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Warriors 20 Harlequins 27
WORCESTER'S Premiership survival hopes were dealt a crushing blow as they slumped to their second Sixways defeat in less than a week. A capacity crowd watched the hosts deliver an error-strewn performance, from which they gleaned only a losing bonus
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He could have played for England!
Once again in this series, England found themselves in a good position but Australia managed to fight their way through to a position of dominance. At 84-5 and Ponting, Hussey and Clark gone for a combined total of 18 runs, there was an opportunity but
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Last eight’s Terry target
LEDBURY darts ace Terry Jenkins bids for his place in the Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals tomorrow. Jenkins take on James Wade in the third round at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet at 7.10pm after world number 11 Wade edged out
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Bulls boss happy with progress
HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner believes the 0-0 Boxing Day draw against Bristol Rovers is a sign of how far the club has come. The Bulls played out the stalemate in front of 5,201 spectators - the largest gate of the season at Edgar Street. Turner
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Harriers manager aims high
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' boss Mark Yates wants to build on three Conference wins in a row. Harriers, now 11th in the table, followed up victories over Gravesend and Altrincham by triumphing 2-1 at Stafford Rangers on Boxing Day. They head to lowly Southport
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Sixways sell-out
TONIGHT'S match between Worcester Warriors and NEC Harlequins at Sixways has sold out. The big Guinness Premiership clash between the bottom two kicks-off at 8pm.
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Record numbers at Worcester church services
RECORD numbers have been seen at Christmas church services across Worcester. Worcester Cathedral spokeswoman Sam Setchell said: "The Christmas Day services were up a little bit but the main service which went up was midnight mass which was up 10 per
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Drivers battle on for good finishes
WORCESTERSHIRE racing drivers Tim Matthews and Carl Tompson have overcome a difficult season to excel in the UK Sports 2000 Champ-ionship. Professional driver Matt-hews and Tompson, of Team So, both finished just outside the top ten in the championship
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Spurs defeat rivals Hallow in thriller
MARTLEY Spurs edged out old rivals Hallow RWMC 4-3 in their Worcester League Saturday Division derby thr-iller. Steve Prickett and Tony Farnsworth both scored twice for Martley with Nigel Grundy notching a double for Hallow. Martley go into the new
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POTTER
POTTER Thomas James Loving memories of a very dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Iris, Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. xx Published in paper 27/12/2006
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NICHOLLS
NICHOLLS Charles Sadly passed away eleven years ago today. In loving memory of a much loved and greatly missed, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Forever in our hearts and thoughts, gone but not forgotten. All our lovePeter, Jessica, Adam and
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HACKWORTH
HACKWORTH Thomas Treasured memories of a dear husband, father, father in law and grandfather, who passed away one year today. Life goes on without you, but nothing is the same, It's hard to hold back the tears, when someone speaks your name. Our hearts
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Traditions can be made to fit
THERE'S something infectious about the run up to Christmas and the feeling that the season of goodwill to all is on its way. Even if it feels like the pre-Christmas period is full of seasonal stresses like worrying about choosing the right gift for the
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New restaurant opens
WHETHER it's a big birthday celebration or a quiet meal for two, there is a restaurant with a difference situated in the heart of Worcestershire that can cater for every occasion. Diners are guaranteed to have their tastebuds tempted at The Gurkha Knight
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Looking for presents in picturesque place
PERSHORE is an unspoiled, picturesque market town on the River Avon, famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent Abbey. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, picturesque villages and is a haven for cyclists and ramblers. The town
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Luxuries are what we want
We love giving, but let's face it, we enjoy receiving presents even more. And when you're given a personalised present it heightens the pleasure, making you feel even more special. While some may leave their gift shopping until the week before December
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Digital pianos are just grand
CRANES music store, in the historic heart of Worcester, has been offering expert advice and selling quality instruments for over 20 years. The store, at 26 New Street, started out selling organs and pianos and then as the market evolved and the needs
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A-Z of Christmas
A is for Angels and Advents ADVENT begins the 4th Sunday before Christmas Day and Ends on Christmas Eve. ANGELS play an important role in the celebration of Christmas. B is for Bells, Bethlehem and Boxing Day BELLS play an important part of celebrating
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Sweet scent of success
FOR great deals on fine fragrances, Malvern Pharmacy is the place to go. Situated on Church Street in Great Malvern, the pharmacy celebrated 10 years of service to the community earlier this year. And in the run up to Christmas, customers can look forward
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A cool choice at ICE is sure to dazzle
IF you want an extra special Christmas present to place under the tree for someone important this year, only jewellery will do. Whether it's a pair of dazzling platinum earrings set with diamonds for the special lady in your life, or a blingtastic watch
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Look into specialist shops
IF you are heading in to Worcester for a spot of Christmas shopping this festive season, there is no better place to find that perfect and unique gift than Reindeer Court. The exclusive shopping centre tastefully converted from a listed 17th Century coaching
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Bespoke jewellery
DIAMONDS are a girl's best friend so if you want to impress the woman in your life Ian Quartermaine jewellers in Reindeer Court is the only place to head. With a selection of diamonds in every colour of the rainbow, you can't go wrong this Christmas.
