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It doesn't pay to die in Worcester
PLANNED price hikes at Worcester's cemetery and crematorium have been slammed by opposition councillors for "penalising the most vulnerable people in society". Increasing burial and cremation charges is just one of the ways Worcester City Council hopes
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Rookies deliver a knock-out cup blow
NEW team YMCA Rookies beat higher-ranked Hartlebury Wanderers in the Worcester Table Tennis League's Team Handicap Knock-out second round. In a close match, Rookies' John Cawthra played well, holding Dave Jeffries and Lyn Davies and taking points from
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Plane's engines failed to respond - report
THE two engines on the British Airways plane crash-landed by a captain from Worcester twice failed to respond to demands for more thrust as the aircraft came into land, according to an initial report. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said
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Your chance to sing and win a share of £5,000
BUDDING Leona Lewis's and Will Youngs are encouraged to take part in a competition that could open the door to a successful singing career - and bag a share of £5,000. After a fantastic first year, Text Factor is back with a bang at Sin in Worcester
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Club kids get silver rewards
NATIONAL grasstrack champion Glen Phillips was on hand to pass on trophies to Worcester Grasstrack Club's talented youngsters. Phillips, the master 500cc solo champion and a rider for the Isle of Wight's speedway team, was the main guest at their presentation
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Worcester pilot praises his team - full story
THE Worcester airliner captain in command when a BA jet crash-landed has spoken about the incident and praised his team for the way they handled the event. At a press conference held today at British Airways' headquarters in west London, Capt Peter Burkill
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Davies agrees to new contract
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes is backing Steven Davies to become England's premier wicketkeeper. The 21-year-old gloveman extended his New Road contract until the end of the 2009 season last night and the former Worcestershire and England
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Police search for good samaritan
A GOOD samaritan went to the aid of an assault victim found lying unconcious in a Worcester street. However, the kind-hearted person left without being identified and police are now trying to trace them in the hope they can shed some light on how the
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Wolves sign Slovakian centre
WORCESTER Wolves have signed six-feet nine-inch centre Ivan Brosko, a member of the Slovakian national team in 1997, who has recently played three seasons in Austria and one in Switzerland. The English-speaking 30-year-old began this season in Spain
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Pub regulars have a Wii
A WORCESTER pub believes it is the first in the city to offer a new video game on the big screen. The Brunswick Arms, in Malvern Road, St John's, has connected the latest Nintendo Wii console to their big screen and punters are now able to throw darts
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Flooded roads in Herefordshire update
A LIST of roads closed in Herefordshire because of flooding has stayed the same. Earlier in the day the council released a list of road closures and they are the C1120 Marden to Moreton road and Haywood Lane between Marden and Wellington. Meanwhile,
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Miles better off with Warriors
UPWARDLY mobile Miles Benjamin believes he would not have developed as quickly as he has at any club other than Worcester Warriors. The free-scoring wing, who joined the Sixways academy 18 months ago, has made a string of impressive performances since
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Turner keen to add two more players to squad
GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United must add at least two more players to the squad if they are to maintain their challenge for promotion to League One. Hereford, who play Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round next weekend, are currently second
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Worcester pilot speaks about crash-landing
Peter Burkill, the Worcester pilot who safely crash-landed a Boeing 777 at Heathrow yesterday has spoken about the incident at a press conference. Speaking at BA's headquarters in west London, where he and his colleagues received raputrous appaluse,
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Painter fined £300 for driving offences
A PAINTER and decorator has been fined £300 following a number of driving offences. Kevin O'Shea, of Sidbury Road, Worcester, was convicted in his absence in April last year of driving without insurance, MOT and otherwise than in accordance with a licence
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It’s time action was taken over dangerous road
WORCESTER News readers have been making their voices heard about problems with parking and traffic on a road near a school after a teenager was hit by a car. We reported on our website on Wednesday how police and paramedics were called to an incident
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Cider mill plans announced
THE new firm building the largest cider mill in western Europe in Ledbury has announced a three-phase development and a recruitment fair. Universal Beverages Ltd, a joint venture between Scottish and Newcastle and the QGroup of Ledbury, hopes to complete
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Jaber crowns league debut with a brace
A BRACE for Nunnery Wood Panthers' league debutant Jaber Ahmed helped them to a fine 4-3 comeback win at Worcester Youth Under 11s in the Stourport League. Two goals down against Youth early in the first-half, Panthers feared the worst in the Division
