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Jenkins bows out despite fine fightback
TERRY Jenkins rallied from 3-0 down in his PDC World Darts Championship quarter-final against Andy Hamilton but ultimately lost 5-4 in a thrilling encounter. The Ledbury-based number six seed had no answer to an early barrage of maximums from The Hammer
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Legend Richards praises Warriors pack
WORCESTER may have crashed to their 10th defeat of the season against Harlequins but their forwards still earned the respect of former England legend Dean Richards. The 27-20 defeat at Sixways left Worcester nine points adrift at the bottom of the table
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Why don't you put on a jumper?
WINTER'S my second favourite season. Of course, the best time for me will always be spring, when your favourite columnist is wont to emerge mole-like from his burrow, sniff the air and say something, well, mole-like. Nevertheless, I always welcome the
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Wilding aiming to sink his old club
CRAIG Wilding says his only concern today is ensuring Worcester City collect three points at Redditch United. The City striker returns to the Valley this afternoon for the first time since moving across the county to Worcester from Redditch in the summer
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Academy trio win England U19 call-up
WARRIORS trio Johnny Arr, Matt Cox and Greg King have been named in the England Under 19 squad for next Friday's clash with Italy. Scrum-half Arr, flanker Cox and centre King are all part of the academy set-up at Sixways and will be hoping to win a place
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Harriers need to maintain their run
MARK Yates is desperate for the Kidderminster Harriers bandwagon to keep rolling into the new year after a string of impressive results. Harriers travel to struggling Southport today (3pm) for a Nationwide Conference clash and the manager wants to see
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EVESHAM: My letter from the PM about Farepak loss
A WORCESTERSHIRE woman who faced a bleak Christmas after losing out when the Farepak savings scheme went into administration has received a letter from Prime Minister Tony Blair. Theresa Millward of Evesham wrote to Tony Blair in November after falling
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Help others by donating old phones to charity
MOBILE phones and old printer cartridges have been recycled into money for charity raising about £100,000 this year. At Co-op supermarkets, such as the one in St John's, Worcester, and Travelcare travel agents across the county people can pick up a freepost
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New cookery book will bring the fare of the sea to shore
AT first glance it looks like a cookbook. It has recipes just like a cookbook. But In The Galley With Graham is much more than your average cookbook. To begin with there are the beautiful illustrations by marine artist Keith Bacon and the poetry of Ann
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UPTON-UPON-SEVERN: Jess’ poster blossoms
AFTER its most successful year to date, Upton in Bloom is setting its sights even higher for 2007. In August, the town's entry in the Heart of England competition yielded another gold award, along with entry into the prestigious Britain in Bloom event
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A helping hand for projects aimed at the young
YOUNG people in Worcestershire have been given a helping hand with funding for projects across the county. A total of 62 activities have successfully applied for a slice of Youth Opportunity Fund cash, which has this year been awarded by a team of young
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Drink spiking warning to New Year revellers
AS pubs and clubs prepare for another busy New Year's Eve, police are warning revellers to be on the guard against drink spiking. Officers have warned people not to leave drinks unattended and not to accept drinks from strangers as part of a West Mercia
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Check your sat-nav is safe from the thieves
WORCESTERSHIRE drivers with satellite navigation systems in their cars had better watch out - thefts of the popular gadgets are soaring, a survey has found. A typical break-in costs drivers an average of £646 - up 13 per cent on the figure a year ago
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BISHOP
BISHOP Emily The Family of the late Emily wish to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for messages of sympathy, attendance at the funeral service and donations to Air Ambulance. Thanks to Reverend Sue Irwin and to Co-operative Funeral Services for
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BOSWORTH
BOSWORTH John Caroline and Family would like to thank Birmingham Hartlands and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals, for their care of John through his treatment. Also Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their support and kindness and for all donations received
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BULLOCK TROUBLE
BULLOCK Zoe Happy Birthday 'TROUBLE', have a fab day and night. Love mum, Baldy and Nathan xx Published in paper 29/12/2006
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LLOYD
LLOYD Les Remembering your birthday today. Love Joan and Family. Published in paper 29/12/2006
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KING
KING Robert Rob Formerly of Malvern. On December 22nd, 2006, suddenly at his home in White Ladies Aston, aged 40 years. Beloved husband to Becky and dear father to Ben. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, January 5th at 11.30 a.m. No flowers
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ROWBERRY NHS
ROWBERRY Edward John Peacefully in Cheltenham Hospital on December 22nd, 2006, aged 73 years. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral Service will take place atSt Clements Church, St Johns on Thursday, January 4th at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment
