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Ruddock the key draw for Rawlinson
ALL Blacks second row Greg Rawlinson has revealed the opportunity to work with Mike Ruddock was a major factor in his decision to move to Sixways. Director of rugby Ruddock believes Rawlinson's desire to succeed and style of play will perfectly compliment
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Spin king Neil in Studley sensation
FORMER Worcestershire second XI player Neil Slade left Studley in a spin as he bowled his Ombersley side to a six-wicket win in Birmingham League Division Three. The off-spinner put in a 20-over spell to take excellent figures of 7-45, his best return
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Hogg aims to fire County comeback
NEW signing Kyle Hogg is hoping to ignite Worcestershire's season during his four-week stint on loan from Lancashire. County director of cricket Steve Rhodes has opted to bring in the 23-year-old bowling all-rounder after Roger Sillence joined Matt Mason
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Lavell brothers skittle rivals
HAVING failed to post more than 87 runs in an innings on the way to losing all four games this season, you could forgive Cutnall Green Seconds for not expecting too much when they were bowled out cheaply again against Hagley. The Green did post 137 all
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Driver grabs girls arm
A TEENAGE girl had her arm grabbed by a driver in Malvern who tried to entice her into his car. The man remained in his vehicle, a small, white four-door car, and released the girl's arm after only two or three seconds, when she said she was calling
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Winning draw lifts villagers up table
OMBERSLEY moved up to second in Birmingham League Division Three on Monday with an exciting winning draw against table-topping St Georges from Telford. St Georges batted first and the continual rain interruptions meant their innings was still in progress
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Bromsgrove awarded big grant boost
BROMSGROVE are one of the first sides to benefit from the government's £9.4million community club development programme. The England and Wales Cricket Board awarded the town club £37,500 for a four-bay synthetic practice area. Bromsgrove were recognised
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Did you witness Malvern assault?
MEMBERS of the public who witnessed a serious assault at a Worcestershire train station are being asked to come forward. In April, a Worcester man in his mid-20s was attacked at Malvern Link railway station. He received cuts and wounds as a result and
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Bichel backing Davies for long England career
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Andy Bichel is backing his former Worcestershire team-mate Steve Davies to make England's wicketkeeping gloves his own in the future. Bichel, who spent two seasons at New Road in 1999 and 2001, believes Davies is one of the most
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Independent school to feature in BBC shows
AN independent school that was bought by a Worcestershire mother is to be featured in two documentaries on the BBC. Annabel Goodman struggled to find a school that could cater for the needs of her severely dyslexic son and so when the one school that
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Jailed football player agrees new contract
DISGRACED former Kidderminster Harriers hero Lee Hughes is set to play professional football again when he is released from prison in the summer. The Ginger Ninja as he was known to fans of Harriers and then West Bromwich Albion looks likely to sign
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Nomads are on top of the seconds tree
WORCESTER Nomads Seconds top Division One, despite their game on Monday being abandoned. They collected nine points for bowling Bromyard out for 93 before the rain intervened. Nic Lloyd took 4-19. On Saturday, they gained an impressive five-wicket win
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Golder’s hot streak goes on for Green
KEVIN Golder's good form continued as his 71 not out gave Barnards Green a comfortable win over Worcester in Worcester Evening League Division One. Jon Boult was another in fine form, scoring 93 for Stoke Prior and putting the game out of Malvern's reach
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Cricket fixture list
SATURDAY BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE FIRST XI Premier Division: Barnt Green v Moseley; Coventry NW v Himley; Kenilworth Wardens v Shifnal; Walmley v Kidderminster Vic; Walsall v Knowle & Dorridge; WB Dartmouth v Wellington. Division One:
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Cricket leagues result focus
Birmingham League FIRST XI PREMIER DIVISION MONDAY RESULTS Knowle & Dorridge (7) 62-7 (K Forde 5-28) v Kidderminster Victoria (9) 158-5 (J Wright 83, N James 5-44). Match abandoned. Shifnal (5) 127-7 (D Bowden 59no) drew with Walmley (14) 220-6 (C
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Harrison secures stunner
ALEX Harrison produced a magnificent bowling spell to propel Evesham to a first Birmingham and District League Division Two success of the season. The two-run win over Penn was achieved after Evesham had been dismissed for a meagre 89, having lost their
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MALVERN: Planners cannot make a decision
A PLANNING application for 11 homes in Malvern Link has left Malvern Hills District Council with a bit of a problem. The applicant, David Watkins, has been elected to the council since the scheme was submitted, and is well known to most of the councillors
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Local Winds of the World Part 2
LEVANTER (from Levant: land at eastern end of Mediterranean) Moist East wind in region of Straits of Gibraltar, often strong and most frequent June-October. MISTRAL (Latin Magistral: master wind) Dry cold NW or N wind blowing off-shore along the Mediterranean
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Pershore in fine chase
RAPID batting from Pershore Thirds helped them to a seven-wicket win over Ombersley in Crusader Worcestershire League Division Seven. Ombersley made 227-5 with David Allen's 125 not out pivotal to the innings. Table-topping Pershore coped well with
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High-kickers will spread the message for recyling
CAN-can girls will be kicking up their heels in a show designed to convince people to put the legwork in when it comes to recycling. The Can-Can Recycling Tour will stop at Worcester, Droitwich and Malvern for a Moulin Rouge-style show. The show, part
