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Zambian School Link is a Success
The MindAwake school in Zambia received its first parcel of letters, teaching resources and sports equipment from the school this week, as part of St George's drive to create links within the international education community. Three more parcels of football
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Breakfast Bike Day at St. George's
St George's are encouraging all their children to get on their bikes this Wednesday and the rest of the term. A luxury bacon roll, orange juice and toast awaits all those who cycle to school every Wednesday morning, parents included!!
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Easter Egg competition
The school Easter Egg design competition was as popular as ever as prizes were awarded to the best boy and girl in the infants and juniors. All the winners won a large Easter Egg for their efforts.
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Mini Marathon fundraiser
The school helped raise more than £2000 for Mr Painter's London Marathon run for the NSPCC by running the school mini marathon. Children from every class in the school ran 10 laps of the playground for this good cause
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Yates looking for four star displays
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates is now targeting sixth place in the Nationwide Conference after missing out on the play-offs. Harriers have four more league games and hope to build on Saturday's 1-0 win at Rushden and Diamonds in tomorrow night's
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Runaway lorry stops inches from village pub
CUSTOMERS in a Worcester pub had a lucky escape when a runaway lorry ploughed down a hill and stopped inches from where they were sitting. Two regulars were sitting in the window of The Crown Inn, Kempsey, when the MJS Transport lorry rolled down the
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Flying medics called to Worcester park
A MAN from Worcester needed hospital treatment after jumping over a park bench and breaking his leg. An ambulance, rapid response vehicle with a paramedic onboard, and the County Air Ambulance were called to Gheluvelt Park in Worcester's Barbourne Road
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Public warned after pistol goes missing
MEMBERS of the public are being warned not to handle a missing humane killing pistol. Police have issued the warning after the gun, used to slaughter animals, was reported missing from the Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre in Ledbury. The humane killer,
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Swifts continue relegation fight
STOURPORT Swfits' bid to beat the drop in Southern League Division One Midlands continues at Stourbridge tomorrow night (7.45). Phil Mullen's side won their first game in 12 attempts on Saturday to climb off the bottom of the table with a 1-0 victory
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Hick looks forward to 25th year
GRAEME Hick has revealed his desire to complete a quarter of a century of first-team cricket for Worcestershire. Hick already has 23 seasons under his belt at New Road. The former England batsman, who will be 41 next month, earned a new one-year deal
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Odds stacked against City's long-shot bid
EVER since defeat at Moor Green last month, Worcester City's play-off hopes have been hanging by a thread. That 3-1 loss at Damson Park cut Andy Preece's side six points adrift of the top five with just seven games remaining. Despite then beating Barrow
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Jenkins in Belgium title treble
TERRY Jenkins defeated Colin Lloyd 3-1 to take the Antwerp Darts Trophy title - winning in Belgium for the third successive year. Ledbury-based Jenkins had won the Antwerp Open in 2005 and 2006 and continued his amazing run in the country by coming from
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Worcester girls lose to Hereford in finale
WORCESTER City Women are hoping they can emulate Coventry Copsewood and win promotion next year. Paul Hennessey's side were resigned to finishing runners-up in West Midlands Division One South after losing to the leaders two weeks ago. Their misery
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Warriors trio suffer defeat with England
WORCESTER'S Greg King, Miles Benjamin and Matt Cox started as England Under 19s lost 34-13 to New Zealand. The defeat ended their chances of claiming a first IRB Under 19 World Championship crown despite a dogged defensive display in Belfast. England
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Martley lift title on Saturday with Upton away win
MARTLEY Spurs are the new champions of the Worcester and District League Saturday Division after a 3-2 win at Upton Town. Luke Willetts scored twice as Spurs clinched the title for the first time in their history. Powick look like taking the runners-up
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’Fields hit back for thrilling draw
WESTFIELDS fought back from deficits three times to draw 4-4 in a Midland Alliance thriller at high-flying Tipton Town. Without injured 'keeper Jon Pugh and key defender Scott Jackson, the Hereford side fell two goals behind to Marcus Jackson and Ashley
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Results extra
MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE (WEEKEND & MIDWEEK) U8s: Evesham United Robins 1 Ombersley Tigers 1. U9s: Droitwich Spa Falcons 1 Warndon Village Hawks 2; L&B Badgers 3 Oldbury Park Stripes 0; Malvern Town Wanderers 0 Evesham United Juniors
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Wanderers see off pitch with thumping victory
WORCESTER Wanderers put on a fine display to beat Spartans 45-14 in their last Midlands Four West (South) game on the old first team pitch. More than 200 people flocked to watch the game on a proposed future park-and-ride site for the city. Wanderers
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Robins sees red as Malvern fall at home
MALVERN'S director of rugby David Robins was livid with the referee after they finished their Midlands West Two season with a 33-10 home defeat to Solihull. As the game progressed, the atmosphere on the pitch - like the weather - became more heated.
