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Rhodes holds fire before choosing Dragon slayers
STEVE Rhodes will hold back on naming his starting XI for tomorrow's Twenty20 showdown with Glamorgan Dragons (5.30pm) until he has assessed the wicket at Himley. Nadeem Malik and Moeen Ali return to the fold after being with the seconds for a one-day
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City long-term target within Preece grasp
RYAN Clarke is now expected to join Worcester City following another dramatic twist in his on-off transfer saga. City's hopes of signing the 23-year-old defender from Alfreton Town appeared over last week when the player performed a U-turn and opted
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Coach takes stars to task over comments
PERSHORE Tennis Centre head coach Richard Crabtree has launched a scathing attack on recent comments about the state of the sport in Britain. In the wake of yet another poor showing from the Brits at Wimbledon, Tim Henman, Greg Rusedski and Judy Murray
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Life’s a drag for Broadheath racer Lee
BROADHEATH drag racer Lee Huxley has recorded his best result of 2007. The 38-year-old won the Sportsman Estimated Terminal class at the Motor Sports Association Summer Nationals at Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire. Racing in his father Brian's
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Stourport move forward with Club First scheme
AMBITIOUS Stourport Hockey Club have been awarded the England Hockey Club First' accreditation. The scheme, which is part of the Sport England Clubmark programme, is designed to help clubs achieve nationally-recognised operating standards in order to
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Gear reveals Warriors clincher
WORCESTER-bound Rico Gear has had the hardships of professional rugby rammed home in the last two months. Since wife Taina gave birth to their first child, Whaimauri, eight weeks ago, touring commitments with the Canterbury Crusaders, Junior All Blacks
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Cricket fixture list
SATURDAY CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE FIRST XI Division One: Bewdley v Astwood Bank; Brockhampton v Worcester; Bromyard v Stourbridge; Eastnor v Worcester Nomads; Pershore v Droitwich Spa; Redditch v Chaddesley Corbett. Division Two: Barnards
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Bulls boost squad with treble signing
HEREFORD United's new season preparations have picked up pace with the signing of three players. The Edgar Street club have snapped up central defenders Karl Broadhurst and John McCombe, from Bournemouth and Huddersfield respectively, and left-sided
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Trophy showdown for county rivals
EVESHAM United and Bromsgrove Rovers will lock horns in the FA Trophy next season. Boths clubs may still be waiting on their Southern League fixtures for the new campaign but the draws for the early stages of Football Association competitions have been
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Lucs are lifted by coaching addition
LUCTONIANS have completed their preparations for the Midlands One campaign. They are determined not to repeat last season's disastrous start when the first six league matches were lost. Lock Chris Jaques will lead the side with utility back Richard
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Worcester concert cancelled
A CLASSICAL concert in Worcester has been cancelled. Spetchley Park Gardens has announced that it has had to pull plans for the Summer Concert scheduled for this month. Tim Davies, Marketing Manager for the Spetchley Estate said: "We were surprised
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Roundabouts are praised
THE mayor of Worcester has praised Warndon Villages for its green and well-kept roundabouts. Councillor Stephen Inman was guest of honour at Warndon Parish Council on Monday and praised the area's lush roundabouts. Coun Inman does his shopping at the
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MALVERN: Morrisons to expand but hours stay same
A Malvern supermarket has announced plans to expand but has withdrawn proposals to open 24 hours a day. A planning application has been made to extend Morrisons on the Malvern Retail Park in Roman Way by almost 1,000 square metres. An extension to the
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Explosion in Drakes Broughton
THERE has been an explosion in a Worcestershire village as workmen cut through disused oil containers. The explosion in Drakes Broughton, near Pershore - at 11.20am this morning - caused houses to shake and residents to run outside and investigate.
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Car driver attacks motorcyclist
A motorcyclist, who stopped at traffic lights, was grabbed around the throat by a driver. The attack happened yesterday at about 10am, near to the temporary traffic lights on Stourport bridge. The 20-year-old victim was at the lights by the leisure
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Man damaged his girlfriend’s house
A man with a history of violence damaged his girlfriend's Worcester home three times in drunken outbursts. Robert Evans ripped out the phone line, smashed a window, broke a door frame, pulled down blinds and stamped on a mobile phone, said prosecutor
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Who’ll be the women of the year?