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Police urge vigilance after spate of lead thefts
POLICE are appealing for people to be vigilant after a series of thefts of lead flashing from roofs in the county. Over the last week three thefts have been reported in the Areley Kings area of Stourport, two from the Areley Kings Village Hall and one
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Custody for teenager who searched pupils
AN 18-year-old man who searched a group of Worcester schoolchildren as they walked home has been remanded in custody. Benjamin Parkinson approached the young teenagers as they made their way through Mulberry Terrace in Tolladine, having been to a local
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Wise guy for Tigers fights off strong Cubs challenge
JORDAN Wise netted the winner for Nunnery Wood Tigers Under 10s as they defeated Kidderminster Lions Cubs 1-0 in the Stourport Youth League. Tigers roared to second in the table with a spirited display against committed opposition. They opened on the
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Free personal trainers to beat obesity
OVERWEIGHT people in Worcestershire are to be offered free personal trainers in a bid to help them fight the flab. The move is part of a multi-million pound scheme to improve the health of people in the county. Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has
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Elgar's Star Fund Raisers
Elgar Technology College is delighted to announce that 5 of our students have been chosen to receive the Diana Award for their outstanding contribution to the school and community. Year 11 students, Gemma Lewis, Catherine Fewtrell, Katharine Jones, Jamie
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SELDON
SELDON Kira Happy 4th Birthday princess. Lots of hugs and kisses. All our love. Mummy Daddy, Marshall and Luke. xxx Published in paper 18/01/2008
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SPOONER
SPOONER Zoe Happy 14th Birthday Zoe. Lots of love from Mum, Dave, Grant and the rest of the Family and Manchester United! Published in paper 18/01/2008
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BAYLISS
BAYLISS Pat Passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2008. Formerly of Stoke Prior. Wife of the late Reg and mother of the late David. Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, January 28th at 11.30 a.m. Published in paper 18/01/2008
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WOODWARD
WOODWARD Albert Reginald Formally of Whittington A R Woodward Piano Tuner. Passed peacefully away in hospital on January 12th, 2008, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Phyllis, beloved father of David, Margaret and Irene. Will be sadly missed by all
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HARDWICK
HARDWICK David On Tuesday, January 15th, 2008, at St Richards Hospice, aged 80 years. Wonderful father of Sarah and father in law to Clive, a much loved grandad to James, Jennifer and Katie. He will be very sadly missed by all of his Relatives and Friends
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WINSCOM
WINSCOM Hazel Margaret nee Fellows Devoted wife of the late Mervyn Winscom and dearly loved mother of Neil, Andrew and Emma. Passed away peacefully at home on January 11th, 2008. Her inspirational talent and vitality as an artist, writer, musician and
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COX
COX Alfred Of Fernhill Heath. Suddenly at his home on January 12th, aged 84 years. Much loved father of Roy and a dear grandfather and great grandfather, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, January 28th at 2.30
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BECK
BECK Dorothy Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 10th, 2008, aged 86 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, January 25th,
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PARSONS PDSA
PARSONS Mary Formerly of Rowley Hill Street, Worcester. Peacefully on January 12th, aged 87 years. Wife of the late Charles. Funeral service at St Clement's Church on Thursday, January 24th at 11.45 a.m., followed by Cremation. Flowers or donations, if
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BAKER
BAKER John Owen Of London Road, Worcester. Peacefully on January 14th, aged 79 years. Much loved partner of Janet, father of Carolyn and Mark and grandfather of Emily, Lauren and Jamie. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, January 25th,
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MUNRO
MUNRO Alexander McKay Sandy Died peacefully at Welland House Care home on January 14th, 2008, aged 86 years, surrounded by his Family. Much loved husband of Peggy, father, grandfather and great grandfather. There will be a service to celebrate Sandy's
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SMITH SIMPLY THE BEST DAD
SMITH Jack Passed away five years today. Missed and loved everyday. "SIMPLY THE BEST DAD" Love daughter Ann and Family xx Published in paper 18/01/2008
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HEWITT
HEWITT Mary Passed away aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, mum to Jill and Martyn and mum in law to Susan, also a much loved nan. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 2 p.m. Flowers may
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SINCLAIR ENABLE
SINCLAIR Margaret Horne nee Henderson Formerly of Stanmore Road, Worcester and previously of Airdrie, Scotland. Passed away peacefully at Henwick Grange Nursing Home, Worcester on January 6th, 2008, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Sinclair
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HILL
HILL Marjorie Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 13th, 2008. A lovely mum, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, January 25th, 2008 at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please.
