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Workers’ pledge to help hospice
EMPLOYEES at Worcester's Warndon-based IT solutions specialist, Open International, have pledged to raise at least £3,500 for St Richard's Hospice in 2008. The charity, which supports those with terminal illnesses, was chosen as a result of an in-company
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Crime and punishment tackled on film
DRAMA pupils at a Worcester school have been working on a project exploring the relationship between crime and punishment. The Year 10 GCSE pupils at Bishop Perowne CE College of Performing Arts have been looking at the ways in which the relationship
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£13m to help county’s affordable homes crisis
A £13 million cash injection could help calm the affordable housing crisis sweeping across Worcestershire. The Government's affordable homes agency, the Housing Corporation, has announced it will share the money between housing associations throughout
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Stourbridge clash for Wanderers in colts cup
WORCESTER Wanderers, the North Midlands Colts Cup holders, have been given an away trip to Stourbridge in this season's final. Worcester reached the semi-finals despite being beaten 43-15 by Dudley Kingswinford in the last round. They remain in the
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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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They still haven’t unblocked drains
A MAN is annoyed that blocked drains in Droitwich have still not been cleared despite promises from Worcestershire County Council to get them seen to within 10 days of being reported. Dan Halsall said he reported the drains directly to councillor Derek
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Delve celebrates first England win
DROITWICH Amateur Boxing Club fighters Charles Delve and Josh Turner experienced the highs and lows of their demanding sport. Middleweight Delve, 17, picked up his first win in an England vest by outpointing Canadian champion Stuart Twardzik in Basingstoke
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Church hall sell-off moves closer
CONTROVERSIAL plans to sell part of a church hall in Droitwich may have taken a step forward, according to a church leader. The news that the trustees for the Emmanuel Church and Community Centre were thinking about selling one of their halls, off Blake
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One last chance for cannabis man - court
A MAN found with a stash of cannabis in his car and home was warned by a judge it was his final chance to avoid prison. James Loveridge was stopped by police and showed signs of being under the influence of drugs. He confessed he had taken cannabis
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Walker’s in great form at contest
THE Midlands Age Banded Open saw Samurai Judo Club's Tom Walker produce one of the best displays of his career to take the gold medal. Three comfortable wins by maximum points helped Walker into the final of his 16-strong under 81 kgs category. In the
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Sixways chief plays down links with fly-half Walker
WORCESTER Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock says there has been no contact with Gloucester fly-half Willie Walker. Speculation has been growing at both sides of the M5 that the New Zealander would be heading for Sixways next season after the Guinness
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Bin fires started deliberately in Droitwich
A SERIES of fires in skip bins have been started deliberately in Droitwich town centre. Police are treating four fires as arson and believe they were started between 7pm and 10pm last night. Two of the bins were at the back of Brown and Fincher, High
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Worcester see off Olton’s challenge
AN improved display helped Worcester Men's Firsts end a run of poor results with a 3-2 victory at Olton and West Warwicks in the BodyKraft Midlands Premier Division. Worcester started well with pressure to the hosts' back-four but once again fell a goal
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A dangerous time for toads
IT'S a dangerous time of year for Worcestershire's love-struck population of toads. Crossing busy roads to breeding grounds means that many of them never make it to the other side. Now, a Worcestershire charity is taking action to try to save some of
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Baby the reason for County's Bond rejection
NEW Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has revealed why he rejected Worcestershire's offer to join the New Road side for the whole of the coming season. Bond, who has instead signed a two-month deal with Hampshire, said the timing of the birth of his expectant
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Shepperd at double in firsts’ setback
WORCESTER Women's Firsts suffered their second Midlands Premier League defeat of the season to Olton and West Warwicks, going down 3-2. Worcester took time to settle but contained Olton until mid-way through the first-half when a deflection gave the
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County weekend football fixture round-up
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Bayliss Cup: Hanley Swan v VBL Sports (P Fowler); West Malvern v Grosvenor Sports (M Stephens). Phipps Cup: Hallow WMC v Pershore Manor (R Gardner); Upton Town v Martley Spurs (R Storr). League: FC Tything v
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Side are suffering at home
WESTFIELDS went down 2-1 at home to Market Drayton Town in the Midland Alliance. Fields had beaten Town 4-0 at their ground in August but have not won at home since October 6. They added to their own downfall with poor defending in the opening half-hour
