driver leads police on four-mile pursuit with children in car

The Radio Wyvern team pictured at the relaunch in the city last year.

The Radio Wyvern team pictured at the relaunch in the city last year.

Worcester radio bosses behind return of iconic station

NEW: A popular county butchers is opening a new location.

NEW: A popular county butchers is opening a new location.

Popular county butcher teases opening of second location

EMERGENCY: Emergency bridge work on the M5 at junction three.

EMERGENCY: Emergency bridge work on the M5 at junction three.

National Highways

Emergency motorway bridge repairs causes M5 lane closure

POLICE: Police have comfirmed a four-year-old has died after being hit by a car in Birmingham.

POLICE: Police have comfirmed a four-year-old has died after being hit by a car in Birmingham.

Four-year-old boy dies after being hit by car in Birmingham

MISSING: Raya went missing from Birmingham

MISSING: Raya went missing from Birmingham

West Mercia Police

Police concerned for welfare after 14-year-old goes missing

RICH: The wealthiest people in the West Midlands have been revealed.

RICH: The wealthiest people in the West Midlands have been revealed.

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Rich list: The wealthiest people in the area revealed

UFO-esque jet rarely seen in the UK to perform one-off display at summer event

Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash will open this weekend

Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash will open this weekend

Drayton Manor Park

'Thrilling' new ride set to open at theme park just an hour from Worcester

FRAUD: Almost £7 million was lost to ticket fraud in 2022.

FRAUD: Almost £7 million was lost to ticket fraud in 2022.

Warning to anyone buying concert, sport and comedy tickets as criminals cash in

EASTER: A giant chocolate sculpture has been created at Cadbury World.

EASTER: A giant chocolate sculpture has been created at Cadbury World.

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Three experts take four days to painstakingly create giant chocolate Easter chick

CLOSURE: M5 between junctions four and three set to close.

CLOSURE: M5 between junctions four and three set to close.

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M5 motorway set to close overnight for 'important work'

Composer Anthony Payne with schoolchildren in December 98. He had completed an unfinished symphony by Elgar.

Composer Anthony Payne with schoolchildren in December 98. He had completed an unfinished symphony by Elgar.

Fundraising and music at Huntingdon Hall in the 1990s

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Over 80,000 reports of fly-tipping made across West Midlands last year

Midlands based airline has ceased trading and cancelled all scheduled flights

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Ambulance service issues warning about driving in icy conditions

SUPPORT: Fans have tied messages of support for Worcester Warriors on the fences at Sixways Stadium.

SUPPORT: Fans have tied messages of support for Worcester Warriors on the fences at Sixways Stadium.

Moving tributes to Worcester Warriors as club falls into administration

Worcester Warriors Women v Sale Sharks Women 140522

Worcester Warriors Women v Sale Sharks Women 140522

Worcester Warriors

University and Warriors join forces to help grow women's game

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Police apology after over 1,000 children sexually exploited in Telford

Binley Mega Chippy. Picture Credit: Google Street View.

Binley Mega Chippy. Picture Credit: Google Street View.

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Worcester student travels miles to visit viral TikTok chip shop

J4A traffic after the collision near Rubery. Picture credit: motorwaycameras.co.uk.

J4A traffic after the collision near Rubery. Picture credit: motorwaycameras.co.uk.

M5 closed near Worcestershire after collision causes oil spillage

Birmingham Airport (Jacob King/PA).

Birmingham Airport (Jacob King/PA).

Holidaymakers face long queues at Birmingham Airport ahead of school break

A bus route from Worcester to Birmingham has stops affected.

A bus route from Worcester to Birmingham has stops affected.

Busy bus route from Worcester will miss several stops

Worcestershire based knife crime stories throughout the month of March.

Worcestershire based knife crime stories throughout the month of March.

Knife crime in Worcestershire during the month the Knife Angel statue arrived

Top camping spots within an hour of Worcester.

Top camping spots within an hour of Worcester.

Five great camping spots within easy driving distance that everyone should try

LIVE: Walsall Wood vs Worcester City in the Midland Football League Premier

LIVE: Walsall Wood vs Worcester City in the Midland Football League Premier

Worcester City FC

Walsall Wood vs Worcester City LIVE: late equaliser denies City at 10-man Walsall

Traffic is building up on the M5 near Junction 1 following a vehicle fire

Traffic is building up on the M5 near Junction 1 following a vehicle fire

Major delays on M5 following vehicle fire

The new hub in Birmingham will create 1000 new jobs but could mean the closure of hundreds of offices

The new hub in Birmingham will create 1000 new jobs but could mean the closure of hundreds of offices

Jobs and closures: How BT's new hub affects Worcester

FLOODS: Worcester submerged in water

FLOODS: Worcester submerged in water

Drastic change needed for Worcester’s ‘too little, too late’ climate plan

Ian Paterson was sentenced to 20 years in jail in 2017

Ian Paterson was sentenced to 20 years in jail in 2017

Hundreds more victims of rogue breast surgeon could be in line for compensation

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