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Region showing huge increase in enterprising activities
THE West Midlands has seen a 16 per cent increase in levels of enterprise in the past five years with Worcestershire performing well, according to the latest report from the world's largest study on economic trends. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
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Can you solve mystery of house in old photograph?
A WOMAN researching her family tree has come across this picture and wants to know if anyone recognises the house or the people in it. Angela Gunthorpe, 62, of Aaram Place, St Peter's, Worcester, has been looking into her family tree for 20 years. After
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Hereford 2 Wrexham 0
HEREFORD maintained their promotion push and sent Wrexham into the Blue Square Premier by completing a double over their old rivals. Goals from Gary Hooper and Theo Robinson tonight extended the Bulls' League Two advantage over Rochdale and Stockport
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Workington 1 City 0
WORCESTER City's first trip of two to Cumbria in the space of four days ended in a 1-0 defeat to Workington at Borough Park tonight. City, whose final Blue Square North game of the season is at Barrow on Saturday, fell behind on 55 minutes and were unable
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Harriers 4 Burton 1
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers rounded off their Blue Square Premier home games in style by completing the double over Burton. The visitors secured a play-off spot despite tonight's heavy defeat, while Harriers, who have lost just one of their last nine league
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There's money in the kitty for children
YOUTH groups can apply for a share of £200,000 to help boost their funds. Worcestershire county councillors are calling for groups and organisations to get in touch to help youth provision throughout the county. All 57 county councillors have been allocated
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Churches' special day
MORE than 50 people gathered together in a farm barn to celebrate the ancient ceremony that marks Rogationtide in the countryside calendar. The special service was held at Brobury, on the Hereford to Brecon road. "We held this service at New Court Farm
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Store thief says he wants to quit drugs - court
A MAN who stole stationery and tried to steal games will have to wait until next month for sentence. Christopher Davies, 22, stole ink cartridges from WHSmiths in Bridge Street, Evesham, before trying to take security tags off games in a nearby store
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Swimming club bid to create a splash
MARK Stowe has set his sights on making Worcester Swimming Club one of the best in the region after being appointed full-time coach. The Sansome Walk-based club have taken the unusual step of employing the 41-year-old in a permanent role in a bid to
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Man tried to strangle lover after drinking - court
A MAN who tried to strangle his girlfriend during a late-night row has been given a suspended prison sentence. Magistrates said only a custodial sentence was suitable after hearing that Luke Griffin also slapped his partner's face six times after drinking
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Wilko and Co
So ECC semi against the Falcons on a Friday night at Sixways. This is a must win game according to Steve Bates the Newcastle coach “Our season is all geared up towards this game, and I am expecting a huge effort from the boys on the night.” and Mike Ruddock
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Smith shines on Little Frano
SEVERAL Worcestershire riders were in action at the 2008 Blue Chip National Show Jumping Championships, held for the first time this year at Hartpury College, near Gloucester. The new £4million arena at Hartpury proved the ideal venue for the show,
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Work-out day off
THE harness racing qualifying and work-out day at the Allensmore circuit on Sunday has been postponed. Entries are currently being taken for the re-vamped Amman Valley circuit on Monday, May 5, and can be made to Karina Pugh on 01686-411175. More details
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Troubled school now making good progress
A SCHOOL in Worcester that was deemed to be failing is making good progress since its last inspection. Government inspectors said standards were improving at Gorse Hill Primary School and pupils' progress was accelerating. The school, in Holly Mount
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James completes double success
WORCESTER super-heavyweight Ashley James fought Anthony Bloomer of Telford Amateur Boxing Club for the second time in seven days and came out on top once again. Having beaten him on a split decision, James knew he was in for a tough time at the tournament
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Quinnell set to leave Sixways
MIKE Ruddock declined to confirm reports Gavin Quinnell has left Sixways - but reiterated the huge back row forward is unlikely to get a new contract with the Warriors. Rumours suggested that the giant Welshman had signed for Italian club Viadana, but
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Early Jenko exit
TERRY Jenkins made an early exit from the Scottish Sun Scottish Players Championship with a first-round defeat to Jason Barry. The Ledbury ace, who drew 7-7 with Wayne Mardle in the Premier League last week, lost 3-2 in Glasgow in an event won by Mervyn
