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Dagenham 1 Hereford 0
HEREFORD missed out on going top of League Two for the first time this season with a below-par display at Victoria Road tonight. The Bulls, who have been scoring goals for fun, had an off-night in front of goal and rarely troubled home keeper Tony Roberts
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Kidderminster 1 Rushden & Diamonds 3
A DIRE February hit a new low for Kidderminster Harriers as they were dumped out of the Setanta Shield at Aggborough tonight. Harriers have not won since January 19 - when they defeated Farsley Celtic 2-1 in the Blue Square Premier - and the Worcestershire
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Chesham 1 Evesham 1
TABLE-topping Evesham extended their impressive record to just one defeat in 20 British Gas Business Division One Midlands matches. Midfielder Steve Lutz's 11th-minute strike earned a point at play-off chasing Chesham United tonight. A bumpy surface
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Staff bike, bowl and run to help charity
A FUN run, bike ride and team bowling are all on the agenda for staff at Worcester financial experts Rabjohns LLP, which has launched a fund-raising campaign for Macmillan Cancer Support. The practice, in College Yard next to Worcester Cathedral, has
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We're looking for mums in a million
IS your mum one in a million? If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you. We've teamed up with award-winning Worcester florist Beautiful Flowers to launch a special competition for Mothering Sunday on March 2. If you want your mum to receive
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Thousands expected at our jobs and careers fair
CAREERS advice and guidance for people of all ages and abilities will be available at a fair in Worcester next month. The Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair aims to attract thousands of people seeking a new job or want help changing their career.
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Doodling for charity
DOODLING youngsters at a Pershore school raised about £100 for a charity that supports one of their peers. Cherry Orchard First School held a special doodle event, as part of National Doodle Day, to raise money for the Neurofibromatosis Association and
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Leaders lose but City draw
WORCESTER City Women missed out on the opportunity to close the gap on the West Midlands Division One South league leaders with a 1-1 draw at Leamington Lions. Hazel Adams put City ahead before the hosts earned a point with a strike 20 minutes from time
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Dryden: Dinsmore can go all the way
RICHARD Dryden believes striker Matt Dinsmore has what it takes to make it in the professional ranks. Teenager Dinsmore, a product of City's academy, was the star of the show in Monday's 1-0 win against Vauxhall Motors, terrorising the visitors with
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Let's go social networking together!
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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Rangers thrash Bredon to close in on promotion
MICKLETON Rangers are within touching distance of promotion from Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Two after a 13-0 thrashing of Bredon. Robinson scored six goals and Matt Tye netted a hat-trick. At the other end of the table, Alderton
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North Mids players win Midlands West call-ups
ELEVEN North Midlands players have been included in the Mid-lands West Under 20s squad for their game against Midlands East at Broadstreet Rugby Club near Coventry on Wednesday February 27 (7.30 pm). The game forms an important part of the selection
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Edwards has glory target at New Road
FIDEL Edwards is hoping to add excitement and silverware to Worcestershire's season when he arrives in July. The pace ace is relishing the opportunity of playing on the county circuit and follow in the footsteps of great West Indian fast bowlers like
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Will GPs back down?
ANGRY GPs may be forced to back down over out-of-hours care as they prepare to vote on whether to accept a "shambolic" Government deal, says a leading doctor. Dr Simon Parkinson, secretary of the Worcestershire Local Medical Committee, says GPs in Worcestershire
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Alison on hand
ALISON Nicholas, a winner of 15 events on the women's European Tour, will offer coaching at Twyford Golf Centre near Evesham. The 45-year-old veteran of six Solheim Cup matches is to also host clinics in the sport for women. Nicholas will be on hand
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Thoughts on the 1st World War
Till by Kai Dingley-Johns
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Thoughts on the 1st World War
Oh to be in England! by Tommy Clinton
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Thoughts on the 1st World War
Bang!
