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Hick heroics fail to save County
GLOUCESTERSHIRE claimed their first Twenty20 Cup win of the season with a nine-wicket success against Worcestershire in atrocious conditions at Bristol. After the match had been reduced to 10 overs per side, the home side won the toss and Graeme Hick
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Mother and daughter injured
A mother and daughter have been seriously injured in road traffic collision in Pershore. The women were both airlifted to hospital following the accident, which happened in Bridge Street, just after 5.30pm today. A rapid response vehicle, ambulance
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Flood defences going up
FLOOD barriers are going up in two Worcestershire towns following today's torrential rainfall. Defences are currently being installed in Upton-upon-Severn and are expected to be put up in Bewdley later tonight. A spokesman for the Environment Agency
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Shelsley to host hill climb meeting
SPEED hill climb action returns to the famous Worcestershire venue of Shelsley Walsh this weekend. The historic village hosts the Reg Phillips Trophy with the invited championships taking place on Saturday. On Sunday, it is the annual Shelsley Walsh
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Droitwich duo suffer heartbreak in semis
DROITWICH boxers Frankie Butler and Charles Delve are both out of the Golden Belt Championships after losing in the national semi-finals at Aylesbury. The competition is for boxers born in 1990 with 10 or less bouts to their name and the pair both had
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Handbag containing $10,000 stolen
A HANDBAG containing $10,000 has been stolen from a car near Droitwich. The money, which belonged to a British woman who lives in America, was stolen while she visited relatives in Dodderhill Common, Hanbury. The back window of her hire car, a grey
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This team can scoop Twenty20 Cup glory
IT was disappointing to lose our game at Northants to the weather, but you can only worry about the things that are in your control. Northants weren't as keen as us to get the game played. We just wanted to get out there and take advantage of the chance
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Dutch of class by Worcester rower
MATT Beechey started the British medal run at the World Cup Regatta in Amsterdam with gold in the men's lightweight pairs. The Worcester RC man's triumph with partner Daniel Harte was a fantastic result after bronze three weeks ago in Austria, despite
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Purchase defied by Danish champions
ZAC Purchase found a silver lining, finishing second behind the sizzling Danish world champions for the second successive time in the World Cup Regetta. "They are definitely the crew to beat, the gold standard," said the 21-year-old lightweight world
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No need to qualify for crews at Henley
WORCESTER crews entered for the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta have dodged Friday's qualifying races. Henley stewards, including Olympians Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent, decided they did not need to qualify after performing so well in
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Another setback for dad in Dubai
A Worcester man trapped in Dubai after a friend crashed his car has had his hopes of returning home been hit with another delay. Mark Glass appeared in court this morning only for his case to be adjourned until July 30. Mr Glass, 34, has been trapped
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Dead british soldier named
THE British soldier killed in Afghanistan yesterday has been named as Drummer Thomas Wright, from 1st Battalion The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regiment. He was killed when his armoured "Snatch" Land Rover was caught in an explosion roughly 6km
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Neal off the pace at Oulton Park
MATT Neal is a distant third in the British Touring Car Championship standings after the fifth round at Oulton Park. The Droitwich driver recorded two fourth places but retired following a first-lap accident in race three. Italian driver Fabrizio Giovanardi
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Home hit by floods for second time
A HOME has been ravaged by flood water for the second time in seven days. Priors Mill in Astley, near Stourport, hardly had chance to recover from last Tuesday's flash flood, when heavy rain caused more chaos on Sunday. Water tore through the propery
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Three vehicles in serious collision
THREE vehicles were involved in a serious collision on the A44 at Bryngsty near Bromyard. The accident at around 8pm on Sunday night involved a silver MG ZR travelling towards Worcester and a blue Peugeot 405 and black Honda CBR motorcycle headed in
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Reynolds off to Telford
FORMER Kidderminster Harriers striker Luke Reynolds has re-signed for Blue Square North newcomers AFC Telford on a one-year deal.
