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Rochdale 2 Hereford 4
ON-FIRE loan marksman Sherjill MacDonald fired Hereford to a memorable League Two victory at Spotland tonight. The Holland Under 21 international fired a first-half hat-trick in just 17 minutes and Gary Hooper's second-half strike applied the coup de
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Evesham 1 Chasetown 0
PAUL West's rampant Evesham United stormed seven points clear at the top of British Gas Business Division One Midlands after Danny Scheppel thumped in a superb volley on eight minutes. It was the Robins' seventh successive win since a stuttering start
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Nuneaton 1 City 1
ADAM Webster headed home eight minutes from time to earn Worcester City a deserved 1-1 Blue Square North draw at Nuneaton Borough. Webster was on hand to pounce and beat Darren Acton from six yards after Jamie Price had driven the ball into the penalty
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Singletons - walk your way to love this Feb 14
A ROMANTIC walk over the Malvern Hills is being offered to people wanting to celebrate being single this Valentines day. The Love Walk is designed to help people shake off ties to their past relationships and allow them to open up to the possibility
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Worcestershire honey is in short supply
WORCESTERSHIRE honey could be in short supply this year following last summer's floods. While homes and businesses were being wrecked, sports venues submerged and crops left to rot or washed away, the county's honey bees were also struggling in the torrential
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Speeding business woman banned from the roads
A BUSINESSWOMAN already hit hard by the floods wept as she was hit with a further blow - a six month driving ban. Edina Hathaway pleaded exceptional hardship to try to escape the ban after points on her licence reached 12. Hathaway of New Street, Ledbury
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Women's golf drive to swing into action
A DRIVE to encourage hundreds of women and girls to take up golf in Worcestershire and Herefordshire will get under way next week. The first event will be a taster morning to introduce girls to the sport at Bewdley's Wharton Park Golf Club on Tuesday
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Get your Worcester News through Facebook
DID you know that your Worcester News now has its own Facebook page? Every day 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 to your own account and search for '
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Sport coaching for city youngsters
CHILDREN at Worcester schools are benefitting from specialist sports coaching and are being encouraged to further their talents by joing sport clubs. Every pupil at school in the city - more than 9,000 children - has access to 12 different sports under
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Jess the rescue dog gets funding for new role
A FIRE service sniffer dog currently being trained in Worcestershire to help locate trapped people in disaster situations is to receive Government funding for her new role. Jess, a chocolate labrador, will become a highly-valued member of Hereford and
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The Vortex - Malvern Theatres
WHILE there is no longer shock surrounding this play - which the Lord Chamberlain tried to ban - it still packs an emotional punch. First performed in 1924, Noel Coward claimed his intention was to write "a good play with a whacking good part in it
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Lewis stars for GWR 'A' with half-century break
JON Lewis racked up a fine 51 break to inspire GWR A' to a 3-2 SEC Solutions Worcester Snooker League Division Two victory at Suzy Q E'. In the same division, Pershore C' defeated league-leaders Droitwich B' 3-2. Hallow A' strolled to a 5-0 triumph
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Bag-free Malvern motion carried
MALVERN could soon be joining the ranks of towns across the country that are banishing plastic bags. Malvern Hills District councillors unanimously supported a motion at full council by Green Party councillor John Raine to take the lead in promoting
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Cup finalists decided
LAST year's beaten finalists St John's A' have once again progressed to the last two of the Pete Robinson Knockout Cup. In the final they will take on three-time winners and club rivals St Johns B'. GWR B' reached the final of the new Ivor Palmer Memorial
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Offenham to meet Eckington in semi
OFFENHAM Rovers reached the semi-finals of the Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup with a penalty shoot-out win over Division One Moreton Town Sunday. Rovers' opponents in the semi-final will be Eckington, who defeated Pebworth. Alderton also
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COMMENT: Rational EU debate needed
DEBATE has been raging in recent weeks on this website about Britain's place in Europe. It is clearly a huge issue for those who have left comments online. We would question, however, how big a deal our membership of the European Union is for everyone
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Worcester man arrested for theft at waste disposal site
A WORCESTER man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing acid batteries from a Malvern waste disposal site overnight. The 21-year-old man was arrested today at his home in Tolladine and was taken into custody while further enquiries take place. The
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Graffiti aims to keep kids IT safe
A SPECIAL graffiti wall is to be set up outside Worcester's Guildhall to promote a new campaign aimed at protecting children on the internet. The special event, called "Who's watching your children? Keep IT Safe", will promote a new E-Safety Pledge aimed
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Prison for man who stamped on his cousin's face
A BUILDING worker who caused a horrific eye injury by stamping on his cousin's face in a Worcester club has been jailed for six years. Stephen Locke suffered a ruptured left eyeball after Richard Calder knocked him to the floor in Bossa Nova. The iris
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COMMENT: Rational EU debate needed
DEBATE has been raging in recent weeks on this website about Britain's place in Europe. It is clearly a huge issue for those who have left comments online. We would question, however, how big a deal our membership of the European Union is for everyone
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Did you see car drive off without stopping?
