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Driver's head injuries
A MAN was injured when the blue Ford Focus he was driving was in collision with a green Rover 620. The collision happened outside Leadon Caravan Park, on the Childswickham to Broadway Road, Evesham, at 8.46am yesterday. Although his injuries were to the
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University of life can help young
PEOPLE who have a "degree in life" are being urged to join new youth offender panels to help prevent teenagers becoming involved in trouble again. Community helpers are being asked to team up with a Youth Offending Team officer to meet youngsters who
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Waved goodbye and shot himself
A FATHER-of-two who pressed two cheques into his daughter's hand before waving her off for the day calmly walked in to his garden and shot himself. Vincent Dolan had consulted his GP about mental health and psychiatric problems in the weeks leading up
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Woman 'raped on date with text message man'
A WOMAN has told a jury how a man who sent her a text phone message later raped her on a date. She claimed Mark Sallis arranged to meet her in an exchange of calls, then picked her up in his works van and took her to a house to watch a video. Afterwards
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Pedestrian in bus accident
A WOMAN was injured when she was involved in an accident with a bus travelling in the bus lane on Worcester's Foregate Street. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her head and arm when she was involved in the accident with the 144 First Midland Red service
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Identity theory of railway line death victim
POLICE investigating the death of a woman killed on a Malvern railway line believe they know her identity. But Sgt Ken Gaull, of the British Transport Police, said formal identification still needed to take place. The woman was hit by the 5.55am Hereford-London
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Rottweiler reprieved
TWO rottweilers which attacked a passer-by in a Worcester street have been given a reprieve by a judge after their family's three children begged for their lives. The two dogs, called Ellie and Rommel, owned by Phillip Collins, could have been destroyed
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Man, 54, is found hanged
DEPRESSED Roger Hill hanged himself from a curtain cord leaving two care workers at his sheltered home to find his lifeless body. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said 54-year-old Mr Hill was a resident at Dickinson Court, Wordsworth Avenue, Worcester
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Grey power in Whitehall bid
PENSIONERS from Worcestershire were due to march on Whitehall today in a bid to secure a better deal from the NHS. The Health Action Day aims to highlight the wide range of issues that affect older people especially the fear of having to sell homes to
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Trolley good time in store for ace shopper
STOURPORT housewife Brenda Stanley will send her husband off to do the shopping this week - but he will have to be quick. Mrs Stanley, 62, has won a trolley dash round Kidderminster's Somerfield store after beating 250,000 other readers of Take a Break
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6/11/01 - Much Abdou about new Sol
Chris Oldnall's Sidelines column KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' central defender Abdou Sall has made such a big impact since making his debut recently that even his team-mates are among his growing band of fans. One of his admirers is Harriers' front-runner
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6/11/01 - County move in for Batty
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today made their second close-season signing when they swooped to capture Gareth Batty from Surrey. The talented 24-year-old off-spinner and right-hand batsman has arrived at New Road on a three-year contract. Batty
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6/11/01 - Change in formation paying off for players
OUR switch to a 4-3-3 system is certainly starting to pay off - and long may it continue. But, above all, the players are enjoying it and determined to make it a success. When we won the Nationwide Conference we used a system that was called 4-2-3-1 on
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6/11/01 - Rivals prepare to lock horns in cup cracker
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been handed a mouth-watering RFU Senior Cup fifth round clash with Rotherham at Sixways. The tie of the round sees the two top National One clubs lock horns at Worcester for the second time this season on November 24. Worcester
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Facts, figures and fixtures 2001/2002 season
Pre-season 21/07/01 - Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) 24/07/01 - Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) 28/07/01 - Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell
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6/11/01 - Same referee for City replay
CONTROVERSIAL referee Andy Williams, who incensed Worcester City with his display in the FA Umbro Trophy first round clash with Mangotsfield United, is set to take charge of tonight's replay at Cossham Street (7.45). The Hereford official was booed off
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County move in for Batty
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today made their second close-season signing when they swooped to capture Gareth Batty from Surrey. The talented 24-year-old off-spinner and right-hand batsman has arrived at New Road on a three-year contract. Batty
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Same referee for City replay
