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Worcester death notices and funeral announcements
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (215+ words) The Worcester News published five death notices last week. Every week, the Worcester News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Worcester…...
Big-hearted barrister revealed as Good Samaritan who chased robber
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (541+ words) A big-hearted city barrister has been revealed as the unassuming hero who chased after a thief and recovered a wallet after it was stolen from a vulnerable autistic boy. John Brotherton was in Worcester city centre on Saturday when he…...
Fresh batch of baby formula recalled over presence of toxin
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (365+ words) A fresh batch of a Nestle baby formula product has been added to a product recall following the discovery of a food poisoning toxin. The food giant recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula in January…...
Snowdrop garden to open for free to people at historic museum
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (123+ words) Snowdrop garden to open for free to people at historic museum'The Worcester News Snowdrop garden to open for free to public at Upton museum A snowdrop garden will open to the public as part of a display at a historic…...
'Clock ticking' for orphaned water birds at wildlife hospital
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (349+ words) THE 'clock is ticking' after more than "15,000 was raised to help injured waterbirds at one of the biggest wildlife hospitals in the UK. With 'orphan season fast approaching', the Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre has been fundraising to build…...
Warriors coach on Ampthill's biggest threats ahead of clash
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (396+ words) WORCESTER Warriors coach Matt Everard considers Ampthill's biggest strength to be their fight. Join the Worcester Warriors news Facebook group here It will be the third meeting of the two sides this season, with Warriors having claimed victory in the…...
Worcester City Council to appoint new managing director
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (385+ words) LLOYD Griffiths is set to be named as Worcester City Council's next managing director. He is set to take over from David Blake as the council's head of paid service at the start of April. Mr Griffiths, currently the council's…...
Police spotted in these rural villages after rise in burglaries
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (186+ words) POLICE officers have been spotted in several rural villages after a rise in burglaries. West Mercia Police were in villages like Oddingly, Sale Green, Tibberton and Crowle following a rise in burglaries linked to a red gloved gang. A spokesperson…...
Homeowner 'struggling to feel safe' after £6k worth of 'memories' stolen from home
1+ week, 2+ day ago (457+ words) A HOMEOWNER is "struggling to feel safe" after "6,000 worth of 'memories and milestones' were stolen from his home. William Vickers had over "6,000 worth of sentimental jewellery stolen from his home on Church Lane in Oddingley following warnings of "brazen" red-gloved…...
Mossmorran task force to meet for first time
1+ week, 2+ day ago (243+ words) A task force aimed at supporting workers at risk of redundancy at Mossmorran will meet for the first time on Wednesday. The Fife Ethylene Plant will close next month, with more than 400 jobs put at risk, according to owners ExxonMobil....