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We can’t afford to lose urgent care unit
FEARS are mounting that a pioneering doctor-led scheme at Kidderminster Hospital could be scrapped if patients do not make more use of it. Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor believes the district "cannot afford to lose" the emergency unit, which is currently
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Drug addict didn’t go to probation appointment
A HEROIN addict breached his community order because he could not afford to pay for transport to a probation appointment. Father-of-two Mark Conway, of St Agathas Road in Pershore, was made subject to a 12-month community order in August after he was
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Patients will have a say in the design for town’s new hospital
PATIENTS will continue to have a say in the design of a multi-million community hospital in Malvern, say health chiefs. People power is key to the success of the £19.3 million hospital at Seaford Court in Malvern said health leaders at the Worcestershire
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Davis beats conditions for Swan win
WORCESTER'S Swan club held their first contest of the year on a dour Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and it was towpath specialist Colin Davis who marked a return to form by taking two good chub on pole and worm. After a disappointing individual
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View our flood picture gallery
AS the weather continues to affect Worcestershire, we have set up a picture gallery to give you an idea of the scale of the problem. Over the next few days, if flooding continues to hit the county, we will keep adding pictures as they come in. Click
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Hereford clash is rated as doubtful
MALVERN director of rugby Dave Robins is praying for miracle as he prepares to take his Midlands Two West table-topping side to second-placed Hereford. The Spring Lane chief fears that Saturday's clash at Wyeside will be called off and delay his side's
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Town is proud to get quality status award
A HOST of local dignitaries were on hand to offer their congratulations to Pershore Town Council as it celebrated achieving Quality status. Pershore Mayor Val Wood, a number of town councillors and town clerk Ann Dobbins were joined by well-wishers
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Can you follow in Daphne's footsteps?
A RETIRED Tenbury volunteer who raised more than £21,000 for Cancer Research UK over 23 years has appealed to other members of the community to continue to help "turn hope into a cure". Daphne Allen hopes that other tireless fund-raisers will support
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County football hit by the weather
FOOTBALL pitches in Worcester and Malvern have been taken out of action this weekend because of the weather. All pitches managed by Worcester City Council are affected as well as those run by Malvern Town Council. In Worcester, matches on Cornmeadow
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City reject Smith bid from Telford
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden has dismissed AFC Telford United's bid for captain Chris Smith as derisory'. The Bucks tabled an offer of £1,500 for the City skipper as well as an additional payment should they get promoted to the Blue Square Premier
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Saracens battle back only to fall just short
WORCESTER Saracens suffered a 37-31 defeat when they took on Newcastle Town in a West Midlands Netball League match. In their encounter earlier in the season, Saracens beat Newcastle by 16 goals and it was a determined Newcastle side that took the court
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Jones faces showbiz stars in LA Twenty20
ASHES hostilities are likely to be renewed for Worcestershire new boy Simon Jones who is lining up in a celebrity Twenty20 match alongside Rolling Stones' rocker Mick Jagger and New Zealand actor Russell Crowe in America next week. The Twenty20 game,
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MacLeod poised to sign
HEREFORD United are expected to complete the signing of Jack MacLeod from Ryman Premier Division side Carshalton Athletic tomorrow. The midfielder is due to put pen to paper on a deal at Edgar Street to make him United's first addition of the transfer
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Sword man had "mental illness" - court
A security guard at Worcester's Jobcentre was racially abused as he tried to escort a rowdy man from the building. Nicholas Simpson complained that a member of staff had refused to give him £30 and began shouting that he would "break the place to pieces
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Swifts manager angered by thefts
STOURPORT Swifts plan to put the bad memories of defeat at Sutton Coldfield Town behind them and concentrate on three points against Dunstable on Saturday (3pm). Swifts were beaten 2-1 at Coles Lane on Monday, after taking the lead, and had keeper Chris
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Road rejig upsets the motorists
IT is not only Pershore traders who are having to cope with disruption to their lives as motorists in the town found out this week. As the £600,000 High Street Enhancement Scheme entered the second of its 15-week schedule, motorists have begun to grow
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Your post is still being left unattended
POST has still been left unattended in gardens despite Royal Mail vowing to stop the practice postmen call unsecured bag drops.' In November, your Worcester News revealed Royal Mail were allowing bags of letters and parcels to be left in doorways, front
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Malvern tackling FA Cup heroes
MALVERN Town aim to play their first match since New Year's Day when they travel to FA Cup heroes Chasetown on Saturday (3pm). The Langland Stadium side had precious few fixtures in the diary at the start of January as it was regardless of the poor weather
