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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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Poultry ark fits in the back garden
FOLLOWING Jamie Oliver's recent tirade against factory farming of chickens, a Worcestershire garden and landscape company is hoping to lay a golden egg. M&M Timber of Upper Sapey has just launched a new range of "poultry arks" specially aimed at those
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Weston heads for Chile trip
FORMER Droitwich Diamond Chelsea Weston is heading to Chile this half-term as England's squad begin preparations for November's FIFA Women's under 20s World Cup. Right-back Weston, who lives in Worcester, started her career with the Droitwich junior
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Call for quicker council minute uploads
GREATER openness about the activities of the Malvern Hills Conservators has been put on the organisation's agenda for this year. Conservators director Ian Rowat is recommending a change of policy that would allow minutes of board meetings to be put on
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Newell is too nifty for brave Roberts
BOXING for a Midland schoolboy title, Worcester's Jon Roberts was up against Philip Newell of Wodenborough ABC. In a close first round Newell kept the aggressive Roberts at bay using his longer reach advantage. Roberts fought hard and pushed Newell
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Poetry master meets his fans
A CHILDREN'S poet has visited a Worcester primary school to give children a special creative workshop. Staff and pupils at the Gorse Hill Community Primary School on Hollymount Road, Tolladine, were treated to an exciting poetry and musical performance
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Police appeal for eyewitness to come forward
POLICE are trying to trace an eagle-eyed 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, near Worcester city centre, at about 10am on Thursday
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Reserves abandoned
WORCESTER City Women reserves saw their County League match at Ross Town Strikers abandoned because of a player shortage. City were leading 3-0 after 55 minutes when Ross, who only started with seven players, went down to six following an injury. That
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Library redevelopment set to begin
WORK begins this weekend to upgrade Upton-upon-Severn library to include a customer service centre and police station. The library will close at 5.30pm on Saturday and will re-open on Monday, April 14. It will be extended to incorporate space for residents
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Poster campaign aims to stop 999 attacks
POSTERS are being attached to ambulances in Worcestershire, warning the public about the consequences of attacking staff. West Midlands Ambulance Service is putting the posters, which bear the slogan "Your Choice of Treatment" and show the picture of
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Ajmal bids to reel in votes for award
UNIVERSITY of Worcester's talented footballer Ajmal Ahmed is among the nominations for the prestigious British Asian Sports Awards (BASA). Ajmal, who won the Disability Sports Personality of the year award in 2007, has played for the England blind team
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City goal hero aiming to win contract at the Lane
DAVID Burtoft has set himself the target of earning a contract with Worcester City. The 18-year-old midfielder made an instant impact at St George's Lane by scoring 15 minutes into his debut as a second-half substitute against Blyth Spartans on Saturday
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Price among leading pack for St John’s
WORCESTER St John's Cycling Club's Steve Price finished in the leading group at the 19th Midlands Cyclo Sport Reliability Trial. Ten club members turned out for the contest at Rushwick Village Hall on a cold, dull morning. In total, 42 riders made their
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Plans for affordable homes backed by officers
TWENTY affordable houses may be built on a field on the outskirts of Tenbury Wells. Malvern Hills District Council's planning officers are supporting the scheme for Oldwood Road - the main A4112 Tenbury to Leominster road - which includes seven shared
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Doctors cleared in 'morning sickness' death
Doctors were cleared today of responsibility for the death of a pregnant woman who died with her unborn son after her chronic bowel condition was misdiagnosed as morning sickness. Recording a verdict of accidental death, Gloucestershire coroner Alan
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Sports accolade night
WORCESTER Warriors star Chris Horsman will be the guest of honour at the City of Worcester Sports Awards 2008 on Wednesday, February 13. The Wales international prop will be joined by his Sixways team-mate, lock Tim Collier, at Worcestershire's New Road
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Death of talented choir leader aged 70
A TALENTED choir leader described by friends as a real gentleman has died of cancer aged 70. Barry Jones, who died at St Richard's Hospice in Worcester on Monday, January 28, made many friends as musical director of the Worcester Male Voice Choir from
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Bed delays not to blame for death