AFTER months of deliberation, the Worcestershire Women Of The Year judges have chosen 10 finalists from a record numer of nominations. The 10 women will attend a glittering event next Thursday to decide the winners in the business, achievement, voluntary
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We’re bringing an end to cat fur trade
SIR - Many Worcestershire constituents have written to me complaining about the barbaric practice of slaughtering millions of cats and dogs in China to make fur coats, gloves and even toys, and then attaching false labels for export - primarily to Europe
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Kiddetag will keep track of youngsters
A WORCESTER dad is hoping an invention he has brought over from America will fight the crime of child abductions and also help in the search for Madeleine McCann. Scott Jenkins, who lives in Bilford Road, is behind bringing the kiddetag to Britain and
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WARNER
WARNER Amiee Wishing you a very happy 18th birthday. Love Gran x Published in paper 04/07/2007
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WARNER
WARNER Amiee Congratulations on your 18th birthday. Love Auntie Sue, Nigel, Simon and Emma. xxx Published in paper 04/07/2007
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BEDINGTON RNLI
BEDINGTON John Of Guarlford, Malvern Passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2007, aged 84 years. Loving Father of Terry, Charles, James and Elena. Grandfather of Emma, Edward, Ruby and Tomi. Funeral service will take place at St Marys Church, Guarlford
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CANNON
CANNON Winnie Passed away suddenly at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on June 30th, 2007, aged 79 years. She will be dearly missed by her loving Family and many Friends. xxx Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, July 9th, 2007
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CAMERON
CAMERON Allan In memory of my beloved husband, taken from me two years ago today. I miss you so much. You will always be my happiness. Your ever loving wife Gwen. Published in paper 04/07/2007
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KACZMAR
KACZMAR Betty To a dearest wife and mum. Forever in our thoughts. Love Michael, Livia and Susan. David, Colin and Grandchildren. xxx Published in paper 04/07/2007
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Health for over 50s
A HEALTH and safety day for the over 50s will be held at Ronkswood Community Centre. The Worcestershire Neighbourhood Network (WiNN) is holding Wise and Well, a health and safety awareness day tomorrow at the centre between 10am and 2pm. The free event
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BALLINGER
BALLINGER John Wallace Suddenly on July 1st, 2007, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Anna and loving father to Jenny. Father in law to Philip and a special grandfather to Adam.He will be deeply missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service will
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RICHARDS
RICHARDS Margaret Maisie Of Hope End, Hope Lane, Clifton on Teme, formerly of Waters Farm, Upper Sapey. Peacefully in Bromyard Hospital on June 27th, 2007, aged 87 years. Private cremation. A service of Thanksgiving and the interment of cremated remains
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PATTERSON
PATTERSON Sybil It's four years since you slipped quietly away, But you remain in our hearts and thoughts every day. Remembered with much love for all the happy times. Sally, Richard and Families. Published in paper 04/07/2007
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CAMERON
CAMERON. Allan Brydon. Always in our thoughts. Love Bev, Stu, Andy and Families. Published in paper 04/07/2007
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I was proud to train conscripted men
SIR - This letter is in support of your correspondent J C Butterfield (Letters, June 21), who thankfully and rightly supports the discipline and skills shown by thousands of young men who enhanced the Armed Forces of this country in time of need and filled
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Keep car keys safe
MOTORISTS are being warned to keep their car keys secure while they are asleep. Police have renewed 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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We’ll fight the plans to close our control centre
AMBULANCE call takers in Worcester have vowed to fight plans with a vengeance to shut the city's call centre. Staff claim lives will be put at risk and local jobs will be lost if West Midlands Ambulance Services NHS Trust goes ahead with its proposals
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National Service would be a disaster
SIR - Brian Hunt's discourse on the subject of military discipline (Letters, June 23) seems to be outdated. He appears to be still living in an era when school teachers made liberal use of the cane and terrified their charges into submission. That all
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Jenkins to try his luck in Vegas
WORLD number five darts ace Terry Jenkins begins his Las Vegas Desert Classic campaign today (9.30pm). The Ledbury marksman, who finished runner-up to Phil 'The Power' Taylor in the recent Holsten Premier League, faces USA favourite Ray Carver in the
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Man dies day after leaving jail
A FATHER of three died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital the day after being released from prison. Stephen Ellson arrived at the home of former cellmate Stephen Bennett, in Farriers Corner, Droitwich, the day after leaving HMP Blakenhurst in Redditch.
