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Mast bid for farm

A 50ft mobile phone mast could be erected at Hadzor, Droitwich Spa, if a current planning application is successful. Orange Personal Communications Services want to install a slimline lattice supporting two antennae and one transmission dish, with four

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Station caf is the first stop for Liz

EURO MP Liz Lynne was in Droitwich yesterday to discover how two innovative projects are making life better for disabled people. First she met staff at Droitwich Station's caf "Snax on Trax". They have learning disabilities and come from Kingsfield Day

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It's getting hot in here for winner

THINGS will definitely be hotting up for Justin Tippins this summer courtesy of a recent Evening News competition. The lucky winner was presented with a top-of-the-range patio heater from Calor Gas Centre manager Matt Williamson at the firm's Sheriff

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Craig lines up a treat for Chelsea show

A PERSHORE College tutor's haven of tranquillity will plant itself alongside hundreds of glorious blooms at this week's Chelsea Flower Show. Craig Smith, from the horticultural college, has the chance to show off his work of art, the Kurvy yet Linear,

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Messages trial

TWO women from Worcester will stand trial accused of sending electronic messages, which they knew to be false. Donna Newman, aged 19, of Cranham Drive, and 26-year-old Sarah Mcmanus, of Leckhampton Close, both in Warndon, have been charged under the new

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Mini movie-goers' super Saturday with Evening News Odeon offer

YOUNGSTERS had a super Saturday watching Freaky Friday thanks to the Evening News. Children watched the smash-hit Hollywood film for free at the Worcester's Odeon cinema, in Foregate Street, this weekend. The special offer was part of the Evening News

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Stabbed man's dad murdered - Father of flats knifing victim was ex-soldier brutally battered to deat

A DOUBLE tragedy has hit a Worcester family after it emerged that a teenager who died from stab wounds this weekend was the son of the murdered old soldier Alexander "Sandy" Clark. Nineteen-year-old Stuart Clark was found in Willow Court, off Stanley

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Skydiver's girl says suicide proof is shaky

THE girlfriend of skydiver Stephen Hilder believes he did not commit suicide. Ruth Woodhouse, aged 24, said she was not convinced by forensic evidence which suggested the Army cadet cut the straps on his parachute before plunging 13,000ft to his death

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Driver admits causing teen's death

A MAN has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a Kidderminster teenager by dangerous driving in a crash on the outskirts of Bewdley. James Birch, aged 22, of Stanbrook Road, Tenbury Wells, who also admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance

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Elderly woman's struggle from blaze

AN elderly woman had a lucky escape after a fire broke out in her home last night. The blaze, at Manor Road, Hanbury Park, Worcester, started at around 10pm. The woman, who has not been named, was alerted after the electricity went off in her home, as

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Footage of raiders

POLICE are studying CCTV footage of masked raiders who stole cigarettes and electrical items, valued at up to £10,000, from a Worcester supermarket. The three men struck at Sainsbury's in Windermere Drive, Warndon, in the early hours of Sunday morning

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Closure 'would threaten jobs'

THE closure of the Droitwich Spa Army Medal Office could threaten other civil service jobs in the building. That is the fear of Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff, who has pointed out the that the offices, currently owned by the Ministry of Defence, are

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Vote... your night out may well depend on it

ADVERTS encouraging people to vote in the forthcoming elections emphasise how a night on the tiles is affected by councillors. From deciding how long bars can serve alcohol to how loud nightclubs can play music, the role of the city council is crucial

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Skates on for summer

YOUNGSTERS with disabilities will be able to share in the fun at a new Worcester skateboard park, thanks to a grant from Gannett, the parent company of the Evening News. Perdiswell Young People's Club, based in Droitwich Road, Worcester, has been awarded

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Hall's ton puts Hereford in charge

A MAIDEN century from Richard Hall helped put Herefordshire in command on the second day of their Minor Counties Championship Western Division clash with Wiltshire at Colwall. Hall's 162 came off 168 balls and included five sixes and 20 fours, and with

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Barton chasing key City signing

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is hoping to land a new signing that will set 'tongues wagging'. The St George's Lane boss made the revelation when he came under the spotlight at a supporters' club fans' forum last night. Barton, alongside player-coach

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25/5/04 - Moore is early scalp for Warks

WORCESTERSHIRE soon lost Stephen Moore after winning the toss and deciding to bat in their Frizzell County Championship Division One match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston today. He was snapped up by Jon-athan Trott off paceman Dou-gie Brown for five

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25/5/04 - Warner signs on for City

NEW signing Rob Warner has promised to shore up Worcester City's defence and add an attacking impetus to their play. The 27-year-old full-back last night completed his switch from Tamworth to St George's Lane as John Barton landed his first close season

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Explanation?

