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Increased police presence in city centre for planned protests
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (245+ words) AN INCREASE in police presence in Worcester city centre is to be expected today due to a planned protest and counter-protest. West Mercia Police revealed it is taking steps to reassure local communities ahead of a protest and counter protest…...
Muslim group claims arson was 'Islamophobic attack"
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (352+ words) A MUSLIM group in Worcester has claimed its community centre was attacked in a 'racially and religiously motivated' act of hatred. The Worcester Muslim Welfare Association believes a fire started in an outbuilding of the Unity House Community Hub, Stanley…...
'Would love to see a Wagamamas': What readers want to replace Cosy Club
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) With Cosy Club set to close its Cathedral Square restaurant for the final time this Sunday (January 18), bosses are now searching for a new tenant, calling it an "exciting opportunity. We asked readers what they would like to see replace…...
Work begins on building giant bargain wholesaler near M5
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (352+ words) WORK has begun on building a large bargain store that will house an American wholesaler near the M5. The retail giant Costco -a store that sells major brands at bargain prices - will soon be opening just a stone's throw away from…...
Best hidden gem bar for carveries which boasts 'roast with the most"
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) MANAGERS at a city sports bar claim it is a 'hidden gem' for carveries - and that people should give it a try for roast dinners, not just to watch the latest big football games. With 22 screens, Mode in Angel Row,…...
Aldi launches poster design competition for children
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (135+ words) Aldi launches children's poster competition for Recycle Week in Worcestershire, inviting ages 5-14 to design recycling posters for UK store displays. Aldi Recycle Week poster competition in Worcestershire Aldi has launched a poster design competition for children to mark Recycle Week…...
Malvern man accused of arranging to have sex with child to appear at crown court
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (193+ words) THE case against a Malvern man accused of arranging to have sex with a child and sending naked pictures of himself has been sent to crown court. Christopher Thomas, of Bawdsey Avenue, appeared at Worcester Magistrates" Court on Tuesday (July…...
Snow leopard cub born at animal sanctuary
9+ mon, 4+ hour ago (356+ words) An animal sanctuary has announced the successful birth of a snow leopard cub after months of dedicated work. The cub, nicknamed "Little Lady, was born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent on May 10. She weighed just 630g at her first…...
Online gambling firm Spreadex fined £2m for social responsibility failings
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) Gambling firm Spreadex has been fined "2 million for money laundering and social responsibility failings, the regulator said. The online firm failed to carry out appropriate checks on a customer who hit a daily deposit limit of "3,340 on 12 occasions over 14 days,…...
The story of a city swimming pool
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (322+ words) It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. ALMOST unbelievably for people who remember the traumas and campaigns that led to it being built, Worcester's Lower Wick swimming pool is 51 ... ALMOST unbelievably for people who remember the traumas…...