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Police appeal to possible rapist witnesses
Worcester Police investigating the rape of a woman listening to her MP3 player as she walked to work along a Ronkswood alleyway, are trying to identify two people who may have passed the attacker. Officers studying private CCTV footage of the area
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Careers fair focuses on jobs with young people
PREPARATIONS are well under way for a huge careers fair in Worcester aimed at those wanting to work with children and young people. It will be the second time the Worcester News, in association with Worcestershire County Council's Family Information
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Dumped cats are in need of new homes
THREE cats with disabilities and health problems are in need of a new home. Doreen, Simon and Mario have all been abandoned because they are no longer the cats they were. However, Doreen, a six-year-old tortoiseshell and white cat who is totally blind
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Careers fair focuses on jobs with young people
PREPARATIONS are well under way for a huge careers fair in Worcester aimed at those wanting to work with children and young people. It will be the second time the Worcester News, in association with Worcestershire County Council's Family Information
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Celebrating 30 years of museum
A WORCESTERSHIRE museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the unveiling of a plaque. The Tenbury Museum Society will be hosting the birthday event on Saturday, June 9, and past and present members are invited. Starting at 10.30am, refreshments
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Illegal parkers are caught in the act
THESE drivers have been caught in the act parking close to a new zebra crossing. Steve Ashton took these photographs of people flouting the law outside St George's CE Primary School, Worcester. He says the portfolio of pictures exposes how selfish motorists
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Book takes look at pubs and churches in villages
A WORCESTERSHIRE author has launched his latest book exploring the pubs and churches of the county's villages. It is the second book from Roy Millar of Malvern, and all profits from the book will go to St Richard's hospice. The book was launched at
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DROITWICH: Author’s ferret book will help charity
A DROITWICH author who founded a ferret welfare organisation has written a book with tips about how to look after the animals. Anne Robinson, who founded Droitwich Ferret Welfare, has written A Fesnying Of Ferrets - A Guide To Ferret Husbandry. The book
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KIDDERMINSTER: Man badly hurt in road accident
A MAN was seriously injured after being hit by a van in Kidderminster. The 32-year old suffered a fractured left leg, a fractured elbow and a head injury after the incident in Horsefair just after 10.30am yesterday. He was taken to hospital for treatment
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Give us your saucy recipes
OUR very own Worcestershire Sauce has been named as Britain's top food export to the rest of the world, as we revealed earlier. But what's your best tip for using the world's favourite? Why not post your best recipes below?
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Burglaries go up but violent crime goes down
THERE was mixed news about crime for people living in Powick after it was revealed that burglaries have gone up while violent crime has gone down. Local police officer Allan Naulls would not give statistics for the annual crime figures in the village
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The Darlings reunited by the internet
FAMILY tree enthusiasts from across the UK and Australia have met in Worcester after discovering they were all descended from a city man. More than 50 members of the Darling family joined a reunion at the Oak Apple pub in Spetchley Road to swap stories
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MANN
MANN May Winifred Geoff Payne and Family wish to thank Relatives and Friends for their expressions of sympathy, charitable donations and attendance at the funeral of May. Special thanks to Jean Gardiner for conducting the service and toE J Gumery &
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HANCOX
HANCOX Maisie Don, Marina, Kath and Mark would like to express their thanks to all Family and Friends for their prayers, support, cards, flowers and donations received on their sad loss of Maisie. Also to E J Gumery & Son for all their help with the
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LID NEE GREEN
LID NEE GREEN Carole Passed away peacefully on May 19th in Germany, following a long illness, which she bore with great fortitude. A loving wife to Detlef, daughter to Peggy and sister to Laurie, sister in law to Josie and aunt to James. Published in
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PARSONAGE
PARSONAGE Susannee Griffiths Twin to the late Tony Griffiths, passed away in Telford Hospital on Thursday, May 24th. Funeral being arranged. Published in paper 30/05/2007
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MORRIS
MORRIS Roy Passed away in hospital on May 24th, 2007, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Jen and dearly loved father of Helen. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, June 4th at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired
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CHANDLER
CHANDLER Pauline Margaret Formerly Wood Of Worcester. Passed away suddenly at home , on Tuesday, May 22nd 2007, aged 55 years. Much loved daughter of Joyce and the late Horace, loving mum to Debbie, Melissa and Nick, devoted nanny to Callum and Ciara
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WILKES PALS
WILKES Edna Gertrude Formerly of Ombersley Road, Worcester. Passed away on May 23rd, 2007, aged102 years. Wife of the late Denis Wilkes. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Doverdale on Tuesday, June 5that 3 p.m. Donations to PALS Residential
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MEREDITH
MEREDITH Herbert Of Bromyard. Peacefully in Bromyard Hospital on May 24th, 2007 aged 89 years. The funeral service will take place atSt Peter's Church Bromyard on Friday, June 1st at 12 noon followed by interment in Bromyard Cemetery. Family flowers only
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STRANGE
STRANGE Alfred William Formerly of Worcester. On May 25th, 2007, suddenly at his home, 19 Pen y Bryn, Old Colwyn, North Wales, aged 74 years. The beloved husband of Shirley. Service and committal at Colwyn Bay crematorium on Monday, June 4th at 2 p.m.
