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Some call it junk – but just imagine what you could do with this stuff
ONE man’s junk is another man’s treasure, the saying goes. But in one corner of Worcester it seems more apt to say one man’s scrap is another’s Aladdin's cave. Visitors to the Worcestershire Resource Exchange (WRE) on Shrub Hill Industrial
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Rovers thumped by Swifts while Robins win
STOURPORT Swifts added to up-for-sale Bromsgrove Rovers’ woe with a 4-0 victory at the Victoria Ground in the Red Insure Cup first round. Dene Whittal-Williams, Mark Benbow (penalty) and Chris Cornes (2) were on target for Swifts tonight.
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Monkey business raises charity funds
THE Go Ape chain of adventure parks, which has a branch in the Wyre Forest, raised £11,000 for the Gorilla Organization by taking part in the Great Gorilla Run. About 600 participants, including Wyre Forest instructor Matt Bottomer, ran the streets
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Fleetwood Town 3 Kidderminster Harriers 1
TEN-MAN Harriers suffered an FA Cup humbling at the hands of Fleetwood at Highbury Stadium tonight. The Aggborough outfit never recovered from the contentious early sending off of defender Lee Baker. Fleetwood hit-man Gareth Seddon made
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Marathon men’s gruelling charity challenge
A 62-year-old man from Ledbury and his business partner have successfully completed a gruelling multiple marathon in South Africa’s Kalahari desert. Phillip Howells and Edward Chapman, aged 54, took part in the Augrabies Extreme Marathon during
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Bikers help hospice
BIKERS: Members of the Legend MCC bike club raised £306 for Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester. The club, based In Perdiswell, Worcester, raised the money by holding a raffle and auction. As well as fund-raising, members of Legend
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Spa ‘B’ get one over on ‘A’ side
DROITWICH ‘B’ stunned their ‘A’ team with a 4-1 victory in SEC Solutions Ltd Worcester Snooker League Division One. But there were no surprises as leaders Pershore ‘B’ defeated their ‘C’ counterparts by the same scoreline. DIVISION ONE Pershore ‘C’
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Speed signs help make roads safer
MOTORISTS driving around Worcestershire may have noticed flashing speed signs urging them to slow down. The signs, costing £1,000 each have been designed to be moved on a regular basis to target areas where drivers have been driving over the speed limit
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Leaders maintain top form
TOP two St Stephen’s ‘B’ and St John’s ‘B’ both won in the William Hill Worcester Billiards League. St John’s ‘B’ 3 GWR ‘B’ 1 (B Price 100, L Thompson 82; I Ludwig 100, C O’Keeffe 78; J Lewis 100, P Lampitt 68; C Neale 86, N Holmes 100).
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Think about starting an alternative family
POTENTIAL parents in Malvern are being urged to consider adopting a child. Worcestershire County Council's adoption service is preparing for the start of National Adoption Week next month and says there is a particular shortage of people looking to
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It’s fun with computers and spooks
A HOST of activities is being organised at a Worcester hostel and community centre on Friday. Worcester YMCA is organising a Get Online Day for people so they can find out more about the internet together with a Halloween Fun event.
