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Harriers chief is eyeing success

CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove says he would happily swap Kidderminster Harriers' date with destiny for a place in the Football League. Harriers will contest their fourth FA Trophy final in 20 years on Saturday when they take on Stevenage Borough at the new

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Hay and Richards claim a pair of wins in France

DROITWICH racer Richard Hay and his driving partner Clive Richards clocked up another pair of race victories in the evo Caterham Eurocup when they contested the French rounds of the series. It was the first-ever visit for the series to the Val de Vienne

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Neil is on fast track to successful career

TRAINEE solicitor Neil Harrison has been spending his spare time burning it up around some of Europe's top racetracks in the Monoposto Formula Three series. The 24-year-old, who is completing his training in the agricultural and rural affairs department

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Nel signed as County strive for bowling fix

WORCESTERSHIRE have moved to ease their current fast-bowling crisis by signing Scottish international Dewald Nel in time for tomorrow's LV County Championship Division One clash with Yorkshire at Headingley. The County, hit by injuries to key bowlers

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First meeting of year at Shelsley

THE first meeting for the 2007 Shelsley Walsh season takes place this weekend with two one-day meetings on a new surface that should ensure some close races. It is the first race weekend of six in the Teme valley, the high point of which will be the

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French ace praises superb supporters

THOMAS Lombard has paid tribute to Warriors fans after returning to his native France. The popular centre has left Worcester to re-join his first team, Racing Club de France in Paris, but has thanked the Sixways faithful for their support during his

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Irish eyes are smiling after Austin show

IRISH international event rider Austin O'Connor was "very pleased" with his performance at the 2007 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton three-day event on the Duke of Beaufort's Gloucestershire parkland. The four-star event was dogged with problems as 22 riders

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Griffiths take two contests at Arden

ARDEN Sailing Club members enjoyed a busy weekend of six races. In an at-times gusty wind, the first of the women's series races was won by Jane Smee in a straight head-to-head with Caroline Stephen in club Picos. In the second round of the Arden trophy

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Overnight roadworks set to start

The Highways Agency will be carrying out overnight resurfacing on the southern approaches to the A46/A4184 roundabout, south of Evesham starting at 8pm tonight. The northbound and southbound carriageways to the south of the roundabout will be resurfaced

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Ground proving fixture problem

THE prevailing firm ground has hit fixtures hard despite the best efforts of organising committees. This was evident at the North Ledbury Hunt point-to-point fixture at Maisemore Park when only 30 horses went to post for the seven-race card. There was

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Results from Sunday club cricket league

DROITWICH, Barnards Green and Colwall Firsts all recorded victories in the first weekend of the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club League. FIRST XI Barnards Green v Bromsgrove Barnards Green won by seven wickets. Bromsgrove (0) 243 all

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Boult guides Prior to great fightback

JON Boult was the star for Stoke Prior with his 88 to enable them to overhaul Himbleton's 189-3 target in Worcester Evening League Division One. Mike Rogers (70no) and Jamie Alford (69) put on a good partnership for Himbleton. David Peters and D Hilditch

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Nomads keep up impressive form

WORCESTER Nomads continued their great start in Crusader Worcestershire League Division One with a two-wicket win at Bewdley. Bewdley struggled on a good batting pitch as Neil Thompson took 3-38 and Geoff Taylor claimed two wickets. Trevor Fabien, Ben

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West proud of his Evesham players

PAUL West believes Evesham United's Worcestershire FA Senior Cup success is the icing on the cake of a season to be proud of. The Robins won the county competition for the first time after beating Stourbridge 2-1 in extra-time and on aggregate in the

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Evesham WMC retain cup in thrilling contest

EVESHAM WMC retained the Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup in a six-goal thriller with Cidermill. Both sides found it hard to adapt to the windy conditions and chances were few until Matt Layton gave the Workies the lead shortly before the interval

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Marathon cycle ride for charity