DELAYS in getting a teenager suffering with severe head injuries from a car crash near Worcester to a specialist hospital did not contribute to his death, an inquest has ruled. Instead senior doctors have been praised for doing everything possible to
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Flipping fun in pancake dashes
SHROVE Tuesday sprinters flipped - and dropped - pancakes as they took part in a number of dashes across the city. At Worcester Cathedral, four teams of young choristers from The King's School, along with Cathedral staff and representatives from Noah's
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Undefeated run
CRANHAM Primary School were undefeated in the Elgar Technology College Tournament. Children from four primary schools enjoyed an exciting afternoon of netball organised and umpired by year 10 sports leaders from the Bilford Road school. The tournament
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Trains are halted as fire hits tyre firm
TRAIN passengers faced severe delays when a major fire forced Network Rail to close the track between Worcester and Hereford. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze at Wyvern Tyres, Holmer Trading Estate, Hereford, on
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County draws
THE latest Worcestershire FA County Cup draws have been made. Bredon meet Droitwich Spa in the Saturday Junior Cup final, while Bretforton Old Boys face Burlish Olympic Youth in the Minor Cup equivalent. To be played February 24, Worcestershire FA Sunday
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Care home is an investor in people
HEART of England Housing and Care, which runs Westmead residential care home in Droitwich, is celebrating after being awarded the Investors in People award. The care home was one of nine within the company to receive the award. Home manager Sue Stokes
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Sharples starts
ENGLAND A' Women have made a handful of changes for their clash with Spain on Saturday at the Stadium of the University City of Madrid (4pm). Wasps prop Claire Purdy will be captain after Richmond's Karen Jones' call-up to the England RBS Six Nations
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Appeal for organ donors continues
ORGAN donation in Worcestershire is high compared to other parts of the West Midlands according to the latest figures - but more people still need to join the register, say campaigners. Around 26 per cent of people in Worcestershire are organ donors
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Death of pregnant mum and baby - inquest verdict expected today
AN UPDATE TO THIS STORY CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING HERE. A PREGNANT woman who died with her unborn son after doctors misdiagnosed a chronic bowel condition as morning sickness could "theoretically" have been saved, an expert witness told her inquest today
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Bloom-ing great break as leaders Pershore triumph
THE outstanding feat of the latest SEC Solutions Snooker League fixtures was a 57 break by Pershore B's Rob Bloom. In a high-scoring Division One frame, Bloom's Droitwich A' opponent Alun Morgan had breaks of 23 and 20. Pershore went on to win the match
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Web searches raise charity funds
A FUND-raising search engine set up by a former Worcester teacher is fast becoming a phenomenon. everyclick.com, which generates money for the user's chosen charity each time they search the web, is now the eighth most popular search engine in the UK
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Drinking session led to domestic violence - court
A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after her boyfriend threw her out of his flat. Christopher Danby caused numerous injuries to Jodie Edwards - scratches to her neck, bruising to her face, arm and hip, a possible broken nose and cuts to her ear - when
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Worcester News weather watch
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Fire was minimised
SIR - My husband and I, would like to express our appreciation to our neighbour who alerted the fire brigade and for their quick response when we had a fire in our utility room on Friday, January 11. Together, they prevented a small fire from becoming
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Appeal for men-only slimming classes
A CAMPAIGNER for a pensioner's action group has called for men-only slimming classes in Worcestershire in the fight against obesity. Brian Hunt, acting vice-chairman of the Worcestershire Pensioner's Action Group, says many men feel too embarrassed to
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CAVE
CAVE Francis Newton Passed away on 3rd February 2007, aged 93 years at Redhill Court Care Home. He will be sadly missed by Clive, Rosina, Sarah, Chris, Mark, Jason, Chris, Kimberly and his five Great-Grandchildren. Funeral service on Monday 11th February
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HARRISON
HARRISON David Of Worcester. On January 29th 2008, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving Family, after a long illness bravely fought, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dearly loved father of Tracy, Julie and Matthew. A much loved father
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DOYLE
DOYLE Paddy Passed away twenty one years today. A dear dad who is sadly missed but not forgotten. Love Martin, Pat and Grandchildren. Published in paper 05/02/2008
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BUTTERWORTH