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Summer is not going to be total washout
THE summer isn't going to be the complete washout that May and June have been, according to Worcestershire weatherman Paul Damari. Although early predictions stated it was going to be one of the hottest summers on record and a scorching April seemed
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Foregate Street was once a fine view
SIR - Another so-called consultation process has been seen to be totally meaningless with the foregone conclusion from the Post Office. However, perhaps there is a slight advantage - maybe the new owners of the old post office building will keep the
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I can’t escape the noises in my ears - and it is driving me to despair
WHEN Kelly Watson started hearing a strange high-pitched hissing sound in her ears one evening last November, she had no idea what the noise was. Over the next few weeks, the noise got louder and louder and became horrendous to live with. After initially
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Expansion of business brings Jane back to city
JANE Brevitt, an experienced wills, probate and trusts solicitor, is back in Worcester assisting Thomas Guise Solicitors with the expansion of their private client department. Originally from Worcestershire and educated in Malvern, Jane now specialises
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Discount scheme for the smaller traders
A new discount scheme aimed at saving money for Worcester people has recently opened its doors in the city. Set up by local businessman David Taylor, more than 30 Worcester shops and businesses have so far agreed to offer his ukwebsaver members discounts
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Firm forges ahead in fight to protect computer systems
WORCESTER-based IT specialists Encription Limited has welcomed the launch of a new training and certification scheme. Introduced by the TIGER Scheme, it provides career progression for professionals in the computer and network vulnerability testing industry
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Multi-million pound increase in floods cash is not enough
A MULTI-MILLION pound funding increase has been announced for flood defences following the June floods but it is still not enough, according to a Worcester campaigner. Mary Dhonau, of Worcester Action Against Flooding, said she was thrilled by the news
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Tots are back as centre opens its doors once again
A COMMUNITY centre in Worcester which has re-opened after nine months of renovation is holding a special summer fair to celebrate its achievement. The Rainbow Hill Baptist Church, now renamed the Rainbow Hill Centre, Rainbow Hill, has undergone major
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Bishop's Diary
So children are no longer to have just a minister: they are to be a brand new department of their own, the Department for Children, Schools and Families, headed by Ed Balls, who is, we are told, one of the Prime Minister’s most trusted advisers. It would
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We walked away from pub’s early smoke ban
SIR - A recent article (Worcester News, June 15) quoted Steve Dawson, manager of the Old Cock Inn, Droitwich, saying: "No one has turned and walked back out because we are non-smoking." Not true - I and at least nine former regulars of the Cock all did
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Trust must heed views of the public
THE response to our Keep It Local campaign to save Worcester's ambulance control room has been incredible. As we went to press last night almost 450 readers had signed our petition calling for the control room at Bransford to remain open. We are receiving
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I weighed 30 stone but now I’m ready to run a marathon
A MAN who lost 11 stone (70kg) in a desperate bid to improve his health has just completed Malvern's half-marathon - and now has his sights set on the London marathon. Paul Attwood, of Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, dropped from 30 stone (190kg) to
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Blunkett prepares to return to school
FORMER Home Secretary David Blunkett recalled memories of playing football at a Worcester college as he prepared to return this weekend. Mr Blunkett will be the guest speaker at New College Worcester's (NCW) speech day on Saturday. "It's a great pleasure
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I’ve driven into the water... the car’s being swept away....I'll be OK
A JUDGE told his wife I'll be OK' just minutes before he was swept to his death in last week's floods. An inquest yesterday heard Eric Dickinson's last words, spoken to his wife Gillian in a frantic telephone call as his car was overwhelmed by water
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Wolves close in on new head coach
WORCESTER Wolves are hoping to unveil their new head coach soon. The University of Worcester-based club are currently finalising details with their chosen candidate. They finished interviewing the applicants on Monday and, having spoken to their number
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Worcester forced to cancel big Irish night
THE Irish festival - one of the most popular nights on the Worcester racing calendar - has fallen foul of the flooding. There was no chance of the meeting scheduled for today going ahead as large sections of the Pitchroft racecourse remain under flood