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Workshop will help sustain communities
A SPECIAL workshop later this month will teach people how to make their communities more sustainable. The session takes place at Worcestershire County Council’s Bishops Wood Centre in the grounds of the National Grid sub-station at Crossway Green, near
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Rain fails to spoil proud graduation for tech students
WET weather failed to dampen spirits as Worcester College of Technology’s brightest and best took part in a graduation ceremony. More than 190 higher education students walked in smart procession along High Street and into Worcester Cathedral
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Zero days!!!
The countdown on the ComOnYouWarriors.co.uk supporter message board is showing to the Saints game. I am a tad nervous like I am for the first game of every season, but this game is special as it's against Saints. There is a great deal of affection
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Restraining order for coach
A FORMER Worcester basketball coach found guilty of harassment has been made subject to an indefinite restraining order. George Fraser-Barker bombarded his ex-mistress with letters and was seen in the street where she lived after their 13-year relationship
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Hero's welcome for Zac at flag raising ceremony
GOLD medallist Zac Purchase returned to the town where his illustrious rowing career started to raise an Olympic flag in Upton today. Sporting his Great Britain tracksuit with the gold medal hanging proudly from around his neck, Mr Purchase received
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Shotgun man avoids jail
A MAN has narrowly escaped going to prison for keeping a pump-action shot gun. Patrick Gaffiero appeared at the city’s magistrates court and received an eight-month prison sentence suspended for two years. At a previous hearing, Gaffiero admitted
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Yearly survey decision yet to be made
MALVERN Town councillors have yet to decide whether they will be inviting the town’s residents to air their views about the council and its services next year. At a meeting of the council’s best value and scrutiny committee, members deferred a decision
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Bride-to-be upset over firm’s closure
A DEVASTATED Worcester bride-to-be has had to rely on the generosity of businesses after the sudden collapse of a travel company. Emily Jaques had booked her hen weekend through Brilliant Weekends but was shocked to discover the firm had closed down.
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Police issue flooded roads warning
MOTORISTS are being told not to drive through flooded roads and fords. While West Mercia Constabulary said the floods were "nowhere near as bad" as those experienced in July last year, motorists are being advised against driving their vehicles through
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Blind footballers targeting a gold
WORCESTER’S Lee Greatbatch is targeting Beijing gold as he goes in search of Paralympic glory at his maiden Games appearance in China. The 24-year-old student, who lost his sight aged four and also suffers from diabetes, has been included in Great Britain
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More barriers go up in Upton
A SECOND set of flood barriers are being put up in Upton. The Environment Agency started putting the temporary structures up around the Plough Inn a short while ago. A spokeswoman said: "The barriers are going up in Upton. "They
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Fisher match called off
TODAY'S Blue Square South match between Worcester City and Fisher Athletic at St George's Lane has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Referee Ron Ganfield originally deemed the pitch playable but, following incessant rain, called the
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Rain cancels race meeting
WORCESTER Racecourse has abandoned tomorrow’s meeting because the course is waterlogged. Officials decided to call off the event at 8am this morning. In addition to six National Hunt races starting at 2.20pm, the Ladbrokes Northern Jump
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Fisher match called off
TODAY'S Blue Square South match between Worcester City and Fisher Athletic at St George's Lane has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Referee Ron Ganfield originally deemed the pitch playable but, following incessant rain, called the match off
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MATCH POSTPONED - Worcester City v Fisher Athletic
Worcester City's match against Fisher Athletic has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Referee Ron Ganfield has deemed the pitch unplayable following incessant rain in the last hour.
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Chance to watch bats catch their prey
PEOPLE can watch nature at night with a bat and moth walk in a Worcester park.Worcester City Council’s wildlife rangers want people to join them, and two experts, on the early evening walkabout as they watch moths being hunted by fast and agile bats including
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A chance to catch the action and watch bats chase their prey
PEOPLE can watch nature at night with a bat and moth walk in a Worcester park.Worcester City Council’s wildlife rangers want people to join them, and two experts, on the early evening walkabout as they watch moths being hunted by fast and agile
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Claire following Adlington example
KIDDERMINSTER swim star Claire Cashmore has vowed to take a leaf out of double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington’s book and hog the headlines at the Paralympics in Beijing. The 20-year-old laid down a sizeable Paralympic marker four years ago
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We axed trees for good reason, says superstore
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has defended its decision to cut down 75 mature trees stating it was always within its plan to change the car park. But councillors have been quick to criticise the comment, stating it was never made clear in the planning application
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Pearson hopeful of debut success
HEREFORD ace Josie Pearson has her sights firmly set on Beijing glory as she gets ready to become the first female wheelchair rugby player to represent Great Britain at the Paralympics. The 22-year-old was picked as part of a 12-strong team
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We will be forced to walk or drive if post office closes
ELDERLY users of a post office believe they will be stranded if their branch closes. Poolbrook Post Office in Malvern is one of 10 in south Worcestershire, that is threatened with closure after last week’s announcements, but residents are fighting the
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MERRY
MERRY Sophie Happy 4th Birthday. Have a lovely Day. Love always. Mummy, Daddy, Dillon, Corey, Ryan, Kirsty and all the Family. Published in paper 06/09/2008
