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Gambling addict stole from father
A FRAUDSTER who stole his father’s chequebook to fund his spiralling gambling habit has been handed a suspended jail term. Jason Malin, of Bath Road, Worcester, admitted defrauding Lloyds TSB of £2,265 and cashing three stolen cheques to fund his addiction
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We must improve our level of caring
VULNERABLE people with learning disabilities in Worcestershire need more help to stop them suffering ill-health or death, say health bosses. Local health leaders from Worcestershire Primary Care Trust have responded to an independent inquiry into
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We have got the answers for this big mystery hole
A HUGE mystery hole which opened up near a main road is part of ongoing developments to a nearby quarry, it has been revealed. Drivers using the A38 between Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn, and villagers from nearby Clifton, have been scratching their
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Can you provide a home to our hens?
A TOURISM group in Worcestershire is encouraging owners of hotels and B&Bs to give battery hens a new home. The Home A Hen scheme, run by tourism and marketing partnership Destination Worcestershire linked to Worcestershire County Council
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Ainsworth returns to boost Bulls
LIONEL Ainsworth has given Hereford United a boost on the eve of their League One clash against Northampton Town by rejoining the club on loan. The striker proved an instant hit at Edgar Street in the first-half of last season, scoring eight goals in
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City board submit planning proposal
THE planning application for Worcester City’s proposed new stadium at Nunnery Way is being submitted. It will be handed jointly to Worcester City Council by the St George’s Lane club and developers St Modwen tomorrow. St Modwen own the
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Top-three team do not worry Evesham
EVESHAM United manager Paul West insists his side have nothing to fear when they visit Corby Town on Saturday (3pm). The Northamptonshire club are third in the British Gas Business Premier Division with three games in hand on leaders Farnborough and
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Group will help fight the floods
FLOOD rescue teams who played a crucial role during last summer’s storms are launching a new lobby group. Teams from across the UK including Mercia Rescue, based at Upton-upon-Severn, are officially unveiling the Inland Flood Rescue Association (IFRA
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Ambassador role perfect for Laura
WORCESTER prop Laura Keates, the England Under 20s captain for the 2007/2008 season, has been named as a vRugby Ambassador. vRugby is a RFU initiative which aims to create 4,000 new volunteering opportunities for young people aged between 16 and 24-years-old
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Final chance for addict shoplifter
A SHOPLIFTER who stole meat, children’s bikes and clothing to fund a drug habit has been warned he is on his last chance. Paul Griffin, of Arboretum Road, Worcester, had previously admitted three separate thefts when he appeared for sentencing at the
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Dryden targets new striker
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden has stepped up his search for a striker as cover for Craig Wilding. The City captain could need surgery on a long-standing groin problem in the next few weeks, leaving only Marco Adaggio and Matt Dinsmore as recognised
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Warriors aim to clinch first home triumph
CLIVE Griffiths is demanding that his Worcester Warriors players make home advantage pay when they host Newcastle Falcons in the Guinness Premiership tonight (8pm). The Sixways head-coach ac-knowledges the north-east outfit are struggling with
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Get your funding applications in
MORE than half a million pounds is being made available in grants to small community and voluntary groups in Worcestershire. The Grassroots programme aims to build the capacity of such groups to deliver valuable services for the most disadvantaged communities
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Malvern bidding for derby surprise
MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle is confident his side can bring Bromsgrove Rovers back down to earth when the sides meet on Saturday (3pm). Rovers recorded a 2-1 victory at Leamington in the Birmingham Senior Cup third round on Tuesday for their first
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Whirlwind romance has led to 60 years of happy marriage
A GERMAN man and an English woman who married just three years after the end of the Second World War have celebrated 60 years of happiness together. After Walter Bernstein decided to emigrate to these shores in 1946, not knowing a single word
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Royal Worcester - all stock must go
A CLEARANCE sale has been organised at a city shop selling Royal Worcester Porcelain which is now in administration. The sale is now on at House of Fraser, based in the CrownGate shopping centre in Worcester. Similar sales will also be held at 15
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Away victory is high on Fields agenda
WESTFIELDS aim to build on their first away point of the season with a Midland Alliance visit to Highgate United on Saturday (3pm). The Hereford side drew 2-2 at basement boys Oldbury United last Wednesday after five straight away league defeats. They
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Foster agency launches campaign on side of taxis
