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Harriers 2 Weymouth 2 (0-3 on pens)
THREE Kidderminster Harriers strikers missed penalties as their bid to reach Wembley for a second season running collapsed tonight. After Harriers' second round replay with Weymouth ended 2-2 following extra-time, the visitors kept their nerve to win
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WN branches out
DID you know that your Worcester News has its own Facebook page now? We launched our own page a couple of weeks ago where we post links to significant stories and run an RSS feed straight to the page with all of our news and sport headlines. Simply
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Rovers in late loss at home
BROMSGROVE Rovers lost 4-2 after extra-time at home to Banbury United in the Errea Cup fourth round tonight. Jozsef Jakab dragged Rovers back in to the game with a double strike, including a last-minute equaliser, after Banbury led through two goals
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Evesham 2 Berkhamsted 0
GARY Hay's first goal in an Evesham shirt couldn't have been better timed as the Robins found the basement visitors a tough nut to crack tonight. It took the hosts 62 minutes to finally break down a determined Berkhamsted on a night when patience was
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Warning over bogus charity collectors
PEOPLE are being warned not to hand over their money to charity collectors without seeing any ID. The warning comes after a report of bogus callers asking for a donation to Droitwich Boxing Club. The owner of an address in Westlands, Droitwich, contacted
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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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Chance to meet bus bosses
BUS users are to have the chance to meet the people responsible for providing their local bus services. Bus Users UK will be holding a Bus Users Surgery on board a First bus in Angel Place, Worcester, on Friday from 10am until 3pm. Passengers don't
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County contingent hope to be stylish
A STRONG contingent of county riders will be challenging at the second 2008 "JAS" (Jumping and Style) Championship qualifiers at the new state-of-the-art Hartpury College arena near Gloucester. JAS, which comes under the umbrella of British Eventing,
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Police close flooded road
Severn Terrace, off Croft Road, in Worcester, has been closed by police. At 7.15 this evening, as water from the River Severn was expected to rise overnight, officers from West Mercia, along with Worcester City Council staff put up barriers to stop traffic
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Reading has never been such fun!
Moneeca Rai and Christian Goodall were among the youngsters who helped National Reading Week got off to a flying start at a village school near Worcester. They are pictured with Wyvern Radio DJ Paul Ellery, who dropped in at Grimley and Holt Primary
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Pershore increase lead at the top
SEC Solutions Worcester Snooker League Division One leaders Pershore B' moved further ahead of the chasing pack with a 4-1 win over Suzy Q A'. Pershore's Paul Hillyard recorded the division's highest break with a 32. Hallow A' kept in touch in second
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Rape case to go to crown court
A WORCESTER man accused of raping and indecently assaulting a boy aged under 16 has appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. The court heard Brian Holden was charged with raping the boy between August 1 and November 1 in 1991, indecently assaulting the
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Young people urged to vote
YOUNG people in Worcestershire are being encouraged to turn out to the polls to elect their representatives on both local and national cabinets. Forty young people are standing in the Worcestershire Youth Cabinet elections and 25 young people are standing
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St John’s ‘B’ earn success
ONLY one of the latest round of William Hill Worcester Billiards League fixtures produced a positive result. St John's B' defeated club rivals St John's A' 4-0, while all other fixtures finished in 2-2 draws. Highest break of the week was a 55 by John
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Worcester League result focus
THE latest results and tables from the Worcester Friendly League Wednesday Divisions. Division One: Morganite 463 (16) (R Kenwrick 44, D Evans 42, M Fisher, M Sellwood 41, K Weston, S Ayers 40), Scorpions 454 (4) (A Willis 45, C Kenwrick 42, D Hemming
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Clash sold out
HEREFORD United's FA Cup fourth round clash with Cardiff City at Edgar Street on Sunday is a sell-out. There will be no tickets available on the day after eager fans swiftly snapped up the remainder on general sale yesterday. Season-ticket holders and
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School celebrates sporting triumphs
PUPILS at a village school are celebrating after scooping a number of medals in a swimming contest. Children in year 6 and 7 from St Barnabas CE First and Middle School, in Drakes Broughton, took part in the South Worcestershire Schools swimming gala
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First win on road for town players
BROMSGROVE bagged their first away win of the season, winning 17-12 at Whitchurch in Midlands Two West. Whitchurch are one position higher in the league so the Worcestershire side badly needed a victory in their efforts to avoid the drop-zone. Without