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Opticians offer a vision of horror
CUSTOMERS visiting an opticians in Worcester this Saturday will be greeted by scary staff as part of a fundraising initiative for Acorns Children's Hospice. The team at Specsavers, Broad Street, Worcester, will be swapping their uniforms to become wicked
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Cat ‘found’ after two years
A MISSING black cat has been found safe and well – two years later. Harvey disappeared from a home in Bromyard Road, St John’s, Worcester, in 2007. His owner at that time went to great lengths to find him, but to no avail. Now
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Pigs stolen from farm
POLICE are investigating after pigs were stolen from a Herefordshire farm. A total of 14 pigs were taken from pens on a farm in Phocle Green near Ross-on-Wye between 6pm on Thursday, October 15 and 7.30am the next day. Thieves drove their vehicle across
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'Workmen' target vulnerable OAP
ROGUE traders conned £800 out of a Malvern pensioner by claiming to work for a construction company. Two men went to the man’s home in Somers Road on Tuesday, October 20, and said they needed to replace his drain covers and carry out essential works
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We want to be world class – health bosses
HEALTH bosses which hold the purse strings to the county’s £800 million healthcare budget are working towards a “world class” rating. NHS Worcestershire which manages all the county’s NHS funding from GPs’ salaries to hospital maternity services, is
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Indoor Milan close on Sunday crown
INDOOR Milan are only two points shy of the summit in the Worcester Nunnery Wood Sunday six-a-side Leisure League as they stormed to a 7-3 victory over Glassier Boys. They went one better than Rabbits, who were 6-3 winners against Big Gunz, while The
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McDonald grills the Inn
PROMOTED Eckington have had no problem adjusting to life in Birdeye Sports Evesham Sunday League Division Two, moving to the top of the league after a six-goal thumping of Honeybourne Gate Inn. Their goals came from a McDonald hat-trick, Bostock (2)
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Man bit ex in break-up fight
A TEENAGE student bit his girlfriend’s neck and ear after an argument at her home in Worcester, a court heard. Joshua Brown pinned his partner down on her bed before he bit her resulting in three red marks being left on her skin. Nineteen-year-old
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Beware bogus charity collectors
A CITY hospice is urging people to watch out for bogus collectors picking up charity sacks from outside people’s homes. Acorns Children’s Hospice has uniformed collectors with branded vans to collect sacks. Thefts of Acorns’ bright yellow sacks from
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Walker up for gong
FORMER Hereford loanee James Walker has been nominated for Ultimate Finish award after his goal for the Bulls against Aldershot in the second round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. The striker, who returned to League One side Southend United this week
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Thugs threw brick at passing cyclist
A CYCLIST suffered head injuries after thugs threw what is believed to be part of a brick at him. The male was struck on the head as he cycled around skate area in Abbey Park, Pershore, around 6pm on Sunday, October 25. He suffered a severe cut above
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MEP talks to teenagers on visit
AN MEP has spoken to sixth form pupils in Worcester about his role in the European Parliament. Conservative MEP Philip Bradbourn met pupils from Worcester Sixth Form College and King’s School, Worcester. Mr Bradbourn said the pupils had all
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Students' chance to become first aiders
STUDENTS at the University of Worcester can become vital firstaiders thanks to the creation of a new St John Ambulance group. Once qualified, members of St John Ambulance provide first aid at events across the West Midlands, including the Tough
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'From Farm to Fork' initiative proves a hit
A FARM near Hereford is proving a hit with visiting schoolchildren. The Co-operative Farm at Tillington, near Hereford, has already welcomed more than 1,500 youngsters since January. Schools visit as part of the Co-operative’s “From Farm to
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We're going to Africa to help build new orphanage
A TEAM of explorers from the Vale of Evesham is set to embark on an epic trip across Africa to help orphans affected by HIV/Aids. The team of six – Pershore College lecturers Jim Hidd-erley and Sharon Edwards, and Pershore resident and photographer Kevin
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Fashion event in aid of the Red Cross
THE British Red Cross has celebrated a successful freshers week of fashion in Worcester. Fashion gurus and stylists customised and styled old clothes for students at the University of Worcester in aid of the British Red Cross. Louise Watkins,
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St George's CE Primary School: Art brings maths alive
A GROUP of children from a Worcester school have helped make maths come alive through art. Pupils from years five and six at St George’s CE Primary School worked for two days with film-maker Rachel Lambert on an ambitious animation project, which