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DAVIS
DAVIS Malcolm The Family would like to thank everyone for the cards, messages of sympathy and donations received in their sad loss. A special thank you to St. Richard's Hospice for all the care that they gave to Malcolm. Thank you to Reverend Nott for
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DODD RSPB
DODD Geoff Tina and Jack would like to say thank you to everyone who has sent cards, made phone calls and visited. We have been overwhelmed by the support and love we have been given. Words cannot express how we felt when we saw everyone in their football
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CRUMP
CRUMP Jenna-Marie Have a great holiday. Love always Mum, Alan, Jess and Chloe xxx Published in paper 18/01/2008
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AMANDA MICHELLE
AMANDA MICHELLE Happy Birthday darling. Love and miss you. Mum. Published in paper 18/01/2008
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CRUMP
CRUMP Jenna Marie Happy 21st. Lots of love Dad xx Published in paper 18/01/2008
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PM praises Worcester crash pilot
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has spoken of his admiration for the crew of the Boeing 777 - including its Worcester pilot - which crash-landed at Heathrow yesterday. By coincidence, Mr Brown was at the airport and witnessed the aftermath of the incident
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Driver assaulted after running over dog
A DOG-owner assaulted a driver after he ran over his pet. The owner hit the driver in the face after he apologised for what had happened. It is not known whether the animal survived the incident in Ankerage Green, Lyppard Grange, Worcester, about 7.30pm
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Nuneaton game to be replayed
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden says that common sense has prevailed after their abandoned match at Nuneaton Borough was ordered to be replayed. The floodlights at Liberty Way failed twice last Saturday forcing referee Terry Simmons to call an
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Falcons fly over Wizards
MERCIAN Festival Junior League Under 11s Division Two title hopefuls Falcons Youth maintained their bid with a 3-0 win at Worcester Wizards. Falcons broke the deadlock against third-placed Wizards with a clinical finish from striker Dion Francis. They
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Neighbour pays tribute to hero pilot
A NEIGHBOUR of the Worcester pilot who safely crash landed a BA jet has said how lucky the passengers were to have him at the controls. The pilot, 43-year-old Peter Burkill, and his family live in Kings Stephens Mount in the city. Their neighbour, Valerie
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Police warning over lost tablets
Worcester Police have alerted the public to the loss of medication in the city centre some time yesterday. They are: - Atenolol (five tablets) for the treatment of low blood pressure; - Venlafaxine (five tablets), an anti-depressant; - Amisulpride
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Bloom judges will stop off at rubbish dump
AN unexpected diversion will greet judges of the Heart of England in Bloom competition when they visit Malvern's rubbish dump. Organisers of this year's entry are so proud of recycling levels in the town, they will stop off at Newlands Waste Reclamation
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Caravans could be floated to safety in floods
CARAVANS in Upton-upon- Severn could soon be floating their way out of trouble if flood water returns to the area. Pool House Caravan Park was heavily hit by last year's freak weather conditions when 12 caravans were washed off the site and down the
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Headlines 18 January 2008
Julian Plant from Elgar Technology College reads today's headlines.
