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Convoy that says we’ll not forget you, Stephen
A CONVOY of motorbikes and scooters rode through Droitwich to mark the anniversary of the death of a popular Droitwich biker. Friends and family of Stephen Bywater gathered to remember him two years after he was killed at the age of 42 in a motorbike
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Protect your cash pt2 - check ATMs first
PEOPLE in Droitwich should be wary of suspicious cash machines after one was tampered with by criminals. Three people who had their cash cards ‘swallowed’ by a Barclays bank cash dispenser in Victoria Square, Droitwich, had substantial amounts of cash
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Protect your cash pt1 - guard your PIN
FRAUD and identity theft can be reduced in Worcestershire by following certain steps like using a shredder and protecting your PIN at a cashpoint, say police. Tips issued by West Mercia Police’s Economic Crime Unit include memorising your PIN
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Let us have a say on the brine baths
MEMBERS of the campaign group set up to save Droitwich’s brine baths are calling for a place on a task force that will decide what will replace the now closed facility. Members of SOBBS (Save Our Brine Baths) are unhappy at being left out of the group
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Kids - getting dirty is fun, fun, fun
CLAY workshop sessions will be held for children at Eastnor Pottery, near Ledbury, this half term. Jon the Potter and his team are inviting young potters to join them for ‘Bonsai’ themed clay fun. Youngsters will model a mini clay tree to be 'planted
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My book is full of dad’s old drawings
ARTIST Rose Garrard has just published a children’s book of watercolours created by her father when she was very young. In 1948, serving army officer and artist Colonel Walter Garrard, who was stationed in Egypt, made an ABC book for his daughter Rose
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We’re worried no one has solution to unemployment
A DISGRUNTLED crowd of people will gather outside Worcester’s Guildhall this weekend to protest against unemployment. The peaceful protest is due to take place at noon on Saturday. The aim, according to organisers from the Worcester Socialist Party,
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My dying dad's final words were for me to help him
A DAUGHTER has spoken about the moment she found her dad crushed by his own car at home in Malvern. John Holder’s last words to his daughter Pauline were: “Help me. My tummy hurts” before he fell unconscious with his head still resting on the driver’
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Contest winner Hayden to sing to crowd of 12,000
A TEENAGE singing sensation is bracing himself for a performance in front of 12,000 people after winning a talent contest. Hayden Godbold, aged 16, of Evesham, beat nine other finalists in the Perform on the Pitch competition held at Sixways
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They've got heads for making lots of money
THEY reckon that if you’re going to get ahead, then you’ve got to get a hat. And that’s why it will be hats off to fund-raisers who are holding a charity talk and lunch event in Droitwich. A talk about headgear of all kinds will raise money for the Save
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Single mother caught with drugs during raid
TWO people have appeared in court after police arrested them during a drugs raid earlier this year. Appearing separately, the pair both admitted the charges of possessing coc-aine and cannabis when they appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court. Police
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Super Sprague goes five alive
SKIPPER Jon Sprague put in a five-star display for Worcester men’s firsts as they won a 10-goal thriller in their BodyKraft Midlands League Division One clash against Sutton Coldfield. Sprague struck five goals in the 6-4 victory in a match
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Rushton fires in hat-trick
PERSHORE continued their good start in BodyKraft West Midlands Division Two with a fine 6-1 victory over Oswestry. Pershore began the first-half strongly with Toby Whiting almost creating himself a chance from the game’s first push-back. The first
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Gordon and Dan are in a class of their own
Hartlebury's new postmaster, Gordon Henderson, has taken over from a school friend who was in the same class at Stourport more than 40 years ago. Dan Chambers, who has run the village Post Office and stores for the past seven years, has retired to spend
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Appeal result
ROBBIE Matthews will find out the result of his appeal for the sending off in the 2-1 defeat to Luton tomorrow. The Kidderminster Harriers striker saw red last Saturday for appearing to stamp on Hatters’ keeper Mark Tyler. Harriers sent a DVD and still
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County weekend football fixture list
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Martley Spur v Northway (P Abram); Perrywood AFC v Hallow WMC (N Canning); VBL Sports v Powick FC (R Fisher). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Areley Kings v Burlish Olympics; Birch Coppice v Two Gates
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Fields denied
WESTFIELDS threw away a two-goal lead in a 4-3 defeat at Coventry Sphinx in the Midland Alliance. Daryl Addis and Paul Allam gave Fields their early advantage before Ramon Manak hit back. After the interval, Sphinx scored three in 22 minutes through
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Breast unit must be place of dignity
A NURSE says a dedicated breast unit at a Worcester hospital will allow patients to be treated with the privacy and dignity they deserve. Staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital do their best to make patients feel comfortable during their diagnosis
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Stourport are given six of the best
STOURPORT men’s first team crashed to a 6-2 defeat in the English Hockey League Conference West at Fareham. Despite taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Nick Duggan and Ali Raza in the opening 22 minutes, the south coast side hit back with strikes from
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Did you witness burger van shooting?