TWO cyclists from Worcestershire plan to go the extra mile to raise funds for a children's charity. Mark Griffiths, of Whitewood Close, Whittington, Worcester, and 41-year-old Mark Sorrell, of Birch Avenue, Tolladine, Worcester, plan to cycle 991 miles

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Green Party glee following election progress

WORCESTER Green Party is celebrating what it calls "real progress" in the Faithful City after analysing its performance in the local elections. Leader Chris Lennard spent the Bank Holiday weekend pouring over the results in Worcester - where the greens

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Westfields toast landmark

WESTFIELDS brought the curtain down on their 40th anniversary year with a 6-1 win over the Villa Old Stars at allpay.park. They made a sizeable contribution to the Liver Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. Westfields lined up with former strikers

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Malvern sides are enjoying cup finals

MALVERN Town Wanderers and Newtown Sports each claimed two trophies in the second weekend of Mercian Festival Junior League finals. Wanderers' under 12s saw off Evesham United Juniors 8-2 to win the Ron Handy Memorial Shield. And the under 15s edged

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Teenager stable after weekend smash

A TEENAGER involved in a car crash over the Bank Holiday weekend is still in hospital but stable. The 16-year-old was airlifted to hospital after the accident on the A4103 at Leigh Sinton, near Malvern shortly before 4pm on Sunday. He suffered liver

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Man drank 10 pints, then drove mum’s car

A 19-year-old Worcester man drank 10 pints of lager before he drove his mother's car into a parked car, a court heard. Daniel Gardner, of Canterbury Road, Ronkswood, pleaded guilty to being twice the legal drink drive limit as well as driving without

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After 26 years, my story of a great name from Worcester’s industrial past is being retold

WHEN a tinsmith and brazier with the memorable name of William Blizard Williamson came to Worcester in about 1855, he probably never thought in his wildest dreams that he was laying the foundations of a firm destined to become a household name across

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Worcestershire bolster seam attack

Worcestershire have completed the temporary signing of Scottish international bowler Dewald Nel. The right arm medium-fast bowler, who is currently enjoying an excellent season with Scotland in the Friends Provident Trophy, has signed on for the County

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Eccentric is fine

SIR - Georgina, our churchwarden, said I was an eccentric, but a nice eccentric. I can live with that. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.

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Raffle to thank the rescuers of teacher who survived crash

A WORCESTER teacher who survived a horrific car crash was the guest of honour at a special fund-raising dance at his school for the rescue charity that helped saved his life. Robert Young, aged 29, of St Peter's and head of IT at Walkwood Middle School

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Barge was unveiled, then boarded up

SIR - At every election our MP or various councillors appear in local papers telling us Droitwich canals re-opening work will begin later that year. Recent reports implied Wychavon had received millions in different grants over many years for this, which

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FERRIDAY

FERRIDAY Stephanie To our dear granddaughter on your special day. Love and best wishesNan and Charlie Published in paper 08/05/2007

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FERRIDAY

FERRIDAY Stephanie Happy Birthdayto a very special daughter.Lots of love,hugs & kisses.Mum and Dad Published in paper 08/05/2007

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MANN

MANN Lionel Brian Missing you dad on your 70th Birthday. All our love always, Lynnette, Beverley, Alison and Shaun. Published in paper 08/05/2007

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COX

COX Maurice Aged 82 years of Upton upon Severn and formerly of Hanley Swan and Hanley Castle. Passed peacefully away on May 2nd, 2007. The beloved husband of the late Joyce and dear father of Bryn and Jenny and partner of Mavis. Also father in law of

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HIGH PCC

HIGH Betty Passed away peacefully at Henwick Grange Nursing Home on May 2nd 2007, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Bert, dearly loved mother of Jackie and Steve and mother in law to Ian, much loved grandmother to Elizabeth, Richard and Sarah. Funeral

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WESTON

WESTON Ivor Special memories of a loving dad and grandad taken from us one year today. Still in our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Deeply missed,Sally, Wayne, Stuart, Abi and Grandchildren. ---------- In loving and fondest

