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So is that the beginning of the end of Premiership Rugby in Worcester
For now...??? I have to say it's going to be a long way back from the lowly position that the Warriors find themselves in at the moment. Half way through the season and the record in the league is played 11, won 1, lost 10, with 9 points which is 9 behind
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Warriors lacking a sense of direction
IT is hard to muster much festive cheer at Sixways after back-to-back home defeats left the club's prospects of a Premiership revival in tatters. The optimism which preceded those two matches has been replaced by a sense of despair and a degree of anger
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We’ve got nothing to lose — Brain
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain admitted his side's Premiership chances will be "totally written off" after they succumbed to their 10th de-feat of the season against London Irish. The 27-20 reversal, their second loss in less than a week, leaves
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Bulls continue pursuit of ex-Shrews hot-shot
HEREFORD United are still keen to snap up the services of out-of-favour Crewe Alexandra striker Luke Rodgers. The 23-year-old has already turned down a move to Edgar Street after a £30,000 bid was submitted by the Bulls. Rodgers' reluctance to drop
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City boss wary of Reds threat
REDDITCH United pose a greater threat than their league position suggests, according to Worcester City player-boss Andy Preece. City and the Reds renew their county rivalry when they lock horns at the Valley Stadium in Nationwide North on Saturday (3pm
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Harriers strike pair face split
MARK Yates faces a major drawback of the loan market after Saturday's Nationwide Conference clash at struggling Southport. Yates, who is pursuing a fourth league win in a row, will field blossoming strike partnership Iyseden Christie and James Constable
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Diving Club attracts interest from shoppers
SHOPPERS out searching for festive bargains were inspired to try diving by local enthusiasts. Members of the Worcester Sub Aqua Club took the club's RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) into Angel Place, Worcester, to help promote the club. Chairman Simon Yates
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Car crash man named
AN inquest is to be opened tomorrow (29) into the death of 21-year-old Zana Karim, of Fir Way Brickfields. He died when the car he was travelling in crashed into a lamppost in Cotswold Way. Mr Karim, a food operative, was a passenger in the back seat
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County football fixture round-up
SATURDAY KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Areley Kings v Cradley Heath; Brintons v Tolladine Sports; Gigmill v Wyre Forest; KS Athletic v Cookley Social; Oldswinford Harriers v Blackheath Town; Quarry Bank v Albron; Two Gates v Dudley Town.
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West drawing inspiration for play-off challenge
EVESHAM United manager Paul West has called on his side to convert draws into three points. The Robins have drawn nine of their 19 Southern League Division One Midlands matches this season, including 1-1 draws with Stourbridge and Malvern over the Christmas
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Pershore improving their bid for safety
PERSHORE Town boss Neil Hunt is looking to build on his second Midland Combination Premier Division win since he started in late November. Bottom-of-the-table Town defeated county rivals Feckenham 3-1 on Boxing Day to haul themselves within three points
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Molloy’s festive results delight
MALVERN Town manager Paul Molloy is delighted with his side's start to the Southern League Division One Midlands holiday fixture programme. With two of their four matches completed, Malvern have taken four points from a possible six with a 1-1 draw at
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Brown wants to build on good point
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Rod Brown believes his side have "stopped the rot" following a poor run of results. Rovers' 1-1 draw at Southern League Division One Midlands leaders Brackley Town on Boxing Day was their first point following three straight defeats
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Concert to raise awareness
A concert to raise awareness of the life-limiting illness muscular dystrophy will have particular significance for one of the performers. The event takes place at Ledbury parish church and will include the baroque music group Duo Dolcetini. One of its
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DROITWICH: Anniversary day for first gay county couple to wed
THE COUNTY'S first gay couple to tie the knot under the Civil Partnership Act are celebrating the first anniversary of their life as partners. Robin and Anthony Cav-anagh were one of three couples who featured in the Worcester News in December 2005 after
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Skateboard ace wanted to instruct youngsters
A SKATE park in Worcester is on the look out for volunteer stakeboarders to teach youngsters their skills. The 4th Dimension skate park in Orchard Street holds lessons every Monday for inline skaters but is not able to offer a similar service for skateboarders
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS. Cyril, Fred and Bett. Always and forever in our thoughts. Iris and family. Published in paper 28/12/2006
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HOBBS
HOBBS Alice Memories that never fade, of a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Love and miss you Margy and Gilly and Family.xxx- - - - - - - - Memories also of a dear sister in law and aunty. Edna and Family, Sandra and Family, Vally
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BRIGHT
BRIGHT John Fell asleep one year ago, December 28th, 2005.Precious memories of a dearly loved husband and father. From wife Doris, Keith, Marie and Families. Published in paper 28/12/2006
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Brave or stupid?
