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Harkness facing Wembley knock-out
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Jonny Harkness is set to miss the club's big Wembley date after his second red card in as many Conference games tonight. The Irish left-back had only just returned from a one-game ban for a dismissal against Aldershot last Tuesday
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Stourbridge 0 Evesham 0
THERE'S everything to play for in the second leg of the Worcestershire Senior Cup final on May 7 after a goalless first leg at Amblecote. The hosts had the better of the chances with Karl Lewis making the save of the match in stoppage-time to keep out
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Crowle suffer shock defeat in Bluck final
HONEYBOURNE Gate Inn upset the form book to lift the Evesham Sunday League's Bluck Cup against Crowle. It was Crowle who started the better, taking a fourth minute lead through McDonald, and that remained the only goal of the first-half. The second-half
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Bredon bid for third title
BREDON are seeking a third title in the Worcestershire FA Sunday Minor Cup final when they play Dog and Pheasant La Coruna on Friday at Pershore Town (7.30pm). Evesham Sunday League side Bredon will be hoping to repeat their successes of 1993 and 1994
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Ex-Warrior hit by lengthy ban
FORMER Worcester forward Dylan Hartley's career is in tatters after he was hit with a 26-week ban by Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs. The highly-rated Northampton hooker was found guilty of illegally making contact with the eyes or eye area
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Malvern stages local cup finals
MALVERN Town's Langland Stadium hosts a series of men's cup finals over the next few weeks. The Worcester Infirmary Sunday Minor Cup final is staged on Friday (7.30pm) when Moreton Town and Redditch RBL do battle. Woodside play Webheath or Upton Snodsbury
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Chantry’s Chance to Shine on new wicket
THANKS to the cricket foundation's Chance to Shine programme, budding cricketers at Chantry High School in Martley have benefited from a new artifical cricket strip being installed for them to practice and play matches on. Another worthwhile benefit
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Tournament for budding juniors
THE Worcestershire Schools Badminton Association is holding its annual non-county tournament at Perdiswell Leisure Centre on May 5. The event will be split into two age groups - under 14s and under 16s - and there will be boys singles and doubles as
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Droitwich Music Festival
It's back! And this time it's bigger and better than ever! Yes, it's the return of the popular Droitwich Music Festival. Now the Droitwich Music and Drama Festival starting on Sunday , July 1 and running through 15 music and arts packed days until
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Confidence-boosting warm up win for OEs
OLD Elizabethans got their season off to a very encouraging start with a 14-run win against county rivals Bromsgrove in a close fought friendly at the Memorial Ground. Skipper Sean Cairney won the toss and elected to bat first on a good-looking pitch
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Jaques in line for Australian call-up
WORCESTERSHIRE could be without Phil Jaques in September if he is called into the Australia squad for their rearranged one-day series in Zimbabwe and the ensuing Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa. Jaques remains on the fringes of both Australia's Test
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KVCC beat Newport to move into round two
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria progressed to the second round of the Graham Williamson Trophy with a solid 88-run win over Shorpshire-based outfit Newport. The Birmingham League's cup competition gives a good run-in to the season, which commences on Saturday
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Redditch may hold the key to our play-off chances
THERE is no reason why results can't go our way on Saturday and Worcester City end up in the Nationwide North play-offs. Stranger things have happened and I said at the start of the campaign I felt it would go to our last game at Harrogate. If we win
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Kempsey cannot match Wyre Piddle’s batsmen
WYRE Piddle strolled to a 108-run win over Kempsey in a friendly encounter. Kempsey lost the toss and were put in the field, but their bowlers responded well and kept things tight early on. Wilson scored 31, but the bowling side remained in a strong
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Malvern vets chalk up win
MALVERN Veterans overcame Worcester Veterans 22-17 as part of their fundraising day for Mercia Accident Rescue Service and the County Air Ambulance. The Spring Lane pitch was graced by an array of players, some of whom could claim to have played over
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Droitwich triumph in North Mids Plate encounter
HOSTS Droitwich got their hands on some silverware at the North Midlands Cup and Plate finals. They won the under 16s plate final after a 24-3 victory over county rivals Bromsgrove. Their opponents started brightly but the defence held strong to deny
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Percival moves