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LAMB
LAMB Anne Died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 27th, 2007 at Henwick Grange Nursing Home, Worcesteraged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Lamb. Anne leaves two sons, Stephen and Andrew and three grandchildren, Christopher, Richard and
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GURNEY
GURNEY Chris Happy 18th Chris. Have a great day. Lots of love Nan ,auntie Emma, uncle Carl, Joe, Martha and Katie. xxx Published in paper 30/05/2007
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JONES
JONES Terry For a dear husband, dad and grandad, who passed away suddenly, ten years today. Thinking of you. Your loving wife Joan, son Paul and Grandchildren. xxx ------------ Dad, it's been ten years since you went away. You are always in our thoughts
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CLARK
CLARK Olive Passed away May 30th, 2006. Forever in our thoughts. Loving husband Arnold and all the Family God bless Published in paper 30/05/2007
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Biker’s head shave in memory of wife
A HAIRY biker is having his head shaved in memory of his late wife. John Mather, of Orchard Close, Rushwick, near Worcester, will be the centre of attention when he has his locks lopped off down his local pub on Sunday. And, if someone offers him enough
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A suitable name for converted loos
SIR - I see from that the toilets by All Saints Church, Worcester, are to be sold for residential development (Worcester News, May 22). Will this be named the House At Poo Corner? Sheila Joynes, Pershore.
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Be happy and smile!
Dear All, Thank you all for your comments. I would just like to say that I don’t believe that I am desperate or trying too hard to find a partner, as I said in my last blog, I am now just going to go out with my friends and enjoying their company and
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Change in uniform for police in West Mercia
West Mercia police force has decided to drop its policy of requiring officers to wear white shirts and clip-on ties while on the beat. The constabulary said new black shirts would be phased in for officers on frontline duties during June. The new shirts
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Shock tactics needed to warn of dangerous bend
A DRAMATIC road safety sign should be installed on a dangerous bend that has been the site of multiple accidents, according to a councillor. Worcestershire county councillor Tom Wells believes shock tactics would help warn drivers about a bend at Old
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Hamster bite leaves man seriously ill
A MAN is recovering today after suffering a severe anaphylactic reaction to being bittenby a hamster! The man - who has not been named - was at home in a village east of Evesham when the incident occurred. He was trying to rescue the creature from under
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It’s back to class for county grandparents
GRANDPARENTS from across Worcestershire returned to the classroom for a special event at a county school. King's Hawford, near Worcester, hosted a grandparents day, allowing pupils to be joined by their grandparents for a day of activities. They were
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Elgar was the David Beckham of his day
WAS Sir Edward Elgar really the David Beckham of his day? His stalwart supporters certainly think so and the Elgar Festival, which starts tonight, suggests so. Marking the 150th anniversary of his birth, the four-day festival celebrates the man behind
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Tablets in bag were lost in city
A BAG containing prescribed tablets has been lost in Worcester. The Lloyds Chemists bag, which contained two packets of diazepan, was lost between Fox Drive and Grasshopper Avenue in St Peter's, some time before 1.30pm on Monday. Anyone who finds them
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Was Sir Edward inspired by bells?
