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GO- The Worcester half marathon runners begin their race.

Worcester City Run

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Pictures as thousands take part in the Worcester City Runs

RECORD- Ian Wild has broken a Guinness World Record at the Worcester Half Marathon.

RECORD- Ian Wild has broken a Guinness World Record at the Worcester Half Marathon.

Worcester City Run

Guinness world record beaten at Worcester City Runs by man dressed as lumberjack

Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust paid more than £9million in settlement damages.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust paid more than £9million in settlement damages.

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Worcestershire NHS pays £9m on mental health negligence claims

NEW DATA: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust had more overnight beds available across April, May and June than pre-pandemic, according to figures from NHS England.

NEW DATA: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust had more overnight beds available across April, May and June than pre-pandemic, according to figures from NHS England.

More hospital beds free despite pressure on health service

FAMILY- Paula Radcliffe, son Raph and everyone in the run.

FAMILY- Paula Radcliffe, son Raph and everyone in the run.

Worcester City Run

Pictures as celebrity runner joins families in Worcester City Runs

The John Weston Stretton Charity supports students from Worcestershire, including Chris Hallam, from Worcester, through their medical degrees

The John Weston Stretton Charity supports students from Worcestershire, including Chris Hallam, from Worcester, through their medical degrees

Charity offers £5,000 bursaries to Worcestershire medical students

Longlands, near Worcester, has received a £279,000 grant from the National Lottery

Longlands, near Worcester, has received a £279,000 grant from the National Lottery

Care farm gets £279,000 grant to provide mental health support for teens

People with Parkinson's or any connections to the condition are looking for people across Worcestershire to take part in a focus group aiming to improve physical activity

People with Parkinson's or any connections to the condition are looking for people across Worcestershire to take part in a focus group aiming to improve physical activity

Parkinson's UK looking for Worcestershire residents to join focus group

OPTION: Ozempic is available on the NHS for people with type 2 diabetes Image: Alamy/PA

OPTION: Ozempic is available on the NHS for people with type 2 diabetes Image: Alamy/PA

Are weight loss drugs right for you? A GP's view

Cases of Alabama Rot have spiked in the UK

Cases of Alabama Rot have spiked in the UK

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'Flesh-eating disease' spreading among UK dogs

Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.

Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.

How to tell if you have Covid, the flu or a common cold according to experts

Do you think this move could help tackle childhood obesity?

Do you think this move could help tackle childhood obesity?

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Junk food adverts on TV to be banned before 9pm from next year, government says

RARE: Olive-Grace Cox, 3, (left) was diagnosed with a rare form of mitochondrial disease in February last year. (Pictured alongside mother Hayley Cox, sister Ivy-Rose Cox; 7 and father Chris Cox)

RARE: Olive-Grace Cox, 3, (left) was diagnosed with a rare form of mitochondrial disease in February last year. (Pictured alongside mother Hayley Cox, sister Ivy-Rose Cox; 7 and father Chris Cox)

'My toddler should be running around but rare condition leaves her tired in minutes'

Dorset House has made the final of numerous categories at the National Care Show 2024

Dorset House has made the final of numerous categories at the National Care Show 2024

Droitwich care home staff nominated for national awards

Perry Manor in Worcester will host the healthy eating workshop

Perry Manor in Worcester will host the healthy eating workshop

Worcester care home to host healthy eating workshop

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which oversees the Alexandra, Kidderminster, and Worcestershire Royal hospitals, wants patients to let them know what is most important to them during hospital stays

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which oversees the Alexandra, Kidderminster, and Worcestershire Royal hospitals, wants patients to let them know what is most important to them during hospital stays

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Hospitals ask patients and families for feedback to shape care quality

Experts have identified fuel pumps as more potent germ carriers than household toilets

Experts have identified fuel pumps as more potent germ carriers than household toilets

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Drivers issued warning to avoid catching viruses from petrol station fuel pumps

The new hydrotherapy rehabilitation course has provided treatment to 53 patients, all of whom have reported a reduction in pain

The new hydrotherapy rehabilitation course has provided treatment to 53 patients, all of whom have reported a reduction in pain

Hydrotherapy course helping Worcestershire breast cancer patients reduce pain

Miniature ponies Lollipop and Tinkerbelle visited Perry Manor care home in Worcester

Miniature ponies Lollipop and Tinkerbelle visited Perry Manor care home in Worcester

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Little ponies lift spirits at Worcester care home

Almost a dozen suicides in Worcester last year

Almost a dozen suicides in Worcester last year

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"There is hope" says NHS after almost a dozen suicides in Worcester in a year

GRIEF: Peter Tomlinson lost his wife, Ali, to cancer in 2020.

GRIEF: Peter Tomlinson lost his wife, Ali, to cancer in 2020.

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'My wife saved my life by pushing for early cancer diagnosis - then died to disease'

The #AskAboutAsthma campaign has been launched across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

The #AskAboutAsthma campaign has been launched across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

New campaign to raise awareness of childhood asthma

A new study has discovered that people most active at night are more likely to get type 2 diabetes.

A new study has discovered that people most active at night are more likely to get type 2 diabetes.

People active at night have higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Worcestershire Royal Hospital has closed its emergency department's waiting room.

Worcestershire Royal Hospital has closed its emergency department's waiting room.

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

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New A&E waiting room closes after problems with the floor

Did you know you can't prevent head lice?

Did you know you can't prevent head lice?

What to do if you have head lice - how to get rid and can they jump?

