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We’ll tackle jobs issues vow teens
A COURSE using rugby to tackle teenage unemployment has achieved impressive results. All but one of 22 youngsters who took part in the pilot course have moved on to further education, sports apprenticeships and training or are looking for work. The
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Are you special enough to make the grade?
ORGANISERS of Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre are looking for VIPs. Tourism body VisitWorcester wants members of the public to become Visitor Information Patrollers - volunteer stewards who help visitors make the most of their stay in the city
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Yes Mr Hitler, we’re ready if you decide to call on us!
THE Battle of Britain, D-Day and Dunkirk all spring to mind when people are asked to list the key events of the Second World War. But the impact the war had on the rural community of Cradley in Herefordshire is a topic which has barely been explored
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Mental health rating drops to 'weak'
THE organisation in charge of delivering mental health services in Worcestershire has been forced to drop its plans to become a foundation trust after standards were found to have slipped. Worcestershire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust’s rating for
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Sex-accused OAP claims "witch hunt"
A 77-year-old pensioner has been accused of sex offences against children - some of which are alleged to have taken place more than 36 years ago. Belmont Prosser, of Chapel Cottage, Wyre Piddle, Pershore, pleaded not guilty at Worcester Crown
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Four-year County contract for teenager Cox
BEN Cox has realised a life-long ambition by signing a four-year contract with Worcestershire. The 17-year-old batsman-wicketkeeper took time out from his ‘A’ level in Business Studies and BTEC in Sports at Bromsgrove School to pen his first professional
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The wins go on for Worcester first XIs
WORCESTER’S men and women kept up 100 per cent records in their leagues. The women are yet to concede in the Midlands Premier Division after a fifth straight win, seeing off Kettering 1-0. An experienced opposition defended well to deny Worcester in
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Have you been offered Bantam engine?
A DISTINCTIVE bike engine has been stolen from a unit in Worcestershire. Malvern police are appealing for information after the BSA Bantam 175 motorcycle engine was taken from a unit in Spring Lane, Malvern Link. The incident happened between
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Mum hurled racist abuse at neighbour
A MUM-of five who launched a tirade of racist abuse against her neighbour which was witnessed by a three-year-old child has been given a conditional discharge. Stephanie Price, of Wyld’s Lane, Worcester, had been drinking heavily on Wednesday
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FA Cup exit hits Harriers finances
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers’ early exit from the FA Cup could have a knock-on effect by January. The Aggborough club made around £150,000 for reaching the third round against Coventry City last season and were able to sign the likes of Chris McPhee in te
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Stourport dismay at giving up lead
STRUGGLING Stourport gave up a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat at Old Georgians in England Hockey League Men’s Conference West. After Dan Packwood’s penalty stroke was saved, Stourport’s Phil Lashford and Andrew Langlands hit the target only for the hosts
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Put up this poster if you don't want trick-or-treaters
PEOPLE who don’t want any trick-or-treaters at their door this Halloween can put up this poster. Trick-or-treaters are also being advised to have fun safely by going with adults, staying in well-lit areas and not talking to strangers.
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Hockey fixture list
SATURDAY BODYKRAFT MIDLANDS MEN’S LEAGUE Midlands Division One: Burton v Worcester (1pm). West Midlands Premier Division: Wolverhampton v Evesham. Division One: Market Drayton v Kidderminster; Redditch v Bromsgrove; Whitchurch v Droitwich. Division
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Evesham collect league success
EVESHAM obtained their first BodyKraft Men’s Hockey League West Midlands Premier Division win of the season, beating West Bromwich 4-2. A new-look home midfield, led by Seb Seneque, took control and Ben Brown finished off a sharp passing move. West
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Talei call-up hits Warriors
WORCESTER Warriors have been hit by the call-up of back row powerhouse Netani Talei to the Fijian squad that will tour Europe next month. The former Doncaster Knights man mountain has been deputising at number eight for Warriors in the on-going
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Do your bit to save on energy
PEOPLE are being urged to save energy during Switch It Off week 2009. The initiative is due to run from Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, and will culminate in the Big Switch Off from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on the Friday, when energy consumption
