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27/2/06 - No Warriors crisis insists coach after another loss
WARRIORS head coach Anthony Eddy insists there is no crisis of confidence at Sixways despite the abject display at Leeds. Worcester slipped to a sixth defeat in seven Premiership matches but Eddy believes the problems that caused the 21-15 loss can be
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25/2/06 - Drahm close to big call-up
WARRIORS head coach Anthony Eddy believes Shane Drahm is "there or thereabouts" in terms of selection for the England senior side. Drahm has already made his bow for the England 'A' squad and performed well in their victory in Italy at the start of the
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Tuesday, February 28, Malvern Town v Romulus (7.45). Saturday, March 4, Malvern Town v Boldmere St Michaels (3.00). West Midlands League Division One Saturday, March 4, Nursing Cup, Archdales v Malvern
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Flipping good fun to find the best pancake flinger
WILL the Dean of Worcester make it safely to the finishing line in tomorrow's challenge pancake race? That is the question on everyone's mind at the Cathedral as staff and clergymen prepare for the annual fun event. Last year the cassocked crusader fell
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City bid gathers pace at Hucknall
IT is no exaggeration that Worcester City's 2006 form has a worried bunch of clubs peering over their shoulders. Stalybridge, Droylsden, Hyde and Harrogate. Those fancied four can boast more points or an extra game or two. But as the race for Nationwide
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Turner believes young aces can beat Borough
GRAHAM Turner insists his young Hereford United charges can outsmart Stevenage Borough in tonight's Conference clash at Edgar Street (7.45). Borough are expected to express their physical character when the two promotion rivals lock horns for the Sky-televised
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Tykes drag Worcester into the danger zone
WORCESTER'S flirtation with relegation trouble continued on a cold and miserable night in West Yorkshire. The Warriors could have all but secured their Premiership future for another season with five points against the basement boys but they allowed themselves
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Predators are killing all my pets
NATURE has always played a large part in my life. However, like many others, my fascination with the natural world has undergone quite a transformation over the years. Once, I would roam the fields and woods in the hope that fur or feather might provide
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Councils need to find 17,796 family homes
A SURVEY by the General and Municipal Boilermakers union has revealed that 17,796 homes need to be found to accommodate the demand for social housing in Worcestershire and Herfordshire. The union said the number of families who are on waiting lists live
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Hurry up - city's race places are going fast
PLACES for this year's Worcester Race for Life are being snapped up in record time, just weeks after the event was officially opened. Since the Cancer Research UK event website went live and the entry lines opened in mid-January, 2,264 women and girls
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I'll check your golf equipment if you sponsor me for a marathon
A PROFESSIONAL golfer is offering free equipment checks in return for sponsoring him to run the London Marathon. Graham Glenister, of Pinta Drive, Stourport-on-Severn, will put down his clubs and pick up his trainers when he takes part in the 26-mile
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I took over a pub - then I discovered a relative once ran it
WHEN the new landlord of The Plough pub took over the venue he had no idea that he was carrying on a family tradition. Matt Verman has spent the last two months redeveloping the watering hole, in Fish Street, Worcester, oblivious to the fact his great-aunt
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Police warn about conmen
POLICE are warning householders not to give out their bank details after two women were duped by con men. One received a letter saying that she had been left some money. The letter, which claimed to be from Hong Kong, said that the woman had to provide
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Soul star to hit town
THERE should be plenty of sweet soul music in the air in Malvern this week because one of music's most distinguished artists is heading for the town. Alexander O'Neal will be taking to the stage of The Forum Theatre, in Grange Road on Wednesday for an
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New fears for farm TB tests
A FARMER at the centre of a tuberculosis in cattle row has criticised the introduction of a set of new tests. The Worcester News has followed Margaret Booton's long, but eventually futile, struggle to have her TB-positive animals re-tested, because she
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Mappingthe past has been fantastic
A THREE-year project mapping the physical features and history of a Worcester-shire parish is about to be unveiled to villagers The Great Witley and Hillhampton Parish Map is the result of a huge research project - gathering information about the local
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Cats charity shop off to flying start
WORCESTERSHIRE'S first shop opened to raise funds for the charity Cats Protection has seen a successful first few weeks. The shop on the St John's road, in St John's, Worcester, which opened on February 1, has been inundated with donated items for sale
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New book a tribute to Sir Edward Elgar
SIR Edward Elgar once commented that he wished the nation could see the house in Lower Broadheath where he was born. The cottage was converted into the Elgar Birthplace Museum after his death in 1934. On a visit with composer and friend Herbert Howells
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BUSINESS Brief
Unpaid overtime MORE than 350,000 workers in the West Midlands are losing thousands of pounds a year in unpaid overtime, new union figures have revealed. The Trades Union Congress research shows that the 354,000 employees in the region who do unpaid overtime
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eBay needs a tougher stance to fight fraud
ONLINE auction site eBay should take a tougher stance on tackling fraud, a consumer magazine said. About 130 incidents relating to the website are reported to police each month, according to Computing Which? magazine The magazine is calling on eBay to
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25/2/06 - Harriers players' time to recover
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' injury victims have been handed an extra week to recover from their ailments with no fixture this weekend. Boss Mark Yates has suffered several selection headaches in recent weeks as a variety of injuries have taken their toll
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Leeds 21 Warriors 15
Friday, February 24, 2006 WORCESTER'S flirtation with relegation trouble continued on a cold and miserable night in West Yorkshire. The Warriors could have all but secured their Premiership future for another season with five points against the basement
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City centre drivers are flouting law
SIR - Why don't the city chiefs and the police put an end to the weekly menace of car drivers driving through the main shopping streets of Worcester on Sundays. If they don't, I fear a fatal accident could be featuring in your newspaper soon. New regulations
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27/2/06 - Boss wants a quick-fire points haul
DELIGHTED Andy Preece admits victory over Hucknall Town was vital to sustain Worcester City's ambitious play-off chances. Strikers Mark Danks and Leon Kelly both netted as City made it 11 Nationwide North points out of 15 with a 2-1 win at Watnall Road
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25/2/06 - Jimmi on the right road to recovery
LUCKLESS Jimmi-Lee Jones is delighted to ditch the leg plaster as he continues his long road to recovery. The unfortunate Worcester City striker fractured the tibia in his right leg three months ago, an injury that ruled him out for the entire season.
