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County bid to clean up by Sunday
WORCESTERSHIRE officials have appealed for club members to turn out in force, roll up their sleeves and help the County's bid for a swift return to playing at New Road. The outfield at the club's headquarters is still partially under water and the sections
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County league side see off neighbours
DROITWICH Spa's Steve Walsh led the Worcestershire League to a 125-run victory over their Warwickshire counterparts at Halesowen. After being put into bat on a soft pitch, the Bromyard openers Ashley Bullock and Oliver Bailey put on 54 runs in 13 overs
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Bogus builder cons pensioner out of £200
A MAN saying he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than £200. He told the woman the apex of the roof of the house - at Broadwas, near Malvern - needed work on it and went inside, saying the job would cost £200. The victim offered
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Kidderminster town centre closed
A TOWN centre in Worcestershire is expected to remain closed for several days after a serious fire left a number of buildings unsafe. Coventry Street in Kidderminster is blocked off at its junction with the ring-road following the fire which began at
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Jaques waiting on World Cup decision
WORCESTERSHIRE could be without overseas batsman Phil Jaques for the final month of the season. The Australian batsman has, as expected, been named in his country's preliminary 30-man Twenty20 World Cup squad which will be revised to a final 15 in mid-July
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Superb results for Sixty pair
SIXTY and Worcestershire members Nigel Hall and Kevin Bowcott achieved stunning results in the PK Memorial Rally in North Wales. Malvern's Hall was driving his Ford Escort Mk2 with Worcester's Bowcott in charge of the maps on the event which started
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Intrepid 10 take on peaks challenge
TEN intrepid walkers from Worcestershire are set to climb the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in the Three Peaks Challenge. The team of two women and eight men are doing the walk in aid of St Richard's Hospice and will be heading to
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Evenings for all at Pershore
PERSHORE tennis centre is offering aspiring players the chance to get involved for one evening a week. Monday nights are now known as social tennis evenings and Pershore Tennis Centre has dedicated an hour to the pure enjoyment of the sport with others
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Ledbury ace hits top form in final
TERRY Jenkins heads into this week's Las Vegas Desert Classic in fine form after reaching a final. The Ledbury darts ace dropped sets in just two matches before eventually losing 3-2 in the Las Vegas Players Championship final to Raymond van Barneveld
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Competition staged in two counties
A NEW primary schools' tennis competition took place during the first week of Wimbledon across the two counties. A host of players competed for the chance to be the inaugural Schools' Ariel Mini Tennis Red champions by representing their school sports
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Motorists warned to keep keys safe
MOTORISTS are being warned to keep their car keys secure while they are asleep. Police have re-newed their appeal to motorists after an £18,000 silver Ford Focus ST-2 was taken from a Worcester driveway. The keys were stolen through the letter-box from
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Radio cash for search and rescue association
A RADIO station has been in-volved in a project to provide cash for a community group as part of a campaign to generate new opportunities for youngsters. Beacon Radio, based in Wolver-hampton, together with v, a youth group volunteering charity, has
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Afghanistan death - Woofer named
THE WOOFER who died fighting in Afghanistan has been named as Captain Sean Dolan. Captain Dolan from 1st Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, died while on an operation with US and Afghan troops in Helmand province on Saturday morning
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Learn how to avoid the risks of a heart attack
MEN and women in Worcest-ershire can learn how to cut their risk of heart disease - the nation's biggest killer - with a new DVD launched by the British Heart Foundation. The motivational DVD follows five real people who all have a heart health risk
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Criminals are to be helped to find work
CONVICTED criminals in Worcestershire are to be given help and training to help them find jobs. The West Midlands has been chosen as a pilot region for the new initiative, which will take place in prisons and the community. Offenders chosen for the
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Fine cause will benefit from night of glamour
A CITY hairdresser is bringing the glitz and glamour of designer hair styling and high fashion to Worcester in a special night to show off designer hairstyles and raise money for Acorns Children's Hospice. Toni and Guy hair salon is set to host the event
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County hero working with the batsmen of the future
WHILE on a leisurely campervan holiday in New Zealand, reporter Graham Taylor happened upon a legend of Worcestershire cricket. FEW batsmen can have graced New Road with more panache than the legendary Kiwi Glenn Turner whose name still engenders a
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Carbon-copy robberies
THREE men in hooded tops are being sought by police for carrying out two late-night robberies on lone men. Droitwich police believe the same trio of assailants were responsible for robbing the pedestrians in 24 hours as the attacks were so similar.
