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Life Coach corner...
I had to do one of the hardest things i have ever had to do this weekend - tell my 4 year old daughter that our family pet, a 10 year old labrador cross called leon, had died. In the early hours of sunday he woke us up clearly in discomfort, within a
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Victoria make Cup progress
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria progressed to round three of the Cockspur National Knock-out Cup following a six-wicket victory over Herefordshire side Kington. Andrew Siwicki was the match-winner with an unbeaten knock of 105. Kington batted first and reached
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OVs fall just short
OLD Vigornians first XI's game at Old Halesonians in Worcestershire League Division Three fell victim to the weather but the two club's seconds teams met at Kings Hawford. Considering the lack of depth to the OVs seconds' attack and the strength of the
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Football club make 79-mile trip to boost coffers
NINE members of Drakes Broughton Rangers Football Club took part in their annual sponsored bike ride to Leicester City's Walkers Stadium. The event has been running for a number of years to raise funds for the club. In the past, they have cycled to the
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Family celebrate after Caught At Dawn claims win
FATHER-and-son duo Martin and Tom Weston were celebrating at the Clifton-on-Teme Hunt point-to-point at Upper Sapey when they won the Mixed Open race with their horse Caught At Dawn. Following a recent win at the Wheatland Hunt meeting at Chaddesley
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Severn comes alive as city hosts regatta
THE Worcester rowing regatta was blessed with excellent weather, good support and success for several local clubs. In near-perfect conditions, hundreds of well-wishers and interested spectators watched dozens of closely-contested races between clubs
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Body of missing woman found
THE body of a missing woman has been found in the River Wye near Hereford. Patricia Dawe was last seen by family members at her home in Vaughan Street, Hereford at about 11.30pm on Thursday. When they woke the following morning she had gone. The 57-
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Man suffers serious burns after gas bottle explosion
A MAN has suffered serious burns following a gas bottle explosion. The 50-year-old was on the premises of Cellargas in Chapel Road, Rotherwas, near Hereford when the explosion happened at 2.45pm yesterday. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman
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Division Two championship triumph for the Tearaways
TEARAWAYS are champions of Division Two of Worcester and District Skittle League while Crown Rebels claimed the third division title. Runners-up in the first division are Budgies with Redhill Dropouts runners-up in the third division. The second division
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Traffic lights up on busy bridge - so far, so good.
ONE-way traffic lights operating on a busy bridge into Worcester have caused fewer problems than feared. The lights were introduced at Powick Bridge today, and will operate for about six weeks. Glen Connolly, junior manager of the Manor Farm pub, situated
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Ombersley win battle of awkward conditions
OMBERSLEY picked up their second Birmingham League Division Three win of the season by beating promoted Kington. The villagers welcomed back captain Joph Young from honeymoon for his first game of the season. Young won the toss and inserted the home
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Lee helps wipe out Himbleton
JEREMY Lee destroyed Himbleton by taking five wickets and bowling them out for 63. The Malvern player claimed 5-35 in their 59-run victory in Worcester Evening League Division One. Barnards Green ended up with a tie against Stoke Prior as they paid
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Quest for cup
THE Worcestershire Badminton Association are holding their annual under 21s championship at the Elgar Technology College, Worcester, on Sunday, June 24. The tournament is open to anyone who lives or was born in Worcestershire on or after October 1,
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Derbyshire victory can lift our season
I'VE written a lot in my column recently about us needing to bottom out our recent downward spiral so we could start to rise again. I felt that, in our Friends Provident Trophy game against Yorkshire that was washed out, we had a decent total to defend
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Cooprider quits as Wolves head coach
WORCESTER Wolves head coach Josh Cooprider has resigned. The announcement comes in the wake of swingeing changes at the British Basketball League outfit after the vast majority of the first team squad had their contracts terminated last week. The Wolves
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Description of man who exposed himself
A MAN is wanted by police after indecently exposing himself to passers by in Malvern. Police believe the man, who committed the offence in Peachfield Common, Thirlstone Road between 5pm and 5.30pm on Thursday, is the same man reported to police for a
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Victory hopes in battle over bays
A CAMPAIGN to reduce the number of able-bodied shoppers leaving their cars in disabled parking bays in Worcester has worked. In the five months since the Please Leave It For Someone Who Needs It campaign was launched, CrownGate Shopping Centre has noticed
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Could you become a helper for Noah’s Ark?