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KEEGAN
KEEGAN Frederick Freddy Of Barbourne, Worcester. Passed peacefully away in hospital on Christmas Day, after a short illness bravely borne, aged 59 years. Much loved husband of Linda, beloved father of Lee and Helen and their partners Louise and Paul,
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DILKS
DILKS Phyllis Died peacefully at home on December 23rd, 2006, aged 97 years.Beloved mother of David and Lawrence. Devoted grandmother to Richard, Lisa, and Sarah.Teacher and friend of many at the Girls' Grammar School and St Mary's Convent.The Funeral
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KNOTT
KNOTT Sam and Betty Cherished memories of a much loved Mom and Dad. Deeply loved and so sadly missed by all the Family. Forever in our thoughts. Love Margaret and David, Derek and Pam and Grandchildren xxxx Published in paper 29/12/2006
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HEEKS
HEEKS Doreen Treasured memories of our wife, mum and nan. Forever in the thoughts of Les and Family. Published in paper 29/12/2006
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Fred, Bet, Cyril and Keith Lovingly remembered, sadly missed. Beryle and Sarah. Published in paper 29/12/2006
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FAULKNER
FAULKNER Roger Andrew In loving memory of our dear son, a father and grandfather, that passed away suddenly, on December 29th, 2005. Very sadly missed. Published in paper 29/12/2006
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Green light for funding lets Reddlight exand 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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Business News - Talking Louise Hewett
WHAT is this thing we call coaching? According to Myles Downey, director of studies at the School of Coaching in London, "Coaching has the capacity to bring humanity back into the workplace. "The ever increasing drive for efficiency (not effectiveness
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Tips wanted to save on waste
A WORCESTER based company is calling on the business community to make a new year's resolution to be less wasteful. Envirowise is appealing to employees in Worcestershire to fly the flag for resource efficiency and share their positive habits with other
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Chamber launches into it's 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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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 runner
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Worcester apprentice is named as the winner
AN apprentice fromWorcester 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 Maintenance
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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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Kathy has technical expertise to impress
KATHY Hardwick has joined South Hereford Garages Volkswagen as a service adviser at the firm's Centurion Way showroom in Hereford. The 26-year-old from Fownhope, who started her career by training as a technician, is using her experience to liaise with
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WALKER
WALKER Patrick Miles Suddenly on Christmas Day at home in Garstang, Lancs, aged 77 years.Beloved husband of Patricia, father to Ian and Claire, brother to Robin and the late Pam. Funeral arrangements later. Published in paper 29/12/2006
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TURBERFIELD FORMERLY RHODES
TURBERFIELD FORMERLY RHODES Doreen On December 22nd, 2006, aged 76. Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness valiantly borne in hospital and then for a short period at home surrounded by all her Family. Much loved wife of Ewart, devoted and
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OLDFIELD
OLDFIELD Ann and Mick Oldfield, grandparents of Joanne Bibby wish to thank everyone for the flowers, cards and messages they received on the tragic death of their beautiful Joanne. A special thanks to Kate and Staff of the Bedwardine Funeral Services
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BIBBY
BIBBY Joanne Rose Following the tragic sad loss of my beautiful daughter, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to my loving partner John, my loving son Tim, my Family and so many wonderful Friends who have carried me through these sad times. All
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BROOKS
BROOKS John Marcus Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, father, stepfather and grandad. Passed away eleven years ago today. Dearly loved, sadly missed, remembered always. Rita and Family. Published in paper 29/12/2006
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WHITE
WHITE Ray Treasured memories of Ray White. Twenty years ago today. Love Olive and Family. xx Published in paper 29/12/2006
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Chips down at casinos
HUNDREDS of casino workers are to strike on New Year's Eve in a row over pay. The Transport and General Workers Union said 300 of its members at Grosvenor Casinos will walk out at 7am on Sunday, December 31, for 24 hours in protest to an imposed 3.5 per
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Training will close skills gap
RESEARCH shows that 1.3 million people go to work every day without the skills they require to do their job proficiently. With a skills gap so high, employers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire need to take action to ensure their business remains productive
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More Networking Breakfasts
The Chamber of Commerce is well-known for its networking events and brings hundreds of businesses in Worcestershire and Herefordshire together. In response to demand from members, it is expanding the breakfast networking programme to include Kidderminster
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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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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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Co-op boss helps in store at Pershore