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WISE

WISE Molly Sadly passed away one year ago today. Still in our hearts you will always stay. Remembering you every single day. Love Barbara, Mark, Garry, Claire, Diane, Don and Families. Published in paper 08/05/2007

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ATKINS

ATKINS Mom and Dad Leonard May 8th, 1969 Dorothy May 20th, 1997 It broke our hearts to lose you mom and dad, But you did not go alone.For our hearts went with you, The day God called you home. Love you always, your devoted daughter Dorothy and son in

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BLADDER

BLADDER Reginald Hawkins At his home in Malvern on May 1st, 2007, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Margaret. Will be sadly missed by his Family and Friends. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, May 10th at 2 p.m

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COPSON

COPSON Mary Eileen Of Bromwich Road, Worcester. Passed away on May 3rd, 2007. Much loved mother of Eileen, Kathleen, Pauline, Colleenand John. Greatly loved by all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Funeral service at St George's Roman Catholic

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SANTOS

DE SANTOS Joe Passed away peacefully in hospital on May 1st, 2007, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Marian, dearly loved father of Karen, David and the late Julie, dearest grandfather of Sarah, Luke, Emily, Bethany, Julia, Jon and great grandad of Cameron

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HANCOX

HANCOX Maisie nee Smith Died peacefully at home on May 2nd 2007, after much suffering. Devoted wife of Don, loving mother of Marina and Kath and nan of Mark. Funeral service at Sansome Walk, Bapist Church on Friday, May 11that 2.15 p.m., followed by Cremation

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CLEWS

CLEWS Irene Passed away one year ago today. No need for words, except to say, We love and miss you mum each day. Ron, Jean, Terry and Lynda. Published in paper 08/05/2007

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Wyre Forest gets £1.8m slice of cash from lottery

THE Wyre Forest is to receive £1.86 million to help safeguard its future, it was announced today. The forest is one of three areas, considered among the most precious in the country, getting a share of £5.5 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund's Landscape

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Had a knee op? Then join our walk

A DROITWICH clinic is planning a big knees-up later this month and is hoping for plenty of support from past patients. Past patients and staff from the town's knee clinc will join surgeons and physiotherapists on the sponsored one or three-mile walk

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Samaritans’ new phone system is here to help you

A WORCESTER charity has rocketed into the 21st century with new state-of-the-art communications equipment, thanks to the Worcester News and two city-based organisations. The Worcester Samaritans, which offers support to thousands of people in distress

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All-postal voting must be avoided

SIR - Previous reports of postal voting corruption in the Midlands and the north of England resulting in police arrests and court cases, multiple postal vote applications from the same addresses, and even senior politicians questioned are just some of

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MALVERN: Pupils’ idea for tax wins top prize in competition

A TEAM of economists from a Malvern school has won first prize in a taxing competition. Malvern St James students were asked to propose a new tax for the national Challenge the Chancellor competition and write an article justifying the proposal and explaining

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Work means pupils will no longer wade to class

PUPILS and staff at a Worcester school should be able to ditch the wellies when flood alleviation works are finished. The pedestrian gate to Cherry Orchard Primary School, Timberdine Close, floods during heavy rainfall, forcing staff, pupils and parents

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The day our city changed forever

THE siege that changed the face of Worcester and earned it the Faithful City title has been brought to life by re-enactors. On Saturday visitors to the Tudor House in Friar Street, Worcester, were transported back to 1643, to the era when the city was

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People should learn to swim in Severn

SIR - Of course it is dangerous to jump, dive, fall or swim in the Severn (Worcester News, April 24). It is equally dangerous to assume that someone who has learned to swim in the static water of a pool will be capable of saving themselves or others

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1,300 walkers set out to bolster good causes

RAIN didn't stop more than 1,300 school children walking, running and even paddling along the river Severn to raise money for charity. Pupils from the King's School, Worcester; King's Hawford School, Claines, and King's St Alban's, walked from Upton-upon-Severn

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Hundreds get top garden tips as the sun finally comes out

