NEWS
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Adult social care backlog remains for Worcestershire County Council
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UK flooring company closes after 48 years as it enters administration with jobs lost
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Aldi to open 40 new UK stores in 2027 in £900m expansion as 10 locations confirmed
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UK postal service to cut 2,500 jobs in 2027 amid concerns over city postal delays
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UK ‘open’ to Germany joining next generation fighter jet programme, says Burnham
The UK is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets, Andy Burnham has announced. Speaking during his first visit to Berlin as Prime Minister, Mr Burnham said he had “indicated” to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Britain’s “openness” to the country joining the Global Combat Air Programme (Gcap)…. More
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45 serving officers suspended over allegations of violence against females
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Irish political parties urge Burnham to intervene over Drumcree parade dispute
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Ombudsman resisted ‘high-level’ pressure to publish Omagh bomb report – inquiry
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King Charles strips 5 more people of honours including former Royal Navy officer
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Unmarried stigma to Covid: Stories so far on giving birth in Worcestershire
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Burnham to visit Berlin for talks with Merz and to launch security partnership
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Berlin on Thursday for his first face-to-face meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The pair are launching a new UK-Germany joint security partnership to counter sabotage, cyber attacks and other hybrid threats from adversaries, especially Russia. The joint partnership will involve sharing information and co-ordinating action to monitor,… More
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Voters go to polls to replace Starmer in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
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First court hearing to take place in Andrew’s legal claim over search warrants
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Key to Paul McCartney’s childhood home sells for more than estimate at auction
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Arrests as plain-clothed officers patrol areas known for regular drug use
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Worcestershire community groups invited to apply for £115k fund
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Shoplifting suspects armed with designer bag take large haul at designer village
Police have released CCTV of a pair of “posh” shoplifting suspects armed with an expensive designer handbag – wanted in connection with a £2,700 cosmetics theft. Gloucestershire Police have shared images of two women being sought over the haul at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet – with one carrying what appears to a Louis Vuitton bag…. More
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Sailing club wins award for improving accessibility on the water
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Housing group to host coffee morning for Macmillan
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UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration
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Schoolwear firm acquires uniform shop in expansion move
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Major UK film company led by veteran studio executive enters administration
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Crime boss turned author Paul Ferris dies aged 62
Author and former Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris has died, aged 62. It is understood the former crime boss died on Tuesday at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), following a short illness. The news was shared by photographer Brian Anderson, who said in a Facebook post: “News of his death will come as a shock… More
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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in attack Kyiv saw coming
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Israelis mourn on October 7 anniversary as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza
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Former Sensodyne boss behind launch of new toothpaste for sensitive teeth
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Flying from Birmingham Airport? Here’s how the new passport-free system works
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Waitrose customer notice on Jeremy Clarkson’s Guinness rival beer
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Badenoch says Tories will ‘battle for soul of nation’ in tax-cutting speech
The Tories will fight a “battle for the soul of the nation” at the next election, Kemi Badenoch will say in a major speech expected to be centred on tax-cutting promises. The Opposition leader will warn that “something is going to break” without better growth as she accuses Andy Burnham’s Labour of wanting to “wind… More
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‘Gathering dark clouds’ for the property market with 0% growth for house prices
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Tories pledge to halve employer national insurance for young people
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Embattled South West Water owner taps investors for £550m amid overhaul plan
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North By Northwest and On The Waterfront star Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
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What we know after car crash closes M5 for more than 7 hours
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Singers invited to celebrate Elgar at festival come and sing event
Singers are being invited to raise their voices in celebration of Worcestershire’s most famous composer. The Elgar Festival, held annually in honour of Worcestershire’s renowned composer Sir Edward Elgar, is calling on singers of all abilities to take part in a special Come and Sing event. The event will be held on Saturday, November 14, at… More
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Forensic pathologist to share mysteries of suspicious deaths
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Networking group offers space for neurodivergent professionals
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Suspect spotted riding off on a stolen motorbike as police hunt for person
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‘Please do not speculate about very sad death of girl’ says MP
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Free pizzas on offer as revamped Italian restaurant reopens following refurbishment