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Putting singing back in schools
AN initiative to encourage schoolchildren across Worcestershire to take up singing has received a £25,000 cash boost. Worcester-based Singworks has been given the money to put singing back into the hearts and minds of the county's schools. The money
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Restaurant hygiene on show
A NEW scheme has been launched giving people the chance to find out the hygiene levels of different food outlets in Worcester. The Scores on the Doors scheme is being supported by Worcester City Council's environmental health team, who are planning to
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REVIEW: Wes Dance at Marr's Bar
Wes Dance Marr's Bar, Worcester AFTER spending the week listening to his music on myspace, I had high hopes for Wes Dance. Not only did he deliver, he raised my expectations for next time. Worcester-raised Dance is an incredible songwriter. His
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New homes help reduce rubbish
A PROPERTY developer is helping residents of a new housing development in Worcester to reduce their waste. Berkeley Homes is building about 400 homes on the former Royal Worcester Porcelain site in Sidbury. And the properties, which will be ready for
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Malvern in 11-try bonanza at home
LEADERS Malvern swamped Newbold 69-3 after the visitors took a first-minute lead in Midlands Two West. New signing Tim Streather came on as a replacement in the second-half to score one of the quickest hat-tricks seen at Spring Lane. Director of rugby
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Spa hold on to a tight win at rivals
DROITWICH hung on for a hard-fought 12-8 win at Kidderminster Carolians to keep up their title challenge in Midlands Three West (South). The visitors made a great start when winger Simon Pearce dived over after good work from John Critchlow, Sean Walker
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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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Willetts bags a brace as YMCA go clear
WORCESTER YMCA extended their lead at the top of the Worcester League Saturday Division with a 3-1 win at Hanley Swan. Luke Willetts netted twice and Alex Freeman was also on target as the YMCA opened up a 10-point gap. However, second-placed Grosvenor
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Pupils settle in to new school
Six new pupils have joined a Malvern school's reception class as part of its new year intake. Wyche Primary School is one of the only schools in the county that has twice-yearly intakes. The school takes new pupils in both September and January from
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Wanderers hit by Dunlop fightback
WORCESTER Wanderers dropped a lead as they fell 20-12 at Dunlop in Midlands Four West (South). The Coventry side preserved their unbeaten home run after a late kick-off following a no-show from the planned referee. Wanderers took the game to Dunlop,
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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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Magic Malins nets a quartet
BROMYARD'S recent good form in the West Midlands Premier Division continued with a 5-0 drubbing of fellow strugglers Goodrich. The hosts took the lead in the 20th minute when Craig Malins tapped in from close range after some good work in the box by
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Anger at recycling mix-up
PEOPLE have expressed outrage after they saw their recycled rubbish being binned alongside household waste. After reading an article in your Worcester News which said the council has a legal right not to collect household recycling if it is contaminated
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Pershore fall at Somerset side
A MIXTURE of ill-discipline and unforced errors was the difference as Pershore lost 30-17 at Old Redcliffians in Western Counties North. Pershore started down the slope in Somerset with the wind behind them and enjoyed plenty of territory. But an interception
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Silvester stars in away day success
NEWSMEN made it three wins in a row in Division Two of the Worcester and District Men's Skittles League with a 24-pin victory away against the Settlers on the Railway Club. Despite losing the first two legs, the Newsmen were three pins ahead by the fourth
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Plymouth Raiders 95 Wolves 77
WORCESTER Wolves head coach Skouson Harker insists his team will bounce back after losing 95-77 at Plymouth Raiders in the British Basketball League Championship. Anthony Paez top-scored with 22 points but it was not enough to avoid defeat ahead of this
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Our teachers are friendly and make us feel welcome
A STUDENT survey has heaped praise on support services at a Worcester college. Worcester College of Technology is celebrating after the results of a survey recognised its service and support to students on their arrival at the college. A spokesman
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Dodge is calm for high-fliers