VHK Women's Health Clinic is located at BHI Parkside

VHK Women's Health Clinic is located at BHI Parkside

Women's health clinic rated 'outstanding' in latest CQC inspection

Parent solutions company Baboodle have revealed five ways you can keep your baby warm and comfortable this autumn

Parent solutions company Baboodle have revealed five ways you can keep your baby warm and comfortable this autumn

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Tips to keep your baby warm and safe during sleep this autumn

Support group's evening with cancer specialist

University of Worcester international student Ropafadzo Mutemi has already secured a position as a staff nurse at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch's A&E department

University of Worcester international student Ropafadzo Mutemi has already secured a position as a staff nurse at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch's A&E department

Record-breaking number of nurses to graduate from University of Worcester

TK Maxx's Give Up Clothes for Good campaign is in support of Cancer Research UK

TK Maxx's Give Up Clothes for Good campaign is in support of Cancer Research UK

Cancer research UK

Donate your clothes to aid young people battling cancer

Liz Bishop's daughter Lily-Mai, who passed away at the age of seven after battling a brain tumour, received care from Acorns Children's Hospice

Liz Bishop's daughter Lily-Mai, who passed away at the age of seven after battling a brain tumour, received care from Acorns Children's Hospice

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Bereaved mother delivers petition to Downing Street for children's hospice

Jocelyn Anderson, chief executive officer of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

Jocelyn Anderson, chief executive officer of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

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'How much safer and nicer it would be if everyone asked for consent before touching'

Adam Chapman put his headaches down to stress and the flu

Adam Chapman put his headaches down to stress and the flu

Dad who thought headaches were from stress diagnosed with incurable brain tumour

A shocking report has revealed a lack of inspections for healthcare providers in Worcester. Library picture

A shocking report has revealed a lack of inspections for healthcare providers in Worcester. Library picture

75 per cent of homecare providers in Worcester have out-of-date or no rating

''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

ADVICE: Former Worcester GP Dr Jason Seewoodhary wants to keep people safe from a new strain of gonorrhoea

ADVICE: Former Worcester GP Dr Jason Seewoodhary wants to keep people safe from a new strain of gonorrhoea

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Advice to stay safe from 'super' strain of this infection

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

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Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

'Breakthrough' test could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less

DESIGN: A 3D model of the MRI unit coming from Redditch to Worcester

DESIGN: A 3D model of the MRI unit coming from Redditch to Worcester

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Hospital gets go-ahead to install new MRI unit

Around 15 per cent of children in the West Midlands are not fully protected from childhood infections, including measles

Around 15 per cent of children in the West Midlands are not fully protected from childhood infections, including measles

UK Health Security Agency

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Parents urged to catch up on missed child vaccinations after measles surge

Patients losing 25% of their bodyweight with King-Kong of weight loss medicines

Patients losing 25% of their bodyweight with King-Kong of weight loss medicines

Patients losing 25% of their bodyweight with King-Kong of weight loss medicines

Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

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Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as Minister consider stricter rules

Heart of Worcestershire College, (HoW College) is partnering up with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Heart of Worcestershire College, (HoW College) is partnering up with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Nursing scheme launched by Worcester college paves way for future healthcare heroes

The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

NHS 111 number in England to offer mental health support to those in crisis

The JYNNEOS jab, a two-dose smallpox vaccine, also works against mpox, says Dr Jason Seewoodhary

The JYNNEOS jab, a two-dose smallpox vaccine, also works against mpox, says Dr Jason Seewoodhary

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What to be aware of during mpox infection concerns

Buettner, 64, is the founder of Blue Zones and the presenter of the popular Netflix documentary 'How to Live to 100'.

Buettner, 64, is the founder of Blue Zones and the presenter of the popular Netflix documentary 'How to Live to 100'.

A 'cup' of this food every day could add up to four years to your life

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Suicide is a hugely sensitive, complex issue.

Charity Fundraiser

I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why

Too much non-HDL cholesterol can cause cardiovascular issues

Too much non-HDL cholesterol can cause cardiovascular issues

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What is the range of normal cholesterol that people should be aiming for?

NEGLECTED: Malvern resident Jennifer Pannett feels

NEGLECTED: Malvern resident Jennifer Pannett feels

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'I've been thrown on the scrapheap': Woman feels 'neglected' after tumour diagnosis

The Environment Agency: 'Many of our rivers are still bitterly cold and sudden exposure to these temperatures can cause cold water shock'

The Environment Agency: 'Many of our rivers are still bitterly cold and sudden exposure to these temperatures can cause cold water shock'

Environment Agency issues warning to river users in the Midlands

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has advised families not to disturb wasps

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has advised families not to disturb wasps

Experts caution against disturbing wasps during sting season

Stephen Collman, Manager Director and Juliette Fleming, CNS Team Leader Palliative Care at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust with Friends of Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Stephen Collman, Manager Director and Juliette Fleming, CNS Team Leader Palliative Care at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust with Friends of Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Fundraising buys day beds for relatives at Worcestershire hospitals

WALK AND TALK: Neil Pettifer, who runs the Worcester chapter of Men Walking and Talking, a mental health walk, believes that a rise in depression diagnosis could be a positive.

WALK AND TALK: Neil Pettifer, who runs the Worcester chapter of Men Walking and Talking, a mental health walk, believes that a rise in depression diagnosis could be a positive.

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Rise in depression diagnoses 'could be positive' as more people seek help