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Plenty of reasons to visit river town
MORE than 200 years ago there were apparently 17 taverns and coaching inns in Upton-upon-Severn to cater for its population of a mere 2,319. Now there are only eight of the original drinking establishments remaining, yet the population has not altered
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Traditions will show if your luck's really in
ONE of the major pleasures of Christmas is decorating our homes according to tradition. But did you know that the way you do it at this time of year is supposed to make a big difference to whether you'll be luck in the coming year? Most of our Christmas
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Drink and be merry in the right glasses
YOU may have chosen your Christmas wines already to go with the turkey, the Christmas pudding and the Boxing Day fare -- but have you thought about glasses? According to experts, the glass you drink from can affect the flavour of the wine, depending on
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AGER
AGER Ben and Jennifer Congratulations on your Wedding Day today. Good luck for the future. Love from all the family. Published in paper 27/12/2006
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DONE
DONE Violet Vi Passed away peacefully at Regent House Care Home, on December 14th, 2006, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew, dear mum to Cynthia, Sandra and the late Thelma, mother in law to Vern, Rob and John, and a much loved grandmother
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JEYNES
JEYNES Eric Fran, Jackie, Michael and Philip would like to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, attendance at the Funeral service and donations made to St Richard's Hospice. Special thanks to Reverend R Latham,
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Let the bus help you to beat crowds
IT was a dark snowy night in Worcestershire as John travelled with his family into Worcester to meet some friends at the Worcester Christmas Fayre. As John drove closer to town, he could see thousands of twinkling lights in the distance. "Look," screamed
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Designer guide to etiquette for the new posh
FlAMBOYANT TV personality and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his wife, Jacqueline, love being posh. And never more so than at Christmas. When the relatives have left after the Llewelyn-Bowens have hosted a huge Christmas lunch, the happy
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New management brings new variety
THE NEW Inn is under new management, boasting an extensive food menu and a wide variety of traditional cask ales. New managers Rob and Annette Challis are welcoming customers old and new to the Ombersley Road venue. They will be serving food all day,
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Different ways to be decorative
Come back pesky children with your toilet roll fairies and snowmen made of sticky cotton wool--all is forgiven! All those homemade Christmas decorations, abandoned or at least hidden at the back of the tree as we followed the craze for style over charm
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Peplow's keeps on shining as quality gem on High Street
WH PEPLOW, WORCESTER'S most prestigious family run jewellers, are preparing for another busy Christmas. The shop has a fabulous location on the corner of High Street and Pump Street and its enticing window display makes it an irresistible haunt for people
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Fabulous fun for all with music and arts
EXTRA buses from outlying villages means everyone will be able to do their Christmas shopping in Pershore this yuletide. And they certainly won't want to miss out on the town's festive extravaganza to mark the start of Christmas which takes place on Saturday
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He's a bore and we can't afford it - help!
'TIS the season to be jolly and spread peace and goodwill to all men, but sometimes it can be nothing but a stocking full of trouble and stress. If you are worrying about spending December 25 with the dreaded in-laws or panicking about expensive gifts
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It's lovely - how can I take it back?
