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Big match incentive for City in Trophy tie
WORCESTER City have a big incentive to beat Barrow in the FA Trophy tonight (Tuesday 7.45) with a home tie against Burton Albion at stake. City make the long journey to Cumbria for the first round proper clash, postponed on Saturday because of a waterlogged
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Lawrence bows out as Jenkins powers into next round
LEDBURY thrower Terry Jenkins crusied into the second round of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a convincing 3-1 triumph over Mark Lawrence at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet. Jenkins, who is ranked six in the world, took little time to
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Early present for Worcester's fans
WORCESTER Wanderers go into the Christmas break in good heart after securing a 26-20 win over Cleobury Mortimer at Sixways in Midlands Four West (South). They scored the first points of the match when Cleobury tried to run the ball out of defence and
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Donovan eyes Wolves revival
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has urged his players to replicate the level of performance they achieved in Sunday's British Basketball League Trophy win at Chester Jets if they are to enjoy more success in the league comepetition
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Pershore in second-half blitz
PERSHORE recorded a 37-3 win at home to Bedworth in Midlands Three West (South). Alex Peel went over for their first try. In the second period, the Piddle Park side ran riot with scores from, Matt Harwood, Martin Hope, Luke Eversham, Adrian Hanson, Ian
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Carolians claim vital two points
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians picked up another valuable two points to consolidate their mid-table position with a 26-7 win against Old Yardleians in Midlands Three West (North). In perfect conditions, the Marlpool Lane men played some of their best rugby
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Upton see out year with battling draw at home
UPTON'S last Midlands Five West (South) match of 2006 saw them draw 3-3 at home to Coventry Welsh. John Barry kicked Coventry ahead on 25 minutes with a penalty from 30 metres out. Upton were level three minutes later when Rob Heeley slotted a penalty
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Reverse for Lucs in Longton contest
LUCTONIANS lost 14-11 in a crucial fixture at Longton, another side struggling to avoid relegation from Midlands One. The hosts took the lead when centre Paul Green burst through to score and added the conversion himself. Jeremy Wheadon slotted a penalty
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Yates demands a defensive lockout
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers travel to Ellesmere Port tomorrow night to play Vauxhall Motors in an FA Trophy first round replay they should never have needed (7.45pm). Aggborough chief Mark Yates watched in horror as his side threw away a three-goal cushion
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Colley is dreaming of a Wembley visit
NICK Colley knows more than most what it's like to play in the FA Trophy final. The Worcester City midfielder was part of the Tamworth side that lost 2-1 to Burscough in the 2003 final at Villa Park. Despite defeat, that day in the spotlight in front
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Spare a thought for our feathered friends
HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to spare a thought for their feathered garden friends over the festive period. As people celebrate with family and friends, Worcestershire County Council are spreading the message to continue feeding birds, as they need extra
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Herefordshire football focus
WESTFIELDS fell to a cruel injury-time winner as in-form Quorn won 2-1 at allpay.park in the Midland Alliance. The Hereford side looked to have done enough to secure a valuable point from an action-packed, end-to-end game. Quorn stole the winner when
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My friend listens to The Archers, too
SIR - Bradders mentioned The Archers (Radio 4). My friend Christine is an avid listener - I sometimes catch the final three minutes before Front Row. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Wolves record much-needed victory
AT the 16th time of asking, Worcester Wolves' players celebrated a much-needed victory. The University of Worcester-based side triumphed 92-85 at Chester Jets in the British Basketball League Trophy. The game marked the half-way point for Wolves in their
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Cash boost gives county youngsters more to do
YOUNG people in the county are to have more places to go and more things to do thanks to funding for projects across Worcestershire. Earlier in the year, 56 activity groups successfully applied for a share of Worcestershire County Council's £282,374
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Man held over prostitute murders
Detectives investigating the alleged murders of five prostitutes are today questioning a 37-year-old man. Police said the man was arrested at his home near Felixstowe, Suffolk, shortly before 7.30am. Detective Chief Superintendent Stewart Gull said
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’Keeper worry for Rovers in cup clash
BROMSGROVE Rovers could face a goalkeeping crisis for tomorrow night's Worcestershire Senior Cup second round match at Halesowen Town (7.45pm). Rovers' current first-choice James Coates, on loan from Worcester City, is cup-tied for the Yeltz clash after
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Metro surprise title-chasing Arrow
THERE was a shock result at Exel Metro in the Worcester Sunday League Premier Division where high-flying Arrow 2000 were held to an unlikely 2-2 draw. Anthony Holder scored both the Exel goals with Lee Seldon and Scott Pinches replying for Arrow. Title
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Results extra
MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE U9s: Cradley Sports 0, Newtown Sports Jun Colts 3; Evesham United Juniors 7, Malvern Town Wanderers 0; Newtown Sports Juniors 1, Ombersley Colt 1; Oldbury Park Stripes 0, L & B Badgers 9; Oldbury Park Tigers White