BUTTERWORTH Thelma Nan One year ago today. To us you were so special, What more can we say, We wish with all our hearts that you were here with us today. God Bless. Sarah, Zoey, Ryan, Joe and Great Grandchildren. Published in paper 05/02/2008
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BUTTERWORTH
BUTTERWORTH Thelma One year today. You are sadly missed. We will never forget all the things you did for us, You're one of a kind Nan. Until we meet again. Sleep tight Nan. Love Vicki, Wesley and Melissa. xx Published in paper 05/02/2008
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DOYLE
DOYLE Paddy With a dad I loved with all my heart. Forget him I never will. Miss you. Marie. xx Published in paper 05/02/2008
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BUTTERWORTH
BUTTERWORTH Thelma Round the back I'd knock the door, "It's me Thelm", "Come in Ade, I'll put the kettle on". No more words need to be written......That was Thelma. Thinking of you. Ade. Published in paper 05/02/2008
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BOURNE
BOURNE John Henry John and Jean and Families would like to thank all Relatives and Friends for the messages of sympathy at this sad time. Also thank you for donations given for the nominated charities. Published in paper 05/02/2008
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JONES
JONES Barry Passed away on January 28th, 2008, aged 70 years. A very special husband to Tina and much loved dad of Andrew, Katharine, Caty, Rosie, Melissa and the late Marcus. Respected father in law, adoring and proud grandad of Ken, Charlotte, Holly
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HARRISON
HARRISON John William Suddenly on January 26th 2008, aged 61 years. Much loved dad of Benjy and Sam, brother of Sheila and the late David, also father to Marc, Paula and Simon. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday
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SALT
SALT Geoff Suddenly at his home on January 26th 2008,aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia, loving dad of Stephen, Nigel and Sharon, father in law of Karen, Dawn and Steve, dear grandad of Hannah, Emily, Jonathan, Katie and Laura and brotherto Ann.
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ADDIS
ADDIS Dorothy Rosemary The funeral of Rose takes place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 7th, at The Salvation Army Hall, Droitwich, followed by interment at St. Nicholas Church. All Friends and Family are very welcome. Please address any queries to George
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MILNER
MILNER Ray Passed away on January 30th 2008. Loving husband of Barb. Much loved dad of David and father in law to Gill, a very special "Grand" to Haylie and Scott and a special brother to Bill, Sue, Janet and Steph. Will be missed by all Family
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HEMMING HAINES
HEMMING HAINES Sue and Lee Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl, Dawn Elizabeth on January 23rd, 2008. All our love Dad, Julie, Kate and Luke xxxx Published in paper 05/02/2008
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BERRY
BERRY Jake George Congratulations Duane and Rachael on the birth of gorgeous Jake, on January 30th 2008. Lots of love. Mum and Dad.Trina and Sean.Jazz and Eric.xx Published in paper 05/02/2008
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BUTTERWORTH
BUTTERWORTH Thalma One year ago today. You were the world to me and more. You were my life, my breath, my all. Until we meet again. God Bless you. Your loving and devoted husband Phil. ---------- A mother so strong, A mother so bold, A mother so young
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DOYLE
DOYLE Paddy Twenty one years ago today. Memories of you we will always treasure. They are locked in our hearts and they will stay there forever. God Bless. Dot, Sons, Wayne, Kevin, Brother Seamus. xx Published in paper 05/02/2008
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CLIFTON
CLIFTON Della Will be remembered with love by Terry, Fred, Sue and Tony. Together again with Frank and our Marie. God bless. Published in paper 05/02/2008
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£20,000 benefit fraudster locked up - court
A 64-YEAR-OLD Worcester man has been jailed for nine months after falsely claiming more than £20,000 in benefits. HGV driver Dennis Powell worked for several firms while claiming incapacity, housing and council tax benefits and income support pension
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We need control of our own nation
SIR - Most of our debates are based on the belief that British voters can influence what happens in the world around us. I believe that is no longer true. While the media circus diverts us with stories of sleaze, our Parliament is supposedly debating
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£5m bid to help drainage on roads
PLANS to spend £5 million on improving drainage along the county's roads have been put forward by Worcestershire County Council. The council's cabinet will decide this week whether to recommend the money is put in next year's budget to be spent on altering
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Gillies pens new Warriors deal
WORCESTER Warriors have received a massive boost on the eve of Sunday's Saracens clash after lock Craig Gillies agreed a three-year deal to keep him at Sixways until 2011. Line-out king Gillies, who joined Warriors in the summer of 2002, was a key part
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Headlines 5 February 2008
Chester Smith from Elgar Technology College reads today's headlines.