ADVERTISING has been placed on a black cab for the first time in Worcester. The ChildCare Bureau is running a three-month advertising campaign on the side of a taxi and say it is a first for the city. It is hoped the campaign will point potential carers
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Falcons skipper Phil issues a rallying call
NEWCASTLE Falcons captain Phil Dowson has banged the drum ahead of his side’s Guinness Premiership clash with the Warriors tonight, insisting his team have plenty to prove. Going into the game on the back of a 24-8 home defeat to London Irish, Dowson
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Drink-driver was almost four times over the legal limit
A DRINK-DRIVER who smashed into a parked car and wrote it off was almost four times the legal limit. Gary Bendall, aged 32, of Oak Crescent, Malvern, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. He had already admitted drink-driving, aggravated
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Surf by all means, but be safe
PRIMARY school youngsters have been learning how to surf safely online during an e-safety day. Teachers at Red Hill CE Primary School, Midhurst Close, Worcester, have been giving tips on getting the most out of the internet. Pupils talked
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New hospital could cost less than expected
THE construction of the new Malvern Community Hospital could be cheaper than health chiefs first thought because of the credit crunch. The projected cost of building the new hospital at Seaford Court was £19.22 million. But health bosses have now revealed
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Staite stuns Evans with late catch to grab victory
ANTHONY Staite had to wait until the dying minutes of the Plough AC Fur and Feather contest in order to be declared winner with a 12 pound bag. After netting a carp mid match along with a few silver fish on maggot from peg 25, Staite hooked another good
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COUNTY WEEKEND FOOTBALL FIXTURE LIST
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE FC Tything v Hallow WMC (D Wilding); Hanley Swan v West Malvern (P Fowler); Upton Town v Powick FC (D Williams); VBL Sports v Martley Spurs (L Croy). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Albron v
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BROOKE
BROOKE Bernard Roy Honor, Martin, Jane and Family would like to express sincere thanks to Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for the cards and messages of sympathy received during their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral and for donations
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MARSH
MARSH Mary Maureen, Sandra and their Families would like to thank everyone who attended mum's funeral service and those who sent kind messages of condolence, floral tributes and donations for the research of diabetic treatments. Particular thanks is given
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BOWEN
BOWEN Maureen Rose Passed away peacefully in hospital on November 12th, 2008. Beloved wife of Ken, a much loved mum, nan and great nan. Sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service at Bransford Chapel on Tuesday, November 25th at 2.30 p.m
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MAXWELL
MAXWELL John Max Of Kempsey. Passed away suddenly on November 15th, after a very short illness, aged 83 years ex Archdales. Husband of the late Phyllis, beloved father of Peter and Ian, a devoted grandfather and brother in law. Family only cremation followed
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RAYNER
RAYNER Eleanor Lucy On November 15th, 2008, aged 86 years. Widow of Bill. Much loved mother of Judith and Robert. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Kathryn, James, Emily, Laura and Grace. Committal service at Cheltenham Crematorium, on Wednesday, November
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RONCHETTI
RONCHETTI Barbara In memory of Barbara Ronchetti whose loving goodness touched the lives of so many. Died November 2006. From Family and Friends. Published in paper 20/11/2008
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MAUND
MAUND Joyce Blanche Four years ago today you passed away. Never forgotten. Lots of Love. Tom and Family. xxx Published in paper 20/11/2008
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CARTWRIGHT
CARTWRIGHT Rita Passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 16th, 2008, after a short illness, aged 72 years. Dearly beloved by Angie, Mark Ian, Sue and her Grandchildren. She will be sadly missed. Funeral service at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter
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HOBBS
HOBBS David On November 18th, 2008, peacefully at his home in Bredons Norton, aged 62 years. Much loved husband to Rachel, dear father to Sarah and Claire, father in law to Alistair and Paul, and special grandpa to Emily and Sam. Funeral service at Bredons
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CURRAN
CURRAN Betty Formerly of Bilford Road. Passed away peacefully, on November 16th, 2008, in Kettering, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of the late Patrick. Also beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Already sadly missed. Funeral service on November
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FELLOWS
FELLOWS Pamela Peacefully at Tewkesbury Nursing Home, on November 16th, aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Much loved mum of Robert, Sarah and Sue. Loving daughter of Phyllis and the late Richard and sister of Freda, Richie, John, Frank, Linda
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One change for Warriors
WORCESTER Warriors make one change to the starting line-up for the highly-anticipated Guinness Premiership clash with Newcastle Falcons at Sixways tomorrow night (8pm). Director of rugby Mike Ruddock is forced into a change at scrum-half with Matt Powell
