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Fire breaks out at former Zig Zag club
A DERELICT nightclub in Worcester has been gutted by fire. Smoke was seen billowing from the former Zig Zag club, in St John's, just after 7pm last night. Five fire engines and 30 firefighters rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze, which attracted
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WORCESTER: Coming to TV: the eco-bag that could make our fortune
A WORCESTER couple are hoping their eco-friendly invention will help them win a Dragons' Den-style television show. Michele and Justin Chieffo have beaten off thousands of other competitors to star in Tycoon, which will be aired on ITV1 this month.
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Must-win clash against rivals
WITH their hopes of qualifying for the Friends Provident Trophy semi-finals hanging by a thread, Worcestershire face local rivals Warwickshire in a must-win clash at New Road on Sunday (10.45am). Having been soundly beaten by Durham, who moved second
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Turner waiting on contract decisions
HEREFORD United are continuing their efforts to assemble a squad for next season. Only six players remain contracted to the Edgar Street club after Phil Gulliver left for Blue Square Premier outfit Rushden and Diamonds last week. The defender's departure
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County torn apart by hungry Durham
MOEEN Ali prevented a complete disaster for Worcestershire but they still slumped to a 143-run hammering at Durham in the Friends Provident Trophy. The hosts went top of the trophy's northern conference with the convincing victory at Chester-le-Street
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Norgrove hoping for Wembley spin-off
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove is hoping for a boost in season ticket sales on the back of his team reaching the FA Trophy final at Wembley. Norgrove wants to tap into the 24,000 who cheered Harriers on at the new national stadium and
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Derelict nightclub unsafe after fire
A DERELICT nightclub in Worcester has been left dangerously unsafe after it was wrecked in a suspected arson attack. Fire broke out at the abandoned Zig Zag club in St John's just after 7pm on Thursday. Although it is not known what caused the blaze
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Brave Butler fights on after injury woe
WORCESTER kickboxer Tony Butler refused to throw in the towel in his latest fight despite tearing his right bicep off the bone. The 39-year-old suffered the freak injury during a bout for the vacant World Kickboxing Association Midlands Area super-heavyweight
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Rawlinson linking up with some old friends at Sixways
GREG Rawlinson is looking forward to renewing acquaintances with some former colleagues when he arrives at Sixways later this year. The 18-stone lock signed a three-year contract with the Warriors earlier this week and there will be plenty of familiar
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Bookies not keen on City for promotion
WORCESTER City are destined to finish in mid-table next season if the latest bookmakers' odds are to be believed. City have been quoted at 16/1 to win Blue Square North, 11th on the odds list with Ladbrokes to win promotion to the Premier. Andy Preece's
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Rowing drama
THE University of Birmingham Boat Club will host a varsity event against Loughborough at Worcester Rowing Club a week on Saturday. The event runs from 1pm until 4pm with a barbeque, bar and raffle as well as exciting races.
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Forest friendly lined up for City
FORMER European champions Nottingham Forest will play Worcester City as part of their pre-season programme. Colin Calderwood's side, currently plying their trade in League One, are due to visit St George's Lane on Saturday, August 4 (3pm). The match
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Badminton trials invite for teens
THE Worcestershire Schools Badminton Association are holding trials for their junior county squads on Sunday, July 1. The trials at the Elgar Technology College, Bilford Road, Worcester, will take the form of a tournament split into three age groups
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The Midsummer Night's Dream - The Commandery, Worcester
WHATEVER liberties director Chris Jaeger has taken with this classic - and there must be quite a few - no one could dispute that the Bard of Avon would probably have approved. The piece starts as it means to go on. The fairies cast their spells
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Rafi Peer Theatre Company - Huntingdon Hall
CHILDREN and adults alike were mesmerised by the poignant show brought to Worcester by Pakistan's foremost puppet company. Through mime, music, dance, lighting and simple black and white, the puppeteers and their characters captured the imaginations
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Autotest debut for county’s car club
THE Sixty and Worcestershire Motor Club hold the geometric grass autotest for the first time on Sunday. It will be held at Clevelode Crossroads on the B4211 Upton-on-Severn to Worcester road with the first car due to start at 10.30am. Autotesting is
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Fiona needs your votes for glamour competition
FIONA Holloway is aiming to garner votes to help her win the Maxim Little Black Book competition. The competition aims to find some of the most attractive girls from all over Britain who want to become models. The winner will get some money and a photoshoot