THE boss of a national company paid a visit to a Worcestershire store to help out with the pre- Chrstmas rush. Co-operative Group chairman Bob Burlton rolled up his sleeves to lend a hand on the shop floor at the Pershore branch of the Co-op in High Street
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Top mark for Cheryl for exams
CHERYL Turley of Malvern, who has just gained her professional marketing qualifications, has been named as one of the top students in the south west by the influential Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). The 49-year-old who works for Integrated Telemarketing
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Confidence in market is at a low
BUSINESS confidence in the economy has "plunged" following recent warnings of a housing market crash. A survey of 200 firms by Lloyds TSB showed that one in three was now more pessimistic than three months ago. Despite the gloomy assessment most companies
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Never a day off sick in 30 years for retiring Barry
A CITY council worker is retiring after more than 30 years loyal service to the Faithful City - and in that time he has never had a day off sick. But, head of personnel and business support Barry Briscoe has had his fair share of illnesses and injuries
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Convenient place for a show
A MALVERN man has proved all the world's a stage - even when the audience is sitting in an old Victorian public toilet. Seven years ago, Dennis Neale, aged 59, bought a gents lavatory and converted it into a tiny theatre complete with stage
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Clean but tardy
SIR - So compulsory training in infection control for all hospital staff is to start in Worcestershire next April. Surely this is a bit tardy - the killer bug has been known about for ages now. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Herbal Winter Warmers - Glwein
On cold nights greet visitors with a welcoming, warming drink GlWEIN 2 litres medium red wine. an orange sliced with peel. 2 slices lemon with peel. 6 cloves 1 cinnamon stick. Put all ingredients into a pan, bring to the boil and simmer
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Vale Wildlife Rescue
At Vale Wildlife Rescue we treat between 4,000 & 5,000 wildlife casualties every single year, and the winter months are the hardest for fundraising. It costs over £315,000 every month just to keep the Wildlife Hospital going, all of which we have to
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Why not merge?
SIR - Some Tory councillors are blocking the merger of the city and county councils, which would apparently save £15m. There can be no reason for this apart from wanting to preserve the jobs of their friends. They should be acting for the good of us taxpayers
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Don’t smoke and take oxygen
BOSSES at the ambulance service that covers Worcester are warning patients who take oxygen through a mask or a plastic tube about the dangers of smoking while wearing them. West Midlands Ambulance Service director of clinical performance Dr Matthew
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French pal made my wedding so special
A WORCESTERSHIRE bride's wedding has been made extra special after a friend of almost 35 years crossed the English Channel for the big day. Elaine Griffiths, who has tied the knot with her new husband, Peter, was joined by Isabelle Quervarec at the
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GIG GUIDE
Tonight Come Together - Drummonds, New Street, Worcester. Boozestock - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Tomorrow The Fingers - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Slipnot: The Ultimate UK Tribute - Barfly Birmingham. New Year's
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EVENTS
DECEMBER 30 Dance Night Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments, 8pm start. Ramblers Association Group Walk Meet 10am at Impney Green
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CONCERTS
DECEMBER 31 The Allen Francis Big Band And Singers Appearing at South Bromsgrove High School. JANUARY 6 Trevor Emeny Quartet One of the Midland's finest and most popular saxophone players at Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. FEBRUARY 3 Rosemary Squires
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Scheme to fine the parents of naughty children is a failure
A HOME Office initiative that can force parents to pay compensation for damage caused by their children has failed to make an impact in the county, where it is being tested. The scheme, which is being piloted in 10 areas in Britain, including Worcestershire
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EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL DECEMBER 30 Raku - The Spirit In The Fire A ceramics and art exhibition by Tim Andrews, David Jones and Emma Johnstone at The Gallery at Bevere, Worcester. UNTIL DECEMBER 31 Malvern Hills Gallery The exhibition of work by members of our co-operative
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Tickets are on sale for 2007 panto
CENTRE STAGECHRIS JAEGER OF WORCESTER LIVE WELL one moment you're rushing around like a lunatic trying to buy your presents and your turkey and write all your cards and all the normal Christmas stuff - my highlights included shopping in Tesco at 2.30am
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After my time on Monty’s farm, I don’t want to go back to how I was
Tom Allen is the latest reality TV star to appear on our screens but, unlike many others, the 22-year-old from Malvern is not seeking fame and fortune. He is fighting drug addiction by working at a six-acre farm in Hereford. The idea that persistent
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Romanian’s own fairy tale ending
SIR - Regarding the story about the Romanian Groom jilted by his bride (Worcester News, December 18). He put it about that he would marry any girl who fitted into the dress. He found a local girl who fitted the dress perfectly. After reading this I
