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Bishop gives promotion blessing
THE Bishop of Hereford has offered his congratulations to Hereford United following their promotion. Hereford clinched promotion to Coca Cola League One when they beat Brentford by three goals to nil at the weekend. "It is really exciting for the whole
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Eco meetings packed-out
MORE than 400 people packed in to meetings to hear about the impact on Worcestershire of a new eco town at Long Marston. It was standing room only on Friday night in Honeybourne and Mickleton. The two meetings were organised by the Better Accessible
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New home for wildlife
DOZENS of people have helped create a wildlife wetland as part of the Droitwich canals' restoration project. The new reedbed has been planted at Coney Meadow, between Salwarpe and the A38, to make up for the removal of an equivalent number of reeds elsewhere
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Memories of cricket-loving John
A SOLICITOR who was at the forefront of public life but found his spiritual home watching the county cricket team has died. John Pugh died at St Richard's Hospice in Worcester, aged 74, of pancreatic cancer. Mr Pugh, of Upton-upon-Severn, lived within
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Budgies sitting pretty with cup
THE final of the Worcester and District Skittle League king pin competition saw Budgies running out winners by eight pins against Westsiders at Archdales. Westsiders won the first three legs by three, four and one pin respectively to lead by eight. A
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Rhodes is hopeful Jones will return
SIMON Jones will travel to Northampton tomorrow with Worcestershire hopeful that he will make his return from injury. The Welshman, who has been missing since the opening day of the LV County Championship season, has been battling a neck injury. The
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Attack witnesses sought
TWO men suffered bruising and minor injuries following an attack in Worcester. The assault happened in Sansome Walk close to the railway arch at 2am on Saturday. The victims had been drinking in the Marrs Bar and had gone outside for a cigarette when
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Prolific Heenans secure hat-trick of trophy delight
HEENANS captured their third trophy of the season with a 3-1 win against Warndon Athletic in the Worcester League's Bernard Finnigan Cup final. Having already secured the Sunday Division Three title and the Worcestershire FA Sunday Minor Cup, Darren
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Munday is released by Harriers
DEFENDER Jon Munday has been released by Kidderminster Harriers following his successful loan spell at Worcester City. Harriers have also allowed left-back Jonny Harkness, another former City loanee who is off to Irish side Linfield, and midfielder Michael
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Dryden happy with his City budget
RICHARD Dryden insists he has the budget to make Worcester City a force to be reckoned with next season. The St George's Lane manager can now devote himself to preparing for the new campaign following his side's 1-0 defeat at Barrow on Saturday. Dryden
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Jodi’s in the UK final of Miss Universe, but she needs your help
MISS Worcester could become Miss Universe after she beat more than 500 entrants to get to the UK finals - but she needs the help of Worcester News readers if she is to win it. Jodi Edwards is all set to compete against another 45 glamorous girls at the
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Fields are beaten by Biddulph
WESTFIELDS suffered a disappointing end to their home Midland Alliance matches with a 2-0 defeat to Biddulph Victoria. The visitors, beaten 2-1 by Fields at their headquarters in March, should have been dead and buried by half-time. But the Hereford
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Andrew happy with his move to Worcestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE new boy Gareth Andrew believes he has gone from home to home after joining from Somerset in the close season. The 24-year-old Yeovil-born seamer said goodbye to Taunton after four years with his home county and feels that the move to the
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Pershore off to a flyer as Ridings hits half-century
PERSHORE got their 2008 Worcestershire League Division One campaign off to a good start with a six-wicket victory over Netherton at The Bottoms. The home side's attack, led by Luke Dalley, made early in-roads into the Netherton batting line-up and had
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Weston leads Worcester to victory
WORCESTER Seconds opened their Division One campaign with a resounding victory against Alvechurch and Hopwood. Michael Potter and Tom Walters bowled a good opening spell before Simon Dorrell and Liam Weston took a wicket apiece to leave the visitors 50
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Miss Worcester cuts the ribbon to fete
STAFF and pupils celebrated St George's Day with a fete and open day at the New Elizabethan School in Hartlebury on Saturday. After the event was opened by Miss Worcester Jodi Edwards, families were treated to singing, drama and crafts, while there was
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Results extra
KIDDERMINSTER COUNTY WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE Burlish Olympic 3 Worcester City 0; Ferndale 2 Malvern Town 0; Ross Town Strikers 6 Droitwich Spa 1. MERCIAN FESTIVAL JUNIOR LEAGUE U9s George Goode Memorial Shield final: Leigh & Bransford Badgers 1 Oldbury
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Mid-week football fixtures
TUESDAY WORCESTER LEAGUE Saturday Premier Division: Martley Spurs v Grosvenor Sports (C Hibbert). MERCIAN FESTIVAL LEAGUE U10s Division One: Welland Junior Lions v Cradley Sports Club. U11s Division One: Malvern Town Wanderers Colts v Welland Junior
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Play-off heartbreak for Droitwich
DROITWICH failed in their bid to gain promotion to Midlands Two, going down 18-3 to an efficient Stoke on Trent side in the Midlands Three play-off game at the Glyn Mitchell Memorial Ground. What will disappoint Droitwich the most is not the so much
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Tributes for driveway death woman
