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We dug down and unearthed Roman pottery
FRAGMENTS of a 2,000-year-old Roman pot have been unearthed in Worcester. Shards of pottery dating back to the second century were discovered by archaeologists just days after they started digging in The Butts as part of a 10-week community project.
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Birdwatchers’ farewell to famous falcon family
BIRD lovers will no longer be able to get a birdseye view of Worcester’s famous feathered friends. Two peregrine falcon chicks, which were born and reared on the city’s St Andrew’s Spire, in Deansway have flown the nest. A nest camera and viewpoint
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McEvily downs Harriers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers suffered their first ever defeat at Cambridge United as they slipped to a 2-1 Blue Square Premier loss. The home side raced into a 2-0 lead through a Lee McEvily brace and Mark Yates’ men could not find a way back into the match
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Randolph errors see Bulls crash out
HEREFORD were dumped out of the Carling Cup at Selhurst Park as they threw away the lead for the second time in four days. Moses Ashikodi headed Hereford in front four minutes before the break, but goalkeeper Darren Randolph failed to deal with a long-range
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Grazing changes on the horizon
THE long-term grazing of the north and central Malvern Hills moved a step closer as members of the conservators backed the process to invite farmers to apply for licences. The Malvern Hills Conservators are planning to advertise opportunities for people
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Megan’s winning poster
NINE-year-old Megan Harrison enjoyed a VIP tour of Worcester first station after winning a poster design competition. The Gorse Hill Primary School pupil was given a guided tour of the Copenhagen Street station after designing a poster telling people
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Hills study depends on your point of view
A STUDY to identify key views to and from the Malvern Hills, which could be used when new developments are being considered by planning authorities, is being backed in principle by Malvern Hills Conservators. The Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural
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Don’t panic about A-level results, students told
A-LEVEL students anxiously awaiting the release of their results tomorrow are being told not to panic if they do not get the grades they need. The University of Worcester has set up a helpline, organised visit days, and put together a guide to clearing
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Hundreds come to find out more about wheelie bins
MORE than 1,000 Wychavon residents have visited waste and recycling roadshows to find out more about a new wheelie bin scheme set to start in the area soon. Councillors and council officers answered questions and provided advice on the new
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Libraries launch a photo competition
LIBRARIES across Worcestershire have launched a photography competition this summer. As part of the National Year Of Reading, libraries are looking for people of all ages to send in a photograph of where they like to read. The libraries also want to
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Equestrian bronze for Britain
GREAT Britain’s eventing team have secured an Olym-pic bronze medal after the showjumping phase of the equestrian competition in Hong Kong. Britain had started the day 11.70 points behind second-placed Australia and although Tina Cook enjoyed Britain
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Put your best foot forward to battle child killer
WORCESTER people are being urged to put on walking boots and raise money for meningitis. National charity Meningitis UK is looking for residents to join its marathon Big 4 Walk this October and help raise vital funds for its Search 4 A Vaccine campaign
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Walker confident as GB girls battle back
WORCESTER’s Rachel Walker helped Great Britain women’s team keep their Olympic hopes alive — but they did it the hard way. After a 5-1 hammering by defending champions Germany in their opening match, British coach Danny Kerry had demanded some
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Wedding fair will have it all to make your big day perfect
FOR couples planning the perfect wedding, there isn’t a better place to visit then the Worcester News Wedding Fair held at the Fownes Hotel. Planning is well under way for the event being held later this month – and it’s sure to be packed full of businesses
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Semi-final draw favours Purchase
OLYMPIC favourite Zac Purchase has been boosted in Beijing by a good semi-final draw in his quest to land lightweight doubles gold with Mark Hunter. Evesham Rowing Club’s Mark Earnshaw should see the Great Britain men’s heavy-weight double he coaches
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Exam advice will make the future clearer
SPECIALIST advice and guidance staff will be running drop-in sessions for students when they get their GCSE results later this month. Student Services staff will be on hand at Pershore College between 11am and 3pm on Thursday, August 21 when
