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Needle sharper than the Arrow
THERE were goals galore at Arrow 2000 Reserves where Glovers Needle thumped the home team 9-4 in Worcester Sunday League Division Four. Dave Attwood and Brian Lavell both hit hat-tricks and Andy Martin added a brace for Needle. Whitehall remain top
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Spa young guns impress at rivals
DROITWICH turned in a gutsy, determined display to win 25-15 at old rivals Kidderminster Carolians in Midlands Three West (South). With a number of players unavailable, the Spa side were forced into several changes. Coach Danny Protherough acted as
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My tale is a message to every bully
HOUSWIFE Dorothy Race of Hanley Swan, near Malvern, has published her first children’s book. It’s called Hello Little Snail and she wrote it after seeing a snail in her garden and wondering what it was like to be one. Mrs Race said: “It’s really
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Upton contest honours in Four
UPTON-upon-Severn went joint top of Midlands Four West (South) with a 33-3 win at King’s Norton. Dunlop beat Worcester Wanderers 25-7 which allowed Upton to be level with both teams and Bedworth on points. Playing with a strong breeze in the first-half
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Pershore post win on travels
PERSHORE picked up their first Midlands Four West (South) away win of the season 25-9 at Shipston. Although they were clearly the better side, it was not until the last few minutes that Pershore pulled away from their opponents. Playing up the slope
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Jail for men involved in fight started by girl
TWO men have been jailed for their part in a drunken brawl in the city centre. Todd Burston, aged 21, of Windermere Drive, Warndon, and James Terry, of The Heights, off Newtown Road, aged 23, of admitted using threatening words or behaviour likely to
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Crewe crashes out but still takes title
NATHAN Crewe and John Connor’s ambition to win every round of the Two Wheel Drive National Gravel Rally Championship ended over a 30-foot drop in Dyfi Forest. The Oswestry-based event was the final round of the National Championship. The Silkolene
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Fields lose again away from home
WESTFIELDS’ poor away run continued in the Midland Alliance, going down 2-1 at Friar Lane and Epworth. They have now lost all four games on their travels but a draw was not beyond them in Leicestershire. After trailing 2-0 at the interval
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Jenkins tackling Spaniard
LEDBURY’S Terry Jenkins begins his European Championship campaign on Thursday against Spaniard Carlos Rodriguez in Frankfurt. A victory would book fifth-seed Jenkins a clash with Ronnie Baxter or Vincent van der Voort in the second round on Saturday.
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Results extra
WORCESTERSHIRE FA MINOR CUP Second round: Nailers Arms 3 Hornets 0; AFC Millfields 3 Broadway United Res 1. LMS Shield First round: Cofton Celtic 7 Holloway Park 0; Sugarbrook 1 Hop Pole 2; Sin FC 4 Arrow Valley Social 5 (aet). BROMSGROVE LEAGUE
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Alleged abuser "didn't deny it"
A British Telecom employee took a 14-year-old schoolgirl to a telephone exchange he worked at and sexually abused her, a jury was told. John Hemming allegedly committed the crime in the 1980s but it only came to light in February this year. The victim
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Witness appeal over fatal crash
WITNESSES to a fatal road collision in which a man died are being urged to come forward. Police have issued the appeal following the two-vehicle incident on the A442 near Hampton Lovett, near Droitwich, at about 12.35pm yesterday. The
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Painting to make a difference
WORCESTER’S mayor helped re-paint the hall and kitchen at a sheltered accommodation site. Mayor Lucy Hodgson joined other volunteers on Friday as part of the Make a Difference day. Together they painted the areas in Langdale Close, Warndon
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Relapsed alcoholic butted his neighbour
A RELAPSED alcoholic who had drunk seven pints of lager butted his neighbour after being asked to turn down his radio. Nicholas Hartland, of St Agatha’s Road, Pershore, admitted assaulting his 25-year-old neighbour when he appeared at Worcester
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The Christians - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
IT'S 21 years since soul-influenced pop band The Christians stormed the UK charts with their million-selling debut album. But singer Garry Christian's outfit are still going strong as a rousing acoustic session at Huntingdon Hall proved. Garry is the
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Zombies take over the streets on a weekend of history and charity
ZOMBIES scaring shoppers, the Gunpowder Plot and fund-raising fun all formed part of a busy weekend in Worcester. About 100 people dressed as the undead shuffled and groaned their way around the city centre yesterday leaving shoppers and staff
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Drugs warning after heroin death
A MAN has died after taking heroin in Stourport-on-Severn, prompting fears a strong or contaminated batch of the drug might be circulating in the area. The 32-year-old man was found collapsed at his home in the early hours of yesterday morning after
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Event for brides-to-be has been such a huge success
HUNDREDS of happy couples flocked to the biggest bridal show in the Three Counties to put the finishing touches to their dream weddings. After more than 1,100 people walked through the front door, organisers hailed yesterday’s Worcester News
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LANCEY
LANCEY Kenneth Aubrey Of Worcester. Passed away peacefully at Perrins House Nursing Home, Malvern on October 19th, 2008, aged 101 years. Husband of the Eunice, father of Roger and Roger, loving grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service at Worcester
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HEMMING
