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Barrow 2 City 5

WORCESTER City booked their place in the FA Trophy second round against Burton Albion with an emphatic 5-2 victory at 10-man Barrow tonight. Mark Danks scored twice in two minutes late on to add to a Graham Ward free-kick and strikes from George Clegg

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Harriers match off

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' FA Trophy first round replay at Vauxhall Motors tonight has been postponed due to fog. Meanwhile, loan addition Rob Davies has extended his stay at Harriers into a second month. The teenage West Brom midfielder, with five appearances

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Fans can still snap up tickets

TICKETS are still available for both of Worcester Warriors' festive fixtures at Sixways. Warriors entertain London Irish on Friday and NEC Harlequins on Wednesday, December 27, in vital Guinness Premiership matches. Around 1,000 tickets are available

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Hereford rocked by recall for midfielder

HEREFORD United's plans for the busy holiday period have been hit by the loss of another central midfielder. Having already seen the influential John Eustace recalled by Stoke City, fellow loan signing Neil MacKenzie has now been taken back by Scunthorpe

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Is a dead baby lying on this rubbish tip?

DETECTIVES were today still investigating the possibility that a baby's body has been dumped on a Worcestershire rubbish tip. Officers spent today consulting experts to determine if they should search the Hill and Moor landfill site, near Pershore.

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Fatal combination led to crash

A TEENAGER died on her way to collect her A-Level results due to a fatal combination of wet weather and inexperience on the roads, an inquest heard. Kelly Rice lost control of her car and crashed head-on into a van as she drove along the A38 at Baynhall

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Key period for City to stay with the leaders

THE next three games in Nationwide North represent a big spell in the league for us. We play away at Kettering Town on Boxing Day, visit Redditch United on Saturday, December 30 and entertain Kettering in the return match on New Year's Day. It's a key

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MALVERN: Memory book is window to past

MEMORY books packed with photographs and stories about the exciting and busy lives of residents have been compiled at Court House Nursing Home in Malvern. The books have been put together with the help of residents and their families and are part of

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Christmas refuse collection times

CHRISTMAS rubbish collections times have been ann-ounced for people living in the Wyre Forest area. People whose refuse and recycling collections fall on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day are being notified of changes to their service. There

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My coaching life...

I am currently working with a client who has a responsible job and puts his heart and soul into it. He works long hours for little or no thanks. He is trying to build a career in retail as a manager and is on this retailers trainee manager program. The

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Kevin Laidler - Photographs

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Kevin Laidler - Photographs

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Kevin Laidler - Photographs

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Fran’s excited about being the new vicar

A NEW vicar will be joining worshippers in Ronkswood in the new year. The Rev Fran Binding will be succeeding the Rev Janet House who retired in April from the Holy Trinity and St Matthew's Church. She currently works in Bromyard for the parish's six

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Thanks for helping

SIR - When visiting Malvern recently, I had a nasty fall and badly injured myself. However, I want to show my appreciation of gratitude to members of the public that came to my aid, to comfort me. It proves we do have very nice, kind and caring people

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Give your unwanted Christmas presents to worthwhile cause

A charity shop is asking people to donate any unwanted items they receive for Christmas. In December, British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops often experience a drop in donations as people are busy preparing for Christ-mas. However, it is still a crucial

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Droitwich remain on course for tilt at title

DROITWICH go into Christ-mas in top spot in Midlands Four West (South) after a 32-5 win at Shipston-on-Stour. They had the advantage of the slope in the first period on what was a very heavy pitch but it was the home side who started more brightly, pressurising

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County side are set to challenge for national pool crown

POOL players from across Worcestershire have put the county on the map by securing a major title for the time in their history. The Worcestershire men's A' team defeated Oxfordshire 26-18 to win region five of the English Pool Association County Championship

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Don’t merge our A&E departments

SIR - The proposed changes to the National Health Service are worrying, especially centralising the A&E departments. My first reaction is why change? The service provided by our paramedics is first class. Their response time is one of the best in the

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City car thief given court banning order

A PROLIFIC criminal - who has been involved in more than 80 incidents of vehicle theft or vehicle criminal damage - has been given a two-year Criminal Anti-Social Behaviour Order by Worcester Magistrates. Shaun Carr, aged 21, of Woodmancote Terrace,

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What life is like for a cathedral chorister

ST Alban's, one of the junior schools at Worcester's King's School, has a flourishing choir membership which makes up 11 of the 18-strong Cathedral Choir. Choristers join the choir from the age of seven. Some may already be pupils at the school and others

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ID cards would save us all money

SIR - I must agree with George Cowley, regarding ID cards (Letters, December 9). If you've got nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. And then there's Robin Walker's letter (Letters, November 27) on how much it would cost to introduce ID cards.