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Pub landlord on smoking charge
A PUB landlord is due to appear in court to face charges under the new smoke-free legislation. Tony Blows, landlord of the Dog Inn, in Ewyas Harold, near Hereford, will appear at Hereford Magistrates Court on Monday (21st). He denies two charges of
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Pubs handed cash lifeline
Four pubs in Powick and Callow End, near Worcester, will get extra financial help that could mean the difference between them staying open and being forced to close. The Bluebell Inn, in Callow End, and the Red Lion, Halfway House and Three Nuns, Powick
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Evesham improve on last season so far
TWELVE months ago, Evesham United had accumulated 33 points from 22 games - and that proved a platform for a place in the end-of-season play-Offs albeit only cemented with a win in the final match. Paul West's side have already collected 11 more points
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Fields in mission to clinch double
WESTFIELDS will be hoping to complete their first game since New Year's Day when they host second-in-the-table Market Drayton Town in the Midland Alliance on Saturday (3pm). Following the 2-1 win at Stratford Town on January 1, the allpay.park club have
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Man hit his dog with a saucepan — then shot it with an air rifle
A 43-YEAR-OLD man who shot his dog four times after hitting it with a saucepan has been given four months in jail for causing "incredible cruelty" to his pet. In May last year, Gary Childe, of Worth Crescent, Stourport-on-Severn, got home from the pub
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WEAVER
WEAVER Vince Of Worcester. Passed peacefully away in hospital on January 5th, 2008, aged 80 years. Much loved father of David, Kenny, Terry and Julie, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Warndon on Tuesday,
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS Constance Freda Freda Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 2nd 2008, aged 85 years. Devoted wife and soul mate for 62 years of the late Denis John Williams. Dearly loved mum of Denise and Trevor, mother in law of
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WALTON
WALTON Beryl Passed away peacefully in Red Hill Court Care Home on January 13th, 2008. A loving mum, nan.great nan and great great nan. She will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, January 24th, at 11
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WALKER
WALKER Arthur William Passed away peacefully at home, on January 12th, aged 87, after a long and painful illness so bravely borne. Wonderful husband of Audrey for over 60 years, most loving and devoted father of Michael, Joy and Lesley and Grandad and
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PYE
PYE Marjorie Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 13th, 2008, aged 93 years. Much loved mother of Margaret, Geoffrey and dearest grandmother of Debbie, Freddie and Mary, will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends.
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HOPEWELL
HOPEWELL Edith May Passed away at Red Hill Court Care Home on December 8th, 2007, aged 90 years. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, January 24th at 1p.m Enquires to A V Band Funeral Directors Tel 01905 22892 Published in paper 17/01
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BENDALL
BENDALL Fred Much loved husband of the late Mildred. Passed away suddenly at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 11th , aged 87 years. Dear dad to Jenny, Martin, and the late Jim, father in law to Mick, Irene, and Gill.Also a much loved grandad and
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PRATT
PRATT Ted Passed away seven years today. In my heart you will always stay. Miss you Ted. Love Maggie and Family. Published in paper 17/01/2008
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PEACHEY
PEACHEY Stella Joan Treasured memories of a loving wife and mother, passed away nine years today. Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts. Bob and Judith. Published in paper 17/01/2008
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MASON
MASON Lucy Always remembering our darling mum, who passed away four years ago "Miss you more then ever". Love always Jan, Steve, and all your Family. Published in paper 17/01/2008
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Poppies prove a record-breaker
A WORCESTER branch of the Royal British Legion has raised a record-breaking £12,212. Every November, volunteers from the St John's and Hallow branch of the RBL give up time and energy for the annual poppy appeal. Proving that hard work pays off is the
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Worcester News weather watch
Keep up to date with the latest flood warnings, weather and travel news with your Worcester News. Click here for the Environment Agency's latest flood warnings for the Midlands. Click here for the latest weather forecast. Click here for the latest
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Flood barriers up in Bewdley
FLOOD barriers are going up in Bewdley this morning. The Environment Agency are erecting the flood defences in the town today and have said they are keeping the ones in Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn in place. A spokesman said: "At present the river
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Turner keeping his feet on the ground
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner was not getting carried away after his side's FA Cup victory over Tranmere Rovers. Simon Johnson's excellent strike 19 minutes from time secured success in the third round replay at Edgar Street and set-up a fourth
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Headlines 17 January 2008
Today's headlines are read by Krai Pearson from Elgar Technology College, Worcester.
