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December temps will be more "traditional" than recent years
IT’S too early to predict a white Christmas, according to Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari, but residents can expect some snow during December. Mr Damari said December was going to be a varied month with Arctic blasts seeing plummeting
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King’s claim the honours in Modus Cup
KING’S School Worcester won back the Modus Cup from city rivals RGSAO with a 21-7 victory at Sixways. A bumper 3,800-strong crowd turned up at the home of Worcester Warriors to cheer on the two school teams. Having lost the annual encounter last season
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Wills day raises cash for Noah’s Ark Trust
A CHARITY wills day held at MFG Solicitors’ Kidderminster office raised £3,550 for children’s charity the Noah’s Ark Trust. Members of MFG’s private client division rallied round to prepare 142 wills between 8.30am and 6pm. The firm decided to support
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All-change for new timetable
A NEW timetable being launched next month will mean more trains available for Worcester passengers. London Midland has announced there will be a new Worcester to Gloucester service and the Worcester to Snow Hill line will become more convenient for
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It's 60 years of wedded bliss for diamond couple
A COUPLE who met through farming in the Second World War have celebrated their diamond wedding in Worcester. Margaret and George Johnson were working on neighbouring farms in Staffordshire when they met – Mrs Johnson was in the Land Army working on a
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Recognition for probation workers
PROBATION officers in the two counties have been praised for their innovation and work ethic. West Mercia Probation Trust - which is a year old, has been given a glowing report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation following an inspection in September
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Davies starts with fine knock-out
WORCESTER City ABC light-welterweight Daniel Davies knocked out Tamworth’s Luke Harvey at Drayton Manor. With both boxers taking part in their first contest, they wasted no time getting stuck into each other. Davies was guilty of neglecting his defence
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Walkers raise money for guide dogs for the blind
AN intrepid team of walkers didn’t let atrocious weather put them off raising more than £3,600 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The team of 14 from One Creative Environments in Warndon, Worcester, had intended to climb the four highest peaks
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Merger talks fall through
BROMSGROVE Rovers chairman Tom Herbert hopes attentions will be turned back to the football pitch after declaring the proposed merger with rivals Redditch United is “dead in the water”. Herbert has put supporters’ minds at rest by issuing a statement
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Dolphins make big league improvement
DROITWICH Dolphins improved in National Swimming League second round following a disappointing opener. They performed well against tough opposition to finish second behind Phoenix Youth. First places were gained by Ruth Hadley in the 11 and under
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If we can get green status we will retain open land
AN application has been made to give an area of open space town green status – a move that would prevent feared development plans. The land in question is off Blake Avenue and next to the Emmanuel church in the Chawson area of Droitwich Spa. It is owned
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Phil lashes home a brace to down basement side
STOURPORT consolidated their mid-table position in the Slazenger Men’s Conference West with a 6-3 victory over bottom side Whitchurch. The win was enough to strengthen their grip on sixth place in the league and also widen the gap over the lower teams
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Naval Association's fund-raising boost
PERSHORE Royal Naval Association presented the Meningitis Trust with a cheque for £2,117. The money was raised through fund-raising in 2008. The cheque was presented at the Pershore Naval Social Club by shipmate Alan Ellis to Alan Mullett
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Folkard beaten to bow honours
EVESHAM Archery Club’s annual FITA 18 Open tournament again attracted the country’s top-ranked archers. Olympian Simon Terry, a double bronze medallist at Barcelona in 1992, secured the men’s recurve bow trophy from Jonathan Shales with a score of 582
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City side hit rock bottom after loss
WORCESTER men’s first team slumped to the foot of the BodyKraft Midlands Prem-ier Division. They were beaten 7-3 at home to Sikh Union (Nottingham), who leap-frogged the city side in the table. The seconds were held to a 1-1 draw by North Notts.
