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Cousins fought in street over money
COUSINS fought in the street following a row over money. Nicholas Collins and Nigel Cox were arrested by police following a violent bust-up near the Moatway shops in Malvern. Both men appeared in Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday, where they each
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Land boundaries under discussion
LAST year's summer floods have prompted Malvern Hills Conservators to renew their efforts to establish exact boundaries with adjoining landowners. The issue of who is responsible for pieces of land has arisen because of the flooding and maintenance of
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Harkaway kick-off the new campaign
THIS year's local point-to-point season kicks off this weekend with the traditional opening fixture at the Chad-desley Corbett track hosted by the Harkaway Club. Hanley Swan trainer Andy Hobbs and his principal owner Clive Hitchings have a strong hand
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Kidderminster 5 Stourport 0
MATTHEW Barnes-Homer bagged a hat-trick as Kidderminster Harriers crushed neighbours Stourport Swifts 5-0 in the Worcestershire Senior Cup first round. Physio Ian Foster, who won the Conference with Harriers as a player in 2000, was also on target along
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Chamber oppose fuel tax hike
THE Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has joined fellow chambers, road hauliers and business members from around the country to write an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging him to scrap the proposed increase in fuel
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Double award for young Powell
NICK Powell picked up the Young Player of the Year award at the annunal Eves-ham Cricket Club awards evening. A first-team regular, Powell took 21 wickets and scored 255 league runs in his inaurugal season at the club. He also won the Under 16s player
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Narraway bids to be England’s answer
LUKE Narraway has admitted his shock at receiving the call-up to play for England on Saturday. The former King's School Worcester pupil, who was once at Sixways but now plays for Gloucester, will line up at number eight against Wales at Twickenham in
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Worries eased by rare success
BASEMENT side Suzy Q A' waltzed to a 4-1 victory over St Stephen's E' in Division One of the SEC Solutions Worc-ester and District Snooker League. Division One: Suzy Q A 4, St Stephen's E 1 (W Mapp 50, K Jeffrey 31; J Ingils 69, P Layden 20; D Meynell
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We are not safe yet warns Delport
THINUS Delport has warned that Worcester Warriors' relegation fears are not over yet, despite picking up their first win of the season. The Sixways side finally won a Guinness Premiership game when they beat Bristol 25-5 on Saturday to put some breathing
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View and order our pictures online
HAVE you seen a picture in your Worcester News or on the website which you like? Perhaps you're in one of our pictures and would like a copy to remind you of your five minutes of fame... Well you can view larger versions of most of our pictures here
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Narrow lead is intact
ST Stephen's B' maintained their lead at top of the William Hill Billiards League with a 3-1 victory over Suzy Q. St Stephen's A' 3, St Johns A 1 B Watts (48) 100, N Vaughan (27) 89; J Smith (32) 36, G Denning 100; M Painter (61u/f) 100 B Robinson 99
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Our Facebook page gathers pace
DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page? We launched our own page a few 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 log in
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Highwaymen continue to stand and deliver at top
HIGHWAYMEN stretched their lead at the top of the Wednesday Worcester Friendly Skittles League Division One table. Division One: Rams 389 (18) (R Peak 36) Freshmen 350 (2) (P Grooms 35); Rushwick Cavs 441 (16) (N Franklin 45, D Spiers 43, S Blandford
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Drug addict stole to fund habit - court
A MAN has admitted stealing power tools and alcohol to fund his drug addiction. Lee Shearer of Ploughmans Rise, Droitwich, admitted six counts of theft at Worcester Magistrates Court. The 30-year-old admitted stealing a Bosch drill worth £59.99 from
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Sharp shower would help County recovery: Newton
WORCESTERSHIRE'S New Road home has held up pretty well after the recent floods - but chief executive Mark Newton is still praying for more rain. With the water now cleared from the County's pitch, the clean-up operation to get the ground ready for the
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Early cup exit blights delight
WORCESTER City Women came down to earth with a bump as they followed up the best result in their history with a one of the worst. Having beaten Hereford Pegasus, two leagues higher, 3-2 after extra time in the County Cup seven days earlier, Worcester
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Pupils perform for royalty
A GROUP of Worcester schoolchildren had a Royal encounter when they visited a theatre in London this week. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall watched performances by schoolchildren from across the country, including 20 Year Seven pupils from
