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Work on arts centre set to start in early 2025

Worcester City Council signs a contract with Malvern firm Speller Metcalfe to deliver the project.

Hereford & Worcester

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'Panto hasn't been my social life for 70 years? Oh yes it has'

Ninety-year-old Pat Milton has been taking part in pantomimes since 1954.

Hereford & Worcester

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Shoezone stores at risk of closure

The firm, which has 297 stores across the UK, will be closing 20 of its branches nationwide.

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Consultation begins on new plans for city

People are being asked for their views on the plans for Worcester.

Hereford & Worcester

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'Forcing our disabled son to move will break us'

Elena and Andrew Round are battling against a council's bid to move Billy out of residential care.

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Dispersal order issued for city neighbourhood

Police have been given extra powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in Warndon, Worcester.

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Former teacher pleads guilty to sex offences

Richard Leighfield, who worked at Northwick Manor Primary School, admitted a total of six offences.

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'We don't want to have to turn a child away'

Acorns Children's Hospice says uncertainty over government funding could jeopardise its future.

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Plan to honour Covid key workers rejected

Councillors argue awarding city freedom to key workers may "dilute the significance" of the honour.

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