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No bed in city for sick baby
A THREE-month-old baby with breathing problems had to be rushed out of the county to a hospital in Gloucestershire after her doctor lost his battle to find an NHS bed in Worcester. The infant's mum said the GP sent her and the baby home from his surgery
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Schools cash fight given boost
A CAMPAIGN by Worcestershire heads to win a fairer cash deal for county schools is being backed by headteachers across Britain. Leaders of the F40 group - an organisation made up of the 40 worst-funded local authorities in the country - are to ask heads
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Tonight is City's big night
IT'S a nervous smile for Worcester City FC club secretary Brian Lancaster as hundreds of supporters sign a petition backing the club's bid to move to Nunnery Way. The new state-of-the-art stadium and B&Q bid can be given the go-ahead in principle
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Neighbours' fake gun terror
A MAN who terrified his neighbours with a fake gun after a long-running dispute has been jailed for 18 months. Andrew Tully drank seven pints of beer before taking the gas-charged weapon from a cupboard. He knocked on the neighbour's door, brandished
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Son stole his dad's money
A TEENAGER who had a "promising future" stole his widowed father's credit cards and went on a £2,000 spending spree to fund his drug habit. Timothy Green took his father Peter's three credit cards on Sunday, September 9, before withdrawing £1,400 from
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Wait for spy case charges
A FORMER Worcester man and 11 other British plane-spotters were today finding out if they will face espionage charges after prosecutors in Greece called for them to face trial. Three judges were due to examine evidence against Wayne Groves and his fellow
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Season to be extra careful
WORCESTER householders are being warned not to take the batteries out of smoke alarms at a time of year when Christmas tree lights and candles pose an extra hazard in the home. Both elements played their part in 79 per cent of accidental house fires last
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In footsteps of the barons
THIS is a glorious walk, so choose a sunny day if possible to enjoy it at its best. It takes you from Ludlow's magnificent castle to the highest point (363m) of Bringewood, in Mortimer Forest, then back to Ludlow through the beautiful Mary Knoll Valley
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11/12/01 - Molby planning double deal
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby hopes to have wrapped up two new deals by the end of the week. Both involve players who have already made a major impact at Aggborough -- striker Colin Larkin and midfielder Richie Appleby. Molby has been given permission
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Dramatic, compelling
Prokofiev's 1st and 2nd violin concertos, Tchaikovsky's Serenade melancolique SOLOIST Leila Josefowicz is no shrinking violet when it comes to enhancing her profile with the public. With all the youthful exuberance of a 20-something, she likes the cut
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Barber does his own thing
Samuel Barber - Violin Concerto IF any composer lived up to the saying "you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time then it was Samuel Barber. Hailed in the 30s as one of America's most talented
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11/12/01 - Barton target to take on City
WORCESTER City will be without Jon Holloway and Phil Stant for their latest defence of the Dr Martens League Cup against Bedworth United tonight (7.45). The second round clash also pits the St George's Lane club against Greenbacks striker Adam Webster
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Swifts can go fourth in table
STOURPORT Swifts could leapfrog Solihull Borough and move into fourth place if they beat Weston away tonight in the Dr Martens Western Division (7.45). Player-manager Tim Langford is set to field an un-changed side from the one that ran out 2-1 winners
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Evesham bid to bounce back
EVESHAM United were left with a few broken hearts and heads after Saturday's disastrous 6-0 thrashing by Chippenham Town according to boss Phil Mullen. But the Common Road boss is backing his players to bounce back against Solihull Borough in the Dr Martens
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What's on at a cinema near you
HARRY POTTER (PG) Harry and his wizarding chums Ron and Hermione face the terror of You-Know-Who. Odeon Worcester (12.15, 1.30, 3.30, 4.45, 7.00, 8.00 Fri & Mon-Thurs) (10.15, 11.00, 1.30, 2.15, 4.45, 5.30, 8.00, 8.45 Sat & Sun). UCI Merry Hill
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Body counts
I'VE learnt - from a very reliable source - that more Iraqi children die every month, mostly as a result of the Anglo-American embargo, than the total number killed in the New York Twin Towers on September 11. GEORGE COWLEY Windermere Drive, Worcester
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People are put at risk by needles
I WOULD like to comment on your article headlined "Diabetic facing needle dilemma (November 27). To the diabetic man who does not want to be named, I also have a needle clipper, which I use. But I still think people are put at risk by the needles, clipped
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Classical and easy listening - what's on near you
Hatstand Opera (one of the best known and best quality touring opera companies in Britain). "Christmas Greeting's" is an all singing, cracker-snapping Christmas special. Dec 7. 8pm. Bobbington Village Hall. Tickets are available on 01384 221476 or from
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Faith schools recipe for future conflict
THERE looms a very dark horizon indeed for future generations of our children if Tory Blair, Blunkett and the rest of their Christian Socialist cronies introduce yet more "church" or "faith" schools into our education system. Why won't politicians learn
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Profits tumble for cider company
POOR overseas performance and UK production problems saw first-half profits tumble for Hereford-based cider giant HP Bulmer. The company, which makes Strongbow, Woodpecker and Scrumpy Jack, added its full-year results would now be lower than expected.