POLICE are trying to identify a witness who saw a car crash into a parked car and drive off without stopping. The driver of a black Vauxhall Vectra estate failed to stop after colliding with an un-occupied red Ford Mondeo on an access road to Deer Park
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Police seek van theft witnesses
POLICE believe local residents or passers-by may have seen a Ford Transit van being stolen from Worcester and then abandoned at Hagley. The blue van, with a Morganite Crucible Ltd sign, was taken from the company's premises in Woodbury Lane, Norton,
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Jail for CSO attacker
A MAN has been jailed for three months after punching a police community support officer in "a fit of rage". Paul Lucitt admitted assault after he ran at community support officer Barry Hale and punched him in the ear following a bust-up with a motorist
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Lloyd-Webber goes classical in Worcester
RENOWNED cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber is to promote classical music in Worcester. The talented musician, younger brother of composer Lord Lloyd-Webber, has been appointed president of the Elgar School of Music in Deansway, Worcester. The school, next
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Luff wants expenses apology
A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has launched a furious attack on a Sunday newspaper for suggesting he used parliamentary expenses to build up a valuable property portfolio. Peter Luff, the member for Mid-Worcestershire, has demanded a full public apology from The
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Firm welcomed to city by rugby star
ALEKI Lutui, Worcester Warrior's star rugby hooker, has officially opened the new offices of Select Appointments in the city. The 29-year-old Tongan international, who joined Warriors in September 2006, was guest of honour at a launch party at the recruitment
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GRAHAM
GRAHAM Stuart Happy Birthday. Love and best wishes. From Nan and Family. xx Published in paper 12/02/2008
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CALDICOTT
CALDICOTT Andrew Michael Of Droitwich. Aged 85 years. Passed peacefully away at St. Richard's Hospice on February 6th, 2008. Dearest beloved husband of Ellen. Most precious dad to Pauline, Michael and Gavin. Father-in-law to Rick, Roger and Cathy. Adored
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WATLING
WATLING Rosemary Peacefully in hospital on February 6th 2008, aged 58 years. Beloved wife of Mick, loving mum of Sarah, Nicola, Beveley and Gary and a much loved Nan. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, February 18th at 12 noon. Family
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NOTT
NOTT Tony Passed peacefully away on January 30th, 2008, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving and devoted father to Jennifer and Rosemary. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will take place at Worcester Cathedral
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KIMBERLEE
KIMBERLEE Bevan BevDied in Worcester February 6th, 2008 aged 38 years. Much missed by many people. Farewell and funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, February 18th, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please ,donations, if
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STOKES
STOKES Sheila June nee Fitzgerald Suddenly, but peacefully on February 3rd 2008, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Treasured mom of Russell and his partner Helen, devoted nanny of Charlotte, Alfie and Archie. Sheila will be deeply missed by
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COOKE
COOKE Dennis Vernon Passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 9th, after a brave and courageous fight. A great husband, dad to his boys, father in law and grandad and father figure and grandad to Pat's Family. Will be missed by many. Funeral arrangements
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RICHARDS
RICHARDS Terry Formerly of Worcester, ex. Metal Box. Passed away on February 9th, 2008, in Alicante, Spain. Ivor, Sid and Doug. Published in paper 12/02/2008
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KANE
KANE James Jimmy Late of Stanfield Nursing Home. Passed away January 31st, 2008, aged 91 years. Brother of the late Paddy Kane. Funeral service to take place at St Georges Roman Catholic Church on February 14th, at 12.00 p.m. Published in paper 12/02
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ADAMS
ADAMS Ernest Died February 12th, 2003. If love could have kept you here you would never have gone. Always in our hearts Eileen, Maureen, Richard, Robert, Denise and Families xxx Published in paper 12/02/2008
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HART
HART Bill Of St Peters, Worcester. Peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on February 5th, 2008, aged 81 years. The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, February 18th, at 2.40 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations
