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Let's talk about rubbish in Malvern
WHEELIE bins and parking permits will be on the agenda at a special full council meeting of Malvern Town Council. Although the council has no responsibility for refuse collections or parking, a group of town councillors has called a special meeting on
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All change on the buses
BUS users are being reminded to check their timetables as commercial operators will be changing or withdrawing some services this month. In Worcester there will be timetable and route changes for the 44/44A, 423 and 550/551/557 services. The service
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Worcester News weather watch
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Dump your dodgy junk mail
PEOPLE are being given the chance to help prevent postal scams by getting rid of their junk mail at libraries across Herefordshire this month. The scheme forms a part of a national campaign to highlight the growing problem of scams and will also aim
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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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Boston success boosts Cowburn
WORLD junior singles finalist Sarah Cowburn did her GB under 23 hopes the power of good by racing home first at the British trials in Boston. Most of the GB Olympic squad were absent from the 5km time-trial, but Worcester Rowing Club's Cowburn comfortably
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Pupils to play for the county
YOUNGSTERS from Perdiswell Primary School, in Worcester, are celebrating after clinching victory in a regional six-a-side football tournament and will now go on to represent Worcestershire in the next stage. The school's team took on the winners from
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We want young people to join bell-ringing fun
SMALL rural churches in Worcestershire are trying to attract more young people to continue the tradition of bell ringing. Though some larger churches still attract plenty of young people through school trips and public visits, others are finding that
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Aladdin - The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard
GOING to see a pantomime in February is the best time of year to go. You get to spend two hours sitting in a theatre and pretend it's Christmas - but without the hassle and stress of actually having to do all the Christmas stuff after. The Conquest
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Stevens spare sets up victory
ARBORETUM edged past Bell Warriors by just two pins in Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittles League. S Rawle top-scored for Arboretum with 36, while J Midford and J Stevens both returned 32, with the latter bagging a 13 spare. For
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Ruwers signs new two-year Warriors contract
SHAUN Ruwers, the promising South African prop, has signed a two-year contract extension with Worcester Warriors that will keep him at Sixways until 2010. The 25-year-old signed for Warriors from Waterloo on a one-year contract last summer, with the
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School team battles through to inter-regional finals
TWO teams from the Royal Grammar School and The Alice Ottley School (RGSAO) met head-to-head in the local final of the national Schools Challenge competition for 2008. RGSAO proved too strong for the opposition with a mixture of varied and obscure general
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Pershore preparing for a big season
PERSHORE Cricket Club's pre-season indoor nets will be starting at Elgar Technology College, Worcester, on Sunday, and for the subsequent six Sundays, from 3pm to 5pm. Pershore have four level two coaches and a further nine members approaching that standard
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Learning centre helps folk back to work
A STATE-OF-THE-ART learning centre is set to give people in Droitwich the chance to improve their skills and help them return to work. They can look forward to improved prospects and a brighter future thanks to the new free service. The Droitwich Community
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Australian ace signs off with a handy goal
GOALS from Chris Perry and Joel Langley helped Worcester Men's Firsts end their three-game losing streak. Worcester won 2-0 at bottom-of-the-table Bridgnorth in the BodyKraft Midlands Premier Division. In a good start, Perry fired wide and Bridgnorth's
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County football fixture round-up for weekend
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Martley Cup: Hanley Swan v West Malvern (J Whittington); Worcester YMCA v Hallow WMC (N Canning); Martley Spurs v VBL Sports (J Williams); Upton Town v Grovesnor Sports (R Storr). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Saturday
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County hockey fixture list
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Worcester v North Stafford (12.45pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Kidderminster v Stratford. Division One: Kings Heath Pickwick v Droitwich; Old Halesonians v Bromsgrove; Old
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Barn dance for Noah's Ark Trust is a success
Your Worcester News has launched a £1 million appeal to help the Worcester- based bereavment charity Noah's Ark to buy a new home. Reporter Claire Fry spoke to a group of women who are looking to help in their own special way A BARN dance held by
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Students teach a valuable lesson
THE absence of key players cost Worcester Women's Firsts as they slumped 6-2 to title-chasing Loughborough Students Seconds in the Midlands Premier Division. Despite attempts to defend in numbers, Worcester were unable to cope with slick passing and
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Armoured vehicle will keep our soldiers safe
SOLDIERS from 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) have praised an armoured vehicle for helping to keep them safe on their recent tour of southern Afghanistan. Seventeen soldiers from B Company visited NP Aerospace to watch the Mastiff
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Latest book competition winner
