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Paramedics surpass response targets
AMBULANCES are reaching more patients in life-threatening situations in Herefordshire within the Government target time, say health chiefs. Ambulance teams in the county have to get to 75 per cent of the most serious cases within eight minutes. In
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Thanks for ending my kitchen nightmare
A CHURCH minister has praised the community for stepping in to end her kitchen nightmare. Rev Fran Binding put out a desperate appeal in your Worcester News for skilled tradespeople and donors to help replace the dilapidated kitchen at St Matthew’s
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Alzheimers walk raises vital awareness
A “MEMORY” walk has helped raise more than £300 for people with Alzheimer’s disease. The walk, the first of its kind in Worcester, was organised by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of the plight of people with dementia and their families and
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We’ll supply hanging baskets
HANGING baskets could return to Malvern’s showpiece park if plans are approved to transfer control of the site from district to town council. This year, as part of a cost-cutting exercise, Malvern Hills District Council decided not to provide hanging
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Malvern blaze: Man charged with murder
A MAN has been charged with the murder of Richard Perkins who died in an arson attack on Monday. The 50-year-old, who has not been named, faces charges of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in police custody and
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Double disappointment for women
WORCESTER Women suffered a disappointing double defeat, including an English Hockey Association Cup knock-out. In the Midlands Premier Division, the city side went down 2-1 at a physical Hampton side. An unlucky cup draw at English Premier Division
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Our Beijing stars will be in today’s big victory parade
OLYMPIC and Paralympic heroes from Worcestershire will again be the centre of attention during a parade marking their medal-winning success in Beijing. Members of Team GB are today taking part in the Heroes Parade in London to mark the country’s best
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Student’s anger as late coursework fine goes up
A STUDENT has hit out against steeply rising fines for coursework handed in late which can be as high as £20. Adam Llewelyn, who studies at Worcester College of Technology, is angry because the college fines students if they hand in work after
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Worcester fall short in last-gasp fightback
THE prolific Jon Sprague scored a hat-trick but Worcester Men lost 5-4 at home to Khalsa in the BodyKraft Midlands Premier Division. After a controlled first 10 minutes, Worcester went two goals down following a succession of poor passes and control.
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Raise cash with animal-mad twins
EIGHT-year-old twins William and Thomas Hodgetts are going animal crazy for charity. The boys are inviting people to a fund-raising event on Wednesday, October 29, at Broadheath Memorial Hall, Lower Broadheath,near Worcester, when Animal Antics will
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First national league victory of season
STOURPORT claimed their first Slazenger English League Men’s Conference West win of the season in style. Phil Lashford (2), Luke Edwards, Andrew Langlands, Imran Yousaf and Andrew Cavendish helped them to a 6-1 thumping of struggling Bristol club Firebrands
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Gear says he will stay with Warriors
RICO Gear has quashed rumours that he was set to return to New Zealand at the end of this campaign. The All Black wing, who has scored 10 tries in 18 appearances for his country, signed a three-year deal when he joined Worcester Warriors at
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Collins quickest on hills
A RECORD-breaking field of more than 300 runners took to the Malvern Hills in glorious sunshine for the annual Worcestershire Beacon Race. Matthew Collins, of Cardiff Athletic Club, shone the brightest, finishing first in a time of 43 minutes 21 seconds
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Man kicked car door after his ex laughed at him
A MAN has appeared before magistrates charged with attacking a car he part-owned. Mark Coombs admitted a charge of criminal damage to the red Rover Metro – which he co-owned with his former partner – on Thursday, May 15, when he appeared at
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Student Finlay looking to make big splash
TENBURY Wells rising rowing star Andy Finlay admits the next few months could define his sporting career after he made the switch to Oxford Brookes University last month. The former King’s School, Worcester pupil, who will turn 19 later this month, is
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Leaders rally to claim win