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Capture the magic of lights and win a prize
BUDDING photographers are urged to get clicking away for a competition to celebrate the annual illuminated walk at Spetchley Park. A selection of the best pictures of the Spetchley Park Gardens light fantastic will be published in your Worcester News
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Chase quickest to festival plaudits
GIRLS from South and West Worcestershire School Sport Partnerships played in a tag rugby festival at Evesham High School. The event started off with coaching skills and drills performed by young leaders from the host school and members of Evesham RFC
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Women struck by late double blow
WORCESTER women’s firsts lost 3-2 to Olton in the Midlands Premier League. Worcester dominated the early proceedings and they took the lead in the 22nd minute through Libby Hayes from a penalty corner. Olton didn’t look like scoring
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Recruitment firm raises cash by selling furniture
AN Evesham recruitment firm raised £160 by selling off unwanted office furniture. List Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd, which supplies temporary and permanent staff to the industrial, commercial, HGV1 driving and catering sectors, has opened a new
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Festive woe after Latham injury blow
INSPIRATIONAL full-back Chris Latham will not play again before Christmas after the knee injury picked up against Newcastle Falcons was diagnosed as a medial ligament strain. The former Australia international suffered the problem during Worcester’s
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Students and boss all shine
THREE New College Worcester students shone at the British Indoor Rowing Championship, while their teacher claimed gold. Luke Almond, Sam Murray and Daniel Wilsher, all 18, tackled the men’s open LTA (legs, trunk and arms) event. Almond won silver after
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Man grabbed ex-partner by the throat
AN ANGRY man called his ex-partner “a spiteful bitch” before punching her, grabbing her by the throat and bashing her off her garden fence. Adrian Farrow admitted two common assaults against his former partner Tracey Carroll, the worst of which
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Super Simon hits fab five
DROITWICH seconds skipper Simon Baines put in a five-star performance in their 5-2 victory over Redditch. After a shaky start, Spa soon got into their passing rhythm and Baines opened the scoring following an interception from Luke Wicks. Two goals
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Woodbine Willie is one of our heroes
AN exhibition about the life of Rev Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, affectionately known as Woodbine Willie, will be held in Worcester Cathedral next year to coincide with the 80th anniversary of his death. The organiser Canon Paul Tongue is now appealing
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Rampant Evesham go 7-up
EVESHAM ran out 7-1 winners in their home clash with Leamington in West Midlands Division One. Ady Betts and Martin Husbands combined effectively to set up Steve Miller to open the scoring before once again combining to set up Stuart Bearcroft who made
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Weekend hockey fixtures
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE Midlands Premier Division: North Stafford v Worcester (noon). West Midlands Premier Division: Kidderminster v Redditch. Division One: Bloxwich v Pershore; Bromsgrove v Evesham; Droitwich v West
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Public are vital to help tackle domestic abuse
PUBLIC help is vital in tackling the “hidden crime” of domestic abuse, according to police. West Mercia Constabulary is backing the international campaign, 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women, which runs until Wednesday, December 10. The
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Bargains at mistletoe auction
SMALL businesses from across Britain gathered for a bargain in Little Hereford for the annual Tenbury Wells Mistletoe Auction. It was the first of three auctions to take place over the coming weeks. Mistletoe, holly and Christmas trees were available
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I’ve been crying all day as my post office shut
TWO post offices in south Worcestershire have served their final customers and closed their doors for good. Poolbrook Post Office, Malvern, and Pinvin Post Office, near Pershore, closed on Tuesday. It follows the announcement last month
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The Lord said 'do not judge others'
SIR – If, John Phillpott, (October 30) says death means oblivion, as humanists maintain, then in the long run all life on earth is ultimately without point and meaningless. “I go to prepare a place for you,” said Christ. I trust his recorded
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Are they giving up expenses?
