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Don't miss a date with presenter Nick Owen

POPULAR television presenter Nick Owen will be signing copies of his autobiography at a Worcester bookshop this week. The current BBC Midlands Today presenter has had a colourful 35-year career so far in which he has presented the Olympic games in 1988

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Forced by road chaos to abandon cars and walk

MOTORISTS have been forced to abandon their cars because of the "chaos" caused by work being carried out on a major road between Worcester and Hereford. Stephen Morgan, who runs the Newtown Garage, in Newtown Cross, said work to install traffic lights

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Primary celebrates a prestigious award

A PRIMARY school in Worcester is celebrating after it was the only one in the county to claim a prestigious award for its worldwide links. St Clement's CE Primary School has won the International School Award for the second time and headteacher Maggie

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THE ARTFUL DODGER IN POST-OP COMEBACK

THE show will go on for the star of this year's Swan Theatre pantomime despite the fact that he has had his vocal cords and tongue removed as part of treatment for throat cancer. Jack Wild, who shot to worldwide fame as the Artful Dodger in the 1968 Oscar-winning

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Brassed off ... why riverbank rejig has sounded the death knell for festival

AN ambitious plan to rejuvenate the riverside in Pershore has sounded the last post for a brass festival that has been drawing more than 1,000 visitors to the town for the last 15 years. Organisers of Pershore Midsummer Brass are angry that the 2004 staging

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We feel let down blasts employee

THE brakes could be put on more than 400 jobs in Worcester after car firm Audi announced it is to sell engine maker Cosworth Technology, which has two plants in the city. Around 250 workers at the Wainwright Road plant in Warndon were told in August their

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Old rivals line up for Droitwich encounter

OLD rivals North Midlands and Warwickshire will begin their annual tussle for the historic Sable's Head trophy when they clash at Under-19 level at Droitwich tomorrow (7.15pm). The Sable's Head, a mounted antelope's skull, is one of the most unusual trophies

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United suffer a second defeat

HEREFORD'S disappointing run goes on after early and late goals at Accrington Stanley condemned them to their first ever defeat in a live televised Nationwide Conference match. The Bulls, despite producing a much improved display over their dismal showing

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Russell given boot at Town

NIGEL Russell was sacked as manager of Pershore Town prior to the club's Worcestershire Senior Urn first round clash at Worcester City Reserves last night, which they lost 4-2. Russell was relieved of his duties by club chairman Graham Merchant following

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12/10/04 - Owen and Smith impress

MARK Owen and James Smith both scored twice last night as Worcester City's reserves defeated Pershore Town 4-2 after extra-time in the first round of the Worcestershire Senior Urn at St George's Lane. It was Owen's first start since injuring his right

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11/10/04 - Players were sure of that 'try' says Keast

ANDY Keast blamed Lady Luck and basic errors for Worcester's defeat at Leeds. The Warriors conceded a dubious try from Jon Dunbar before not getting the rub of the green when Ben Daly's 'score' midway through the first half was ruled out by officials.

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* Win a Christmas Party for ten friends from either the Crown & Sandy's or the Hadley Bowling Green

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You won't make me!

TALKING of children (John Phillpott, Evening News, October 4) when I was 14, I flatly refused to go to school for six months, which must have driven my poor dad to distraction. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.

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Whitehall ruled on rogue riders

I BELIEVE that in the year 2000, all members of Parliament agreed that it would be illegal for cyclists to ride on pavements, and if they did so they would be fined £100. People are still doing this and they are not all children. Of course, the manpower

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Failed politicians at the Brussels trough

CONGRATULATIONS to Steve Reed for his letter (You Say, Monday, October 4) which penetrated the scandalous political smokescreen that surrounds the Brussels EU conspirators. These conspirators are mainly unelected failed politicians, being paid ridiculously

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Sun Valley boost for city charity

A WORCESTER charity has received a welcome monetary boost thanks to Sun Valley Foods. Leukaemia Care, Worcester, was given £900 by the company, which it used to buy two desktop computers to upgrade the much-needed CARE line service. The national charity

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The Co-op's on target once again

THE Midlands Co-operative Society has announced it is on course for a ninth consecutive year of record results. The revelations follow the publication of its interim report for the half-year, which ended on Saturday, August 7. Among its achievements so

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Julia brings skills to Morton Fisher

THE family department of the Bromsgrove office of Morton Fisher Solicitors has grown yet again with the arrival of new lawyer Julia Bond. Julia Bond has also been accredited to the Law Society Family Panel and is a member of the Solicitors Family Law

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Broadband boost

ALL businesses and homes in Herefordshire and Worcestershire will have access to broadband internet by 2007, thanks to a £5m project announced today. Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands vowed to make sure everyone will be able to benefit

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Residents in phone mast vow

WORRIED parents and residents opposed to a mobile phone mast going up near their neighbourhood school have vowed to take the matter to their MPs. Members of the Claines Resident's Association and parents met at Claines Church of England Primary School

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Make mine a Manhattan!

