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City score eight to sink rivals
LOUISE Holmes scored four goals as Worcester City Women thrashed Redditch United 8-2. Hazel Adams also netted a hat-trick and April Seers completed City's highest tally in West Midlands League Division One South. City even survived the last 15 minutes
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Teenagers in terrifying road rage attack
Three teenagers were injured with a baton when they got caught up in a terrifying road-rage incident on their way home to Evesham from a night out. The trio's driver changed her mind about pulling into a layby which angered the occupants of the car behind
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Worcester in goal bonanza
NEWLY-promoted Worcester Men's Firsts began their Midlands Premier League campaign with a fine 7-4 triumph at Mansfield. They took an early lead through Chris Perry's penalty corner, but Mansfield replied with a goal of their own from a penalty corner
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Doncaster too strong for Stourport in Men’s Cup
MARK Moss was on target for Stourport Firsts in their English Hockey League Men's Cup second round clash at home to Doncaster. However, the away side were too strong and ran out 5-1 winners to progress to round three. Stourport Men's Fourths enjoyed
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Harriers boss is linked to Town job
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates insists that he is not interested in returning to League One side Cheltenham Town as their new manager. The Robins were left looking for a new chief after former Wolverhampton Wanderers assistant manager John Ward
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Cricket club gets royal visitor
WORCESTERSHIRE Cricket Club staff and St John Ambulance volunteers were among those given a boost by His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester yesterday. The Duke, who is the Queen's cousin, spent nearly an hour at New Road, Worcester,today as part of
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Pershore campaign begins with a defeat at Bloxwich
PERSHORE'S adventures in West Midlands League One began with a 3-1 defeat at Bloxwich. The hosts netted twice early on as their forwards got the better of goalkeeper Chris Graham. Pershore pulled a goal back when a short-corner fell to Vince Crawley
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Police name woman killed in crash
Police have named a woman who died in a collision on the A438 near to Ledbury on Monday afternoon. Mrs Gail Deem, who was 46 and from Hereford, died at Hereford County Hospital on Monday evening, having earlier been airlifted from the scene. A post
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY ENGLISH HOCKEY LEAGUE Men's National North Division: University of Birmingham v Stourport (2.30pm). MIDLANDS HOCKEY LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Worcester v Lichfield. West Midlands Premier Division: Wolverhampton v Kidderminster
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Fixture clash gives Harborne the edge
UNDER-strength Evesham Women's Firsts lost 3-0 at Harborne Seconds. A clash of fixtures saw the visitors take to the field three players short and they trailed 2-0 at half-time. Goalkeeper Charmaine Mitchell proved difficult to beat, while at the other
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Masked robbers strike in Malvern store
MASKED robbers, one brandishing what is believed to be a gun, have made away with a large amount of mens aftershave after striking in Malvern. Three masked men broke into the Boots store, in Roman Way last night with one carrying what is believed to
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Burt hits out over Tory prisons vision
A PARLIAMENTARY candidate for the west Worcestershire seat has criticised Conservative proposals to build more prisons. Liberal Democrat Richard Burt said building more prisons would not answer the problems the prison system is experiencing. "Simply
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Droitwich folk voice anger at Salters expansion
DISGRUNTLED Droitwich people went head to head with developers and council officers at a public meeting to discuss the future of the Spa's town centre. The 60 residents who came to hear about an ambitious expansion of the western side of Salters shopping
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Strutt is waiting for next opponent
IN a weekend where the world crowned a new middleweight king, Alex Strutt's tentative steps into professional boxing could not have gone better. Just 24 hours before Kelly Pavlik became the new ruler of the 160lb division with a seventh round knock-out
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Highwaymen take fine haul at finals
HIGHWAYMEN enjoyed glory at the Blackthorn British Championships, winning the plate competition. They had battled through the qualifying rounds to be the only representative of Worcester at the grand finals in Weston-super-Mare. As newcomers, they had
