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Exhibition is rocking back to the 60s
A FAMOUS Kidderminster music club is being celebrated with an exhibition of photographs. Frank Freeman’s Dancing Club hosted some of the biggest rock acts of the 1960s, including Fleetwood Mac, Fairport Convention and Captain Beefheart. The Mill Street
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Firms to talk over economic situation
BUSINESSES will be voicing their concerns about the current global economic slowdown at a series of workshops in Worcester. Small, medium, and large enterprises, voluntary and community sector groups, council contractors and suppliers have all been invited
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Bourgoin 29 Worcester Warriors 14
WORCESTER Warriors slumped on their travels in France with a 29-14 defeat to Bourgoin in Pool Three of the European Challenge Cup. Tries in either half from centre Alex Grove and hooker Aleki Lutui were not enough to lift the mood on a miserable night
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Win a trip 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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Woman bought goods with cheques from cancelled account
A JOBLESS mother used cheques from a cancelled account to buy goods worth more than £1,000, a court heard. Karen Smith admitted three counts of fraud by false representation when she appeared before magistrates in Worcester yesterday. Unemployed Smith
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Heroes downed by Dirty Dozen
DIRTY Dozen shone in Worcester Friendly Skittles League Monday Division One with victory over Harry’s Heroes. Division One: Cardents 430 (2) (M Darling, T Woodward 42, A Hudspith, C Richings 40), Kingfishers 463 (18) (A Collins 54, T Trigg 46, C Davis
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Delight at scheme to put an end to flash-flooding
HOME owners in a Worcestershire village are thrilled about county council plans to carry out £42,000 of drainage and footpath repair work. Villagers of Abberley have been waiting for weeks to hear what would be done to improve the drainage system near
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Dragons are slain by the Players
PAVILION Players increased their lead at the top of Worcester Table Tennis League Division One following an 8-2 win over St George’s Dragons. The second and third-placed teams fought out an important match with St George’s just getting home 6-4 against
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Raising thousands for church repairs
A FUND-RAISING drive at Holy Trinity Church is hoping to raise £161,000 for major repair work. The building in Link Top, Malvern, is more than 150 years old and structural repairs need to be made to its tower. The roof on the east side of the church
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Panthers in slick show against Lions
NUNNERY Wood Panthers produced a sparkling display in a 5-0 win at Kidderminster Lions in Stourport Youth League Under 12s Division One. After a strong Lions’ start, Panthers’ midfield gained control and they went ahead on 25 minutes through Harry Clark
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See inside the spectacular landmark that's open just two days a year
FOR just two days a year, members of the public are allowed to explore a Worcestershire tower on school grounds. The Abberley Tower can be seen for miles around, and for years I have driven past it wanting to go and have a look, and climb to the top
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Flood of hat-tricks earns Wanderers healthy victory
FOUR players scored hat-tricks as leaders Worcester City Wanderers Girls Under 13s defeated Peopleton Juniors 14-0 in the Mercian Festival Junior League. Emily Burton, Lauren Williams, Clarissa Smith and Abi Laker notched trebles, while Emma Evans and
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Blaze of lights to provide a festive flavour
BRIGHT colourful lights will soon be seen on the streets of Worcester. Ronkswood will be lit up again this year as giant lanterns parade through the streets. Following last year’s successful event, the Ronkswood Community Centre in Canterbury Road and
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Record funds raised at run
THE third Acorns Triple Run raised a record £50,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice and other charities, after more than 1,300 competitors took part in the event at the Three Counties Showground. Chris Price, chairman of the organising committee, said:
