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Crowds expected to invade footy pitches
FOOTBALL matches will be taking place across Worcestershire as part of a record-breaking attempt to stage the largest-ever synchronised match. The World’s Biggest Game (WBG), which is being co-ordinated by Worcester-based Andrew Barnett, will
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Drama as existing board win the day
WORCESTER City's board of directors will have a familiar look despite a dramatic annual general meeting tonight. All 11 of the existing regime’s candidates were elected by shareholders at County Hall, along with Supporters’ Trust chairman Colin
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Pair secure the double
MARIAN Wilcox and Sue Evans added Worcester Bridge Club’s annual champion pairs title to their overall pairs award for the year. Top scores: Sue Evans & Marian Wilcox 59.72 per cent, Ray Foulds & Sue Lane 59.26, Pam Pearce & Dennis Loynes 55.09, Jane
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Panto stars are shaking their buckets to help out hospice
PANTOMIME characters will be shaking buckets to help a Hereford arts centre raise money for a Worcester hospice. The Christmas appeal at the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford is in aid of Worcester’s Acorns Children’s Hospice. Stars of Jack and the Beanstalk
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FA Cup success vital to Harriers’ coffers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers chairman Barry Norgrove is hoping that his side won’t be counting the cost of a humiliating FA Cup defeat tomorrow afternoon. The cash-strapped club stand to pocket £30,000 should they do what is expected of them when
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Battle to survive is new for boss
GRAHAM Turner has admitted the situation currently engulfing Hereford United is unchartered waters for himself. The Bulls, without a fixture tomorrow because they are out of the FA Cup, will begin December firmly entrenched in the League One relegation
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England men and women impress in sevens action
FORMER Worcester Warriors wing Uche Oduoza was among the try-scorers as England thrashed Portugal 31-7 in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens. Oduoza was joined on the scoresheet by debutants Josh Drauniniu and Greg Barden, while Isoa Damudamu and Chris
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Death of dad who sniffed chloroform
A WORCESTER man who was £60,000 in debt died accidentally after sniffing chloroform, a coroner has ruled. Christopher Aljaradat ordered two bottles of the toxic substance claiming he needed them for work. He had also bought a face mask and pump machine
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Second string in fine victory
WORCESTER Wolves seconds saw off City of Bristol Storm 90-68 to make it two wins in a row in the National League. Wolves trotted out three new faces in the form of Rory Petrie, Richard Milbourne and Jon McCririe, the latter returning from a long injury
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Santa set to help a fine cause
FATHER Christmas will be at a garden centre in Worcester on the lead-up to Christmas to help raise money for bereaved children. Santa will be appearing at the St Peter’s Garden Centre Grotto on the weekends up until Christmas Day with a little bit of
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Sharks swim clear after James treble
JAMES Stevens bagged a treble as leaders Warndon Villages Sharks Under 11s won 5-1 at Kidderminster Lions Cubs in Stourport Youth League Division One. Sharks started positively and were soon rewarded when Callum Parker buried a bullet header from Matt
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Chelsea hoping for World Cup joy
WORCESTER footballer Chelsea Weston will be hoping to take a step closer to World Cup glory with England Under 20s on Sunday. The 18-year-old defender, who plays for Doncaster Belles, is set to be part of the team for the quarter-final showdown with
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Starting spot for Crichton
SAMOAN international Loki Crichton has been handed a starting spot as Worcester Warriors travel to Vicarage Road to face Saracens in the Guinness Premiership on Sunday (3pm). Crichton will make his third start in the league this season as Mike
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Retired priest publishes his second book at age of 87
A RETIRED clergyman and former chaplain to the hospitals in Worcester has just published his second book at the age of 87. Michael Shiner, who lives in Great Malvern, has written a story about travelling from the town with his dog, golden retriever
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Northside edge close clash against Tigers with Sellars’ late strike
SCOTT Sellars belted home the winner as Northside Colts Under 15s won 3-2 at Oldbury Park Tigers in Mercian Festival Junior League Division Two. In difficult conditions, Colts started brighter by creating a couple of chances before taking the lead mid-way
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Rhodes is delighted with college link-up
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes is relishing the chance of having an indoor training base at long last. The New Road side have joined forces with Malvern College to use their £14million state-of-the-art new sports centre.
