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Dad told police his son was sent drugs offer
The father of a 17-year-old youth complained to police that the teenager received a text message on his phone offering to supply him with cannabis. It gave details of the cost and the arrangements for picking the drug up. The seller, Colin Porter, was
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Charlotte to show judges her strings for success
WORCESTER Sixth Form student Charlotte Daw will be lining up with the cream of Worcestershire's young musicians to impress the judges at an annual music competition. The 17-year-old from Whittington, Worcester, is one of 11 entrants taking part in this
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A pint of what they're having, please
PUB-GOERS have produced a racy calendar to raise money for a local school. Regulars of The Goodrest Tavern in Barker Street, off Rainbow Hill, stripped off to raise money for Regency High School in Windermere Drive, Warndon. The calendar, depicting
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Walker opens her 2008 schedule with fine gold
THE Welsh Junior and Youth Open Championships was Kate Walker's first judo competition of 2008. It resulted in a gold medal for Walker and extended her winning run in British events to 11 months, a total of 36 matches. There were also three silvers,
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Appeal to refurbish church is at target
FORMER Pershore mayoress Sheila Grantham should be cracking open the champagne - she has now passed her £100,000 fund-raising target for the refurbishment of one of the oldest buildings in the town. But Mrs Grantham, aged 74 and the chairman of the St
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Further schools review is now needed
EDUCATION chiefs in Herefordshire must carry out a further review of schools in the county after plans to close more than 30 schools were withdrawn this week. And Herefordshire Council's children's services scrutiny committee said schools, communities
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Results from the women’s league
THE latest results from the Worcester and District Women's Skittles League. Division One: Bell Warriors 363 (11) (J Wickson 34, N Roberts, J Morris 33), Dragons 291 (D Bown 31); Goodies 390 (1) (L Jackman 41, C Webb, V Gardiner 41), Nomads 403 (10) (
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Plans to convert barn into six homes
DEVELOPERS have applied to convert a Grade II listed barn adjacent to a Worcester pub into six dwellings. Worcester City Council's planning department is considering Rushton Trading Ltd's revised application for land near the Timberdine pub in St Peter's
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Hylton Road re-opened
HYLTON Road in Worcester has re-opened. The road was closed between its junctions with Henwick Road and Tybridge Street at 1pm today because of flooding on the road. But highways chiefs took the decision to re-open it at 5.50pm.
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Sprague bags treble as Worcester lose thriller
SKIPPER Jon Sprague's hat-trick was not enough as Worcester Men's Firsts were pipped 5-4 by leaders Harborne in a thrilling BodyKraft Midlands Premier Division clash. Worcester, looking to gain revenge for a 9-3 thrashing earlier in the season, twice
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Delport future in the balance
FANS' favourite Thinus Delport's Worcester Warriors future will be decided next month. Sixways director of rugby Mike Ruddock revealed he is keen to retain the South African international's services - but admits the key decision is whether the player
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Cancer victim’s despair at rise in water costs
AN elderly cancer sufferer has been plunged into despair following a massive water bill price rise. Seventy-two-year-old widow Phyllis Brampton, from Steynors Close, Droitwich, has seen her six-monthly Severn Trent water bill rise by more than £300.