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN'S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: Worcester v Sutton Coldfield (12.45pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Kidderminster v Warwick University. Division One: Bromsgrove v Droitwich; Ludlow v Evesham; Old Silhillians
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Doncaster haul back Stourport bid
STOURPORT Men's Firsts were held 2-2 by fellow Slazenger English Hockey League National North Division high-fliers Doncaster. Phil Lashford and John Mumford put the hosts two goals up inside 12 minutes but Robert Peregrine and Andrew Appleton levelled
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Police seek hit-and-run driver
POLICE are looking for the driver of a 4X4-style vehicle who failed to stop after colliding with a dog walker. The woman was hit on head by the vehicle's wing mirror, knocked into a ditch and left unconscious for a short time. The collision happened
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Twycross Zoo Jumps to save frogs
Twycross Zoo staff have jumped into action this leap year to raise awareness of the plight of the frogs worldwide; a deadly fungus is killing them! Amphibians (frogs, toads and newts) are severely affected by habitat loss, climate change, pollution and
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Service for war veteran John Hewlett
WAR veteran John Hewlett made his final journey today after his death earlier this month. Friends and family gathered at Worcester Cathedral for hymns and prayers, with the 92-year-old's coffin displaying the White Ensign flag and the MBE he had been
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Boden is goal hero at Aston
CHADDESLEY Corbett Men's Firsts continued their recent good form with a second BodyKraft West Midlands Division Two win of the season, beating Aston University 2-1. Chaddesley started badly against energetic opposition who took the lead within 10 minutes
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Did the Earth move for you?
THE largest earthquake to hit the UK in 24 years was felt across Worcestershire in the early hours of this morning. The earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale happened just before 1am waking people from their slumber. The quake's epicentre was
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SAFARI PARK LEAPS TO JOIN
West Midland Safari Park has agreed to participate in a global effort to raise funds and help save some of the world's most endangered amphibians that are at threat from a deadly disease. West Midland Safari Park will start their Year of the Frog
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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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Brothers remanded in custody - court
TWO brothers have appeared in court charged with a string of offences including assault, affray and making threats to kill. On Monday armed police surrounded a house in Teme Road, Tolladine, in a lengthy stand-off after officers were threatened with
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Film classic to return to town cinema
A FILM, which was first viewed by its directors in a Worcestershire cinema around 60 years ago, is to be screened there once again. Gone To Earth is one of a number of films being screened at the Regal cinema in Tenbury Wells, as part of the Borderlines
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New look for hills lavatories
VISITORS to the Malvern Hills will be unable to use the lavatories at the Wyche cutting from next week because work will begin on their £78,000 refurbishment. The block will be closed for three months as workmen partly demolish the present building and
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The Atmosphere
Weather occurs in the lowest part of the atmosphere which we call the "troposphere". In this area the air contains water vapour and clouds which produce our weather, and the temperature falls with height. At about 6km (20,000 ft) over the poles and 17
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I’m running marathon for charity – now join our team
A WORCESTER-based charity needs more runners to help its campaign explode out of the starting blocks for this year's London marathon. Malvern accountant Ken Jones is the latest addition to a team running the Flora London Marathon on Sunday, April 13,
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WILD
WILD Eric Joseph Thinking of you dad On your Birthday. Love John, Karen, Jenna and Verity xxxx Published in paper 27/02/2008
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PRUST
PRUST Gillian Anne Gill Passed peacefully away after a long illness bravely borne at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on February 18th, 2008 aged 72 years. Much loved wife of the late Norman. Adored mother to Sue, Ali and Deb.Stepmother of Sandra, Marcia
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WHEATLEY
WHEATLEY Stephen Cyril Of Cranham Drive Care Home, formerly of Rose Avenue, Worcester. Passed peacefully away in hospital on February 21st, 2008, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Ada Agnes, and brother of Dorothy, Peggy, Cis, Sue and the late
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JEAVONS
JEAVONS Patrick Howard On February 19th 2008, at his home, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Madeline, loving father of Emma, Elizabeth and Adam and a devoted grandfather. A service of celebration will be held at St Edmund's Church, Stoulton on Wednesday
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BRADFORD
BRADFORD Neville On February 21st 2008, suddenly but peacefully in hospital,aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Christina. Dear father of Andrew, Wendy, Graham and Gordon. Devoted grandfather to Lisa and William. Funeral service at Cheltenham Crematorium
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PUGH
