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Wychavon's council tax among the lowest in England
PEOPLE living in Wychavon are paying the eighth lowest district council tax precept in the country. The figure was revealed in a CIPFA report which showed Wychavon District Council moving up the chart from last year's position of 12th. The report, called
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Pupils touch down at famous stadium
SPORTING youngsters from Worcester had fun playing rugby in front of about 65,000 people. Pupils from Lyppard Grange Primary School, Ankerage Green, Worcester, played at Twickenham Stadium. The year six children, aged 10 and 11, joined dozens of others
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Victory hopes rained on
WORCESTERSHIRE were today frustrated in their chance to wrap victory over rivals Warwickshire in their opening LVCC Division Two match of the season as the elements came to the hosts rescue and the game ended in a draw. Despite being bowled out for 249
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Hat-trick for Owen as Evesham crowned champions
Evesham Utd 7, Woodford Utd 0 EVESHAM United are the champions of the Southern League Division One Midlands. The Robins easily swept aside the challenge of Woodford to wrap up the title with their biggest win of the season. The points were as good
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Bath hit back to edge out Warriors
WORCESTER Warriors are now guaranteed Guinness Premiership survival but they just failed to do it in style when they slipped to a 23-20 defeat to title-chasing Bath at Sixways. The lead changed hands several times and Warriors looked as if they had snatched
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Kays memorabilia saved from skip
A PRICELESS collection of memorabilia has been saved from the skip. There were fears that the extensive Kays Heritage Group archive, consisting of over 100 years of history from Worcester's now obsolete Kays catalogue company, would be thrown away after
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Link steps up to take on Pirelli Rally battle
HARTLEBURY-based co-driver Steve Link has teamed up with Wolverhampton's Mark Gamble and will be heading for Carlisle this weekend for the Pirelli International Rally. This is the first round of the Tesco99 MSA British Rally Championship. The team
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‘My son is living like a tramp in his bedroom’
Following your Worcester News' investigation into cocaine use in the city we have had a big response from people wanting to tell their story. Today we feature a father who says his life is being torn apart by his son's drug addiction A DESPERATE father
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Sex shop will open on Sundays
A SEX shop in Worcester is to open on Sundays. Every year for the past decade The Private Shop, in Lowesmoor, Worcester, has re-applied for permission to extend its opening hours during the festive season without complaints. Now, following
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Wolves target seventh spot in home finale
WORCESTER Wolves will be looking to wrap up their British Basketball League regular season home campaign with a victory tonight. They entertain PAWS London Capital at the University of Worcester Sports Centre (7pm). The Capital triumphed 89-61 in October
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League season down to last day
THE Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League campaign now just has the county final to be played on Tuesday. The Royal Grammar School Alice Ottley has staged fixtures all season with members of Worcestershire Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association
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ROGERS
ROGERS The Family of the lateDaisy Joan Rogers would like to thank Friends and Neighbours for their kind thoughts, messages and donations following their sad loss. The proceeds of the collection will be given in her memory to Beech 3 Ward at the Worcestershire
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SMITH
SMITH Sheila Special thoughts today on your birthday. Love Brian x Published in paper 19/04/2008
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PRICE
PRICE Winifred "Betty" Mom, you left us one year ago today and we were very sad, But our hearts are lifted knowing you're re-united with our Dad. Always in our thoughts. Ivor, Derek, Graham and Families. Published in paper 19/04/2008
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PRICE
PRICE Betty One year today you passed away, In our hearts you will always stay. Miss you Bet. Love Jean and Family and Alison and Family. Published in paper 19/04/2008
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GORMLEY
GORMLEY Ray Dawn and all the Family wish to thank good Friends and Neighbours for their many cards, messages, and support received in their sad loss. Special thanks to Father McGinly of St.George's Roman Catholic Church for his prayers and words of comfort
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PREECE
PREECE John 70 years young on April 19th.Have a great day. Happy birthday and many more of them. With lots of love from Rose, Tracy, Darren, Nat, Sam and Jack and all the Family.xxx Published in paper 19/04/2008
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COOK
COOK Alice Remembering a wonderful mum and nan, who passed away thirteen years ago today. Always remembered by Son, Daughters and Families. Published in paper 19/04/2008
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BREAKING: Woman in court charged with husband's murder
THE wife of a Stourport man found dead in the River Severn appeared in court today charged with his murder. Muriel Southall, 59, and another Stourport man, 58-year-old Michael Whitcombe, appeared together before Kidderminster Magistrates Court this
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Villagers proving difficult to beat
DIVISION Three side Fernhill Heath remain the only unbeaten side in the Worcester Sunday Skittles League. Division One: Magnificent 8 203 (16) (P Nicholls 41), Goodrest 179 (4) (A Bright 37); Prince Rebels 243 (15) (S Thompson, D Bullock 46, J Holmes
