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Sillence is golden for County in run chase
PHIL Jaques hit 59 and Steven Davies 30 to lead Worcestershire to a nail-biting three-wicket Twenty20 Cup win over Somerset at Taunton. But it was Roger Sillence (19 not out) who guided the Royals home with two balls left. He hit a four and three off
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Clean-up support appeal
WORCESTERSHIRE fans keen to lend a hand in the big clean-up operation are invited to go to New Road from 10am on Friday and Saturday. Chief executive Mark Newton said: "Anybody who can help is asked to bring a bucket, hard bristle broom, cloths, sponges
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Harriers focusing on Aldershot test
MARK Yates believes his Kidderminster Harriers side will be fully focused for the visit of Aldershot Town on the opening day of the season. The Shots, among those tipped to do well in the Blue Square Premier, are in town on Saturday, August 11, before
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Inter-county joy for tennis stars
TENNIS stars of the future from clubs across Herefordshire and Worcestershire tasted success at the inter-county final of the Super-G Grand Prix. The two counties' team of eight and nine-year-olds were thrilled to return from the event, which took place
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Swimmers seal top place in league gala meeting
WORCESTER Swimming Club was the winner of the PGL league gala in Gloucester when eight teams, each with 40 swimmers, battled for the top places. The youngsters, who are all 13 years and under, took part in individual and relay events. It was not just
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Preece expecting tough City opening
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece believes his team could not have asked for a much tougher start to the season. City are due to play four of last season's top eight - as well as both promoted clubs and newly-relegated Tamworth - in the first seven games
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Westsiders eye Weston date
WORCESTER hopefuls Westsiders have won their group in the 2007 Blackthorn British Skittle Championships. Westsiders, who play their home matches at the Herefordshire House in St John's, saw off Wallbangers 302-296 to finish top of their regional section
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Pershore spot on at festival
PERSHORE Town's girls team were victorious in the Women's Festival of Football at Perdiswell Leisure Centre in Worcester. There were 13 teams entered in the under 13 catagory and Pershore reached the final, where they took on Worcester City Wanderers
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Floody hell threatens big city race night
RACECOURSE chiefs are battling to save Worcester's lucrative Irish festival night after abandoning tomorrow afternoon's meeting. Pitchcroft is still flooded in parts, meaning no chance of any racing this week and a big doubt over next Wednesday evening
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Worcester duo face tough Henley challenge
WORCESTER rowers Pete Crozier and Jeremy Richardson face an oarsome' task in the Silver Goblets pairs at Henley Royal Regatta. If the 2005 British club champions can get past Australia internationals Fergus Pragnell and Jason Heard in Thursday's first
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Connell leaves Bulls for Bees
STRIKER Alan Connell has turned down a deal at Hereford United to sign for League Two rivals Brentford. The 24-year-old, who spent 12 months at Edgar Street, has agreed a two-year deal at the Griffin Park club, managed by ex-England captain Terry Butcher
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Thrills and spills in hill climb race
DESPITE some wet and wild weather, Shelsley Walsh played host to the Reg Phillips Trophy with plenty of riders from the two counties in action. Among the most impressive performers was Chris Jones from Redditch who topped class B1' in his Westfield SE
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Masters secure Solihull success
SENIOR members of Worcester Athletic Club competed in the Midlands Masters Track and Field Championships at Solihull and produced some very impressive performances. The championships are specifically for athletes over the age of 40. In the light of
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RGS get a bye in the North Mids Cup
CURRENT North Midlands Schools Cup champions RGS Worcester have been given a bye to the second round of next season's competition. RGS will miss the first round, which is scheduled to be completed by October 12, and will then travel to play the winners
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Bags stolen from Sainsbury's
SHOPPERS are being reminded to keep an eye on their bags - after two were stolen from a Worcestershire supermarket. The thefts occurred at Sainsbury's, in Carpet Trades Way, Kidderminster, on Monday afternoon. A 61-year-old woman reported her navy handbag
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Moto-cross bikes worth £20,000 stolen
MOTORBIKE enthusiasts have been warned to be wary after six moto-cross bikes - worth £20,000 - were stolen. The bikes were taken from City Motors, in Gregory Bank Industrial Estate, between 5pm on Monday and 8am today. There were five KTM bikes - two
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Death on Worcestershire railway line
A DEATH on a railway line in Worcestershire is causing disruption to services. The fatality happened on the line at Badsey/Littleton and as a result the track between Evesham and Moreton-in-Marsh is closed. British Transport Police are expected to be
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Community centre closure hits special needs groups
A COMMUNITY centre for disadvantaged groups which has been in the city for 26 years will close because a Roman Catholic order can no longer afford to keep it running. St Michael Garicoits House will close in March next year after a generation as a centre
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Doris who was nearly on Titanic dies at the age of 100
A WOMAN with more than one claim to fame has died six months after turning 100. As well as being able to say she once lived in Sir Edward Elgar's childhood home, Doris Jones - who died at Shrubbery Avenue nursing home in Worcester on Sunday, June 24