PUGH Percy Of Malvern, formerly of Ombersley. Peacefully in Malvern Hospital on February 19th 2008, aged 98 years. A much loved father and grandfather. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, March
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MASON
MASON Marjorie Maggie The Family wish to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy and support at this sad time, for attending the service and for the generous donations. A big thank you to St Richard's Hospice for their excellent care and to
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COOKE
COOKE Dennis Pat, Andrew, Robert, Jeremy and Families would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to everyone for the overwhelming messages, cards and donations received in their very sad loss, and to the many who attended the service at St Stephen's Church
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GURRADO
GURRADO Sheila Margaret In dear memory of my late wife Sheila Gurrado. Who passed away February 27th, 2005. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Your ever loving husband Carmine and Family. Published in paper 27/02/2008
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LOCK
LOCK Les Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband and dad taken from us twenty one years ago. Softly the leaves of memory fall,Gently we gather and treasure them all.Unseen, unheard, you are always near,Still loved, still missed and ever dear. Goodnight
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Glimmer of hope for rail passengers
THERE may be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for long-suffering passengers on rail services between Worcestershire and London. Train operator First Great Western (FGW) has announced a £29m investment in a bid to improve its poor performance
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Chairman needs a sense of humour
SIR - We read that Worcestershire is being told it doesn't appoint enough people from ethnic minorities into top jobs at County Hall. Surely the Council for Racial Equality could show the way by replacing the chairman Richard Woodhead with someone from
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Mad Hatter's tea party
SUPERMARKET shoppers in Malvern were greeted by story book characters marking the Co-op's switch to Fairtrade tea for its own brand. Staff dressed up as Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare to have a mini tea party in the store at Worcester
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Headlines 27 February 2008
Today's headlines are read by Liam Thompson and Josh Phillpotts from Christopher Whitehead Language College, Worcester.
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I relish being able to say I told you so
SIR - I know people will say I rant on about who governs this country, but what more proof is wanted than the Northern Rock fiasco? The only positive that has come to the fore is that this puppet government has had to seek approval from Brussels in its
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The unsung heroes deserve our thanks
SIR - May I through your paper sing the praises of the unsung heroes who quietly work through the night gritting our roads so that we can journey to work in the mornings safely. I, like many people, probably take for granted that the roads will be safe
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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 - and time is running out! We've teamed up with award-winning Worcester florist Beautiful Flowers to launch a special competition for Mothering Sunday on March 2. If
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Colts searching
WORCESTER Colts are looking to recruit players for their under 13s squad. There is an open training session on Friday at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre, Spetchley Road. Anyone interested can call secretary Tracey Crowe on 01905-757677 or 07771-988841.
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Suspected terrorists getting 'too good a deal' in prison
TROUBLE was stirred up at a Worcestershire prison after suspected terrorists were given free access to a courtyard where they grow flowers and veg. Warders in the specialist unit for extremist prisoners at Long Lartin jail, South Littleton, Evesham,
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Crichton ruled out of Sale test
LOKI Crichton will miss Fri-day's trip to Sale after picking up a stinger injury in the 12-11 defeat to London Irish. The Worcester fly-half is set to be replaced by Shane Dra-hm just two weeks after re-turning from National League One loan at Launceston
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Bikers' Breakfast
Elgar Technology College is keen promote a safe and healthy lifestyle for our students and has been delighted to work in partnership with our School Caterers (Alliance in Partnership), the Local Authority Safe and Sustainable Travel Unit, and MotoV8
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Security guards do not surprise me
SIR - I have not used the city library for a while so I was not aware that security guards were now in place there. However, it does not surprise me. When I last visited I was inadvertently privy to a deal' openly conducted via mobile phone by one of
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Park treat for mothers
ANYONE looking to treat their mothers to a day out on Sunday could start by taking a walk around Croome Park, near Pershore. Staff at the landscaped park, designed by Lancelot Capability' Brown, have arranged a Mother's Day restoration walk which will
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Astley fire away
ASTLEY defeated Wichenford 220-215 in the Lord Ednam Air Rifle League. Results: Astley 220, Wichenford 215; Admiral Rodney 206, Foxmonkwood 203; Alfrick 207, Upper Sapey 205; New Inn Clifton 214, Martley 198; Shrawley 214, Holt 207; Wichenford 221, Live