A BURGER van window was shattered by a gun shot from a passing vehicle, police say. A man stood smoking outside the van, parked on the A4103 at Leigh Sinton, near Worcester, who witnessed the shooting is being urged to contact police.
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Evesham get off the mark in thriller
EVESHAM men’s firsts secured their opening point of the new season with a hard-fought 4-4 draw at home to Walsall in BodyKraft West Midlands League Premier Division. In a frantic first-half for Evesham, Walsall quickly went 3-0 up with a spate of easy
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Dog show raises more than £2,000
A DOG show and sponsored walkies raised more than £2,000 for an animal shelter. Staff from Brentknoll Veterinary Centre, Whittington Road, Worcester, teamed up with Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter workers for a day of canine fund-raising
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Weekend hockey fixtures
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MEN’S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Coventry City & University v Worcester (1.30pm). West Midlands Division One: Newtown v Bromsgrove; Redditch v Droitwich; Streetly v Kidderminster. Division Two:
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First loss of the season
DROITWICH women slumped to their first loss in Worcestershire League Division One as they went down 10-3 to Harbourne seconds. Goals from Lucy Hine, Jo Cavan and Susan Williams salvaged a little pride for Droitwich against their lethal opponents. The
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Beavers chomp their way to success
BEAVERS enjoyed a narrow five-pin victory over Red Foxes in Division Two of the Worcester and District Women’s League. M Jones (37) and M Gough (32) were the stars for the Beavers, while A Bolton and P Price both floored 35 pins for the Foxes. DIVISION
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Spud The Madness Continues... by John van de Ruit
Spud's nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family visits. With his dreams of a stage career in
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Spud by John van de Ruit
It's 1990. Apartheid is crumbling, Nelson Mandela has just been released from prison and thirteen-year-old Spud Milton is about to start his first year at an elite boys-only boarding school. Cursed with embarrassingly dysfunctional parents, a nutty granny
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Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
Abandoned by her mother and forced to leave the house she calls home, Ruby is facing too many changes. her world has been transformed into a life of luxury by her long-lost sister, but all Ruby wants to do is leave - she can make it on her own. Even Nate
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Rumours A Luxe Novel by Anna Godbersen
After bidding good-bye to New York's brightest star, Elizabeth Holland, rumors continue to fly about her untimely demise. All eyes are on those closest to the dearly departed: her mischievous sister, Diana, now the family's only hope for redemption
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Jealous man attacked childhood sweetheart
A MAN assaulted his childhood sweetheart in a Worcester nightclub because she was dancing with other men, a court was told. Leighton Butler also assaulted Danielle Tyler’s friend in Tramps before twice pushing a police officer in the chest.
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The Vanishing by Katharina Linden
On the day Katharina Linden disappears, Pia is the last person to see her alive. Terror is spreading through the town. How could a ten-year-old girl vanish in a place where everybody knows everybody else? Pia is determined to find out what happened
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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Clay Jensen returns home from school one day to find a mysterious box, with his name on it, lying on the porch. Inside he discovers 13 cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate - who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains
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Kiki Strike Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller
Life will never be the same for Ananka Fishbein after she ventures into an enormous sinkhole near her New York City apartment. A million rats, delinquent Girl Scouts out for revenge, and a secret city below the streets of Manhattan combine in this remarkable
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Imaginative readers dress the part
CHILDREN dressed up as colourful book characters for the day at a Worcester school. To celebrate Children’s Book Week, pupils and staff at the Broadwas CE Primary School dressed as their favourite book characters. All the staff dressed
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Cancer service is better than rival
A HEAD and neck cancer surgery service in Worcestershire which could be axed is better than the favoured rival bid in Gloucestershire, according to an independent report. A national report on head and neck cancer patient care has been welcomed
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COMMENT: Important to keep cancer service here
PATIENTS needing head and neck cancer surgery in Worcestershire get a better service than their counterparts in neighbouring counties. That is not just our view – it is the official finding of an audit of cancer services across the country.
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Want to see a doctor? Step this way...
DOCTORS at a walk-in health centre in Worcester say the number of patients through the doors has doubled since it opened but they want to see more people using it. There were 188 consultations in the week Worcester Walk-In Health Centre in Farrier Street
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Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
St Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school - hidden away, it's a place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi
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Black Rabbit Summer by Kevin Brooks
Pete Boland was busy doing nothing that summer. Long, stiflingly hot, lazy days stretched ahead of him. Then she called. 'Listen, Pete . . . you know that funfair, up at the recreation ground . . . I thought we could all meet up . . . You know
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Killing God by Kevin Brooks
Dawn Bundy is fifteen. She doesn't fit in and she couldn't care less. Dawn has other things on her mind. Her dad disappeared two years ago and it's all God's fault. Dad was smiling too. Hand he had a Bible in his hand. And his eyes..