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Tourism industry to take centre stage
A TOUGH year for the tourism industry has resulted in a change of focus for the region's tourist board. The Heart of England Tourist Board has promised tourism will no longer be "an invisible industry" following a year in which it has had to battle foot-and-mouth
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Charlotte lands a role in TV show
A WORCESTER teenager is on cloud nine after she landed a contract to act in a top TV drama in the BBC Talent competition. Charlotte Holland, aged 17, will now have an initial role in a BBC drama, either in a soap opera like EastEnders or Doctors, or programme
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Punched and attacked with bar
A MALVERN man punched another man outside a pub before following him home and threatening him with a metal bar. Keith Wright attacked David Olton outside The Crown in Malvern after asking him if he had seen another man in there, Droitwich Magistrates
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Milestone for postie Keith
A BROMYARD postman is celebrating after raising more than £100,000 for the County Air Ambulance. Keith Lane reached the first-class milestone after handing over his latest donation of £4,000 to the charity. It was given to the air ambulance's Paul Weir
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Using a wheelchair 'opened my eyes'
A MUM who became temporarily disabled while pregnant has hit out at the public's attitude towards people in wheelchairs. Julie Baldacchino said she suffered "looks of disgust" from Worcester shoppers and found it tricky to move around certain stores when
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Firefighters stoke festive mood with Hose-anna
service at the Cathedral FIREFIGHTERS are hotting up for a sizzling performance at this year's brigade carol service. Members of Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade's Green Watch got together for a warm-up in preparation for tomorrow's event at Worcester
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Half-timbered home in mystery blaze
AN investigation is underway to find the cause of a fire which left the roof of a cottage badly damaged. Four fire engines were called to the scene near Droitwich yesterday, and firefighters used a 27ft ladder to help them battle the flames. The fire
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Police crackdown on drink-driving
THE dangers of drinking and driving are being hammered home to drivers in the two counties in an attempt to clamp down on the problem during the festive season. To cut death and injury on the roads, West Mercia police will be combining road checks with
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U-turn over choice of eligible groups
FIREFIGHTERS, police and ambulance crews across Worcestershire are celebrating the Government's U-turn decision to now give them the chance to receive the Queen's Jubilee Medal. Former Home Secretary Jack Straw sparked controversy earlier this year when
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Wide variety of woodland
AUTUMN is a great time of year to explore the Malverns and a few weeks ago we featured a walk around the northern end of the hills. This week we're tackling the central section, between Wyche Cutting and British Camp. This is even more varied and attractive
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Following in Royal footsteps
In 1575 Queen Elizabeth I visited Worcester and spent part of her stay at Hallow Park, where she indulged in some deer hunting, presumably around the area still marked on OS maps as Hunting Grove. In Elizabeth's day the riverside meadows were probably
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Heed the single faith warning
IT'S a source of pride that this column has often been able to suggest that community leaders and police trying to combat racial tension in Britain could do worse than look to Worcester for inspiration. The last occasion was in the wake of September 11
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A big fish who knows his scales
Joly Braga Santos - Music for Strings IF ever a composer was a big fish in a small pond it was Braga Santos. He composed only six symphonies but that was more than enough to make him one of Portugal's greats. It's not that they are stunning pieces of
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11/12/01 - Team must regain its focus after long lay-off
WE'LL soon know now if our long lay-off from Nationwide League Division Three action will affect us when we visit Exeter City on Saturday. Three weeks without league action seems like forever and a day, but we've now got to make sure we're fully fo-cused
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Barton target to take on City
WORCESTER City will be without Jon Holloway and Phil Stant for their latest defence of the Dr Martens League Cup against Bedworth United tonight (7.45). The second round clash also pits the St George's Lane club against Greenbacks striker Adam Webster
