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Pervert tried to lure young boy - court
A VISITOR to Stourport who tried to lure a schoolboy to a hotel bedroom for sex has been found guilty of an incitement offence. Darren Spoors fell into conversation with the 15-year-old at the Black Star pub because they both supported Newcastle United
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Ex-soldier spared jail for groping schoolgirl - court
A former soldier who groped the breasts of a 12-year-old schoolgirl has been spared jail. Robert Gomersall had drunk up to 16 pints of beer and arrived at the victim's home late at night. He was given a sofa to sleep on, but committed the attack when
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Find your ideal job at careers fair
IF you want to find out more getting your first job, making a career change or training for your dream occupation, your Worcester News is here to help. For the fifth year in a row, the Worceser News Jobs and Careers Fair will be held at Worcester's Guildhall
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Worcester News weather watch
Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast and travel news with your Worcester News. Click here for the Environment Agency's latest flood warnings for the Midlands. Click here for the latest weather forecast. Click here for the latest travel
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Victim's call for action on danger road
A man who suffered massive injuries in a road accident has called for urgent action to prevent the blackspot claiming any more victims. Don Cameron's car swerved off Worcester Road, Evesham, last month and collided with the same tree which had claimed
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Rovers boss is closing in on forwards
BROMSGROVE Rovers caretaker boss Duane Darby is hoping his search for goalscorers will have reached an end by the time his team host Clevedon Town on Saturday (3pm). The Rovers chief has been working overtime to bring players in after losing Richard
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130 crews compete in head of river race
MORE than 800 competitors from 130 crews will be lining up for the Worcester Head of the River regatta on the Severn at Pitchcroft on Saturday. The event will be split into two divisions, with the first entrants getting under way at 11.30am and the second
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Rawle's men face big test on road
WHEN fighting for survival and finding points are hard to come by, the last place you want to go to is a team chasing for the title. But that is exactly what Joe Rawle's Malvern Town have to do on Saturday when they travel to Leamington in the British
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Spencer to focus her team on French test
WORCESTER'S England Women's captain Catherine Spencer says the reigning RBS Six Nations champions are up for Saturday's French challenge - a match which could prove to be the crunch game of this year's championship. Spencer's side go into the game on
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Improvement is top aim for Robins
EVESHAM United boss Paul West may not be publically speaking about winning the British Gas Business League Division One Midlands title but the facts speak for themselves. Seven points clear at the summit, unbeaten in their last nine games and only one
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Dryden seeking victory at attack-minded Hyde
RICHARD Dryden says Worcester City will be intent on earning three points when they visit Hyde United. City have not played since the 1-1 draw at Nuneaton Borough on February 12 but head to Cheshire for the first of two matches in 48 hours, with Vauxhall
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Latest travel news
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Cox to start for England Under 20s
WORCESTER Warriors flanker Matt Cox starts at open-side in England Under 20's key Six Nations clash with France tomorrow night. London Wasps wing Joe Simpson has recovered from an ankle injury to take over from Warriors scrum-half Johnny Arr on the bench
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Calado takes Midlands title with record-breaking jump
WORCESTER Athletic Club 16-year-old Richard Calado, not only became Midland Indoor High Jump Champion for under-17 men at the National Indoor Arena, but also broke the club's long-standing senior men's high jump record. In achieving 1.92m (six feet 3
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Wolves in key test at Sharks
WORCESTER Wolves visit Sheffield Sharks tomorrow night for a key British Basketball League Championship game that neither side can afford to lose. Victory for Sharks would seal the head-to-head BBL Championship series between the sides, as Sharks have
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BREAKING NEWS: Prostitute killer guilty
AFTER a six-week trial at Ipswich Crown Court, a former QE2 steward has been found guilty of murdering five prostitutes. Steve Wright, 49, is likely to be sentenced tomorrow. Click here for the full story, with video, in our National News section.