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Travellers hit a dead end as they slip to second
KINGFISHERS flew to the top of the Monday Worcester Skittles League Division One table with a convincing win over Castaways. Travellers slipped into second place after losing at home to Rushwick. Division One: Kingfishers 413 (16) (J Ridlinton 39) Castaways
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Fifth win in succession
JOGA Bonito helped themselves to a fifth win in as many matches with an 11-2 success over Slappers on Tour to move top of the six-a-side Droitwich Leisure Leagues. Despite a 2-1 win against Real Madras, the Unpredictables slipped down on a place on goal
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Student wins pic of the year competition
A PHOTOGRAPH taken by a Worcester teenager has been voted picture of the year in an online competition. The picture of Broadway Tower was taken by 19-year-old Merlin Cooper in April last year. He posted it onto the Broadway Tower page of Wikipedia, an
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Pinvin topple United
PINVIN United defied the league structure in the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League to reach the last four of the Knock-out Cup. The Division Three side dominated against Division One Broadway United with Alexander scoring all their goals in a 4-
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Union against school merger
UNION officials opposed to plans to shut a primary school have urged education chiefs to "stop tinkering" with childrens' education. Adrian Gregson, Unison's Worcestershire branch secretary for more than 15 years, said his union was against Worcestershire
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Huge haul of lead stolen from animal park
EIGHT tonnes of lead flashing has been stolen from a construction site at West Midland Safari and Leisure Park. Thieves used oxyacetylene cutting equipment to burn the doors off the large metal container storing the lead. Police believe they must
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Narraway to start for England
FORMER Worcester school pupil Luke Narraway will start at number eight for England against Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday. Having originally been named in the England Saxons squad, Narraway, who went to the city's King's School, was
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Speeding MD banned from the roads - court
A MANAGING director has been banned from driving after he was caught speeding on a notorious Worcestershire road. Raymond Willden was clocked in his BMW X3 at 87mph in a 50mph zone near Ombersley on the A449. The 41-year-old, of Laugherne Road, St
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The Water Cycle
The water evaporates from the land and ocean, condenses, falls back to earth as precipitation, and the water that descends over land either returns to the air by evaporation or plant transpiration, or it flows back to sea via streams and rivers. This
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LAYTON
LAYTON Florence Edith Doll The Family would like to thank Relations and Friends for all the support and beautiful cards and flowers received at this sad time. Also donations given to St Richards Hospice. Thanks to those who attended the funeral. A memorable
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ROSBOTHAM JONES
ROSBOTHAM JONES Congratulations Shenagh and Stuart on the birth of Demie. January 20th 2008. All our love. Mum, Nan, Conor and Chelsey.xxxx Published in paper 29/01/2008
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PANES
PANES Monica Aged 79 years of Upton upon Severn. Peacefully at home on January 23rd, 2008. A dearly loved mother, mother in law, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and great friend to many. The Funeral service will take place at Upton Parish Church on
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OLIVER
OLIVER Henry Joseph Of Broad Green Passed peacefully away on January 16th, 2008, after a long illness bravely borne. Aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Sally and a much loved father and grandfather.Will be sadly by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service
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SMITH
SMITH Neville Formerly of Pilgrim Road. Passed away after a long illness. Will be sadly missed by all the Family. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February 1st at 10 a.m. Flowers or donations if desired, to The Stroke
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SMITH
SMITH Peter Leslie Margaret and Doreen would like to express their sincere thanks to Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for the floral tributes, lovely letters and cards and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss. Special thanks to Primary Care
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DICKINGS
DICKINGS Patricia Glenys Of Worcester. Passed peacefully away on January 21st, 2008, aged 64 years. Much loved by all the Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, February 4th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations,
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JAMES
JAMES Victor On January 10th 2008, aged 86 years. The funeral service will take place at Great Malvern Cemetery on Wednesday, February 6th 2008at 9.30 a.m. Flowers toHolland Funeral Service, Malvern,WR14 3LS. Published in paper 29/01/2008
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BARBOUR
BARBOUR Paul and Mandy Congratulations on the birth of your precious little girl Sophie Louise,born on January 26th.Love fromMum and Tomxx Published in paper 29/01/2008
