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Backers sought for film project
A MOVIEMAKER is set to shoot a short film depicting the differences between life on the farm and life as a high-flying money earner in the city. But he needs about £40,000 to do it. Nick Jones, aged 26, combines a regular sales job with a hobby of making
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Washer warriors on trail of dripping taps
DRIPPING taps could soon be a thing of the past in Worcestershire and Herefordshire as Severn Trent Water launches a blitz on water leaks. The company has drafted in its very own team of washer warriors to wipe out worn washers and banish dripping taps
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30/1/06 - Sixways skipper back on injury list
PAT Sanderson will not be available for England's first three RBS 6 Nations games after suffering a new back injury playing for Worcester Warriors in their Guinness Premiership victory over Bristol. The Warriors captain, who had only just returned from
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28/1/06 - Sanderson in England fight
IF Worcester skipper Pat Sanderson is named in Andy Robinson's team on Tuesday to play Wales, then he will have seen off some serious competition. As if Sanderson's task of getting in the England back row was not hard enough with the likes of Lawrence
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Danks lightens gloom for City
GLUM Andy Preece was unhappy with Worcester City's performance following Saturday's 1-1 Nationwide North draw against Workington at St George's Lane. City looked on course to chalk up three successive victories when striker Mark Danks maintained his rich
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Sixways skipper back on injury list
PAT Sanderson will not be available for England's first three RBS 6 Nations games after suffering a new back injury playing for Worcester Warriors in their Guinness Premiership victory over Bristol. The Warriors captain, who had only just returned from
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Creative Jeannin the point saviour
HEREFORD'S fighting spirit was very much in evidence at the New Recreation Ground as the Bulls picked up an important point for their promotion push. Things had looked bleak for United at the interval after the lively home side had surged into a two-goal
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Win keeps Wolves in top spot
WORCESTER Wolves produced a convincing 98-84 win at London Capitals to remain top of English Basketball League Division One. In the early stages of the game, the Capitals' American shooting guard McCue hit two long range three-pointers to give the home
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28/1/06 - Solanki leads the 'A' team to West Indies
WORCESTERSHIRE captain Vik-ram Solanki has been chosen to skipper the England 'A' squad for the forthcoming five-week tour to the West Indies next month. Being elected to lead the side will go some way to making up for the bitter blow of missing out on
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28/1/06 - Christie asks to clarify future
SOUGHT-after striker Iyseden Christie has insisted he is happy at Kidderminster Harriers -- yet a transfer window departure still seems to be on the cards for the 13-goal hitman. Christie has spoken to Rochdale boss Steve Parkin after Harriers initially
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28/1/06 - Smith respect for man in his place
CHRIS Smith is delighted to be re-united with Stafford old boy Dennis Pearce -- despite the fact he may scupper his recall chances. Injured Smith faces a stern test winning back his defender's jersey at Worcester City once he recovers from a problematic
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City 1 Workington 1
Saturday, January 28, 2006 ADAM Webster reckons Worcester City's doctrine must be to keep supplying Mark Danks within a sniff of the penalty box. After spanking a wonderful brace in the mid-week tester at Hinckley, all eyes focused on deadly Danks on
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WEBB
WEBB Nancy Eileen Passed away eighteen years ago Monday 30th. Sadly missed by loving sister Margaret. Published in paper 30/01/2006
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FRAIL
FRAIL. Jean. In loving memory of a dear friend. Sadly missed. Love Margaret. Published in paper 30/01/2006
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CANNON
CANNON Hilary Barbara nee Wickens, formerly Gwinnett Of Bredenbury, tragically as the result of a road accident on January 22nd, aged 63 years. Much loved mother of Mel and Paul, beloved grandmother of Stacey, Danielle, Raiff, Max and Tom. You will be
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Money and apology still not enough
WHAT is going on with Worcester's health service? Earlier this month we took the Worcestershire Royal Hospital to task over a monumental blunder that caused no small degree of upset for a young mother. We suggested that administrative matters left much
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Danks dazzles as City are held
ADAM Webster reckons Worcester City's doctrine must be to keep supplying Mark Danks within a sniff of the penalty box. After spanking a wonderful brace in the mid-week tester at Hinckley, all eyes focused on deadly Danks on his home debut. He did not
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Warriors roar back with gritty success