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Hereford midfield man off
HEREFORD United's player-of-the-season Rob Purdie has joined Darlington. The 24-year-old midfielder, also club captain last season, has agreed a two-year deal with the Quakers after rejecting the opportunity to extend his stay at Edgar Street. Purdie
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Disgraced football player leaves jail to sign new contract
DISGRACED former Kidderminster Harriers star Lee Hughes has been allowed out of jail to finalise a contract with the club he is joining when he is released. Hughes, regarded as one of the all-time greats at Aggborough for his goalscoring exploits in
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We’ve rabbits coming out of our ears here
ANIMAL lovers are wanted to help offer homes to rabbits that have been neglected and abandoned. Volunteers at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have been inundated with rabbits, which they say is a result of people going on holiday
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Firefighters swap hoses for buckets and raise £1,000
FIREFIGHTERS in Worcester raised £1,000 by swapping their hoses for buckets in a charity car wash. Members of Green Watch were joined by a group of volunteers in helping to raising £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Fire Services National Benevolent
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Car thief narrowly missed hitting two people
A MAN who drove a stolen car through a steel barrier narrowly missed hitting two people. Police are looking for a man who took the vehicle from a car showroom in Droitwich yesterday afternoon. After phoning BKG Motor Vehicles Ltd, in St George's Square
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HOLTHAM
HOLTHAM William Bill Peacefully in Malvern Community Hospital on June 19th, 2007, aged 96 years. Beloved dad of Georgina, Richard, Monica, Margaret and Barbara, a loving grandad. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday,
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JONES
JONES Thomas Silent tears do gently fall, That others do not see, For the kind and loving husband, That meant the world to me. Miss you more than words can say, As it dawns ten years today. All our love. Vera, Keith, Marilyn and Family. Published in
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MALVERN: The carnival comes to Malvern gallery
ART inspired by the bright lights and colours of world-famous carnivals is being exhibited in Malvern. Painter Keith Baugh is showing his work at the Malvern Theatre Gallery from until August. Entitled Circus Women, Jazz and Rock n' Roll, the exhibition
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JENKINS
JENKINS Thomas Roy Tom Passed awy at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on June 16 2007, after a short illness bravely borne, aged 81 years. A dearly missed Father of Karen, Adrian and Alan. A much loved Grandad to Joanne and Neil also a much missed Great
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CARTER
CARTER John Frederick Of Worcester. On June 15th, 2007, suddenly at his home, aged 75 years. Much loved son of the late Elizabeth and Ernest John Carter. Funeral service at St. Martin's Church, Worcester on Thursday, June 28th, at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries
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PASSEY
PASSEY Andrew Richard Precious memories of our beloved son Andrew who would have been 48 today. God bless son Mum and Dad Published in paper 25/06/2007
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VAN DAAL
VAN DAAL Evelyn MaryLynn Two years today. Silent tears dogently fall,That others do not see, For the kind and loving person, That meant the world to me. Loving husband Peter.x x ------ A golden heart stopped beating, Two willing hands are still, The one
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SMITH WEDGBURY
SMITH WEDGBURY Remembering two very dear aunts who fell asleep.Maisie on June 25th, 2006 .Ellen on May 17th, 2005. They will remain in our hearts forever. God bless. Ann, Deborah, Rosalyn, Natalie, Graham, Oliverand David. Published in paper 25/06/2007
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County will have its say on number of houses
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council will have its say on plans that could see up to 62,300 homes built across the county when it meets with other councils next month. The meeting will set out to discuss what will be Worcestershire's preferred option for the
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Power cut in Worcester affects businesses
THOUSANDS of homes and businesses in Worcester lost power this morning. Central Networks said the power cut, which affected homes and businesses across the city at about 11am, occured because of a fault at one of the region's main electricity sub-stations
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Rain falls into already swollen rivers
WORCESTERSHIRE is experiencing the most intense rainfall in 50 years, according to Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari. The expert says he has never known such "intense" rain in his entire career. "This rain falling on the saturated ground is a problem
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Mercury – it can’t be right and wrong
SIR - For generations, barometers and thermometers have used mercury to measure change. Now the EU has ruled that this is potentially dangerous and must be stopped - people might break them and they are hard to dispose of. As a result, UK manufacturers
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Notice anything odd about this street sign?
