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Housing opposition reaches 1,000
MORE than 1,000 letters allowing people to voice their opinions and concerns on proposals for mass housing development in Malvern were distributed in just one day. Members of the newly-formed Action for the Future of Malvern group handed out
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Robins strike early in cup tie
TWO goals in the opening 14 minutes sent Evesham United on their way into the semi-finals of the Worcestershire Senior Cup. Allando Davis and Gary Hay netted excellent goals, while Danny Scheppel went close to a third as the Robins cruised to a 3-1 victory
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£1m centre almost ready
THE opening of a new community centre, sports pitches and state-of-the-art play area in Worcester is less than a month away. The nine-month redevelopment of King George V playing fields and community centre in Brickfields is now close to completion,
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Hereford 1 Carlisle 0
ANDY Williams’ strike on the hour brought Hereford a welcome win tonight and lifted the Bulls off the foot of the League One table. Hereford boss Graham Turner named an unchanged team following Saturday’s goalless draw at Brighton. Carlisle applied
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Discover the finer side of history
VISITORS to The Greyfriars are being asked to discover art in archaeology. The Friar Street National Trust property is hosting the Worcester County Council exhibition of photographs, illustrations and paintings to show how Worcestershire’s
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Heenans on top after four victories
HEENANS ‘A’ maintained their 100 per cent record in SEC Solutions Ltd Worcester Snooker League Division One. They defeated GWR ‘A’ 4-1 but Pershore ‘B’ remain in touch after winning all their matches but playing a game less. Hallow ‘B’ beat St John’
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St John’s ‘A’ head the table
ALL the results from the William Hill Worcester Billiards League. GWR B 1, Rileys 3 (B Burrow 95, L Thompson 100; D Ashenden 33, A Hook 100; C O'Keeffe 89, D Meynell 100; N Holmes 100, Absentee 0). Callow End 1, St John’s ‘A’ 3 (M Beddoes 89, G Denning
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Leaders crash to first loss in league
TOP-of-the-table Morganite suffered their first defeat, going down to Windshields in Worcester Friendly Skittles League Wednesday Division One. Results: New Castings 437 (4) (C Davies 43, D King 40), Here Bulls 452 (16) (D Smith 51, L Wood 46, PE Wilding
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Man attacked women after drinking session
A 50-year-old man grabbed his partner by the throat and hit her before he attacked two neighbours, a court heard. Stephen Blann also threatened to kill Amanda Smith before he punched Carmel Moxon on the nose and pulled Amy Lyons’ hair.
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Ex-prisoner of war dies at 92
A FORMER prisoner-of-war who escaped the Nazi’s clutches by hiking across mountains and went on to fight for workers’ rights in the jewellery trade has died. Patrick Burns Farquhar, of Whitbourne, died in hospital on Saturday, October 4, while on a family
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Franklin handed Worcester prize
WORCESTER Cricket Club held their annual dinner and presentation evening at their headquarters at Norton. The event was once again a well-supported evening with over 70 people attending and after the meal and speeches the presentations took place, with
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High demand is great news!
