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It's match of the day at new club
NIMBLE fingered Droitwich residents are invited to the first session of a new matchstick building club on Thursday. Gifted Hanbury pensioner Terry Hickman, who created a replica of Victorian lamppost using almost 5,000 matchsticks, has set up the club
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Dance classes
FANS of the TV show Strictly Come Dancing can now learn to perform like their heroes even if they do not have a partner. Worcester Dance Centre is starting classes for absolute beginners in Latin dance, including cha, jive, merengue and samba, for which
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Traffic lights
THREE sets of temporary traffic lights are due to be put up in Worcester later this month. Work begins in Hastings Drive, in Warndon, next Tuesday and the lights will be in operation during off peak hours for a week. The second set will be put at the
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Stormy weather ahead
A SECOND bout of stormy weather, with winds reaching 80mph is expected to buffet the county tonight. The Evening News' weatherman, Paul Damari, predicted a heavy bout of rain this afternoon, followed by the high winds across Worcestershire overnight.
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Bike ride along banks of Nile
TWO women are hoping to raise a ''fair-old'' amount of cash by cycling along the Nile to raise money for research into medical conditions affecting females. Lorraine Hunt, aged 39, and Gemma Williams, 20, will cycle 400 kilometres - nearly 250 miles -
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People in need of help
ONE in six adults at any one time has a mental health problem - as many as nine million are affected in the UK today. The problems range in severity from mild depression and stress to far more serious conditions such as schizophrenia - but one thing all
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City alleyways are a magnet for drugs
PROPOSED new powers for councils to close off alleyways which are a magnet for anti-social behaviour have been welcomed by Worcester MP Mike Foster. Mr Foster told the Commons last night that gating orders could put an end to "unacceptable behaviour"
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11/1/05 - Payback time for City
GOALKEEPER Danny McDonnell be-lieves Worcester City owe their supporters an improved performance in Saturday's FA Trophy third round clash at holders Hednesford Town. McDonnell's display in goal was the one positive note for City during the disappointing
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Rescue centre's prickly problem...
A PORCUPINE is the latest prickly problem for county rescue workers more used to caring for hedgehogs. And an emu is also among the unusual guests at the Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre, in Beckford, where staff care for around 5,000 sick and injured wild
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Girlfriend was my missing son's life
THE distraught mother of a Worcester man who has now been missing for seven weeks said he disappeared after receiving an answerphone message from his girlfriend telling him their five-year relationship was over. Einstein Ellis, of Barbourne Road, was
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Voice your ideas on school issues
A GROUND-breaking scheme encouraging parents to become more involved in education in Worcestershire has been given the go-ahead. Under the plans - believed to be the first of its kind in the country - parents will be able to discuss everything from fair
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Lottery cash cuts blow for heritage
HERITAGE chiefs in Worcester have said changes in the way the Government controls Lottery funds, resulting in decreases in grants, would be a blow for the city. Iain Rutherford, Worcester City Council's museum, arts and heritage manager, said the Heritage
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Vanishing vole may win fresh protection laws
WILDLIFE experts in Worcestershire are hoping increased legal protection will help reverse the fortunes of the endangered water vole. The creature beloved as Ratty in Kenneth Grahame's popular story The Wind in the Willows is rapidly disappearing from
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Warriors opt out of bid for Tindall
WORCESTER will not be entering the bidding war for Mike Tindall. The England centre, who is being touted around various Premiership clubs with his Bath deal set to expire in May, will not be arriving at Sixways next season. Gloucester, Leeds, Northampton
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Sturrock revelling in Harriers dogfight
NEW Aggborough hero Blair Sturrock has reassured Kidderminster Harriers fans: "Every player thinks we will get out of trouble". Sturrock, with three goals in just five Harriers games, swapped a Coca-Cola Championship cruise with Plymouth Argyle for his
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Payback time for City
GOALKEEPER Danny McDonnell be-lieves Worcester City owe their supporters an improved performance in Saturday's FA Trophy third round clash at holders Hednesford Town. McDonnell's display in goal was the one positive note for City during the disappointing
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Bulls' Burton misery can be erased
HEREFORD United return to Burton Albion and the scene of Saturday's horror show tonight hoping to progress in the third round of the GLS Cup (7.45). Bulls manager Graham Turner takes his side to bogey ground Eton Park intent on wiping clean the memory
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Concert sold out
A Live Aid-style concert to raise money for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster has sold out within three days. All 60,000 tickets for the event - to be held at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium later this month - have now been snapped up. Organisers
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Want your car washed? Then what about your dog?