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We won’t be bursting balloons for the theatre
THE Courtyard in Hereford has cancelled its balloon race because of fears for the environment. As part of this year's panto celebration The Friends of the Courtyard were due to release hundreds of balloons into the skies of Herefordshire on Saturday,
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County follows the national policies
SIR - I refer to the question posed by your correspondent Laurie Ward about Bevere Green (Letters, December 9). The county council no longer has a county structure planning role - this was abolished by the Planning Act 2004. This Act is consistent with
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THEATRE:
UNTIL DECEMBER 30 Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Swan Theatre, Worcester. Tickets available from box office. UNTIL JANUARY 7,/p> Cinderella Starring Liza Goddard, Dave Benson Phillips and Tony Scannell at Malvern Theatres. JANUARY 16 - 27
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From Pink to Take That it was a comeback year
JANUARY The musical year began with raised eyebrows as little known indie stars Preston from The Ordinary Boys and Maggot from Goldie Lookin' Chain wandered into the Big Brother house. Preston quickly became the main story when he fell for pretend pop
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Artists take inspiration from prison and shelter
THIS new year three female artists are hosting insightful exhibitions in Hereford. Denise Salmon, Jane Tudge and Lisa Saunders work in different media but all offer interpretations of human concerns. Their interesting work is going on display in The
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Blue Ginger, Malvern Link
MY first experience of a chic modern Indian restaurant was about 15 years ago at Shimla Pinks in Broad Street, Birmingham. I had no diffculty in luxuriating in every single aspect of it. It was sheer self-indulgence. It is not surprising, therefore,
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Hospital or a cell beckons
NEW year revellers are being urged to drink responsibly as they see in 2007 - to avoid starting the year in a police cell or hospital bed. West Mercia police's festive campaign, Operation Christ-mas Presence, is to continue over New Year's Eve in a bid
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THEATRE: Prepare to be dazzled by Joseph
JOSEPH And His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will burst on to the Malvern stage next month. The lively family show will - as always - be brimming with non-stop action and infectious energy. This long running production, from Bill Kenwright, has enjoyed
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Pub in bid to extend dining space
A PUB in a Worcestershire village is expected to have plans to extend its dining area accepted at a council meeting next week, despite neighbours' concerns. The Talbot in Main Road, Kempsey, is applying for an extension onto the existing restaurant at
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Company took pupils to panto
A PAIR of city primary schools were treated to a trip to the panto by a local business. Youngsters from Dines Green Primary School and Gorse Hill Primary School were taken to Worcester's Swan Theatre for a performance of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
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Elgar Housing hits its mark with top award
A MALVERN-based housing association has received a prestigious government accolade for its customer service. Elgar Housing Association, which manages about 5,700 properties in Worcestershire and Herefordshire, recently achieved the standards required
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Recycling warning for electrical goods firms
MANUFACTURERS and importers of electrical and electronic products in Worcestershire have just six months to prepare for tough new rules. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive directive makes the producer responsible for recycling its
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Don’t close our post offices please
SIR - The idea of the Government getting rid of post offices is ridiculous. They have not thought whatsoever for the public. It means more jobs will be lost, adding on to the high unemployment. Also, lots of people do not have a bank account and rely
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How to get your look right – and so very, very wrong
WANTING to change your look can happen any time, whatever your age, and for whatever reason: unhappy relationships, break-ups, pregnancy or weight gain or loss. Sometimes you don't want a full-on overhaul, just a few tweaks to enhance your image - a
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Friday Feeling
Have you made your new years resolutions yet ? Will it be the same old ones – lose weight, decorate the bathroom, stop swearing/smoking/ drinking/moaning, the usual stuff. The folks at Sixways will not be sad to see the end of 2006. The end of last season
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Family say they’ll fight proposal to close care centre
THE parents of a profoundly disabled man who uses a day centre threatened with closure have vowed to fight the proposal. The Worcester News revealed how Worcestershire County Council has put forward three options for the future of Pershore Care Centre
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I did disagree, and let me tell you why
SIR - R Prendergast (Letters, December 21) says he tried to discuss matters with me but I disagreed with him. What he fails to tell readers is that in several exchanges of e-mail I asked him for evidence to support his arguments so that I could properly
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Waste plant would be bad for environment
SIR - The building of a waste plant at Norton (Worcester News, December 12) can never be justified because of three key issues. Firstly, the location. The plant will be situated in a village and 100 people live and work within a radius of 150 yards.
