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• Takeaway set to reopen in city centre - and they're giving away 100 free pizzas

  Fireaway pizza is re-opening on Angel Street next week under new management- and there are hundreds of free pizzas up for grabs.

• Man arrested after Broad Street sexual assault

  A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Worcester on November 30, 2024.

• Worcester's newest bridge in line for top award as best bridge

  Kepax Bridge has been named as one of the frontrunners in the Bridge Awards

• Drug dealer who supplied cocaine throughout West Midlands jailed

  Patrick Reilly, a leading figure in the supplying of drugs to South West England, has been jailed for 16 years

UK News

• Brazil court orders Rumble suspension nationwide for alleged non-compliance

  Justice Alexandre de Moraes had given Rumble 48 hours to name a legal representative in Brazil, but he received no answer.

• What the papers say – February 22

  Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

• Judge blocks Trump’s executive order ending support for DEI programmes

  The court found it likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking the funding withdrawal as a lawsuit plays out.

• Starmer to set date to increase defence spending during Trump visit – report

  The Prime Minister will also deliver an invitation from the King for a state visit to the UK.

Worcestershire Sport

• England captain excited by opportunity to play alongside 'superman' Ted Hill

  England captain Maro Itoje said he is 'very happy' that he could get the opportunity to play alongside 'a man carved out of Greek stone' in Ted Hill.

• City Women aim to be more clinical against mid-table Notts County

  After a weekend off, Worcester City Women return to action this Sunday (February 23), travelling away to face mid-table Notts County.

• Worcestershire cricket set for significant financial gain from Hundred sale

  Worcestershire County Cricket Club is set for a significant windfall, generated from the sale of stakes of franchises in The Hundred.

• Adam Finch 'really excited' to fully participate after knee surgery

  Worcestershire pace bowler Adam Finch said he is 'fully participating in everything' in training, following last summer's knee injury.

UK Sport

• Saturday briefing: European draws offer intrigue and Pep prepares for a clear-out

  There was frustration for Sarina Wiegman’s England and another clean sheet for Burnley in Friday night’s action.

• Scott Parker says Burnley ‘immensely proud’ of after another clean sheet

  The Championship promotion hopefuls continue to defend at a phenomenal rate after a 12th successive clean sheet.

• Ruud van Nistelrooy says Leicester face ‘huge mountain’ to avoid relegation

  Brentford moved into the top half of the Premier League with a 4-0 win.

• Liam Manning vows to keep grounded as Bristol City reach Championship top six

  But it was all City after the interval, with Boro goalkeeper Mark Travers performing heroics to prevent a bigger defeat.