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Making money for charity comes easy to youngsters
A MONEYMAKING charity scheme has raised more than £10,000 for a Worcester hospice in the past year. The idea has been welcomed by schoolchildren across Worcestershire who have helped their money grow by making things to raise much-needed funds for St
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Artistic youngsters bring stories to life
YOUNGSTERS brought their favourite stories to life during a Big Draw event. Almost 100 youngsters of the Grove Primary School, Malvern, aged from four to seven, had fun creating drawings and paintings based on traditional tales such as the Three Little
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Get set for an all-singing, all-dancing Millie
WORCESTER Operatic and Dramatic Society (WODS) is pulling out all the stops to ensure its production of Thoroughly Modern Millie is an all-singing, all-dancing success. The show, a Broadway classic set in 1920s America, tells the story of an ambitious
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Kites blow over golf club in league clash
DAVID Williams and Beryl Shammon were unbeaten for YMCA Kites in their 7-3 Worcester Table Tennis League Division Two win against WGCC. Williams was also successful in the doubles partnered by Ray Griffiths. David Stevens, Paddy Mullen and Brian Webb
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Wind farms issue taken to the Commons
LEGISLATION aimed at controlling the distance between wind farms and the nearest homes will be presented by a Worcestershire MP at the House of Commons. Mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff, who has been in talks with residents on the proposed Lenches/Bishampton
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Leaders Cobras slither past Panthers’ efforts
UNBEATEN Mercian Festival Junior League leaders Warndon Villages Cobras Under Nines saw off Droitwich Spa Panthers 1-0 in a good Division One battle. Cobras had to work hard defensively but broke the deadlock mid-way through the first-half. UNDER 10s
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Locked doors and windows deter thieves
NEARLY half of all domestic burglaries in south Worcestershire are committed by thieves who get in through an unlocked door or an open window, say police. Officers yesterday laun-ched an initiative focusing on helping people protect their homes and property
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Tigers bitten in race for title
WARNDON Villages Sharks Under 12s bagged a crucial 2-0 success over title rivals Nunnery Wood Tigers in the Stourport Youth League, producing some of their best football of the season. Sharks dominated the early stages with keeper Toby Wilcox saving
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Gym plans attempt to raise cash for heroes
THERE will be plenty of ghoulish goings on at aKidderminster fitness centre when it hosts a Halloween aerobathon to raise cash for wounded troops. Monday’s event has been organised in memory of Lance Corporal Richard Brandon, who was killed by a roadside
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Auto are motoring towards success
AUTO Club edged out Upstarts in a tight Marstons Malvern Men’s Skittles League Division One clash. In Division Two, Badgers put in a convincing display to see off Wobblers with a high-scoring victory. Pinhitters lived up to their name in Division Three
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Charity marks a milestone
ACORNS Children’s Hospice will celebrate its 21st anniversary next month with a celebration for families, supporters, staff and volunteers. The event will feature a mix of music and dance, along with reflection and a chance to look at pictures. Hospice
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Warning as dating sites hit by scam
SINGLES looking for love are being warned about internet dating scams. Worcestershire County Council says it has received a number of complaints from people who are being targeted by an increasing number of scams. Victims are contacted by someone posing
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Talei landmark in Warriors reshuffle
BACK-row ace Netani Talei is set to make his 50th appearance for Worcester Warriors as Mike Ruddock recalls his stars for the Guinness Premiership clash with Harlequins at Sixways tomorrow (3pm). Fijian international Talei is one of 10 changes from the
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Coaching for youth at centre
COACHING for youngsters is taking place at Perdiswell Leisure Centre next week as part of the Kick It Out campaign. The Bilford Road venue is staging the sessions from Monday to Friday between 9am and noon for eight to 11 year olds and 1pm
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Quins will test Warriors’ fortitude
ALTHOUGH Harlequins have struggled so far this term in the Guinness Premiership, Worcester will no doubt face a stern examination of their defensive credentials when the men from The Stoop visit Sixways this afternoon (3pm). Quins have won just once
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Are your fireworks bought legally?
