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School blasted as 'degrading' after replacing mirrors in toilets with motivation posters

Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcestershire has replaced mirrors with posters carrying quotes like: "Beauty is nothing without brains"

Daily Mirror

Brits in hysterics over Americans trying to pronounce Worcestershire sauce

Worcestershire sauce is a staple in kitchens across the country here in the UK. However, it is not so well known across the pond, leading to a misunderstanding that's got the internet in stitches

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The King set to have first runner at the Cheltenham Festival with Steal A March

Steal A March won over hurdles for the Queen at Worcester on the weekend of the Platinum Jubilee and has won again since for King Charles at Wincanton

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Turkey earthquake: Brit says he fears he's lost 50 friends and relatives in disaster

Ismail Yildiz, who has lived in Worcester since 2018, comes from the southern Turkish city of Adiyaman, which was destroyed in the quakes that have now taken over 35,000 lives

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Inside one of UK's grimmest suburbs where rubbish and rotting MEAT is dumped on streets

Residents say they are also plagued by violence and anti-social behaviour, making many elderly and vulnerable people too scared to leave their homes in Tolladine, Worcester

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Headteacher says UK schools are 'broken' as pupils with no shoes or coats stealing food

Neil Morris, headteacher at the 1,500-pupil Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester, said he was facing “huge problems” with staff, pupils and families struggling to make ends meet

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New MD for East Yorkshire shower manufacturer Kohler Mira

The company employs 80 people at Melton West Business Park and has further operations in Cheltenham and Worcester

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Government refuses to fund UK students at new medical school despite ‘chronic’ doctor shortage

The centre at Worcester University could be forced to train only overseas students, who are unlikely to remain in Britain

The Guardian - UK

UK town builds enormous wall around River Severn to hold back flood waters in heavy rain

Flood barriers have been erected in Bewdley, Worcestershire, and other towns across the country as heavy rain is predicted for Tuesday and river levels remain high

Daily Mirror

Wasps granted Championship entry but Worcester Warriors future hangs in balance after RFU rejection

Worcester’s future hangs in the balance after the RFU rejected the Jim O’Toole-led consortium’s bid to enter next season’s Championship.

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'Fuming' Santa given parking ticket for sleigh as he handed out presents to kids

Mick Worrall refuses to cough up and pay the ticket, telling the warden to 'post it to the North Pole' after the Father Christmas, 75, was handing out gifts and collecting for charity in Worcester

Daily Mirror

Pharmacist begs government for Strep A drugs as he's 'never seen this shortage' before

Amo Sohal, who owns Kitsons Pharmacy in Worcester, says the spike in Strep A cases has led to soaring demand for penicillin and amoxicillin. He is calling for the Government to help

Daily Mirror

Sex offender gave woman ‘zombie’ drug before groping her in city street

Mohammed Khalid Hussain, 35, preyed on the woman after spotting her outside a hotel in Worcester city centre

The Independent UK

Woman's home so cold her TV remote FROZE after bungling builders drilled holes in window

Carole Roberts, 67, says her house in Worcester feels "like a fridge" with heat seeping out through the gaps in her faulty double-glazing and she's even had to "thaw out" her remote

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RFU under fire from MPs over its role in demise of Worcester and Wasps

Julian Knight accused Bill Sweeney of being ‘asleep on the job’ while the DCMS committee questioned the suitability of Worcester’s ownership

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Woman detained by cops for fare dodging - despite paying for train ticket

Stephanie Mortimore encountered difficulties with phone apps which meant that while she could prove a fare transaction, she was unable to show the actual ticket she had purchased for her Worcester rail journey.

The Independent UK

Council spends £10,000 on ‘embarrassing’ cycle lane littered with lampposts

Worcester cyclists are forced to zig-zag around numerous hazards

The Independent UK

Council spends £10,000 on ‘embarrassing’ cycle lane littered with lampposts

Worcester cyclists are forced to zig-zag around numerous hazards

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Feds announce investigation of Worcester Police Department

BOSTON — The Department of Justice announced that it is conducting an investigation into the Worcester Police Department to determine if it has “an overall pattern or practice of conduct” in terms of excessive force or discriminatory hiring.

Daily Mirror

Woman BANNED from Primark for assaulting worker who 'flirted' with man she fancied

Abigale Prosser, 32, left the female Primark worker with scratches and marks on her face and arms after speaking to a male assistant in the Worcester city centre store on May 13

Daily Mirror

Jockey taken to hospital after being thrown off horse at final jump of race

Ciaran Gethings was unshipped from Thruthelookinglass during a race at Worcester. Kim Bailey's runner was alongside the eventual winner when he jinked at the final hurdle

The Guardian - UK

‘I feel very lucky’: Jack Willis focuses on England after Wasps heartbreak

The 25-year-old is one of many players needing a new club but first has the welcome distraction of the autumn internationals

The Independent UK

MPs call for review of rugby union governance in wake of club collapses

The call for an investigation into the game comes after Coventry-based rugby team Wasps followed the Worcester Warriors into administration.

Daily Mirror

Newsboy's racing tips for Wednesday's four meetings, including Newmarket Nap

Newsboy thinks his Wednesday Nap Queenlet can run a big race at Newmarket, while over the jumps he has high hopes for Worcester specialist Elios D'or to score another victory at the course

Daily Mirror

Lawrence Dallaglio sparks Worcester anger by suggesting Wasps pedigree should save them

Wasps 36-40 Northampton: Saints rally from 16 points down, to inflict further misery on crisis-club Wasps

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