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MP relays turbine concerns
MID-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff is to meet the promoters of a proposed wind farm north of Evesham today. Mr Luff will meet representatives from ScottishPower in his office at the House of Commons,to discuss the proposals. We previously reported in
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Chester exact revenge for cup defeat
MALVERN made the long journey north to face Chester — the side they had comprehensively robbed of their Intermediate Cup crown a fortnight before — but were brought crashing down to earth with a 27-6 Midlands One defeat. David Robins’ men encountered
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W Factor will get 2009 off to a start
MUSIC, dance, drama, comedy and circus skills will get the new year off to an energetic start for young people in the Wychavon area. The W Factor, which begins in January, will give young people the chance to showcase their performing arts skills. New
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Martin’s treble is cup tonic for VBL
THE first round of the Worcester League’s Bayliss Cup saw VBL Sports crush West Malvern 6-2. George Martin cracked a hat-trick and James Sliwa added a brace for VBL. In the same competition, Upton Town won 4-2 at FC Tything. Powick and Hallow WMC played
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Louise: mystery of missing minutes
A MARRIED mother-of-three could have survived a 15ft fall at a Worcester pub if the man she was with had told somebody about what had happened, an inquest heard. Louise Burkes was left lying unconscious with a fractured skull after she fell
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It just keeps on getting better for Zac
GOLD medal rower Zac Purchase has yet another accolade to his name. The 22-year-old former King’s School, Worcester, pupil was named BBC Midlands Sportsman of the Year at a glittering ceremony on Sunday. Mr Purchase, who scooped gold in the lightweight
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Allstars pull no punches
ST John’s Allstars were the big winners of the day as they hammered Inter Mellissa 8-1 in the Worcester Sunday Leisure Leagues. Leaders Dynamo Kebab kept their 100 per cent record, running out 10-1 victors over Pro Evo Allstars in the Wednesday League
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Jenkins takes on Smith in world opener
PONY-tailed stalwart Dennis Smith is Terry Jenkins’ first opponent in the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship. Jenkins is seeded fifth for the Professional Darts Corporation competition and will be aiming to banish last year’s painful memory. The
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Football fixture list
TODAY Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division: Lye Town v Kidderminster Harriers. Southern Division: Bishop’s Cleeve v Stourport Swifts. Herefordshire FA Youth Giantkillers Cup: Bromyard Town v Hinton; Hereford United v Newport County; Ludlow
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Worcester stung by Wasps Ladies
A WEAKENED Worcester Ladies side were beaten 27-12 at Wasps in the RFUW Premiership. Despite missing key players, Worcester arrived at Wasps optimistic of extending their improved run of form. The Sixways side started impressively, dominating the first
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Wanderers stroll to huge derby success
WORCESTER Wanderers entertained Upton-upon-Severn at Sixways in a Midlands Four West (South) top-of-the-table clash and recorded an excellent 45-17 win. Upton travelled to Worcester without four first-team regulars and matters were made worse after 20
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Mates, Dates and Flirting by Cathy Hopkins
RELEASE your inner flirt with Mates, Dates girls! Discover how to be totally irresistable, with the help of: * Izzie's insights into what makes boys tick * Nesta's top tips for making the most of yourself * TJ's advice on sending out the right
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Woman fined for speeding
A WOMAN caught speeding in Worcester has admitted the offence by post. Iris De Oliveira E Sousa admitted speeding on Hylton Road, Worcester, on Sunday, April 20. She did not appear at Worcester Magistrates Court because she had already
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Harriers get 6,000 for cup tie
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been allocated 6,000 tickets for their FA Cup third round clash at Championship side Coventry City on Saturday, January 3 (3pm). Tickets will go on sale to season ticket holders on Friday at 9.30am until Sunday when they will
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Death fall woman had been 'flirting'
A MARRIED woman out celebrating her friend’s birthday was kissing, touching and flirting with another man just minutes before she fell to her death, an inquest has heard. Friends and witnesses said 40-year-old Louise Burkes and Mark Heane were
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Fields earn second shot at rivals
WESTFIELDS produced a superb, hard-working display to force an FA Vase third round replay at allpay.park tomorrow night (7.45). The Hereford side held Midland Alliance rivals Stratford Town 1-1 after extra-time in the battle for a last-32 place. Fields
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New deal for Warriors ace
WARRIORS back row star Kai Horstmann has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year deal. Horstmann, who has played 96 senior games for Worcester, has become a key part of the pack at Warriors in recent seasons and has now
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Get ready to rock and roll
WORCESTER School of Rock & Performance (WSRP) will be staging its annual Christmas shows this weekend at Bishop Perowne CE College in Merriman’s Hill, Worcester. The senior show has got so big in the last couple of years that it has now
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Think before you ring: Do you need an ambulance?