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Telford step up Smith offer
AFC TELFORD United are prepared to make Worcester City skipper Chris Smith their club record signing in a bid to take him to the New Bucks Head. United chairman Lee Carter faxed over a take-it-or-leave-it offer for the 26-year-old central defender today
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African pupils benefit from city's old school books
THE former headmistress of one of Worcester's oldest schools has returned from a special trip to Sierra Leone. Morag Chapman retired from the Alice Ottley School last year after the school was merged with its neighbour, the Royal Grammar School. Following
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Teenager jailed for petty crime spree
A TEENAGER has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for a string of petty crimes and failing to comply with previous court orders. Christopher Willis appeared to city magistrates stealing a three-litre bottle of cider worth £2.99 from a store in Malvern
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Anchor pull off shock cup win
FOURTH Division Anchor Fladbury upset Third Division Ashton Under Hill to reach the last four of the Evesham Sunday League's Bluck Cup. Ashton led through Hunting at the interval but the home side responded with goals from A Clements (2), Le Neveu and
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Motorists warned to move their cars
MOTORISTS who have parked in a Worcester car park are being warned to move their vehicles. There are about 10 cars in in the Pitchcroft Car Park near the entrance by Ostlers restaurant, which are in danger of becoming trapped due to rising water. The
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Andrews signs up for new-look Jentin team
EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews has retained his place in the Jentin Racing team for the forthcoming 2008 British Superbike season. Jentin, after teaming up with Lloyds British Testing Ltd mid-way through the 2007 season, are now to be known as Jentin Racing
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David prepares for Polar challenge
FORMER Worcester man David Vale has been experiencing life in the Arctic before facing the challenge of a lifetime. The intrepid 65-year-old, who went to Stanley Road School and has a brother Derek still living in the city, went on an Arctic skills training
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Police appeal for witnesses to charity shop theft
TWO weeks on and police are still trying to catch callous thieves who ransacked a charity shop in Worcester city centre which helps support county people with life-threatening illnesses. Officers still want to question a man shown in this grainy CCTV
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Police warning over FA Cup match
A WARNING has been issued to football fans by Hereford police ahead of this weekend's FA Cup match between Hereford United and Cardiff City. Officers have urged fans to have an enjoyable but trouble-free time ahead of the match - but have vowed they
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UK Young Dancers to shine again at Dance Competition, The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome
Royal Academy of Dance flagship national competition Midlands & East England Heat to take place at The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), in association with the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation and the
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CRUMP
CRUMP Ella and Danny! Happy 18th Birthday. Love and best wishes Mary, Kim and Natty xxx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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HUNT
HUNT Minnie Minnee Roach It is with great sadness that June has to announce the loss of her dear mum, Min.Min passed peacefully away in Cardiff on January 19th, aged 96 years, after a long period of failing health and much suffering. She was the dearly
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RUSSELL
RUSSELL Philip John Augustine Requiescat in Pace. Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Best friend and loving father of Paul, husband of the late Joan, darling husband and companion to Marie Therese and loving father in law to Terry
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MILNER
MILNER Frances Mary Peacefully in hospital on January 15th 2008, aged 82 years. Funeral service atSt Johns Church on Tuesday, January 29th at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment atSt Johns Cemetery. Thanks to all the Staff at Northwick Grange Nursing Home
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR William Bill Suddenly on January 15th,aged 69 years. Loving husband of Elaine, dad of Stephen, David and Michael, son in law of Eileen and adear grandad. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, January 30th at 3 p.m. Flowers, or
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ALLEN
ALLEN Peter Henry On January 15th after a short illness, aged 78 years. Adored and loving husband for 50 years of Elaine. Devoted father of Donna and father in law to Dave. A very proud grandad of Alexandra and a dearly loved son, brother and uncle. A
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HOLLAND
HOLLAND Peter Olly Everyonesbest mate. Sadly missed, always remembered. Never forgetting our laughs at the Blower. Love to Bid and her Family. All our love Becki and Ellie. xx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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SELLWOOD
