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Pipps Jennings - Debut Performance
Friday 25th May 2007 sees the debut of one of Worcester’s most promising singers to date, Pippa Jennings, at the Virgin Tavern on the Tolladine Road in Worcester. Pippa is a rare breed because unlike many wannabe singers out there, she actually has plenty
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This Week In The News
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County bowlers struggle at home
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowlers toiled as the Sussex batsmen made hay in the New Road sunshine, racking up 360-4 on the opening day of the two sides' LV County Championship Division One meeting. Murray Goodwin led the way for the visitors with a superb 112
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Russell is set to ink new contract
MIDFIELD wizard Simon Russell is poised to sign a new deal at Kidderminster Harriers along with left-back Jonny Harkness. Former Hull City winger Russell, 22, improved last season with four goals and a string of assists as Harriers finished 10th in the
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Off the pace
DROITWICH golfer John Bickerton faces a battle to make the cut after he slumped to an opening round of 76 in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Bickerton fired five birdies in the opening 12 holes but finished with sixes at both the 17th and 18th
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More officers on the beat after Ronkswood rape
POLICE are putting more officers on the beat in Worcester after a woman was raped in broad daylight. Women are being warned to be on their guard in Ronkswood amid fears that the man could strike again. Detective Inspector Graham Smith, who is heading
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A-Team ethos benefits County
WORCESTERSHIRE opening batsman Stephen Moore will be writing occasional articles on cricket in the Worcester News during the current season. Here he kicks off with his thoughts on how the New Road team's link to Eighties hit TV show The A-Team is not
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Luff still backing controversial bill
MID-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff is still backing a controversial bill that could exempt MPs and peers from freedom of information laws despite the leader of the Conservative party telling his party to vote against it. David Cameron said he wanted to
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A message from the Editor
THE popularity of your Worcester News website is growing all the time. We now have almost 43,000 unique users of this site every month. That's an increase of more than 24,000 in the last seven months. This site allows us to break news from your area
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Ashley holds edge over his dad Paul
FATHER-and-son duo Paul and Ashley Bosworth secured the top places in a close Barbourne AC Saturday League match on the club's own pool at Cotheridge. With less than two carp separating the top four anglers, younger Ashley continued his good run at the
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MALVERN: Working more efficiently
MALVERN Town Council has revised its committee structure to make it even more efficient and cost- effective in the coming year. The council reduced its precept each year in the past four years by making better use of its resources and plans to continue
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County's chief to step down
THE chief executive of Worcestershire County Council has announced he is standing down after more than 10 years in the job. Rob Sykes will leave County Hall at the end of the year or when a replacement has been found, depending on whichever comes first
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Sun shines on tennis open day
WORCESTER Lawn Tennis Club members served up a few aces at an open day in Northwick Close. The public was invited to head along and see what the club had to offer with reduced membership a big temptation. As the sun shone on the city, people flocked
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Garden will help school to remember loved ones
A SPECIAL peace garden is to be created at a Worcester school in memory of staff, students, parents and governors who have died in recent times. Volunteers are being sought to help create the memorial garden at Christopher Whitehead Language College.
