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Brain scoops top director award for March
JOHN Brain has been named Guinness Premiership Director of Rugby of the Month for March after guiding the Worcester Warriors to three successive victories. Warriors have claimed crucial wins over Bath Rugby, Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons in a thrilling
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Bugsy Malone
We could have been anything that we wanted to be.... This is the cry of the Norbury Theatre's youth section! In November they will be staging the hit musical Bugsy Malone, best known for the film version with its splurge gun action and for being one
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No horror show pledge by Brain
WORCESTER director of rugby John Brain has assured fans there will be no repetition of his side's nightmare opening day display in tomorrow's Guinness Premiership showdown at Bristol (2.45pm). On that occasion, Warriors went down 41-11 to Richard Hill's
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Victory gives Saints reason to believe
THERE may have been no Premiership action in the last week but Worcester's battle to escape relegation has suddenly become that much tougher. Six days ago, most observers saw it as a contest between a buoyant Warriors side and a demoralised Northampton
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County’s bowlers made to struggle
WORCESTERSHIRE'S attack toiled on a flat pitch at Taunton on the first day of their warm-up game against Somerset. The home side piled up a massive 548-4 in 99 overs, with paceman Richard Jones, who claimed 2-92 from 16 overs, the pick of the visitors
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Bulls planning to charge at title favourites
HEREFORD United can have a big say in the League Two title race this weekend. The Bulls' interest at the business end of the table may be long over, but they can still affect what happens at the top. Graham Turner's charges host third-placed Swindon
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Away run faces Weymouth test
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be looking to extend their impressive away record when they travel to Weymouth's Wessex Stadium in the Nationwide Conference on Saturday (3pm). Although Mark Yates' men have only won once in their last six home league games
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DROITWICH: Boy dumped my Gillian’s vital scooter in the canal
A DISABLED woman has become a prisoner in her own home after her mobility scooter was stolen and then dumped in a canal. Gillian Amiss, aged 47, of Ombersley Road, Droit-wich, has been left heartbroken after her lifeline to the outside world was deliberately
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Bodybuilder sets sights on national crown
A FEMALE bodybuilder from Worcester has qualified for a national championship. Xyleese Richards finished second in the heavyweight division for over 57kgs at the southern finals of the English Bodybuilding Federation in Portsmouth. She also wowed the
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Packed weekend of racing
EASTER is a busy time for point-to-point enthusiasts with a number of meetings available to attend. Saturday sees a clash between the Ludlow Hunt meeting at Bitterley and the Monmouthshire Hunt meeting at Llanvapley. A seven-race card with a 1pm start
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Hancocks steps up to claim first place on Cotheridge pool
AFTER tying for first place on the canal during the previous Barbourne AC contest, consistent clubman Richard Hancocks scored an outright victory on the club's own pool at Cotheridge. Cold northerly winds tempered catches and left some competitors fishless
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Cows cause gridlock on motorway
COWS caused traffic chaos when they escaped onto a busy motorway today. Both carriageways of the M50, near Ledbury, were closed after a trailer carrying four cows overturned and three made a dash for freedom. Paramedic Dennis Moore said: "A Land Rover
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Changes mean fewer return trips for tests
WOMEN across Worcestershire are set to benefit from an improved cervical screening service. New technology called liquid-based cytology (LBC), introduced by Worcestershire Primary Care Trust on April 1, will reduce the need for repeat tests when cervical
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Don’t forget, GP surgeries are closed over Easter
PEOPLE are being reminded that GP surgeries in Worcestershire will be closed on Friday, April 6, and Monday, April 9, for the Easter bank holiday break. The urgent primary care service for a GP or dentist outside normal surgery hours will be available
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Evesham manager has goalkeeper conundrum
GOALKEEPER Nathan Vaughan has given Evesham United manager Paul West a selection headache ahead of Saturday's Southern League Division One Midlands derby with basement boys Stourport Swifts (3pm). Vaughan is eligible to return to the side after serving
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Marjorie's World Unhinged
Marjorie's World Unhinged is an interesting show with dance mixed with drama. The strange props, for example balloons, and the images projected on the wall make it seem dreamlike and surreal. The dancing was amazing, especially by the dancer that played
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The Last Pirate
The Last Pirate is a piece of drama most suited to age seven and above. Children any younger than this would struggle to keep up with the fast dialogue and the jokes made would not mean anything to them. The story is about a notorious female pirate and