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Atkins family’s quartet of titles
THE Atkins family from Worcester had a successful time at the Worcestershire County Indoor Bowls finals at Bromsgrove. Mark Atkins was successful in the singles, pairs and triples and Ryan Atkins won the mixed pairs. In the singles event, Mark was 11
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Leaders remain on course
FHWM Club and Winning Post both won their recent Worcester Thursday League Division One matches to remain first and second respectively. Bridge Inn B' lead Division Two by a point from Redhill SC. Division One: Bridge A' 4, Railway 5; Alma 5, Vine
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Woman threatened by ex-partner - court
A MAN who sent threatening and offensive text messages to a former partner has been given a restraining order. Philip Andrews admitted harassment and assaulting the woman after she told him she did not want anything more to do with him. Baljinder Kaur
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Bellies bouncing at top of the table
BEER Belly Boys continue to lead the Malvern Wednesday Winter League after racking up a convincing 6-1 success against mid-table Noisey Bunch. A Loveridge was in good form for the Beer Belly Boys with scores of 100, 137 and 140 as well as a 112 game-shot
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Hardman on target with world championship win
GLEN Hardman has achieved the finest result of his career by winning the gold medal at the World Field Archery Cham-pionships. The 37-year-old from Norton, near Worcester, fired his way to the top honour in the male bowhunter compound category at the
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Police seek early bird witness
POLICE have released this picture of a man they believe could be a vital witness to a crime. The man was captured on CCTV walking towards the city centre near the Kings Head pub in Sidbury and officers hope he may be able to help them in their search
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Vale teams bag honours
TWO teams lifted silverwar as the Birdseye Sports Evesham League draws to a close with a succession of cup finals. Red Horse defeated Droitwich Spa 4-2 to win the Worcester Nursing Home Cup, while Golden Cross edged out Eckington by the odd goal in three
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Staff stop the show with dance routine
WORCESTER'S spray-tanning brand, Sienna X scored top marks at this year's Beauty UK show at the Birmingham NEC after re-creating its own version of the BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing. Staff at the Sherriff Street-based tanning specialists slipped
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New sports centre will open on August 4
WORCESTER'S newest sports centre is on target to be officially opened in just over three months' time. The grand opening date for St John's new sports centre in Malvern Road has been set for Monday, August 4, just nine months after construction work
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County suffer double injury blow
WORCESTERSHIRE have been hit by a double blow for their LVCC Division Two match with Leicestershire at New Road tomorrow (11am). Veteran batsman Graeme Hick will have an operation on his right elbow to remove fragments of cartilage, while pace bowler
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Mums’ midnight walk for hospice
WORCESTER mums have signed up to walk around the city at night and raise money for St Richard's Hospice. The mums from Cherry Orchard Primary School, Timberdine Close, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Bransford Road, will don their
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Female football festival
WORCESTER'S Perdiswell playing fields will once again be the venue as more than 500 female footballers take part in one of the region's largest football tournaments over the weekend of June 7 and 8. For the third year running, Warndon Villages FC will
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Make a dish for our favourite splish
LEA and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is perhaps the city's most famous product and today the brand is worth £10.5m. It was first produced in Worcester by two chemists, John Wheeley Lea and William Perrins, and went on sale in 1837. And today, more than
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Westfields to face Alvechurch
Westfields will meet fellow Midland Alliance side Alvechurch in the final of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup at St George's Lane, the home of Worcester City football club, on Saturday May 3 (3pm). Westfields have already won the HFA County Senior Challenge
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How creators of Wallace and Gromit are helping hospice
THE creators of Wallace and Gromit are giving a Worcestershire fun run a boost. Aardman Animations, makers of The Wrong Trousers and Curse of the Were-Rabbit, is supporting the 2008 Acorns Children's Hospice Triple Run by donating original artwork from
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Callow End suffer heartache in final
CALLOW End suffered heartbreak in the final of the Worcestershire FA Sunday Junior Cup, losing an enthralling contest 4-2 after extra time to Victoria Barnt Green at Bromsgrove Rovers' Victoria Ground. The Worcester League Division One side made a dream
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Ice Core Records