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Haunted by thoughts of a 19-year-old sniper who died in the Flanders mud

ALBERT Newman was just 19 when he died in the mud of the Ypres Salient during that awful, bloody month of August, 1917. The private soldier of the Worcestershire Regiment had only been in Flanders for a few weeks when the ill-fated Passchendaele offensive

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Glove story stirred my memories too

SIR - I would like to add a few memories concerning glove making in Worcester (Letters, December 7). I believe there was a small factory opposite what is now Spring Gardens multi-storey car park, I think it was called Glover Nicholls. I lived in Spring

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Town’s thoughts are with Ashes star Ashley

THE thoughts of the people of Droitwich will be going out to England cricketer Ashley Giles and his family as his wife Stine battles serious illness. The England spin bowler lives in the town and is regarded as a hero for his part in winning the Ashes

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THOMAS

THOMAS Lilian May Of Great Witley. Passed away suddenly at her home on December 10th, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Ray, a much loved mum and nana. Funeral service atSt Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witleyat 2 p.m., on Thursday, December 21st,

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FARNSWORTH

FARNSWORTH Margaret December 19th 2005. Thinking of you everyday mom. All our love Sheila, Pete and Family. Published in paper 19/12/2006

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MASON

MASON Jack In loving memory of my wonderful husband Jack. You are too precious to be forgotten and forever in my thoughts. My love for you will never end and I miss you more than words can ever say. Your loving wife, Gladys. ------------ Treasured memories

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BOURNE

BOURNE Emma Catherine nee Osborne Of Droitwich,formerly of Earls Common, peacefully at Ravenstone Nursing Home onDecember 16th, 2006, aged 89 years. Widow of Wally and dear mother of Nigel and Valerie. Funeral Service at St Peter's Church, Droitwich on

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GRIFFITHS

GRIFFITHS George Griff Former employee of Archdales. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on December 13th 2006, aged 83 years. A dear husband to Rene, loving father of Keith and Michael and father in law to Rad. Also a dearly missed

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BARNES

BARNES Ken Mrs Doris Barnes would like to thank all who attended Ken's funeral, donations given to The British Red Cross and also for the cards received. Published in paper 19/12/2006

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WOODCOCK

WOODCOCK Christopher Antonia, Becky and Emma thank Everyone for their support and generous donations £455.20 to Macmillan and Kemp.Thanks to Doctors and Nurses at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.Janet and Andrew Ince for the lovely Funeral and Reverend

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PALMER

PALMER Harry In loving memory of a devoted husband, dad and grandad who passed away five years ago todayAlways in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. God blessLoving wife Joan and all the Family. Published in paper 19/12/2006

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KELSALL

KELSALL Daisy Treasured memories of a dear mother, grandma, great grandma. Remembered always by Bill, Evelyn, and Family. Published in paper 19/12/2006

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CLARKE

CLARKE Edna Two years ago today you left me, precious memories mum, no one can ever take.I will never cease to love you.I miss you every day.Also remembering dad.Your loving son Martin. Published in paper 19/12/2006

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Lee is moving jobs and getting married

LEE Robertson says he has been lured away from the bright lights of one of Birmingham's leading accountancy practices by Worcester-based firm Mc-Knights to enable him to give more personal service to small businesses across the Worcestershire area. Although

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Driver dies after motorway crash

A DRIVER has died following an accident on the M5 in Worcestershire. The Lancashire man, in his 40s, died after his red Ford Mondeo crashed on the southbound carriageway between junctions 7, Worcester south and 8, the M50, on Saturday. He was taken

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Broaden our post office services, don’t axe them

ORGANISATIONS across Wo-rcestershire have criticised the Government's decision to close thousands of post offices across the country. Wychavon District Council, which covers a largely rural area, is calling for even more cash to be injected into the

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Centre is godsend but costs too much

A DAY centre in Pershore described as a godsend' for people with profound physical and learning difficulties is facing an uncertain future. Four people have used the Pershore Day Service for more than 10 years but now Worcestershire County Council is

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Second suspect held in murder probe

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of five prostitutes in Ipswich have arrested a second man. Police said a 48-year-old man was arrested at his home in Ipswich at around 5am on suspicion of murdering all five women. Detectives are still questioning

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Waste site should be in city centre

SIR - Nearby towns get new shopping developments so it seems that Worcester must have one too. How many mobile phone, greetings card and trendy clothes outlets does a city like Worcester need? People in and around Norton are upset about a proposed waste

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The day that our school saw double - and triple!