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City duo target Trinity triumph
GEORGE Clegg and Shabir Khan are set to return to the Worcester City team for Saturday's home match against Gainsborough Trinity. The pair were forced to miss last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Nuneaton Borough through injury but should be fit for the weekend
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Education chiefs defend job for failed school head
EDUCATION bosses have defended a decision to offer the headteacher of a failing Worcester school a new top job. Last week Tony James announced he would be leaving Elgar Technology College, just days before Government inspectors announced it was being
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Molloy delighted with first season
PAUL Molloy has challenged his Malvern Town side to end the season on a high. The Langland Stadium outfit are 14 points clear of the Southern League Division One Midlands relegation zone with five games left, virtually assuring them of safety. Now manager
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Rovers aim to secure play-offs
BROMSGROVE Rovers head to Bishops Cleeve on Saturday looking for the victory that will secure their place in the Southern League Division One Midlands play-offs (3pm). Rod Brown's side drew 1-1 at Cinderford Town in mid-week, thanks to Jermaine Clarke's
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MALVERN: Kelly gives up 21st gifts to help baby unit that saved her
A WOMAN who was born eight weeks premature gave up birthday presents on her 21st to raise money for the special care baby unit that saved her life. Kelly Smith, of Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, asked for money instead of the gifts usually associated with
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Survey says paramedics are happier at work now
PARAMEDICS and other staff within West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) have had their say about the way the service is run. The results of a 2007 staff survey show the service has made significant improvements but that there is no room for complacency
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Train was hit by lump of masonry
A 45lb lump of masonry hurled off a railway bridge bounced off the roof of a passenger train and seriously injured the driver of a freight train travelling in the opposite direction, Worcester Crown Court heard. Joseph Paxton suffered multiple fractures
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Morgan sculpture plan takes a step forward
A £200,000 life-size bronze sculpture of a Morgan car, which is expected to attract visitors to Malvern from around the globe, took a step closer to becoming a reality this week. Morgan enthusiast Roger Moran, of Suffolk, who has been working on the
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Hereford side are after third win in row
LOWLY Racing Club Warwick stand between Westfields and their third Midland Alliance win in a row. The Herefordshire club visit the second-from-bottom side on Saturday (3pm) looking to build on victories against Rocester and Market Drayton Town in a bid
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Search for women who helped man in assault
WORCESTER police are looking for a pair of good Samaritans who helped a man after he was attacked. Police would like to hear from the two women who helped after the man was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked attack in the centre between 2.15am-2.30am
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Norman got a hamper for queuing from dawn
A WORCESTER man who queued from 6.30am to become the first customer to enter the city's new Aldi store was presented with a luxury hamper by TV's Keith Chegwin. Norman Tullett was given the gift full of goodies when the supermarket in Pheasant Street
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I’ve sold so many extra copies of the Worcester News, I’ve won a top prize
A NEWSAGENT has won a Worcester News competition by increasing sales of the newspaper. David Johnson, of EE Johnson, Ombersley Road, Worcester, was thrilled to win a state-of-the-art Tom Tom satellite navigation system by boosting sales of the News.
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Lucky escape for Mini driver
A DRIVER had a lucky escape when her Mini was involved in a head-on collision with a Ford Focus near Droitwich. The 20-year-old's car suffered extensive damage in the crash, which happened outside David's Nurseries at the Ash Lane traffic lights in Martin
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It’s not that much
SIR - Surely asking pensioners at Birford Court to cough up a meagre £1 a week for security isn't extortionate? They would complain if someone broke in. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
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Youngsters’ floral fun to celebrate spring
CHILDREN from Dines Green, Worcester, are enjoying spring. Thirty children from Dines Green Children's Centre, Tudor Way, took part in a seasonal workshop. The youngsters, aged four and under, prepared for a celebration of spring event by making floral
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Concerns at plans for birthing choices
CONCERNS have been raised about Government plans to provide mums-to-be in Worcestershire with a range of choices about where they want to give birth. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has unveiled plans to guarantee pregnant mums a choice by the end
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Were you a Man Utd fan at the Battle of Rome?