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It’s the amazing water that helps outsmart crooks
POLICE and neighbourhood watch organisations in south Worcestershire are promoting an exciting new property marking system they say will deter thieves from stealing your property. SmartWater is an irremovable liquid – invisible when dry – which can be
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Folkard on target for place in last eight
KIDDERMINSTER’S Naomi Folkard is still in the hunt for an archery medal after winning the battle of Britain in Beijing. The 24-year-old qualified for the last eight in the individual competition after edging out fellow Brit Charlotte Burgess
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Northall takes FA reigns
ROY Northall is the new chairman of the Worcestershire Football Association. Northall succeeds Ken Clifford, who stood down after 16 years of service at the WFA’s council meeting, and will be assisted by David Thombs as vice-chairman. The council marked
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Firefighters set the pace
FIREFIGHTERS are taking part in a charity cycling event through Worcestershire on Sunday, September 7, to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity. Participants will cycle across the five counties of the West Midlands, including Worcestershire. Riders
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Towler shines for Bromyard
LUKE Towler grabbed four goals as Bromyard Town crushed Wolverhampton Casuals 6-2 in their first West Midlands Premier Division game of the season with a superb second-half display. In the opening minutes, Bromyard keeper Matt Oliver made a
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Palace plan is given approval
A RADICALLY-revised scheme to modernise a room in one of Worcester’s most important buildings has been given the green light by city councillors. Controversial plans to improve the kitchen in the Grade I-listed Old Palace in Deansway were rejected
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Take a picnic, then sit back and enjoy this feast of music
A MUSICAL feast will be enjoyed in a Worcestershire town at the end of this month. Bizet and Bernstein, Verdi and Puccini – Carmen, La Boheme and Turandot – A Night At The Opera is the theme for Worcestershire’s annual Malvern Music Experience
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Feel-good group celebrates first birthday
A GROUP of Worcester women are feeling good after celebrating their first year together. The Feel Good @ Fairfield group, who meet each Thursday to meet new friends and enjoy a healthier lifestyle held an open day to mark the occasion. Women of all
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Woman injured in road accident
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the car she was driving left the road. The woman had been travelling in an orange Daewoo Matiz car along the A4133, near Ombersley, but ended up in a field after the vehicle came off the
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Chris Helme - The Marr’s Bar, Worcester
THE first time this reviewer heard Chris Helme sing live at The Marr’s Bar her jaw dropped about six feet. Six months later and this ex Seahorses front man is back and singing his heart out at one of his favourite venues. Helme is no stranger
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Event turns back the clock
‘PUT that light out’ was the cry reverberating around Tudor House at the weekend. Re-enactors, dressed as air raid shelter wardens, turned the clock back more than 60 years to show how people might have reacted during an air raid in the Second World
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Lowesmoor police search underway
POLICE scenes of crime officers have been searching a flat near the city centre. Up to 10 officers - some dressed in protective white suits, combed a flat above Worcester Reptiles in Lowesmoor, Worcester, on Tuesday, August 12. The flat is not
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Supplier’s deal gets the blame for delay in sports centre opening
SUPERMARKET chiefs have said a “complex” work agreement with its electricity supplier is behind the delayed opening of a state-of-the-art sports centre. Sainsbury’s is funding a new sports centre in Malvern Road, St John’s, Worcester, which
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Burglary accused pair bailed
A MAN and a youth have appeared in court charged with handling stolen goods. Daniel Cole, aged 19, of Stourport, and a 15-year-old youth each faced the charge at Kidderminster magistrates on Saturday, August 9. Cole was remanded in custody to come
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JACKSON
JACKSON Charlotte Congratulations on passing your driving test first time. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Nan, Grandad and Ashley. Published in paper 12/08/2008
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RATCLIFFE
RATCLIFFE Trevor and Jackie Congratulations on your Wedding Day. Wishing you Both every Happiness. Love Mum, Dad, Tony, Jackie, David, Philip, Steve, Martin and Tracey Published in paper 12/08/2008
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WILSON