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Greaves on the ball for the Pumas
JOE Greaves scored four as Nunnery Wood Pumas Under 15s triumphed 6-1 at Cheltenham Saracens ‘B’ in the Cheltenham Youth League. After a nervous start, Pumas fell a goal behind but they equalised on 10 minutes through Ben Hayes. In the second-half,
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Pheasant Flockers plucked by the Hunters
A TOP-of-the-table clash saw Head Hunters extend their lead with a 15-pin victory over Pheasant Flockers in Division One of the Worcester Sunday Winter Skittles League. Division Two remains the same with the top three side all winning.
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We can beat the bullies
PUPILS at St Barnabas First and Middle School at Drakes Broughton, near Pershore, have been marking National Anti-Bullying Week with a series of activities. Children have taken part in collective worship, year sevens performed a role play, and to finish
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Pershore ‘B’ maintain record
PERSHORE ‘B’ whitewashed their ‘C’ team 5-0 to maintain a 100 per cent record in the SEC Solutions Worcester League. They have won all eight of their Division One games so far this season and lead the table by five points. Hallow ‘A’, who were beaten
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Teenager punched 14-year-old outside shop
A TEENAGER who punched a 14-year-old boy in the face outside a shop has been sent to a young offenders’ institute for more than seven months. Benjamin Parkinson attacked the youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, while he chatted
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Dukes Way Dynamos and WGCC move into round two
TEAMS from all divisions of the Worcester League battled it out in the preliminary and first rounds of the team handicap knock-out competition. In the preliminary round, Nemesis, from Malvern, were unable to keep their original date with Himbleton ‘C
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City aim to maintain 38-year record
MANAGER Richard Dryden is confident Worcester City can continue their superb run against Chelmsford City and spring a surprise against the league leaders. The Essex side have not won at St George’s Lane in 19 attempts, with their last triumph
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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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The Big Sing
YEAR sevens at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, Worcester, joined thousands of others around the country in an attempt to break the world record for the biggest ever simultaneous sing-along. Youngsters sang to Des’ree’s You Gotta Be at 2.45pm
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Worcester ace helps England into semis
ENGLAND Sporting Chance Women, including Worcester’s Jo Hubbleday (nee Yapp), booked their place in the semi-finals of the Dubai Rugby Exiles Sevens with wins over the Wooden Spoon team and the Pink Baa Baas. The England side rounded up
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Pensioner stepped into path of vehicle
AN eyewitness described the moment she saw a woman fly through the air after being hit by a car. Elizabeth Stedman was walking home when she heard a screech of brakes. She then saw Winifred Quick propelled through the air and land in
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CUTLER
CUTLER Ant Happy 40th T.C. All our loveSam and all the Family. Published in paper 28/11/2008
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PEARCE
PEARCE Edith Winifred Win Passed away on November 22nd, 2008, in hospital after a short illness, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Aubrey and mother of David and Derek. Funeral service atSt Mark's Church, followed by Cremation on Friday, 5th December at
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BOND
BOND Susan Of Warndon. Passed away peacefully atSt Richard's Hospice,on November 25th, 2008, aged 68 years. Much loved mother of Caroline. Loving mother in law to Andy, and a devoted nan to Luke and Jack. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday
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SCOTT CAFOD
SCOTT Marjorie formerly Creek Dear mother of Graham, Patricia and Stevie. Died peacefully at home in Bromyard on Saturday November 22nd, aged 97 years. Requiem Mass of Thanksgiving to be held at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Old Road, Bromyard on
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BELL
BELL Nicky One year today November 28th. Life hasn't any meaning, dear, since you went away. No one knows the heartaches we suffer every day. Our flowers we place upon your grave with love and tenderness. Oh Lord, it's hard to find the reason why you
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BELL
BELL Nicky One year today. Our precious Nicky There's a place in our heart no one can fill, Each day we wake wishing you were here with us still. We love and miss you. Jackie, Richard, Nan and Family. xxx Published in paper 28/11/2008