COSMOPOLITAN cocktails will be the order of the day when a Worcestershire bar hosts a Sex and the City-themed night. Whether you fancy yourself as the next Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda or are desperate to meet your very own Mr Big, the evening

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Bishop's welcome to parish for vicar

SPIRITUAL life in Tolladine has been the focus of a shake-up as a new vicar starts work in the commmunity's recently refurbished church. Father Nduna Mpunzi, who was born and grew up in South Africa, was welcomed into his Tolladine parish at a special

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Body in the river

A BODY was recovered from the River Teme in Worcestershire after environment agency workers made the grim discovery while carrying out work. Firecrews pulled the body of a man from the river at 6.40pm yesterday at Meadows Mill, at Stockton-on-Teme. The

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Schemes to help improve rivers

A NEW way of measuring the quality of England's waterways is being developed to ensure their long-term health. Present standards - which show how well fish breathe and eat - show there has been little change since last year. Water quality on the River

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Shaping the future of the city with Worcester pupils

TEENAGERS from Worcester can help shape the future of the city thanks to a nationwide scheme to raise the profile of local government amongst youngsters. The city council will this week go to schools for the childrens' views on how Worcester should progress

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Rosemary's cuppas boost charity coffers

A RECORD number of coffee mornings were held in Worcestershire in a bid to raise thousands of pounds to fund services and help for cancer sufferers. This year 474 coffee mornings were arranged on the same day across the county to drum up cash for Macmillan

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Job cuts hit lives of city people

OVER the past 20 years, Britain's labour market has become much more fluid. Long gone are the days of a "job for life" - there are few, if any, such positions open to today's job-seekers. However, when a change of employment is thrust upon you the impact

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12/10/04 - City fans playing numbers game!

THERE were quite a few discussion points for City fans to mull over following Friday night's encouraging goalless draw at St George's Lane with Nat-ionwide North leaders Alfreton Town. Aaron Kerr's horrendous in-jury, the impressive performances of Shabir

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MP steps up bid to boost police cash

WORCESTER MP Mike Foster was today due to urge Ministers to tackle the "Bermuda Triangle" in which West Mercia Constabulary is losing cash. Central Government funding must increase if the force is to maintain standards without raising the police precept

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New GP centre opens

THE Government's deputy chief medical officer for England was today due to officially open a multi-million pound GP centre in St John's, Worcester. Professor Aidan Halligan, who is also the director of clinical governance for the NHS, will be at the £2m

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Share help for hospice appeal

WORCESTER residents are being urged to root out their old business shares to raise money for charity. St Richard's Hospice, based in Rose Hill, is asking kind-hearted members of the public to donate any unwanted shares to the charity. "There are many

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Tune into flood alerts, residents urged

PEOPLE in Worcester's Hylton Road have been urged to sign up to the Environment Agency's early warning system in preparation for autumn and winter floods. After a wet summer, the ground in the River Severn catchment area is waterlogged and there has already

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Canals rebuild work could start in March

WORK on the restoration of the Droitwich canals could begin as soon as March, if final funding bids are approved. The £11.2m programme to restore the canals received a huge boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund in the form of a £4.6m grant last week. Now

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MP slams Lords bid for hunt compromise

FOX hunting could be banned before the traditional Boxing Day meeting if the House of Lords try to push the Commons to license fox hunting. Today, Peers are expected to amend the bill to prohibit hunting with dogs, when it comes before the second house

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Will councillors find it too hot to handle?