THE family of an elderly woman who died after she was run over by a car on the driveway of her Worcestershire home have paid tribute to her. Mother-of-two Margaret Butterton, 77, has been described as a well-liked, popular and friendly woman. Son David
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Warriors get Carter
WORCESTER Warriors have agreed terms with former Wales international Alun Carter to become the new team manager at Sixways Stadium. Carter will take over from the retiring Tony Boddy from next season and brings with him a wealth of rugby experience
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Arson attack threatens horses
A FIRE at a stables near Malvern which threatened the lives of two horses is being treated as suspected arson. Police were called to a block of eight stables in North End Lane, Madresfield, after a passer-by had spotted the fire. The stables are in
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Winning draw for the Nomads
WORCESTER Nomads picked up 14 points for a winning draw with Old Swinford in their opening Worcestershire League Division One match of the season. Nomads were put in on a pitch which offered considerable lateral movement in the early overs. Opener
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Trophy success for Warlords
WORCESTER Warlords - the Sixways club's midi-section under 11 team - won the highly-competitive Stratford rugby tournament. The Warlords, who are already North Midlands champions and Gallis Trophy holders, came out on top in the competition, which attracted
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Tickled pink for charity
A CUSTOMER of a Worcester pub dyed his hair pink in preparation for a sponsored walk and fun day to raise funds for a young boy with cerebral palsy. Dennis Smith and 15 others are planning to walk a circuit from the West Midlands Tavern in Lowesmoor
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It’s all over for popular club
MEMBERS of a popular club, which has been the cornerstone of Malvern's social life for several decades, are preparing to close the doors for the final time on Wednesday, April 30. The Civil Service Sports Council Club (CSSC) in Spring Lane, Malvern Link
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Ocean Currents and Climate
Warm and cold ocean currents can change the climate of coastal regions, but only when prevailing local winds blow from the sea to land. Warm sea currents bringing higher temperatures and more precipitation, while cold currents lower temperature and
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Heard the one about the snail?
SIR - Talking of slugs, John Phillpott (Worcester News, April 19), a snail is a slug in a crash-helmet. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Yobs on car-wrecking spree attack witness
SEVEN vehicles were damaged and a man had his arm broken in a late-night disturbance which started outside a Worcester pub. Groups of youths were fighting and causing a disturbance outside the Deers Leap, Droitwich Road, when three vehicles had their
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HILL
HILL Timothy David We think about you often, We talk about you still, You have not been forgotten, You know you never will. Until we meet again. Lots of love always Mum, Dad, Emma, Gracen, Paris, Nanny Mower, and Nan. T Published in paper 28/04/2008
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GILES
GILES Rita Sadly passed away at her home in Pinvin on April 23rd, 2008. Wife of the late Peter. Beloved mother of Nicola and mother in law to Duncan. Devoted nan to Richard. A private interment will take place in Hertfordshire and a memorial service will
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UPTON
UPTON Alice Of Worcester. Passed peacefully away in hospital on April 19th, 2008, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late David. Much loved mother of Mike, Martyn and Nick. Devoted grandma and great grandma. Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends
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EVANS
EVANS Terry Suddenly but peacefully on April 19th, 2008 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital aged 56 years. A much loved son, partner, father and grandfather. The Funeral Service will take place at St Peters Church, Cowleigh on Friday, May 2nd, 2008 at 11
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PRICE
PRICE Albert Joseph John Bill Passed away suddenly at home on April 20th, 2008 aged 66 years. Much loved Dad to Allan, Lee, Tammy and Nicky. Devoted Grandad to Amy and Katie. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday May 1st, at 11 am. Flowers
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JORDAN
JORDAN Beryl Ten years on April 28th. A silent tear wishing you were still here. Loving husband Vic and Family. xx Published in paper 28/04/2008
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NEWBERY RAFA RNLI
NEWBERY William George Bill Passed peacefully away in hospital on April 22nd, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Betty and brother in law to Frank. Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, May
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BOSDYK
BOSDYK Sam and Ann Would like to thank all Friends and Family for the cards and gifts that we received for our Wedding. Published in paper 28/04/2008
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AN ELEPHANT IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN
A 15-year old African Elephant at West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire has proved to be a champion of her league with fancy footwork and her ability to keep the goalie on his toes. Not only is Latabe the Elephant adept at dribbling, she
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Work scheme to be launched
A SERVICE aimed at getting people off benefits and into work is being launched today. The Pathways to Work programme, operated by Remploy, will offer services and advice to support people off incapacity benefit and into employment. Remploy's target
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Bigger picture of of chasing foxes
SIR - Jon Burgess of Malvern asks us to look at the bigger picture on fox hunting. Jon, which ever way you look at it, hunting is a cruel sport and not necessary. You will probably find more people would enjoy riding their horses round the country
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Headlines 28 April 2008
Today's local and national news headlines are read by Aled Roberts and Dena Vening from Elgar Techology College, Worcester.
