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Taylor shuns contract and departs Harriers
PROMISING rookie 'keeper Steve Taylor has quit Kidderminster Harriers after turning down a new contract offer. The former AFC Telford United youngster was back-up to Scott Bevan last season but showed his potential in eight appearances between the sticks
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Worcs to have talks with Hick
GRAEME Hick is set to have talks with Worcestershire club officials over his future. The veteran batsman, who turned 41 last month, has hinted he would like to continue playing after this season, providing his game does not go into decline. Hick was
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Rawlinson wins All Blacks call-up
GREG Rawlinson will play a Test in his native Durban at the weekend after he was picked for New Zealand's Tri-Nations clash with South Africa. The giant second-row, who will play for Worcester next season, wins his fourth cap for the All Blacks. Rawlinson
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Runaway car smashes into chip shop
THE owners of a Malvern fish and chip shop escaped by inches when a runaway car ploughed through the front of their restaurant shortly before noon today. Peter and Yid Ho, who were working behind the counter at the Great Malvern Fish Bar, in Graham
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Mountain Mayhem primed for Eastnor
RACERS from across the United Kingdom are preparing for gruelling racing at the biggest 24-hour mountain biking event in Britain. Eastnor Castle Deer Park, opposite Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, plays host to the 10th annual T-Mobile Giant Mountain Mayhem
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Opponents are Fox-ed by champions
A WORCESTER team has swept all before them by winning every competition in the St John's Wednesday Pool League. Fox U', who play out of the Fox pub in Pitmaston Road, have completed the Grand Slam' for the first time in their history. After landing the
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Cooper shows steel despite points defeat to Welshman
WORCESTER boxer Steven Cooper failed to gain a second successive victory when he was out-pointed over six rounds by Welshman Jamie Way at Newport. Cooper was looking to follow up his excellent same-distance points win over Rotherham's Paul Royston at
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Ex-champ Woodhall backing Alex for title
DROITWICH Boxing Club's Alex Strutt is preparing for his first professional fight under the watchful eye of former world champion Richie Woodhall. The 25-year-old super-middleweight is due to compete at the Aston Villa Leisure Centre in August although
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Pershore set to start pre-season training
PERSHORE Town start preparations for a new campaign in the Premier Division of the Midland Combination with a first training session next Thursday, June 28. The players will then have a little more than two weeks before the opening warm-up match at home
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EVESHAM: Charity boxes and TV taken from pub
CHARITY boxes, a widescreen TV and cash were taken from a Worcestershire pub. Raiders escaped with charity boxes for the County Air Ambulance and People's Dispensary For Sick Animals from the Golden Cross Inn, Village Street, Harvington. A £1,500 Samsung
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Teenage City ace invited to academy
WORCESTER City reserve player Katie Hooper has been accepted into the Filton Women's Football Academy. The 16-year-old midfielder will be moving down to the Bristol area in July to start a six-week pre-season training programme before college starts
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Cadbury workers told to wait on jobs
WORKERS at a Cadbury factory in Herefordshire have been told not to expect to any immediate announcements whether future job losses will affect them. The firm made an announcement yesterday stating it will shed 15 per cent of the workforce by 2011, a
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New team name
LLOYDS British has taken an equity share in Evesham racer Simon Andrews' team Jentin Racing. The team will complete the remainder of the 2007 British Superbike season as JentinRacing/Lloyds British. The team had already decided not to compete at Mondello
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League duo get rewards
TWO Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League stalwarts were honoured at the annual meeting. Allan Boulton (Bretforton Old Boys) and Steve Bradley (Badsey Rec) have both played in the league for more than 30 years and were presented with an award for their
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DROITWICH: End of canals revamp in sight
PROGRESS on the £11.3 million Droitwich canals' restoration project has been described as encouraging by county councillors who are keeping an eye on the scheme. A report outlining the progress of the project was discussed at an overview and scrutiny
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Eco Worriers - Penguin Problems by Kathryn Lamb
Committed eco-worriers, Evie and Lola, are very, very concerned about green issues - much to the irritation of their gas-guzzling families! So when they find a penguin chick in the garden they're really worried. have the ice caps finally melted and the
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Few given the choice of hospital
THE organisation that runs doctors' surgeries and dental practices in Worcestershire is one of the worst in the country for offering patients choice. Worcestershire Primary Care Trust performed badly in the recent patient choice survey. Patients referred
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Schoolgirl grabbed by man as she walked home
A SCHOOLGIRL was followed and grabbed by a man as she made her way home in Evesham, police said today. The girl was walking home along the High Street from Somerfields after failing to meet up with friends and missing her bus to school between 9.20am
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Is a fortune in the bag for inventive TV couple?