HEMMING Patricia Ann April 27th, 1952 - October 20th, 2008. Patty fell asleep Monday last, after a short illness. Patty was the adored daughter of George and Kathleen. Most precious granddaughter to Jane and George. All formerly of Vines Lane. Beloved
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GOODWIN
GOODWIN Brian Spud Treasured memories of a dearest brother. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Hazel and Mike. Published in paper 27/10/2008
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GOODWIN
GOODWIN Brian Spud Remembering our dear friend, who passed away twenty one years ago today. Always in our thoughts. John and Eve. Published in paper 27/10/2008
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TELFORD
TELFORD Edward Loved and remembered always. Brian, Ann and Family. Published in paper 27/10/2008
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MOLYNEUX
MOLYNEUX Mary Suddenly on October 21st, in hospital, aged 49 years. Beloved wife of Paul, loving mother of Sam and Steve. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, October 30th, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, for Cancer Research
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LANE
LANE Richard Dick Passed away one year ago today.Still greatly missed by Win and all of the Family.x Published in paper 27/10/2008
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LEWIS
LEWIS Lynnee Preece Who left us suddenly this day in 1998. Her presence may be gone but her memory will be with us always. From her beloved Sons, Mum and loving Family. Published in paper 27/10/2008
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TELFORD
TELFORD Edward Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through, we will always love and remember you. Love wife Carol and Family xx Published in paper 27/10/2008
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MP attack suspects released
A GANG who attacked an MP as he carried balloons to his parent’s golden wedding anniversary party in Worcester have been released by police. South Worcestershire Police said five men who were arrested after Plaid Cymru's Adam Price was attacked
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Hartlebury Common
HARTLEBURY Common Local Nature Reserve is a rare example of heathland, one of our most threatened habitats. The heath was created about 2,500 years ago when Iron Age farmers cleared the original woodland. Without any form of management
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Football fixture list
TONIGHT Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division: Bromsgrove Rovers v Boldmere St Michaels. League Cup: Hereford United v Stourbridge; Stourport Swifts v Castle Vale JKS; Wellington v Stratford Town. TOMORROW Coca-Cola League One: Millwall
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Dog-walker shot with air gun
A WOMAN was shot as she walked her dogs in Stourport-on-Severn. The woman, who is in her 40s, said she heard a popping noise and felt a short sharp pain under her arm as she walked along a a public footpath off Redstone Lane about 2pm on Saturday.
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City girl Emma’s catwalk dreams
A FORMER Worcester schoolgirl is climbing the ladder to fashion model stardom, having been signed by agencies in London, New York, Paris and Milan. Emma MacLaren’s photographs modelling Marks & Spencer’s Per Una autumn/winter collection were recently
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October 25 to November 1
100 YEARS AGO: ON Wednesday morning, Mr EA Burgess of Lowesmoor, a Worcester city councillor, sustained a nasty injury which necessitated his removal to the infirmary where he now lies with a broken leg. He went to a void house in Lansdowne
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October 25 to November 1
THIS WEEK IN 1988: WORCESTER’S pooping pooches are being hounded over the mounting doggie dirt menace. Now, their owners are set to carry poop scoopers as Worcester council leaders put the biggest bite yet on the city’s mucky pups.
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Farmer's Market - Caroline Wright 25 October 2008
WE are closing in on that time of year when young children are thinking of dressing up as ghosts, ghouls and witches, eating sweets – and, of course, carving up some pumpkins. Yes, Halloween is almost upon us and children everywhere will be
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We should defend freedom of speech
SIR – I agree with Ms Kathryn Wilkins of Hereford (Letters, October 17). We should strongly defend our right to freedom of speech. Long live the local media. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Time to give your garden a revamp
AS the leaves fall and we prepare for what always seems like an endless winter, now is a good time to get your sketch pad out to plan a new garden design. “For a good balanced design, most designers would recommend that a third of the garden
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Reg Moule - Your questions
I GREW some foxgloves from seed this year and they were really good. When the flowers had gone they produced seeds, some of which fell onto the border but I collected some for sowing next spring. My question is will the original plants return next
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Poppies rain down for start of appeal
THOUSANDS of poppies rained down from the top of Worcester’s Guildhall to mark the start of this year’s Royal British Legion (RBL) poppy appeal. Shoppers stopped in the street to listen to the bugle sound the Last Post as the clock struck noon
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Mr Barlow should listen to comments
SIR – Regarding the letter from David Barlow, “How is it that political leader and governments of all persuasions (supported in aggregate by the majority of voters) broadly endorsed the EU.” If the majority of voters welcome the EU why doesn
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We have an indoor venue for car boots
SIR – I would like to draw attention to Patrica Aggett and Dave Ludlow’s comments about car boot sales (Letters, October 20). Worcester has had a venue for an indoor car boot sale for at least the last six years. I was an organiser of the former
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Why do you write so inconsistently?