SIR - John Phillpott called his wife "goofy" (Seven Days, December 16). Did you have the courage to go home that evening, John? GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
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GUISE
GUISE Phyllis Formerly of Church Road and Vines Lane, Droitwich. Peacefully in her sleep on December 23rd, 2006, aged 95 years. Widow of Tom.Sadly missed by Lorraine, Mark, Thomas and Abigail. Funeral Service at Dodderhill Church, Droitwich on Tuesday
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MILLS
MILLS Polly Peacefully at Court House Nursing Home, Malvern on December 15th, 2006, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Janet, Valda and Raymond and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. The funeral service will take
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MEREDITH
MEREDITH Maureen Passed away peacefully but suddenly on December 18th, aged 79 years. Loving mother of Andrew and Judith, mother in law to David and Sue, also grandmother to Christopher, Richard and Sophie.Sadly missed and remembered always by Family
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DURRANT
DURRANT Nora Pat Passed away peacefully in hospital on Christmas Eve, aged 87 years. Very much loved wife of Frank, dear mother of Margaret, mother in law to Rich and a much loved nanny to James and Jack. Funeral arrangements later. Published in paper
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BULL
BULL Derek On December 21st, 2006 at Southampton Hospital, Derek Bull, a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral Service on Thursday, January 4th at Woolton Hill Church, Newbury, Berkshire at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations
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PASSEY
PASSEY Ivy Lilian Passed away on December 22nd, 2006. Beloved wife of the late William, dearest mother of Annette and Dawn, cherished grandmother and great grandmother of Simon, Kerrie, Lisa, Emma and Jessica Lily, and mother in law of Keith and Tony.
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CARTWRIGHT
CARTWRIGHT Kevin George Of St Wulstan's Crescent, Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on December 20th, aged 73 years. Loved more than he will ever know and will be sadly missed by his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Knightwick Church on Tuesday,
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WOOD
WOOD Allen Edward Of Droitwich, suddenly on December 22nd, 2006, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Mary, dear father of Richard, Colin, Amanda and Patrick and a much loved grandad of Simon, Ashley, Kimberley, Natasha and Danielle. Funeral service at St
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EVANS
EVANS Thomas Jean Of Droitwich, suddenly on December 21st, 2006. aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen and dear father of Peter. Funeral service atSt Peters Church, Droitwich on Wednesday, January 3rd at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations, if
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BROWN
BROWN Michael Mick Ex Royal Marine, formerly of Poplar Avenue, died suddenly in Swindon on December 15th, 2006, aged 57 years. Beloved son of the late Jack and Margaret, much loved brother of Sue and Dave and a much loved brother in law and uncle. Funeral
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CHAPMAN
CHAPMAN Robert Passed away one year today. Sadly missed, for ever in my heart and thoughts. Love Peggy.God bless. Published in paper 28/12/2006
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Why don’t people shave anymore?
SIR - Once again I must ask, am I the only one who is saddened, appalled and even ashamed, at the declining standards in this country? The latest fad is going without a shave or a tie in public. I am not saying go back to wing-collars, but when our
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Come up with a stronger defence
SIR - Philip Bushmill-Matthews MEP defends the vote by he and his EU colleagues to alter our inheritance laws to follow the Continental tradition by saying it was a non-binding vote. This is the pattern that the EU defenders always follow, "It is only
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I merely want the best for the kids
SIR - Bill Davison's letter (Letters, December 12) contains much muddled thinking about Christopher Whitehead School. If the board of governors decided it would like to opt out of local authority control I would have no possible objection because the
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Suspect fires not linked, say police
POLICE have said there is nothing to suggest a link between two fires which mysteriously broke out in derelict buildings in Worcester over Christmas. However, officers are treating both blazes as unexplained and have said they will continue to investigate
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Elderly will be left vulnerable
SIR - You reported that an elderly couple in Warndon, Worcester, were robbed of more than £5,000 pounds by bogus water officials (Worcester News, December 12). It is well overdue that the councils, police or the welfare bodies contacted all old folk
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What about those without a dentist?