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Healthier lifestyle on the menu for students
STUDENTS in Worcester have been encouraged to consider a healthier lifestyle by taking part in a number of special events this month. The first, entitled healthy eating on a budget – organised with the help of nutrition lecturer Justine Bold
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Get active by playing Ultimate Dodgeball
CHILDREN in Worcestershire are being encouraged to get active with the launch of an exciting new fund-raising event. As part of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Food4Thought campaign, 174 schools in Worcestershire are being urged to get
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Fun for families who learn together
A NOVEL way to entertain children is available for this half-term. Two free interactive storybooks are available from learndirect to help families make the most of their time together and have fun while learning. Learndirect research has revealed
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Warndon Primary School: Pupils enjoy tour of the Guildhall
YOUNGSTERS have learned all about Worcester’s Guildhall and the role the city’s mayoral office has within the community. Year five pupils at Warndon Primary School were given a grand tour of the historic building situated off the High Street
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Hawking’s daughter brings science to life
WORLD famous physicist Stephen Hawking’s daughter Lucy brought science to life for pupils from across Wyre Forest. Ms Hawking, aged 39, was promoting George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt, a children’s space adventure book she co-wrote with her father
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Woman injured in horse fall
A WOMAN was knocked unconscious after falling from a horse in Bromyard today. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called a field in Edwyn Ralph, Bromyard, shortly after 11.30am, where a women, believed to be in her 40s, had reportedly fallen
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Widow receives letter saying that she’s dead
A WIDOW broke down in tears when she opened a letter from a customs official telling her she was dead. Ann Moore, aged 71, was ‘gobsmacked’ when she opened a letter from HM Revenue & Customs asking her representative to fill in a form to
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Crash teen fights for life
A TEENAGER has been critically injured in a car crash in Bredon. The 17-year-old driver suffered serious head injuries when his black Ford Fiesta smashed into a tree on the B4079 Cheltenham Road at 8.40am today. He was treated on scene
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Whittington Women's Institute
AUTUMN has arrived and Christmas is coming. This was brought home to members on Thursday, October 15, when Monica Carden gave a demonstration on Christmas decoration. Everyone was given the necessary components to create their own beautiful decoration
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Powick and Callow End Royal British Legion
AFTER thanking all members for their support at making the poppy collectors award evening such a success, the chairman thanked Margaret Peters for her wonderful singing and her pianist for such fine support. Also thanked were the ladies who provided
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Earl's Croome Women's Institute
TWO new members were welcomed to the October meeting. Members are looking forward to several Severn Group events and our visit to St Richard’s Hospice. On the morning of Tuesday, November 24, our art group will be holding an exhibition and coffee
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North Claines Women's Institute
DESPITE a chilly evening our October meeting was well attended and members were reminded we are hosting the group meeting on Wednesday when the theme will be Halloween. Broomsticks to be parked safely outside! We have an invitation to visit the
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Leg group honours mayor
THE Mayor of Worcester has received a volunteer of the year award for the work he does with the city’s leg club. Councillor Andy Roberts said he was surprised to have got the award at the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation’s annual meeting. He said:
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Hadzor & Oddingley Women's Institute
THE president welcomed 32 members to the October meeting. Pat Keen will be running the skittles team again this year. The Christmas meeting will be held at the Fir Tree as last year. The making crackers meeting will be on Thursday, November 12
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28 stone stranger at Twycross Zoo
TWENTY eight stone, strong, dark haired with a grey streak running down his back is “Oumbie”, the latest arrival at Twycross Zoo, a male western lowland silverback gorilla. Oumbie came from Port Lympne Zoological Gardens at the beginning of September
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Broadheath with Rushwick Women's Institute
PRESIDENT Florence Rees opened the meeting on Wednesday, October 14. The speaker was our member Pat Harvis, a talented embroiderer. Her topic was Japanese embroidery, which she has studied with great interest. Firstly, Pat told us about her visit
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Which country offers best way of teaching?