SIR – Did I hear someone say, or was it a dream? That, in view of the current financial crises facing both the county and city councils, both bodies of communityminded people are to forego their generous allowances and expenses until such times
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MEPs don't want the voter to know
SIR – Open Europe, which is an independent think-tank, launched an Open Transparency initiative earlier this year which gave MEPs the opportunity to show the public that their expenses and staff allowances are being spent fairly and transparently
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LONG
LONG Marc In loving memory of our dear grandson Marc who passed away November 19th, 2008. Always in our thoughts Nan and Grandad. Published in paper 26/11/2008
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HARPER
HARPER Millie Of Cranham. Passed away on November 21st, 2008, aged 92 years. Beloved wife to the late Jack. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium, on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 11.30 a.m. No flowers
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CREESE
CREESE Haze Of Warndon. Passed away peacefully on November 22nd, 2008, after a brave battle, fought with dignity and humour. A special sister to Sue and Rog. Much loved auntie to Russ, Ruth, Rich, Shell and great aunt to Corr and Rossi. Published in
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CREESE
CREESE Haze Of Warndon. Passed peacefully away at St Richard's Hospice, on November 22nd, 2008, aged 51 years. Beloved partner of Chris. Loving mother to Tom and Stevie. Dear sister to Sue and Rob. Will be sadly missed by Bunty and all her Friends. Funeral
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Leonorah One year today, you went away. Words cannot change things or stop the pain, You always put a smile on my face and joy in my heart. Love and miss you so much. Julie. xx Published in paper 26/11/2008
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Lyn One year today I watched you fade away and prayed that you would stay, But I know I will see you soon each time I see the moon. Miss you badly. Gillian. Published in paper 26/11/2008
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DODD
DODD Geoff You can shed a tear, that he has gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can empty, because you can't see him, Or you
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Leonorah Remembering mum one year on. Precious memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year. Your memory is our greatest treasure, to love, Keep and last forever. We miss you mum. Love from Nigel Michelle and Family.xxxx Teresa, Philip
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Make better use of roads we have
SIR – I have always promoted and supported a one-way traffic system for Newtown Road. The traffic flow, especially between 8am and 9am, stretches from Sherriff Street to Ripon Road and already demands this. The ludicrous suggestion to route
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VEALE
VEALE Michael Wishes to thank everyone who attended,and gave generous gifts at my21st Birthday party. Published in paper 26/11/2008
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LONG
LONG Marc Taken suddenly on November 19th, after a long illness bravely borne, aged 30. Beloved son of Kenny and Patsy, much loved brother of Nicola and Shaun, and brother in law to Mark and Michelle. Loving father to Shania and Ethan. Will be sadly missed
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SNOW
SNOW Joy Eileen Of Martley Passed away in hospital on November 13th, 2008,aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Reg. Much loved mother of Julian and Penny. Requiem Mass at Old St Martin's Church, Cornmarket, Worcester on Wednesday December 3rd,at 11 a.m., followed
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WILKES
WILKES Maureen Mo Passed away in Hospital, after a very short illness, on November 22nd, 2008, aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Dearly loved mum of Nicholas and Debbie. Loving grandmother of Amelia Mae and sadly missed by Michelle and mother in law
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PLATTS
PLATTS Phyllis Lillian Passed away peacefully at Rashwood Nursing Home, aged 87 years, on November 20th, 2008. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Monday December 1st, 2008 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations
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HARRIES
HARRIES Dorothy Mary Formerly of Elmbridge Died peacefully at Ravenstone Nursing Home on November 24th, 2008 aged 98 years. Sadly missed by her niece Rosemary. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Elmbridge on Monday December 1st at 2 p.m., followed by
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WESTACOTT
WESTACOTT Garry Mandy and the Family wish to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy, attendance at the Service of Thanksgiving and the donations received for St Michael's Hospice. Special thanks to Doctors and Staff at St Michael's Hospice
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JARDINE
JARDINE Derick Ruth, Paul and Chris wish to thank all Family and Friends of Derick now resting in peace, for so many kind thoughts and sympathy. Also for donations to St Richards Hospice. Sincere thanks for a lovely service to Reverend Duncan of St Marks
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BANNER WATCH OUT ABOUT LAST
BANNER Aimee WATCH OUT!WATCH OUT!Aimee BannersABOUT! Congratulations on passing your driving test AT LAST. Love from Mum, Dad, Ashley, Nan, Anthony and Vicky. xxx Published in paper 26/11/2008
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SYNNUCK NEE JONES
SYNNUCK NEE JONES Maxine Dawn Loving memories of our wonderful daughter, and also our much loved sister and auntie, who sadly passed away four years ago, November 26th, 2004. There's a place in our hearts, no one can fill,For we loved you so, And always
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COLLINS
COLLINS Darren Eight years today. Always in our thoughts. Miss you loads. Love Nan and Uncle John xx Published in paper 26/11/2008
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Leonorah Lyn In loving memory of a wonderful wife. Who passed away one year today. Just one day more to hold you,To kiss you, To say I love you always. Just one day more. Forever yours Good night.God Bless. Keith. xx Published in paper 26/11/
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SMITH
SMITH Terence Memories of Terry who passed away ten years ago today. Forever in the thoughts of wife Lynne, and sons Ian and Simon. Published in paper 26/11/2008
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STRAIN Sylvia Passed away three years today. There is a place in our hearts no one can fill, for we loved you so and always will. Love Jack and Family. xxx Published in paper 26/11/2008
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Here are more of the facts for you
SIR – Contributions to what should have been a simple and well-focused discourse started off at a disappointing level, and have since gone further downhill, most recently courtesy of GC Morris and EW Taylor. Both gents requested more facts than
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Obesity is growing problem in county
A HEALTH boss has warned there is no magic cure for Worcestershire’s obesity epidemic. Dr Richard Harling, director of public health for Worcestershire, warned that there was no quick-fix solution for reducing the number of fat people in the
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How is it right to support wars?