AN entrepreneurial Worcester couple will be in the limelight tonight when their environmentally-friendly invention comes under the scrutiny of millions of television viewers. Justin and Michele Chieffo will appear on primetime show Tycoon hoping to win
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Bishop joins march in chains
THE Bishop of Worcester walked in chains on Saturday when he joined a walk of witness in remembrance of the abolition of the slave trade. Dr Peter Selby joined the march from London to Liverpool via Bristol at St Mary's church, Kempsey. Together with
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Council to bin its waste plan
A STRATEGY on where to build waste management centres in Worcestershire will have to be revised despite already costing the taxpayer a significant sum. Officers from Worcester-shire County Council have recommended councillors ask the Secretary of State
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Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer
From: Colfer, Eoin (pronounced 'Owen', by the way) Sent: TodayTo: The World (above and below ground - and Limbo, i.e somewhere in between)Subject: Artemis Fowl updateI've waited a long time for young criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl to meet his match
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Illegal immigrant jailed for fake DVDS
AN illegal immigrant who was part of a counterfeit DVD business in Worcester has been sent to prison, and will now face being deported. Kehui Xue was arrested at a flat in New Street along with three other men and two women on April 11 last year, following
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League in danger of extinction
WORCESTER Table Tennis League is in danger of folding if more volunteers are not found urgently. The league, which has three divisions of seven teams, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year but could cease to exist next season because it is without
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Super Powers - The Deadly Stink by Alex Cliff
7 days, 7 powers, 7 deadly challenges. A ruined castle.... The ancient god Hercules is trapped inside. Only two boys, Max and Fin, can break out the evil spell. In todays' quest will they beat flying beetles and save Hercules in time? This book is
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Does Glitter Count as Camouflage by Helen Salter
'Listen - Lulke just kissed me!' 'Oh my God!' Poppy shrieked. She repeated, incredulously, 'Luke?' 'Yes, Luke. You know? Your brother? Picture in the dictionary under "gorgeous"? Just imagine telling everyone at school.' Maybe that was the wrong thing
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Worcester's rush to beat Home Information Packs
WORCESTER homeowners rushed to put their properties up for sale at a record rate in May in an effort to beat the introduction of Home Information Packs. However, since HIP's postponement, the market has levelled out, although new buyer enquiries continue
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Church will host event to celebrate Elgar’s birth
FANS of the music of Sir Edward Elgar can attend an event at Witley Church to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth. The event, on Saturday, July 21, will feature the international mezzo-soprano Alexandra Sherman singing a variety of Elgar works
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The four ways we will make the city better
A GROUP set up to improve Worcester has agreed a new community action plan. Four priority projects have been highlighted by the Worcester Alliance, which represents more than 40 city organisations, to help achieve the new community strategy for the
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River rescue team cut adrift as eight volunteers resign
A RIVER rescue team that saves people from drowning in waters across Worcestershire has been left in a state of chaos after a revolt from some its members. About eight volunteers resigned from Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR), with one member
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All change for powers of attorney
PEOPLE are being advised to consider setting up an enduring power of attorney (EPA) while they can, because from October they they will no longer be available. They are to be replaced by a new lasting power of attorney. Age Concern Herefordshire & Worcestershire
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FESSEY
FESSEY Paul Happy 60th Birthday. Gotcha! Our love always. Veronica, Amanda, Antony, Andrea, Michael, Donna and Sophie. xxx Published in paper 19/06/2007
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HALL
HALL Mark Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great day. Love you forever. Mandie, Phoebe, Owen, Caliub, Kameron and Hayden. xxx Published in paper 19/06/2007
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PARTRIDGE
PARTRIDGE John Happy Birthday darling. Enjoy your day. All my love and kisses. Jacky. xxx Published in paper 19/06/2007
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WALLACE
WALLACE George Arthur Suddenly in hospital on June14th, 2007, aged 81 years. Loving husband of Betty, father of Alan, father in law of Wanda and grandad of Adam and Amy. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, June 25th, 2007 at 11 a.m. No
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KNIGHT
KNIGHT Peter John Passed away peacefully on June 16th, after a long illness bravely borne, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Judie, devoted father to Nigel and Jason, father in law to Rose and Beverly. Precious grandad to Gary, Jack, Leah and Millie.
