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City centre drunk argued with police after trouble flared
A MAN who had been arguing outside a Worcester takeaway claimed he was treated “like a dog” after police ordered him to leave the city centre to stop disorder breaking out. Mark Walker, who had been drinking, was ordered to leave Angel Street in
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Children’s book inspired by story of wild pony
THE story of a blossoming friendship between a young girl and her horse has been turned into a children’s book. Riding teacher Claire Pendleton, who lives and works at Court Equestrian in Callow End, decided to turn the story of her own daughter
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Wiseman Dairies promises enough milk for everyone in fire's wake
THE DROITWICH dairy which suffered a major fire causing it to close production is making sure its customers still get fresh milk. Müller Wiseman Dairies has substantially increased production of fresh milk products across its network of dairies
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Fuel prices drop to lowest level "in years" - for now
A WORCESTER supermarket is reporting its lowest petrol prices “in years” as fuel across the country sees its biggest drop since 2008. The Sainsbury’s store in Blackpole is charging motorists just 128.9p a litre, reflecting a recent drop which this
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I’m looking forward to spending vouchers
SIR – Just before setting out for a holiday, it was such a surprise to receive your letter with the news that I had won £100 in vouchers to spend locally in one of the competitions you are currently running in the Worcester News. Thank you and
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These unusual ways of raising cash are great
SIR – I noticed in your paper on Monday a chap doing OcSober, giving up booze for a month (pictured left). I too am giving up the ale for a month, for another worthy cause – Go Sober for October, for MacMillan Cancer Support. I am doing this in
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Selling their souls for 20 pieces of silver
SIR – I was absolutely astonished to read Tom Edwards’ article in respect to secret negotiations to help fund the proposed swimming pool at Perdiswell. To have veiled secret talks with a big name supermarket to build a new foodstore at Perdiswell
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We enjoyed your city, despite our adventure
SIR – In September my friend and I were visiting Worcester for the first time. We travelled on the park and ride bus to the city and had a very fine day. On returning to the place where we had alighted in the morning, no one knew from where
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Warning note would have been better idea
SIR – I am writing to tell you of my disappointment and anger as a result of a visit to the Festival Theatre Malvern on Wednesday evening, October 9. My wife and I are regular theatregoers and always park in the Council House car park, arriving
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CCTV released after student assaulted
THIS is the image of a man police want to speak to in connection with an unprovoked attack on a student. The teenager suffered serious head injuries in the incident, which took place on New Street at around 12.15am on Friday, October 4. The
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Let’s grasp the nettle before boat capsizes
SIR – After years of public outcry for governments to curb the numbers of immigrants into our country and now we are nearing a General Election, political parties are falling over themselves to assure us that they will act… (including the Labour party
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Thanks to the doctors, nurses and carers
SIR – I wanted to put into writing my appreciation and gratitude for the caring, conscientious and professional staff in our local NHS Trusts. My father passed away in September at Malvern Community Hospital at the age of 89. He had become gradually
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City law firm ranked in top tier for performance
SOLICITORS Harrison Clark Rickerbys has gained a number of top rankings in this year’s ‘Legal 500’ listing of the major law firms in England and Wales. The legal directory is considered ‘the bible of the legal business’; ranking law firms for their
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Firefighters strike called off
FIREFIGHTERS will not be striking tomorrow as feared. Members of the Fire Brigades Union had planned to down tools for five hours between 6.30pm and 11.30pm over proposed changes to their pensions. Deputy Chief Fire Officer Richard Lawrence
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Jabba Riaz has been kidnapped
BEMUSING times at the Guildhall this week, after the city’s Labour leadership gained a new councillor without having to fight any election, knock on unwelcoming doors or wait nervously in a gloomy chamber for the voters’ verdict. Councillor Jabba
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Trainer set for extended stay with Worcester City
WORCESTER City will have Phil Trainer in their squad for tomorrow’s Skrill North trip to Oxford City after his loan deal from Nuneaton Town was extended for another month. The experienced midfielder, 32, played four games for the Blue and Whites
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Galarza handed Warriors start against Sale
NEW Argentinian signing Mariano Galarza will start his first game for Worcester Warriors against Sale Sharks in the Amlin Challenge Cup at Sixways tomorrow (3pm). The lock made his debut off the bench during last weekend’s 9-9 draw with Oyonnax
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Music fans angry at payback delay
ANGRY music fans are still out of pocket following the cancellation of a troubled festival. The would-be revellers haven’t had refunds for tickets for the Ringmaster Festival, which was cancelled less than two weeks before it was due to be held
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City looking to build on their cup joy
WORCESTER City are determined to use their FA Cup success as a catalyst to fire them up the Skrill North table. For the second year running, the Blue and Whites have reached the fourth qualifying round and are one win away from a potential meeting
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Wolves looking to bring down the Giants in BBL Cup
WORCESTER Wolves aim to transfer their unbeaten start in the British Basketball League to the BBL Cup tonight when they host winless Manchester Giants (7.30). The University Arena team are the early pace-setters in the championship table after
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Stelling to Max-imise his Warriors European opportunity
THERE are two schools of thought with regard to the Amlin Challenge Cup. Traditionally, clubs have either seen the competition as a back-door into the following season’s Heineken Cup or, more often, a low-priority tournament used to rest key first-teamers
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Dutch star Davids set to make Edgar Street trip
FORMER Dutch international Edgar Davids is set to be the in the opposition dug-out at Hereford United tomorrow when Barnet visit Edgar Street in the Skrill Premier (3pm). The 40-year-old, who won 74 caps for his country during an illustrious career
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Warriors hope to take control of their Amlin Cup destiny
WARRIORS are out to wrestle control of their Amlin Challenge Cup destiny tomorrow when they tackle Sale Sharks at Sixways (3pm). Dean Ryan’s men opened their European campaign with a 9-9 draw at French outfit Oyonnax last Saturday and can move
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Robins hoping to fly in for Trophy success
EVESHAM United will be out to upset the form book in their bid for FA Trophy success tomorrow. The Robins take on Leek Town in the first qualifying round at the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium (3pm) with £2,700 at stake for the winners.
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I’m so angry at being called a lazy scrounger
A JOB seeker who turned down work because he was better off on benefits has hit out at the recruitment boss who branded him a lazy scrounger. Dean Scollan, who lives in a bedsit at Henwick Road YMCA, St John’s, Worcester, was left angry after he
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Harriers aiming to pile on the misery for Imps
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are intent on inflicting more misery on Lincoln City at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm) while extending their own unbeaten run to six matches. Harriers are second in the Skrill Premier table after three wins and two draws from
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Cats The Musical/Bristol Hippodrome
FAT cats, small cats, dancing cats, colourful cats, acrobatic cats they were all in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats from the early 80's. Having never seen Cats I was uncertain what to expect suffice to say Cats, Cats, Cats and plenty of them