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Thousands of police in protest over pay
HUNDREDS of police officers from the West Mercia force joined a mass demonstration in London following a bitter row over backdated pay. About 300 officers from our force joined the march of up to 25,000 police officers on the streets of the capital yesterday
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Inches from disaster: barriers hold but road is shut anyway
WORCESTER came within inches of flood chaos today. As water moved down the river Severn and into Worcester, the city braced itself for problems. Thankfully, disruption was kept to a minimum - with only one main road closure - even though the river peaked
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Women impress in triangle match
SOPHIE Wood and Cheryl Lawson were among the scorers as Worcester Women's Firsts took on Gloucester City and Cheltenham in a triangle match. They found Gloucester to be challenging opposition but started with pace and confidence. Precise passing from
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Droitwich ease to fine win
DROITWICH Rugby Club's under 15s travelled to Burntwood and returned with an impressive 40-5 victory. The game was played in a compact ground with a heavy pitch that did not lend itself to flowing, expansive rugby. But Droitwich announced their intentions
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Workers awarded for 20 years of service
LOYAL workers at a catering firm were rewarded for their efforts with a two-day trip to London. Leslie Darlington and Kim Brant, both from Worcester, were treated to the trip as part of an award recognising 20 years of service to Sodexho. The firm is
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Barn dance held for children's charity
A GROUP of woman who spotted the appeal for a Worcester-based charity's £1million appeal in your Worcester News are doing their bit to raise funds for them. The women, who are keen to help the Noah's Ark Trust, a charity which helps bereaved children
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Stourport Firsts suffer a rare defeat
WESTERN Premiership side Lansdowne inflicted Stourport Women's Firsts' maiden defeat of the season, triumphing 3-0. In their last friendly before the Midland B' campaign starts, Stourport were disorganised in the first-half and trailed 2-0. They were
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Archdeacon to leave diocese after eight years
THE Archdeacon of Worcester, the Venerable Dr Joy Tetley, is to leave the diocese after eight years to develop a ministry in Oxford. Dr Tetley - the first woman resident canon at Worcester Cathedral - will be moving on at the end of April to resume and
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Pershore dumped in relegation clash
PERSHORE Men's Firsts' survival chances took a dent as they lost 8-3 at fellow strugglers Newtown in BodyKraft West Midlands Division One. A poor 20-minute spell allowed the hosts to storm into a 5-0 lead and, although the Vale side fought back strongly
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Private schools welcome charity’s benefit guidelines
THE two leading independent schools in Worcester say they have no objection to new rules which require them to show they offer a "public benefit." The Charity Commission has published guidance on what the nation's 2,500 private schools must do to satisfy
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Droitwich pipped by strugglers
DROITWICH Men's Seconds were unlucky to suffer a tense 1-0 home defeat to Solihull Blossomfield in the BodyKraft West Midlands Premier Division. The game between the two relegation rivals was decided by a controversial goal early in the first-half.
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County weekend football fixture round-up
SATURDAY WORCESTERSHIRE FA CUPS Junior Cup semi-finals: Bredon v Fairfield Villa (DW Kings); Powick v Droitwich Spa (M Pedley). Minor Cup semi-finals: West Hagley v Bretforton OB (CA Connolly); Burlish Olympic Youth v Meta Sports (DM Taverner).
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Hylton Road closed
HYLTON Road in Worcester has been closed due to flooding and could remain shut for the next 24 hours. Worcestershire County Council said it has taken the decision to temporarily close the road - between the junction with Henwick Road and the junction
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School is calm and the pupils happy and polite
A PERSHORE first school has been judged 'satisfactory' by government inspectors. But Cherry Orchard First School also scored two good ratings in its latest report from Ofsted. The inspectors said the school had strengths in pupils' personal development
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£10,000 penalties and jail for illegal worker employers
BOSSES in Worcestershire could face a fine of up to £10,000 and even a two year jail sentence if they are caught hiring illegal workers under new laws that come into effect in February. Sally Morris, head of employment law at MFG Solicitors, said that
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England Sevens call for Uche
WARRIORS youngster Uche Oduoza has been called up to the England Sevens Squad for the New Zealand and USA IRB World Sevens Series. The highly-rated winger will join Sixways team-mate James Collins in the 12-man set-up. The New Zealand competition is
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Coventry & North Warwick v Worcester (2pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Kidderminster v Stone. Division One: Bromsgrove v West Bromwich; Droitwich v Old Silhillians; Newtown
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FOX
FOX Doris Roger, Pat and Family would like to thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their messages of sympathy, cards of condolence, floral tributes and donations to St Barnabas Church, received during their recent sad loss. Special thanks to
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HILL
HILL Edwin Henry James Roslyn and Family sincerely thank all the people who braved the awful weather to attend Edwin's Thanksgiving Service in Pershore Abbey. Special thanks to the many people who have sent cards, messages of sympathy and have given,
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PARKINSON
PARKINSON Nora Passed away on January 20th, 2008, aged 91 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, January 30th, at 10.30 a.m. Flowers may be sent to A V Band. Published in
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CHAPMAN
CHAPMAN Reginald Reg Formerly of Morris Carpets, Kidderminster and Winnipeg Close, Lower Wick. Died peacefully on January 19th, 2008 at The Chace Rest Home, Malvern, aged 92 years. Cherished dad, grandad and great grandad. Will be greatly missed by Family
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BOURNE
BOURNE John Henry November 5th, 1908 20th January 2008 John, formerly of34, Manning Road, passed away peacefully at Ravenstone Nursing Home on January 20th, 2008. Loving father of Jean and John, father in law to Jane and Michael, dear grandad to Matthew