CONTROVERSIAL referee Andy Williams, who incensed Worcester City with his display in the FA Umbro Trophy first round clash with Mangotsfield United, is set to take charge of tonight's replay at Cossham Street (7.45). The Hereford official was booed off
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Much Abdou about new Sol
Chris Oldnall's Sidelines column KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' central defender Abdou Sall has made such a big impact since making his debut recently that even his team-mates are among his growing band of fans. One of his admirers is Harriers' front-runner
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6/11/01 - Rovers looking for second spot
A TOP two spot awaits Bromsgrove Rovers if they can defeat Cradley Town in the Midland Alliance tonight (7.45). Steve Daniels' side, who edged out top six rivals Wednesfield at the weekend, could leapfrog Quorn if they beat struggling Cradley at the Victoria
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Rovers looking for second spot
A TOP two spot awaits Bromsgrove Rovers if they can defeat Cradley Town in the Midland Alliance tonight (7.45). Steve Daniels' side, who edged out top six rivals Wednesfield at the weekend, could leapfrog Quorn if they beat struggling Cradley at the Victoria
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Uren goes nap in shock
Sunday League Division Three leaders Blackpole suffered a shock 5-2 home defeat at the hands of Trinity Sports. Ben Uren was the Sports shooting star, netting all five goals. Premier Division leaders Kempsey also lost their unbeaten record, veteran Tim
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Six changes for county schools
NORTH Midlands 16-Group Schools have made seven changes for their second county match of the season against Staffordshire at Peel Croft in Burton tomorrow night. The changes follow a narrow 7-5 defeat by Notts, Lincs & Derbyshire in their opening
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What's on at your local cinema
ENIGMA (15): Kate Winslet falls for a brilliant Second World War code breaker at Bletchley Park. Odeon, Worcester 12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.40. AMERICAN PIE 2 (15): The college kids with the raging hormones return for a generous slice of comedy Odeon, Worcester
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Fly the flag in tribute to our young soldiers
MY wife and I were passing the Guildhall recently when we overheard a party of Welsh people remarking on the architecture and beauty of this building. But they seemed disgusted to see the bare flagpole and I am afraid we had to agree with them. The country
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Hardworking? Not in my experience
COUNCILLOR David Barlow's description of the St Barnabas councillors varies more than slightly from the experience of numerous of my friends and acquaintances. Rarely do I see them visiting the pubs in the ward and mingle with us "hoi polloi" electorate
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Otley 23 Worcester 40
Saturday, October 27, 2001 THERE were a few eyebrows raised when Ben Clarke was brought to Worcester in the summer. Few thought the former England powerhouse would have the stomach for rainy days in Yorkshire, squelching around in the mud. Many questioned
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Wakefield 8 Worcester 39
Saturday, October 20, 2001 ANY confidence which may have ebbed away with the stunning Coventry defeat two weeks ago, came flooding back for Worcester as they demolished Wakefield 39-8. It was a thoroughly professional display by the second-placed National
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Lydney 0 Worcester 45
Saturday, October 13, 2001 IF the very definition of character is how you react to adversity then Worcester sent out an important message on Saturday with a 45-0 dismissal of Lydney. The memories of last weekend's traumatic league defeat by Coventry would
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Worcester 22 Coventry 31
Saturday, October 6, 2001 THE sight of Sateki Tuipulotu running back, head in hands, could yet be the enduring image of Worcester's season after their disastrous 31-22 mauling by Coventry. With nine minutes left and Worcester trailing 23-22, the Tongan
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Worcester 20 Rotherham 18
Saturday, September 22, 2001 IF the horrific events in America have made us question the role of sport in a society still in mourning, Saturday gave us a stark reminder of just what our games can do for the soul. Sport, as we know well enough, is a workable
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Staff celebrate a total of 220 years' service
STAFF at a Bromsgrove company have been celebrating a total of 220 years' service. Nine members of staff, some with as many as 35 years service behind them, raised their glasses to their employer, PolymerLatex, and reminisced about days gone by. "I remember
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Minister hails the return of the otters
THE return of otters to the River Stour in Kidderminster has been hailed by Environment Minister Michael Meacher. The Minister singled out the clean-up efforts made on the Stour at the announcement of the river quality indicators for 2000. He said the
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Plea over drug-den toilets
TOWN councillors have vowed to keep fighting for new toilets in Pershore's Abbey Park after one of them claimed to have found evidence of drug abuse there. Councillor Ken Rowe said a book kept by cleaners at the Church Walk facility revealed between 20
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New hospital faces car park crisis
WORCESTER'S new £96m hospital could be 1,000 car parking spaces short, it is feared. Councillor Mike Layland now believes a report handed to the city council from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has failed to include facilities for patient parking
