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Abusive drinker CS sprayed - court
A MAN on a night out in Worcester assaulted a police officer and smashed a shop window, a court has heard. Jonathan Cramp, of Ludlow in Shropshire, was in Worcester with friends last November when events took a violent turn and he ended up being CS Sprayed
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Movie news with your Worcester News
Are you thinking about heading to the cinema just to get away from it all for a couple of hours? Look no further than your Worcester News website for the latest film trailers to help you decide exactly what's right for you and your family. Click here
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Worcester News weather watch
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Lorry fire halts traffic
TRAFFIC has built up in the St Peter's area of Worcester after a lorry caught fire on the A4440 near the junction of St Peter's Garden Centre. The lorry driver, who was driving a large goods vehicle carrying boxes, called firefighters at 6.07pm. One
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Serial Crasbo-breacher could be locked up
A WORCESTER man is facing jail after a judge deemed his situation "too serious" to be sentenced at a magistrates court. Shaun Carr has breached his criminal Anti-social behaviour order (Crasbo) five times. He appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court to
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Wolves bid to turn off the Heat
WORCESTER Wolves must create one of the biggest upsets in British basketball history if they are to reach the final of the BBL Trophy, according to their director of basketball Mick Donovan. Wolves travel to the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
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Worcestershire nurse struck off
A WORCESTERSHIRE nurse has been struck off after faking a doctor's signature on prescription forms. Nigel Donnelly, ward manager of the Hazel Elective Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, was struck off the nursing register following a hearing of the
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More swans rescued from pollution
TWO swans have been discovered showing signs of oil contamination in Worces-ter, just two weeks after a group were rescued in a similar incident in the city. The Environment Agency has now appeaed for boat owners to make sure they maintain their boats
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St Peter's youth shelter given thumbs up
YOUNGSTERS in a Worcester parish will finally have a multi-use games area and youth shelter to call their own. Plans to build a flood-lit all-weather pitch and £5,000 shelter in St Peter's were given the thumbs up by Worcester City Council's planning
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Elgar achieves the Sportsmark
ELGAR Technology College have recently rec-eived accreditation of the Sportsmark award. This is awarded in recognition of the two hours of high quality PE and sport for all students per week that the school offers. They are successfully working in partnership
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Greg planning to get even better
IMPOSING second row Greg Rawlinson has made a big impact since arriving at Sixways in November, but the All Black star has promised Worcester Warriors fans there is more to come. The former Auckland Blues powerhouse has struck up a fearsome partnership
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Turner looking to loan window
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner was disappointed that he could not add to his squad on transfer deadline day, but says that it was not the end of the world. With the emergency loan window opening on Friday the Edgar Street chief plans to make full
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Constable: Shrews move was too good to miss
THE lure of the Football League was just too much for James Constable as he left Kidderminster Harriers for League Two side Shrewsbury Town. The 23-year-old striker left Aggborough on transfer deadline day and signed a two-and-a-half year contract at
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All systems go for waterways project
THE main work needed to restore Droitwich Spa's major canal system is now set to go ahead. Planning permission for the ambitious and long-awaited scheme has now been officially confirmed. The news means that the £11.5m restoration project can start
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Rainbow bungle their lead at the top
RAINBOW may still be well placed for the Worcester Table Tennis League Division One title with three matches in hand, but they suffered their first loss of the season, going down 6-4 to new leaders Wyre. Chris Hewitt won two for Rainbow, as did Nick
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Teen charged with BB-gun shooting
A TEENAGER has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a 14-year-old boy was shot in the face with what is believed to be a BB-gun pellet. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested following the incident,
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Junkie hid stolen items in buggy - court
A 21-year-old woman has told a judge she wants to get off drugs. Sarah Spencer, of Chedworth Drive, Warndon, stole £65 worth of perfume from a pharmacy in Dines Green, Worcester, in order to fund her drug habit. Before that she and a male accomplice
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TV gardener sets pupils on greener path to growing up
