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'It was a dream come true' - Ex Top Gear star suprises staff at Worcester restaurant
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (273+ words) A CELEBRITY visit to a Worcester restaurant was called a "dream come true" by staff who were surprised to welcome him into the venue. The ex Top Gear and current Grand Tour star Richard Hammond paid Miller and Carter a…...
Budget Waste Management strengthens local offerings
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (375+ words) For more than 25 years, Budget Waste Management has been a familiar name across Worcestershire and the surrounding counties, known primarily for skip hire, recycling, and waste management services. Now, the company is making a significant move to broaden its offering…...
Homeowners plan to demolish garage for two-storey extension
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (192+ words) A HOMEOWNER in Broadway is hoping to demolish their garage to make way for a two-storey extension. Mr and Mrs Buckland have applied for householder planning permission to demolish an existing garage and replace it with a two-storey extension and…...
Section of A44 to be closed between Worcester and Evesham for 3 nights
2+ day, 46+ min ago (115+ words) Evesham Journal A SECTION of the A44 between Evesham and Worcester is set to be closed for three nights in July - here's when. The A44 at Allens Hill in Pinvin will be closed between 9pm and 6am from July 10 until July 13 for works to…...
First photo of 'dog on the loose' saved by police that brought M5 to a standstill
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (339+ words) THIS is the adorable dog that brought the M5 to a standstill when the pet escaped onto the motorway. The dark-haired Poodle is pictured in the footwell of the officer's car after being rescued by West Mercia Police on the M5 near…...
Staff not facing immediate cuts as Worcestershire libraries plan revealed
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (505+ words) COUNCIL bosses say they have no plans to cut back on library staff as part of a new strategy for Worcestershire libraries. Worcestershire County Council's new two-year plan aims to expand digital opportunities, increase outreach and make libraries central to…...
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict shopping centre that is set to be demolished
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (229+ words) FIREFIGHTERS were seen tackling a blaze at a derelict shopping centre in Evesham. Fire engines were seen around Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre at around 9pm last night (Monday) following a fire. It is understood that three fire engines attended the incident....
Festival celebrates 10th anniversary with exciting upcoming events
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (300+ words) A festival is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Evesham Festival of Words, which has grown from a single weekend back in 2016, has expanded to a year-long celebration. This year has seen a variety of events, with topics ranging from…...
Morrisons apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued due to crisp recall
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (288+ words) Morrisons is recalling crisps from supermarkets in the UK because they may pose a "health risk" to customers. The supermarket giant is recalling its Morrisons Maple & Bacon Back of the Net crisps from stores, while the Food Standards Agency (FSA)…...
This is why police helicopter was circling over the city 'for two hours"
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (103+ words) A police helicopter was seen circling in the skies during an operation to find a vehicle. The aircraft spent nearly two hours airborne over Worcester today as part of a vehicle search to assist Avon and Somerset Police. The National…...