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BALDWIN
BALDWIN Bert Passed away peacefully in hospital on February 2nd, 2008, aged 70 years. Late of Lulsley. Sadly missed by his brothers, also Christine and Janet and all the Family. Funeral service at Alfrick Church on Wednesday, February 20th, at 2.30 p.m
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DALE
DALE Marjorie Jean Jean Aged 83 years, of Upton upon Severn. Suddenly in hospital on February 5th, 2008. The much loved sister in law of Ann and a devoted aunt. A Committal service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February 15th at 1.30
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MORRIS
MORRIS Ronald Roy Ron Peacefully passed away in his sleep in the early hours of February 8th, aged 83 years.Will be sadly missed by Friends and Family. Another mighty oak has fallen. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday
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BYRNE
BYRNE Keith The Family of the late Keith wish to thank everyone for messages of condolence and donations towards Cancer Research. The sum of £157.24 was collected.Our warmest thanks to Pastor Boyd, John and Dot Burnett for the beautiful service.We would
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DAVIS
DAVIS Gladys Mary In memory of a loving mother and friend. Remembered always by son Alec, sister in law Lily and Family, Relatives and Friends. Published in paper 12/02/2008
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Change your life at our careers fair
YOUR Worcester News is here to help those wishing to make a career change or get some expert job advice. For the fifth year in succession the Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair will be held at the Guildhall in Worcester. The event on Thursday, March
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Suspended jail term for 'gun' man
AN ANGRY man has been given a suspended prison sentence after he told his estranged wife: "I have a gun - you can blow your head off!" James Apps made the remarks after losing his temper during a meeting with his wife and social workers at The Pines
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Housing firm won’t help over damp flat
A MAN who has spent months in a flat with damp and mould on the walls and floor says a housing association has refused to sort out the problem. James Lovett said his laminate flooring, carpet and clothes have been ruined by damp, which he says is in
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Pupils have a taste of Ju Jutsu
OVER the next few weeks hundreds of school children in Worcester will be learning how to stay healthy and protect themselves at the same time. Self defence expert Ross Lannoccaro, from Worcester Ju Jutsu Club, will be teaching children the basic skills
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Strong Leeds side see off Warriors 'A'
TONGAN wing Aisea Havili grabbed a brace of tries but a late fightback proved in vain as Warriors suffered a 36-22 defeat in the Guinness 'A' League clash with Leeds Carnegie at Sixways. Havili showed his finishing skills and fly-half Shane Drahm also
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Storytelling with actors and authors
CHILDREN at a Worcester nursery were treated to a host of stories, some read by authors and actors, as part of National Storytelling Week. Author Petr Horacek, whose book A House For Mouse won Picture Book Of The Year in Holland earlier this month,
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Learning how to keep safe while you are at work
A COLLEGE in Worcestershire is hosting a Safety Health Awareness Day to raise awareness of safety issues among people working in land-based industries in the area. About 250 people are attending the event at Pershore College today, split between morning
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Turner praises his new loan ranger
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has heralded the attitude of Sherjill MacDonald after the loan star marked his debut with two goals. The 23-year-old Dutch striker joined the Bulls just hours before Saturday's match against Dagenham and Redbridge.
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LITTLEWORTH AND DISTRICT WI
ON a mild January evening new president Christine Grant welcomed members to the first meeting of the year. There were invitations from Whittington and Broomhall and also a federation visit to Denman College in October. Members' craft evening was the
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We’ve won appeal to keep our garden fence up
A COUPLE who spent two years and £2,000 battling to keep their garden fence have finally won a planning appeal. Amanda and Tim McCarthy put up the two-metre garden fence along the boundary of their property in August 2005. Shortly afterwards they received
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Concert club
THE Oxford Pro Music will perform at the next concert for Worcester Concert Club on Sunday. It begins at 3pm at Huntingdon Hall.