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Waste plant should not be a problem
SIR - Regarding the proposed recycling facility at Norton. Surely, if vehicular access is prevented from Norton Lane, improvements to the main road junction implemented and due regard made to environmental concerns, there shouldn't be any major problems
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England star Giles in dash home to ill wife
DROITWICH-based England cricketer Ashley Giles has spoken of his decision to fly back from the Ashes tour in Australia to be with his wife, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Cricket is now "unimportant", said the bowler, who has returned to
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Alert over bogus caller
PEOPLE have been urged to be vigilant against bogus callers after a man claiming to be from a meter reading service targeted a house in Kidderminster. The man showed identification and was taken to the meter in the cellar but the householder become suspicious
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We had a ball for good causes
A ONE-OFF ball which was aimed at raising money for both a charity and a Worcester school has produced £1,000. Flyford Flavell First School and Acorns are now set to benefit - after the organisers behind it decided to split the cash between each. The
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Housing group is clamping down on anti-social problems
A LEADING light in providing housing in the county is helping to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. Members of Festival Housing Group, which manages about 8,000 homes, said that it is doing more than ever to create real communities during a progress
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Excellent example of local education
SIR - Recently, I attended an excellent variety evening at Christopher Whitehead Language College, which reinforced the recent Ofsted findings praising the college. Despite years of under-funding the sheer hard work of both staff and pupils makes the
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PICKERING
PICKERING Martyn Of Droitwich. Tragically killed as a result of a road accident on December 10th, 2006, aged 18 years Beloved son of David and Joanna and brother to Gabby and Hayley. Funeral Service to be held at St Nicholas Church, Droitwich on Wednesday
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BOSWORTH
BOSWORTH John Ex BT Engineer Passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2006, aged 76 years. I will always love you Carrie Barry. Sadly missed by his twin brother Joe and all his Family and Friends. Funeral Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium
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GOODALL
GOODALL Steph Tragically taken away from us on December 10th, 2006, aged 16 years. Cherished daughter of Malcolm and Lin, a very special sister to Pauline and Steve, sister in law to Laura and Michael, a dear auntie to Tom and a much loved niece to Margaret
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YEATES
YEATES Anne Treasured memories of a loving wife and mother who passed away suddenly nine years ago today, aged 39. Sadly missed by everyone who knew her and she is in our thoughts constantly. We will always love you. Phil, Lisa and Louise.
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GREAVES
GREAVES Dorothy Loving memories of my dear gran and friend who passed away one year today. Your presence I miss, Your love I treasure, In my heart you will live forever. Missing you so much Linda x ---------- Time passes, memories stay, Thinking of you
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OLIVER
OLIVER Gordon Of Colwall. Passed away peacefully at St Michaels' Hospice on Thursday, December 14th, 2006, aged 75 years. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday, December 21st at 10.40 a.m. Family flowers only please,
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BRADLEY
BRADLEY Donald Frank Died suddenly on December 8th, 2006, following a long illness, aged 67. Dear father to Mark, Dawn, and Lee, grandfather to Sam, Jake, Josh, Jessica, Lauren, Olivia and Ross, brother of Derrick and beloved son of the late Walter Frank
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HARRIES
HARRIES Leonard James Of Elmbridge, peacefully after a short illness on December 13th, 2006, aged 91 years. Dearly loved brother of Dorothy and much loved uncle of Rosemary. Funeral service at Elmbridge Church on Friday, December 22nd at 11 a.m. No flowers
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR David Happy 40th Birthday. Love Amanda, Ryan, Alexand Mum and Dad.xxx Published in paper 18/12/2006
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YEATES
YEATES Anne Precious memories of our dear daughter Anne, passed away nine years ago today.Forever in our hearts and thoughts.Love Mum and Dad.xx Published in paper 18/12/2006
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INCE Dorothy Isobel Most loved sister of Harvey. Remembered always. Published in paper 18/12/2006
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YEATES
YEATES Anne Fond memories of a dear daughter in law who passed away nine years ago today. Always in our thoughts. Muriel and George Published in paper 18/12/2006
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LLEWELLYN
LLEWELLYN Daisy Treasured memories of my dear wife, always in my thoughts. Howard. ---------- Remembering with love a wonderful mum and nan who is forever in our hearts.Michael, June, Philip and Claire. Published in paper 18/12/2006
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TROTH
TROTH Robert Ernest Bob Precious memories of a loving husband passed away five years ago today. Each day I remember the love that we shared, The things we did the way you cared. Wherever I go you walk by my side, For ours was a love death cannot divide
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Trophy success carries home reward
WORCESTER City will host Conference side Burton Albion in the FA Trophy second round if they can beat Barrow tomorrow night. Elsewhere, Kidderminster Harriers face a trip to Exeter City should they be successful in their replay at Vauxhall Motors. Redditch
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Giving business park a brush-up
WORCESTER businesses are being encouraged to muck in and give a city business park a make-over. A campaign to clear up the Shire business park, Wainwright Road, Warndon, has begun. Led by Worcester Bosch Group it aims to get all the businesses working