SIR - Six new dental surgeries are to open in Worcester to help alleviate the crisis for 35,000 patients left without NHS care. According to Paul Bates of Worcester Primary Care Trust and Mike Foster, treatment will be offered to only 10,000, so 25,000
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Hospice staff fall in love with the dog who won’t leave patient’s side
A POODLE who refuses to leave her owner's side has proved a big hit with nurses and visitors at the new St Richard's Hospice. Eight-year-old Lucy follows the every move of patient Maggie Bellamy, of Worcester, who is staying at the hospice while undergoing
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Sovereignty was lost to US not EU
SIR - I refer to the contribution from Tony Eaves (Letters, December 8). True, the majority of UK people were opposed to the illegal Iraq war in regard to mythical weapons of mass destruction. However, in Parliament, the Tories supported Blair's lunacy
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People who don’t fall silent for war dead are selfish and ignorant
SIR - Simon Gardner's selfish and grossly ignorant view, (Letters, December 9) headed "Didn't we fight for freedom of choice?" is exactly the reason why it is so important to educate the children of today about Remembrance Sunday and observing the two
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Please, no more new taxes Gordon
SIR - Road taxes raise £45bn each year, the equivalent of £800 for every man, woman and child, and yet only £37bn is spent on the roads. And much of that is on useless signs - roadside pub signs, seed shops, new surface signs. Why then are our roads
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The tale of Sam The Sunshine – by young author Catherine, eight
AN aspiring young author has seen her work in print. Catherine Howe, aged eight, from Colletts Green, Powick, near Worcester, has had her book Sam The Sunshine And Other Stories printed, with illustrations by her great aunt. Her proud mum Helen, aged
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Check you get what you pay for
REVELLERS in Worcester are being warned to make sure they get all that they pay for in pubs in the run-up to the new year. A recent undercover inspection undertaken by Trading Standards officers from Centsa's Metrology Group found that about 14 out of
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Let’s tarmac over all things green
SIR - May I refer to Robert Hartwright's letter (Letters, November 30) concerning the need for a new relief road for Worcester. At last, someone who has the guts to stand up for the silent majority - what we need is another stretch of tarmac and concrete
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Chance to have a say on how the
ARE the authorities doing enough to combat flooding? Are too many houses being build beside the river? Is the wildlife that lives in the water being protected? If these questions concern you, now's the chance to have your say. The Environment Agency
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Call to log on to website for local charities
WORCESTER'S weather expert Paul Damari has launched a website to promote local charities for which he raises funds and encourage other people to get involved. Mr Damari and his wife Sandra have raised more than £12,000 in 20 years for different charities
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New logo should have been in game
SIR - I've been reading lots of complaints about the council's new logo. I think the council has missed an opportunity, because I think it has the old logo on the new Worcester Monopoly game. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
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See how many birds you can spot in your garden
FANS of our feathered friends are being asked to keep an eye out in their gardens as part of the world's biggest bird survey. The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch will be taking place at the end of January and householders from across the country are being
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Your life...my life...RESOLUTIONS
The stressful time is now mostly over (except those of you that still have kids off school running round your ankles!) so now we come to the time of year when we feel under pressure to make a statement to change something in our lives; to make a difference
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Take your festive tree for recycling
A GARDEN centre in Worcestershire is urging people to go green this festive season. Webbs, in Wychbold, near Droitwich, is appealing for people to drop off their Christmas trees at the garden centre in a recycling scheme running from Friday, January
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Why not pay the monkeys peanuts?