People have been reminded fireworks are only legally allowed to be sold by registered premises. Worcestershire County Council has issued the reminder that fireworks are only allowed to be sold from October 15 to November 10. Worcestershire Trading
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Top girl Tazmin
PERSHORE’S Tazmin Pugh was top girl at the Coventry Sprints among 139 competitors with four gold medals. The nine-year-old shone over 50 metres, winning the freestyle, backstroke and butterfly with a new personal best time of 38.58 seconds in the latter
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Hedge trimmed – but crossing is still not open yet
A £170,000 pedestrian crossing still under wraps three months after it was installed may finally be opened next month. As we previously reported, the Bromwich Road crossing has stayed shut because of safety concerns that a nearby hedge would prevent
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Three jailed over brothel network
THREE people have been sentenced to a total of nine years and nine months for people trafficking and prostitution offences. Cheung Zhao Su, Ziqian Liu and Bochao Nan were involved in trafficking vulnerable women from China into brothels in
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Pershore put on promotion party
LIAM Ridings claimed the player-of-the-year award for Pershore after their promotion back to the Birmingham League. The Crusader Worcestershire League Division One champions rewarded Ridings, also voted most improved player, at their presentation night
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Ninth victory for Dring in season
ECHELON-Spiuk rider Steve Dring gained his ninth win of the season at the Elite Road Race Series opener in Ottershaw, Surrey. The event was over 15 laps of a four-mile circuit and three riders, including Dring, broke away with four laps left. They established
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Honour for 'Dilly' Jean
A SKILLED wartime code breaker has been honoured for her crucial role in cracking secret German and Italian battle instructions. Jean Perrin was presented with a commemorative badge by Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Michael Brinton at Pershore
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"Wicked" husband jailed for attempted wife murder
A WOMANISING entrepreneur who tried to collect £500,000 life insurance by mowing down his wife with his Land Rover has to serve at least 14 years in jail. Michael Hollins was facing ruin after a series of failed business ventures and decided to rid himself
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We are happy to have made it to TV contest
A WORCESTERSHIRE band could find fame if they make it through a high-profile television contest. Groucutt and Haynes, an upbeat acoustic duo based in Worcester and Stourbridge, West Midlands, will be featured on Channel 4’s T4 show tomorrow. They are
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Pub owners can continue to tie-up beer sales
PUB landlords in Worcestershire could continue to struggle after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) found nothing wrong with breweries and pub companies only allowing tenants to buy beer from them. The Campaign for Real Ale filed its first ever “super
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Recipe: Veal and pancetta ragu
AUTUMN is here and Quality Standard beef and lamb has put some cheery, warming recipes together for its latest booklet. Dip into it for inspirational family meals and great tasting, affordable dinner party ideas. Quality Standard ambassador Angela
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SCARROTT
SCARROTT Arthur Passed away two years today. Loved and remembered everyday. Wife Margaret, Children and Grandchildren. x Published in paper 23/10/2009 in Worcester News
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BIBBY
BIBBY Joanne Today I am sending all my love, hugs and kisses, on your 20th birthday. Remembering special memories of birthdays past. I love and miss you so much, I think of you every day. You are always with me. Love Mum xxxxx We all love and miss you
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WHEELER
WHEELER Betty After a long illness, on October 16th 2009, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Shirley, Rita and Jackie, mother in law to John, Norman and Dick, also a loving grandmother, great grandmother and great great
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POCKNELL
POCKNELL Harold Charles Charlie Passed away peacefully at St Richards Hospice on October 17th, 2009 aged 69 years. Devoted husband to Barbara, loving father of Kristy and David and adored grandfather. Will be very much missed by all who knew him. Funeral
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Talei set for half-century against Harlequins
BACK row ace Netani Talei is set to make his 50th appearance for Worcester Warriors as boss Mike Ruddock recalls his senior stars for the Guinness Premiership clash with Harlequins at Sixways on tomorrow (3pm). Fijian international Talei
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BENVIE
BENVIE David January 1st, 1945 - October 23rd, 2007. Precious memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who passed away two years ago today. We cherish the time we spent together. Always remembered, always loved. Cruz, Lidia, Andrew, Katherine
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PENGILLEY
PENGILLEY Win Peacefully after a short illness on October 21st, 2009, aged 95 years. Wife of the late Sqn Ldr Victor Pengilley and dear mother of Valerie , Michael and the late Jill. Also a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. The funeral service
