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Worcestershire News

• Global manufacturer hosts open house for over 500 visitors

  More than 500 people attended an open house event at a global manufacturing plant.

• New solo comedy-drama exploring LGBT+ identity in the army

  A new solo comedy-drama exploring LGBT+ identity in the army is coming to a stage in Worcester.

• Tribute band to legendary rock group to perform final gig at Worcester venue

  A tribute band to a legendary rock band is set to perform its final gig at a Worcester venue after 25 years.

• Santa and his helpers spread festive cheer at Worcester hospital

  Staff from a care home brought festive cheer to a children's ward.

UK News

• Questions about IVF pioneer after two discover they share biological father

  Roz Snyder, 52, and David Gertler, 51, recently found out via DNA tests that they are half-siblings.

• Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles due to tyre warning light problem

  The Elon Musk-owned company said it is providing a free software update to fix the problem.

• Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

  The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

• Death toll rises to five after car driven into Christmas market in Germany

  A Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into the market on Friday evening, authorities said.

Worcestershire Sport

• Singh not to play until New Year

  Fateh Singh's spell with Melbourne side Canterbury Cricket Club will now not start until the New Year.

• A busy January awaits for The Faithful

  With the announcement that Worcester City's final game of 2024 has been postponed, it means that the sides' year of football drew to a close last weekend against Grantham Town. January will bring a busy month for The Faithful, as they continue their push for promotion.

• Legendary Worcester referee dies aged 92

  Legendary local referee - Norman Albert Lloyd - has died at age 92. Lloyd worked as an official at a variety of levels - including officiating clubs such as Aston Villa and Manchester United.

• Worcestershire CCC are hoping to compete in Division One 'for many years to come'

  Worcestershire club captain - Brett D'Oliveira - is hoping the side can further build upon the success of the last two seasons, and be 'competing in Division One for many years to come'.

UK Sport

• Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim looking forward to Old Trafford return

  United return to Old Trafford after trips to Plzen and London were sandwiched between a derby at the Etihad.

• England World Cup winner George Eastham dies aged 88

  The winger spent most of his career at Newcastle, Arsenal and Stoke.

• Liverpool boss Arne Slot hopes Ange Postecoglou can win trophies with Tottenham

  The pair meet each other in the Premier League on Sunday as a prelude to their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final in the new year.

• Tiger Woods admits he is ‘not competitive’ on return to action

  Woods is partnering his son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Orlando in his first tournament since The Open in July.