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Twenty20 tie washed out
WORCESTERSHIRE'S opening game in this season's Twenty20 competition was washed out against Northamptonshire. After several ground inspections at Northampton, it was decided to abandon the game because of the wet conditions. The County's next game is
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Williams poised to leave Hereford
GRAHAM Turner has admitted that he expects young hot-shot Andy Williams to sign for Bristol Rovers. The 20-year-old striker is believed to have already signed a three-year deal with the Pirates after rejecting an improved contract offer at Edgar Street
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Shepherd hits first ton for veterans
WORCESTERSHIRE triumphed by 69 runs at Surrey in the Image Company Home Counties Over 60s Championship. The county won the toss and elected to bat first at St John's School, Leatherhead. John Shepherd and Keith Middleton gave Worcestershire an excellent
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Purchase powers into semis
ZAC Purchase cut down the Kiwi world under 23 champions to power into tomorrow's semi-finals at the World Cup Regatta in Amsterdam. The King's School Worcester product was joined by Wormington's Alex Gregory in the next round as his GB quadruple scull
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Emeka can prove to be key capture for City manager
IF Emeka Nwadike's enthusiasm rubs off on Worcester City next season then perhaps promotion will finally be a reality for their long-suffering fans. Andy Preece's first summer signing hardly needed asking twice when the City player-boss offered him the
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Gear signing lifts Warriors’ world profile
MIKE Ruddock believes the signing of All Blacks ace Rico Gear will put Worcester Warriors on the world rugby union map. Warriors beat off competition from numerous clubs throughout Europe to secure Gear's signature and Ruddock reckons his arrival will
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City juniors targeting Sands success
WORCESTER City's juniors have enjoyed a successful season. The club was established in January 2005 and has 150 members aged from seven to 17. Worcester Under 11s finished champions of the Redditch Twin Counties League and also won the annual tournament
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Changes on track as Central Trains axed
THE face of rail travel across Worcestershire will change when Central Trains shuts down and London Midland takes over. The Department of Transport announced the decision to make Govia the new franchise operator on Thursday and already the company, which
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Family forced out of home as New Chequers Inn shuts
A DISTRAUGHT family will be forced out of their home after a pub closed suddenly. A shocked single mum who rented the flat above the New Chequers Inn in Brickfields, Worcester, is worried she could end up on the streets with her three children following
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Ambulance control centre threatened with closure
EMERGENCY calls to the ambulance service will be answered up to 61miles away if plans to close Worcestershire's call centre go ahead. Ambulance bosses want to close the emergency operations centre in Bransford, near Worcester and Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury
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Under 12s in derby victory
WORCESTER Nomads Under 12s A' defeated Rushwick by 37 runs. Nomads captain Tom Webb won the toss and elected to bat first. Heron bowled a lively opening spell, removing Webb for two runs. Neils Emmerson (14) and James Cooper (13) then produced scintillating
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Neal warns rivals: I’m still in the mix
REIGNING Dunlop British Touring Car champion Matt Neal believes he could still go on to capture a third straight title. The Droitwich driver has warned that his Team Halfords squad has made another performance gain with its new Honda Civic ahead of this
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Talon at Swan Theatre, Worcester
SOME of my fondest memories of the Seventies revolve around the music of the Eagles; seeing them live for the first time at Bingley Hall in Stafford and cruising around in my boyfriend's battered old Saab listening to their Greatest Hits. With their
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Deaths from heart disease drop in Worcester
DEATHS from heart disease and strokes have dropped in Worcester, according to a new health profile of the city prepared by the Government. Around 90 people a year die of the two conditions in the Faithful City, compared to 140 a year back in 1996
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’Dales to welcome Stratford
ARCHDALES '73 face Stratford Town and Westfields among a series of home pre-season friendlies. They tackle Oldbury United on Saturday, July 14, Westfields on Saturday, July 21, Ardley United on Saturday, July 28, and Stratford Town on Saturday, August
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Butchers shuts but Pizza Express to hit city
A POPULAR butchers in Worcester city centre has closed, leaving another gap in one of the city's biggest shopping centres. Dave Silverton Ltd, which has stores across the West Midlands, including one in Worcester's Cathedral Plaza, has gone into administration
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County braces itself for postal strike
POSTAL services in Worcestershire and Herefordshire will be plunged into chaos next week when 1,100 workers go on strike. Following a meeting of the Postal Executive Council, it has been announced Royal Mail post men and women across the country will
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Jazz festival swings into action
THE 22nd annual Upton-upon-Severn jazz spectacular is in full swing. The renowned festival, which quite literally takes over the riverside town for three days a year, started in style today with performances from Bev Pegg & His Railroad Skiffle Group
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Bignot chooses Harriers over Crewe
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have made their third new signing of the summer with talented defender Paul Bignot agreeing a two-year deal after leaving League One side Crewe Alexandra. The 21-year old is back at Aggborough after impressing at the club during
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Are you at Glastonbury? - send us your pics.