A CHARITY offering support to bereaved children in the two counties needs new volunteers. The Noah's Ark Trust, based in Lowesmoor Wharf, Worcester, relies on public support to help children, young people and families who have suffered a bereavement.
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Local Winds of the World Part 1
BERG WIND (Afrikaans, meaning mountain) Hot and dry wind coming from the interior of South Africa and blowing down the mountains and off-shore. BORA Cold, usually dry NE wind blowing from the mountains in Jugoslavia and north-east Italy. BRICKFIELDER
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Entries open for Cancer Research 10k run
RUNNERS can dust off their trainers and start shaping up to raise funds for charity. Cancer Research UK's 10k run will return to Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, on Sunday, September 9. The event is open to men and women over the age of 16 and is suitable
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Medic Martin delivers his own daughter
A PARAMEDIC had expected he may have to deliver a baby in an emergency but had absolutely no idea it would be his own daughter. Martin Benjamin and his wife Fiona from Ross-on-Wye thought they had another two weeks to wait before the arrival of their
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Matthew is leader of medal honours
MATTHEW Leader won Div-ision One of the May Midweek Medal at Sapey Golf Club with a net score of 67. Mixed Open Greensomes: S Wakeley & B Kerslake (Brickhampton) 42 points; M&G Job (Gay Hill) 40; April Whetton & Derek Skett 39 (back 9); Sam Lawrence
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Rob’s saddling up for 45-mile trek in aid of good cause
A WORCESTER solicitor is gearing up for the Hearts First Bike Ride. Rob Sherrey, aged 35, is taking part in a challenging 45-mile route. Mr Sherrey, of Holt Heath, near Worcester, who works at the city's March and Edwards Solicitors, is a keen cyclist
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Heart charity saved my life, says DJ Paul
A WORCESTER DJ is using pedal power to raise money for charity. Wyvern FM drive show presenter Paul Ellery will be one of the hundreds of participants taking part in this year's Hearts First Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Mr Ellery
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MALVERN: Dobsons shuts after 60 years
A hardware shop in Malvern is to close next month after 60 years because of pressure from national chains. Dobsons of Barnards Green is well-known as a place where you don't have to buy in bulk and it has a dedicated customer base. But the success of
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Centre students take to the stage
MUSICAL students from two Worcestershire County Council day centres are taking centre stage at an upcoming concert. The event, Good Vibrations, held at Worcester Rugby Club, will feature a variety of traditional and contemporary music ranging from solo
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Ladies lose first league encounter
OMBERSLEY Golf Club ladies section narrowly lost their first match of the Droitwich League 3-2 at Worcestershire GC in Malvern Wells. The team was also defeated at home against Henley but won a mixed match at Vale GC near Evesham. Four women also visited
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Taxi drivers should accept competition
SIR - Taxi drivers from Malvern complain they are being driven out of business by people from Worcester who are over-charging their customers. I thought all taxis had to have a meter which is set by Trading Standards. So I cannot see how they can be
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Competition for captain
RESULTS from Worcester Golf and Country Club. Captain's Drive In: Paul Massey, Stuart Denyer, Clive Griffin, Jim Fisher; Mike Darby, Alan Courtney, Darren Warner, Rob Henton; Grenville Rose, Steve Blewett, Graham Farr, John Matthews; Russ Cogger, Dave
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Still time to sign up for fund-raising bike ride
PEOPLE are being encouraged to get on their bikes for charity. Although there are only three weeks left until the charity's Hearts First Bike Ride on Sunday, June 3, there is still time to sign up and help save the lives of people living with heart disease
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Friends get support for maze in spring gardens
A MODERN-day version of an ancient mythical structure has taken a step closer to becoming a reality in Malvern. The Friends of Malvern Hills Springs and Wells want to see a special kind of maze put in Rose Bank Gardens as a tourist attraction and tribute
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FRANCIS
