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Print sale will not stop job losses
REDUNDANCIES will not be reversed following an asset sale at an historic former printworks, according to administrators. Printers Goodman Baylis - the trade name for HS Printers, went into administrative receivership at the end of October with the loss
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Benefit changes for single parents
MORE than 2,000 single parents in south Worcestershire will get extra support to help them prepare for work under new benefit rules. Lone parents with children aged 12 plus will no longer be able to make a new or repeat claim for Income Support
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Thirteen goals fly in as OVs triumph
A 13-goal thriller at Old Vigornians saw the home team edge home 7-6 against Crown in Worcester Sunday League Division Three. Tom Guest, Richard Wilkes and Ollie Mathew all scored twice for OVs with Dan Glisson hitting a hat-trick for Crown. Elsewhere
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Malvern vanquish the cup holders
MALVERN gained their first win of the season, knocking out EDF Energy Intermediate Cup holders Chester 21-16 in a great display at Spring Lane. Tries from Tom Beechey, Greg Summers and Luke Greenwood were enough to see off Chester, who are third in Midlands
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Male voice choir from TV show to star in city
A MALE voice choir that found fame on BBC reality show Last Choir Standing is to perform in Worcester. After singing their hearts out on primetime television in July, Hereford Police Male Choir has gone from strength to strength. Members have been overwhelmed
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Goodson try puts Bromyard through
BROMYARD triumphed 11-5 against higher-graded Dudley Wasps to progress from round four Midlands of the EDF Energy Junior Vase. A large crowd were treated to an assured exhibition from a Bromyard side improving each game and included an impressive performance
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Crash driver may have no idea
A VAN driver who was involved in a rush hour crash in Worcester may not have noticed at the time. The vehicle, believed to be a white Ford Transit, was towing fairground equipment when it was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra on the Whittington
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Dryden rules out move for Benjamin
MUCH-travelled striker Trevor Benjamin will not be joining Worcester City. Talks between the player and manager Richard Dryden have taken place but did not lead to any deal. Blue Square South outfit City are looking to bolster their squad with a forward
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West happy for Robins to punch above weight
EVESHAM United boss Paul West believes his side can continue to “punch above their weight” and make the British Gas Business Premier Division play-offs this season. The Robins, who welcome Banbury United to St George’s Lane tomorrow night (
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Official opening for new centre
A NEW children’s centre in Worcester will be officially opened on Thursday. Buttercup Children’s Centre has already been delivering services since spring this year at Cranham Primary School, on Tetbury Drive in Warndon. It was originally a caretaker
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Late free-kick downs Town in league fixture
FIELDING a weakened team on their travels proved costly again for Bromyard Town when their recent good run ended with a 2-1 defeat at Shawbury United. The home team opened the scoring in the fourth minute when a long clearance by their keeper deceived
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Dales drop to leaders
ARCHDALES 73’s good form collapsed as they were beaten 3-0 at home by Midland Combination Division One leaders Castle Vale JKS. Dales were always second to the ball and looked lacklustre against lively forwards. Nathan Thompson bagged the opener and
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Upton roar to victory in Shield
UPTON saw off Stourbridge Lions 27-18 in a pulsating North Midlands Shield round one clash. The Lions have worked their way up through the leagues and currently play at a level above Midlands Four West (South) outfit Upton. The home side were not bowing
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Chancellor announces tax cuts
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling today slashed VAT in a £20 billion cash boost to revive the ailing economy. But he said the give-away would have to be paid for with increases in duty on petrol, alcohol and tobacco. National insurance will
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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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First away victory on the board
WESTFIELDS continued their improved form with a 2-1 win at Highgate United marking their first Midland Alliance away victory of the season. Rory Hollingshead continued in goal for the injured Jon Pugh and saved a Neil Kitchen snap-shot early on. Fields
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Bull’s Grand Slam of Darts title charge halted by Taylor
TERRY Jenkins’ excellent run to the final of the Party Poker.com Grand Slam of Darts ended with an 18-9 defeat against an inspired Phil Taylor. ‘The Power’ was at his imperious best to power past Ledbury’s Jenkins and pick up the £100,000 title at the
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Higher-ranked Leamington defeated
WORCESTER Wanderers booked themselves a place in the fourth round draw of the EDF Energy Senior Vase with a fine 27-7 victory over higher-ranked Leamington at Sixways. The hosts, who ply their trade in Midlands Four West (South) out-scored their Midlands
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Council aims to be more accessible
MALVERN Hills District councillors are to discuss a plan aiming to improve how the council interacts with members of the public. The community engagement framework will be debated by the council’s executive committee at a meeting tomorrow evening.