It's set to be a mudbath but that won't stop 177,000 festival fans celebrating Glastonbury. The world's biggest pop festival is underway and if you are from the two counties or know someone who is there - we want to see your pictures. MOBILE:Start
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Doubles holders are dumped out
THE doubles holders were skittled out of the competition in the Worcester Sunday League. S Knott and K Cole, of the Magnificent 8, knocked out last year's champions C Davies and K Collins, of Head Hunters, by six pins. After trailing on the third leg
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Missile thrown at coach on M5
A COACH loaded with college students travelling on the M5 was damaged when an unknown missile was thrown at it. It was the latest in a series of incidents in which objects have been thrown from a bridge over the motorway at Bromsgrove and police say
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Line-ups for city teams
WORCESTER travel to Halesowen on Sunday in the Fearnley Factory Shop Worcestershire Sunday Club Cricket League (2pm). Team: L Boulton, A Bolton, L Weston, O Peppiatt, M Walters, D Wilkins, A Baker, J Corbett, J Ellis, R Weston, D Cook. Meet at club 12.30pm
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Euro test for Warriors
WORCESTER will unleash their high-profile new recruits Rico Gear and Sam Tuitupou on Montauban, Gran Parma and Bucuresti in next season's European Challenge Cup. The draw for Europe's second-string tournament took place in Dublin yesterday and, following
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Air rescue after two vehicles in a collision
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after a collision between a car and a horsebox. The man in his 60s was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle for almost an hour after the incident on the A465, two miles from Stoke Lacey, near Bromyard, just after 3.30pm
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Police plea after crash
A MYSTERY man who helped a cyclist after they were both involved in a traffic collision is being sought. Police are trying to trace the driver of the metallic blue Toyota Yaris that was in collision with the cyclist at the junction of Lion Court and
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The Royal Oak, Kinnersley
FROM time-to-time you walk into a village pub and immediately know you are going to enjoy the evening. The Royal Oak at Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, near Upton-upon-Severn, is just such a pub, offering a friendly welcome from a genial landlord, a relaxed
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CRIME: Year of success for drug busters
FORTY-EIGHT dealers in class A drugs were charged with committing offences in South Worcestershire during the past year. The number, three down on the previous year, covered the period between April 1, 2006, and the end of March 2007. Detective Sergeant
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Hoping for royal business
A WORCESTER entrepreneur is hoping his horse trailer awnings will be a runaway success at shows this summer. "I've been going to shows for years with my wife Colette and daughter Rebekah who shows her pony Harriet," said Steve Wintel, of Lower Broadheath
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WORCESTERSHIRE: Cash brings life to old buildings
THREE Worcestershire businesses have taken advantage of a recently expanded and highly successful grant scheme which has enabled them to convert redundant buildings into vibrant places of work. All three applied successfully to the Redundant Building
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BAN: Smokers can’t take their pints
CUSTOMERS of pubs and clubs in Worcestershire have been reminded not to take their drinks outside if they pop out for a cigarette when the smoking ban comes into force on Sunday, July 1. Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore town centres are all covered by
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Warning after thieves target pubs
PUB owners across Worcestershire have been warned by police to ensure opportunist criminals cannot gain access to their private property. On Tuesday, £4,000 of cash and jewellery valued at £3,000 was stolen from the upstairs living quarters of the Defford
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Cyclists set for 24 hours of racing exhilaration
MOUNTAIN bikers from across the UK are today getting ready to take part in a gruelling 24-hour event. Eastnor Castle Deer Park, opposite Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, will play host to all the action as professionals and amateurs alike take on the
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Make a film and see it shown on the big screen
ASPIRING film-makers from Worcestershire are being invited to take part in a major Midlands film festival. The Cinematic short film festival, now in its fifth year, gives makers of short films the chance to shine, with all short-listed entries being
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CAMPAIGN: Money will help us feed the birds at our rescue centre
A RESCUE centre for birds in trouble across Worcestershire and Herefordshire is celebrating after it received an unexpected injection of money. Bishops Wood Swan Rescue Centre has been presented with a cheque for £200 from the Make a Difference campaign
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HILLIER
HILLIER George Walter Pearl, Graham and Family, would like to thank everyone who attended the service at the Crematorium, and for the generous donations received for the chosen charities, amounting to £250. A special thank you to the Paramedics who arrived