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Warning after kitchen fire in Worcester
PEOPLE are being warned not to go out while food is cooking following a kitchen fire in Worcester. Fire crews were called to an address in Furness Close, Brickfields, just after 9.30am this morning to a small kitchen blaze that started after
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ANGEL INN POSTING HOUSE PERSHORE
ANGEL INN & POSTING HOUSE PERSHORE Mr 'M' Has Retired A big heartfelt thank you to all our customers for their loyal support and friendship during the last 19 years. Many thanks for the cards, flowers and well wishes for the future and the brilliant
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Our jumble sale is in aid of work to stop floods
VOLUNTEERS are urging people to support their jumble sale raising money for much-needed flood defences. The sale organised by Powick Flood Forum is being held at Powick Parish Hall, near Worcester, from 2pm on Saturday. People want defences
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BNP list has 100 names from county
THE far-right British National Party has more than 100 members in Worcestershire, according to a membership list posted on the internet this week. The list includes the names of 30 current and former BNP members living in or around the city of Worcester
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I remember my Richard as a lovable and funny man
A MOTHER has described the five weeks since her son died in a house fire as the worst in her life. After losing three of her 11 children – one died as a baby, another from cancer 19 years ago – Doreen Perkins is now left wondering if there
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Miraculous escape for machine man
A MAN miraculously escaped serious injury after getting his hand trapped in machinery in Herefordshire. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a farm in Allensmore area just before 2.30pm yesterday where a man, believed to be in his
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Your MP Writes
SOMETHING very strange is happening in politics at the moment. Around the world politicians are grappling with the challenges caused by the US credit crunch. Business leaders are making judgements about what they can do. Workers look around and
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Driver who knocked me off bike told lies
A CYCLIST who needed hospital treatment after he was knocked down on a busy roundabout believes the driver who hit him gave him false details. Luke Gregg was knocked off his bike on a roundabout in Droitwich when he says a car cut across him as it turned
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Don't let leaders axe the museums
SIR – Faced with such an awful financial mess does the city council only exist now for dustbins and recycling? Judging from press statements, the council’s political leaders’ automatic reaction is to threaten the axeing of our museums and galleries
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We must start to be more optimistic
SIR – The global financial situation was not predicted by the many overpaid experts. Their financial acumen seems to be somewhat inaccurate. We now seem to hang on their every word of doom and gloom. The truth is they don’t know what will happen
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Bosses told to abide by laws on children
BUSINESSES are being reminded about the rules surrounding child employment. The Christmas and new year period is a busy time for many local businesses who need to use temporary or extra parttime staff to fill the gaps. Worcestershire
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Not many other cinemas licensed
SIR – As one who objects to Vue cinema’s application for a licence to sell alcohol, I bow down to the police after they withdrew all objections to the plan. The council subcommittee granted a licence, so their decision appears final. According
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Get the perfect LBD in time for party season
THE little black dress is a staple item of any woman’s wardrobe. Not only is it great for many occasions but if you buy the right one it can be a timeless piece which can stay in your wardrobe and be reinvented more times then a comfortable pair
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Thanks to all who helped our child
SIR – We would just like to thank all staff at Perdiswell Primary School, Worcestershire’s ambulance service and Worcestershire hospital for the wonderful, fast response for our daughter. She became poorly on a coach trip home and wouldn’t wake
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Fireworks and football mark opening of centre
THE grand re-opening of a £850,000 Worcester park and community centre is taking place today. Fireworks and football will mark the opening of the new-look King George V playing fields in Brickfields at 6pm. The playing fields will feature
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Jumping out of a plane is the best thing I have done
A NEWSAGENT has plunged 12,000 feet to support a Worcester charity which helps bereaved children. Peter Farrell, a sales assistant at Bridge News, Foregate Street, Worcester, along with his friend Dougie Caldwell, raised more than £1,000 for
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Poor Baby P will not change things
SIR – It might be possible to avoid more tragedies like Baby P, but it would mean getting proper access to all the no-go areas in our nightmare inner cities where police and social services personnel hardly dare to tread. And, we would have to
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Goodrest women pip close clash