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Linda Happy 53rd Birthday mum and nan. Have a good day. Love Charlotte, Maj, Zaq and Aisha. xx ------------ Brian Taylor. To daddy, happy Birthday. Love Amani and Harley. xx Published in paper 29/01/2008
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GUMMERY
GUMMERY Howard Stanley Passed away two years ago today. To me you were so special, what more is there to say, I wish with all my heart that you were here today. Your loving wife Mary, Elaine, Kevin, Wayne and San. xxx Published in paper 29/01/2008
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WHITE
WHITE Yvonnenee James Passed away one year today.Always in our hearts. Deeply missed, never forgotten.Love Mum and all the Familyxx Published in paper 29/01/2008
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HOLLINGSHEAD
HOLLINGSHEAD Edna May Treasured memories of a dear mother who passed away nine years ago today. Remembered always for her love and kindness. She is sadly missed by her son Tony. God Bless. Published in paper 29/01/2008
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Have your say with us
YOUR Worcester News is more than just a way to find out what's going on in your local area and across the county. Yes, the newspaper and website keep you up-to-date with the latest news and sport among many other things - but we're also a platform for
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What an interesting letter about bells
SIR - What an interesting letter from John Hinton about the ringing of the St Nicholas Church bells. I was born in Pheasant Street during the Second World War and those bells used to be rung every Sunday morning before the service and again at evening
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Police seek help with thefts
POLICE in Evesham are appealing for help in their investigations into a series of thefts totalling nearly £2,000. Officers are hoping members of the public will come forward with information on the incidents which took place over the course of last weekend
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Headlines 29 January 2008
Robert Hughes from Elgar Technology College reads today's headlines.
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What’s the point of Energywatch?
SIR - British Gas recently said it was raising gas charges by 12.4 per cent. Actually, that happened three years ago, then a series of increases and now the latest 15 per cent. However, we all have to have low pay rises because we don't want to fuel
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Bulls sign Hooper
HEREFORD United have completed the loan signing of Southend striker Gary Hooper. Hooper, who has just signed a new contract until June 2009 at Roots Hall, joins the Edgar Street club for a month and is available for tomorrow's visit of Barnet. The 20
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Computer games can keep you fit
A UNIQUE scheme which uses a computer game to help children in Worcester and Droitwich get fit has backing from the Government. The Department of Health has endorsed the pilot scheme, which uses Nintendo Wii games consoles to engage young people in physical
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Who says a minority oppose the EU?
SIR - Councillor Richard Udall said in his letter about the EU: "A tiny minority of readers continue to oppose Britain's membership of the European Union". Can he prove there is a tiny minority? The majority of people in this country are always going
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Busy time for Fields
WESTFIELDS start a congested period of rearranged matches and face six consecutive league or cup matches. Tonight they host Wellington in the Herefordshire FA Senior Floodlit Cup semi-final (7.45pm), before travelling to Coalville Town in the league
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City clean-up begins
NOW that the floodwater has finally receded from the streets of Worcester, the big clean-up has begun. Worcester City Council deployed about seven workers to hose down the muddy pathways running along the Severn yesterday after about two weeks of being
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UPDATE: Motorcyclist in collision with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has been involved in a collision with a car in Worcester. Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Bromyard Road, St John's, about 8.26am. A West Midland Ambulance Service spokesman said: "A rapid responce vehicle and ambulance
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Police consider changing 08 number
MORE than one million phone calls are received by West Mercia Constabulary every year with phone companies appearing to pocket the majority of the cash generated from them. Your Worcester News requested information about the 08 number be released under
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It’s time we stood up for our country
SIR - I was astonished by the letter from Richard Udall, who signs himself off as Worcestershire countycouncillor, presumably to give some gravitas to his personal views. He says that: "Loss of power and sovereignty to Brussels is rubbish", but then
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Managers looking for better displays
STOURPORT Swifts boss Neil Hunt says tonight's Worcestershire Senior Cup first ro-und clash at Kidderminster Harriers (7.30pm) is a chance for his players to put themselves in the spotlight. The Walshes Meadow chief, despite picking up three points against
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Find me a leading man!
