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Malvern taxi fares rise
TAXI fares in the Malvern district are to go up from April 1 to help cover the cost of rising fuel prices and drivers' pay increases. The fare increases were approved by Malvern Hills District Council executive committee following a request by taxi
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Keep your details to yourself
PEOPLE are being reminded not to give out their bank details after a woman received a bogus call from someone claiming to be the RSPCA, asking her to set up a direct debit. The woman, from Stourport, refused to make the payments because she already
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Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News
IF you're considering popping out for a meal tonight or tomorrow but don't know which restaurants come recommended, we have the answer. In our Leisure section we feature restaurant reviews from in and around Worcester, offering our opinions about everything
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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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Warriors storm to first Premiership win of season
WORCESTER Warriors stormed to their first Guinness Premiership win of the season with a 25-5 success over Bristol at Sixways. But like so many times this season they had to come from behind after Bristol's Luke Arscott scored a tenth minute try. A Loki
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Book your place for pancake race
A CHARITY pancake race will be taking place outside the Guildhall in Worcester on Shrove Tuesday. The event, organised by the Worcester South Rotary Club, will see teams of four people competing for the Peplow Trophy. They will be running a 60m course
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Bogus workman preys on pensioner
A BOGUS caller has stolen more than £600 in cash after tricking an elderly woman at her Malvern home. The incident happened at about 3pm on Thursday. A man tricked his way into a house in Bredon Grove, after convincing the woman she owed him £80 for
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Colley is living the England dream
WHEN Nick Colley hears the national anthem for England's clash with Argentina at the World 5's Futsal Tournament in Malaysia on Tuesday, the Worcester City midfielder will be fighting back the tears. The 33-year-old flies out to the Far East this evening
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WN goes social networking
DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page? 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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Addict glad to go to jail - court
A MAN who recognised his drug habit was out of control has welcomed a six-month prison sentence. At Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, Edward Corbin, whose address was given as care of Magg's Day Centre in Worcester, pleaded guilty to four counts
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Matt wins battle to regain his form
LONG-serving Warriors scrum-half Matt Powell admits he has been disappointed with his form so far this season. The Abergavenny-born half-back struggled to hold down a regular place in Mike Ruddock's first XV early in the campaign as the Warriors director
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FOWLER
FOWLER Ashley A very special Mum. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. We love you loads. Jodie, Hollie. xx Published in paper 26/01/2008
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FOWLER Ashley 40. Thank you for making my dreams come true. Happy Birthday Babe. Love you always. Mark. xxx Published in paper 26/01/2008
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RUSSELL
RUSSELL Stephen Thinking of you on your special eighteenth birthday. The memories you left us were perfect, and stay strong in our hearts. We will never forget you, and your caring and generous nature. Missing you always,love Mum, Dad, Dean, Emily and
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BARNES
BARNES Kathleen Treasured memories of my dear mother who passed peacefully away January 27th, 1978. Always in the thoughts ofson John Published in paper 26/01/2008
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SOWNEY
SOWNEY George Passed away January 25th, 1992. Always in our hearts. Wife Beryl and Family xx Published in paper 26/01/2008
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LOWE
LOWE Joseph Joe Another year passes, But you're always in our thoughts. Loved and missed still, by Margaret, Tony, Christine and Wayne and Families. God bless. Published in paper 26/01/2008
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BOWEN
BOWEN Elizabeth Betty Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 20th, 2008 aged 94 years. Funeral Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 2.00 p.m. No Flowers please by request. Donations
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CHADNEY
CHADNEY Zoe Happy First Birthday Zoe. Lots of love Great Nan xxx Published in paper 26/01/2008
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TROTH Robert Ernest Bob To my darling Bob, with all my love and happy memories on his 70th Birthday on Sunday 27th January.With everlasting love. Thelma. xxx Published in paper 26/01/2008
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NICKLIN
NICKLIN Rose Memories of a special mum. You shared our love, our tears. Thank you for those wonderful years. God bless. Love Gordon. ---------- Happy memories of a dear granny. Love Jo and Kev, Lynette and Rod. ---------- Treasured memories of a dear
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ATHERAGE Les Treasured memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad, who passed away one year ago January 27th. Sadly missed. Always in our thoughts. Wife Ivy, Leslie, Angela, Grandchildren Mark and Lee. Published in paper 26/01/2008