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Proud to be a Scout and proud to be British at St George's Day parade
ABOUT 600 Scouts patriotically paraded through Worcester city centre for their annual St George's Day march. Hundreds of proud parents and Sunday shoppers lined the streets to watch Scout groups from across the city and beyond march behind the flag of
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April 26 - May 3
200 Years Ago: Some hounds belonging to a gentleman who keeps a pack at Droitwich died a few days since and, from the circumstances, it was apprehended they were mad at the time of their death. One of the pack, in passing through the streets of Droitwich
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My gratitude to hospital workers
SIR - I wish to express my sincere gratitude for treatment and care I received when I was admitted as an emergency patient to the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. All members of staff were very caring and cheerful and this made my stay extremely comfortable
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April 26 - May 3
This week in 1988: THE plug has been pulled on Worcester's Diglis Basin - and there's not a lot of water left after the massive drainage operation. British Waterways workers drained the water during a 30-hour pumping out programme. The operation is
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Vital importance of the Cowley factor
SIR - In the years before I retired, I had to call on hundreds of people of all levels of intelligence and intellect. I was able to see for myself the beneficial effects of many of George Cowley's letters. Sadly, there are still many people out there
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Eckington
Bredon Hill is modest in height, reaching only 299m, but the lack of competition in low-lying south Worcestershire enables it to make an impact on the landscape out of all proportion to its size. It's important in other ways too, with parts of the scarp
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Farmers' Market - April 26
What is the only food in the world that has every substance you need for survival (including water)? It's also packed full of vitamins and antioxidants, is fat free, and has no salt or cholesterol. OK, one final clue - it is also great at fighting infections
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Eddie Hartley
PARTY: Liberal Democrats OCCUPATION: Works in supported housing AGE: 46 I am committed to providing the residents of St Stephen's with a councillor who is passionate about St Stephen's and Worcester. A councillor that believes we must take the enforcement
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Log on to follow the latest county council debates
WORCESTERSHIRE people will be able to watch key debates and public inquiries live on the internet once County Hall's new £670,000 council chamber opens next week. Builders are working around the clock to get the new-look chamber finished in time for
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George Squires
PARTY: Labour OCCUPATION: Senior manager at the Technology Innovation Centre at Birmingham City University. AGE: 49 I have lived in Worcester for over 20 years. I am married with two grown-up children. I have always been involved in local life,
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Keith Burton
PARTY: Conservative OCCUPATION: Retired AGE: No response I have lived in Worcester since the age of four. I am married with one daughter and am a former print manager at Worcester Engineering. I was also once a policeman. I believe my previous experience
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Free buses would ease congestion
SIR - As a bus-user, I agree with M Stone (April 10) that free bus services for all residents would greatly ease traffic congestion. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Penny Asquith
PARTY: Green OCCUPATION: No response AGE: No response Worcester is a beautiful city with a wealth of history and a great place to live. These are things that the council should preserve and enhance. While there has been some good work in the past
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Good Enough to Eat - French Bean
If you've space in your greenhouse or on the windowsill, start sowing your French beans now for a summer crop which will be both tasty and highly ornamental. They need a warm, sunny site with fertile soil. Sow them with two seeds per pot at 5cm (2in)
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Robert Rowden
PARTY: Conservative OCCUPATION: Retired AGE: 77 I have lived in Battenhall since 1975 and have represented the area as a Conservative city councillor since 1991, always speaking up for residents. During this time I have been leader of the opposition
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Jan Dyer
PARTY: Green OCCUPATION: Works at University of Worcester AGE: No response Although living in the Malvern Hills, I have worked at the University of Worcester since graduating in 2002, actively raising environmental awareness amongst staff and students
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Lian Rees
PARTY: Labour OCCUPATION: student at Worcester Sixth Form College and part-time bookseller at Waterstones AGE: 18 I was born and brought up in Worcester and my family have lived here for generations. I think more young people should get involved
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Heads buried over the 10p tax rate
SIR - With the furore that has "gripped" the attention of the country regarding the abolition of the 10p tax band and the fact that "all of a sudden" it has been realised that it affects millions of people, I feel that both of the main parties, Tory and
