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Singer Matthew stars in Spanish X Factor
A WORCESTERSHIRE singer who started a new life abroad has made it through to the final rounds of Spanish X Factor. Matthew Fisher and his dad Colin have been living in the Spanish resort of Benidorm for the last decade and perform nightly at the Valentines
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A full VIP treatment on offer to sightseers
A SCHEME to help visitors find their way about Worcester and get information about tourist attractions could become a regular sight on the city’s streets. Although many of the people approached by visitor information patrollers (VIPs) did not understand
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Walker upbeat despite setback
BRITAIN’S Olympic hockey campaign ended on a downer with defeat to Australia — but Worcester’s Rachel Walker insists the whole squad can leave Beijing with their head held high. Goals from Madonna Blyth and Hope Munro gave the Hockeyroos the
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Rico nearing top Gear for season
RICO Gear’s impressive pre-season form has given Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock a selection headache ahead of the impending Guinness Premiership season. However, the Sixways chief insists it is a welcome problem and is delighted he
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County hit by ton-up Foster
JAMES Foster’s first County Championship century of the summer helped carry Essex into a lead of 346 over Division Two leaders Worcestershire at Colchester. He followed up his 55 on the opening day with an unbeaten 111 as Essex closed on 322-8 in their
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Nicola close to national success
MALVERN Hills Riding Club’s Nicola Jones came close to a win at the South Essex Insurance Brokers British Riding Clubs Horse Trials Championships. Jones put in a superb performance at the national finals in Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire, to finish second
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Harriers ace Russell decides to move to York
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have lost the services of one player but signed another. Simon Russell, the Aggborough club’s longest-serving player, has linked up with York City ahead of their game at Northwich tomorrow afternoon. Russell joined
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Students in worlds call-ups
TALENTED students from the University of Worcester are set to represent Great Britain at the World Universities Futsal Championship in Slovenia. Education student Lewis Fitzgerald and Shane Gill, who studies sports science, have been selected in the
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High-class field racing near Upton
TOP-class riders from all over the United Kingdom will converge on Earl’s Croome, near Upton-upon-Severn, on Sunday for the 2008 ACU Pre-75 British Grass Track Championship. Organised by Malvern and District Motor Cycle and Light Car Club, the event
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Why is clay from Upton being used on the bund?
QUESTIONS have been raised about when a permanent flood barrier will go ahead in Upton-upon-Severn. Politicians want to know why clay from a new development at Upton Marina is being shipped to Worcester to build the city’s Hylton Road bund while permanent
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Toole is a junior champ
MORE than 500 horses and ponies competed at the Spillers Trailblazers Dressage Championships over two days at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Having qualified through earlier rounds, it was a lucky first visit for young rider Georgie Toole,
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Thrilling tales from famous adventurer
WORLD-FAMOUS adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is visiting the city to give a charity talk. The veteran of Arctic and Antarctic crossings and Everest climbs is guest speaker at the English Mutual Lecture at Worcester Cathedral. The event is to raise money
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Board formed by City support
WORCESTER City Supporters Trust have today distanced themselves from the current board of directors at St George’s Lane. Following their inaugural annual general meeting, the Trust’s new board of Richard Widdowson, Colin Layland, Dave Wood and Gavin
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Tough contest
LEDBURY’S Terry Jenkins has been handed a tough start in the inaugural Championship League Darts. During the opening day on Tuesday, September 2, Jenkins is in a group featuring Phil Taylor, James Wade, Wayne Mardle, Andy Hamilton, Colin Lloyd, Roland
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Campbell and Smee in charge
A ONE-day series to support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution was held at Arden. The first race saw Niall Campbell and Jane Smee (Enterprise) take an early lead followed closely by Stuart and David Stephen (Enterprise). Keith Stevens (Comet) was
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RGSAO prosper
ROYAL Grammar School Worcester and The Alice Ottley School won their third straight match on their South America Tour. The first XV attacked with conviction and pace to beat Santiago College from Chile 51-5. Nathaniel McDonald led by example and scored
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Seldon winner
ARCHDALES 73 recovered from 2-0 down to end Littleton’s 100 per cent record in Midland Combination Division One with a 3-2 success. Littleton opened the scoring in the 15th minute when a short back-pass resulted in keeper Paul Wyatt bringing a player
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Eye-catching friendly triumph for Droitwich
DROITWICH warmed up for the new season with a fine 20-17 victory at higher-ranked Bromsgrove. Both sides used the occasion to try a number of combinations and give most of their squads valuable game-time. The home side made the early running and pressured