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HOLMES
HOLMES Tom Three years today you went away, In our hearts you will always stay. Love and miss you Ant and Colleen xx Published in paper 28/11/2008
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THURSTON
THURSTON Janet Dave Thurston invites all Friends and former Colleagues to a Service to celebrate the life of his late wife Janet at Claines Parish Church, Worcester on Saturday, December 13that 2.30 p.m. Published in paper 28/11/2008
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BRYAN
BRYAN Beryl Previously of Bath Road. Passed away peacefully at home on November 24th, 2008, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Much loved mother of Sally, devoted grandmother to Steven. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday,
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COLE
COLE nee Bradley Congratulations Jo and Sam on the Birth of Harry Lawrence Cole. Love Mum and Dad Cole. Published in paper 28/11/2008
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LOCK
LOCK Simon Happy 21st, Si. Love from Dad and Mary, Lorra and Dave, Hannah and Mark. Published in paper 28/11/2008
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CUTLER
CUTLER Anthony Happy 40th Dad. Love Jack and Aaron. Now you are officially an old man!! Lol Published in paper 28/11/2008
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BELL
BELL Nicky Remembering a special friend who passed away one year today. Thinking of you today and always. Love Gemma xxx Published in paper 28/11/2008
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BELL
BELL Nicola Remembering Nicky on this day. The way she smiled, the things she would say, Keep her memory in your mind, the legacy she left behind. And if these thoughts should make you sad, remember you knew her and be so very glad. Loving and missing
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BELL
BELL Nicky Casj In loving memory Passed away one year ago. You are always in our thoughts. Miss you. Mark, Tracey and Jack. Published in paper 28/11/2008
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MILES
MILES Bill First anniversary of Bill, husband to Lil. Dad to Janice and Richard. Grandad to Angela and husband Steve. Great grandad to Katie and Evie. Father in law to George and Annette. Always in our thoughts. Sadly missed. xxxx Published in paper
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Olympic hero names school's new boat
OLYMPIC gold medallist Zac Purchase returned to King’s School, Worcester, to see a new rowing boat named in his honour. The boat was bought with money left to the school by former head of rowing Richard Gabriel in his will, along with donations
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Coarse liver pate
OFFAL sales have significantly increased this year. This is not a surprising resurgence in light of the current economic climate and changing perceptions – many people now realise the benefits of offal as a nutritious protein source that is versatile
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Fownes Hotel, Worcester
DINING out in a hotel restaurant might not set you salivating but we were quietly impressed by what the Fownes Hotel in Worcester had to offer. We booked at the on-site Kings Restaurant on a chilly winter weeknight so I was glad of a warm welcome
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Eighties pop band in city
EIGHTIES pop band Swing Out Sister, best known for the hit Breakout, will performintimately in Worcester. The electro-pop trio found fame when their 1987 album It’s Better To Travel reached number one in the UK chart and they were swiftly nominated
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Failed asylum seekers earned £120,000 while claiming benefits
TWO failed asylum seekers dishonestly obtained almost £50,000 in benefits despite earning £120,000 between them. Rasoul Nabi and Mohammed Sardar, both Iraqi nationals, illegally entered the country in the back of a lorry in 2003. They
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Get tickets to see this successful performer
Matthews and Mark Knopfler, with a Springspreen sheen. But, with or without those comparisons, Wales’ Martyn Joseph is a towering talent. The Cardiff singer-songwriter – set to perform at Worcester’s Huntingdon Hall on Sunday, December
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Brothers unite to headline festival
ELECTRONICA pioneers Orbital will headline next year’s Big Chill festival. It will be their first live show together in five years and a fitting way for the summer festival – which attracted about 39,000 people to Eastnor Castle’s Deer Park in
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Centre Stage Chris Jaeger of Worcester Live
IT’S a funny old life! My last column was all doom and gloom but there is occasionally some light in the tunnel. The Swan pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood has record advance sales, well up on last year. Really surprising, given
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Write to the BBC