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Sellars swoops for late win
KEIR Sellars grabbed the winner with five minutes left as Northside Colts won 4-3 at Leigh and Bransford Badgers Colts in the Worcestershire FA Under 15s Cup. Northside started well and created the early chances, taking the lead when Josh Pearce cleverly
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Wolves shine in second period
NUNNERY Wood Wolves kept up their lead at the top of Stourport Youth League Under 14s Division Two with a 4-2 win at Martley. Martley went ahead through an indirect free-kick after a back-pass was handled and they doubled their lead on the stroke of
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Familiar story leaves a smile on your face
Calendar Girls is never less than endearing and retains an emotional punch despite the familiarity of the story. Lynda Bellingham and Patricia Hodge lead the cast as members of the Yorkshire women’s institute who pose nude to raise money for
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Help us home 25 cats before Christmas
CAT lovers are wanted to help find loving homes for the victims of an increasingly familiar phenonemon. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) mid-Worcestershire branch says it is desperate to rehome as many of the cats and
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Missing man found
A MAN missing from his home in Herefordshire has been found safe and well. Stephen Usher had been reported missing after he failed to return to his home in Kimbolton following a trip to Lancashire. His car had been seen driving through Worcester on
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Seven car crash on motorway
A SEVEN-car crash on the M5 has resulted in long tailbacks. Just one person suffered a minor injury after the vehicles collided into the back of one another in the fast lane between junctions seven and six just before noon. The road
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All change for Warriors as Crichton drops out
LOKI Crichton has failed a late fitness on his ankle and will not play for Worcester Warriors in tonight's European Challenge Cup clash with Bourgoin (7.30GMT). The former Newcastle Falcons utility-back was set to play at full-back in the absence
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Snow covers pub for charity night
SNOW will cover a Worcester pub when a charity race night takes place tonight. The event is at the Winning Post in Pope Iron Road, Barbourne, at 7.30pm in aid of Acorn’s Children’s Hospice. There will be a barbecue, chicken and pork curry and hot dogs
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Council has improved most, says watchdog
AN independent watchdog has declared Worcestershire County Council the most improved local authority in the country. The Audit Commission has compiled a table charting performance levels of all 388 councils and Worcestershire is top of the pile, according
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Do away with these out-of-date parking signs, say traders
OUT-OF-DATE parking regulations are costing shoppers and damaging business, according to angry city traders. Shopkeepers in the Tything believe a traffic order preventing vehicles from parking between 3pm and 5pm, Monday to Friday, in an on-street zone
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Malvern wary of Chester revenge
MALVERN director of rugby Dave Robins has praised his stylish players after their first Midlands One win of the season, but warned of a revenge mission from their cup victims Chester tomorrow. Having demolished Bedford Athletic 34-0, Malvern now head
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DAVIS
DAVIS Barbara Beloved wife of the late Les. Passed away peacefully at home on November 30th, 2008. Much loved mother of Marian and Mick, Jackie and Norman. Devoted nan to Corinne, Wendy and Trevor, and little nan to Verity, Tash, Ryan and Olivia. Funeral
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PUGH
PUGH Rosie Died peacefully at St Richard's Hospice, Worcester on November 30th. Dearly loved by her husband Dennis and all her Family. Was also loved and will be sadly missed by everyone whose life she touched. Service of Thanksgiving at Salwarpe Church
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TARBUCK
TARBUCK George Alfred Passed away in hospital on November 27th, 2008, aged 73 years. Loving husband of Sheila, dad to Rachel and Sarah, father in law to Sean, grandad to Charley and Callum. Funeral on Monday December 8th at Hallow Church at 1.30 p.m.
