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The council is looking for input on how it manages trees

Worcester City Council looking for views on tree management

Cornmeadow Lane and Weyburn Close are two of the proposed areas for improvement

Cornmeadow Lane and Weyburn Close are two of the proposed areas for improvement

Worcester City Council

Play areas to be installed and renovated as council takes next steps

DAMAGE: Four Great Waddle of Worcester penguins have been removed from the trail.

DAMAGE: Four Great Waddle of Worcester penguins have been removed from the trail.

Waddle of Worcester

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Leave our penguins alone! St Richard's counts the cost of damage to statues

Diglis resident Janette Hardie has said the rubbish at Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve is a 'hazard'.

Diglis resident Janette Hardie has said the rubbish at Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve is a 'hazard'.

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'It's a health hazard': Rubbish dumped at city nature reserve

Don Weaver cuts the ribbon on Worcester Racecourse's new weighing room.

Don Weaver cuts the ribbon on Worcester Racecourse's new weighing room.

Planning and development

Take a look around Worcester Racecourse's new weighing room

FIRE: Police are investigating the fire in Navigation Road in Diglis in Worcester as arson

FIRE: Police are investigating the fire in Navigation Road in Diglis in Worcester as arson

West Mercia Police

Diglis fire in derelict building being treated as arson

#dontpickonapengiun

#dontpickonapengiun

Great Waddle of Worcester

Police ask people not to 'pick on the penguins'

A bench has been removed from the pedway outside Grasshopper Park, St Peter's, after a resident's complaint regarding cannabis smoke.

A bench has been removed from the pedway outside Grasshopper Park, St Peter's, after a resident's complaint regarding cannabis smoke.

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Bench removed after cannabis complaint

Thieves had gained entry into a shed on Sea Bright Avenue

Thieves had gained entry into a shed on Sea Bright Avenue

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Bike stolen from shed in city street

NO REGRETS: James Law, Steve Law and Adam Law announced the closure of Coffee Nook in Foregate Street.

NO REGRETS: James Law, Steve Law and Adam Law announced the closure of Coffee Nook in Foregate Street.

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'No regrets' say brothers as they blame rising costs for upcoming closure of cafe

DAMAGE: The incident happened on Mealcheapen Street

DAMAGE: The incident happened on Mealcheapen Street

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Broken shop front now treated as criminal damage instead of attempted break in

WARNING: Temperatures are expected to rise next week, leading to a warning from the UK Health Security Agency

WARNING: Temperatures are expected to rise next week, leading to a warning from the UK Health Security Agency

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Urgent heat alert issued for Worcestershire as heatwave on its way

SEARCHING: Emporium productions are looking for working class families from Worcester for the next series of Rich House Poor House

SEARCHING: Emporium productions are looking for working class families from Worcester for the next series of Rich House Poor House

Channel 5's Rich House Poor House casting in Worcester

OPEN: Gheluvelt Park's splashpad has reopened after a week-long closure

OPEN: Gheluvelt Park's splashpad has reopened after a week-long closure

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Update on Gheluvelt Park's splashpad following week-long closure

BLAZE: The fire happened in a derelict building in Navigation Road in Diglis in Worcester

BLAZE: The fire happened in a derelict building in Navigation Road in Diglis in Worcester

Derelict building fire in Diglis begins in pile of 'rubbish'

UNHAPPY: Alan Amos said the debate should have been held in public

UNHAPPY: Alan Amos said the debate should have been held in public

Local government

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'Why was council's asylum seeker debate held in secret?'

There will be a range of activities including a chance to launch a trebuchet

There will be a range of activities including a chance to launch a trebuchet

See the summer family fun planned at Worcester landmark

WARNING: Visitors have been asked to not damage the penguins after a third sculpture had to be removed.

WARNING: Visitors have been asked to not damage the penguins after a third sculpture had to be removed.

Waddle of Worcester

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People told not to dangle on penguins after third sculpture damaged

Worcester City Mayor Mel Allcott and Lord Richard Faulkner opened the new exhibition.

