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Last chance to claim funds for cultural celebration
TIME is running out for Worcestershire groups to get special funding to celebrate cultural diversity. Worcestershire County Council's Community Grants Scheme has been set up to give small voluntary and community groups and organisations the chance to
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Volunteers need to walk on burning wood
FEARLESS fire walkers are needed to take part in a charity challenge with a difference. Acorns Children's Hospice, in Bath Road, Worcester, has teamed up with Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove and Webbs Garden Centre, to organise a fund-raising fire walk
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Former tyre fitter prepares to cycle across Kenya
A FORMER tyre fitter is preparing to cycle across Kenya to raise thousands of pounds to help improve people's quality of life. Fifty-five-year-old Gary Williams, from Broughton Hackett, near Worcester, will travel 400km (248 miles) in the Transaid cycle
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Last-minute score keeps Malvern top
MALVERN knew that visitors Walsall would pose the toughest test of the season to date, so were delighted to pick up a 22-16 triumph. Walsall dropped down from Midlands One last season and still boast the same team. However, Malvern went on to the offensive
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Droitwich enjoy Earlsdon's visit
DROITWICH played host to the previously undefeated Earlsdon and recorded a well-deserved 20-12 victory in Midlands Three West (South). The home side started the game with great intensity, immediatly putting the visitors under a great deal of pressure
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Mother calls for dog to be destroyed
THE mother of a toddler who is scarred for life after a large dog bit her in the face at a beauty spot in Worcester has called for the animal to be destroyed. Three-year-old Katie Nicholson suffered deep cuts, teeth marks, and has a lazy right eye following
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Bromyard inspired by fine Dixon showing
BROMYARD'S good start to the season continued with an emphatic 33-15 EDF Energy Junior Vase home victory over Warwickshire-based Trinity Guild. The hosts, without several first team regulars, were indebted to veterans Malcolm Squire, Paul Harrison and
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Table-topping Luctonians beat Bedford
LUCTONIANS continued their Midlands One campaign with a 53-15 home win over Bedford Athletic. Prop Anthony Marfell, number eight Paul Hulland and fly-half Brett Prior all scored twice, while Prior also slotted a host of penalties and conversions. Lock
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Pershore punished by Berry Hill's pack
PERSHORE were thrashed 51-20 at home to Forest of Dean outfit Berry Hill. The visitors' centre crashed over for an early try, which was duly converted. Pershore responded almost immediately with a lineout deep in Berry Hill territory. Captain Toby
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Hick on top of County batting averages
GRAEME Hick has topped both the first-class and one-day batting averages at New Road. In a disappointing LVCC campaign which saw Worcestershire relegated from Division One, Hick in 15 matches and 24 innings averaged 41.86 with a top score of 110 and
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Preece dismay at training waste
MANAGER Andy Preece claims almost three years of training went out of the window at Alfreton. Worcester City lost 3-1 at the Impact Arena on Saturday despite playing for 78 minutes with an extra man following a red card for Christopher Walton. Preece
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Farmers on alert for bluetongue virus
FARMERS in Worcestershire are facing another blow following a detected case of bluetongue in Suffolk. It is the first time the virus, which affects cattle, goats, sheep and deer, has been discovered in Britain. It is spread by midge bites. Christopher
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Missing woman found safe and well
A MISSING Hereford woman has been found safe and well. Sandra Herring, aged 22, was last seen in the city at around 6.45pm on Wednesday, September 12, but following a police appeal has returned home
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Pensioner's u-turn killed a motorcyclist
A 82-year-old who killed another pensioner on the Evesham bypass by executing a U-turn has been spared an immediate prison sentence. Alan Brearey decided he needed petrol as he drove to Wales for a holiday. He made the U-turn on the A46 while towing
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Worcs at double in sixes league
WORCESTERSHIRE had a double reason to be pleased in the last month of the Sky Sports Sixes League. While GraemeHick was taking the overall title, Moeen Ali scooped the September award with seven sixes. The youngster put himself in pole-position when
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Youngsters heading down under for church event
A GROUP of young people from Droitwich will be heading down under next year to join hundreds of thousands of other youngsters for World Youth day. The nine youngsters from the Sacred Heart parish will travel to Sydney, Australia for the event, which
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County rivals contest cup tie
STOURPORT Swifts and Evesham United will be looking to bounce back from weekend defeats when they go head-to-head in the Errea Cup tomorrow night (7.45). The two sides meet in a first round clash at Walshes Meadow, three days after both suffered second
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Crowds flock to support local farmers
