NEWS
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Storytelling seagull helps inspire young children to read
A storytelling seagull is leading a new campaign to boost children’s communication skills. The Lighthouse Family Centre in Medway Road, Worcester, has launched the initiative with directors Clare Dalton and Lucy Fry, along with volunteer Melanie Eastwood, who also takes on the role of “Steven Seagull.” The centre, a community interest company, offers full day… More
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Kelly’s commitment to dementia wellbeing leads to awards nomination
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Duo ‘who made Simon Cowell believe in magic’ to perform at theatre
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Decision made over contested plan to build 40-bedroom HMO
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Festival celebrating Worcestershire’s most famous composer gets underway
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The 3 UK airlines that have collapsed into administration or liquidation in 2026
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We tried the £95 seafood platter at this cosy Cotswolds pub
The Hare at Milton-under-Wychwood has undergone a remarkable transformation from its roots as a traditional village local to become one of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated gastropubs. Originally known as The Quart Pot, the pub was a long-standing community establishment operated under Greene King Brewery. The building closed around 2011 when plans to convert it into… More
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‘Tearful’ traders leave early from ‘catastrophic’ Jeremy Clarkson festival
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Five men appear in court charged with aggravated burglary after incident at shop
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‘Words fail me’ – Locals react as A449 closure extended to nearly a year
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Malvern café undergoes stunning transformation with the help of expert chef
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Playing bridge helped rebuild my life after stroke, says retired teacher
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High temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record
Monday is forecast to be the hottest bank holiday on record with “historic” temperatures of 34C predicted in Greater London and south-east England. It comes after the UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens in south-west London. Tom Morgan, a Met… More
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Peter Murrell expected in court on embezzlement charges
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Investigation into Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct
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Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact
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The Hive hailed as model for how public spaces can tackle inequality
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Creating new councils for Worcester would ‘increase taxes’ says Reform
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Primary school pupils visit site in their village to learn about housebuilding
Pupils took a closer look at the future of their community during a hands-on visit to a nearby construction site. Pupils aged between eight and 10 from Crowle CE Primary School toured Spitfire Homes’ new 30-home Blackthorn development in Crowle, less than half a mile from their school. The visit gave pupils a behind-the-scenes look… More
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Homeowner hopes to build mobile home in back garden
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Family-run business holds ‘blowout’ party to celebrate first anniversary
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Construction workers among biggest winners as law changes to help thousands
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Reeves must go ‘much further’ to aid families in cost-of-living crisis, says SNP
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Authorities investigate after China coal mine explosion kills at least 82
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The Cotswold churches that were funded by the wool industry
Medieval churches are among the built glories of the Cotswolds, towering beacons within the landscape and communities of towns and villages. Among them are our much-cherished ‘wool churches’ – a term of modern invention rather than a formal group, says architectural historian Dr Nicola Coldstream, author of Churches of Gloucestershire and Churches of Oxfordshire available… More
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Mary Berry finds ‘peace’ after ‘joy’ at retirement home
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Jeremy Clarkson satisfies strict rule with latest Cotswolds pub change
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80s singing legend announces UK tour amid bid to save historic pub
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Drink driver caught at BP garage
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This Blue Flag beach popular with surfers worth the day trip from Worcestershire
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The rock legends and motorsport icons who have owned and driven Morgans
WHEN it comes to representing Worcestershire, Morgan Motors is as iconic as Lea and Perrins Sauce and the Malvern Hills. Founded over 100 years ago, Morgan has become iconic in its use of ash wood for the frames of its cars, including its flagship model, the SuperSport. The sportscar brand has been popular with celebrities… More
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We meet ancient family who took over National Trust-owned Tudor house
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Plant shop makes ‘stunning’ return to city centre
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‘Closing down sale’ at city centre shop
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Heat to rise to possible record-breaking highs over rest of bank holiday weekend
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Natalie McNally’s killer called himself a ‘monster’ in probation statements