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HOLT WI
January saw us back in Holt Village Hall for the first meeting of the new year. Sarah Walker the president welcomed members and friends and introduced cabaret with WODYS. They are the very talented youth section from Worcester Operatic and Dramatic
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Raising cash for orphans in Tanzania
STUDENTS at a school near Worcester have raised more than £1,000 to help children in Uganda and Tanzania. Year 9 pupils from the Chantry High Technology College in Martley held a number of events, including a PlayStation 2 challenge, assemblies, sporting
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HALLOW PARISH COUNCIL
County councillor Alwyn Davies confirmed that the modified Traffic (Speed) Regulation Order for Hallow had been confirmed on August 12, 2007. He also confirmed that he would support the parish council's request for double yellow lines from north end of
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New children’s club will help the sports stars of the future
A NEW club aimed at developing talented sports stars of the future opened its doors in Worcester this month. The community multiskills club attracts four and five-year-olds from across the city providing the first step on the sporting pathway. It aims
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Rate of inflation is not two per cent
SIR - While agreeing with Worcester City Council's deputy leader Councillor Paul Denham on the additional charges for dying affecting vulnerable people, perhaps he would care to comment on Dispatches, Heat or Eat, on Channel 4 on February 4, exposing
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Versatile Gill happy to be multi-tasking
RAPINDER Gill says he is simply happy to be playing for Worcester City - no matter what the position. Gill has been the jack-of-all-trades for the St George's Lane club this season, playing just about everywhere on the park. The 21-year-old began the
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Shock statistics of attacks on fire crews
THERE were four attacks on firefighters in the two counties in 2006 and 2007, according to a report by the Fire Brigades Union, however one person believes the figure could be higher. The figures, obtained by the union using the Freedom of Information
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SHIVER ME TIMBERS, PIRATES AHOY!
Youngsters at a Worcester school took to the high seas for a special pirate-themed production. Pictured above in rehearsals are Laura-Beth Hardwick, aged 11, Glenn Strachan and Luke Southall, both aged nine. About 80 pupils from Perdiswell Primary School
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OMBERSLEY GARDENING CLUB
A very successful year ended in November with a table and wine tasting given by Dr David Brownridge, and a Christmas dinner at Holt Fleet in December, which was well attended. The speaker for the first meeting in 2008 was Howard Drury, and his subject
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On the ball to raise school funds
A CHARITY golf day is being organised to help raise funds for a Pershore school. The event will take place at Ross-on-Wye Golf Club on Thursday, February 28, from 10am. It has been organised by Abbey Park Middle School's vice chairman Ashley Brassington
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Politicians put on spot by pupils
MPs and councillors gathered at a Worcester school for a special Question Time-style event. Sixth Form students from King's School were given the chance to ask probing questions of their local representatives at the political forum. Worcester City Labour
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Government needs to deliver the cash
SIR - Why is it I am not surprised that once again Mike Foster has picked up on the emotive issue of affordable homes? In the run up to election time he is appearing in the local press more times than the windows on an advent calendar. To build affordable
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Butcher’s shop wins award for ready meal
A POPULAR Worcester butchers has won yet another accolade for its food. H Dayus Family Butchers in the Bull Ring, St John's, scooped the Best Product in Show for its ready meals in the West Midlands BPEX Regional Roadshow - Awards for Excellence in Meat
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Help improve the lives of youngsters
YOUNG people from Worcester are being invited to join an advisory board for a youth volunteering charity. An organisation called V is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic 16-to-24-year-olds with fresh ideas to join its v20 youth advisory board. v20
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RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI
President Eileen Williams welcomed fewer members than usual to the first meeting of 2008. Best wishes were to be passed on to those unable to attend due to illness. Speaker Ken Crump gave a most informative and thought-provoking talk about his work
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Progress that children make here is incredible – and they enjoy it, too
WHEN Annabel Goodman bought the New Elizabethan School a year ago there were just 12 pupils on roll. Now there are 32, with more due to start next term. It has been an exciting, eventful and busy year for the mother-of-two, who is clearly passionate
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We don’t want our TV to be censored.