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On fire for charity car wash
ANY motorist who fancies starting the summer off with a nice clean vehicle should pop along to a car wash with a difference tomorrow. Firefighters from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue service will be holding a charitable car wash in Copenhagen Street
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DJ fined after knocking mum down
A DJ knocked over a pedestrian while trying to reverse out of a parking space at the Cross, Worcester. Dain Traylor, of Otley Close, Tolladine, Worcester, was driving a Vauxhall Vectra out of a space in October last year when he hit a woman and narrowly
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Double act success for two county businesses
TWO Worcestershire businesses have wrapped up a double act that spells major success for both. When APS, the Malvern-based packaging company, decided that it wanted to expand its businesses it turned to the expanding creative consultancy b1 in Bromsgrove
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Lucky escape for driver
A DRIVER had to be cut from the mangled wreckage of his car after it overturned and landed on its roof. The accident happened in Hylton Road at about 1.15 today. The driver emerged bloody and bruised from the crash even though the roof of his car was
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Worldwide link for county firm
WORCESTERSHIRE-based Harrison Clark is the latest UK firm to join MSI Legal and Accounting Network Worldwide. The move gives the law firm access to a leading global network of more than 250 independent legal and accounting firms in 100 countries throughout
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MP Foster stays on as whip and Kidderminster plotter returns
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has been retained as a Government whip by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Mr Foster had a phone call from Mr Brown Friday afternoon to ask him if he would like to stay on in his role. It is a significant victory for the MP,
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Meringues with cherry casserole and chocolate cream.
Ok this is naughty but nice. You may need some help with this recipe as there are a few techniques involved. For the meringue 2 large egg whites 160g caster sugar For the chocolate cream 300ml double cream
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Worcester networking event a hit for charities
MORE than 120 businesswomen met in Worcester for a networking event. The fund-raising event, run by Harrison Clark solicitors and held at Brown's restaurant, saw guests enjoying drinks and canapés as they networked with colleagues and new contacts.
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Lettuce
What's in a name? Lettuce comes from the Latin via old French "lac" meaning milk. This is a reference to the liquid that oozes out from the stem area when cut if you get a chance , try it !. Historical Lettuce descended from loose-leaf
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EMPLOYMENT: Foreign investment creating local jobs
MORE than 600 jobs have been created or safeguarded in Worcestershire during the past 12 months thanks to foreign investment. They form part of a record number in the West Midlands over the last three years, following the launch of a marketing campaign
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Alan’s oil-free quick summer dressing
Great to use with Lettuce Easy, fresh and light 1 tblsp lime juice cup freshly squeezed orange juice + grated zest of orange 2 tblsp clear honey 1 tsp fresh chopped chives 1 tsp fresh, finely chopped tarragon 1 tsp finely
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Cherries
Its from June onwards that we start to find more and more cherries becoming available. They are great to add to the lunch box and as a healthy snack, here is some information all about them. What's in a name? Our word Cherry evolved
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Honey Mustard Dressing
A great recipe to use with Lettuce 1 tsp coarse grain mustard 1 tsp clear honey 150ml olive oil Juice of lemon Juice and rind of orange Methods Place all the ingredients into a jar and shake vigorously
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Town’s relief road will now cost £80 million
WYRE Forest Conservatives are at odds over costs for Stourport-on-Severn's proposed relief road despite councillors agreeing to buy land paving the way for the scheme. Worcestershire County Council's cabinet recently agreed to buy land to the value of
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Blood service says thanks for the lives donors have saved
BLOOD donors in Worcestershire are being thanked by the National Blood Service for their life-saving contributions. Hospitals in the Midlands need about 800 units of blood every day and each day 800 volunteers roll up their sleeves and give a pint of
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Friday, June 8 - Origins of surnames Baptist Church Hall, Worcester
PEOPLE with an interest in family and social history are invited to attend a meeting organised by the Worcester branch of the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry. A talk entitled The Origin Of Surnames is to be given by Geoff Sorrell
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SHAW RNLI
SHAW Ian Gardner Peacefully at Pershore Hospital on May 28th, 2007, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Heather, Richard and Pamela, father in law to Eric, Deb and Ian and a loving and special grandad to Elspeth, Hannah, Isabel
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CALLOW