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You’re better off delivering your own post
Newcastle is a lot further than St John's from Worcester Cathedral. So why did a letter posted in College Street on Friday arrive on the banks of the Tyne the following Tuesday - while another posted at exactly the same time took until Thursday simply
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There were 150 extra staff sorting your mail – so how did they do?
ROYAL mail bosses in Worcester employed an extra 150 staff over Christmas to deal with the estimated 7.5 million items passing through each week. Normally the Worcester mail centre on Wainwright Road would handle 4.5 million items per week. The Worcester
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We’re teaming up to get speed limit cut on danger road
A WORRIED resident and the head of a leading private school have joined forces to call for reductions to the speed limit on the A449 in the wake of a crash that killed four teenagers. Jason Bills, aged 37, of Bank Cottage, Hawford, near the Ombersley
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PERSHORE: Landlady forced to flee blaze
A PERSHORE landlady and her family were forced to climb out of their first-floor flat when fire broke out above a pub on Christmas Day. Four fire crews from Pershore and Evesham attended the blaze at the Plough Inn at 3.45am. Landlady Terri Bell and
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Beware of high winds during New Year’s Eve
HIGH winds forecast for New Year's Eve could blight celebrations, says Worcester News weather expert Paul Damari. "We have got to bear in mind that people will be travelling for the new year so we have to look outside the area," he said. He said in
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PERSHORE: Scotch egg theft left officer injured
A STRUGGLE which left a police officer with a two-inch-deep cut started after a man walked into a shop and ate a scotch egg without paying for it. Martin Robinson admitted stealing from a Spar shop in Droitwich when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates
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Success of drive to recruit police
POLICE chiefs are ahead of schedule in their bid to take on 95 more officers and staff at their Worcester HQ to tackle crime and terrorism. About £2.9m has been spent by West Mercia Police Authority on the recruitment programme and more than a third
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Birth units are under threat, say the Tories
TWO maternity units in Worcestershire have appeared on a list of at risk' services published by the Conservative party. The midwife-led Wyre Forest Birth Centre and the maternity unit of the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch were among 43 maternity units
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Preece targets promotion boost
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has heralded his side's current run of form as the best for two years. The St George's Lane club have been beaten just twice, including by Basingstoke Town on penalties in the FA Cup, since losing at Hucknall
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Modest Major’s military cross
A heroic Major from Worcestershire has been honoured with the prestigious Military Cross for his "utmost bravery and leadership" while under fire in Iraq. Major Richard Head was awarded the medal after spending seven months commanding B Company, 1st
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Cat rescued from 30ft tree
A WORCESTER tree surgeon came to the rescue when an adventerous cat got stuck 30ft up a tree. Mike Hammond, who runs Hammond Tree Services, was enjoying his week-long Christmas holiday when he was woken by a phone call at 7.30am on Thursday, December
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Let's salute one of the best team's ever
It's 4-0 to Australia after an innings and 99 runs victory inside 3 days. A total three day crowd of 244,351 but 47,000 fourth day tickets will have to be refunded. Those are the bare bones of an emphatic victory in front of huge crowds at the MCG for
