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Just match Uber prices" " Readers react to Worcester taxi row
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (1082+ words) A Worcester taxi firm has sparked debate after calling on the council to clamp down on out-of-area Uber drivers operating in the city. Woober argues that drivers licensed elsewhere are flooding Worcester, leaving local taxi drivers waiting hours for fares....
Child Benefit payments to increase from April 6 - here is how much you'll get
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (196+ words) Child Benefit payments are rising for families in Worcester starting next week. From April 6, families claiming Child Benefit will receive "27. 05 per week for their eldest or only child, totalling "1, 406. 60 per year. For additional children, the rate will be "17. 90 per week,…...
Leisure venue is bringing back its 'No Phone Zone' this holidays
1+ week, 1+ day ago (239+ words) The Worcester News Mulligans Worcester brings back 'No Phone Zone' for Easter A leisure venue is bringing back its 'No Phone Zone' this Easter following positive guest feedback. Worcester's Mulligans will reintroduce the scheme which encourages families to switch off…...
Police confirm city shoe repair shop was victim to a business burglary
1+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) POLICE have confirmed that a city store was hit with a business burglary after windows were found smashed. A police cordon was set up around Timpson, in the car park of Tesco in St Peter's Worcester, after windows were found…...
Work to restore landmark building to begin in April
1+ week, 5+ day ago (375+ words) A "2. 6m restoration project is set to transform a landmark building. Worcester's Grade II-listed Corn Exchange on Angel Street will be refurbished beginning in April as part of the new Scala arts centre, following approval from Worcester City Council's policy and…...
Get ready for family fun at an Easter Egg-Stravaganza
1+ week, 4+ day ago (99+ words) An "Easter Egg-Stravaganza" morning of family fun will take over at the Tolly Hub next week. Children can enjoy an array of activities, including party games, glitter tattoos, and an Easter bonnet competition - children are'encouraged to bring their own decorated…...
'Worcester is a fantastic place for us to boost our expansion plans"
1+ week, 5+ day ago (480+ words) A GLOBAL workspace platform is bringing its flagship Midlands location to Worcester city centre. International Workplace Group, which has brands including Spaces and Regus, will be opening a state-of-the-art flexible workspace at Worcester Vinegar Works in Foregate Street this year....
Why subscribing to the Worcester News is more valuable than ever
2+ week, 3+ day ago (530+ words) We don't always ask for subscriptions to read stories that are not exclusive, but we do for some stories that we have exclusively covered. This is one reason to subscribe: you can expect to read about stories you won't see…...
Readers react: Places you must visit to call yourself a local
2+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) We asked locals and visitors alike to name the places in Worcester you have to visit to truly call yourself a local. From historic landmarks and classic eateries to quirky pubs and hidden gems, the responses painted a colourful picture…...
'Man left lying on car' as police investigate assault
3+ week, 2+ day ago (112+ words) AN investigation has been launched into a potential assault after a hit and run in Ronkswood. Emergency Services were called to Lichfield Avenue, Worcester, at around 11pm on Saturday (March 14) following reports of a car crashing into a pedestrian. "Bitter pill…...