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King fans should flock to charity shop
FANS of famed horror writer Stephen King should pay a visit to a chartity book store in Worcester. The Oxfam Bookshop in Worcester High Street has received one of the most significant donations in recent history - 90 first edition hard back Stephen King
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Fake Status Quo DVDs land man in court
A 44-year-old Worcester man has been given a suspended prison sentence for selling counterfeit DVDs on the internet. Among the DVDs Michael Heather sold on eBay were Peter Kay and Status Quo. He was caught following an operation by Worcestershire County
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Fears over new supermarket
PEDESTRIANS, cyclists and cars will have to share a footpath leading to the new Sainsbury's supermarket being built in St John's, Worcester. The path, off Bromwich Lane, is already used by a mixture of vehicles and people on foot, however, when the store
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Pensioner drove down wrong side of the road
A PENSIONER drove in to the path of an off-duty policeman on his way to a Worcester lunch club, a court heard. The 85-year-old pulled out in front of the officer who witnessed him driving on the wrong side of the road and narrowly missing a head-on collision
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Strutt gearing up for his pro debut
THE weight is right and all the preparation is done - now it is just the anticipation that stands in the way of Alex Strutt and his first professional boxing bout. The Ombersley 25-year-old is yet to discover who his inaugural fight will be against,
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Man wanted for sexual assault
THIS is the man police want to interview in connection with a sexual assault on a teenager in Worcester. The girl was walking past Jewel nightclub in Angel Place, now called Velvet Lounge, when the man assaulted her in broad daylight. South Worcestershire
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European goal set for stars
FOUR local footballers are on international duty with Great Britain in the Blind European Championships in Greece. Worcester's Ajmal Ahmed, Lee Greatbatch and Keryn Seal plus Hereford-based goalkeeper Jon Pugh have all made the 10-man squad. The European
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Surgery blow for British title-chaser
HAVING won the Yorkshire and North East Masters Weightlifting Championship Open, Andrew Butler has now set his sights on taking the British crown. The 40-year-old Worcester lifter heads off to the British Masters next March where he will compete in the
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Hotel to stay empty as flats plan rejected
A ONCE thriving hotel is to remain empty after plans to convert it were thrown out. The Great Western Hotel, opposite Shrub Hill Railway Station, in Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, was once, due to its location, hugely popular. However, in recent years
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Our boys have their free post
SOLDIERS from Worcestershire will be opening the first parcels and letters sent to Afghanistan by their families for free. Almost 200 bulging bags arrived at Camp Bastion - the British forces' main base in Helmand province - in the first few days of
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Brand is right as Ivor wins double
WORCESTER teacher Ivor Brand won the National Double Golf Croquet Championships with Richard Thompson. The competition, held over two days in London, saw Brand and Thompson win an impressive seven out of eight matches. This consistency held them in
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Mitchell agrees to extend his contract with Worcestershire
DARYL Mitchell is hoping that 2008 will be the year that he makes his mark on county cricket after signing a contract extension at Worcestershire until 2009. The 23-year-old all-rounder had an impressive end to the season in what was a disappointing
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Women’s skittles league results focus
THE latest results from the Worcester and District Women's League. Division One: Flintstones 417 (11) (M Beard 46 (13&9), D Martin 45 (15), C Tyler 45 (13)), Dragons 359 (0) (C Preece 38, D Munn 35); Bell Warriors 325 (1) (J Morgan 33, J Morris 33),
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Family are offering a karate buzz
JOHNSON'S Family Karate are now offering classes in Evesham, Worcester and Pershore. Master Anthony Johnson, a sixth dan black belt and past world champion, is the chief instructor. They specialise in teaching tang soo do, a style of karate with origins
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Vase clashes
THE draw for the third round of the EDF Energy Junior Vase was made at Twickenham. The ties are due to be played on Saturday, October 13. Midlands: Bromyard v Market Harborough, Oundle v Stourport, Tenbury v Eccleshall.
