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Katie looking forward to Wembley moment
PERSHORE youngster Katie Clasen will represent her football heroes at the new Wembley Stadium. The West Brom fan will be a Baggies mascot for the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final against Derby County on Monday. Together with brother Alex, Katie
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Morris produces highlight of show
WORCESTER City amateur boxers were in action at the annual Worcester Rugby Tournament. Starting the show was Worcester schoolboy Jordan Jenkins, who faced Joss Bond of Graisley ABC. Having lost on points in a previous encounter, Jenkins knew he needed
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Andrews dismay at race collision
A PROMISING start turned into a tough weekend for the Jentin/Lloyds British Superbike team at Snetterton. High winds made the practice sessions and qualifying difficult for Evesham's Simon Andrews. Andrews qualified his 04 Yamaha R1 in ninth place but
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Upton organise first triathlon
UPTON-upon-Severn will stage the town's first triathlon on Saturday, July 14. People will be lining up in the River Severn for the start which will be a downstream swim. It is to be followed by a flat bike route in the surrounding countryside and much
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Worcester closing on potential new faces
WARRIORS are stepping up their recruitment drive with "three or four" players to hold talks with the club. Prop Shaun Ruwers was unveiled last week as the first signing of the Mike Ruddock era and chairman Cecil Duckworth has promised more will follow
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North-east is hot track for BTCC holder
REIGNING Dunlop British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal says the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire is at the top of his list when it comes to driving challenges. Neal and his BTCC rivals, including series leader Jason Plato, are currently gearing up for
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Nomads tie with league top team
WORCESTER Nomads claimed a fine 15-point tie at top-of-the-table Brockhampton in Worcestershire League Division One. Vinny De Souza claimed the vital wicket of Chris Boroughs but Henry Langford (56) helped Brockhampton to 177-9. Neil Thompson, Ben Schiffman
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Sanderson handed place on the bench
WORCESTER skipper Pat Sanderson will be among the replacements for England's first Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The flanker is part of an experienced bench which includes former Warriors scrum-half Andy Gomarsall and Gloucester
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Mahmood destroys Pershore bid
PERSHORE fought an uphill struggle from the first ball in a Worcestershire League Division One defeat to Redditch. Skipper Stephen Cooper lost the toss and Pershore's top order failed to fire against last season's relegated team from the Birmingham League
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The planets aligned and a creative force was born
IN astrological terms Elgar was born when the sun and planets Mars and Mercury were in the zodiac sign of Gemini. The characteristics of such configuration indicates a personality which would have been very agile, versatile, inquisitive, conversational
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Elgar has always been a part of my life
ON my 16th birthday my godfather, the composer Herbert Howells, presented me with a score of Elgar's Cello Concerto, which he inscribed: "To Julian, from HH to whom EE once said of this work, It 's just an old man's darling'." And on reflecting on the
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United are pitching in for next campaign
HEREFORD United should have a fine pitch to perform on as they go for the Coca-Cola League Two play-offs next season. Almost 100 tonnes of top soil have been added alongside a complete re-seeding of the Edgar Street surface. Bulls chief Graham Turner
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Genius, self-promoter and astute businessman
THROUGHOUT his long years of dogged striving, of eventual triumph and of elderly decline, Sir Edward Elgar was constantly concerned, not only with being a composer, but also with the fashioning and manipulation of his image. Elgar's most enduring self-image
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Former town mayor lucky to be alive
THE WIFE of a former Mayor of Droitwich has said her husband is lucky to be alive after he was rushed to hospital suffering from a blood clot on the lung. Kate Spencer confirmed husband Terry had suffered a massive pulmonary embolism caused by blood
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Tensions of composer’s marriage come to life
THE work of Elgar is performed in concert halls and cathedrals up and down the land but people in Worcester will be the first to see his life adapted for the stage. The play Elgar And Alice will premier at the Swan Theatre on June 5, running for three
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Smee on target to collect a hat-trick
JANE Smee was victorious in the women's race at Arden Sailing Club in Defford. Caroline Stephen, also sailing a Pico, was just behind, followed by Emma Williams. Smee carried on her winning ways, coming first in the pursuit with Niall Cambell in their
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Elgar Festival - Wednesday 30 May - Thursday 7 June
WORCESTER is hosting a festival to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of its most famous son. The event, which runs from May 30 to June 7, will feature fine performances of Sir Edward Elgar's famous works, but perhaps the highlight will be