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MALVERN: Bid to trace car which drove off after crash
POLICE want help in tracing a vehicle that was driven off following a collision in Malvern. The car - possibly a green Ford Fiesta - was involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Astra in Mayfield Road at about 5.35pm on Friday. The Astra's woman
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Ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose
WORCESTER'S ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose, say health chiefs who want to close it down. More than 300 people have signed our petition against plans to close the Bransford centre but health chiefs insist it is not adequate for modern operations
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Just one strikes at the post office
ONLY one member of post office counter staff at Worcester's main branch in Foregate Street took strike action yesterday in a row over pay. The walkout, from 6am to noon, was originally expected to have involved up to 12 members of staff. A spokesman
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Social club burnt to the ground
A DERELICT social club in Worcestershire has been burnt to the ground in a suspected arson attack. The former Sugar Beet factory on Stourport Road, Kidderminster, has been completely destroyed by the fire which broke out just before 3.30am today. Police
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Judge killed in the floods always had a smile in his eyes
TRIBUTES have been paid in court to the Worcester judge who tragically died when his car was swept away by floodwater. Judge Eric Dickinson was described by Mr Justice Macfarlane as a man who had "absolutely no side, no pomposity or stuffiness" and was
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TENBURY WELLS: Not enough sandbags to protect us from flooding
BUSINESSES and residents in a town devastated by floods have said there were not enough sandbags to protect their properties Malvern Hills District Council, which supplies sandbags to Tenbury Town Council, has come under fire from residents who say they
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WADLEY
WADLEY Edgar Thomas Eddie Ex Dowty Mecca Employee Passed away peacefully at home on WednesdayJune 27th, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, father to Michael, Jeanette, Adrian, Belinda, Petra and Dean. Funeral service at St Lawrence Church, Wichenford
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DICKINSON
DICKINSON Eric Winstanley Died on June 26th, 2007, aged 68 years. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service at St Andrews Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester on Friday, July 6th at 12 noon, followed by private Cremation. No flowers
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HORRIGAN
HORRIGAN Francis Thomas A dear brother passed away one year today. Always in our thoughts and our hearts. Love Pete, Ron and Nigel. Published in paper 03/07/2007
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LEE
LEE Martin Mart In loving memory of a dearly loved son and brother, who died July 3rd, 2005. Sad are the hearts that love you. Silent the tears that fall, But living our lives without you is the hardest part of all. We think about you always, Talk about
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NORMOYLE
NORMOYLE Maurice July 3rd, 2002. Smiles hide the sadness, Tears can be wiped away, But the ache in my heart, for years without you, Will never go away. No card to write, No present to send, I love you more each and every day. Loving wife Mary and all
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Landlady: reasons why I chose to quit my pub
A PUB landlady has broken her silence on her sudden departure from a Worcester pub. Maxine Bosdyk, former landlady of the New Chequers Inn, off Astwood Road, Worcester, has defended her decision to leave, forcing a distraught mum-of-three to move out
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Blair is not naive, just plain wrong
SIR - Is it not wonderful how Mr Blair has stood up for this nation against the might of the EU and has won us a truly noble and glorious victory in the negotiations? It is just like Chamberlain returning from Munich. The only difference being that Chamberlain
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Alice Passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2007, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 91 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Friday July 6th, 2007, at 11.30
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WALTERS
WALTERS Horace Brindley Peacefully on June 28th, aged 86 years. Husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Ann and Mary. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, July 6th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations
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BRADBURN
BRADBURN Neil Patrick Died suddenly at home on June 25th 2007, aged 54 years. Much loved father, brother and friend. Funeral service to be held at Martley Church, on July 13th 2007 at 10.30 a.m. Flowers to A V Band. Published in paper 03/07/2007
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LLOYD
LLOYD Gwyn Passed away peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on June 27th 2007, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, dearly loved father of Mark and father in law to Marion, much loved grandfather to Alice and Rose, dear brother
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WILTON
WILTON Lorna Joy Passed away peacefully at Cotswold Spa Residential Home on Thursday, June 28th, aged 86 years. Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, July 25th, at 12
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LLOYD
LLOYD Gwyn Passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2007. Fond memories of a dear brother in law to Peter & Lynne. Loving uncle to Debbie, Rachael and Karen and great uncle to their Children. Will be sadly missed by us all. Published in paper 03/07/2007
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WRIGHT
WRIGHT Naomi and Steve Would like to announce the safe arrival of James on June 28th, at Sandwell Hospital. Congratulations from Family and Friends xx Published in paper 03/07/2007