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A thousand Santa Clauses are coming to town
THE organisers of a festive fund-raiser hope to get 1,000 Santas out on the streets for the Santathon. Mayor of Worcester Coun Andy Roberts and the official charity mascot Bertie Bloodcell launched the fun run at the Guildhall yesterday. Last year 800
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TAYLOR
TAYLOR Bill Passed away seventeen years ago on October 11th. Forever in our hearts and remembered with love. Brenda, Helen, Steven, Jane, Lynn and Families Published in paper 14/10/2009 in Worcester News
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CLAY
CLAY Margaret Harriet Passed away two years today. It's lonely here without you, we miss you more each day, for life is not the same to us, since you were called away. Loved always, husband Les, Daughters, Son-in-laws, and rest of Family. Published in
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ALLMAN
ALLMAN Stanley Harold Stan Passed peacefully away in Hospital, on October 8th, 2009, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Edna. Dear father of the late Peter and loving grandad of Chris and Phil. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium, on Tuesday, October
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FAULKNER
FAULKNER John Andrew Fredrick Formerly of Glenthorn Avenue, Brickfields. Uncle to Alicia, Tina and Rachel. Published in paper 14/10/2009 in Worcester News
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GRICE
GRICE Gwen A service of thanksgiving for the life of Gwen Grice, formerly of Bramley Avenue, Worcester, widow of Fred and mother of Gillian and Erica, will be held in the Church of St James the Great, Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, on Saturday, October 24th
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HENDERSON
HENDERSON Margaret 'Connie' Formerly of Witton Avenue, Droitwich. Passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2009, aged 83, at Tutnall Hall Nursing Home, Bromsgrove. Lovingly remembered by daughters Pat and Barbara and by all the Family. Funeral at Redditch
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NASH
NASH Chris Passed away peacefully at Leominster Community Hospital on October 9th 2009, aged 72 years. Much loved dad to Gareth, Cathy, Richard and Becky, also a dear grandad to Dan, Alex, Jessica and Aaliyah. He will be sadly missed by all his Family
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Edgy urban dance is all grown up
STILL Breathing, the new work from 2Faced, proves beyond a doubt that the 10-year-old company is a force to reckon with in the world of dance. The signature break-dancing, from which the company has grown, is still there, but 2009 sees an even greater
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REVIEW: Up
Up is Pixar’s second highest grossing film in the USA yet which is pleasing to know and also intriguing because after the disappointing success, for Pixar anyway, of WALL.E it perhaps said something about their new direction after the saccharine
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Council leaders to be questioned over £45m cuts
THE leaders of Worcestershire County Council are to be hauled before a public meeting to answer “rigorous” questions about how they intend to make £45 million of cuts. Chief executive Trish Haines and council leader George Lord will be challenged
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Children enjoy a taste of diversity
CHILDREN have been learning about the meaning of Ramadan and the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-fitr. There was a special assembly for parents and children last week followed by food-sharing at the Nunnery Wood Primary School. As part of
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Thugs sent to prison for train terror attack
TWO Worcester thugs who launched a savage unprovoked attack on two men travelling on a Malvern to Birmingham train with friends have been jailed. Judge Amjad Nawaz told Anthony Hannay and Ian Merrett it was “disgraceful” behaviour, adding it
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Dryden foiled by striker blow
WORCESTER City manager Richard Dryden has been forced back to the drawing board in his search for a new striker. The St George’s Lane boss went to watch Bristol Rovers reserves before Monday’s FA Cup third qualifying round replay clash with AFC Telford
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I hope we can keep some fans from cup tie
IT was great to see more than 1,000 people back at St George’s Lane on Monday but it was just a shame we didn’t win. The atmosphere was superb throughout the FA Cup replay against AFC Telford United. When we went in at half-time having not played well
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X Factor pole dancers to perform in city
FINALISTS from the X Factor are to perform exclusively in Worcester. The acts, which have made it to the live finals of the television talent contest, will perform at Tramps nightclub over the coming weeks, starting with ex-strippers Kandy
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Carlisle can bounce back claims Warriors coach
WARRIORS coach Billy McGinty has backed Joe Carlisle to bounce back from his intercept-pass nightmare against Montpellier and prove he is the real deal. The young fly-half climbed off the bench in the second-half of the Amlin Challenge Cup
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Woosh buses are full every morning
SIR – In reply to Kelvin Hard’s comments, (Friday, October 2, Worcester News – Woosh Bus Service) perhaps if he got out of bed a little earlier one morning, say 8am, he would realise that the majority of Woosh Buses are crammed full each morning with
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Fantastic Perseus and Andromeda fountain
SPECTACULAR: Dave Hull of Droitwich sent us this photo of the fountain at Witley Court on a beautiful October day.