FIVE Worcestershire schools and colleges are celebrating after claiming a stake of a fiercely fought-over government cash pot to entice young people back into the great outdoors. An overwhelming £200,000 worth of applications were received by the Forestry
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North Mids game off
NORTH Midlands' game against Oxford University in the National Under-20 Championship which was due to be played at Moseley's Billesley Common ground on Sunday has been postponed. Oxford have requested the postponement because they have no fit specialist
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Williams brace aids promotion claims
PROMOTION-chasing Northside Colts Under 12s beat Wyre Forest Panthers Youth 3-1 in Stourport Youth League Division Two. Rhys Turberfield struck the post early on in a goalless first period. The goals arrived in the second-half with Matt Armstrong scoring
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School could be training ground for sports stars
SPORTING heroes of the future could be nurtured at Dyson Perrins High School with news that it is to become a Specialist Sports College from September. The school, which celebrates its 50th anniversary later this year, will receive about £500,000 of
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Battle of the Tigers goes to Warndon
WARNDON Villages Tigers Under Nines saw off top-three team Ombersley Tigers 3-0 in the Mercian Festival Junior League. Villages defended well early on with two excellent Hayden Lewis saves before man-of-the-match Callum Daniels was rewarded for his tenacity
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Talent boys are in a fine mess
TWO boys from Malvern are facing the notorious Simon Cowell in the next round of Britain's Got Talent today. Eleven-year-old Jack Lupton and Eddie Paisley, 12, had their first audition for the competition - which seeks to find Britain's next best amateur
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Death of man with a passion for bees
THE president of the Worcestershire Beekeepers Association and co-founder of a successful precision engineering business in Malvern has died aged 72. Jim Kitching was born and lived in Kempsey, near Worcester, for 45 years before moving to Hanley Swan
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HADDIGAN
HADDIGAN Frankie Lin, Sammy, Shaun, Matthew and Zoe would like to say a big thank you to Family and Friends for all the kindness they have shown on the sad loss of Frankie and also to Father Keith for a lovely service. Thank you all for the beautiful
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FENWICK
FENWICK Eva Mary Of Stanford Bridge. Peacefully at home on January 27th 2008, aged 85 years. Much loved by all her Relativesand Friends. Private Cremation Service followed by a Service of Thanksgiving atSt. Mary's Church, Stanford on Teme at 12.30 p.m
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KITCHING
KITCHING Reginald James Jim President of the Worcestershire Beekeepers Association. Passed away peacefully at home on January 27th, 2008, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Jeanne, dear father to Steve, Pip and Tim and a dear grandfather to Jamie, Alex
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STODDART
STODDART Margaret Teresa Of Worcester. Passed very peacefully away after a short illness on January 28th, 2008, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of William, Andrew, Philip, and much loved mother in law of Sam, Ruth and
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CARTER
CARTER Joan Formerly of Drakes Broughton and a retired employee of Morganite Crucible. On January 29th, 2008, peacefully in Bricklehampton Hall Nursing home, aged 89 years. Dearly loved mother of Michael and Jeanette. A loving nan and great gran who will
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GRICE
GRICE George Forever in our thoughts.God bless. Love Nancy and all the Family.xxx Published in paper 01/02/2008
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CURTIS
CURTIS Win In memory of my loving wife. Passed away five years ago on February 1st, 2003. Will always be loved and remembered by husband Bill and Family. Published in paper 01/02/2008
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MUNSLOW
MUNSLOW John William Sadly passed away on January 24th, 2008, aged 67 years. Beloved brother of Mary and uncle to Mary, Lizzie, Ray, Tara, Stevie, Danny, Laura and Nathan. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February
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BOZWARD
BOZWARD Marilyn Mal nee Shepherd Much loved mother of Paul, Jason and Karen. Adored daughter of Eva and Bert. Beloved sister of Michael, Pauline, Sally and the late Lin. Precious nanny Mal of Sam, Rhys, Ellis, Oliver and Ethan. Funeral to be held at Worcester
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MCCRICKARD
MCCRICKARD Jack Peacefully on January 29th, 2008, aged 80 years A loving father and grandfather sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Holt Church, on Thursday, February 7th, at 3.00 p.m. followed by Interment in the Church yard. Flowers or donations
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JOHNS
JOHNS John Sonny Beloved husband to Hazel, father to Andrew, father in law to Nicola and loving grandad to Kelly. Went to sleep January 27th, at the Willows Rehabilitation Unit, Evesham. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will take
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WINDIATE
WINDIATE Margaret Mum, It's one year gone by, but I have not forgotten you and never will. You are always in my heart and thoughts. I hope you are having a lovely time in heaven and misbehaving. I bet you are telling them all what to do. All my love.