HUNDREDS of people braved the unpredictable bank holiday weather to visit a county spring fair. About 850 people flocked to Croome Park for the Great Green event to get top tips on how to look after their gardens. The two-day event, on Sunday and Bank

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Special thanks for the hospice

THANK YOU will be the theme of this year's St Richard's Hospice annual service. The service at Droitwich Methodist Church will be an opportunity for patients, families, friends, volunteers and staff to celebrate the work of the hospice with a short service

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Freemasons offer support to Air Ambulance

Provincial grandmaster for Worcestershire Freemasons Richard Goddard is pictured with County Air Ambulance flight paramedic Jim Hancox after the masons pledged their support for the charity with a cheque for £12,500. The Freemasons' Grand Charity is the

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LEIGH & BRANSFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

SUPPORTERS of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme came to Leigh and Bransford Village Hall to listen to excellent series of talks given by local experts in crime prevention. The evening was introduced by the local co-ordinator Paul Leopold, who emphasised

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MALVERN LINK TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

CHAIRMAN Julie Wacey welcomed two new members to the April meeting of the Guild, which is very encouraging. The leisure group is walking on the hills this month to see the beautiful spectacle of the millions of bluebells that now adorn the Malvern Hills

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WHITTINGTON & DISTRICT WI

THE meeting was held at 2.30pm on April 19 in the village hall. President Helena Downham welcomed everyone and confirmed that the arrangements for the visit to Highgrove House on April 24 followed by lunch in Tetbury were complete. We have been looking

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WORCESTER ANGLO-HELLENIC CLUB

AT the fourth meeting in the 2007 programme, members of the monthly Greek interest club enjoyed a most original and entertaining evening. The chairman welcomed guest speakers Ralph and Wyn Braunholtz from Birmingham who had agreed to return to the club

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It all adds up to a great result

MATHEMATICALLY-minded pupils have represented their Worcester school at the regional final of a special team challenge. Students from the Kings School took part in the regional final of the Mathematics team challenge held at Wycliffe College. After

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School hosts top tennis tournament

YOUNG tennis players from across the county arrived at a Worcestershire school for a three-day tournament. More than 90 entrants had the use of Pershore High's new outdoor court and three indoor courts for the first time, doubling the previous capacity

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Diocese and uni team up for course

THE University of Worcester and the diocese of Hereford are teaming up to offer a new course that will enable students to use their religion in daily life. The Bishop of Hereford and the vice chancellor of the university will sign a partnership agreement

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I’m sick of cats making this mess

SIR - Regarding the report We think someone poisoned our cats' (Worcester News, April 24), I must say I am not surprised in the least! Maybe the persons responsible are just as sick of them as we are. Maybe all cat owners should take responsibility for

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Can you give frauleins a taste of office work?

A LANGUAGE school in Worcestershire is hoping local companies will step in to give foreign students a helping hand. The Principia school of Language in Pershore is searching for local firms or institutions willing to offer a four or eight-week unpaid

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We had such a lot of fun in the forest

PUPILS went on an adventure of discovery in a Worcestershire forest. As part of their geography field work studies, pupils from the St Mary's Convent School in Mount Battenhall spent the day in the Wyre Forest Discovery Centre education unit. The organiser

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SWANPOOL WI

THE president welcomed members, and those of Comer, Kempsey, Littleworth and District, North Claines, Oak Apple, Callow End, Rushwick-in-Bedwardine WIs and our speaker, Catherine Clark, to the meeting in Bromyard Road Methodist Church Hall. The

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POWICK & CALLOW END

WE had a good turnout at the meeting this month and it was nice to see some old friends again. Furthermore, we had the pleasure of receiving two new members into the branch. The chairman confirmed that we are to go ahead with the autumn meal and hopefully

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WYCHBOLD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

THE society's spring show on Saturday, March 31, was staged in the village hall and once again succeeded in providing a fine display of flowers and shrubs in peak condition, thanks to the hard work and care of the exhibitors. Awards were made as follows