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MACRAE
MACRAE Don Passed away ten years ago today.Treasured memories of a very much loved husband, dad and grandad. Forever in our hearts.Love Edna, Julie, Donna, Mark, Tom, Jess, Chris and Alex xx Published in paper 26/01/2008
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Bumper year for solving crimes
A CRIME-SOLVING charity has had a bumper year, thanks partly to the people in Worcestershire and in Herefordshire. Information passed anonymously to West Mercia's Crimestoppers has seen more than 200 criminals brought to justice across the two counties
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Nomads Academy bag indoor victory
WORCESTER Nomads Academy recorded a three-wicket success over Avoncroft in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League with seven balls left. Batting first, Avoncroft made 84-6 after getting off to a poor start when Paul O'Driscoll caught and bowled
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Dentists short of NHS patients as city bucks trend
PATIENTS may struggle to find an NHS dentist in other parts of the country, but in Worcester it is dentists who are short of NHS patients. Seven million people have been unable to see an NHS dentist for the last two years, according to the Citizen's
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Wolves duo injured
SKOUSON Harker and Shaun Durant are injury doubts as Worcester Wolves resume British Basketball League Championship duties tomorrow at Plymouth (4pm). Tenth-placed Wolves are just two points off Leicester Riders in the play-off zone and want to maintain
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Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news before you head off to the shops this Saturday morning. Click here for latest travel news
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A warm welcome for the Prince of Hearts
HUNDREDS of people - the young and the old - turned out to welcome the Earl of Wessex to Droitwich. More than 100 youngsters and their parents lined the path as he arrived at Droitwich Rugby Club to see for himself the youth work carried out at the club
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Worcester flood warning withdrawn
The Environment Agency has withdrawn the flood warning on the River Severn from Bevere to Powick. Worcester does however remain on a flood watch, and there is still a flood warning in place on the River Severn between Worcester and Tewkesbury including
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Miss Worcester’s ice cream delight
MISS Worcester has been handing out triple scoops of ice cream to wish county residents luck in tonight's Lotto draw. Churchfields Ice Cream Parlour in Salwarpe, Droitwich, has created a special triple rollover ice cream' to celebrate only the fourth
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Students impress at school
SEVENTEEN Pershore High School students across years nine to 12 competed admirably in terrible cross-country conditions at Bredon Pull Court School. Eight students finished in the top eight and have qualified for the county meeting at Hereford Racecourse
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Praise and thanks for county’s maternity services
MATERNITY services in Worcestershire have been praised despite sloppy standards being found in other hospitals across the country. One in four hospitals nationwide are letting new mums down but hospitals in Worcestershire offer a first rate service according
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Straw in tribute to mum who spoke out
THE Secretary of State for Justice has described a Worcester woman as "very brave" after she spoke out against her abusive ex-husband. In your Worcester News yesterday Sarah MacLeod said her home was a fortress and her children feared for their lives
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Dolphins drive
DROITWICH Dolphins made a promising start in the Worcester Winter League with a runners-up place in round one. Solid swimming resulted in Dolphins clinching first or second places in 23 of the 40 events. The relay teams finished first or second in all
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Vandals smash salon window
A WORCESTER hairdressing business has been targeted by vandals. Yesterday morning, Melissa Wells, owner of Blow Your Top, arrived at work to find a gaping hole in the glass frontage of her store and shards of glass littering the salon's interior. Police
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We can’t do a thing to stop this building blitz
A VAST house-building programme is on the cards for Worcestershire after regional representatives accepted they had little power to fight "irresponsible" Government demands. Angry councillors from Worcester and Wychavon told a meeting of the West Midlands
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Arts workshop fears funding cuts
STAFF at Worcester Arts Workshop are still uncertain about the future of their services and jobs because the Arts Council has not told them if their annual £25,000 grant is to be cut. They face an anxious week , as the Arts Council says the 200 or so
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Put forward your sports heroes
NOMINATIONS are open for Worcester sportspeople, coaches or clubs who have had an outstanding year. The City Of Worcester Sports Awards gala celebration evening will be held at Worcester County Cricket Ground, New Road, on Wednesday, February 13.
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Learn to save someone’s life
STUDENTS at a Worcestershire school have been given the chance to learn life-saving skills thanks to two charities. Sixth form pupils at Stourport High School and King Charles School, Kidderminster have taken part in the project set up by Malvern-based