ITALIAN riot police set upon Manchester United fans with batons during a bloody away defeat against Roma last night. The British Embassy has confirmed that 11 Man United fans were taken to hospital after violence erupted against Roma. United fans clashed
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GARDNER
GARDNER Sophie Happy 1st Birthday. Lots of love Mummy, Daddy, Lauren and Harry. xxxx Published in paper 05/04/2007
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BOURNE
BOURNE Lilian May Nan Sheila and Christopher would like to thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their messages of condolence, flowers and donations following the sad loss of Nan. Published in paper 05/04/2007
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CARTWRIGHT
CARTWRIGHT Marion Josephine Paddy Passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 30th 2007, after a short illness. Much loved aunt of Angela, David and Julia, great aunt of Victoria, who will be sadly missed by all her Familyand Friends. Requiem Mass atSt
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DORRELL
DORRELL Sheila Peacefully on March 27th 2007 aged89 years. The funeral service has taken place. Donations if desired, for Worcester Cathedral Flower Guild, may be sent to Holland Funeral service, 71 Barnards Green Road, Malvern.WR14 3LS. Published in
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SADLER
SADLER Eileen Died peacefully at home on April 3rd, 2007, having bravely fought illness for some time, aged 79. Loving mother to Susan and mother in law to Nigel. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, April 12th, at 2 p.m. Donations, if
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BRIXEY
BRIXEY Raymond Edward Eddie Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29th, aged 71 years. Loving husband to Marion, dearly loved father of David and Jonathan, loving grandad of Alice, Jack, Ryan and Joseph. Private Cremation service will be followed
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AGG
AGG Norah Passed away, March 29th 2007, aged 96 years. Dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, April 10th at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please , donations to The County Air Ambulance
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GOODBODY
GOODBODY John Patrick Royal Navy Submarines April 5th 1982. A brave brother. Always remembered by his sister Helen. Published in paper 05/04/2007
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Pair take on peaks
TRUCK drivers Adrian Radnor and Nick Frost are taking on the arduous Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Care. The friends and colleagues from Bromyard will attempt to conquer Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours. They were prompted
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Stolen car explodes
A STOLEN car which had been driven on three wheels exploded as fire fighters tackled the blaze. Fire fighters arrived at Dukes Meadow, off Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, at 4.17am to find the silver Ford Mondeo alight. The cause of the fire is still being
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Rats are attracted to rubbish dumped behind my house
A WORCESTER man is worried an area littered with rubbish behind his home is attracting rats. Dan Jones, aged 35, contacted the city council after noticing Little Perdiswell recreation ground, which stands behind his Droitwich Road home in Claines, was
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Police are useless
SIR - As one of the petrol stations involved in the recent credit card scam is virtually right opposite our new state-of-the-art police station, perhaps it is a measure of how crooks view the effectiveness of the incumbents. About as much use as a chocolate
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HEREFORD: Attacker snarled as he chewed at victim’s body
A JOINER who ate a pensioner's thumb during a deluded and frenzied bite attack was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. Jurors at Hereford Crown Court took 90 minutes to clear Jan Ometak, of Princess Avenue, Hereford, of trying
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Golfer helps send Georgia to America
A GOLF professional will be at a Worcester golf club on Good Friday to help raise money for a young girl who needs specialist treatment abroad. Professional Golf Association member Mark Woodward will attend a special golf day at Perdiswell Sports Centre
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Tidal barrier would generate power
SIR - George Cowley (Letters, March 27) suggests we get the diggers out and divert the Severn back to Wales. I agree with George that we should get the diggers out, but we should build a barrage across the Severn estuary. With the very fast tide, I
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Beavers bid fond farewell to their leaders
RETIRING after 21 years, Beaver Scout leaders Liz and Andy Griffin took their group egg rolling in the hills for the last time this Easter. Every year, 7th Malvern Beavers decorate hard-boiled eggs and have fun rolling them down from Happy Valley. "
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Sixth seed position for Jenkins
LEDBURY thrower Terry Jenkins has been seeded sixth for the Blue Square United Kingdom Darts Open televised finals. In between impressing in the weekly Holsten Premier League, Jenkins, nicknamed the Bull, managed to win £6,325 from eight of the Blue
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You make your voices heard on the taxi crisis
AN unprecedented number of Worcester News readers have been making their opinions heard after taxi drivers spontaneously decided to finish work early at the weekend. The move was a protest against a series of violent attacks on drivers and a council
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Spitfire pilot helped to inspire our work