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We’re off to war so look after our silver
PRICELESS silverware is going on display in Worcester while its owners fly off to join the War on Terror. The silver collection belonging to the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment is adding some lustre to a museum in a new exhibition while
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An night full of laughter
A NIGHT of vocal impressions, ventriloquism and stand-up comedy is set to impress in Droitwich. Comedians R Us is due to take place at the Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich, tonight and it features four experienced entertainers: ventriloquist
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Helen’s catering for book lovers
A FORMER Malvern restaurateur hopes to be catering for celebrities at this week's Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival in Herefordshire. Helen l'Anson, who with her husband used to run Pepper and Oz in Abbey Road, is operating the kitchen at Merry-weathers
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Balloons fly in the fight against drugs
DOZENS of white balloons have been released over Worcester to recognise the hard work done by the county's drug workers to tackle substance misuse. A total of 150 balloons were launched, each one representing 10 drug users receiving treatment in Worcestershire
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My humbling experience with abused youngsters
A STUDENT has seen first hand how a Worcester-based charity is changing lives in the Gambia, west Africa. Fresh Start Foundation (FSF), set up by Lamin and Rebecca Daffeh, of Rainbow Hill, Worcester, is helping abused and exploited children living in
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NATURE: How to enjoy a walk in the wild
A WALK on the wild side of Worcestershire aims to give people of all ages an insight into the wonders of the natural world. Treks through the countryside and information about volunteering and conservation are at the centre of an awareness campaign being
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Silver in the frame
KIDDERMINSTER photography specialist Kolorkraft has scooped silver in a national retail awards ceremony organ-ised by Fujifilm. Kolorkraft, in Edwin Avenue, is part of the Fujifilm digital imaging service retail network. It beat more than 200 other
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New job adds up
TAYLOR, the waste containment and recycling solutions firm at Elmley Lovett, near Droitwich, has appointed Laurence Beck as strategic accounts manager to support the growth of the business. His focus will be on generating new nationwide business as commercial
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A final chance to enter the awards
A FINAL call has gone out for entries to the Chamber Awards 2007, because the closing date is tomorrow. The awards, now in their sixth year and organised by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcester-shire, recognise and reward businesses and
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WORCESTER: I didn’t even see the balls coming
ANDY Timmins needed all his courage when he stepped into the nets at New Road, Worcester, to face a battery of quick bowlers from Worcest-ershire County Cricket Club. As managing director of the club's main sponsor Apollo 2000 he felt it his duty to
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NEIL’S BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING – AS HE TAKES ON 62-MILE TREK
A WORCESTERSHIRE man is busy in training to walk 62 miles in 30 hours. Neil Jackson, right, who works at Pershore Plant Emporium, near Pinvin, is taking part in the sponsored event to raise money for Oxfam and the Gherka Welfare Trust. He is hoping to
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Man bitten in night of attacks in town’s pubs
A MAN was bitten on the face and his girlfriend was grabbed around the throat on a night of alcohol-fuelled attacks in a Worcestershire town. In another incident a man was given a black eye and had bruising and swelling to his back after he was kicked
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Committee posts filled on council
THE members of three committees for Droitwich Town Council have been chosen. The positions for the planning, resources, and community and amenities committees were decided at the council's annual meeting of on Monday. Councillors Don Lawley, Jan Bolton
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Beat the holiday blues with garden centre’s fun activities
BORED youngsters can take part in a series of half-term activities at a Worcestershire garden centre. Fair rides, balloon magic and riverside rambles are on offer at Webbs garden centre near Droitwich next week. Children's entertainer Pro-fessor Pepperpot
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Agents say home packs delay is a ‘shambles’
ESTATE agents in Worcester have criticised the Goverment's decision to delay bringing in home information packs just 10 days before they were due to be introduced. Communities and Local Government Secretary Ruth Kelly has delayed the scheme until August
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Staff backing for college’s merger plans
STAFF have given their backing to the merger of Pershore College and Warwickshire College. A lot of good things could come out of the merger, according to Brian Cook, who has been through a number of mergers with Warwick-shire College. Mr Cook, programme
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Commandery reopens after one year and £1.5 million
HISTORY will come to life when Worcester's Commandery reopens on Saturday. The black-and-white building in Sidbury has been closed to the public for more than a year while it undergoes a £1.5 million refurbishment. The museum, an old Civil War base,