CALLOW Edith May Of Barnard's Green, Malvern. Peacefully, in Hospital on May 31th, 2007, aged 85 years. Dear sister of Sid and Rose Eileen and a much loved aunt. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, June 7th at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers
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MORRIS
MORRIS Kathleen nee Blythen Died suddenly on May 22nd, 2007. Beloved wife of John, adored mother of Richard and Sarah, much loved grandma of Julia, Charles, Hannah, Nicholas and Rebekah. Funeral service atAll Saints Church, Penarth onMonday, June 4th,
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HAMBLYN
HAMBLYN Eddie Suddenly, after a short illness on May 19th, 2007. Funeral at Cheltenham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, June 5th at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please. Donations for the Salvation Army may be sent c/o Selim Smith & Company, 74 Prestbury Road
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MAGEE
MAGEE Dermot Precious memories of a very dear son, brother, bother in law and uncle.Passed away June 1st, 1997, aged 46. Just a prayer from a Family that loved you,Just a memory fond and true.In our hearts you will live forever,Because we thought the
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FARNEY
FARNEY Hilary Diane In loving memory of my dear wife who died two years ago today. I miss you more every day. So dearly loved, So sadly missed. Love John Published in paper 01/06/2007
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SAMPSON
SAMPSON Garry My treasured memories of you will last forever. Mo. ---------- Forever in our hearts. Tracie and Emma. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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PURSER
PURSER Olwen In loving memory of a dear mum who fell asleep twenty nine years ago today. Always in my thoughts. Your loving daughter Marilyn. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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Guildhall wins top award for training its staff
WORCESTER councillors are better trained to serve the Faithful City than they have ever been before. The Guildhall has received an award from the Local Government Association for improving the quality of the average rank and file councillor. The award
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TREDWELL
TREDWELL Mary Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28th, 2007 at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Much loved sister of Noreen and the late Elsie and Walter. She will be greatly missed by all her Family and many Friends The funeral service will take
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DAVIES
DAVIES Ashley Mummy's little soldier Died suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 29th 2007, aged 4 years. Beloved son of Gillian, grandson of Ken and Beryl and nephew to Andrew, Richard, Emma and Alan. His laughter will be missed by all his Family and Friends
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MOULE
MOULE Joe Passed away on May 28th, 2007, aged 85 years. Loving husband to Eileen, dear father of Pamela, Angela, Elizabeth and Claire, also a dearly loved grandfather and great grandfather. Requiem Mass will take place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
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LISTER
LISTER Leslie William Les Passed away peacefully at home on May 30th, 2007, aged 81 years. Les will be sadly missed by all his Family and many organisations in which he was actively involved. Funeral service at St Philip and St James Church, Hallow on
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SMITH
SMITH Dennis Passed peacefully away on May 25th, 2007, aged 72 years. Beloved husband to Margaret, dearly loved dad to Sharon and Paul and loving father in law to Nicole and John. Much loved grandad to Farrah-Jade, Richard, Kirsty and Jono, and great
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RASTALL
RASTALL Ruby Louise Kerry and Glenn would like to announce the safe arrival of their baby daughter on Wednesday,May 23rd,weighing 7lb 3oz. A beautiful sister for Joe, Billy and Finlay. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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HARRIS NEE WALL
HARRIS NEE WALL Helen and Kevin Thank you for our lovely granddaughter, Sophia Rose. All our love Mum and Dad ------------ A big welcome to the Family, Sophia. Love from Aunties, Uncles and Cousins. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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GURNEY
GURNEY Mandy nee Morgan Happy 40th Birthday to a very special daughter. Love you loads from Mum and all the Family Published in paper 01/06/2007
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MASON
MASON June Remembered with love on your Birthday today. Mum and Family. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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PURSER
PURSER Olwen June 1st, 1978 Memories of the way we were. Johnny Published in paper 01/06/2007
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SAMPSON
SAMPSON. Garry. Remembering you still. Your mates, Ronnie and Shirl Published in paper 01/06/2007
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RICE
RICE Scott Christopher Ashley Passed away June 1st, 2005, aged 14 years. Two lonely years without you, We'll love and miss you forever. Mum, Dad, Stacey, Bradley Daniel and Jodie. xxxxxx ---------- Sweet dreams Scott Love Nan and Grandad Lewis. xxxx
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MORRIS