SIR - I read Dilip Sarkar's comments (If I ruled the World, March 13) and yes, R J Mitchell and J Johnson were brilliant - but what about Alec Henshaw, who recently passed away? He was the Spitfire test pilot. He flew down from Castle Bromwich to Pitchcroft
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Overwhelming response to kittens’ plight
CUTE kittens born on the floor of a garden shed in Warndon, Worcester, have all been found new homes, thanks to our readers. We previously reported how stray mother Anabelle had sought refuge to give birth to the litter in the shed. RSPCA volunteer
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Motor Show 2007- Driving to the Heart of Worcester
This year we are delighted to bring you the Worcester News and VisitWorcester Motor Show. The show will be the first of its kind, bringing car showrooms to the High Street of Worcester, for new vehicles. The event will take place along Worcester
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Eleventh-hour delay for cricket club makeover
PLANS for an ambitious £10 million revamp of Worcestershire County Cricket Club's New Road ground have been delayed after an eleventh-hour objection. The Environment Agency raised last-minute concerns, saying plans for a new on-site hotel could suffer
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We catch fish then throw them away
SIR - We may be a long way from the coast but our history is tied to the fact that we are an island and have been dependent for much of our history on our maritime resources. However the EU continues to do its best to destroy our heritage. It has just
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Award for advert is ‘icing on the cake’
WORCESTERSHIRE-based communications agency Severn Communications has won national recognition after its creative work for off-licence Threshers was named best advertisement in the 2007 Franchise Marketing Awards. Severn won the prestigious Thresher group
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Easter egg treat for children in hospice
Youngsters at Acorn's Children's Hospice, Worcester will soon be in for a tasty treat, thanks to m-viron mobile phone store, in Droitwich. The Orange specialist on St Andrew's Street will be donating an Easter egg to the children's hospice for every
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Working together is the key to a happy marriage
A WORCESTER couple who met in a pub after the Second World War are celebrating 60 years of marriage today. But John Phillips, who had just been demobbed as a wireless operator from the RAF, almost did not meet his wife-to-be Mary. The then 20-year-old
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Cops’ cross-country bike ride for children’s charity
TWO Worcester policeman are relying on pedal power to get them from Land's End to John O'Groats. Brian Gibb, aged 27, and Dave Rudd, 45, are undertaking the epic 874-mile journey to raise money for the Starlight children's charity, which brightens the
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Are you a big macho man or a new man?
IT'S a man's, man's world. It must be true, James Brown sang it. Well, according to a recent survey commissioned by lad's mag FHM, the Godfather of Soul, along with everyone else, couldn't be more wrong. The study, carried out by De Vere Media on behalf
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Your MP writes
In the few days leading up to the Easter recess several important events occurred. The long-awaited but no less extraordinary power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein required legislation to give
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Government can sense a change in Zimbabwe
SIR - Recently in the House of Commons, politicians were criticising Robert Mugabe for his unlawful rule. Surely they do not think for one minute the British public are going to applaud them, especially considering that this Government has known for
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Birth choice isn’t really a choice at all
MINISTERS are promising women a choice of where they give birth. Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt even went so far as to say yesterday that mums-to-be will have a "full range" of birthing choices by 2009. Now, cast your mind back to last summer. In the
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Black Swan draws a crowd to the Severn
THIS lonely Australian black swan attracted quite a crowd on the river Severn in Worcester. Jan Harrigan, of Wychbold Swan Rescue, said he was looking for his partner, who was taken to the centre after being badly bitten by a fox. She said he belonged
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Front page scoop gets attention of the country
THE Worcester News has received national attention since revealing that almost 100 sex offenders had been released with just a caution. On Monday, we revealed exclusively 93 people had been given a caution between April 2001, and March 2006, despite
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Problem parkers put lives at risk from fire
BADLY parked cars left on the side of narrow Worcester streets could mean the difference between life and death in an emergency, fire crews have warned. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service says its crews are sometimes delayed getting to emergency
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Driven to suicide by neighbours from hell
A MAN hanged himself after neighbours from hell' made his life a misery. John Thomas, aged 37, who lived in Malvern, was found hanging from a gate by a lane close to his parents' home in Mathon, near Cradley, Herefordshire, in September last year. Mr
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Brain hits out at rugby’s top brass
JOHN Brain believes Rugby Football Union chiefs are "detached from the reality of professional rugby" and has backed the Premiership's decision to withdraw from next season's Heineken Cup. England's 12 top-flight clubs have voted to skip Europe's top
