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We’ve come a long way in the last year, says charity
THE charity dedicated to delivering community activities in the St John's and Dines Green area of Worcester has reported positive improvements. Westside Worcester, the charity and company responsible for running the Green Centre in Dines Green, Worcester
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Parents project to banish isolation
YOUNG parents in Worcester are being invited to take part in a project to learn new skills and make new friends. The Feel Good project is being run by Worcester College of Technology for parents and young parents-to-be in Warndon. It aims to raise parents
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Face painting fun at the Fold
DRAMA, puppets, face-painting and yoga-bugs will entertain children who visit the Fold in Bransford later this month. On Tuesday the community centre will hold its first children's day. Drama Queen Daisy will be at the EcoCafe causing a stir with a
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St John's community charity boosts performance
THE charity dedicated to delivering community activities in the St John's and Dines Green area of Worcester has reported positive improvements. Westside Worcester, the charity and company responsible for running The Green Centre in Dines Green, Worcester
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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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Plan your big day in style tomorrow
BRIDES-to-be will tomorrow have the chance to see some of the best dresses, jewellery and wedding ideas on offer in the two counties. The Worcester News Wedding Fair 2008 is taking place tomorrow at the Fownes Hotel on City Walls Road. For the sixth
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School closure rally to take place
THOUSANDS of people are banding together in a massive show of defiance against plans to close schools in Herefordshire. A huge rally will take place in Hereford city centre on Wednesday organised by Herefordshire Against Closing Schools (HACS). The
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City slump to home defeat
WORCESTER City's hopes of closing on the Blue Square North play-off places suffered a setback when they lost 1-0 at home to Hucknall Town. In a lack-lustre match for the 795 crowd, Hucknall's winner came in the 70th minute when Danny Bacon headed home
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Chris joins Matt in aiming to be a West End star
TWO popular figures from the Worcestershire amateur dramatics scene are making their mark on the London theatre world. Matt Sudworth and Chris Love, both aged 23, and former members of the Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society's Youth Section (WODYS
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Supermarket development goes digital
SAINSBURY'S has unveiled its new website aimed specifically at its St John's development in Worcester. The site contains detailed information about the project, including an interactive site plan, information about community benefits, store details,
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Restaurant reviews from your Worcester News
IF you're considering popping out for a meal 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 menus
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Racist taxi passenger refused to pay - court
A WOMAN refused to pay a Worcester taxi-driver and dubbed him a member of the Taliban, a court heard. Lynn Hart, admitted the charges of racially aggravated harassment and attempting to make off without payment at Worcester Magistrates. Hart, of St
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Mystery plane spotted circling city
A MYSTERIOUS plane has once again been seen flying over Worcester but defence chiefs say they don't think it is anything to do with them. Matthew Brown, 45, of Salters Close, Blackpole, Worcester, said he believed the plane was circling at about 10,000
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Join us on Facebook
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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DOHERTY
DOHERTY John Jack Ten years on the February 10th memories and thoughts are all that is left, no need for words, I will never forget, Lily Published in paper 09/02/2008
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PRITCHETT
PRITCHETT William Bill Treasured memories of a dearly loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Passed away two years ago today. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Sue and Ron, Dave and Shirley, Val and Ken Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren
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BIRCH
BIRCH Douglas Doug Formerly of Cutmill Bridge, Eardiston. Peacefully at the Old Rectory Retirement Home, Tenbury Wells on February 4th, 2008, aged 89 years. He will be sadly missed by all his Relatives, Friends and Colleagues. Funeral Service at St. Lawrence's
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TUPPER
TUPPER Ivor Formerly of Spetchley Road. Died peacefully on February 1st, 2008, after a long illness. The funeral service will take place at the Chilterns Crematorium, near Amersham, Bucks, on February 14th, at 11.30 a.m. For more information please contact
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MULLALY