CONGRAGULATIONS to Brigid O'Connor, who won the Charlie and Lola 'This is Actually my Party' book by Lauren Child in our latest online Kidz Zone competition. There were 520 entrants from all over Worcestershire and other parts of the UK. Brigid
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Friendly Ginger will be sadly missed
SAD Pershore shopkeepers have said they will miss the antics of a town character who has died. Before his death, John Mills, known as Ginger, spent his days in Pershore's town centre often popping into shops several times a day to chat to staff. Mr
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Table toppers humbled by Stourport
STOURPORT Men's Firsts enhanced their Slazenger English Hockey League National North Division promotion claims. They defeated leaders University of Birmingham 3-1 with goals from Rob Allen, Irfan Yousaf and David Devey. But Stourport remain third in
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Wychavon delivers VFM
WYCHAVON district council has scored top marks for delivering value for money for the third year running. The council achieved the success in the Audit Commission's 2007 Use of Resources test and is the only council to have scored top marks every year
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Spa’s efforts are frustrated
DROITWICH Spa Women's Firsts were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw at King's Heath in Worcestershire League Division One. Only the home goalkeeper and a late equaliser prevented Spa taking all the points after an excellent attacking display in the first-half
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Store to fight 'golliwog' critics
A SHOP owner in Worcester today defended her right to sell golliwog dolls, despite a call for them to be removed from sale. Margo Harreld, who runs Rhubarb in Chapel Walk in the CrownGate Shopping Centre, said she had been selling the gollidolls, to
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Aladdin - The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard
GOING to see a pantomime in February is the best time of year to go. You get to spend two hours sitting in a theatre and pretend it's Christmas - but without the hassle and stress of actually having to do all the Christmas stuff after. The Conquest
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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 for
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Signs and Symbols - The Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
Signs and Symbols, a new play by Nathan Morris, played at the intimate Old Joint Stock pub theatre in Birmingham last week. A play of mounting tension; this is an intelligent piece of writing which raises more questions than it answers. On arrival into
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County council failing to give top jobs to ethnic minorities
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has one of the worst records in the entire country for giving top jobs to people from ethnic minorities. In a survey of England's 150 county counties and unitary authorities undertaken by the workers' union GMB, Worcestershire
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MILLS
MILLS Albert William Bert Beat and Family would like to thank everyone who sent cards and messages of sympathy. To Reverend Sue Oliver and the "Buffs" for the lovely service, all who attended and donated generously to Cancer Research in memory
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WALKER
WALKER Arthur My Family and I thank everyone for the many lovely cards and words of comfort we received in our very sad loss. My Neighbours for their kind offers of help and sympathy, and Relatives, Friends and Ex-Colleagues who attended the funeral.
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WHITE
WHITE John Henry Thank you to all who attended tribute night to John in aid of Cancer Research, we raised almost £3,000.Also to everyone who attended Johns funeral in November, where we raised £767. Published in paper 13/02/2008
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JEFFRIES
JEFFRIES Lilian Fantastic at 50. Happy Birthday lots of love Sherralyn, Emma, Georgia, Lilly, Cydney and all the Family x Published in paper 13/02/2008
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ALLIES
ALLIES Katy Happy 21st Birthday Superstar Have a wonderful day. With all our love forever Mum, Dad, Nan and all the Family xxx Published in paper 13/02/2008
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BARON
BARON Reverend Peter Peacefully at home in Colwall, on February 10th, 2008, aged 92 years. The funeral service will take place at St. James Church, West Malvern, on Saturday, February 16th, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at St. James the Great Church
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HAUGHTEY
HAUGHTEY Ronald Sydney Passed away on January 29th, 2008, aged 84 years. Graveside service at Astwood Cemetery on Monday, February 18th, at 10 a.m. Enquiries to A V Band. 01905 22892 Published in paper 13/02/2008
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GRIFFITHS
GRIFFITHS Cuthbert Newsome Bert Passed away in hospital on February 9th 2008, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Bettie, father to Anne, Marilyn and Richard and grandfather of Natalie, Sophie and Stephanie. He will be sadly missed. The Funeral service
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GURNEY
GURNEY Doreen Mum not a day goes by without thoughts of you. We love and miss you Peter and Carolyn. Published in paper 13/02/2008
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TOOTH
TOOTH Tony Those we love don't go away, They walk besides us everyday.Love Sid and Hazel xx Published in paper 13/02/2008
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DORRELL
DORRELL Phyllis Polly nee Perkins Passed away 12 months ago today. Formerly of Dudley. Late of Martley. Gone but not forgotten. Des, Derek and Von. Published in paper 13/02/2008
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WALKER
WALKER William John Bill Ex. Walls Electrics and Russell and Dorrell. Passed away after a long illness on Friday, February 8th, 2008. Devoted husband of Eunice and a loving father and grandfather. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday,
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SHAW
SHAW James Christopher Peacefully at home on February 7th 2008. After a short illness, bravely borne aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Amy and devoted father to Philip and Anthony. Sadly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral service the Parish Church