SELLWOOD Kaitlyn January 22nd 2007. We held you for the shortest time,'til we had to part.One year ago today you went to play amongst the stars. Our cherishedbaby Kaitlyn,we cradle you forever in our hearts. Love always. Mommy, Daddyand Kirstin.xxx --
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DEE
DEE Joyce Mum, twelve months today. We walked, talked, through your cornfield, the rain forest and up the mountain path, once at the top you were gone. These are memories I will always cherish,Sue xx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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WALL
WALL Stephanie Three years ago today you were taken from us, but you are always in our hearts and our thoughts. God bless my darling. Love Mom and Barrie. xx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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HANLEY
HANLEY Robert'Bob' 23.8.31 - 22.1.07 Passed away one year today. Always in our hearts.Deeply missed, never forgotten. Love Colin, Patrick and Peri. Published in paper 22/01/2008
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SELLWOOD
SELLWOOD Kaitlyn Paige Scarlett One year today you went away, God took you in his care to be one of his angels, The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, But the ache in our hearts will always stay. Will be thinking of you on your !st Birthday. Love from
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PETERS
PETERS Christopher John Cherished Memories of our son and brother passed away January 22nd 1977. Gone from our lives but not from our hearts. Loving you always. Mum, Dad, Gill, Sandra and all the Family. xxx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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BURD
BURD Nellie Formally off Warmstry Court, Worcester. Passed on peacefully on January 15th, 2008, at The Shrubbery Nursing Home, Worcester, aged 96 years and eleven months. A long and eventful life lived to the full. A service to celebrate her life will
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FISHER
FISHER Stella Roy and Family would like to thank everyone for cards and flowers received in their sad loss. Thank you to Reverend Melville for the lovely service and to Cordelia and Staff at A. V. Band Funeral Services for all their kindness. Published
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BALLETT
BALLETT Wendy nee Chance Congratulations on achieving your BSc Hons Degree. We are all very proud of you. Mom, Dad, Matthew, Richard, Rebecca and J.D. Published in paper 22/01/2008
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GRIFFITHS PREECE
GRIFFITHS PREECE To Katie and Wayne Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son,Carter Jack.Love Mum and Dad xx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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EVANS
EVANS Trevor John Remembering a devoted husband, father and grandfather. No card to send, No hugs to give, But in our hearts, You will always live. Loved and longed for always by Kathie, your girls, Sharon, Hayley, Laura, Grandsons and Sons in law. --
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TARRY
TARRY Becky A year today Bex. We all miss you so much and think about you all the time. Now you can breathe easy, Angel. Sweet dreams, Sleep well Love Louise and all your Girls Love you xx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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WALL
WALL Steph Taken away three years ago today. Thinking of you always. God bless. Love Kerry, Paul, Emily and Jack. xx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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HARDWICK
HARDWICK Wayne Taken from us January 22nd 1972. Never forgotten From Mum and Family xxx Published in paper 22/01/2008
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DEE
DEE Joyce Mary Sadly missed and never forgotten. From Rosemaryand Neil. ---------- Gentle Jesus up above, give our nan all our love. From Steph, Shelly, Rich, Charlieand Rachel. ---------- Twelve months ago. Cherished memories. Still greatly missed. Loving
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DIXONGILLSON
DIXONGILLSON Kate and Ross Sue Dixon is pleased to announce the Engagement of her youngest daughter, Kate to Ross, eldest son of John and Judy Gillson of Guernsey. Congratulations from both Familes. Published in paper 22/01/2008
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Warning to shoppers after purse snatches
SHOPPERS are being warned to stay vigilant after two purse thefts took place in South Worcestershire within the last week. The first incident took place in Past Times on Worcester High Street at around 4.45pm last Thursday. The victim was queuing to
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Children get in the mood for busking
PUPILS have been celebrating the 15th anniversary of New Zealand's Buskers Festival at a school near Worcester. Both the staff and pupils of Norton Pre-School at Littleworth took part in a range of activities to celebrate the event with acrobats and
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Speed limit signs installed to cut accidents
EXTRA speed limit signs will be placed on a notorious section of the A449 near the newly-installed speed cameras at Hawford near Worcester. Worcestershire County Council, which has taken responsibility for the road from the Highways Agency, is in the
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Headlines 22 January 2008
Today's headlines read by Aidan Jacobs from Elgar Technology College, Worcester.
