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HISTORY: Amanda Caton, licensee of the Old Chestnut Tree in Lower Moor, near Pershore showing the 1547 date, the year of Henry VIII's death

We visit ancient 'haunted' pub with gravestone in the fireplace and other secrets

Unusual sign: Upper Moor

Unusual sign: Upper Moor

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The unusual story behind this unique road sign

BANNED: Faye Jackson has been banned from Tesco in Foregate Street and other supermarkets including Asda and Tesco in Pershore

BANNED: Faye Jackson has been banned from Tesco in Foregate Street and other supermarkets including Asda and Tesco in Pershore

West Mercia Police

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Drunken shoplifter banned from Tesco and Asda after causing 'distress'

Pershore SNT has been in Bredon.

Pershore SNT has been in Bredon.

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Police catch speeding drivers going over the limit in Worcestershire village

Local playwright Steve Wilson unveils his latest work, Diary of a Badminton Player

Local playwright Steve Wilson unveils his latest work, Diary of a Badminton Player

New comedy play delves into the life of ageing badminton hero

Rogue roofers have been reported in Pershore.

Rogue roofers have been reported in Pershore.

Warning after rogue roofers trading in area

Residents in Flyford Flavell now live in a Smartwater Village.

Residents in Flyford Flavell now live in a Smartwater Village.

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Meet the latest Worcestershire village fighting back against crime

Mick Pegg, White Logistics commercial manager (left) and John McLeister, HVS chief commercial officer (right)

Mick Pegg, White Logistics commercial manager (left) and John McLeister, HVS chief commercial officer (right)

Warehouse company reaches agreement with UK's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck

One person was rescued by firefighters after a house fire in Pershore

One person was rescued by firefighters after a house fire in Pershore

Person rescued after house fire in Pershore

The Air Ambulance was spotted over Drakes Broughton.

The Air Ambulance was spotted over Drakes Broughton.

Seriously injured man taken to hospital as two air ambulances called to incident

BEAUTIFUL: The Confetti Flower Field on the Wyke Manor Estate in Wick, near Pershore

BEAUTIFUL: The Confetti Flower Field on the Wyke Manor Estate in Wick, near Pershore

This is when the magical Confetti Fields could open again

Spetchley Park near Worcester is one of several gardens opening its gates for free this spring

Spetchley Park near Worcester is one of several gardens opening its gates for free this spring

Gardens across the county open gates for charity

HONOUR: Henry Prior, one of four Almonry children for Queen Camilla's visit, with Suzanne Clarke, churchwarden and ALM for Pershore Abbey and Chair of Governors for Orchard Primary in Pershore

HONOUR: Henry Prior, one of four Almonry children for Queen Camilla's visit, with Suzanne Clarke, churchwarden and ALM for Pershore Abbey and Chair of Governors for Orchard Primary in Pershore

Meet schoolboy who played key role in 'beautiful' Queen Camilla's historic visit

Items from a vehicle were stolen on Farleigh Road in Pershore at around 11am on Saturday, March 16

Items from a vehicle were stolen on Farleigh Road in Pershore at around 11am on Saturday, March 16

West Mercia Police

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Police yet to identify suspect after theft of items from vehicle in Pershore

Pupils at Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School in Pershore had a go at being real-life Severn Trent workers

Pupils at Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School in Pershore had a go at being real-life Severn Trent workers

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School pupils discover the 'Wonderful World of Water' with Severn Trent

Pershore Tennis Centre announced as the Herefordshire and Worcestershire LTA Award winners for Competition of the Year

Pershore Tennis Centre announced as the Herefordshire and Worcestershire LTA Award winners for Competition of the Year

Pershore Tennis wins trio of awards at annual ceremony

Abbey Park Middle School pupils were one of the schools to contribute to the exhibition

Abbey Park Middle School pupils were one of the schools to contribute to the exhibition

Young artists explore Pershore's heritage through exhibition

RACING: Horseracing is in the blood for Matt Linsey and son Jake Linsey at The Crown Inn in Peopleton which will be the home from home of Cheltenham Festival for race week