THERE were plenty of double and even triple acts at a Worcester primary school's fund-raising day. Lyppard Grange Primary School, in Ankerage Close, Warndon, staged a twins and triplets day when children, staff and a few parents dressed up in the same

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Government will not step into recycling plant row

THE Government has decided not to hold a public inquiry into a controversial planning application to build a recycling centre near Worcester. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff said he was disappointed that the Secretary of State for Communities and Local

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Watch out there's a copper thief about

MANUFACTURERS working with copper have been warned by police to be vigilant following a failed burglary in Malvern. Would-be thieves gained access to Skot Transformerse in Spring Lane between 5pm on Friday and 7am on Monday, although nothing was taken

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Money to get rid of gridlock at island

A BID to banish gridlock at a major county roundabout has been given the thumbs up by the Government. Long-suffering drivers who face daily rush-hour congestion at the Powick roundabout, on the A449, should have their frustration eased, after Worcestershire

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HEREFORD: Eight are arrested in drugs raids

A SERIES of raids have been carried out in Hereford as part of an investigation into drug dealing in the city. About 50 officers carried out raids in the early hours of Monday morning in the South Wye area of Hereford with search warrants, resulting

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Stamp prices going up

The cost of a first-class stamp is to increase by 2p to 34p from next April, the Royal Mail has announced. A second-class stamp will increase by 1p to 24p. It will be the second increase in a year following last April's rise of 2p in the price of both

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Simon brings his expertise to city printers

PRINTER Goodman Baylis - based in Worcester - has launched a new venture in response to the demand for a specialist magazine print option. Simon Hunt has joined the London Road company to launch a new division, GB Magazines. Already well established

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Change in opening hours at Hartlebury

THE County Museum at Hartlebury will be open bet-ween Christmas and New Year for the first time. The museum shuts its doors on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and December 27, but will be open again from December 28- 31 between 11am and 4pm. Robin Hill, county

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Teenager caused nothing but grief

NEIGHBOURS of a Wych-bold teenager have spoken of their relief after she was handed a two-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order (Asbo). Neighbours of Sophie Cla-rke, aged 14, of Sheldon Close, spoke of how they were virtually prisoners in their home during

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Highlights of the week

IT has been a week of highlights as Christmas approaches and the carol service season gets into full swing. Joan and I enjoy all the services but there is one that really stands out for us, the Manor Park School carol service in St Clement’s Church. The

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Fewer councils would mean paying less tax

SIR - Regarding your story "County councillors vote against bid to scrap the districts" (Worcester News, December 15). Turkeys wouldn't vote for Christmas, so neither would one expect county and district councillors to vote for a unitary authority.

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Save money, yes – but not at any cost

MOST council tax payers would agree that saving money is a good thing for a local authority to aspire to. But when cutting the budget becomes a council's primary goal regardless of all other considerations, one would suspect that rather fewer people

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Christmas gifts for all city’s homeless – thanks to you

EVERY homeless person in Worcester will receive a Christmas present this year after a Church appeal for gifts received a huge response. People from Worcester, Pershore, Tewkesbury and Bromsgrove donated 275 shoboxes filled with goodies including sweets

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Three hurt in four-vehicle crash

A MOTHER and her baby were among three people injured in a four-vehicle crash near Malvern. The accident happened on the A449 Worcester to Malvern road, close to the Swan pub at Newland, at noon yesterday. The mother and baby as well as a second adult

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New magistrates take up role

SEVEN new magistrates have been sworn in at a ceremony conducted by His Honour Judge Alistair McCreath at Worcester Crown Court. Russell Williams, Harry Turner, Stephen Grant, Anthony Field, Paul Taylor-Bishop, Christine Cordon Jackson and Sarah Jane

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County council wanted to ‘balance the books by scrapping districts’

COUNTY council chiefs have been accused of trying to buy themselves out of financial trouble by scrapping district authorities. As exclusively revealed by the Worcester News earlier this month, Worcestershire County Council had looked into becoming a