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New Players, New Coaching team, New Season,
The Summer so far has been a very interesting one for Warriors fans with the coup of singing Rico Gear, 2 other All Black players and 3 more players who look as if they will fit right in to the Warriors squad. The first game of the season is not until
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County take chance to lift over-rate
WORCESTERSHIRE concentrated their efforts on ensuring they avoided a points deduction for a slow over-rate rather than trying to force an unlikely victory as their rain-hit LV County Championship clash with Warwickshire at Edgbaston ended in a draw.
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County revival not records is Hick’s priority
GRAEME Hick has admitted helping Worcestershire revive their fortunes is more important to him than becoming the 16th player to score 40,000 first-class runs. Hick achieved the landmark at the age of 41 by reaching 49 on the third day of the LV County
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WODYS celebrates its 25th anniversary in style
BROADWAY and the West End came to the Swan Theatre as Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with an electrifying show followed by a birthday party. There was a sell-out performance, with
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We’re aiming for thrills in Twenty20 ties
OVER the last three weeks we have definitely put together some confident performances and we can build on that to move onwards and upwards. Now we can use the forthcoming Twenty20 Cup as a springboard for the rest of the season. The fans who have watched
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Jenkins success
TERRY Jenkins won his second Pro Tour title of 2007 with a 3-0 defeat of Wes Newton in the final of the Players Championship at Hayling Island. The Ledbury ace followed up his Antwerp Darts Trophy victory with a battling performance at the Lakeside Holiday
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Gear and Co poised for backs revolution
THE stunning capture of Rico Gear brings to an end the first phase of Mike Ruddock's re-building work at Sixways. Worcester's new director of rugby has no plans to add further players to his squad in the short-term following the signing of the New Zealander
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RGS continue to dominate contest
ROYAL Grammar School Worcester's First XI won the Chesterton Cup for the third year running after a comfortable victory over Cheltenham College. Cheltenham won the toss and batted first on an excellent pitch at New Road. But tight bowling from Liam
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Run-machine has no plans to quit
IN the wake of reaching 40,000 career runs, Graeme Hick has spelt out his desire to continue playing county cricket for Worcestershire. Hick reached the milestone in his 841st innings - 24 years after his first for Zimbabwe against Young West Indies
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Droitwich's lido open at last
THE wet weather could not dampen the enthusiasm as Droitwich's lido finally re-opened after a long battle. Swimmers made their way through the turnstiles to use the £1.5 million complex when after six years the venue opened to the public at 7am yesterday
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City riders aiming for national success
FOUR Worcester riders qualified for the British Riding Clubs Horse Trials Championships after winning the area 18 trials intermediate competition at Broadway. Dawn Burford, of St John's, Vicki Hancox, of Lower Broadheath, and Rebecca Harris and Elizabeth
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Peter Luff grills Tony Blair in the Commons
TONY Blair may have nine days to go before he steps down as Prime Minister, but he wasn't going to get an easy ride from Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff. Mr Luff grilled the Premier in the Commons Liaison Committee today, asking him if he thought he
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National bronze
THE Echelon Cycles Team won bronze at the National 50-mile Time Trial Championships in Bedfordshire. Rob Wood, following on from his ninth place in the national 25-mile championship, headed the Pershore team. Wood took a fine sixth place with a personal
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Ombersley hit top of the league
OMBERSLEY gave an outstanding display of fielding and catching as they hammered visiting Pelsall by 120 runs to go top of Birmingham League Division Three. The village side batted first and made an indifferent start to be struggling at 29-3 as Roger
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Knappett century puts KVCC through