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WOOD HONEY
WOOD-HONEY Doreen Of Windmill Lane, Kempsey, passed away peacefully after a short illness, on January 19th 2008. Will be missed by all who knew andloved her. Funeral service at St Marys Church, Kempsey on Wednesday, January 30th at 2.15 p.m. followed
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LYCETT
LYCETT Peter John Suddenly, but peacefully on January 15th, aged 68 years. Loving husband of Barbara, a much loved father of Jane, Tim, Anna and Esther and a loving papa. Funeral at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, January 28th at 3 p.m. followed by a
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PEPLOW
PEPLOW Kath nee Pocknell A year ago you fell asleep. No time to say goodbye, You were taken by the angel saint and stars twinkle in the sky, We cried so many tears we could not understand, Why he chose to take you from our lives and leave us wandering
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SHUCK
SHUCK David John Of Fernhill Heath. Passed peacefully away after a short illness on January 16th 2008, aged76 years. Beloved husband of Pamela. Much loved father of Sally, Viv and the late Trevor. Devoted grandad of Lorraine, Michelle and Jake and great
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PEPLOW
PEPLOW Kath Devoted wife of Gordon. Passed away one year today. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Published in paper 23/01/2008
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Worcester News flood 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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Attacker tracked down by internet
A MAN who punched and kicked a stranger while he was sitting in his car was caught after his victim tracked him down via social networking site Bebo. The man found a picture of his attacker on the website, where people can publish profiles of themselves
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Train travel query
SIR - On page two of the Worcester News (January 11) it seems that passengers who travel by train will be called communters, so will passengers who eat in the buffet car be called communchers? J H GILLIARD, Worcester.
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Warriors A team set for Wales trip
WING Marcel Garvey will make his comeback from injury this evening as the Warriors A' team travel to face North Wales outfit Gogledd Cymru in Wrexham (kick-off 7.30pm). Speedster Garvey has been ruled out of action with a muscle strain but will make
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Headlines 23 January 2008
Today's headlines are read by Sam Turner from Elgar Technology College, Worcester
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Police warning about floods
PEOPLE travelling in the city - whether on foot or by vehicle - are being urged to adhere to police safety advice. Mike Digger, traffic management adviser for South Worcestershire Police, said: "If a road is closed, has barriers blocking access or any
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Council’s Baldwin painting will now be going to a museum
A CONTROVERSIAL oil painting - which cost Worcestershire County Council £4,000 - has been withdrawn from sale, after your Worcester News revealed it would fetch just a few hundred pounds. The authority has decided to give the unwanted picture - a copy
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Get our schools top funding, Mike
SIR - I write regarding the attack by Mike Foster MP on Worcestershire County Council and on Liz Eyre in particular (Worcester News, January 16) regarding funding of schools. Maybe he should do what he is overpaid to do, like concentrating on getting
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My care on Avon 2 ward was first class
SIR - I have just returned home from an unexpected emergency visit on the Avon 2 ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. I have read so many not very nice reports on the hospital and feel I must put pen to paper to say anyone finding themselves on this
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Hylton Road at risk of closure
DRIVERS are being warned that Hylton Road in Worcester could be closed. As water from the river Severn continues to rise, the surface of Hylton Road in St John's becomes more water logged. Water is now gushing out of drains and slowing traffic. Worcestershire
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£9m homes scheme is checked out by city’s MP
WORCESTER MP Mike Foster donned hard hat and safety boots to inspect a £9 million housing development in the city. The houses, currently being built by Nexus Housing in the Brickfields area of Worcester, will be a mix of 63 affordable properties
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District nurses are our unsung heroes
SIR - Ms Teresa French, of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, writes of more than 500 dedicated community and district nurses working across Worcestershire (January 14). For the past 28 years, I have had a series of excellent CPNs (community psychiatric
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Daddy will always be a hero to his boys
THE wife of Worcester pilot Peter Burkill, captain of the BA jet which crash landed at Heathrow last week, said their three boys will grow up knowing their daddy is a hero. "It has had such an impact on our lives, our lives will never be the same again
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M5 accident
A carriageway of the M5 was closed this morning following an accident. The multi-vehicle crash happened southbound between junction 4A and junction 5 at Droitwich at about 7.50am. A spokeswoman from the Highways Agency said: "Highways Agency traffic
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Path closure is only temporary
SIR - With reference to Barry Drinkwater's letter (January 17) about the footpath around Pitchcroft. The reason it is partially closed on race days is for your own safety. Part of the public right of way was through the stable area, and people, with
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Cost of flood barriers over £21k so far
FLOOD barriers in Worcester have so far cost up to £21,700 to protect the city against the rising river water and stop thieves from taking them. The barriers, which were put up at a cost of £2,200 on Friday, January 11, cost £1,500 a day to guard against
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Tony, 65, qualifies in an age-old craft
TWO Worcester stonemasons are the first in the city to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in the age-old craft. From the start of the year, memorial masonry companies needed to be registered with the British Register of Accredited Memorial
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We have a lot to learn from Madeira
SIR - We have again experienced heavy rainfall and so parts of the Worcester area are again flooded. My husband and I enjoy walking, so recently, during a dry spell, we walked around Whittington. Parts of the road were completely flooded - the reason
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Have you done your tax sums for April?