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BLACKWELL
BLACKWELL George Sheila would like to thank Doctors, Nurses and all Staff at Albany House Surgery, Goldsborough Home Carers for their care and attention over the last few months. Co-operative Funeralcare, Lowesmoor for their kindness, thoughtfulness and
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JONES
JONES Amy In memory of my beloved mother. Twenty four years without you. Much missed. Betty, Don, Stephen and Lisa. Published in paper 05/12/2008
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Rock star just loves my jewellery
A JEWELLERY artist from Malvern has been commissioned to create a number of pieces by a world-famous rock star. Courtney Love, who is the widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, contacted Emily Gray through her website to order the jewellery
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Duo face battle at Sixways
WORCESTER Wanderers welcome Upton-upon-Severn to Sixways tomorrow afternoon (2.15) for a Midlands Four West (South) local derby. TOMORROW Midlands One: Chester v Malvern. Midlands Two West: Hereford v Stratford Upon Avon; Stoke on Trent v Bromsgrove
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This is all just beyond belief
SIR – Headline (November 28) ‘Failed asylum seekers earned £120,000 while claiming benefits’. Headline (November 21) ‘Dismal room a working mum must now call home’. If you wrote it as a work of fiction – it would be rejected as not credible
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Panto time is here again
PANTOMIME season has at last arrived and it is proving to be the perfect antidote to cold weather and economic blues. Your Worcester News has compiled a list of what’s on where to ensure you do not miss out. SWAN THEATRE,WORCESTER ROBIN HOOD
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When is a fork not a pitchfork?
SIR – Reg Moule’s description of the fork in Saturday, November 22. was inaccurate. A pitchfork (as he described it) is by definition a fork for pitching, as with a digging for, or a muck spreading fork. A pitchfork was used for pitching sheaves
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Tickets for next year's Big Chill are on sale
TICKETS for the 2009 Big Chill festival have gone on sale. Following last week’s announcement that influential dance duo Orbital will headline the summer event, held within Eastnor Castle’s Deer Park every August, weekend camping and car parking
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Council will pay towards solar heating for water
Energy-saving devices worth a total of £75,000 are to be installed in homes. Wychavon District Council has agreed to install solar water heating in some of its rural homes as part of a joint pilot project with Rooftop Housing Group.
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Is he in cloud cuckoo land?
SIR – What cloud cuckoo land is John Shearon living in? Gordon Brown is responsible for the awful mess in which this country finds itself. Why does the PM look so happy these days? He can’t believe his luck. Along comes a global glitch which
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Acoustic night is for everyone
EXPERIENCED musician Gwyn Ashton hopes jam nights in Worcester will help first timers play in front of a crowd. Midlands-based guitarist and songwriter Ashton (gwynashton. com) said the acoustic evening at the Marr’s Bar this Sunday is designed
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Wilson takes the glory with winter league success
CONSTANT angling pressure is no doubt having an effect on the canal in Worcester with James Wilson being the only competitor to better two pounds during the penultimate round of the 40-peg Worcester and District United Anglers Association winter league
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Two copies of album are up for grabs
YOUR Worcester News has teamed up with Republic Media to give away copies of Natasha Panas’s debut album. Yellow Flowers, described as a sumptuous fusion of soul, jazz and down tempo pop, is the much awaited debut album of a singer-songwriter
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Decision to keep out was right one
SIR – Mr Margretts (November 27) says that the present economic crisis shows we should have joined the euro – what a totally wrong claim. By staying out we are able to take action that is correct for us. We have lowered our bank rate and we
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Turner targeting away pick-me-up
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has challenged his players to secure much-needed points away from Edgar Street. The Bulls head to Colchester United’s Community Stadium on Saturday (3pm) having taken just one point from nine games on their
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Banner puts on his final shows
MUSIC promoter John Banner is hanging up his concert coat after a difficult year. The 66- year-old entrepreneur, well-known across the region for his work with the Searchers, the Who tribute My Generation and his annual St George’s Day show, is
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Where exactly is ring-road to go?