FARMERS in Worcestershire are celebrating after more than 1,000 people headed to a harvest food festival and celebration. The NFU and Worcestershire Rural Hub were delighted to support the Autumn Harvest Food Festival at St Peter's Garden Centre, Norton
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Bishop's fond farewell to Worcester
ON the eve of his retirement the Bishop of Worcester has spoken of his mixed feelings about leaving the Faithful City. The Rt Revd Dr Peter Selby will leave his post on Sunday after 10 years in the diocese, before moving to the Isle of Wight with his
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Jenna is back at school
A GIRL who was told she was not welcome at a Worcester school because of blonde streaks in her hair has returned to class. Jenna Hewlett was told last week she was not welcome at Christopher Whitehead Language College in St John's until she toned down
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Golfers tee off for hospice appeal
GOLFERS teed off for the St Richard's Golf Day and raised more than £7,000 for the hospice. A total of 116 golfers took part in the St Richard's Hospice Annual Golf Tournament at Droitwich Golf and Country Club earlier this month. The successful event
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England ace in talks with County
WORCESTERSHIRE have confirmed that they have met with England pace ace Simon Jones. The 2005 Ashes hero held talks with New Road director of cricket Steve Rhodes yesterday. The 28-year-old is out-of-contract at Sophia Gardens and has lost his ECB central
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Striking star Joyce demolishes Powick
THERE were goals galore in the Worcester Sunday League Premier Division with Archdales leading the way. They demolished Powick 10-1 with former Worcester City player Wes Joyce the shooting star, netting six times. Tolladine Sports also found the net
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Westfields out but Pegasus progress
WESTFIELDS threw away a lead to lose 3-2 at home to lower-ranked Shawbury United in the FA Vase second qualifying round. Westfields missed the experience of keeper Jon Pugh in goal, skipper Scott Jackson and midfielder Paul Price. Shawbury scored in
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Archdales held back by hosts
ARCHDALES 73 left with a well-earned point from a 1-1 draw at Northfield Town in Midland Combination Division One. The visitors started the game at a fast pace and in the sixth minute were awarded a penalty after a foul on Duncan Edwards. Ashley Banner
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Results extra
MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR LEAGUE U8s: Newtown Sports Colts 1, Kempsey Colts 0; Oldbury Park Tigers 0, Evesham United Robins 2; Ombersley 0, Newtown Sports Juniors 6; Warndon Scorpions 3, Westbury Celtic Youth 1. U9s Division One: Kempsey Colts 1, Ombersley
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AMY
AMY Dyer Happy 18th birthday 'Willow'. Lots of love mum, Diddy and Lucy xxxxxx Published in paper 24/09/2007
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CLARKE
CLARKE Ron On September 18th, 2007, peacefully in St. Richard's Hospice, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Phyllis and dear father of David. Loving Grandad to Sarah and Steven. Also a much loved brother who will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends
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ADAMS
ADAMS Nicholas Nick Passed away in hospital on Tuesday, September 17th, after a short illness. Dearly beloved son of the late Edna and Len, and nephew of Lil, Brenda, George, Rita and Jean. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, September
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ANDERSON
ANDERSON Michael William Mick Passed away unexpectedly at home on September 16th, 2007, aged 65 years. A much loved husband of Jenny, father of Tracey, Cindy and Michael and loving grandfather of John, Ben, Emma-Jade, Charlotte and Jessica. Greatly missed
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PLAYDON
PLAYDON Maisie September 24th 2004. A loving mom and gran. Remembered with love everyday.In our hearts and thoughts you will always stay. Love Mary, Jim and Steven and all her loving Family. x Published in paper 24/09/2007
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Youngsters questioned over needs
YOUNG people across Worcestershire are to be targeted in a huge survey to find out their likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams. The Big Questionnaire will cover a host of aspects, including health, enjoyment, movement and safety. It is being conducted by
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Round-up of the county weekend results
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: FC Tything 1, Hanley Swan 5; Pershore Manor 2, Hallow WMC 2; Upton Town 1, VBL Sports 0; Worcester YMCA 4, Martley Spurs 1. KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Kinver 1, Cookley Social
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I’d pay for the bus
SIR - In reply to city Councillor Roger Knight (Worcester News, September 13), I get free bus travel. But I am prepared to pay a couple of pounds for a bus trip downtown if it will save our local council half a million pounds. We all have to pay our
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September 22 to September 29
50 YEARS AGO: ON Thursday last, a woman in Sidbury, disordered in mind, chopped off her left hand, which was done with surprising resolution, she not entirely effecting it till after three or four strokes. Being asked the reason for so desperate an
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Why don’t drivers let us sit down?