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GRIFFIN
GRIFFIN Eileen Of Battenhall, Worcester. Peacefully in hospital on June 19th, 2007, aged 80 years. Loving mother of Christopher. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, June 27th at
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BARRETT
BARRETT Robert Bob Passed away peacefully in hospital on June 16th, 2007, aged 67 years. Dearest Husband of Jenny, much loved Dad to Mathew and David, Father in Law to Trudy and Kate, also a dear Grandad Bob to Daniel, Edward, Alex and Josh. Funeral Service
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GRAYSON
GRAYSON May Maisie Formerly Geens Passed peacefully away at St Richard's Hospice on June 20th, 2007, aged 88 years. Great loved Mother of Trevor and dear grandmother of Adam and helen. Caring step mother to John and Ian. Funeral service will take place
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BERRY
BERRY William Passed away seven years ago today. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. God bless. Gill and Family. x Published in paper 22/06/2007
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Trio cuffed in dock over rumours of escape bid
A Worcester judge ordered three men to be handcuffed in the dock after fears of an escape plot. Adam Mole, Mark Reece and Peter Bennett were on trial for a vicious attack on convicted drug dealer Michael Coffey. Judge Andrew Geddes said staff from a
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PERKINS
PERKINS Margaret Passed away peacefully onJune 19, 2007. Private Cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service, at 1pm on June 27th atSt. Mary's Church, Shrawley.Family flowers only but donations to Acorns Childrens Hospice or St. Mary's, Shrawley. Published
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MILLIGAN
MILLIGAN Peggie Margaretnee Ellis Died June 17th, 2007, in Redditch Hospital after a fall. Beloved wife of Bruce, loving mother of Ian and Valerie, mother in law of David and grandmother of Adam, Rebecca, Caroline, Stephie and Larissa. The funeral service
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STEPHENS
STEPHENS Harold Albert Passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2007 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Win and a dear uncle to his Nephew and Nieces. He will be sadly missed by his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Cathedral on Wednesday
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HANLEY
HANLEY June nee English Passed away June 13th, 2007. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium Tuesday June 26th, at 11.00 a.m. Flowers to Crump and Son, Droitwich. Published in paper 22/06/2007
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DODD
DODD Diana Queenie Aged 80 years of Upton upon Severn, peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on June 16th, 2007. The beloved mother of Brian, Roger, Patricia, David and Kenneth and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. The funeral service
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SMITH
SMITH Sheila Memories of a loving wife and mum, passed away seventeen years today. Always in our thoughts. Love Brian. Published in paper 22/06/2007
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Your chance to learn new dance styles
KEEN dancers have the chance to learn two new dance styles at a series of new classes in Worcester. Dance at 8 will launch American jive and ballroom classes at Northwick Manor Junior School, Northwick Road, on Tuesday, June 26. The four-week American
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WORCESTERSHIRE: 84 days that could change their lives
YOUNG people fed up with being unemployed and undervalued are taking part in an 84-day life-changing course. Team is a unique project run by the Prince's Trust which aims to give people aged 16 to 25 a second chance in life. The 100th course to take
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Our new garden is great despite the rain
HEAVY rain did not stop youngsters in Powick, near Worcester, celebrating the opening of a sensory garden. Powick Pre-School developed the garden at its base at the village's Parish Hall thanks to a grant of more than £5,500 from Community First. Now
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AWARDS: Prizes for the year’s best firms
More than 400 guests saw the best business people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire recognised for their achievements. Run by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the sixth chamber awards, held at Worcester Rugby Club, was hosted
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Man banned after crash during drive from the pub
A MALVERN man crashed his car while more than two-and-a-half times the drink limit after attempting to drive home from a pub. Samuel Morris, of Edith Berry Court, Malvern, was banned from driving for two years at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday
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We don’t want phone mast, say city traders
TRADERS are concerned about the proposals to put a mobile phone mast on top of a Worcester city centre hotel. Mobile phone company O2 UK Ltd wants to put three antennae on the roof of Travelodge in Cathedral Plaza so it can increase its network coverage
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Posthumous police award for courageous mum Dee
A COURAGEOUS mum who lost her four-year fight with cancer in May is to be remembered for her achievements in a special award ceremony. Dee Reading, who died aged 56, will posthumously receive the Brian Newbury Memorial Award for Police Staff in July.
