NEWS
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Central Garage Doors: Built on family, experience and trust
Central Garage Doors Ltd is a family-run business with a proud heritage dating back to 1993. Now led by cousins Simon Crowther and David Flanagan, the company brings together the combined expertise of Elite Garage Doors (Staffordshire) and Complete Garage Doors (Halesowen) Ltd under one trusted name. Specialising in the manufacture, supply, installation, servicing and… More
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Cheltenham: a season of celebration in The Festival Town
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EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration – 69 jobs cut
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BBC hallmark show filmed in Worcestershire renewed for two new series
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Final chapter of legendary comedy series to arrive in Malvern
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Cafe’s plea as nearby play area goes under six-week refurbishment
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UK economic growth in February better than forecast before Iran war
The UK economy grew at its fastest pace for more than two years in February in a better-than-expected start to 2026, official figures have shown. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.5% month-on-month in February – the fastest expansion since January 2024 – following upwardly revised growth of… More
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Public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation – Peter Kyle
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John Swinney pledges national ban on phones in classes if SNP wins in May
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Check your bank account as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households
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Early birds and night owls issued heart risk warning after study assessed hundreds
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Roblox overhaul set for kids’ accounts in June – what parents need to check now
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Thousands of children told which school they will be attending in September
THOUSANDS of children across Worcestershire have found out which school they will be attending in September. Nearly all of the county’s children received an offer from one of their top three preferred schools, with 94% being offered a place at their first choice primary or first school. Every family that applied for a primary, first,… More
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Millions issued smartwatch warning from GP over three alerts you aren’t aware of
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Crackdown on illegal raiding rare and vulnerable bird nests for eggs
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Work on Severn Stoke flood scheme set to begin after years of delays
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Harriet Harman calls on Queen to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
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Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds
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Chancellor to cut electricity bills for thousands more UK firms
The Government has expanded plans to cut electricity bills for thousands of UK manufacturing firms as the conflict in the Middle East pushes energy costs higher. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the action to support firms after warning over the lingering impact of the Iran war on inflation and economic growth. Ms Reeves, who is in… More
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PM summons TikTok, Meta, X bosses to No 10 to push for children’s online safety
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Worcester sign thrown in pond by vandals replaced by volunteers
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‘I hope the animal who stabbed my mum rots in prison’
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Worcester LGBT responds after sting hears ‘pose as gay’ asylum advice from ‘contact’
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‘Traffic chaos’ warning as weeks of roadworks get underway
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Claims of Labour and Reform deal for Holyrood are ‘utter nonsense’ says Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted claims he could do a deal with Reform UK to oust the SNP in May’s Holyrood election are “utter nonsense”. Mr Sarwar blasted the “poisonous” politics of Nigel Farage’s party, and insisted its Scottish leader, Malcolm Offord, is a “chronic liar”. The attack came after Lord Offord used… More
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Man dies after incident while working at pub
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Former police officer who started relationship with victim would have been sacked
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Council responds to safety concerns at new water park and considers changes
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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?
HIGHWAYS bosses have paid out more than £23,000 to motorists who have had their cars damaged by potholes in the past three years. But the vast majority of pothole-related damage claims made to Worcestershire County Council are unsuccessful. Figures revealed by a Freedom of Information request show 618 claims were made to the council across… More
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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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Iceland reveals more details of opening day for new Droitwich store
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‘I was forced to do so’ – alleged Channel small boat pilot tells court
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Persimmon flags worries over homebuyer confidence amid Iran conflict