FORMER Worcester Warriors lock James Percival has joined Harlequins and signed a contract which keeps him at the club until June 2009. The 23 year-old has spent the last two years at Northampton Saints. He was part of the England Under 21 team that won
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First aid training for all
WORCESTERSHIRE-based communication firm DRP Group held a first aid training day for all its employees. As a medium-sized business, DRP Group, from Hartlebury, near Kidderminster, has to train two staff members in first aid. However, managing director
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Woman, 27, is punished for slapping Lidl's boss
A WOMAN banned from a supermarket in Worcester has been made to pay £250 compensation to the manager after she racially abused him, slapped him in the face and broke his glasses. Nadine Lane, aged 27, of Avon Road, Tolladine, was also sentenced to a
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Man attacked outside shop
A MAN was knocked unconscious outside a Worcester shop, receiving severe facial injuries which needed surgery. The man was attacked just outside the Spar store in Cranham Drive, Warndon, around 10.15pm on Friday, April 13. After regaining consciousness
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Man, 41, fights for his life after crash on the A449
A MAN was still fighting for his life last night after a horrific car crash on the notorious A449 in Worcester. A 41-year-old man was still in a critical condition after his red Alfa Romeo left the Worcester to Kidderminster road at Hawford and hit a
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Man rescued after he fell in the river
YOUNGSTERS who have been jumping 15 ft (4.5metres) from a wall into the river Severn at the edge of a Worcester park are risking their lives. The warning came after a 21-year-old Droitwich man was rescued by a couple who were rowing past in a hire boat
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Litter louts & stronger enforcement
I was out walking in a popular Worcester park last weekend when I was drawn to a number of items hanging from a small tree next to the footpath. At first sight these appeared to be just a collection of plastic bags that had got picked up by the wind and
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Park’s pack of wild dogs star in TV show
African wild dogs are set to star in the first episode of a popular television programme back on our screens for a second series. Viewers of the first series of Safari Park - a documentary following the work that goes on behind the scenes at West Midland
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Faulty tv sparks flat blaze
A SECOND fire in a week has been caused by a faulty television following an earlier blaze which could have claimed the lives of a young family. This time the fire was in a house in Leamington Court, Wells Road, Malvern. Firefighters were called to the
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Sunrise on a hill is new school logo
A SUNRISE on a hill is the bright new logo chosen as the symbol of a Worcester school. The logo for Red Hill School will be seen on signs and stationery and embroidered on to sweatshirts, mugs and badges. The logo was designed by Worcester-based designer
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Scheme to redevelop goods yard in question
THE viability of a scheme to redevelop a former goods yard in Worcester has been questioned by Worcester City Council officers. Modwen Properties has applied to turn the site in Tolladine Road, Worcester, into a number of units for new businesses with
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Tell us just how bad the boss is
DISSATISFIED workers in Worcestershire can get their own back on bad bosses in an upcoming TV show. Full Portion Media is conducting research for a primetime programme. Send your boss nominations with an explanation to yvonne@fullportion.com or call
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Man exposed himself to girls
A MAN is wanted by police for indecently exposing himself to two girls. Evesham Police has appealed for information about the man, who was in the town's Davies Road, between Morrisons and Jewsons at 7.15pm on Friday. He stared at the first girl, making
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Sorry Stan, but we’re getting old
SIR - Stanley Parr (Letters, April 13) says this certainly isn't the Britain he remembers. Like me, Stan, you are getting old and aren't moving with the times. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
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Teams sign up for outdoor adventure
TEAMS of youngsters with and without disabilities from across Worcestershire are set to take part in an outdoor adventure competition. Teams of eight pupils from Evesham High School, Manor Park School, Rose Hill School, Bewdley High School and Lacon
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We’ll have to cancel events without help to fix leaking roof
A SOCIAL club in Worcester that came back from the brink of closure is worried it will have to cancel a number of functions because it has not got enough money to repair the leaking roof. We previously reported that in just 12 months, committee members
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KNOX
KNOX Mary The Family of the late Mary, wish to thank all her Friends and Neighbours who sympathised with them on the loss of Mary. Special thanks to Father Kavanagh and Co-operative Funeral Directors. Published in paper 24/04/2007