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Fury mounts over 999 closure plans
WORCESTERSHIRE residents are furious over plans to close the ambulance call centre at Bransford. More than 200 people have now signed a petition, organised by the Worcester News, to keep the emergency operations centre open. Droitwich resident Joanna
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MALVERN: Council’s priorities are being reviewed
Malvern Hills District Council has adopted a five-point plan of priorities for the coming months. Providing local homes for local people, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving access to open spaces, supporting children and young people and encouraging
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Elderly woman tricked by caller
A MAN saying he was a builder has tricked an elderly woman out of more than £200. He told the woman the apex of the roof of the house - at Broadwas, near Malvern - needed work on it and went inside, saying the job would cost £200. The victim offered
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Communities to remain vigilant
POLICE are asking communities to remain vigilant following the incidents in London and Glasgow in recent days. The national threat level was raised from severe to critical on Saturday, June 30. In line with the raising of the threat level, West Mercia
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Keep fit and live longer
PEOPLE aged over 50 are being given the means to fight physical inactivity. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched its Active for Later Life toolkit, which urges organisations, from local councils to small businesses and community groups, to
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Watch out, there are fleas about
FIGHTING fleas is top of the agenda at one Worcester vets. Severn Veterinary Centre in Tybridge House, Tybridge Street, Worcester, is offering free flea checks for pets for the whole of National Flea Month, which is running at the moment. Fleas are only
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Place your peelings in the compost not the bin
PEOPLE across Worcestershire have been set a challenge to look at the amount of fruit and vegetable peelings they produce and to consider composting these scraps instead of throwing them into their household bin. Worcestershire County Council says organic
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All quiet as rivers begin to go down
A FLOODING command centre set up in Worcester to co-ordinate the national effort had an unexpectedly quiet weekend after heavy rain failed to impact on the already swollen rivers across Britain. Following a bleak forecast for the weekend the emergency
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Laptops stolen from Worcester school
NEARLY £5000 of computer equipment has been stolen from a Worcester school. Laptops were taken during a burglary at Fairfield Primary School on Carnforth Drive. Six laptops and two charging units - together worth £4,800 - were taken between 7.30pm on
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Ambulances set off on their journey to a troubled region
CIVIC dignitaries packed the Guildhall as five ambulances full of vital life-saving equipment started their long journey to Kashmir. The ambulances, filled with equipment donated from health centres, drop-in clinics and hospitals, went down the High
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Miss Worcester in top seven nationally
MISS Worcester is celebrating after being placed in the final seven at the Miss England 2007 contest. Jodi Edwards was up against 90 other girls from across the country at the three-day final in Leicester. And although she did not win the crown - which
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Why do so few women stand in elections?
WORCESTER City Council is going to investigate why more women do not stand as candidates in local elections. Bosses at the Tory-led authority want to attract more females to the ranks, and are going to examine how other local authorities shape up. There
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Best since Churchill
SIR - Brian Hunt writes of Tony Blair's political epitaph. Apart from the tragic blunder of invading Iraq, Mr Blair has been our best Prime Minister since Sir Winston Churchill. Good fortune to Gordon Brown. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Who’ll buy homes?