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Bruce visits Number 10
ATTENDING a garden party at Number 10 Downing Street was a ‘real honour’ for a Worcestershire volunteer. Semi-retired Bruce Awford, who volunteers at Worcestershire Association for the Blind (WASB), met Prime Minister Gordon Brown after becoming involved
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Dismay over skate park funding blow
BACKERS of a project to create a world-class skate park in Malvern are undaunted by a setback over a major funding bid. The TG’s Project applied for a grant of £3,845,000 from the Government’s MyPlace fund to help build the park in memory of
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So much happened Oz before Dorothy dropped in
Two girls quite accidentally crossed paths: one pretty, popular; the other smart and… green. 'Wicked' is the smash hit musical based on Gregory Maguire’s book ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’. It tells the story
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My husband could die unless housing bosses fix my fire
A DISTRAUGHT wife says her husband could die of a heart attack unless housing chiefs fix her gas fire. Philip Champken, of Drake Avenue, Dines Green, Worcester, has a defibrillator in his chest to regulate his heart rate. But 56-year-old Mr Champken
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Bank holiday fun for all with fireworks and a water festival
THERE will be plenty to keep people in Worcestershire entertained this bank holiday weekend. The busy programme of events kicks off tomorrow when thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the three-day Upton Water Festival, which opens at 11am.
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I had to help the water festival
VISITORS to Upton Water Festival will be able to watch the live finale of the Olympic games, thanks to a generous Worcester News reader. Organisers of the festival had appealed through the pages of our newspaper for a screen and projector to broadcast
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Jack Slone and the Epiphany Virus – Part 1
She was doing it again. “Jack, get off that computer. Do you hear me? Come down stairs and spend some time with your family, NOW!. It puzzles me you know. Doesn’t she ever get fed up of nagging me when she knows I won’t do whatever she’s asking
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KERSLAKE
KERSLAKE Michael and Jean Are delighted to announce the Marriage of their son Martin to Sophie Clayborough on August 9th, 2008. Published in paper 22/08/2008
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TELFORD
TELFORD Matt Congratulations on your eighteenth. Have a great night. Love from all your Family xx Published in paper 22/08/2008
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DONGWORTHTRAFFORD
DONGWORTHTRAFFORD Corin and Ed Philip and Teresa are happy to announce the engagement of Corin and Ed. Best wishes for the future. Published in paper 22/08/2008
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STAIGHT
STAIGHT May, Bill and Ken Treasured memories of mum, dad and Ken. You will never be forgotten. Missed every day and always will be. God bless. Hilda, Eddie, Grandsons and Nephews. Published in paper 22/08/2008
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BOOTON
BOOTON Edith May Died on August 18th, 2008, aged 80 years. She will be greatly missed by her Family, Friends and by everyone who knew her. A special thanks to The Mill House, Kington, and to Stanfield Nursing Home, Rushwick for looking after her so well
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SURMAN
SURMAN Judy Of Pershore, on August 19th, 2008 peacefully in Pershore Hospital aged 71 years. Much loved wife of the late Derek, dear mother to Karen and Mark, mother-in-law to Tony and Nicky, grandmother to Frankie and Matthew. Funeral service at Pershore
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SPIERS
SPIERS Robert Spike Of Stoulton, on August 18th, 2008, peacefully in Pershore Hospital aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Joan, a much loved brother, dad, grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Stoulton
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PITT
PITT John Walter Peacefully at home, on August 15th, 2008, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Jenny and dearly loved father of Lawson and Nicky. Also grandfather to Michael, Patrick, Samuel and Joel. Funeral service at St Peter's Church, Cowleigh, on Friday
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POUND
POUND Cyril George Of Bannalls Farm, Stoke Bliss, peacefully in Hereford County Hospital on August 16th, 2008, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Nancy, loving father of Barbara and John, Sheila and Roger, Angela and John, David and Diane and a much loved
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JAQUES
JAQUES Joyce May Passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed. Love Marilyn and Michelle, Richard and Harriet. Published in paper 22/08/2008
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CHRISTODOULIDES
CHRISTODOULIDES Michael Eftychiou Passed away August 22nd, 2006. Another year and nothing changes, Still in our hearts, Deeply loved and greatly missed. Dean, Yvette, Tania, Penny, Venice and Linda Published in paper 22/08/2008
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SHARP
SHARP Bernard Treasured memories of a dearest brother. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Mike and Hazel. Published in paper 22/08/2008
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My dog inspired me to write the rhyme that won
A PLUM Poet Laureate will be crowned on Monday after coming up with a modern-day counting rhyme. Organisers of Britain’s only Plum Festival, which is held in Pershore throughout August, wanted a creative person to come up with an updated version
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The Dog, Baughton
