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Bevan is raring to go for the big final
HARRIERS goalkeeper Scott Bevan feels he is coming into form at just the right time. Bevan suffered a calf injury in the 2-0 FA Trophy semi-final first leg victory against Northwich on March 10 and missed the next five games. The 27-year-old was replaced
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Whitehead didn’t want to tempt fate by touching Trophy
SKIPPER Stuart Whitehead has had a tantalising glimpse of what it could be like to lift the FA Trophy. The Harriers captain got within touching distance of non-league football's most treasured piece of silverware last Friday. Whitehead joined Harriers
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Quick wickets hit County reply
WORCESTERSHIRE lost two quick wickets to trail Yorkshire by 464 runs at the close of day two of their LV County Championship match at Headingley Carnegie. After the hosts declared on 521 for seven, Matthew Hoggard had opener Stephen Moore caught at first
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Harriers fans go crazy for merchandise
BUSINESS is booming in the Kidderminster Harriers club shop. Ever since Mark Yates' team booked their place in Saturday's FA Trophy final against Stevenage Borough, trade has soared. Demand to be decked out in Harriers colours at Wembley is so high
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Confusions - Norbury Theatre, Droitwich
CONFUSIONS is a spot-on study of quintessential British life. This production, starring a cast of familiar faces from the Worcestershire amateur dramatics scene, saw all five of the loosely linked one-act plays performed very well. Mother
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Local MPs react to Blair's departure
THE RETIREMENT of Tony Blair has been greeted with mixed reaction by MPs across Worcestershire. Worcester MP Mike Foster, who was elected in 1997 with a huge 7,000 seat majority on the same day Labour came to power nationally, said he was "tinged with
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Droitwich live up to favourites tag
DROITWICH lived up to their billing as one of the Crusader Worcestershire League Division One title favourites with an excellent two-wicket win over Redditch. Hotly-fancied Redditch, who were relegated from Birmingham League Division Three last season
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Skydive for brain charity
WORCESTERSHIRE adrenalin junkies who fancy a thrill are being invited to jump out of a plane for a worthwhile cause. Headway - the brain injury association - is inviting adventurous people to go skydiving this summer with the world famous Red Devils
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All-star Athey is Avoncroft's hero
HAVING bagged excellent figures of 6-57 against Colwall in the opening game of the season, Avoncroft's Paul Athey was probably thinking it would take him a while to better that return. However, the Bromsgrove-based team's skipper had to wait just seven
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Terry Box-es clever to win Wards AC event
WARDS AC's first contest of the new term was the Roy Harris Memorial, held on the club pool and it was consistent performer Terry Box who got his season off to a flying start when he took 38-10-0 to the scales. Winter series runner-up Box, found himself
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Road will be reviewed after car crashes into house
A HOMEOWNER has spoken of his devastation after a driver smashed through his front garden railings and into the house. Martin Court, 53, was in his kitchen when a 4x4 left the B4424 Upton Road in Old Hills, Callow End, near Worcester and crashed into
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Mother’s letters are collected in a book
A FAMILY from Sedgeberrow have collected more than 100 letters from their mother's time in Malaya in the 1950s and published them in a book. Robbin Rennie, of Barn Lane, found the letters in a suitcase after her mother passed away. Her grandmother had
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Chelsea's loss is Malvern's gain
APRIL's fine weather has led to Malvern Spring Gardening Show benefiting from floral displays meant for Chelsea flower show in a fortnight time. "The warm barmy spring with temperatures above normal has meant that plants are 3-4 weeks ahead of what they
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Rugby coach punched by cage fighter
NEW Worcester Warriors coach Mike Ruddock was punched by a cage fighter in an alleged bar-room assault. The Welsh rugby hero, who was with his wife Bernadette on a night out, was left nursing a black eye after being hit in the face by a man said to be
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Students climbing challenge raises cash for good cause
A group of Worcester College of Technology students climbed more than 500m to raise money for the Prince's Trust. For the 10th week of their Prince's Trust course, eight students took part in a team challenge. The indoor climb took place at Sport Martley
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Plenty on offer at golf open weekend
RAVENMEADOW Golf club in Claines is holding an open weekend for new and experienced golfers on Saturday and Sunday. There will be various competitions to enter with prizes sponsored by well-known manufacturers such as Cobra, Taylor Made, Titleist and
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Join in a teddy bear’s picnic
A teddy bear's picnic is to take place at the Timberdine Harvester in Bath Road, Worcester, on Saturday, May 26, to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish children's charity. For further information, on the event contact Jess Hardisty on 0121 3553446.