DEMAND to become a life-saver has become so high that a bigger venue is needed for training say ambulance chiefs. So much interest has been expressed in training to use defibrillators in Ledbury that an alternative venue has had to be found according
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Crowle given lesson by Ambassador aces
NEWLY-promoted Crowle were given a harsh lesson in finishing by Ambassador in the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League Divison One. Ambassador, who have struggled to find consistency this season, struck with goals from Reeves (2), Clarke, Scott, Clements
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First world title is big push for Conway
POWERLIFTER Gary Conway has targeted more success after winning his first world title. The 53-year-old from Bevere, Worcester, won the bench press discipline at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Single Lift Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. He successfully
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Winning kick
BROMYARD progressed in the EDF Energy Junior Vase after a thrilling 18-17 third-round win over higher-ranked Yardley and District. Both of Bromyard’s tries came from ball won against the head with hooker Jamie Fryar in great form. Second-row Jon Middleton
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Into Lions’ den
LUCTONIANS have been drawn to visit National League Three South outfit Rugby Lions in the EDF Energy National Trophy second round on November 22. The Herefordshire club, who are top of Midlands One, defeated Kettering 25-13 in the first round’s northern
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Cup try feast
BROMSGROVE thrashed Wellingborough 65-5 in the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup first round. Manny Samra, Dan Ingram and Richard Stockholm scored first-quarter tries with Duncan Roke converting one. Stockholm completed a hat-trick of tries by half-time with
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Scrapping ‘horrid’ tests was early Christmas gift
THE headteacher of a Worcester school has revealed what he describes as the “pseudo-philosophical” questions faced by 14-year-olds in the now scrapped Sats exams. Neil Morris, of Christopher Whitehead Language College, described last week’s
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Major Tom picks up his gong
A SOLDIER from Worcestershire who left school without a qualification to his name has collected his MBE from the Queen. Major Tom Smith said it was “one of the proudest days of my life” when he picked up the award he was given in the Queen’
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First look at City's planned stadium
THESE are the first artist's impressions of Worcester City Football Club's proposed new stadium. The Blue Square South club plan to relocate from their St George's Lane home to a ground at Nunnery Way between junctions six and seven of the
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Well-loved postman has retired
A POPULAR village postie has been hanging up his mail bag for the last time after more than 24 years service. Dobbin Parton, aged 65, is a familiar face around Kempsey in his Royal Mail van and has many tales from his years posting letters
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Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye is latest blockbuster to use its own special effects and high tech moments to illustrate society’s lack of privacy in the modern world. Dystopian-lite presents are created to engage viewers in current affairs and concerns whilst providing
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Old girls celebrate 100th anniversary
MORE than 700 former pupils of Worcester Girls’ Grammar School gathered to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The centenary service was held on Saturday at Worcester Cathedral and featured a rendition of the recently rediscovered school anthem. Worcester
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No free swimming for under-16s yet
FREE swimming for children who are under the age of 16 will not be rolled out across parts of Worcestershire for the time being. Wychavon District Council – which has already taken up the Government’s offer to provide free swimming for people
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CARROLL
CARROLL Anthony Would like to thank Everyone who came to his 21st Birthday Party and all who donated to County Air Ambulance, a total of £305.50. Thank you. Published in paper 21/10/2008
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GREEN
GREEN Oliver Mark and Laura would like to thank everyone who attended Oliver's christening, for the gifts and making his day special. Published in paper 21/10/2008
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SMITH
SMITH DorisDolly Maureen and Christine would like to thank all Family and Friends for their support, cards, and messages of sympathy following the sad loss of mum. Special thanks to E J Gumery & Son for their professional attention and the lovely
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WHELAN
WHELAN Brian The Family of the late Brian would like to thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, floral tributes and donations received for The British Heart Foundation, amounting to £342.40. Special thanks to Michael
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COULTER
COULTER Michael Edward Ex Foreman Worcester Racecourse. Passed away peacefully after much suffering with dignity on October 12th, 2008, aged 79 years. Loving husband of Marie and a much loved brother and uncle. Funeral service at Claines Church on Monday
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PERKINS
PERKINS Joan Sadly passed away October 15th, 2008. Much loved wife of Dennis, mum to John and Jane, nan to Joel, Jake, Ross and Sian. Great nan to Grace. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, October 24th
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HAYWOOD
HAYWOOD George Remembering with love a dearly loved dad and grandad. Remembered always.Bett and Family. Too good in life to be forgotten in death. God bless. Published in paper 21/10/2008
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CLARK
