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It's life jackets rather than lingerie for M&S
A SEARCH and rescue team has been given thousands of pounds by Marks & Spencer to pay for safety equipment. The £7,000 donation, from the chain's clothing division Per Una, will help equip the team of 15 volunteers with life jackets, suits and protective
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Battle for schools is escalated
COUNCIL leaders in Herefordshire are to meet with schools minister Jim Knight next month to put the county's case for the protection of rural schools. It comes after a huge rally in Hereford, when thousands of protesters marched against the closure of
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We need to be more clinical in front of goal
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden believes the result at Hyde United does not tell the whole story of how his side performed. City lost the game 3-1 at Ewen Fields but finished strongly after substitute Matt Dinsmore had given th-em a glimmer of
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Kidderminster waste too many chances in loss
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers paid the price for missed chances as Salisbury City came from behind to win at Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier. The hosts dominated the game for all but a 20-minute spell in the first half, when strikes by Liam Feeney and
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Your group could win a grant of up to £50,000
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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Worcester suffer as key decisions go against them
FOR the second time this season in a game officated by Rob Debney, Worcester Warriors scored more tries than their opponents, but still failed to win the match. Although, Sixways director of rugby Mike Ruddock stopped short of criticising the man in
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Shrewsbury Town 1, Hereford United 2
HEREFORD notched their first ever league double over Shrews-bury Town on their first ever visit to Oteley Road. Simon Johnson fired the Bulls level after Asa Hall's early goal and Gary Hooper wrapped up the points with his fifth goal in successive matches
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Hyde United 3 City 1
WORCESTER City saw their play-off hopes as good as ended as Hyde United defeated them for the second time this season. With only 11 games of the season remaining, dropping points against a team also challenging for the Blue Square North top five was
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Double success boosts play-offs hope for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves gave their British Basketball League play-off hopes a massive boost with a double weekend success at Sheffield Sharks and then at home to Cheshire Jets. Wolves moved themselves into a play-off position with their 83-97 victory over Sheffield
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Defence is Evesham’s best form of attack
THE high flying Robins now have more to thank their defenders for after Steve Luckett and Joe Clarke grabbed the goals that earned Paul West's side a ninth successive victory as they beat Bedworth United 2-0. Evesham also kept an eighth clean sheet in
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My marathon run for mum and dad
A DELIVERY driver from Worcester is training hard for the London Marathon to raise money for two charities very close to his heart. Jason Knight, aged 38, is hoping to reach his target of £1,000 in sponsorship, which he will donate to St Richard's Hospice
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Booze crackdown launched
A CAMPAIGN to deter adults buying alcohol for children has been launched across the county. Worcestershire Substances Misuse Action Team has produced the campaign after research conducted by the county council showed in many cases children were obtaining
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Florist is shop of the year
A WORCESTER florist is celebrating after being named among the best in the country. Beautiful Flowers in New Street has won Teleflorist's Shop of the Year in a competition run by the Flower Council in Holland. They were awarded a cheque for £1,000 from
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Get to know mummies better on Mother's Day
FAMILIES visiting Worcestershire County Council's County Museum on Mother's Day will have a chance to celebrate the special occassion with a load of mummies. Children will have a chance to wrap an Egyptian mummy, learn about hieroglyphics, and take part
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We’re pleased with Ofsted report
A VILLAGE pre-school near Worcester has been judged satisfactory' by Ofsted inspectors. Whittington Pre-School Group, based in the Village Hall, was praised by the education watchdog in its latest report. The inspectors said: "Children benefit from
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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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Double win for county-based specialists
WORCESTERSHIRE-based presentation and communication specialist drpgroup celebrated a double win at the recent Eventia International Awards. The company, from Hartlebury, was a finalist in four categories, winning the best celebratory event and being
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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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Rural schools face TV probe
The issue of school closures in Herefordshire is to be debated on television today. The Politics Show, on BBC One, will discuss the recent outcry from parents and teachers over proposals to merge 33 primary schools and four high schools. Plans for changes
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Teenager airlifted to hospital after motorway smash
THE M5 motorway southbound had to be closed for three hours this morning after a serious accident in which a teenager was airlifted to hospital. The 100mph smash involving a car and a lorry happened at around 8.30am today between Junction 8 M50 and Junction
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Latest travel news
Check out the latest travel news this Saturday morning. Click here for latest travel news
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Prepare to get lost in Malvern
PLANS for a modern-day version of an ancient mythical structure near the centre of Malvern have taken a step closer to becoming a reality. The Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells, who first revealed their idea for a Troia labyrinth in Rose Bank Gardens
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Social work hunt goes stateside
COUNCIL workers will fly across the pond in a bid to recruit social workers from America this month. Herefordshire Council has embarked on the trans-Atlantic recruitment drive due to a national shortage in social workers. Interviewers will fly to Atlanta
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Charity donation will save lives
A SEARCH and rescue team has received thousands of pounds from a national retailer to help pay for safety equipment. West Midlands Search and Rescue has been given just under £7,000 by Marks & Spencer clothing division Per Una. The money will help equip
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We're changing the guard at army careers centre
THERE has been a changing of the guard at the Army careers information office in Worcester city centre. Sergeant Gary Leech has left his post after two years working at the recruitment office in Foregate Street, during which time he helped contribute
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Charitable rig men do their bit
OILMEN working off the Dutch coast were moved to tears when they heard about the work of Acorns' Children's Hospice - so raised £1,337 for the charity. Every year the crews aboard the Noble Ronald Hoope, an American drilling rig working in Holland, hold