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I’d rather have bus service than water
SIR - Two stories have caught my eye recently. The first was the proposal by our oh so prudent council to save £30,000 by ending free school travel for disabled children. The second was about the money spent by all UK councils refreshing their overworked
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We could soon be in better housing
A YOUNG family whose home was deemed unsafe and who were without heating or hot water for days, have now been placed back in emergency accommodation. However, things are looking up for Craig Bennett, his partner Clare Jones, aged 18, and their 18-month-old
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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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Surges of energy by top musicians
PERRINS Hall was an ideal venue for this recital with the acoustic of the spacious hall giving a warm resonance. The chosen programme was perfect and began with Schubert's Violin Sonata in A. The composer's refined beauty was apparent immediately as
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Violin and piano duo do justice to sonatas
ELGAR'S Violin Sonata is more like an equal duet for violin and piano. Violinist Louise Vale and pianist Alan Maclean are one performing combination that did the work a great deal of justice. Though tone quality was sometimes questionable on the violin
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Suffered from back pain? Then chances are you will do again
IT is a bleak but sadly unavoidable fact of life that back pain will trouble about 80 per cent of us at some time. The best way to find out if someone is at risk of back pain in the future is to ask them if they have ever suffered from it in the past
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Dean's Diary
Thirty-four years ago a service was held in Worcester Cathedral to mark the end of Worcestershire County Council. Twenty-four years later Worcestershire once again became an administrative county. Last Sunday, the county council attended a service in
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You should look at the Worcester News, John
SIR - I was saddened to read John Phillpott's latest outpourings (February 16) in that it contained his usual prejudices and no facts or evidence. I don't expect him to read city council briefing papers, but I'd like to think he reads the Worcester News
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COMMENT: Treat these prisoners the same
MANY people will be outraged at reports that suspected terrorists in Long Lartin prison, near Evesham, are getting special treatment. It seems the eight Muslim inmates of the prison's specialist unit for extremist prisoners have unrestricted access to
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Magoffin poised to complete pace team
STEVE Magoffin is today set to complete his move to Wor-cestershire as the County's overseas player for the first half of the season. The Worcester News reveal-ed yesterday on thisiswccc.co.uk that the Western Warriors seamer was poised to join the
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‘Selfish’ couple let their house go to rack and ruin
A "SELFISH" couple allowed their property to fall into a state of disrepair because of ill health, a court heard. Alan and Yvonne Riley faced Worcester magistrates yesterday after Fairbairn House, in Hartlebury, became an eyesore. Leonie Woodward, prosecuting
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Earth tremors hit UK
EARTH tremors measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale have been felt across England. Geologists say the epicentre was recorded as close to Market Rasen in Lincolnshire, but the tremors could be felt as far away as Burton-upon-Trent and North Yorkshire. For
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Latest travel news
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Country park talk
PEOPLE are being invited to a talk on the Severn Valley Country Park. The Hartlebury Common Local Group has organised ranger Ed Andrews to give an illustrated presentation. The meeting, which costs £2, will be held at Stourport Workingmen's Club, Stourport-on-Severn
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Experience an Atlantic adventure - without getting wet
AN intrepid oarsman is going to be visiting Worcester to talk about his record-breaking row across the north Atlantic. Worcester-born adventurer Robert Munslow will be visiting Holy Trinity and St Matthew's Church in Ronkswood tomorrow. Mr Munslow,
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Mad Hatter's tea party
SUPERMARKET shoppers in Malvern were greeted by story book characters marking the Co-op's switch to Fairtrade tea for its own brand. Staff dressed up as Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare to have a mini tea party in the store at Worcester
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Learn about capital gains tax and its implications
MFG Solicitors, Worcester, will present a seminar exploring the implications of changes to the capital gains tax regime for owner-managed businesses. The seminar entitled A Taxing Issue: Where Are We Now On Capital Gains Tax? will examine the consequences
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Meet people and raise the image of your firm
BUSINESSES, especially those affected by flooding, have the chance to attend a networking event in Upton-upon-Severn. Maggie and Dennis Foster, directors of Metalearning Solutions, have started offering mentoring, training and shared resources aimed
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Railway bridge is removed
A REDUNDANT railway bridge in Worcester has been removed by crane in a six-hour operation. Road diversions were put in place to allow the 12 steel and 12 concrete sections of the bridge to be cut and lifted over Tolladine Road. The removal of the bridge