CLARK Phyllis and Ray In loving memory of a dear mum and grandmother who died two years today. Also a dear dad and grandad who died October 30th, 2002. Love and miss you very much Malcolm, Daphne, Lesley, Raymond, Quentin and all the Grandchildren. Published
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FREEMANTLE
FREEMANTLE John Aged 82 years of Upton upon Severn. Suddenly at home on October 15th, 2008. The beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Andrew and Anne and father in law of Chris. Also devoted grandfather of Tom and Gemma. The funeral service will
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SCRIVENS
SCRIVENS Doris Florence Peacefully at Birchams Grange Care Home, Eastnor on October 15th, 2008 aged 89 years. Much loved wife of the late William Scrivens. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday October 24th at 1.30 p.m. Flowers to F W Spilsbury
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The day American Indians came to our school
AN American Indian dance company visited children at a Worcestershire school to teach them songs, dances and more about their culture. The group, which travels across the country, taught children at Abbey Park First School in Pershore traditional
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Friends log on to say farewell to Dan
FRIENDS of the paralysed rugby player who died last month continue to leave tributes on a Facebook page set up in his memory. Dan James took his own life at a Swiss clinic after repeated attempts to commit suicide. After his death, Mr
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Family put out the light to save energy and cash
WATCHING television in the dark and cooking without the main lights on are the latest ways a Worcester family have tried to save energy and money. Nicola and Jody Bate, who are taking part in this week’s Switch it Off campaign, spent Sunday evening testing
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Homes group wins prize for its good work
A HOUSING association in Worcester has become one of just five in the county to receive a hallmark of excellence. Worcester Community Housing (WCH) has been formally credited with the Government’s new customer service excellence (CSE) standard
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Government makes countryside suffer
SIR – Re: “How about fighting for city now Mr Foster” (October 14). Well said Bill, Labour and Mr Foster have been all about killing off our countryside and have just about managed it hand-inhand with EU directives. Unfortunately, by the next
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Teams test their knowledge
TEAMS of professionals and businessmen and women tested their knowledge of Worcestershire by taking part in an evening treasure hunt in black cabs, organised by law firm MFG Solicitors. The teams were given clues to local landmarks and cameras
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King’s St Albans school - Pupils step back to the Victorian school days
CHILDREN from King’s St Albans school in Worcester have been learning about education in years gone by. During a visit to the Black Country Museum they took a peek inside St James School in Dudley. The school was built in 1842 for at
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Boss has faith in McDonnell
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden has backed Danny McDonnell to bounce back from his Team Bath blunder. The City keeper gifted the visitors their first goal in Monday’s 2-0 victory at St George’s Lane when his clearance rebounded off Josh
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Away point boosts spirits at Hereford
HEREFORD United are looking to build on their first away point of the season when they host Carlisle United in Coca-Cola League One tonight (7.45). The Bulls held Brighton and Hove Albion to a 0-0 draw at the Withdean Stadium on Saturday to end a run
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Piano is the cause for celebrations
A SPECIAL concert will take place tomorrow night to celebrate the restoration of an historic piano. Worcester Sixth Form College’s grand Steinway piano was built in 1929 and considered to be from the Golden Age for Steinway production. It was
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Ex-pupil set to promote acting in classroom
A FORMER pupil from the King’s School, Worcester has returned to take up the post of actor in residence. Ben Humphrey is the first person to take on the role at the school. “I am really pleased that the school has created this post and offered
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University rewarded for its green efforts
THE University of Worcester has become one of the first five universities to gain a silver award under the national EcoCampus scheme. The award follows the university’s introduction of strict pollution prevention standards, including the installation
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Children dress up as book characters
CHILDREN from schools across Worcester donned fancy dress outfits to celebrate National Book Week. At Perry Wood Primary School, children got dressed up as their favourite characters and read some of their favourite stories. A spokesman at the
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Economy benefits from people like me
SIR – I am one of the regular visitors to your wonderful city who is able to use a concessionary pass on your bus services. The economy must surely benefit from people like me as I eat in your restaurants and buy goods in your shops. Obviously
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Warriors will try to bring down childhood obesity
A NEW initiative backed by Worcester Warriors Rugby Club is being launched to help tackle the growing issue of childhood obesity. Try Rugby has been developed and funded through a partnership between children’s charity, Wooden Spoon (Spoon),
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Northwick Evening Townswomen's Guild
AT the September meeting, the Rev Allan Ricketts gave a talk entitled A Passion For Donkeys. He said donkeys originated from North Africa. They were bred and sold as working animals in the 1800s. The jobs varied as to what they were used for, such
