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Pitched battle in city streets
SHOPPERS were forced to dodge flying bottles and buckets of flowers when drunken yobs rampaged through Worcester city centre. One man was knocked unconscious in the tea-time brawl when his head hit a metal stand on a market stall. Another was kicked and
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Drunk man jailed after attack on security guard
AN Evesham man who launched an attack on a security guard, who had earlier thrown him out of a town shopping arcade, has been jailed. James Liston punched Adrian McArthur and repeatedly pushed his face into a glass window, Worcester Magistrates' Court
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Rubbish on streets will deter tourists
RUBBISH scattered over the streets of Worcester will deter tourists from visiting, a city publican has warned. Kim Dowling, landlady at The Cricketers pub in Angel Street, said she had to take to the streets herself to pick up rubbish because the situation
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Teenage girl mugged
A TEENAGE girl was grabbed by three men and forced down a narrow alleyway in Worcester. The 15-year-old was walking past the Odeon cinema in Foregate Street on Tuesday, July 16, when she was pushed into Cheshire Cheese Entry and had her handbag grabbed
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23/7/02 - Rhodes backing Smith call-up
Worcestershire'S Steve Rhodes is urging England to pick his in-form team-mate Ben Smith for their World Cup squad. Former England wicket-keeper Rhodes believes that Smith has all the qualities to fill the gap in the middle order caused by Graham Thorpe's
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Drug-user died on the same day he left jail
A DRUG-user who had been released from prison died the same day, an inquest heard. Stephen Griffiths was found making gurgling noises by a friend at another friend's ground floor flat in Lowesmoor, Worcester. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said the
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Growing donations for Acorns
PEOPLE from across the county flocked to an open day at a Worcestershire garden, staged to raise cash for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. Bridges Stone Mill garden in Alfrick Pound, near Worcester boasts a huge variety of plants, a courtyard, ponds and
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Cash might have soothed 'distress'
HOUSEHOLDERS living close to the foot-and-mouth burial site at Throckmorton should have been compensated, according to a damning report. The Lessons to be Learned inquiry said such a payment "might have gone some way to mitigating the distress" felt by
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Verbal attack on ambulance crew
A WORCESTER man shouted and swore at an ambulance crew who were trying to treat a woman in the city centre. Peter Jenner launched the verbal attack on the two-man crew in the High Street on October 13 last year, Worcester Magistrates Court heard yesterday
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Help for the animals
AN animal-loving Droitwich girl has decided to celebrate her birthday by doing a sponsored walk for the RSPCA. Sophie Hallett who has a dog, cats, stick insects, tree frogs, fish, hamsters and a budgie decided to do the walk after seeing a moving television
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Nature reserve plan for newts
PLANS to turn a newts' breeding ground in Worcester into a local nature reserve are to be considered by city councillors. Lyppard Grange Ponds has already been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is a candidate for status as a
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Plans for flats still on course
PLANS to build 16 flats on land near to Ribble Close in the Newtown area of Worcester could be given the go-ahead, despite objections from residents. An under-used car park will also receive a facelift as part of the development. This is the second time
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Tim's big highlight
BIG Brother's Tim Culley has had his auburn locks dyed by a professional hairdresser as one of his tasks on leaving the house. The 23-year-old from Upton-upon-Severn has had a variety of things to do since his eviction on Friday, July 19. As part of his
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23/7/02 - Snape to face Harriers
NEW signing John Snape will be fit to make his Worcester City debut against Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. The 32-year-old missed the 3-0 defeat against Cheltenham Town at the weekend after tweaking a hamstring but expects to return for the visit
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23/7/02 - Heeley happy at Shail decision
MARK Shail's decision to prolong his career with an extra year at Worcester City has gone down well with captain Carl Heeley. The duo formed a solid defensive partnership last season and though a veteran of many years, Heeley was more than happy to pick
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Pay up and show respect to residents
THE damning report into the mishandling of the foot-and mouth epidemic has thrown up many criticisms. The 200-page Lessons Learned inquiry, chaired by Dr Iain Anderson, has attacked Government Ministers for "in-competence" and the "primary mistake" of
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Grants to help win more work
A NEW grant system which would help young science and technology companies win bigger contracts could be up and running at Malvern Hills Science Park by the autumn. MHSP expects to hear from Advantage West Midlands in September, after submitting a bid
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Rhodes backing Smith call-up
Worcestershire'S Steve Rhodes is urging England to pick his in-form team-mate Ben Smith for their World Cup squad. Former England wicket-keeper Rhodes believes that Smith has all the qualities to fill the gap in the middle order caused by Graham Thorpe's
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United snap up teenage 'keeper
HEREFORD United have snapped up a promising teenage goalkeeper from Third Division Torquay United. Kenneth Griffiths, who was a trainee at the Devon club, had been on trial at Leicester City over the summer. The youngster could feature in tonight's Edgar
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Heeley happy at Shail decision
MARK Shail's decision to prolong his career with an extra year at Worcester City has gone down well with captain Carl Heeley. The duo formed a solid defensive partnership last season and though a veteran of many years, Heeley was more than happy to pick
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Archer out to cap career in style
WORCESTER'S Simon Archer has recovered from a knee injury which threatened to end his career and believes he can turn this year's Commonwealth Games into the pinnacle of his sporting career. Archer became the first Briton ever to win an Olympic badminton
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Golden display from duo
FORMER Alice Ottley School, Worcester, pupil Philippa Turner, together with Fern Cotterill, rowing for Wycliffe won gold in the WJ15 doubles event at the National Championships of Great Britain. Held at the National Watersports Centre, Nottingham, the
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Hereford's Hill set to face Games gamble
HEREFORD polevaulter Irie Hill completed her competitive preparation for the Commonwealth Games by representing her club, Windsor, Slough, Eton and Hounslow in the The British Cup semi-final, held at Thames Valley Athletic Club. It gave her a last chance
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16/7/02 Harriers put four past neighbours
A FOUR-GOAL blitz of Evesham United gave Kidderminster Harriers their first win of the pre-season programme. But it took 38 minutes for Harriers to take the lead against their Dr Martens League Western Division opponents. Andy Ducros, running onto Lee
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Accept majority rule?
