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Bringing the sounds of 16th century to life
SHAWMS and curtails – 16th century instruments to you and me – will bring the Elizabethan era to life tonight. Innovative musical group Piva perform at St Swithun’s Church, off Worcester High Street, as part of the Worcester Early Music Festival
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We need more action to stop future floods
A STORM is brewing in Tenbury as a special meeting has been called amid dismay at an Environment Agency study into flooding in the town. The town council wants to confront agency chiefs to express their concerns about the lack of action
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Boat stuck in lock did not catch on protruding bricks
PROTRUDING brickwork did not cause a narrowboat to become stuck in a lock an investigation has revealed. The boat, called Abigail, ended up stranded overnight with its bow sticking in the air and its stern on the bottom after getting into trouble
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Neil is hunting better season
STOURPORT Swifts manager Neil Hunt believes he has built a squad capable of making a marked improvement on last season. The Walshes Meadow club finished 17th in British Gas Business Division One Midlands last term with 38 points from 40 games. On Saturday
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Now it’s pay-back time for criminals
CONVICTED criminals will help keep Worcestershire’s countryside neat and tidy as part of a two-year project. Offenders who are sentenced by the courts to carry out unpaid work in the community will be clearing paths, painting benches and trimming
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Westfields on long Wembley road
WESTFIELDS start out on the long road to Wembley on Saturday when they host Nottingham side Gedling Miners Welfare in the FA Cup extra preliminary round (3pm). The allpay.park side have only taken one point from their first two Midland Alliance fixtures
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Festival is back with 230 beers and 130 ciders
THIS year’s eagerly-awaited Worcester Beer, Cider & Perry Festival is under way, with a host of activities and ales on offer. The Camra-run event, now in it’s ninth year, features beer, bands, cider and celebrities. The festival
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Robins aim for flying start
MANAGER Paul West insists Evesham United’s champions tag will count for nothing when they begin their British Gas Business Premier Division campaign on Saturday (3pm). The Robins, who won Division One Midlands with 91 points in May, travel to Bedford
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A-level results round-up
THERE have been smiles and a few tears as A-level students found out whether they have done enough to get into their university today. And the figures also show the majority of schools and colleges across
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Bringing sounds of 16th century to life
SHAWMS and curtals – 16th century instruments to most people – will bring the Elizabethan era to life tonight. Innovative musical group Piva perform at St Swithun’s Church, off Worcester High Street, as part of the Worcester Early Music Festival
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Folkard looking towards London
BRITISH archer Naomi Folkard admitted nerves cost her place in the quarter-finals of the women’s individual event. The 24-year-old from Kidderminster was 26-24 behind her Japanese opponent Nami Hayakawa after the first end but was undone by a slip up
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Crocked Price hoping Blue Star can shine
A FOOTBALL-mad Worcester man, who has had to put his playing days on hold after suffering a serious leg injury, is hoping to make his mark as a manager by setting up a Sunday league team. Dean Price suffered a double fracture to his right leg in a training
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Village ford was spruced up for our big day
A RUNDOWN ford in Kempsey, near Worcester, was spruced up so a family could have the wedding pictures they wanted. The clean-up started after Janet Allsopp wrote to Worcestershire County Council to complain about the state of the ford at
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A-level latest - Evesham, Droitwich Spa, Dyson Perrins, Malvern College
MANY students have been jumping for joy following the release of A-level results, today. Celebrations were particularly heartfelt at Evesham High School, where all 60 A-level candidates passed with grades A to E, with 37 per cent achieving
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Dring the king at Welsh National
PAUL Dring, of Pershore-based Echelon-Spiuk, became the Welsh National 100-mile Time Trial champion when he won the open event in wet and windy conditions around Abergavenny. He completed the course at an average speed of more than 26mph to win in three
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Rawle is fearing a bleak campaign
THE new British Gas Business Division One Midlands season hasn’t even started and alre-ady Malvern Town are facing up to a relegation battle. And the prospect of entertaining AFC Sudbury on Saturday (3pm) is hardly the ideal start to the season either
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Goals won’t dry up says the City chief
