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Harriers 1 Halifax 0
AN own goal extended Kidderminster Harriers' unbeaten run as they defeated 10-man Halifax Town in a poor game at Aggborough last night. Cortez Belle headed past his own keeper in the second-half after the visitors had lost Anthony Griffith on just 13
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Bulls lose out on penalties in trophy
HEREFORD United made their exit from the Johnstone's Paints Trophy after a drab second round tie at Edgar Street tonight. Yeovil showed more expertise from the penalty spot after the 90 minutes had ended goalless. The Somerset side scored from four
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Snape and Lamey fire Rovers
JOHN Snape and Nathan Lamey scored as Bromsgrove Rovers won 2-0 at Clevedon Town in the Southern League Premier Division tonight.
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Crichton poised to play after cup return
WORCESTER Warriors are considering throwing World Cup star Loki Crichton straight into their first XV against Leeds at Headingley Carnegie on Friday. However, the skilful footballer, primarily a fly-half or full-back, may be called upon to play inside-centre
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Judo open day
SAMURAI Judo Club are holding an open day from 11am until 3pm on Saturday, October 20. The 28-year-old club are based in Lisle Avenue, Kidderminster, and cater for everyone aged eight and over. For more details, call Ben Newbury on 01386-421088.
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Flights on high
NEWTOWN Flights recorded a 5-2 win at Keys Cobras in the Malvern Wednesday Darts League. Results: Wannabees 5, Noisey Bunch 2; Keys Cobras 2, Newtown Flights 5; Upstarts 5, Mad Arrows 2; Anchor 3, Beer Belly Boys 4; Foresters A' 3, Demons 4; Mad Hunters
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Major election
A COUNTY man is among those up for election to be the North Midlands' second representative on the RFU Council. Current member Peter Grace will be joined at Twickenham by either Paul Kaminski, Worcester-based Colin Major or Stuart Potts. Major has been
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Short in charge
WORCESTER centre Andy Short leads a new-look North Midlands team in their opening game of the Midlands Under 18s Championship against holders Warwickshire at Broadstreet tomorrow night (7.30). Team: Gregor Macleod (Worcestershire); Dan Micklewright (
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Owen calling on City fans to cheer Robins
THERE'S a great opportunity for fans of Worcester City to cheer on Evesham United this weekend while also checking on the fortunes of several former old boys. The Robins, skippered by Steve Lutz, take on Halesowen Town in the FA Cup third qualifying
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Postal strike hits city businesses
THE latest postal strike is affecting Worcester businesses as post workers vote to stage another walkout. Talks between Royal Mail and the Communications Workers Union have failed to reach an agreement, leading to further strike action next week. Post
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Cross enjoying Golden age at top of the table
GOLDEN Cross added to their lead at the top of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Three table with a convincing seven-goal win over Stour Excelsior. The goals came from Brown (3), Quiney (2), Morris and Hannah. Ashton had an equally
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Band and Andrews bag point
WORCESTER City Women emulated their male counterparts by coming back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Headless Cross. Trailing 2-0 at the break, captain Vicky Andrews scored her first goal of the season on the hour and Debbie Band was on target
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Larry looking to finish at the top
POWERLIFTER Larry Whyte is aiming to finish his international career in style by defending his world title. Whyte, from Evesham, heads out to Italy this week to compete in the Drug Free Powerlifting Association World Championships. The 50-year-old won
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Sarries maintain superb opening
SARACENS ended Newcastle Town's unbeaten run in the West Midland League and maintained their fine start to the campaign with a 38-22 victory. The first quarter started out as a very cagey affair with neither side managing to score until two quick goals
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Cavs are undone by Lloyd
IN Division One of the Heenans Worcester Friendly Skittles League, Morganite maintained their 100 per cent start to the season as they beat Rushwick Cavs by 10 pins, J Lloyd top-scoring with 46. The Bellmen have moved into top spot in Division Two as
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Bull beaten in quarters
TERRY Jenkins trousered a cheque for £600 after reaching the quarter-finals of the Irish Players Championship at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The Bull saw off Steve Brown (3-2) in the second round, Steve Maish (3-1) in round three and then Colin Osbourne
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Crowns on couple’s wedding list
WORCESTER bodybuilders Martin Burford and Xyleese Richards are hoping to begin married life together as British champions. Burford and his fiancee have both qualified for the UK British Bodybuilding Feder-ation Championships in Nottingham on Sunday.