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GREENWAY
GREENWAY Julie Rose Congratulations on your 21st Birthday. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Paul, Kate, Ben and Poppy. xxxx Published in paper 03/07/2007
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Smokers get the message with offer of free ashtrays
SMOKERS in some parts of Worcestershire are being offered free personal ashtrays to help dispose of cigarettes butts. Wychavon District Council is providing more than 2,000 of the ashtrays free to smokers. They come in a range of colours and can be clipped
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Disorientated man found in field
A MAN was taken to hospital after being found disorientated in Worcestershire field. A lorry driver called West Midlands Ambulance Service to Kempsey just after 3.15am this morning after coming across a car lying on its side, just passed Edwards Garage
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Jobs fears as jam factory set to close
ALMOST 200 jobs could be at risk following plans to close a Herefordshire food factory. Yesterday it was announced Premier Foods plans to close six factories, including its Ledbury site, which makes jam, suet and mincemeat and employs 180 people. The
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These new gates will remember a former Bishop of Worcester
A MEMORIAL has been set up to remember the former Bishop of Worcester, the Right Rev Philip Goodrich. New gates leading from the cloisters to the garth at Worcester Cathedral have been dedicated to the bishop, whose ashes are interred in the cathedral
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Worcester City fixtures 2007/08
WORCESTER City will host Hyde United on the opening day of the new Blue Square North season. (HOME, away) AUGUST Sat 11 HYDE UNITED Mon 13 Hinckley United Sat 18 Burscough Sat 25 KETTERING TOWN Mon 27 AFC Telford United (3pm) SEPTEMBER
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Kidderminster Harriers fixtures 2007/08
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick-off their Blue Square Premier campaign against Aldershot at Aggborough. (HOME, away) AUGUST Sat 11 ALDERSHOT Tue 14 Stafford Rangers Sat 18 Grays Athletic Sat 25 STEVENAGE Mon 27 Rushden & Diamonds SEPTEMBER
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We must make it safer to ride a bike
SIR - I applaud Worcester City Council's efforts to encourage cycling: quieter, cleaner, environmentally responsible, and safer. But safer for whom? certainly not the cyclist. Bike users can't win; if they cycle on the pavements, pedestrians resent
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Tesco snap up eco-bag featured in TV contest
AN eco-friendly shopping aid, designed by a Worcester couple, is going to be sold in Tesco. Justin Chieffo, of Drake Avenue, Dines Green, Worcester, is one of six entrepreneurs, being featured on ITV show Tycoon, vying for the chance to set up his own
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Man gave his, or someone else's name, after assault
A MAN gave his, or someone else's name, to the girlfriend of a man he assaulted after threatening to damage the couples camper van. Evesham Police are trying to trace the man who first banged on the door of their van, then tried the door-handle before
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Class of pupils at Hallow School
Robert Peart of Oakleigh Avenue, Hallow, near Worcester, has contributed this photograph of a class of pupils at Hallow School, which was taken more than 50 years ago. Mr Peart said: "Some of those still in the area may recognise themselves and could
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Complain to Labour minister, not firm
SIR - Labour councillors who are posturing over the move of the post office to a venue that will have access by stairs and a single lift - which could be seen as discrimination of the disabled and elderly - should send their strong letters of protest
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Cast your minds back
AFTER CCTV footage failed to identify a group of people who seriously assaulted a man walking home in Evesham, police are asking late-night revellers to cast their minds back. The lone victim was subjected to the un-provoked attack by four men and two
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Feuding of neighbours led to false accusation
A father-of-four falsely accused a neighbour of smashing his car windscreen with a brick. Kevin Bick telephoned police to tell them he suspected who had done it but could not prove it. Nine days later he made a statement wrongly blaming Tracy Walters
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June 30 to July 7
This week in 1967: Worcester Civic Society's deep concerns about the 1960s redevelopment of the city have been expressed by the chairman, Godfrey Brown, headmaster of the Royal Grammar School. He said: "A number of mean and unworthy buildings have
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June 30 to July 7
100 Years Ago: Riotous leave-taking: Kate Chambers (20) and Polly Styles (21) of St Alban's Square, Copenhagen Street, and Bertha Williams (18) of 5 Court, Quay Street were summonsed at Worcester Police Court for disorderly behaviour in Battenhall Road
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DROITWICH: Hooded gang robbed men
THREE men in hooded tops are being sought by police for carrying out two late-night robberies on lone men. The attacks, which took place within a 24-hour period, were so similar that Droitwich police believe the same trio were responsible. The first
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Upper Arley
Woods and water make a good combination for a summer walk and there's plenty of both on this one. Trimpley Reservoir and Lower Pool occupy an attractive location between the River Severn and Eymore Wood, and there is public access to reservoirs, river
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What to do this week - June 30
Pick over gooseberries in full fruit, removing young green berries for cooking and leaving enough to mature for dessert. Boost gladioli with a liquid feed every two weeks from now, until the first flower. Remove the growing points from early peas which
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Three ways to...