MIKE Dodge kept a cool head as Upton won 27-25 at fellow high-fliers Keresley in Midlands Five West (South). Keresley opened the scoring on 20 minutes as a missed tackle allowed the left winger in for a converted try. They added another five points
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Warriors' Euro tie on April 5
TOP seeds Worcester Warriors will tackle French side Montpellier in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup on Saturday, April 5 (3pm). Finishing top of their group meant Warriors guaranteed a home last eight game and the potential of a home
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Latest travel news
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Mercian Festival Junior Football League results
U8s: L&B Badgers Spurs 0 Evesham United Robins 0; Newtown Sports Colts 1 Westbury Celtic Youth 0; Oldbury Park Tigers 4 Kempsey Colts 0; Warndon Scorpions 0 Newtown Sports Juniors 3. U9 Division One: Kempsey Colts 0 Evesham United Robins 6; L&B Badgers
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Spencer captains Six Nations opener
WORCESTER number eight Catherine Spencer leads England women in their RBS Six Nations opener against Wales at London Irish on Saturday. Defending champions England are looking for an unprecedented third Grand Slam victory in Six Nations history. Worcester's
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Shoplifting spree pair discharged - court
TWO women who went on a shoplifting spree in Worcester have been given conditional discharges. Natalie Rouse and Hollie Saunders, both aged 20 and of Leswell Lane, Kidderminster, admitted two counts of shoplifting when they appeared at Worcester Magistrates
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Youth radio earns its full street cred
AN internet radio station for young people in Worcestershire has begun broadcasting on FM after being awarded a community radio licence. Youthcomm Radio, Worces-ter's first and only youth community radio station, was established several years ago by
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Handbag-snatcher broke pensioner's arm - court
A ROBBER who snatched a pensioner's handbag containing £400 produced a flick knife when he was chased from the scene by a teenager, Worcester Crown Court was told. Derrick Tipton made off with 81-year-old Irene Gordon's bag after forcing his pursuer
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UPDATE: Malvern power cut
ALMOST all of the 7,000 homes and businesses in Malvern left without electricity this morning have got their power back on. Central Networks was forced to turn the electricity supply off to 6,942 people after engineers discovered a serious fault with
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Ex-taxman is jailed for Tesco bomb plot
A former tax inspector has been jailed for six years for a £1m blackmail plot against supermarket chain Tesco. Philip McHugh, of Milton Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancashire, sent 76 letters threatening to bomb Tesco stores across Britain last summer. The 52
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£270m from Europe will create 10,000 jobs
A £270 million five-year programme of European investment to boost innovation and the start-up of new businesses in Worcestershire and across the region has been launched. The European Commission has approved the allocation for the West Midlands up to
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Tickets are available
TICKETS to watch England and Wales Under 18s do battle at Worcester Warriors are on general sale now from the ticket office. Future sporting talent from both countries play on Sunday, March 3 (3pm), at Sixways which has previously hosted England Under
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Parish youth shelter is a step closer
YOUNGSTERS in a Worcester parish are one step closer to having a much wanted multi-use games area and youth shelter. Plans to build a flood-lit all-weather pitch and £5,000 shelter in St Peter's are set to go before Worcester City Council's planning
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Street lights danger warning
CHILDREN are being warned about the dangers of street lights after three youngsters were caught tampering with a lamppost in Worcester. Three children believed to be aged nine or 10-years-old were seen interfering with a live lamppost in Ennerdale Close
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DARLING
DARLING Mary Beautiful memories on your Birthday. One lonely year without you, And there's nothing I can do, When every thought reminds me of how much that I miss you.It only seems like yesterday we laughed and shared a smile.I wish we could do that again
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MILLS
MILLS Albert William Bert Of Lower Moor, Pershore.On January 22nd, 2008, peacefully in hospital aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Beat, father to Roy and John, grandfather to Mandy and James and a great grandfather. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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DUTFIELD
DUTFIELD Yvonne Rita Vonnie One year today. Beautiful memories of my wife Yvonne. My hero in life who will always be close to my heart and mind. God bless you with my love. Joe. xxx Published in paper 28/01/2008