CAN someone please explain why traffic lights are to be installed at the Canterbury Road junction? Houses are being built on the old Ronkswood Hospital site yet they were not deemed to be necessary when the hospital was open. This will mean three sets

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Palestinians in area 2,000 years before Israelis

IN a recent response to D E Margrett, Julian Thake claimed that "the Palestinians were actually offered co-citizenship of the new Israel" and accused people in the west of downplaying the Jewish holocaust. His letter equally and conveniently made no mention

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Apostles logic can't be pressed too far

FATHER Anthony Shaw's letter (You Say, Friday, May 14) headlined women who dress as men" disappointed me. rejoice that most in the Church of Rome prefer to engage in dialogue and to show respect and understanding, not only towards Christians in other

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25/5/04 - Warriors snap up French winger

WORCESTER Warriors have pulled off one of their biggest signings in recent years with the acquisition of winger Thomas Lombard. The former French international, who won 12 caps for his country between 1998 and 2001, has penned a two-year deal to become

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25/5/04 - Worcester chase Australian full-back

MATT Burke is the next player on Worcester Rugby Club's shopping list. The Australian legend, who has been released by Super 12 club New South Wales Waratahs, is eyeing a move to Europe and Worcester have already lodged their interest. Burke, with more

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Chef in top three

BROCKENCOTE Hall Hotel's chef Jerome Barbanon has come third in the Aubrey Allen Midlands Chef of the Year competition. Eight chefs went before a panel of expert judges at Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies and each had to cook a

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Director up for award

CHARLES Morgan, managing director of the Morgan Motor Company, in Malvern, has been short-listed in the regional finals of the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The international awards programme, founded by Ernst & Young in USA in 1986, is now in

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Step back in time for saucy scenes

LOVE and elopement are being saucily served up by the National Trust's history team, in its recreation of the tale of The Reluctant Bigamist. Visitors can step back into the late 18th Century at Hanbury Hall near Droitwich this weekend to learn about

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Archers star speaks up for Unit

RADIO soap star Norman Painting, who appears in Radio 4's The Archers, is helping to raise money for a regional cancer charity. Norman, who plays the character of Phil Archer is helping to generate money for the Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund, a body which provides

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Body in woods named

THE body of a man discovered in Worcestershire woodland yesterday morning has been named as Anthony Bostock. The 49-year-old, of Harvey Road, Evesham, went missing on Friday evening. His body was discovered by a member of the public at around 1am in woodland

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This law must not be used wrongly

EYEBROWS will doubtless be raised by the fact that, according to the Government's Civil Contingencies Bill, flooding ranks alongside a terrorist attack, a huge oil spill or the outbreak of war as a source of national concern. The new powers for police

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Part of pillow was in victim's mouth

A DETECTIVE has told a jury how he found the body of a wealthy 71-year-old spinster in her bed with a pillow over her head. Det Sgt Justin Thomas was giving evidence at the trial of Peter Crittenden, aged 64, of Beech Avenue, Barbourne, Worcester, at

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Prisoners bullied into becoming Jehovah's Witnesses

PRISONERS at a high security jail were being bullied by a Jehovah's Witness into joining the sect, a watchdog has revealed. Inmates at Long Lartin prison, near Evesham - which houses some of the most dangerous men in the country - were being "coerced"

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Three-month jail term for inmate

A SERVING prisoner has been given a three-month jail sentence by Worcester Magistrates Court. However, Anthony Reeve, of Evesham Road, Norton, near Evesham, was yesterday told the sentence would run concurrently with his present 12-month sentence for

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Police powers to seize flood homes

NEW powers for police to seize the homes of flood victims were passed by MPs without a single vote of opposition last night. The Government's Civil Contingencies Bill - which ranks flooding alongside a terrorist attack, a huge oil spill or the outbreak

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Rugby club to tackle disease

MEMBERS of Worcester's England Rugby Academy will today kick-off a campaign to raise cash to fight heart disease. The Academy's members will be at Worcester Rugby Club, in Hindlip, urging people to take part in the British Heart Foundation's Big Red Fightback

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Heat is on for singers

POP star wannabes battled it out in the first heat of RSVP Idol competition last night. The first group of nine performers each stands the chance of winning the star prize of £1,000. Manager of the Worcester nightspot Stewart Bellerby said the singers

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Youth given new chance

A Kidderminster teenager who claimed he "didn't have time" to do unpaid work for the community has been given another chance to avoid custody. Brendan Flaherty was ordered to do 100 hours community service when he pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court

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It's pollution

WHY do the bus drivers leave their engines running for up to eight minutes in the bus station? The fumes build up in there as it is fairly enclosed, making the air thick with the taste of petrol, which cannot be any good for all the people in the queues

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Freya's top of the tots!