Water your containers 1. If your pot has dried out, stand the whole container in a bucket or washing-up bowl of water and place it in the shade for around half an hour, until the compost is soaked through. 2. If you don't have a watering can fitted
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Best of the bunch: Nepeta (Catmint)
Major flower shows have been awash with catmint this year, its mass of purple flowers on low soft spikes ideal for the front of a colourful border, making a welcome change from lavender although it's smell isn't as pleasant. Catmint, a long-flowering
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Good enough to eat: Thyme
The beauty about thyme is that if you have a dry, sunny spot in a screen bed or rockery you can just plant some there and it will not only provide you with fragrant leaves for use in salads and in savoury cooked dishes, but it will also provide pretty
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Our council is just great, apparently
SIR - I just had delivered small book telling me how good the services provided by Worcestershire County Council are. It says they are fantastic! The council excelled in transportation issues and was, in fact, leaders in the field. We've got the best
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You don’t have to travel overseas to feel exotic
There's nowhere better to start than with palms and tree ferns if you want to enliven contemporary schemes and add a sense of lushness to seasonal plantings. Award-winning garden designer Andrew McIndoe explains: "Today, exotics are used extensively,
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Chance to watch top dogs perform
Excitement is building for this year's Bromyard Gala as 10 rescue dogs and 10 pure breeds - including a miniature schnauzer and a rottweiller - perform together. On Saturday and Sunday, July 7-8, Paws For Thought will be at Birchyfields Farm in Bromyard
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Holding a music festival? Time to give Peter a call
HAD Peter Surman turned up with his straw spreader at Glastonbury last weekend, it would no doubt have gone down as one of the top acts of the festival. Maybe not quite on a par with The Wurzels' Brand New Combine Harvester all those years ago, but a
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You’ve all done a truly amazing job
THE national flood command centre set up in Worcester to co-ordinate relief efforts across Britain has been praised for its work over the weekend. Mike Foster, Worcester MP and former chairman of the Parliamentary Flood Prevention Group, said the team
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PERSHORE: Pupils try the holy life
THE lives of monks at Pershore Abbey were explored by children at a local school. Pupils at Abbey Park First School donned traditional outfits and experienced how life was at the abbey many years ago. Year 4 teacher Jackie Rowe said: "It was a really
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Youngsters dig deep as past is brought to life
THE past came to life at a Worcestershire school as part of a week delving into British history. Pupils at Suckley Primary School took part in a host of activities looking at everything from the Victorians to Anglo-Saxons. "It was a really enjoyable
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Sixth-form students to speak out on poverty
HOW To Make Poverty History is the title of the first ever conference for sixth formers in Worcestershire run by the University of Birmingham's prestigious International Development Department. It will be led by the director of the IDD, Dr Paul Jackson
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DROITWICH: Clothes day means cash for canals
PUPILS at a Droitwich school have raised 500 towards the restoration of two historic canals through a special non-uniform day. Youngsters at Witton Middle School held the event after the launch of the Waterways Trust's Droitwich Canals - Be Part Of It
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Diploma hailed a first-year success
STAFF and students at Worcester College of Technology are celebrating the success of the first year of the new Diploma Pathway offered through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). The course was offered at the college for the first time last
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Linda is in the running for title of top librarian
A SCHOOL librarian in Worcester is in the running to scoop a prestigious title. Linda Bromyard has been nominated for the School Library Association's Librarian of the Year 2008. Mrs Bromyard has worked as the manager at the Learning Resources Centre
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ROTARY CLUB OF DROITWICH SPA
Would you like to extend your social life? Why not join your local Rotary Club? Rotary is an organisation devoted to the art of friendship. It is the biggest service organisation in the world and operates in most countries. The Droitwich club meets
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COMER WI
VIV Jackman, president, welcomed a depleted group at Comer WI's June meeting. There being several apologies due to holidays, being that time of year, illness and Thelma Appleton returning to Jersey, left a gap on the treasurer's table. There were a couple
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
ON Friday, July 6, at Kidderminster Library, popular Kidderminster artistes Russell Painter (tenor) and David Morgan (piano) will present an evening of midsummer melodies. The programme, which starts at 7.30pm, will include English songs, items by Flanders
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HALLOW PARISH COUNCIL
THE following is extracted from minutes of the annual meeting of the council held in May. Several members of the public were present including four candidates for co-option. PC Gary Jones and PCSO Nick Prosser were also present together with Mrs S Luff
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Deadline is extended for the £5m challenge
BUSINESSES in Worcestershire have been given an extra fortnight to submit their entry into the Connect Midlands 5 million Investment Challenge, because it has proved so successful. The Connect Midlands Investment Challenge, which offers a reserved pot
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But what about our youth centre?