PUPILS at a Worcester school are taking part in a project to compare the English education system with those in other European countries. The Comenius Project invloves teenagers studying the positive and negative aspects of our own curriculum
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REVIEW: Centenary Concert at St Martin's Church, Worcester
HOW many concerts are there where one of the instruments played has its maker sitting in the audience? Not many, but Saturday night’s concert at St Martin’s, Worcester, was one such event. Most of the first half was devoted to music – early music
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REVIEW: Gary Ryan at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
GUITARIST Gary Ryan was on a return visit to Worcester Concert Club. During the morning he led a workshop aimed at performers who aspired to improve their own performance. Gary’s recital included Three Dances from Terpsichore by Praetorius wherein
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COMMENT: Banks need reforms and regulations
WE ARE sure there must be professions with a worse public profile than banking – but it would be difficult to name any at the moment. Bankers – and in particular the bonus culture surrounding them – have become the latest whipping boys for
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TIPPING
TIPPING William John Jack Sheila, Janet and Families would like to express sincere gratitude to all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kindness and condolences after the passing of their dear dad, grandad and great grandad. Also grateful thanks
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GOODWIN
GOODWIN Brian Spud Remembering our dear friend, who passed away twenty two years ago today. Always in our thoughts. John and Eve. Published in paper 27/10/2009 in Worcester News
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TELFORD
TELFORD Edward A dear dad and grandad. Loved and remembered always. Brian, Ann and Family. Published in paper 27/10/2009 in Worcester News
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ENDACOTT
ENDACOTT Lynne and Dean My name is Roman Lias Endacott, I arrived on Friday, October 23rd, my mum and dad, Lynne and Dean would like to thank all Midwives involved in my birth. Published in paper 27/10/2009 in Worcester News
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Davies on trial as Warriors search for a prop
MIKE Ruddock has taken Birmingham Solihull prop Ricky Davies on trial as he looks to find some respite for his beleagured front row. The Warriors chief, who is without injured props Matt Mullan, Tevita Taumoepeau and Olivier Sourgens, will
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HUMPHRIES
HUMPHRIES Thomas It's one year since you left us Dad, but it feels like only yesterday. You left a big space in our lives, you are not forgotten we think of you every day. God Bless Dad. Love Jackie and Tommy Published in paper 27/10/2009 in Worcester
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GOODWIN
GOODWIN Brian Spud Treasured memories of a dearest brother. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Hazel and Mike. Published in paper 27/10/2009 in Worcester News
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SIDLEY
SIDLEY June Ann October 26th 2008. Left us a year ago today. In my head and heart forever. Not a second goes by that I don't miss you. Jeff. ---------- Loving memories of my dear friend and sister in law. There's not a day goes by that I don't miss you
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HEMMING
HEMMING Walter William Passed away peacefully on October 22nd 2009, aged 79 years. Sadly missed husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, October 30th at 2 p.m. Flowers, or donations if desired, for
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SLADE
SLADE Richard Thomas Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on October 20th, 2009 aged 72 years. Loving husband of Rose, dear father, grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Friday October 30th, at 11.00
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COOPER
COOPER Anthony Keith Died suddenly at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October 9th 2009, aged 64 years. All enquiries to Philip Tomlins, Funeral Directors on 01905 422666. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date. Published in paper 27/10/
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We need a bigger bin!
A WORCESTER dad says it is not fair his family of six should have the same size wheelie bin as smaller households. Doug Shipsey struggles to fit his household’s waste into his regulation black bin each fortnight. He says his wife, Carole
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Striker can be star says boss
MANAGER Richard Dryden has backed new striker Marc McGregor to be a hit for Worcester City. McGregor crowned his debut for the club with the first goal in the 4-1 triumph over Weston-super-Mare at St George’s Lane. Although he was replaced by Marco
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Rugby star Luke helps to kick off charity book
RUGBY star Luke Narraway returned home to Worcester to help launch a charity cook book. The Cook Book, priced £3.99, is a collection of recipes contributed by members of the St John’s community. Sales of the book will raise funds for
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Bromsgrove are denied
A MUCH-depleted Bromsgrove suffered their first home defeat of the season, losing 27-21 to Kenilworth in National Three Midlands. On 18 minutes, the Kenilworth outside-centre intercepted a pass in his own half and out-sprinted the defence to touch down
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See X-Factor contestants at nightclub
GIRL group Miss Frank are on their way to Worcester after becoming the latest act to be voted off the X Factor. The three girls – Graziella, Shaniece and Shar – will perform live at Tramps nightclub in Worcester’s Angel Place on Monday.
