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Playing it down wins council award
AN INNOVATIVE way of handing out contracts to private firms has scooped Worcestershire County Council a national award. County Hall picked up the award for Outstanding Achievement in Procurement for its idea of selling off contracts on the internet
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Have your say on park facilities
CHILDREN and parents are set to get their chance to say what type of play area they want in Evesham’s Abbey Park. As part of the research into re-designing the park’s play area, Wychavon District Council is planning two public display and consultation
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Win a holiday to France!
YOUR Worcester News has teamed up with netmums.com to find mums who make a positive difference in our community. The Netmums Mum of the Year competition will celebrate the achievements of mothers across the country and recognise the hard work
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Ruddock: Luscombe making good progress
MIKE Ruddock has ruled Hal Luscombe out of Sunday’s Guinness Premiership showdown at Saracens but hopes to have him available for the Sixways rendez-vous with Bourgoin on December 13. The former Wales international centre has not figured for Worcester
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Rawle: Future is bright at Malvern
MANAGER Joe Rawle feels the future is in good hands at Malvern Town. The Langland Stadium outfit are currently second-from-bottom in British Gas Business Division One Midlands and have only taken eight points from their 15 fixtures. However, they won
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Police launch inquiries into robbery at supermarket
POLICE are following a number of lines of inquiry following a robbery at a supermarket. The masked men who tied up shop staff at Tesco Express, off Primsland Way, Droitwich, on Wednesday, remain at large. One of the robbers’ getaway
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Fields aim to build on away haul
WESTFIELDS host Cradley Town in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm). Fields gained their first league away victory at Highgate United on Saturday, triumphing 2-1. But the Hereford side can boast a stronger record at allpay.park with four wins from eight
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Distraction burglar targeted OAP
A DISTRACTION burglar drank tea with his elderly victim after stealing £200 from her handbag. The man initially offered to cut trees in the victim’s back garden in Tolladine Road on Monday. Although the victim did not authorise the unknown
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Chesham are next up for goal-shy Swifts
STOURPORT Swifts goals are a rare commodity at the moment as they slip nearer the bottom of British Gas Business Division One Midlands. What started as a blip has become a major dilemma for the Walshes Meadow side as only basement boys Woodford United
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Waite set to be at end for teenager
NATHANIEL Waite could be in line for a place in the starting line-up tomorrow when Bromsgrove Rovers host Arle-sey Town (3pm). Waite came off the bench as a 72nd-minute substitute to score the injury-time winner in the 2-1 victory over Malvern Town last
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Blind boy learns from the best
A SEVEN-year-old blind Worcester boy is receiving football coaching from a member of the Great British five-a-side football paralympic team. Lee Greatbatch, who is himself blind, visits Claines Primary School every week to work with Harrison Keasey.
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Weale and Gowling join Bulls
HEREFORD United have signed Bristol City goalkeeper Chris Weale on loan following the injury to Matt Murray. Weale joined the Edgar Street club along with Carlisle defender Joshua Gowling ahead of today's 5pm deadline for emergency loans. The Ashton
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County relief at India duo’s return
WORCESTERSHIRE chief executive Mark Newton is pleased that Stephen Moore and Steven Davies are returning home following the terror attacks in Mumbai. The County duo have been out in India with the England Performance Programme (EPP) squad but
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Church’s seats up for grabs
THE saying ‘take a pew’ could be nearer to the truth in some homes with a church offering householders the chance to buy their own. St James’ Church, in Welland, near Malvern, has come up with an ingenious way to re-use its unwanted seating by launching
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Robins looking to keep Brackley out
EVESHAM United manager Paul West has praised his team as they continue to climb the British Gas Business Premier Division table. The Robins head to lowly Brackley Town tomorrow looking to record their fifth clean sheet in a row and sixth in seven league
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Man groped wheelchair-bound woman
A FIFTY-year-old man sexually assaulted a disabled woman as she sat in a taxi in Worcester. Kevin Bird staggered up to the woman as she was waiting for a taxi by Marks and Spencer. Despite asking him to leave, Bird stayed and when the taxi arrived
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Ashley creates shock in dour league round
WORCESTER matchman Ashley Platt turned unfancied peg 154 in Lansdowne Park into a winner when he took first place in a dour fourth round of the WDUAA Winter League. Needing to take just 2-11-10 to the scales to secure victory, Platt beat the talented
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Cracking tea and biscuits, Gromit!