SIR – Regarding Jonathan Ross, the sad truth is that Ross, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton and Frank Skinner are vastly overrated, overpaid and oversexed. Without foul language, gutter-like humour and sexual innuendo, they would all be dispatched
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Play about sex is one way to get an audience
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Society will perform one act comedy plays in the run-up to Christmas. The plays, Last Tango in Little Grimley and Last Panto in Little Grimley, will be staged at St Mary’s Hall in Arboretum, Worcester, and run
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Puppets tell turtle's tale
THE innovative Lempen Puppet Theatre Company will bring to life the story of the turtle at Hereford’s Courtyard. Journey of Turtle is billed as a beautiful tale told with puppets, shadow-play and traditional story-telling techniques – perfect
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Musical tribute toexceptional officer
SIR – Thank you for the moving tribute to an exceptional police officer, Cyril Lumb. We at Hereford Police Choir were proud to have him in our ranks. His dedication to the police service and the public was matched with his love of music which
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Hundreds face losing jobs if store is closed
HUNDREDS of jobs in the two counties could be lost after Christmas following the collapse of High Street stalwart Woolworths. With branches in Worcester, Malvern, Kidderminster and Hereford the news could mean the end to nearly 100 years of
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County fixtures round-up
BROMSGROVE face Hereford in a Midlands Two West two counties derby tomorrow at Finstall Park. FIXTURES Midlands One: Kenilworth v Luctonians; Malvern v Bedford Athletic. Midlands Two West: Bromsgrove v Hereford. Midlands Three
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Shouldn't anti-EU brigade reconsider?
SIR – Well, it has been an interesting ride, but I did not expect that I would have to spell out the (obvious) point of the exercise in the way so clearly required by Derek Baddeley and A Pennell (November 22). I asked whether leading politicians
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Come to the Cabaret
PREPARE to enter the seedy Kit Kat Klub and the dazzling world of Cabaret. The current revival of the musical opens at Malvern Theatres on Monday, December 8, bringing with it world famous dancer Wayne Sleep and I’d Do Anything runner-up Samantha
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Memories of days when school room was a laundry
MEMORIES of a swimming pool and a laundry were recalled when visitors spent time at a Worcester primary school’s history day. Former pupils and teachers of Stanley Road Primary School were invited back to take a look around and share their reollections
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Friday Feeling
AS you get older it’s funny how your attitude to life changes, not so much attitude but reaction to things and events, I guess. Something that a few years, or maybe weeks ago would not have mattered does suddenly seem to be important and vice-versa
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Where to go if you care about taxes
SIR – If you care about your local taxes and how our so-called civil servants spend our cash, you could do no better than visit taxpayersalliance.com. No one ever gets blamed, less likely penalised for their abysmal failures. The flood
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Nick is making debut in Narnia
ONE man’s passion for acting and willingness to change has helped him land a professional role. Nick Kendrick was once more interested in sports than theatre, but as The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe runs at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
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The Big Sing
YEAR sevens at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, Worcester, joined thousands of others around the country in an attempt to break the world record for the biggest ever simultaneous sing-along. Youngsters sang to Des’ree’s You Gotta Be
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Worrying that bus lane idea goes one
SIR – Regarding the proposed bus lane. Given the current state of the economy it seems a little worrying that this scheme continues, especially as in excess of £77,000 has been spent already. Consultation over the next section is about to start
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Firm uses potato to make bag
PERSHORE enviro-company Biopac has an answer to the ‘bad guy’ plastic bag. Made from 100 per cent waste potato starch, the new Biopac Good Bag rots down completely and safely turns into healthy compost in just 12 weeks if put on a compost heap
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Vince is on the beat in battle to halt crime
CONSTABLE Vince Treagus is a beat copper who knows his patch in the heart of Worcester like the back of his hand. He cuts a reassuring figure on a Saturday night patrolling the city centre, hands tucked up under his stab vest, eyes sweeping the