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Yates demands better all-round
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Mark Yates has left his players in no doubt about where they need to improve at Fleetwood Town tonight (7.45) in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay. The Aggborough side were forced to settle for a goalless draw against
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McGregor poised to give City goal boost
MARCO Adaggio believes the acquisition of Marc McGregor can only benefit Worcester City in the long-term. Considering the financial restraints placed on manager Richard Dryden, he has worked wonders to assemble the squad he has. Although the team is
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Driven round the bend by firm’s attitude
SIR – I have, during a period of days, wanted to catch a number 37 Diamond Bus Company service, once in the evening to the hospital and twice on a Saturday to town. On all three occasions it did not come. I approached an employee of Diamond in
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We must stop the public sector cuts
SIR – Who is Mike Foster trying to kid? He tries to make out that only by voting Labour will we avoid cuts in the public sector such as those George Osbourne outlined at the Tory Party conference. However, it is a Labour Government which is currently
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A different way of filling the buses
SIR – Talking of empty buses (Bob Dovey’s letter, October 16), between the two rush hours both First buses and Diamond buses go up and down Windermere Drive almost or totally empty. People simply prefer their polluting cars. Have you ever smelt a car’
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Park and ride is total waste of public cash
SIR – I refer to your recent articles on the park and ride. From the data published there are less than three car drivers on each Perdiswell park and ride bus, and less than 10 passengers. We are told that 410,000 passengers are carried annually by Perdiswell
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Bridgnorth put to sword by Droitwich
DROITWICH turned in a fine performance to advance to the third round of the Midlands Intermediate Cup, defeating Bridgnorth 37-15 at the Memorial Ground. Playing into the blustery wind in the first period, Droitwich failed to deal with the kick-off,
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Number of people on sex offences register revealed
THERE are 219 registered sex offenders living in south Worcestershire who are being closely managed to protect the public, new figures have revealed. The figure has risen from 203 in 2007/08, with the total number of sex offenders in the West
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Rhodes rules out Adshead as possible signing
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes has ruled out a move for released Gloucestershire wicketkeeper Steve Adshead. The 29-year-old was initially on the New Road chief’s list as a potential replacement for Steve Davies following his departure
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Flight of fancy: Wall-mounted bird sculpture could be new city landmark
BRONZE birds around a reflective stainless steel dish could become a new landmark work of art greeting Worcester shoppers. The bold sculpture, said to be influenced by Royal Worcester Porcelain, has been put forward as a replacement to the huge mural
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Pershore win in Bloxwich battle
PERSHORE progressed in the Midlands Senior Vase with a 14-9 victory over Bloxwich in a bad-tempered encounter. As with previous weeks, Pershore’s set-piece was dominant, which allowed their back row a free rein to spoil all afternoon. Both halves were
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Feed the birds days were big success
REPRESENTATIVES from a bird charity were at a garden centre in Worcester at the weekend as part of an annual Feed the Birds Day event. Members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Worcester local group were at Blooms Garden
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We need help at mealtimes
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help improve the meals service at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Voluntary meal time assistants have been working with nurses on Hazel Ward to provide extra help and support for patients at meal times. Leaders
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Good news all round for city newsagent
A WORCESTER newsagent has been voted Independent Magazine Retailer of the Year. Rob Harding, owner of two Good News stores in the city centre, was presented with his award at a ceremony at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London. The award was made