MORRIS William Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather. At rest with Mum and Ray. Forever in the hearts of his Sons, Daughters and Families. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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ELLIS
ELLIS Doug To my special dad. Some days are good,Some days are sad. A year ago you passed away,Even though we wanted you to stay, You hold a place in our heart, Even though we're miles apart. Until we meet again one day, How much we miss you, No other
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WIN: Jill Norman's Herb & Spice - Spice up your cooking with herbs
AS we have become more cosmopolitan in our taste, so the British palette has come to demand more complexity. Where once it was thought daring to add a pinch of saffron or a crushed clove of garlic to a menu, now it is thought odd if we don't cook with
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Teacher in disturbed state took
A TEACHER took his own life because the balance of his mind was disturbed, an inquest has heard. Dr Nigel Collins, of St John's Avenue, Kidderminster, died from deep lacerations to his neck, Worcestershire coroner Victor Round said on Wednesday. Mr
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Leek and Herb Soup
THERE really is nothing to beat the subtlety of freshly-picked herbs or the intensity of aromatic spices to turn a mediocre meal into a culinary sensation. We have cooked with them ever since man first used fire. They are the essential companion of any
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Fir Tree Inn, Dunhampstead
I WAS not sure what to expect from the Fir Tree Inn at Dunhampstead, near Droitwich. Fifteen years ago I was a regular there, but since then the pub has changed hands a number of times and has been refurbished. Whatever I was anticipating, it was not
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EVENTS GUIDE - June
JUNE 1 Is there anybody out there? Half-term art activities for five-11 year olds from 10.30-12.30 at Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester. Booking essential. Somers Traditional Folk Club Every Friday at 8.30pm, upstairs at the
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EXHIBITIONS GUIDE - June - August
UNTIL JUNE 2 Blooming Marvellous A mixed media of bold contemporary and fine art by County Floral Painters, at Droitwich Library, Victoria Square, Droitwich. Monday - Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm, except Thursday. JUNE 2 - JULY 28 Craft Potters Association
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WE GOT ON OUR BIKES FOR CHARITY
A KIND-HEARTED youngster has helped raise £1,000 for charity with a sponsored bike ride. Eight-year-old Kit Marlar enlisted the help of 14 friends, right, to help raise funds for Whizz-kidz - a charity dedicated to helping disabled children. His father
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CONCERTS GUIDE - June to July
In Dreams Featuring Johnny Curtiss as Roy Orbison; Marc Robinson as Buddy Holly and The Fortt Brothers as The Everley Brothers'. Tickets available from Huntingdon Arts box office, Crowngate, Worcester. JUNE 3 Dance School Community Choir Accompanied
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THEATRE GUIDE - June to September
UNTIL JUNE 2 Hay Fever Starring Stephanie Beacham and Christopher Timothy. Noel Coward's classic comedy set in the country home of the eccentric Bliss family. Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office. JUNE 2 Arthur And The Invisibles
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Top Ten Albums
Brought to you in association with Face The Music in Cathedral Plaza, Worcester. 1. Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long. 2. Linkin Park - Minutes To Midnight. 3. Amy Winehouse - Back To Black. 4. Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion. 5. Arctic Monkeys
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GIG GUIDE Friday 1 Juen to Friday 8 June
TONIGHT The Official Receivers - The Sketchley Bar, Weir Lane, Worcester. Skint - Drummonds, New Street, Worcester. The Soul Machine - Bossa Nova, New Street, Worcester. The Big Blues Tribe - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. The Klatter
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Classical album launched in Worcester
A CLASSICAL guitarist is launching his new record in Worcester this month. Teacher and performer Robin Harriott is holding a launch party for Danza: Five Centuries of Dance Music at the Art House Cafe, in CrownGate, on Saturday, June 30. This is the
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Celebrate World Environment Day
Celebrate World Environment Day with us - We have 500 FREE Bus Travel passes to give away - simply collect the six tokens in the Worcester News, plus one lucky reader can win a waste sink disposer worth £300. Simply see the Worcester News on Monday
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Teachers being advised not to search pupils for knives
TEACHERS in Worcestershire are being advised not to take advantage of new powers to search pupils suspected of carrying knives. Schools in England were yesterday granted the legal right to carry out searches of young people in a bid to cut knife crime
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SPOTLIGHT - Zebedy Rays
Pete Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene. This week: Zebedy Rays Who: Adam Hickman (guitar/vocals), Danny Meigh (bass), Josh Powell (drums). From: Malvern/Worcester. Sounds like: The bright young things of the local scene,
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Chance for unsigned stars to shine
TALENT will be oozing out of the door of Worcester's Marr's Bar later this month. For the second year running the ffg Studios and local music mogul Toxic Pete have organised a special gig to showcase some of the shining unsigned stars who have used the