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Plan to ease vehicle noise
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on plans to reduce the misery of living with traffic noise from the M5 and main roads. Droitwich and nearby Wychbold have both been deemed as ‘first priority locations’ under an action plan drawn up
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If you’ve got a few health problems this gym will fix it
IT may not surprise you to learn that about half the number of people who join a gym or start an exercise regime drop out, sometimes after only a few weeks or months. What is surprising, perhaps shocking, is that about half of people with potentially
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Balmy days mean season of colour
WORCESTERSHIRE is awash with spectacular displays of Autumn colours as the county enjoys an exceptionally balmy spell. Vibrant orange, red and gold displays have been the best for some years thanks to a recent series of pleasant days. Children and parents
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BIGGERSTAFF
BIGGERSTAFF Mervyn Today brings tears and memories of sorrow and regrets, A day filled with such sadness, It's not easy to forget. God bless. Val. x ------------ Remembering you today as always. Andy. x ------------ We will always remember you. Love Loo
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ATKINS
ATKINS nee Garrod Doreen Margaret Passed away suddenly at home on October 22nd 2009, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife to Ivor, much loved mum to Julian and Simon and daughter in law Joanna, also a wonderful grandma. The funeral service will take place
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HOLTON BKPA
HOLTON Mandy Jane nee Harris Passed away suddenly but peacefully at The University Hospital, Coventry on Saturday, October 24th, 2009, aged 45 years. A devoted wife to Clive and a loving mother to John, Michael, Paul and Becky. Funeral service will take
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DUNNING
DUNNING Grace Loving memories of a dear mum, nan Ace and great nan. Always in our thoughts. Dave, Phyll and Family xxx Published in paper 28/10/2009 in Worcester News
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GALE
GALE Keith of Lower Broadheath on October 23rd 2009, suddenly aged 53 years. Dearly loved Husband of Alison, beloved brother to Mick and Rose, brother in law to Norma and Malcolm, dear son in law to Sue and Don, uncle to Sarah and Adam. Funeral Service
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Rikki’s a winner in city gig
X FACTOR loser Rikki Loney impressed when he performed in Worcester. The Scottish crooner played live at Tramps in Angel Place on Monday to a club full of X Factor fanatics. The nightclub has struck a deal for all of the ITV show contestants
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Council’s £1.9m bill from replacing old loans
REPLACING old loans cost the city council £1.9 million – and the taxpayer is still paying it off. But council finance chiefs say taking a new loan offered the best value to residents in the long run and has left the city council better placed
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We’re helping to clean up streets
ENTHUSIASTIC youngsters picked up 15 bags of litter from a Worcester neighbourhood. Twenty children from schools in Tolladine helped to collect the rubbish from the roads surrounding the Tolly Centre, Rowan Avenue, yesterday. The children were helped
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Daily poll - MP expenses
WITH the MP expenses row still rumbling on, we want to know what you think. The Kelly Committee is expected to recommend a number of measures following its investigation into the scandal, one of which is a ban on MPs employing their own relatives
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REVIEW: Thoroughly Modern Millie at Swan Theatre, Worcester
THE president of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society has described this show as an all-singing, all-dancing affair. She was right and while there were one or two wobbles on opening night there was plenty of razzle dazzle. The peppy musical tells
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It’s never mind the reindeer, we need a hand!
FATHER Christmas needs Worcester’s help to secure some wheels if he is to bring the spirit of good cheer to the city this year. Each December, the Worcester Lions invite Santa down from the North Pole to bring season’s greetings to one and all. In previous
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Let us keep entertaining you down at the Lane
THE belief to win games has returned at Worcester City and we can look forward to the rest of the season with optimism. Monday’s victory over Weston-super-Mare now means we have taken seven points from a possible nine and by any stretch of the imagination
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Man trapped in M5 crash
A MAN became trapped inside a car after crashing on the M5 motorway early this morning. There was a two-vehicle collision on the M5 southbound between junctions 7 and 8 shortly before 4.50am. Three crews from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
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Do any of us really live on our own?
