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Police plea to protesters
MYSTERY organisers of an animal rights protest are being urged to keep public safety in mind. The police have appealed directly to organisers to get in touch ahead of the planned protest in Ledbury on Saturday, September 6. Despite their
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Robins start home campaign in style
Evesham United 2, Chippenham Town 0 ONE of Evesham's best displays for years welcomed Southern League Premier Division football to St George's Lane where goals from Gary Hay and Danny Scheppel earned the Robins three points. Hay headed
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Try bubbles and bucks fizz for a great hen party
BRIDES-to-be who visit the forthcoming Worcester News Wedding Fair can take a break from their busy planning schedules with a beauty treat courtesy of one of the exhibitors. Chessgrove Day Spa will be at the fair at the Fownes Hotel, City
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Robins start home campaign in style
Evesham United 2, Chippenham Town 0 ONE of Evesham's best displays for years welcomed Southern League Premier Division football to St George's Lane where goals from Gary Hay and Danny Scheppel earned the Robins three points. Hay headed
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We’re helping to knit 2,000 miniature bobble hats
People young and old have been putting their knitting needles together to create bobble hats that will raise money for older people. It is hoped 2,000 hats will adorn Innocent Drinks bottles in Sainsbury’s during November, with each drink sold raising
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Give every child a free school meal, says MP
WORCESTER’S MP has backed calls from the country’s largest union to introduce free meals for all primary school children. The GMB is asking the Government to introduce universal free, healthy school meals in primary schools to help end health
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Church must use old and new services
CHURCH services must combine the old and the new if they are to encourage more people to worship says a Worcester priest. Father Ian Pearson has welcomed a campaign to get more people into churches on Sunday. The scheme called “Back to Church Sunday
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Caterina links up with the Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves have added American small forward Jamaal Caterina to their roster ahead of the British Basketball League season. Head coach Skouson Harker revealed that six-foot six-inch Caterina will be Wolves’ final import signing, but the club may
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Music festival will take over the city
THERE is just days to go until the inaugural Worcester Music Festival kicks off. Billed as “100 artists, 25 venues, one wonderful weekend... one wonderful city”, the aim of the festival is to celebrate and showcase the best local talent over three days.The
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Jones out for rest of season
WORCESTERSHIRE’S Simon Jones is trying to keep his spirits up after being told he is unlikely to play again this season. The 29-year-old pace ace requires exploratory surgery after a scan revealed cartilage damage to his right knee. But, unlike his
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Roman coin paints a picture of city’s past
ARCHAEOLOGISTS scratching through layers of history in Worcester have found an ancient Roman coin and a 200 year-old halfpenny. The small coins were once separated by thousands of years, but now sit side by side in the increasingly full exhibition case
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The Portrait of a Lady - Malvern Theatres
THIS visual adaptation of Henry James’ classic cares not for chronological order. And a number of critics care not for Nicola Frei’s adaptation, which starts near the end, goes back to the beginning and returns to the present. But, while fellow
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Nathan’s shock Robins return
NATHAN Vaughan has made a shock return to British Gas Business Premier Division new boys Evesham United. The keeper left the Robins during the summer for Halesowen Town but after only one league game he is back with the Division One Midlands champions
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Malvern couple slay the dragon
A MALVERN-born inventor is celebrating after his company received a £200,000 investment on yesterday's Dragon's Den TV show. Guy Unwin presented toastabags, as well as a number of other innovative cookwear products, with partner Caroline Kavanagh on
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Promising draw
NOVICE fighter Lewis Churchill drew with Mike Bains in his first bout with a professional fighter. Churchill, from the White Tiger Kai Muay club in Worcester, took on his Essex opponent, who is a class ‘A’ competitor. He will now take part in his first
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Malcolm double fires Bromyard