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People power rescues Pershore carnival
PERSHORE Carnival has been saved due to public demand and is aiming to bounce back better than ever in its 40th anniversary year. The future of the event had been in serious doubt and would have been cancelled without the fantastic response from people
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Character Sketches, by Sophie Saunder
Sharpay Moonbiscuit Prone to saying "Shut up! You stupid child!" or "Get lost you snotty nosed brat!!" She can't ever say it any nicer than gruff. As a matter of fact, she says it sharply or nastily. She stomps around the place, but (and it's a big
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Noffke opts for Middlesex
FORMER Worcestershire target Ashley Noffke has joined LV County Championship Division Two rivals Middlesex for the start of the new season. The Australian all-rounder had turned down a move to New Road earlier this month and has now signed a two-month
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Witness to £1,500 cigarettes theft sought
POLICE would like to speak to a quick member of the public who noted part of the registration number of a car involved in a theft. The man was passing St Paul's Newsagents in St Paul's Street, Worcester at about 10am on Thursday (January 31) when a man
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Upton flood defence plans unveiled
PLANS for permanent flood defences for Upton-upon-Severn have been unveiled in the town. The Environment Agency put the designs on show to members of the public yesterday and also gave them a chance to discuss them with staff and professional partners
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Munday extends City stay
WORCESTER City have extended the stay of young defender Jon Munday on loan until the end of the season. Munday has proved a popular signing at St George's Lane and scored the winner in last Saturday's fine 1-0 success at Southport. City now have the
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Teen robbed at bus stop
A TEENAGER has been robbed of £3 by a group of men while waiting for a bus. Evesham police are appealing for information after three men attacked the boy in the town centre bus station at about 5.30pm on Thursday. The victim was punched in the head
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Crackdown on garden litterbugs
HOUSEHOLDERS in Worcester are being reminded to keep their gardens tidy. Worcester City Council is warning it will use its powers to ensure yards are free of litter and waste. The reminder comes after the council successfully ensured the clearance of
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Worcester News weather watch
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Headlines 1 February 2008
Worcester News headlines for today are being read by Julian Plant from Elgar Technology College, Worcester.
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Dayna's a violin virtuoso
A TALENTED young violinist from Worcester has been accepted to play in the acclaimed National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain. Twelve-year-old Dayna Townsend has only been playing the fiddle for four years but is already working towards her grade
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Hectic deadline day at Aggborough
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates says that he could not stand in the way of star striker James Constable and keeper Scott Bevan in joining League Two side Shrewsbury Town on transfer deadline day. The pair joined last season's play-off finalists
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Jenkins hit by defeat
ADRIAN LEWIS held off a rousing fightback from Ledbury's Terry Jenkins before opening his Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts challenge with an 8-5 win. In an incredible game of two halves, Lewis roared into a 7-0 lead and looked on course to condemn
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Neglected blocked drains are causing our homes to flood
WATER levels in the river Severn may have dropped, but flooding is a major concern for people of a Worcester parish. At St Peter's Parish Council meeting, new member Tony Lawrence said that he and his wife Judith have only just moved back downstairs
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Turner hoping to get Bulls on track
GRAHAM Turner reckons tomorrow's potentially crucial League Two promotion clash at Rotherham could be just the tonic to lift Hereford United's spirits. The Bulls have endured a minor blip of late which has seen them lose three games on the trot for the
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Hospice brought a ray of light to our family
WHEN Dawn Pless's husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour her world was thrown into turmoil, but then she was put in touch with St Richard's Hospice and the months leading up to his death became easier to handle. Martin Pless became ill in November
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How Noah’s Ark helped after the day a policeman came to the door
WHEN the Harvey family had a knock at the door early one September morning in 2005, the news from the police officers on their doorstep could not have been worse. Their 18-year-old son Richard had been in a car accident just a few hours earlier and had
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Bacon Frittata
WHAT DO I NEED? Feeds: 2 Time to cook: about 10 mins six rashers of lean oak smoked back bacon 15ml (1tbsp) oil 300g (10oz) cooked new potatoes - drained and thickly sliced one red onion - thinly sliced four eggs 15ml (1tbsp) fresh chives, pitted
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CENTRE STAGE with Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live
