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England bowlers take on County
WORCESTERSHIRE will have to overcome a strong Durham side at the Riverside today (10.45) if they are to keep their Friends Provident Trophy semi-final hopes alive. The Dynamos will be reinvigorated by the return of their England pace bowlers Steve Harmison
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Saxons shuffle
NICK Abendanon's call-up to the senior squad has forced England Saxons head coach Jim Mallinder into a back-line reshuffle for Saturday's Barclays Churchill Cup final against the New Zealand Maori. Mallinder had planned on naming the same side which
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Flash flooding in Malvern and major county accidents
THERE have been unconfirmed reports of flash flooding in Malvern following today's heavy downpours. Were you affected? Did you seen any flooding? Did you capture a picture on your mobile phone or digital camera? Post your comments here, or upload your
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Midfielder extends stay
WIDE midfielder Simon Russell has put pen to paper on his new one-year contract at Kidderminster Harriers. The club's current longest-serving player at only 22 years old was originally signed by Jan Molby in 2004 on a free transfer from Hull City. Russell
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Bedroom fire in Bromyard
A 16-year-old girl arrested for a suspected arson attack in Bromyard has been released on bail. Firecrews were called to an incident in a bedroom at an address in Rowden Road this morning at around 5am. No one was injured or rescued - and firemen were
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Zac aiming for double scull success
ROWING star Zac Purchase returns to international action in the World Cup series in Austria this weekend for the first time since taking the world lightweight singles title last September. The 21-year old former King's School Worcester rower is racing
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Lawyers beat Germans
WORCESTER Lawyers secured the European Lawyers' Cricket Cup at King's School when they beat the Society of German Lawyers by 129 runs. Home captain Richard Wilkes won the toss and chose to bat but was a worried man as the German attack reduced the Lawyers
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Larry has the whole world in his hands
CHAMPION powerlifter Larry Whyte has vowed to continue in the sport after adding the European crown to his long list of honours. Whyte, of Evesham, is already the drug-free world, British and Midlands king and beat the continent's best in Hogan, Switzerland
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COLWALL: Couple’s grand design for former beagle farm
AN eco-friendly house will complete the transformation of a former commercial dog breeding farm in Colwall, near Malvern. Mick and Carol Claffey, who own the Perrycroft estate, want to replace agricultural sheds that used to house the dogs with a new
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Edna has died at the grand old age of 102
One of Worcester's oldest people has died at the grand old age of 102. Edna Wilkes, of PALS Residental Care Home in Ombersley Road, Worcester, died on Wednesday, May 23. On her 101st birthday, Mrs Wilkes - nee Lamb - swore that clean living and lots
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PERSHORE: Snooker club is as green as the baize
PERSHORE Snooker Club is hoping to get the environmental ball rolling in the town by committing to reduce its carbon footprint. The club has launched a campaign to cut down on emissions and go greener than the baize covering most of its tables. As well
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Men tried to lure girl into van
A GIRL has escaped unharmed after two men tried to lure her into a van. The teenager was confronted by the men, who were driving a white Ford Transit van, while she walked along Conker Alley, off Pershore Road, Hampton, near Evesham, at about 6.30pm
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Youth club will not be reinstated, says council
A POPULAR Worcester youth club created to help reduce anti-social behaviour will not be reinstated, the city council has confirmed. Councillor Francis Lankester, cabinet member for safer and stronger communities, said the evidence "does not show" that
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Guide to keep kids safe
A NEW handy pocket guide designed to help keep children and young people safe in Worcestershire has been distributed across the county. About 10,000 copies of the Practioner's Guide to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children have been sent
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Over 50s learn how to be a silver surfer
A SILVER surfers day to train older people to surf the web, send and receive pictures and send e-mails has been dubbed a resounding success. About 15 people turned up at the Age Concern building in Sansome Street, Worcester, to learn about the internet
