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Posters to raise awareness of condition
THE Worcester and district branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society has embarked on a poster campaign to raise awareness of the condition. The chairman Michael Clarke, a carer for someone with MS, says it is the largest campaign ever undertaken by the
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Town council’s slice of tax in line to increase
MALVERN Town Council could next year increase its precept to householders for the first time in eight years. But the rise might be as little as 50p a year – one per cent – for the occupiers of a band D property in the town. Members of the council’s finance
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Vic’s memorable day at the palace
WYCHAVON District Council’s deputy managing director has collected his MBE from the Queen for his work during last summer’s floods. Vic Allison travelled to Buckingham Palace, London, to collect the medal. “It was an honour to go to
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It's pharaoh fun for youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at a Worcestershire school were walking like Egyptians during a day devoted to their favourite pharaoh. Year three pupils at St Peter’s First School, Church Lane, Droitwich, were invited to dress up to show off their knowledge about the period
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Students belting up in the county
COBRAS Tae Kwon Do’s Adam Blything and Kevin Smith were the youngest students to achieve second-degree black belts within the ITS (Independent Tae Kwon Do Schools). Heather Busby, Paul Higgins, Ryan Coles, Mark Adams, Jo Rodgers, Thomas Hodgson
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We don’t want youth centre on our High Street
DROITWICH traders have taken a defiant stand against plans to open a youth centre on their doorstep. They are appealing for residents to come forward and have their say on the plans to set up a youth facility in Droitwich’s High Street. The traders
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Walker in Croatia seventh heaven
KATE Walker finished a fine seventh at the European Under 23 Championships in Croatia. Kidderminster’s Samurai club star, just back from the Junior World Championships in Bangkok, was competing at this event for the first time at the age of 19. Walker
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School celebrates best GCSE results at awards night
ELGAR Technology College welcomed back the class of 2008 for their GCSE presentation evening. The event, on Wednesday, November 19, featured special guest speaker, Louise Hewett of Hewett Recruitment, who gave an inspirational speech to the
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National calls
TWO Stourport Hockey Club players have been picked for a national training programme. Goalkeeper Isobel Davies and David Devey are in the national age group U16/U18 programme for the 2008/09 season following assessment camps last month. Davies, who
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Crimebusters who went beyond the call of duty
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE BY FIRE James Pullen Mohammed Khaled Hussain Two courageous young Worcester men have been commended for rescuing an unconscious driver from his burning car. James Pullen and Mohammed Khaled Hussain
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Worcester sign off the year with victory
WORCESTER Women finished the 2008 Midlands Premier Division programme with a 4-0 win over newcomers Harborne. They will resume the season next year on a high after goals from Libby Hayes, Julie Harwood, Charlotte Roberts and Hattie Lloyd. Worcester’
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Global fan-base for Spa six-a-side football team
A DROITWICH six-a-side football team is fast-becoming one of the most popular on the internet. Jogo Bonito are enjoying a successful season and are currently third in the Spa’s Sunday Leisure League competition after 12 rounds of matches.
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Man airlifted to hospital following motorway crash
A MAN was airlifted to hospital with head injuries following a crash on the M5 at Worcester today. The male driver, believed to be in his 30s, had to be cut from his car after it collided with the central reservation at junction five on the
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Sophie and Emily are high achievers
MEMBERS of Stourport Trampoline Club excelled at the West Midlands regional qualifiers at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre in Birmingham. The new competition structure was introduced which included new routines, a points system and age groups. All of
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Student Cathy gets naked for fund-raising calendar
A NAKED calendar featuring a Worcestershire student has raised more than £1,000 in its first hour of being on sale. Cathy Righton, a 22-year-old from Hill, near Pershore, chose to support her fellow students at the Harper Adams University College
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Man airlifted to hospital after M5 crash
A MAN was airlifted to hospital with head injuries following a crash on the M5 motorway near Worcester. The male driver, believed to be in his 30s, had to be cut from his car after it collided with the central reservation at junction five on
