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Chip shops are serving haddock as cod
FISH and chip shops have been caught serving up haddock disguised as cod. Worcestershire County Council and Malvern Hills District Council were two of the 52 local authorities that collected samples from chip shops, restaurants and pubs for an investigation
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Garden centre give trees to hospice
PATIENTS at St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester are getting into the festive spirit thanks to a donation of Christmas trees from Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold. The garden centre delivered three large fresh trees and 15 small trees to deck the halls,
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Santa stars at the opening of new centre
FATHER Christmas will put in an appearance at the official opening of a new children’s centre in Ledbury. The centre is purpose-built within the grounds of Ledbury Primary School but will deliver services throughout the community. To celebrate its official
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Piano was dumped in a roadside hedgerow
THE piano below left dumped in a roadside hedgerow is the latest incident of fly-tipping. Wychavon District Council is now appealing for information on how the piano, which is an old upright originally supplied by W H Austin, Worcester, came to be left
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Warrant issued for man
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a man who failed to attend court. Michael Reynolds, aged 35, of North Road, Stourport-on-Severn, did not attend Worcester Magistrates Court to answer a charge of driving without due care and attention
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Men plead guilty
TWO Worcester men pleaded guilty to affray on the day they were due to face trial by jury. Mark Badgery, aged 23, of Cherry Orchard, and 26-year-old Damien Hanson, of Bromwich Road, will be sentenced when reports are completed. Badgery
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Cash kiosks introduced to speed up payments
CASH kiosks are being introduced by Worcester City Council to speed up payments and reduce queues. The machines at the Worcestershire Hub Customer Service Centre in Farrier Street will be introduced from January 12, when customers will be able to make
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RESULT - St Albans City 0 Worcester City 2
90+4 mins: Referee blows for full-time. City win 2-0. 90+2 mins: Jamie Price replaces Marco Adaggio. 88 mins: Sub Simon Martin has an effort deflected but St Albans have not created much since McDonnell's heroics. 86 mins: McGrath's
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County tree sent to Number 10
A HEREFORDSHIRE Christmas tree has been delivered safely to the Prime Minister’s doorstep. The giant fir tree, now standing proudly outside Number 10, was grown by David and Susan Brown, who run Christmas tree company Festive Forestry Services
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Free condoms for teens with C-Card sex health scheme
TEENAGERS will be given a special card to allow them to pick up free condoms in Worcestershire as part of a scheme to reduce sexual transmitted infections. The C-Card entitles them to access free condoms from locations including youth and Connexions
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Wolves aim to shock leaders
SKOUSON Harker believes Worcester Wolves are a completely different proposition as they head to British Basketball League leaders Scottish Rocks tomorrow (5pm). Wolves lost 92-77 at home to Rocks at the start of October as Blake Shelton starred with
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HARVEY
HARVEY Nigel A much loved husband, father and grandfather. Sad memories of this day, five years ago, when you lost your brave fight for life. "Always thinking of you and missing you" Our love always Jan, Jo, Rich, your three little Granddaughters
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AMPHLETT
AMPHLETT Beat Twelve years May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, How we wish mum, You were still here. June and Dave ---------- Gran We miss you very much and wish you were still with us. You're the brightest star In the sky.