WILSON Krystal Happy 1st Birthday Smiler. Love Nanny, Grandad, Joanne, Mark, Aaron, Cameron, Amy, Luke, Jack, Matt and Shell. xxx Published in paper 12/08/2008
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DAWE
DAWE Edward John Ted Suddenly, on August 7th, 2008, aged 65 years. A devoted husband to Pauline for 45 years. A much loved father and father in law to Tracy and Mark, Steven and Christine, Sally and Kevin. A loving grandfather to Claire, Hannah, James
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COWLEY
COWLEY John Passed peacefully away at St Richard's Hospice on August 7th, 2008, aged 71 years. Greatly loved by sisters Beryl and Margaret, nephew Allan, niece Susan and all the Family. The Funeral will take place on Friday August 15th at 10 a.m. at Worcester
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GHALAMKARY
GHALAMKARY Parviz Cherished memories of a wonderful husband and father, son in law and friend. Loved and missed. Sandra, Beth and Brett. Time passes, memories stay. Loved and rememberedevery day. Published in paper 12/08/2008
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COUND
COUND George Henry Passed away two years ago. A wonderful husband, dad and grandad. Loved and missed every day by wife Doreen, Julie, James and Family, Mark, Sally and Family, Sal, Dave and Family. Published in paper 12/08/2008
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Jones pulls out of Lions squad
ASHES hero Simon Jones has been forced to withdraw from the England Lions squad due to face South Africa in a one-day match at Leicester tomorrow. Worcestershire seamer Jones was due to report for England duty for the first time since 2005 following
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HILL
HILL Glenn David Memories of our dear grandson.Still missing you badly.Love Nan and Grandad Langford. xx Published in paper 12/08/2008
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BROWNING
BROWNING Mo Remembering my only mum for always, who died August 11th. I dropped a tear in the ocean when you left us and I won't stop thinking of you until I find it. Love you always. Jan and Family. xx Published in paper 12/08/2008
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BROWNING
BROWNING Jack and Maureen To Mum, Dad and Nan. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. We treasure our memory of you both. Dearly loved and sadly missed. Kathy, Barry, Carmel, Pete, Jacqui, Mike, Mary, Pete and Chris and grandchildren Julie,
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Injured man airlifted after crash
A man was airlifted to hospital with head injuries after a two car smash in Tenbury Wells. West Midlands Ambulance service received three calls at around 5.30pm yesterday about the crash between a white Citroen dispatch panel van and a blue
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The beer is ready to flow
WORCESTER Beer Festival is sure to brew up a treat for visitors, according to one exhibitor. Chris Gooch, of Teme Valley Brewery, said there would be a collective “sigh of relief” when this year’s bash at Pitchcroft gets under way on Thursday
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Bumper bingo win will stay in the family
A 64-year-old Worcester woman has won more than £20,000 playing bingo and is sticking to an agreement to share her money with her sister. The lucky winner, who wants to remain anonymous, won the the national bingo game prize of £16,970, as well as the
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Victory has set standard says Dryden
WORCESTER City’s 2-0 victory against St Albans has set the benchmark for future performances says manager Richard Dryden. Goals from Marco Adaggio and Matt Dinsmore handed City their second win in as many Blue Square South games following their 2-1 success
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Man exploits legal loophole to build a home in his garden
A LITTLE-known legal loophole has allowed a Worcester man to build a bungalow in his garden – despite having been repeatedly refused planning permission. In a case which could have grave implications for Worcester City Council’s ability to
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Frustrating start for City's captain
CRAIG Wilding cannot wait to get his Worcester City season under way. City’s captain has been forced to sit out his club’s first two games of the Blue Square South season against Bognor Regis and St Albans through suspension. The striker was sent off
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Ron highlights dedication of long-distance football fan
THERE is a certain amount of dedication needed to follow your team the length and breadth of the country. Worcester City are no exception and once again a coach-load of fans made the 300-mile round trip to West Sussex for Saturday’s 2-1 victory. But
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How to clear mess
SIR – Re your leader ‘Who should tidy up after travellers (August 5.) Would it be possible for this to be addressed by the probation service in the form of community service personnel supplied to assist the refuse department? E W TAYLOR, Redditch
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Time to end debate
SIR – Instead of endlessly debating the EU’s involvement in destroying our postal service, can we not simply adopt the EU’s tactics and declare the argument won by those of us who believe it is the EU’s fault? STUART PARR, Telford.