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Thoughts on the 1st World War
Silence by Jack Reynolds
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Guide dogs are an eyeful for charity
GUIDE dog puppies pulled in the crowds to help a Worcester opticians raise £537 for charity. Ellie, Dougal and their handlers were invited to the Specsavers city centre store in Broad Street, where visitors could meet the pair and support Guide Dogs
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I'm driving home organ donor message
A WORCESTERSHIRE motor sport fan has backed a call for more people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register. Midland Automobile club member Simon Durling, from Shelsey Walsh, and the club is supporting a campaign to encourage more people to agree to donate
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Thoughts on the 1st World War
Will I See Tomorrow by Joshua Davey
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Police seek dog-attack witnesses
POLICE are keen to talk to a couple who helped a man in Droitwich after his dog was attacked by another dog. The dog-walker was with his golden retriever on fields near Celvestune Way when what looked like a bull terrier-cross ran over and bit it around
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Claire to run in National Championships
Hearty congratulations to Claire Blakeway in Year 10, who has been selected to represent Herefordshire and Worcestershire at the English Schools Cross Country Championships on 8th March in Liverpool. Good Luck Claire
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Thoughts on the 1st World War
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM During extra curricular English sessions as group of students have been studying the 1st World War and trying to imagine the conditions and sentiments of the soldiers concerned. Initially, the group studied a letter
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College's A-level students making top progress
RESEARCH has shown that Worcester Sixth Form College A-level students are in the top four per cent nationwide for making progress in their courses. The A-level Performance System (ALPS) analysed the exam results of 975 institutions and placed Worcester
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Our planners work really hard – they are fit for purpose
WORCESTER city councillors have defended their planners after the department was branded not fit for purpose' by the head of urban environment. Last week, we reported how John Wrightson told members of a scrutiny committee overworked staff were stretched
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Councillor speaks out against fire control centre
A WORCESTER councillor has spoken out against plans to create a regional fire control centre that would see 999 calls from Worcester taken in Wolverhampton. Councillor Mary Drinkwater was the only member of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority
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CLARKE
CLARKE Jonathan and Claire Congratulations on the safe arrival of Alice Faye, on February 22nd 2008.A sister for Hannah.Love Mum.xxxx Published in paper 26/02/2008
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MURPHY
MURPHY Pat Shared lives Shared memories Shared happiness, forever in our hearts Paul, Paulette and Mark xxx Published in paper 26/02/2008
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JAMES
JAMES Florence Elsie Floss Passed away suddenly on February 19th, 2008, aged 81 years. Beloved sister and auntie. Funeral service to take place at Alfrick Church on Friday, March 7th, at 3.00 p.m. Followed by interment in the Church yard. Flowers may
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SABAIS
SABAIS Janet Elizabeth Passed away on Wednesday, February 20th 2008. Wife of the late Peter. Loving mother to son Martin, daughter in law Helen and boys, also dear godmother to Deborah and a dear friend to Beryl and Bryan. Funeral service at Worcester
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MUNN
MUNN Neville Always remembered. Never forgotten. Love Ann, Matthew, Julie and James Published in paper 26/02/2008
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PEARSON
PEARSON Thelma Aged 87 years of Ryall. Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008. Much loved mother of Robert and mother in law to Lisa, a dear grandmother of Melissa and Geoff and great grandmother of Carly and Jezmeyne. Will be greatly
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FREEMAN
FREEMAN Ernest William 'Ernie' On February 22nd, 2008, at St Richard's Hospice. Loving husband of Margaret, darling dad to Julie, adored grandpa of Lydia and Victoria, much loved father in law of Peter. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Published
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NEARY PDSA
NEARY Eddie Died on February 19th 2008, aged 78 years. Loving partner of June and beloved father of Catherine. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service atSt George's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, March 6th at 10 a.m.