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Brave young Warriors defeated
WORCESTER Warriors Academy put in a brave display against Bristol United in the Guinness A' League before going down 33-19 at Sixways. The home side were dealt an early double-try blow by the visitors who burst out of the traps, but showed a huge amount
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Police hunt Droitwich robber
A ROBBER ran across a busy dual-carriageway after robbing a passing pedestrian. The thief headed across the A38 in Droitwich towards King George's Playing Fields after robbing a man of his wallet in the underpass at about 6.15pm. The victim was walking
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Kempsey folk asked to join in consultation
RESIDENTS and councillors living in a Worcestershire village are being urged to take part in a public consultation on the number of homes that could be built in the county over the next 20 years. Malvern Hills District councillor Mike Biddle told members
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Tourist chief rallying cry to visit Worcestershire
A TOURISM chief has pleaded with people living in Worcestershire to invite their friends to visit the county and help companies recover from this summer's flooding. Destination Worcestershire's manager Rod Nipper appealed to residents to look again at
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No need for warning about pears this time
A year after Worcester City Council made national headlines for warning the public about the danger of falling pears the council has decided no signs are necessary this time. However, they say it is nothing to do with the adverse publicity they received
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You could help make teenage singer's dreams come true
A TALENTED singer from Worcester is in the running to perform on the same stage as R&B stars Lemar, Jamelia and Sean Paul - but she needs the help of Worcester News readers if she is to do so. Carla Manganiello has beaten 75,000 hopefuls to reach the
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County told do your bit for the birds
A CHARITY that aims to protect birds and their habitats is urging residents in Worcestershire to think about different ways they can help wildlife in their gardens. The Royal Society Protection of Birds (RSPB) is launching Homes for Wildlife, a new activity
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Charity's joy at family fun day
A WORCESTER charity says a special family fun day was a huge success. The Run To Remember family fun day in September attracted more than 400 entrants for the challenge set up by the Noah's Ark Trust, a Worcester-based charity that helps bereaved children
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Traffic build-up cleared after collision
TWO vehicles have been involved in a collision in Worcester. Traffic had built up along Middle Hollow Drive, off Woodgreen Drive, Lyppard Hanford, during the rush hour after a blue Peugeot 807 people carrier was involved in a collision with a red Vauxhall
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Man smiles as train kills him
A MAN smiled at a train driver seconds before it ploughed into him and killed him. Robert Probert died instantly as he stood in the path of an oncoming train at a crossing at Wadborough, near Pershore. Mr Probert, aged 37, of Dixey Court, North Malvern
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PARRY
PARRY Clarice Joan Joanie Pat, Christine and all Joan's Family would like to thank you all for attending the service to celebrate Joan's life. Also for the flowers, cards, messages of sympathy and donations for Acorns Children's Hospice. Special thanks
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CLAYTON
CLAYTON Lee Congratulations on your 30th Birthday. Love Mum, Brothers and Sisters. xxx Published in paper 09/10/2007
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PRECE
PRECE Ronald Passed away peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on October 3rd, 2007, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Gladys and father of Margaret, David and Susan. Also a much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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HILL
HILL Barbara Ruth Passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2007. Much loved wife of the late Ken and beloved mother and grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, October 12th, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations
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PRITCHARD
PRITCHARD Hazel Annie Passed away on August 31st, 2007, aged 73 years. Graveside service at Astwood Cemetery on Wednesday, October 10th at 9.30 a.m. Enquiries toA V Band Published in paper 09/10/2007
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SANDERS
SANDERS Edna In memory of a dear mother who passed away four years ago today. So much loved and missed so much. Pam and Glenda Published in paper 09/10/2007
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RICHMOND
RICHMOND Helen Maureen, Diane and Norma would like to thank Family and Friends for their cards and messages of sympathy,Father Cavanagh for the lovely service,A V Band for their help. Also all who attended mum's funeral and contributions for Acorns Hospice
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RAWLINGS
RAWLINGS William OwenBill Of Sneachill. On October 3rd 2007, passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 84 years. Dear brother to Norman, uncle to Christine, Paul and Cathy, step grandad to Robert and Carol. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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COLLINS