FREE tea and biscuits are on offer at a Malvern paint-your-own pottery studio as part of a cracking day out with Wallace and Gromit. Green Frog Pottery, in Barnards Green Road, is offering visitors a free pot of tea and a plate of biscuits in a bid to
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I’ll have your gold jewellery, man told vulnerable victim
A WORCESTER man who stole jewellery from a vulnerable man could face a long jail term. Justin Wynn took the necklace and bracelet from the man then sold them for drugs. The 22-carat gold jewellery had belonged to the man’s late sister
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County weekend football fixture list
SATURDAY WORCESTERSHIRE FA CUPS Mann Broadbent Saturday Junior Cup round three: Bretforton OB v Wyre Forest (N Lear); Areley Kings v Fairfield Villa (S Tibke); Bredon v Malvern Town Res (MJ Daniel); Droitwich Spa v Littleton (S Gudger). Saturday
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Bailey upsets odds with superb silver
WORCESTER Triathlon Club’s Les Bailey caused a major surprise by claiming a silver medal in his age category at the Ironman World Championship 70.3. Bailey, of Peopleton, jetted over to Clearwater, Florida, USA, after winning his 70 to 74-year-old section
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Academy launching at venue
WORCESTER City Council are calling on wannabe soccer stars following the revamp of Brickfields’ King George V playing fields. They have launched a football academy, which starts with training open to children of all abilities on Saturday.
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Liquid helps in battle to beat thieves
RESIDENTS are being offered a smart new tool in the battle against thieves and burglars. People living in St Peter’s and Battenhall can benefit from a new police-backed scheme offering marking solution SmartWater at a discount price through Neighbourhood
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Body of Lies
Time has been kind to Sir Ridley Scott, the director of Body of Lies. His once reviled Blade Runner is now hailed as a masterpiece. Dozens have been influenced by his stunning visuals and he now has an increased output of one film a year. It is just a
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Pride and Glory
Another year another blazing cop drama: 2006 produced Oscar success The Departed and 2007 produced We Own The Night. Early 2008 has brought us Pride and Glory, or was meant to but New Line held back the release numerous times, much to the dismay
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Paintings sale helps hospice
An exhibition and sale of the paintings by the late amateur artist Arthur Lewis at Pershore’s Number 8 helped raise £1,700 for Worcester’s St Richard’s Hospice.
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Be helped around the Victorian fayre
VISITORS to Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre will be able to find their way around the city’s streets easier than before with the help of Visitor Information Patrollers (VIPs). Following an appeal in your Worcester News, 10 volunteers
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RATCLIFFE
RATCLIFFE Ernest Beryl and Family would like to thank Neighbours, Family and Friends, also The Golfing Society, for their kind messages, cards and donations to Cancer Research. Also to the Reverend Steven Agnew and also George Crump and Sons for their
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BLACKWELL
BLACKWELL George Passed away peacefully at home on November 23rd, 2008, aged 93 years. A much loved husband to Sheila. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, December 2nd at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired
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HUGHES
HUGHES Mildred Millie Passed away peacefully at St Richard's Hospice on November 24th, 2008, aged 85 years. A beloved wife to Edgar, mum to John, Linda, Janet and Peter. Also a devoted gran and great gran. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium
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TRUBY
TRUBY Rosina Dorothy Of Worcester Passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 25th, 2008, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Geoff. Much loved mother of Lorraine and Kevin and a dearly loved grandma. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on
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HORNBERGER UHB
HORNBERGER Michael Leslie Passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on November 15th, 2008, aged 56 years. A devoted husband to Lynda and a much loved father of Sarah, who will be sadly missed forever. We will always love and be thinking of you. Funeral
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JONES MND
JONES Kevin Lloyd Passed away peacefully after much suffering, faced with courage and dignity at Hickleton Hall Hospice, South Yorkshire on November 20th, 2008, aged 53 years. Dearly loved husband of Val. Loved son of Rose-Mary Glazzard formerly Jones
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LONG
LONG Marc Aaron You will always be remembered in our hearts, thoughts and forever young in our memories. Rest in Peace. Much love fromJoanne, Wendy, Steve, Antony, Adam, Nigel, Karen, Kelly, Adelle, Nathan, Jordan, Ben and Jake. Published in paper 27
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SIEGERT
SIEGERT Henry Those we love no distance can divide,For everyday in memory we still walk side by side. Love Joan Published in paper 27/11/2008
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HAYWOOD
HAYWOOD Sid Eleven years since that sad day. So greatly missed in every way. Your loving wife Beryl. Published in paper 27/11/2008
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HAYWOOD
HAYWOOD Sid Remembering with love dear Sid. Remembered always Bett and Family R I P Published in paper 27/11/2008
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WILLINGTON
WILLINGTON Edith Passed away peacefully in hospital on November 21st, 2008, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mom of Penny and the late Brian. A dear nan to Zoe, Christopher, Gordon and their Families. Funeral service at Worcester
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HORNBERGER
