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Huge cash boost will help the elderly
BROMYARD pensioners will benefit from thousands of pounds of support thanks to a Lottery grant. The Big Lottery fund has awarded £130,000 to Age Concern Bromyard and District. The money will train volunteers to support housebound pensioners. Elspeth
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Best-selling author to visit city
AN author whose adventure novels have spent months on the bestseller lists in the US is coming to Worcester in a British first. Vicky Holmes, who writes for the staggeringly-popular Warrior Cats series under the pseudonym Erin Hunter, will visit Waterstones
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Send your love in a box
CITY residents can help make it a heart-warming holiday season for deprived youngsters around the world. The Worcester Lions charity is collecting for Operation Christmas child and needs people’s generous donations to help meet their target
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Uni library site cleared
WORCESTER’S much-anticipated £60 million super library will soon start to take shape. Demolition diggers are busy clearing the site of the development in The Butts to make way for a state-of-the-art library and history centre. The library, believed
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Worcester City 0 AFC Telford United 1
A SPIRITED second-half display by Worcester City was not enough for them to progress into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after they were hit by a first-half strike. Having gone in at half-time behind to a Phil Trainer goal, City threw everything
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HDNL crushed by Pear Tree
THE Pear Tree recorded their third successive win in Worcester Sunday League Division One with an 8-1 demolition of HDNL Sports. Paul Whatmough cracked a hat-trick and Jon Rogers added a brace. Anthony Smith scored twice as Bridge Rangers
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All aboard the play bus!
YOUNGSTERS will be having a ball when a play bus rolls into town. The bus, equipped with a soft play area for young children downstairs and seating for parents and another play area upstairs, will be visiting Victoria Park in Malvern between
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Draw is a rare feat in district contest
THE first round of matches in the Worcester and District Skittles League’s Mick Potter Memorial Trophy produced the first drawn game of the season. Monarchs and Volunteers ‘A’, both from Division Three playing on the Bell Inn, finished with 357. Volunteers
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Christian hall plan for field turned down
PLANS to build a Christian gospel hall on a field at the city boundary have again been thrown out. Worcester City Council planning committee were “minded to refuse” permission by a majority vote for the large hall which would be used by the evangelical
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Spa side held to draw in Coventry
DROITWICH maintained their unbeaten record despite a lacklustre and uninspiring 9-9 Midlands Two West (South) draw at Coventry-based Barkers Butts. The game started at a fast pace with both sides committed to attack and the visitors took the lead through
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Boozy driver was 'just moving car'
A TEENAGER has been disqualified from driving after being caught drunk behind the wheel. Edward Ruscoe had downed two shots, one Jack Daniels and coke and one vodka and Redbull and was planning to get a taxi home. He realised he could be fined for
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Full-time - Worcester City 0 AFC Telford United 1
90+4 mins: Another City free-kick on the edge of the area after a late scare at the other, Davies shot is blocked. 90 mins: Free-kick to City on left-hand side of the area, Davies curls it in but Telford scramble it away. 81 mins: SUB
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Bishop takes command for Spa
DROITWICH Under 17s won 29-10 at Yardley and District with George Bishop starring. In slippery conditions, the visitors opened the scoring when Sam O’Brien surged his way through for a try which Oliver Swift converted. Droitwich resisted pressure with
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We had time of our lives at Great Wall
TWO women from Worcestershire have raised thousands of pounds for a cancer charity after trekking along the Great Wall of China. Wendy Burtenshaw, of Powick, near Worcester, was successfully treated for cancer in 2006, so decided to “give something back
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We're on our way to be high-tech soldiers
TWO high-flying students are set to swap the classroom for a life in uniform. Karima Ewida and Samuel Pocock are on their way to becoming soldiers with the Royal Signals Corps. Troops in the corps, responsible for the British Army’s communications,
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Injuries hamper Malvern
ON the road for the second week running, a changed Malvern side took on a competitive South Leicester team renowned for their forwards-based play, but slipped to a 16-13 National Three Midlands defeat. However, it was the Spring Lane side that took a
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Newton:We are not after Hoggard
WORCESTERSHIRE insist they will not renew their interest in former England star Matthew Hoggard after his shock release from Yorkshire. The New Road side went after the 32-year-old seamer in the summer, putting in a 28-day notice of approach. However
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Simon escapes from bad crash
SIMON Andrews’ 2009 MCE Insurance British Superbike campaign ended on the worst possible note after he suffered a horror crash during the third and final race at Oulton Park. The 26-year-old Evesham rider finished sixth and ninth in race one and two
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Orient express for Trophy bid
HEREFORD United travel to League One outfit Leyton Orient in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy southern section quarter-finals. The game, which will see the Bulls face former defender Tamika Mkandawire, is to be played on Tuesday, November 10 (7pm
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Results extra
BROMSGROVE LEAGUE Division One: Droitwich Town 1 Kings Park Rangers 1; Waseley United 3 Bromsgrove Town 3; Rubery Sunday 1 Victoria Barnt Green 2. Division Two: FC Hewell 5 Rubery Social 9; Westbury Celtic ‘C’ 5 Cofton Corinthians 0; Arrow Valley 1
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Staff over the moon as surgery wins top prize
A GP surgery in Upton-upon-Severn has been named Practice of the Year 2009 at a ceremony in Birmingham. Upton Surgery, which also won the customer care award, received the honour at the Management in Practice Awards at the Birmingham NEC last week.