SIR – I respect Mr Myers’ right to his opinions and I happen to agree with a couple of his points. However, I regret he feels the need to support his opinions about the ring-road by arrogating to himself the mantle of objectivity, and thereby
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We don't have to accept the euro
SIR – I would like to comment on the letter by D E Margrett (November 27). In the last week the pound sterling has made gains against the dollar or euro. Computer trading here in Europe and the USA has not suffered so much. I don’t think it
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Cavolo Nero patato cakes
NOTHING beats fresh, seasonal vegetables for both flavour and nutrients. It can save you money too – perfect if you’re watching the pennies, but still want to eat healthily. However, new research shows that many consumers in the West Midlands
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Nando's in Friar Street
THREE bottles of Nando’s peri-peri dressing sit alone, unwanted, at the back of my kitchen cupboard. Every now and then, when takeaway pangs take hold, my brain’s taste receptor tells me it fancies a Nando’s, but each time, rather than go through
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Until we face the truth there will be many more Baby Ps
SIR – I wholeheartedly sympathise with the editorials you have written about the tragic case of Baby P and share the sense of anger and powerlessness many people feel about the cowardly and sadistic behaviour of those who should have been offering
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Oxo-mum actress Lynda’s plea over violence at home
ACTRESS Lynda Bellingham has spoken out against domestic abuse at a conference in Worcester. The TV favourite, who is currently starring in Calendar Girls at the Malvern Theatres, talked of her own personal experience at the Forced Marriage and Honour
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Jordan earns spot in Aston Villa academy
A YOUNG footballer from Pershore is being tipped for stardom after joining Aston Villa’s academy. Jordan Cox, aged 10, was spotted by the Premiership giants playing for Pershore United 07 under nines in the Evesham Ambassador League. His goal-scoring
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Law firms are joining to give better service
TWO of Worcester’s oldest law firms have joined together to create a ‘super practice’ for the 21st century. Hallmarks, which can trace its history back more than 200 years, and Hulme & Co, which is more than 100 years old, have combined to make
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There just simply must be a God
SIR – Tell me, Bob Churchill (Letter November 21), if there is no life beyond physical death, and no God then what is the ultimate point of life, and where did this mysterious universe originate from? These two questions make my mind boggle
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I love the cathedral and often sit there
Sir – I love Worcester Cathedral (Dean’s Diary, November, 19) and have done for 31 years. I often sit quietly there. It is steeped in the prayers of centuries. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
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Councils should give mortgages
SIR – When I first qualified as a solicitor I was working for a local authority which was one of the largest providers of mortgages in its district. The council was able to borrow monies on a long-term basis in order to lend, particularly to
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Old friends can get in contact with me
SIR – With the news reports that Prince Charles was 60 last month I recalled I was seconded by the air ministry to the United Nations third and sixth GA Assemblies in Paris. I was with the civil service in Harrogate and five Worcester girls
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MP shouldn't have used those words
SIR – Peter Luff (Your MP Writes, November 27) is, of course, fully entitled to attack the Prime Minister for his handling of the economy, or indeed for anything else, but to use such words as arsonist and drunkard, even metaphorically, is deplorable
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What it has been like fostering 10 children
TRACEY and Lee Farr have two daughters of their own and one day decided to satisfy a long-term interest and find out about being foster carers. They contacted an independent fostering agency and one thing led to another. Several months later
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Jennie, 12, designs card for Christmas
A CHILDREN’S bereavement charity hopes to spread its message of support by selling its own unique Christmas card this year. For the first time the Noah’s Ark Trust, which helps children and families who have lost a loved one, is selling the cards
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VAT reduction will have little effect
SIR – It is obvious from people interviewed in the various news programmes over the last few days that the 2.5 per cent reduction on VAT will have little or no effect in encouraging people to spend more. In my opinion the cut would need to be
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Harriers bid to cement play-off claims
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers must put their FA Cup success to one side and concentrate on the bread and butter of the Blue Square Premier, according to manager Mark Yates. The Aggborough club are riding the crest of a wave after defeating Curzon Ashton last
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Crunch time for Carlisle in cauldron of Bourgoin
THE nation may well be feeling the pinch due to the credit crunch but, for Warriors fly-half Joey Carlisle, it certainly is crunch time tonight. The play-maker starts Worcester’s European Challenge Cup clash in Bourgoin this evening and he
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Friday Feeling
