NEWS
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Council responds to safety concerns at new water park and considers changes
THE council has responded to backlash over its new water play park and admitted it has been considering changes to better suit people with disabilities. Saltwich Splash, a new free-to-attend water play area that opened in Droitwich this month, has raised concerns among parents of children with disabilities because it lacks certain safety features. Parents… More
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Possible new Fred West grave sites identified near Ledbury
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Malvern man and his dog to walk 250 miles to raise money for charity
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Council pays out thousands in Worcestershire pothole claims – so why do most fail?
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9 photos from this market-leading Worcester business over the years
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Worcester’s most missed shops – which one do you wish was still open?
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Kanye West postpones French show weeks after UK visa cancellation
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France amid mounting political opposition. The US rapper, now know as Ye, was due to perform at the Marseille Velodrome on June 11, but the event faced growing backlash. He said in a post on X: “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone… More
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Chancellor to hold talks with US counterpart after strong criticism of Iran war
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The NHS weight loss jab update that could make treatment easier
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Royal Mail delivery delays – how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation
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Italian restaurant chain enters administration with all UK venues at risk of closure
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Man named and charged following cannabis raid in Worcester
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Why was an air ambulance flying over Warndon this morning?
AN AIR ambulance was spotted flying above Worcester this morning (April 15). The air ambulance was spotted above Warndon Villages at around 8.30am and was flying in the direction of Worcestershire Royal Hospital. ‘Absolute trooper’ rabbit making progress after digger incident West Midlands Ambulance Service has confirmed that it attended a medical emergency at a… More
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Man taken to hospital after motorway incident near Worcester
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How rare super El Niño weather phenomena could affect Worcestershire
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Police update amid rumours of M5 fuel protests in Worcestershire
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How Trump’s Iran naval blockage could affect fuel prices in Worcester
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Reform claims of deal to ‘remove SNP’ are a ‘lie’, Scottish Labour’s Sarwar says
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Health strategy bids to stop women being ‘ignored, gaslit and humiliated’ in NHS
The NHS has an “appalling culture of medical misogyny”, the Health Secretary has said as he set out a range of measures to stop women from being “ignored, gaslit, humiliated and disrespected”. Wes Streeting said the NHS has a “problem with basic, everyday sexism” as he launched a renewed Women’s Health Strategy. The Cabinet minister… More
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Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks amid American blockade
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Final day as BBC director-general for Tim Davie
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Charity inundated with adoption enquiries for orphaned Vizsla puppies
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UK pet retailer confirms plans to open 160 new stores across UK – including city
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Mayor reflects on historic visit to Worcester, Massachusetts
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Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items
Asda is considering installing vending machines in its stores to tackle the shoplifting of certain items. This follows a trial of a vending machine in an Asda store in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, which was first introduced back in 2024. If this scenario were to happen, items such as batteries, razor blades and perfumes could… More
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Irish parliament prepares for motion of no confidence in the Government
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Starmer chairs new committee to respond to Iran crisis
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Scottish Greens candidate row has been ‘difficult’ for all involved – co-leader
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Starmer and Macron to co-host Strait of Hormuz talks in Paris on Friday
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BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil trading result as Iran war sends crude costs soaring
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Major UK fashion retailer shuts down website after entering administration
A major high-street fashion retailer has shut down its website after entering administration earlier this year. LK Bennett, founded back in the 90s, entered administration in January, with John Noon and Mark Firmin of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP appointed joint administrators. Immediately following their appointment, the LK Bennett brand and related intellectual property were… More
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Improvement works underway at town centre island
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Archives of famous composer to be on show during festival
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Stunning flower field reveals summer opening dates and new events for 2026
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Man admits trying to kill woman during Boxing Day stabbing
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Why is diesel 10p a litre more at petrol station than rival down the road?