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Council tax rises approved
WORCESTER residents look likely to pay an extra £6.27 a year for services after Worcester City Council's cabinet approved a rise of 4.34 per cent for 08/09. However, in real terms bills will rise by an average of £55 because of similar additional hikes
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Adverts will rally support for town
PERSHORE councillors have clubbed together to run a series of adverts promoting the town during High Street improvement works. Wychavon District Councillors Gaynor Amphlett, John Grantham and Charles Tucker each receive £500 a year from the council to
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Malvern travel to Boars in the cup
MALVERN Rugby Club take on old rivals Bromsgrove in the quarter-final of the North Midlands Cup at Finstall Park on Saturday (2pm). Director of rugby David Robins has named his teams for the weekend's matches. Malvern Firsts (v Bromsgrove, a): Meet
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Warriors duo pen new deals
Worcester Warriors have announced that winger Marcel Garvey and scrum-half Ryan Powell have both committed their futures to the club by signing new two-year deals. Speedster Garvey has shown he has lost none of his deadly finishing skills this season
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Street squabble led to damage - court
AN argument in broad daylight resembled a wildlife programme on television, a judge said after being shown CCTV footage of the incident. Lynda Newman, 42, and her 19-year-old son Ashley Newman were involved in a confrontation in Pershore on Wednesday
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Share your views about the WN website
EVERY year Newsquest Media asks for your opinions about its newspaper websites, and now it is asking for your views about worcesternews.co.uk Our online survey is already up and running and although it takes about 10 minutes to complete, the information
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Lenny to stand up in city
TOP comedian Lenny Henry is to perform new material exclusively in Worcester. The Dudley-born entertainer - famed for his work with Comic Relief - will be on stage at Worcester's Swan Theatre on Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28, after Worcester
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Thief took children's football league money - court
A WORCESTER man stole almost £1,000 from a football league that provides referees for schools and local clubs. Michael Berry admitted the theft of £922.50 cash from sixasideleagues.com when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. The court was told
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Exiles name side for Sixways mission
LONDON Irish have been forced to turn to their third-choice scrum-half for tomorrow's trip to Sixways. Warren Fury has been handed the number nine shirt after Paul Hodgson was drafted into the England squad, while Peter Richards is injured. Promising
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Students visit Country Hotel
Year 10 Business studies and Food technology pupils recently took part in a visit to The Elms Hotel' Abberley. They were there to see how a country house hotel runs its business and the ways in which it diversifies in order to attract a wider
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Adrenaline rushing in Oz for Queen and country
AN electrical engineering student at a Worcester college is preparing for a trip to Australia to represent the UK in the unusual sport of streetluging. Will Stephenson, a first year electric and electronic engineering student at Worcester College of
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Half-back changes once again
SAMOAN international fly-half Loki Crichton and scrum-half Matt Powell return to the Warriors' starting XV for tomorrow's crunch Guinness Premiership clash with London Irish at Sixways (8pm) as director of rugby Mike Ruddock once again switches his half-backs
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HARRISON
HARRISON David Barbara and Family wish to thank Relatives, Friends and Colleagues for their support and messages of sympathy in the sad loss of David. Special thanks to all at Laurel 2 Ward , Worcestershire Royal Hospital and to Family Doctor and Staff
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SMITHERS
SMITHERS John Edward Jim Suddenly in hospital on February 16th, 2008, aged 85 years. Husband of the late Jessie, father of Sandra, grandfather to David and Stephanie and great grandfather of Jessica, Joshua, Oliver, George and Samuel. Funeral service
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HOOPER
HOOPER Reggie Passed away February 11th, 2008. A good friend and companion. Will be sadly missed. Jan. Published in paper 21/02/2008
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BOSWORTH
BOSWORTH Ern A million times I've thought of you, A million times I've cried, If my love could have saved you Ern, you never would have died. I hear your voice in my lonely hours, When all is quiet and still, I feel the touch of your unseen hand guiding
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BYNG
BYNG Len Dearest husband, father and grandfather. Sadly missed by Maisie, Martin, Peter and Families. Published in paper 21/02/2008
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MOREY
MOREY Geoffrey Reginald Passed away on Sunday, February 17th, 2008, aged 71 years. Funeral service will take place in the Milton Chapel at the Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, on Thursday, February 28th, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only