FIREMEN from Worcester raised cash for tsunami victims with a charity car wash in Homebase car park, off Tybridge Street, at the weekend. The 10 firemen raised £3,000 over Saturday and Sunday. The crew also offered an extra service to pet owners, rinsing
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Coffee, cakes and bric-a-brac raise £1,335
A HOT coffee and freshly baked cakes drew the crowds in at an event to raise money for the victims of the Asian tsunami. Dozens of people flocked to St Wulstans Chuch Hall in Cranham Drive, Warndon on Saturday to offer their support to the appeal. Visitors
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We survived 911, Japan quakes and the tsunami
A TENBURY Wells couple who lived through the Twin Towers attacks and last October's earthquakes in Japan have again miraculously escaped with their lives - this time from the Asian tsunami. Bill and Christine Dance were holidaying in the Maldives when
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Your old mobiles 'are not rubbish'
VICTIMS in tsunami-stricken areas are set to receive a helping hand through the recycling of old mobile phones and printer cartridges. Leading recycling company Eurosource has pledged to swap mobiles and used printer cartridges for cash - and businesses
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Sally Army puffs up a grand for appeal
THE Salvation Army band in Worcester has raised £1,000 for survivors of the Asian Tsunami disaster. The band played for two hours outside Debenhams in High Street in the city centre on Saturday. Salvation Army spokesman, Captain Scott Conliffe, was delighted
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On the run
THE Labour Party must be extremely worried if their recent actions are anything to go by. Their continued sniping at Helen Donovan's efforts to secure fairer educational funding in this county are nothing short of disgraceful. If this is part of their
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EU testing on animals
THE European Commission has recently put before the European Parliament a proposal that will sicken the animal-loving people of Britain. This is the REACH directive and it says that all chemicals and metals in general use have to comply to an EU standard
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The real reasons for Army rejig
I FEEL that your readers should be told the real reason for the current Defence Review, which will seen the end of tried and proven regiments such as the Worcesters and the Glorious Gloucesters. The Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon, with typical New Labour
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Will he resolve to show common sense in 2005?
NOW that Christmas is over and a New Year has begun, is it too much to hope that Labour politicians such as County Councillor Dan Wicksteed will resolve to be more sensible in their attitude to religious faith from now on? It probably is too much to hope
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You can meet top meat man
ONE of the leading lights in the red meat industry is to be the guest speaker at an open meeting of livestock producers in Herefordshire. John Cross, who is chairman of the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX), will be talking to producers about grading
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Free in-depth advice is on offer
BUSINESS-owners in the two counties are being offered free expert advice to help their company thrive. The Chamber of Commerce and Business Link, Herefordshire and Worcestershire is offering the service as part of its Best Business Practice (BBP) programme
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It's a cup of tea for her 107th birthday
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER who was born while Queen Victoria was on the throne is celebrating her 107th birthday today. Beatrice Richards (pictured above), who lives at the Holmwood Care Centre in Kidderminster, is thought to be the oldest person in the Wyre
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Really wild weekend
PEOPLE visiting a Worcester store this weekend can find out how to help wildlife. Pets at Home, on Blackpole Retail Park, will play host to representatives of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust on Saturday and Sunday, so that they can talk to customers about
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Spiralling parish cost of letting youths 'run riot'
THE cost of letting youngsters run riot in a village near Worcester could be much greater than the cost of running a sports field and pavilion. The claim was made by Eve Birch, of Callow End Playing Field Association, speaking at Powick Parish Council
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We're looking to make an impact
A TRIO of budding politicians from Droitwich has been chosen to help make a difference by becoming part of a new youth cabinet. Sarah Smith, Claire Brown and Lucy Jones - all students at Droitwich Spa High School - have been elected to represent Wychavon
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Give us a flavour of new health centre for town, say councillors
THE people of Droitwich should be given a flavour of the plans for the town's new health centre, according to town councillors. Negotiations are still taking place over the sale of the former magistrates' court building, which would form part of the ambitious
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Floral Art
Kidderminster and Franche Floral Art Club: Carol Howell (01562 744662). Stourport Floral Art Club: Chairman Marguerite Stokes (01299 823727). Wolverley Floral Art Club: Church Hall, Wolverley. Chairman Jackie Harris (01562 755537).
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11/1/05 - Worcester play-offs credibility takes dive
AT home, in pubs and during work, Worcester City supporters will all be debating what went wrong at St George's Lane on Saturday. Everybody will have their own version on why or how a seemingly comfortable victory over lowly Ashton United turned into
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A GUNMAN ON MY DOORSTEP
A TERRIFIED woman foiled a gunman on her back doorstep. The brave woman pushed aside a replica handgun held in the would-be robber's hands despite not knowing whether it was real, and refused to hand over any cash or let him in. The attempted robbery
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Attack appeal
POLICE are appealing for information after a man was hospitalised for treatment to a serious hand injury following a late-night assault. The incident occurred at around 2.15am on Sunday, January 9, in Stanley Road, off Wyld's Lane, Worcester, when three
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Club closes in council U-turn
DEVASTATED mental health sufferers may have to return hospital after a county council U-turn has seen their club close. The Trinity Club has been forced to shut, despite council reassurance it would find someone to manage the club immediately when the
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Drinks law will burden taxpayer
NEW laws coming into force next month that may allow pubs to stay open all night have been slammed by a Worcester licensing chief. The Government claims the new Licensing Act 2003 will cut significant amounts of red tape at a stroke - transferring the
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Mobiles... the jury's still out
CHILDREN over-using mobiles could be damaging their health through prolonged exposure to radiation from the handsets. An official report, to be issued by the Health Protection Agency this week, is expected to reinforce concerns of possible health problems
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Exodus' goal makes men in red see red!