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Herefordshire road closures
HEREFORDSHIRE Council has once again released a list of roads that are affected by flooding in the county. Click here to view a .doc (Microsoft Word) document of all the roads, but please remember the list was accurate as of 10.20am today. NOTE: Hinton
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CrownGate needs its toilets cleaned
SIR - Now that CrownGate shopping centre is going to get a facelift I wonder if this is going to include the dirty bus station and the toilets that are there? At present it is not a very good advert for people arriving by bus, with lights not working
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Pitchcroft should be enjoyed at all times
SIR - I would like to thank the authorities responsible for resurfacing the muddy track along the riverside at Pitchcroft - I am sure this will be much appreciated by walkers, joggers and cyclists. What a pity that Worcester council taxpayers, who no
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School scoops top award
A NEW primary school in Worcester has scooped this year's City Award in recognition of its significant contribution to the environmental improvement of the city. Red Hill Primary School, designed by Worcestershire County Council's architects and engineers
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Closing on cup final showdown
OUR game in Montauban was an incredibly physical encounter and France is always a tough place to go and play rugby. Both the fans and the players are very hostile over there and the Montauban match certainly proved that. The French players themselves
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Government should fund air ambulance
SIR - I am amazed that the County Air Ambulance is so often called out to help at accidents of all kinds and is still run on donations from the public. Isn't it about time it was given an official status and be funded by the Government? This year they
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Creative firms given ideas on how to flourish
OWNERS and directors of Worcestershire businesses are invited to a top-level conference aimed at boosting creative and professional service businesses across the Midlands. Two of the Midlands' highest-profile corporate heavyweights will debate the way
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Bromyard students are belting up
BROMYARD School of Tae Kwon Do have kicked off the new year with more success. Four students have been promoted to black belt level and two instructors achieved second degree standards. The club have 19 black belts and offer tuition to students from
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Opting out option is not a good idea
SIR - So now our bodies are to be the assumed property of the State? Opt out or else? And what about babies, children, the mentally disadvantaged and indeed anyone who may be too ill to make known their wishes to keep their bodies intact in death? A
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Think the Severn is high now? Just wait until tomorrow
THE Severn has not yet reached its peak in Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn, according to the Environment Agency. Although it was predicted to peak yesterday afternoon it may now do so tomorrow. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "Something
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Noah’s Ark helped in our darkest day
JUST over a year ago the McDonald family in Worcester suddenly found themselves without a wife and mother. On her way to deliver Christmas presents to her family in Scotland in November 2006, Mary was involved in a car accident and died the day before
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Low energy lamps are to be welcomed
SIR - I felt that the misinformed letter by Mark Starr (Worcester News, Friday, January 11), about the so-called dangers of low energy lamps (correctly known as CFLs, compact flourescent lamps) needed to be replied to. To answer his points, flickering
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I’m here to save your life before drinking kills you
MOST people would be called heroes if they had saved just one life - Peter Thorogood has saved hundreds, possibly thousands, in his war on the demon drink. That quintessentially British pursuit - getting wasted - is wrecking more lives and livers than
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YOUR MP WRITES
This week in Parliament we started the work on the Education and Skills Bill. As the whip with responsibility for delivering this for the Government, I know the difference it will make for young people and adults in Worcester. It is a landmark Bill which
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Nothing will change Guildhall’s importance