SIR - In reply to Joyce Rose (Letter, February 4) EastEnders shows life as it truly is. We do not want censored, sanitised TV in 2008, thank you. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Gwen Jones and Von Stewart took a second look back at those the society has engaged over the last 40 years in Ruby Retrospective II. They ranged from the Pendyrrhus Male Choir to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, with contributions from cellist
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Hauliers hit out at bid to increase fuel duty
HAULAGE companies in Worcester have called plans to increase fuel duty "outrageous" and backed attempts to scrap it. Bosses said rises in the price of petrol and diesel over the last few months and the fact that fuel now costs above £1 a litre has reduced
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Brothers start up a sandwich business
ENTERPRISING brothers hope to build a business empire in Malvern after opening a new sandwich shop. Brothers and business partners James and Jonathan Osborne opened the Subway in Barnard's Green this week, creating 15 new jobs. The brothers have both
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Pub to raise cash for air ambulance
REGULARS at a local pub have chosen the County Air Ambulance as their charity of choice for the year. The Defford Arms, in Defford, near Pershore, has adopted the charity for 2008 and has already planned a pig roast and entertainment event to raise funds
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We campaign for better TV standards
SIR - It is great to know that your correspondent Joyce Rose (February 4) thinks that Mary Whitehouse had the right idea. The organisation founded by Mrs Whitehouse in 1965 is actively campaigning for better film and television standards that sustain
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Robins hope to chase Town off
MANAGER Paul West has challenged his Evesham United troops to put daylight between themselves and the other title contenders in British Gas Business Division One Midlands. The Robins have a four-point lead over Leamington at the top following a last-gasp
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MAYOR'S DIARY
This last week has been a fascinating and memorable one. Shrove Tuesday came early this year, but continuing the recent tradition Worcester South Rotary Club organised a successful pancake race at lunchtime outside the Guildhall. It was a competitive
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Dad called for years for dredging of river
SIR - May I advise John Phillpott that Pershore's Stanley Parr is not the only person in the county to advocate the dredging of the river Severn. My father, Frank Ellaway, has been saying this for the last 50 years. He worked on the river Severn, working
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Photos of days gone by in new book
A WORCESTER author has signed copies of his new book, which includes photographs of Worcester from the 19th and 20th centuries. Roy Jones, a historian and businessman, was educated at St Stephen's School and the Royal Grammar School, before turning his
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COMMENT: Rise in fuel prices is a step too far
HAULAGE firms descended on Downing Street yesterday in a bid to persuade Chancellor Alistair Darling to scrap plans to increase fuel tax later this year. The freight companies say the two pence per litre rise in April - announced in Gordon Brown's last
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Parishioners were 'left in the dark'
A SHOCKED parishioner has accused the Church of keeping Nduna Mpunzi's flock in the dark about the allegations against him. Mpunzi was vicar of St Barnabas with Christ Church from September 2004 until August 2007 when he was suspended following the allegations
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Vicar guilty of teen sex attack
A WORCESTER vicar has been remanded in custody after admitting a sex attack on a teenage girl. The Rev Nduna Mpunzi, vicar of St Barnabas with Christ Church, admitted indecent assault by touching the unclothed legs and private parts of the victim. He
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Bond poised to sign one-year deal
REPORTS in New Zealand suggest that former Black Caps' spearhead Shane Bond is on the brink of signing a one-year contract as Worcestershire's 2008 overseas player. The 32-year-old injury-plagued fast bowler has an outstanding record in international
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We’ve had fun for Chinese new year
CHINESE dragons, paper lanterns and oriental stories were all part of a fun day at Worcester Library to celebrate the Chinese new year. More than 250 people visited the Foregate Street library to join the festivities on Saturday, February 9. Tiffany
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Worcester estate agents hit the small screen
A WORCESTER estate agent is to feature in a television programme today. Patrick Kennedy and his partner Kurt Rimell of Winners Estate Agents in Sansome Walk, Worcester, will appear on Britain's Dream Homes - to be broadcast on BBC2 at 5.15pm. The programme
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A taste of the exotic for Valentine's Day
TARANTULAS, toads, lizards and Madagascan hissing cockroaches will be on display at Evesham public hall this Valentine's day. The event, organised by Wychavon District Council and run by Animal Antics, will allow children to hold the exotic creatures
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Help fight poverty with CAFOD
WORCESTER News readers have been urged to raise funds to help in the fight against poverty. Church groups across the city will be holding collections for international aid agency CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) for its Lent Fast Day
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Affordable homes scheme thrown out
A SCHEME for 10 new affordable homes for rent and shared ownership on the edge of Clifton on Teme has been thrown out by Malvern Hills councillors against planning officers' recommendations. West Mercia Housing had applied to build semi-detached houses
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Leisure centre proves it's all about quality
A Droitwich leisure centre has been given a quality award after a survey of 400 customers found they were happy with the service. Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre was given the award from the National Benchmarking Service. Customers said the centre, which
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Third ban for angry driver - court
A banned motorist was caught at the wheel of a car after a row with his girlfriend, a court has heard. Stephen Lines attracted police attention when he skidded to a halt at a junction in his Vauxhall Frontera. An officer who recognised him tried to