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Help count local birds
CHILDREN can help count birds this school holiday. The British Trust for Ornithology is giving away a free garden bird identification poster, which is full of facts about Worcestershire's most common garden birds. The trust wants to help get children
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Workshops will help to relax body and mind
A SERIES of one-day events aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle began in Worcester today. The themed events are taking place at Worcestershire Royal Hospital over the next six Thursdays. They will provide help and information through activities, competitions
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Mason targets comeback game
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Matt Mason is targeting a return to action in the Friends Provident Trophy clash with Durham at the Riverside on June 1. The Australian has been sidelined for the opening six weeks of the campaign after undergoing surgery during
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Stop vandalising our phoneboxes, says councillor
THE vandals who smashed phone boxes in a Worcestershire town have been criticised. Newly-elected Droitwich town councillor Neil Perry wants a recent spate of vandalism highlighted. He claims that such actions could harm young children and lead to the
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Tribute to Kenny – a ‘top bloke’
A WELL-known former Worces-tershire licensee, described as a larger-than-life character, has died suddenly aged 54. Kenny Powell ran a number of pubs in the county as well as a brasserie in Worcester before moving onto his latest venture - the Parrot
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Face painting and free food at barbecue
SHOPPERS at the Co-op in Malvern Link are in for a treat this weekend as summer kicks off with a barbecue at the store on Saturday. Staff will be serving up a feast with some of the shop's newest ranges and will offer tips on how to hold the best barbecue
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There’s an easy way to travel the world
Nine out of 10 of us now eat more foreign food than UK fare, according to a new survey. In fact, it is now possible to travel (in a culinary sense) across the globe without leaving the comfort of your home town. To tempt your tastebuds, here is a trip
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BAND
BAND Ivy Mabel Ivy's Family wish to express their sincere thanks to Family, Friends and Neighbours for the many cards and messages at this sad time. Thank you to Doctors and Nurses for their care during mum's illness. Special thanks toBill Hopley for
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HEMMING
HEMMING John Graham of Pershore. On May 21st, 2007 in the Worcestershire Royal Hospital, after a long struggle and short illness, aged 75 years. Husband of the late Elizabeth, Liz, father of Sue and David, grandfather of Sarah, Andrew and Claire. Funeral
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WILKINS
WILKINS Frederick Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on May 16th, 2007, aged 90 years. A dearly loved dad and grandad. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, May 29th, at 2
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COTHER
COTHER Charles Thomas Charlie Formerly of Wadborough. Passed away suddenly onMay 17th, 2007, aged 85 years. A devoted husband to Win, and a much loved husband of the late Irene who passed away 1988. Dad to Roland, Lionel and Martin and sadly missed by
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KIRK
KIRK Henry Maurice Harry Treasured memories of a very dear husband, dad, grandad and father in law, who passed away one year ago today. What we would give to see you smile, To sit and talk with you awhile, To be together in the same old way, Would be
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Switch the kettle on to raise money for children
SHOPPERS in Worcestershire are being urged to put the kettle on and brew up a pot of Fairtrade coffee to raise money for vulnerable children across the region. Staff of the Co-operative aim to raise £1 million for the Children's Society and its partners
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MILLER
MILLER. Louisa. Aged 80 years. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. For all enquiries, please contact Philip Tomlins Funeral Directors, 36 The Leys, Evesham, Worcestershire. WR11 3AP. Published in paper 24/05/2007
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Students’ work goes on show in exhibition
ARTWORK from students across Worcestershire has been unveiled at a special exhibition. Worcestershire County Council's arts education service has organised the visual arts exhibition, which will run until July 4 in the cloisters of Worcester Cathedral
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Give three-pupil nursery two years to save itself
A NURSERY in Malvern threatened with closure should be granted a two-year reprieve in order to boost its numbers, a group of councillors has ruled. The nursery at Malvern Hills Primary School has just three children on its books and earlier this year
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Horsman commits to Warriors
WALES international Chris Horsman has told club boss Mike Ruddock he has no intention of quitting Warriors this summer. The prop has been linked with a move to Cardiff Blues but, after talks with incoming Sixways director of rugby Ruddock, has pledged
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WORCESTER: Windfall will mean days out for group
A GROUP for elderly people living in Worcester is celebrating a cash windfall that will help it organise day trips out for its members. St Barnabas Social Club has been given £550.50 from WiNN (Worcestershire Neighbourhood Network) Project and celebrated