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria marched into the Cockspur National Knockout regional semi-finals. They followed up a tremendous Birmingham League win over defending champions Walsall by defeating Frocester by seven wickets in the cup. KVCC's Gloucestershire
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On their soapbox in aid of hospice
MEMBERS of the Sixty and Worcestershire Motor Club competed at an unusual event in the first running of the Soapbox Challenge in aid of St Richard's Hospice. The event at County Hall was run over a twisty course which used the footpaths and ramps around
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TENBURY WELLS: My fight continues to slow the traffic
A WOMAN who has been campaigning for motorists to slow down outside her children's school has won a partial success in her fight. Polly Ward, of Knighton-on-Teme, near Tenbury Wells, has succeeded in getting six new signs put up on the stretch of the
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SAFARI PARK SEEKS MAESTRO SKILLS FOR PERFORMING SEA LION
In a rare break from rehearsals for the Summer Symphony, that is being held at West Midland Safari Park on 7th July 2007, Stephen Roberts, Sharon Wall and Jacqui Hill visited the Park briefly to teach Moocha the Sea Lion a thing or two about performing
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SNAKEMAN O’SHEA CALLED TO MOVE GIANT ANACONDAS
MARK O'SHEA, herpetologist and TV Star, returns to West Midland Safari Park to co-ordinate the move of two of the largest and heaviest snakes in the Country in the seventh episode of the second series of SAFARI PARK' on ITV1 Central at 6.00pm on Sunday
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Paul Deneen voted back in as chief of police authority
WEST MERCIA police have voted Paul Deneen back in as chair of the West Mercia Police Authority and he has two deputies for the first time. Margaret Winckler, who sits as a councillor for Shropshire County Council was elected as vice chairman (local)
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DROITWICH: Courses for adults with illnesses
ADULTS living with a long- term illness are invited to attend a free course in Droitwich to help them improve their quality of life. The Expert Patient programme is aimed at people with illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and ME. Worcestershire Primary
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Urban Weather
Urban Weather often can be influenced by various factors, one being huge columns of heat ascending upwards, especially during summer (heat islands). Smog can also be a common feature when summer heatwaves arrive, causing problems for some people, especially
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Campaigning with a paddle to save planet
A CAMPAIGNING former Olympic canoeing coach from Worcestershire has written to London's Olympic committee chairman Lord Coe praising the controversial logo. David Train, of Fladbury, near Evesham, set up the Paddle For Life - a programme in which children
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Scrapping SATs tests is for the best, city teachers say
TEACHERS in Worcester are supporting calls to scrap the controversial SATs tests in favour of alternative assessments. The General Teaching Council wants to see the exams for seven, 11 and 14-year-olds abolished to take the pressure off children and
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WISDOM
WISDOM Matthias The Family of the late Matthias Wisdom, Keswick Drive, Warndon, wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kindness and support, cards and floral tributes recieved during the recent sad loss
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MANTON
MANTON Maurice In memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Passed away four years today. There's a face that's always with us, a voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember of someone we loved so dear. Deep in our hearts your
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WALKER
WALKER Betty Passed away seven years today. Never out of our thoughts. With loveJack and all the Family. Published in paper 18/06/2007
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MALVERN: Later drinking has kept town rowdies in check
LONGER pub opening hours have helped to keep rowdy and anti-social behaviour to a minimum in Malvern, according to a new report. The new licensing law enabling pubs and bars to extend their serving times was introduced across the country in November
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Bins were snubbed
SIR - I complained about the black bin collection service for Saddlers Walk. After I complained, the bin men left our rubbish. It's disgusting - I pay my tax. M LLOYD, Worcester.