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Have a gun to blow your head off, man told wife
A FATHER who offered his wife a gun so she could "blow her head off" during a supervised visit with his children has been remanded in custody awaiting sentence. James Apps, who is in the process of going through a divorce with his wife Claire Apps, was
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Will mouse buyers get free wellies?
SIR - On my way to work, cycling along Pope Iron Road, I noticed a placard on a derelict site announcing: "New homes coming soon". This development, approximately 75 yards from the river, flooded in July. It has presumably passed the planning stage, so
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Harriers try again in Trophy contest
MARK Yates is hoping Kidderminster Harriers' impressive form will continue when they look to reach the third round of the FA Trophy tonight (7.45). Harriers host Weymouth in a second round replay after the original tie finished goalless in Dorset 10
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The bells were not completely silent
SIR - Mayor Stephen Inman is probably quite correct in saying the bells of old St Nicholas Church had not been rung since before the war (Mayor's Diary, January 15). As I remember it, the circumstances here were that a structural defect in the tower itself
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City must make the most of their captain
THE situation facing Worcester City over Chris Smith is not one the club has had to deal with in recent seasons. A rival club tabling an offer for their captain is pretty much unchartered territory for the St George's Lane club - but that is where City
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Cricket club's £1m disaster
THE devastating summer floods have cost Worcestershire County Cricket Club more than £1m. The New Road outfit has announced it lost £1,164,114 over the past 12 months because of the 2007 floods. However, an insurance pay-out of £300,000, a £75,000 grant
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I am sickened by whale slaughter
SIR - Yet again the Japanese are out killing whales in their hundreds. They say they are doing this "for research". To my knowledge alone, they have been doing this for the last 40 years - how much research do you need to do on a whale? With a target
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Evesham give respect to Town
BERKHAMSTED Town may be rock-bottom of the British Gas Business Division One Midlands table but title-chasing Evesham United are going to treat them as if they were heading the pack. That is a worrying thought for the visitors to St George's Lane tonight
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llegal immigrant plan is very funny
SIR - What planet are we living on? A story that could quite easily serve as a script for a Monty Python sketch has it that prison vans are to cruise the streets of Britain searching for illegal immigrants! We are further informed that these "mobile
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Hair and beauty salon goes online
A CUTTING edge hair and beauty salon website has been launched. Worcestershire's specialist Internet services provider Netsecrets has created a website for Redditch salon Legends. Netsecrets, based near Inkberrow, has developed a site for the salon
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School helps orphans build a brighter future
UNWANTED school desks from Worcestershire are being shipped to children in Africa. Tables, chairs, whiteboards, cupboards and filing cabinets no longer needed by youngsters being taught in Stouport-on-Severn, because of the merger of the Arley Common
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Teacher hopes his tune is a winner
A MUSIC teacher from Pershore has devised a composition for the National Youth Brass Band Championships. Martin Yates, a peripatetic teacher with Worcestershire Youth Music, spent two-and-a-half months composing the piece, which is called Full Circle
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Visitors get chance to see display
ECO-friendly art work by Worcester school children has gone on display at the Pump House Environment Centre. Pupils from Claines CE Primary School took part in a competition at the end of 2007 to create a shoe out of recycled materials. The competition
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Rugby Star Shares Skills with pupils
THE PE department at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester welcomed Worcester Warriors rugby star Shane Drahm to help pupils in their lessons. He was in college with rugby development officer Simon Lane to coach rugby skills to Year 7
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Help us crack down on hatecrime,say lawyers
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) deal with cases of hate crime. Colin Chapman, chief crown prosecutor for West Mercia's CPS, based in Droitwich, said he wants victims of hate crime, or people in a position to understand
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Books swapped for boots as children head for forest
A WELLY' good time is being had by pupils at Cherry Orchard First School, Pershore, as part of its bid to gain Forest School status.Youngsters, including Chloe Guscot and Kayleigh Hill, front, don their wellies every Wednesday to spend time in the countryside