SIR – Mike Foster MP wrote that ‘John McCain’s Republicans represent the US conservatives. The Democrats, like Labour, represent progressive politicians’. How is it progressive to support illegal wars that waste billions of pounds of taxpayers
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Let's strive to get back all the lights
SIR – Well, after an absence of three years we finally have some of our traditional Christmas lights back in the High Street in Pershore and I can assure you that they are very much a welcome sight. I was thrilled with the large amount of people
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More help for cash-strapped home-owners
WORCESTER City Council is among 60 local authorities benefiting from new measures to help people at risk of losing their homes. Chancellor Alistair Darling revealed the reforms on Monday including getting major lenders to wait at least three months
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Great to have the wonky vegetablles back in shops
SIR – A ban on ‘wonky veg’ sales in our shops has now been lifted so curvy cucumbers and forked carrots will be back on the menu. The European Commission agreed that this is a law that’s totally unnecessary – it’s a complete victory for common
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EU put the lives of sailors at great risk
SIR – With their usual exquisite timing the EU parliament has proposed to downgrade the crime of piracy from an act of war to a simple criminal act. This means that the recent action in which the Royal Navy killed three pirates and handed over
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It was my son who went to Wembley
SIR – I am in receipt of a leaflet sent out to shareholders regarding the forthcoming Worcester City FC annual meeting and extraordinary general meeting. In it my late husband’s name is mentioned as having travelled to Wembley with David Hallmark
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Garage drops plan to sell drink all night
PLANS to create Worcester’s first off-licence open 24 hours a day, seven days a week have been dropped after police said crime could rise as a result. The company which runs the 24-hour Texaco garage in Malvern Road, Lower Wick, agreed to scale
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School was wrong to release balloons
SIR – Much as I applaud the move to involve young children in developing awareness of bullying and its destructive characteristics, I was greatly saddened to see the photograph in Worcester News (Wednesday, November 19) in which pupils from Gorse
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Thank you for your kind support John
SIR – Further to Councillor John Tidmarsh’s letter. As a former employee and now a trustee of Worcestershire Lifestyles, I would like to thank Coun Tidmarsh for his support. I would also like to clarify that Worcestershire Lifestyles, established
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If I knew at 15 what I do now, I'd never have lit that first cigarette
IF Geoff Cumbley was 15 years old again with his first cigarette in his hand he knows one thing for certain already – he would never light it, let alone smoke it. But one fateful day more than 50 years ago, Mr Cumbley, still little more than a
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Masked raiders tie up Tesco staff and customers
MASKED men tied up five people in a robbery at Tesco Express in Droitwich today. A group of about four men with their faces covered arrived at the store in Primsland Way about 10 minutes after it was opened at 5.30am. They tied male
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Issues often resolved thanks to newspaper
SIR – I refer to the letter that was printed on November 18, ‘Concern over the effects of articles’, when it appears that the spokesperson for the community safety partnership is trying to control what the readers of the Worcester News are allowed
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Enjoy these tax cuts now as it will get tougher
AS expected, the Chancellor announced tax cutting measures in the prebudget report. They are designed to increase the spending power of individuals in an attempt to stimulate the economy and reduce the effect of the impending recession.