A woman was left bemused after Worcester City Council spelled the word "avenue" wrong on a street sign outside her house. Pamela Hooper, aged 62, of Cedar Avenue, Brickfields, Worcester, noticed that avenue was spelled "aveune" on the sign. Mrs Hooper
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Readers asked to sign Post Office petition
WORCESTER News readers have been asked to join the fight against the Post Office relocation by signing a city council petition. Guildhall bosses are refusing to give in - and want thousands of you to back the campaign. The petition urges the Post Office
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Cameron’s right to ditch the grammars
SIR - I hope David Cameron sorts out the grammar schools because, in this day and age, it should be the same opportunity for all. The kids should not be separated into sheep and goats at the age of 11. Mind you, the grammar school does seem to give
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Man climbed out of police car window
A 46-year-old depressed man suffering with anxiety and panic attacks climbed out of the window of a police car after he had been arrested, a court was told. Mark Burnham was caught by police officers with 0.9 grams of the cocaine as he drove along the
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Frustration for young sailors at mini regatta
YOUNG sailors from Worcestershire had a frustrating time taking part in a mini regatta. The youngsters were hoping to sail along the river Avon from their base off the Bredon Road opposite Mitton, but rising water levels and strong currents kept dragging
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EVESHAM: Women run to find cure for cancer in spite of rain
RAIN didn't dampen spirits at the Race for Life in Evesham. Yesterday's Cancer Research UK fund-raiser, which took place at Crown Meadow, saw more than 1,200 women run side by side to help find a cure for cancer. Natasha Russell, from the charity, said
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Weather causes chaos
FIREFIGHTERS are on high alert as torrential rain and storms sweep across the two counties. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been busy this morning rescuing vehicles from flooded roads and going to the aid of crews in north Gloucestershire
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I’m worried about mental health unit
SIR - The private sector provider Partnerships In Care has applied for a change-of-use of Sherborne Tower in Malvern Wells to a residential unit for people with mental health problems. I have written to the chief executive of the Worcestershire Mental
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Bereavement charity gets £7,000 cash boost
A WORCESTER-based trust has been given £7,000 to fund a residential weekend for children and their guardians. Noah's Ark was founded in 1998 to provide grief support to bereaved children and young people. One of the most crucial elements of the grief
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Bring a bear and help to break record
BEAR-FACED cheek may help to break world records for the largest ever teddy bear's picnic. The Guinness Book of Records attempt is due to be held at Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, on Sunday, July 29, between 11am and 4pm. The record stands at 33,573
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ID cards are costly and do not work
SIR - It is hard to understand John Shearon's belief (Worcester News, June 5) that ID cards will stop illegal immigrants using UK public services. Every ID document that has previously been tried has been rapidly undermined either by forgery or by official
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Woman gave false details to police as partner fled
A WOMAN stopped by the police for not wearing a seatbelt made matters worse for herself when she gave false details, a court heard. Julie Janes, who only holds a provisional driving licence, took control of the car after her partner ran away from police
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Worcester couple go it alone as franchiser goes into liquidation
EVERY cloud has a silver lining, as Worcester business couple Mark and Heather Stewart are finding out. When their franchiser went into liquidation, they decided to go it alone and are now looking forward to the future. Mark and Heather own Formative
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Taking hype out of housing investment
A MAJOR new Worcestershire forum has been launched to advise people attempting to make money out of the housing market. Those who have a natural distrust of get-rich-quick schemes are encouraged to attend the opening of the forum in Pershore this week
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Brollies up, but spirit of Dunkirk keeps jazz festival fun flowing as the rain comes down.
TEAMWORK, a dogged refusal to give in to the elements - and what the organisers described as the musical equivalent to the Dunkirk spirit - saved the day for Worcestershire's premier jazz event at the weekend. "We just had to keep going. There was never
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I’ll help any hedgehog to a clean bill of health
IT'S nice to see your most carefully crafted pieces of work being put to good use. At least that was the consolation I took from finding a Pryce's People feature face up on the bottom of a hedgehogs' cage with a couple of babies squirting all over it.