In my last column, I mentioned that things were tight for us at the moment, basically because money is tight generally and people are going out less. One of my main jobs in the organisation is to programme the venues, and there is no doubt that smaller
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Garden tours raise money for charity
VISITORS to the Greyfriars in Worcester this weekend will be able to tour the pretty walled garden while raising money for charity. The garden will be open on Saturday from noon to 4pm as part of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), which provides financial
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I saw you in the Cathedral, John
SIR - I do pop into the cathedral (John Phillpott, January 26) when my knees allow me to get that far. I did notice a man behind me with a straggly moustache and a hole in his jacket elbow - I thought it was some down- and-out popped in for a warm and
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Favourite tunes played by brass
FROM Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody to Duke Ellington's Caravan, the Sovereign Brass Band play the most crowd-pleasing tunes. Which is why the audience at the Droitwich Norbury Theatre next weekend will not be left wanting. The brass band's show, part of
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Toasted bacon panini
WHAT DO I NEED? Feeds: 2 Time to cook: about five minutes. six rashers of lean dry cured back bacon one ciabatta bread or rolls 50g (2oz) ripe gorgonzola cheese one apple 12g (oz) butter WHAT SHOULD I DO? Lightly grill the bacon. Cut the ciabatta
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Four in and four out on deadline day
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers rounded off a busy night on transfer deadline day by shipping out star striker James Constable and keeper Scott Bevan as well as right back Michael Blackwood. The Harriers top scorer and number one custodian both headed off for
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You could be dancing in the aisle
DANCERS of all ages are being sought for a special performance at a Worcester church. Worcestershire company DanceFest is looking for people to be involved in St Swithun's Collective, a project for people of all ages which will see the creation and
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Ultimate Bacon Brunch with pancakes and maple syrup
SATURDAY, February 16, marks the start of Bacon Connoisseurs' Week - your opportunity to learn about what makes a good rasher by sampling some of the nations' finest cures. Journalist and good food lover Janet Street Porter is the celebrity face of the
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Not everyone can pay by direct debit
SIR - I write in reply to local resident' on worcesternews.co.uk (January 28). Not everyone can pay by direct debit. These include young and old alike. I cannot pay by this method as I only have my pension going into the bank and no savings. I found
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Dan plans to prove he has the X-factor
A WEALTH of influence and experience has helped Dan Days become the singer songwriter he is today. Last year, Worcestershire-based Days - who performs at Worcester's Marr's Bar on Sunday - battled it out as a contestant on ITV's X Factor. On his myspace
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One-liners, puns and punchlines from Gary
A COMEDIAN so deadpan he makes Jack Dee look like Ainsley Harriot is coming to Worcester. The king of one-liners, Gary Delaney, who is also a big fan of puns, is performing as part of the Comedy Zone, returning to the Marr's Bar on Thursday. Described
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The police precept should be lower
SIR - Your readers will have been aware of the inordinate increases in the precept for West Mercia police. From 1998/9 to 2004/5 it has increased by a massive 156 per cent. Continually, while inflation has been in low single figures, West Mercia has
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Music that’s cool for cats
CAT fans and punk lovers will descend upon the Firefly in Lowesmoor, Worcester, this weekend. Cats In Paris, self-described as "a group of four streetwise felines trying to make it in the dog eat dog world of showbiz", are performing along with Lovvers
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Council refuses historic building plan
CONTROVERSIAL plans to modernise parts of one of Worcester's most important historic sites have been refused. Worcester City Council's planning committee yesterday rejected proposals to install a new kitchen in a panelled room in the medieval Old Palace
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Elgars Coffee Shop and Restaurant, Worcester
WITHIN historic Reindeer Court is one of Worcester's most popular cafés. Away from the hectic High Street, Elgars Coffee Shop and Restaurant attracts a mix of diners and most of them, I expect, are regulars. The café was packed when we arrived for Saturday
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Dancing at the end of a bungee rope
A NEW kind of dance is literally bouncing into Worcester. Bungee-assisted dance means performers can take off and use the entire stage area as their backdrop. Created by Liverpool-based Wired Aerial Theatre - who perform at Worcester's Swan Theatre
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Harkness ban forces Dryden into changes
WORCESTER City will be without a recognised left-back for tomorrow's visit of Blyth Spartans after Jonny Harkn-ess was slapped with a one-match ban. The defender, who has only played twice since arriving on loan from Kidderminster Har-riers, serves a
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Mr Brown, where do your loyalties lie?
