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Turn your bras into welcome cash
A LADIES night will be raising money for the breast unit campaign. The event, being held in Droitwich on Friday, October 23, will have money going towards the £2.5 million Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign, along with Macmillan Cancer Support. Held
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Join me for fireworks fun
THIS scary-looking creation will be at the centre of a Halloween firework spectacular being held at the Malvern Showground. The showground will host a bonfire and a Halloween firework display choreographed to rousing music on Saturday, October
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Centre plans put to public scrutiny
A PUBLIC meeting has been arranged to showcase plans for a new medical centre in Worcester. The meeting about plans for the £6.75 million Northwick Medical Centre in Northwick Road is scheduled to take place at the Magdalene Hall in St George’s Square
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Say 'I do' to wedding fair
Anyone involved in planning a wedding will find plenty of inspiration at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern tomorrow when the latest I Will Wedding Fair takes place. More than 100 exhibitors covering all aspects of matrimony will be in residence
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Cash boost will train new beekeepers
MEMBERS of Evesham Beekeeping Association were buzzing with excitement after being awarded £1,500 to establish a new apiary at Pershore College. The money, which was awarded through the Cotswolds Conservation Board’s sustainable development
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Skate park dream hangs on planning decision
UPTON’S long-awaited skate park could become a reality as soon as January. Plans to build the park on Upton Town Council-owned land at the town’s playing fields have been in the pipeline for almost seven years. The £65,000 funding needed
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Would-be MPs to sign "gimmick" pledge
WOULD-be MPs for Worcester will sign a pledge in the city today with a promise to publish details of their expenses if they get elected. Prospective parliamentary candidates Robin Walker, Conservative, and Louis Stephen, Green Party, have agreed to
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Worcester Warriors 22-26 Harlequins
CALLUM Black's injury time score bagged a losing bonus point for Worcester Warriors, but Harlequins were good value for their victory. The visitors stretched away from Worcester in the second-half through the boot of replacement fly-half Rory Clegg.
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Two car collision closes county road
A WORCESTERSHIRE road was closed off for about three hours following a collision between two cars. The A46 Evesham bypass was shut off in both directions between the A4184 and B4035 Badsey Road following the incident which happened near Morrisons
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Man tried to murder his wife for insurance money
A womanising entrepreneur who tried to collect £500,000 life insurance by mowing down his wife in 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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Postal workers form a picket line
POSTAL workers in Worcester formed a picket line outside the Westbury Street delivery office yesterday in full support of the strike action. The strike by postmen and women, who claim they are being overworked by Royal Mail bosses, followed Thursday’
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Jailed: three men who ran string of brothels
THREE men who made as much as £400,000 from a string of brothels, including one in Worcester, have been jailed for a combined total of 10 years. The three Chinese nationals were also warned by Judge Daniel Pearce-Higgins that it was highly
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COLLINS
COLLINS nee Soley Paula It's been ten years. Its gone so quickly, you are always in our thoughts. Sadly miss you. Mum and Family. Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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JEWKES
JEWKES Carol Dorothy In loving memory of a loving wife and Mum, passed away five years October 23rd, 2007. Geoff, Rob, Emma, Alan and Jo. Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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THOMAS
THOMAS Rene Twenty five years, Sunday. As I've travelled along life's highway, Mum, And looked back down memory lane, There's many a time I've wished you were here, To share them with me, Mum, But it has always been in vain. Remembering you always. Your
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RUSSELL
RUSSELL Karen Passed away two years today. Forever missed by husband Stuart, sons John and Mark and their Families. Our love and our memories will never fade. Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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WELSBY
WELSBY Samantha Two years ago, October 25th, 2007. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again, No special day is needed, for us to think of you, As you were very special,
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BREWIS
BREWIS Grace Elizabeth Born on 9th October, 2009 weighing 7lb 4oz. Loving daughter of Matthew Brewis and Claire Smith. Welcome to the world. Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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COOPER
COOPER Paul and Helen Congratulations on the birth of your son George, a brother for Billy. He is a little darling! All our love Mum and Dad S Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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WOODWARD
WOODWARD Daniel Happy 18th Birthday. Now you're legal. Love Mom and Dad. ------ Happy 18th Birthday. Love Darron, Sally, Tina, Jo and all the Families. Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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LAWLEY
LAWLEY Gillian Mary Gill The family wish to thank all Friends, Relatives and District Nurses for their support during Gill's illness and for the many messages of condolence we have received. Also to Canon Keith Withington, the Reverend Jeff Porter and
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POPPLESTONE
POPPLESTONE Rob Happy 21st birthday. Love from Mum, Dad, Martha and Nick. xxxx Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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SMITH