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LEE
LEE Edward Reginald Ted Peacefully but suddenly on Saturday, June 9th, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Rita, dear father of Arthur, Alwyn and Rita. Also a much loved grandfather and great grandfather. "Now that you are asleep, it's your memories
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BARNEY
BARNEY Mal Happy 60th birthday mum. All our love, Jo, Martin, Michelle, Dene & Grandchildren xx Published in paper 18/06/2007
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PRIEST
PRIEST Michael God has you in his keeping and I have you in my heart. I love and miss you so much. Mum. ------------ Michael, although we cannot see you, In our hearts you will always stay. Loved and remembered everyday. Love Steve, Joy and Steph. Published
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MCCABE
MCCABE Michael Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, father, grandad and son. Died two years ago on June 18th, 2005. Sadly missed by Mary, Ian, Sarah, Clare, Chloe, Sophie and Gladys. Published in paper 18/06/2007
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PAYNE
PAYNE Pat Loving memories of a dear wife. Twenty years today. Bill Published in paper 18/06/2007
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PAYNE
PAYNE Pat Memories of a dear friend. Remembered always. Sheila Published in paper 18/06/2007
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BAGGUS
BAGGUS Gwyn Silent tears do gently fall that others do not see. For the kind and loving person that mean't the world to me. It's one year to day. Love you always and forever Wife Pam, Son Alan, Sue, Nina , Grandchildren and all Family and Friends xxxxx
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Ruddock’s vision the key to Gear capture
MIKE Ruddock's plan to revolutionise Worcester's style of rugby was a key factor behind Rico Gear's decision to move to Sixways. A number of clubs from the Guinness Premiership and beyond were after the flying wing's signature - but it was Ruddock's
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Summer's hottest styles
This is the season to express yourself through your clothes, after all this summer is going to be a story of clashing colours, individual looks and the vintage 50's. We're going to run through some of this summer's hottest styles and give tips on how
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No country bumpkin
SIR - As a countryman, I love this advice to townies: "If you want to find a fool in the countryside, take one with you." Townies think milk and eggs come from supermarkets. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Memories of bike rides on the A38
SIR - Congratulations to Elsie Green on her 101st birthday (Worcester News, May 31). Although some 30 years younger, like Elsie, I made the "tedious journey on the A38" to Weston-super-Mare prior to the building of the M5. However, this was by bicycle
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June 16 to June 23
100 Years Ago: AN inquest was held on Monday into the circumstances attending the death of Albert Brooks, a plumber and painter who was killed by falling from a ladder outside the Malvern Post Office on Saturday. Mary Powell of Lower House Farm, Colwall
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16 June to 23 June
This week in 1957: IN a glowing tribute to the "great genius" of Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Arthur Bliss, Master of the Queen's Music, on Wednesday praised the Worcestershire composer for his marked originality, brilliant orchestral colouring, astounding
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How Jen ended up writing a book about the gardener to the queen
A FORMER news reporter in Worcestershire has penned a biography about the life of a remarkable gardener. Jen Green, who worked for the Tenbury Advertiser and Hereford Times, had no interest in gardening and was at first reluctant when she was asked to
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Martley, Worcestershire
Outcrops of Silurian limestone to the north of Martley mean lime-rich soils that provide optimum conditions for many wild flowers. Unfortunately, the best sites are not accessible by public footpath, with the exception of one meadow on Penny Hill, which
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Depressed drunk will do community order
A DEPRESSED drunk shouted racial slurs at a store detective after he was caught shoplifting from a Worcester supermarket, Worcester magistrates heard. Stewart Akins has been sentenced to do 120 hours unpaid work as a part of a 12-month community order
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Now women of the WI take on climate change
WOMEN'S Institute members in Worcestershire are launching their latest campaign to help protect the environment. They are encouraging everyone in the county to try and reduce their carbon footprint - the amount of carbon dioxide their activities produce
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Bell-ringing was banned in the war
SIR - We can all be thankful that Hitler's hordes never invaded Britain. We were ready for them, though. Or so we thought. Our local defence volunteers rapidly developed into a credible fighting force, ready to spring into action as soon as church bells
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Thieves use technology to seek out your sat-nav
A NEW hi-tech crime known as Bluetooth banditry could be on its way to Worcestershire after taking hold in other parts of the country. Police have warned people to be vigilant if they have hi-tech equipment in their vehicles. Criminals are believed
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Charity worker hit neighbour in face
A VOLUNTARY charity worker punched his female next- door-neighbour in the face and later admitted it to police. Officers were questioning Christopher Price about his neighbour's drunk and disorderly behaviour when he exclaimed: "I slapped her twice,
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Historic document reveals secrets of Worcestershire in the 19th century
AN historic manuscript ledger detailing the Worcestershire estates of the Foley family for the year 1800 is set to go under the hammer. The 84-page manuscript, estimated to be worth up to £300, provides detailed information on the land holdings of the
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Hotel boss returns to city with a print firm
A FORMER manager of the Fownes Hotel in City Walls Road, Worcester, has set up a printing firm 30 yards away. David Chill, who with printer Steven Inman and shop manager Sarah McLean, has opened Print-Point in City Walls Road after leaving the Fownes
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Place to talk shop while you dine out
ONE of Worcester's newest restaurants is aiming to be-come a hub of the city's business community. The Glasshouse in Sidbury, which opened last November amid a blaze of publicity, wants to establish itself as the venue where businessmen and women meet
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Mini adventure brings in massive amounts of cash
THE first-ever Three Counties Mini rally has raised more than £2,500 for Acorns Children's Hospice. The rally, organised by the classic Mini owners club the Hilltop Minis from Malvern, started at St Peter's Garden on Sunday, May 27. The group of 35 classic
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Education needs to be more relevant
SIR - I have come across numerous articles and letters in the papers that seem to put the blame on those who are victims of poor education. If education is not engaging and accessible, how can the victims of said education system be cast as the demons
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Go quackers and adopt a duck!