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Harriers to tackle Man Utd fan team
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will take on the fans' team of Manchester United in a pre-season friendly ahead of the 2007/08 Blue Square Premier season. Harriers host FC United, created by supporters of the Red Devils who have achieved promotion to the Northern
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Westfields raise cash with races
HEREFORD Racecourse have joined forces with Westfields to help raise funds after the devastating arson attack which destroyed their grandstand a few months ago. The Westfields team will be on course on Sunday, June 3, for Ladies' Day, running a penalty
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HEREFORD: Women need ladies’ day outfits
WOMEN across the two counties are preparing to don their finest outfits for Hereford Racecourse's most popular fixture of the year. It's ladies' day on Sunday, June 3, and hundreds of women are now in the process of selecting their posh frocks and best
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Royal Mail staff vote on strike action
ROYAL Mail workers in Worcester are to be balloted on strike action after a pay deal was rejected. The Communication Workers Union's (CWU) executive has rejected what Royal Mail describes as its "full and final offer", which consists of a 2.5 per cent
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Nel signs for season
SCOTTISH international Dewald Nel has signed a contract with Worcestershire for the remainder of the season. Nel spent a successful 10-day period with the club, playing in the LV County Championship matches against Yorkshire and Lancashire. He will
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Call for churches to be post offices
CHURCHES in Worcestershire are being urged to consider doubling as a post office in communities that lose their services in the latest round of cuts. The Rev Robert Barlow, Worcester Diocese chaplain for agriculture and rural life, is asking churches
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Britain is blessed
SIR - Tony Blair, the Prime Minister, has it right when he says Britain is a blessed nation and to be British is to be blessed. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
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Woman found in bed with stash of heroin
Police who raided a Worcester flat found a woman in bed with a £330 stash of heroin. One drug package was recovered from the bed and Sherree Harding revealed another 32 packages hidden on her. She claimed she had been asked to look after the drugs which
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I felt safer in a tent than our new home
A MUM whose home was severely damaged by fire says she feels safer living in a tent than temporary accommodation. Jayne Wallis' possessions were destroyed in a fire at the family home in Windermere Drive, Warndon, Worcester, last month. The 41-year-old
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Grove Farm scales back its forecast on new jobs
A business park planned for green fields on the outskirts of Worcester might not be the jobs bonanza first expected. The developer behind the Grove Farm project has warned in a letter to people whose homes are near the site that it could bring 900 jobs
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RUSSELL
RUSSELL Claire and Paul Are proud to announce the safe arrival of their baby daughter, Freya Marie, on May 12th, 2007. A little sister for Ryan and Alfie. Published in paper 22/05/2007
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DAWSON
DAWSON Irene Happy 70th Birthday to a very special Mum. Have a nice day.Love you loads Lynn, Mike, Chris and Natalie xxx Published in paper 22/05/2007
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BROWN
BROWN Kim Passed away peacefully in the Primrose Hospice, Bromsgrove on May 17th 2007aged 45 years. Dearly loved mother of Andrew, Karl and his partner Mel. Beloved daughter of Glenys and John. Much loved sister of Alison, Garyand Dean. Funeral service
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CLAXTON
CLAXTON Lilian Catherine Fruitbat Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, May 16th, 2007. A loving wife to the late John, mother to Carol and Eric, nan to Sharon, Simon, Liz and Rob and a much loved great nan to Anthony, Ewan, Daniel
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LAMBOURNE
LAMBOURNE John Keith One year ago today, you sadly passed away. In our hearts we think about you everyday. We all miss you so much. Forever your loving wife Rachel, daughters Emma and Libby, grandchildren Christina, Holly, Jack, Luke and Ben. xxx Published
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LAMBOURNE
LAMBOURNE John One year ago today you passed away,So sadly missed in every way, But in our hearts you will always stay. Love Pam and Dave. Published in paper 22/05/2007
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STONE
STONE Francessca Happy 18th Birthday. Always thinking about you. x Published in paper 22/05/2007
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LAMBOURNE
LAMBOURNE John A daily thought, A silent tear, And a constant wish always, that you were here. God bless John. Mum and Dad. Published in paper 22/05/2007
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Council could face damages claims
SIR - Worcester City Council said it did not think that the altered rubbish collections would bring about any worries about catching disease from the bins (Worcester News, May 9). Be that as it may be, it has left itself open to colossal damages from
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Have you seen a missing cat?