The climate is constantly changing, we can find evidence all around us of different climates of the past. In Greenland and Antarctica scientists drill deep for ice cores. The proportions of two forms of oxygen in water and gases trapped in tiny bubbles
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Health chiefs’ help plea over £19.3m hospital
PATIENTS will not be given "a blank canvas" for their input into the design of the Malvern Community Hospital, health chiefs have revealed. Project director Brian Hanford has promised patients and the public that they can help shape the £19.3 million
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BOULTER
BOULTER Dorothy May Thanks to Family and Friends for their support, also thanks to Reverend Tony Wherry and a special thanks to Redhill Care Home Sapphire and A V Band for all their care and attention. Published in paper 22/04/2008
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SANDERS
SANDERS Barry and Kelly Would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Louise born April 11th, 2008 weighing 9lb 10oz, a sister for Reece. Published in paper 22/04/2008
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CARWARDINE
CARWARDINE Joyce Formerly of Kays. Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on April 13th 2008, aged 78 years. A beloved wife of David, mother to John and Mark and nan to Robert and Sarah. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium
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WITHERS
WITHERS Jack Passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on April 15th, 2008. Beloved husband of Colleen, dearest father and father in law to Jill and Chris, David and Claire, Nigel and Jane.A dear grandfather to Suzie, Sarah, Victoria, Stuart, Dale
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CLARKE
CLARKE Tom Passed way one year ago today. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Loving wife Evelyn. x ---------- We miss you everyday more than words can say. Wendy, John, Gareth and
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CAMBRIDGE
CAMBRIDGE Bernard In loving memory of my dear husband passed away six years years ago today April 22nd. Deep in my heart you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. God bless From your loving wife Marion and Family. Published in paper 22/04
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BILLS RSPB
BILLS Doris May Dollnee Passey Passed away on April 16th, 2008, aged 88 years. Dearly loved mother of Jill, a wonderful 'second mum' to son in law Graham and friend to many. "You were simplythe best" The funeral service will take place atSt
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BRIGDEN
BRIGDEN Peter Neville Suddenly at home on April 10th, 2008 aged 75 years. Much loved cousin of Josephine. He will be missed by all the Family. Funeral service will take place at St Matthias Church, Malvern Link on Thursday, May 1st at 12.30 p.m., followed
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JONES
JONES Gerald Gerry Sheila and Family would like to thank Friends, Neighbours and Gerry's work Colleagues for the cards andmessages of sympathy received, for attending the service and for the generous donations toSt Richards Hospice. Particular thanks
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BROWN
BROWN Vicki Happy Birthday Vicki. Lots of love all the Family Published in paper 22/04/2008
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CAIN
CAIN Jack Died April 22nd 1992. Remembered with love. Rita and Family. Sometimes walking down the road, And I have you on my mind, I know that every step I take, You're just one step behind. Published in paper 22/04/2008
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GROVES
GROVES Stella Treasured memories of a wonderful wife and mum. Remembered by Barry Published in paper 22/04/2008
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WILLMOTT
WILLMOTT David Memories of a son and brother. Taken from us so suddenly thirteen years ago today. Always in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Missed so much. Love Mum, Dad and Family. Published in paper 22/04/2008
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EVANS
EVANS Philip You left us dear brother, one year today, but we will be thinking of you always. God bless. Love Val and Barrie. xx Published in paper 22/04/2008
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EVANS
EVANS Phil One year today. Forever in our thoughts. Miss you always dad.Lots of loveNicola and Sarah.xx Published in paper 22/04/2008
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Hunting will never be called a sport
SIR - With regard to Mr Burgess's letter (April 14), I do hope that the whole hunting debate is not going to rear it's head again. When will Mr Burgess accept that chasing, exhausting, and tearing a fox to pieces is not a sport? We know that hunting
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Compost clinic is highlight of show
VISITORS to a village flower festival will be treated to a special composting clinic. Over the bank holiday weekend, the village of Eckington, near Pershore, will be holding its 14th annual Open Gardens and Flower Festival where numerous gardens of all
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Why I must step down – councillor
A LONG-serving Worcester councillor is stepping down from his seat because he believes most elected members at the Guildhall are simply wasting their time. Councillor Bob Peachey, the Labour member for Arboretum who was first elected to Worcester City
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What is going on with bus passes?