FRANCIS Edna Maud Passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 88 years. Loved mother of Michael, Nigel, Keith and Graham, dear mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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HOLMES
HOLMES Lil Loving memory of a dear mum and nan. God bless. Love Marg, Simon and Andy. Published in paper 21/05/2007
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HOLT
HOLT Paul Treasured memories of a beloved son and brother taken from us May 21st, 1983. Missed and loved more each day. You are always with us. Good night andGod bless.Love Mum, Dad and Familyxxx Published in paper 21/05/2007
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WASHBROOK
WASHBROOK Elsie Nellie Passed away suddenly on January 11th, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Bill, a dear stepmum to Ken and Margaret and also Lin. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday
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FOLEY
FOLEY Stuart and Michelle Are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Joseph. A brother for Hannah. Published in paper 21/05/2007
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KING
KING May and Albert Thinking of you on what would have been your 100th Birthday 21st & 28th May. Love and miss you today and everyday. Daughters Joan, Muriel, Linda, Sylvia and Shirley. xxxxx Published in paper 21/05/2007
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After losing dad, I’m trying to help smokers give up
A PHARMACIST who lost her dad to lung cancer is determined to help others quit smoking. Karen Downing's father John died three years ago, giving her the resolve to help others beat their addiction. He had a cancerous lung removed when she was six-years-old
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Man who slashed ex’s new lover must serve at least three years
A Worcester man who slashed his ex-girlfriend's new lover with a craft knife has been given an indeterminate sentence. Luke Daly left Matthew Drew with four neck wounds and severe scars. Judge Andrew Geddes said the victim could easily have been killed
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We don’t know the pupils sent to us
SIR - I am writing in support of John Buckley's comments about the pupil admission system and placement of difficult, vulnerable children at Elgar and Christopher Whitehead schools (Letters, May 1). I work at one of the schools and am constantly amazed
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Staff claim book tokens in car-share competition
Ten Defra employees have each won a £10 national book token after winning a Worcestershire County Council-run competition. The staff, based at the Defra offices on Whittington Road, Worcester, scooped the prize after entering the Choose How You Move
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Final testing for problem bollards in Angel Street
RISING bollards in Worcester city centre that have worked for only two days in eight years will be given a final test at the beginning of next month. Exactly when the test will take place has not been confirmed because ATG Access, the company who installed
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May 20 - May 26
100 Years Ago: A Runaway. This morning a pony and governess cart, belonging to Warren Tree, were being driven by his youngest son at the Cross when the tyre of one wheel, getting into the tramline, caused the trap to swerve and upset. The occupant
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May 20 - May 26
This week in 1957: A RECORD crowd of more than 4,000 was treated to a thrilling afternoon's entertainment at Worcester Auto Club's Temeside scramble at Church Farm, Cotheridge. Due to the activities of the Lord's Day Observance Society, the Worcester
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Man rescued from river
A 73-YEAR-OLD man had to be rescued from the River Severn after getting in to trouble near Worcester. The pensioner was pulled from the water by customers at The Camp House Inn at Grimley at about 5pm yesterday. He was taken to the Worcestershire Royal
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Think twice before you throw anything away
Whenever I film a Flog It! programme or someone brings a really lovely item into my saleroom and tells me that they bought it from the local charity shop or church bazaar for a few pence, one does feel for the charity shop when the item then goes on to
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK: 19 May
Take cuttings from summer-flowering clematis. Plant out annual climbers but cover them with fleece at night if frost is forecast. Begin feeding plants in containers and continue through the summer. Harden off hanging baskets and windowboxes ready to
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Three ways to...
