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Bollards deterrent to travellers
BOLLARDS, costing about £1,000, have been placed at access points to Malvern Town Council-owned open spaces to prevent travellers setting up camps. The move comes after four caravans appeared on the former allotment site, which is earmarked for a community
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Cramped buses to be discussed at meeting tomorrow
A COUNTY councillor will try to change the timetable after travelling on a bus crammed full of school children. Councillor Derek Prodger, who is cabinet member for environment, stood with children on the 44a Powick to Dyson Perrins School, Malvern, yesterday
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Fourth away success in a row is Bulls aim
HEREFORD United make the long trip to Grimsby Town on Saturday looking to continue their superb start on the road. The Bulls are currently one of four teams on 14 points at the top of League Two after they secured their first home win of the season with
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Thousands ready for autumn show
MORE than 60,000 visitors are expected at the Three Counties showground this weekend for Malvern Autumn Show. Now in its 13th year, the two day event is a seasonal mix of Autumn flowers, harvest produce, native livestock and family entertainment. "Unfortunately
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Hundreds flock to careers fair
HUNDREDS of Worcester people - from teenagers to pensioners and students to retired professionals - flocked to the 10th Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair. The event at the Guildhall yesterday was a chance for people to get more information about jobs
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Yates’ bid to clean up at newcomers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates wants his players to get back to keeping clean sheets after they conceded their third five-goal haul last weekend. The Blue Square Premier side travel to league newcomers Salisbury City on Saturday looking to put
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Housing association reassures over asbestos
A HOUSING association is reassuring residents in Worcester that asbestos found in their homes poses no threat to them. Nexus Housing, part of the West Mercia Housing group, is undertaking work on 50 of its buildings in Saddlers Walk and Goldsmith's Road
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Scott has to settle for fifth in Europe
GREAT Britain rower Colin Scott raced home fifth in his eights' final at the European Rowing Championships in Poland. The Royal Grammar School Worcester product finished ahead of early pace-setters Romania in his British boat's six-boat final. But Scott
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Early demise on cards for cup run ambitions
WORCESTER City and Tamworth have both enjoyed the trappings of FA Cup success in recent times. The glare of the national media and Match of the Day cameras fell on St George's Lane in 2005 when City lost 1-0 to Huddersfield Town in the second round proper
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Confidence high for us to maintain our bid for cup glory
WORCESTER Warriors and Wales prop Chris Horsman with the fourth of his World Cup diaries. I AM delighted to have retained my place in the Wales side to play Fiji tomorrow - that is what I came to the World Cup for - I did not come away from Worcester
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County cup tie
WORCESTERSHIRE face Hertfordshire in the FA County Youth Cup first round. The match takes place at the County Ground, Letchworth, on Saturday, October 6 (2pm). Squad: Matthew Andrews, Matthew Davis (Archdales 73 Youth), Oliver Smith, Matthew Williams
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Award named after tragic Dee
A POLICE award is to be renamed after a courageous Worcester woman who lost her four-year fight with cancer in May. Dee Reading, who died aged 56, worked for the West Midlands police in the fingerprint enhancement unit in Birmingham. Last December she
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Rovers boss is sensing a shock
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Rod Brown is confident his side can cause an FA Cup shock against Nuneaton Borough. Rovers take on Kevin Wilkin's Blue Square North side in a second qualifying round clash at the Victoria Ground on Saturday (3pm). The Greens
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Flood hit pub re-opens
A PUB which was devastated by the summer floods has re-opened. The Fox Inn at Bransford, which has been closed for three months after the adjacent River Teme burst its banks, has re-opened following a £650,000 refit. "Everything is new," said Karen
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Teenagers shortlisted for citizenship award
TWO young people from south Worcestershire have been shortlisted for West Mercia Constabulary's Good Citizen of the Year award. Samantha Spencer, aged 13, from Droitwich, who attends Droitwich High School, and Andrew Marks, 17, from Worcester, who attends
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RGS go through
ROYAL Grammar School Worcester progressed in the Daily Mail Under 18 Schools Cup first round. Results: Worcester Sixth Form College w/o v Arden School; Evesham High School 0, Hereford Cathedral School 51; Prince Henry's High School Evesham 7, The Chase
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Starter’s orders
THE Worcester Table Tennis League gets under way on Monday. Twenty-one teams have entered which is the same number as last season. Although Cripplegate Roamers and YMCA Wildcats have dropped out, YMCA Rookies and Strensham are newcomers in Division
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Councillor to tackle bus overcrowding
A COUNTY councillor will try to change the timetable after travelling on a bus crammed full of school children. Coun Derek Prodger, who is cabinet member for environment, stood with children on the 44a Powick to Dyson Perrins School in Malvern, today
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Evesham wait on keeper’s fitness
EVESHAM United manager Paul West is hoping goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan will be fit for Saturday's FA Cup second qualifying round clash at Quorn (3pm). Vaughan, currently the subject of a seven-day approach from Corby Town, was stretchered off during last
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Black widow spider found in county