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Linda Smith
PARTY: Green OCCUPATION: Legal secretary. AGE: No response. I was born in Worcester and have spent most of my life living in the city. I work in Worcester as a legal secretary and joined the Green Party because of my love of the countryside and concern
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Lee Hancock
PARTY: BNP OCCUPATION: Security officer. AGE: 40. I joined the British National Party because I was fed up with the way the other three parties were running the country into the ground. For too long, the British people have been denied a voice by
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David Nolan
PARTY: Conservatives OCCUPATION: No response. AGE: No response. The ward will suffer if Labour government cuts end the litter hit squad. I will fight to keep this vital service and to get fair funding for Worcester. There is a great need for affordable
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Best of the Bunch - Erysimum
These pretty perennial wallflowers do not need replacing every year like their biennial counterparts, and nearly all are evergreen. They thrive in sun and on well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Trim them after flowering to remove faded flowers
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Roger Berry
PARTY: Labour OCCUPATION: Retired social services manager. AGE: 62. I have represented the Gorse Hill area for the past 10 years and have always been active in local community groups and associations. I am chairman of CAP360, which runs the community
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Reg Moule Answers your Questions
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and they said that you might be able to help me with a question about Million Bells Petunias. I collected some seeds from my plants last year and sowed them at the right time this spring but none came up
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Tom Amos
PARTY: BNP OCCUPATION: Student AGE: 25. One of the things I will work hard to rectify if elected will be the growing problem of anti-social behaviour in Worcester. Why should we succumb to an unruly minority? The British National Party will lead
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A rough deal since days of Thatcher
SIR - Mr Brown was very good as the chancellor. He steered the country pretty evenly for the last 10 years but he seems to have made a mess up on the lowering of the tax rate which has hit many poor pensioners. Pensioners want jam today - not tomorrow
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Alex Gwinn
PARTY: Green. OCCUPATION: IT training supervisor, fairtrade co-ordinator and staff governor. AGE: 32. Worcester is my home and I live in the Nunnery Ward, so I understand the frustrations we have with the current council and their lack of commitment
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Vanessa Mann
PARTY: Labour. OCCUPATION: Post office counter staff. AGE: 54. People in Nunnery need active local councillors representing them, and that is why I want to join the team of local Labour councillors on their side. People want a councillor to stand
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Frogs are facing a survival battle
IN case you missed it, 2008 has been declared The Year of the Frog. I'm not sure who by, but it wasn't the Chinese. For them 2008 is the Year of the Rat and there's a bit of difference. But the spotlight falls on the common or garden amphibian at a most
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Sad demise of our Cinderella ground
SIR - I am a pensioner now and since I was a small child, the Cinderella Ground has always been a sports field to be proud of, excellent football pitch, cricket pitch, bowls, tennis, tended by groundsmen and in the corner a beautiful pavilion. Not so
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When the gipsies left secret marks
SIR - I was interested to read John Phillpott's article (Worcester News, March 19) about his encounter with the gipsy and the broken twig left to tell fellow travellers if the household was friendly or not. My origins are from a small village in Staffordshire
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Mike Layland
PARTY: Independent OCCUPATION: Retired AGE: No response As an independent, I believe in people not politics. Councillors should do what's best for the city, not for political gain. I believe the key issues for Nunnery are: 1. Parking on Spetchley
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Jordan cuts the ribbon on park’s new play area
STATE-of-the-art play equipment designed to combat childhood obesity has been officially opened in a Worcester park. About 100 children and adults gathered in Cripplegate Park, St John's, to see the ribbon cut on the I-Play before youngsters set about
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Wander through enchanting wild flower meadow
White Cottage, Stock Green, near Inkberrow, B96 6SZ, 01386 792414. Admission £2.50, children free, concessions £2. A TWO-acre garden featuring a wild flower meadow will open to the public next weekend as part of the National Garden Scheme. Visitors
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Whitehall is failing vulnerable people
SIR - In response to county councillor John Buckley's letter (Worcester News, March 22) headlined Attack the Tories for once Mr Hunt' I suggest to Councillor Buckley that he reads the Government's Green Paper 2008. The Government set out a positive vision
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Ah, the glint of discarded lager can in the sunlight...