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City earn vital point in battle to beat drop
BOTTOM-of-the-table Worcester picked up a fine 1-1 draw at North Stafford in BodyKraft Midlands Men’s League Premier Division. The seconds went down 3-1 at home to Sutton Coldfield in Midlands Division One. Worcester had chances to break the deadlock
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Amy hopes to model at show
A fashion show featuring vintage and modern clothes will raise cash for two local charities. The Vintage Extravaganza will take place at St George’s Church, St George’s Square, Barbourne, Worcester, on Tuesday at 7pm. All proceeds from the show will
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Stourport go down to leaders
PLUCKY Stourport could not prevent University of Exeter rising to the top of Slazenger English League Men’s Conference West despite a spirited performance in a 4-2 loss. The Wyre Forest side, who remain sixth in the table, went ahead through promising
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Louise will run marathon for her mum
THE daughter of a terminally ill Worcestershire woman is running a marathon to raise money for St Richard’s Hospice. Louise May plans to raise £5,000 for the Worcester hospice, which is caring for her mum Amanda May, when she runs the streets of Paris
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Mids KO for the Spa boys
DROITWICH Under 16s put up a good battle but were knocked out of the North Midlands Cup 16-7 by Silhillians. In a close match, both teams probed from the start and Droitwich conceded a penalty, which resulted in three points. The half then became a
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County champs
WORCESTER’S Nunnery Wood High School’s year 11 football team claimed the Worcestershire Schools Cup with a 3-1 triumph over Christopher Whitehead Language College. The victors have previously reached two cup finals and two semi-finals without winning
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Pace bowler Jones will be ready for new season
SIMON Jones will be fit for the start of the new season, Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes has insisted. The County pace ace is currently on the latest long road to recovery following yet another knee operation earlier this autumn. Yet
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Car crashes in M5 central reservation
A CAR has crashed into the central reservation of the M5 near Worcester. All three southbound lanes of the motorway between junction 4 and 5 have been shut because of the incident, which happened shortly before 3pm. Northbound lanes were
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Credit crunch has cost council half a million
THE recession has cost Wychavon District Council at least half a million pounds, it has been revealed. Deputy managing director Vic Allison said the economic downturn meant the council was counting the cost of reduced incomes on planning fees, land charges
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Evesham continue title shot
EVESHAM improved their promotion credentials with a 3-2 win at county rivals Bromsgrove in BodyKraft West Midlands Hockey League Division One. The Vale side completely dominated but it took a last-gasp penalty stroke to secure a well-earned victory.
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£100 gift helps ease kids’ coat theft pain
FIVE stolen waterproofs have been replaced thanks to a kind-hearted councillor. Bob Peachey, a Worcestershire county councillor, handed over a £100 donation to buy five replacement waterproofs after 22 sets of the clothing were stolen from Perry Wood
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE West Midlands Premier Division: Old Wulfrunians v Kidderminster. Division One: Bromsgrove v Leamington; Evesham v Bloxwich (2.30pm); Ludlow v Droitwich; Pershore v Newtown. Division Two: Chaddesley Corbett
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Baines bags all four
CAPTAIN Simon Baines scored all four goals as Droitwich Seconds won 4-2 at Whitchurch in BodyKraft West Midlands Hockey League Division One. They were made to work hard by strong opponents but promising debuts from Tom Wilson and Chris Hoare helped.
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Ambulance chiefs could be fined £50,000
DIRTY ambulances will lead to big fines under new measures announced by health chiefs. Ambulance chiefs in Worcestershire face fines of up to £50,000 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if they break tough new rules on infection prevention
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Helpers explain charity’s work
LITTLE Christmas helpers from a city children’s hospice will hit the streets of Worcester to tell people more about the work they do. Acorns Children’s Hospice’s Face to Face team will be at the CrownGate shopping centre tomorrow from 11am
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Man jailed for stealing perfume and sweets
A MAN who stole perfume and sweets has been sent to jail. Paul Griffin of Arboretum Road, Worcester, went into the city’s Boots store on Monday, November 10, and was seen by a member of staff filling a plastic bag with ladies’ fragrance worth £210.
