NEWS
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‘Outrage’ after garden barber shop approved despite councillor’s demands
AN outspoken councillor is ‘outraged’ after a garden barber shop was given the green light despite his demands that the proposal be ‘called in’ for further scrutiny after complaints. Cllr Alan Amos said he was ‘on the warpath’ after plans for the barber shop, Barbering by Jessica, were approved under delegated powers despite concerns about… More
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Government demands answers as Poundland owner rejects rescue offers amid Tesco talks
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Award-winning hotel secures huge £10m deal months after reopening
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UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit Europe
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Greenland approves Denmark/US security deal after months of Trump pressure
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Funeral of Ciara Mageean hears of memorable wedding shortly before her death
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Rare tarantula spider native to Venezuela at Cotswold Wildlife Park
A rare tarantula spider native to Venezuela has arrived in the Cotswolds. Cotswold Wildlife Park has welcomed a colourful new arrival in the form of a greenbottle blue tarantula. The female spider is the second new spider arrival announced by the park and is notable for its vivid green, copper and blue colouring. The species,… More
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Peter Doherty to perform with legendary Smiths drummer at Worcestershire venue
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Worcestershire neuro rehab service named best in region
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Vein clinic named best in UK for fifth year running
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King to speak about slavery with ‘unflinching honesty’ at Commonwealth summit
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Funeral to be held for Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean
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Mahmood defends migration reform package against accusations of U-turn
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted her migration reforms will still tackle the issue of high net migration, after she watered down plans to make foreign care workers wait up to 15 years for settlement following criticism from senior Labour figures. Under her initial proposals, lower-qualified workers who arrived on health and social care visas… More
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PM’s Commonwealth ‘debt reset’ plan after opening door to slavery apology
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PM denies claims offer of slavery apology talks made things difficult for King
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Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles
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University of Worcester named headline sponsor of 2027 education awards
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Swimming and gym prices set to rise at Worcester leisure centres
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Fun and free football sessions in Worcester need more young faces
A FOOTBALL coach says he would love to see more young people from the community joining free sessions as he seeks to inspire a new generation from the grassroots. Rich Goulding, who coaches at the Warndon Playing Fields near Warndon Hub in Shap Drive, Warndon, Worcester said he would like to see more new faces… More
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Developers asked to help shape new Worcestershire highways charges
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Home gutted by huge blaze where monkey hid in shed could be transformed
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Missing teenage girls may have links to Worcestershire
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Nature reserve car park to close as ‘considerable time clearing fireworks’ last year
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Driver arrested over outstanding Border Force offences dating back to 2024
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King and Queen view slavery artefacts during Antigua and Barbuda visit
The King and Queen saw slavery artefacts from shackles to infamous ship diagrams packed with enslaved people, as they learned about Antigua and Barbuda’s past. Charles and Camilla toured the museum at Antigua’s Government House, once a symbol of British colonial oppression for Antiguans but now seen as a living testament to overcoming the adversity… More
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Adventurer Karl Bushby’s mum asks ‘where have you been’ after 28-year walk ends
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Mahmood ‘U-turns’ on plans to make foreign carers wait 15 years for settlement
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Being a ‘crazy idiot’ towards women is not a crime, Brand jury told
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O’Neill insists she will not be deterred after DUP block ministerial engagements
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Full line-up ‘revealed’ for I’m a Celebrity 2026 with 12 stars named
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Dramatic video shows moment car engulfed in flames in Worcestershire village
A video has shown the dramatic moment a car went up in flames near Hagley. The footage, shared by Andrew Hipkiss, was captured on Worcester Lane on Monday morning (November 2). Mr Hipkiss is part of SARA rescue and stopped at the scene to help manage the traffic and said he was “just trying to… More
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UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration
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Cotswolds hotel with spa named best in England for 2026
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‘Leading’ UK sports supplement brand falls into administration after 15 years
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Cricket star ducks question on slavery during King’s Antigua and Barbuda visit
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Government is ‘making up China policy as it goes’, MPs have warned in new report