IT'S time to go quackers this summer and adopt a duck from a Worcestershire hospice. Hundreds of ducks will be launched into the river Severn at Worcester in the St Richard's Hospice Duck Race, in association with Worcester Festival on Saturday, August
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The days when pedal-powered daredevils raced on Pitchcroft
A FEW weeks ago, in a feature on a new book about the Barbourne area of Worcester, I scratched the surface of a sport that no longer happens around here. However, the ink was barely dry on the exploits of Martin Smith, Worcester's first and last Individual
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Make a will and the fee will benefit St Richard’s
A CHARITY has urged people in Worcestershire to write a will and raise money for people living with life-threatening illnesses. June is write-a-will month and organisers St Richard's Hospice have enlisted the help of county solicitors to help people
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Pupils try life in the building trade
PUPILS from a Droitwich school have put down their pens and picked up some trowels as part of a scheme to encourage more youngsters to become builders. The Droitwich High School pupils, mostly aged 15, will take part in regular training sessions on building
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Race against time as teams raise thousands for hospice
MORE than 200 hundred people turned up to cheer on their teams as home-made go-karts were raced around County Hall to help raise money for charity. The man-powered karts reached speeds of up to 15mph as 10 teams raced against the clock around a 500m
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Driver risked lives to make up 30 seconds
SIR - I have recently been reading in the Worcester News how Powick residents are concerned about drivers speeding through their village. This problem was actually demonstrated to me by a driver on Saturday afternoon. I was following several cars travelling
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Celebration of land and its people
THERE was always the fickle British weather hanging about to see if it could spoil the party but one thing is certain - there were never any dark clouds around during the weekend that were really capable of taking the shine off the Three Counties Show
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Standard is high for the fourth cider competition
CHEERS m'dears, the fourth Three Counties Show cider competition was a top brew. With 85 entries in five classes it was the best supported contest yet. "We had more entries from outside the three counties than ever before," said steward to the judges
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It's rained on our parade, but we all shone
THE royal nose certainly sniffed out a top cheese at the Three Counties Show. For when Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall toured the event's first Cheese and Dairy Produce Competition, they stopped by chance at the stand of Malvern Cheesewrights
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Weather dominates show
IT was not scheduled as a highlight, but there was little doubt the weather was the main talking point of this year's Three Counties Show. Not only did it send down a lightening strike that came within 50ft of turning Prince Charles into the former heir
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Vandals strike three times in one week
VANDALS have again struck at a Worcester church, causing damage to the value of £500. They struck three times at the Holy Trinity and St Matthew's Church, Ronkswood over the past week. On Saturday, June 9, two windows were smashed between 10am and
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All smiles for rotary club’s anniversary
THE Worcester Severn Rotary Club celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with a distinguished dinner at the Guildhall. About 150 members and presidents from past and present joined in the celebrations along with the Mayor of Worcester, Stephen Inman
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Smokers left out in the rain
THOUSANDS of smokers could be left out in the rain from July because just 10 Worcester pubs have applied to build smoking shelters. On Sunday, July 1, smokers will be banned from lighting up in enclosed public spaces and workplaces. Worcester City Council's
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Ruddock wins the race to sign Gear for Warriors
WARRIORS have completed the most sensational signing in their history after All Blacks star Rico Gear joined the club on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old wing is regarded as one of the most deadly finishers in the world game and has been courted by