WORCESTER City go in search of their third Blue Square South win on the bounce with manager Richard Dryden claiming the team looks capable of scoring in every game they play. Finding the net looked to be a major concern for City after a pre-season programme
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Darby: Going up is our only goal
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Duane Darby says winning promotion is the only aim for his squad this season. The Victoria Ground side kick-off their British Gas Business Division One Midla-nds campaign at home to Bury Town on Saturday (3pm) looking to bounce
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Ace Ashley makes it two in a row
ASHLEY Bosworth’s second consecutive win came when his Barbourne Angling Club visited the High Pool at Woodland View fishery. Drawn on permanent peg 29, Bosworth’s excellent season continued when, despite losing several good fish, he took 51-14-0 of
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Bank holiday rock-fest is off
A ROCK festival that was due to attract crowds of up to 5,000 people later this month will not go ahead. Herefordshire Council refused to consider an application to stage the Rock n Roots Festival at Much Marcle and therefore could not issue a licence
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A-level latest - Prince Henry, The Chase, Worcester 6th, Worcester CoT, Hanley Castle
THERE have been smiles and tears for students with the release of A-levels results today. In the latest figures released, all of Prince Henry High School's 181 candidates secured passes at grades A to E, with 58 per cent gaining A and B grades
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They’ve built a grain store outside my house
THE owner of a Grade II listed cottage has criticised planners for allowing a grain store he describes as “an eyesore” to be built a few yards from his front door. Andy Waters has accused Wychavon District Council of failing in its planning
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Inquest: Fall man died after hitting head while catching bus
A MAN died five days after collapsing in front of a bus, an inquest heard today. John Blaney flagged down a bus in Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, on Sunday, May 4. But as he walked towards it he suddenly collapsed and hit his head on the road.
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Smugglers jailed for hiding cocaine in their suitcases
A WORCESTER man and woman were caught smuggling cocaine with a street value of £400,000 into the country from Africa. Sandra Da Rocha, aged 26, and Stanislav Sasmil, 25, were both sentenced to eight years in prison at Worcester Crown Court yesterday
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DAVIES
DAVIES Anne A dear friend. Gone but not forgotten byGeorge, Hazel,Bill and Diane. Published in paper 14/08/2008
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HOLMES
HOLMES Jeffery Three years today since you passed away. But in are hearts you will always stay. Love Mum, Dad and Ron, Annie and Andy, John and Stuart, Lauren and Leighton. Published in paper 14/08/2008
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SMITH
SMITH Dorothy Mary Formerly Lewis nee Daniel. Wife of the late Ernest Smith. Dear sister of Linda. Passed away suddenly but peacefully, on August 9th, 2008, aged 86 years. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium, on Wednesday, August 20th, at 1.30 p.m
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KNOWLES
KNOWLES Don 77 on August 14th. A dearly loved husband. To me you were so special, What more is there to say. I only wish with all my heart that you were here today. Always loved, never forgotten. Your beloved wife, Jean Published in paper 14/08/2008
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DAVIES
DAVIES Anne Passed away six years ago today. Memories are the loveliest things, They last from day to day, They can't get lost, They don't wear out, And they can't be given away. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Loving husband Doug and Family. xxx
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS. Simon John. August 12th, 2007. Gone, but never forgotten. From Mum, Dad and Mike. xx Published in paper 14/08/2008
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A-level results latest - Pershore High, St Mary's, King's, St James
STUDENTS have been finding out how they did in this year's A-levels as results were released today. At Pershore High School the overall pass rate was 97 per cent, slightly down on last year. Candidates gaining passes at grades A to C
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Keep our city safe or we may have to ban you
DRUNKEN revellers causing trouble in Worcester could face lengthy bans from all licensed premises following the launch of a new scheme to make the city centre a safer place. More than 40 licensed premises have signed up to Nightsafe – the licensed
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Twycross Zoo's evening opening on 30 August
Have you ever thought what it would be like to visit Twycross Zoo after closing time? Well here is your chance, for the first time in 45 years; Twycross Zoo will open a section of the Zoo to the public on the evening of Saturday 30th August 2008, from
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There's nothing better than the open air theatre