HORNBERGER Michael Leslie Died tragically on November 15th, 2008, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, aged 56. Second son of the late Vera and Fritz Hornberger. Brothers Peter, David, John, Richard, Christopher and all the Families will dearly
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HINDLE
HINDLE Bruce Stephen Barrett Following the sudden tragic death of Bruce, our much loved son, brother and friend, a Memorial Service will take place at Woodgreen Evangelical Church Worcester, on TuesdayDecember 2nd, at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. Published
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DINLEY
DINLEY Edward John Eddy Birthday memories of a beloved son, brother and uncle. With love from Mum, Michael, Kathleen, Alan and Jill and Families. Published in paper 27/11/2008
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County duo returning home
WORCESTERSHIRE duo Stephen Moore and Steven Davies are returning to UK with the England Performance Programme squad following the terror attacks in Mumbai. The pair had arrived in India last week with the rest of squad, but following yesterday
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Watch Christmas concert in memory of Fraser
A 13-YEAR-OLD Worcester girl, joined by eight of her friends, will put on a musical concert for shoppers this weekend in memory of her brother who died at Worcester’s Acorns Children’s Hospice. Corah Lewis hopes to raise more than £600 on Saturday
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Mystery caller may be key in search for missing teen
A MYSTERY caller may have vital information about the whereabouts of a missing schoolboy. A caller arrived at Leominster Police Station with information about 14-year-old schoolboy Andrew Gosden who went missing on Sunday, September 14, in
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Pupils design bookmark of church
PUPILS have been finding out about the martyr drowned at sea for his faith who gave his name to their city church. Youngsters at St Clement’s CE Primary School, in Henwick Road, also helped mark the 185th anniversary of St Clement’s Church on the opposite
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It's the wrong site for football stadium
SIR – I always understood there to be a covenant that prevented any building on this Cinderella ground – one of the few remaining green spaces in St John’s. It is totally the wrong site for a 6,000 seat football stadium. The empty Kays site further
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Put Christmas lights up on our busy street
DISAPPOINTED traders in Pershore feel they have been left in the dark because Christmas lights have not been put up on a busy street. Shop owners said that while they are pleased to see some of the town’s lights back up in the High Street after a three
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We should have joined EU system
SIR – At the present time in the currency exchange markets the pound is continually weakening against the American dollar while the dollar is weakening against the Euro. There can be no doubt that, in order to have a healthy economy, the UK
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Worcester ace on England Sevens duty
ENGLAND Women kicked-off the Dubai Exiles Rugby 7s at a blistering pace and in turn booked their place in tomorrow's quarter-finals. The England Sporting Chance Foundation side recorded a 39-0 win over Aylesford Bulls and then an impressive 34-7 victory
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We need someone to explain ring road
SIR – I note that Mr Foster’s survey suggests eight out of 10 constituents want the ring road completed. Before we accept or reject its results could we have some more information about it? I completed that survey and gave my opinions but had
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Despite promises we have nothing
SIR – This has been a shameful year for the Government and the NHS. Despite all the promises and pledges where we once had community health councils and then patient and public forums (both of which gave some legal muscle to investigating and
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Surely it's time to make tickets valid on all buses
SIR – The Kempsey bus wars reported in the Worcester News does not make happy reading for the long-suffering passengers. Why does the taxpayer have to subsidise First Bus to the tune of £10,000 a year for three buses a day that were commercially
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Delight at being the pub of year
TWO Worcestershire pubs have scooped gold awards at this year’s Marston’s Pub Company Pub of the Year awards. Barr and Jane Pritchard, licensees of the Red Hart, Worcester, were winners of the prestigious pub of the year award and Caroline Cassell
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St Clements's CE Primary School - Pupils design bookmark of church
PUPILS have been finding out about the martyr drowned at sea for his faith who gave his name to their city church. Youngsters at St Clement’s CE Primary School, in Henwick Road, also helped mark the 185th anniversary of St Clement’s Church on
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Skipper’s task
MARK Evenson will lead Bromsgrove as they tackle the Birmingham Cricket League Premier Division following promotion last season. At the club’s annual general meeting, chairman Nick Husbands congratulated the firsts and the fourths who won Crusader Worcestershire
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Lingerie she will love
IT’S that time of year again when men across the country face the daunting task of choosing the right kind of lingerie for their other half to unwrap on Christmas morning. But with shelves filled to bursting with a huge range of options, from
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Defeat on the road for Wolves
SHEFFIELD Sharks extracted some revenge for the 109- 100 defeat suffered at the hands of the Worcester Wolves earlier in the season by picking up a comfortable 100-81 victory at the EIS, Sheffield on Wednesday evening. The Sharks' victory
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Cutting VAT will not help, say city retailers