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I lived with farmers in little more than a mud hut in the mountains
IT'S a long way from a Victorian semi in Worcester to a mud hut in the mountains of Peru and an even greater distance in cultural terms but if you're young and have a thirst for adventure then you just take it all in your stride. After all, there's always
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Sixty years of marriage for couple who met on buses
A couple who met on the buses are celebrating 60 years of marriage today. Arthur and Audrey Walker, of Menston Close, Warndon, Worcester, met while they worked at Midland Red during the war. Mrs Walker, 83, said: "He was very quiet and shy and I thought
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Day that brought all the county’s faiths together
AN event that got Worcestershire's Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews and Hindus talking has been hailed a success. Representatives from all the county's faiths were welcomed to the inaugural annual meeting of the Inter-Faith Forum in Worcester. Guest
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City soldier is serving in volatile Afghanistan
A SOLDIER from Worcester is serving in the troubled southern Helmand province in Afghanistan. Originally an Elgar High School pupil, Lance Corporal Mark Brooks, aged 25, has served with A Company, 1st Battalian Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment
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Ambulance merger will go ahead
THE Trust that runs ambulance services in Hereford and Worcester will merge with Staffordshire Ambulance Service in October. The Board of Staffordshire Ambulance Service has voted to support a proposal that would see the Trust merge with the West Midlands
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Horsman gets Wales call
WORCESTER prop Chris Horsman has flown to Australia after being called up by Wales for their second Test against the hosts in Brisbane on Saturday. Horsman has been named on the replacements' bench after Wales were forced into a late change at tight-head
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MALVERN: We’ll fine you if you put bins out too early
LETTERS have been sent to people in Malvern warning them they face fines if they put out their rubbish at the wrong time. Gordon Morris, Malvern Hills District Council's street scene manager, has sent letters to residents in a number of areas where
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Worcestershire squad to face Durham
WORCESTERSHIRE have named a 12-man squad to take on Durham at the Riverside in the Friends Provident Trophy tomorrow. New loan signing Kyle Hogg is in the squad, while Moeen Ali has also been included in the 12. Matt Mason (shoulder) and Roger Sillence
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GP trial could see A&E waits reduce
ACCIDENT and emergency waiting times at Worcestershire Royal Hospital could be reduced thanks to a new scheme set to be trialled. Health bosses have given the go-ahead for a doctor to be based at Kidderminster Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit, meaning
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DANIELS
DANIELS Emma and Kevin A baby daughter, Georgia, born May 27th, 2007. Sister to Callum, Amy and Joe. Thanks to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Special thanks to Kay. ----------- Thank you for our lovely granddaughter and beautiful niece. Love Mum, Dad,
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DIXON
DIXON Nan Passed away atSt Richard's Hospice on May 23rd, 2007, aged 91 years. A dearly loved mum of Barry, Susan, Bill, Gill and James and a wonderful grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service will take place at Worcester
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LEWIS
LEWIS Wayne Michael Of Hanbury Wharf, Droitwich. Suddenly on May 28th, 2007, aged 28 years. Beloved son of Pat and stepson of Tim, dear grandson of Edith and the late Leonard Baylis and a much loved nephew. Funeral service at Hanbury Church on Tuesday
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DUNNING
DUNNING Stuart Passed away at St Richards Hospice on May 24th, 2007, aged 59 years, after a long illness bravely fought. A loving husband of Joan and a loving dad, grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral
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SMITH
SMITH Pauline Passed peacefully away on, May 26th, 2007, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 53 years. Dearly loved mother of Adam and Ben. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium an Wednesday, June 6th at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations
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HOOPER
HOOPER Ron Of Warndon, Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on May 25th, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Jean, loving father of Wendy, Terry, Wayne, Lee and Kim and a very dear grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium
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The homeless need help in summer too
A WORCESTER homeless centre is making an urgent appeal for help to re-stock its cupboards. The Maggs Day Centre in Deansway is launching its summer appeal for food, clothing and household equipment to help it support the city's homeless. But the charity
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WILKES
WILKES Margaret Rose Died peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on Thursday, May 24th 2007 from cancer, so bravely fought. Beloved mother of only daughter Carole and son in law David. Devoted nan to Adam, John and Amy. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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BOLLEN
BOLLEN Derrick William Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on May 27th 2007, in his 90th year. A beloved husband of Connie for more than 66 years. Active in the Co-op in Worcester for many years and a faithful member of the Worcester Cathedral
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PITT
PITT Malcolm George JP Of Pershore, formerly of The Forest of Dean. On May 29th, 2007, peacefully in hospital, aged 65 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, father of Elaine and Kenneth, grandfather of Nathan and Katie. Funeral service at Pershore Abbey
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NEEDHAM
NEEDHAM Walter Ex Manager of "The Farmers Boy" Passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2007, aged 89. Sadly missed by his Family. Funeral service at Redditch Crematorium on Wednesday, June 6th, at 12.30 p.m. Published in paper 31/05/2007
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Come see our gardens
HUNDREDS of visitors are set to descend on a Worcestershire village on Sunday for its open gardens. The Uphampton event, now in its 19th year, has built up a following of loyal fans who return year after year to wander round the seven gardens in the
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Plans would cause headache in city
A WHITE Paper which threatens to shake up the planning system in the UK has been slammed by a Worcestershire parliamentary candidate. Harriett Baldwin, who is standing in West Worcestershire for the Conservative Party at the next general election, said
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Farming education
SIR - John Phillpott says teenagers need time on a farm (Seven Days, May 26). As a village lad, I saw lambs being born, bulls mounting cows, and pigs having their throats slit - all at the tender age of about seven. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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My pork sausages gave me success in top competition
AN APPRENTICE butcher in Worcester is celebrating after scooping a top award in a national sausage-making competition. Tristan Meier, who works at Craig Saunders Butchers in St John's, achieved the runner-up prize in the speciality category of Orient
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Give your unwanted bicycle to city charity
PEOPLE are being reminded to put their unwanted bicycles to good use instead of throwing them out. Worcestershire County Council wants people to donate unwanted bikes to the charity Motov8. People can also buy refurbished bikes from the Worcester-based
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Schools are more important than logo
SIR - In reply to Mike Foster's complaint about the new council logo costing £24,000 (Letters, May 21) and his comment that the waste of money drives him up the wall. Well, what really drives me up the wall is that, thanks to his Government, our children
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Are you one of the car park pranksters?
Pranksters filmed frustrated motorists trying to get into their cars in a Worcester car park - and we would like to know who they are! The japesters disabled people's key-fobs using a radio transmitter stopping them getting into their vehicles. How
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Look out for skeletons when bridge is repaired
WORK to strengthen a Worcester bridge could be an opportunity for some of the grisly secrets of a 17th century battle to be uncovered, according to history enthusiasts. Members of a society campaigning for better recognition of the Battle of Worcester
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Bull rescued from river
A BULL had to be rescued by firecrews from the River Avon near Pershore. Appliances from Evesham and Upton upon Severn were called just after noon yesterday for what they originally thought was to rescue a cow. It took crews around two hours to get
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MP calls for more cash for schools
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has called for a "fairer" funding deal for schools in the Faithful City. He wants a new system introduced which gives schools financial rewards for tackling under-achievement, as a top-up to the basic per pupil entitlement.