Worcester City Mayor Mel Allcott and Lord Richard Faulkner opened the new exhibition.

Worcester Shrub Hill

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Looking back at 175 years of Worcester's railway station

The Swan Food Project has reminded people to tear food into small pieces when feeding the birds

The Swan Food Project has reminded people to tear food into small pieces when feeding the birds

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'Swans don't have teeth' explains volunteers after misguided act of kindness

DELIGHT: Councillor Marc Bayliss has expressed his pleasure at repair works starting at Powick Old Bridge next week

DELIGHT: Councillor Marc Bayliss has expressed his pleasure at repair works starting at Powick Old Bridge next week

Local government

Date announced for start of Powick Old Bridge repairs

Park and ride proposed for Worcester Royal Hospital staff.

Park and ride proposed for Worcester Royal Hospital staff.

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

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Park and ride proposed for hospital staff

CENTURIONS: Gareth Roderick and Ed Pollock both hit over 100 against Middlesex

CENTURIONS: Gareth Roderick and Ed Pollock both hit over 100 against Middlesex

Worcestershire CCC

Roderick and Pollock inspire One Day Cup win for Worcestershire

Here is everything you need to know about the changes to bin collections in Worcester

Here is everything you need to know about the changes to bin collections in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Countdown to bin changes in Worcester

CLOSED: The splashpad has been shut for most of the past week

CLOSED: The splashpad has been shut for most of the past week

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Splashpad closures 'embarrassing' for council

The motorbike was recovered by officers following reports of anti-social riding.

The motorbike was recovered by officers following reports of anti-social riding.

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'Another bikes the dust': Police discover ditched motorbike and take action

Sainsbury's in Blackpole is now fully open following Wednesday's (July 24) closure because of a power cut.

Sainsbury's in Blackpole is now fully open following Wednesday's (July 24) closure because of a power cut.

Supermarket back open after power issues

The student leadership group at schools that are members of the Central Region Schools Trust, organised events and fundraised over £10,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital

The student leadership group at schools that are members of the Central Region Schools Trust, organised events and fundraised over £10,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital

Students raise over £10,000 for children's hospital

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience will hit the Swan Theatre stage

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience will hit the Swan Theatre stage

Relive musical comedy film classics on stage in Worcester

Team Unity. L-R: Adam Smith, director at Financial Advice Centre Limited, Piers Thompson, director of GJS – The House Surveyors, Matt Nicol, owner of Nicol & Co, and Ben Wood, co-founder of Cab Studios

Team Unity. L-R: Adam Smith, director at Financial Advice Centre Limited, Piers Thompson, director of GJS – The House Surveyors, Matt Nicol, owner of Nicol & Co, and Ben Wood, co-founder of Cab Studios

Four Worcestershire business people to take on grueling charity triathlon

Swan caught in swan sanctuary with fishing hook

Swan caught in swan sanctuary with fishing hook

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Swan injured after fishing hook caught in wing rescued from river

A consultation is still ongoing on the future of the public toilets at Crowngate bus station after plans to close them were suspended earlier this month.

A consultation is still ongoing on the future of the public toilets at Crowngate bus station after plans to close them were suspended earlier this month.

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Future of bus station toilets still under consultation

Brazzmatazz will perform at The Marrs Bar in Worcester

Brazzmatazz will perform at The Marrs Bar in Worcester

18-headed brassband set to perform in Worcester

L-R: Victoria Kidd and Claire Davenport from Droitwich Spa Hospital meeting with Joe Tromans of Worcestershire County Cricket Club

L-R: Victoria Kidd and Claire Davenport from Droitwich Spa Hospital meeting with Joe Tromans of Worcestershire County Cricket Club

Worcestershire CCC

Worcestershire County Cricket Club partners up with Droitwich Spa Hospital

The construction industry is the most troubled sector in Worcester, according to the figures

The construction industry is the most troubled sector in Worcester, according to the figures

Surge in number of Worcester businesses at risk of economic failure

Festival-goers will hope for another round of fine weather for 2024's event.

