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They want to move the goalposts
A CHARITY is asking for goalposts to be moved because of concerns they are too near vulnerable residents’ homes. The posts, on playing fields near the Trefoil Close play area in St Peter’s, Worcester, were installed by city council workers so youngsters
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House plan will be opposed
A PARISH council will object to plans to convert a double garage into living space in Warndon Villages in Worcester. The plans by Chris Winwood are to convert a garage into a habitable room at Wirlpiece Avenue. The proposal was mentioned at a meeting
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Incomplete results still to be published
PROVISIONAL results of Sats tests for 14-year-olds will be published this week, despite some marks still being missing, it has been announced. However, breakdowns of results by local authority will not be published because there is still insufficient
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Cheeky monkeys' tea party is a big success
MORE than 150 people enjoyed a ‘cheeky monkey’ tea party to raise money for the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). The event at Leigh and Bransford Memorial Hall, near Malvern, featured music, face-painting and fun and games for youngsters. Organiser
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Jail for domestic violence man
A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed after admitting punching his long-term partner and racially abusing a police officer. Paul Rothan, of the Avenue, Welland, near Malvern, appeared before Worcester Magistrates on Thursday and admitted five charges including
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Anti-MMR parents put others at risk
PARENTS who do not allow their children to have the MMR jab risk spreading measles says a health chief. Dr Richard Harling, director of public health for Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, is committed to increasing the number of children who get immunised
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92 mins: GOAL: Bognor 1 City 2
City are back in front with a fine Marco Adaggio strike from 20 yards to beat Darren Behcet.
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FULL-TIME: Bognor 1 City 2
Marco Adaggio marks his debut with a last-gasp goal as Worcester City win 2-1 at Bognor Regis. See Monday's Worcester News for full report, reaction and pictures.
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89 mins: GOAL: Bognor 1 City 1
Paul Watson plays in a deep free-kick and Simon Jackon heads home the equaliser.
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87 mins: Khan booked
Shabir Khan goes into the referee's notebook, City's third caution of the match.
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84 mins: Bognor sub
Sam Pearce comes on for Scott Harris. Gatting also drives wide from distance in the hosts' only effort for some time.
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77 mins: Dinsmore makes way
Troy Wood replaces Matt Dinsmore as City's final substitute.
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70 mins: Richards enters the fray
Jemiah Richards replaces Matt Dodd on 70 minutes and is pushed into a forward position.
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67 mins: Behcet blocks
Adaggio receives the ball from Dinsmore, turns inside his marker and forces a fine save out of Behcet. At the other end, McDonnell is called into action with the City keeper brave to challenge Gatting for the ball.
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55 mins: City living dangerously
Bognor's Dutton-Black stumbles over the ball from Ryan Hill's right-wing cross as another chance goes begging for the hosts.
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60 mins: Price and Adaggio go close
Price dips a free-kick over the bar as City turn up the heat. Adaggio also stabs the ball the wrong side of the post after a defensive error. Bognor sub: Paul Hinshelwood replaces Ryan Hill.
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50 mins: Gatting goes close
Joe Gatting fails to make contact with Jackson cross as Bognor threaten. City are unchanged for the second-half as the rain continues to lash down.
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We had fun making wheelchair art
ARTWORK created by children with disabilities is to be sold to raise funds for charity next week. The paintings were created by Worcestershire children at a special Accessible Art to Music workshop in Worcester’s Angel Centre, in Angel Place, It was
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43 mins: Chances at both ends
Owen shoots into the side netting after Dinsmore runs half the pitch to play him. At the other end, Jackson forces McDonnell to fumble his effort but the ball is cleared to safety. Adaggio then tries to loft the ball over Behcet but keeper
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HALF-TIME: Bognor 0 City 1
City lead through Ollie Barnes' 23rd-minute header from Jamie Price's corner.
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40 mins: Price booked
Jamie Price becomes the second City player in referee's notebook, along with Bognor's Scott Harris. Marco Adaggio sends a shot wide of Behcet's goal. Dryden barking orders for the technical area as City look to stay in control. Danny McDonnell has
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30 mins: City in control
City causing more and more problems going forward but Bognor have pace on the counter. Richard Dryden's team have been dominant since the goal.
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23 mins: GOAL: Bognor 0 City 1
Ollie Barnes heads home from Jamie Price's corner to give City the lead. Seconds earlier, Joe Gatting had headed against the bar for Bognor.
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15 mins: Bognor on top
Both sides trying to pass the ball on a slippery surface. Bognor look a threat going forward but City defending well, with Ollie Barnes winning everything in the air. Mark Owen flicks Jamie Price's free-kick past the far post.
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20 mins: City getting closer
Simon Jackson fails to make contact with Dan Beck's cross before City go up the other end and Owen heads down for Matt Dinsmore to force Darren Behcet into a fine tip-over. Corner comes to nothing.
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5 mins: Bampton off injured
Dave Bampton endures a nightmare start for City. The midfielder is booked after just two minutes and then hobbles off injured to be replaced by Gary Walker.
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VIPs will help out visitors to the city
PEOPLE visiting Worcester will be able to get information on the city and its attractions from VIPs thanks to the introduction of a new scheme. Visitor information patrollers (VIPs) are being tested for the first time by VisitWorcester, which runs tourism
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Bognor Regis v City: Team line-ups
WORCESTER City visit Bognor Regis for their first match of the Blue Square South season. New signing Marco Adaggio starts up front with Mark Owen. Goalkeeper James Lester has signed as cover for Danny McDonnell and is on the bench. City: McDonnell
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Match drawn
Due to the rain today the umpires have abandoned the day's play with the match ending in a draw. Worcestershire will retain their place at the summit of Division Two after picking up 12 points in this game.