A WOMAN is increasingly concerned about her missing cat. Tina Smith, of Saddlers Walk, Worcester, has not seen Tub Tubs for about two weeks and is becoming worried, especially following an article in last month's Worcester News about three cats dying
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Dogs rehomed – but more need your help
SEVEN abandoned dogs have been rehomed thanks to Worcester News readers. We previously reported how kennels used by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire branch were overflowing after a number of
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We’re here to serve you
WORCESTER'S new civic leader has donned his robes in preparation for the year ahead. Councillor Stephen Inman has become the 780th mayor of the city to wear the robes, of which there are currently two sets. Coun Inman, a qualified solicitor, said: "
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NHS helped mum die with dignity
SIR - I would like to publicly thank the NHS care in the community team who cared for my mother at her home during the last 10 day so of her long fight against cancer. Despite my own misgivings when my mother said she wanted to die at home, the support
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No plans for slop buckets, says Council
GOVERNMENT plans for slop buckets' for left-over food has been rubbished by council chiefs. The leaked plans, which were due to be published on Thursday, may be too complicated for people to use, Worcestershire council experts have warned. The plans
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Morgan statue plan would be good for town
A SCHEME to put a £200,000 full-size bronze statue of a Morgan car with company founder HSF Morgan and his son Peter at the wheel in the centre of Malvern will go before planning chiefs tomorrow. Members of Malvern Hills District Council southern area
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We’re nearly out of wood for DIY
CUSTOMERS in Worcester are having to wait up to a month for supplies of wood, because of a huge demand in China. Fence panels, timber and decking are among the items in short supply causing prices to rocket by up to 20 per cent. China relies heavily
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Meet the greener street cleaners in big recycling push
STREET cleaners in Worcester are starting a new push to try to recycle more of the litter left around the city. The teams which empty the litter bins have been asked to place any cans, glass and plastic they pick up as they move around the city streets
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Schools could be merged into one primary
WORCESTER'S last remaining infant and junior schools could be combined to create one primary school under plans to be discussed this week. Worcestershire County Council wants to merge Northwick Manor Infants' School and Northwick Manor Junior School
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Break of union has already happened
SIR - Why all the hype over the break up of the union of Great Britain? This already happened when Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were given devolution and the regional assemblies sprang up all over England. These assemblies are all in place for
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Alcohol ban wins backing of police
A ALCOHOL ban for troubled parts of a Worcester estate could soon be a reality, after winning the backing of police. The ban would give police the power to confiscate alcohol and move drinkers away from parts of Warndon Villages. Warndon parish councillor
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Free books on offer to push teenage boys into reading
FREE books are to be given to schools across England in an attempt to push teenage boys into reading more. High schools will be able to select 20 books from a Department for Education and Skills list drawn up by librarians, which includes classic novels
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Mail ruined in post box fire outside cathedral
A POST box in Worcester city centre was set on fire, destroying mail inside. The red Victorian box, opposite Worcester Cathedral and outside the Bygones shop, was set alight in the early hours of Sunday. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
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Tax inspectors are coming
FIRMS in Worcestershire are being warned to prepare for a tax inspection by HM Revenue and Customs. Experts are warning that the consequences of the inspection could cost thousands of pounds in both tax and professional fees and could last for several
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New kitchen set to treble Kit’s output
A WORCESTER chutney entrepreneur is moving into a newly-built commercial kitchen - in the hope of trebling production. Caterer Kit Bamford is hoping the move will boost production of his award-winning range of Kit's Kitchen chutneys and condiments.
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Drums and fun in the cathedral
AFRICAN drums were beaten inside Worcester cathedral as part of two Christian faith days with local schools. Nearly 500 children from 15 primary schools from around the county took part in the workshop days, where pupils took part in a variety of activities
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Play area opens up a new world for children
AN overgrown piece of land in Fernhill Heath has been transformed into a thriving garden thanks to the efforts of a local pre-school. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has officially opened the second phase of Chatterbox Pre-school's garden project.
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Why are fat children always nasty in books?
THROUGHOUT the generations, children's books have often shared a common character - the fat child. He can be found in many of the most popular novels, from Billy Bunter through to Harry Potter. He is portrayed as being mean, greedy and unpopular. Now
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Public loos put up for sale for £100,000
A BLOCK of public toilets in Worcester is up for sale for £100,000. Worcester City Council says the the building could be turned into a home. The new owner will find themselves in possession of an 850 sq ft (259 sq metre) single-storey building with
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Loss of post office is another blow for city
SIR - Is there a diabolical plot to destroy Worcester? We have had the historic Royal Porcelain pull out from the city. That establishment was both industry and a tourist attraction. Reality, formerly Kays, has gone, after being founded in Worcester
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MPs’ vote to curb freedom is shameful
DURING its decade in power New Labour has introduced hundreds of new laws. Some of them we have welcomed, some we have opposed. The Freedom of Information Act is firmly among the former. FOI was a long time in coming. As a new piece of legislation it
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Children bring car to life
THE tale of a magical flying car is being brought to life in a full-costume production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The play was put on by 50 children from Perry Wood School, St Albans Close, Ronkswood, Worcester. Many more children helped by creating
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Exterminate! Dalek invades school
YOUNGSTERS were thrilled not to be exterminated when a life-size Dr Who Dalek visited their school. The model visited Thornton House School and Nursery Assessment Unit in Wyld's Lane, Worcester, much to the delight of children at the special school. Headteacher
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County MPs back Bill over anti-secrecy laws
WORCESTERSHIRE'S MPs have defended controversial legislation to exempt them from anti-secrecy laws. The Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill was railroaded through the House of Commons with the backing of 96 votes, including Labour's Worcester MP
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Council pay rise outrage
COUNCILLORS have voted to increase their allowances by more than double the rate offered to ordinary workers - despite planning £18 million of cuts. Opposition and union leaders have slammed a decision by Worcestershire County Council to increase members
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Win an iPod
Throughout the summer your Worcester News will be publishing school prom picture specials. There's also a special section of this website (see link below) where you can post comments about your prom, upload pictures taken on your mobile or digital camera