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An after dark alternative to fireworks
STARRY-eyed youngsters gazed around in wonder as they made their way through a Worcester park bathed in a cascade of lights. Last night's After Dark in the Park parade at the King George V playing fields, Brickfields, brought around 1,500 people from
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Elderly living in fear for lives
REPEATED acts of vandalism on a Worcester estate have left elderly residents living in fear for their lives. Smashed windows, kicked-in fences, litter and mindless graffiti have plagued people living in and around the alleyway between Prestwich Avenue
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Charity cash thief locked up
A THIEF who stole a charity cash box has been jailed for four months - after he refused to carry out unpaid community work. Dale Rivers and an accomplice aroused the suspicions of the office manager in Malvern Link post office in Worcester Road. A security
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Foster's pledge to help Asian women
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has pledged to improve the lives and opportunities of hundreds of young Asian women at a conference organised by a leading women's charity. Mr Foster told the audience that he would be calling for better childcare facilities and
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Plenty of reasons to celebrate at Worcester YMCA
WORCESTER YMCA has marked the first anniversary of the Worcester Foyer initiative by officially opening new purpose-built facilities. Celebrations were two-fold after staff were informed they had been granted Foyer Federation accreditation, a vote of
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Andrew has five millionth ticket to ride
SEVERN Valley Railway welcomed aboard its five millionth passenger at the weekend. Ten-year-old Andrew Hall was on a family trip on the 1.15 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth service on Saturday when he picked up the milestone ticket. He will receive a special
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Bogus water workers in raid on home
CALLOUS robbers made off with £300 and a pension book after conning their way into an elderly woman's house. Two men posing as water company officials gained entry to the house in Keats Place, Kidderminster, and while one man distracted her in the kitchen
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Security pays off for park
SECURITY patrols pacing the beat in Priory Park have been so successful in deterring vandals that they may continue into next year. Patrols have been touring the park, the Grange, public toilets and the Splash since July, after several incidence of vandalism
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Good first week for charity stall
THE 21st annual charity Christmas card stall in Malvern Library enjoyed a successful first week. Tom Clapton, assistant manager of the stall run by Midland Charities Association, said: "We've done very well this first week. We've broken the record, doubling
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Rivals prepare to lock horns in cup cracker
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been handed a mouth-watering RFU Senior Cup fifth round clash with Rotherham at Sixways. The tie of the round sees the two top National One clubs lock horns at Worcester for the second time this season on November 24. Worcester
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Change in formation paying off for players
The Jan Molby column OUR switch to a 4-3-3 system is certainly starting to pay off - and long may it continue. But, above all, the players are enjoying it and determined to make it a success. When we won the Nationwide Conference we used a system that
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County Hall's upkeep costs
REGARDING your article of Thursday, October 25, reporting on the possible £4.5m cost of improvements to County Hall, I would like to add a few facts. I must reassure readers that this is not a "done deal", but simply a bid for funds that will be considered
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Capitalists waging war
Concerning the aid on its way to Pakistan. I would like to make two very brief points. First, luckily we live in a country where the majority of us are not about to die within the next few minutes for lack of clean drinking water. To react so selfishly
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Singing from the wrong song sheet?
ARE they in or out of political tune? Our MP Mike Foster, when receiving a petition from the people against the proposed mini-mart on London Road, is reported as saying that councillors should stand firm and reflect the views of their local community.
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London Welsh 3 Worcester 21
Saturday, September 29, 2001 THERE is something rather puzzling about a game in which a side can completely overwhelm their hosts, come away with a 21-3 victory and yet greet the win with utter despair. That was the feeling in the Worcester camp following
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3/11/01 - Gates-head off United
Gateshead 4 Redditch United 0 Two goals either side of the break from Gateshead dumped Redditch out of the FA Umbro Trophy first round. Uninspired and unimaginative United struggled to find any sort of form in a bad tempered match at Gateshead's International
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Farmers warned: Don't act in haste
FARMERS across the two counties have been warned against the dangers of rushing into development deals following the "collapse" of their incomes. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has warned farmers not to rush into business deals "amid