GOODREST pipped Bell Warriors in a thrilling Worcester and District Women’s Skittles League Division One clash. Division One: High Flyers 342 (1) (S Davis 36, P Jones 34), Poppies 354 (9) (P Price 37, J Taylor 37 (10), A Dahimans 36); Bell Warriors 357
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Can't blame highway chief fleeing conflict
SIR – Several letter writers lately have expressed their incredulity at Worcestershire County Council’s highways chief being allowed to spend two days of his working week with Kent County Council. As if there weren’t enough problems in Worcestershire
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Ofsted report praises county's education
TWENTY eight education providers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire secured top marks in their Ofsted inspections in the last year, according to the annual report from Ofsted. The 19 playgroups, eight schools and one college were inspected between
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We’ve got chickens to care for at our school
FLUFFY chickens will be helping pupils learn about caring for living things and helping sustain the world around them. Youngsters at Red Hill CE Primary School, in Worcester, received six young chickens and six former battery-farmed chickens as part
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We've got chickens to care for at school
FLUFFY chickens will be helping pupils learn about caring for living things and helping sustain the world around them. Youngsters at Red Hill CE Primary School, Worcester, received six young chickens and six former battery-farmed chickens as
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COMMENT: John has us all in a twirl until the end
IT IS not unusual to see controversial figures wheeled out at press conferences to be grilled by top investigative journalists. When a resignation is in the air, these question and answer sessions are all the more compelling. And so it was yesterday
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Warriors learn from Welsh master Jones
THE Sixways scrum-halves this week received a Lions masterclass courtesy of stellar former Wales number nine Robert Jones. Worcester director of rugby Mike Ruddock contacted his long-standing friend Jones, who was part of the victorious British and Irish
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Alleged rape victim was confused, says husband
A WORRIED husband who left his wife in Worcester city centre after an argument eventually got in touch by mobile phone only to hear her claim that someone had tried to have sex with her. He told a jury at Worcester Crown Court that she seemed
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SAG plan Lane revenue revival
PUTTING the ‘soul’ back into Worcester City is the chief aim of the group looking to win power at next week’s decisive annual general meeting. The Shareholders Action Group (SAG) believe they have the ability to safeguard the future of the Blue Square
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Small firms in licence fee fury
STRUGGLING small businesses in Worcester have hit out at the city council after it announced massive rises in the cost of their licence fees of up to 100 per cent. Pet shops, riding stables and kennels will be hardest hit by the price rises, with the
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Guardian angel became the victim of crime
A NURSE had her car broken into and a satnav stolen as she was caring for a dying man. The woman had parked in Scafell Close, Warndon, Worcester, on the evening of Sunday, November 2. As a night nurse she stayed at the man’s house for nine hours and
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Top marks for canal efforts
EFFORTS to revitalise a heritage canal town have been praised by leading development industry figures. The continuing Market Towns Initiative in Stourport - currently undergoing a mutli-million pound regeneration - was singled out by delegates at the
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Jail for fake notes man
A MAN who passed fake £20 notes in Kidderminster refused to name his supplier after a judge gave him a chance to reduce his sentence. William Smith and his girlfriend Rose Janes were caught when a greengrocer became suspicious and alerted a community
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New man at the helm of society
A TOP choral society will welcome a new chairman at the start of its new performance season. Worcester Festival Choral Society has chosen Mark Elliston to replace Mike Selby, who has retired. Mr Elliston, a society member for 20 years, said it was
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Bosses told to abide by laws on children
BUSINESSES are being reminded about the rules surrounding child employment. The Christmas and new year period is a busy time for many local businesses who need to use temporary or extra part-time staff to fill the gaps. Worcestershire County Council
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Major recognition for council tourist team
HEREFORDSHIRE has won a raft of prestigious awards at the regional Excellence in Tourism Awards 2008. The glittering Hollywood-style event, at Birmingham’s ICC, was a celebration of the cream of West Midlands’ £5 billion tourist industry. At the end
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I’m starring in a YouTube video about my religion
A FIVE-minute video about people’s thoughts on their own faith has gone global. The Worcester people are starring on YouTube after completing the Alpha Course, which is a no-obligation introduction to Christianity, at St Peter’s Baptist Church
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Tea, wasps and fleece coats – John at his best
IT is hard to describe what makes John Shuttleworth so appealing. For two hours he rambles from one mundane subject to another without actually saying anything in particular. He sings songs about fleece jackets, cups of tea and wasps and addresses the