RACING: Horseracing is in the blood for Matt Linsey and son Jake Linsey at The Crown Inn in Peopleton which will be the home from home of Cheltenham Festival for race week

Cheltenham Festival

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Horseracing in pub landlord's blood as he prepares for 'my mini Cheltenham'

FIRE: Church Lane, Pinvin near Pershore

FIRE: Church Lane, Pinvin near Pershore

Firefighters called to house fire near Pershore

The game at Pershore Town has been postponed

The game at Pershore Town has been postponed

Pershore Town FC

Pershore vs City postponed due to waterlogged pitch

FINED: Worcester magistrates have fined a man for kicking a cat

FINED: Worcester magistrates have fined a man for kicking a cat

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Man, 20, who kicked cat makes court appearance

Worcester City have beaten Pershore Town twice already this season, including the reverse league fixture at Claines Lane (pictured) in September

Worcester City have beaten Pershore Town twice already this season, including the reverse league fixture at Claines Lane (pictured) in September

Pershore Town FC

City chasing new club record when making trip to local rivals Pershore

Key stage three and four students have been learning about the effects of the menstrual cycle

Key stage three and four students have been learning about the effects of the menstrual cycle

Secondary school champions 'period positivity' after recent lessons

JAIL: Kathleen Chesworth has been jailed

JAIL: Kathleen Chesworth has been jailed

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Thief who went on 'Supermarket Sweep' style stealing spree is behind bars

PUB: Coach and Horses pub

PUB: Coach and Horses pub

Man denies burglary at Pinvin pub

Brook Lane in Cropthorne and Mill Lane in Fladbury have both been closed due to flooding

Brook Lane in Cropthorne and Mill Lane in Fladbury have both been closed due to flooding

Flooding causing havoc in Worcestershire as roads are closed

The car was stuck on Eckington Bridge.

The car was stuck on Eckington Bridge.

Tractor removes car stuck in water after road closes due to flooding

The choir will perform at Pershore Baptist Church on Broad Street on Friday, February 23

The choir will perform at Pershore Baptist Church on Broad Street on Friday, February 23

Town choir to host first spring concert of the year

Harriett Baldwin MP (centre) went on the beat with PC Kevin Johns and PC Amy Hunt

Harriett Baldwin MP (centre) went on the beat with PC Kevin Johns and PC Amy Hunt

Anti-social behaviour

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Harriett Baldwin MP patrols with West Mercia Police to tackle anti-social behaviour

Mother-of-two Paige Hooper will lead the expansion of Lower Moor Sewage Treatment Works

Mother-of-two Paige Hooper will lead the expansion of Lower Moor Sewage Treatment Works

Severn Trent Water

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Mother-of-two spearheads £3m sewage works project

BURGLARY: The burglary happened at the BP Garage in Three Springs Road, Pershore

BURGLARY: The burglary happened at the BP Garage in Three Springs Road, Pershore

West Mercia Police

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Masked burglars in garage raid at Pershore

ROBBERY: St Andrew's Road, Pershore

ROBBERY: St Andrew's Road, Pershore

West Mercia Police

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Three people arrested in connection with masked machete robbery

Report: Pershore Town 2-5 Worcester City

Report: Pershore Town 2-5 Worcester City

Pershore Town FC

City outclass Pershore with five-star performance in Challenge Cup

LIVE March Challenge Cup: Pershore Town vs Worcester City

LIVE March Challenge Cup: Pershore Town vs Worcester City

Pershore Town FC

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Pershore Town vs Worcester City LIVE: City score five against 10-man Pershore

ROBBERY: St Andrew's Road, Pershore where men in balaclavas were said to be armed with machetes

ROBBERY: St Andrew's Road, Pershore where men in balaclavas were said to be armed with machetes

West Mercia Police

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Masked men steal motorbike in armed machete robbery in Pershore

