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M5 car convoy for hero who "left everyone a better person"

The team at Southerndown Care Home created a selection of homemade natural beauty products

The team at Southerndown Care Home created a selection of homemade natural beauty products

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Chipping Norton care home pampers female residents with free beauty treatments

Antony Brewis, 94, and Sheila Offord, 92, who live in Brio’s Beechwood Park, were treated to a surprise vintage 1926 Bentley ride

Antony Brewis, 94, and Sheila Offord, 92, who live in Brio’s Beechwood Park, were treated to a surprise vintage 1926 Bentley ride

Couple shares secret to 70-year marriage: food, tolerance, love

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat

Eurostar has recommended for passengers to not travel amid attacks on the French rail network ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Eurostar has recommended for passengers to not travel amid attacks on the French rail network ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid Paris Olympics arson attacks

MISSING: Jeremy Clarkson noticed a lack of butterflies at Diddly Squat Farm.

MISSING: Jeremy Clarkson noticed a lack of butterflies at Diddly Squat Farm.

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Jeremy Clarkson asks why are there so few butterflies this year? Here's the answer

Sainsbury's has removed the listing of the trousers from the Argos website

Sainsbury's has removed the listing of the trousers from the Argos website

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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label

Tesco's has partnered with Ella's Kitchen.

Tesco's has partnered with Ella's Kitchen.

Tesco is giving away free vegetables to help children eat their 5 a day

The warning comes as many schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays.

The warning comes as many schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays.

'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers

Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport on Friday, July 19 to discover that their flight had been cancelled.

Following a week-long holiday in Rhodes, Greece, Brooke Champion arrived at the airport on Friday, July 19 to discover that their flight had been cancelled.

'Hundreds' of TUI passengers forced to sleep on a conference room floor for days

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

The printing experts at TonerGiant have released a stark warning to holidaymakers that they should always print their boarding passes before going to the airport.

'We see it too often': Brits travelling this summer issued boarding pass warning

Crowdfund Cotswold has seen over £30,000 pledged to six community projects, including the installation of solar panels at Ampney Crucis Village Hall

Crowdfund Cotswold has seen over £30,000 pledged to six community projects, including the installation of solar panels at Ampney Crucis Village Hall

Cotswold District Council

Cotswolds online crowdfunding platform puts £1 million towards community projects

Teams from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will engage in activities such as kayak racing

Teams from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will engage in activities such as kayak racing

BBC Hereford and Worcester to host first-ever Community Games

The lawyer, Akhmed Yakoob, commented in a statement outside Rochdale Police Station

The lawyer, Akhmed Yakoob, commented in a statement outside Rochdale Police Station

Manchester Airport

Man kicked in the head by police officer at Manchester Airport has brain injury

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation

A man has been charged after an incident at the Blockley Village Shop

A man has been charged after an incident at the Blockley Village Shop

Man charged after breaking into Cotswold village shop

STOLEN: An XL bully was taken from a home in Evesham during a burglary

STOLEN: An XL bully was taken from a home in Evesham during a burglary

XL Bully stolen from house

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

One of the most important steps before boarding your flight is making sure that all of your items are packed correctly

One of the most important steps before boarding your flight is making sure that all of your items are packed correctly

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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes

Scaffolding that surrounds the Redesdale Hall is scheduled to come down next week

Scaffolding that surrounds the Redesdale Hall is scheduled to come down next week

Planning and development

Plans to restore 'heart of the town' for 21st century use

FOUL: The substance leaking into irrigation ditches in Dumbleton in the Cotswolds

FOUL: The substance leaking into irrigation ditches in Dumbleton in the Cotswolds

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'It smells like dead people': strange stinking ooze in field

LOVED: Rob Payne with partner Becky Gill as family pay tribute following his death almost a year after the A44 crash at Pitchers Hill near Evesham

LOVED: Rob Payne with partner Becky Gill as family pay tribute following his death almost a year after the A44 crash at Pitchers Hill near Evesham

Tributes to 'big puppy' who died nearly a year after A44 crash

Moreton Against Overdevelopment has written a letter to Cotswold District Council urging them to

Moreton Against Overdevelopment has written a letter to Cotswold District Council urging them to

Planning and development

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Campaign group urges council to 'think again' after 96% vote against new homes

SUCCESS: Three Counties Food and Drink Festival proved to be popular in 2023.

SUCCESS: Three Counties Food and Drink Festival proved to be popular in 2023.

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All you need to know about the Three Counties Food and Drink Festival

Cineworld is set to announce the closure of around 25 sites on Friday, July 26 according to reports

Cineworld is set to announce the closure of around 25 sites on Friday, July 26 according to reports

Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses

Southerndown Care Home celebrated the opening of the new Men’s Club with staff and residents with drinks, sports games, and shared memories

Southerndown Care Home celebrated the opening of the new Men’s Club with staff and residents with drinks, sports games, and shared memories

New men's club opens at Chipping Norton nursing home

Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling its Buram Nuts in Syrup because of the safety fears, which make the nuts unsafe to eat.

Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling its Buram Nuts in Syrup because of the safety fears, which make the nuts unsafe to eat.