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Charity’s plea for helpers and fund-raisers
A WORCESTER-based national cancer charity is holding an open evening for people to find out how they can help boost its coffers. Leukaemia CARE is appealing to anyone who would like to find out how they can help raise money to attend the event at their
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Blair announces his resignation
Tony Blair today announced he will resign as Prime Minister on June 27. He declared his decision to an emotional meeting in his constituency, saying: "Today I announce my decision to stand down from the leadership of the Labour Party. "The party will
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Grants are on offer to clubs in the community
COUNTY communities which want to go green are being offered grants of up to £30,000 to help. The grants, from E-on, one of the UK's leading green generators, could be used for everything from wind turbines on community hall roofs to extra insulation
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Search for someone to design a leaflet
A CITY charity is looking for creative types to design a new leaflet. Worcester AIDS Foundation is offering a volunteer the chance to see their work in print and be distributed to 5,000 people. The charity, which has worked in the city for more than
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Relax this summer to the sound of bands in parks
WORCESTER'S parks will come alive to the sound of music this summer as jazz and brass bands hit a high note. Worcester City Council has organised a series of free outdoor performances by the best brass and jazz bands in the area, the first of which begins
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Judge brands hit and run ‘shameful’
A CAR driven by a rock musician ploughed into a family who were cycling to a campsite at Hanley Swan, near Malvern, after a birthday party. Carolyn Oliver and her 14-year-old daughter Sophie were knocked from their bikes on the B4209 by Patrick Cook's
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STOURPORT: Lucy wins prize with huggable cat photo
A BUDDING 10-year-old photographer has snapped up second prize in a national competition after entering pictures of her pet cat. Lucy Fellows, of Stourport, was awarded a digital camera and colour printer by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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County hopes for an Olympic tourism boost
TOURISM and trade in Worcestershire could get a big boost after the announcement the county is being sold as a potential destination to support the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. A county Olympics co-ordinator has been appointed to help Worcestershire
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The Earth's Rotation
As air moves towards or away from the Equator, it drifts east or west, then it begins to steer around regions of high and low pressure, rather than straight towards or away from them. The drift is called the "Coriolis effect" and it's due to the rotation
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Mike takes over as the Chamber’s new chief
MIKE Ashton, has taken over as the chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire. He joins after four years as chief executive of ChamberLink in Greater Manchester and brings a wealth of experience from a career spanning
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How park coped with snow
A SAFARI park in Worcestershire will show how it coped when it was hit by the worst snowfall in 20 years in the next instalment of a popular television series at the weekend. The third episode of Safari Park will show head warden Bob Lawrence and his
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Art in the station loos – why not?
SIR - I wish local artists Yoke and Zoom good luck with their proposals to turn a disused toilet on Worcester Foregate Street Station into an art gallery. It may be a smallish venue but it is ideally placed to catch the eye and will give travellers an
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JONES
JONES Aaron Happy Birthday grandson, have a good day. Love from Nan and Grandad Jones. ---------- Happy 13th Birthday. Best wishes from auntie Michelle, Jamie, Ryan, Sophie, Brooke and Tia. Published in paper 10/05/2007
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HILL
HILL Stacey Happy Birthday. Always proud of you. Lots of love Dave. xxx Published in paper 10/05/2007
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ARCHER
ARCHER Amelia Jane Formerly of Meadow Road, Claines. Peacefully in her sleep at Ravenstone Nursing Home, Droitwich on May 7th 2007, aged 93 years. Widow of Major Christopher Michael Archer. Sadly missed by son Christopher and daughter in law Margaret.