AS well as a time for giving and receiving, Christmas is also a time for taking back. Every year, without fail, you'll end up queuing with the thousands of others who want their money back or an exchange for unwanted or faulty gifts. But do you have the
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So, it's your party - can you be the perfect host
IT'S party season, and isn't it time you hosted one yourself,instead of waiting for invitations to other people's? After all, your party will probably be the best you've ever been to--at least it will be with a bit of planning. Your first priority should
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Make your work night out a real highlight for everyone
THE works Christmas party -- the highlight of the year! Whether you are celebrating a successful year, looking forward to the year ahead or purely just bonding with your fellow colleagues, the Christmas Party allows you to show off your sparkling charismatic
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Head for the East and discover variety
TAPESTRIES, medals, wedding bouquets - even a giant tarantula have been framed by the experts at Braemar Frames in Worcester's Lowesmoor. The shop is run today by John and Linda Lewis, but the business was started by Mr Lewis's parents, Roy and Mary,
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Lights go up for quality interiors
WHEN the lights went up in Worcester's Northwick Cinema in the 40s, it usually led to hasty readjustment in the back row of the stalls and the ice cream lady walking slowly down the centre aisle. When the same thing happens today, it illuminates a veritable
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TV star to turn on lights
CHRISTMAS begins in the picturesque spa town of Great Malvern on Friday, December 1, with two days of fun and laughter. For the first time in the historic town, four reindeer will be pulling Santa's sleigh round the busy streets, heralding dance, music
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Keep your eyes peeled for all the latest gadgets
SEEN the video of the office worker who decides to plonk a coffee on his PC's CD tray? You can catch it on YouTube.com by tapping in the following phrase in the search window... Distracted Man Gets Surprised.. hey it can happen to you! We don't want to
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Everything you need at pharmacy
MEDICINE and advice when you need it is the fitting new logo for Worcester's popular pharmacies. DG Pharmacy in Gresham Road, Dines Green, was started by Hooman Ghalamkari nine years ago. It has proved such a bonus to the community he opened a second
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Relax and be ready to welcome guests
THE best part of Christmas is sharing it with your family and friends. And it can also be the most difficult part. Guests can add up to a lot of worry and cost as you do your best to make sure they will be comfortable, well-fed and entertained. Yet with
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Pudding perfection
IF a very good friend recommended a recipe for your family Christmas pudding - one that she has made every year and her guests love - you'd gratefully try it. After all, the final course is often the piece de resistance of the festive meal - so it has
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Dental team ready to make you feel relaxed
EXCELLENCE and everyday are the two watchwords of the Northwick Manor Dental Practice. Middle left: Katie Robertson, Rosemary Yapp and Roberta Elliott Front: Sarah McLead Opened only 10 weeks ago in a plush new surgery on Northwick Road, the private practice
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Famous love gave us the traditional tree
WE OWE our Christmas tree to a famous love affair; the passion of Queen Victoria for her German husband, Prince Albert. Together, the two dreamed up a new vision of solid family life which would revolutionise the way their subjects lived and which affects
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Chamber launches into its big awards night for 2007
THE date has been set for the biggest business awards ceremony in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The annual Chamber Awards, now in their sixth year, are due to be held on Thursday, June 21, 2007, when the star performers of the local business world
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Green light for funding lets Reddlight expand its sales
LOCAL family firm Reddlight Limited is witnessing the benefits of a move to new premises earlier this year as the new facilities has provided it with more space to expand production capabilities. This has in turn resulted in an increase in sales volumes
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Pub joins search to find new top singer
PEOPLE could soon be singing their hearts out in Worcester. The Brunswick Arms in Malvern Road has joined a national search for the next Madonna or Robbie Williams. The St John's pub has entered the national karaoke competition Pub Stars and is inviting
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Watch out for purse snatchers, say police
THIEVES have targeted elderly shoppers in a series of purse thefts. Police have issued advice to shoppers following the thefts, which all took place in Kidderminster on Wednesday, December 20. A purse containing £200 was stolen from a woman's bag in
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DROITWICH: Training firm is chosen for NVQ lessons
DROITWICH training company Train2Succeed of Berry Hill has been chosen to provide training for the health and social care NVQ qualification as part of new pre-employment training initiative. Director and founder member Sue Rickwood said: "We're obviously
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Recycle your stamps and help pets in need of vets
PET owners across the county can help their furry friends by recycling their festive stamps. Leading vet charity PDSA is appealing for members of the public to help pets in need of vets by recycling their used stamps. Every tonne of recycled stamps