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Post office move is
A LEADING city councillor believes Post Office bosses have overlooked the future growth of Worcester in deciding to relocate the Foregate Street branch. Councillor Geoff Williams, who chairs scrutiny in the city, believes the company has made a "disastrous
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How to get your kids fit for a summer of fun
KEEPING FIT PARENTS need to encourage their children to find an activity they enjoy, according to Ian Bonsall, fitness manager at Banana Fitness in Malvern. "This is the most important thing," he says. "If the child enjoys the activity they are more
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Rugby players take to bikes for good causes
FOUR rugby players will be getting on their bikes when they take part in the world's biggest 24-hour mountain bike festival. The Worcester Wanderers Colts stars will be peddling around the grounds of Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, in the Mountain Mayhem
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MALVERN: We need homes to cater for the locals
PROVIDING homes for local people and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are among the priorities being set by Malvern Hills District Council this year. The council has drafted its annual council plan for 2007 - to be discussed by full council on Tuesday
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Cubs and Scouts enjoy the Centenary camping in Bromsgrove
The Cubs and Scouts from the 13th Worcester Scout Group based in Warndon, Worcester took part with other Cubs and Scouts from Worcester in the Centenary District Camp at Blackwell Court near Bromsgrove. We spent 2 nights camping and took part in lots
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Watch a close up of top organist at work
A LARGE screen display will be set up in the Priory Church in Malvern to give the audience at a free organ recital a close-up of the international performer at work. Martin Setchell, professor of organ at Christchurch University, New Zealand, will be
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Train fare-dodgers are evading the inspectors
A REGULAR train user in Worcester has said he is disgusted at the number of fare dodgers he regularly sees on his journey. Steve Williams, of Tolladine Road, travels from Worcester to Birmingham New Street daily to his job in the centre of the city.