A Black Widow spider has been found in a car in Worcestershire. The deadly spider was brought to the Stratford Butterfly Farm yesterday, in Stratford upon Avon, after being found in a car imported from Arizona, USA. It was found in the car at Strensham
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Academy holding an open day
THE revamped Inkberrow Golf Academy centre holds an open day on Saturday. Director and PGA golf professional Chris Stanley took charge in the summer and is throwing the doors open to the public with a day filled with demonstrations, competitions and
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County football fixture round-up
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hallow WMC v Grovesnor Sports (B Gough); Worcester MCA v University of Worcester (R Storr); Pershore Manor v VBL Sports (P Abram). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Albron v Quarry Bank
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Vital points hunt for county rivals
THE season may only be six games old but already Malvern Town and Stourport Swifts find themselves at the wrong end of the table. Malvern are bottom of Southern League Division One Midlands with a single point, while Swifts are only two points better
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Brooke shines at Irish event
WORCESTERSHIRE teenager Brooke Cleave enjoyed a successful trip to the Irish International with her horse Westwinds Bravado. The 17-year-old from Upton-on-Severn and her eight-year-old horse were contesting the Necarne Castle International Junior CCI
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Crane ploughs through the field with two victories
TOP club man Nigel Crane has started to dominate the Plough AC contests after securing first place in the last two matches. A regular winner on the club's own pool at Cotheridge, Crane showed he can be a reckoning force on any venue when he won the first
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Harker is right man for the Wolves pack
SKOUSON Harker is the man to lead Worcester Wolves forward both on and off the pitch, according to the club's director of basketball Mick Donovan. Wolves experienced a traumatic summer following their difficult first season in the British Basketball
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Hunt’s team set to return
PERSHORE Town will play their first match of the season at King George Playing Fields when they host a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday (3pm). Neil Hunt's Midland Combi-nation Premier Division leaders have been unable to use their home pitch and facilities
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Health and fitness day success
ABOUT 400 people turned out at Worcester's Guildhall to find out about health and fitness. It was part of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust's annual meeting and included displays giving people information on everything from fighting infections, breastfeeding
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Join walk for Acorns
CHILDREN and adults have the chance to take part in a sponsored walk through a Worcestershire village and help raise money for charity. People will even be able to enjoy a picnic at the end of the family walk through Arley, near Bewdley, which will help
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High hopes for troubled school
A BRIGHT future is predicted for a troubled Worcester school following the appointment of a new headteacher. Andrew Grace will take over Elgar Technology College, which is currently in special measures, at the beginning of next year. Mr Grace, who is
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BAKER
BAKER StephenButchy Congratulations on passing yourdriving test! Love Helen, Daisy and Jennifer. Published in paper 27/09/2007
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KEIR
KEIR Elspeth Ann Aged 77 years Suddenly on Thursday September 20th 2007 at the Alexandra Hospital. Beloved Mother of Andrew and Gordon, dearly loved Sister to Una and John. The service of thanksgiving will take place at the Redditch Crematorium on Tuesday
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CASH
CASH David John Passed away suddenly on September 22nd, aged 63 years. Loving father and grandfather, will be sadly missed by all his Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, October 2nd at 10 a.m., donations, if desired, to Cancer
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LUTAK ICCU NHS
LUTAK Peter Loui Passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2007, aged 35 years. He will be greatly missed by his Family and many Friends. Funeral service at St George's Roman Catholic Church, on Friday October 5th, at 12 noon., followed by interment at
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DAVIS
DAVIS Roland Edward Of Bromyard. Peacefully in Bromyard Hospital on September 22nd, 2007, aged 90 years. The funeral service will take place at St.Peter's Church, Bromyard, on Wednesday, October 3rd, at 11 a.m., followed by cremation at Worcester. Family
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DREWER
DREWER Helen Passed away peacefully on September 13th, 2007 at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, aged 70 years. After a short illness, bravely fought. Loving mother to Stephen and a wonderful grandma to Stephen and Samantha. A special thanks to
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PARRY
PARRY Clarice Joan Joanie Pat and Christine are sad to inform you of the death of their wonderful mother at Norton Hall Care Home on September 23rd, 2007, her 84th birthday. She was the devoted wife and soulmate of the late Joseph William Parry, also
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AINGEL
AINGEL Ron Two years have passed since you were taken,the pain I feel, you will never know.You are missed so much by so many. Love Keith and Kelly.xxx Published in paper 27/09/2007
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HAYWOOD
HAYWOOD Reg Too dearly loved to be forgotten. God bless. Bett and Family. Published in paper 27/09/2007
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BRADLEY
BRADLEY David George Suddenly on September 22nd, 2007, aged 64 years. Much loved husband of Pauline and loving dad to Paul. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, October 2nd at 12 30 p.m. Flowers or donations for The British Heart Foundation
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SOBERS
SOBERS Delena Carroll Of St Johns, Worcester. Peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on September 21st, 2007. A much loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Funeral service at St John's Church on Thursday, October 4th, at 2 15 p.m., followed by interment at St