PEOPLE are being asked to think twice before they dial 999 for an ambulance. In the last few weeks West Midlands Ambulance Service said it has come under “immense pressure” due to an unexpected increase in emergency calls. Chief operating
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Scottish Rocks 87 Worcester Wolves 80
WORCESTER Wolves’ disappointing record of never having won in Glasgow, the home of Scottish Rocks, continued as they slumped to defeat. In the opening play, Wolves player-coach Skouson Harker thundered to the basket with the intention of emphatically
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We had such fun dressing tree
FROGS, snakes, and heartfelt wishes made out of recyclable materials were all hung from the trees in a city park at the weekend. Children and adults braved the cold snap yesterday to take part in the Friends of Cripplegate Park’s annual tree dressing
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DYDE MUNSLOW
DYDE MUNSLOW Great Gran Dolores and all the Family would like to say thank you to Ollie and Natfor giving us the gorgeousOlivia Jane, born December 1st, weighing 7lb 2oz. Published in paper 08/12/2008
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ROBERTSON
ROBERTSON David Herbert Peacefully on December 1st, 2008. Aged 76 years after a long illness, which David fought with positivism, optimism and dignity. Beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Simon, Sarah and Paul and stepchildren Christopher
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BISHOP
BISHOP Harry In loving memory of our dear brother in law and uncle who passed away twenty two years today. Always in the hearts of Beryl, Valerie, Lynette and Families. Published in paper 08/12/2008
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COOPER
COOPER George Passed away four years ago today. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, much loved father, dear grandfather, great and great, great grandfather. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Published in paper 08/12/2008
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STEELE
STEELE Jim Passed away December 8th, 1993. Precious memories of a dearly loved husband, father and grandad. Molly, Sue, Steve, Jordan, Hannah, Peter and Olivia. Sadly missed. Published in paper 08/12/2008
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BISHOP
BISHOP Harry Beloved husband and father, passed away twenty two years today. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Jean, Ian and Robert Published in paper 08/12/2008
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SMITH
SMITH Jade Happy 16th Birthday Jade. Have a great day. Love you loads From Mum xxx Published in paper 08/12/2008
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HOOPER
HOOPER Edward George Roger In memory of our brave little boy who died three years ago today. Sleep well darling. Love you. Mummy, Nanny, Grandad and the Boys. Published in paper 08/12/2008
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December 6-13
250 YEARS AGO: ON Saturday last, being the day on which the excise tax on cider and perry ceased, a kind of jubilee was held in divers places in Worcestershire and Herefordshire where several oxen and sheep were roasted whole and many hogsheads
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A CHRISTMAS CUDDLE FOR SAFARI SANTA!