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I want my son laid to rest
THE body of a Worcester man who died in a car accident in October is still lying in a morgue because of a bitter rift between family members. The family of 44-year-old Duncan Hartshorne cannot agree on how and where his funeral should take place. His
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Signings give fresh impetus says Penn
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' skipper Russ Penn is hoping tonight's Setanta Shield fifth round clash with Rushden and Diamonds (7.45) will give the Aggborough new boys another chance to bed in. Manager Mark Yates added four faces to his Harriers squad on transfer
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Will rise in tax see better services?
SIR - I read in the Worcester News (January 31) that both our councils are about to decide on a near double inflation rate increase in taxation. That being so, can we expect a near double increase in both extent and quality of the services provided severally
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Sculpture of diving man is unveiled
A TREE carving in Lido Park, Droitwich, has been revealed as a swimmer diving into water. The carving, created by artist Tom Harvey with the help of children from the town's primary schools, was unveiled at a ceremony yesterday. Mr Harvey worked with
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Crash teenager died after four-hour hospital bed search
A FOUR-hour search for a hospital bed could have contributed to the death of a teenager who suffered a serious head injury following a car crash near Worcester, an inquest heard. Questions have been asked about whether Ashley Attwood, aged 16, would
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Top spot is prize for home success
EVESHAM United boss Paul West is urging his players not to become complacent as they look to seize control at the top of British Gas Business Division One Midlands tonight. The Robins welcome Romulus to St George's Lane (7.45) and victory over the mid-table
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Shabir planning a return to training
SHABIR Khan is hopeful of returning to the Worcester City training pitch before the end of the month as he continues to recover from his latest injury lay-off. The 22-year-old defender has been out of action since dislocating and fracturing his left
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Lunch clubs will continue for now
SIR - I have some good news for Brian Hunt, Worcestershire Pensioners Action Group (WPAG). Rooftop Housing Group has been negotiating with the county council to continue lunch clubs during week days at Ferry View, Evesham, and Cherry Orchard, Pershore
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Get ready for Redcoats, Royalists and Roundheads at the Guildhall
VISITORS to Worcester will be able to step back in time when a re-enactment group brings characters from the last 600 years to life on the city's streets. Living History is planning the event at the Guildhall on Saturday, February 16. Visitors will
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Crews tackle major blaze
FIRE crews have been battling a major fire at a tyre storage warehouse in Hereford. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze at Wyvern Tyres in the Holmer Trading Estate yesterday at 7.42pm. At its height 10 fire engines
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Students learn to be good citizens
STUDENTS at Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester have been learning how to become 21st century citizens. The school held a citizenship day last week to celebrate work carried out over the past few months by pupils of all ages. During
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Felix is first in colouring competition
A YOUNG Worcester boy has scooped first prize in a national colouring competition. Felix Fortune-Hiseman, aged five, and a pupil at RGS The Grange, won the top spot in the Meningitis Trust's Toddle Waddle competition, in the aged four to five category
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Rocking time with the youngsters
A SCHOOL in Pershore was transformed into a rock concert venue for a special gig. Each term pupils at Abbey Park Middle School blast out loud music to entertain their peers. A spokesman at the school said: "Drumming teacher Tony Liddington works with
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Cash boost will put a song in the hearts of pupils
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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KIDDERMINSTER CHORAL SOCIETY
KIDDERMINSTER Choral Society continued its season of English music with a special recital The recital, entitled This Sceptred Isle took place at the Kidderminster Library gallery and showcased the talents of eight past and present members of Wyre Forest
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COMER WI