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HOBBS
HOBBS Peter Passed peacefully away at his home on September 24th, 2007, after much suffering, aged 76 years. Very much loved husband of Joan, devoted father of Peter, Trevor, Mandy and Darren, a dear Father in Law and a loving Grandad. Funeral service
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WELLINGS
WELLINGS Richard Happy 18th Birthday and congratulations on passing your Driving Test first time. Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Amy and Ali. Published in paper 27/09/2007
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Fields take on bogey side
WESTFIELDS host Barwell on Saturday (3pm) looking to take their unbeaten Midland Alliance record into October. Sean Edwards' side have won five and drawn two of their first seven games and currently sit third in the table. However, their fine start
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Youngsters victorious in FA Cup
BEN Miller scored twice as Worcester City reached the second qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup with a 4-1 victory at Racing Club Warwick last night. Miller struck in the first-half before scoring a second after the break alongside Matt Dinsmore's
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Filth and neglect is truly abysmal
SIR - I have recently had three overseas visitors to stay, and as well as showing them the "cream" sites of Worcester, I also wanted to show the abysmal state of Hungerpit Walk, Ombersley Road. They had never seen such filth and neglect and I feel this
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No slab of metal is a suitable tribute
SIR - I am in full agreement with all the sentiments recently expressed by Dilip Sarkar, regarding the proposed Gheluvelt Memorial to men of the old Worcestershire Regiment (Letters, September 18). To think that any slab of metal could remind us of our
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Spare a thought for the Grenadiers
SIR - The coverage given to the Woofers' (now the Mercian Regiment) current tour in Afghanistan by the Worcester News has been excellent. However, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards is also currently serving in Helmand, and has, sadly, suffered fatal
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School bus is too full
A BROTHER and sister studying for their GCSEs have lost their seats on the school bus because there are too many children. James-Dean and Sabina Brown are in their final year at The Chantry High School in Martley and have caught the bus there for the
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Jumping in would endanger your life
SIR - One can well understand the anguish of a mother following the drowning of her son, but should those community support officers have gone in the water after him? Somehow I think not. Many a tragedy has resulted from an ill- considered rescue or
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Wasps fightback is testament to spirit
THE manner in which we came back against Wasps personifies what we are about as a group of players. We've always said we're a close group of players, we've got a never-say-die attitude and it's great to see that coming out so early in the season. It
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Thank you for your continuing support
SIR - County Air Ambulance would like to thank all the fund-raisers, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors who came to our Open Day event at Strensham in Worcestershire on Saturday, September 15. Hundreds of people took the opportunity to visit our base
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Matt’s trio of seafood could win him sixth pub record
AN enterprising chef is looking to cap his first eight months in business by entering the seafood record books. Matt Gardner, who manages the Mare and Colt , Kidderminster, with his girlfriend Jess Harris, is aiming for his sixth consecutive National
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Rugby players airlifted to hospital
TWO injured rugby players were airlifted to hospital within an hour of each other. The County Air Ambulance was called to two separate incidents in Malvern. The helicopter's pilot, Mike Kent, said: "These are really good jobs for the helicopter. We
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Thank goodness for that passing cyclist
SIR - A car-driving friend recently told me a compelling story about a dilemma that arose as she was driving round Worcester. It is not meant as a moralistic tale to prove that cyclists are better than motorists, but to highlight a problem within today's
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Why caring for a pet is good for your child
FOR many animal lovers, the value of owning a pet is obvious - and most would agree that looking after one has a positive effect. So it won't come as much of a surprise that a new survey, carried out by Pets At Home, found that animals can have a profound
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YOUR MP WRITES
One of the biggest changes to the Labour Party took place this week at Bournemouth. It was controversial, it was opposed in some quarters but the change was needed. Gordon Brown’s package of internal party reforms was agreed. It will change how the Labour
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A £2 million fine is just chicken feed
GMTV fined £2 million. Blue Peter presenters apologising on air to youngsters for fixing a competition to name a kitten. Fake winners on programmes across BBC, ITV and Channel Four. One wonders quite where the TV phone-in scandal is going next. It seems
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WORCESTERSHIRE: Why is the bus too full to take us to school
A BROTHER and sister studying for their GCSEs have lost their seats on the school bus because there are too many children. James-Dean Brown and Sabina Brown are in their final year at the Chantry High School in Martley and have caught the bus there for
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Worcester captain cited for foul play
WARRIORS skipper Pat Sanderson has been cited for eye gouging during the Guinness Premiership game with London Wasps at Sixways and, if found guilty, could face a lengthy ban. Flanker Sanderson and his Wasps opposite number, James Haskell, had a running
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Council leader to ride the 'school' bus
A COUNTY councillor is set to travel on buses crammed full of school children. Coun Derek Prodger, who is cabinet member for environment, will stand with children on the 44a Powick to Dyson Perrins School in Malvern, today. He will also take a look