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BISHOP TOWERS
BISHOP TOWERS Susan and Andrew Would like to announce the safe arrival of Sophie Jane on April 16th, 2007. Beautiful sister to Emily. ----------- Congratulations on the Birth of baby Sophie Jane. Love from Mum, Dad, Michael and Emma. Published in paper
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MURPHY ARC
MURPHY Molly Passed away peacefully at home on April 17th, 2007, aged 86 years. Darling mum to Viv and Stewart, dearly loved nanna of Charlotte, Sarah and George, also a much loved great nanna to Molly, Hannah, Henry and Charlie. A very special person
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MOORCROFT
MOORCROFT Barbara Barb Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, after a long illness bravely bourne, aged 65 years. She will be dearly missed by husband Frank and sisters Joyce, Margaret, Ann and Lucy. Funeral service will take place atSt
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DAWSON
DAWSON Arthur 'Allan' In loving memory of a dear dad and grandad, passed away one year ago today. Always in our thoughts. Andrew, Debbie, Rachael, Emma, Avril and Ashley. Published in paper 24/04/2007
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DAWSON
DAWSON Allan Treasured memories of a much loved father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts. Caroline, Rick, Eleanor and Olivia Published in paper 24/04/2007
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DAWSON
DAWSON Allan In loving memory of my dearest husband, passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed and always in my thoughts. Vicky Published in paper 24/04/2007
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BOWKETT
BOWKETT June In memory of June. Always remembered by sister in law Jennie. Published in paper 24/04/2007
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BEDFORD
BEDFORD Harry Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Stonebridge Nursing Home, Redditch on April 19th, 2007aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Jenny, a much loved dad to Eve and Harry, also a dear grandad and great grandad. Funeral service
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SCARROTT
SCARROTT Leonard Formerly of Leigh. Passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on April 18th, 2007, aged 81 years. A much loved brother who will be sadly missed by all his Familyand Friends. Funeral service atSt Johns Church in Bedwardine on Monday
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WILSHER
WILSHER Catherine Passed away suddenly at her home on April 17th, 2007 aged 83 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, May 2nd at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations
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ISAAC
ISAAC Wilfred Leonard Passed peacefully away on April 17th, 2007, at home, aged 96 years. Husband of the late Eleanor, devoted step father of Margaret and father in law of John. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, May 2nd at 10.30 a.m
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS Nicholas David CharlesNick Unexpectedly at his home in Falmouth, Cornwall, aged56 years. His funeral service will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25th at 12.30 p.m.,at Penmount Crematorium, Truro, Cornwall. All enquiries toT Cooke, Funeral
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BELL
BELL Richard William Of Ombersley, suddenly on April 19th, 2007aged 59 years. Beloved husband of Elaine, dear father of Christopher and Katie and much loved grandad of Coral and Summer. Funeral service at Ombersley Church on Thursday, April 26th at 12.30
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HILL
HILL Harrison James Happy 1st Birthday. Lots of loveMummy and Daddy x x x Published in paper 24/04/2007
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MCMURDOCK
MCMURDOCK Andy Beautiful memories, never forgotten. Nine years today. Love Freda. xx. Published in paper 24/04/2007
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BOWKETT
BOWKETT June Passed away nine years today. There is a place in my heart that no one can fill. I love you and miss you, and always will. Your Bill. Published in paper 24/04/2007
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DAWSON
DAWSON Allan In memory of our brother in law, Who will be remembered always by Evelyn, Bill and Family. Published in paper 24/04/2007
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KELLY
KELLY Margaret In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.Passed away twelve months today. Loved and sadly missed by Des, Chris, Shirley, Lisa, Ben, Ellie, Matt and Mackenzie. We never part from those we love, No distance
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Husband is jailed after running his firm illegally
A MAN who managed two firms illegally after running up estimated debts of more than £800,000 with another company has been jailed for 15 months. Charnjit Randhawa and his wife Jusvir carried on trading despite a 10-year undertaking given to a court four
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We won £250,000 after my wife had tarot cards read
A WORCESTERSHIRE family is £250,000 richer after a lottery win predicted by tarot cards. Nigel Cummings, from Evesham, a partner in CBG Transport, Badsey, has driven away with the £250,000 Thunderball jackpot on Saturday, April 14 - after his big win
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Will they collect these fines weekly?