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POTTER
POTTER Margaret Irene Passed away suddenly, but peacefully on February 3rd 2008, aged 80 years. A dear friend to John.She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, February 19th at 2.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent
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PARRY
PARRY Vilawan Vi Passed away suddenly after a short illness on February 6th, 2008, aged 40 years. Beloved mother to Top, Jenny and Daniel. Funeral service to take place at Ledbury Cemetery Chapel, followed by interment on Saturday, February 16th, at 10.30
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UPTON
UPTON Kenneth James Ken Passed away peacefully at home on February 6th 2008, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Vivien, father to Matthew, Jonathan, Daniel and Kate. The Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 20th 2008, at St Mary's
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ALLEN
ALLEN Peter Henry Elaine, Donna and Family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their kindness, cards and letters of condolence at this very sad time. To so many who attended the beautiful service conducted by the Reverend Stephen
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WEBB
WEBB Vera It's two years today, since you went away, But your love is in my heart to stay. Your loving husband John. Published in paper 13/02/2008
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SMITH
SMITH George Fourteen years,Still so sadly missed. Daughters Marie, Pat, son Joe and Families. Rest peacefully. x Published in paper 13/02/2008
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PRATT
PRATT Michael A beautiful memory, dearer than gold,Of a brother whose worth can never be told.There's a place in my heart no one can fill.I miss you lad, and always will. God bless. Jean and John. Published in paper 13/02/2008
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EDWARDS
EDWARDS Sally One year ago today. Always loved, Always remembered. Will, Chris, Dolly, Andy and Thornton. Published in paper 13/02/2008
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Worcester worthy of point says boss
MANAGER Richard Dryden believes his side were more than worthy of their point against Nuneaton Borough. Adam Webster scored eight minutes from time to earn City a share of the spoils at Liberty Way after Bradley Pritchard had given Borough a 14th-minute
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My clothes by Chloe Matthews
I go to Mkone for my clothes. There are so many cool clothes in there. For my birthday I got £50 (in vouchers) for Mkone. That was lucky because I love Mkone. The following Thursday I went into town with my mum and we spent the whole £50
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Drumming up support for children in Gambia
PUPILS at Christopher Whitehead Language College raised more than £300 following a special African-themed concert. The showcase aimed to raise funds for the Fresh Start Foundation - which the school is supporting - which supports orphans and other vulnerable
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Man hurt in police van smash
A POLICE van was involved in a collision with a car at the weekend. The driver of a silver Lexus IS200 was treated at the accident and emergency department at Worcesteshire Royal Hospital and later released after his vehicle was in collision with a police
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Pupils learn about their community
PUPILS at a Worcestershire first school have been learning about the world of business. Young Enterprise, a West Midlands-based business and enterprise education charity, visited Sytchampton Endowed First School to talk to children about communities
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Bogus workman stole dumper trucks
A THIEF pretending to be part of the roadworks team in Worcester's Barbourne stole two mini-dumper trucks - worth a total of £20,000. The identical Thwaites one-ton machines were taken at about 2pm on Sunday after the man - wearing a high-visibility
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Songs of love and chance to win dinner
MUSIC will be the food of love for an audience member at a romantic Valentine's Day concert in Worcester. Tunes by Elgar, Dvorak, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin will be performed at the Guildhall evening performance - and there will also be the chance
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Support law and order, Mr Wilmott
SIR - Mr Wilmott writes (February 1) that the police are "without a care for the people they serve". Bunkum. PC Wayne Hurley our beat officer and several local community support officers regularly walk, often alone, around old Warndon. They all have
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Cherry Orchard café deserves five stars
SIR - I would like to add my congratulations to the staff and service users of Cherry Orchard Café, Orchard Stree, for achieving top scores in hygiene standards. This is a unique and outstanding café partly run by adults with learning difficulties. The
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Anger as homes get the go-ahead
PEOPLE have reacted angrily to a decision to allow seven homes to be built in Kempsey, near Worcester, after three councillors turned up late to a planning meeting and missed hearing their opposition. Homeowners in Florence Close, Kempsey, said it was
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River debris could easily be cleared
SIR - Here we are again the question of who is responsible for the clearing the debris which collects at both bridges after the flooded river Severn brings down garbage which always clutters up the central pillar of the railway bridge and the city road
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Ambulance trust should listen to us
SIR - In response to your editorial on January 31, I would like to advise you of the following information. During the last six months or more I have been observing the events in the House of Commons and I noticed on one occasion that several MPs from
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Reduced parking is too generous