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My message was in sorrow not in anger
SIR – Regarding the UKIP wreath that I laid on the war memorial, I have laid similar wreaths for Armistices Day for many years past. UKIP buy wreaths direct from the Royal British Legion and with great respect these are duly laid at Droitwich
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Kings School, Worcester - I name this new school boat Zac Purchase
OLYMPIC gold medallist Zac Purchase returned to King’s School, Worcester, to see a new rowing boat named in his honour. The boat was bought with money left to the school by former head of rowing Richard Gabriel in his will, along with donations
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COMMENT: We must try to maintain our recycling
WORCESTER’S place in the top six of English council areas for recycling items like paper, glass and cans is good news. The idea that such waste should not just be thrown in with the rest of the household rubbish is now second nature for many
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Harriers wary of cup banana skin
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates has warned his players against complacency when they face Unibond Division One North side Curzon Ashton in the FA Cup second round tomorrow. The Manchester-based side caused a massive upset in the previous
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Hundreds enjoy Victorian Fayre fun
A VICTORIAN Christmas Fayre provided plenty of festive fun in Worcester from Christmas carols to merry-go-rounds. Hundreds gathered on the steps of Worcester Guildhall in the High Street to listen to Christmas carols performed by the Cathedral
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City named sixth best in country for recycling
WORCESTER residents are among the very best in the entire country at recycling their household rubbish, the Government has confirmed. Newly released national recycling league tables show Worcester is ranked sixth out of all England's 394 local
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Historic meeting for City’s future
A NEW era could be about to dawn at Worcester City as shareholders prepare for tonight’s historic annual general meeting. Sixteen nominees are standing for election to the club’s board — 11 connected to the existing regime, four from the Shareholders
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Luscombe tuning in to his playing return
GETTING up at 5am for weeks on end to drive for over an hour to endure a punishing work-out in the gym with the prospect of setting foot on a pitch nothing more than a distant dream is not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a career
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Former King's pupil was due to meet friend at terror hotel
A FORMER Worcester pupil escaped the terrorist attack in India thanks to a last-minute change of plan. Chris Way had planned to meet a friend at the Leopold Cafe but because of work commitments he postponed. The decision meant he was not in the restaurant
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The hunt is still on for Tesco raiders
POLICE are following a number of lines of enquiry 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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Robins relying on feel-good factor
MALVERN director of rugby Dave Robins hopes his rejuvenated side can take their cup form into the league tomorrow after they won for the first time this season on Saturday. After a 10-game wait, the Spring Lane outfit finally broke their duck
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Teen terror punished with Asbo
A TEENAGER who has been terrorising his neighbourhood has been made the subject of a two-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order. Daniyal Zakar has been racially abusive towards shop staff, verbally abusive to residents, repeatedly climbed on school roofs
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Firm use potato to make eco-friendly bags
PERSHORE enviro-company Biopac has an answer to the ‘bad guy’ plastic bag. Made from 100 per cent waste potato starch, the new Biopac Good Bag rots down completely and safely turns into healthy compost in just 12 weeks if put on a compost heap. It
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School closure given green light
A SOUTH Worcestershire Primary School will close for good at the end of next month after a final opportunity to save it failed. Malvern Hills Primary School was earmarked for closure in July after being put into special measures by Ofsted for the third
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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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Parents' shock at nursery's closure
A MALVERN nursery will close unexpectedly at the end of the year, making 21 staff redundant and leaving almost 130 children without childcare provision. Staff were told that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery’s “ongoing financial performance” was to blame for the