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POWICK AND CALLOW END ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
AFTER the exhortation and silent tribute, the chairman wished all members a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. A message of greetings was also passed on from our patron Charles Newton and Christine. The chairman also recorded his thanks to Neville
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LITTLE WITLEY WI
LITTLE Witley WI rounded off a successful 2007 with a traditional Christmas dinner in the Village Hall. Many members and especially the committee worked hard to set the scene and create a festive atmosphere. We were treated to the wonderful singing
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OMBERSLEY GARDENING CLUB
A VERY successful year ended in November with a table and wine tasting given by Dr David Brownridge, and a Christmas dinner at Holt Fleet in December, which was well attended. At our first meeting in 2008 at the Memorial Hall, Ombersley, on January 17
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RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI
PRESIDENT Eileen Williams welcomed fewer members than usual to the first meeting of 2008. Best wishes were to be passed on to those unable to attend due to illness. Speaker Ken Crump gave a most informative and thought- provoking talk about his work
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PUMPHOUSE WI
THE December meeting was full of seasonal cheer. After the usual business matters we had a longer social time than usual with Christmassy refreshments, then a quiz. A week later, 15 of us attended a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at a local hostelry
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How Professor Green led a quiet revolution
A MULTI-MILLION pound new campus, university status, and the UK's fastest growing application rate are just some of the successes of the University of Worcester's vice chancellor Professor David Green. It has been an exciting first five years at the institution
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Mayor's Diary
When I heard that the Lyppard Five-0 group was due to tour the Guildhall last week, I immediately thought of that TV programme from years back called Hawaii Five 0. If you remember (probably those of you over 40), it always started with pictures of canoeists
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Festoon lights issue just can’t be ignored
SIR - Councillor Gaynor Amphlett is quite correct - her election leaflets made no promises. In fact, I've noticed over the years a pattern - promise nothing, do nothing and then at the next election say that you've kept your last election promises!
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COMMENT: We must all help out the cricket club
IT IS a cruel irony that Worcestershire County Cricket Club has announced the true cost of last year's summer floods as its New Road ground is again under water. The club posted a loss of more than £1.1 million for the 2007 season as the June and July
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Look out – all this rain has left huge holes in the roads
HUGE potholes are appearing in Worcestershire's roads following heavy rain and flooding across the county. The surface is breaking up in a number of places around the county, endangering drivers. One Worcester man says he has been left without the use
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Officials attacked over outdoor centre inquiry
THE top officials running Worcestershire County Council attempted to "rubbish" the crucial investigation which saved a popular outdoor centre from closure, a leading councillor has said. In an astonishing attack on the county's principal officers, the
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City chairman denies new Smith bid claim
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy insists that they have not received a fresh bid for skipper Chris Smith from Blue Square North rivals AFC Telford United. Reports in Shropshire, however, says that the New Bucks Head outfit have made an offer that is
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First birthday for park café
A CAFE in the grounds of Worcester Woods Country Park has celebrated its first birthday since being taken over. Owners Guy and Lynette Ward said Orchard Café has gone from strength to strength and put the success down to the fact the majority of their
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Theatre treat for printing customers
A GROUP of teachers and business people from Worcestershire and Herefordshire attended a theatre night in Malvern organised by a printing company. Topaz Business Systems, from Gloucestershire, invited a party of 100 of its customers and their partners
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School to fly furniture to Africa
UNWANTED school desks from Worcestershire are being shipped to children in Africa. Tables, chairs, whiteboards, cupboards and filing cabinets no longer needed by youngsters being taught in Stouport-on-Severn, due to the merge of the Arley Common, Windmill
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Salon launches website
A CUTTING edge hair and beauty salon website has been launched. Worcestershire's specialist Internet services provider Netsecrets has created a website for Redditch salon Legends. Netsecrets, based near Inkberrow, has developed a site for the salon
