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Worcestershire: ‘Devoted’ father-of-six dies after BMW falls off Eckington bridge in car crash

A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving

The Independent UK

Antiques Roadshow guest speechless as item is given record-breaking six figure valuation

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned as their heirloom - a Faberge sculpture of a pear blossom that belonged to the Worcestershire army regiment - was given a record-breaking valuation

Daily Mirror

Nicholas Evans, author of ‘The Horse Whisperer,’ dies at 72

Born in 1950 in Worcestershire, England, Evans studied law at Oxford University and worked as a journalist in the 1970s.

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Dad found dead off Scots coast told wife ‘he’d be fine’ hours before drowning after lifejacket failed

Bryn Watkins, 74, was an experienced seafarer who was enjoying "one last sail of the season" when he began to experience engine problems near Isle of Bute on October 18 last year, Worcestershire Coroner's Court heard.

Daily Record

Pensioner found dead after fears she claimed too much in benefits only owed £4.55

Margaret Tyszkow, from Worcestershire, feared she would go to prison for claiming too much in benefits but it later transpired she only needed to pay back £4.55

Daily Mirror

Tripadvisor reviewer slams pub for taking away 19-year-old daughter's glass of wine

The diner, who identified as Nicola on Tripadvisor, said they asked for the bill after a photograph of the ID was not accepted as proof at the Lyttelton Arms in Hagley, Worcestershire

Daily Mirror

Pig farmer thought he'd got away with killing wife but one foolish mistake caught him

David Venables, 89, killed his wife Brenda and then dumped her body in a septic tank at their farm in Kempsey, Worcestershire, where her bones remained for 37 years

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Pig farmer, 89, who murdered wife and hid body in septic tank is jailed for life

David Venables, now 89, would have to live until he is 107 before he can apply for parole for murdering his wife and hiding her body in a tank at their 440-acre farm in Worcestershire - with his defence arguing he 'will die in prison'

Daily Mirror

Landlords beg punters to 'keep it clean' after boss closed pub because customer swore

Sam Smith brewery boss Humphrey Smith was appalled when he visited The Fox and Goose pub in Worcestershire and overheard a customer utter a four-letter word

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Woman risks 'internally decapitating herself' in 1,000-mile treatment journey

Rachel Pighills, 35, from Pershore, Worcestershire, suffered debilitating injuries after hitting her head on a ceiling fan when she stood on a bed at her new home

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali poised to turn down lucrative Yorkshire deal and rejoin Warwickshire

England all-rounder is ready to leave Worcestershire after 15 years and sign a three-year contract with his childhood club

The Guardian - UK

Finance manager who tipped the scales at 38st reveals how river swimming saved him from deadly sepsis

Father-of-two Stuart Kilmister, 51, of Worcestershire, found himself dangerously ill four weeks after completing his swimming challenge

The Independent UK

Essex beat Hampshire, Kent rally at Surrey, and more: county cricket – as it happened

Essex pipped Hampshire in a thriller on a firebrand pitch at Chelmsford, thanks to Simon Harmer

The Guardian - UK

A family staycation on the Worcestershire canals will float your boat and it's a good workout too

A canals narrowboat mini-break in Worcestershire is like a scenic gym, with locks, ropes and winches to tackle but it's all great fun for young and old

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Hollywood came to Worcestershire as the UK's largest ever drone show lit up the sky

The stunning nine-minute performance marked the launch of new streaming service Paramount+ - and featured characters like Spongebob Squarepants

Evening Standard

Interest-free loan scheme: How is it funded and how can I use it?

The pilot initiative is going to spread beyond Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to other parts of the UK

The Independent UK

Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

David Bieber denies attempting to murder Alison Smith at high-security Long Lartin Prison in Worcestershire in 2017.

The Guardian - UK

Man hid wife’s remains in septic tank for nearly 40 years, court told

David Venables accused of killing wife, Brenda, in Worcestershire in 1982 in order to continue affair

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Moeen Ali would not join Yorkshire as a "publicity stunt" after Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Yorkshire are reportedly hoping to sign Moeen Ali from Worcestershire at the end of the season and the England international has said a move to Headingley would only be for "cricketing reasons" and not as a "publicity stunt"

The Guardian - UK

‘The kids gaze as if it’s the Pantanal’: a cool canal break in Worcestershire

On a sleek boat complete with mood lighting, we kick back and enjoy the challenge of the mid-Worcestershire canal loop – covering 21 miles and 33 locks in a weekend

Daily Mirror

Residents stunned by 'spooky' horses roaming loose across housing estate

One onlooker in the sleepy Worcestershire street saw the horses walking around the nearby homes and cars after escaping from a nearby field

The Independent UK

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found in Worcestershire

West Mercia Police said the man was arrested on Friday after the body was discovered in Wast Hills Lane, in Hopwood.

Nottingham Post

Samit Patel back for 20th T20 campaign despite nightmare start while still at school

Notts Outlaws start their Vitality Blast campaign at home to Worcestershire Rapids on Friday (6.30pm)

Daily Mirror

Stag party full of 'drunk idiots' SINKS 30ft canal boat and crashes into another

The wedding party allegedly hired three barge boats for a boozy trip along the Droitwich Canal in Worcestershire, sinking one and crashing into another

Daily Mirror

Man, 79, killed by chainsaw in horror gardening accident as paramedics fail to save him

Rescue crews dashed to the property in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, at around 11am on Friday after receiving reports of a pensioner suffering a serious injury

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