SIR – I do not live alone, I share my flat with seven spiders, complete with webs. (Front page, October 17). GEORGE COWLEY Worcester
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We must support home-grown talent
SIR – Worcestershire County Cricket Club coach Steve Rhodes has received a lot of criticism over the team’s performance in 2009. But I believe his opinion to concentrate on bringing forward home-grown talent is very favourable. In my opinion they have
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Search for Owens in Worcestershire
Sir – I wonder if your readers might help me with a search to find news of members of the Owens family living in the Worcester and Evesham area descended from Joseph Owens, born in Islington in 1891, and Edith Margaret Owens (nee Jones). Joseph and Edith
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Riverside walk to shut while old trees are removed
RIVERSIDE walkways in Worcester will be shut for two weeks while a number of dead and diseased trees are removed. However, three new trees, a variety of elm resistant to Dutch elm disease, will be planted in their place next to the South Quay fountains
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Immigration links to carbon problem
SIR – While welcoming Councillor Liz Tucker’s letter “We need to cut our carbon missions,” of October 14, it’s meaningless. If Coun Tucker really thought our carbon emissions and consumption of the world’s resources was unsustainable, she would be enraged
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Self-service is not an option in shops
SIR – Over the years Tesco has told us in its adverts how it looks after its customers, from the “We will open another checkout until all are open to prevent queues” to “Every little helps”. In my local Tesco Express, two self-service tills
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Dryden says City are too good to go down
RICHARD Dryden reckons Worcester City should be looking up the league rather than fearing relegation. City despatched Weston-super-Mare 4-1 at St George’s Lane on Monday to make it three games unbeaten in Blue Square South. The result took
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Get swine flu jab, health staff urged
HEALTH workers have been urged to vaccinate themselves against swine flu, after the number of sufferers in Worcestershire nearly doubled in a week. Health bosses believe the increase marks the start of a second wave of the pandemic with more
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James bags title with points win
WORCESTER super heavy-weight Ashley James beat Josh Mitchell of Wye to claim the West Midlands novice title at Ludlow’s racecourse. James used his superior reach advantage to out-jab his opponent throughout the contest. A hard right from the Worcester
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COMMENT: Drivers still get raw deal at the pumps
WITH petrol prices hitting their highest level this year, motorists in Worcestershire continue to get a raw deal compared with the rest of the country. The AA says the average price at the pumps for a litre of unleaded is 107.1p and £108.4p
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Cash to help army cadets is money well-spent
WORCESTERSHIRE Army Cadet Force League (WACFL) donated £2,000 of funds to cadets across the county at their third annual luncheon. Dozens of guests attended the event at the Chateau Impney Hotel, near Droitwich. Guest of honour was Air Marshal Sir
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Record-breaking Brian impresses Queen with CD
THE Queen is the latest person to receive a copy of Hereford Police Male Choir’s latest CD Still Standing. Brian Williams, the secretary of the Police Choir for a record 53 years, was at Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE, awarded by the Queen in her
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Mother failed to send her children to school
A WORCESTER mother who failed to ensure her children regularly attended schools in the city has been sentenced to an 18-month community order. Out of a possible 210 sessions the two children only attended a combined total of 85 sessions between
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'Coked-up' driver jailed
THE actions of two drivers who boxed in a drugged driver and forced him onto the hard shoulder of the M5 has been commended by a judge at Worcester Crown Court. Judge John Cavell ordered that public funds be made available to reward Andrew Williamson
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Award winner recruited to team
A WORCESTERSHIRE firm of lawyers sponsored an award for best law student – then recruited the winner to join its team. Harrison Clark snapped up Worcester College of Technology graduate Jane Chandler after she won best Bachelor of Law degree student
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More fun than you can shake a stick at
PLAY rangers will be out and about this autumn offering children who have little or no places to play the chance to get out and have some fun. Arts workshops, sports and outdoor activities ranging from den building to creative play and pottery making
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Landmark technology centre nears completion
MACHINE tool giant Yamazaki Mazak is nearing the completion of a new European Technology Centre on the site of its European headquarters in Worcester. The new centre in Badgeworth Drive, Warndon, will welcome its first guests at a major opening week
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Big boys pipped to the post as firm gets prize
HEART of England Fine Foods, the regional group that covers Worcestershire and the West Midlands, has beaten four of the country’s biggest brands to take home a top food industry award. Despite being up against multinationals Tesco, Boots, United Biscuits
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Youngsters ready for live TV debate
MEMBERS of the Worcestershire’s UK Youth Parliament are clearing their throats ready for their live televised debate when they will be discussing issues volunteered by some of the county’s youngsters. On Friday, Worcestershire’s elected members of the
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We're in the pink for breast cancer care
A pink-themed fund-raising event helped a Worcester opticians to raise money for Breast Cancer Care. Staff dressed in pink and sporting pink feather boas sold pink cakes and drinks to customers visiting its store in Broad Street. It all formed part
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Now advice is available on Thursdays, too
THE Citizens’ Advice Bureau in Worcester has responded to increased demand by adding extra opening hours from tomorrow. The bureau, which recently merged with Worcester Housing and Benefits Advice Centre, will open in The Hopmarket every Thursday
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Youngsters get involved
YOUNGSTERS in Droitwich have put their ideas and questions about local issues and concerns to councillors. Spa Youth Zone held a citizenship day for young people from Droitwich Spa High School. Rob Mace, manager, said: “Getting feedback from young