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TOOZE RSPCA
TOOZE William Ronald Bill Passed away suddenly at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 66 years. A dearly loved husband of Julie. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, June 22nd at 3 p.m. Flowers or donations by cheque only
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WILKINS
WILKINS Harold William June 19th, 2005. Two years have passed, since we said goodbye. Your smile has gone forever. We'll never loose sweet memories, Of the one I loved so much. Love you always. God bless Wife Peggy, son Tim and Diane and Grandchildren
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WEBSTER
WEBSTER Richard Mark Rich Passed away at St Richard's Hospice after a short illness, aged 46 years. A dearly missed husband to Jane and devoted father to Mark and Kelly. Father in law to Julie and Andy. Also grandad to Lauren, Libby, Lewis and Leighton
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EDMANDS
EDMANDS Maria Only 59, tragically died at home after a long illness. Maria was a kind, loving, caring person, whose life was dedicated to looking after others. She will be sorely missed. Funeral at Worcester Crematorium, Thursday, June 21st, 2.30 p.m.
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NASH
NASH Ethel Nora/Gammie. Hazel and the Family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and messages of sympathy received following the sad loss of Nora. Special thanks to those who attended the funeral service and gave a donation for the Tiggywinkles
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FOSTER
FOSTER William Bill Sandra, Nat and Kim would like to thank all Family Friends, Bill's work Colleagues and Associates who attended the funeral and for all the beautiful cards and messages of sympathy received. Special thank you to Steve and Karen, Paren
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KLOOS
KLOOS Gemma Happy Birthday. Love always Mum, Dad, Jessica, Max, Nan, Grandad and Family. Published in paper 19/06/2007
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BOWKETT
BOWKETT William Sitting quietly it's so easy to bring pictures to mind. I'm so happy you left me all those memories behind. Loving wife Bet. xxx ---------- The years have rolled on but you always will stayIn our minds and our hearts forever and a day.