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Fixture list
TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division: Pershore Town v Redditch United. TOMORROW FA Trophy first round: Barrow v Worcester City (7.45pm). FA Trophy first round replay: Vauxhall Motors v Kidderminster Harriers (7.45pm). Worcestershire
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Joy to see addicts kick their habits
SIR - I was delighted to read about (Worcester News, December 7) and watch the laudable and valiant efforts made by Monty Don and ex-policeman Rocky Hudson to help rehabilitate and reform so many of this city's unlucky and unfortunate addicts. It is
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Heartless vandals damaged the lights
A MOTHER-of-three has branded vandals who damaged the Christmas decorations lighting up her home "disgraceful". Natasha Williamson has been decorating her home in Ronkswood, Worcester, for five years but on Friday evening, December 8, was shocked to
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Weekend results from across the county
SATURDAY FOOTBALL COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Shrewsbury Town 3 Hereford United 0. FA TROPHY First round: Barrow v Worcester City - postponed; Kidderminster Harriers 4 Vauxhall Motors 4; Nuneaton Borough 0 Redditch United 3; Weston-super-Mare 1 Evesham
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Prize-winners on a roll at skate competition
SKATERS showed off their skills over ramps and jumps at an inline skating competition. More than 150 youngsters skated at the 4th Dimension Skate Park, Orchard Street, Worcester, on Saturday. The event was organised by skaters Mike Gogerty and Tom Downes
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Kevin Laidler Photograph
Worcester Races
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Give blood over the Christmas season
THE people of Worcestershire are being called on to give blood over the Christmas season. Sports presenter Gabby Logan has joined the campaign urging residents to give up their time to give blood. The daughter of the former footballer and ex-Wales manager
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Police revive scheme to stop cash-van robberies
A CAMPAIGN to reduce the number of robberies from vans collecting or delivering cash is again being run this Christmas. The Follow That Van scheme was successfully operated last year with officers from West Mercia Constabulary along with colleagues from
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Minister opens new city headquarters
HOME Office minister Vernon Coaker opened the British Security Industry Association's new premises at Kirkham House, John Comyn Drive, Worcester. Welcoming Mr Coaker, David Dickinson, BSIA chief executive, said: I am delighted that the minister is able
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Floors-2-Go in sponsorship deal with Bulls
FLOORS-2-GO, the UK's larg-est specialist wood and laminate flooring retailer, is sponsoring Hereford United FC's main stand at the team's Edgar Street Athletic Ground Stadium. The flooring specialist, which has its head office in Birmingham and 140
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Employees lacking faith in promotion prospects
AS the annual performance review and promotion season gets under way, new research shows employees in the West Midlands have little faith in career prospects at their current organisation. Nearly half (45 per cent) of employees feel they deserve to be
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Campaign wins better train services for town
RESIDENTS of Pershore can now enjoy their best ever train service to London, thanks to a 12-year campaign by a local rail promotion group. Every First Great Western train running between Wor-cester and the capital will now stop at Pershore. The new
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Chance of better quality of life for long-term sick
PATIENTS with long-term health problems are being encouraged to attend a course designed to give them a better quality of life. The Expert Patients Programme, run by Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, encourages people with conditions such as asthma,
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Helping to deck the halls
YOUNGSTERS at Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester are getting in the festive spirit thanks to two Christmas trees donated by energy supplier npower. Acorns, which provides unique care and support for hundreds of life-limited children and their families
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Museums are no longer dusty old places, says council
Record numbers of visitors are flocking to the county museum. Worcestershire County Co-uncil officer Robin Hill said Worcestershire County Mus-eum in Hartlebury, near Stourport-on-Severn, had its best November since 2002, attracting 1,500 visitors. He
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Charlotte nearly died the last time she rode a quad bike. So why did she have to get back in the saddle?
ONE midsummer evening, three years ago, Charlotte Powell climbed on board a quad bike for the very first time. She's still not sure what happened next. Because all she can remember is waking up, staring at the sky and feeling like she was lying on a rock
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Helen Mead on Monday
I threatened my children with jail at the weekend. They had dared to open a drawer under our bed, which they know full well is the place used to store things they are not supposed to see. Things like birthday and Christmas presents. When I caught them
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It’s lovely to think we play a big part in sending and receiving your festive mail
Receiving a card or letter from a family member or friend always feels special, but a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make sure it arrives on time. The last official date you can post a first class letter is tomorrow to give postal staff the
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Please, someone stop George writing
SIR - George Cowley wrote (December 8) that "people under 25 or over 60 should be banned from driving". Considering the drivel he comes out with I reckon people over 65 should be banned from writing. Gary Webb, Worcester.