HERE we go again. Warmer weather has ushered in those birds of passage we call tourists and a dedicated group of the Faithful City's inhabitants prepare their traditional welcome. Oh, how the sun glints off the crumpled lager can. Pause dear stranger
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Elderly woman rescued from lift
AN elderly woman had to be rescued from a lift at a Worcester nursing home in what firefighters have called one of the most complicated operations of its kind. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to Teme Court Residential Care Home
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Hunting conserves British countryside
SIR - It's no wonder Helen Smart (Worcester News, April 22) is desperate for the hunting debate to disappear given her poor knowledge of rural matters. She claims hunts are guilty of breeding foxes. This accusation exposes her failure to understand the
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Tories ignore need to spend cash on homes
SIR - It's a pity Mike Layland's sudden interest in housing isn't backed up by his voting record on the city council. He always votes with the Tories (no wonder they aren't putting a candidate up against him) and his views always support their policies
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Hola! Spanish students given a warm welcome
LANGUAGE students have been enjoying a week with their Spanish exchange friends who have come to visit Worcester. Pupils in years 10 and 11 from the King's School are currently hosting 31 students from Zaragoza in northern Spain. Spanish teacher Janet
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Six centuries of warfare on display at the Guildhall
SHOPPERS took a step back in time at the weekend when Worcester's High Street was filled with footsoldiers from the past. Costumed re-enactors put on displays of period weaponry and body armour as people packed into the Guildhall on Saturday for the
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Seminar on trading and exporting open to all
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Worcestershire that are ready to export are being invited to a free seminar next month. UK Trade and Investment - the Government body that supports British companies trading internationally - is holding the breakfast
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Sales chief in line for franchise gong
A WORCESTER businessman is up for a top award after he was shortlisted for Franchiser of the Year. Chris Ashton from St Peter's, Worcester, of Autosmart International, has been named as national finalists in the British Franchise Association's Franchiser
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Inspectors paint a rosy picture of village school
A VILLAGE school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors who said children do well. Inspectors from the education watchdog visited Himbleton CE First School to evaluate its overall effectiveness and investigate pupils' progress in writing and science,
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Learning the ropes of bellringing – quietly
AS Mark Regan described it, learning to ring church bells is a bit like learning to play bagpipes. Great fun if you're doing the doing, a lot less if you're doing the listening. However, unlike the pipes, which certainly have the capacity to disrupt
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Service for our saint brought tears to eyes
SIR - Last Monday, I received letter from my daughter's school saying "for the first time in the school's history, the whole school will be walking to St George's Church to celebrate St George's Day tomorrow at 10am. All are welcome to attend " The church
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Most children get into their first-choice school
MOST Worcestershire children starting school for the first time this September will attend their first choice, new figures reveal. Parents have been finding out this week whether they have been offered a place at their preferred primary, infant or first
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COMMENT: Time to take a decision on the dustbins
IN years to come they might write the Ballad of the Wheelie Bins. It would tell the tale of how the streets of our towns and cities were invaded by ugly plastic aliens; of how they had a Pied Piper effect on vermin; of how they disappeared from doorsteps
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Most children get into their first-choice school
MOST Worcestershire children starting school for the first time this September will attend their first choice, new figures reveal. Parents have been finding out this week whether they have been offered a place at their preferred primary, infant or first
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Mason determined not to rush injury
AMY Winehouse sang they tried to make me go to rehab, but I said no, no, no' and that is the feeling Australian seamer Matt Mason has got should his shoulder break down again this year. The Perth native is hoping to make his comeback for the New Road
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Exterminate! Dalek wheelie bins may be a thing of the past
UNSIGHTLY wheelie bins stored at the front of terraced houses like "rows of plastic Daleks" are spoiling the way Worcester looks. That was the message from city councillors who have agreed to investigate alternative collection arrangements to prevent
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Improved Garvey works towards national return
REJUVENATED wing Marcel Garvey insists he has never given up his desire to play international rugby and hopes his scintillating current form may be enough to help him achieve that goal. As a youngster at Gloucester, Garvey was tipped as the next Jason
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Step back in time this bank holiday
SIGHTS and sounds from 600 years ago will greet visitors at Brockhampton Estate. The National Trust property, near Bromyard, will bring the 15th Century to life during May Bank Holiday weekend with the help of historical re-enactors, the Sir John Savile