SIR - Sixty-two thousand new homes are meant to be built in Worcestershire over the next 10 to 15 years. Where are all the jobs coming from for people to pay for these homes? A person on the minimum wage will not be able to afford them Nigel Crisp,
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WATKINS
WATKINS Susan Sue Rob, Sarah, Hayley and Family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for the cards and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss. Special thanks to the Nurses at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and all who attended
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ENIGMA
ENIGMA Hair Salon A new 'stylist' Grace Kathleen. Congratulations to Rosy and Jonah. Published in paper 02/07/2007
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MARTIN
MARTIN Brenda Of Beechwood Park, Worcester. Died peacefully at home, in the presence of her Family, on June 27th, 2007, aged 90 years. Loving mum of Glennis and adored nan of Steve and great nanny of George and Milly, mother in law of Andy. A much loved
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WALFORD
WALFORD Kenneth What we would give to see you smile, To sit and talk with you a while. Passed away one year today. Always and forever in our hearts and thoughts. Beloved wife Diane, Lisa, Sam, Paul, Jodie and Partners and Grandchildren. Published in
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MUNDY
MUNDY Stephen Passed away two years ago today. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. God bless Gill and Nicki xx Published in paper 02/07/2007
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COLLINS
COLLINS Bob July 2nd 1991. In loving memory of a dear dad and grandad. Forever in our thoughts. Mike, Marg, Paul and Ian.xx Published in paper 02/07/2007
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HENCHER
HENCHER Les Twelve years have passed since you went away. Remembering you with love each day. Love Tina, Michael and Families. Published in paper 02/07/2007
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I braved freezing floods to rescue drowning woman
A BRAVE pensioner plunged into freezing flood waters to save a drowning woman. When John McKeon saw an elderly woman face-up in an icy stream he did not hesitate, wading into waist-high water and battling treacherous undercurrents to rescue her. Mr
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SUMMERS
SUMMERS Vic Of Pershore. Passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2007, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of the late Nancy, dear dad to Betty, Hazel and Roy and a devoted grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral
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PRIDDEY
PRIDDEY Martin Happy 18th Birthday. Have a great day. Love Mum, Dad, Matt and Amy and Nan, Grandad, Jamie and Lucy. xx Published in paper 02/07/2007
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WESTON
WESTON Ivor To a much missed dad and grandad, who would have been 70 today. You may not be with us, But you are still in our hearts and memories. Love Sally and Wayne, Stuart, Abi and Grandchildren. Published in paper 02/07/2007
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The Beaufort Wind Scale
The Beaufort Wind Scale was devised in 1806 by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857). Born in Ireland, Beaufort joined the Royal Navy as a young man and served for many years. Because of his knowledge of hydrography (the study of everything to do with
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Rules will lead to more fly-tipping
SIR - Recently my black bin was not collected. It was put out for the bin men but the lid was not closed. When I employed a little pressure on the lid it closed, but I had to wait a further two weeks for the bin to be emptied. By this time it was full
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Councils to work together to save money
DISTRICT councils in South Worcestershire are to consider a new report on the future of shared services. Leaders of Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council and Malvern Hills District Council will plough through an expert report on working together
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Mother’s anger as twins are separated at school
A MOTHER of twins has said she is fuming at a Worcester headteacher's decision to seperate her boys in class. Fiona Draffan had hoped her two 10-year-old-boys, who currently attend Dines Green Primary School would be able to stay together when they moved
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Warning: passive moaning can harm
SIR - With landlords having to spent thousands of pounds on outdoor smoking areas, would it be possible to ban non-smokers from these areas? After moaning for so long about smoky pubs, what's the betting they follow smokers outside. I am a non-smoker
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Man punched in face on way home in Stourport
WITNESSES are being sought after a man was assaulted in Stourport at the weekend. The 18-year-old man was walking from Bridge Street to the Walshes estate in the early hours of Saturday. As he walked up the steps at Betty Dawes Hill at around 12.30am
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Now I can go out and not end up reeking of smoke
THE smoking ban has been met with mixed reaction from Worcester folk who turned out at city pubs on the day the new law came into force. Some said they were angered by the ban and claimed it "ruined the atmosphere" of popular watering holes, while other
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Men assaulted in Kidderminster
TWO men were assaulted after a night out in Kidderminster, police said today. The assault happened between 1am and 2am on Saturday. The victims, both men in their mid-30s from the Kidderminster area, had left a town centre pub and walked down New Road
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What a great idea to help charities