SANTA took time out of his busy schedule at West Midland Safari Park today to ‘go on Safari’. During his visit, Santa encountered hundreds of animals in the 4-mile safari, but none quite so attentive as Latabe, the 16-year old African Elephant
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Cashier caught stealing thousands from post office
A PREGNANT cashier caught stealing thousands of pounds from Worcester’s main post office after bosses installed a spy camera has had a prison sentence suspended. In two separate thefts Julie Garbett stole £3,500 from the Post Office in WHSmith
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December 6-13
THIS WEEK IN 1958: DELIVERY instructions are still awaited for some of the finest furniture ever produced in this country, made by a well-known Worcester firm of manufacturers for the new palace in Baghdad which was to have been the home of the
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Cotheridge
This is an easy but rewarding walk through flat terrain, most of which is sheep pasture dotted with small pools, divided by old hedgerows and blessed with views of the hills along the western edge of the county, from the Malverns to the Abberleys
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Farmers Market - December 8
IN the run-up to Christmas, we are offering up some classic Victorian recipes to make your festive meal extra special. This week, we are on to the main course. A roast goose would normally be the centrepiece of a Victorian Christmas dinner – but
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Reg Moule answers your questions
MY main crop of potatoes were a disappointment last year as they were covered in lots of tiny scabby bumps. They peeled off and the crop was still useable with good flavour but what went wrong and what can I do to stop it happening again this year
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Santas get us in the festive mood - video
HUNDREDS of Santas dressed in seasonal attire and big white beards took part in a festively frosty fun run. More than 400 children, adults and even dogs walked, jogged, ran or strolled the sixth annual Santathon yesterday. The 5km (3.1
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Best of the bunch - Euonymus
WHILE autumn may produce the best results for the deciduous varieties of euonymus, such as E. alatus, grown for its red autumn foliage, evergreen varieties of this shrub are invaluable, both to add all-year interest in the border and as a great
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Christmas trees for every pocket
THIS credit crunch Christmas, you may need to rethink what tree to buy. The price of the popular non-drop Nordmann Fir, imported from Denmark, is likely to be higher than ever this year, thanks to the pound’s weakness against the euro and Danish
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New man down at the market
THERE’S a new face among the stock pens at Worcester’s weekly livestock market. Giles Drew has joined auctioneers McCartneys as a rural professional and trainee auctioneer. He’ll deal with all rural matters from land management to diversification
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Help at hand for injured horses
VETERINARY practices, horse ambulances and horsewatch groups from across Worcestershire have signed up to a new emergency services protocol that will help police and fire services aid seriously injured horses. The British Horse Society has launched
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What's on page of the Worcester News are full of activities for the over 50s.
THE what’s on pages of the Worcester News are full of activities for the over-50s. There are many hobbies and pursuits for those past their half century mark and there’s often the added attraction of tea and biscuits to replenish depleted energy levels
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...And another thing
● ANOTHER year, another remembrance season has come to an end. Soon it will be the biggest anniversary of all… the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. This is all the more reason then why it’s vital to pay homage to the really
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Chaos will reign
SIR – Regarding ‘Patients long wait for a bed.’ How long before the acute trust restores A&E and the backup facilities to Kidderminster Hospital. If we get an emergency chaos will reign. JOHN NORWOOD, Kidderminster.
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Reward for hero PC who revived a junkie
A POLICE officer is to be presented with a Royal Humane Society award for the second time after he revived a teenage drug addict who had suffered a heroin overdose. PC Rich Allen will receive the society’s resuscitation certificate after he saved the
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It simply doesn't add up
BANK bosses and other assorted failures will undoubtedly be getting their Christmas bonuses as usual this year, thanks to the taxpayer saving their skins during the early autumn. I know of one executive on £160,000 a year who will be getting the
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Bid to find photos of old servicemen
SIR – I am acting on behalf of the authorities at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea, where more than 800 British servicemen are at rest. The authorities wish to obtain photographs of those servicemen interred there and
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I felt cheated (and hungry) after my meal out
FEW people would dispute the need to have legally-defined measures when buying drinks in a pub or restaurant. A pint of beer should be just that – and I’m glad to see there’s increasing uniformity with wine. There’s nothing more infuriating than
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Time to speak out over civil liberties
SIR – It is time to speak out against the Government’s steady erosion of civil liberties and constant battering of our democracy. The arrest of the Tory MP Damien Green for doing his job is horrifying. This seems to be a situation of the Government
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You can't just blame cash woes for obesity
ON the first day at the grammar school, 90 fresh-faced boys with blazer cuffs reaching down to fingertips – your mother had said you would grow into your uniform – assembled before a headmaster of frighteningly imposing appearance to learn what
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Cheese sales all over world, thanks to eBay
A CHEESEMONGER from Barnards Green, Malvern, is enjoying a business boom by selling cheese over internet auction site eBay. Andrew Brooks, of the Cheeseboard, has taken orders from all over the UK, as well as Norway, Germany, Spain, Greece and
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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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We had six of the best for smoking
SIR – James Connell’s article on smoking might prevent a few youngsters from starting. Geoff Cumbly is certainly suffering as a result of his first fag more than 50 years ago. I too remember the urge, but at our school there was the treat of
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During my time I saw many changes
SIR – I was most interested and very pleased to see the pictures and article about the old laundry at Stanley Road School. I was a teacher at the school from 1938 till I retired in 1979 (with a break of six years for Army service). During my
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Wildlife - Sharon Boardman December 6
IS that my blackbird? Have you ever looked out of the window to see your regular garden blackbird coming and going from the feeding table? Do you recognise the familiar way he raises his tail as he lands? Have you ever asked yourself if this is
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Just why do we bother to recycle?