MULLALY Tom Happy Birthday. Lots of love. Mum, Dad, Bethany, and Grandma. xx Published in paper 09/02/2008
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SHEPPARD
SHEPPARD Charles Charlie Who passed away five years ago February 10th 2003. Loved and remembered every day, the happy times we shared together. God bless. Dorothy. xx ----------- A dearly loved Dad. never more than a thought away, forever in our hearts
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BRUNGER
BRUNGER John It has been a year since you went away, but it seems like only yesterday. And memories of you in our hearts will stay. Susan, Michael, Philip and Families. Published in paper 09/02/2008
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BURTON
BURTON Ronald Fond memories of a dear dad. Always in our thoughts. Ron, Mary and Girls. x Published in paper 09/02/2008
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Rita Treasured memories of a dear mum and grandmother who fell asleep four years ago today. God bless. John, Jane, Margie, Jane, Emma, Charlie and Grandchildren. xxx Published in paper 09/02/2008
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MILOSAVLJEVICH
MILOSAVLJEVICH Peter In loving memory. I looked to you for happiness and found it by your side, I turned to you for comfort your arms were open wide, I cared with you, I shared with you the special things in life and found how precious love can be between
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BRIDGE
BRIDGE Bill Treasured memories of a dear Dad and Grandad. Remain forever in our hearts. Love Maureen, Fred, Stephen and Jayne Published in paper 09/02/2008
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PRITCHETT
PRITCHETT William Bill Loving memories of my dear husband, who passed away two years ago today. We never part from those we love, no distance can divide,For every day in memory we still walk side by side.You meant so very much to me That nothing I can
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Horstmann — Warriors fear nobody
BULLISH Kai Horstmann insists Wor-cester Warr-iors fear no team and the men from Six-ways are relishing tomorrow's crusade to Saracens. The Vicarage Road-based high-fliers are currently sitting fourth in the league as well as battling away on two more
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City boss wanting to cut out mistakes against Hucknall
RICHARD Dryden insists Worcester City need to cut out the silly mistakes if they are to take three points from today's home match against Hucknall Town (3pm). City have drawn their last two matches at St George's Lane, coming back from two goals down
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Wolves aim to ram the Raiders
WORCESTER Wolves will aim to prevent Ply-mouth Raiders completing a sweep against them tonight at the University of Worcester (7pm tip-off). The last game between the teams saw Plymouth run out comfortable 95-77 winners thanks to a good start to the
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Hero pilot is inundated with thank you letters
THE Worcester pilot who captained the British Airways jet which crash-landed at Heath-row, has received hundreds of letters, cards and e-mails from well-wishes across the world. Over the past week Peter Burkill has been replying to each and every one
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I waited two years for this house, but it’s not fit to live in
A SINGLE mother who has been waiting for a house for two years was outraged when she opened the door to her new home only to discover it was unfit to live in. When Kerry House arrived at the housing association property in Ennerdale Close, Warndon, Worcester
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Families' dismay at closure of day care centres
PARENTS of the young disabled men who have been using Pershore Care Centre have vowed to fight against the closure. The Friends of Pershore Care Centre were set up in December 1987 and have since raised thousands of pounds to support it. But the group
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Shoppers undettered by road works
IMPROVEMENT works to Pershore High Street are having little impact on the level of visitors to the town, figures have shown. Recent statistics show that the level of car parking in the town's central car park during January showed only a small decrease
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Post office closures "rushed", says MP
The process of consulting over plans to close 2,500 post offices has been "rushed" and commercial confidentiality has prevented sensible discussion over the controversial programme, a committee of MPs said today. The schedule of consultation with customers
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Fraud accused to go to trial - court
A MALVERN woman has appeared at court charged with 26 allegations of fraud over money that was taken from a petrol station where she was working. Tamsin Satchell, 25, Madresfield Road, Malvern, faces charges of abusing her position for financial gain
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Police overhaul will make little difference
A REPORT proposing a radical overhaul of police forces should not have a huge impact on West Mercia Constabulary, according to Worcester's Labour MP Mike Foster. A 124-page review on policing by Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Ronnie Flanagan claims