Pershore Community Cupboard volunteers provided free surplus food from Tesco

Pershore Community Cupboard volunteers provided free surplus food from Tesco

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Tesco surplus food feeds struggling Worcestershire residents

TRES BON: Pippa Houston, Max Taylor, Elena Svancara, Jonas Ford and Elena Woodward from Bowbrook House. Below, Sarah Ridge, head of Junior School with Elena Svancara

TRES BON: Pippa Houston, Max Taylor, Elena Svancara, Jonas Ford and Elena Woodward from Bowbrook House. Below, Sarah Ridge, head of Junior School with Elena Svancara

Oh la la! Little ones put French fun on the school menu

St George's Church of England Primary School in Worcester won first place at The Worcester Show.

St George's Church of England Primary School in Worcester won first place at The Worcester Show.

Children get careers insight after winning gardening competition

Pershore Phoenix train in Defford

Pershore Phoenix train in Defford

Pershore Phoenix

Pershore dragon boat racing team seeks new members for Chinese Year of the Dragon

A bird's eye view of the affordable homes

A bird's eye view of the affordable homes

Affordable housing

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Just three homes remain in Pershore discounted property scheme

Kyle Belmonte has 21 goals this season

Kyle Belmonte has 21 goals this season

Pershore Town FC

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Belmonte takes the lead in race for the Golden Boot

REMEMBERED: Susan Tustin with her son, Jobie Haynes, who died in a car crash

REMEMBERED: Susan Tustin with her son, Jobie Haynes, who died in a car crash

Worcester Crown Court

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Brave mum tells man who drove dangerously and killed her son 'change your life'

Could 2024 be a year of promotion for a number of non-league football teams in Worcestershire?

Could 2024 be a year of promotion for a number of non-league football teams in Worcestershire?

Evesham United FC

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Will 2024 be the year of promotion for Worcestershire non-league football?

JAILED: Shea Rourke killed best friend Jobie Haynes in B4082 crash.

JAILED: Shea Rourke killed best friend Jobie Haynes in B4082 crash.

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Driver sentenced for killing best friend in car crash after reaching speeds of 120mph

Pershore Bridge has been closed due to flooded.

Pershore Bridge has been closed due to flooded.

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Waves enters homes and vehicles trapped after cars drive through flood water

'GUTTED': Staff said Benvenuti - Belle House will remain closed throughout Christmas

'GUTTED': Staff said Benvenuti - Belle House will remain closed throughout Christmas

'Absolutely gutted' Pershore restaurant boss releases statement after major fire

BLAZE: A fire broke out at Belle House, Bridge Street in Pershore

BLAZE: A fire broke out at Belle House, Bridge Street in Pershore

Dramatic pictures shows scale of damage after severe fire break out in restaurant

Alongside the renaming, the organisation also revealed its new mission, vision and values

Alongside the renaming, the organisation also revealed its new mission, vision and values

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Pershore volunteer centre reveals new name after rebrand

JAILED: Kelly Phipps

JAILED: Kelly Phipps

West Mercia Police

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Final straw as 'aggressive' shoplifter is jailed AND banned from these shops

French comedic murder film '8 Women' will screen following the French language evening on Thursday, December 21

French comedic murder film '8 Women' will screen following the French language evening on Thursday, December 21

French language experience at Pershore café this Christmas

22 health and social care students organised the charity activities

22 health and social care students organised the charity activities

Students raise funds to give Christmas gifts to children in need worldwide

David Phillips at home in Elmley Castle wearing his Nuclear Test Medal.

David Phillips at home in Elmley Castle wearing his Nuclear Test Medal.

Medal 70 years on for Pershore man who watched nuclear bomb explode

CLOSED: Himbleton CE First School is closed

CLOSED: Himbleton CE First School is closed

School closed due to flooding

The group of Santa bikers will leave Cornwill Yard in Evesham at 12pm

The group of Santa bikers will leave Cornwill Yard in Evesham at 12pm

Santas to get on their bikes for a Christmas ride

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