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Come along to hear Nick Drake’s music
HE wrote in a way that nobody had done previously and, in all honesty, a way that nobody has done since." If anyone has the authority to talk about Nick Drake in that way, it is Keith James. James has spent six years submerging himself in Drake's incredibly
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Party time for golden couple
WHEN Eric Giles first set eyes on his wife Audrey at a school social event he immediately knew she was the one for him. The confident 16-year-old crossed the dance floor and introduced himself. That was the start of a nine-year courtship which led to
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Monday, June 11 to Saturday, June 16 - Crazy for You - Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore
FEISTY females and fast dance numbers go hand in hand in Crazy For You. Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society's latest production is packed with classic George Gershwin songs. Heading the cast is Steve Miller as Bobby Childs, who travels to Deadrock
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£50,000 facelift is planned for play area
ONE of Malvern's 11 council play areas could be given a £50,000 facelift during the coming year. Malvern Town Council is considering rejuvenating the Dukes Meadow play area following an inspection by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). While
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Tuesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 7 - Elgar and Alice - Swan Theatre, Worcester
A WORLD première is being staged in Worcester next week. Elgar And Alice, the new play by Peter Sutton, is a moving study of the relationship between England's most famous composer and his muse. It is being performed at the Swan Theatre from Tuesday,
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Your chance to star as Fat Sam or Bugsy
EVER wanted to be Bugsy Malone? How about Blousey, Fat Sam or Tallulah? Now is your chance to try because the Norbury Theatre Youth Group is appealing for actors to star in the forthcoming production of the musical. The company is set to perform the
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COURT: Woman said she would kill someone
A WOMAN threatened to kill someone and headbutted the inside of a police van after being arrested on a night out. Zoe Marshall, aged 23, of Shepherds Pool, Evesham, was spotted by police directing abusive behaviour towards a man in Evesham High Street
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Typically tropical – why palms could eventually replace roses in gardens
English gardens may soon begin to look more like botanical gardens if the predictions of some experts on global warming are right. It could be palm trees swaying in the English breeze rather than honeysuckle, and trees could be laden with olives instead
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Every Child Matters- Exhibition Details
Introduction Following the huge success of last year's event, the Worcester News is delighted to bring you details of the 'Every Child Matters Careers Fair' for 2007. Held in association with the Worcestershire County Council's Family Information Service
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Collection for hospice
A COLLECTION held outside Tesco in Warndon Villages, Worcester, has raised almost £700 for Acorns Children's Hospice. The collection was held by the Wyre Forest branch of the Foresters, who thanked generous shoppers. A total of £696.11 was raised, which
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Students organise park litter pick
A LITTER pick has been held at Worcester's country park for students completing a course on the environment. The Youth Development Centre helps young people who have not benefited from mainstream education to reach their full potential. The litter pick
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Tuesday June 5 - Hereford Courtyard - You will be surprised by his Yoda
IT doesn't matter how many times you've seen the films - you will never have seen a Star Wars quite like this. There are no costumes, no props, just Charles Ross alone on stage, re-enacting the entire original trilogy. The music, the characters, the
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I’m looking forward to playing a raging psycho
AMATEUR actors from Worcester don't often get the chance to play raging American psychopaths. Which probably explains why Bob Churchill jumped at the chance. "I don't normally get the girl in plays because I'm not Colin-Firth enough," he said. "But
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Packing to go on holiday? All you really need is five outfits
When it comes to packing, that suitcase you plan to fill to the brim never quite seems big enough. Heading for Destination Fashion with the intention of travelling light can leave style-conscious women in a spin even before they jet off on their summer
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Cathedral’s going to get
FLOWER power is coming to Worcester Cathedral. As part of the Worcester Festival more than 100 flower arrangers from around the diocese will fill the cathedral with a rainbow of colour from Wednesday, August 15, to Sunday, August 19. Alongside the flowers
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English Symphony Orchestra - Worcester Cathedral
IT has been said that although Elgar's compositions are not in touch with English folk song, the wide leaps in the melodic lines make them sound English. The audacious performances of some of his orchestral output exemplified this trend at Worcester