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BARTLETT
BARTLETT James Jim Peacefully on February 23rd 2008, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Bet. Much loved dad of Joyce and Yvonne and sons in law Bryon and John. Proud grandad of Ian, Sarah, David and the late Kevin, loving great bampy of Haydn,
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MITTON
MITTON Kathleen Thora Adella Peacefully at home on February 18th 2008, aged 91 years. Will be sadly missed by all her Familyand Friends. Funeral service at Suckley Church on Thursday, February 28th at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only
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SHUCK
SHUCK David John Pamela, Sally, Viv and Family would like to thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for the cards and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral with special thanks to Reverend Stephen
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MILLER
MILLER Luke Happy 18th Birthday Luke Love from Mom and Dad xx Published in paper 26/02/2008
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LAKEY
LAKEY Jack Precious memories of a loving and caring father. Forever in my thoughts. Derek. Published in paper 26/02/2008
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DELAHAY
DELAHAY Margaret and Arthur Treasured memories of dear mam and dad. Always in our thoughts. From Harry and Grandchildren. Published in paper 26/02/2008
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PICKIN
PICKIN Trevor You're my anchor,In life's ocean.But most of all,You're my best friend. Julie x I miss you. ----- For in our world of memories,You filled our hearts with pride.We will never walk alone Trev,You're always by our side. Remembered always. Julie
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We're looking for mums in a million
IS your mum one in a million? If so, we at the Worcester News want to hear from you. We've teamed up with award-winning Worcester florist Beautiful Flowers to launch a special competition for Mothering Sunday on March 2. If you want your mum to receive
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Collier to face disciplinary panel
WORCESTER Warriors lock Tim Collier will be hauled in front of the RFU disciplinary panel on Monday. The 30-year-old second-rower, on-loan at National League One side Launceston, was sent off at the weekend in the Cornish All Blacks clash with Nottingham
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Armed police in five-hour stand-off
ARMED police were involved in a five-hour stand-off after officers were threatened with a firearm in Worcester last night. Police - responding to reports of criminal damage to a car and house window - arrived at an address in Tolladine at 9pm. As a
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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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Inspirational photos
SIR - I do love the colour photos you print on your letters page. I stick some of them to my wall - cheaper than works of art but just as inspiring. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Headlines 26 February 2008
Today's headlines are read by David Walker from Christopher Whitehead Language College, Worcester.
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New medical centre for 19,000
A STATE-of-the-art medical centre has opened in Malvern, providing care for more than 19,000 patients. The £7.5 million Prospect View Medical Centre in Pickersleigh Road opened to patients yesterday. Staff from the Malvern Health Centre and the Court
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Magoffin poised for County
STEVE Magoffin is set to be named as Worcestershire's overseas player for the first half the season, your Worcester News can reveal. While the New Road club are refusing to comment, the Western Australia seamer is set to complete his move to the 2007
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LMS continue to hold top position
LMS and Big Foots Wallet continue their neck and neck race at the top of the Worcester Leisure Leagues six-a-side soccer table. Both sides have eight wins each, with LMS leading the way as Nathan Growgun helped them to a 6-3 victory against basement
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Put your bins away
SIR - Not so long ago each house had a dustbin. You never saw the dustbin until it was collected by the dustmen. Now people leave wheelie bins in their front gardens all week. Why? J L REYNOLDS, Worcester.
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Daggers are out for Hereford revenge
EVER since Hereford United thrashed Dagenham and Redbridge 4-1 earlier this month, the Essex club have been like a wounded animal. The Daggers crushed Chester City 6-2, destroyed Grimsby Town 4-1 and beat Morecambe 2-0 on Saturday. Now they will look
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EU is force for good on climate change
SIR - On Valentine's Day, HRH Prince Charles came to Brussels to air his concerns about global warming. He praised the EU's ambitious plans to cut CO2 emissions and to boost the use of renewable energy. He said: "Surely this is just the moment in history
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COMMENT: Detritus is ruining our reputation
WE ARE delighted that detritus from last month's floods looks likely to be cleared from the river Severn in Worcester. It is just a shame it has taken so long. Two islands of debris have been stuck in the river, one beneath the railway bridge and the
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Yates searching for huge improvement
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' manager Mark Yates will be looking for his players to show a vast improvement from their last outing when they host Rushden and Diamonds in the fifth round of the Setanta Shield tonight (7.45pm). The Aggborough chief was left
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We could do with some city greenery
SIR - I have noted a number of letters commenting on the Worcester News article about the reduced parking costs for council staff. As I remember from your article, the parking perk included Worcester Crown Court and this revived a thought I had while
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'This is not justice' says domestic violence strongman - court
A STRONGMAN actor who assaulted his partner has accused the courts of injustice. At Worcester Magistrates Court, Sebastian Abbatiello was found guilty of hitting Rebecca MacAvoy, the mother of his 18-month of daughter, in the face. As the bench read
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Webster surprised by speed of move
ADAM Webster admits the speed of his transfer to Hinckley United has left him with mixed emotions. The striker brought down the curtain on an, at times, illustrious six-year career at St George's Lane when he joined their Blue Square North rivals yesterday
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Robins protect winning February
EVESHAM United boss Paul West is urging his players to finish February with their 100 per cent record intact. The Robins head to Chesham United tonight (7.45) looking to maintain their seven-point lead at the summit of the British Gas Business Division
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Major incident in Tolladine
ARMED police have spent the night at an incident in Worcester. Tolladine Road was shut both ways near Teme Road. Chief Inspector Andy Udall said police had responded to reports of criminal damage at 9pm last night. Officers were given information which
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Laying paving is not rocket science
SIR - As a retired chartered building surveyor I am shocked at the High Street paving debacle which has been going on for many years. I read with disbelief that a county council spokesman said: "they try to find the right balance to make the High Street
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Just when will working party actually do any work?