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Walker gets a warm welcome to the city
AN ADVENTUROUS woman on an epic journey across Britain made a stop in Worcester where she met city walkers. Carol Pollock stopped in the city during her trek from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall. Last year she walked from Lands End
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Rain getting worse
The rain is getting heavier here at New Road and the prospects of any play is looking bleak.
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Disabled car park space is not big enough
A PARAPLEGIC fined for straddling two parking bays with his car has hit out at unfit disabled spaces. Geoff Palmer, a blue badge holder, left his car across two spaces in Copenhagen Street car park in Worcester so he would have enough room to get from
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LOWRY
LOWRY Tina Remembering you on your special birthday. 45 today. Love daughter Adele and Mum, brothers Paul, Tyrone and Craig and sister Kim. Never forgotten. Published in paper 09/08/2008
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NEWELL
NEWELL Olive Passed away suddenly. Very dear friend of Joan, sister in law of Phyl and of Phyllis, beloved aunt of John, Peter, Brian, Joyce, Jean, Bill and their Families. Funeral at St Barnabas Church, Rainbow Hill on Tuesday, August 12th at 3 p.m.,
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SNEED
SNEED Derrick Remembering a dear father in law and loving grandad. We miss you. Published in paper 09/08/2008
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BRANDRICK
BRANDRICK Chrissie Darling, thinking of you today as everyday. With so much love. From your Sisters and Dad. xx Published in paper 09/08/2008
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HILL
HILL Glenn David Tiff I keep you son in my heart and mind always. That cheeky smile and loving waysThat I miss every day of my life. Oh to see you and hold you again Glenn See you later Love you so much Your heartbroken Mum Published in paper 09/08/2008
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ELLAWAY
ELLAWAY Joy nee Robey A lovely light is never dimmed, But shines on bright and clear,Within the hearts of those who care,and keep each memory dear. A loving wife, mother and nan, was lost to us on August 10th, 2007. Our loss is Heavens gain. Frank, Glynis
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SMITH
SMITH Richard Died twenty years ago today. Loved brother, never forgotten. Mike, Roger, Peter, Pat and Families. Published in paper 09/08/2008
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Surge in sales for Sixways season tickets
WORCESTER Warriors fans have already snapped up more than 5,000 season tickets as excitement mounts ahead of the forthcoming season. The impending campaign, which kicks off with the Middlesex Sevens next weekend, will see new signings Chris Latham, Hal
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Artists to add a continental feel at the riverside
SOME of the region’s finest artists will exhibit work along Worcester’s riverside this weekend. The hugely popular Riverside Artists’ Market at South Quay has returned as part of the Worcester Festival and looks set to bring a continental feel to the
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It is raining
Good morning and welcome to worcesternews.co.uk/wccc live coverage of Worcestershire's LVCC Division Two match with Derbyshire at New Road. It is the fourth day of four with the County in a strong position, however, it is raining here steadily and we
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Kabir makes comeback
KABIR Ali has been declared fit for tomorrow’s NatWest Pro40 away clash with Lanca-shire Lightning (1.45pm). The country's leading wicket-taker in the County Cham-pionship missed this week’s LVCC Division Two match with Derbyshire at New Road with a
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Warriors aiming to claim Sevens
WORCESTER Warriors are set to announce their squad for next Saturday’s Middlesex Sevens on Monday — and boss Mike Ruddock is ready to pick a strong team as he looks to go one better than last season. Warriors finished as runners-up to Newcastle
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We need your help to retain the sound of music
MORE than £100,000 is needed to preserve an historic organ in a Worcester church. Experts believe the 18th-century organ at St Swithun’s Church, off High Street, Worcester, is of huge national importance and deserving of careful restoration. The Friends
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Building society staff foiled cashpoint fraud
Staff at a Worcester building society foiled a gang’s attempt to copy credit card details from its external cash machine. A Nationwide employee tipped off police after two men were seen acting suspiciously in High Street. An employee found a copying
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Good start is important says Boddy
WORCESTER City chairman Dave Boddy believes it is imperative the club makes a good start to their Blue Square South campaign. City travel to Bognor Regis today for the first of two games in 48 hours, with St Albans City visiting for the first home fixture
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City shops defy credit crunch
WORCESTER’S shops and businesses are bucking the national trend and reporting ringing tills despite the so-called credit crunch. A recent survey carried out by business group the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) showed that high street retailers
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Flower show will brighten up city park
FROM fresh flowers to home-made cakes - there will be a village fete atmosphere at Worcester’s Cripplegate Park today. More than 350 exhibitors are taking part in the third City of Worcester Flower Show, starting at 1pm, showing flowers, prize fruit
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Final warning for violent man
A 25-year-old man has been spared a prison sentence after he admitted breaching a court order for assault. Robert Jones, of Poundbank Road, Malvern, failed to keep appointments with the probation service during a 12-month community order, Worcester
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Former director nets new role
THE director of Worcester Wolves, Mick Donovan, is stepping down from his post to take on a new challenge at the University of Worcester. Under his guidance the Worcester Wolves have slam dunked their way to massive success and now compete in the British