IR - So Worcester City Council considers £24,000 to be peanuts (Worcester News, November 30) In that case, perhaps each and every council tax payer should in future forward each year a 1kg bag of peanuts in full and final payment of the council tax bill
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Takeover rumour for hotel chain
Shares in InterContinental Hotels are continuing to climb amid renewed speculation about a takeover offer for the Holiday Inn operator. The Windsor-based company, which also owns the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand, gained almost 5 per cent on Friday
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Rob launches own photography firm
A SPECIALIST automotive adviser with an eye for detail is embarking on his boyhood dream of starting his own photography company. Rob Lott, project manager at supply chain initiative Accelerate, has capped a remarkable first two months in business by
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STOURPORT: Will my new bride make it on Mongolia banger rally?
A CAR enthusiast could miss his first wedding anniversary driving 8,000 miles to Mongolia in a car that should be in the scrapyard. Richard Fox has been driving in stock car races for six years and decided to take part in the fourth annual Mongol Rally
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County’s famous figures named greatest Britons
TWO major British figures, whose places in history are inextricably linked to Worces-tershire, have been named in a list of 12 great Britons responsible for creating institutions that shaped the country. Simon de Montfort, who died at the Battle of Evesham
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Santa must have had a job finding his way here
A Worcester city councillor is on a mission to get road signs improved in Warndon Villages. Andy Roberts is calling for Worcestershire County Council to add to its recent success in cleaning up the area by improving the signs. He said: "It's not always
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MALVERN: Pub watch plan to put an end to trouble-making
KARL Crangle and his security team from a Worcestershire bar want to start a pub watch scheme to reduce anti-social behaviour. The team believes a lack of communication between the pubs and the police has resulted in several incidents which could have
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Christine did it – and you can do it too
CHANCES are you're feeling more stuffed than the turkey by now after a Christmas of traditional feasting and carousing. If so, you could also be among the millions resolving to fight the flab as 2006 slides into 2007 by doing more exercise or, indeed
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Merging councils would cost in jobs
SIR - I would like to add comment on the Worcester unitary authority debate. As I have said previously in this newspaper, Gateshead Metropolitan Council was formed in the North-East many years ago by dissolving all of the district councils. The idea
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Climate change won’t leave the Faithful City under the sea, but we might be flooded with people
IF climate change continues at its current rate over the next few hundred years - producing higher temperatures and melting major ice sheets - Worcester won't be awash with water but it could be flooded with people. The city is high enough above sea
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Car bound father and son find home
A HOMELESS father and son who had faced a bleak Christmas and new year living in a car have kept a roof over their heads thanks to intervention by the Worcester News. Chris Warman contacted the paper to say he and his five-year-old son Luke had been
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Christmas calamity for pensioner who slipped over twice
AN unlucky pensioner has endured a calamitous Christmas slipping and falling on his back twice in a week. Michael Goldsmith ended up in hospital on Christmas Day after his first fall - only to end slipping again on Boxing Day. His series of unfortunate
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Shorter waits for X-rays at hospital
PATIENTS are having shorter waits for scans and X-rays after the radiology team at Worcestershire's hospitals hit demanding national waiting time targets more than three months ahead of schedule. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust's radiology
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Binmen ignore my rubbish, so I take it myself
A FARM owner who has lived in the same place for 27 years has resorted to taking his own rubbish to the tip after council binmen stopped collected his rubbish for eight weeks. Peter Price has lived on a smallholding in Whittington, near Worcester, for
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Don’t take away local democracy in county
SIR - So, Mike Foster MP personally favours getting rid of the district councils and going for a county- wide unitary authority (Worcester News December 8). Is this man in the same party that, when it was on offer in the 1990s, fought very hard to keep
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Thief dumps pensioner in road after taking car
A thief dumped an elderly lady on the side of a Worcestershire road on Christmas Day after he failed to realise she was in the back of the car he had just stolen. The woman, in her 80s, was sitting in the back seat of the car, which was loaded with Christmas
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Diet Secrets of Mr & Mrs Slim
A WORCESTER mum who lost nearly four stone and won a top slimming award is now planning to follow in her husband's footsteps and inspire others to fight the flab. Christine Smith, aged 31, of Greathouse Road, St John's, was crowned, with her husband