BROMYARD Town continued on their long road to Wembley after coming from two goals behind to beat Ledbury Town 3-2 in the extra preliminary round of the FA Cup. A brace from striker Andy Malcolm and a glancing second-half header from captain Rob Woodward
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Pershore knocked out of cup
PERSHORE Town can have no complaints after losing 2-0 at Stratford Town in the FA Cup extra preliminary round. Pershore started off the better of the two teams but, slightly against the run of play, Stratford took the lead on seven minutes. A left-wing
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Odd Bunch duo make semi-finals
WORCESTER Sunday League Division Two side Odd Bunch’s J Pyke and D Stock made it through to the doubles semi-finals. They beat C Blincoe and K Blincoe in the quarter-finals and are the only side to qualify outside of Division One. In the DRM Trophy,
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We need giant TV for Olympic finale
OLYMPIC event organisers are making a last-minute appeal for a big screen so crowds can watch the end of the Beijing games. Organisers of Upton-upon-Severn’s Water Festival are desperate to get their hands on a screen large enough for their Olympic flag
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Counting Stew
One, two I ate stew, Three, four down on the floor, Five, six falling to bits, Seven, eight there is the gate, Nine, ten i'm not eating stew again. by Emily Carney
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Dales success
ARCHDALES 73 got back to winning ways after a mid-week defeat with a comfortable 6-0 victory against 10-man Newhall. Dales dominated the first-half of the Midland Combination Division One clash, missing numerous chances. Ashley Banner’s free-kick opened
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Out of the night
Through the garden, into the night I walk with friends and get a great fright Scared we are but prepared to stay We fall upon a bundle of hay. We wait until the morning light. Then we venture out from the night. As we walk, we reminisce
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Africa
Skeleton frames, parched land Dusty promises of help at hand Racial fights, cold dark nights The robbers and murderers take flight Guns and bombs, tears and mud Luxury limos race through blood But bound by debt to hopelessness
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Tory leader set to visit the city
THE man who is tipped to become Britain’s next Prime Minister is coming to Worcester next week for a public question-and-answer session. Conservative leader David Cameron will be at the Guildhall in 10 days’ time where he will answer live,
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Mysterious figure
I saw a shadow in the night Something lurking ready to fright I saw the bins they moved and jerked This stranger was in the dark it lurked The fog began to crawl away Oh how at that point I wished it was day I closed my curtains
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Prolific men’s team retain Midlands title
WORCESTER Athletic Club’s men’s veterans track and field athletic team retained the Midlands South League title for the 18th time in 19 years. They produced an overwhelming display in the fourth and final meeting of the season on their home track at
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Couple wrongly told by hospital baby was dead
A COUPLE who were wrongly told their baby had died following a hospital operation are suing Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Mum Nadia Jones was rushed into surgery for an emergency caesarean section at the hospital in Newtown Road, Worcester, after, she
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MP calls for free swimming
WITH British swimmers celebrating their most successful Olympics in decades, Worcester’s MP now wants swimming to be free for young and old in the city. Labour MP Mike Foster has this week written to Worcester City Council chief executive David Wareing
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Helping Hands
She looked down at her hands, noting their sharp contrast with the soft, white linen. Working hands, darkened to nut brown by the sun, with an assortment of broken nails that she never quite found time to trim or file. Once upon a time they
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COWLEY
COWLEY John The Family of the late John wish to thank Friends and Neighbours for their beautiful floral tributes, also donations for St Richard's Hospice. Special thanks to Canon John Davies for the lovely service and to Co-operative Funeral Services
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FORREST
FORREST Ken Died at home, after a long illness, bravely borne, on August 14th, 2008. Beloved husband of Muriel, and a much loved father, grandfather and stepfather. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Friday, August 22nd,
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TREDWELL
TREDWELL Eva Margaret Of Salegreen. Passed away at home, on August 9th, 2008, aged 84 years. Sadly missed by sisters Marion and Winnie, and her Nephews and Nieces. Funeral service at St James Church, Huddington, on Friday, August 22nd, 2008, at 2 p.m.