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SMITH
SMITH Ryan Happy Birthday Ry. Have a good day. Don't get too drunk!! Love from Mum, Richard, Becky, Nathan and Courtney. Published in paper 21/02/2008
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GATTER
GATTER Will and Dorothy Birthday memories of both parents who birthdays fall at the end of February From daughter and Son in Law Wendy and Oscar Hands Published in paper 21/02/2008
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BECK
BECK Christina Passed away three years ago today. Here in our hearts you will always stay, never more than a thought away. Loved always by husband Jim, daughter Christine, grandchildren John and Clare, great grandchildren Thomas and James. xx Published
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FREEAR
FREEAR Ruby Mum In loving memory of our dear mum, who passed away six years ago today. Always loved and remembered. All our love daughters Lin and Juliexx Published in paper 21/02/2008
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TURTONHANCOX
TURTONHANCOX Lee and Lisa Many congratulations. Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Jen and Family xx Published in paper 21/02/2008
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Gothic artist stars on US primetime
A GOTHIC artist haunted the airwaves on the other side of the Atlantic after sinking his teeth into an American radio show about vampires. Glenn James, of Malvern Road, St John's, Worcester, spoke on an American radio show called the American Perspective
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School open day is declared a success
AN independent school in Worcester opened its doors to crowds of visitors. The River School in Droitwich Road yesterday welcomed 20 to 30 people to its open day, which included an opportunity to meet headteacher Timothy Crow, take a tour of the school
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Police sniff out cannabis farm
A TOTAL of 274 cannabis plants were seized in a drugs raid in Worcester after officers sniffed them out from the street. Three people were arrested in the raid on The Hill Avenue, off Bath Road, late last night. Officers were issued a warrant to search
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County faces ageing population timebomb
WORCESTERSHIRE is facing a "demographic timebomb" with soaring numbers of elderly people in need of long-term care and support, a leading councillor has warned. Labour Councillor Peter Pinfield, who represents Droitwich West on Worcestershire County
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Headlines 21 February 2008
Today's headlines are read by Joe Tharogood and Iuri De-Souza from Christopher Whitehead Language College, Worcester
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Hotel didn't notify accidents with child employees - court
A HOTEL in Worcester has admitted employing children and failing to notify the relevant authorities after accidents at work. The Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel in Smite Hill, Hindlip, admitted five charges of employing children under the age of 16 without
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I was angered to read of closures
SIR - I was amazed and angered by your story of day centre closures. It emphasised the remote lack of empathy on the part of some councillors; their absolute refusal to examine their own motivation and their complete disregard for the ordinary rules
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More and more want to study at city’s university
WORCESTER's university is now so popular almost four students are applying for every one place. Competition for full-time places at the university has reached an all-time high. Applications for 2008 have risen by more than nine per cent - the fourth
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EastEnders is like House of Commons
SIR - George Cowley thinks EastEnders is life as it really is! No, George, in real life it would be impossible to have such a an argumentative, screaming, shouting, bunch of idiots in one small area - apart from maybe the House of Commons. TONY EAVES
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'Mad' cyclist takes on 1,000 charity cycle ride
A daredevil dubbed "the mad woman" by a the chairman of a local Multiple Sclerosis Society is training for her next big challenge for the charity - a 1,034-mile cycle ride the length of Great Britain. Carla Jones, aged 31, plans to make £1,000 to add
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If you remember me, get in touch
SIR - Fifty-seven years ago I left Worcester as a seventeen year-old youth. In 1957 I ceased to live in England altogether, and didn't get around to paying a visit until 2002. Here's hoping that this letter catches the eye of all who remember me, since
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Move into old building brings jobs
A project to bring new jobs and prosperity to Worcester's businesses has been launched from a historic building at Bewdley's Old Snuff Mill Warehouse. The Sales Factory business development agency has taken over the mill in Park Lane, which ground tobacco
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We need to establish balance to our game
RUGBY is such a difficult game to play because there are so many juxtapositions - you have to be agressive and confrontational but, at the same time, you have to be very disciplined. We need to find the balance between the two, which is very difficult
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The EU is to thank for great advances
SIR - What a pleasure to read the letters from Peter Scott and Councillor David Candler, which were favourable to the splendid EU. These letters were such a contrast to the bilious nature of so many contributions on the subject of the European Union