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Stourport in public exhibition of synchro swimming
PEOPLE are being invited to see a demonstration of a little-known Olympic sport tomorrow. Stourport Synchronised Swimming Club's girls will be putting on the display at Stourport Leisure Centre from 5pm which is free to watch. The club are keen to recruit
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Harriers need win to revive chances
WITH the fear of ending up in mid-table obscurity, Kidderminster Harriers know they must see off the likes of Farsley Celtic if they are to revive their slim play-off hopes. The West Yorkshire side head to Aggborough tomorrow (3pm) with Harriers boss
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All-day music
A HOST of Worcester's best bands are taking part in an all-day gig this Sunday The likes of Meteor Street, Meg, Gamble Gamble, Planetman, Host, and Cobweb Dilemmas, are playing at TJ's in Angel Place, Worcester. The gig starts at 3pm and entrance is
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Get down to 1950s sound
SIX-piece rock and roll band Jonah & the 45s are performing in their home town of Stourport-on-Severn this weekend. Priding themselves in the authenticity of their 1950s sound and the way they approach the songs covered, Jonah play a variety of tracks
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Kedgeree
Serves four Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: about 45 minutes. Suitable for vegetarians and home freezing. WHAT DO I NEED? 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped Fry Light 1tsp finely grated
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It’s Sunday worship for all house music fans
SATANIC Sundays return to Worcester this month. Deuce Soundsystem, the people behind the successful if slightly wet underground house event held at the King's Head in Sidbury last September, are at the Firefly, Lowesmoor, on Sunday, January 27. Deuce
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Ten thousand of us visited Courtyard
More than 10,000 Worcestershire people ventured to Hereford's Courtyard last year. The arts centre, now 10 years old, is celebrating after a hugely successful autumn season which also saw 19,000 attend the Snow White panto. The Courtyard has seen a
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Not up to scratch
SIR - Malvern wants volunteers to clear brambles (January 9). I am afraid I am not up to scratch. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Keep new houses away from motorways
NEW housing developments in south Worcestershire should be built well away from motorways to try and stop commuters from Birmingham and Bristol snapping them up. That was the message Worcester city councillors were given this week by independent housing
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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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County FA to collect views on the future
THE Worcestershire Football Association is staging five consultation workshops in February and March in an effort to take the sport forward across the county. Debates will be held at five venues in Worcestershire where players, coaches, administrators
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Your big chance to get your singing noticed
UNSIGNED singers could get their big break when a national talent competition visits the Midlands. Live and Unsigned arrives in the region next weekend and thousands of musicians are expected to take part in live auditions. In 2007, more than 10,000
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This charity panto is the cat’s whiskers
A production of pantomime favourite Puss In Boots will bring "lots of fun" to adults and little ones alike when it arrives at Stourport Civic Centre. Members of the Monday Night Group are preparing to raise thousands of pounds for charity through their
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Thanks for helping me out of my car
SIR - Could the Worcester News please pass on my gratitude and thanks to the group of gentleman who so kindly came to my assistance when I skidded off the road just past Holt Health around 8.30am on Saturday, January 12. Not only did they lift me (literally
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Chilli Corn Bread
THERE'S one likely result of a new year resolution to lose weight and diet - it will probably be abandoned by Easter. Cutting the carbs, counting the calories and staving off the hunger pangs is pretty boring, especially when the cold sends your appetite
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Siam Smile in Worcester
THAI people are supposed to be famous for their beaming smiles - and with food like this, it's easy to see why.This fine Worcester restaurant's unusual name apparently comes from the fact that in Thailand, there are officially more than a dozen different
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Having a welly good time
PUPILS at Cherry Orchard First School, Pershore, are developing a wide range of skills thanks to a initiative that involves being in the great outdoors. Children in reception and Year 1 take part in Welly Wednesday every week and go outside for two hours
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Tom brings his tales of love and longing
FOLK legend Tom Paxton is pleased to be returning to Worcester. "Huntingdon Hall has always been good to me," he said, speaking to your Worcester News before his UK tour and visit to the city next weekend. Now aged 70, Paxton has been writing, performing
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Tale of torment and tragedy on the moors
PERSHORE'S arts centre will be transformed into the Yorkshire moors next month - and roaming upon them will be Cathy and Heathfcliff, ill-fated lovers destined to be apart. Bringing Wuthering Heights to life on stage at the Number 8 Community Arts Centre
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I was right with my EU biofuel views
SIR - As I warned last summer , and was criticised by Philip Bushill-Mattthews MEP for so doing, the EU Environment Commissioner has now admitted the EU did not foresee the problems caused by its policy to get 10 per cent of Europe's road fuel needs
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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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BREAKING NEWS: Hero BA pilot from Worcester
The pilot who has been hailed a hero for safely crash-landing a Boeing 777 lives in Worcester. The British Airways captain Peter Burkill lives with his wife and three sons in the city. He was at the controls of the BA jet which crash-landed short of
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Thank you for supporting us