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We wrote the book on caring for greyhounds
ABOUT 30 years ago, John and Jean Barford received a request from their daughter Jennifer, who was working in the Isle of Man as a veterinary nurse. She was due to return home to Worcestershire and wanted to bring with her a greyhound she had rescued
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City venues wanted for balloon day
A PHOTOGRAPHERS guild is searching for some of Worcester's top wedding and reception venues to take part in a national balloon launch to raise cash for charity. The Guild of Photographers, based in Somerset, says it needs to find at least one site in
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Kevin's Got The Christmas spirit after car vandalism
A GOODWILL gesture by a city businessman has made Christmas for a victim of vandalism. Kevin Jenkins, who runs his own business Mr Scuff n' Chip, was dismayed when he read a story in the Worcester News about how Karen Morgan, from Callow End, had her
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Law firms gearing up for new year fallouts
JANUARY often sees an increase in relationship breakdowns which then lead to divorce. "Relationships breakdown all the time but there is always a peak in the early part of a new year after the pressures and financial burdens of the Christmas festivities
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Give credit where due to council staff
SIR - In response to Coun Peachey's remarks that the city council is a waste of money and does nothing but empty bins, clean streets and look after parks. Open your eyes to what the council does really well - community development, sports development
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Council criticised over plant
AN action group opposing a planning application to build a recycling centre near Wor-cester has accused Worcester-shire County Council of taking an irresponsible attitude towards the community and the environment. The group, formed to fight Mercia Waste
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You can not build sports hall, private school told
A MALVERN private school has been told it can't build a new sports hall, swimming pool and other facilities after district councillors, rejected its plans against the recommendation of planning officers. St James College had applied to build the sporting
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Youngsters spread their festive cheer
TINY tots were in fine voice when they made their annual visit to a Worcester sheltered housing complex. The Jellybeans playgroup in Ronkswood helped spread Christmas cheer to the elderly residents at Chelmsford Court. The tradition, which has lasted
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Worcester apprentice is named as the winner
AN apprentice from Worcester topped the table at the West Midlands Regional Training Awards for the building services engineering sector. Ciaran van Rooyen, who is employed by Hockley Building Services Ltd of Birmingham, won the Service amd Mainten-ance
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Bus operators need more competition
SIR - Private bus operators are going to be stripped of their power to set the bus fares. It's about time because bus fares have increased in recent years by 86 per cent above inflation, which is no way to encourage people out of their cars. Bus fares
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Anger over delay to business post
A FINANCIAL adviser has criticised the city's postal service for not delivering business post in the run-up to Christmas. Angry Penny Francis, who works from her home in Warndon Villages, Worcester, has said her customers rely heavily on her service
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Hand in pills plead police
Police are appealing for anyone who finds anti-epilepsy drugs that were lost in Stourport to hand them in. A Stourport woman contacted the police on Monday evening to say she had lost the tablets somewhere between the town centre and Vawdrey Close.
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Can you help me find the Joneses?
SIR - I am trying to trace my family history and wondered if any of your readers might be able to help me. Do the names Slatter, Yates, Jones or Wilkes mean anything to you? My great great-grandparents all had one of these surnames and lived in the Ashchurch
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Polytunnels ruling ‘to hit horticultural sector hard’
A HIGH Court ruling stating that large scale covering of the countryside in polytunnels will require planning permission has been met with disappointment by the Worcestershire Country Land and Business Association. The association, which aims to safeguard
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Jubilant Ed glad to be in the final
WORCESTER entrepreneur Ed Douglas-Miller has fought off competition from more than 100 other UK companies to reach the finals of the first ever Entrepreneur of the Industry Award. His firm Remarkable (Pencils), based in Midland Road, eventually came
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Adopt a school and help youngsters with skills for their future
GOVERNMENT initiative Young Enterprise is urging all Worcestershire businesses to "adopt a school" and work with its pupils. For £550 a businesses can adopt a school and sponsor a Young Enterprise company. To lessen the financial load, smaller companies
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Gordon’s led us to foot of growth table
SIR - The Centre for Economics and Business Research reports the fact that the British economy has plunged to fourth from bottom in the European economic growth league. So much for Gordon Brown's so-called fiscal prudence. His economic strategy of a
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How to make use of festive medical care