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Account opened
PEGASUS Women scored their first goals in the Midland Combination but lost 3-2 at Leicester City. They are still waiting for their first points but scored through Jade Powell and Simone Quinn. Pegasus host Leicester on Sunday in the Midland Combination
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Fields hit back
WESTFIELDS recovered from their shock FA Vase exit when they beat Cradley Town 4-1 to maintain their seven-match Midland Alliance unbeaten record. Adrian Jones put Cradley ahead but the Hereford side hit back with a first-half equaliser from Mark Davis
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Davies on spot
A THUMPING header from Mark Davies ensured Pegasus Juniors drew 1-1 in their Hellenic League Premier Division clash with Lydney Town. Davies beat the Lydney defence to power home a Bobby Aldrich corner in the 64th minute, drawing the home side level
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Sanderson cited
WORCESTER Warriors captain Pat Sanderson and James Haskell of London Wasps have both been cited for illegally making contact with the eyes and eye areas of an opponent. The incident involving the two players took place in the Guinness Premiership match
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Sprague hits four in city’s warm-up win
PROMOTED Worcester Men's Firsts signed off their friendlies with a goal frenzy before the Midlands Premier Division campaign starts. Worcester, who visit Mansfield in their opener on Saturday, thumped Stourport Seconds 9-1 at home. Club captain Jon
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Harwood bags two but women lose out
JULIE Harwood scored twice as Worcester Women's Firsts lost 3-2 at home to Gloucester City in a friendly. With minds left in the changing room, Worcester went 1-0 down in the first three minutes. From that point onwards, Worcester found their stride
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Yousaf fires Stourport to victory
STOURPORT Men's Firsts registered their first English Hockey League National North victory of the season. They beat Telford and Wrekin 6-3 with Imran Yousaf blasting four goals alongside strikes from Phil Lashford and Lee Slip. In a home weekend double
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Pershore give hope in tough friendly
PERSHORE Men's Firsts put in an improved display against younger, fitter opposition in a 2-1 final friendly defeat to Bournville Seconds. A succession of misplaced passes invited the visitors to counter-attack. But a more even balance was established
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Worcester juniors in end-of-season spree
A TEAM of Worcester paddlers competed at the end of season inter-club sprint regatta. The club's older paddlers were competing at the World Masters Championships in Hungary but the mainly junior team came back with some excellent results and placed the
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Vale joy for Pat with her top shot
DELIGHTED Pat Darch rounded off an unexpected run of golfing good fortune by shooting a hole-in-one during a competition staged at The Vale Golf Club. A member of the Bishampton-based club for the past six years, Darch plays off a 25 handicap and is
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Evesham shrug off concerning summer
A 5-1 win over Kings Heath put a summer of uncertainty firmly behind Evesham Women's Firsts. The departure of their coach and senior players failed to stop a youthful Evesham team firing. After a couple of early scares, the hosts settled into a good
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY Midlands Premier Division: Mansfield v Worcester. West Midlands Premier Division: Kidderminster v Leamington. Division One: Bloxwich v Pershore; Bromsgrove v Evesham; Droitwich v Newtown. Division Two: Chaddesley Corbett v Streetly. SECOND
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Man charged with arson
A MAN has been charged with two counts of arson at an address in Moat House Lane, Hindlip, Worcester. The fires occured three days apart; the first at 9pm on Thursday, September 20 and the second at 9pm on Sunday, September 23. The man alleged to have
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Teenage girl in hospital after road traffic accident
A TEENAGE girl has been left with head injuries following a road traffic accident in Pershore. The incident happened in Abbey Road yesterday and involved a grey, Vauxhall Corsa. A 17-year-old male has been arrested following the incident. The girl
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Knock-out show
A MIXED cage event is set for Worcester's Perdiswell Leisure Centre on Saturday. Grapple and Strike 13 will be set in a cage to protect the fighters, according to Worcester ju jitsu coach Ross Iannoccaro. A standard boxing ring was used at previous
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Lock up your tools, warn police
TRADESMEN in Evesham are being warned by police to keep their tools safe and take them out of their vans overnight. The warning comes after a spate of overnight vehicle crimes in the area between Monday, September 24 and Tuesday, September 25. Four
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BROWN
BROWN Donna formerly Kearney The Family would like to thank everyone for their support and attendance at the service and also for all the donations received for St Richard's Hospice. Thank you to Reverend Dominic Melville for a lovely service and a special
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MARCH
MARCH Peter Colleen and Family would like to say a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours and to all who attended the funeral, for their overwhelming love and support following the sudden and sad lossof Peter. A special
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TITMUS
TITMUS Adam Happy 18th Birthday Adam. Lots of love from Mom, Dad, Natalie, Charlie and Jessie. xxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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GRIFFITHS