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HORNBERGER
HORNBERGER Vera Grace Passed away Saturday, May 5th, 2007. No one sees the broken heart that lies behind our smiles, No one knows the loneliness that's with us all the while. Silent tears will gently fall that others may not see, For the kind and loving
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DRISCOLL
O'DRISCOLL John Daniel Passed away on April 24th, 2007, aged 79 years. A graveside service will take place at Astwood Cemetery on Tuesday, May 15th, at 9.30 a.m. All enquiries please to A V Band Funeral Directors. Telephone 01905 22892 Published in paper
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SYNNUCK
SYNNUCK Brian Passed away two years ago today. Sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Published in paper 10/05/2007
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GAMMON
GAMMON Connie Passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2007, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Dennis. She will be sadly missed by all her loving Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. and afterwards at the Fownes
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DERRICOURT
DERRICOURT Marjorie Hilda Peacefully on May 3rd, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred, dear mother and mother in law of Peter and Norma and a much loved grandmother of Gordon and Katrina. Funeral service will take place at St Faiths Crematorium
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ETHERIDGE
ETHERIDGE Nicola Treasured memories of a beloved daughter and sister who was taken from us on May 10th, 1982. There's a place in our hearts no one can fill. We miss you dear Nicky and always will. Mum, Dad and Family. Published in paper 10/05/2007
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Fancy a litre? Try the Cardinal’s Hat
ONE place keeping an interested eye on the latest EU ruling on metric and imperial measurements is the Cardinal's Hat. Andrea Limlei, landlady at the pub in Friar Street, Worcester, hit local then national headlines in 2002 when she decided to serve
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Free transport for Spring Gardening Show visitors
Visitors using public transport to get to the Spring Gardening Show this weekend can enjoy a free bus shuttle service. Those attending between Friday and Sunday can use the service that runs between Great Malvern Railway Station and the event at the
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Why is this so difficult?
Hello everyone, Sorry for the delay in posting my blog, but I have been so busy, with work, kids and animals. I did go to the singles' party and it was a really nice evening, made friends with a couple of single women that were there for the same
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Is this obvious?
SIR - A headline said "school is excellent place for learning". Isn't that rather stating the obvious? GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Money will help us to continue our ME support meetings
MEMBERS of a support group for people living with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) in Worcestershire are celebrating after they were given money to ensure they will be able to continue their meetings across the county. The Worcestershire ME Support Group
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From the latest travel news to school Ofsted reports, our website now has it all
THE Worcester News website is getting bigger and better, offering you the information that matters most. A new local information channel has been added to www.worcesternews.co.uk to help readers find out more about where they live - from school league
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Don’t raise a glass to the Germans
SIR - As a frequent visitor to Germany I would observe that the German Festival at Pitchcroft just came across as a Liverpudlian wheeze to sell beer at £3 a pint. As "a taste of the German lifestyle", apart from sitting on benches at long tables, it
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Grant to make the roads safer
ROADS in Worcestershire are to be made safer after the Government handed County Hall a £284,000 grant. The money was awarded as part of £5.5m of grants given out by the road safety partnership grant scheme yesterday. It will be spent on improving roads
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Jailed: married man who groped girl, 13
A married man who groped a 13-year-old girl on the way to a pheasant shoot has been jailed by a judge at Worcester Crown Court. Colin Finch stopped his car in a gateway, kissed the victim and squeezed her breast, said Susan Cliff, prosecuting. Finch
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MALVERN: Theatregoers face a new booking fee
MALVERN Theatres has introduced a £2.50 booking fee. The theatre complex, in Grange Road, Malvern, has brought in the fee to generate extra income. Managing director of the theatres, Nic Lloyd, said rather than being a price increase, the booking fee
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No excuses for the city Labour leader
SIR - I am naturally disappointed that enough voters in Ronkswood, Worcester, chose to believe the claims in the New Labour leaflets, and vote against Keith Burton, the Independent candidate. However, I also have to recognise that the loss of this seat
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In just a few weeks’ time, this will be illegal in pubs and offices. Is Worcester ready?