FOLLOWING the reported meeting of a 300-strong crowd against the Tesco 24 hour opening, here is a thought. The last published local voting results (2002) indicated a 31 per cent turn out (2,731). Had this been 100 per cent, the figure would have been
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Showing true Brit
BRAVO to Mrs Clarke (You Say, Thursday July 11) who refuses "to be patronised, manipulated or coerced by anyone". There speaks a true Brit - wish that more of us took this attitude. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Nothing wrong with Deansway
I AGREE with the recent letter from Des Bradley. There is nothing wrong with High Street or Deansway and all Worcester people I've spoken to agree with me. The town has been spoiled too much already and it's about time the people concerned woke up to
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Euro - all bikinis and hippopotami
Please allow me to enlighten Mr Margrett - again (You Say, July 17). Harry Potter's adventures are modern fairy-tales enjoyed by children and adults alike - i.e. Mr Margrett's pro-euro arguments in a nutshell. On the same day you published Mr Margrett's
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20/07/02 - Posh show class
Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 CONTROVERSIAL new signing Alex Cowley almost gave United a shock lead against Barry Fry's Peterborough United. Starting his first game in a Reds shirt, Cowley had an effort from outside the area palmed down by Posh
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Matalan's mission
DISCOUNT fashion retailer Matalan has said it will create more than 2,200 jobs this year through an aggressive expansion drive. The group, which has a store in Malvern, is opening 20 new stores and re-siting five more in a move that will boost its sales
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Dave's fishy tale helps city youths
A CITY youth worker wants to clamp down on illegal fishing at County Hall by encouraging bored youngsters to take up the sport competitively. Dave Yeomans, from Ronkswood Community Centre, is being backed by council officials and his local beat bobby,
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Robbers punch man in street
TWO robbers punched a man as he walked through Hereford and stole his mobile phone and cash. Police said the attack happened outside the Methodist Church in Commercial Road as the lone male was on his way home. One of the attackers asked to use his mobile
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Witness appeal after knifepoint attacks
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to two incidents in which a robber demanded money at knifepoint. Both attacks happened on the Brook Retail Park, off Commercial Road, in Hereford. The robber stole a mobile phone and wallet containing cash. He is described
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Police patrol caught disqualified driver
A POLICE patrol caught a Worcester man who was driving while disqualified. Jason Knight was stopped by the motorcycle patrol at 3.15pm on Thursday, June 6, on Rainbow Hill, Worcester Magistrates Court heard yesterday. Mike Cowley, prosecuting, said Knight
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Beauty spot 'track' scrutinised in row
AN objector has claimed that a large bore water main and an electricity cable big enough to light up a housing estate laid to a cottage just outside the Callow End settlement area are far too excessive to service the existing house. Parishioner Christopher
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'Kiss of death' fears for river town
FEARS that a new charity shop will be the "kiss of death" to Upton-upon-Severn have been raised by traders. At a meeting with senior figures from St Richard's Hospice last week, many traders spoke out about the number of charity shops in the area. Nick
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Call to put brakes on speeding drivers
HUNDREDS of Worcester residents have signed a petition to bring road-calming measures to their "race track" streets. Residents in Teme Road and Avon Road, in Tolladine, claim the stretches are being used as a giant racetrack and want the brakes put on
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School bid is refused
SAFETY fears for children on a Worcestershire road which saw a four-year-old killed in collision with a car have led to plans for a school extension being rejected. Members of Wychavon District Council's development control committee said the proposal
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Cats in need of loving families
TWO cats that have been nursed back to health are now in need of loving homes. Christi, a friendly tabby, and black and white Casius, described as a "bruiser with a heart of gold", are being cared for at the Danemere Pet Hotel in Tiverton. "It would be
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Royal recognition for Angela's efforts
A MALVERN woman had the chance to mix with the Royal Family, Tony Blair and other celebrities in the garden of Buckingham Palace. Angela Blundell visited the Palace as part of the Community Service Awards for her work in renovating the churchyard at St
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OAPs to have cash for care
PENSIONERS in Worcestershire are to be handed hundreds of pounds to allow them to live at home - rather than taking up a hospital bed. The move, which was due to be announced by Health Secretary Alan Milburn this afternoon, aims to reduce "bed-blocking
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Rare Worcester under hammer