Nuts recalled from sale in the UK due to hydrogen cyanide contamination fears

Our toilets can give pests such as rats and snakes access to our homes

Our toilets can give pests such as rats and snakes access to our homes

From rats to snakes, expert shares how to stop pests coming up through the toilet

Celine Dion is rumoured to be performing at the Olympics, marking her first performance since her SPS diagnosis.

Celine Dion is rumoured to be performing at the Olympics, marking her first performance since her SPS diagnosis.

What is Stiff Person Syndrome as Celine Dion rumoured to perform at Olympics

DROPPED: Charlotte Dujardin has been removed from her ambassador position at horse welfare charity Brooke

DROPPED: Charlotte Dujardin has been removed from her ambassador position at horse welfare charity Brooke

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Charlotte Dujardin dropped as ambassador of charity amid whipping controversy

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed what drinks will be available at his new pub

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed what drinks will be available at his new pub

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson jokes about his new pub's drink menu

The Animal Farm Sanctuary is having another sheepover

The Animal Farm Sanctuary is having another sheepover

Animal sanctuary offers 'sheepover' with 'the friendly bunch'

New rules introduced by the UK's financial watchdog mean that banks shutting branches will need to protect customers' access to cash.

New rules introduced by the UK's financial watchdog mean that banks shutting branches will need to protect customers' access to cash.

Banks closing branches told they will have to protect customers access to cash

The Royal Family's income is set to receive a big boost of £45m with a 53% jump making their income more than £130m.

The Royal Family's income is set to receive a big boost of £45m with a 53% jump making their income more than £130m.

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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters

People can get grants ranging from €10,000 to €30,000 (£8,500-£25,000)

People can get grants ranging from €10,000 to €30,000 (£8,500-£25,000)

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Italy will offer £25,000 if you move to Tuscany and start over again from fresh

British Olympian Charlotte Dujardin has pulled out of the Olympics in Paris

British Olympian Charlotte Dujardin has pulled out of the Olympics in Paris

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Newent Olympian banned from Paris 2024 after "error in judgement"

A globally-acclaimed tribute to Simon & Garfunkel will perform at the Cidermill Theatre

A globally-acclaimed tribute to Simon & Garfunkel will perform at the Cidermill Theatre

Top-rated global tribute act coming to Chipping Campden

Cidermill Theatre will host the two-day intensive workshop

Cidermill Theatre will host the two-day intensive workshop

Learn puppetry skills from an international expert this summer

MISSED: Terry Davill died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital because of 'neglect' a coroner has concluded at his inquest

MISSED: Terry Davill died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital because of 'neglect' a coroner has concluded at his inquest

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

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Grandfather's death could have been avoided if basic diabetes checks were done

The meetings allow people in the care sector to network

The meetings allow people in the care sector to network

Care professionals and blue light holders meet at care home

CLOSED: M5 carriageway by junction 8

CLOSED: M5 carriageway by junction 8

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'Deterioration' of carriageway behind several M5 overnight closures

Cotswold Medical Practice ranked the best in the GP 2024 survey

Cotswold Medical Practice ranked the best in the GP 2024 survey

The best and the worst GP practices in the North Cotswolds

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways

Rightmove has revealed that UK rents are at a record high with 17 inquiries per property and the average tenant paying £1,314 a month.

Rightmove has revealed that UK rents are at a record high with 17 inquiries per property and the average tenant paying £1,314 a month.

UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

The historic letter will hit the auction block on Wednesday (July 24)

The historic letter will hit the auction block on Wednesday (July 24)

Letter from Napoleon's brother written near Worcester on auction block

Bourton Roadrunners Claire Carroll and Coralie Pearson ran the Wild One Trail Marathon in Worcester

Bourton Roadrunners Claire Carroll and Coralie Pearson ran the Wild One Trail Marathon in Worcester

Bourton Roadrunners raise £3,000 in 110-mile charity cycle

Images of cranes from award-winning photographer Claire Carroll's recent visit to Japan will be on display in Stow

Images of cranes from award-winning photographer Claire Carroll's recent visit to Japan will be on display in Stow

Award-winning photographer to host Stow exhibition

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway was shortlisted for its works on Stanway Viaduct

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway was shortlisted for its works on Stanway Viaduct

Planning and development

Railway earns national award finalist spot for historic viaduct works

Caramac will be back in shops for a limited time only from Tuesday, July 23

Caramac will be back in shops for a limited time only from Tuesday, July 23

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'Excellent news' - Nestlé bringing back classic chocolate bar for a limited time

Jude Bellingham posing for a photo with fan Neil Atherton in Bromsgrove

Jude Bellingham posing for a photo with fan Neil Atherton in Bromsgrove

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England superstar causes a stir with surprise Worcestershire visit

Normally, shoppers can earn one Nectar point per £1 on qualifying spend at Sainsbury's

Normally, shoppers can earn one Nectar point per £1 on qualifying spend at Sainsbury's

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How you could earn extra Sainsbury's Nectar points as new car park rule announced

RISKS: Abandoned and derelict buildings are at the centre of a trend for urban exploring

RISKS: Abandoned and derelict buildings are at the centre of a trend for urban exploring

West Mercia Police

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Police issue this urban exploring warning to 'influences' over trespassing

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

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