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CAB sets up new appointments system
People in need of information and advice will get a more efficient service in Worcester after the Citizens Advice Bureau became one of the first in the country to operate a new appointments system this week. The bureau in The Hopmarket previously worked
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Sanderson escapes gouging ban
PAT Sanderson has escaped a lengthy ban after the citing brought against him for eye-gouging was dismissed. The panel at today's Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing handed out warnings to Warriors skipper Sanderson and London Wasps flanker James
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King Pin Knock-out results latest
WORCESTER and District Women's Skittles League teams contested the King Pin Knock-out first round. Results: Drifters 215, Arboretum 255 (G Hemming 43 (16), S Rawle 34 (15)); Archers 218 (J Jennings 35 (12)), Victory V's 223 (R Callaghan 42 (16), N Watling
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Child sex attacker fights extradition
One of the UK's most wanted child sex offenders, on the run from Worcestershire, is fighting attempts to extradite him back to Britain, the Irish High Court heard today. John Murrell, aged 39, who was arrested in Ireland on Friday, has been on the run
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County teams seal championship spot
A TEAM from Cropthorne and Evesham Vale Riding Club made the line-up in one of the top titles at the 2007 British Riding Club Championships in Lincolnshire. More than 1,500 competitors from riding clubs across Britain made it to the end-of-season championships
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Oak tree memory for respected farmer
A LIVING memorial has been established at the county Young Farmers headquarters near Worcester to a man who became a bedrock of the organisation and its activities in the area. About 40 friends and colleagues turned up to a ceremony at the Young Farmers
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Day centre fears for David
THE mother of a 58-year-old man born with brain damage said she fears for her son's future if the Worcester day centre he uses is closed down. Worcestershire County Council is launching a consultation on plans to reconfigure three day centres because
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GARDNER
GARDNER Kitty. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. It has been a year since you left us but your warmth and love is still felt by all those who miss you. You are with us every day. Daughter Charmayne, Louis, Fay
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PHILLIPS NEE RUFF
PHILLIPS NEE RUFF Ross and Michelle Are proud to announce the safe arrival of Louie Ross on September 24th, weighing 7lbs. 7ozs. A brother for Jake. ------- All our love to you all, a lovely brother for Jake. Nan and Grandad, Vicki, Chris, Tristan and
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SHORE
SHORE Mollie Congratulations on your 100th Birthday. A Wonderful Achievement. Love, John and Hazel, Jen and Paul, and all the Family xxx Published in paper 03/10/2007
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SAMPSON RNLI
SAMPSON Ronald Charles Passed away on September 30th, 2007. Dear husband, father, grandfather and father in law. Private Cremation, but donations, if desired, to the RNLI or St Richard's Hospice, may be sent to Philip Tomlins Funeral Directors, 37 Bromyard
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BARBER
BARBER Michael Henry Mick Passed away suddenly on September 26th, 2007, after a short illness, aged65 years. Beloved husband of Christine and much loved dad to Andy and Paul. He will be greatly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at
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WHARTON
WHARTON Barrie Clyde Son of the late Gordon and Margaret Wharton, Worcester. Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 22nd, 2007, aged 36 years. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 9th, 2007, at Worcester Crematorium at 11.30
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PERKINS
PERKINS Robert Henry Bob Peacefully at his home in Cradley on September 29th, 2007, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, much loved father of Ann, Jill and John. Greatly missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the Family
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CRANSTON
CRANSTON Sid October 3rd, 1998. They say that time will heal thewound and teach us to forget,But time so far has only shown how much I miss you yet. God bless. All my love Margaret. xx ---------- There is a face always with us, a voice
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BISHOP
BISHOP Dennis George Aged 77 years Formerly of 16 Wilson Street, Rainbow Hill, Worcestershire Peacefully on Saturday, 29th September, 2007. Much loved dad to Carole and grandad to Tom and Ben, who will be sadly missed by all of his Family and Friends.