THE bleeding has stopped and, for the first time since November, Worcester Warriors are moving in the right direction in the Premiership. They showed great fighting spirit to edge a bruising encounter between the Premiership's two most recently promoted
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Bickerton finishes down the field
DROITWICH'S John Bickerton finished down the field in the Qatar Masters in Doha after a disappointing final round of 78 left him tied for 52nd place. The Worcestershire professional had promised more after firing a four-under-par 68 in his third round
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Goal spree keeps Harriers run going
HARRIERS chalked up their biggest win of the season at struggling Southport on the way to stretching their Nationwide Conference winning streak to three games. Despite going 1-0 down with just four minutes on the clock, Mark Yates' side crushed the basement
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London Capitals 84 Worcester Wolves 98
Saturday, January 28, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves produced a convincing 98-84 win at London Capitals to remain top of English Basketball League Division One. In the early stages of the game, the Capitals' American shooting guard McCue hit two long range three-pointers
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Bristol 23 Warriors 26
Friday, January 27, 2006 THE bleeding has stopped and, for the first time since November, Worcester Warriors are moving in the right direction in the Premiership. They showed great fighting spirit to edge a bruising encounter between the Premiership's
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Southport 1 Harriers 4
Saturday, January 28, 2006 HARRIERS chalked up their biggest win of the season at struggling Southport on the way to stretching their Nationwide Conference winning streak to three games. Despite going 1-0 down with just four minutes on the clock, Mark
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Closing hospitals just narrows our choices
SIR - Can any Worcester News readers help me? I understand the Government is talking about patient choice in the NHS. They say I shall be able to have a choice of at least three hospitals regarding my operation. On the other hand, I hear of NHS hospitals
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30/1/06 - Results round-up
SATURDAY NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Grays Athletic 2 Hereford United 2; Southport 1 Kidderminster Harriers 4. NATIONWIDE NORTH Lancaster City 1 Redditch United 0; Worcester City 1 Workington 1. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Division: Halesowen Town 2 Evesham United
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30/1/06 - Danks lightens gloom for City
GLUM Andy Preece was unhappy with Worcester City's performance following Saturday's 1-1 Nationwide North draw against Workington at St George's Lane. City looked on course to chalk up three successive victories when striker Mark Danks maintained his rich
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Worcester Rugby Football Club - 2005-2006 Fixtures
Date Home Away Kick Off/result Sat, 20th Aug Llanelli Scarlets Worcester Warriors 20-24 Fri, 26th Aug Worcester warriors Benetton Treviso 26-7 Sun, 4th Sept Worcester Warriors Gloucester 15-15 Sun, 11th Sept London Irish Worcester Warriors 15-20 Sat,
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BUSINESS BRIEF
Profits warning One of the companies to be given a licence under the deregulation of the postal service has warned annual profits would be about £4.5m below expectations. The Slough, Berkshire-based Business Post Group said it was going to invest in buying
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Mortgage approvals are down
The number of new mortgages approved fell sharply during December as the market experienced its traditional seasonal slowdown, figures showed today. A total of 140,866 loans were approved during the month, 27 per cent less than during November, although
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Dutton's in charge of bank's business
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is creating a new centre for business customers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. It has also appointed Phil Dutton to the position of director of commercial banking for the two counties. Currently senior manager, commercial
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Recruitment firm has to take on extra staff itself
A RECRUITMENT firm in Worcester has seen business grow so much it has had to employ extra staff and increase its office space to cope with demand. Accountancy specialists AC Selection, whose headquarters are based in The Cross, fill temporary and permanent
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ROWBERRY
ROWBERRY Phyllis Peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 25th 2006, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Ronald, dear mother of Roy, Micky, Stewart and Kim. Fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Claire, Christopher, Jodie and Lois.
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AXE
AXE Alan Henry Passed away on January 21st 2006, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia. Dear stepfather of Stephen and Sally, and loving grandad to Jazzamay, Solomon, Charlotte and Lauren. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday
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WEBB
WEBB Nancy Eileen Treasured memories of a dear mum. Always in our thoughts. Loving daughter Judith, son in law Brian and Boys. Published in paper 30/01/2006