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Young artists draw the prize
A BROTHER and sister are celebrating after winning an art competition in your Worcester News. This newspaper teamed up with stationery store Staples to run the competition in August. We asked youngsters to tell us what they wanted to be when they grew
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County schools star at regional sevens finals
WORCESTERSHIRE pupils dominated the Army West Midlands Schools Sevens on finals day at Stourbridge RFC. Worcester’s Bishop Perowne College beat Warwickshire’s Kenilworth School 3-2 on tries in the boys’ final after topping their qualifying group. The
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Council gear scrapped because of safety law
CASH-strapped Worcester City Council officers were forced to scrap equipment worth thousands of pounds to comply with health and safety laws. Strimmers, hedge-cutters and backpack blowers all failed the tests which are designed to protect staff from
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The Anchor Inn, Wyre Piddle
IT would be hard to pick a nicer spot for a pub than the one occupied by the Anchor at Wyre Piddle, near Pershore. For a start, it’s in one of Worcestershire’s classic villages, a chocolate-box confection of thatched roofs, flower tubs and ivy-covered
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We’ve already got a winner on our hands
WORCESTER’S new super-library has scooped a prestigious international award – even though it has not yet been built. Construction work on the £60 million library and history centre, thought to be one of the first of its kind in Europe, might have only
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Honour for lionhearts of St Richard's
IT seems like only yesterday that Dr Jenny Bulman and a handful of volunteers began spearheading the establishment of St Richard’s Hospice. Incredibly, it was 25 years ago. And a new book written to celebrate the anniversary is an invaluable
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Yates anticipates a tough cup challenge
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are intent on embarking on another lucrative FA Cup run. The Aggborough club reached the third round of the competition last season, eventually losing 2-0 to Championship side Coventry at the Ricoh Arena. That swelled their bank
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County rugby fixtures
EVESHAM take on Stourport at Lower Albert Road tomorrow in the second round of the Midlands Junior Vase. Elsewhere, Worcester Wanderers visit Ludlow in round two of the Midlands Intermediate Cup. COUNTY RUGBY FIXTURES TOMORROW National Division Three
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Sam is glad to be an Inbetweener
IT is not often that a Worcestershire musician provides the soundtrack to one of Channel 4’s most popular shows. But for Malvern singer songwriter Sam Isaac, whose intelligent pop songs embody the angst of growing up, it is part and parcel
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Motorway delays after vehicle overturns
TWO lanes of the M5 motorway have been closed off after an accident. An overturned vehicle has caused lanes one and two of the southbound side of motorway to be closed between Junction 4A and Junction 5. More follows...
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My royal day out was a wonderful experience
A COUNTY woman met the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at a celebration of the work that former land girls and lumber Jills did for the country during the Second World War. Maureen Bainbridge, who was handed the prestigious honour of representing Worcestershire
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Bulls defending unbeaten record
MANAGER John Trewick has challenged his Hereford United side to continue the run of form which has seen them stretch their unbeaten sequence to five matches. The Bulls have gone from strength to strength since beating League Two leaders Bournemouth 2
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Evans has sights on his first league win
WORCESTER Wolves head coach Chuck Evans is looking to mastermind his side’s first British Basketball League victory of the season when he takes his players to his old stomping ground tonight (7.30pm). The University of Worcester-based outfit
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Difficult match in store for Malvern
MALVERN’S upturn in fortunes will be given a stern test tomorrow when they visit Peterborough in National Three Midlands (3pm), according to director of rugby Dave Robins. The Spring Lane side make the trip to the Fens after beating Newport (Salop) 22
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Mendelssohn and Beethoven for CBSO
THE City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will perform in Worcestershire this weekend. The renowned group will perform at the Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern, on Saturday. Award-winning pianist Leon McCawley will play Grieg’s famous piano concerto
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Petrol prices are creeping back up
SIR – I refer to recent correspondence about the price of petrol in Worcester. Has everyone noticed it is creeping up again, Tesco recently at 107.9p per litre! You drive out of the city and the price drops by 3 or 4p. Everyone should buy their petrol
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Stop paying silly money to greedy
SIR – I see Mike Ashton, chief executive of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, is trying to justify the salary of the housing chief, which is way over the top for a rent collector. If they can afford salaries like that, people paying