THE reputations of Worcestershire county councillors are on line this month for the reality web game I'm a Councillor-Get Me Out of Here! Four councillors will be hoping to depose current champion John Buckley, who is councillor for the Worcester St Martin

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More input for parents on schools

PARENTS and governors are being given a greater say in plans to restructure Worcester's special schools after they were delayed by two months. Worcestershire County Council yesterday agreed to defer a decision to begin the overhaul until December because

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Joyce back in a Trophy tumble

Ashford Tn 2, Evesham Utd 1 WESLEY Joyce made another return to Common Road but couldn't help his new side from falling at the first hurdle in Saturday's FA Trophy tie. Amazingly, the striker turned out for the Robins just 18 hours after scoring from

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Warriors to sign winger Pieters

GISCARD Pieters jets into Britain today to become Worcester's new wide boy. The South African winger, who has enjoyed a fabulous individual Currie Cup campaign with the Pumas, will sign until the end of the season for the Warriors. Pieters, who had a

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Owen and Smith impress

MARK Owen and James Smith both scored twice last night as Worcester City's reserves defeated Pershore Town 4-2 after extra-time in the first round of the Worcestershire Senior Urn at St George's Lane. It was Owen's first start since injuring his right

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Archer has tough test

WORCESTER badminton star Simon Archer and his partner Robert Blair face an almighty task in their opening match of the German Open which starts in the Rhein-Ruhr Halle in Duisburg later today. Archer and Blair begin their doubles campaign against the

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Swifts boss hits century

DAVE Titterton marks the second anniversary of his time in charge at Stourport Swifts with his 100th match tonight. Swifts tackle Sutton Coldfield at Walshes Meadow (7.45pm) in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in the first of a series of clashes between the

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Rivals clash in Junior Cup showdown

HOLDERS Bewdley Town have been given a trip to old rivals Wyre Forest in the Mann Broadbent Worcestershire FA Saturday Junior Cup second round on October 30. Beaten finalists Malvern Town Reserves will travel to Areley Kings, while Archdales '73 take

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Step inside and see the change at Elgar

AS frustration builds after five years of high-profile negotiations over Christopher Whitehead High School's future, another city school has quietly been transformed. Here, the Evening News takes a look at how Elgar Technology College has redeveloped

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12/10/04 - Warriors to sign winger Pieters

GISCARD Pieters jets into Britain today to become Worcester's new wide boy. The South African winger, who has enjoyed a fabulous individual Currie Cup campaign with the Pumas, will sign until the end of the season for the Warriors. Pieters, who had a

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Few... and many

MAY I thank all the people who contributed so generously to the Battle of Britain Wings Appeal 2004. The total amount collected in our street collection was £1,033.83, which will be used to support our welfare work. My thanks also go to the members of

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Own medicine

OVER the years, foxhunts have called upon the police to disperse and arrest anti-hunt saboteurs. We now find that the boot could be on the other foot when a ban starts as hunters now call for civil disobedience. Terror tactics in any form will never win

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Leeds Tykes 24 Worcester Warriors 19

Sunday, October 10, 2004 UNDOUBTEDLY the best team lost here at Headingley. That's unlikely to offer much consolation for Worcester's coaches as they stare at their fifth Premiership defeat from six outings. The Warriors dominated the game, showed bags

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Bin's the only place for threats

THE publicity surrounding MP Mike Foster (right) and the Hunting Bill is the very reason that no self- respecting member of the hunting community would have sent it. The alleged threat was and is disgusting, is counter-productive for the very publicity

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True leadership is shown at Chrissies

A WORCESTER school persuades its pupils to want to attend and offers a few incentives along the way. Surprise, surprise, record results follow (Education Focus, Tuesday, September 28). Congratulations. Someone appears to have re-discovered that old fashioned

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Left and Right need to give us the facts from start

MAY I thank you for publishing my letter about education a few weeks ago. Having followed some of the debate from afar (I am currently working in Ghana ), I feel compelled to reply to the two missives attacking me since the letter was published. There

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Happy daze here again

GEORGE Cowley states (You Say, Monday, October 4) rightly that drugs puddle the brain. A word of advice, George. Stop taking them. T J DANIEL, Worcester.

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The tone of article was to be expected

GIVEN that Mike Pryce's sympathies have long appeared to lie with the pro-hunting lobby, the tone of his piece of Thursday, September 30 was to be expected. Sadly, there were two particular points that seemed not to merit the even-handed approach usually

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* Artful Dodger in post-op comeback * 500 city jobs axed * Former Worcester councillor Coopey on cra

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Saving offer by store

BUSY shoppers will soon be able to pay money into their savings accounts at the supermarket checkout, it was announced today. With a swipe of a debit card, customers will be able to invest in their savings using the same technology that currently allows