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Council no right to ban smoking
SIR - You recently revealed that Wychavon District Council is banning smoking in the grounds outside all its buildings. I wonder if its next move is to ban smoking in parks, streets, or even our own gardens? Does this mean when smoking is banned inside
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School is worth more than just its buildings
Sir - as an ex-pupil and ex-member of staff at Alice Ottley School, I have, so far, managed to remain silent. This is against my nature, as ex-colleagues will confirm. However, the outburst of James Flanagan (Tuesday, December 12) has proved too much
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What's the point of us recycling?
MOST people in Worcester have now had their wheelie bins delivered and are conscientiously separating out the rubbish that can be recycled. But they will be asking themselves why they bother after reading today's front page story. Because for every
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Excitement as city’s newest church gets ready to open doors
THE scaffolding is down and Worcester's newest church is preparing to open its doors. Red Hill Baptist Church is currently in Cannon Street, off London Road, but will relocate to St Peter's Drive, St Peter's once the new £1.6m development is complete
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Add your condolences
Add your tributes to the four teenagers killed when their car hit a tree near Worcester. Click here - to add your tribute
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Coombers forced to find new home
A 100-year-old Worcester firm is likely to be looking for a new home because its present factory is being demolished to make way for the city's £50m super library. Worcester City Council's planning committee has recommend a compulsory purchase order
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Ludlow, Shropshire
Ludlow was recently acclaimed as England's finest market town by Country Life magazine, which will come as no surprise to those who know it well. Not only is it beautifully situated, but it has nearly 500 listed buildings, a huge number for such a small
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GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - Leeks
THEY are such a versatile vegetable, adding flavour to stews, soups and as a statement on their own, mixed with ham and baked in a cheese sauce. Seeds should be sown in spring outdoors, then thinned and transplanted in June. Add compost or well-rotted
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THREE WAYS TO............
Keep rabbits out..... 1. Put up a rabbit-proof fence around the garden from mesh wire netting, around 4ft in height and an additional foot below ground level. 2. Choose plants that are relatively resistant to rabbits, including Alchemilla mollis, clematis
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK -16 December
Prepare celery trenches, digging in plenty of compost. Move deciduous trees or shrubs provided the soil is fit to work. Take root cuttings from oriental poppies, Primula denticulata, brunnera, gaillardia and many other plants. If frost threatens, wrap
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BEST OF THE BUNCH : Holly (Ilex aquafolium)
Just its name conjures up images of Christmas, the bright red berries and rich green leaves taking pride of place in many festive wreaths and other decorations. But remember when buying a holly bush that if you want berries check on the variety you are
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Pampering can be the death of houseplants
THE saying that you can kill with kindness is never so true as with certain houseplants which you insist on cosseting, watering too often and feeding regularly when they'd really rather be left alone. I remember years ago having a Christmas cactus which
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Christmas 2006
My Christmas 2006 Poetry offering: Christmas time is nearly here With happy times and full of cheer Kisses under the mistletoe, cuddles in front of the tree It really is the best time of the year for me Opening the presents, watching Christmas telly
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From horsefly to horseplay in 2007
ONCE she has the bit between her teeth and the beast firmly between her knees, Hannah Kinsey is a girl known to ride a strong finish. So it's no wonder the girl jockey who has brought her own brand of blonde glamour to the point-to-point courses of Worcestershire
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Why won't council recycle my bottles?
TONNES of reuseable rubbish are being thrown into a landfill site in Worcestershire because no council system exists to recycle commercial waste. While householders are being told to recycle as much of their rubbish as possible, there is no local authority
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We should ditch this grim dirge
MY love for Britain is based on a broad affection that takes into account history, the richly diverse culture of these islands and the noble courage of its people in the face of adversity. For a number of years it has been fashionable to rubbish this
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Ashes to ashes
The end was swift. In the first over after lunch, Shane Warne bowled Monty Panesar for his 699th Test Match wicket and claimed back the Ashes for Australia. The celebrations will go on for hours if not days as this meant a great deal to the Aussies.
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City Centre News
Hello readers and welcome to my first contribution. Being a local man I hope you will find my contributions interesting. Now I know somepeople call me a miserable old scrooge but I have to say how dissapointed I was last thursday when I made my way to
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Hope springs eternal
During a day of absorbing Test Match Cricket, you could cut the tension with a knife as England battled bravely to save the match. For 87 overs, Cook, Bell and Pietersen battled with great application but a double strike by McGrath in the 88th over to