GRIFFITHS Michael Griff Fell asleep suddenly, but peacefully at home on September 22nd, aged 63 years. A much loved and devoted husband of Pet Mary, a loyal and beloved Brother, Brother in Law, Uncle and Great Uncle. An adopted Cousin and Friend to many
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LERRY RAF
LERRY Edward Ted Aged 84 years, of Hucclecote. Peacefully on September 23rd, at Gloucester Royal Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Gill, loving father of Nick, Andy and Dave and a much loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service and cremation
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BRAZIER
BRAZIER Peter Of Droitwich. Passed away on September 22nd, 2007, aged 73 years, after a short illness bravely fought Precious loving memories of a dearly loved husband of Audrey, devoted dad of Marsha and Stephanie, dear father in law of Steve and Sean
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WARRILLOW
WARRILLOW David Ernest At Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry on September 12th, 2007. Aged 59 years. Sadly missed by his mum Joan, his Boys and Diane. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, September 28th, at 2 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations
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LLEWELLYN
LLEWELLYN Agnes Passed away three years ago today. You were a mother in a million, The best that there could be and such a friend to me. You were always there time after endless time. I could always rely on you when I needed you. In you I could confide
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MAY
MAY Eileen Precious memories of a dear mum who passed away twelve months ago today. Love Thomas, James and Debbie xxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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BURTON
BURTON Bridget Ron, Mary and Family wish to thank everyone for their kind support, flowers, cards and donations for Age Concern. Special thanks to the two Pats who have been great comfort. Also many thanks to Father O'Basi and Sister Mary Joseph for their
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BRADSHAW
BRADSHAW Elsie Passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2007. Aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother to John, David and Robin, much loved mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. The funeral service will take place at
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COLLINS
COLLINS John Formerly of The Old Post Office, Hallow. Passed peacefully away in hospital on September 21st, 2007, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Doreen, father of Julie and Sharon, father in law to Ross and dear grandfather to Jessica, Caitlin and
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TYLER
TYLER Nathan Happy 13th birthday on becoming a teenager.Love Dad, Courtney, Nan, Christine, Becky and Ryan.xxxxxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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FAULKNER
FAULKNER Dave To Dave Have a brilliant 40th Birthday. All our love from Sam, Josh and Katie. xxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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WATKINS
WATKINS Ashley Congratulations on your 18th Birthday. Love Mum, Dad and Sophie xxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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MORGAN
MORGAN Ian Passed away six years today. All we have are memories which we will cherish forever. Deep in our thoughts. God bless. Love Mom, Debbie, Joanne, Shaun, Lee, Eddie, Ian, Nephews and Nieces. xxxxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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LONG
LONG George Suddenly passed away one year today. Dad, we love and miss you so much.Always in our hearts. Love Stew, Mandy and grandchildren. xxx Published in paper 26/09/2007
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Sevens contest
TEAMS from Worcestershire and Herefordshire take on the Army Sevens which start this week. Boys and girls in years 10 and 11 compete from tomorrow with the West Midlands finals at Stourbridge on October 18. The Herefordshire Sevens are at Hereford on
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Check your corporation tax, advises accountant
Worcester-based accountants Crowther Beard LLP are advising local businesses to check their corporation tax bill after research revealed a large number of business owners have no idea how much they should be paying. In a survey conducted by a leading
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BROMSGROVE: Developer is a big hit with pupils
Students on work experience are proving a hit with Bromsgrove-based housebuilder David Payne Homes. The company, which employs 54 permanent staff in a range of roles from sales to carpentry, provides an educational adventure for GCSE students on work
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Customers happy with Anne’s travel advice
WORCESTER-based travel agent Anne Long is celebrating after she scored an overwhelming 100 per cent in a recent customer satisfaction survey. Mrs Long, who has more than 16 years' experience in the travel industry, is one of more than 740 professional
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Dinner sell-out
WESTFIELDS' 20th annual sportsman dinner on Thursday, October 4, has sold out. Three hundred guests will be there for the visit of former Liverpool player John Aldridge and comedian Kurtis King. Signed football and rugby shirts will be among the items
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Keith weathers ups and downs to chalk 23 years at the top
WORCESTER businessman Keith Bourne began his working life with a graphic design studio 23 years ago at the age of 34. Now at the age of 56, he stands proud as the managing director of one of the county's most enduring marketing agencies. Mr Bourne
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Show no mercy to those in the wrong