SIR - I am delighted that the planning blight hanging over St John's is finally being lifted, so that businesses can move forward with confidence. However there is a large blot on the community's horizon. The youth centre, an often closed but publicly
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Get ready for the inflatable duck race at Pitchcroft
A ROW of huge inflatable ducks will be bobbing along at Worcester Racecourse tomorrow where thoroughbred racehorses should have been. The giant ducks are as an alternative racing fixture for the course, which has been waterlogged by the flooding. The
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Ahoy there, it's captain Tommy and his band of pirates
SHIVER me timbers its pirates Tommy Fouweather, aged four, with - back, left to right - Charlotte Albutt, six, Cassie Albutt, Cat Gittus, Chanel Gittus, five and Lynne Fouweather getting ready for summer fun at a Worcestershire school. Ombersley Endowed
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Who do our children view as role models?
ROLE models are an important part of growing up - but in today's celebrity obsessed society young people are aspiring to what some say are the wrong kind of people. For many teenagers the likes of Coleen McLoughlin, Peaches Geldof or the Beckhams are
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We’ll give our fans a great time at Sixways says Quo rocker Rossi
STATUS Quo fans in Worcestershire are in for a real treat, according to front man Francis Rossi, when the band comes to the city for a gig later this month. The band are promising a party on the pitch like never seen before at Sixways in Worcester.
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Mayor's Diary
Well it’s hardly stopped raining this week but Worcester has made it through the downpours. When compared with the area around Sheffield and closer to home in the Teme Valley, we seem to have got off relatively lightly. However, on a personal note, the
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Cuts won’t stop with the Heart of England
SIR - I read with utter disgust and foreboding. that the Heart of England board, based in Worcester, is to be closed by some jobsworths who operate from the third-rate quango Advantage West Midlands, which has withdrawn funding. This in turn throws 20
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Brothers are not to blame
For more than two decades, people with special needs have found a haven at Michael Garicoits House in Worcester. But from next March, the community centre off London Road will close its doors and the many groups who use it will have to find somewhere
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Elderly couple have lucky escape
AN elderly couple had a lucky escape after their car left the road and went down a 20 foot embankment. The crash happened on the A456 Bewdley to Newnham Bridge road about a mile from the village of Mamble. Two ambulances and the County Air Ambulance
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I’m cycling 100 miles to ask MP to help my son trapped in Dubai
A father whose son is trapped in Dubai has set the date for a big cycle ride to London to raise awareness of his case. Roy Glass, of Rainbow Hill, Worcester, will make the 100-mile trip to the capital on Monday to meet Worcester MP Mike Foster. As
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Rescuing school to take year
A PROBLEM-plagued Worcester school has been given an 18-month timetable to get back on its feet. Following a meeting, it has been announced the federation between Elgar Technology College and Baxter College in Kidderminster is expected to last between
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Where else can we go?
A COMMUNITY centre for people with special needs which has been in Worcester for 26 years will close because a Roman Catholic order can no longer afford to keep it running. The Sacred Heart order will close St Michael Garicoits House, Greenhill, off
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Chiefs dub Worcester ambulance centre not fit for purpose
WORCESTER'S ambulance call centre is not fit for purpose, according to health chiefs who want to close it down. Some 275 people have signed our petition against plans to close the Bransford centre but health chiefs insist it is not adequate. The five