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Hucknall 1 City 2
Saturday, February 25, 2006 IT is no exaggeration that Worcester City's 2006 form has a worried bunch of clubs peering over their shoulders. Stalybridge, Droylsden, Hyde and Harrogate. Those fancied four can boast more points or an extra game or two.
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TULLY
TULLY Susan Happy Birthday Sue. Luv U always. Kev xxx Published in paper 27/02/2006
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WILD
WILD Eric To a special dad grandad and great grandad. Tonight we will raise a glass or two to celebrate your Birthday for you. From your loving Family. xx Published in paper 27/02/2006
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BASTON
BASTON Jane Carol Of Ryall, Upton upon Severn. Passed peacefully away in hospital on February 20th, 2006. The beloved wife of Peter and dear mother of Claire. The Funeral Service will take place at St Mary's Church, Kempsey on Friday, March 3rd, at 12.30
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BARBER
BARBER Dorothy May Aged 87 years of Upton upon Severn. Peacefully at home on February 23rd. Much loved mother of Ann and mother in law of Colin. A devoted nan to Mark and Clare and great nan to Daisy and Hamish. She will be sadly missed by all her Family
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BODDY
BODDY Christine Passed away twenty five years ago today. Sadly missed but fondly remembered by husband Gerald, Lynne and Colin, Dave and Suzi and the grandchildren she never knew Emma and Hannah, Millie and Dylan. Published in paper 27/02/2006
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27/2/06 - Blaze helps England as they see off the Scottish
ENGLAND kept their Under 21 Grand Slam ambitions on track with a six-try 49-22 victory over Scotland at Falkirk Stadium. Man-of-the-match Anthony Allen, scrum-half Ben Foden and wing Thom Evans grabbed a brace each as England turned a 17-15 half-time
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Boss wants a quick-fire points haul
DELIGHTED Andy Preece admits victory over Hucknall Town was vital to sustain Worcester City's ambitious play-off chances. Strikers Mark Danks and Leon Kelly both netted as City made it 11 Nationwide North points out of 15 with a 2-1 win at Watnall Road
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No Warriors crisis insists coach after another loss
WARRIORS head coach Anthony Eddy insists there is no crisis of confidence at Sixways despite the abject display at Leeds. Worcester slipped to a sixth defeat in seven Premiership matches but Eddy believes the problems that caused the 21-15 loss can be
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Blaze helps England as they see off the Scottish
ENGLAND kept their Under 21 Grand Slam ambitions on track with a six-try 49-22 victory over Scotland at Falkirk Stadium. Man-of-the-match Anthony Allen, scrum-half Ben Foden and wing Thom Evans grabbed a brace each as England turned a 17-15 half-time
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Thunder see off Wolves in crucial game
WORCESTER Wolves lost their top-of-the-table clash with Worthing Thunder 100-78 in front of a packed house at the Thunderdome. The home side took the early initiative with Ott and Gayle making three-pointers. Valdas Urbanavicius responded for the Wolves
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Father Tom earns emphatic victory in Ladies' Open
THE highlight of the re-arranged Harkaway Club point-to-point meeting at Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday was the emphatic win of Father Tom, partnered by Claire Allen in the Ladies' Open race. Bookmakers before the race saw it as a match between Father
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Worthing 100 Wolves 78
Saturday, February 25, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves lost their top-of-the-table clash with Worthing Thunder 100-78 in front of a packed house at the Thunderdome. The home side took the early initiative with Ott and Gayle making three-pointers. Valdas Urbanavicius
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The sound of young lads and their carts
OUR recent coverage of mini-motos and their occasional misuse caused me to cast my mind back to more relaxed days when lads could have fun and not bother adults. My home village stands on a hill set back from the main road. Before the age of motorways
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Battle of Worcester!
