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• Sweet shop to sponsor sculptures for city's Peter Rabbit art trail

  A Worcester sweet shop is backing a city peter Rabbit art trail in memory of a loved one.

• These 6 Worcestershire pubs have introduced a new ban on Meta Glasses

  There are six pubs in Worcestershire where Meta glasses have been banned.

• 'I thought I'd left the oven on' - Here's why Worcester residents can smell smoke

  Worcester residents are reporting the smell of smoke that is believed to have been caused by drift from a wildfire 70 miles away.

• Worcestershire Rapids Allison “buzzing” after stunning win over Sussex

  Chasing a daunting target of 334 at Hove, Worcestershire produced a composed and aggressive batting display before Allison’s late cameo sealed a memorable win.

UK News

• Daniel Kinahan remanded on charge of directing a criminal organisation

  He was earlier extradited to Ireland from Dubai on an Irish Government jet.

• Burnham to promise ‘everyday fixes’ for bills at start of cost-of-living tour

  The Prime Minister’s summer tour follows his pledge on his first day in office to give the public ‘breathing space’ on bills.

• Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on Strait of Hormuz

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the deal on Gaza announced by US President Donald Trump last month.

• Hot weather and World Cup spending boost drives UK business recovery

  However, new figures indicated that a longer-term recovery is ‘unlikely to be sustained’ without Government support.

Worcestershire Sport

• Worcestershire Rapids Allison “buzzing” after stunning win over Sussex

  Chasing a daunting target of 334 at Hove, Worcestershire produced a composed and aggressive batting display before Allison’s late cameo sealed a memorable win.

• Worcestershire Rapids' sensational win keeps them on track for trophy defence

  Worcestershire Rapids kept their Metro Bank One Day Cup title defence firmly on track with a stunning four-wicket victory over Sussex Sharks after successfully chasing down a daunting target of 334 at Hove.

• Ex-Wolves youth player signs for Southern League club

  The ex-Wolverhampton Forward Fabian Salmon has joined the Club ahead of the season opener.

• Steve Cram hails the 'amazing' power of this Worcester link

  A running event has raised more than £50,000 to support children and families through its charity partnership.

UK Sport

• Enzo Maresca expects Rodri back in Manchester next week amid transfer rumours

  City this week rejected a 45 million euro (£38.5million) offer from Barcelona for the Ballon d’Or winner, with Real Madrid also reportedly interested.

• Derek McInnes understands Rangers fan frustration after late defeat to Hibernian

  The Gers were beaten by a stoppage-time Hibernian winner.

• Mikel Arteta backs Bruno Guimaraes to give Arsenal new dimension after £75m move

  The Brazil midfielder was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

• Trevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Champions League-bound Como

  The 27-year-old has signed a contract until 2031 with the Serie A club.