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Volunteers needed for help group
A COUNSELLING service in Worcestershire is looking to recruit more volunteers. Last year, Relate provided 8,000 hours of counselling and support for people who have relationship and family problems. The group's growth in the past year mean it needs
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Future of day care centre is uncertain
THE uncertain future of a Worcestershire day centre will be discussed today by Worcestershire County Council. For more than 10 years the Pershore Day Service, which operates from the town's day centre, has supported four people with profound physical
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Claim that schools with spare places are forced to take problem pupils is denied
There is no evidence that schools with surplus places are forced to take more excluded pupils than others, a senior member of Worcestershire County Council has claimed. Liz Eyre, the cabinet member for children and young people, said it was a "worrying
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Well done to volunteers
VOLUNTEERS from a Worcestershire charity are celebrating after completing their training. Home-Start Worcester and Wychavon, a family support charity, were presented with certificates to mark the end of the 10-week course. The volunteers had responded
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Movie magicians bring tricks to the flicks
MAGICIANS left cinema-goers spellbound with a dazzling display of tricks. Film fans found that seeing is not always believing during a spectacular evening of magic at the Odeon cinema, Foregate Street, Worcester. Magicians Craig Perry and Ethan Mar
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You’re safe to park here: multi-storey gets all-clear
CAR parks in Worcester have successfully passed an annual safety inspection. Crime prevention officers from West Mercia police recently visited the Worcester Park-and-Ride North, Tallow Hill and St Martin's Gate car parks to assess aspects such as lighting
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Woman raped in alleyway at 9am
A WOMAN has been raped while walking through an alleyway in the morning. She was attacked while on the path between Aconbury Close and Leopard Rise, Ronkswood, Worcester, at about 9.15am on Friday. The offence was not reported to police until Monday
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Matchstick man marches across hills
SIXTHFORMERS marked their departure from a Malvern school with an eye-catching stunt. Pupils at The Chase Technology College were responsible for a mystery giant white stick man which appeared on the Malvern Hills this morning. The creation, made of
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PERSHORE: Extra buses for the town carnival
SPECIAL buses are being laid on to ensure visitors get a smooth ride to Pershore carnival and other attractions in the town on Bank Holiday Monday. Pershore and District Voluntary Help Centre is providing the service on behalf of the town's carnival
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Appeal after tools worth £1,400 are stolen
TOOLS and specialist equipment valued at £1,400 have been stolen from an address in Pershore. An £800 red and yellow wacker plate, a £400 breaker drill and a £200 16ft extending ladder were taken from Bridge Street between midnight on Saturday, May 19
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Police in fresh credit card inquiry
A WORCESTER petrol station at the centre of a £400,000 card cloning scam has been investigated by police. Yesterday afternoon officers blocked the entrances to the BP garage in Castle Street, preventing customers from entering. A police spokesman said
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Residents to speak out on Grove Farm development
WORCESTER residents who belong to a St John's campaign group are going to the Guildhall today to speak out against a major regeneration project. Members of Grove Farm Residents Voice will attend a city council planning meeting, where plans for a big
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Artist keeps her licence after driving over the limit
AN artist narrowly avoided losing her driving licence after being caught breaking the speed limit. Mary Rozier, of Albert Road, Colwall, near Malvern, appeared before Worcester magistrates on Tuesday. She had been driving along the A4104 at Welland
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Teacher tells her African tales
AN old face returned to a Worcestershire primary school having spent the past three years in Nigeria. Jenny Cameron taught at Holy Redeemer Primary School, Pershore, for about three years before taking the plunge and moving to west Africa as part of
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Mum-of-three is new district council leader
MOTHER-of-three Serena Croad has been elected the new leader of Malvern Hills District Council. Councillor Croad, aged 37, who represents the Dyson Perrins ward, led the Conservatives to an overwhelming majority in the local elections earlier this month
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New zebra crossing will benefit all of us
A ZEBRA crossing has been installed outside a Worcester school following a campaign from parents, pupils, residents and the school. Worcestershire County Council has now completed work on the crossing in St George's Lane North, outside St George's Primary
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How to stop the raiders
HOMEOWNERS will be able to get advice and information on how to keep their homes and gardens secure this summer when local policing teams visit Ledbury. Special displays featuring security equipment and other crime prevention methods will be on show
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No future for poor