SIR - I see some councils have found a new way to get more money. It's a rubbish tax. If people put their rubbish out the day before its due to be collected, they've started fining people. I would like to know if these councils collect their fines once
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Healthy Hound says eat some veggies
A HEALTHY hound is making sure children avoid a dog's dinner. The healthy eating campaign was launched in Kidderminster by the Midcounties Co-operative on Thursday. Healthy Hound, a specially created mascot, will visit 40 primary schools across the
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Experts set to explore allergies at university
EXPERTS will explore the links between climate change, allergies and asthma at a Worcester University conference. Leading environmental and allergy experts will be discussing climate and health through a day of talks and presentations at the University
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Mobile Mayhem
Year 8 students at Elgar Technology College recently enjoyed a day off timetable for an Enterprise Day. This was a highly charged day with teams of students competing to design; market and sell' a brand-new mobile phone for their peers The day started
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FERNHILL HEATH: We need your help to turn our garage into a classroom
AN expanding school near Worcester has appealed for the community's help in its bid to build two new classrooms. The River School in Fernhill Heath, between Worcester and Droitwich, plans to convert existing some of its garages and stables into offices
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City side celebrate super first season
WORCESTER Youth's first season resulted in two Stourport Youth League titles. The under 10s and under 11s both won their respective Division Two competitions. Alex Harrison Melling, Elliott Morris, Jack Parton and Ollie Leach (two) earned the under
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Helping drug misusers to find a stable place to live
GETTING county drug users out of their habit and into housing is the hot topic at an event on Friday. Supporting People and Worcestershire Substance Misuse Action Team will jointly host the event at Worcester Rugby Club. The aim of the event is to discuss
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Newly-built school has wow factor, says Foster
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster said a newly-built city primary school has the wow factor. Last week the new Red Hill CE Primary School, in Midhurst Close, was unveiled to pupils and parents after 15 months of building work. Mr Foster said he was thrilled
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Wife-beaters, homophobes and child molesters – it is all part of a day’s work for this specialist policing unit
THE public protection unit is the unseen side of policing. You may not see its officers walking down the street in a uniform, but they are doing a great deal to keep us safe. They work behind the scenes managing dangerous offenders, dealing with child
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Come and join us at canal zone reunion
SIR - I was stationed in the canal zone of Egypt during the troubles in the 1950s and since my retirement I have organised a return back there every September. Our next group will again visit Cairo, Fayid, Ismailia, Moascar, Tel-el-Kebir staying at a
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Hairdressers go over the edge for charity
A GROUP of hairstylists from Worcester salon The Clip Joint have signed up for an exhilarating abseil at Eastnor Castle in aid of Acorns Child-ren's Hospice. The team of stylists will first climb the many hundreds of stairs to reach the top of historic
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You can love 1977 at museum
FLARES and disco wigs will be making an appearance at Worcester's County Hall next month. Members of the public will get the chance to see a whole host of 1970's memorabilia aboard Worcestershire County Council's new mobile museum on Friday, May 4.