I WILL be in France following the Warriors when you read this. They’re playing a European Challenge Cup game in Bourgoin which is not far from Lyon, France’s second biggest city after Paris. It’s a place I have never been to before. I left it
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I support a free press, but there can be limits
SIR – The letter from Wendy Hands (November 25) about the EU had factual errors in almost every paragraph. May I highlight just one, namely that “increasing numbers of EU citizens regret being members of the EU, but this is rarely reported in
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Schoolboy will spend a year running his jewellery business
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has taken a year out of full-time education to run his business making and selling glass jewellery. Gerald Roseman, from Rochford, near Tenbury Wells, took his scholarship to Malvern College a year early, but cannot start
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Visitors banned from hospital
VISITORS have been banned from all adult wards at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch following a suspected outbreak of the Norovirus. A spokesperson for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: “We have had 19 people admitted to the Alexandra Hospital
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COMMENT: Young Gerald is real credit to his family
YOUNG people in this country tend to get a bad press. Only recently a survey of how adults described youngsters found ‘feral’ was the word most used. This newspaper has argued consistently that it is a lawless minority who give the majority of
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First World War bomb found on director’s desk
A BOMB disposal squad was called to the city after a live First World War shell was found on a managing director’s desk. It is believed the device had been given to Jeff Heyes, the managing director of Goodman Baylis, on London Road, by a friend who
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Husband gives ill wife the gift of life
A HUSBAND has given his wife one of the best Christmas presents she could wish for – the gift of life. Clive Holton selflessly donated one of his kidneys to Mandy, his wife of 24 years, after she became ill for the second time. “I was
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Community sector in rush for grants cash
VOLUNTARY and community groups in Worcestershire have entered grant bids of more than £2.2 million, but just £1.2 million is available. Worcestershire County Council’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) grants have proved so successful that almost
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Back-biting leads to director’s exit
SIMON Williams has cited the in-fighting at Worcester City as his chief reason for resigning as a director. The Worcester businessman joins Alistair Hayward-Wright in stepping down from the club’s newly-elected board just a week after being
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Directors appointed to health trustboard
TWO new directors have been appointed to sit on the board of Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. Christopher Burdon and Tony Hadfield are appointed non-executive directors. The PCT board makes key decisions about health spending, policy and planning
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Guitar group will perform at concert
THE Worcester Classical Guitar Society will put on its end-of-year concert tonight. The showcase, at Worcester Arts Workshop in Sansome Street, will feature the guitar orchestra and resident guitar quartet performing music from Ireland and Scotland.
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Drum group show holds wide appeal
DRUM group Glamba will put on a rhythmic show in Worcester tomorrow. The theatrical percussion group who perform a blend of Brazilian, African and Western beats at the Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester. In recent years, Glamba have
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Go for a walk and get closer to nature
A CHRISTMAS trail will take place at Bishops Wood Environmental Centre when families can explore the site looking for clues relating to plants and animals. The trail on Sunday, December 14, will also see children making edible tree decorations to feed
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Dolls’ house could raise more than £2,000
THE County Air Ambulance has been presented with a stunning dolls’ house and garden worth more than £2,000 as an early Christmas present. The beautifully-crafted model will now be raffled and is expected to raise thousands of pounds. The original house
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Youngsters share their views on big issues
AN opportunity that gave youngsters the chance to have their say on what they would do if they ran Wychavon District Council has been hailed a success. Organisers said the children who attended Youth Summit 2008 were very forward thinking. The event
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Forget the festive fun, summer is our concern
WHILE most people are gearing up for Christmas, a group of Malvern officials and residents are looking forward to next summer. Members of the Malvern in Bloom steering group are already planning next year’s attempt in the Heart of England in Bloom
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Drunken thug jailed for knocking out victim
A horrific film of a man being knocked out by a blow in the face was played to a judge at Worcester Crown Court. The CCTV pictures showed decorator Stephen Barford standing with his hands in his pockets as drunken thug Andrew Sadler suddenly lashed out
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New market operators finding it tough going
A WORCESTERSHIRE charter market is “struggling” in its first few months under new operators who say they don’t expect trade to pick up again until next Spring. Dennis Stanley, of EG Skett and Co, which took over the running of the market in