RARE pieces of Worcester porcelain are due to go under the hammer in a special auction. The sale of first samples of manufactured items has been called because space is running out at the Royal Worcester Porcelain factory in Severn Street. Some of the
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23/7/02 - Rovers take on Stourbridge
Bromsgrove Rovers are in action against Stourbridge at the Victoria Ground tonight (7.45). The two sides slugged it out for the Midland Alliance title last season and attracted more than 1,000 spectators during their crunch Easter clash which ended in
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McCoy is ready to star again
FRESH from his Pitchcroft victory last week, Tony McCoy is set to star at Worcester Racecourse tomorrow. The champion jockey is just one of the stars pencilled in along with Richard Johnson and Tom Scudamore. McCoy tasted victory on Ashgan last week,
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Snape to face Harriers
NEW signing John Snape will be fit to make his Worcester City debut against Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. The 32-year-old missed the 3-0 defeat against Cheltenham Town at the weekend after tweaking a hamstring but expects to return for the visit
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23/7/02 Mansfield bidding for Larkin
LAST season's Aggborough wing wizard Colin Larkin has attracted a £135,000 bid from Division Two new boys Mansfield Town. The 20-year-old Irishman, who scored seven goals in a long loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers, is well down the pecking order at
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23/7/02 Clarkson signs for Nuneaton
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers skipper and Conference winner Ian Clarkson has joined Nuneaton Borough on a free transfer. The right-back, released by Harriers in the summer after nearly three seasons at the club, has signed a one-year deal at the Conference
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Avoid sale congestion
ON Sunday mornings, when the car boot sale is in action, there is great congestion in Broomhall Way. This is caused by vehicles waiting to turn right in and out of the field where the market is held. I believe an accident waiting to happen. Surely if
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We need to debate the arguments for and against legalising cannabis
IN supporting the legalisation of cannabis, John Hinton likes to refer to the American prohibition of alcohol. However, the prohibition is a debatable issue, its success or failure being interpreted variously by historians. We need to hear more arguments
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Showing the right path
WHAT a pity I did not know about Liz Lynne MEP's visit to Stoulton. I would have been able to show her that there are four footpaths crossing the so-called Millennium field, so public access will always remain irrespective of ownership. It is somewhat
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Fears expressed
CONTROVERSIAL issues such as the Western Orbital Motorway near Bromsgrove could in future be settled by a vote in the House of Commons instead of an independent inspector at a public inquiry, it is claimed. That's the fear expressed by Peter Sturgeon,
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23/7/02 Victorious opener
STOURPORT Swifts opened their pre-season friendly programme with a good 3-1 win at Midland Alliance Halesowen Harriers on Saturday. Trialists Stewart Dobson and Jamie Stanier were both on target with veteran Jan Mulders claiming the other goal.
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Stylish start to summer
WESTLANDS youngsters have kicked off the summer in style thanks to a holiday club. The Westlands Holiday Club, which is in its eighth year, is being held at the Westlands First School, in Farmers Way. Five to nine-year-olds have been enjoying the club
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Focus on design
A WORCESTER marketing and PR company has set up an in-house design service following several major new account wins. Mears Communications Limited has always been keen to set up a creative studio and has now made the move after the new account wins, including
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Severn Trent's big date
THE region's water provider is advising shareholders of its forthcoming general meeting. Severn Trent Plc's general meeting for shareholders is due to be held at the Royal Centre, in Nottingham, this Friday, July 26, at 2.30pm. This is the first time
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Farmers urged to turn crops into electricity
FARMERS in Herefordshire are being urged to consider planting energy crops that will bring them extra income. United Utilities, one of Britain's leading utility companies, is looking to sign up farmers for a green project to convert energy crops into
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Perfect solution for companies
QINETIQ has signed an agreement with a leading supplier of military products and technology, which will see the two companies pursuing business opportunities with the armed forces together. The partly Government-owned science and technology company has
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'We can make a difference'
RURAL businesses in the two counties are largely being ignored by the Chancellor, according to a leading rural business organisation. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) claims the recent budget focused on incorporated businesses at the expense