SIR - Well done Argos for its funding for charity. When you order any item, on the ticket you can pay 20p to go to charity, and it is amazing how it all mounts up. When visiting recently, I was pleased to see a big poster on display showing the wonderful
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Mayor gets ready for his first big occasion
THE Mayor of Worcester is getting ready to host one of the most important civic events on the city council calendar - the Mayor's Banquet. Mayor Stephen Inman make his tenure in the post official on Friday, July 6, at the event. It is customary for
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Intrepid 10 take on peaks challenge
TEN intrepid walkers from Worcestershire are set to climb the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in the Three Peaks Challenge. The team of two women and eight men are doing the walk in aid of St Richard's Hospice and will be heading to
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National Service is not an easy answer
SIR - I am sorry J C Butterfield should consider I am "besmirching a type of serviceman" (Letters, June 21). I would point out that I merely quoted an incident I experienced towards the demise of National Service, which helped me to understand why the
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Bingo hall goes online to pull in gamers
WORCESTER bingo operator Majestic is branching out, bringing its expertise and experience to the world of online bingo, with FruitBingo.com In recent months, online bingo has been the fastest growing online consumer gaming activity, as players old and
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We’ll help Alex to conquer the seas
IT might be a long walk to the sea, but Malvern-based English Braids is partnering top ocean racing sailor Alex Bennett in his new venture on the class 40 racing circuit. English Braids, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist ropes and braided
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Fine cause will benefit from night of glamour
A CITY hairdresser is bringing the glitz and glamour of designer hair styling and high fashion to Worcester in a special night to show off designer hairstyles and raise money for Acorns Children's Hospice. Toni and Guy hair salon is set to host the event
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Teenager freed after lift in stolen car
A teenager who got a lift in a stolen car has been released on appeal after spending 23 days in custody. Daniel Cole, a 17-year-old father of one, was later found by police hiding under a caravan at his mother's address, Worcester Crown Court was told
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Bishop has bigger things on his plate
SIR - I was surprised and rather saddened to see the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby involving himself in a march to commemorate the abolition of slavery. Why? As the leader of our local English Protestant Church, his high-profile protests would be far better
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And here’s one I made earlier – down the shed
THE next time Q's short on gadgets for a James Bond movie, he ought to pop along to George Webb's shed. There, he could pick up on the windmill-powered boat, the fold-away all-terrain scooter or the thing that tests the power of your golf swing, to name
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Now people get their say on schools merger plan
STAFF, parents, governors and the community of two Worcester schools will get the chance to have their say on a proposed merger at meetings this week. Worcestershire County Council wants to hear people's views on its plans to combine Northwick Manor
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All smiles at community fun day
MORE than 200 people enjoyed an open-air community fun day in Worcester despite the persistent showers. Sunshine Radio, face-painting and a giant Connect 4 game were among the many attractions on the car park of the Glover's Needle in Windermere Drive
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Post office deserves better than WHSmith
SIR - The post office is something to be proud of, not to be hidden away in the corner of a stationery shop. It is the centre of the community and deserves to be run properly. Other countries have a postal service and do not have the problem of leaving
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We all need to stand up against evil
WE have no doubt that Worcestershire's Jacqui Smith expected her new role as Britain's first female Home Secretary to be challenging. It is doubtful, however, that the Redditch MP expected it to be this challenging this early. But she finds herself
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Witnesses sought for Malvern collision
POLICE want help in tracing a vehicle that was driven off following a collision in Malvern. The car - possibly a green Ford Fiesta - had been in collision with a blue Vauxhall Astra in Mayfield Road at approximately 5.35pm on Friday. The Astra's woman
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Sun shines as hundreds go running for Acorns
MORE than 1,500 runners put their best foot forward in a huge charity event in Malvern - which saw life-size chickens and acorns running amok. The rain held off for most of the day yesterday, allowing the Acorns Children's Hospice's Triple Run 2007 to
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Plans to cut congestion at roundabout face axe
A £1.3 million scheme to ease traffic gridlock on Powick roundabout, near Worcester, may have to be scaled down because of the high cost. Worcestershire County Council officers have revealed that negative comments from a public consultation may result
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Taxi drivers allowed adverts in cars
TAXI drivers in Worcester will be allowed to slap adverts on the back window of their cars following a rule change by the city council. The olive branch handed to drivers will be strictly enforced however - it can only be an advert of their own taxi