SIR - What is going on in the department at Worcester City Council which deals with bus passes? On Tuesday, March 25, I enquired as to what was happening with the distribution of them, as my wife and I had not heard any news about them. I was told
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Headlines 22 April 2008
Today's local and national news headlines from the Worcester News are read by Jamie Oliver-Drew from Elgar Technology College.
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City's peregrine falcons have four eggs waiting to hatch
A PAIR of peregrine falcons who have made their home in Worcester now have four eggs waiting to hatch. The rare birds, which are the world's fastest animals, have laid their eggs in a specially built nesting box on St Andrew's Spire in Deansway. But
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Basement boys block Bulls’ promotion path
HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner has set his sights on a 100 per cent strike-rate between now and the end of the season. The Bulls host bottom club Wrexham at Edgar Street tonight (7.45) in the first of three games that will ultimately decide if they
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Let’s make stand over fuel prices
SIR - To the people of Worcester and out of town villages who need the cars and vans to get to work, isn't it time we stood up to these petrol and diesel prices? Perhaps we should not purchase any fuel for 24 hours. I was recently in Cheltenham where
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Chimney fire disaster averted
A CHIMNEY fire near an historic Worcestershire property took firefighters four hours to put out. The fire, which started in a wood-burning stove at the Red House off Witley Court drive in Great Witley, started at around 9.35pm yesterday. The property
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Weather dilutes our fine Edgbaston start
WE were all glad that Vikram Solanki won the toss on the first day of the season - he's been practising all winter! But it was frustrating that we couldn't close out the win against Warwickshire. We performed brilliantly with three of the batters got
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Double win aim for Harriers boss
MARK Yates has targeted a six-point haul from Kidderminster Harriers' final two games of the season. Harriers host Burton Albion in their Aggborough finale tonight (7.45) before a trip to Woking to bring the curtain down on their campaign on Saturday
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Sponsored walk was a real delight
SIR - I am no birdwatcher, but I was able to identify nine different species when I joined the sponsored walk in Worcester which was organised by the RSPB on Sunday, April 13. It was a thrill to see the peregrine falcon through a telescope set up by
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Stray sheep cause chaos on busy road
SHEEP found roaming across a busy Worcester road could have caused a major accident. About 10 animals, which graze on land at Grove Farm, St John's, Worcester, broke away from the main flock on Friday afternoon, escaped through broken fencing, and wandered
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Youngsters flocking to join Scouts
SCOUT membership has risen at the fastest rate for 22 years with young people attracted by new activities such as snowboarding, new figures have revealed. The Scout Association said 15,000 youngsters joined up in the last 12 months - a 3.7 per cent increase
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Foods from Spain may lead to a cash bonus
PRIMARY school children in Worcestershire are being en-couraged to show an interest in fruit and vegetables - and win £3,000 for their school. Foods from Spain is launching the second national primary schools competition, asking classes around the country
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Cameras to roll for young film producers
YOUNGSTERS in Worcester-shire are being invited to take part in a competition to make a film. International development charity WaterAid is launching a competition for 12 to 16-year-old filmmakers, H2O Rep-orter. The challenge is to produce a five-minute
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Cook book encourages families to eat healthily
SCHOOLS across Herefordshire will be receiving a new cook book, created by county pupils, encouraging busy families to eat healthily. Good Food Fast includes recipes ranging from smoothies to stews, from kedgeree to pizzas, all of which can be produced
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Warm welcome for new headteachers
TWO schools in Worcester and Droitwich have welcomed new headteachers. Ange Beddow has taken over as the new headteacher at Perry Wood Primary School, in St Alban's Close, with Kay Butler taking on the role as her new deputy. Meanwhile, at Droitwich
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Young artists’ joy as they win prize
BUDDING artists at a Worcester primary school have won a top award after taking part in a festival of drawing. St George's CE Primary School received a prestigious drawing inspiration award from the Campaign for Drawing for the successful event it created
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Catching glimpse of police life
TOMORROW'S bobbies on the beat got the chance to explore the inside of a police car and grill an officer about his duties during a school visit. PC Glen Williams, of Gloucestershire police's traffic department, is a parent at Callow End Primary School
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Prince’s Trust given £1,600
DRESS down Fridays have helped raise £1,600 for young people in Worcestershire. Worcester property developer Mainstay has been organising several events at its offices in Whittington Road, Worcester, including raffles, as well as staff dress down days
