NEWS
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GWR named among UK’s top apprenticeship employers
Great Western Railway has been named one of the country’s top 100 apprenticeship employers. The train operator earned the recognition in the Government’s Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 rankings, highlighting its commitment to delivering outstanding apprenticeship programmes. With more than 70,000 employers offering apprenticeships in England, the rankings celebrate excellence in supporting apprentices to complete their… More
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Care home to host free falls prevention event
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Pub and spa among Worcestershire small business winners at lifestyle awards
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Burnham finalising plans for government before becoming prime minister on Monday
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Cooler weather forecast as millions of drivers set to embark on summer getaways
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Parents urged to save as theme parks, cinemas, zoos and restaurants cut summer prices
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Urgent warning as children added to WhatsApp group with ‘sexual images’
A WARNING has been issued after children in Malvern and Worcester were added to a WhatsApp group with “sexual images”. In advice re-shared by Malvern’s Cube Youth group, parents have been warned that a group called ‘addwholeukabusenoadmin’ is adding children without their knowledge or consent. This group is said to contain images and content that… More
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UK private school responds after residents share fears over expansion
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Haulage firm collapses in liquidation after 35 years with £1.1m debts
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Why yellow helicopter was circling low over Worcester – and we even got a wave
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Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against child sex offence convictions
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Majority of United Utilities shareholders approve pay plans despite backlash
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Oscar-winning Home Alone 2 and My Left Foot star Brenda Fricker dies aged 81
Oscar-winning Home Alone 2: Lost In New York and My Left Foot actress Brenda Fricker has died aged 81. Her death was confirmed by her agent Phil Belfield, who described the Irish actress as a “legend” whom he was “honoured to know”. Mr Belfield’s statement read: “It is with much sadness that I share the… More
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You should feel deeply ashamed, judge tells fraudster who targeted pensioners
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MP Patrick Spencer found not guilty of Groucho Club sexual assaults
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Tribute band to celebrate Metallica milestones
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River Festival returns with boat trips, music, family fun and river twinning
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The industrial north and rural south – why Worcestershire is being split in two
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Major gas network upgrade reaches next phase
A major gas pipe upgrade in Pershore is progressing well. Wales & West Utilities began the project in April, which is part of a wider project to invest over £5 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the area. The programme will see nearly 17 kilometres of mains replaced to benefit… More
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UK clothing retailer at risk of closing after 12 years having entered administration
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US strikes bridges and collapses tower at key port as Iran campaign expands
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China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel
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At least eight dead as landslide triggered by heavy rain buries city homes
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Warm weather continues as millions of drivers to hit roads over weekend
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Important warning about ‘illegal blood sport’ in Worcestershire as season begins
RURAL communities in Worcestershire are being urged to stay alert and report any signs of illegal blood sport hare coursing as we approach the hare coursing season. Hare coursing involves using dogs to chase, catch, and kill hares and is more likely in rural counties like Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The activity causes distress to wildlife… More
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University of Worcester remains top for jobs in new data
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Kepax Bridge wins prestigious national architecture award
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Apply for hit game show and the chance to bag £1 million
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Fast food chain to offer free coffee as ‘pick-me-up’ after England World Cup loss
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Major Worcestershire council shake-up confirmed – here’s what was approved
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RingGo payments return after national outage
RINGGO payments have returned after a global outage affected car parks in Worcester. Worcester City Council warned that users were experiencing issues while trying to use the payment app, which is available in many of its car parks, on Thursday (July 16). “We were aware of issues affecting the RingGo parking app nationally earlier today,”… More
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Tesco launches campaign to help families over school holidays
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Warm temperatures look ‘locked in’ for next seven to 10 days, say forecasters
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New prime minister will not ‘change UK-Ukraine dynamic’, Keir Starmer vows
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers as Keir Starmer prepares to leave office
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No 10 backs calls for Fifa probe after Argentina players wave Falklands banner