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Droitwich are 100 per centers
DROITWICH rounded off a perfect Midlands Four West (South) season with a 32-8 home win over Cleobury Mortimer. In front of a large crowd, the town kept their 100 per cent record at the top of the table. Droitwich opened the scoring when prop James Shewell
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Lucs defeat table toppers
LUCTONIANS ensured they will stay in Midlands One after a 27-8 home win over champions Luton. Lucs turned in their most committed 80 minutes of the season at a time when it mattered most. Bruce Ruthven scored his 16th league try of the campaign after
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Volunteer some of your time and help find the next Wayne Rooney
FOOTBALL fans in Worcester are being asked to volunteer some of their spare time to help find the next Wayne Rooney. A football club for boys and girls between the ages of four and 12 is looking for people to support coaches do their work. The club
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Ben’s dedication earns him a prestigious award
A YOUNGSTER dedicated to helping children with disabilities and learning problems has received a prestigious award. Ben Keitch, of Northwick, Worcester, works as a volunteer with two youth projects at Worcester's Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Club
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Walk to raise funds for research
THE Breast Cancer Campaign is looking for inspirational people to take part in walks to raise money for research. The first nationwide friendship walk day will be held on Sunday, June 17. Anyone can set up a friendship walk of any distance and decide
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Last chance to take part in Jail Break
PLAYING escaped prisoners as part of a charity fund-raiser has proved so popular that there are only spaces left for five more teams. Jail Break 2007 gives people the chance to play ex-cons. Organiser Phil Smith has already signed up 55 teams - far
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New law to help protect schools
POLICE in Worcester plan to use new laws to target would-be vandals and thieves on school and college campuses. They will be using the 1996 Education Act which relates specifically to causing a nuisance/disturbance on school premises as well as the 1982
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Students are urged to become builders
WORCESTER students looking for career advice could benefit from a project being organised by a national homebuilder. Persimmon Homes has launched the first in a series of careers posters which have been distributed to more than 4,000 careers offices
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Civil war heritage campaign names two new patrons
DETERMINATION to properly commemorate the Battle of Worcester is growing in the city. The newly formed Battle of Worcester Society has announced the appointment of two patrons, a date for its second public meeting and plenty of plans for the year ahead
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How the plight of 3-legged catswon my heart
A KIND-hearted animal lover has given two three-legged cats a new home. Chris Vaughan was touched by the plight of tom cats Fudge and Sesame, who appeared in the Worcester News after staff at Danemere Animal Rescue were worried their specific injuries
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County basks in top temperatures
WORCESTERSHIRE residents basked in temperatures higher than parts of southern Spain and the Middle East this weekend. Sunday was the hottest day of the year in Worcester so far with temperatures reaching 24.6C (76.3F) by 4pm - almost double the average
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Hunt for man who assaulted teenager
A MAN who assaulted a teenager and then chased him and three of his friends through Worcester is being hunted by police. The man stopped the boy and his friends in Chapel Walk at 5.45pm on Saturday and asked for help with his jacket as the sleeves were
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Man who thwarted police freed
A MAN who obstructed a police investigation into allegations of prostitution in Worcester's Broad Street has been released from prison. Worcester Magistrates Court was told Aimin Guo had been remanded in custody for a pre-sentence report after admitting
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HEREFORD: All aboard the biggest bicycle
STUDENTS have cycled through the streets of Hereford on the world's biggest bike. The Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates cycled the 24-seater bike as part of the community section of the scheme. The 12 students, all from the Royal National College for
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PARKES
PARKES Eileen Passed away on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007, aged 88 years. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18th, at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation and Epilepsy