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I won free holiday, now my kids are stuck in Thailand
A WORCESTER grandmother is desperately waiting for the safe return of her son and daughter who are trapped in Thailand. Gwen Chadwick won a luxury holiday of a lifetime to Thailand and gave it to her children Marina and Pete Chadwick. The pair spent
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Visitors banned from Worcestershire Royal to stop spread of vomit virus
VISITORS have been banned from Worcestershire Royal Hospital following the Norovirus outbreak. The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust which runs the hospital in Newtown Road in Worcester put out a statement banning visitors late this morning
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BANKS
BANKS John Robert Of Wychbold Loving husband to Sylvia.Passed away November 29th.Aged 73. Stepdad to Andrew and Kevin.Dad of Lesley and Andy.Loving Grandad and Great Grandad. God Bless The funeral service will take place at 11.00 on Friday 12th December
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UNDERHILL
UNDERHILL Martin Henry Passed peacefully away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on November 25th, 2008, aged 79 years. A beloved husband to the late Connie, a much loved dad to Nick and the late Maxine, also a devoted grandad and great grandad. He will
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SELLICK
SELLICK John Anthony Previously a mechanic for Midland Red Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home on November 27th 2008, aged 65 years. A much loved husband of Judy, and dearly loved father, father in law, grandfather, stepfather, stepfather in
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RAYNER
RAYNER Irene nee Roberts Passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday November 25th, 2008. Much loved wife, mum and nan. Cremation and service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday December 9th, at 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Published in paper
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MARLOW NEE WRIGHT
MARLOW NEE WRIGHT Alison and Keith Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of a son, Joshua Daniel, a brother for David, on Saturday, November 29th 2008. Published in paper 03/12/2008
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DAVIES
DAVIES Mowey Mo It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, Part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Loved and remembered always. Loving wife, Dad and Grandad. xxx Published in paper 03/12/2008
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County eleven in Midlands squad
ELEVEN North Midlands players have been named in a 28-strong Midlands Under 18 squad for a training session at Bromsgrove School on Sunday, December 14. They secured their places in the reduced squad after impressing in the Midlands Assessment Day at
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Our own sailor will race for country
A YOUNG sailor from Worcestershire will be representing Great Britain in the EuroMed Malta Championship sailing competition. Will Lockett, aged 12, is a pupil at Bishop Perowne CE College and is currently ranked 98th in the country of all sailors
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Three councils to use single contact centre
RESIDENTS in Malvern will have their telephone calls to the council answered in Worcester. The changeover aims to offer a better telephone and e-mail service to local residents but Wychavon District Council has not signed up to this particular scheme
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Well done, Lords
SIR – Thank God for the House of Lords. It’s members have far more intelligence, wit and experience than some of the rabble in the House of Commons. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Not rocket science
SIR – Increasing the rate of income tax for those earning more than £150,000 a year will raise £1.2 billion a year. The UK’s contribution to the EU this year is £55.8 billion. It really isn’t rocket science. GARY WEBB, Worcester.
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Thanks for warm welcome to choir
SIR – Thank you people of the Faithful City and adjoining counties for filling St George’s Catholic Church and for the warmth of the welcome to Hereford Police Choir and an outstanding star in the making, soprano Georgia Francis of Malvern.
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Hero who lost both legs stands up to get medal
A WORCESTER soldier who lost both his legs and an arm in Afghanistan has achieved his dream of standing to receive a medal from the Prince of Wales. Lance Corporal Tom Neathway, who was horrifically injured by a roadside booby trap while on
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Is homeopathy the way to beat winter colds and the flu?
THE middle of winter with its bitter cold snaps, long dark nights, festive fretfulness, nasty bugs and seasonal over-indulgence is not a healthy time of year for many of us. But if you find your spirits flagging, feel ill or have a desire to
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Festival is a winner with skills scheme
W O R C E S T E R S H I R E ’ S Festival Housing has been celebrating following its win at the UK National Housing Awards. Festival, which is based in Malvern and Droitwich, beat stiff competition from housing associations across the country
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Points deduction is case for the FA
SIR – I was disappointed that the Ambassador Evesham Sunday League turned down Evesham United’s under 16, 15 and 12 teams’ request to postpone and rearrange fixtures to allow the boys to support their heroes at Torquay. Because the games were
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Bishop John - Bishop of Worcester's Diary
THE Christmas lights are on in Worcester and throughout Worcestershire. We all have cause to be thankful that our councils have not gone the way of Oxford City Council, which has abandoned Christmas this year in favour of what it calls a winter
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This is a wake up call for electorates
SIR – Full marks to county councillor John Buckley for highlighting the closed shop arrangements at county councils throughout England (November 21). If the views of local councillors are to be ignored obviously local knowledge will count for
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You name it, it's in our festive jumble jars
