NEWS
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Teenager turning 16? Don’t miss out on Child Benefit
Parents of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s. Child Benefit will automatically stop on August 31 on or after a child’s 16th birthday unless parents confirm their teenager’s plans. Around 1.5 million reminder letters… More
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Man sentenced for fraud after he used another person’s bank card in shop
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‘We’re being terrorised’: Gangs of thieves target several city mobile phone shops
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Tributes paid at annual memorial to worker who died at work
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Two cars ‘smashed up’ after late-night crash
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Wanted man could be in Worcester
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Musk and Altman arrive for opening of trial that could reshape AI’s future
OpenAI co-founders Elon Musk and Sam Altman have arrived for Tuesday’s opening statements in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between the former friends that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence. The bickering billionaires’ early-morning appearances at the federal court in Oakland, California, foreshadow the start of a legal drama that… More
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In Pictures: Oval Office meeting follows ceremonial welcome for King and Queen
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Princess Royal pats and jokes with puppet horse ‘Joey’ at National Theatre visit
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Runners from city group verbally abused and whipped by travellers on pony and traps
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UK State Pensioners are among worst off in Europe says new analysis
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Manhunt launched to find shoplifter with Worcester links following incident
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Father pays tribute to ‘perfect’ son after two charged with toddlers’ murder
A GRIEVING father has paid tribute to his “perfect” son who loved to learn after two people were charged with his murder. Simon Doyle has paid tribute to his son Tobias-John, who had lived with him in Droitwich, before his death. The 21-month-old has been described as a boy who loved nothing more than dinosaurs… More
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Brazen thieves grab mobile phones out of glass cabinet then stroll out of shop
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Malvern boarding school ‘delighted’ to be shortlisted for award
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Luxury UK holiday company closes after 23 years after falling into administration
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Plea to lower speed limit on ‘intimidating’ road over fears child could be killed
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Nominate a project that you believe deserves funding for £3K grant
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Starmer faces crunch vote on Mandelson vetting row
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a critical day for his premiership as MPs vote on whether there should be a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into the Lord Mandelson vetting row. The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to “stand together” against the motion to refer him to the Privileges Committee over claims he misled the Commons… More
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Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump widow joke was not ‘a call to assassination’
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King’s state visit speech to highlight how UK and US always ‘come together’
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DJ will be spinning non-stop for charity for whole 24 hours
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DJ to play non-stop 24-hour set for St Richard’s Hospice
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Comedian to explore news, fake news, and satire in ‘explosive’ new show
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Starmer urges Labour MPs to vote against parliamentary probe into Mandelson row
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Labour MPs to reject a bid for a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into the Lord Mandelson vetting row. The Commons will vote on Tuesday on whether the Privileges Committee should consider if the Prime Minister misled the House over the way the former Labour grandee’s appointment as US ambassador was handled…. More
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Persimmon flags worries over homebuyer confidence amid Iran conflict
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Man charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump
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Man admits role in 2002 killing of Run-DMC rapper Jam Master Jay
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Driver slams two ‘ludicrous’ parking fines suggesting he was at retail park for 24hrs
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Hundreds of staff at major Worcestershire employer could strike over pay
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School with ‘diversity at its heart’ receives new rating from Ofsted
A PRIMARY school “with diversity at its heart” and pupils with “smiles” on their faces each morning has received a new rating from Ofsted inspectors. Stanley Road Primary School in Worcester has said it is proud that its Ofsted report “captures its values, culture and journey so accurately”. Inspectors, who carried out the report under… More
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Two charged with murder of 21-month-old boy
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Claire’s Accessories falls into administration 154 stores shut and 1,300 jobs gone
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Trump ‘not worried’ during attack by gunman at Washington black-tie dinner
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‘All appropriate security measures’ in place for King’s US visit – ambassador
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Man, 37, arrested by counter-terror police investigating attacks on Jewish sites