SIR - From time to time you publish letters in which the writer clearly hopes to tell a story that is not the whole truth. In my view the letter to your paper (January 9) from Councillor Bob Peachey is one of these letters. Yes, there is controversy
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COMMENT: Latest booze statistics are so shameful
OUR revelation today that Worcester tops the West Midlands binge-drinking league should act as a call to action for the city. It is a shameful statistic that does Worcester's standing as a desirable destination for tourists no good. It is important,
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Lynx player call
PROMOTION-chasing Worcester Lynx Under 14s are looking for experienced players to boost their team. The Mercian Festival Junior League Division Two side are second in the table with eight wins from 10 games and train at the University of Worcester on
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No plans to recruit Owen or Sweeney says Ruddock
WARRIORS director of rugby Mike Ruddock has quashed rumours linking Wales internationals Ceri Sweeney and Michael Owen with moves to Sixways. The Newport Gwent Dragons pair, who are both out of contract in the summer, have been touted as potential Worcester
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Noah’s Ark helped in our darkest day
JUST over a year ago the McDonald family in Worcester suddenly found themselves without a wife and mother. On her way to deliver Christmas presents to her family in Scotland in November 2006, Mary was involved in a car accident and died the day before
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Dancers to take to stage in front of Simon Cowell
TWO groups of dancers from the same Worcester performing school are preparing to take to the stage in front of Simon Cowell in this year's Britain's Got Talent contest. The national competition, which last year spawned international singing sensation
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We’re still in caravan after the last deluge
A COUPLE who are still living in a caravan after the summer floods say they are on edge every time it rains. Michelle and Colin Tearne have been living in mobile homes in their back garden since flash floods in July rendered their bungalow, in Beauchamp
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City tops booze league of shame
WORCESTER is the hazardous' drinking capital of the West Midlands according to a league of shame released by the action team determined to clamp down on alcohol abuse. Peter Thorogood, chief executive of the Worcestershire Community Alcohol Team, said
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We are keeping fingers crossed pub won’t flood
A WORCESTERSHIRE couple who are still living in a caravan while their flooded pub is refurbished have spent a nervous few hours waiting to see if their home will flood again. We previously reported how Graham and Cheryl Harrison were facing a bleak Christmas
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View our flood pictures
AS the weather continues to affect Worcestershire, we have set up a picture gallery to give you an idea of the scale of the problem. Over the next few days, if flooding continues to hit the county, we will keep adding pictures as they come in. Click
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We’ve smashed charity targets
OPEN International, one of Worc-ester's largest employers, has smashed its 2007 charity target by raising more than £9,300 for Acorns Children's Hospice. The workforce at Warndon-based Open International, which supplies IT solutions to insurance brokers
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Ex-lover’s illness led to drugs
A 22-year-old became addicted to drugs after his former partner was diagnosed with leukaemia, a court heard. Shaun Carr appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court after previously admitting breaching an anti-social behaviour order, two counts of possessing
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Care home wins award
HEART of England Housing and Care (HEHC), which runs Cranham residential care home in Warndon, Worcester, is celebrating being given the Investors in People award. The care home was one of nine in the company to receive the award, which marks the dedication
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Worcester News weather watch
Keep up to date with the latest flood warnings, weather and travel news with your Worcester News. Click here for the Environment Agency's latest flood warnings for the Midlands. Click here for the latest weather forecast. Click here for the latest
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Hard-up Worcester man turned to shoplifting
A MAN who had just been refused an emergency bank loan tried to steal four DVDs, a court was told. Benefit payments due to be made to Andrew Coopey had fallen so far behind he felt he had to steal in order to raise funds to buy food and pay his bills