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Park-and-ride plan will cause chaos
A PARK-and-ride scheme at Sixways, Worcester, will cause chaos, according to Wychavon councillors. Worcestershire County Council wants the facility at Worcester Rugby Club, close to junction six of the M5 motorway. It will provide up to 650 parking
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Trailer stolen
A 40ft trailer carrying scrap metal valued at £4,000 has been stolen. The 26 bales of steel were taken - along with the pale blue tri-axle trailer worth £3,000 - from Midland Haulage Services, Crown Lane, in Hartlebury, between 6.30pm on Wednesday and
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Treacle Sponge
WHAT DO I NEED? Serves four 2tbsp golden syrup 2tsp fine white breadcrumbs 100g/3 oz butter 100g/3 oz caster sugar 1 lemon, grated zest only 2 eggs, beaten 100g/3 oz self raising flour pinch of salt 1tsp ground ginger 75ml/3fl oz milk WHAT
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Politician-powered
SIR - So, there is not enough wind in Worcester. Surely there is plenty of hot air issuing from the venerable Guildhall? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Chicken pan pie
FOOD is one of life's great pleasures but all too often as people get older their tastes often get pickier and their appetites shrink. So it can be a challenge for the elderly, or those who cook for them like relatives and carers, to concoct balanced
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Events Guide - June 22 to June 30
UNE 22-24 Upton Jazz Festival The 22nd festival of jazz down by the riverside' in the picturesque town of Upton-upon-Severn. JUNE 22 Rock n' Roll Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome. JUNE 23
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Concerts Guide - June 22 to August 11
JUNE 22 Stackridge Playing classic tracks plus excellent new material, appearing at Huntingdon Hall. Tickets available from box office. JUNE 23 Silurian Consort Choir Concert at Ledbury Parish Church, 7.30pm. The choir, conducted by John Wilderspin
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Thanks for helping us raise some cash
SIR - I would like to thank Isabel and Darren of Revills Farm Shop, Defford Road, Worcester, for arranging a very successful cake day in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society on Friday, June 1. I would also like to thank all those who turned up, donated
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Exhibitions Guide - June 23 to October 20
JUNE 23 Worcester Society of Artists Exhibition of members paintings on the Guildhall railings, High Street, Worcester, from 9am. JUNE 30-JULY 1 Bewdley Open Studios An exhibition hosted by the Friends of Bewdley Museum. UNTIL JULY 28 Not
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Theatre Guide - June 23 to September 29
UNTIL JUNE 23 Office Suite Starring Patricia Routledge, Janet Dale and Edward Petherbridge at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office. JUNE 22-23 Cinderella Presented by Ballet Russe at the Swan Theatre. Tickets available from box office
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Gig Guide - June 22 to June 29
TONIGHT AKA - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Woody & The Stuntcocks - Drummonds, New Street, Worcester. Rock & Roll With Brian Supersounds - Barbourn Ex-Services Club, The Moors, Worcester. Stackridge - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. The Whiskey
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This week's Top Ten
Brought to you in association with Face The Music in Cathedral, Plaza, Worcester. 1. The Traveling Wilburys - Collection. 2. Queens Of The Stone Age - Era Vulgaris. 3. Bon Jovi - Lost Highway. 4. Rhianna - Good Girl Gone Bad. 5. Genesis - Turn
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Spotlight on Afterview
PETE Adams profiles the stars of the Worcestershire music scene. This week: AFTERVIEW. WHO: Gary Harper (guitar/lead vocals), Russell Cook (bass/backing vocals), Raychel Healey (keys), Martin Pryce (drums). FROM: Worcester. SOUNDS LIKE: Afterview are
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Win tickets to Miss Moneypenny’s
WOULD you like a slice of the high life courtesy of the Worcester News? We have 10 pairs of VIP tickets to the Miss Moneypenny's event at Breeez to give away. As well as access to the VIP area, winners will enjoy a free glass of champagne on arrival
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Councillors sound like criminals on TV
SIR - Reading the account and comments from Worcestershire county councillors over their pay rise made me ponder. When it comes to the Conservatives an old country saying comes to mind - trust them to have their snouts deepest in the troughs. As for
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Blues Night at The Cellar Bar
YOU'D be forgiven for thinking the Cellar Bar's blues night is the best kept secret in Worcester. In fact, even the founder Bob Jones would agree with you. "I sometimes think this is the most closely guarded secret in the city," he joked. Blues night
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Let the Good Times Roll
ANYONE with even the smallest rhythmic bone in their body will enjoy Let The Good Times Roll. Returning to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall as part of a national tour, the show, featuring classic rock n' roll songs from 1955 to 1960, will have the audience
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Centre stage - Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live
I suppose that it was inevitable that having planned Shakespeare at the Commandery for well over a year, the weather should intervene big-time to make the fortnight very difficult for us. One of the wettest Junes on record has made life very uncomfortable
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22 June - W’ire, Worcestershire’s Youth Dance Company, will perform at the Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore
YOUNG dancers from Worcestershire are preparing to represent the West Midlands at a major dance festival. W'ire, Worcestershire's Youth Dance Company, will perform at the Number 8 Community Arts Centre, in Pershore tonight, in advance of their anticipated
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Thursday, June 28, Marr's Bar - The Comedy Zone
A TROUPE of award-winning comedians are to preview their new Edinburgh Festival material in Worcester. Not one, not two, not three, but four stand-ups are taking part in The Comedy Zone at Worcester's Marr's Bar. First up, on Thursday, June 28, will
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Bring out the old soldiers at airports
SIR - I was very disturbed watching Trevor McDonald's report recently on security at Britain's airports. I'm pleased all personnel shown on that report have now been dismissed. They should not be employed in security again. Get some reliable and responsible
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Laugh a Minute
A sketch show written by Worcestershire playwrights is being performed tonight. Laugh A Minute covers a wide range of subjects and has been written by members of the Swan Playwrights. The play is being staged at the Worcester Arts Workshop. For tickets
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More heavy rain and floods on way
MORE heavy rainfall could lead to further flooding misery in Worcestershire today, according to weatherman Paul Damari. Another 20-40mm is expected to fall today as thunder storms sweep the county. "Unfortunately this could mean more floods for people
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I’ll pass all my tips on to the amateur scene
MARC Dugmore's theatre career began when he was 13 years old, working behind the Swan Theatre coffee bar. Thirty years on, he's directing the Swan Theatre Amateur Company's production of Popcorn and thoroughly enjoying himself. "I've had the great fortune
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Man pulled out of his burning flat
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a sleeping man from a burning building in Worcester. Crews were called to sheltered housing accommodation in Lincoln Green, Ronkswood, after a neighbour saw smoke coming from the roof of the first floor flat at about 2.30am Wednesday
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New head leaves school after just two months
THE headteacher charged with helping a Worcester school out of special measures has left his post just two months after being appointed. David Williams "asked to be released" as interim head of Elgar Technology College this week and is off to a new post
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Fines don’t work if they put prices up
SIR - Severn Trent is to be fined again, for missing its target on leakage rates. Ofwat fined it last year, then allowed it to increase its water charges by more than inflation. Will another fine allow it to put its prices up again? If it can keep doing
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Look! There are maggots living in my wheelie bin
A WARNDON man blames fortnightly collections after he found maggots in half-emptied bins. Andy Lee said Worcester City Council is providing an inadequate collection service and being too choosy about what can and cannot be recycled, but officers say
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It's thuimbs-up from 'Sir' Alan as Jazz Festival starts
IT'S thumbs-up for music fans for the start of Upton Jazz Festival from organiser Sir' Alan Buckley. Three days of non-stop music kick off today until Sunday as Upton-upon-Severn again hosts its spectacular tribute to classic and traditional jazz. Performers
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We can’t have our cake or eat it now
SIR - We were in Ledbury recently and looking forward, as always, to buying a selection of cakes from the Abbey Bakery, which for years was housed in the historic black and white building in the centre of the town. To our amazement it has gone. Why?
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Man is jailed after making threats to shoot child
Police with dogs surrounded a Worcester house after a man threatened "to shoot a female" in a phone call from a pub. Bernard Bedford then caught a taxi to his partner's home and barricaded himself in along with her 10-year-old son. He warned the babysitter
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Many pictures prove flooding fears for new business park
CAMPAIGNERS have voiced concerns that a controversial business park in Worcester will contribute to flooding after a brook burst its banks. Laugherne Brook already takes in water that runs off the nearby Grove Farm site, in St John's. But members of
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Smile! We’re all on security cameras
SIR - I am starting to get a little paranoid about being watched, tracked, monitored, or possibly spied upon by the startling number of cameras viewing me. On my regular trips to the Welsh coast I see camera after camera in towns and cities; I look up
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Blimey what a storm ! I was out and about in the People’s Republic of Martley on Tuesday evening when the rain came. Now I am not saying I am any great age – thanks for all the birthday cards by the way – but I have never seen anything like it. Roads
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Go-ahead for Sainsbury's
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has finally been given permission to build a supermarket in St John's, Worcester, as part of a £6.6 million scheme that will transform the area. The store will be built on the site of the St John's Leisure Centre in Swanpool
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The price of grammar schools is far too high
SIR - I feel I must respond to the glib and thoughtless way John Phillpott put his case for the retention of grammar schools (Seven Days, June 9). Has he never thought about the 75 per cent of the population who failed their 11 plus? It not only destroyed