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Latham has eyes on great season
WALLABIES superstar Chris Latham has vowed to produce some of the best rugby of his glittering career in Worcester Warriors colours next season. The 32-year-old, one of the leading full-backs in world rugby with 73 Test caps to his name, expects to complete
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT TODDLER GROUP
Parents, children and staff have celebrated the first birthday of a Worcester parent and toddlers group. Springfield Sparkles is at Springfield School, Britannia Square and meets every Wednesday. To celebrate children wore fancy dress before a chocolate
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Nursery thanks city company after fire
CHILDREN who were evacuated from a Worcester nursery when a major fire broke out nearby, have thanked the company which provided them with a place to go. Leapfrog Day Nursery was one of a number of businesses evacuated when B Smith Packaging in Warndon
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Turner not troubled by cost of promotion
ALTHOUGH automatic promotion is by no means a certainty, Hereford United have allowed themselves to look ahead at what next season might hold. The Bulls guaranteed at least a League Two play-off position with last Saturday's 1-0 victory at Darlington
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You’ll pay a levy if it’s just one home
ANYONE building a single home in Wychavon could have to pay the council 40 per cent of the value of the site towards affordable housing. The idea is part of new proposals which, if approved, would also see planners demanding developers increase the amount
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Worcs open one-day campaign at Bristol
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals return to Bristol tomorrow for the first time since they wrapped up the NatWest Pro40 title. Having clinched the one-day league crown last season, there will be many expectations placed on the New Road limited overs side. In their
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Thomas faces a fitness test
NORTH Midlands will be underdogs when they take on defending champions Yorkshire in the National Under 20 Championship semi-finals at Malton & Norton RFC tomorrow (2.30pm). Worcester prop Charley Thomas will require a late fitness test on an ankle injury
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Apology to customer after his allergy scare
A MAN will receive financial compensation and a formal apology from a Worcester restaurant he says served him food to which he was allergic. Neil Coombes has a nut allergy and after eating a takeaway chicken jalfrezi from Massalla Lounge, in Broad Street
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Don’t allow same developer loose on rest of town
A DEVELOPMENT company which owns a precinct in Droitwich has come in for severe criticism from some people in the town. They accused Kandahar of making a mess of redeveloping the town centre and said they do not want it involved in a further development
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City may miss Webster’s goal-power
WHEN Worcester City visited Leigh RMI last season, Adam Webster scored in a 2-1 defeat. The striker also struck all four goals in City's 4-1 victory at Hilton Park the season before. How Richard Dryden's side could do with Webster's firepower in Lancashire
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Burglar was released from jail after murder
A MAN who burgled a house in Worcester had been released from prison for murder three years ago, a court has heard. Mark Bartholomew appeared before Worcester magistrates on Friday and admitted entering a property and stealing a digital camera. He was
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Demolished: former Kays site faces the bulldozers
A WORCESTER landmark is being torn down in preparation for redevelopment. The former Kays site, in Bransford Road, St John's, Worcester, was once home to a thriving factory that employed thousands of local people. Now, developers Arndale Properties
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TALENTED CHARLIE ON TV
A 10-year-old boy from Droitwich will attempt to wow the judges tonight on TV's Britain's Got Talent. Charlie Green will sing before Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden. The schoolboy from Coppice Way, will compete against a Filipino Madonna
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Teachers walk-out to close schools
MORE than 5,000 pupils in Worcestershire will be affected by school closures when teachers walk out in a row over pay next week. More than 30 schools in the county will be either fully or partially closed on Thursday, when county members of the National
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Business as usual while pub is being repaired
A 17th century village pub will keep its doors open during essential restoration work. Although scaffolding covers the facade of the Crown and Sandys, in Ombersley, near Worcester, the grade II listed building is to remain open. Structural works began
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Teenage beauty Pippa almost stole the show
A TEENAGE beauty missed out on being crowned queen of the catwalk by just a single point. Pippa Langhorne impressed judges with her confidence as she almost stole the show in a swimsuit and an electric blue gown during the Miss Intercontinental Great
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Traders are out in force for meeting
MORE than 40 residents and traders packed into the Mem-orial Hall for Upton's annual town meeting on Tuesday. The attendance was more than double that of previous years and those present took the chance to quiz town councillors and the local police about
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Attacked llama is on the road to recovery
COCOA the llama is on the road to recovery after being attacked by a dog. The elderly animal, who suffers from arthritic legs, needed stitches after the incident. He is now almost back to full health and has taken his place back in the field at Suckley