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Ancient finds may shed light on county’s history
ANCIENT burial finds are teaching historians about the way people lived in Worcestershire up to 5,000 years ago. Archaeologists are excited after starting an eight-week dig on the Tarmac quarry site alongside the A38 near Clifton, between Worcester and
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Harker praise for his Wolves
PLAYER-coach Skouson Harker praised his troops for an excellent 109-100 British Basketball League win over Sheffield Sharks at the University of Worcester. It was the fifth time in the last six games Wolves had scored more than 100 points and Anthony
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Horsman and Bowley named for the 'A' team
WARRIORS first-teamers Chris Horsman and Will Bowley are set to turn out for the club's 'A' team in tonight's clash with Henley Hawks Alliance at Dry Leas (kick-off 7.30pm). Bowley, who returned to senior action with an 11-minute cameo appearance against
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Abseil was fun and for a good cause
AN abseil down the side of a Worcester store has raised thousands of pounds for a city bereavement charity. Mayor Lucy Hodgson took part in the daredevil event earlier this year for the Noah’s Ark Trust which helps children in Worcestershire and Herefordshire
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Football fixture list
TODAY Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup third round: Bewdley Town v Pershore Town; Bromyard Town v Kidderminster Harriers. Second round: Hereford United v Stourbridge. Southern Division: Bishop’s Cleeve v Wellington. TOMORROW Coca-Cola League One
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Patients' group is embracing new hospital project
A PATIENTS’ group is making an impact on the future of the new Malvern Community Hospital. The Malvern Hospital User Group (HUG), designed to represent the public and patients, met for the first time this month to discuss the £19 million hospital
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Did you see serious Evesham assault?
THESE CCTV stills could help police identify people who witnessed a serious assault in Evesham. Two men were hurt in an unprovoked attack in Bridge Street in the early hours of Saturday, November 1. It is believed that a group of six
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HUNT
HUNT George Jean and Family wish to thank everyone who attended his Funeral,also the cards, messages of sympathy, and donations to Acorns Hospice. Special thanks to ReverendDavid Owenfor such a lovely service and also for the professional service given
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JONES
JONES Courtney Congratulations to my loving son on your 16th birthday. My little boy is all grown up now. Best wishes with all the love in the world Dad xx Published in paper 24/11/2008
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HOOPER
HOOPER Edward George Roger Birthday memories today on his third birthday, of our beautiful Edward. Love always Mummy, Nanny and Grandad and the Boys xx Published in paper 24/11/2008
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BOZWARD
BOZWARD Sheila Suddenly at home on November 16th, 2008, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom Bozward, much loved mum to David, Peter, Mary and Jean, also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday
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JONES
JONES Bill Six years you have been gone,but you are always in our hearts. Love Doris, Aileen, Mandy, Lisa, Katheryn, Dave, Sam and Max xxxx Published in paper 24/11/2008
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BOSWELL
BOSWELL Charlie In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle. Passed away on November 24th, 2007. Always in our thoughts. Loving sister Peggy and Family. Published in paper 24/11/2008
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PASSEY
PASSEY Andrew Remembering today my beloved nephew who died tragically forty two years ago today. Never forgotten. Uncle Roy. Published in paper 24/11/2008
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MISKIMMIN
MISKIMMIN Barbara In loving memory of my daughter died November 24th, 2002. Forever in our thoughts. Dad and all the Family. Published in paper 24/11/2008
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PRICE
PRICE Alan Ivor Remembering a very special father, father in law and grandfather, who left us suddenly three years ago today. Loved and remembered every day. Ivor, Derek, Graham and Families. Published in paper 24/11/2008
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JONES
JONES Joan Elsie Of Battenhall. Passed suddenly away on November 18th, 2008, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Cyril, much loved mother of Terence, Robert and Pamela. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday November 28th, at 2.00 pm.