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GRIFFIN
GRIFFIN Thelma Passed peacefully away on August 13th. Much loved wife of Ron, loving mum of Christine and Susan, devoted nan to Tracy, David, Darren and Steven. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium
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COWELL
COWELL Jean Cherished memories of a dear daughter who I lost so tragically six years ago today. A special smile, A special face, In my heart a special place. Sadly missed, Mum x Published in paper 19/08/2008
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YOUNG
YOUNG Arthur George Passed away August 19th, 1987. Always in our thoughts. Dom, Josie and John Published in paper 19/08/2008
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COLLINS
COLLINS Arthur Four years today. Arth, the way we were. Love you and miss you always. Your ever loving wife Agg xx ----- You were a special dad, grandad and great grandad. Will remember you always. All your loving Family xx Published in paper 19/08/2008
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VERNON
VERNON George Ben In our hearts you will always stay,Loved and remembered everyday. Daisy and all the Family xx Published in paper 19/08/2008
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JOHNSON
JOHNSON David Pat and Family wish to express their thanks for cards, flowers and support received at the sad loss of Dave. Grateful thanks to Bedwardine Funeral Services. Published in paper 19/08/2008
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BOURTON STENSON
BOURTON STENSON Congratulations Lydia and Andrew on the birth of Joshua James on August 17th, 2008 weighing 6lbs 10½ ozs. Love Mum, Dad and James. PS So proud of you Lydia passing your Dental Nurse Exams as well Well Done! Published in paper 19/08/2008
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BUSWELL
BUSWELL Chris Congratulations on your 21st birthday. Lots of love.Mum, Dad, Sophie, Emma and Family.xxxxx Published in paper 19/08/2008
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COWELL
COWELL Jean Taken from us six years today. Always in our thoughts. Philip, Gary, Simon, Richard and sister Margaret x Published in paper 19/08/2008
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BADHAM
BADHAM Peter John A loving and brave husband. Much loved and sadly missed. Wife Tanya and step daughter Tara xx Published in paper 19/08/2008
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Joyce A very special mum who left us three years ago today. Quietly remembered with love by All her Family. Published in paper 19/08/2008
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Golden boys heading our way
OLYMPIC gold medal winners and world record breakers will pass through Worcester as part of a national cycling competition. After success in the Beijing Games team pursuit event yesterday, Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas are riding in the
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My best friend
My best friend is caring and kind, She is the greatest friend you could ever find! There is nothing really that'll bring her down, She is a cheerful person and will never frown! We have been friends since we were three, I'm there
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Fladbury paddler through to Olympic semi-finals
FLADBURY canoeist Lucy Wainwright insists she can join Team GB’s ever-growing list of Beijing medallists after qualifying for the semi-final of the K1 500m at the Shunyi Olympic park yesterday (Tuesday). The 30-year-old from Kidderminster, who started
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Residents battle to retain historic kerb stones
RESIDENTS of a conservation area in Worcester have been reassured they will not lose their historic kerb stones during road maintenance work. Some of the people living in the Upper Park Street area of Fort Royal were horrified to find their 150 year-old
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Car crash driver collapsed
A CAR driver was taken to hospital after collapsing moments after a car crash. Firefighters called to the single car incident on the A38 Roman Way in Droitwich alerted ambulance crews after the driver was overcome at about 6.30pm yesterday.