AFTER 25,000 votes, and weeks of deliberation, the Evening News Baby of the Year 2004 has been announced. Out of 526 entrants, Freya Spain was chosen as the overall winner and the 19-36 months age category winner. Proud parents Maria and Jonathan Spain

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Warriors snap up French winger

WORCESTER Warriors have pulled off one of their biggest signings in recent years with the acquisition of winger Thomas Lombard. The former French international, who won 12 caps for his country between 1998 and 2001, has penned a two-year deal to become

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Worcester chase Australian full-back

MATT Burke is the next player on Worcester Rugby Club's shopping list. The Australian legend, who has been released by Super 12 club New South Wales Waratahs, is eyeing a move to Europe and Worcester have already lodged their interest. Burke, with more

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Warner signs on for City

NEW signing Rob Warner has promised to shore up Worcester City's defence and add an attacking impetus to their play. The 27-year-old full-back last night completed his switch from Tamworth to St George's Lane as John Barton landed his first close season

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Moore is early scalp for Warks

WORCESTERSHIRE soon lost Stephen Moore after winning the toss and deciding to bat in their Frizzell County Championship Division One match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston today. He was snapped up by Jon-athan Trott off paceman Dou-gie Brown for five

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Hurricane steps in at last minute

AN unexpected 'hurricane' is set to hit Worcester's Perdiswell Leisure Centre tomorrow night. Snooker star Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins will be paying a visit for an exhibition display with John Virgo. Higgins is replacing Jimmy White who is unable to attend

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Points loss for Johns

SCHOOLBOY William Johns of Worcester City Amateur Boxing Club turned in a great performance at Chippenham but lost narrowly on points. Opponent Ian Weaver from Southampton ABC, who also represents England at schoolboy level, took the first two rounds

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Bid to beat the school bullies

ST Joseph's RC Primary School was a step ahead of the rest when it decided to organise an anti-bullying week. Just weeks after planning the event as part of the personal and social health education curriculum, Marion Jay, the Chedworth Drive school's

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25/5/04 - Barton chasing key City signing

WORCESTER City manager John Barton is hoping to land a new signing that will set 'tongues wagging'. The St George's Lane boss made the revelation when he came under the spotlight at a supporters' club fans' forum last night. Barton, alongside player-coach

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A useful tip

I AGREE with Mrs Tipping that it would be good to have the occasional day off from George Cowley's opinions. You can't stop him writing, but you could try printing them only when he has something useful to say. DAVID HOOD, Bewdley.

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Sincerity of women priests

I DO not profess to have the theological knowledge of Father Anthony Shaw (You Say, Thursday, May 13) and probably not that of Councillor Tom Wareing either, (You Say, Monday, May 11). However, I disagree with the sentiments expressed by both these correspondents

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From top to bottom, they just can't be bothered

BACK in January, I wrote on behalf of the Worcestershire Parents Forum, to the Schools Minister David Miliband regarding serious discriminatory education funding issues we face in Worcestershire. At the start of May, as I hadn't received a reply, I wrote

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ID cards an arrogant abuse of our freedom

I AM at a loss why D E Margrett finds my remarks on the introduction of ID cards as "irresponsible" Is it irresponsible to point out the real reasons why a government would want control over the population? Is it irresponsible to expose the lies and spin

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* Murder family's double tragedy * Freya's our Baby of the Year * OAP's lucky escape from house fire

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Stores reopens

ICELAND'S Worcester store will reopen this Friday following a £200,000 refurbishment. The store, in CrownGate Shopping Centre, will have new lines including a barbecue range, a "convenience express service" with sandwiches, snacks and chilled ready-meals

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'Toasting' to success

A MALVERN company that has come up with "the best thing since sliced bread" has won a national award. Toastabags has won an award at The British Sandwich Awards 2004 for its revolutionary reusable non-stick bag that makes toasted sandwiches in the toaster