COLLINS Cliff Of Droitwich, died suddenly at home on September 30th 2007 aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Ann, dear father of Karen and father in law of Ian and much loved grandadof Lauryn. Sadly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral service at Dodderhill
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COOPER
COOPER Margaret Mary Margi ex Worcester Royal Porcelain. Passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2007, after a long illness. She fought silently to the end and is now at peace. Beloved wife of Derek, dear sister to John, loving cousin to Pat and Mary
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SMITH GURNEY
SMITH GURNEY To Rachael and Dan, a second son,for Jack, abrother, Oliver. Congratulations from Grandma, Gramps, Michelle and Matthew.xx Published in paper 09/10/2007
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Miller injured in cup defeat
A HORRIFIC leg injury to top-scorer Ben Miller overshadowed Worcester City's 2-1 FA Youth Cup second qualifying round defeat at Stourbridge last night. The match was delayed for 25 minutes after the 17-year-old striker suffered a broken tibia and fibula
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It’s better to keep your cash in bank
SIR - I wonder if others are as uneasy as I about the millions of pounds being sent to the USA in pursuit of miracles or financial reward? Many evangelists are undoubtedly genuine but they operate in a field notable for the quack and the charlatan so
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Benjamin scoops award
HEREFORD United striker Trevor Benjamin has won the League Two player of the month award for September. The 28-year-old bagged four goals in five league games for the Bulls during the month to scoop the accolade. Jason Puncheon from Barnet, Shrewsbury's
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Cripplegate Park saga still ongoing
SIR - It was bound to happen and it was my old friend and colleague Margaret Layland who demonstrated so clearly that the Cripplegate Park saga remains an object-lesson case-study of how sometimes, parochial fear of change can - whipped along by irresponsible
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I'll show how to paint landscapes
COUNTY artist Chris Howells was on hand to show his true colours at the launch of a new exhibition in Worcester. Mr Howells, who has been an artist for 30 years and sells his paintings worldwide, is one of two artists showing his work at the Tradition
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Love hearts PC at risk of job loss
A BESOTTED policeman who tried to win back his ex-girlfriend's affections by sticking love hearts to her front door has walked free from court. A judge told PC Andrew Wallace his behaviour towards multiple sclerosis sufferer Lynn Detheridge was directly
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Services for older people ‘decimated’
SIR - There is excitement over the phase of the PFI- funded new university library and history centre in Worcester. The cash- strapped Worcestershire County Council is giving £6.62 million. Could the £6.32 million of cuts in older people's services by
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Grand tour of science centres
SOME of the West Midlands most high profile and powerful individuals have visited QinetiQ in Malvern and Malvern Hills Science Park as part of a campaign to boost the image of the West Midlands. The West Midlands Ambassadors - including Sir Adrian Cadbury
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School is bouncing back says city’s MP
A FLOOD-hit Worcester school is "bouncing back", according to Worcester MP Mike Foster, who paid a visit to see how it was getting back to normal. Cherry Orchard Primary School, in Timberdine Close, suffered tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage
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Children show a lot of character
THE Wicked Witch of the West, Cruella De Ville and a host of other children's book characters were brought to life at a village school. Children at Broadwas Primary School dressed up as their favourite characters to celebrate National Children's Book
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New pupils make their mark
SOME unusual new pupils have taken up places at a Worcester school as part of an environment project. A number of life-size scarecrows are now resident at Cranham Primary School in Tetbury Drive. Children at the school made the scarecrows as part of
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Messy cards to benefit charity
CHRISTMAS festivities are beginning early for children at a Worcestershire arts and crafts club. Messy Monsters, which promotes messy play for the under fives, has just launched its Christmas Card Project and is hoping to raise lots of money for its
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Pupils learn how to be safe on the net
INTERNET safety for young people has been highlighted during a week-long series of activities as part of a Worcester school's attempts to safeguard and promote the welfare of its students. Nunnery Wood High School, in Spetchley Road, ran a number of
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Staff have stars in their eyes
MANAGERS and staff at a Worcester care home put on a star-studded performance for residents in their own version of Stars In Their Eyes. Residents at Cranham Residential Care Home, Warndon, Worcester, were treated to a variety of acts from days gone
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PUMPHOUSE WI