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DANCE
DANCE Margaret Marg Three long years have passed by. Still missing you. All my love Bob x Published in paper 19/06/2007
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ALLINGTON
ALLINGTON Edith Our beloved mum, nan, and mum-in-law. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Goodnight God bless xxx Published in paper 19/06/2007
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JENKINS
JENKINS Henry Silve In loving memory of a much loved father and grandad, who fell asleep eleven years ago today. Always in our hearts and never out of our thoughts. Love Johnathon, Damion, Mandy and Grandchildren. Published in paper 19/06/2007
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I’m quitting when the ban comes in
A SMOKER has vowed to stub it out when new legislation comes into force on July 1. Alice Hobbins said the deadline for the smoking ban - which prohibits people from lighting up in enclosed public spaces and workplaces - will be the perfect time to quit
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Don’t forget home
SIR - Michael Foster MP commendably writes of the Third World poor (Worcester News, June 7) but there are still hundreds of thousands of children living in poverty in Great Britain, Michael. There is an old truism, "Charity begins at home". GEORGE COWLEY
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Ravers aren’t here to loot and pillage
SIR - I read Oh no! The ravers are back for more' and the Comment on the same subject (Worcester News, June 8). As a 38-year-old raver I can say we never went away in the first place! We've been raving away most weekends since Castlemorton Common. Anyone
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Watch your MP on the web with video blog
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster has joined the digital revolution by launching a new video blog on his website. The Labour whip has used his first blog to continue his ongoing campaign to try to persuade the Guildhall to re-introduce weekly bin collections
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We haven’t got the best deal for Cinderella Works
A FORMER Worcester mayor has blasted his own city council for accepting a plan to create 71 homes in St John's without arguing for a better deal. Councillor Dave Clark said he was "dismayed" a plan to create new homes at the former Cinderella works would
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There’s more rain on the way
KEEP your umbrella to hand because Worcestershire is expecting more torrential rain. Over the past few days the county has been battered by stormy weather and flash floods, and there is more to come. Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari said: "In the
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It’s Lady Becks
SIR - Even if David Beckham was knighted (Teabreak, June 7), his wife could not possibly become Lady Victoria, a style reserved for the daughters of Dukes, Marquesses and Earls. As the wife of a knight, she would be Lady Beckham. PC THOMPSON, Worcester
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Sir Trevor investigates council logo
THE new Worcester City Council logo made national TV headlines on Friday when a story about it was broadcast on The Tonight Programme with Trevor MacDonald. The logo, which was unveiled in January and cost about £29,000, was highlighted in a feature
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Get ready for the best festival ever
THE countdown has begun for the start of the fifth Worcester Festival. Ducks, peacocks and tap-dancing turkeys are among the acts lined up for the 362-event spectacular. The festival will run from Saturday, August 11, to Monday, August 27, in 50 separate
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Summer of Secrets by Rosie Rushton
What would happen if the traumas of teenage life and love from Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey surfaced in the twenty-first century? Caitlin Morland has always craved excitement. So when she wins an art scholarship to Mulberry Court school, she's delighted
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18-months custody for cocaine user
A WORCESTER man will spend his 19th birthday in custody after admitting being in possession of cocaine with intent to supply. Dale Howard was sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders institute at Worcester Crown Court yesterday. The court was told
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Moving post office is a ‘dangerous mistake’
A WARNING has gone out to the Post Office not to make a "dangerous" mistake by relocating its Worcester branch to the first floor of WH Smiths. Worcester MP Mike Foster has teamed up with a powerful watchdog to make a last ditch-plea for a change of
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Bin collection talk is a load of waffle
SIR - Mike Harrison, Worcester's chief of recycling, is talking a load of waffle. It's downright cheeky asking people to forget the bin-collection issue. Most people would like the black bin emptied every week because eventually it will become a health-hazard
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DROITWICH: Jump for joy! Our lido is open again after six-year wait
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 the venue opened to the public at 7am yesterday after a six-year
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Duty will push up price of scooters
SIR - Yet again the EU shows what a kind, considerate organisation it is by slapping import duties on mobility scooters. About 250,000 people rely on them in the UK and they cost about £2,500 each. They are VAT-free because of their purpose but the EU
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All Rivers Flow to the Sea by Alison McGee
Ivy and I had an accident. A Winter night in the Adirondacks. A curve in the road. A blue truck. Again and again, seventeen-year-old Rose Latham relives the collision that left her older sister in a coma and left Rose paralysed by memories. She looks
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Sundae Girl by Cath Cassidy
Jude's family are crazy, quirky, bizarre...her mum brings plenty of problems and her dad thinks he's Elvis! All she wants is a hassle-free life - but it's not easy when she's chasing a trail of broken promises. Nothing seems to go Jude's way, until
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The schools flying the green flag
TWELVE schools in Worcestershire have been praised for their efforts to help the environment. Worcestershire County Council held a special awards ceremony for the schools to collect their Green Flag awards, the top prize in the eco-schools programme.