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We got to 13,000 ft and then jumped!
INTREPID Sue Webber from Droitwich has completed her first tandem skydive, dropping 13,000ft from a light aircraft and reaching a top of speed of 120mph, all in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice. She said: "This really was one of the most exciting, nail-biting
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Cinnamon Girl - This Way to Paradise by Cathy Hopkins
Meet India Jane. Known to her friends and big, chaotic family as Cinnamon Girl. Born in India, she's lived all over the world. But what she really wants is to stop travelling and have a real home. Just when it looks as though she'll get her wish, her
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Paul Weller signed my leg, so now I’ve had it tattooed as a tribute
A PAUL Weller fan has paid the ultimate tribute to his idol by having his signature tattooed on his leg. Earlier this week, Martyn Reynolds was lucky enough to meet the man known as the Mod Father before a gig in Plymouth. After getting his hero to
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We should search for burial pits along road
SIR - I read with interest your article on the bridge at Powick (Worcester News, May 31). Although I now reside in Scotland, I had lived in Worcester for many years, indeed my family still live there and as a result of my uncle's death, the Maggs Day
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Join our fight to save 999 control room
PROPOSALS to close Worcester's ambulance control room and regionalise the service, revealed by this newspaper on Saturday, should alarm every resident of south Worcestershire. The West Midlands Ambulance Service plans, which would see the closure of
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Mel Beeby Agent Angel Going for Gold by Annie Dalton
Time : 42 BC Place: Egypt Mission: Save Cleopatra!Report: My defences are down and the Powers of Darkness are out to get me... Definately not the best time to run away on a mission to save Queen Cleopatra - and sort out her love life!
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Ruby Parker Soap Star by Rowan Coleman
Dear Ruby I watch your show every week and I'm writing to say how great you are! You're so lucky to work with Justin de Souza - he's so fit. I wish I could be a huge star and be on TV like you. Love Amy (your biggest fan) Everyone thinks I have the
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Council’s new computer makes complaints easy
A NEW computer system will make it easier to complain about Worcester City Council services. The council has acknowledged that its current system is not up to scratch and plans to introduce a Government system designed to ensure that every complaint
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Super Powers - The Jaws of Doom 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 brave the snapping jaws and save Hercules in time? This book
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My Brother's Famous Bottom Gets Pinched! by Jeremy Strong
'Now then, where's my fabulous bottom?' 'It's behind you,' said Dad. 'Where else could it be?' Nicholas's brother's bottom is so famous it's going on tour. The TV people are taking the family on the road - but somebody has to look after the goat! And
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Transformers, The Move Book
When Sam learns that Transformers are descending upon Earth in search of the Allspark, he knows he must help save the human race from complete destruction. It will take the force of the United States government, a team of code-cracking scientists, and
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Keep it local
TODAY we launch the fight to save Worcestershire's ambulance control room. Health bosses want to close the centre in Bransford and instead answer 999 calls up to 61 miles away in Stafford or Brierley Hill, near Dudley. Union leaders say they fear hundreds
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The Boy Who Saved the World by Alex Mabon
The intermittent glint of silent ray pulsing through several thousand feet of ocean is all that remains of the lost city of Atlantis. In the depths of the ocean lies the potential to destroy the world. In Glenrue, a small village in the Highlands of
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Coach and car collide on M5
TWO lanes of the M5 were closed after a collision between a coach and a car yesterday. Initially it was thought multiple vehicles had been involved in the incident which happened between junctions 5 and 6 at 5.10pm. Six fire crews attended the scene
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Chill by Alex Nye
Samuel is trapped by huge snowdrifts in an old, remote house. And that's not the only thing causing a cold shiver to creep down his spine. He feels like the ghostly figure in the locked library has a message... but who is it for? Fiona live in the big
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The Strings of Time by J.M Lloyd
An exhilarating blend of heavy rock and science fiction. Lord Maudlin, the power-crazed renegade Lord of Heavy Metal. Dark Matter, the nightmare from the wrong side of space-time. Gillian Whiting, teenage refugee from 16th century Glastonbury and unwitting