The president for January Val Stinton, introduced herself, wishing all a happy and successful new year. She welcomed a good number of members, including a visitor for the evening, Liz Thomas. There were two birthdays to celebrate. Among the lengthy correspondence
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
members took a look back at some of the many people the society has booked over the last 40 years. They heard recordings by organist Roger Fisher, cellist Tim Hugh, the Lindsay Quartet, and The Sirens (Janine Smith, Dawn Foxall and Diana Sharp), remembering
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BROADHEATH WITH RUSHWICK WI
President Patricia Ash greeted members at the January meeting with good wishes for a happy new year. Subscriptions were duly paid up and dates noted and booked for attending a new speakers day at Rock, the annual council meeting at Malvern and, as
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Spray your way to success in tanning
A WORCESTER spray tan firm is encouraging people to set up their own business. The Spray Tan Cubicle Company has trained thousands of spray tan therapists across the UK since 2003 and is aiming to increase that number this year with a regional recruitment
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Making perfect pizzas proves hit with pupils
PRACTICAL cookery lessons are to be compulsory in schools for the first time, the Government has announced. From 2011, every 11 to 14-year-old will be given hands-on cooking lessons in how to make cheap, healthy dishes from simple, fresh ingredients.
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Mayor's Diary
On Monday I was delighted to host a meeting of the newly constituted Battle of Worcester Partnership with 15 people in attendance chaired by well-known local history enthusiast Dilip Sarkar. Though the importance of Worcester in the Civil War is known
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Planners do not have an interest in this city
SIR - I read with sadness your article All change for historic sites' (Monday, January 28). The planners in Worcester have absolutely no interest in the city they live in. I am currently reading An Inspector Recalls by Derek Sherborn. Derek was an inspector
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COMMENT: Jail sentence would have been better
LAST month, following the conviction of former Malvern Hills district councillor Michael Angell on child porn charges, we said in this column: "we trust the judge will sentence him appropriately". It seems our trust was misplaced. Yesterday, Angell
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Cost of dying to increase
THE cost of dying in Worcester is set to rocket after huge price rises were announced at the city's cemetery and crematorium. Cash-strapped Worcester City Council is proposing to increase the cost of buying a grave in Worcester by 46 per cent on last
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Be sure to visit Dr Bike for a cycle check-up
CYCLISTS are being invited to visit Dr Bike at a special surgery in Worcester this week. Worcestershire County Council's Choose How you Move Dr Bike cycle surgery will be open for business outside Worcester College of Technology on Wednesday between
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Criminal damage man knows better now
A MALVERN man who caused damage to a hotel sign has told Worcester magistrates he has since grown up. Matthew Johnson, 24, appeared at court yesterday and admitted criminal damage under £50. Johnson, of Wells Road, had been drinking with friends when
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County considering Bond mission
NEW Zealand pace ace Shane Bond has emerged as a Worcestershire target for the new season. The Kiwi quick had his New Zealand Cricket contract cancelled last week after he signed a three-year deal with the rebel Indian Cricket League. With no international
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Affordable housing scheme to be discussed
TWENTY new affordable houses may be built on a field on the outskirts of Tenbury Wells. Malvern Hills District Council's planning officers support the scheme for Oldwood Road - the main A4112 Tenbury to Leominster road - which includes seven shared ownership
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Firms with a bright future are looking for business angels
THE University of Worcester is hosting a free Dragons' Den-style event to draw attention to fledgling business investment opportunities in the region. Three companies, Irridian, Gaia Active and Aeristech, will be pitching their expansion plans and funding
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Committee to puzzle over monkey tree's future
THE future of a large monkey puzzle tree at Little Witley could be decided by Malvern Hills District councillors this week. The tree at Dingle Farmhouse is currently subject to a provisional tree preservation order (TPO) which was placed on it after