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JONES
JONES Courtney Wishing you a very happy 16th Birthday. Have a great day. Love always Nan and Gramps Jonesxxxx Published in paper 24/11/2008
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PASSEY
PASSEY Andrew Richard Precious memories of our beloved Andrew died tragically forty two years ago today. Forever in our thoughts. God bless son. Mum and Dad. Published in paper 24/11/2008
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PASSEY
PASSEY Andrew Treasured memory of a dear nephew and cousin. Love Auntie June and Cousins. Published in paper 24/11/2008
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Jones fracture fears confirmed
WARRIORS fly-half Matthew Jones is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after a scan revealed he suffered a stress fracture to his right foot in the 26-11 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Sixways on Friday. Jones limped out of the Guinness
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Malvern black-out hits council offices
A POWER cut has affected Malvern. The town lost power for about 15 minutes shortly after 11am. Residents and businesses, including Malvern Town Council, Malvern Theatres and the Malvern Gazette offices, were affected. ...more
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Road and rail delays
COMMUTERS are struggling this morning with delays on the motorway and rail network. A northbound lane between junction 6 to Worcester and junction 5 to Droitwich on the M5 was closed just after 10.30am because of a broken down lorry, and there
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Suckley Hills
THE hills that lie just to the north of the Malverns are neither high nor dramatic but they form part of one of the loveliest landscapes in the county, an intricate patchwork of woods, orchards, sheep pasture, bracken-covered slopes and panoramic
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Council will announce cutbacks next month
WORCESTER residents must brace themselves for a “step change” in the services provided by their city council when £3.1 million cut-backs are announced next month. Council leaders warned this week they simply cannot afford to continue providing
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Farmers Market November 24
TAKE a good look at the carrot below. Now, when you look at that do you think yum, yum? If you are a regular visitor to Worcestershire farmers’ markets your answer will probably be yes but for a lot of people, unfortunately, their answer will
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Reg Moule answers your questions
WE have just moved house and there is an established ivy growing up the back wall of the garage that I would like to remove. What is the best way to do it? I HIGGINS REG SAYS: You can try to kill the plant off using a systemic weed killer
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November 24-Dec 1
100 YEARS AGO: THE South African War Memorial to Worcestershire’s fallen soldiers has been unveiled outside Worcester Cathedral in the presence of a large assembly. Contingents of the military, including troops from Norton Barracks, a detachment
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Look at Labour’s mis-management
SIR – I have to smile at the letter from a Mr Shearon (November 18). To try to justify this government by showing an example of Tory finances is a bit rich. Like Mr Shearon I will give a list of Labour mis-management. The destruction of Royal
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Good Enough to Eat - Celeriac
THIS delicious knobbly veg is delicious as a mash, mixed with potato and garlic, or grated in salads, and is much easier to grow than celery. Sow seeds in early spring in pots of seed compost mixed with fine vermiculite. Cover the seed with vermiculite
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EU not to blame for the closures
SIR – It cannot be said too often that Tony Eaves is 100 per cent wrong to blame the EU for post office closures. (Letters, November 14.) There are only three reasons that post offices are closing. First, this Labour government forced
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November 24-Dec 1
THIS WEEK IN 1988: NINE years old Antony Eden from Abberley, near Worcester, has just landed the part of the new Milkybar Kid, beating 2,500 other young hopefuls who auditioned during Nestles UK search. As the Milkybar Kid, Antony will star in
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Best of the bunch 0 Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)
THE cooler weather is forcing us inside, which brings my attention to houseplants. I notice that my Phalaenopsis, bought from Ikea around three years ago for £6.99, is once again in full bloom. Orchids look so exotic with their elegant sprays of
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Digging up the dirt to prepare soil for spring
THIS winter, many of us will start digging to prepare a vegetable plot or flower border for planting next spring. But the question may arise – why bother? Firstly, digging breaks up the soil, relieving compaction and helping to aerate it, making
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Help the aged
MADONNA has just passed her half century milestone and this means that she will be eligible to take advantage of the many organisations dedicated to supporting the over-50s throughout Worcester. Readers will no doubt be aware of the numerous city