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CURRAN
CURRAN Ellis To a very special son who will always be loved, and never forgotten. You are always in our thoughts, no words can express how much you are missed. Love alwaysDad and Julie xxxx ----- To a dear brother, loved and missed. Chris, Sarah and Michael
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DUTFIELD
DUTFIELD Yvonne Vonnie A year today you passed away,And as you were, you will always stay.Loved and remembered everyday,I will love you forever, and a day. Your John xx Published in paper 28/01/2008
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SANDERS
SANDERS George Terence John The Family of the late Terry Sanders would like to thank Friends and Neighbours for all their support and messages of sympathy, the cards of condolence, floral tributes and donations made for the Intensive Care Baby Unit, Worcestershire
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HOWELL RIP
HOWELL Sarah Aged 87 years of Upton upon Severn. Peacefully on January 17th. Widow of the late Edmund and beloved mother of Christine and mother in law of John Fortune of Vancouver Island, Canada. also a loving grandmother of Dale and Jolie Louise, grandmother
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ROBSON
ROBSON Peter Suddenly but peacefully, after a long illness, on January 19th, 2008, aged 81 years. Loving husband of Margaret and a much loved father to Clive. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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HUNT
HUNT Barry Raymond Of Worcester. Passed peacefully at home after a long illness on January 19th, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Pat. Much loved dad of Russ and Kim, dearest grandad to Jack, Jasmine, Freya and Rhys and dear brother of Brian, Ann and
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GARDNER
GARDNER Pearl Seventy today. Happy birthday. Love always Denise and John xx Published in paper 28/01/2008
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Police praise football fans
FOOTBALL supporters have been praised for their good behaviour at yesterday's game between Hereford United and Cardiff City. Chief Inspector Shane Hancock said the large policing operation, with more than 100 officers on duty, had been a success. Police
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Watch out for cowboy traders
SHOPPERS have been finding out about how to avoid cowboy traders. Members of Worcestershire County Council Trading Standards team were on hand in the CrownGate Shopping centre to advise businesses and residents on issues such as rogue traders and safe
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Be careful of slippy canalside footpath
SIR - I would just like to highlight the poor condition of the canalside footpath near Lowesmoor. On Saturday, January 12, at about 3 pm I was returning from a shopping trip in town. Despite wearing stout walking boots I slipped on the slimy footpath
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County fixture list
TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League Southern Division: Archdales 73 v Bromsgrove Rovers; Bewdley Town v Bishop's Cleeve; Stourport Swifts v Gloucester City; Wellington v Cinderford Town. TOMORROW British Gas Business Premier Division: Bromsgrove
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Weekend county results
SATURDAY FOOTBALL SOUTHERN LEAGUE Premier Division: Hemel Hempstead Town 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 2. Division One Midlands: Evesham United 1 Dunstable Town 0; Malvern Town 1 Stourport Swifts 2. Hellenic League Supplementary Cup First round: Clanfield
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Fun day at college
THIS weekend saw a popular family fun day held at New College Worcester. Twenty families from across the country visited the event at the school in Whittington Road, which is a residential college for visually impaired or blind students aged between
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Noffke has his sights focused on Aussie call
AUSTRALIAN all-rounder Ashley Noffke has revealed the reasons why he turned down Worcestershire's recent offer to be the New Road side's overseas player this season. The 30-year-old former Durham and Middlesex player, who topped Gloucester-shire's bowling
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Best of the Bunch - Cyclamen coum
This pretty member of the primula family displays rounded marbled leaves in autumn, following on with flowers throughout winter and early spring. Some varieties come in strong colours, ranging from carmine and pink to white, and many display silver foliage
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Plans for fuel depot near park-and-ride
A NEW fuel depot could be built on land near a park-and-ride facility in Worcester. Countrywide, which is based in Earls Croome, wants to install two new fuel storage tanks on land next to allotments in John Comyn Drive, Perdiswell. Operations manager
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January 26-Feb 3
100 Years Ago: Hindlip Hall presented a very bright appearance on Thursday evening when, in response to the invitation of Lord and Lady Hindlip, a very large number assembled at the second annual household ball. The company comprised the servants of