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Finbow forced to pull out
WORCESTER'S Dave Finbow has withdrawn from the United Kingdom Snooker Champion-ships in York after trailing world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 8-0 overnight -- just one frame from defeat. World number 47 Finbow has been suffering from an anxiety disorder
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Spot-kick woe for County
Worcestershire suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 extra time defeat in the third round of the FA County Youth Cup after a pulsating match with the powerful Lancashire side at Aggborough. Worcestershire took a 13th minute lead when wing back Darren Henry's shot
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Reds must put memories behind them
REDDITCH United entertain Moor Green in the Dr Martens League Cup second round with painful memories of Saturday's 6-0 defeat at the hands of Clevedon still fresh in their minds. "It was shocking and the only source of comfort is I don't think it can
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Perrywood look good for cup joy
PERRYWOOD Reserves are hot favourites to lift the Worcester and District Football League's Bernard Finnegan Cup after a 14-0 demolition of Bransford Rovers. Jamie Preece and Steve Prickett both netted four times but ex-West Bromwich Albion trainee Chris
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Francis set for warm welcome
BIRMINGHAM City fans are set to give former manager Trevor Francis a warm reception when he brings his new club Crystal Palace to St Andrews tonight. Francis, who may be replaced at Blues by ex-Palace boss Steve Bruce, makes his first return to the club
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Event's in and around Worcester
Royal British Legion, Worcester City Branch Annual General Meeting Dec 7. 8pm. Members welcome at Worcester City Branch, 39 St Nicholas Street, Worcester. (01905 422292). Worcester and District Branch, Alzheimer's Society. Festive Fare and get-together
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Big Art for Little People. Dec 15. 1.30-3.30pm. (6-9year olds) Come and make your own sparkling Christmas decorations. The Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester. (01905 25371). Come and make your own paper gloves, inspired by the exhibition
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Waste of resources, money
APPARENTLY, unsolicited mail is the Post Office's largest and profitable part of their service. Judging by my mail, I am not surprised, because it consists largely of sales promotions, commercial advertisements and speculative marketing offers. Needless
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Your guide to the best sounds around
Dec 7 Slowburner. The Marr's Barr, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Brian's Supersounds. The Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club, The Moors, Worcester. Dec 8 Connie Lush and Blues Shouter. The Marr's Barr, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Just for You. Barbourne Ex-Servicemens
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What do they expect?
ALL too often we hear church people bemoaning the poverty of the church. They are always complaining of the paucity of numbers attending church services. These grumblers aren't satisfied with what they're allowed to do. We have to ask what do they expect
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A lack of car spaces at hospital
MANY people have been aware for some considerable time that the provision of parking spaces at Worcester's new hospital is woefully inadequate. I cannot understand why it took until November for an application to provide more parking spaces to be brought
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Damaging report on homeless
THE Government's Rough Sleepers Unit has done no favours for Worcester's homeless (Evening News, December 4) when they report only six sleeping rough in Worcester. Not only did the RSU refuse to grant aid to Maggs when I applied for some of their funds
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Legion's boost
TWO weeks of fund-raising by the Broadway district branch of the Royal British Legion has raised £4,000. Secretary David Folkes said the excellent amount came from both house to house and street collections on, and before, Poppy Day. Mr Folkes said: "
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Director's ban from business
A MALVERN businessman has been disqualified for seven years in respect of his conduct as a company director. Keith William Fuller, of 9 Alexandra Road, Link Top, Malvern, was disqualified for failing to file annual accounts with the Registrar of Companies
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Stress on agenda for country firms
RURAL businesses in the two counties have been asked to "put stress on the agenda" by a leading charity. The Rural Stress Information Network (RSIN) offers support and advice to all people in the rural sector, not just those involved in agriculture. Last