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ST RICHARD'S HOSPICE MALVERN FUND-RAISING GROUP
AN expert on global climate change will be sharing his views at Colwall next month. Dr John Turner, a member of the British Antarctic Survey, will give an illustrated talk on Antarctica and global climate change at Colwall village hall on Saturday, May
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Society vice-president Lyndon Jenkins presented a programme of recorded music entitled The Musical Life of LJ. He recalled the first concert he attended, the first time he saw Sir Thomas Beecham conducting and talked about his love of music from a young
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HALLOW WI
One of my biggest bugbears is litter. I find it totally unacceptable that people think they can just drop their litter and flytip anywhere they please in the belief that there will always be someone to clear up after them. I have visited various countries
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PUMPHOUSE WI
Sylvia, our president, welcomed a near full house to our third birthday meeting in April, which we celebrated with chocolate and carrot cakes. Our speaker was Karen Howard, who is an expert in reflexology. She told us that the feet and hands are connected
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CALLOW END WI
The April meeting turned out to be a big surprise for members. As we entered the village hall we were met with a lovely array of tables which were set for dinner. We had been told the previous month not to eat any tea before attending the April meeting
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Steve’s ready for thrilling zip line event
A worker at a Worcester firm whose daughter uses Acorns children's hospice will be among a group of colleagues taking part in a fund-raising zip line event. Steven Snead, who works at Skills for Security, in Barbourne Road, agreed to take part in the
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Heenans and Crowle vie for glory
WORCESTER side AFC Heenans and Crowle contest the Worcestershire FA Sunday Minor Cup final at Malvern Town's Langlands Stadium tonight (7.30). Neither side has competed in the final for this cup, giving the engravers a new name to add to the trophy.
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Belford grateful for his chance with Worcester
CAMERON Belford believes his time at Worcester City will hold him in good stead for the future. The 19-year-old keeper's loan spell came to an end last week when parent club Bury recalled him ahead of their League Two home match against Macclesfield
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Changing nappies and opinions at same time
A WORCESTER store is holding a series of events and competitions to address the myths surrounding real nappies as part of Real Nappy Week. Honeybees Natural Nursery in Sidbury, Worcester, is running a spot-the-bot competition, a nappy change olympics
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Teenager’s terror drive through city streets - court
A TEENAGE driver with no licence careered through Worcester's narrow streets with his tyres screeching during a high-speed police chase before crashing into a parked vehicle. Paul Gill admitted a string of offences at Worcester Magistrates Court including
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How Red the Robot can help your child
ONE of the key elements in learning to read is being read to - actually listening to what it sounds like. But recent research for the National Literacy Trust has revealed almost a quarter of children surveyed said no one in their family read to them
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Mayor's Diary
Now in mid-April, we are into the season of Guildhall tours. Last Tuesday we had a group of 36 students from near Munich, Germany. It was quite a squash in the parlour and even more so when we went down to the cells but they still learned a lot about
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The university really is good news for city
SIR - In response to M Wainwright's letter (April 14), I will enlighten him to the benefits that the University of Worcester and the students that inevitably come with the university bring to the city. Firstly, the university attracts young, educated
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COMMENT: The cabinet system has its problems
THE introduction of a cabinet system of decision-making has been perhaps the single biggest change to the operation of local government during the past decade. Some hail it as a way of putting decision-making into the public arena; others see it as an
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Nannies in demand as teachers’ strike looms
EMERGENCY nannies are being snapped up in Worcestershire as parents struggle to make arrangements because of tomorrow's strike action by teachers. Amanda Linington of Tinies @ Three Counties in Malvern said there had been a fivefold increase in enquiries
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Why is vicar who abused me free?
THE woman who was abused by a Worcester vicar has condemned his freedom and claimed he will forever remain a threat to young girls. The woman has spoken out against the sentence given to the Rev Nduna Mpunzi - vicar of St Barnabas with Christ Church,
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All-change for garage management team
HEREFORDSHIRE Audi and Volkswagen retailer, South Hereford Garages Ltd., has been sold by its founder and retiring chairman, Bob Tabor, to two of the firm's existing directors. The company's new owners, Shane Powell and Charlie Richards, who have both