SIR - In response to the 85-year-old passenger who fell on a bus (Worcester News September 11) due to the driver pulling off before the lady was seated, the same happened to me a few days before. As I got off, I informed the driver and received a stony
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September 22 to September 29
THIS WEEK IN 1992: WORCESTER'S two swimming pools have got the thumbs-up from safety chiefs after a national report revealed that hundreds of swimming baths were breeding grounds for germs. Managers at the Worcester Swimming Pool in Sansome Walk and
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Employers would not mind streaks
SIR - When I was a teacher and later a school governor, we justified dress and appearance rules on the grounds that they were the same standards that a major employer would expect. On that basis, I am quite sure that Jenna Hewlett's neat and tidy hairstyle
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Plan ahead if you want summer colour to last
As many gardeners will now be thinking about emptying their patio pots of exhausted bedding plants, the gems of the late summer border come into their own. In my own garden, nepeta (catmint) is in bloom again after a trim when it started looking straggly
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Online course to aid beef farmers
BEEF farmers in the Worcester area can look forward to enhancing their business competitiveness when they enroll on a £1 million comprehensive e-commerce course. The innovative Farm Connections scheme is aimed at integrating beef producers
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Come along for two days of fun, fur and four legs
THE season of misty mornings, mellow fruitfulness and the sound of tractors in the hop yards is here and its time to underline Malvern Autumn Show, Saturday-Sunday, September 29-30, in your diary. This year the two-day event suffered a hiccup when foot-and-mouth
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I think Jenna’s hair is really very nice
SIR - Regarding Jenna Hewlett's hair - personally I think it looks very nice. Had she had it done in a puce pink with green stripes I could understand there being ructions, but not as it is. I consider they - whoever they' are - are being ridiculous
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River Teme
THIS short and very easy walk explores both banks of the River Teme just to the west of Worcester. At this point the Teme, a major tributary of the Severn, is close to the end of its 75-mile journey from its source in the Kerry Hills of mid-Wales and
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If you want to be safe on the roads, you must be seen
WINTER draws on and with it darker mornings and early evenings as the days of autumn shorten, bringing with them extra dangers for riders. The majority of horse owners work full-time to be able to afford their animals and so have to exercise them either
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If only I had kept my Beatles magnet toy
IT was a real joy to work with Alan Titchmarsh again recently on his new ITV daytime chat show which aims to celebrate "the best of British". My role for the programme was to talk about Beatles memorabilia. It is 45 years since the lads from Liverpool
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Don’t try to avoid maths by jumping into a river
THERE was once a troublesome priest called John Wycliffe who trod a perilous path during the late 14th century. His ideas anticipated the growth of Protestantism in England and I'm proud to say his church was in a small town near to where I grew up.
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EDUCATION: Pupil referral units are working well in county
A PUPIL referral unit in Worcester has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a new report. Ofsted inspectors recently visited Oakfield Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Stanley Road, along with Holyoakes Field PRU in Redditch, and 26 other units
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Pay attention to the real problems
SIR - I cannot believe that schoolgirl Jenna Hewlett has been asked not to attend school due to the colour of her hair. It would be different if it was bright pink and stuck up everywhere. What do the uniform guidelines say about the length of skirts
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It’s small, dark and a long way down – but it’s all Berny’s bunker
AS the prospect seems to have subsided somewhat, it's probably safe to reveal now the British Government didn't anticipate many fat people surviving a nuclear attack during the Cold War. At least that's the assumption to be drawn from a cursory inspection
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Parked cars are a problem, actually
SIR - I write with reference to the letter (Worcester News, September 17) from Alan Bishop, regarding the cars for sale in Norton Road/Broomhall Green not inconveniencing anyone as there is very little traffic down Norton Road. My elderly mother lives
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Mental health services need to get a big boost
SIR - Two items in the Worcester News, September 17, caught my eye. The Health Service has an early intervention to help people aged between 14-35. What about people in their 60s? Also, mental health is the Cinderella of the Health Service. I understand
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Stark reality of demands on our police
IN the grand scheme of police force finances, £77,000 is not a huge amount of money. However, when you consider that £77,000 is what the West Mercia force spent on interpreters in South Worcestershire alone last year it suddenly seems like a lot of money
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Ruddock’s men give taste of the future
SIXWAYS supporters were treated to a glimpse of the new Warriors' in the exhillarating 24-24 Guinness Premiership draw with Lon-don Wasps. Since taking over, director of rugby Mike Ruddock has looked to bring some flair to the Warriors game and that
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Parents want private school bus for kids
PARENTS whose children are forced to catch a public bus to school are angry that other pupils in the same villages get a private coach service. Thirty children catch the public service to Pershore High School from Drakes Broughton and Stoulton, while
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Interpreters ten fold increase as migrants come to county
AN increase in the number of migrant workers has seen police interpreter costs soar from £7,800 to £77,000 in six years. DCI Jerry Reakes-Williams said the expense of funding interpreters was now a major issue in south Worcestershire. He said the division