Festival-goers will hope for another round of fine weather for 2024's event.

Worcester Beer Festival

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Raise your glasses as popular beer festival returns for its 22nd year

TEAMWORRK: The emergency services in Diglis where a river rescue was carried out on Tuesday morning

TEAMWORRK: The emergency services in Diglis where a river rescue was carried out on Tuesday morning

West Mercia Police

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'How we helped woman in river during dramatic Worcester rescue'

CLOSED: St Richards Hospice charity shop on Mealcheapen Street

CLOSED: St Richards Hospice charity shop on Mealcheapen Street

Shop closes until further notice after 'urgent' repairs needed

ARRESTS: Suspected drugs and a protective vest were seized as four were arrested from a car in Fernhill Heath near Worcester

ARRESTS: Suspected drugs and a protective vest were seized as four were arrested from a car in Fernhill Heath near Worcester

West Mercia Police

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Suspected drug dealers arrested near Worcester with one wearing 'stab vest'

The Sainsbury's in Blackpole has been closed due to a power cut

The Sainsbury's in Blackpole has been closed due to a power cut

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Why did Sainsbury's in Blackpole suddenly close today?

Leo Painter with his mum Gemma

Leo Painter with his mum Gemma

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Anger of mum of crash victim Leo Painter after killer pleads guilty

THEFT: The incident happened on Mealcheapen Street

THEFT: The incident happened on Mealcheapen Street

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Glass smashed and door broken after thieves try to break into city business

Police have been seen around Warndon in Worcester.

Police have been seen around Warndon in Worcester.

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Here's why you may see police around this city estate

Set to close: Sainsbury’s in Blackpole will close in August for several days.

Set to close: Sainsbury’s in Blackpole will close in August for several days.

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Supermarket to temporarily close in August for this reason

The highlight of Ed Pollock's unbeaten 120-run innings saw him hit six sixes in one over

The highlight of Ed Pollock's unbeaten 120-run innings saw him hit six sixes in one over

Worcestershire CCC

Worcestershire's Ed Pollock steals the show with 60 balls 100 in Wales win

Three Choirs Festival

Three Choirs Festival

Three Choirs Festival returns with nature-themed programme

The business plan for Scala will be presented to the Worcester City Council next week.

The business plan for Scala will be presented to the Worcester City Council next week.

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Council to discuss business plan for Worcester arts centre

OFFICERS: Worcester BID's Safer Streets officer with chief executive Samantha McCarthy and police officers

OFFICERS: Worcester BID's Safer Streets officer with chief executive Samantha McCarthy and police officers

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The city centre 'superhero' who has helped recover £20,000 of cash and stolen goods

MISSED: Terry Davill died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital because of 'neglect' a coroner has concluded at his inquest

MISSED: Terry Davill died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital because of 'neglect' a coroner has concluded at his inquest

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

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Grandfather's death could have been avoided if basic diabetes checks were done

The Paul Pry is here for the foreseeable future: Chloe Brown, Jack Repton, Harriette Catchpole, Finley Mackinnon

The Paul Pry is here for the foreseeable future: Chloe Brown, Jack Repton, Harriette Catchpole, Finley Mackinnon

'We're not going anywhere just yet': Confusion as pub goes up for sale

CRIME: Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich

CRIME: Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich

Second time diesel stolen from industrial estate in days

RESCUE: The emergency services in Diglis where a river rescue was carried out

RESCUE: The emergency services in Diglis where a river rescue was carried out

West Mercia Police

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Here's why police, firefighters and ambulance crews were at Worcester's riverside

The historic letter will hit the auction block on Wednesday (July 24)

The historic letter will hit the auction block on Wednesday (July 24)

Letter from Napoleon's brother written near Worcester on auction block

EXHIBIT: The 'Dinosaurs on the Doorstep' exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum received more than 700 visitors on its opening day.

EXHIBIT: The 'Dinosaurs on the Doorstep' exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum received more than 700 visitors on its opening day.

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

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This is how many people visited the dinosaur exhibition at Worcester museum

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