SWEEPING changes in the tax regime come into effect at the end of the tax year in April. In particular, the changes affect capital gains, but by planning early it is possible to take advantage of the tax saving opportunities which are available for
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‘Best kept secret’ school praised in Ofsted report
STAFF and pupils at a Pershore school are celebrating after picking up a number of good' grades in their latest Ofsted report. Inspectors have judged Abbey Park Middle School as satisfactory' overall but praised the school in a number of areas. They
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Life coach corner...
Apparently we are all drinking too much. An article in the Mirror this week highlights several social problems that have culminated in this excessive binge drinking culture. The report highlights several reasons for this - 24 hour licences, the "happy
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Sick of being unfit – so we saw the doc and got the exercise bug
PENSIONER Jean Draper-Jones was in so much pain she could not even walk up the stairs of her home. But now she has a new lease of life thanks to an exercise programme. Jean daily faces a daunting set of debilitating health complaints ranging from diabetes
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Five generations of girls
A FAMILY is celebrating the latest addition to their family - the fifth generation of girls. Little Ruby-Jane Turner, who is two weeks old, was born to 18-year-old Emma-Jane Turner of Kirkby Gardens, Elbury Mount, Worcester, at the Worcestershire Royal
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Take old St Wulfstan with a pinch of salt
SIR - With reference to the Feast of St Wulfstan (Worcester News, January 18) I must make some points. Undue glorification of men and women is not consistent with Christianity. Wulfstan was a man who was greatly deserving in front of God, but we must
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COMMENT: Another cut in interest rate needed
IF IT is still true that when America's economy sneezes ours gets a cold then we should probably prepare ourselves for a dose of the flu. Financial markets around the world took another battering yesterday despite the US Federal Reserve cutting interest
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Flood water in Worcester still rising
FLOOD water in Worcester continues to rise and will not peak until this afternoon. This morning a spokeswoman from the Environment Agency warned that, while the river Severn in Bewdley peaked at 7.30pm last night - at 4.91 metres - water in Worcester
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County face £10,000 floods bill
WORCESTERSHIRE are facing more financial misery after flood water breached the buildings at their New Road ground. The County announced losses of more than £1million on Monday due to the devastating summer floods and now water is back in the club shop
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Councillors set for pay cut
THE cash crisis engulfing Worcester City Council now looks likely to hit councillors where it hurts the most - in their own pockets. A real-terms pay cut is looming for them after the city's Tory leadership revealed it is making no plans for any increase
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City holds its breath as river approaches peak
ALL eyes were expected to be on the river Severn today after the Environment Agency warned it would be reaching its peak in Worcester. The river, which is on flood warning in the city, is expected to reach a height of 4.6 to 4.85 metres - the usual winter
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School celebrates good Ofsted report
STAFF and pupils at a Pershore school are celebrating after picking up a number of good' grades in their latest Ofsted report. Inspectors have judged Abbey Park Middle School as 'satisfactory' overall but praised the school in a number of areas. They
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Man slapped girlfriend across face - court
A MAN who slapped his ex-girlfriend across the face while she was queuing outside a nightclub has admitted assault. Worcester Magistrates Court heard Robert Russell, 34, was angry because she was not at home looking after their son. Liam Finch, prosecuting
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Have your say in our forums
THERE are many ways to share your views with the readers of your Worcester News, but by far the most versatile is in our forums. The 'comment' sections below most stories are great for writing a few lines about a specific article, but if you want to
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Sewer works spark traffic delays
MOTORISTS are facing lengthy delays on one of Worcester's major routes as road works are carried out. Severn Trent is carrying out water works in Stanley Street and has put up temporary traffic lights at its junction with Bath Road, which have been causing