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BRIGHT
BRIGHT Alf A dear dad and grandad. Passed away thirty four years today. Never more than a thought away. From Jean, Beryl, Valerie, Lynette and Families xx Published in paper 06/12/2008
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Swans saved from contaminated pond are released
TWO swans rescued from a contaminated Worcester pond have been released after recovering at a sanctuary. The breeding pair were plucked from the pond in Gheluvelt Park, Barbourne, Worcester, after several tens of litres of oil spilled into
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CLIFTON
CLIFTON Sarah Louise Remembering our precious daughter on her 35th Birthday, Sunday, December 7th. Loved and missed so much. Mum and Dad. x Published in paper 06/12/2008
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SOUTHALL
SOUTHALL Barbara and Joe Thinking of you every day, as always. Time may pass and fade away, But you are with us every day. Love son Bill, Karen and Joe. x Published in paper 06/12/2008
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KEYTE
KEYTE John In loving memory of a dear husband and father, died December 6th, 1989. Remembered always. Pat, Malcolm and Andrew. Published in paper 06/12/2008
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We’re running Santathon for our brave pupil Zoe
A LITTLE girl battling leukaemia has inspired her teachers to run the Santathon. Brave Zoe Mabbott, aged five, was diagnosed with the blood disorder in October, prompting her teachers at Cherry Orchard First School in Pershore to band together and enter
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First grotto for city shopping centre
SANTA and his helpers have set up their grotto for the first time in a Worcester shopping centre. Cathedral Plaza now has its very own Father Christmas and his elves for young visitors to enjoy. Father Christmas said they had been very busy in the
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Out-of-hours doctor service is a success
EVERY patient who calls for a vital face-to-face out-of-hours appointment with a doctor is now getting one thanks to a new and improved privatised service. The new out-of-hours doctor service, launched in October and run by Take Care Now (TCN), is more
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Turner planning January squad booster
HEREFORD United look set to be in the market for new players during the January transfer window. Manager Graham Turner is disappointed he was not able to strengthen his squad further when the deadline for emergency loans passed at the end of last month
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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 ready to shuffle his pack
MIKE Ruddock will adopt a squad rotation policy before Worcester Warriors resume Guinness Premiership action in a fortnight’s time. The Warriors director of rugby gave youngsters Alex Grove and Joey Carlisle starts in Bourgoin last night and
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Land strip deleted from plans
A REVISED conservation area for Kempsey has been approved by district councillors but does not include a strip of land alongside a brook prone to flooding. Kempsey Parish Council had wanted a six-foot wide strip of land extending across the gardens of
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Man with drink problem stole beer
A THIEF with an entrenched alcohol problem stole packs of lager after he “succumbed to temptation” while he was in a Worcester supermarket. Kelvin King, aged 50, of Ombersley Road, Worcester, stole two cases of Stella Artois worth £13.98 from
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Filth and squalor on a grand scale at pub
THIS is the state of filth and squalor found in the kitchens of a Droitwich pub. The owners of the Castle Hotel have been fined more than £44,000 after an inspection found the kitchen floor littered with food and cutlery and covered with grease, dirt
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Munday looking to shut out City
JON Munday will be looking to inflict more misery on his former team when Worcester City travel to St Albans this afternoon (3pm). City visit Clarence Park having lost six of their last seven games in all competitions and in desperate need
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Men lose appeals against speeding convictions
TWO men lost appeals against speeding convictions when their cases were heard at Worcester Crown Court. Martin Archer, aged 44, of Elm View, Worcester, was fined £435 with £647 costs. His Ford was logged at 36mph in a 30mph area on the A4184 near Evesham
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Yates hoping for slice of cup cash
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates says he is yet to discuss recruiting new players with chairman Barry Norgrove. Yates will be hoping to spend some of the money from the club’s lucrative FA Cup run on his squad when the transfer window opens
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Bigamist is jailed for three years
A FORMER church minister, who worked at a hotel in Evesham has been jailed for three years. Roderick Sangster, 58, was found guilty of entering into a bigamous marriage by a jury at Warwick Crown Court in November. His trial was conducted in his absence
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Here’s your chance to look at bells
VISITORS will have a chance to see the bells of Priory Church, Malvern, today. The children of Malvern and the surrounding areas have been using their creative talents and contributing to the festive theme in the church. The church has taken part in
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Pupils help prepare for festive fayre
FESTIVE fun beckons at Hanbury First School where pupils have been busy helping prepare for the school’s Christmas Fayre today. As well as collecting new and nearly new items for the various stalls, the children have been making jumble jars – decorated
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We’ll come and shred your garden waste
HELP is at hand for Worcestershire residents wanting to get rid of green waste. People living in Worcester and Wychavon can use the Shredderman service, which chips and shreds green waste, turning it into material that can be used again around the garden
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Buy special stars and help people
PEOPLE can buy a special star to put on a Christmas tree and help raise money for people affected by multiple sclerosis. Staff at Specsavers in Worcester city centre are selling the stars on behalf of the MS Society’s Christmas stars appeal. For £1,
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Internet could improve links with community
INTERNET blogs and meetings outside the Great Malvern area are just two of the suggestions put forward by the district council to increase its engagement with the community. Other suggestions include encouraging councillors to write newsletters detailing