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January 26-Feb 3
This week in 1988: * Worcester City football fans are being urged to dip into their pockets to pay for the club's future success. City's new commercial manager Dave Boddy has come up with a Pounds for Points money-raising scheme. He said: "We are
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK Jan 26
Complete the pruning of greenhouse vines while they are still dormant and remove loose bark which may harbour pests. Bring in pots of forced bulbs for indoor flowering when ready. Protect winter-flowering bulbous irises in the garden from severe cold
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With Love x
It's a shame that this decent double-album starts with such a weak track, namely the over-played, sickly sweet X-Factor single A Moment Like This by Leona Lewis. Fortunately, what follows is a very satisfying, easy-listening love compilation, from classics
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Good Enough to Eat - Chitting Potatoes
If you've ever tasted a potato that's been cooked just minutes after being dug up from the ground, you'll know how different the flavour is from any supermarket variety. So now's the time to grow your own. Seed potatoes can now be bought in large bags
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Police crackdown on illegal number plates
FROM today police will be cracking down on motorists who deliberately alter their number plates to evade detection and prosecution. West Mercia Police has launched Operation Larch and will be stepping up enforcement of vehicles with illegal registration
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Guildhall could be used for weddings
SIR - Most Worcester people would probably agree that our Guildhall must continue to be accessible by the public but that it needs to generate income to reduce the cost to the taxpayers. The magnificent assembly room on the first floor ought to offer
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Be sure to have a lot of fun with your allotment
TV cook Jamie Oliver may now be growing his own veg, but so are thousands of people in this country, many of whom are taking on allotments along railway sidings, behind housing estates and on pieces of land on the outskirts of town. Allotments are no
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Three people treated after car accident
THREE people had to be treated in hospital for their injuries after their car left the road on Sunday. The accident happened at 1.45am on Sunday, January 27, when a white Renault Clio left Graham Road in Malvern. The male driver and his two passengers
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Monkwood Nature Reserve, near Sinton Green
Monkwood Nature Reserve is jointly owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation and is freely accessible to the public, with a good network of paths. Don't be dismayed if you come across evidence of tree-felling - it's just that some
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Where to get the best produce.
For the final few days of Farmhouse Breakfast Week, the farmers' market at St Peter's Garden Centre, Worcester, is making it easy for you to enjoy a good start to your day. Pop along to the market and enjoy your breakfast freshly-cooked on the stall
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Police attacked before funeral - court
A MAN assaulted two police officers after punching his own brother on the day of his grandfather's funeral, a court heard. CCTV footage, shown to Worcester magistrates, showed Lee Minton with his shirt covered in blood. Minton, 22, of Ransome Avenue
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Please take note, Britain is full up
SIR - Once more I have to agree with Stan Parr, re building new homes in Worcestershire. We all understand why we need these new homes - for immigrants. 200,000 social homes were given to immigrants last year. Five times more immigrants are given social
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Don’t let this happen to your beloved pet
IT must be something that anyone who has ever sold a horse or pony, particularly one that has served them well over a number of years, dreads. To switch on the television and see that animal suffering in a nightmare scenario, the kind that engulfed the
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Memories of the way we lived our lives
NOSTALGIA, they say, is a thing of the past, when times were always better than they are now, naturally. The reality may be very different, but a look back into the mists of time is always interesting, especially if it comes via sepia prints taken by
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It’s time to hunt down what Foxy has to say
FOR as long as I can remember, I've given Worcester MP Mike Foster the benefit of the doubt. His ego has been regularly massaged on this page, even if some unkind comments have been made about the government he represents. He's even been given a nickname
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We’re trying to stay strong, says mother of tot killed by taxi
AN investigating is continuing into the death of a toddler who was knocked over by a taxi a week before Christmas. Cameron Simpson died on Tuesday, December 18, after being in collision with a Blue Door mini-bus taxi in Meadow Road, Droitwich, at 4.30pm