Brian Draper gave us a lovely talk with stories about Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale at our September meeting. He is a natural raconteur and mixes his talks with facts, information and humour which makes it very easy listening. There were not many questions
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NORTH CLAINES WI
In August we celebrated summer' by hosting an event at Claines church hall, with members and visitors enjoying an afternoon of conversation together with a delicious tea and the benefit of various stalls including tombola, produce and crafts. September
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LOWER BROADHEATH GARDENING SOCIETY
THE annual meeting of the Lower Broadheath Gardening Society was held recently in the village hall. The chairman, John Norton, reminded members that the society was celebrating it 30th birthday and was still flourishing. Membership now stood at 37, a
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KEMPSEY WI
There were fewer members at the September meeting because most of us were enjoying a holiday in Scotland. We stayed at Castle Douglas in Dumfries and visited two local WIs who made us very welcome. We also visited the Burns Centre, Culzean Castle, Threave
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Man fined after urinating on police car
A MAN who urinated on a police car has been fined for being drunk and disorderly. Carl Faulkner, aged 23, of Ombersley Road, Worcester, had been spotted by police officers in the early hours of Sunday in College Street. Faulkner admitted the charge
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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF DROITWICH SPA
President Hazel Barnes welcomed members of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa to the September meeting at the Raven Hotel, the first meeting of the year after the summer break. Last year's president, June Bodger, had the pleasant task of presenting
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Robert Markham made his third visit to the society on September 28, but on the two previous occasions he had accompanied other musicians - a violinist and a violist. Each time he had greatly impressed members, and there were many requests to book him
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After two months water main is fixed
A LEAKING water main in Kempsey, near Worcester, has been fixed after two months of weekly complaints from residents. The leak on Byefields was first reported to Severn Trent Water on Monday, August 13. Engineers were out inspecting the site within 48
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Are boarding schools a form of child abuse?
FOR many parents sending their child to boarding school would not only be financially impractical, but emotionally unthinkable. To be parted from your offspring, not providing their day-to-day care, is something a lot of people would not even contemplate
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Woman struck by car is stable
AN elderly woman who was hit by a car in Worcester city centre is in a critical but stable condition. The pedestrian, believed to be in her 70s, was at the junction of Edgar Street and College Street, off Sidbury, when the collision with a blue Mini
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Mayor's Diary
I had great fun on Tuesday with two groups from Warndon Primary School visiting the Guildhall to learn a bit about our city’s history. They asked lots of questions about being mayor, like most children of their age. I think the highlights for them were
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Pay-as-you-go cars for city
PAY-as-you-go cars are coming to Worcester in a bid to cut congestion and improve the city's environment. Six vehicles fitted with low-emission engines will be dotted around the city centre at specified locations so people can pick them up and drop them
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Phasing out light bulbs is just not a bright idea
SIR - Back in March the EU Council of Ministers decided to phase out the light bulbs we have been using for years and force us to use high energy bulbs. The Labour Government has now announced that this change will start from January. To understand
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COMMENT: Go on, give pay-as-you-go cars a whirl
TRYING to cut traffic congestion in cities such as Worcester is as necessary as it is controversial. The reality is that most people simply do not want to give up their cars. While there have been some improvements in public transport in recent years
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Rhodes’ optimism over Jones chase
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes is optimistic that Simon Jones will be heading to New Road next season. The England 2005 Ashes hero was due to make a decision on his future yesterday but the announcement has been delayed until tomorrow
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Bertie blasts treble to sink county
A HAT-TRICK from Bertie Squires-Adam saw Hertfordshire knock Worcestershire out of FA County Youth Cup with a 3-1 victory at Letchworth. After a quiet opening 20 minutes visiting keeper Matt Jones saved smartly from Jack Evans and then saw a Ricky Young
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A week that will never be forgotten
TO say it's been an eventful week for Worcester City Football Club would probably be the understatement of the season. First, we had the announcement of the new £8 million ground at Nunnery Way, an historic moment that brought to an end years of speculation