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SHUARD
SHUARD Ron Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his Family after a long illness, on September 30th, 2007, aged 72. Much loved husband of Jan, loving father of Carol, Alan, Robin, Philip and Susan and devoted grandfather. Funeral service at St
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GOODWIN
GOODWIN Bernard John Aged 80 years. Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on September 25th, 2007. All enquiries to Philip Tomlins, Funeral Directors, 37 Bromyard Terrace, St Johns, Worcester. WR2 5BW. 01905 422666 Published in paper 03/10/2007
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EVERTON
EVERTON. Norma Diana. Always in our thoughts and hearts. Cecil and Richard. Published in paper 03/10/2007
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GARDNER
GARDNER Kitty Loving wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away October 3rd, 2006. Greatly missed. Never forgotten. Gren, John, Margaret and Char. xxxx Published in paper 03/10/2007
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Taxed for pot holes
SIR - Worcestershire County Council may borrow £15 million to spend on pot-holed residential roads. Will council tax have to go up to repay this massive loan? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Even Gordon Brown is trying to be green
SIR - We should be glad that the EU is giving the rest of the world such a clear lead in addressing climate change. The message may not yet be getting through to China, as Stanley Parr clearly points out (Letters, September 25), but it is at long last
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Man dies in car crash
A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle on a Worcestershire road. Three passengers in the red Vauxhall Corsa heading towards Evesham and the driver of the other vehicle travelling in the opposite
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Notts County 2 Hereford 3
TWO goals from Steve Guinan and another from Ben Smith brought Hereford an important three points at the top of the Coca-Cola League Two table. Hereford were on the attack from the start and forced a corner with just 17 seconds played. Although that
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Northwich 1 Harriers 1
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers failed to secure a play-off boosting win at crisis club Northwich Victoria. The managerless hosts levelled in the second-half to claim only their second Blue Square Premier point of the season. Harriers, aiming to build on Saturday's
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Rovers dumped out of FA Cup
BROMSGROVE Rovers were knocked out of the FA Cup last night with a 2-0 defeat at Nuneaton Borough in a second qualifying round replay. Gavin Cowan and Danny Williams scored for Borough.
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Town rooted to basement
MALVERN Town are still searching for their first Southern League Division One Midlands win of the season. They lost 2-0 at home to Leamington last night and remain bottom of the table.
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Great news about Chrissies refurb
SIR - Well done, Chrissies Action Group. Such a welcome news report on the completed part refurbishment of Christopher Whitehead School. All those people who fought for the school staying in the heart of St John's should have a feeling of great satisfaction
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Get on your bike instead of driving
SIR - I would like to acknowledge the kids in the back of a car I passed on the way home. Cycling up Rainbow Hill is never easy, especially as the cars tear past. Recently, I found the traffic was at a standstill but, despite my own dawdling speed,
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City’s long wait is almost over
THE wait for significant news on Worcester City's new ground is almost over. A Press conference has been called at St George's Lane, the club's present home, for 1pm tomorrow where plans for the project will be outlined. City chairman Dave Boddy said
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Why can’t parking spaces be free?
SIR - Well, it's that time of year again. Our lovely quiet residential Laugherne Road, St John's, Worcester, is now the free car park for university students. If you drive down the road between the hours of 8.45am to 5pm you will see cars parked on both
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Instruments firm delighted by Queen’s Award for enterprise
FREEMAN Technology, the analytical instrument company from Castlemorton, near Malvern, has officially received its Queen's Award for Enterprise. The presentation was made by Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Michael Brinton at the company's headquarters
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Insurance group buys IT firm for £276million
OPEN International, the Worcester-based supplier of IT solutions to insurance brokers, has been sold for £276 million. The buyer is Europe's largest independently owned insurance intermediary, Towergate, for which this the largest ever deal in its 10
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Why more houses for areas prone to floods?
SIR - Given the recent serious flooding in south Worcestershire I find it unbelievable that the Government is pressing ahead with plans for massive housing development here. This area is the most commonly affected by flooding in England because it is
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What do you do if you have breast cancer but just can’t tell anyone?
It's good to talk, they say, but what do you do when something so bad happens you feel you cannot tell the people closest to you what is going through your mind? That was the dilemma facing Cherry Robinson who was diagnosed with breast cancer exactly
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COMMENT: It is time to remember the forgotten few
THE summer floods amounted to little more than a week or so of inconvenience for the vast majority of people in Worcestershire. The waters receded and their lives went back to normal. For a significant minority, however, the deluges of June and July
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Cup setback means more time to get the squad fit
GETTING players back to full fitness is the main priority now. It was disappointing to lose in the FA Cup at the weekend but, on the plus side, it does give us a free week to rest the squad. We need to rest players and make sure they are back at 100
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Driver wins speed camera fight
A DRIVER accused of speeding in Worcester has won a 13-month battle to get his case dropped after questioning the camera's accuracy. Peter Collier was allegedly caught doing 35mph on City Walls Road in the city centre, which has a 30mph limit in August
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Flood misery continues two months on
A FAMILY whose Worcester home was flooded this summer are still living upstairs, two months after they were forced out by rising waters. Like hundreds of other residents in the county, The Churchill's had to move out of their home, in Hylton Road, after
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St Richard’s celebrates its birthday
PATIENTS, staff and volunteers at Worcester's St Richard's Hospice celebrated the first birthday at its new site. The Wildwood Drive centre opened a year ago following a £5.25 million fund-raising campaign and in that time it has helped 1,700 patients