AS the demand for Noah's Ark Trust's services has grown over the past 10 years, so has the need for funding. This is where the job of the Worcester charity's community fund-raiser Mary Irish comes in - to make sure there are enough events for people
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You can’t reduce carbon on a diet
SIR - Your article covering Harriet Baldwin's carbon diet stated that she "claimed" to have shed several tonnes from her carbon footprint. However, it would appear that the only steps she took were to change to a low emission 4x4 and to plant some trees
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Celebrations will mark saint’s 1,000th birthday
THE 1,000th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Worcester saint, Wulfstan is being celebrated this year. Celebrations start tomorrow when a very special peal of bells will be ringing across the city from Worcester Cathedral from 10am to 2pm. On
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FRIDAY FEELING
There are a few things that wind me up, and being late is one of them, or other people being late. We were chatting about this in the Barmaid’s Bosom the other night, mainly because Electric Ted was late, as ever. Ted is one of those people who it seems
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More beds mean that patients can get the best care
STAFF at St Richard's Hos-pice are preparing to care for even more patients with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses with the opening of five more palliative care beds. Since the new £5.25 million hospice opened its doors in Wildwood Drive, Spetchley
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Kings Norton to visit
WORCESTER Wanderers are set to host Kings Norton in Midlands Four West (South) tomorrow. In the same division, Evesham entertain Shipston-on-Stour, while Ledbury are at home to Dunlop. Midlands One: Luctonians v Loughborough Students. Midlands Two
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Whole issue of school funding is complicated
SIR - Your article headlined MP's attack on schools funding is rubbished (January 16) reports on the widening gap between local schools for their pupil funding. It wrongly claims that I admitted my figures were wrong. The figures quoted, far from being
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City rookie poised to make full league debut
MATT Dinsmore could earn his first start for Worcester City in Blue Square North against Workington tomorrow. Manager Richard Dryden has limited options up-front and is without striker Craig Wilding through a one-match suspension and Mark Danks (knee
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COMMENT: There's no excuse for drink-driving
THE fact there was no increase in the number of people caught drink-driving over the Christmas period in this area is not necessarily a cause for celebration. While the figures did not go up, they did not come down either. In fact, the numbers were remarkably
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Store says it’s better to be safe not sorry
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury's is building a rapport with the people of St John's and helping them stay on the safe side while the new sports centre, youth centre and store are being developed. Sainsbury's staff visited Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic
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Noah's Ark appeal gathers pace
OUR £1m Noah's Ark Trust appeal continues to gather pace, as we work to raise enough money for the charity to build new premises in the heart of Worcester. Launched on January 7 we have featured a series of articles about some of the families Noah's
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Join in with the singing and jokes in a great Kays panto
Goldilocks And The Three Bears is the 54th pantomime to be performed by Kays Theatre Group. Now, that's a lot of booing and hissing. Having done this 54 times before, we would expect Kays to know the ingredients of a good panto and they do. Goldilocks
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Youth play at Pershore
WORCESTERSHIRE entertain neighbours Shropshire in the Midlands Counties Youth Championships on Sunday at Pershore Town (2pm). Squad: Ben Albutt (Bromsgrove Rovers), Joe Bagley (Archdale 73), Sam Beasley (Stourbridge), Jamie Clarke (Pershore Town Youth
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Drain clearing should save further misery
FLOOD-RAVAGED homes in one part of Worcester should escape further misery after badly-clogged drains were finally cleared. Several households in Spetchley Road suffered tens of thousands of pounds of flood damage last July when streams of water cascaded
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Families fear the worst as river levels rise
AS the county braces itself for more rain and floodwater continues to rise across Worcestershire, many families are facing devastation for the second time in just months. Hundreds of Worcestershire families are still living in caravans or temporary accommodation
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Kitten hurt in air gun attack
A KITTEN has been left with painful injuries after being shot with an air gun while in the garden of her Malvern home. Police believe Alfie, a six-month-old black and white kitten, was shot while on top of a fence and fell to the ground. The attack
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Kids' stark reminder on road safety
PUPILS at a Worcester school were reminded about road safety during assembly after a schoolboy was hit by a car. The 13-year-old Nunnery Wood High School student collided with the green Ford Focus outside the school in Spetchley Road, Worcester, at 8.15am
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Ancient oak tree felled
AN ANCIENT oak tree on a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Worcestershire has been felled because it was damaged by vandals. The tree, which is at least 300 years old and believed to be one of the oldest in the West Midlands, was on Pipers Hill
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Concern over Earls Court homes appeal
CONCERNS have been raised over a decision not to send anyone to represent councillors at a planning appeal over a controversial new estate on the edge of Worcester. Councillors originally went against the advice of planning officers and refused permission
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Running a marathon? Why not raise money for St Richard's hospice?
A WORCESTER hospice is urging people who take part in running events around the country to raise money for it. St Richard's hospice is holding its annual reception for marathon runners on Thursday, January 24, at 6pm, in Wildwood Drive, Spetchley Road
