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First peregrine chicks at cathedral for 12 years

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Peregrine with chicks

First peregrine chicks at cathedral for 12 years

The four peregrine chicks hatched in a nesting box in the tower at Worcester Cathedral.

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Joe and Jess Thwaite

Lottery winners scooped £184m with lucky dip ticket

Joe and Jess Thwaite, who used to live in Pershore, say the record-breaking win will give them "time to dream".

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Youth probation service requires improvement

The service which looks after young offenders has been through some instability, a report says.

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Mark Poulton

Brain tumour dad takes on marathon challenge

Mark Poulton suffered with memory problems, mood changes and headaches for years.

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Peregrine with chicks

First peregrine chicks at cathedral for 12 years

The four peregrine chicks hatched in a nesting box in the tower at Worcester Cathedral.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • Hereford & Worcester
Joe and Jess Thwaite

Lottery winners scooped £184m with lucky dip ticket

Joe and Jess Thwaite, who used to live in Pershore, say the record-breaking win will give them "time to dream".

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  • Gloucestershire
Archive image from February 2015 of young offenders doing manual work as part of a Community Payback scheme in Manchester

Youth probation service requires improvement

The service which looks after young offenders has been through some instability, a report says.

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  • Shropshire
Mark Poulton

Brain tumour dad takes on marathon challenge

Mark Poulton suffered with memory problems, mood changes and headaches for years.

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Two dogs

Listen: Animal rescues put on hold after Defra ban

Carer looking after the elderly

Cost of living: Care firm increases wages by 9%

UK inflation has risen to a 40-year high and is increase even further.

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Joe and Jess Thwaite

Lottery winners scooped £184m with lucky dip ticket

Joe and Jess Thwaite, who used to live in Pershore, say the record-breaking win will give them "time to dream".

  • 1da day ago
  • Gloucestershire
Archive image from February 2015 of young offenders doing manual work as part of a Community Payback scheme in Manchester

Youth probation service requires improvement

The service which looks after young offenders has been through some instability, a report says.

  • 1da day ago
  • Shropshire
Mark Poulton

Brain tumour dad takes on marathon challenge

Mark Poulton suffered with memory problems, mood changes and headaches for years.

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  1. Posted at 5:205:20

    First peregrine chicks at cathedral for 12 years

    Peregrine with chicks

    The four peregrine chicks hatched in a nesting box in the tower at Worcester Cathedral.

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  2. Posted at 18:35 19 May18:35 19 May

    Azhar cements Pears' advantage against Foxes

    Worcestershire's Azhar Ali

    Azhar Ali hits another half-century after Worcestershire's bowlers run through Leicestershire on day one at New Road.

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  3. Posted at 16:29 19 May16:29 19 May

    County Championship, day two - radio & text, Root falls cheaply at Headingley

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    Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from day two in the seventh round of 2022 County Championship season.

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  4. Posted at 5:35 19 May5:35 19 May

    Youth probation service requires improvement

    Archive image from February 2015 of young offenders doing manual work as part of a Community Payback scheme in Manchester

    The service which looks after young offenders has been through some instability, a report says.

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  5. Posted at 5:33 19 May5:33 19 May

    Brain tumour dad takes on marathon challenge

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    Mark Poulton suffered with memory problems, mood changes and headaches for years.

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  6. Posted at 19:27 18 May19:27 18 May

    Traffic tailbacks after two lorries collide on M5

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  7. Posted at 16:07 18 May16:07 18 May

    Landowner admits River Lugg damage

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  8. Posted at 13:54 18 May13:54 18 May

    Three boys charged with murder after Asda killing

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    A total of five youths have now been charged with the murder of Ian Kirwan, police say.

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  9. Posted at 11:50 18 May11:50 18 May

    Estate's restored pool becomes haven for wildlife

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    The pool at Berrington Hall in Herefordshire is now home to dozens of species.

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  10. Posted at 11:48 18 May11:48 18 May

    Blueprints revealed for future of town centres

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    Droitwich Spa, Evesham and Pershore need transforming, Wychavon District Council says.

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  11. Posted at 5:25 18 May5:25 18 May

    Campsite's bid for retro caravans rejected

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    The campsite in Bromyard applied to install nine luxury caravans to add to the five it already has.

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  12. Posted at 22:26 17 May22:26 17 May

    Worcester beat London Irish in dramatic cup final

    By Chris Peddy

    BBC Sport at the Brentford Community Stadium

    Worcester captain Ted Hill lifts the Premiership Rugby Cup

    Worcester win the Premiership Rugby Cup with most tries after extra time against London Irish at the Brentford Community Stadium.

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  13. Posted at 17:26 17 May17:26 17 May

    Worcestershire sign Waite as cover for Leach

    Matthew Waite

    Worcestershire sign Yorkshire all-rounder Matthew Waite on a short-term loan deal because Joe Leach has a back injury

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  14. Posted at 14:25 17 May14:25 17 May

    Man accused of speed camera moon pleads not guilty

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    The defendant denies three charges, including resisting arrest.

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  15. Posted at 12:21 17 May12:21 17 May

    County Championship, day one as it happened, Lawrence hits century for Essex

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    Relive the opening day of the latest County Championship as it happens as Dan Lawrence hits 100 not out for Essex at Old Trafford.

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    Cost of living comments prompt death threat to MP

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    Rachel Maclean's much-criticised comments about workers doing more hours were "taken out of context".

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  17. Posted at 10:49 17 May10:49 17 May

    Drivers in a flap after swan stops M6 traffic

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  18. Posted at 5:28 17 May5:28 17 May

    Boy housed with sex offender by social worker

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    A stock picture of a boy sitting on the floor

    The 12-year-old was taken almost 200 miles to stay with a relative whose partner had abused a girl.

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  19. Posted at 19:17 16 May19:17 16 May

    Listen: Premiership Cup final - London Irish v Worcester Warriors

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    London Irish play Worcester Warriors in the Premiership Cup final - listen to commentary on BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester.

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    Women killed in separate collisions

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    Motorists on the M5 have faced long queues since a collision on Monday afternoon.

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