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Dementia charity fete
A CHARITY that cares for elderly people suffering from dementia will be holding a fete in Droitwich on Saturday. Running from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, the AgeCare fete at Dorset House, Blackfriars Avenue, will feature cream teas, a plant stall, bouncy castle
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Widow’s anger at the ban on plastic flowers
A WIDOW has been left heartbroken at a church's decision to ban her from leaving plastic flowers at her husband's final resting place. Margaret Hemming said St Peter's Church in Powick, Worcester, cares more about a best-kept churchyard competition than
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Councillors vote on colleague’s plan
SIXTEEN Conservative councillors on Malvern Hills District Council may be given special dispensation to deal with a planning application submitted by one of their close colleagues. Under local government rules, councillors who know an applicant well
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WORCESTERSHIRE: Baby is our priority now, not re-forming cult 90s rock band
FANS of a cult band may be demanding a comeback, but proud parents Liz and Stan Wood have other responsibilities. Following the launch of an internet campaign to reform Evesham band Bang Bang Machine, the former members, who married two years ago, have
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It’s wrong to say that we are an anti-social family
A MOTHER of five whose family faces eviction from their Malvern home, has come out fighting, saying that they are well-behaved. Francis Scarratt said Elgar Housing Association has told her that she must keep it informed of the whereabouts of all
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Why we’re putting oak leaves on the gates of the Guildhall
AN age old custom has been revived in Worcester. Oak Apple Day might not mean much to many people these days but back in the 17th Century it was a major celebration - a reminder of the day that Britain reinstated its monarchy after the fall of Oliver
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It’s happy birthday to 100-year-old Molly
ONE of Worcestershire's oldest residents has celebrated her 100th birthday in the company of family and friends. Molly Mitchell was given a huge party at Shrawley Village Hall yesterday with family coming from as far as Australia to mark the occasion
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Long-haired rapist may have changed his look
THE man leading the hunt for a Worcester rapist has revealed the attacker may have shaved off his distinctive long hair. Det Insp Graham Smith said he could not rule out the possiblity that the man, who raped a woman in broad daylight, had changed his
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Is the pot empty?
SIR - Could anybody tell me why when there is a war on the pot is full but when the hospitals need money it's always running out? This is the same with every Government. L BAKER, Worcester.
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Rafi Peer Theatre Company - Huntingdon Hall
CHILDREN and adults alike were mesmerised by the poignant show brought to Worcester by Pakistan's foremost puppet company. Through mime, music, dance, lighting and simple black and white, the puppeteers and their characters captured the imaginations
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What is happening to these cygnets?
SIR - About a month ago, we saw five cygnets on the canal near the Perdiswell bridge. Last week, there were only four. Today, we saw that there are now only three. What is happening to these cygnets? We thought that perhaps mink may be responsible. Do
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Road signs can’t be seen for shrubs
SIR - Having just returned from a bus ride round the Warndon/Blackpole area of Worcester I was surprised to see the number of road and directional signs almost completely overgrown by shrubbery of various descriptions. Surely this is defeating the object
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Owners have turned Bell into an asset
SIR - I would like to comment on the article in your food and drink review of the Bell in Eckington (Worcester News, May 25). I was very surprised that your critic did not enjoy the food on offer. I regularly eat there and have never had a bad meal
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Did your reviewer go to wrong pub?
SIR - I have just read your review of the Bell at Eckington. Having visited the Bell on a weekly basis since it re-opened, I am yet to be disappointed with either the level of service or the quality of the food served. In fact, on every visit I have
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FRIDAY FEELING
It seems the cheque book may soon become a thing of the past. Only this week I went into a major high street store and there, next to the til, was a sign saying ‘we do not accept cheques’. Now I am sure the store had done their homework and it got me
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Our aims are friendly service and good food
SIR - We are writing to you in response to the article published in the food and drink section concerning the Bell at Eckington (Worcester News, May 25). We purchased the Bell in March 2006, and invested to create a country pub restaurant serving high
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Filmed pranks are not always this harmless
Practical jokes have been with us ever since the first Stone Age man decided it would be a bit of a jape to hide a sabre-toothed tiger's tooth under the pelt his mate was about to sit on. However, what our prehistoric ancestors didn't have to hand were