SMITH Anthony 'Tony' Four years tomorrow since you passed away. Memories will always stay. Love you forever, forget you never. Your loving wife Ann x ------ Loving memories of a wonderful dad and grandad. Love from Gayle and Antony, Wayne and Julie, grandaughters
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DRAPER
DRAPER Frances In memory of a very dear sister, who left us one year today. We love and miss you always. Peg and Doug. xxx Published in paper 24/10/2009 in Worcester News
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STOCK
STOCK Peter Loving memories of a dear brother and uncle, who passed away eight years ago today. -------- Also loving memories of Dennis, who passed away fourteen years ago on November 18th. Always in our thoughts. Both greatly missed by Elizabeth, Fred
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Ward wins praise for his battling attitude
GRAHAM Ward’s attitude to being left out of the Worcester City team has won praise from manager Richard Dryden. Ward has started 11 games this season but was dropped in favour of Rob Davies on the right of midfield for Sat-urday’s 2-2 draw
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US President's message pays growing tribute to Faithful City
A TREE and plaque inscribed by American President Barack Obama have been planted in a Worcester park. High-ranking US naval officers helped to unveil the North American scarlet oak tree sapling and plaque, which Mr Obama has inscribed with
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Neighbour stole my rings - they're all I had left
A WOMAN who sought haven in Britain from violence in Zimbabwe has criticised the legal system for allowing a man who stole her jewellery to walk free and continue living next door to her. Naomi Raaff said she was angry at the sentence doled out to Jason
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Trewick keeping his squad together
HEREFORD United manager John Trewick is able to retain the strength of his squad for at least another month. He has secured the services of striker Craig King until the end of the season and winger Mark Marshall for an extra month. The Bulls chief was
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Why are bus fares cheaper in capital?
SIR – The Mayor of London has upset the passengers of London Transport by increasing fares. With their increase, they are still cheaper than in Worcester. Will the Mayor of Worcester look into the bus fares, as we are still overcharged?
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Good luck to our honest postmen
SIR – A postman on Radio 4 said working hard five days a week, for 20 years, takes it out of a man. Yet management now expect posties to work longer hours. They also have reduced pensions. No wonder our honest, hard-working postmen are getting militant
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Who benefits from the postal strike?
SIR – It is very clear that the Government is operating a hidden agenda behind the postal strike. It is fascinating that the minister in charge, but showing no interest in resolving the problem, is Lord Mandelson. Until very recently Lord
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Article attracted bigger audience
SIR – I would just like to thank you so much for running an article written by Juliette Kemp about a showcase concert being put on by local singing teacher Luise Horrocks. The concert was staged on October 10 to aid the Organ fund for All Saints church
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Does council value trees over people?
SIR – I live half a mile away from the boundary with Birmingham and from my garden I can see high rise flats and a large supermarket. In our gardens we hear the roar of nearby traffic almost constantly. Hardly a beauty spot! Many of the back gardens
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St Modwen stick by City stadium plan
ST MODWEN say they remain determined to realise a new stadium at Nunnery Way for Worcester City Football Club. An application from the developers has been criticised by Worcester City Council following a financial review of the scheme by
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No way past
A DISABLED man says he is at risk of being run over because the pavement outside his home has been blocked by inconsiderate parking. Amputee Kevin Candon is one of 18 residents of Hampton Close, St John’s, Worcester, to write to your Worcester News to
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COMMENT: Democracy shines light in darkness
HE called himself the most demonised, loathed man in Britain and there would undoubtedly have been quite a few people watching Question Time who will have nodded in agreement. British National Party leader Nick Griffin was elected to the European Parliament
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Norgrove banking on cup run
HAVING boosted their coffers to the tune of £160,000 last season, Kidderminster Harriers’ chairman Barry Norgrove is looking for a repeat performance in this year’s FA Cup. The Aggborough side reached the third round of last season’s competition before
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How will plans to boost shopping district benefit us?
SHOPS in Worcester city centre have spoken out against a scheme they say will cost them hundreds of pounds a year and not improve their trade. Owners of some shops in Mealcheapen Street said they would be voting against the proposed Worcester business
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Relief as future of popular festival secured
THE Big Chill music festival, which attracts tens of thousands of revellers to Ledbury every year, will go ahead in 2010 despite the company behind it going into voluntary liquidation. Its survival and continued presence at Eastnor Castle’s deer park
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Creative youngsters hope to win a prize for their animation
PUPILS at a Worcester primary school showed off their creative skills to take part in a national art competition. Youngsters at St George’s CE Primary School, Barbourne, took advantage of the latest technology in a bid to achieve further success in the
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District will be one of the last places to emerge from recession
MALVERN Hills is one of the areas that will take longest to recover from recession in the UK, according to a report published yesterday. The report by global information company Experian identifies areas likely to “suffer persistent unemployment and