SIR - To suggest that central prime parking spaces for council staff at £60 a year is a fair "perk" is nothing short of a scandal. Non-council workers have to pay £6 per day for the privilege of using the remaining spaces and, I might add, the ones furthest
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Chance for over-60s to have a new home
THROUGH a new business partnership with lifetime lease provider Homewise, Worcester estate agents Connells is able to offer homes for sale at a discount to the over-60s. Homewise has more than 30 years' experience in helping customers move to a new home
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Pupils learn about their community
PUPILS at a Worcestershire first school have been learning about the world of business. Young Enterprise, a West Midlands-based business and enterprise education charity, visited Sytchampton Endowed First School to talk to children about communities
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Stop trying to fool us, city council
SIR - Yet another £8,000 wasted. Depending on the question you ask, you'll get the results you want. It's only natural people don't want to pay more money to have their bins emptied. The council says it would be between £9,000 and £29,000 to give us
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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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Under the weather? Give Dru yoga a try
IF you're feeling under the weather and out of shape then a trip to the doctor may not always be the answer. Old medicine may indeed be the best medicine, as the saying goes. This is certainly the view of those who teach Dru yoga. They say the ancient
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What Worcester needs is some new planners
SIR - I left Worcester many years ago and recently returned for a reunion with ex-colleagues. What a shock! Your planners seem hell-bent on turning the city into a replica of a thousand modernised' towns around the country. Interesting or quaint buildings
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Prisoners 'won't get fair trial'
A FORMER detainee of Guantanamo Bay told your Worcester News that American plans to put 9/11 suspects before a military tribunal made "a mockery of justice." On the very day that Moazzam Begg, 39, was in Worcester to speak at a meeting of the city's
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I spent two years in a metal cage at Guantanamo Bay
HOODED and kneeling on the cold cell floor, his wrists and ankles strapped behind his back, a young father-of-three from Birmingham was kicked and beaten from every side. "The Americans told me if I refused to co-operate - to confess - they would send
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School stages sonata
A SPECIAL concert is to take place at a Worcester school next week. The César Franck violin sonata, which is one of the most popular and accessible of all classical works, will be the cornerstone of a programme to be given by Michael Bochmann and Michael
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COMMENT: Is Mosquito the right tool for the job?
A BREACH of children's human rights or an effective way of preventing anti-social behaviour? These are the two viewpoints in the great Mosquito debate. The Mosquito is a device that emits a high-pitched sound. It exploits the ability of youngsters to
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Time is running out for mystery graffiti vandal
TIME is running out for the mystery tagger who daubed graffiti on 17 separate sites in a Worcestershire village. Police said they are close to finding out who daubed WR5/8 on walls, telephone boxes, bus shelters, houses and even the parish hall in Kempsey
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Bid to halt crimes by children in care
GUIDELINES aimed at reducing the number of children in Worcestershire's residential care system committing crimes have been launched in Worcester. The restorative approaches protocol, which provides guidelines for care home staff to follow when trouble
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Mosquito device has done the trick
A CONTROVERSIAL weapon in the fight against anti-social behaviour is being used in Worcester - much to the delight of one businessman. The mosquito - a device which emits a high-pitched noise to disperse groups of youngsters - was installed in Lyppard
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Massage parlour licence fees to rise by 50 per cent
OPENING a massage parlour in Worcester will be a costly exercise in the future after councillors decided to raise licence fees by 50 per cent. The price rise for businesses offering "massage and special treatments" in the city is likely to be the first
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Crazy paving High Street under attack again
WORCESTER city centre's problem-plagued High Street has come under attack once again after slabs were left uneven and poorly presented. Shoppers have been left less than impressed with the latest round of temporary repair works and there were reports
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Eugénie gets director's role
WORCESTERSHIRE-based independent financial advisers McCarthy Taylor Ltd have announced the appointment of Eugénie Cameron as a director. Miss Cameron, of Victoria Road, Ledbury, will be leading the private client advisory team at the firm's newly-opened
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Vent your spleen 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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Credit card 'skimmers' remanded
Two men have been remanded in custody for a bank fraud offence in Worcester. Dan Lazar, aged 21, and 23-year-old Eduard Babasa pleaded guilty to possession of a magnetic card for the use in fraud at the Nationwide on November 1 last year. The "skimming
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Chance for over-60s to have a new home
THROUGH a new business partnership with lifetime lease provider Homewise, Worcester estate agents Connells is able to offer homes for sale at a discount to the over-60s. Homewise has more than 30 years experience in helping customers move to a new home
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Make your 50s your best years yet!
A NEW course to help men over 50 in Worcester live life to the full will be running each Friday for the next five weeks. The sessions, running from 11am until 12.30pm at the Gheluvelt Park Hut on Barbourne Road, will give information on how to make sure