I cannot help imagining Sir Edward Elgar was something of a campanologist. It is known that in his younger days he used to ring the curfew at St Helen's Church in Worcester. It was not a particularly difficult duty, but it is hard to imagine that such
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Mediaeval dancing at historic house
A HISTORIC house in the centre of Worcester will be hosting an afternoon of mediaeval dancing. Visitors to the Greyfriars, a 15th-century timber-framed merchant's house, will be able to watch and join in with the action on Saturday, June 2. Historical
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If you enjoy a good sing-song then we’re the folk club for you
AS far as the casual observer is concerned, Friday nights in Worcester might not appear to be actually brimming with promise. That familiar leap to ill-considered conclusions is so easily made. And it's especially true if you've never wandered along
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Hammers swing to help Maddie’s fund
IT was not exactly music to everybody's ears, but drivers at Grimley Raceway smashed up two pianos to help raise money for the Find Madeleine McCann fund. Two teams of four took sledgehammers to the pianos in a race to get pieces small enough to fit
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Stop blaming all your ills on the EU
SIR - We read that everything is the fault of the EU. Mr Alcock kindly informed us (Letters, May 26) any lost business in Worcester was the fault of the EU. S Murphy (Letters, May 22) let us know that any break up of the UK was due to the EU. I could
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Stop the builders disturbing birds, plead neighbours
PEOPLE living near a housing development in Worcester say nesting birds have been disturbed by the removal of trees. Kath Creese said contractors building 103 houses on the former Wescol factory site in Brickfields Road, have felled a row of trees as
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Ex-first lady is taking on the job of lifetime
THE task of raising £100,000 in two years for a community centre refurbishment is not for the faint-hearted. It requires passion, power and persuasion - and Sheila Grantham has these in great quantities. And that is why the 73-year-old former mayoress
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Pupils enjoy an unforgettable day with artist
SCHOOLCHILDREN have been expressing themselves through art. Last week year three pupils from Oldbury Park Primary School worked with their professional artist in residence Dave Gunning. Mr Gunning, a former winner of the British Arts Council year of
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City leader should not be in cabinet
SIR - I fail to see how Simon Geraghty will be able to carry out his role of leader of Worcester City Council and cabinet member for Worcestershire County Council. Frequently there are issues that are brought before the city that are directly opposed
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Marni leads expanding department at law firm
WORCESTER law firm Parkinson Wright LLP has appointed Marni Smalley to head its expanding conveyancing department. Marni, who qualified as a solicitor in 1995, said: "I am delighted to be joining Parkinson Wright LLP and to be part of a well respected
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Our outdoor clothing shop will definitely be staying, say owners
A SPECIALIST outdoor clothing and equipment shop is staying in the heart of historic Worcester city centre. The owners of Mountainshack have signed a new lease that will see the store stay in New Street for at least the next six years. The shop has
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It’s official: sauce is a real world beater
WORCESTERSHIRE sauce is Britain's top food export. The sauce - still made in the original Midland Road factory off Wyld's Lane, Worcester - has had more of an impact on worldwide cuisine than any other food in Britain, according to a new survey. The
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Hunt for youths seen tampering with cars
A SMALL group of youths are being hunted after they were spotted tampering with cars in a Worcester car park. Ten police officers went to Croft Road car park at about 1.30pm yesterday after three youths were spotted tinkering with parked vehicles. All
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Don’t let sickness ruin your summer holiday
THERE'S nothing worse than spending a fortune on your well deserved summer holiday, only to be struck down with an illness. Unfortunately, it's not that unusual - six out of 10 Brits will be unwell while they are way this year, according to new research
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New dental surgery to open later this week
THE wait is finally over for thousands of people looking for an NHS dentist in Worcester. A new surgery offering places for 12,500 patients is to open at 5 St Mary's Street, off The Tything, Worcester, on Friday. It is great news for the thousands of
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Now dress up for charity ladies day
LADIES are being invited to dress up in style at a special charity event at Worcester Racecourse. The Betfair ladies day on Saturday, June 2, is an annual event in aid of St Richard's Hospice. More than 140 people will join best-selling author Jilly
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Elderly are paying for increase in allowances
SIR - Are many Worcester News readers as disgusted as I am to read the announcement that Worcester County Council services to the infirm elderly are to be either cut or increased in price in the same week as the councillors vote themselves a whacking
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Bend it like Elgar... er, perhaps not
COME on you Wolves... oi ref, we wuz robbed! This and similar observations in the footballing vernacular are probably commonplace at Molineux on a present-day Saturday afternoon. Nevertheless, it takes a quantum leap of the imagination to picture a young
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Concert cancelled after heavy rain
MALVERN'S Bands in the Park season got off to a soggy start when the opening concert was cancelled due to the torrential bank holiday weather. The Alcester Victoria Silver Band was booked to perform in Priory Park on Sunday, May 27, to start the annual
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People power snares thief
A SUSPECTED bag thief was stopped and arrested in Droitwich thanks to people power. A group of people sitting outside a Droitwich pub gave chase after a man was accused of stealing a bag from a parked car. They were helped by Worcester News reader Bob