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Police chase man ran down dead end - court
A MAN goaded a police officer to chase him before taking a wrong turn down a dead end. Alexander Marshall threw an object at a police vehicle in Worcester's Sansome Walk, before spitting at it and running off, the city's magistrates court was told.
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Bank gives cash to football club
A BANK employee in Worcester has been given hundreds of pounds for a local junior football club. Tracey Pearce, who is customer services officer at the National Westminster Bank in The Cross, Worcester, is also the chairman of Whittington St Peter's
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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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Cinema gets revamp and hosts festival
AN historic cinema in Tenbury Wells has been selected as a venue for Britain's largest rural film festival, just months after it was devastated by flood water. Following the summer floods of 2007, four feet of contaminated water entered the Regal Cinema
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City slide to disappointing defeat
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden's hopes of picking up a big points haul over the next three days to boost his side's play-off hopes suffered a blow when they went down 3-1 at Hyde United. The defeat puts even more pressure on City to gain maximum
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Fifty-grand grant up for grabs
COMMUNITY groups being given the chance to get a grant of up to £50,000 from the owners of the firm that publishes your Worcester News. Grants are being made available from the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc, owner of Newsquest
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Saints at double in chase for title
ST George's have entered the battle for honours at the top of the Worcester League Division One with two impressive wins. Eagles found the Siket father and son combination far too hot to handle, their only successes coming from a solitary win each for
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Council may tell charity to move
A charity may have to leave its offices if a district council goes ahead with plans to sell up. The Association for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills (ARCOS) has used Whitbourne Lodge, Church Street, in Malvern, for about eight years.
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Wanted: Your views about this 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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Teenager Emily in Harriers share bid
A KIDDERMINSTER Harriers teenage fan has become the club's youngest ever shareholder. Seventeen-year-old Emily Davies decided to take her involvement with the Aggborough oufit to a new level by purchasing 100 shares for £100, the minimum requirement
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Map for lost lorry drivers up for award
A LORRY map' that helps lost truckers find their way through Worcestershire has been shortlisted for a national award. The map is the brainchild of Worcestershire County Council's Freight Quality Partnership, which has been responsible for a number of
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Students’ pampering session is a success
WOMEN visiting a community centre in Worcester enjoyed a pampering session this week. Newly qualified students from a manicure and pedicure nail art course run at the YMCA volunteered to give women visiting the Tolly Centre in Rowan Avenue a treat.
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Grant to theatres to be cut by £40,000
MALVERN Theatres is to be offered a reduced grant but an extended rent-free lease from Malvern Hills District Council for the next three years. Members of the council executive committee have agreed a proposal to cut the annual revenue grant from £190,000
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FASCIGLIONE CARROLL
FASCIGLIONE CARROLL Congratulations Tina and Matt on the birth of baby Evie, born February 22nd 2008. Lots of Love from, Lorna, Julie, Dom, Lisa, Chris and Charlie, Max and Barney xxx Published in paper 23/02/2008
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HOOPER
HOOPER Shona Happy 13th Birthday Teenager at last Love uncle Roger, anutie Mandy and George xxx Published in paper 23/02/2008
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MASON
MASON Muriel Passed away February 24th, 2000. Beloved wife of Wal. Much loved Mum, Nan, and Great Nan. Always in our loving thoughts. From all your Friends and Family. Published in paper 23/02/2008
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SANDERSON
SANDERSON Margaret Peggy One year since we lost you, Seems like yesterday. Missed by your friendsJoan, Michael, Ann, Colin and Bet xxx Published in paper 23/02/2008
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BAGGUS
BAGGUS Jean Treasured memories of our special mum and gran, who passed away four years today. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. God Bless. Karen, Pauline, Martyn, Steve
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HALL
HALL Dorothy Betty Peacefully at her home, in Ledbury, on February 16th, 2008, aged 83 years. Widow of Bryan and much loved mother of Judy and Liz. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A service of Thanksgiving will take place
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MULLEN
MULLEN Bridget Passed away peacefully at Redhill Nursing Home on February 13th, 2008, aged 95 years. A beloved wife of the late Patrick Paddy, dearly loved mother of Micheal, Maureen, Paddy, Sean, Liam, Bernie, Terry and Dee and a much cherished mother
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BARNES
BARNES Matthew Happy 21st Birthday Love from Mum, Dad and your Brother Adam xx Published in paper 23/02/2008
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SHEPPARD
SHEPPARD Paul Happy 40th birthday Paul. You don't look a day over 39! Lots of love Ali, Lauren and Rhianne xxx Published in paper 23/02/2008
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MEENAGHAN
MEENAGHAN Thomas Mick Fifteenth Anniversary. No need for words, except to say, you're loved and rememberedevery day. From your loving wife Marie and Family, Daughters in Law and Grandchildren. Published in paper 23/02/2008