SIR - 570,000 children in poverty in Britain live with non-working couples. What future have they got? GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Derelict cinema to host banquets
MEDIAEVAL banquets could soon be commonplace in an old cinema if ambitious plans to transform it are given approval. John and Sylvia Silver, owners of the Falcon Hotel, want to turn the disused Old Plaza Cinema in Bromyard into a venue for social and
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Learn how to enjoy a walk in the countryside
ANYONE interested in exploring the great outdoors is being reminded that there is still time to sign up to a Worcestershire walking course. The Countryside With Confidence course, which is being organised by Worcestershire County Council, will be held
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The Zombies, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
FORTY years ago next month, the entire country was waiting with bated breath for the release of the Beatles' Sergeant Pepper album. Since the June of that fabled love summer, millions of words have been expended on the most influential record of all
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That’s not a weed, it’s an ermine moth
SIR - Regarding the picture sent in by Jean Harrison (Worcester News, May 21). The weed in question is not a weed at all. It looks to be the larval web of the small ermine moth. In these parts they tend to lay their eggs on spindle in hedgerows. When
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ESO Wind Ensemble, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
THE eighteenth century music of Haydn and Mozart was an ideal choice for the ESO Wind Ensemble, directed by oboist Paul Arden-Taylor. Derek Smith had arranged the music with skill, and conducted the performance himself. It was a very cheerful selection
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Blood-illness mum tells of her ordeal
A WOMAN who contracted hepatitis B and C from contaminated blood is due to give evidence about her ordeal at a public inquiry today. Colette Wintle contracted the potentially life-threatening diseases while having NHS treatment for haemophilia during
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Elgar signature is a prized possession
SIR - In your excellent Elgar Supplement (Worcester News, May 22) I was most interested to read Susan J Dolman's article referring to Elgar's reluctance to sign autographs. It may be of interest to know that I hold, on behalf of my son, a piece of music
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Ex-police gardener Roy grows
GREEN-fingered Roy Williams is used to nurturing exotic plants in his Worcester garden and this is his latest arrival. Among the Chilean lantern tree and the Moroccan broom is a plant that originated in the Canary Islands and is usually confined to
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We have no faith in our politicians
SIR - Is it any wonder that many readers of the Worcester News vote with their feet at election times when MPs do things such as exempting themselves from the Freedom of Information Act? Who do they think they are? They are paid by us to act in our best
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Speed camera here? Only if another youngster dies
THE parents of a four-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed outside a Worcester school claim they were told somebody else would have to be struck before a speed camera could be installed. Thomas Drew was killed when he stepped into the road outside
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Champions League mayhem
WERE you a supporter caught up in the ticketing/crowd control fiasco that marred last night's Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan. If so we'd like to hear your story. Contact our newsdesk on 01905 742244 or e-mail wenedit@midlands.newsquest.co.uk
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Pub terror: ‘blood and glass were everywhere’
OUTRAGED Worcester News readers have described the moment a gang of men stormed a city centre pub and attacked bouncers and staff. Two doormen at Lloyds Number 1 Bar in Crown Passage needed hospital treatment after a group of about 15 men, believed to
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We were not trying to keep expenses hidden
SIR - I find myself very disappointed with the editorial comment MPs vote to curb freedom is shameful' (Worcester News, May 22), because not only is the content of the piece factually wrong, it also feeds the cynicism about politicians. The vote was
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YOUR MP WRITES
Next week, Saturday, June 2, marks the 150th anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar’s birth, though you would not have thought so by the actions of some of those in positions of authority. Arguably Elgar has been Britain’s most beloved composer and remains so
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Why is Elgar headteacher in the dark?
WheN Government education chiefs turn up in Worcester next week to talk about turning Elgar Technology College into a so-called city academy, they will face quite a few questions - not least from the school's headteacher. David Williams was as surprised
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Academy plan for city school
A FAILING Worcester school could become the county's first academy. If agreed, Elgar Technology College would no longer be controlled by Worcestershire County Council and would instead be run by an outside body - possibly a business or religious organistion
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Crash closes Pershore to Worcester road
A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital after receiving serious injuries in a collision with a car this morning. The accident happened on the A44, at Stonebow Farm, near Drakes Broughton, at 7.20am. Initial calls to West Midlands Ambulance Service's