NEWS
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UK set for record hot May day with parts of country hotter than Barbados
The UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record over the bank holiday weekend, with parts of the country set to be hotter than Barbados. Heat health alerts have been issued for much of the Midlands, eastern England and the South East ahead of a heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)… More
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UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year
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Worcestershire charity to mark 10th anniversary with fundraising ball
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A449 closure will now be closer to a year
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Exciting student-led theatre production coming soon
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Inside the Worcester house being auctioned with £40k start price
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Animal rights group calls for end to ‘cruel’ parade at farming event
A CAMPAIGN group has called for an end to an animal parade, describing it as “cruel and outdated”. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) said it wants the grand parade of livestock at the Three Counties Show to be replaced with a plant parade, which it said could feature people dressed up as… More
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HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax change
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UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled and 41 jobs lost
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Morrisons renews Clarkson’s Farm deal after ‘great success’ last year
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Swinney apologises on behalf of state for failures in ‘Beastie House’ report
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William records birthday message during Duchy housing development visit
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Airport workers back strike action during World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Nearly 700 airport workers in Edinburgh and Glasgow have backed strike action during the peak summer holiday season, including during the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Unite the union said on Thursday it will announce strike dates in the coming days, but said industrial action is expected to occur over the course… More
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Trans people still protected, says Phillipson as single-sex spaces guidance laid
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Aston Villa fans line streets in Birmingham to celebrate Europa League win
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Man burgled Worcester homes to steal Audi, BMW and Volkswagen
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Tributes paid to Stourport ‘legend’ after reports of his death
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Readers share favourite spots for roast dinner in and around Worcester
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‘It’s been emotional’: Gym rises from ashes of unexpected closure
AN independent gym has risen from the ashes of an unexpected closure. Roots Fitness will be welcoming back old and new clients at its new venue in Droitwich Rugby Club following its sudden closure in March. The business was one of many small independents that were subletting from the landlord, Physique Fitness, before it decided… More
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Care organisations across Worcestershire rely on volunteers, survey finds
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Care provider earns near-perfect rating for services
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Net migration likely to fall again in latest official figures
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Starmer seeks to regain initiative amid Makerfield by-election
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EasyJet blames fall in summer bookings on Middle East war
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Worcester electrician named regional apprentice of the year
A talented Worcester apprentice is lighting up the industry. James Lumley has been named West Regional Electrical Apprentice of the Year in the JTL Regional Awards 2026. He completed his apprenticeship with JTL and works for Goodridge Electrical. He now advances to the national finals in London on June 10. He said: “This recognition means… More
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‘Not just jazz’ club prepares special gig to mark fourth anniversary
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House next to the River Severn to be auctioned starting at £40,000
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Man banned from every pub in Worcester for six months
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Family-run tree nursery wins gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures
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Ebola fears surge on the ground in DR of Congo over rapid spread of rare type
Anxious healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have said they are underprotected and undertrained in the face of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places. “It’s truly sad and painful because we’ve already been through a security… More
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Government hails trade deal with Gulf states ‘worth £3.7bn a year’ to UK economy
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Combining social justice and housing briefs ‘deflating’, says Shelter Scotland
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Wes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform UK victory
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Three women recovered off Brighton beach named for first time
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Council plans to axe 100 jobs as part of savings programme