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Historic house could open to public
AN historic Worcestershire country mansion may soon be opened to the public. Croome Court, between Pershore and Upton-upon-Severn, could be opened up for people to view some of its state rooms, including the Robert Adams fireplaces and ceiling
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Protesters hold vigil for Afghan dead
ANTI-WAR campaigners have held a vigil to remember those who died in the conflict in Afghanistan. Worcester Stop The War Coalition held the vigil by the Worcester Cathedral war memorial on Thursday. Members read out the names of 30 soldiers
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Continental friends will visit city Christmas fair
FOR PAGE 11 MONDAY BIENVENUE, Willkommen and Sveiki – Worcester is preparing to welcome friends from across the continent. Residents of Le Vesinet in France, Kleve in Germany, and Ukmerge in Lithuania will visit the city next weekend for the
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Don’t risk buying cuts of cheap meat
PEOPLE are being warned to be wary of cheap meat being sold at markets and car boot sales following a £15,000 theft. The meat – beef, pork, lamb, chicken and other poultry, gammon steaks, bacon and sausages – was stolen in two recent raids on
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Top scientist speaks to school
PAGE 11 PIC STORY MONDAY ONE of the country’s top scientists dropped in at Nunnery Wood High School to speak to students about evolution. Evolutionary geneticist Steve Jones spoke to pupils in the year 10 and 11 accelerate science groups, and
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Nathan praised for role in match win
A TALENTED footballer from Worcester has been praised for his part in England under 19s’ 1-0 win over Germany. Nathan Baker, aged 17, of Dines Green, who was making his England debut, was one of just a handful of players who was acknowledged by
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RESULT - Worcester City 1 AFC Wimbledon 3
90+2 mins: Referee blows for full-time. City are out of the FA Trophy. 89 mins: SUB. AFC Wimbledon: Luke Pigden replaces Tom Davis. 89 mins: YELLOW CARD: Ollie Barnes booked for foul. 88 mins: Price sends over a corner but Wimbledon
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Community wetland is underway, say council
WORK to transform meadows into a new community wetland are progressing well, according to Wychavon District Council. Contractors using specialist earth moving equipment have created a series of pools, new ditches and scrapes at Avon Meadows
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At long last, we’ve got our new playing fields
THERE was a strong sense of community at the grand re-opening of the new-look King George V playing fields in Worcester. The park at Brickfields now has a state-of-the-art community centre, a floodlit all-weather football pitch and a number of
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Join us on Facebook!
YOUR Worcester News is on a mission. Having broken through the 400 friends mark for our Facebook page recently, we've decided we want to see if we can make it to 500 by the end of the year. Our list has been growing steadily ever
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FILO
FILO Jimmy One year today. We can't get over losing you,No matter how we try.You'll always live within our hearts,Until the day we die. Miss you so much. Gemma, Maria, Anna, Ashley and Stuart. ----- Your face is always with us,your voice we would love
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PARDOE
PARDOE Ernest James One year ago you were taken from me, But you are in my thoughts each day. Your loving wife Dorothy. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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PALMER
PALMER Terry Theres a place in my heart no-one can fill, love you Terry and always will.Miss you. God Bless. Shirl and Tinkerbell Published in paper 22/11/2008
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Ernie November 23rd, 1986 Never forgotten by Shirley, Rob, Matthew, Kristoffer, Joanne and Harry. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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FILO
FILO Imre Papa and grandad. We will always love you and miss you. Liliana, Faust and Curtis xxx Published in paper 22/11/2008
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SEARS
SEARS Annetta and Edward In loving memory of a dear mother, died November 23rd, 1972. Also father, died March 24th, 1974. Rembered always. Pat. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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CUMMINGS
CUMMINGS Val Always remembered and in our thoughts. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Arthur, Shiralee, Dennis, Donna, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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MUNDY MILWARD
MUNDY MILWARD Nickiand Lee Fred Happy 21st Birthday to you both. Have a lovely day.All our love. Mum, Nan, Kenand Family. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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Wolves pursue sweet revenge
HAVING completed the first leg of a hectic eight days last night, Worcester Wolves return home looking for revenge against Sheffield Sharks. Skouson Harker’s British Basketball League play-off chasing side were beaten 89-80 by Sharks in the BBL Cup last
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MORRIS
MORRIS Ray Husband, dad and grandad. A year has passed since you went away. Miss you now and more everypassing day. From Iris and Family. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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BOOTH
BOOTH Jean After three years, still missed as much as ever. Remembering with love a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Jay, Sarah, Michael, Andrew and Jules, Jonny, Nick, Miles, Callum, Mariah, Abby, Max and Maxwell. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Colin David Passed away one year today. I speak your name with love and pride, I smile through tears I try to hide, Thank you brother for the years we shared, The love you gave, The way you cared. Never forgotten, always loved. Sister Dot. xx