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Horsman the only Worcester worry
JAMES Brown has returned to training as Warriors step up their preparations for Saturday's critical Guinness Premiership encounter with Saracens. The fly-half required an injection after a scan revealed fluid on a tendon in his foot but he is making
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Top author joins library’s anniversary celebrations
A PROLIFIC author has paid a visit to a Worcester library. MC Beaton, author of the Agatha Raisin mystery books, made an appearance at St John's library, in Glebe Close, St John's, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. Beaton, who writes Regency
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Worcester's YMCA patch transformed into wildlife garden
An uninspiring patch of land at Worcester's YMCA is being transformed into a beautiful wildlife garden thanks to volunteers from Mencap. The youngsters, all with learning difficulties, are taking part in a work experience programme at the YMCA on Henwick
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PUMPHOUSE WI
THE president welcomed members, visitors and Mrs Bache, guest speaker to the April meeting. We had many items to discuss and resolve during the business affairs after the record and matters arising had been dealt with. Mrs Bache spoke about the Casualties
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MALVERN ART CLUB
ON Tuesday, April 10, Malvern Art Club members and friends visited the Compton Verney Gallery in Warwickshire, housed in a Grade I listed mansion designed by Robert Adam. British philanthropist Sir Peter Moore acquired the mansion in 1993 with the aim
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Droitwich car park decision was wrong
SIR - A recent denial of planning permission for Kidderminster Road retail park proves how petty Wychavon District Council is. Perhaps the real cause for refusal is because a parish poll overwhelmingly demanded shops there instead of Saltway, and officials
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PERDISWELL SKATE PARK
MORE than 100 young people travelled to Perdiswell Skate Park on Saturday, April 14, to take part in a rollerblading competition, hosted by professional rollerblade Si Coburn. The day began with an under 13s group giving it their all in a 30-minute jam
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INKBERROW WI
WE had enjoyed a beautiful spring day, and the chocolates we received on arrival at the April meeting also reminded us that Easter was approaching. Equally appropriate for this time of year was the talk by our guest speaker, Dr Murray Mylechreest, on
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EARL'S CROOME WI
Immediately after our president had welcomed us all to the April meeting she introduced the speakers for the evening, Pauline Blackburn and Yvonne Mort of Orchard Flower Craft. Standing behind two tables full of beautiful samples of their work they told
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Staff beat students in charity match
STAFF beat the student team in a charity netball match which helped raise funds for multiple sclerosis sufferers. Pershore College staff challenged students and netted a victory following a hard-fought battle. Staff won the game with a score of 13 to
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Pupils head to school for healthy breakfast
CHIPS and pizzas are off the menu, replaced by pears and pineapples at one health-conscious Worcester school. Pupils, parents and children packed the hall at Warndon Primary School, Edgeworth Close, Warndon, for Healthy Breakfast Week. The only snag
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Droitwich's last industrial brine pumping station has been regenerated.
A new plaque marking Gurney's Lane's role in the town's salt history was unveiled by Stuart Haywood, chairman of the Town Civic Society, Councillor Jean Dowty, centre, and Waitrose manager Caroline Dawson.
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Rainbows and Brownies pack bags to raise money
Brownie leader Della Price and members of the Ninth Worcester Rainbows and Brownies have raised £78 for the Children's Society. The youngsters raised the money by packing bags at the Co-op in St John's, Worcester.