A YOUNG queen of ballroom dancing who has just won a prestigious competition needs a leading man to share her crown and fill her trophy cabinet. Georgia Whittam was recently crowned champion in the all girls section of a ballroom and Latin dance championship
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The potholes in the county are terrible
SIR - The recent weather has highlighted a problem that affects many drivers on the roads in Worcestershire today - potholes. I personally drive over 1,000 miles a month on the roads in Worcestershire and encounter numerous potholes. I have suffered
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Rovers chase the magnificent seven
BROMSGROVE Rovers caretaker-manager Duane Darby insists that British Gas Business Premier Division safety is still his number one priority despite his side closing in on the play-off places. Rovers welcome fellow promotion contenders Chippenham Town
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Guitarist irrepressible
IT'S testimony to a great artist that in these casually indifferent times, so many were prepared to turn out on a cold January night to watch this man perform. Observing Bob Dylan's old Greenwich Village guitar buddy cruise through songs old and new,
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Award for good teaching and learning
A WORCESTER school has won a prestigious award recognising its leading practices. Nunnery Wood High School has been awarded a leading aspect award for developing a whole school approach to assessment for learning which has impact. Headteacher Alun Williams
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Young to say what happens to youth building
A WORCESTER youth centre, closed since last year, could be sold off for housing. The land occupied by Warndon Youth Centre in Chedworth Road could be sold to a developer in return for a new facility being provided elsewhere. The centre is owned by Worcestershire
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Katie is back to star in musical
A TALENTED former Worcester pupil is returning to her old school to star in a forthcoming production. Katie Hawcutt, who left Bishop Perowne CE College in 2005, is now in her first year at Leeds College of Music. She is bringing five other top musicians
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Professor’s university post is first in country
THE University of Worcester has created the country's first professorial post for tissue viability. Biomedical scientist Dr Richard White joins the university as professor to expand its teaching and research capabilities in the rapidly evolving
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Pupils settle in to new school
Six new pupils have joined a Malvern school's reception class and they are pictured above. Back row, left to right, Edward Pallett, Ben Barker and Oliver Price. Front row, left to right, Sophie Oldroyd, Liam Leonard and Emma Finch. Wyche Primary School
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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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Pants for Peru Day
STAFF at a care home wore pants over their uniforms to help a colleague who is trekking in Peru raise money for charity. Helen Saunders is walking the Inca Trail in May to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society, and her colleagues at Heathlands Care
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MARTLEY WI
AS our usual meeting place was being redecorated, we decamped to Wichenford Village Hall for our January meeting. Many thanks to the committee and the Hall management who arranged it all at short notice. Elsie Corti was congratulated on her January
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OAK APPLE WI
WE did not have our usual meeting in December as the third Tuesday falls a little too close to Christmas but instead went for a meal a week earlier at the Retreat. Although we sat at two different long tables these were back to back so we managed to
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MALVERN LINK TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD
JULIE Wacey, the chairman, opened the January meeting by wishing everyone a happy new year. Audrey Speechley was welcomed as a new member as were two visitors. Members travelling to the ice show at Cardiff were reminded that the coach will be leaving
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ST PETERS WI
IT was a cold but dry evening for our first meeting of the year. Maureen Matthews, president, welcomed members and accepted several apologies. Christine Williams read the minutes of the Christmas meeting. The party had been a great success and Maureen
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New homes help owners reduce their food waste
A PROPERTY developer is helping residents of a new housing development in Worcester to reduce its waste. Berkeley Homes is building about 400 homes on the former Royal Worcester Porcelain site in Sidbury. The properties, which will be ready for occupation