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Do more to prevent flooding of houses
SIR – I was speechless but now I’ve lost my voice. Two of your reporters and your comment on October 13, have made me lose any confidence I had in the planning system. I reiterate the comments I made in my September letter. My family lived in
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Air cadet is the winner in RAF poster competition
competition THIS is the lucky winner of a poster competition aimed at promoting the Royal Air Force to new recruits. Three Air Cadets from 233 (Pershore) Squadron, Air Training Corps, took part in the poster competition with the RAF Careers office
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Pumphouse Women's Institute
OUR October meeting took place on a lovely autumn morning at the Pumphouse. Our speaker Alan Thornton spent 15 years running a hotel by the seaside, accompanied by his family. He gave us an informative, entertaining and humorous account of his
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Shocked Kays staff told 70 jobs could go
UP to 70 jobs could go at a former Kays call centre after bosses announced their plans to “shocked” staff yesterday. The overhaul of shift patterns at the former Kays, now Shop Direct in Newtown Road, Worcester, leaves staff with three choices. They
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Rushwick In Bedwardine WI
FORTY-TWO members attended our September meeting. President, Eileen Williams referred to various events which had been held during the break. Following the enjoyable visit to Little Larford gardens, a visit to see the display of tulips has been
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Worcester Anglo Hellenic Club
A DEPLETED attendance at the September meeting – several members still being in Greece – watched part of the long Greek film Rembetiko. This was a fictionalised account of the life of Marika Ninou, a leading exponent of Rembetika music as it was
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At school today, we did English, science, maths – and skincare
FOR most teenage girls, looks are incredibly important. With the constant bombardment of images of glamorous celebrities, it is easy for teenagers to become consumed by vanity. So how do you ensure that young girls, and boys, are made aware of
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Why spend so much on the publication?
SIR – I have read with interest your editorial over the past weeks regarding the excessive spending by the leaders of the city council and the fact that financial experts have to be engaged to ensure they spend their money wisely. This is now
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We’re reaping results of boom built on credit
SIR – I wonder if readers of the Worcester News remember Margaret Thatcher’s so called ‘big bang’ of 1986? This was the demolition of restrictions on the financial sector of the economy who rubbed their hands with glee. This was true, free market
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COMMENT: Switch It Off campaign is good for all
THE Switch It Off campaign, which we are featuring in a series of special articles all this week, is not about preaching a green message. Of course there is an environmental impact in turning off lights left on unnecessarily and not leaving
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City is happy home after Rob’s travels
FOR a player of his age, Rob Davies has had more than his fair share of clubs. When the 21-year-old midfielder joined Worcester City last month he had already played in the Blue Square Premier, Unibond Premier and the Spanish Third Division
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Swifts aim to create Walshes Trophy shock
STOURPORT Swifts will be looking to cause an FA Trophy upset tonight when they host British Gas Business Premier Division side Yate Town at Walshes Meadow (7.45pm) in a first qualifying round replay. Neil Hunt’s men left the Lodge Road side
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Warriors switch it off for campaign
A CAMPAIGN aimed at getting residents, schools, and businesses to do their bit for the environment and save some money at the same time has kicked off in style. Members of the Worcester Warriors squad were on hand to launch Switch it Off, which
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Family scared to go home after arson attack
A FAMILY living next door to a house destroyed in an arson attack are too scared to return home. Pasquale and Mary Mercer fled from their smoke-filled home with three children following the blaze last Monday. The fire claimed the life
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Mum speaks about her battle with cancer
A COURAGEOUS Worcester woman has spoken about her battle with a form of breast cancer that will cut her life short. Julie Price said she fears she will never get to see her eight-year-old son Callum grow up and hopes her story will inspire
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Rhodes snaps up Aussie star Noffke
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has ended a two-year chase for Ashley Noffke after the Australian all-rounder signed up as the County’s overseas player for next season. The New Road side have wasted little time in securing their
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Officer drops harrassment appeal
A West Mercia policeman has abandoned his appeal against a conviction for harrassing a woman with multiple sclerosis. At Gloucester crown court lawyers for Robert Wallace, 43, of Caldy Avenue, St Peter's, Worcester, formally withdrew his appeal
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Teams test their knowledge
TEAMS of professionals and businessmen and women tested their knowledge of Worcestershire by taking part in an evening treasure hunt in black cabs, organised by law firm MFG Solicitors. The teams were given clues to local landmarks and cameras
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Homes group wins prize for its good work
A HOUSING association in Worcester has become one of just five in the county to receive a hallmark of excellence. Worcester Community Housing (WCH) has been formally credited with the Government’s new customer service excellence (CSE) standard