SIR - I write regarding Nigel Crisp's letter (January 5). My son-in-law, has done the same things as Mr Crisp. He was made redundant 14 months ago after over 30 years working. He took three courses in computers hoping it would get him a job - but like
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Droitwich close on last eight
DROITWICH will be gunning for a place in the quarter-finals of the EDF Senior Vase when they host Cullompton tomorrow (2pm). If the Spa side are successful against the Devon-based outfit, they will reach the final eight of the national competition.
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Dramatic verse set to haunting music
SPANISH poet Federico Garcia Lorca will be remembered for his hurried, haunting, dramatic works. Leonard Cohen cited him as his greatest influence, naming his daughter after him and, in 1986, attaining a number one in the UK charts with a translation
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Juicy part that Noel wrote just for himself
IF were you writing a play, wouldn't you give yourself all the best lines? Noel Coward certainly did and the proof is Private Lives. Coward's sophisticated comedy about a divorced couple is being staged by Worcester's Swan Theatre Amateur Company later
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Don’t give up the battle for centre
SIR - I was fortunate to be invited to the 20th birthday celebration at Pershore Day Centre. I have to say a big thank you to the friends and staff for putting on a great do. You couldn't fail to be impressed by the warmth of the welcome, and it was
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Rugby players learn to relax
WORCESTER Warrior rugby players were given a day of pampering at a spa in Droitwich. Players were invited by spa owner Veronica Parkes to sample some of the treatments and therapies on offer at the Day Spa, Droitwich. Warrior stars Rico Gear, Keir Hansen
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Anger at plans for docs to work late
FAMILY doctors across Worcestershire are in revolt over plans to extend out-of-hours services, which they say will divert cash away from patient care. More than 160 doctors packed a meeting at Worcestershire Royal Hospital this week over Government plans
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The EU is costing this country £1m each day
SIR - I felt that I must reply to Richard Udall's letter (Worcester News, January 19). First, I would assume that he is too young to know what it is to live in a war time situation as most of my generation did. No, Mr Udall, we are not still fighting
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FRIDAY FEELING
IT’S been a funny old week – one of highs and lows and ups and downs, really. It’s always sad when an old friend passes on and I got a call this week to say Barry Jones had died in St Richard’s Hospice. You may not know Barry, but take it from me, he
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COMMENT: Scrapping of plans for city is bad news
THE proposed scrapping of a series of planned improvements to key areas of Worcester because of a gaping hole in council budgets is bad news all round for the city. The £3.5m gap in Worcester's capital budget looks likely to be plugged via a series of
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Scrapped - council cuts scupper redevelopment plans
PLANS to pedestrianise Worcester's Cathedral Square are to be scrapped and the city's riverside enhancement scaled back in a devastating round of council cuts. Worcester City Council has announced its ambitious £6.5m capital programme for the next five
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Harris has more luck with peg 12
SWAN AC's latest match winner Paul Harris had more luck with number 12 peg this time around. On the Staffs and Worcester canal at Oldington Lane, he drew the same peg as he did in the previous contest when it was the bonus' and he caught little. This
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Telegraph poles and trees fall in high winds
TREES and telegraph poles fell on Worcestershire's roads as high winds and heavy showers battered the county. Police were called to a number of weather-related incidents yesterday as winds reached speeds of up to 62 mph (99.8 km/h). People are now being
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P... p... p... pick up a pancake for charity
A FLIPPIN-good time is going to be had by a Worcester bereavement charity when it takes part in a unique pancake race around the cloisters of Worcester Cathedral. Representatives from the children's bereavement charity the Noah's Art Trust along with
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International business guidance on offer
BUSINESSES wanting to succeed internationally will be offered help and advice at an event to be hosted in Malvern by QinetiQ, together with the International Trade team at the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Companies looking to