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Helping to increase profits
A WORCESTER man is offering a helping hand to small, local businesses by holding a workshop aimed at increasing profitability. Peter Johnson has a vision to make small Worcester businesses successful, and is putting his years of experience helping national
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Stephanie is on the right path to being a solicitor
FORMER Nunnery Wood High School student Stephanie Richardson has her feet on the first rung of the ladder to becoming a solicitor. Stephanie, from St Peter's, Worcester, has started her training contract with Thomas Guise Solicitors, one of Worcestershire's
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We need more council houses
SIR - I was elected to the city council and served six years. I was already passionate about social housing, being brought-up on an estate and ex-tenant myself. Worcester City Council, under both Labour and Conservative control, did a great job of managing
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We’re still getting someone else’s bills
A COUPLE who thought they had seen the end of a British Gas blunder were outraged when they received more letters demanding money and threatening disconnection. Michael and Nicola Collins contacted your Worcester News earlier this year after they had
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Enhanced emergency GP service is needed
SIR - I was disappointed but not surprised by your report that Kidderminster Hospital's minor injuries unit, strengthened by the presence of a doctor from 9am until 5pm on weekdays only, is not being fully used (February 18). A trial of this enhanced
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Why bother to write a letter these days? Just ask George
WHEN was the last time you put pen to paper and wrote a letter? We might live in a world of e-mails, text messages and information via the internet, but the importance of hand-written letters is not lost. Tomorrow marks the start of national Write
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YOUR MP WRITES
I was in Brussels earlier this week to discuss a wide range of subjects of concern to the Commons Business and Enterprise committee which I chair – issues ranging from energy policy to mobile phone charges. The visit reminded me once again that Britain
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COMMENT: More apply to city's uni than before
WORCESTER'S expansion as a university city gathers momentum with every passing year. We report today how the city's university is becoming an increasingly popular choice for would-be students. Applications for the University of Worcester's 1,800 full-time
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Jenkins faces tough test
TERRY Jenkins takes on Raymond van Barneveld in confident mood in the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts tonight having seen off Phil The Power' Taylor in his last outing. The Ledbury thrower, who was winless in his first two matches this year prior
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City traffic wardens get new name
Q: WHEN is a traffic warden not a traffic warden? A: When he or she is a civil enforcement officer, of course. Worcester's parking attendants have been given the a name - along with a new badge for their uniform and handheld computers - as part of changes
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SUPERCOP! Bobby on bike proves he's a match for any car
WHEN a driver brazenly drove his car through a red light in front of a policeman, the gritty PC was determined to get his man. There was only one problem - he was on a push bike. Undaunted, PC John Hunter raced after the driver on his bike, before overtaking
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Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work. Click here for latest travel news
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Dragons’ Den fun helps build links with charity
A DRAGONS' Den evening at the University of Worcester has helped build links with a city-based charity. The event, which was held to draw attention to fledgling business investment opportunities in the region, was also attended by the Noah's Ark Trust
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Helping to increase profits
A WORCESTER man is offering a helping hand to small, local businesses by holding a workshop aimed at increasing profitability. Peter Johnson has a vision to make small Worcester businesses successful, and is putting his years of experience helping national
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Find your ideal job at our careers fair
IF you want to find out more getting your first job, making a career change or training for your dream occupation, your Worcester News is here to help. For the fifth year in a row, the Worceser News Jobs and Careers Fair will be held at Worcester's Guildhall
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Regional fire control centre moves on
CONTROVERSIAL plans to have Worcestershire's 999 fire calls answered at a regional control centre in Wolverhamtpon have taken a significant step forward. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) yesterday agreed to sign an agreement between
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Ladies on the charity trail
A VILLAGE pub is holding a ladies night to raise money for Worcester's Acorns Children's Hospice. The Fox and Hounds, in Lulsley, near Worcester, is hosting the event in connection with Virgin Vie on Thursday, February 28. Ladies can enjoy activities