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We need to cut our carbon emissions
SIR – At the recent meeting of Worcestershire County Council the Liberal Democrats urged the council to sign up to the 10:10 Campaign. This national campaign urges people and organisations to cut their carbon emissions by 10 per cent by the end of
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The Post Office is run for the public
SIR – I think someone should tell the leaders of the Post Office union that the Post Office is run for the public and not for the convenience of their members. They should look at past history and weigh it up that no one wins in a strike. JOHN SHEARON
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Doing everything we can to prevent strike
SIR – The news is dominated by discussion of future strikes at Royal Mail following the outcome of the Communication Workers Union’s national ballot in favour of industrial action. As Royal Mail’s regional operations director responsible for your local
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Bid to dump all these new homes on us is unacceptable
SIR – Your article “Villages ‘off guard’ for new homes” (Worcester News, October 12) clearly demonstrates the great confusion surrounding the Worcestershire housing plans. The recent examination in a public report proposes the building of yet more houses
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How your MP stands in big expenses payback
WORCESTERSHIRE’S MPs have been asked to repay thousands of pounds in expenses but deny breaking parliamentary rules. Worcester’s Labour MP Mike Foster has been asked to repay £860 and it is understood Peter Luff, Conservative MP for Mid-Worcestershire
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Autumn in all its glory
COLOUR: This photo of a virginia creeper, sent in by Glynis, shows the colours of autumn.
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Why do people do everything wrong?
sir – Could somebody answer this question. Why, when things are put into place to try to make life easier for us are they not used? Traffic light crossings – not just the London Road ones. I have noticed people either don’t push the button at all
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Who said we need all these things?
SIR – Who said we needed pedestrian lights at the Powick roundabout? Who said we needed pedestrian lights at the bottom of Bromwich Road? Who said we need park-and-ride? Who said we need a £2 million pedestrian bridge from Weir Lane to the factory
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Chateau Impney is value for money
SIR – In answer to Yvette Caster’s article in Worcester News regarding Chateau Impney. We eat at the chateau every month with friends – Jason’s Carvery and rate it value for money. The restaurant is always full. The ride up to the chateau is worth
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Just how can president qualify for peace prize?
SIR – The Nobel committee said that Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and co-operation between peoples”. President Obama is responsible for dropping bombs on Pakistan
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Matters at the City must be sorted out
SIR – Regarding the proposed re-location of Worcester City Football Club. I am an avid and lifelong supporter of Worcester City Football Club. It is clear that the club has reached the crossroads for its future and at the forthcoming meeting on October
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Congratulations to all behind Lifestyles
SIR – What a pleasure it was to join the Mayor of Worcester at the very well attended and delightfully conducted annual meeting of Worcestershire Lifestyles, at the Meeting House, Berkeley’s Court, the Foregate, Worcester. An organisation heavily supported
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Soon your green bins will be able to take plastic and cardboard
HOUSEHOLDS in Worcester will soon be able to recycle plastic and cardboard in their green wheelie bins. From January Worcester City Council will accept a much wider range of recyclable goods, from yoghurt pots and margarine tubs to Tetra
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England selection for the comeback kid
RICHARD Jones admits he was shocked to be named in the England Performance Programme squad just 12 months after almost being consigned to the Birmingham League by Worcestershire. The 22-year-old pace bowler was told last autumn that he had
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We’re searching for our pick of the pets
THE Worcester News search for Pet Idol 2009 begins today. There are the usual categories for owners to put forward their dogs, cats and small furry animals for the judges’ consideration. An overall champion will then be crowned from among the category
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Good news for road-users
DRIVERS can breathe a sigh of relief with major roadworks due to finish ahead of schedule. Roadworks closed the busy Gilgal Road which takes traffic heading from the A449 Worcester to Kidderminster main road into Stourport, last month. After four
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RSPCA still hunting dog killers
THE death of a dog found with weights tied around its neck and dumped in the canal is still under investigation. The black Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog was found face down in the Worcester & Birmingham canal on Thursday, September 24,
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Work of fiction is a real page-turner
A WORCESTERSHIRE author is hoping readers will think his new book is out of this world. The Mercury Annual, penned by Stourport’s Mike Thomas, is set on a fictional planet in deep space which is struggling to tackle global warming. The 55-year-old
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Web grant for village hotspot
A GROUNDBREAKING project which uses wireless technology to create a broadband hotspot in a Worcestershire village has won financial support to expand its service. Martley Web Mesh has received £5,000 from the Nexus Grant Scheme to buy extra radio equipment