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WYRE FOREST CANCER RESEARCH
A WYRE Forest charity is set to dish up plenty of food for thought at a fund-raising luncheon in Kidderminster. The district's Cancer Research UK committee is holding the annual event at the Granary Hotel and Restaurant, Shenstone, on Wednesday, May
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CORBETT GROUP SPRING MEETING
Hosted by Fernhill Heath WI, Eleanor Marsden, president, welcomed 83 members to the Corbett Group spring meeting. Margaret Bazley's treasurer's report showed a very healthy account and the possibility of giving yet another Denman bursary in the autumn
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BROADHEATH WITH RUSHWICK WI
Florence Rees, vice-president, took the April meeting on a warm, sunny afternoon. The business included her own report as delegate at the March council meeting. Several members had enjoyed a good day culminating with an entertaining talk by Calendar
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DROITWICH: We cut our landfill waste 90 per cent
A DROITWICH-based firm has cut the amount of waste it sends to landfill by 90 per cent in three years. Steps such as this have helped Koito Europe Ltd, a Japanese-owned manufacturing company, prove its green credentials yet again. The company has been
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DVD reveals how children are learning through play
A TELEVISION programme about Worcestershire children's first day at school has been put together as part of a filming experiment. The premier of the DVD, called What A Great Start!, will be shown at Worcester Rugby Club, Sixways, Pershore Lane, Worcester
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You want to be a sports star? Fine – but you have to study extra hard too
UNIVERSITY of Worcester student James Noel understands the importance of education. The London-born 24-year-old wanted to be a footballer himself, but took up basketball at the age of 14 instead. "I got a scholarship to play basketball at a high school
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Large-print books are needed for the hospice
PEOPLE in Worcester are being urged to find any unused large-print books they have and give them to St Richard's Hospice. There is a shortage of the books, which are suitable for readers with visual impairment, both for patients at the hospice and in
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We think someone poisoned our cats
A WORCESTER family is devastated after their two cats died of suspected anti-freeze poisoning within hours of each other. Stacey Fisk rushed 18-year-old Pusscat to the vets after he became dazed, lost his appetite and narrowly escaped being run over
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New stadium hopes revived for City FC
SPECULATION is mounting that Worcester City Football Club is on the brink of securing a move to a new home. A major development company has bought 20 acres of land at Nunnery Way for £3.15 million, and is hoping to make it the new base for the St George's
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I want to stamp out litter louts, says funny man
WORCESTERSHIRE comedian Alistair McGowan was back on home soil this week as he launched a campaign to crack down on litter louts. The impressionist was in Pershore to lend his support to Wychavon District Council's Communities Against Litter project.
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Selling roses for Acorns
HUNDREDS of generous people stopped and bought roses in Worcester High Street to help raise money for Acorns children's hospice. Volunteers stood outside the Guildhall yesterday to try to persuade people to buy a rose for £1. The St George's Day event
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Courts drugs testing chaos
DELAYS recording vital test results showing if criminals are still using drugs have angered a Worcester judge. Offenders are given drug treatment and testing orders (DTTOs) instead of prison sentences in the hope of weaning them off illegal substances
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Mayor's Diary
It has been a great week with youngsters. There was a first this week when Joe Parton was invested into Worcester 20th Scouts during a parlour visit. Andy Fox had brought his troop into the parlour to learn a little of the history of Worcester; real hands
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Fine for not using bin was simply excessive
SIR - As the faithful city embraces its new green credentials, Warndon mum Lisa Buzza found out recently that it can prove expensive. Your front page story (Worcester News, April 3) about her £100 fine for not using the wheelie bins has some worrying
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Let’s hope a cat poisoner isn’t at large
It seems either some thoughtless person has been dumping anti-freeze in the streets of Blackpole, Worcester, or a sick individual has a grudge against the area's cats. Whatever the case, two much-loved pets are now dead after apparently eating the sweet-tasting
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Life Coach corner...
Have you ever been in a relationship that you are unsatisfied with? Have you ever had a dilema about what to do with that relationship? What is keeping you there? We are creatures of habit and often find the long term relationship we are in with our partner
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Preece rues missed opportunities
MANAGER Andy Preece is rueing missed opportunities as Worcester City prepare for Saturday's showdown at Harrogate Town. Victory, coupled with re-sults going their way, would see City secure fifth place, a position that looked unthinkable a few weeks