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Late heartbreak for KCs
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians came away from Silhillians empty-handed after a narrow 22-20 defeat in Midlands Two West (South). The hosts’ number eight broke the deadlock with a try, which was converted. The visitors then stole line-out ball and Layton Wilkinson
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Domestic sparks major police response
POLICE officers are responding to a domestic related incident in the Arboretum area of the city. The force helicopter has been deployed and a number of officers are involved. A police spokesman said: “We are not prepared to comment on tactics while
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Pub stocks beer for our brave boys
A HEREFORDSHIRE pub has become one of the first to stock a beer brewed specially for returning troops. The Live and Let Live in Whitbourne, near Worcester, served Peace Keeper to customers at a fund-raising day. The pub also held a car boot sale and
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Harriers at home in FA Cup
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have been handed a home tie in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on Saturday, October 24. They will face Blue Square North high-fliers Fleetwood Town, who saw off Vauxhall Motors 3-2 in the previous round at the weekend. Redditch
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Ambulance volunteers' honour from the Queen
TWO volunteers from Worcester have been honoured for giving “exceptional service” to St John Ambulance. Carol Wilson and Phil Banks have been recognised for their community service by being invested as members of the Order of St John at a special
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Away trip if City beat Telford
WORCESTER City will have a trip north if they beat AFC Telford United in tonight’s FA Cup third qualifying round replay. The winners of the St George’s Lane clash are to face either Salford City or Blyth Spartans, who play tomorrow night, in the fourth
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£100,000 bonus for our flood work
HEREFORD and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) cashed nearly £100,000 for taking part in a flood exercise in Holland. We previously reported how the service was taking part in a multi-national exercise simulating the United Kingdom’s response
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Poet takes a bow
A POET hit her mark when she dressed as legendary outlaw Robin Hood to launch a series of poetry competitions at Worcester’s Oxfam Bookshop. Sarah Leavesley, of Droitwich, dressed in the costume of the national folk hero at the Oxfam Bookshop, High
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Army days didn’t do any harm to us boys
THE young pupil peered nervously around the door of the school cadet corps stores. “What do you want, boy?” the Quartermaster bellowed. “A new jumper, sir.” “NO, YOU DON’T. Try again.” Slightly confused, the lad had another go. “PLEASE can I have
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This winter season sees the return of the chunky knits to keep you warm
Seeing as it’s going into winter, texture plays a huge part. With the chunky of chunkiest knits, it with keep you warm and looking fabulous! Open weaves are a must have this season, along with torn denim and ripped jeans. Yes, they’re back! Torn denim
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October 21 to October 19
100 YEARS AGO: IT is reported that a motor collision took place at Ombersley on Monday evening. A motor car containing Lady Sandys was proceeding through the village in the direction of Kidderminster, and when near the Cross Keys, a car coming
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October 12 to October 19
THIS WEEK IN 1959: AN onlooker was injured yesterday when six pounds of dynamite blasted the foundations of the 120ft chimney of Dent’s former glove factory. For 80 years the chimney has been one of the city’s familiar landmarks, standing
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Childhood sweethearts married in dream day
BEAMING wedding competition winners tied the knot over the weekend, describing it as their “perfect day”. Ben and Sophie Bryan (nee Griffiths) exchanged their vows at Claines Church on Saturday before enjoying a reception with friends and family. Their
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Good enough to eat: Cabbages
CABBAGE is the most underrated of vegetables – probably due to the fact that so many people overcook it, which not only makes it limp and tasteless but leaves a pungent smell in the kitchen. However, it adds crunchy texture to stir fries and is
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JONES
JONES Graham Remembering you today, with love, as I do every day. God Bless Pam x Dean, Kevin and Families xxx Published in paper 12/10/2009 in Worcester News