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WYCHBOLD FLOWER CLUB

THE village hall was well filled with members on April 10 and Ruth Bottomley, chairman, introduced Anna Brian, the guest speaker. Anna's theme was hanging baskets and she quickly demonstrated to us her expertise in and her familiarity with their assembly

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WYCHBOLD WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP

MEMBERS met on Monday, April 16, in the Poplars. A card will be sent to Alice Jones, now recovering after her recent indisposition, and the latest bulletins on Mary Wormington were given by friends who had visited her. Gillian Moody, assisted by Janet

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Shoppers take a walk on the wildlife side

MEMBERS of the public got to grips with their wild side while shopping in Worcester. Between Thursday, April 26, and Saturday, April 28, representatives from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, such as Graham Eastlake, above, were on hand in the city's

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New businesses need to be given extra support

WORCESTERSHIRE must embrace the entrepreneurial culture if it is to compete in a global environment, a leading figure behind Business Link West Midlands has warned. Jill Parker, enterprise director at the new organisation, is looking to boost the region's

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Did Tony live up to his word?

TEN years ago, Tony Blair uttered the famous pledge that "education, education, education" were his top three priorities on being elected. This mantra was given along with promises to reduce class sizes, improve standards and return to the old school

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Boyfriend attacked man he thought was ‘spying’

A WORCESTER council refuse collector carried out a vicious attack on a work colleague after a "spying" complaint by his girlfriend. Andrew Johnson rushed at Jason May, punched him to the ground and kicked him with his heavy work boots. But as other

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Family raises fears after another crash

A MOTHER has spoken of her fears that someone could be killed on a road near her home following a serious accident. Tracey Atkinson spoke out after a three-car crash on the A4103 at Leigh Sinton, near Malvern, on Sunday, which resulted in a 16-year-old

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Mayor's Diary

Joan and I accompanied the Lord Lieutenant and his wife to his annual awards ceremony for the poppy appeal competition, which is open to all cadet units in the county. The top prize went out of the city but I am pleased to say the runner- up was Luke

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Comments on schools are not helping pupils

SIR - I note Councillor Buckley's recent comments concerning pupil admission numbers at Elgar and Christopher Whitehead schools (Worcester News, March 31 and May 1). I find neither letter helpful to the well-being of either school, which is my priority

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Prettiest girl in city – and modest, too

In the end, there could only be one winner. And while the 10 beauties who failed to walk away with the Miss Worcester title on Saturday night are understandably disappointed, they will no doubt accept that Jodi Edwards is a deserving bearer of the crown

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‘This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me’

SHE is one inch short of being six foot tall, has a passion for acting and knows a thing or two about the way our minds work. And today she walks even taller than usual after being crowned Miss Worcester 2007. Jodi Edwards, who is only 18, is busy preparing

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Head says police have helped stop the vandals

THE headteacher of a Worcester school has praised police for cracking down on vandals. Last month the Worcester News revealed Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Timberdine Avenue had been targeted by vandals, who smashed windows and damaged

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Sixways plan for city’s second park-and-ride

AN application to turn part of Worcester Warriors' Sixways ground into a second park-and-ride in the city has been submitted to Wychavon District Council. The detailed plans outline how a section of a car park, due to be built as part of the rugby club's

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Glamorous Jodi is the new Miss Worcester

JODI Edwards is basking in the glory of being crowned Miss Worcester 2007 after a tense night at Worcester Racecourse. The Fernhill Heath-born student held her nerve to impress a judging panel during an on-stage interview on why she should be made the

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You there! Raise your hat! A lady is present

AT least once a week, I go out on patrol' around Worcester. Being a hack of the old school, my senses are finely attuned to the possibility that some snippet of interest will be awaiting discovery around every corner. Just in case there are any potential

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Rhodes not fazed by stuttering start

THE doom-mongers are already starting to focus their attention on Worcestershire, but Steve Rhodes is confident his side can bounce back from a slow start to the season. In six outings in all competitions so far this term, Rhodes' men have only notched