WE had some friends to stay last weekend. On Sunday, I took them for a walk down Bath Road, through Diglis and along to the main river bridge. Then it was down Bromwich Parade, past Lower Wick and on to the River Teme. Naturally curious, my guests asked
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Seven Days
Ron, dig out that old Decca favourite again ONE night in March, 1966, I arrived home to find my mother glued to the family black and white television set, her eyes wide with amazement. "It's Tony," she said. "He's on the telly with his group!" As indeed
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Dreaming of a place to live
Kim will soon be without a home just one of the 17,000 hit by house crisis THIS is one face among more than 17,000 on social housing waiting lists in Worcestershire and Herefordshire as an accommodation crisis hits the two counties. Kim Stone, aged 33
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Crowds turn out for a trip back in time
THOUSANDS of visitors to Worcester were transported back in time this weekend as re-enactors paid homage to a host of historical events. The rich history associated with the Faithful City was brought to life at the Living History spectacular on Saturday
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Pat on back for the planners hitting their targets
WORCESTER planners have been hitting Government targets for the length of time taking to determine applications City planning officer Vicky Bilton said 100 per cent of the applications determined as major and received between October and December 2005
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Bald move as Royal Mail trio get shaved for hospice funds
THREE daring Royal Mail employees had a hair-raising experience to raise cash for St Rich-ard's Hospice, the company's charity of the year. Jane Pudge, aged 46, and 49-year-old Carol Ball, had their heads shaved, while colleague Alan Osborne put himself
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ACUPUNCTURE AT THE CHEMIST
PATIENTS visiting a city pharmacy can now opt to have acupuncture while picking up their prescription. Trained nurse and acupuncturist Karen Wade has started offering sessions of the complementary therapy on Mondays at Henwick Halt pharmacy in Henwick
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Agency wins contract for council staff
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has chosen Pertemps Recruitment Partnership to supply its temporary staff. Pertemps fought off major competition from around the country to land the exclusive master vendor contract with the council. The contract, which began
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27/2/06 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER Nationwide North Hucknall Town 1 Worcester City 2; Redditch United 1 Alfreton Town 0. Southern League Premier Division: Evesham United 0 Chippenham Town 2. Division One West: Clevedon Town 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 0; Stourport Swifts 0 Swindon
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Don't feel pity for Liberal Democrats
SIR - Chris Moncrieff (Worcester News, February 21) should waste no pity on the Liberal Democrats. Two weeks after an excellent by-election victory fought and won by the Party in Dunfermline, the Liberal Democrats are in good heart. With the party back
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Putting pension record straight
SIR - I refer to the letter from Terry Ford of Malvern (Letters, February 9) on the "Inaccurate ranting of hack journalism." While not wishing to enter the debate regarding the anomalies between public and private pension payoffs, I feel I should put
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Do the politicians want what's best?
ael Foster is right to put his trust in local state schools as a matter of principle, but I wish I had been able to afford to send my children to fee-paying schools! It's not just the educational standards but the opportunity to mix with other children
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Ban on smoking will cut out trade choices
SIR - With reference to the Government's smoking ban I feel compelled to write. I believe that the Labour party came to power as the party of choice. Well, they have just destroyed 12 million smokers' choice. This is a large chunk of the voting population
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How do we find Kim a place to live?
Pproperty is a popular topic of conversation these days. Whether your favoured milieu is the dinner party or the boozer, it's hard to avoid hearing people talking about how much their house, or the one they're thinking of buying, is worth. But some people's
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HAYWARD
HAYWARD Francis Frederick Passed away peacefully at home on February 15th, aged 78 years. Beloved father to Paul and Anne. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, March
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GREEN
GREEN John Of Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on February 22nd, after a short illness, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Joan and a loving father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday
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MUZYKA
MUZYKA nee Bell Lily Mary Passed away peacefully at the Macmillan Unit, Evesham Community Hospital, on February 21st, aged 76 years. A much loved mother, mother in law, granny and sister. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday
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LEWIS
LEWIS John Edward Passed away suddenly on February 19th, aged 57 years. Requiem mass at St George's Roman Catholic Church, Sansome Walk, on Tuesday, March 7th, at 12.30 p.m., followed by committal at Worcester Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations
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WILD
WILD Eric No cards or presents to send, but I will still be thinking of you on this special day. Cath. xx Published in paper 27/02/2006
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WILD
WILD Eric Joseph Thinking of you dad on your birthday. Love from John, Karen, Jenna and Verity. xxxx Published in paper 27/02/2006
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GURRADO
GURRADO Sheila Margaret Remembering always Sheila Margaret Gurrado, a dearly loved wife, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away February 27th, 2005. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Your ever loving husband Carmine. Published in paper
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BISHOP
BISHOP Florance. Passed away one year today, February 27th. Sister Flo we miss you. Ron and Brenda. Published in paper 27/02/2006