Encourage good shrub growth 1. Consider how you plant a container-grown shrub. Matted roots on the surface of the soil should be teased out, the planting hole must be big enough for a generous helping of planting mixture (such as compost) which should
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BEST OF THE BUNCH: Lilac (Syringa)
It's one of the mainstays of the shrub border, with its large fragrant blooms emerging in shades of white, pink and, of course, lilac. The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris brightens up the garden in May and early June and although flowering is shortlived
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GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT: Thornless blackberries
Thornless blackberries Don't risk pricking yourself on unforgiving blackberry brambles during harvest time - grow some thornless varieties instead. Varieties including black satin, Merton thornless and Oregon thornless will provide a less painful picking
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Make your garden a honey pot for bees
THE buzz word at this year's Chelsea Flower Show is bees, with many exhibitors featuring planting which is attractive to these important insects. Studies show that bumblebees, which rely on certain plants for their survival, are declining in the UK due
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Pounds and ounces are very important
IR - We have been told that we can keep our imperial measures - at last someone in the EU has bowed to our wishes, so people power has won another battle. Therefore I must totally disagree with your editorial comment (May 10). Ounces, pints and feet
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Foster's Green National Nature Reserve, Worcester.
Though there's much to enjoy on this walk, one undoubted highlight is Foster's Green National Nature Reserve. Access is restricted but there is a public footpath across part of it at Eades Meadow. Go now, to see a spectacular display of green-winged orchids
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Sunday 27 May - Your chance to try out target shooting
EVER thought of having a go at target shooting? Not at a line of moving tin ducks at a fair or even a little roundel in a metal holder on the back wall of the Brewer's Droop pub just off the village green. No, proper full-on target shooting with a full
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Richard will help you learn how to find rights of way
THE Worcestershrie branch of the British Horse Society is inviting dozens of intrepid horse riders to attend a unique Countryside With Confidence evening later this month. The event - which marks this year's British Horse Society Access Week - has been
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Warmth from the earth and water from the sky at trust HQ
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has just introduced two green schemes at its wildlife and farming base at its Lower Smite Farm headquarters, near Hindlip. A new geothermal heating system and rainwater harvesting scheme are both now operating at the centre
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New homes found for eight strong Fergies
MASSEY Ferguson tractor fans descended on Worcestershire in droves for a farm dispersal sale at Stoulton, between Worcester and Pershore. The attraction was a list of no less than eight Fergies due to come under the auctioneer's hammer. Needless to
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Meet our prize-winning paper boys
WORCESTER News delivery boys have been rewarded for their dedication with fantastic prizes. Paper boys and girls were asked to spot pictures of Easter eggs in windows during their rounds and answer questions about their jobs. Fifteen-year-old Joe Elson
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One day, Powick hams will reveal their deadly story
THERE has been much speculation recently about the location of Civil War burial pits on or near Powick Hams. Bob Jenkins, of the Battle of Worcester Society, told me during last month's expedition to the Hams, that three skeletons had been found in the
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Purple or green, asparagus is the prince of vegetables
IT'S long and it's succulent and you bite the end off it and it tastes lovely. Asparagus, that prince of vegetables, is enjoying its prime season. Which should be a good one this summer, following the warm, sunny weather in April. Certainly you can
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Crowds flock to High Street for latest cars
SLEEK sports cars and hot hatchbacks wowed the crowds at the first Worcester Motor Show. Visitors flocked to the bustling city centre for Saturday's event, run in partnership with the Worcester News and VisitWorcester - an organisation dedicated to promoting
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Logo cash is not our biggest issue
SIR - Mr Foster, MP for Worcester, commented on the vast sum of £24,000 spent on a new logo for the council (Worcester News, May 12). He is reported as saying "This is such a waste of money it really frightens me - it drives me up the wall." If this
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Takings down as crane closes street
OUTRAGED traders said takings were down by up to 98 per cent following the closure of a busy street in Worcester city centre. Friar Street was shut between the Vue cinema and the junction of Union Street, from 10.30am on Saturday until 9pm yesterday
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Why did children’s bottle of perfume cut Leanna’s hand?