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TRUSSLER
TRUSSLER Melanie Happy 60th Birthday. Enjoy your party tonight. Lots of love from Brian, Claire, Nicola, Natalie and Families. xxxx Published in paper 06/09/2008
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JONES
JONES David Sammy Died August 29th, 2008, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Service to be held at Worcester Crematorium, September 12th, at 1 p.m. Flowers to E J Gumery. Published in paper 06/09/2008
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HUGHES
HUGHES Janet September 7th, 2007. Miss you every day mum. Always in our thoughts. Love you. Carl, Julie and Todd xx Published in paper 06/09/2008
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DAVIES
DAVIES Malcolm September 6th, 2004. Loving memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad. Loved and remembered always. Pat, Tracey, Damian, Marcus, Dominic and Brett. Published in paper 06/09/2008
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BOURTON
BOURTON Donald In loving memory of a dear brother in law, who passed away two years today. Always in our thoughts and in our hearts. God bless you. Love Sybil and Ray, Lesley and Pauline and their Families xx Published in paper 06/09/2008
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SHERWOOD
SHERWOOD 'Wills' A year has passed since you were taken. Not a day has gone by when you were not in our thoughts.You touched so many hearts with your love. You are greatly missed by all. The love we have for you will never fade.A time will come when we
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Kindred joining Lewis in glory bid
SWIMMER Sascha Kindred will be looking to add another chapter to his impressive international career when he competes at his fourth Paralympics in Beijing. Kindred has enjoyed a prolific decade in the pool with four Paralympic, three World and eight
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SINNOTT
SINNOTT Eileen Joan Of Eckington. On September 4th, 2008, peacefully at her home aged 82 years. Much loved wife of the late Bill, dear mother to Maureen, Pat, John and Paul. Cremation has taken place. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Holy Trinity
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BOURTON
BOURTON Donald They took you from us two years tomorrow,Our hearts are still filled with pain and sorrow.We think of you every day,Even though it makes us sad,Remembering all the happy times of you, our special dad. Love Stephen, Andrew and Angela xxx
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BOURTON
BOURTON Donald Passed away two years tomorrow. If I could hear your voice once more,Or feel your touch,That's all I really want, because I love you very much. Your loving wife Barbara Published in paper 06/09/2008
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BOSWORTH MACEY
BOSWORTH MACEY Phoebe Marie Born and died September 2005.God bless Sisters Kirsty and Hannah Published in paper 06/09/2008
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HUGHES
HUGHES Janet Joy Fell asleep one year today. You never said "I'm leaving", you never said goodbye, You were gone before I knew it and only God knew why. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you
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Luscombe targets Sixways success
CONFIDENT Hal Luscombe is planning to create history as a Worcester Warrior by bringing top-flight silverware to Sixways. The former Harlequins centre believes Worcester’s attacking style of play, implemented by director of rugby Mike Ruddock, suits
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River levels yet to peak
THE river Severn is not expected to peak in Worcester and Upton until this afternoon, according to the Environment Agency. The river in Worcester rose rapidly overnight, despite the fact there was nowhere near as much rainfall compared to the previous
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Don’t get swept up by sports scheme, MP says
AN MP has serious concerns about plans for an Olympic-sized swimming pool and other major sports facilities near Worcester. Mid-Worcestershire’s Cons-ervative MP Peter Luff – in whose constituency the proposed ‘sports hub’ would be built – says he wants
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Bevis focus on shooting medal
HEREFORDSHIRE shooter James Bevis insists his trip to the Paralympics in Beijing will be no holiday. The 32-year-old disabled target shooter will be taking part in the prone and standing sections of the 10-metre indoor air-rifle event. Bevis is one
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Williams looking to revitalise his career
STRIKER Andy Williams is hoping his re-turn to Hereford United can help him kick-start his career. The 22-year-old was a favourite at Edgar Street before joining Bristol Rovers for £150,000 in July 2007 following a protracted transfer saga. However,
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My cider’s the latest drink of the jet-set
SOME of the world’s wealthiest passengers will be offered Much Marcle cider as an alternative to champagne on flights. Mark Catlin, of Lyne Down Cider, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, has just signed a contract to supply his cider to European Skyjets, which
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Wilding sees red after another ban
WORCESTER City captain Craig Wilding has spoken of his disappointment at facing another ban just weeks after his last. The striker missed the first two games of the season as the result of a three-game suspension carried over from last term. However
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Youth on song
WORCESTERSHIRE Under 18s saw off Romulus 3-0 in a friendly at Kenilworth Town. Malvern Town’s Dan Holloway scored twice and Pershore Town’s Matthew Taylor once in the clash. Worcestershire have friendlies in Gloucestershire next Thursday and against
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Flood barriers go up across county
FLOOD barriers have been put up in Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn as the river Severn continues to rise. Hylton Road in Worcester has been closed off to traffic after the Environment Agency put the temporary barriers up in the middle of
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Dad died after losing control of his car
A DEVOTED Worcester dad died after losing control of his car while trying to overtake a lorry, an inquest heard. Thirty-nine-year-old Paul Iredale was travelling home on Tuesday, November 13, last year, when he tried to pass the lorry while travelling
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Manager hunt
A TEAM are in danger of folding unless they can find a new manager. Worcester YMCA, based in Henwick Road, face the prospect of having to withdraw from the Worcester Saturday League Premier Division because their manager has had to stand down due to
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Police still seek info on bonfire death
MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a man whose body was discovered on a bonfire. David Langdon’s body was discovered in his garden in Wormelow, Herefordshire, on Thursday, August 14. Police trying to trace the 40 year-old’s movements believe he may