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Appalled by M&S monstrosity in city
SIR – I am appalled to witness the unfolding monstrosity of the front of the re-vamped Marks & Spencer store. This new allglass facade is totally out of scale and out of character with the small-scale diverse building fronts of our high street
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The council tax should be capped
SIR – It’s been obvious for some time that something has been wrong with the finances of the council. With all the front line cuts they’ve been trying to make it now appears those at the top have been having more than the lion’s share of the
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City’s comedy duo return home with even more laughs
COMEDY double act Humphrey and Renshaw have once again been let loose for the Worcester Festival. The duo, former King’s School students and firm friends since youth, have been performing live on the city’s streets and next week, for two nights only,
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Bringing gymnastics to you
GYMNASTICS is coming to a school near you in the Malvern Hills after a local club won a £1,000 community award. Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club’s Laurie Bilby has a vision to get as many young people involved in gymnastics as possible – and her
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No surprise that there is no reply
SIR – Chris Heaton-Harris MEP put down this question for answer by the European Commission about the Lisbon Treaty: “Would the commission agree with noted British philosophers, Messrs Palin and Cleese, that the treaty has passed on. This treaty
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MALVERN LINK TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD
ON a cloudy July day members of the guild set off for their summer outing to Shrewsbury. For most of the day the weather was kind and we only had a few showers. Some members decided that a cultural day was for them and visited the abbey, castle
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MARTLEY WI
PRESIDENT Gwyn Darby welcomed one visitor and we wished happy birthday to all the members celebrating this month. Everyone was thanked for making the garden meeting such an enjoyable occasion. Funds are benefiting from £130 raised by the fun
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WORCESTER ANGLO HELLENIC CLUB
THE annual garden party of the Worcester Anglo Hellenic Club was held on Saturday, July 19, in the garden of John and Loretta Proctor at Malvern, looking out on to the hills. Following the rain and floods which disrupted last year’s event, the
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Lawyers get winning vote for help with sale of firm
A WORCESTER law firm has helped develop the election process across the country. The corporate team at Harrison Clark LLP recently acted as legal advisers in the sale of IT electoral roll software company Xpress Software Solutions to Electoral
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Businesses may be forced to leave city
SIR – I think a lot of people like me think John Hobbs must live in cloud cuckoo land. If we from the Kidderminster area go to Malvern we go along the A449, M5 and A440. If the ring road was completed we would not use the A440 from Powick to
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Formula One hope takes on Dragons
A TEENAGE rookie racing driver from Bromyard with ambitions of standing on the podium alongside the likes of Lewis Hamilton appeared on Dragons’ Den last night. Eighteen-year-old Robert Hall and his dad David, who himself used to race alongside
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Madness for all traffic to go on southern link
SIR – I was disappointed to read your article headlined ‘We don’t need another ring road’. Having read John Hobbs’ explanation of why the north west section of the ring road is not to be completed I came to the conclusion that it was a very
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COMMENT: What is the point of the SATs tests?
THE utter fury felt by many teachers at the SATs tests marking fiasco is highlighted today in a letter sent by a Worcester head to his local MP. Neil Morris, the headteacher at the city’s Christopher Whitehead Language College, launches a scathing
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Malvern prepare to go for a Burton
MALVERN Rugby Club start their pre-season campaign in earnest with a home training game against Burton on Saturday. David Robins, Malvern’s director of rugby, has high hopes for a successful campaign in Midlands One for his newly-promoted team. He said
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Hereford aim to reign at Palace
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner says his players need to show more belief in their own ability as they prepare for Carling Cup action tonight. The Bulls, who lost 2-1 at Leyton Orient in League One on Saturday, turn their attention to a first-round
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Water bills will remain flat, says Severn Trent
SEVERN Trent Water customers in the two counties should not experience huge bill rises after the firm said its charges would remain ‘broadly flat’. The supplier’s prices will rise by about one per cent above inflation during the five-year period
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Davies shows delight at his maiden century
STEVE Davies tries to act like he is too cool for school, but you could see the emotion in his face when he hit that century at Old Trafford. It was a special innings and he knew that. He was very excited and he knew that he had pulled off something
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Headteacher's anger over exam marking
THE headteacher of a Worcester school has branded the marking of this year’s Sats tests for 14 year olds as an “immoral, educational fiasco”. Neil Morris, of Christopher Whitehead Language College, said he had “no faith” in the marking system
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Couple celebrate 60 years of happiness - all thanks to Woolies
THIS Worcester couple who met over the counter in Woolworths are celebrating 60 happy years of marriage today. Eric Walker met his wife-to-be Iris as she served him tea in the High Street store’s canteen while he was on leave from the Navy.
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Do your bit to keep car crime down
MOTORISTS in Worcestershire are being advised not to leave their belongings on show in their vehicles. Police in West Mercia have issued a warning asking people to remove items from their cars if they go on a day trip, holiday or even pop to the shops
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Lawyers get winning vote for help with sale of firm
A WORCESTER law firm has helped develop the election process across the country. The corporate team at Harrison Clark LLP recently acted as legal advisers in the sale of IT electoral roll software company Xpress Software Solutions to Electoral Reform
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Help wage a mini war on tree bug
RESIDENTS of Malvern who want to help in the fight against a parasite attacking horse chestnut trees on the hills are to get support from the conservators. The Malvern Hills Conservators agreed at their land management committee that they would offer