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Hospitals failing to beat bug
WORCESTERSHIRE is among one in four NHS trusts nationwide failing to hit targets for tackling hospital superbugs. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust showed it was not alone in failing to battle the bugs after a survey by the Health Protection Agency
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Parents’ knowledge should be harnessed
FAMILIES have a crucial role to play in helping to achieve the Government's Every Child Matters outcome, a leading professor from the University of Worcester has claimed. Dr Barry Carpenter made the announcement at a major partnership conference in Solihull
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First year of centre is success
WORCESTER College of Technology has been celebrating a successful first year at its Beacon Study Centre. The Beacon is the focal point for the delivery of literacy and numeracy within the college. It also a centre for expert additional learning support
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Vesuvius hands are highly commended
A PIECE of art to remember those who died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, created by a group of Worcester students, has been highly commended in a national competition. Year 9 students at St Mary's Convent School, Mount Battenhall, entered
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Bank offer of cash to improve a playground
SCHOOLS in Worcestershire are being offered the chance to benefit from £3 million to improve playgrounds. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has announced that it will invest the money in transforming another 450 primary school playgrounds into attractive
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Collecting junk for go-green fair
CHILDREN from Colwall Primary School in Malvern have been busy collecting re-useable junk in preparation for a community art project that will feature at the school's annual summer fair this week. The scrap-heap challenge will highlight the importance
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County is among the best for commitment to music and drama
A NUMBER of schools across Worcestershire have gained or retained the prestigious Artsmark status in the latest round of awards. A total of 25 state schools in the county have been rewarded for their commitment to art, music, dance and drama. Eleven
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Morocco trip for sixth-formers
A HUGE fund-raising campaign has begun to send a group of Worcester sixth formers on the trip of a lifetime to Morocco. Six students from New College Worcester, the former RNIB college, and six from King's School are joining forces for the trip later
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OMBERSLEY GARDENING CLUB
After a successful meeting in May, when our speaker Dina Penrose advised on gardening with a bad back, our next meetings are as follows: * June 21 - Irises through the year (Elaine Horton). * July 19 - Plants - the real thing (Robert Cole). * September
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NORTH CLAINES WI
In the absence of Sue Oakley, who was on holiday, vice-president Val Hibbitt chaired the June meeting, beginning with a minute's silence for us to remember Amy Archer, a previous member of North Claines for nearly 50 years, who had recently passed away
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CALLOW END WI
Traditionally, June is the month of our garden meeting, this year hosted by Jo and Digby Wood. We have been successful in our application for a community grant and two large light-weight folding tables will be bought for our use and that of others
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LOWER BROADHEATH
FRIENDS: The Friends of Broadheath Church held their annual meeting in the village hall. The chairman, Peter Huguet, said that the work on the tower had been completed. The Friends had contributed more than £13,000 towards this necessary work. Refunds
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POWICK AND CALLOW END BRANCH
At the meeting this month the chairman was able to confirm that a booking has been made for the annual dinner, and all being well, it will be at the Worcester Warriors Rugby Ground suite at Sixways on Sunday, September 9. Any members wishing to attend
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Blair is trying to hide his record
Sir - So, Tony Blair in order to distract from his own record as Prime Minister is now blaming the press. Blair is a man who came to power in 1997 on the wings of the media and, with Alistair Campbell and Peter Mandelson, built an empire of hundreds
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RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI
President Eileen Williams welcomed members and friends on a lovely summer evening. She reported that following a collection in memory of former members who had recently passed away, a donation had been sent to County Air Ambulance (Cath Wilsher) and the
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I’m happy with start-up plans
NICK Paul, the Malvern-based chairman of Advan-tage West Midlands, has visited the headquarters of the new Business Link West Midlands which has been set up to help companies in Worcestershire start up and grow. Business Link West Mid-lands was launched
