NEWS
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Programme keeping young people active wins impact award
Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire Partnership was recognised at the School Games Impact Awards 2026, for their work ensuring that disengaged young people and girls remain active playing sport, writes Joseph Terry. The Active Partnership, which hosts the local School Games Organiser, won a Young Person Impact Award, judged by the Youth Sport Trust and partners,… More
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New chapter to begin for derelict hotel after it sells at auction
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Cradley Singers and Ukrainian choirs to unite for musical evening
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Decision made on plan for traveller site in Worcestershire countryside
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Man jailed for beating woman and sending her abusive voice notes
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Appeals for calm as social media stokes tensions after Belfast attack
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South Asian festival announces exciting line-up as it goes standalone
A vibrant celebration of South Asian culture is set to return with its own standalone event this summer. Worcester Mela Festival will take place on Sunday, July 5, from 11am to 7pm at the University of Worcester City Campus, featuring a packed day of music, food, dance and community activities for all ages. This is… More
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‘Why don’t we recognise suicide after sexual abuse like we do after domestic abuse?’
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When French resistance stayed in Malvern during World War II
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Good and bad – how watching World Cup football can affect your health
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Woman hits out at housing association after being without hot water for six weeks
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‘Trespassers will be shot sign’ at waste probe farm is ‘not a police matter’
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Electrician faces life sentence for murdering judge’s daughter in a rage
An electrician who stabbed a judge’s daughter to death in a frenzied rage before blowing up their home in a gas explosion is set to be sentenced for murder. Clifton George, 45, killed his partner Annabel Rook, 46, by stabbing her 31 times during a row at their east London home after she had said… More
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SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting
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Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman
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Expert: Murrell may have been trying to heal psychological wound with purchases
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GSK to buy US lung cancer drug specialist Nuvalent for £8bn
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Public meeting called to discuss 800-home development
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Travel agent opens own agency after being made redundant
A travel agent has turned redundancy into opportunity by launching her own business. Victoria Kennan opened Victoria’s Travel in Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, earlier this month after being made redundant just before Christmas. Determined to make a fresh start, she contacted the Hays Travel Independence Group team and began working towards her long-held ambition of… More
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Discover a host of new opportunities at Worcester Jobs Fair
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Meet the terrific terrier puppy who needs a new forever home
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700 year old pub in churchyard delays reopening after landlord departs
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Climbing temperatures at the weekend could hit 30C threshold again – Met Office
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Noah Donohoe may have ‘lost touch with reality’ prior to death – inquest
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31 homes approved on field behind secondary school
PLANS to build up to 31 homes on a field behind Pershore High School have been approved. Crown House Developments had been seeking outline planning permission to build the homes on land off Wyre Road opposite Kingfisher Fields. The contentious plans, which were first submitted almost two years ago, were formally approved by councillors at… More
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Two Worcester pubs offering free pints as part of new World Cup scheme
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‘Dog show prospect’ pedigree puppy saved after she was badly injured
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‘Rules are being trashed’ – group caught fishing at beauty spot
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Man going on trial accused of attempted murder of three children in Dublin
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Natalie McNally’s killer called himself a ‘monster’ in probation statements
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Israel strikes Iran despite calls for restraint from UK and US
Israel launched airstrikes against Iran early on Monday, despite earlier calls for restraint from US President Donald Trump and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Israel said Iran had launched further missiles in response to the strikes, with people urged to seek shelter as sirens sounded in central Israel. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had… More
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Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup
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Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice
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Children get 12p more a week but rising costs still leave parents under pressure
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‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever’ Decision on plan for 4 homes on greenfield site
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Legal notice handed out after issues with drinking water quality in Worcester