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Free tennis scheme proves a smash hit with 97% uptake
A council’s free tennis scheme served up big success this summer. Worcester City Council, in partnership with Freedom Leisure, offered complimentary access to tennis and pickleball courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park during set times for five weeks between July 15 and August 12. The scheme saw 320 out of 330 available court hours… More
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New video service allows BSL users to contact council
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Developer promises more than £13million towards infrastructure as it builds new homes
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Liquidated Ostlers to open as new restaurant as owner answers key concerns
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Key safe company wins King’s Award for innovation
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Jeremy Clarkson Diddly Squat Farm product named top UK Christmas gift idea
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Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum
The British and Irish administrations have been “directly challenged” to engage in the “very necessary” preparations for a referendum on Irish unity. Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald said she wants to see decisive action by 2030, contending there is a growing conversation both across Ireland as well as internationally. She was speaking after US President… More
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Harry attends first public engagement since returning to the UK
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2 major European airports closed by authorities affecting UK flights
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School denies ‘full body search’ claim but admits it does search pupils for phones
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Kaleb Cooper in emotional statement backed by Jeremy Clarkson
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Music legend’s £4.7m Cotswolds mansion sale before 2027 tour
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Man spotted running across rail tracks as train approaches
A person was spotted “running across the tracks” at Hartlebury Railway Station. A commuter reported seeing the man run from one platform to the other as an “oncoming train” was approaching. The commuter said: “The train was sounding its horn. We were held for a moment. “He got kicked off the train.” West Midlands Railway… More
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Fancy getting your hands on a few Millions next week?
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Walkabout Birmingham closes after 30 years as chain faces financial pressures
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How letter posted in Worcester arrived in Scotland BEFORE any sent to city homes
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Schoolchildren help give new residents a warm welcome
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Deaths of eight women in South Africa spark fear and anger
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William and Kate head to Bute for first official trip to island
The Prince and Princess of Wales will travel to Isle of Bute on Thursday for their first official visit to the island. William and Kate, who hold the title of Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, will visit their namesake town of Rothesay during the visit. The royal couple visited the islands of… More
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Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump scorns ‘associate membership’ plan
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Royals set to carry out engagements after book claims
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Worcester campaigner wins BBC Volunteer of the Year Award
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Housing provider joins campaign to tackle loan sharks
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How much ’embarrassing’ taxi fares U-turn cost Worcester City Council
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Cameras catch hundreds of drivers ignoring motorway lane closures
HUNDREDS of drivers have been caught ignoring motorway lane closures. Cameras captured 582 incidents of drivers ignoring Red X signs on motorways in the West Mercia area in 2024. In 2025, West Mercia Police sent out 814 notices for the same offence. READ NEXT: ‘Dangerous’ Worcester roundabout to be discussed at cabinet The Red X… More
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Iconic fashion brand shuts down its website as its sold by Debenhams for £12 million
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UK-based food wholesaler collapses into administration after 6 years in business
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Worcester toy shop’s huge queues for Pokémon 30th anniversary
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One of the world’s best ranked pizzerias to open a new Worcester restaurant
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Trade union boss among Chancellor’s appointments to Bank of England board
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Standards expected of policing were not met in Hamill 1997 murder probe – PSNI
A senior PSNI officer has said the standards expected of policing were not met in the probe into the sectarian murder of Robert Hamill. Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally said while policing in Northern Ireland has changed fundamentally since 1997, any failures identified by the inquiry “must continue to inform policing”. Mr Hamill, a Catholic,… More
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Intelligence officer named as UK soldier who died in Ukraine road crash
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Two senior officers cleared of charges relating to teenage soldier Jaysley Beck
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Andy Burnham assures Nato chief Mark Rutte of UK commitment to alliance
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Worcestershire venue apologies after audiences left ‘disappointed’ by live event
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Man suffers ‘potentially life-threatening’ injuries after car collides with wall