SIR – More nonsense from John Shearon (Letters, October 18). He suggests the council should buy up houses for people to rent. However he recently suggested that people should pay less council tax at a time when, we are told, the city council
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Terrifying monsters beyond the back door
AS if ghosts and ghouls, witches and warlocks weren’t enough, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is suggesting families spend Halloween searching their back gardens for creepy crawlies and nocturnal nasties. Whether writhing under rocks, slithering
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Setting the rules on parking straight
SIR – Regarding Bernard Mill’s letter about disabled people parking on yellow lines and generally parking two wheels on the pavement, I make the following observations. Regarding disabled people parking on yellow lines, I am a blue badge holder
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City Life magazine has been a success story
SIR – In response to the recent letter to the editor from Bernard Mew (October 21), may I say that despite his ill-informed criticism the City Life magazine is a success story. While advertising does not yet fully cover the publication and
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Police move into part of the Guildhall
A SECTION of Worcester’s Guildhall has been handed over to Worcester police. West Mercia Constabulary’s city centre police team is now working in a wing of the listed building, allowing them immediate access to the High Street. Sergeant
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In search of the men who saved the Empire
AT the end of a dusty track in a small town south of Ypres in Belgium lies a small brick war memorial. Behind it stands the ugly, rusty cladding of a shed and the approach is lined by rows of regulation modern houses. If the British Empire was
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Free therapies for store’s customers
CUSTOMERS of a herbal shop in Worcester were able to enjoy a range of relaxing treatments to help them destress at the end of the day. Visitors to Culpeper, in CrownGate Shopping Centre last week, were treated to a range of free taster sessions
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Not everyone will suffer in recession
SIR – What makes a recession so unfair is that a small minority suffer through unemployment and its knock-on effects. The majority of people experience an increase in their stress levels. Some, such as those working at Aldi and BWise, find their
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Thank Brown for fixing the problem
SIR – It’s only a few weeks since the Tory conference where David Cameron and George Osborne were blaming Gordon Brown for the banking mess. I don’t think either of them had any idea of the mess the banks were in, which is partly a legacy of
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I support Daniel’s parents’ decision
SIR – Re: suicide law campaigner backs Daniel James family. I agree with Mr and Mrs James’ decision to assist their son Daniel to travel to Switzerland where he could have a peaceful and dignified death that would release him from his pain and
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Would views change if men got pregnant?
SIR – It’s no wonder Andrew Grant, president of the Worcester Conservatives, thinks that abortion is wrong if he thinks that you are either pro-life or pro-death (October 20). So much for moral nuance. In case his bold statement seems plausible
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COMMENT: Keep elected mayors in the larger areas
DO areas like Worcestershire really need an elected mayor? That’s a question council tax payers are being asked as councils put together their responses to the Government’s Communities in Control White Paper. The White Paper, launched in the
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No excuses for not cleaning up mess
SIR – James Connell’s article on October 17 reminded me of a successful claim against South West Water for ruining a pick-your-own with a fountain of sewage from a rising main and the prosecution of Southern Water for not cleaning up land as
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Man dies in two-car crash
A MAN has died and an elderly couple have been seriously injured following a two car collision. The incident happened on the A442 near Hampton Lovett in Droitwich just after 12.30pm yesterday. Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle
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Elected mayors: it's your choice
WORCESTERSHIRE’S councils could all have Boris Johnson-style elected mayors within two years. Worcestershire County Council is asking residents to help choose between two new ways of running the authority, following a change in Government
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Crossing would have saved our girl from injury
THE parents of a schoolgirl hit by a car while crossing a main road in Worcester have launched a campaign to make a busy junction safer for pedestrians. David Lamb and Terri Johnston want pelican crossings installed across Wyld’s Lane and all
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Changes ahead after City beating
FURIOUS Worcester City manager Richard Dryden has promised to shake things up in the wake of his team’s humiliation at Maidenhead. The St George’s Lane club slumped 5-0 on Saturday, including shipping two goals in the first 10 minutes, as their undefeated
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Free therapies for store's customers
CUSTOMERS of a herbal shop in Worcester were able to enjoy a range of relaxing treatments to help them de-stress at the end of the day. Visitors to Culpeper, in CrownGate Shopping Centre last week, were treated to a range of free taster sessions
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Fun, fun, fun this Halloween
SPOOKY halloween fun is on offer at Worcestershire’s county museum during a week of ‘Mist and Mayhem’. From tomorrow until Friday the Hartlebury Castle museum will welcome visitors for a week of children’s craft activities including pumpkin-carving,