OPEN air Shakespeare continues to find an audience in Worcester. Newly formed company Theatre 910 is performing sparkling comedy Much Ado About Nothing in the picturesque gardens of The Greyfriars. The outdoor show, staged come rain or shine, runs until
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Folkard crashes out
KIDDERMINSTER Olympic archer Naomi Folkardfailed to reach the quarter-finals of the women’s individual event. The 24-year-old was 26-24 behind her Japanese opponent Nami Hayakawa after the first end but was undone by a slip up in the second as she shot
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Mystery still surrounds police search
POLICE are staying tight-lipped about the reasons behind a search at a flat near Worcester city centre. A team of officers wearing gloves were searching a residential flat above Worcester Reptiles in Lowesmoor for much of the day on Tuesday. The flat
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Mason signs new deal at New Road
MATT Mason has completed his remarkable comeback at Worcestershire by signing a new deal at the County for next season. The 34-year-old, who has recovered from a double shoulder operation, will also take on the role as bowling coach at New Road. The
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A-level results latest
STUDENTS have been finding out how they did in this year's A-levels as results were released today. At Pershore High School the overall pass rate was 97 per cent, slightly down on last year. Candidates gaining passes at grades A to C was 74.9 per cent
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Andrew on the podium after kidney transplant
A TALENTED young athlete has overcome major health hurdles to win two gold medals and a bronze in his very own Olympic battle. As millions tune into the Olympic Games in Beijing, 10-year-old Andrew Evans-Fisher of Upper Sapey, near Tenbury Wells, has
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Purchase Olympic final bid delayed
FORMER Worcester King's School student Zac Purchase has been forced to wait 24 hour before making his bid to reach an Olympic final in Beijing. Britain's lightweight rowers were unable to compete in their semi-finals after a thunderstorm forced
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I feel for them
SIR – I do feel for the people of Hylton Road and would not wish to live there. The first floods appear to be from the drains, so a scheme to compensate the owners for the houses lost would surely have been better than living in a regularly flooded house
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Fines not justified
SIR – Is it just another way of making money? I see the Government is going to allow councils to fine people who over-fill their bins and don’t close the lids. It’s dreadful that they are still trying to make money after being denied the weekly collection
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And now for something completely different...
Mary Baulk entertains visitors with her Butterfly Puppet Theatre in Bell Square.
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Adults are part to blame for spitting
SIR – Stanley D Parr from Pershore, asks why do children spit in the street? Some adults also do the same, so they are partly to blame by their bad example. I feel that the main cause is seeing so called professional soccer players spitting in matches
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More houses and more pollution
SIR – “Now they want to build even more homes” (July 30), Mike Foster is spouting codswallop when he says: “We have to build more houses”. Labour has allowed up to a million people a year into our country, and destroyed our freedom of speech and freedom
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Allotments open to public
A PERSHORE allotment is among hundreds opening its doors to the public as part of National Allotments Week. To help celebrate the heritage of allotment culture in Britain, the Pershore Allotment Association (PAA) has organised an open day on Nogains
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Speak for public, not the councillor
Sir – Robin Walker (August 4) ‘Costs can be saved by sharing services’ appears to be rattled by my pointing to his inexperience. His defence of the Conservatives on the city council is admirable. He never utters a word of criticism over their move
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Create your dream home
OMBERSLEY architects Taylor and Co Architects is offering homeowners the chance to get some expert advice on creating their dream home, while helping to raise funds for the homeless. Mike Taylor is taking part in Architect in the House, a scheme run
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Moliére - Swan Theatre, Worcester
THIS sumptuous period comedy is loosely based on the life of French playwright Moliére Similar to 1998’s Shakespeare in Love, it sees our charismatic author fall for a woman he can not have and it is their impassioned affair, according to director and
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Birds could be spared but humans would die
SIR – Pauline Burgess (August 8) again writes to lambast medical testing on animals. She deploys a common myth. The myth is that “the introduction of blood transfusions was delayed more than 200 years because of misleading results of animal tests”.