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ROBERTS
ROBERTS Jessie Memories of a loving Mum and Nan. Forever in our thoughts. Iris and Family. Published in paper 12/10/2009 in Worcester News
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BAILEY
BAILEY Paul Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on October, 3rd, 2009, aged 54 years. Beloved father of Debbie and Terry, much loved brother of Julie, beloved uncle to Michael, Steven, James and Emma and best friend of Lynn and Sally
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FAULKNER
FAULKNER John Ex Railway worker and Worcester News Employee. Of Ronkswood, Worcester. Passed away suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on October 4th, 2009 aged 68 years. Much loved partner of Val, dearly loved step dad of Tina, Lizzy, Richard and Sarah
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Worcester
THIS thoroughly enjoyable walk makes a complete circuit of Worcester’s Westside and is almost entirely rural, despite its proximity to the city. Enjoy it while you can, before it disappears under concrete and tarmac. The emphasis is on the
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What to do this week - October 10
Improve grass growth by topdressing the lawn, spreading a mix of sharp sand, good garden soil and sieved compost over the lawn with the back of a rake. Sow winter lettuce seeds in shallow drills and cover with cloches. Pick pumpkins, leaving them
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KNOTT
KNOTT Michael remembering someone very special. Our Mike. Reunited with Mum and Dad, god bless, love Pat, Joe and Family x x x Published in paper 12/10/2009 in Worcester News
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MAIDEN
MAIDEN nee Baldwin Hazel If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane. I'd walk right up to heaven, And bring you back again. Passed away two years ago. Sadly missed by Dad, Maggie and Sebi. Published in paper 12/10/2009 in Worcester News
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PREECE
PREECE Gordon Nobby Passed away in Pershore Hospital, on October 8th, 2009, aged 73 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday,
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Grow yourself some Christmas hyacinths
G YOUR QUESTIONS ARDEN centres will now be selling prepared hyacinths which have undergone heat treatment to bring them on early. Buy the biggest bulbs you can find and plant them in containers, putting broken tiles or crocks in the bottom and
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Police say they can't work with volunteer river rescue service
A VOLUNTARY river rescue organisation that provides support during search and rescue operations has been stopped from assisting the emergency services due to safety problems. The Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR) was set up in 2005 after
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Law on horseboxes needs to be changed
MID-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff has thrown his weight behind a campaign to prevent weekend horsebox users being penalised. Strict interpretation of a European regulation which bans anyone with a full-time job from driving an HGV lorry or equivalent
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Join our great day out
HALF-term holidays and what to do with the children? Barely do they seem to have returned to class after the over-long summer break than they’re home again. So to get them out of their bedrooms and off the computer, how about enrolling them
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Good enough to eat: Cranberries
EVER since Delia recommended cranberries to her fans there has been increased interest in these small red fruits which make the most delicious jellies and cordials. They are low-growing, evergreen hardy shrubs which need acid soil, but do well
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Palnt of the week: Sea holly (Eryngium)
THESE striking architectural plants are best grown in full sun in dry, gritty soil and are therefore ideal for coastal gardens. They lift any border, forming basal rosettes of leaves that are often prickly, with attractive silvery-white veins
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Missing man home safe
A 33-year-old man has returned home safe and well after a missing persons appeal was launched. Simon Walker, of Elmley Road, Ashton-under-Hill, near Evesham, was last seen outside the Travelodge Hotel in High Street, Worcester on the evening
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No more action against Jacqui Smith
FORMER home secretary Jacqui Smith was ordered to apologise to the House of Commons today after a watchdog found that she had "clearly" breached rules on second home expenses. But the Commons Standards and Privileges Committee said no further
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So, when will courts make their stand against yobs?