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GLAZZARD
GLAZZARD Ray You passed away four years today. We miss you very much. Losing you was so hard, The memories will last forever. Love and miss you always. Love Phyllis and all the Family. Published in paper 16/04/2007
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HERON
HERON Kathleen Loving wife, mum and nan. Two years have passed, but in our hearts your memory stays. Love always, Maurice, Ian, Helen and Tom. Published in paper 16/04/2007
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POWELL
POWELL Geoffrey James Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11th 2007, at St Richard's Hospice, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Mark and Claire, father in law of Roger and grandfather of Bethany. He fought very bravely
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KNOX
KNOX Mary Passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2007, at the Alexander Hospital, Redditch, aged 92 years. She will be sadly missed by Nieces, Nephews and all Family and Friends. Funeral Service to take place at St Josephs Roman Catholic Church on Thursday
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BENNETT
BENNETT Harry Wishing you a very happy first Birthday dear Harry. Love and cuddles from Nana and Opa. xxx Published in paper 16/04/2007
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DREW
DREW Thomas As time goes by, We miss you more. Love always Nan and Grandad.xx Published in paper 16/04/2007
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Village shops suffering as roadworks drag on
BUSINESSES and councillors living and working in a village near Worcester are up in arms because roadworks that should have taken 10 days to complete are still going on four months later. Shops and the post office in Fernhill Heath have reported a 50
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PERSHORE: Vote for my painting in website contest
A FORMER chimney sweep from Pershore needs your vote after entering a national online art competition run by a London gallery. Painter Paul Bordiss, aged 47, became a full-time artist in December 2005 and has entered Bulldog Bash into the Saatchi Gallery's
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Sometimes I give away your money
SIR - I am generous to local charitable causes with some of my £114 a week, because I do not earn it. A businesswoman friend of mine tells me I am giving away her money, since she pays income tax. Perhaps she has a point. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
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Gala night planned for composters
COUNTY Hall is to salute committed composters who have helped reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. The waste management team has organised a first anniversary celebration event for those who took part in the master composter programme. The programme
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Rubbish bins are the worst smell
SIR - I'd like to draw the attention to whom it may concern in local Government that rubbish bins were voted the nation's worst household smell. So again I appeal for rubbish bins to be emptied weekly, before it becomes a health hazard. JOHN SHEARON
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Competition winner collects car
THE lucky Worcester man who won a VW Fox in a Worcester News competition has driven away with his prize. Geoffrey Corbyn, of Stallard Road, St John's, picked the right key to the car at a special prize evening, which was held at Listers VW Worcester
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County fixture list
TODAY Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division: Lye Town v Worcester City. Western Division: Bewdley v Wernley Athletic. Southern Division: Bishops Cleeve v Hereford United; Bromyard Town v Alvechurch; Gloucester City v Pershore Town. TOMORROW
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County results round-up
SATURDAY FOOTBALL COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Hereford United 3 Boston United 0. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Rushden & Diamonds 0 Kidderminster Harriers 1. NATIONWIDE NORTH Hucknall Town 2 Redditch United 2; Worcester City 2 Worksop Town 1. SOUTHERN
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EVESHAM: Care worker who slapped woman, 101, loses appeal
A CARE worker who slapped a 101-year-old woman in an Evesham nursing home has lost her appeal against conviction. When Elizabeth Woodward, who suffers from advanced senile dementia, began kicking out while suspended in a lifting hoist as she was being
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Competition for budding poets
WORCESTER News readers are being invited to enter a poetry competition which could entail their work being published. The National Poetry Anthology, the biggest free-to-enter poetry competition in Britain, is looking for the best poet in Worcester.
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Are you entitled to cash benefits?