SIX points out of a possible 18 in the past month is hardly promotion form and the manner of Monday's 1-0 defeat at Sutton Coldfield leaves Dave Busst with plenty to ponder, writes Mervyn Collins. Those half-a-dozen games have realised a paltry four goals
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Archer hits top form to win in Portugal
WORCESTER badminton ace Simon Archer has his sights on a stunning 2005 after winning back-to-back European events with partner Anthony Clark. Archer and Clark got the year off to a perfect start by landing the men's doubles title at the 40th Portuguese
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Swifts eye vital play-off boost
STOURPORT Swifts chairman Chris Reynolds believes a victory at Cinderford Town tonight could inspire a late surge for a play-off spot in Southern League Division One West (7.45). The Walshes Meadow club failed to capitalise on their derby win over Bromsgrove
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Test for Malvern's promotion hopes
MALVERN Town put their promotion credentials on the line tonight as they prepare for one of their biggest matches of the season. Town face Travel Factory Alliance promotion hopefuls Stourbridge at the Langland Stadium (7.45pm). Manager Neil Hunt believes
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Alice on England fly-half duty
WORCESTER Rugby Club's teenage fly-half Alice Richardson couldn't quite lead England's academy side to victory in Dublin. Richardson was spot on with the boot but England ultimately went down 25-19. It was a windy afternoon and England played with that
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Accident fears at wave aid airport
Indonesian officials today said they were worried about the possibility of accidents at over-stretched airports receiving aid for tsunami victims, and had opened another one to ease the congestion. Flights have already begun to and from the island of
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We have no hoses, but we can clean cars, too!
RESIDENTS of the YMCA in Worcester aren't about to let the lack of high-pressure fire-dousing equipment stop them joining the fire brigade in cleaning cars in aid of tsunami victims. They will be cleaning cars every weekend over coming months with all
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So each child is equal? We won't forget you said that, Ms Kelly...
RUTH Kelly's first speech as Education Secretary could hardly have been more appropriate to Worcestershire if the local education authority had written it for her. Equality is all the local education authority has ever asked for and, according to Ms Kelly
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11/1/05 - Alice on England fly-half duty
WORCESTER Rugby Club's teenage fly-half Alice Richardson couldn't quite lead England's academy side to victory in Dublin. Richardson was spot on with the boot but England ultimately went down 25-19. It was a windy afternoon and England played with that
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11/1/05 - Warriors opt out of bid for Tindall
WORCESTER will not be entering the bidding war for Mike Tindall. The England centre, who is being touted around various Premiership clubs with his Bath deal set to expire in May, will not be arriving at Sixways next season. Gloucester, Leeds, Northampton
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11/1/05 - Sturrock revelling in Harriers dogfight
NEW Aggborough hero Blair Sturrock has reassured Kidderminster Harriers fans: "Every player thinks we will get out of trouble". Sturrock, with three goals in just five Harriers games, swapped a Coca-Cola Championship cruise with Plymouth Argyle for his
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Shocking
HOW sparks could now fly! Since time immemorial, red has meant danger, and in electrical terms the red lead has always been the "live" wire with black the neutral wire. But no longer. For now black means "live"! And will be no use arguing, since you must
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Brilliant
I'VE just used the Perdiswell park-and-ride for the fourth time in a week. It's brilliant - I haven't waited for more than a minute for a bus. These are spotless and so is the park. The staff are courteous staff... and all for £1.50! Anyone who doesn't
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I'm coping
TO M Clift - I cope quite adequately on £105.76 a week. My lunch today was a tin of sardines and two rounds of bread and marg. Delicious! (plus, of course, a mug of tea). GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
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We're not Godless
LAST month, the Evening News ran an article saying that Worcester was a "Godless place". This was not my impression over Christmas. On Thursday, December 23, I took my parents to a carol service at Worcester Cathedral. Hoping for a good seat we arrived
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Power axis
WE face a European Constitution to be enforced over the British Constitution. Politicians state there is within the EU structure a Franco - German power axis and this is true. But there is also a Berlin power structure and I think people should take time
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Profits down at food giant
NORTHERN Foods, which owns the doomed Evesham Foods factory, has revealed it expects full year profits to be £6m lower than the previous 12 months. Northern, which announced it is to make around 400 workers in the town redundant later this year, put the
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Derek has the answers
BIG questions for many business owners are "what is good customer service and how do you get it", and "once you have it, how do you keep it?". Entrepreneurs in Worcester will be able to find the answers when best-selling author and TV presenter Derek
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Furniture industry group on the table
A NEW group that represents the area's furniture industry is being launched later this month. Supported by regional development agency Advantage West Midlands, Furniture West Midlands (FWM) will be charged with flying the flag for what is the second largest
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Please don't put up interest rates
BUSINESS leaders have called for interest rates not to rise this week at the same time as a leading High Street bank revealed consumers fear they will do just that. The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire said it hoped the Bank of England