EVESHAM Men recovered from two goals down to grind out an important 3-2 victory at rivals Droitwich in BodyKraft West Midlands Division One. Despite never playing to their potential, Evesham showed character and determination to stay top of the table
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Hine stars in success
LUKE Hine made an influential return for Droitwich Men’s Seconds as they won 5-1 at Berkswell and Balsall Common in BodyKraft West Midlands Division One. Hine scored the first goal which was followed by strikes from Alex Harvey, Lee Wakelam and Simon
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Credit crunch kills off plans for dementia wing
A “desperately needed” multi- pound project to develop dementia care in Droitwich has been shelved due to the current national financial crisis. Plans to build a £4.2 million dementia wing at Dorset House, Blackfriars Avenue, have been put on hold because
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Students help to raise funds for Hospice
Alistair Fuller of the Kemp Hospice has been visiting Tenbury High School for some time to talk to the pupils about the work and aims of the Hospice movement. The pupils are working on different ideas for raising funds for the Hospice and during
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY SLAZENGER ENGLAND LEAGUE Men’s Conference West: Cardiff & UWIC v Stourport (1.30pm). BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE Premier Division: Harborne v Worcester (12.30pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Finchfield v Kidderminster. Division
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Students get help with their German conversation
Year 10 and Year 11 pupils from Tenbury High School are receiving help with their German conversation from Miss Sarah Wunderlich, a student from Berlin University, who is living in Ludlow for one year as part of her university degree course. She is
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Tenbury Young Ambassadors meet Olympic Stars
Tenbury Young Ambassadors meet Olympic Stars Earlier this month Claire Blakeway and Ben Yarnold, Year 11 pupils at Tenbury High School, had the truly exciting opportunity of meeting and working with athletes who had represented GB at the Beijing Olympics
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Andrews angered by top team snub
EVESHAM’S Simon Andrews lashed out at British Superbike’s movers and shakers after failing to earn a place at one of the top teams for next season’s championship. The 25-year-old Lloyds British Jentin rider underlined his ‘Mr Consistency’ tag
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Jumping just for charity
THIRTY-FIVE plucky people have jumped out of a plane and raised thousands of pounds for St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester. The sponsored tandem skydive took place in July at Hinton Airfield in Oxfordshire and raised £11,500 for the charity. Fund-raiser
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Strutt ready for ring return
ALEX Strutt can’t wait for his return to the ring for only his third professional bout in more than 12 months. The Ombersley boxer made his professional debut in September last year with a second-round stoppage of Lance Verallo. But an elbow problem
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Commuters could wait another year before trains get them to work on time
WORKERS commuting between Worcester and Gloucester may have to wait at least another year before extra rail services are provided to get them to work on time. There are currently no trains running between the two cities that allow people to
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Ryan in double triumph
TEENAGER Ryan Holdham has continued his successful year by winning two medals at the Open Grappling Championships. The 15-year-old, a pupil at the Chase High School in Malvern, won gold in the boys’ under 70kg category and bronze in the intermediate
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Brothel accused appear in court
TWO people accused of running a brothel have appeared before the city’s magistrates. Ai Qin Liu, aged 47, and Cheng Zhao Su, 41, both face an allegation of keeping or managing a brothel. Su’s alleged offence relates to managing premises in Middle
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Your safety is in our hands
GAS levels have been monitored at a former landfill site in Droitwich to ensure residents are safe from poisonous fumes. Councillor Lynne Duffy went out to the Briar Hill site, which is in her ward of Droitwich West, to help conduct a routine
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Success in sprints for club's top stars
WORCESTER Swimming Club’s leading competitors enjoyed success at the county youth sprints. Poppy Bramford had an excellent day and showed real class to win the 15/16-year-old 50-metre breaststroke convincingly. Bramford also finished a close second
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Credit crunch hits estate agent
AS the credit crunch bites, Worcestershire’s award-winning estate agency Premier Places is to stop selling properties to concentrate on its successful lettings division. The closure of the sales side of the company that only last year won the