SIR – Like most of us, I take great care in recycling my used glass and plastics. They are meticulously put in the correct bins and bags. Our regular refuse collectors are very efficient and pleasant with it, so imagine my anger when a different
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Planning policies must be adhered to
SIR – Regarding the proposed re-location of Worcester City Football Club. In view of the impending planning application by Worcester City Council to re-develop the St George’s Lane ground it is important that planning policies are properly adhered
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Remarkable tale of one man’s trip down South America at the age of 73
THERE are a few things you could set your sights on doing in your midseventies, but riding a pizza delivery bike the length of South America wouldn’t naturally be high on the list. Then Simon Gandolfi has always been likely to grow old disgracefully
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Let’s have a real debate on Europe
SIR – Mr Bushill-Matthews’ love of free speech and informed democracy could be our means to learn a lot more about the EU about which we hear nothing but gloom about from the redoubtable Mark Starr and others. In 2009 we shall have a chance
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Couple escape basement blaze
A COUPLE escaped a fire in the basement of a property in Worcester. The pair managed to get out after the fire started just after midnight. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene in Tunnel Hill.
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The problem is down to mercury
SIR – I would like to refer readers to the Vaccine- Autism Court Document Every American Should Read by David Kirby at the Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost .com/david-kirby/thevaccineautism- court- _b_88558.html) The thrust of this
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Council must stop hiring consultants
SIR – After years of grossly overcharging on council tax it seems that Worcester still has no money – not like other councils who had millions stashed away in banks in Iceland. Here in Worcester they must hire consultants for commonsense questions
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Footballers are united in world record bid
FOOTBALLERS of all ages and abilities in Worcestershire took part in an ambitious attempt to break the record of the world’s biggest synchronised match at the weekend. With similar events being staged across the county and beyond, about 100
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As usual his facts are back to front
SIR – Mark Starr (Letters, November 26) complains that the European Parliament has “proposed to downgrade the crime of piracy from an act of war to a simple criminal act”, and adds that this puts the lives of sailors at greater risk. As usual
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Instead of cards we are giving to charity
SIR – I read the article ‘Charity pests are a concern’ and would like to offer the following comments. My wife and I discussed giving to charity. Do we give a pound here and a pound there, depending on how many people stop us to ask for our
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Local people are way down university’s list
SIR – Regarding S Southwick (Letter, November 29), I was unaware the university had a cycle scheme. Considering the number of pavement-parked cars, it seems few take it up. As regards poor driving, many are seen reversing on private drives.
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COMMENT: Deciding to do nothing is no option
TIMING is everything, so we are told. And it is impossible not to think of this old adage when it comes to the case of Worcester City Council and the future of the Kays site. It’s not that those good people at the Guildhall dithered and therefore
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Woman hospitalised after crash
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a heavy goods vehicle and a car were involved in a collision. The incident happened at the junction of Stocks Lane and the A4103 at Leigh Sinton about 1.45am. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue
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Drunk woman blamed husband for her cuts
A DRUNKEN woman cut herself with a knife, tried to blame her husband and then kicked a policeman during a domestic bust-up. Susan Cleveley, of Northwick Road, Worcester, admitted assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duties when
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Future of Kays site is out of our hands
THE future of Worcester’s Kays site now lies with civil servants not local councillors. This is because a decision was not made quickly enough on an application for outline planning permission. The site owners have now lodged an appeal which will be
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Dryden — Let’s lift the City gloom
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden believes the victory at St Albans can help lift the apathy currently surrounding the club. Prior to Saturday, City had lost six games out of seven and were almost playing second fiddle to the off-pitch power struggle