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Summer by James Mandall
Summer makes me think of fun, Ice-creams, paddling pools in the sun. Drinking lovely lemonade, On my sun lounger in the shade. Mum's obsessed; she makes me wear a hat, While at the beach I'm sat. As I put on my sun tan lotion
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Summer by Catriona Fallon
Summer is sitting in the sun, Summer is smiling having fun. Summer is time to hit the beach, Summer is no more adults trying to teach! Summer is water fights, Summer is time to fly kites. Summer is feeling the cool breeze, Summer
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Summer by Ben Crawford
Summer is sunbathing by the pool, Chilling and looking cool. Summer is eating an ice-cream, and having a party with a pirate theme! Summer is relaxing on the beach, Don't stay too long your skin will be peach. Summer
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Take a trip to the park and the year of 2018
TIME is leaping forward for children playing in Worcester’s Cripplegate Park. Every day this week youngsters aged six to nine are visiting the St John’s park, with parents in tow, to take part in Time Capsule 2018. It is a free drama event, which is
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Peace
Hard to find, Even harder to make. To sacred to create, Don't want to make a mistake. It will happen one day, Don't give up hope. It won't be easy, But I think we'll cope. Peace makers are rare, But they're still
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Look
Look down, have a surprise, Your shoelace is untied. Who did that? I wonder... Look up, have a surprise, Paint on the ceiling, disguised. Who did that? I wonder... Look left, have a surprise, Someone's written a lot of
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SUMMER
Summer has arrived, the party begins here. Underneath the sun's rays, women slap on the suntan lotion, while men drink their ice cold beer. Many people flee to the coast. Making sand-castles children sit and boast Everyone is relaxing
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The Marigold
She moved through the garden in all her glory, Her distinctive colour shining through the grass, Her long claws at the end of her paws clipping anything in her way. Her back was arched, her tail was high, A green fire glared in her vivid
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Bed in the summer
As a little one I got up in the night, I got dressed before it was even light. I loved to go to bed ans see the little birds still chirping on the tree. I also love to see the buzzing bees tearing past me! I would hear the grownups feet
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We must ensure loss was a one-off: Ward
GRAHAM Ward is hoping Worcester City’s capitulation against Hayes and Yeading United is a one-off. In the wake of the Marco Adaggio-inspired victories over Bognor Regis and St Albans, there was a real buzz around St George’s Lane. For the first time
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We tamed dragons to claim £100,000
A WORCESTER couple are celebrating after two of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs invested £100,000 in their product. Last night millions of people watched as Neil and Laura Westwood entered the Dragons’ Den and presented Magic Whiteboard
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Captain back for Evesham
SKIPPER Steve Lutz returns for Evesham United’s British Gas Business League Premier Division clash with Chippenham Town at St George’s Lane tonight (7.45). The Robins captain was forced to sit out his side’s opening 1-1 draw at Bedford Town with a stomach
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My Grandmother
My grandmother whom I lost years back appeared in a dream. I can still remember the fragile disguise with the forward bent. And the slow, unsteady steps supported by the walking stick, The grey hair, the loving murmings and the caressing
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Food, Glorious Food - my version!
Pizza and chips Fries to go Put it in the microwave It doesn't cook slow. Flapjacks and cookies Toast and jam Make me a sandwich I don't like ham. Vimto, coffee and hot chocolate too, Eating food is what I like to
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Moore signing on is a massive boost
FINALLY all the speculation can end now, Stephen Moore is staying with Worcestershire and that is obviously brilliant news for the club. Moorey has committed himself to Worcestershire for three years and, as we have all seen this year, he has taken his
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The Bell in Eckington
A WORCESTERSHIRE pub celebrated all things Caribbean in aid of charity. The Bell, in Eckington, near Pershore, hosted the night to raise money for the County Air Ambulance. Through fancy dress and a live steel band show they raised almost £1,000
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WODYS
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section (WODYS) raised £600 for charity during the six performances of their musical Back To The 80s. David Humphries, WODYS chairman and director, handed over the money to Sarah Popplestone-Helm, head
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Hospital was clean
SIR – As to Newtown’s hospital wards being the “dirtiest in Britain”. I last spent six months in ward eight in 1990-1991. My ward was regularly mopped and dusted, and perfectly clean. Speak as you find. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Leukaemia CARE boost from Barclays
WORCESTER-based Leukaemia CARE has been given a boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from Barclays. The money, which will help provide vital respite care for leukaemia patients, siblings and other family members, comes from Barclays Community Investment
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Entrance to the city needs to be tidied
SIR – With reference to your front page highlighting shamed city buildings in Worcester, what about the antique shop at the spot where the Droitwich and Ombersley roads meet. All the doors and window frames stacked outside are an eyesore to
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New firm is out to to bag top eco award
A WORCESTER husband and wife team who run an eco-bag company have outperformed hundreds of entrepreneurs to be named a winner in the 2008 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards Michele and Justin Chieffo, who started Be Eco UK last year, are now hoping to
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Worcester Hospice
THE chief executive of a Worcester hospice is embarking on a specialist degree. Mark Jackson (pictured left), of St Richard’s Hospice, in Wildwood Drive, Worcester, is starting a part-time masters in hospice leadership. Mr Jackson said: “This is a
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Cheese Souffle
Type of dish : Main course To serve : 4 Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 20 min Ingredients: 50g butter 40g flour 1/4 litre milk 1/2 tsp salt Pinch of Nutmeg Pinch of pepper 4 eggs 100g grated
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Well done Charles for speaking out
SIR – Well done to Prince Charles for his outspoken views on the next looming and irreversible disaster for this planet, the proposed uncontrolled expansion of GM crops. There are those who are prepared to poison our planet in the name of financing
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County and city could run councils together
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's chief executive could share control of Worcester city council under radical cost-cutting plans being discussed by councillors. A shared chief executive is just one idea to emerge from recent high-level discussions by political
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Worcester Lions Club
FORMER Worcester Lions Club president has handed over the chain of office. During dinner at the Whitehouse Hotel, Foregate Street, Worcester, past president Ian Haffner stepped aside for new president John Turner. During Mr Haffner’s year, the club
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Just what is wrong with our schools?