The Enforcers THERE will be no ifs' or butts' if people are caught smoking at work and in public places when new laws come into force this summer. From July 1, council environmental health enforcement officers will be able to hand out on-the-spot fines
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Confusions - Norbury Theatre, Droitwich - runs until May 12th
CONFUSIONS is a spot-on study of quintessential British life. This production, starring a cast of familiar faces from the Worcestershire amateur dramatics scene, saw all five of the loosely linked one-act plays performed very well. Mother Figure
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Boarding house is beginning of major project for school
A NEW proposal to expand an independent school in Malvern has been unveiled after planning chiefs decided that a previous scheme could not go ahead. The school invited people to take a look at the plans for a new boarding house which could cater for
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Royalists remain faithful to this day
SIR - There is plenty of evidence that Worcester was known as the Faithful City long before the Civil War. The late alderman Sir Hubert Leicester concluded the origins to be "obscured in the mists of antiquity", suggesting it may have had something to
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Preparation for smoking ban lowers pub profits
Pubs chain JD Wetherspoon has warned the cost of preparing its pubs for the smoking ban in England would leave annual profits short of hopes. The company, which has branches across Worcester-shire, said it had carried out more repairs to its pubs ahead
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Festival celebrates business innovation
WORCESTERSHIRE companies are being urged to take part in a Festival of Innovation at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in November. Organised to mark the 10th anniversary of the Lord Stafford Awards, the event is being sponsored by regional
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Nominate an inspirational colleague for a top award
IS one of your colleagues worthy of an award? The Worcester News has teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire to find the best work colleagues in the two counties. It is all part of the Chamber Awards 2007 which celebrates
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Who makes the best chicken salad sandwich?
Sunday heralds the start of British Sandwich Week and, to celebrate, we have put some of Worcester's most popular food stores to the test. Lauren Murray gave her verdict on Britain's most popular choice. Clockwatchers WHERE: Mealcheapen Street, Worcester
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Stunning displays unveiled at Spring Gardening Show
THE first major national outdoor horticultural event of 2007 opens today when Malvern's annual Spring Gardening Show unveils its magnificent blooms on the Three Counties Showground. Months of preparation have gone into the stunning floral displays
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Your MP writes
This week has seen historic events in Northern Ireland. The power-sharing agreement, signed up to by all sides of the political and community divide, is the culmination of over a decade of work. The process was started by John Major’s government and
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Underage stings help to protect community
SIR - In response to JC Butterfield's letter Using kids as spies is just plain wrong' (Letters, April 26), I must strongly defend this practice, undertaken by Worcestershire County Council's Trading Standards service. These undercover operations do not
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Ounces, pints and feet are not important
So now Worcester's greengrocers can sell their bananas in pounds and ounces as well as kilos and grams without fear of prosecution. Shopkeepers may or may not care, but the decision by EU commissioner Gunther Verheugen to allow Britain to keep its
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I had fun as a firefighter
A SCHOOLBOY and his friends were treated to a VIP tour of Worcester Fire Station after scooping the trip in a charity auction. Nathaniel Fuller and a number of friends got to sit in a fire engine, wear a firefighter's uniform and take a sneak peak behind
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Campaigners save the pound, and ounces too
WORCESTER traders have welcomed the news that plans to abolish imperial measures have been shelved. The EU had set a deadline of 2009 for metric measures such as kilograms to replace Britain's traditional imperial measurements, such as pounds and ounces
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New dentist’s surgery opens wide for 5,000 NHS patients
MORE than 5,000 patients will benefit from a new state-of-the-art NHS dentist's surgery that has opened in Pershore. The practice, run by Oasis Dental Care, opened at 133 High Street yesterday, near the new community hospital site. It is great news
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'Stupid' plan to put post office upstairs
PLANS to put Worcester's post office on the first floor of WH Smith have been branded "stupid" as the first details are revealed about the proposed move from Foregate Street. The latest plans for the post office have angered both the Mayor of Worcester
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Warriors speak to international star
WARRIORS are closing in on their first signing of the summer with an international player set to join the club. The identity of the new man is being kept under wraps but British Lions centre Gavin Henson is thought to be one of the names in the frame