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There is a case for membership of EU
SIR – I am truly grateful to Mark Starr. At least he has had a crack at answering the question and he asks us to believe that, apparently, our country’s leaders are not driven by what they believe to be right for the country, but, rather, by their
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Chance for teens to get into driving seat earlier
TEENAGERS as young as 16 can now get into the driving seat under supervision. Worcestershire Group of Advanced Motorists has announced an expansion with spaces for 16 year olds who would like to experience driving in a dual controlled car with
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Ambulance control centre will close - next week
BRANSFORD’S ambulance control centre is to close next week, it has been announced today. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will close at 7am on Monday when all call handling and dispatch of vehicles in Herefordshire and Worcestershire will
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Helen's aim is high with fashionable leather work
FASHION isn’t usually the first thing associated with shooting, but for Helen Leedham, the shooting industry is the catwalk for her business. Because the 27-year-old from Cookley, near Kidderminster, has turned her training as a saddler into
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...And another thing
● SINCE my stern reference to the over-use of that contrived word europhobe by the pro-EU lobby, there appears to have been a refreshing absence of this tedious cliché on the Worcester News website. After this success, I can announce that my next
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Sometimes the press stir rather than report
SIR – Malvern Town Councillor Paul Tuthill has put the cat among the pigeons with his now withdrawn proposal to limit forthcoming agendas for public meetings to the bare topics to be discussed. This predictably produced words of outrage from
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Wildlife with Sharon Boardman - 15 December
THE crow family (corvids) rouse intense passion – they are persecuted, revered and studied at the highest level. Their adaptability, fascinating lifestyles, cultural importance, high intelligence and stunning appearance make these some of the
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Good business techniques from our Mike Foster
MIKE Foster’s game plan seems to be progressing nicely. That party loyalist’s job in the whips’ office was always going to lead to career advancement. Foxy has often been accused of always backing his bosses, regardless of what his constituents
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Thanks for all help with poppy appeal
SIR – The committee of the Royal British Legion (Worcester City Branch) wish to give a huge thank you to Derek and Martin who unselfishly gave up two weeks of their own time to be in CrownGate Shopping Centre where the public donated money to
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Top scientist speaks to school
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 also the year 11 top science
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French university students are different to our own
MY wife and I flew to the south of France to visit our youngest daughter who is teaching out there. She lives in Aix-en-Provence which is the kind of university town that Worcester would love to be. The strange thing is that while students in Britain
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Tax cuts are great if we can afford it
SIR – Although I am a member of a party advocating tax cuts I am a little confused. If we cut tax and borrow more how do we pay off the borrowing? We can’t exactly rely on our banks we now own to pay us back. Tax cuts are great so long as we
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It seems a lot of you favour the ring road
FROM reading the many comments on our website, it seems a substantial number of Worcester News readers are in favour of the completion of the city’s orbital road. This has predictably not escaped the attention of MP Mike Foster, who appears
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We've created art from nature
Children from Hallow Primary School, near Worcester, have been getting close to nature as part of a special arts project. Year three and four pupils have been using natural items to create pieces of art in their school grounds. The project was called
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Top firm upbeat about the future
AMID increasing talk of job losses and recession, an award-winning Malvern company is looking forward to a successful 2009. Leonard Simmonds Associates Ltd (LSA) has just been presented with a prestigious Queen’s Award For Enterprise in International
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No wonder we get such poor turn-out
SIR – David Barlow asks why some of your letters contributors are not in accord with the main political parties on the question of our membership of the EU. Might I suggest that perhaps quite a lot of people do not trust politicians in general
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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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Obvious answer is for a windfall tax
Sir – Having received the latest scripture from Michael Foster lauding the government energy initiative, I would inform him I have no cavity walls or loft to insulate and given the other benefits are for the over-70 age group, which he fails to