CUTTING VAT will not help shoppers or shopkeepers this Christmas, according to Worcester retailers. Many of the city’s shopkeepers are unimpressed with the Chancellor Alistair Darling’s 2.5 per cent VAT cut which will come into force on Monday. Consumers
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Your MP Writes
I WAS there on Monday for the most important economic statement made by a government to the House of Commons in living memory – and it was very worrying indeed. Of course I want the policies announced in the Chancellor’s statement to work, but
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Christopher Whitehead Language College - School Sats results rise after papers sent back
ENGLISH Sats results rose by 16 per cent at a Worcester school after the headteacher sent the papers back to be remarked. Neil Morris, of Christopher Whitehead Language College, said the first lot of results for 14-year-olds gave the school a
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Christopher Whitehead Language College - Come and hear us sing
PUPILS from a Worcester school are tuning up for their annual Christmas carol concert. These youngsters from Christopher Whitehead Language College, St John’s, Worcester, will be among about 100 young people from the college taking part in the
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COMMENT: We salute bravery of our troops
AS the economic crisis deepens and more of us worry about losing our jobs or homes it is all too easy to forget the sacrifices being made by our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. That is why Captain Kate Philp’s story serves as an important reminder
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Remarked Sats came back higher
ENGLISH Sats results rose by 16 per cent at a Worcester school, after the headteacher sent the papers back to be re-marked. Neil Morris, of Christopher Whitehead Language College, said the first lot of results for 14 year olds gave the school a 54 per
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Woman loses limb as blast kills colleague
A BRAVE female Army captain has had her left foot amputated days after a fatal explosion in Afghanistan. Captain Kate Philp, of Worcester, suffered serious injuries after the Warrior armoured fighting vehicle she was commanding ran over an
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Briton killed in Mumbai
AT least one Briton was among more than 100 people killed in a series of terrorist attacks in India, an official said today. A Briton, an Australian and a Japanese man were killed by gunmen storming a number of targets in Mumbai, a spokesman
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Tribute to trainee teacher killed in cycle crash
A CYCLIST who died when his bike was in a collision with a parked van in a Worcestershire village has now been named. Bruce Hindle died in his home village of Hallow, near Worcester, on Friday, when he rode into a stationary lorry. Mr
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World-class aces in Glades show
PLAYERS with 15 world titles between them will be taking to the green baize in Kidderminster tonight as the PartyPoker.com Premier League hots up. The final round-robin matches take place at the town’s Glades Arena from 6pm as players battle for a place
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Pupils get ready for carol concert
PUPILS from a Worcester school are tuning up for their annual Christmas carol concert. These youngsters from Christopher Whitehead Language College, St John’s, Worcester, will be among about 100 young people from the college taking part in the event
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Attacker claimed drink was "spiked"
A WORCESTER man has been sent to prison after a random assault outside a city nightclub. Peter O’Neill approached a man who was having a cigarette outside Images nightclub and without warning punched him in the face. The blow was captured on CCTV
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Flood barrier plans rely on public support
PLANS to build a flood barrier in Pershore have progressed. The merits of a permanent defence in Defford Road, which could cost up to £500,000 to build, were discussed by members of Worcestershire County Council, Wychavon District Council, and the Environment
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Charity gigs will hit the right notes
TWO musical concerts are being held in Worcester to raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities. The Hereford Police Male Choir will be performing on Saturday, November 29, in St. George’s Catholic Church in Sansome Walk. The 65-strong
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Outdoor concert raises money
A CHEQUE for £1,500 was handed to West Mercia Constabulary police community fund. The money was raised at an outdoor concert in Areley Kings, Stourport-on-Severn. The event also raised £1,900 for St Bartholomew’s Church’s Tower Repair Fund.
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Drink-driver couldn't bear going home to an empty house
A DRIVER who was depressed after he lost his job and his wife was more than twice the drink-drive limit when he crashed off the road. Lee Carlin overturned his own Transit van, smashed a telegraph pole and a lamppost and wrote-off another vehicle when
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Delight at being the pub of year
TWO Worcestershire pubs have scooped gold awards at this year’s Marston’s Pub Company Pub of the Year awards. Barr and Jane Pritchard, licensees of the Red Hart, Worcester, were winners of the prestigious pub of the year award and Caroline Cassell, licensee
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Staff in the pink for charity
A PINK-themed fund-raising day at an opticians helped to raise some much-needed funds for Breast Cancer Care. Staff at Specsavers dressed up in pink-coloured clothing served tea, coffee and pink cakes to customers at patients at the store in Broad Street
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Get yourself in the kitchen with popular show
COUNTY chefs are showcasing products at the BBC Good Food Show this weekend to prove there is more to Worcestershire than Lea and Perrins’ Sauce. Felice Tocchini, chef and owner of Fusion Brasserie at Stoulton near Worcester, will be offering advice