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CALLOW
CALLOW Marcel Passed away February 23rd, 2005. Dad you are always loved, Never to be forgotten. From daughters Stephanie and Maureen, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Also Bill and Mick Published in paper 23/02/2008
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How shooting hoops helped us learn about healthy living
Energetic youngsters have been shooting hoops and bouncing basketballs as part of a healthy living week. Children at Hindlip CE First School, near Worcester, could not believe their luck when they spent a day with Clive Allen, assistant coach to stars
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City's supporters trust set to close
WORCESTER City fans are being urged to help save the club's ailing supporters trust. The organisation was formed four years ago to give fans a say in the running of the St George's Lane club. However, due to a lack of interest and a dwindling number
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Case dimissed against woman accused of threatening to stab her boss
A WOMAN who was accused of threatening to stab her former boss in the back with a knife has had the case against her dismissed. District judge Kevin Grego said he could not decide who was telling the truth because both had axes to grind. It was alleged
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Garvey excited by Warriors future
WING Marcel Garvey admits the exciting vision for the future at Worcester Warriors was the key factor in persuading him to sign a new deal at the club. The England Sevens star admits he has enjoyed a new lease of life at Sixways under the guidance of
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Shops armed to combat crime
SHOPKEEPERS in Pershore are armed with a new handbook to help them combat thieves thanks to a community support officer's bright idea. Ryan Payne thought of putting together an information pack with pictures of known criminals which could be distributed
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Wolves facing key test for the play-offs
THE race for the British Basketball League Championship play-off places hots-up at the University of Worcester tonight as Worcester Wolves host BiG Storage Cheshire Jets (7pm). Both teams go into the weekend with seven league victories this season, but
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Business park is given green light
A BUSINESS park which could bring 2,500 jobs to Worcester and £450 million of investment has been given the go-ahead. Warndon Business Park can now be built next to Worcestershire Royal Hosp- ital on land south of Newtown Road. The city council approved
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Turner is happy with his loan signings
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has praised the efforts of his loan signings and says he would not hesitate to beg, steal and borrow again. The Bulls chief has worked wonders this season by loaning players from higher divisions to help steer his
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Mums and toddlers protest as club told to find a new home
MOTHERS and toddlers in Droitwich who were told they could no longer use a community hall turned up at their usual session time in protest. The mums met outside Westlands Community Hall in the estate's precinct to show their support for the group, Tiny
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Thanks for wishing me a happy 50th birthday!
A STREET cleaner had a birthday present to remember when shoppers spontaneously sang happy birthday to him on his rounds around Worcester city centre. Robert Maggs said he was touched by all of the singing and well wishes he received while he worked
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Homes get the go-ahead despite flooding fears
PLANS to build 34 homes on a Worcester housing estate have been given the green light despite concerns the land could flood and that not enough of the new houses will be affordable. Worcester City Council's planning committee gave the go ahead to the
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No chance to say goodbye
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a fit and healthy 38-year-old man who collapsed and died in his kitchen while making his lunch. The grieving parents of Jonathan Taylor, known as Johnny or Tay to his friends, have paid tribute to their "totally selfless
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New homes get planners' backing
PLANS for 13 homes in the heart of Worcester's Lower Wick estate have won the backing of planners. Worcester City Council's planning committee agreed to the proposals for the two and three bedroom homes at Canada Way, Lower Wick, Worcester, at a meeting
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Raise cash for hospice in runs
ASPIRING runners are being urged to support St Richard's Hospice if they take part in any events this year. To coincide with the launch of the Great Run races, the hospice, in Wildwood Drive, Spetchley, Worcester, is asking runners to consider fund-raising
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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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Ex-forces man attacked bouncer - court
A FORMER serviceman attacked a Worcester bouncer after falling out with his girlfriend, a court has heard. O'Neill's doorman Paul Stokes was walking home from the St Nicholas Street bar in the early hours of Sunday, February 10, when he and a colleague
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Hospice in charity plea
ASPIRING runners are being urged to support Worcester's St Richard's Hospice if they take part in any events this year. To coincide with the launch of the Great Run races, the hospice, in Wildwood Drive, Spetchley, is asking runners to consider fundraising
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All change on city buses
RESIDENTS in Worcester are being warned about changes to park-and-ride bus services and ticket prices. Worcestershire County Council will begin operating the W1 bus service from the park-and-ride site at Perdiswell to Worcester city centre from Sunday