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Malvern blaze: two still being interviewed
TWO people remain in custody and are being questioned about a fire at a house in Malvern which killed a man. A spokesman for West Mercia Constabulary’s South Worcestershire division said that nobody had been charged in connection with the fire
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FARR
FARR Glenys Rosina You were someone very special nan, What more is there to say. We only wish with all our hearts that you were here today. Love always nan. From your grandchildren Rondella, Gareth, Leon and Michelle. xxxx and great grandchildren Jamie
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FARR
FARR Glenys Rosina On October 8th, 2008 after a short illness, aged 75 years. Wife of the late John, mother to Gary, Karen, Debbie and Mandy. Much loved grandmother to Scott, Wayne, Shelly, Rondella, Gareth, Leon, Michelle, Amber, Ricky and Aaron, and
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RUDGE
RUDGE Lloyd In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather who passed away October 15th 1990. Always remembered, with love. By all the Family. Published in paper 15/10/2008
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MORRIS
MORRIS Charlie "Tony" Much loved husband, dad and grandad.one year ago today taken from us. You're never more than a moment away, Loved, missed and longed for every single day. Mal, Stu Dean and Chris and Families. xxx Published in paper 15
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NICHOLLS
NICHOLLS. Dennis and Margaret. Remembering Mum and Dad on what would have been their Golden Wedding Anniversary and a year tomorrow since the death of Dad.Love, Joy and Family. Published in paper 15/10/2008
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MASON
MASON Gladys Passed away peacefully at home with her Family at her side on October 11th, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jack and much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her Family. Funeral service at Worcester
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CROOK
CROOK Martin Peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October 9th, 2008, aged 78 years. Remembered by all his Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, October 21st, at 2.30 p.m. Flowers or donations to Acorns Children's Hospice
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FARR Glenys Rosina You will always be in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Gone but not forgotten. Love always Mandy. x Published in paper 15/10/2008
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WRIGHT PUPS
WRIGHT Olive Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, October 7th 2008, aged 85 years. Dearly loved mum, nan, great nan and nanny Ole. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at St Barnabas Church Worcester on Wednesday
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One of our oldest buildings is at risk
AN HISTORIC lock cottage in Worcester is under threat from decay after being left empty and neglected for several years. The grade two-listed cottage at Diglis dock basin has “deteriorated significantly” over recent years, according to a city council
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Butcher's sales increase thanks to credit crunch
THRIFTY shoppers are making their money go further in the tough economic times, according to a Worcester butcher. Matt Nelmes, owner of M&M Meats in St Swithin’s Street, Worcester, believes more people are returning to good home cooking
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Malvern crash at Chasetown
MALVERN Town felt the force of Chasetown's wrath as they crashed to a 4-0 defeat in British Gas Business Division One Midlands last night. The Langland Stadium side were 2-0 down at the break and conceded a further two goals in the second-half as the
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I failed my driving test – but was still sent a full licence
A BEMUSED teenager was lost for words when a full driving licence arrived in the post – two weeks after she failed her test. Amy Nicholas, aged 19, will retake her test on Saturday, a month after licensing authority the DVLA inncorrectly sent her a full
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Wolves re-sign ace Paez
WORCESTER Wolves have secured a massive boost for their British Basketball League (BBL) campaign by re-signing last year's star player Anthony Paez. The relevant paperwork is in place and Paez will line up in the next game, which is at the
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Four escape pub fire
A FIRE at a pub is being investigated. Four adults escaped unharmed from the Berkeley Arms when a fire was discovered in a small utility room about 2.07am today. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent three crews to the
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We’re not unified
SIR – The banking crisis has proved that the EU is defiantly not UE (Unified Europe). So much for those that maintain we are much better and safer being a member of the EU. JOHN NORWOOD, Kidderminster.
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Grimley raceway carnage!