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There’s something for all at the Swan
SIR - At 70 years old, I don't get out at all in the evenings, but I am delighted for my fellow citizens that Chris Jaeger puts on a variety of shows at the Swan Theatre, from "bums-on-seats" populist shows to acts that cater for more specialist tastes
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Find out about your tax liabilities
FARMERS and landowners in Worcestershire who are considering retirement or selling their business or farms are being invited by a major firm of solicitors to a seminar on the Chancellor's plans for the reform of capital gains tax. Alan Neal, partner,
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Liverpool choose Paul’s design for their new ground
A HEREFORD architect has been given the go-ahead to start work on a new multi-million pound stadium in Liverpool. Paul Hyett, chairman of London-based RyderHKS, met the American owners of Liverpool Football Club in New York recently and re-submitted
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Praise is icing on cake for outstanding nursery
A PLAYGROUP in Worcester has been judged outstanding' by government inspectors. London Road Playgroup and Pre-School has achieved the accolade from Ofsted, after it found the standards of care and education were excellent. The inspectors said: "Children
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A tale of one squire and his confetti field
THERE can't be too many Worcestershire landowners, let alone local Conservative Association chairmen, who have slept rough on the streets of Paris, but then Charles Hudson is not your average squire. Now supplier of organic confetti to the weddings of
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Theatre programme has a limited appeal
SIR - Mr Phillpott's article about the Swan Theatre (Saturday, January 19) reflected a singularly biased view of the "defining moment" five years ago when the city council decided to discontinue most of its funding of the theatre, despite the Arts Council's
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Australia day at the library
CHILDREN enjoyed a treat with a difference at Worcester library by taking part in an Australia Day. The library hosted a number of activities with an Australian twist on Saturday, including themed sing-along sessions and Australian-themed books being
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COMMENT: Why did the drains stay blocked up?
THE issue of blocked drains has become a real hot potato across Worcestershire as flood water recedes. Much of the blame for the scale of devastation caused by last summer's floods has been laid at the door of the county's drainage system. Particular
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New Worcester deal for Morris
FORMER British Lions prop Darren Morris insists he is close to agreeing a new contract with Worcester Warriors. The 18-times capped Welshman, who was man-of-the-match in Worcester's 25-5 victory over Bristol, also revealed that he hasn't given up hope
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Council workers parking perk
HUNDREDS of Worcester city council workers face a rise in car parking charges this spring as part of budget saving - but they will still be paying a fraction of the cost paid by ordinary folk. The parking perk means 289 council workers pay £60 a year
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Latest travel news
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Rotary’s fund-raising events provide cheques for charities
A ROTARY club in Worcester has given £7,000 to charities in the city. At an event held at Worcester Cricket Club, the Worcester South Rotary Club handed seven local charities a cheque for £1,000 each. The money, proceeds from the Rotary club's Dragon
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No time to lose in a race for cash
TIME is running out for organisations that are working with homeless people in Worcest-ershire to apply for a share of £500,000. The Spark project is a major new partnership between the Government, the private sector and leading social enterprises The
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Watch out for cowboy traders
SHOPPERS have been finding out about how to beat avoid cowboy traders. Members of Worcestershire County Council Trading Standards team were on hand in the CrownGate shopping centre to advise businesses and peopel on issues such as rogue traders and
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Artistocrat’s past comes up for sale
THE treasured and unique contents of a Worcestershire country house are to go under the hammer next month and auctioneers are expecting worldwide interest. Following the death of 76-year-old Lady Maria Coventry at Chelten-ham racecourse on Saturday,
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Floods force wildlife on to roads
TWO otters have been killed on Worcester's roads in the last week as a result of flooding. The latest deaths bring the total of otters killed on roads to four in the last year. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust has said everyone is aware of the problems