I FELT there were a couple of things missing when I turned up with my guest for a meal at the Dog at Baughton, near Uptonupon- Severn. The country pub and restaurant was fairly devoid of atmosphere and although I had booked a table there was
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Pear and Blackberry Crumble
AFTER a tough day at the coal face – or, as is the case for many of us, in front of a computer – it’s often hard to rustle up any enthusiasm for cooking. While you can get away with grazing on salads, barbecued sausages and the odd sneaky takeaway
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Trio will bring music and madness mix to the stage
MELODY, mystery, madness? Must be Wild Willy Barrett’s Sleeping Dogz. The trio made their debut at the Evesham Arts Centre last December and will no doubt be welcomed with open arms when they return on Saturday, September 6. Lovers of surprise
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Band look forward to release of new album
WHETHER you label it melodic metal or alternative rock, Expedestrian’s sound makes you sit up and listen. “Yes, it is quite aggressive,” said drummer Joe Singh, speaking to your Worcester News days before the band launch their eagerly awaited
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Turner keen to keep confidence
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner wants his players to remain confident despite losing their opening two games in League One. The Bulls head for Bristol Rovers tomorrow (3pm) hoping to break their duck in the third tier of the English league. Successive
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Tuck into a picnic and enjoy great comedy folk band
BEAUTIFUL Bransford Court, near Worcester, will be the setting for a lively night out tomorrow. Owner Colin Kinnear, a long-standing supporter of the Worcester Festival, will open his picturesque home and gardens for the Bransford Bash – a fund-raising
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CENTRE STAGE Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live
THE Worcester Festival is nearly over for another year. The weather has been pretty rubbish. We lost the air balloons, the horse race meeting and the last hour of the threeday beer festival was like a monsoon, but generally everything has gone
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Sorry story of railway's past to be told in play
FIFTY years ago Dr Beeching put an axe to England’s far reaching rail network. One victim was the Bromyard to Leominster railway line, which is the inspiration behind a show at Bromyard’s Conquest Theatre next month. Written for the venue, it
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New club is a treat for opera fans
THE newly formed Malvern Opera Society will hold its inaugural meeting on Monday, September 1, marking the start of a new era for Worcestershire opera fans. The group wants to help people travel to operas, enhance their knowledge and appreciation
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YOUR MP WRITES
BEFORE the recess in the House of Commons, in a debate, I outlined my personal seven-point manifesto for the NHS pointing the main parties to vote-winners that would benefit all of us as users and owners (we pay for it!) of the NHS: Abolish prescription
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Jim's talent ensures he's spotted for a new role
WORCESTER poet Jim Smith has been made co-director of a major spoken word night. Smith, who is dyslexic and a graduate of the University of Worcester, is founder of the city’s Speak Easy Experience. He will help run Stanza Room Only in Cheltenham
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This theatre club puts children first
CHILDREN who visit Malvern Theatres will soon enjoy the same VIP treatment as the grown-ups. The venue has launched a Kids’ Club, giving little theatre-goers some perks of their own – from tickets to all four children’s theatre shows, a free
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Website map aims to invite more tourists
DESTINATION Worcestershire, the organisation promoting the county, has recently completed a six-month major overhaul of the county’s official tourism website. The new easy-to-use site – visitworcestershire.org – which has a fresh modern look
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Licence costs less
SIR - It is for economics I have a black-and-white TV. My licence is £45.50 a year, as opposed to £120 for colour. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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It’s so important to look after rural pubs
TAKE a national smoking ban, pour over some cheap booze, add in a hangover from last year’s devastating floods and what do you have? A heady cocktail of problems which are threatening the very existence of rural pubs, according to publicans and
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FRIDAY FEELING
MY words of wisdom today come from deepest Essex – Colchester to be precise, which the locals tell me is the oldest recorded town in England, and I for one believe them. As ever it’s the old farmhouse B&B for me. Lovely room, nice people, walks
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Time is going fast
SIR – The other evening I was rather surprised to find it nearly dark at only 7pm. Does this mean summer is over and leaves will fall? Could it mean the next ‘silly season’ is hours away – complete with Noddy Holder in every shop? STANLEY D PARR
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Dog owners show no consideration
SIR – My husband and I often walk along Prestwich Avenue and follow the footpath running beside the playing fields off Nunnery Wood Primary School on to the lake at County Hall. We did this walk only to find at least four heaps of dog excrement
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It appears they don't want work
SIR – John Phillpott mentions that there are a lot of the younger generation who are unemployed. It appears to me they don’t want work. For some time now our government has said it is going to put an end to it and an end to the sick culture.