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Growing families will always need houses
SIR – There comes a point where, reluctantly, one simply has to accept that it is not possible to hold sensible or even understandable discourse with N Taylor. He writes that he has provided the information requested. He most certainly has not. Again,
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Jailed: councillor's son who stole TV and spat at policeman
THE son of a Worcester councillor has been jailed for spitting at a police officer and stealing. Azad Hussain – whose father is former mayor of Worcester Coun Allah Ditta – stole £499 of electrical goods from a woman who was renting a house
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Carry on the dole
SIR – Mr Brown has warned that there could be a decade of low growth and high unemployment if the Tories are voted into office. So it would be “carry on as before”. PHIL PEGLER Worcester
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Bag use is frozen
SIR – How many people are aware that Iceland no longer uses freezer bags for its home deliveries? There may be no cause to worry now but what about when the warmer weather arrives? Is this a ploy to stop people having home deliveries? JENIFER
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Abusive teen mum is unwell, not evil
SIR – Charlotte Sutton, aged 19, is not “evil.” She needs tender, loving care in a secure psychiatric hospital – not prison. The poor young woman just could not cope. Charlotte is inwardly suffering, as is her baby girl. Please do not condemn Charlotte
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New leaders could stop homes plan
SIR – With the 25,500 houses this Government is proposing to build in Worcestershire, the only way to stop this is to have a referendum. This has been denied us by the Labour Government, despite being promised by Blair and Brown. So, as neither have
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Reserve mix-up is costly
ALFIE Carter’s bid to return to the Worcester City team has suffered a setback following the postponement of last night’s reserves match. The versatile left-sided player has been on the sidelines for a month with a hip problem but was due to
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Crook ready for life in the Premiership
LOAN ranger George Crook believes he is ready to make his mark on the Guinness Premiership after his baptism of fire in the Championship. The up-and-coming stand-off, who has moved ahead of Joe Carlisle in the Sixways fly-half pecking order and will
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Crook says Carlisle can roar back
UP-and-coming Warriors fly-half George Crook has backed Joey Carlisle to come back stronger from his loan spell in the Championship with Coventry. Having impressed on loan at Butts Park, Crook has moved up to Willie Walker’s understudy in Mike
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COMMENT: Pub ruling is a bitter pill to swallow
PUB licensees have had much to contend with in recent years. Don’t get us wrong – the drink-driving laws were necessary to cut the death toll on our roads, and as far as the smoking ban was concerned, hadn’t most of us tired of leaving at closing time
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No letters today as post strike bites
POSTMEN and women in Worcestershire went out on strike today, claiming that they were being overworked by Royal Mail bosses. Their one-day action follows yesterday’s strike by sorting office staff. Angry union members took it in turns to man a picket
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Fund-raising lunch in aid of help for heroes
A FUND-raising lunch for the charity Help for Heroes took place at Newnham Bridge, near Tenbury Wells. Servicemen and women past and present, including Chelsea pensioner Sergeant Dave Jackson, took part in the event hosted by Captain Peter Morgan and
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Dad jailed for ignoring court fines
A LORRY driver has been sent to prison after failing to pay more thousands of pounds in court debts. David Wilson had promised to pay the court at a rate of £5 per week, but despite repeated warnings and numerous written notices he paid just
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Specialist recruited as demand increases
SUBSTANTIAL growth at a Worcestershire law firm has prompted the recruitment of a new partner. Harrison Clark, which has its head office in Worcester, has seen a significant increase in demand for its employment services which led to the appointment
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New dawn for estate agents
ESTATE agents Taylors has opened a new Worcester branch in Warndon Villages to supplement its existing office in St John’s. In Berkeley Shopping Centre, the Warndon practice is opposite Tesco Express and Leapfrog children’s nursery. To support the
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Remand for 'drug dealer' accused
A 28-year-old man will stay in jail while he awaits trials for allegedly perverting the course of justice and dealing drugs. Mushtaq Hussain, of The Hill Avenue, in Worcester, appeared at the city’s magistrates court charge with possessing cannabis
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Pervert locked up for sex attack
A PERVERT who sexually assaulted a beauty therapist has been jailed for eight weeks. Muhammed Yasin Khan, of Stoneleigh Close, St Peter’s, Worcester, was also ordered to pay £600 to his victim and sign the sex offenders’ register for seven
