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Kidderminster Harriers 1, Wrexham 0
WINGER Brian Smikle’s fine first-half strike ended Wrexham’s five-match winning streak in the Blue Square Premier at Aggborough. The 23-year-old made it seven goals for the season to deny the red-hot Dragons. But Harriers rode their luck and needed the
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Guided walk leaflet has become a reality
AN IDEA which came from a brainstorming session in January of Malvern’s springs and wells enthusiasts has now become a reality. A new leaflet has been produced guiding people along a walk where they can see the springs and spouts of the northern
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Crichton makes the most of his chance
SAMOAN fly-half Loki Crichton climbed off the bench and found his kicking boots to nail 10 points and steer Worcester Warriors to a 26-11 success over Newcastle Falcons in the Guinness Premiership. The much-maligned goal-kicker, who has had to be content
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Weekend results round-up
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA TROPHY Third qualifying round: Redditch United 1 Cammell Laird 1; Worcester City 1 AFC Wimbledon 3. British Gas Business LEAGUE Premier Division: Corby Town 0 Evesham United 0. Division One Midlands: Bromsgrove Rovers
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White's winner breaks Malvern hearts
MALVERN Town conceded a goal in the first minute of time added on, which cruelly denied them a point in their British Gas Business Divsion One Midlands clash with local rivals Bromsgrove Rovers at the Victoria Ground. The hosts kicked downhill for the
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Thriller is claimed by raging Bull
TERRY Jenkins edged past Gary Anderson in a thriller to reach the final of the PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-14 win. Anderson averaged 105.65 and hit 11 180s in a brilliant contest, only to lose as an inspired Jenkins hung on for victory
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Stalemate extends Robins' unbeaten run
THE Robins extended their unbeaten league record to seven matches with a steely show against the Steelmen. Paul West’s side were shaky in the early stages when errors by Joe Clarke and Steve Luckett handed Ollie Burgess chances, but the Town player saw
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Ruddock relief as Latham injury looks like bruising
MIKE Ruddock was glad to see Chris Latham limp from the field after fearing the worst when his star full-back went down clutching his knee towards the end of Worcester Warriors’ 26-11 Guinness Premiership victory over Newcastle Falcons. The former Australian
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Dryden says players need a kick up backside
WORCESTER City will have nobody to blame but themselves if their season peters out into mediocrity. That is the verdict of manager Richard Dryden after watching his team crash out of the FA Trophy at the first hurdle against AFC Wimbledon. Add that
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Worcester City 1 AFC Wimbledon 3
HISTORY is in danger of repeating itself at St George’s Lane. It is almost a year to the day since Worcester City lost 1-0 at Guiseley in the FA Trophy. Within a week, Richard Dryden was appointed manager. Defeat against AFC Wimbledon
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Hereford Utd 0, Northampton Town 2
TWO second-half Northampton goals put the brake on Hereford’s hopes of moving clear of the relegation zone. Hereford boss Graham Turner made five changes after the FA Cup exit at Dagenham. Matt Murray returned after being ineligible for the cup tie
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Police news to arrive in post
HALF a million copies of a police booklet are being posted to people to let them know how officers are performing. Householders in south Worcestershire should already be receiving their copies which are sent out across the West Mercia Constabulary
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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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Cyclist dies: police appeal for help
POLICE continue to appeal for help after a cyclist died in a collision with a van. Emergency crews were called to the A443 in Hallow, near Worcester, just before 2pm on Friday where a male cyclist - who has not yet been formerly named - was
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Builders buck trend as work keeps coming
A STOURPORT construction company bucking the current downturn has announced improved half-year results. Thomas Vale, based in Worcester Road, was set up in Stourport in 1869 and is one of the UK’s largest privately-owned construction businesses
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Pupils collect shoeboxes filled with gifts for children
GENEROUS pupils from schools across Worcestershire have been busy collecting shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts for children who are less fortunate than themselves. Schools around the county are taking part in the Samaritans’ Operation Christmas
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Lessons are a whole lot of fun
A VILLAGE school has abandoned the curriculum for one afternoon a week to allow children to take part in a host of fun activities. Pupils at Hallow CE Primary School have been taking part in cornet, violin and steel drumming lessons, hockey
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Music and youth are combined in contest
MUSICAL maestros showed they had the X-Factor as they sparkled at a school competition. Pupils from Dyson Perrins CE Sports College, Malvern, took part in a music competition for the third consecutive year. Students were invited to prepare
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Plans to share a chief executive are ditched
PLANS for Worcestershire County and Worcester City councils to share the same chief executive have been dropped after consultants advised it would not be in either authority’s interests. Proposals had been drawn up for Worcestershire County