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Pupils' GCSE results delight
IT has been another record year in Worcestershire for thousands of GCSE pupils. Schools across the county reported a great year, with many teenagers getting straight A*s and As. One pupil who is celebrating an outstanding achievement is Edward Kimberley
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First victory is Harriers’ target against Alty
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers go in search of their first win of the season tomorrow when they welcome Altrincham to Aggborough in the Blue Square Premier (3pm). Harriers’ boss Mark Yates wants his players to respond to their disappointing first-half
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Can’t we have our power from river?
SIR – Regarding the picture of the chimney of the historical Worcester electricity works. Not knowing anything about Worcester producing electricity – from the river I believe – I wonder why it was stopped and why can’t we produce electricity
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Let’s have apology from politicians
SIR – Now we know the truth, thanks to the United Kingdom Independence Party, proving the European Union is the driving force behind post office closures, and merging our counties to form regions of the EU. It’s time our local politicians apologised
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We’ll have floods further on down
SIR – I am no expert on river flooding, but I feel that John Whitehead has a point that the embankment to protect Hylton Road could cause serious flooding downstream. The Diglis area springs to mind, where the flood plan must already be suspect
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Music is for everyone not just the religious
SIR – I agree with the Bishop of Worcester (August 13) that great music can awaken “a realm of wonder”. However, I’m not sure who exactly would be confused as to “why the church should be so closely associated with a music festival”, especially
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Brighter weather for the bank holiday
THERE is some light at the end of the tunnel for Worcester residents planning to get out and about during the final bank holiday of the summer. A slight improvement in the weather means people should be able to leave their umbrellas and waterproofs at
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COMMENT: It's one less minimoto to terrorise us
IT’S an image that will fill many people’s hearts with joy – the mangled remains of a minimoto being crushed under the tracks of a JCB after being seized by police. These miniature motorcycles may be tiny, but they have become a big problem
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Let’s get the basics right, urges Dryden
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden is calling for his players to get back to basics when they face Weston-super-Mare at Woodspring Stadium tomorrow (3pm). Having slumped to a 3-0 home loss against Hayes and Yeading United last weekend in
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Worcestershire hit by injury glut
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes says the next 24 hours will be crucial in assessing the extent of Matt Mason’s injury. The Australian seamer broke down after just one over on the opening day of the County’s LVCC Division Two match at
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Police get tough on minimoto bikes
POLICE are cracking down on nuisance youths illegally riding minimoto bikes through the streets of Worcester. A bike was seized from a 13-year-old boy caught riding along Canterbury Road, Ronkswood, and on land near Whittington. He was
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Town set to fight as report casts doubt on flood works
TENBURY looks to be on a collision course with the Environment Agency. Members of the town council met in private this week to thrash out a response to a report from experts that appeared to rule out any hope of improved defences. It is understood the
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We want to watch films in our town
MORE than 2,000 people took part in a street poll calling for the reopening of Evesham’s Regal Cinema at the weekend. And organisers said almost all of them wanted to see the return of the cinema, with a few preferring to see the Port Street site altered
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Website map aims to invite more tourists
DESTINATION Worcestershire, the organisation promoting the county, has recently completed a six-month major overhaul of the county’s official tourism website. The new easy-to-use site – visitworcestershire.org – which has a fresh modern look and extensive
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Cars from every decade on display
Famous names from the history of motoring will be on parade at tomorrow’s 13th annual motor show at Webbs garden centre, Wychbold, near Droitwich. The names Triumph, Jaguar, MG, Morris, Rover and Rolls-Royce will be among those displayed by car enthusiasts