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Colin David 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 knows why, A million times I needed you, A million times I cried, If love alone could have saved you, You
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VERNALLS
VERNALLS Stewart A year has quickly gone,The world's a sadder place, No more beaming smile, No infectious laugh, And Oh! those "Red Shoes" To have you asa friend wasa privilege,To have you as my best man was an honour. Missed by so very many
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YEATES Dawn November 23rd. As every. Goodnight flower. God bless. Ian. Published in paper 22/11/2008
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VERNALLS
VERNALLS Stewart I said goodbye one year today, My year still aches with sadness,My secret tearsstill flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. I will always love and remember you. All our love Your devoted wife Julia, Your son Anthony,
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Players march on at top of One while Rainbow thrash Falcons
UNBEATEN Pavilion Players consolidated their lead at the top of Worcester Table Tennis League Division One. Players whitewashed Joskeroge 10-0 with Stephane Bonnafous, Margaret Dignum and Linda Reid all triumphing although many of the games were tight
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Winter weather is here
THE first snow of winter could hit higher ground in Worcestershire this weekend as temperatures drop below freezing. Worcester News weather expert Paul Damari says the north of England will get the worst of the wintry blast with snow, freezing
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Switching codes benefits Kitchener
IT is a little known fact that Graham Kitchener’s fine all-round footballing abilities were honed at Molineux. Up until the age of 15, the up-and-coming Warriors second row was a centre-half with Wolverhampton Wanderers, dreaming of making it as a professional
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Nutters go wild to oust Flockers
GOODREST Nutters turned the Division One formbook upside-down when they beat top-of-the-table Pheasant Flockers in the Worcester Sunday Winter Skittles League. Second-placed Head Hunters moved top with a five-pin victory over the Magnificent 8. In Division
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We're still waiting to get our money
COUNCILS with more than £10 million tied up in the Icelandic banking crisis are still waiting for their money to be returned. Wyre Forest District Council has £9 million invested in three of the country’s banks while Wychavon District Council
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Car park charges set to go up by 2.5 per cent
A MAJOR overhaul of car parking charges in Worcester means prices are set to rise by 2.5 per cent in the new year. Newly-published proposals will see Worcester’s 15 council-owned car parks divided into a new three-tier colour coded system,
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Woman gave out sexual signs, says rape suspect
A DIVORCED man accused of raping a married Worcester woman told a jury she gave out “sexual signals” inside a city nightclub. They kissed, danced and the 30-year-old laughed and was happy, claimed Udi Yamini. He bought her and two other women
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Goal-shy Ward hoping to break duck
GRAHAM Ward is not renowned for his goalscoring prowess. The Worcester City right-back has been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season and he was also a mainstay under previous manager Andy Preece. His work-rate and dogged determination
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Goal-shy Ward hoping to break duck
GRAHAM Ward is not renowned for his goalscoring prowess. The Worcester City right-back has been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season and he was also a mainstay under previous manager Andy Preece. His work-rate and dogged determination
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Cyclist dies in horror crash
A CYCLIST has died in a collision with a van. Paramedics, police, firefighters, and the County Air Ambulance were all scrambled to the scene on the A443 in Hallow, near Worcester, close to the Crown Inn and Royal Oak pubs, yesterday afternoon
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Mum is told she does not care for her child
A JUDGE slammed a single mother for going out “night after night” and getting drunk while leaving her child at home. Natalie Brown appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court where she admitted assaulting two doormen during a night out in Worcester
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Help is at hand for hate crime victims
COMMUNITY figures say more must be done to let hate crime victims know where to turn for help. A seminar about reaching out to people targeted because of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and through prejudice was held at the Swan
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Credit card pizza chef groped clerk at bank
A PIZZA chef who groped a bank worker during an application for a credit card has been jailed for two months. Qumar Ahmed went to the Worcester bank to apply for a card. After filling out details, he stroked the woman’s leg and cornered her
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New magistrates sworn in
SEVEN magistrates have been sworn in to administer law across Worcestershire. Six men and one woman took an oath of allegiance at Worcester Crown Court yesterday and will now sit in courts throughout the county. They each added their name
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How well did we deal with summer floods?
Sat pic A REPORT report on how well Worcestershire coped with the 2007 floods has been published. The Worcestershire Joint County and District Councils Scrutiny Report is a 69-page document detailing how emergency services, councils and the public