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COMMENT: No room for complacency after Baby P
FIGURES revealing a 40 per cent increase in the number of Worcestershire children in need of social services protection appear shocking, particularly in the aftermath of the dreadful Baby P case in Haringey. The terrible torture and killing of
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Schools take action after cyber bullying increases
CYBER bullying is becoming a growing problem in Worcestershire schools, according to a new report. The increase has led to calls from teachers to increase the level of support in dealing with the issue which can have “horrendous” impacts on
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Lucky escape for bike smash teen
A 17-YEAR-OLD has been taken to hospital after a crash between a motorbike and a van. The incident happened at the junction of Tolladine Road and Conway at about 4.50pm yesterday. Emergency services attended and the teenager was treated at the scene
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Supermarket on target to open in spring
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s is on target to open its new Worcester store in spring next year. The major development has already changed the face of St John’s with a state-of-the-art sports centre, new youth centre, work on Christopher Whitehead
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Molly and the Night Monster by Chris Wormell
When Molly wakes up in the middle of the night, and hears the sound of a step on the stair, her imagination runs absolutely wild... An enchanting bedtime story, with a reassuring hug of an ending, from the creator of George and the Dragon and
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Plenty to be happy about after a year as Lane boss
MY first year as Worcester City manager has flown by. I love managing the club and I have been made very welcome, I have had the backing of the board and fans and hopefully I will be here for a lot longer. Apart from the last month it’s been very enjoyable
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Club after help to find future stars
WORCESTER Ladies Rugby Club are searching for sponsors to help them maintain their proud tradition of producing international players. The Sixways side have been established for 16 years and have worked their way up through the leagues to the top-flight
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Winter Wonderland at Telford
Venue: Telford Wonderland Where: Telford Town Pk, Telford, TF3 4AY. Contact: 01952 591633 Review: SANTA Claus, his wife, elves and even reindeer are all to be found now that Telford’s Wonderland attraction has been transformed
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Huge rise in numbers of at-risk children
NEW cases of children considered at risk of abuse or neglect in Worcestershire have risen by 40 per cent in just three months, new figures reveal. But Worcestershire County Council has stressed the huge rise does not mean more children are
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Wolves target quick follow-up win
ENTERTAINERS Worcester Wolves have again been recognised by the British Basketball League as they head to Sheffield Sharks tonight (7.30). After beating Sharks 109-100 on Saturday, player-coach Skouson Harker and forward Anthony Paez were named in the
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Look at the mess thieves left my shop in
THIEVES broke into an organic farm shop in rural Worcestershire and trashed the store, leaving thousands of pounds worth of damage. Worcestershire farmer Will Edmonds was in shock when he arrived at his family shop, Roots at Rushwick, yesterday
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Tears as post offices close their doors
TWO post offices in south Worcestershire have served their final customers and closed their doors for good. Poolbrook Post Office in Malvern and Pinvin Post Office near Pershore closed yesterday. It follows the announcement last month they would not
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Schoolboy set to star in Idol final
A 13-YEAR-OLD Worcestershire boy is one step away from stardom after making it to the final of a national talent competition. Alastair Webb, from Stockton on Teme, will sing at the national final of Idol 2008 on Saturday after beating thousands
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Enjoy these tax cuts now as it will get tougher
Peter Griffiths, tax director for Hazlewoods LLP, warns that although the pre-budget report may bring good news today, it comes potentially with bad news in the future AS expected, the Chancellor announced tax cutting measures in the pre-budget
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Bike crash woman needed cannabis to relieve the pain
A WOMAN who was nearly killed when she fell off a motorbike as a teenager grew 20 cannabis plants at her home to relieve the pain. Caroline Jones admitted cultivating the cannabis plants at her home in Suffield Close, Bransford, near Worcester, when
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Tea party celebrates special friendship
WORCESTER’S American twin pleased its English relation by holding a traditional tea party. Residents of Worcester, Massachusetts, held a ceremony earlier this month to mark 100 years since they were given two half-suits of pikeman’s armour worn in the