SIR – What have the Conservatives got against Worcester schools? Robin Walker asks what Labour has got against Worcester schools. A much better question would be what have Tory MPs got against Worcester schools? I believe Mr Walker was educated
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AGE Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire
AGE Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire has joined forces with E.ON to offer free home energy checks to those aged over 50 to make sure they stay warm this winter without paying huge fuel bills. The charity is recruiting volunteers who can spare
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Not just music but some history too
AS part of Worcester Early Music Weekend, Piva, a group of musicians that specialises in music of the late 16th century brought a wonderful array of period instruments to perform on. The artistes wore costumes of Tudor-style and throughout the
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Who benefits from the petrol prices?
SIR – On leaving the city of Worcester early on Thursday, August 7, I noted that the pump price of petrol was £118.9 per litre. This price remained fairly stable until Grantham when I was offered a price of £111.9 a litre. At 6pm on Friday,
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Guildhall has played an integral role in the city
SIR – I agree with councillor Paul Denham’s headline, “The Guildhall doesn’t pay now”, but surprise, surprise Paul, it never has and probably never will do. He asks why the Tory cabinet moved the council staff and customer service centre out
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COMMENT: An arranged marriage is the answer
JILTED at the altar after the first bride suddenly got cold feet, Worcester City Council once again dusts off those wedding togs as it woos another suitor in its quest for a financial match made in heaven. Malvern Hills called off the nuptials
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Child porn Scout leader must never work with children again
A FORMER scoutmaster who downloaded sickening porn from the internet has been banned from working with children for life. Police found 363 photographs of boys and girls as young as 12 on Graham McKeown's computers and 17 videos. His
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Moore decides to stay at New Road
STEPHEN Moore says that a “huge weight” has been lifted off his shoulders after signing a new three-year deal with Worcestershire. The 27-year-old opening batsman has ended months of speculation by committing himself to the New Road club until the end
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Assault witnesses asked to come forward
A MAN was seriously assaulted in an unprovoked attack outside a Worcester nightclub. The victim was treated for facial injuries at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after the attack outside Tramps in Angel Place, at 2am on Friday. The attacker is described
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Order boost for county firm
WORCESTERSHIRE-based supply chain specialist TM Logistics has secured a further three-year multi-million pound contract with European Automotive 1st Tier Plastic Omnium. TML, which started working with Plastic Omnium's Automotive Exterior Division in
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New firm is out to bag top eco award
A WORCESTER husband and wife team who run an eco-bag company have outperformed hundreds of entrepreneurs to be named a winner in the 2008 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards Michele and Justin Chieffo, who started Be Eco UK last year, are now hoping to scoop
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Beware of dodgy diet patch
PEOPLE who are trying to shift the pounds are being warned of a bogus weight-loss product. The small pink adhesive patch, marketed by a company in Sheffield, is advertised on the internet. The patch, which costs £35.95 a month, claims to control appetite