GRIMLEY Raceway welcomed warm weather and a good-sized crowd for a busy day’s racing. With an additional three guest formulas, there was a bumper of 30 races programmed. The event was also the final championship points Meeting for the seven regular
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Give local jobs to the local people
SIR – Worcestershire is set to build 30,000 new homes. I wonder how many local tradesmen will get a chance of employment on these projects? Not many, I bet. If the powers that be don’t believe me, pop down to Diglis and find out. Maybe if more
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Bad drivers are not always youngsters
SIR – As someone who usually agrees with George Cowley’s letters, I have to disagree with his letter ‘Under 25s should not be allowed to drive.’ Yes, some young drivers are reckless (and it’s not all mad men racing along Windermere Drive. There
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I think he does get paid to go to work
SIR – A few days ago in these pages Dr George Lord, the leader of the county council, said that councillors don’t get paid to go to work. A reasonable interpretation of this statement is that he is suggesting he works for nothing. Dr Lord can
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This reminded me of my courting days
SIR – Claire Fry’s article about the fate of Jack and Olive Gearhart reminded me of my own courting days. I spent two years doing National Service from 1950- 52. After square bashing at RAF Hereford, I spent most of my service on a dream posting
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Bailey on course to retain her title
HANLEY Swan’s Anna Bailey has boosted her hopes of retaining her British age-group championship with victories in recent events. Due to the British Indoor Rowing Championships being held a month early this year, the only opportunities to get in some
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Local staff clock up a total of 385 years
WORCESTERSHIRE-based OGL Computer has recognised 18 long-serving staff members who have clocked up 385 years of service between them. The IT solutions firm based in Stourport-on- Severn gathered the staff members together to celebrate over champagne
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La tragedie de Carmen - Malvern Theatres
WHEN Peter Brook’s reduction of Carmen was first staged in 1981, critics proclaimed it put the savagery back into tragedy. More than 25 years later, English Touring Opera’s production has the same affect. This was a violent, fervent 90-minute
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The heart Ops that mean we can walk without pain again
THE first heart procedure of its kind in Worcestershire has already changed the lives of angina patients and will soon help those with more serious cardiac complaints. Angioplasty was performed for the first time on a patient at Worcestershire
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COMMENT: Bring an end to all those school tests
THE Government’s decision to scrap national tests for 14-year-olds in England’s schools is a good move. We do not think, however, that yesterday’s revamp of the testing regime went far enough. The scrapping of the Sats tests for year nine pupils
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It's official: I'm a super snapper!
A SIXTH form student at Pershore High School is celebrating success after winning the Young Photographer of the Year Competition 2008, organised by Hereford College of Art. Francesca Potter, aged 16, is a year 12 photography student at the
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Team faces three key matches in seven days
THE next three games are crucial for Worcester City. We travel to Havant and Waterlooville on Saturday for our first Blue Square South match in a fortnight and then host current leaders Team Bath at St George’s Lane on Monday. Those two games are followed
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Still something wrong with the bus service
SIR – Hats off to First for the idea of splitting the 33 bus route and introducing the 30 to run between Dines Green and the bus station only. Brilliant idea! Less chance of delays and cancellations. Or so you might think. Of course, there are
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Only 10 per cent of county doctors extend opening hours
JUST 10 per cent of GPs in Worcestershire have extended their opening hours in line with Government requirements, new figures have revealed. The figures, supplied by the Department of Health yesterday, show that only six out of 67 practices
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Malvern blaze: Family and friends rush to Katie's bedside
FAMILY and friends have travelled from across the county to hold a bedside vigil for Katie Perkins. Seventeen-year-old Katie, who was trapped in the burning house in Malvern with her mother, step-father and two brothers, is on a life-support
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Hunt for arsonists underway
INVESTIGATIONS are underway into two fires being treated as arson. Police are now seeking witnesses to both incidents, which took place in Malvern and Evesham, over the course of last weekend. The first fire caused thousands of pounds worth of damage
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Addict stole child's toy
A HEROIN addict who stole a child’s toy to fund his habit told the court he had suffered a relapse. Dominic Arthur, 31, of Vicarage Court, Worcester, pleaded guilty to shoplifting before the city’s magistrates. He was arrested after taking a £30 toy
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Loyal staff clock up 385 years
WORCESTERSHIRE-based OGL Computer has recognised 18 long-serving staff members who have clocked up 385 years of service between them. The IT solutions firm based in Stourport-on-Severn gathered the staff members together to celebrate over champagne and
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Businesses hoping to strike gold
IF you want to go for gold at the London Olympics in 2012, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce can help fire you out of the starting blocks. The chamber has organised a series of workshsops to make local businesses aware
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Retail fix on offer at hotel
CHAMPAGNE and shopping - possibly the perfect combination - are on the menu for an appeal fund-raiser. The Elms Hotel, in Abberley, is hosting the event featuring fashion stands with all the latest designs for that much-needed dose of retail therapy
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Who has the greenest fingers?
THE results are in and Worcester’s best gardeners will soon be recognised. The annual Worcester In Bloom awards are held at Huntingdon Hall tomorrow night, with Gardeners’ World presenter Joe Swift handing out the coveted prizes. The city’s summer