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Elsie celebrates 101st
A WORCESTER woman who remembers holidaying in Weston-super-Mare before the M5 was built celebrates her 101st birthday today. Elsie Green, the eldest of nine children, will spend her birthday with family and friends enjoying a tea party and a big cake
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24-hour drinking means more crime
SIR - Thank you Gary (Letters, May 16) for your enlightening information about the drinking habits in the UK, during the past 90 years. The timing I was referring to was the introduction of the 24-hours-a-day drinking. It has been the norm on the Continent
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Old Tudor House is safe with new deal
A DEAL is about to be struck by Worcester City Council to ensure historic Tudor House remains open. The council wants to secure the long-term prospects of the Friar Street building by rubber-stamping a new lease. Bosses are keen to come to an agreement
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I want posh new play park moved to stop the yobs
A NEW play park should be ripped out because it is a magnet for vandals, arsonists, drug addicts and underage drinkers, says a furious resident. Chris Spruce wants £30,000 of new play equipment removed from opposite his home in Great Oaty Gardens Park
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Don’t ban us from park on race days
SIR - My objection to the closure of the Pitchcroft park is two-fold. It is not that the racecourse is to be protected from incursion during race-days, I've no problem with that and never have had. But I object to the fact that the chosen method of protection
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County offers great places for meetings
A DOZEN conference experts and organisers have enjoyed a grand tour of Worcestershire to highlight the county's stunning business and meetings venues. Major conference organisers from across the UK were represented on the two-day visit, which took in
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Our bobbies on the beat parade all-new uniform
THIS is the new uniform police officers in Worcestershire will be wearing under their body armour from next month. It is the first time in 40 years that West Mercia Constabulary has changed its uniform. Officers on the beat will be stepping out in new
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School hopes its gardens will help town to win Bloom gold
THE Chase is putting its full support behind Malvern's Heart of England in Bloom bid. The school will be a key player in the town's efforts to go for gold in this year's competition, due to be judged early in July. Judges will visit the school, where
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When the boss abseiled down the castle
A charity abseil down a castle wall helped a Worcester computing firm raise thousands for a children's hospice. Staff from Open GI, including the boss, abseiled down the walls of Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury. The charity event on Sunday by the 18-strong
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New steps mean fewer children will be expelled
SCHOOLS will be asked to do more to avoid expelling pupils in future. Using educational psychologists, special units for problem children, and training teachers in behavioural management are methods that have been approved to help cut expulsions - now
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Why not give away a wind turbine?
SIR - The threat of climate change is almost a daily news story nowadays, appearing in the press, on TV and radio. I don't believe that when the Worcester News offers readers a chance to win a patio heater, it is also unaware of climate change and the
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Madeleine case cast a dark cloud over our Algarve trip
THE Algarve is a changed place ever since the abduction of Madeleine McCann. Tourists are looked upon by locals with suspicion now and although I enjoyed our family holiday, the dark atmosphere generated by what has become the world's biggest missing
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We’re asking for more money for Elgar school
EDUCATION officials are to ask the Government for extra money to save a failing Worcester school. Following a meeting with the Department for Education and Skills on Tuesday, Worcestershire County Council is requesting additional help to pull Elgar Technology
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Your MP writes
Last week I visited Nashville and Ottawa with the Health Select Committee to look at work on the electronic patient record in both countries and the work of the Canadian equivalent of our National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
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Let’s lock up the yobs who flout their Asbos
SIR - Once again I feel that the good people of Worcester are being fed a line. On May 18, the Worcester News ran a number of articles relating to anti-social behaviour and what is being done to try to reduce it. I was bewildered by the double message
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Farewell to man given a pauper's funeral
A HOMELESS man who died leaving no known family is to be given a good send-off thanks to staff and friends at St Paul's Hostel. Peter McDonough, who was found dead in his room at the Tallow Hill centre for the homeless on Wednesday, May 2, will be given
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Police don’t need ties to do their job
Like red telephone boxes, double-decker buses and the bowler-hatted City gent, the British bobby has become a national icon. These days, though, the reality is rather different from the image. Phone boxes have gone grey, buses have become bendy and
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Hamster from hell puts 50-year-old in hospital
A MAN is recovering today after suffering a severe anaphylactic reaction to being bitten by a hamster. The man - who has not been named - was at home in a village east of Evesham when he was bitten. He was trying to rescue the hamster from under the
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Running with tears in my eyes and No.1 on my top
A Worcester woman said she will be running with tears in her eyes when she leads off Race For Life through the Faithful City. Almost a year after her husband died of lung cancer, an emotional Shirley Percival will step to the front of the starting line