A WORKING party set up to discuss Worcester's wheelie bin collection service has still not met - four months after calls were made for a meeting to take place. Worcester MP Mike Foster, a Labour whip, has criticised the delay and city council chiefs
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Madhatters is a real wonderland for children
A FAMILY play centre has opened in Worcester in the premises of the former Co-op building. Madhatters Family Play Centre in St Nicholas Street offers a host of activities for children and parents. There are climbing frames, football and softball facilities
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Start-ups get a helping hand on way to the top
ENTREPRENEURS can gain a major boost from a package of support that is aiming to assist hundreds of new start-ups in Worcestershire during the next year. Business Link West Mid-lands, which offers a single access point for all business, skills and manufacturing
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Youngsters shine with Bard’s play of tragedy
A CAST of 35 youngsters have staged a successful contemporary production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Students from the King's School, Worcester, performed the Bard's famous tragedy at the school's John Moore Theatre. The production, directed by head of
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Our doodles have helped charity
DOODLING youngsters at a Pershore school raised about £100 for a charity that supports one of their peers. Cherry Orchard First School held a special doodle event, as part of National Doodle Day, to raise money for the Neurofibromatosis Association and
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Children encouraged to enter story competition
SCHOOLCHILDREN across Worcestershire who suffer from visual impairments or learning difficulties are being invited to take part in a national story competition, sponsored by a local firm. AltFormat, a UK lobbying group which is working to improve the
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Cadets pick up awards for their achievements
AIR cadets were presented with awards at an annual ceremony in Pershore. Members from 233 (Pershore) Squadron Air Training Corps attended the event at Pershore Working Men's Club. The cadets were presented with awards by speaker Dave Loudoun and Wing
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CALLOW END WI
The speaker for the evening was Chris Cooke accompanied by his wife Melanie. Mr Cooke took us through a brief history oo corn dollies. He became interested after a visit to Avoncroft 30 years ago. He said the tall wheat Maris Widgeon was grown specifically
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RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI
President Eileen Williams welcomed members to the February meeting. Nancy Winwood and Clarice Knowles were thanked for their efforts in collating information given to them by members. This was put into an entry called WI of the Year 2007, a national
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NORTH CLAINES WI
President Susan Oakley welcomed everyone to a well-attended February meeting including Rosemary Blackburn, president of Oak Apple WI who stepped in at short notice as our speaker. Fran Merry was thanked for her pretty arrangement of spring flowers
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NORTHWICK TOWNSWOMAN'S GUILD
At the January meeting a DVD was shown of Phil Weston, development manager, Perdiswell Young Peoples Club. In November 2007, Phil received the OBE from the Queen. The medal was awarded to him for his hard work at the club, in making it a popular venue
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WORCESTER ANGLO-HELENIC CLUB
At the first meeting of 2008, about 25 members and guests enjoyed an entertaining evening as co-founder Peter Reynolds presented an illustrated travelogue of his recent trek based in Paleochora, South West Crete. Located on a small peninsula, some 75kms
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ST JOHN'S TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD
The January meeting began with a welcome from Mrs Jean Heywood. The line dancing group commenced on January 24, and the Walking Group on February 26. We were pleased to welcome Mr John Walton again, who was to talk about Morocco, Land Of The Berbers.