WORCESTERSHIRE residents are being reminded how to ensure that they get the appropriate treatment if they fall ill during the festive break. NHS services are there for people when they need them but they must be used appropriately, say the authorities
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Doctors can keep ties on
DOCTORS at Worcestershire's hospitals are to be allowed to keep wearing ties, despite them being banned in hospitals elsewhere in an effort to contain the spread of superbug MRSA. Hospital staff at Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust have
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How we carved up a festive feast for the city’s homeless
CHRISTMAS has never tasted so good for a group that helps Worcester people whose lives are in crisis. The Help Day Centre, which is open to alcoholics, drug users, the homeless and mentally ill, was given £350 from the Make A Difference money pot to
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Access to pitches is still a concern
SIR - Regarding students hitting out about poor consultation with the University of Worcester about the proposed Battenhall playingfields. As residents in this area, we wish to point out that we and our neighbours are very concerned regarding this proposed
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We should be a land of hope and glory
SIR - I read in the John Phillpott column regarding the idea that the national anthem God Save Whoever should be replaced with Elgars Land Of Hope And Glory, as it is not relevant to today's populace (Seven Days, December 16). As an Elgar nut, I agree
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Meet the people who were hard at work while you were busy tucking into your turkey
AMBULANCES THE emergency services work as normal over the Christmas period, on hand for any incidents they might get called to. Staff at West Midlands Ambulance Service had a hectic Christmas Day. Spokeswoman Daphne Lewis said ambulance crews had been
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Plea to victims of
VICTIMS of domestic violence are being urged not to suffer in silence this festive season. During yuletide, incidents of domestic violence can increase, fuelled by family tensions, money worries and alcohol. National statistics show that 76 per cent
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Stay warm or join winter’s casualty list
HEALTH chiefs have urged people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire to keep warm and well this winter. As temperatures plummeted during the last week, the West Midlands was identified as one of the areas most at risk of experiencing freezing temperatures
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Warning to drunken train passengers
TRAIN passengers are being warned that drunken behaviour will not be tolerated over the New Year period. British Transport Police will be supported by police community support officers to ensure drink-fuelled disorderly behaviour doesn't ruin anybody's
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Hounds, horses and bright red jackets
THOUSANDS of supporters turned out as riders saddled up for Boxing Day hunts across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Hundreds of spectators gathered at The Raven Hotel in Droitwich for the Worcestershire Hunt's meet. Some wore signs saying Scrap the
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Thanks for all your work on a special day
WHILE the majority of the population were settling down to a traditional Christmas meal on Monday, there were hundreds of others across the county who were doing something quite different. While Christmas Day is seen by many as the one day in the year
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Jamie and William arrive early in time for Christmas Day
IT was a quiet Christmas Day in Worcestershire Royal Hospital's maternity ward with just two new bundles of joy being welcomed into the world. First-time mum Jan Mason was not expecting William to make an appearance until today but she is over the
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‘Bland, ugly’ spa plans thrown out
THE plans for a new hotel and spa in Malvern have been thrown out because the design is bland, unattractive and inappropriate, according to Malvern Hills District councillors. Planning committee members rejected the scheme at Townsend Way, on the Enigma
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Bikes for fund-raisers
SANTA delivered a special present for two intrepid fund-raisers. Paul Edmondson and his friend Nick Berry, from Harvington, near Evesham, planned to cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End next year to raise money for the Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust
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Inquiry into fire at safari park site
AN investigation has been launched after an historic building in the grounds of West Midland Safari Park was gutted by fire. Leading firefighter Gareth Clarke, of Kidderminster Fire Station, said the original part of the 250-year old Spring Grove House
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Our new logo is good value for your money
SIR - The idea that it is costing the city council £24,000 to change its logo is just wrong. This needs correcting before it becomes an urban myth. On the contrary, the council is saving money by not using outside consultants. The work has been done
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Sales fever hits city
BARGAIN hunters were queuing up in Worcester as early as 4am this morning as post-Christmas sales hit the city. Major High Street store Next was holding its highly anticipated post-Christmas sale with doors opening from 5am to 8pm. Up to 500 people
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Brain has a positive approach
DIRECTOR of rugby John Brain believes Worcester can go into tonight's Guinness Premiership showdown with Harlequins at Sixways (8pm) in a positive frame of mind despite an agonising 16-14 defeat against London Irish just five days ago. That two-point