DISNEY has launched an investigation into one of its products after a five-year-old girl from Malvern badly cut her finger on a shattered children's perfume bottle. The multinational leisure giant could now change the way its small glass perfume bottles
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Search is on for best businesses
THE search is on for the best businesses and the best business people from Worcester. It's all part of the Chamber Awards 2007, now in its sixth year and run by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The awards recognise and reward
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Estate agent is given a revamp
IT'S smiles all round from the team of staff at estate agents R A Bennett & Partners following the refurbishment of their office in Foregate Street, Worcester. The Cotswold-based firm, which has a network of 17 branches stretching from Evesham to Tetbury
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Give us your old wedding dress, says hospice shop
BRIDES-to-be on a budget need soon look no further than a Worcester charity shop for wedding gowns. St Richard's Hospice is planning to set up a bridal wear department in its Mealcheapen Street shop and is urging people to donate their wedding dresses
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Win tickets to Cash tribute
THE forthcoming Johnny Cash concert in Worcester has sold out - but the Worcester News has two tickets to give away. When Clive John takes to the stage at Worcester's Swan Theatre on Sunday, May 27, the charismatic Man in Black will hold sway over the
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I was a drug-using crook - now I'm the Prince's pal
THEY pulled his shirt over his head with the sleeves still buttoned at the wrist, so he couldn't move his arms. Then they yanked his trousers and his pants down to his ankles. Then they started to hit him. Seriously. Painful blows arrived from every
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Punch that broke ex’s nose lands man in jail
A woman suffered a broken nose and cheekbone after being attacked by her violent ex-boyfriend outside her home. Claire Pinches and Justin Hodgetts got into an argument at a takeaway before she left in a taxi, Worcester Crown Courtr heard. But when she
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New fund will help you to remember loved ones
A WORCESTER cancer charity is launching a new fund to enable families and friends to remember their lost loved ones. Named after the person who has died, the Forget-Me-Not tribute fund will give relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues a focus for
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Man facing prison was stopped at the airport
A MAN who knew he might face prison was arrested trying to leave the country, a court was told. Amer Ali, aged 22, was stopped on Thursday, May 17, in the departure lounge of Birmingham Airport waiting for a flight to Islamabad, Pakistan. The court
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Walkers head to the hills for St Richard’s
MORE than 500 people put on their walking boots and trekked across the Malvern Hills to raise thousands of pounds for charity. It is hoped Saturday's event will raise about £26,000 for St Richard's Hospice, which recently moved into a new home in Worcester's
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Meet the new Worcester News editor
YOUR Worcester News has a new Editor. Kevin Ward, who was born in Worcester and is a former pupil of the Royal Grammar School and Pershore High School, begins his tenure at Berrows House today. Mr Ward, aged 40, who is married with two sons, joins the
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Hundreds sign up to keep post office
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition against a controversial decision to move Worcester's main post office into a city centre store. Conservative parliamentary candidate Robin Walker stood outside the Foregate Street office on Saturday, protesting
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Passing the buck over Friar Street
THE future King Charles II fled down it after the Battle of Worcester, female soldier Hannah Snell was born roughly opposite where the Tudor House Museum now stands... and these days it's bursting with life as a busy trading thoroughfare. So. There's
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Car hitting our house should prompt action
SIR - As the owners of the property featured on the front page when a car hit our house (Worcester News, May 11), we would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kindness and support. We commend the emergency services for their swift and efficient
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Woman escapes serious injury as car ploughs into shed
A woman has escaped serious injury despite her car going through a fence and into a garden shed. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Paddock Way in Droitwich at 7.40am on Saturday. An ambulance was quickly sent to the scene. Emergency Medical