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Firm founded 175 years ago on the move
ONE of Worcester’s best known business names is on the move. Faithful – which was formerly Faithful Overalls – has left its works in Barbourne for Hartlebury Trading Estate. A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of clothing for people at work, Faithful
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There’s nothing better than the open air theatre
OPEN air Shakespeare continues to find an audience in Worcester. Newly formed company Theatre 910 is performing sparkling comedy Much Ado About Nothing in the picturesque gardens of The Greyfriars. The outdoor show, staged come rain
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YOUR MP WRITES
I have always believed that Gordon Brown will stay until his day of reckoning with the electorate. I do not think it likely that 70 Labour MPs will sign his death warrant in time for the Labour Conference (if Parliament was sitting it might be different
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Blaze killed 40,000 chicks
THE cause of a barn fire in which it is believed up to 40,000 chicks died is still under investigation. Firefighters were called to Beckford Poultry Farm, in Beckford, near Evesham, at about 10pm on Tuesday after reports of a barn fire. Two fire engines
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Forget the credit crunch – buy some new shoes
NO matter how many pairs you own, there’s always enough space in your wardrobe for a pair of shoes – which may be why Worcester’s shoe stores don’t seem to be suffering too badly from the credit crunch. Zoe Pimblett, owner of Ruby Mae on Pump Street,
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COMMENT: Let's not have pub on site of old post office
THERE will be many in Worcester interested to learn the identity of the new owner of the city’s historic former main post office. The Foregate Street site has been empty since May when the Post Office’s controversial move into the WHSmith store
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Hospital health records to move out of county
HEALTH records for all hospital patients in Worcestershire are being moved out of the county to Birmingham, it has been revealed. Records for patients treated at the county’s three main hospitals, including Worcestershire Royal in Worcester
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Secret bidder spoils station dream
THE dream of creating a new transport gateway for Worcester is in tatters after the county council was outbid for the former post office building in Foregate Street. Local rail passenger groups have expressed deep disappointment at the failure
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Worcester can make top six - Luscombe
WORCESTER Warriors can break into the Guinness Premiership top six this season — that is the view of new signing Hal Luscombe. The South African-born centre has been impressed with what he has seen at Sixways and is confident his new team can continue
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HorseWatch gets smarter
HORSE owners across Worcestershire are protecting themselves against thieves by using a clever liquid to mark their property. The property marking system SmartWater has been distributed by Worcestershire HorseWatch – a dedicated network of
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Can your teddy bear the excitement?
THE hunt is still on for brave teddy bears to take part in the first ever zipwire races at Pershore Abbey later this month. Two bears, called Abby and Perce Shore, have already signed up but organisers are expecting hundreds more to slide down wires
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Create your dream home
OMBERSLEY architects Taylor and Co Architects is offering homeowners the chance to get some expert advice on creating their dream home, while helping to raise funds for the homeless. Mike Taylor is taking part in Architect in the House, a scheme run
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Firm founded 175 years ago on the move
ONE of Worcester’s best known business names is on the move. Faithful – which was formerly Faithful Overalls – has left its works in Barbourne for Hartlebury Trading Estate. A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of clothing for people at work, Faithful
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Grab a cocktail of surrealism at art event
ART fans in Worcester have the opportunity to experience nature in a unique style over the coming weeks. An exhibition of surrealist paintings by an artist from North-West England, known as Reverend A Molotov, is on display until Saturday, September
