NEWS
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Judge accuses CPS of ‘wasting public money’ as 2015 robbery case thrown out
A judge has criticised prosecutors for dropping a charge alleging a restaurateur stole a watch more than a decade ago, calling it a “sorry state of affairs”. Algerian national Khaled Gestalli, now 33, was accused of robbing Basheer Al Sawafi of a £10,000 Rolex watch in Argyll Street, London’s West End, on April 19 2015…. More
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‘Significant’ settlement for family of Navy veteran shot by soldiers in Belfast
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 11 sheep have been stolen from his Diddly Squat farm
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Full list of all winners at the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards
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Perverted pensioner who sexually abused children as young as four is sentenced
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Invasive mosquito that can spread severe diseases found breeding in UK for first time
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Man given genetically modified pig kidney for nine months in world first
A man has been given a genetically modified pig kidney which enabled him to stay off dialysis for nine months in a world first. Doctors said the animal organ was used as a temporary “bridge” while the man waited for a transplant from a human donor. Tim Andrews, who had end-stage kidney disease, was 66… More
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Environment Secretary warns people to store food for weather emergencies
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Milei declares ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ amid oil sanctions
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Fundraiser with MND takes on 100mph zip wire challenge
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Community groups secure £2.5m through funding scheme
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‘Bigger than ever’ village’s autumn show returns
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Community hall to host open day after £182,000 extension
A Worcester community hall is set to open its doors to the public following a £182,000 extension. Comer Gardens Community Hall in St John’s now boasts an additional floor, thanks to funding from Worcester City Council. Locals are invited to come and see the renovated space on Saturday, September 4, from noon to 4pm, where… More
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‘Lovely old hedgerow’ removed by developer will be replaced
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UK travel company suspends all services as holidaymakers warned ‘do not travel’
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Pubgoers can make a difference for just pennies
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Poundland put up for sale again just a year after £1 takeover
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Revolut takes ‘first step’ to US bank launch after regulatory approval
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Teams studying kissing and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Ten research teams have been honoured at a satirical science awards ceremony, with studies on subjects ranging from kissing to nose-blowing recognised at the event. Researchers who studied milk from cockroaches and analysed soil health using underwear received Ig Nobel prizes celebrating unusual and imaginative contributions to science. The event was hosted outside the US… More
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Charles is a better person than I am for allowing Sussexes to return, Trump says
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Trump hints he would not back UK over Falklands, citing lack of Iran support
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New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 40 times its face value
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Parents strongly back social media ban – but doubt it will work
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Tributes paid following ‘heartbreaking’ death of former Worcester City footballer
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Just Stop Oil protest outside Parliament during Burnham’s first PMQs
Traffic ground to a halt outside Parliament during Andy Burnham’s first PMQs in post as Just Stop Oil staged a protest. Around 30 protesters sat or lay in the road by Parliament Square, Westminster, in central London on Wednesday afternoon to send a message to the new Prime Minister. The action saw buses taken out… More
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King says ‘what is past is prologue’ after Bayeux tour with Macron and Burnham
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Russia to close German cultural centres in row over airport drone attack
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Make business connections while supporting grassroots football
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New trading card show coming to community centre
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Worcester Comic Con returns this weekend
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Teen horror classic to be screened under the stars
An outdoor screening of horror classic The Lost Boys is set to take place at Worcester Racecourse. The event, scheduled for October 3, will kick off at 8.20pm, with the film beginning at 9.20pm. The Lost Boys, released in 1987, follows two brothers who team up with vampire hunters to save their family from a… More
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The Daily Brief: One of week’s warmest days forecast
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Locations of sheep and cattle on Malvern Hills confirmed
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Man charged with assault and theft after incident at city pub
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Audi driver clocked at more than 90mph on busy A-road
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Man taken away in van after being spotted by police