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WHITTINGTON AND DISTRICT WI
The January meeting included the announcement of events to celebrate the Worcestershire Federation's 90th birthday. Carolyn Dunand from the Red Cross spoke about and demonstrated the use of skin camouflage. Accompanying her was Red Cross volunteer, Pragna
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WYCHBOLD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Early diary dates - Tuesday, March 18, at 7pm, a social evening in Wychbold Village Hall with speaker. Saturday, April 5, the Society's spring show in Wychbold village hall.
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WYCHBOLD WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
We met for our new year party on Monday, January 21, in St Mary de Wyche Church. It was another successful bring-and-share occasion among friends, with food and drink and exchanges of news. A well-stocked raffle was drawn to bring things to a satisfactory
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WYCHBOLD WI
The first meeting of the New Year on January 14 was a great success, introducing us to a most delightful lady toastmaster, Mrs Marian Canning. This elegant lady, dressed in a scarlet Savile Row tailored jacket over a white linen gentleman's evening
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SWANPOOL WI
Due to the new president being unwell Ruby Ruff stood in and welcome members to the January meeting. A previous member was welcomed and a report on Mrs Betty Gardner's recovery in hospital was given. A card signed by all would be given to her husband
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I’m aiming to be the next Lewis Hamilton
WEEKLY commutes between the historic city of Worcester, and the stunning scenery of Milan, Italy, might seem a little arduous - especially if you are preparing to sit your all-important GCSEs. But for one King's School pupil, who dreams of becoming a
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Mayor's Diary
My involvement with the celebrations for the Chinese new year continued a little longer as on Tuesday, local Chinese Association chairman Frankie Tsang had organised more lion dancing at his restaurant followed by dinner. I did my best to eat the various
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Banning the Sunday school is plain mad
SIR - As residents of Westlands housing estate in Droitwich since May 2003 we have seen many positive changes. People of different cultures and nationalities and many walks of life have moved into this large and highly populated area, bringing with them
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Island of debris disrupts regatta
AN island of rubbish which has been floating beneath Worcester's main river bridge for weeks has disrupted a major rowing regatta. Hundreds of competitors arrived on Saturday for the Worcester Head of the River race but were disappointed to discover
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I’d be dead if it wasn’t for my grandparents
A DISABLED man who had his benefits axed says he would be dead or on the streets if it were not for the kindness of his elderly grandparents. Peter Green had his incapacity benefit stopped after he was made to do exercises at his local JobCentre to prove
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Windies pace ace Edwards joins County
WORCESTERSHIRE today clinched the signing of West Indies international pace bowler Fidel Edwards for the second part of the new season with County expected to announce their overseas player for the first half the campaign by the end of this week. The
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Jailed: man who stole pensioner's pictures
WORCESTER Crown Court heard how Steven Smith targeted Mr Bennett. Smith pretended he was interested in buying a car belonging to Mr Bennett's son, which was parked on the driveway of the pensioner's home in Meadow Road. On his second visit in a month
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Robbed of precious memories, months later our grandad was dead
JUST four months after war veteran Geoffrey Bennett had his wallet stolen containing £120 and some irreplaceable pictures of his wife, he was dead. Mr Bennett, aged 84, had been duped by drug addict Steven Smith into letting him into his Malvern home
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Wheelie bins are not wanted here
MALVERN town councillors are hoping to put the blocks on any moves to introduce wheelie bins for refuse collection in the town. They voted unanimously at a special meeting of the full town council to oppose the introduction of the bins and abolition
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New venue found for Sunday school kids
A SUNDAY school told they could no longer use a community hall have met up at a new venue. About 60 children and their parents walked from the Westlands estate to the Royal British Legion in Salwarpe Road after the leaders of the Lighthouse Sunday School
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Buy your Easter egg raffle ticket
MORE than 30 Easter eggs are waiting to be snapped up by generous drinkers from pubs across Worcester. The chocolate prizes have been placed in position for a big raffle held by Worcester Lions Club to raise money for local charities. Joy Haffner, Worcester
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Cash-boost for flood-hit counties
MORE than £2m is to be paid out to help Worcestershire and Herefordshire recover from the summer's floods. Floods Recovery Minister John Healey yesterday announced over £2.5m funding to help six authorities get back on their feet. Of this Hereford and