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Why don't you just ask them, David
SIR – David Barlow is being facetious again (Letters, November 3). If he really wants an answer to his question as to why the three main political parties appear to be in favour of continued membership of the EEC why doesn’t he do the obvious thing
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We don't make profit on the travel scheme
SIR – I write following a series of recent articles contained within the Worcester News asserting that Wyre Forest District Council made a surplus on its concessionary travel scheme at a cost to Worcester City Council. May I take this opportunity
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It’s been fun being a weekend mother to special needs children
IT takes a special sort of person who, having brought up a family of their own, then decides to welcome into their home a series of children with special needs. Not to stay, but to visit for a short break. Enough time anyway to give the child’s
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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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Man took knife to cars after love affair ended
A 64-year-old man caused £15,000 damage to cars with a knife after a love affair with a childhood sweetheart turned sour. Geoffrey Emms, whose wife was seriously ill with dementia, hoped to revive his secret romance by becoming “the knight
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Fresh hopes for safety moves on danger road
p5 monday A PEDESTRIAN crossing could at last be installed across a busy Worcester road where a girl was run over in September. The man in charge of Worcestershire’s highways, county council cabinet member Derek Prodger, said putting a pedestrian
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Man accused of breaking ban
A DROITWICH man alleged to have breached a banning order will appear back in court next month. Adrian Locke, aged 35, of Wych Road, is alleged to have assaulted a woman in Worcester on Wednesday, November 12. He is charged with playing on gambling
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COMMENT: Questions remain as prices fall
WHILE further reductions in the price of fuel are welcome, there remain some puzzles surrounding the cost of filling up at the forecourt. The average price of petrol has fallen by record amounts in the past month, dropping from about 106p for
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Roundabout chaos could mean traffic lights are installed - video
TRAFFIC lights could be installed on a busy city roundabout, according to the man in charge of the county’s roads. Derek Prodger, Worcestershire County Council cabinet member for roads, has said he will look again at lights because drivers
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Health champion's frustrations about patients' network
A PATIENT champion is frustrated over delays to a new forum designed to give patients more of a voice in Worcestershire. Janie Thomas says she has had to set up an interim “patient panel” because of delays to the formation of the new Worcestershire
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Two hundred families lose homes
MORE than 200 families in Worcester had their homes repossessed in the first nine months of this year. New figures from the Ministry of Justice show 237 mortgage repossession orders were made at Worcester County Court from January to September
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Hand-sewn goods help raise cash for children
BEAUTIFUL hand-made quilts, bags and cushions went on sale in aid of charity in Worcester at the weekend. The Sytchampton Stytchers, a sewing group from the village of Sytchampton, near Droitwich, held their second Christmas charity fair at
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Now children have a play area they can be proud of
A PLAYGROUND to be proud of has been unveiled at the heart of a Worcester housing estate. It has taken two years of hard graft to transform a derelict patch of land in Tolladine into a safe haven for youngsters. Now at last the Rose Avenue play area
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Pupils create art from nature
p2 pic Mon Children from Hallow Primary School, near Worcester, have been getting close to nature as part of a special arts project. Year three and four pupils have been using natural items to create pieces of art in their school grounds.
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League dream can be reality say directors
WORCESTER City’s board of directors believe they can deliver Football League status within 10 years. The city is one of the largest in the country without a team in the top four tiers of English football and the club are 11th in Blue Square South. Last
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Countryside gipsy site is turned down
PLANS to turn a piece of open countryside into a caravan site for gipsies has been refused. Councillors went against the recommendation of their officers after expressing concerns about access to-and-from the garden nursery site off the Evesham
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The day I stared down the barrel of a gun
A WARTIME nurse is part of a very select group of women still alive today to have been awarded the Burma Star medal. Winnie Roberts, aged 92, now lives in Pershore and was one of a small number of British nurses who treated injured soldiers