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Trained keepers will get in on act
"A WORD in your ear, son. Next time remember, you throw the fish, I catch it. Not the other way around." Fortunately, there should be no further confusion between Moocha the sea lion and keeper Edward Dalley at West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley, because
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Put the kettle on for St Richard’s
PEOPLE across Worcestershire are being urged to put the kettle on as part of a huge fund-raiser on Thursday. St Richard's Hospice is calling on people to help them create south Worcestershire's biggest tea party. One participant is the Boathouse, Waterside
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MALVERN: Police may get power to put end to drinking
THE police could soon have powers to stop people drinking alcohol in the centre of Malvern and four other parts of the town. The following areas may all be designated as areas where alcohol consumption can be controlled: * The town centre, including
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How standing on one leg throwing a bean bag can help you button your shirt
WALKING around pillows with your eyes closed, or repeatedly tossing a bean bag into the air might sound a bizarre way to learn how to button your shirt. But at a Worcestershire school it is exactly what some pupils are doing in an attempt to overcome
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This fantastic green school is the future of education, says minister
WORCESTERSHIRE'S first eco-school will be a beacon for the future of environmentally friendly education in Britain, says a Government minister. The state-of-the-art Red Hill Primary School, off London Road, Worcester, was officially opened by environment
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Mayor's Diary
Another week of varied and enjoyable duties and just about dodging all these heavy showers! On Monday I went to the annual meeting of Home-Start Worcester and Wychavon, managed by Margaret Jones. This is a voluntary organisation offering support, friendship
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I’m bewildered by plan for Powick roundabout
SIR - I attended the exhibition about Powick roundabout. Still I am bewildered at the lack of common sense in trying to solve this congestion issue. To remove congestion you have to create fast exit points; putting traffic lights on the Powick roundabout
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Lido brings the X-factor to spa town
EVERY town needs an X-factor, something that makes it stand out from the hundreds of others up and down the UK. For Droitwich, it's the art deco lido. Opened in 1935, it was soon a great success, attracting people from far and wide to bathe in its heated
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Caught on camera, carpenter’s lucky escape as 4x4 is hit by falling tree
A CARPENTER was seconds away from disaster after part of a tree fell though the back of his car. Ashley Bullock is used to dealing with big lumps of wood, but he got more than he bargained for when part of a tree fell through the window of his Mitsubishi
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PHILIP’S TIPS: DON’T FORGET – WILL IT FIT IN YOUR CAR?
THIS may seem glaringly obvious to most, but remember that with whatever you buy at auction it's your responsibility to get it home. It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who buy, for example, a 20-something foot refectory table and then stand
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Rare Meccano tin plate cars were popular with toy fans
TWO unusual Meccano tin plate cars recently came under the hammer at the Cotswold Auction Company's regular toys, dolls and models sale. A local women, whose husband had been an avid collector for many years, put the items up for auction at The Bingham
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Black Bess sign came from Elts at the back of the Shambles
YOU will know that I am interested in local memorabilia and I am delighted to have been asked to put an enamel sign in my forthcoming July Fine Art sale. Black Bess Boot Polishes, it proudly proclaims, with a horse in the middle held by a man in period
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Deal that means all trees felled in city are replaced
Streets in Worcester will continue to be lined with trees after an agreement signed by the city council. The Guildhall has made a public pledge that any trees felled in city will be replaced as a matter of course. Roadside trees are ultimately the
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What was this device used for in the factory?
THANK you for all your letters and e-mails with regards to your local mementoes. There has certainly been an interesting array of examples ranging, as one would expect, from our local porcelain heritage, old postcards of local scenes, books and newspaper
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Why Post Office needs to be saved
TOMORROW is the last chance for the people of Worcester to have their say on controversial plans to close the city's main post office. That's when the so-called public consultation period ends for the decision to close the Foregate Street office and