THE magic of the festive season will be on show at a school where pupils have been putting the final touches to preparations for their annual Christmas fair. As well as collecting new and nearly new items for the various stalls, children at
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I did not say that about pensioners
SIR – In reply to the two letters from D E Margrett, I would like to point out I never said: “Those who need help with extra money should not get it.” A lot of pensioners are doing very well and a lot more are not. Give extra to those who are
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Children should really be interviewed alone
SIR – I am appalled that Baby P was so badly let down by those who are there to protect abused children. It reminds me of Victoria Climbie, who was brought to the UK from her home by her aunt to be educated but ended up being murdered by neglect
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COMMENT: Ordeal in lift made worse by treatment
SOME might find the idea of being stuck in a lift slightly comical. Others would view it as a terrifying prospect. It actually happened to William and Patricia Farquharson – and it proved to be an ordeal for the pensioner couple. Trapped in a
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Stress and strains in north of the city
SIR – Every few days someone in leafy Claines or Hallow writes in to the Worcester News with yet another half-baked excuse to dump all the new development and road building around Worcester as far away from them as possible. Naturally, they
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Come and join festive fund-raiser for animals
ANIMAL lovers can support a rescue centre which rehomes unwanted pets. Danemere Animal Rescue Centre in Plough Lane, Tibberton, is holding its annual Christmas fund-raiser at the community hall in Heritage Way, Droitwich, on Saturday. The centre takes
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Hospital wards struck by winter vomiting bug
A WINTER diarrhoea and vomiting bug has once again hit Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Four wards had been hit by the highly infectious norovirus at Worcester’s main hospital in Newtown Road as of yesterday. The first case was discovered late last week
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Christmas is needed early at St Albans
IT is important we bring our recent run of poor results to an end against St Albans on Saturday. Results change confidence and, if we can get a win before our free weekend on December 13, that will set us up nicely for Christmas. We won 2-0 against
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Pensioners trapped in a lift
Two frightened pensioners trapped in a lift in Worcester pressed the emergency button for help – only to be find themselves talking to a call centre in Lancashire. They were then dismayed to hear staff at the end of the line laughing.
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Board stands by election of new directors
THE election of a new board at Worcester City’s annual general meeting looks set to stand despite a discrepancy in the voting procedure. Twelve directors were elected by shareholders following last Friday’s meeting. However, there is confusion over
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Plans for extra housing are ‘damaging’
A CONTROVERSIAL consultants’ report proposing to build up to 5,500 more new homes in south Worcestershire on top of the 24,500 already planned for the area has been heavily criticised by the body originally put in charge of overseeing the project. The
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Man told police he had drugs under bed
A MAN interviewed by police about cannabis that was found in his car later confessed he also had amphetamine hidden under his bed. Officers who had previously searched Ibrar Hussain’s home in Canterbury Road, Ronkswood, Worcester, had missed
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Car owned by missing man seen in the city
THIS vehicle belonging to a man missing from his home in Herefordshire was spotted in Worcester on the day of his disappearance. Stephen Usher, aged 60, of Kimbolton, near Leominster, failed to return home from Lancashire on Thursday, November 27, but
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Did anyone spy this strange sight in the sky last night?
EAGLED-eyed Worcestershire people spotted a rare astronomical event this week when it appeared as though a star was hanging from the bottom of the new moon. Anyone looking skyward from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on Monday might have seen the occultation of Venus
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Mum lifted her skirt to distract police
A MOTHER arrested for stealing from a discount supermarket tried to distract police officers by lifting up her skirt. Violetta Florea, who moved to the UK to find work and support her two young children back in Romania, stole £9.95 of meat from Aldi
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Festival is a winner with skills scheme
WORCESTERSHIRE’S Festival Housing has been celebrating following its win at the UK National Housing Awards. Festival, which is based in Malvern and Droitwich, beat stiff competition from housing associations across the country to win an award for its
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Concert is a big success
A CONCERT has raised thousands of pounds for the Worcestershire Association for the Blind. Tribute bands Buddy Holly and The Cricketers performed to about 900 fans at the Forum Theatre in Malvern. The event, organised by the four Rotary clubs in Worcester
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Bromsgrove keep up impressive run
BROMSGROVE continued their impressive Midlands Two West run with an emphatic 21-3 victory over Hereford at Finstall Park. From the outset, the hosts dominated all aspects of play. Their tight scrummage, led by Steve Blackburn, was powerful and controlled
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Digging up the past at library site
AN archaeological dig will take place at an historic property in Herefordshire as the council plans for a new library. The Master’s House in Ledbury will be the scene of the dig, which will start at the beginning of January and is planned to take three
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Wet woods where waders can thrive
A £25,000 project to improve a habitat for breeding waders and wintering wildfowl has been launched. Seventeen hectares of wet grassland will be created at Beauchamp Farm, Powick, near Worcester, by upgrading the sluice structure to manage water levels