A cursory glance at the columns of this newspaper will tell you that if there is one area of life not hit by the recession then it’s law-breaking. Six days a week, the reader is treated to a seemingly endless parade of Worcester’s finest, displaying
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It's a bra-vellous weekend in the city
WORCESTER mayor Andy Roberts was getting in touch with his feminine side during a packed weekend of events. Councillor Roberts, the city’s first citizen, swapped the mayoral chain for an old bra to raise awareness of the Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign
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There's not much more to Dogface than this
AS someone who is not exactly a fan of Big Brother here are two very good reasons to outline just what I have been missing. I refer, of course, to the beautiful design and cut of the latest Anne Summers ladies undergarments being modelled by the winner
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Gore blimey! Zombies storm the city streets - video
RANCID ranks of the undead have been shuffling through the city centre – all for good causes. Young and old gathered in Broad Street made up like zombies and other creatures from the lexicon of schlock horror to support two charities yesterday
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Walk in the dark for our Mayor
WORCESTER’S mayor was led through the city blindfolded to experience what it is like for people who have lost their sight. As part of World Sight Day, Andy Roberts was guided 300 metres (328 yards) through the city centre by volunteers from Worcestershire
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Trapped lift woman rescued
AN elderly lady had to be rescued from a railway station lift today. Firefighters from Worcester were called out to Foregate Street Railway Station in the city centre after the woman got stuck at about 7.56am. After the alarm was raised a fire crew
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Walker airlifted after fall
A MAN in his 40s was airlifted to hospital after injuring his leg walking. The Midlands Air Ambulance was called to Colwall, in rural Worcestershire, after the man fell near woodland at about 4.45pm, on Sunday. He suffered a suspected fracture to his
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Councillor pays back more of his expenses
A TORY councillor who made duplicate expenses claims has paid back more public money. Councillor Stephen Clee is a cabinet member at both Worcestershire County Council and Wyre Forest District Council. Last week your Worcester News revealed that he
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I pay for a warden and alarm system
SIR – Regarding the article on September 30 regarding pensioners in sheltered accommodation, to me it reads as if wardens are free. I live in sheltered accommodation and pay £17.76 per week warden charge plus £3.88 per week call alarm system. It would
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Tenants should be fined for littering
SIR – I was pleased to read the article about the litter pick undertaken by Lois Stephen, the Green Party candidate, and his team. Unfortunately, there seems to be a few people who believe that they can drop litter anywhere they like and someone
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All members’ expenses still not being disclosed
SIR – I was astonished to read your report, ‘Councillor must return duplicate expenses money’, on Thursday, October 1, stating Coun Stephen Clee has agreed to hand back £95. Both Coun Clee and the head of legal services, Simon Mallinson, imply this
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City bid to finish off Telford task
Worcester City manager Richard Dryden wants his side focused on continuing their FA Cup run against AFC Telford United. City earned tonight’s replay at St George’s Lane (7.45) with an excellent defensive performance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at
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Bombshell: £45m cuts at county council
MASSIVE cuts of £45 million are to be made by Worcestershire County Council in the next four years. And County Hall bosses say no service – apart from schools – will be safe from the savage savings. The county council, which looks after
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COMMENT: Vital front line jobs and services must be protected
GORDON Brown and David Cameron have been talking tough about public sector cuts for weeks. Today the talk becomes grim reality for thousands of county council workers in Worcestershire and tens of thousands of council tax payers. Today’s announcement
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Fixtures
TONIGHT FA Cup third qualifying round replay: Worcester City v AFC Telford United (7.45pm). TOMORROW Zamaretto League Division One Midlands: Woodford United v Bromsgrove Rovers (7.45pm). Aspire Midland Alliance: Coventry Sphinx v Westfields
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Firm is greenest on planet – again
A GROUND-breaking scheme that has seen 100 per cent of the Worcestershire TNT depot’s power supply come from renewable sources has helped the company retain the crown of “greenest on the planet” for the third year in a row. The entire electricity supply