ELDERLY people living in Worcestershire are being urged to claim cash benefits that could improve their quality of life. In a bid to reverse the growing amount of benefit cash not being claimed by older people each year - £4.2 billion nationally - charity
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Parents should take responsibility
SIR - Mrs Thomas (Letters, March 12) raises the unmentionable subject of parental responsibility when schools show poor performance. I have often thought that Ofsted should inspect a random group of family homes to provide a more balanced report based
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Vote now for the girl you want as Miss Worcester
HERE are the girls who are vying to be crowned Miss Worcester 2007. The voting opens today for Worcester News readers to choose which of the contestents should go through to the last round of the contest. Only 10 of the 15 contestants below can make
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DROITWICH: The day old cars turned back time
HUNDREDS of shoppers in Droitwich took a step back in time thanks to an array of vintage and classic cars. More than 130 motors lined the streets on Saturday, providing a fascinating distraction from the hustle and bustle of the weekend shopping. The
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Top developers move to county
ONE of the UK's largest development firms has moved its headquarters into Worcestershire. Alfred McAlpine Developments has relocated from its previous base in Wolverhampton to new offices near Bromsgrove as part of a continued expansion plan. The company's
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Caring Catherine wins Helping Hands award
CATHERINE Haley, of Evesham, has won a special award for her care of elderly and disabled people in and around Evesham, Bromsgrove and Alcester. Catherine received the award as carer of the year from her employees Helping Hands Homecare. The company
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Simon’s all set for London marathon
A WORCESTER council officer is going to be pounding the streets of London later this month when he takes part in the annual marathon. Simon Whitehead, of Astwood Road, a senior marketing and communications officer for Worcestershire County Council, will
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Why did you give ex-head of Elgar top job?
A CONCERNED person has demanded answers to questions surrounding the move by Elgar Technology College's headteacher to a top post at County Hall. Bryan Haines, of Callow End, near Worcester, said a number of questions needed to be answered surrounding
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Village’s failing school earns a pat on the back
A SCHOOL near Pershore that was put on special measures last year has made progress, Ofsted inspectors have ruled. Inspectors visiting St Barnabas CE First and Middle School in Drakes Broughton, said progress made since the school was put on special
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Calling every woman – there’s still time to run and raise money
TIME and space is running out for women to register their place in this year's Race for Life in Worcester. So far, 3,470 women have registered for the Cancer Research UK Race For Life which takes place at Worcester Racecourse on Sunday, June 10. The
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Budding writers get top trade tips
AN author has been giving his tips of the trade to budding young writers. Dean Carter visited Christopher Whitehead Lan-guage College to tell pupils all about his books The Hand Of The Devil, and the recently published sequel, Hunting Season. Mr Carter
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Make sure you are registered to vote
PEOPLE in Worcester have less than a week left to have their name added to the electoral register in time for the forthcoming local elections. On Thursday, May 3, the local elections will take place, with the Tory-led city council defending a one-seat
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If you want a severed head,Steve’s your man
I THINK they want me to blow the back of his head off, Steve Chambers said. You know, plenty of blood and gore. That sort of stuff. Spread his brains all over the nearest wall, he added. I'm sorry if you're reading this eating your bacon and eggs liberally
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Smoking ban is undemocratic
SIR - I wish to reply to Peter Hatten's letter regarding the smoking ban (Letters, March 21). Peter is correct in his assertions of the criminalising of law-abiding people by this move. This is one of the most undemocratic pieces of legislation ever
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Helen Mead - On Monday
If I turn on the TV to find one more adaptation of a Jane Austen novel I will scream and scream until I'm sick. For the life of me, I cannot fathom what people see in these lavish, yet utterly tedious dramas. To me they are the nearest thing to watching
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Beware of fake social workers
ELDERLY people in Worcestershire have been warned to be on alert for would-be thieves posing as social services staff. It follows an incident in Evesham where a man and two women went into a pensioner's home, telling the resident they were from social
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Airguns aren’t the real problem, the yobs are
SIR - Letters page veteran George Cowley thankfully escaped injury at the hands of the pot-shot prats who fired on him with an air weapon (Worcester News, March 15). But I would cross swords with any suggestion that a ban should be consider on air
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Cameras will put the focus on criminals
As anyone who has watched Sky's Street Wars or ITV's Cops With Cameras will testify, filming the world as seen through the eyes of our police officers makes for great TV. So you can be sure that fitting headcams to members of the West Mercia force in
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Head cameras to help police catch criminals
POLICE officers in the two counties could soon have crime in focus, thanks to head cameras which record a criminal's every move. The cameras, which cost £1,800 each, are the size of an AA battery and are fitted to the side of a police officer's head.
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Barge picked on TV is unveiled
A NEW seating and recreation area made in the shape of a barge has been unveiled in a Droitwich park. A replica of the Wych Barge has been created in Vines Park as part of a project to restore the town's historic canals. It will provide a focal point
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Druggies left a syringe on my parents' grave
A WORCESTER woman was horrified to find a blood-filled syringe dumped on the grave of her parents. Linda Gater discovered the used syringe as she tended the grave at St John's Cemetery, McIntrye Road, Worcester. Mrs Gater is worried she will have to