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£270m from Europe to help 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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Liam likes sport, reading; he also writes poetry and he just happens to be blind
LEARNING to cope with the loss of your sight is a difficult and scary experience for anyone - let alone a boy aged 10. Just as the world is becoming an exciting place to be, you're thrown into darkness. But one inspirational Worcester schoolboy has
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Computer games can keep you fit
A UNIQUE scheme which uses a computer game to help children in Worcester and Droitwich get fit has backing from the Government. The Department of Health has endorsed the pilot scheme, which uses Nintendo Wii games consoles to engage young people in physical
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Mayor's Diary
OH no he didn’t. Oh yes, he did. Yes, you’ve guessed, last week I attended another pantomime. This time it was a performance of Goldilocks and the Three Bears put on by the Kays Theatre Group at the Swan. It’s a regular event in the calendar for Kays
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Munday is impressed by show of ambition
JONATHAN Munday believes Worcester City have got what it takes to reach the top flight of non-league football. The 19-year-old defender has been impressed with the set-up at St George's Lane since arriving on loan from Kidderminster Harriers at the start
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Beware those who try to rewrite our history
SIR - The best that can be said of the letters (Worcester News, January 10) from Messrs Parr, Webb (both "usual suspects") and Barton about David Candler's letter on Winston Churchill's views about a united Europe are that they were hypocritical and disingenuous
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COMMENT: Battling the bulge will not be easy
OBESITY is, if you'll pardon the pun, a growing problem for this country. There are plenty of innovative schemes being run the length and breadth of the nation aimed at defusing Britain's health time bomb. It is surprising, therefore, when pressure groups
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MP calls for more flood protection for cricket ground
WORCESTER'S MP has demanded the Environment Agency provide greater flood protection for Worcestershire County Cricket Club's beleaguered New Road ground. Mike Foster wants the ground treated as an exceptional case and has asked the agency to look into
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All change for historic sites
TWO of Worcester's most important historic buildings may be changed forever after planning officers ignored heritage campaigners and backed controversial modernisation schemes. Plans to install a new-look kitchen in a panelled room in Worcester's mediaeval
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New Town boss intent on survival
NEW Malvern Town manager Joe Rawle has set his sights on keeping the club in the British Gas Business League. Rawle has been named as Paul Molloy's successor at the Langland Stadium after being in caretaker charge since the end of December. It is Rawle's
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Animal charity needs volunteers
ANIMAL-lovers are being sought by the RSPCA which is in desperate need of home visitor volunteers in Worcester and the surrounding areas. Branches in Worcestershire require volunteers to help re-home the many animals which come into their care each
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City seek Munday extension
WORCESTER City plan to keep Southport match-winner Jonathan Munday for a second month. But captain Chris Smith's future remains unclear and looks set to be decided at a board meeting tomorrow night. Munday, who scored the winner at Haig Avenue on Saturday
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Man threatened suicide and verbally abused PC - court
A MAN from Tenbury Wells who was threatening to hang himself went on to verbally abuse a police officer, a court was told. Daryl Marston, 20, of Crescent Place, admitted causing harassment, alarm or distress when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates'
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Katie makes a triumphant return
A TALENTED former Worcester pupil is returning to her former school to star in a forthcoming production. Katie Hawcutt, who left Bishop Perowne CofE College in 2005, is now in her first year at Leeds College of Music. She is bringing five other top
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Slalom success for soldier
A WORCESTER soldier has scooped four prizes in an Army skiing contest held in the French Alps. Corporal Annabelle Franey won top female, the super giant slalom and was runner-up for the individual slalom and downhill events, when she competed in Exercise
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Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News
IF you're considering popping out for a meal soon 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 from the