SIR - I strongly support the police who shot dead two robbers recently. The only way to wipe out the criminal underworld is to show them no mercy. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Redundant building grant has turned a former cow barn into a bookshop
A DERELICT barn has been brought back to life as a progressive book store in a £100,000 scheme run by two former executives of publishers HarperCollins. Civic dignitaries and local people were on hand to witness the official opening of Aardvark Books
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Jennie was always very professional
SIR - I refer to the reports of Jennie Bashforth, the county council's director of adult services, leaving. As an active campaigner for older people my colleagues and I have met with Ms Bashforth on many occasions. Although we haven't always agreed
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Jennie was always very professional
SIR - I refer to the reports of Jennie Bashforth, the county council's director of adult services, leaving. As an active campaigner for older people my colleagues and I have met with Ms Bashforth on many occasions. Although we haven't always agreed
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Funding allows developer to go from strength-to-strength
Worcester-based property developers Hawkcrown Homes Ltd is continuing to grow its business through the constyruction of specifically and individually designed developments across the West Midlands. The business is run by directors, Mike Clougher and
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Forecasting the Weather
Forecasting the weather can be very tricky and unpredictable due to the extremely varied and fickle climate Britain experiences. Over the decades weather forecast methods have improved with a higher degree of accuracy. We have a better understanding of
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Stick to your guns over Jenna’s hair
SIR - The story about excluded schoolgirl Jenna Hewlett (Worcester News, September 19) makes my hair stand on end at the sheer pettiness of the school's position. The young lady sports a modest cut with a small amount of blonde streaking. I have seen
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Get a food waste disposer, it’s easy
SIR - Peter Alcock's letter (September 19) referred to the use of food waste disposers as a means of reducing waste. He quotes this means as being particularly suitable for people who have small gardens and for whom composting may not be a viable option
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Why aren’t the elderly treated with respect?
SIR - I am amazed and depressed by John Hinton's complacency in regard to council tax defaultors treating court orders with contempt, and getting away with it, their debts written off (Letters, September 12). Maybe we should all try it on? The trouble
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We’re all wasting far too much water in our offices
IT might have slipped your memory, but this week is national Water at Work Week, so here's an image to catch your attention. It's published as sustainability experts Envirowise remind employers in Worcestershire that they should involve their staff in
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Bishops Diary
wHatever bishops may become involved in on the national scene they are first and foremost ‘local’. They bear the name of a place; that is the community in which they share worship, take responsibility for the care of people and commend the Church’s life
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Inkberrow maintain their perfect start to season
INKBERROW maintained their perfect start in the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Two with a 5-0 win over Alderton. Goals from Jordan, Dixon, Ledbury, Algar and an own goal made it three wins from three games. They are joined at the top
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Head to the museum and watch a leg being sawn off
THE death masks of hanged criminals form the grisly welcoming committee to one of the nation's most macabre medical museums. The rogue's gallery of disembodied heads is the first thing you see when you enter the lurid world of the George Marshall Medical
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Make sure your voice is heard today
TODAY is your last chance to join our Keep It Local campaign and sign our petition calling for ambulance bosses to abandon their plans to close Worcester's emergency control room at Bransford. Our petition closes at 5pm today. More than 2,000 local people
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Teenager fractures skull
A TEENAGE girl has been taken for specialist care at Birmingham Children's Hospital after fracturing her skull. The West Midlands Ambulance Service received two calls to the top of Pershore Park in Abbots Road at 6.40pm yesterday, where a 15-year-old
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City won’t bow to Tamworth fans’ pressure
WORCESTER City will not allow Tamworth supporters to dictate team selection for Saturday's crunch FA Cup clash. The teams go head-to-head at The Lamb for the second time in three weeks in a second qualifying round tie. City won the Blue Square North
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Crime toll of bail crooks
PEOPLE released on bail in Worcestershire have committed 550 new offences in 18 months - including two attempted rapes. The figures, obtained by your Worcester News under the Freedom of Information Act, show that between January 2006 and July 2007 a
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City horror show must be quickly forgotten
THE defeat at Alfreton was as poor a performance as we have put in since I have been at Worcester City. But we need to put it behind us and move on. There's no point dwelling on it. We don't dwell on wins and say how good we were and we won't dwell on
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Have your say on new town plan
RESIDENTS across Worcestershire are being told to make their voices heard about the proposed number of homes the Government wants to build in the area over the next 20 years. County Councillor Tom Wells thinks arbitrary figures are being forced upon